As we count down to one of our most important community events, The Holy Spirit Catholic School Fete, we are reminded of just how lucky we are to be part of such a community. There is much excitement around the students and staff with discussions about what they are going to do at this year's Fete.

Our families have been fantastic with their support of coloured clothes days, dodgers and donations for prizes. We are so grateful for the wonderful support from families and our students. We just need some more families to give 1 hour of their time to work on a stall for this year's Fete. If you can help out, please contact the school. Come and be part of the school family and join in the fun. It is a great way to demonstrate to our students the value of 'generosity'.

Next week, students across Australia will participate in Naplan - a National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy. Our students and staff have been familiarising themselves with the layout and structure of these types and tests in preparation for next week. One of the ways you, as a parent, can assist is to ensure it is a normal routine for them on the day of the tests - good breakfast, a laugh together and wish them well for their day. These are not to be seen as major tests like our Year 12 sit for an ATAR score. It is at these times that we need to remind ourselves and our students that we are to be grateful for the opportunity to have such an education and the experiences that go with that. What a great achievement it is to say at the end that we did it and gave it a "red hot go'. That is the Spirit Way!