Welcome back everybody and we look forward to another action packed term at Holy Spirit Catholic School. I hope that time with family and a break from school routines has freshened you up and we are ready to attack Term 3. It is a wonderful feeling to know that our new administration building is operational and students are loving having their own student entry. 

THE RESILIENCE PROJECT:

Next week, our students will be bused to the Ryan Catholic College, Emmaus Hall, for the Immersion session about the Resilience Project with Martin Heppell. Martin is an enthusiastic and energetic presenter that the students (and adults) are going to absolutely enjoy.

The Resilience Project is about mental wellbeing and spreading the message of Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness/Kindness. The students have been learning about this in class since January and next week is about reinforcing the message. Please ask your child about what they have been learning e.g. What are you grateful for?

A PARENT SESSION IS ALSO BEING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 21ST JULY AT 6.30PM AT THE EMMAUS HALL , RYAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE, MORINDO DRIVE. WE ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO ATTEND THIS ENGAGING PRESENTATION AS MARTIN TALKS ABOUT WHAT THE STUDENTS HAVE BEEN LEARNING AS WELL AS HOW WE AS ADULTS CAN LOOK AFTER OUR OWN MENTAL WELLBEING. SEE YOU THERE!

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ROUTINES:

As we begin our new term, it is a great opportunity to remind ourselves of the routines to and from the school.

Gates open to the school at 7.45. There is no access into the school grounds before this time (not even through OSHC). If students arrive between 7.45 & 8am, they are to gather outside the Hall near the new administration building. At 8am, staff will supervise students in 2 areas: Bibi Goo for Prep-Yr 3 and the Hall for Yr4-6. At 8.15, students are dismissed from these areas to prepare for their day of learning opportunities. Gates are closed at 8.45am for the safety of our students and staff. Any visitors must now go through the front office to enter our school. 

At the end of the day, students are encouraged to move promptly to the waiting areas: Hatchett St , Church pick up and Albert St. These 3 areas are supervised by staff to ensure a safe departure through the pick up zones. Staff are on hand to call family names at Hatchett St and the Church to make for a smooth transition through the pick up area. If you have lost your laminated sign, please contact the office for a new one. 

We thank everyone for their continued support of the safety procedures in place to look after our "little treasures".

Have a fantastic week . 

Get in the Spirit!

Paul Martin