This week at Holy Spirit Catholic School, we value respect.  Having respect for someone means you think good things about who a person is or how he or she acts.  Respect also means that you accept somebody for who they are, even when they are different from you or you don’t agree with them.  We often use the value of respect in schools when we are speaking with children and how they treat others.  We reinforce that showing respect to someone means they act in a way that shows they care about their feelings and well-being.  This week, we pray that our students show respect for others by thinking and acting in a way that shows others they care about their feelings and their well-being, not calling others names, treating each other with courtesy and caring about themselves.  

Tuesday 13th February, is Shrove Tuesday.  In ancient times, this was a day of celebration, when there were processions and people feasted together before they entered a time of fasting and prayer during Lent.  Today, many still follow this tradition by eating pancakes.  This is associated with the ancient custom of eating the last supplies of milk, flour and eggs before the beginning of Lent.  

Lent also begins with Ash Wednesday on the 14th February.  We will be having a litugry in the hall for Prep - Year 3 and Years 4-6 will attend mass in the church. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sacramental Programme

Registration for this year’s Sacramental Programme commenced on 24th January. If you are intending your child/ren to participate in this year’s programme, please go to the Parish Office to collect the necessary forms to register. Enrolment forms are to be returned completed to the Holy Spirit Parish Office. Registration has been extended until Friday 9th February.

School Leaders

This Friday morning  at our Whole School Assembly, we will induct our School Captains and House Captains.  Everyone welcome.

God bless,

Caroline Fuller - APRE