Holy Spirit Catholic School eNewsletter

Principal's Corner

We recently celebrated Catholic Education Week and the reading from our Liturgy spoke of Jesus' message: 'Love thy Neighbour' When talking to students in some of our classrooms, they were able to go beyond the usual , help someone who has fallen down to some very detailed examples that we as adults can relate to. Our students could explain situations where we can share with the poor through Caritas and St Vincent De Paul, to show compassion and honesty with others including those not in our close friendship circle. They related it to Our SPIRIT Way when they talked about maintaining safety for all and not putting the safety of others at risk. Some of our older students spoke of not gossiping, talking negatively about others nor holding a grudge. This is where their maturity is really impressive.

As adults, we too can take the same message and spread the Gospel message of being a community of Love, Hope and Compassion with a sense of Justice and promoting our best life.

This Friday, all of our school community is invited to join Bishop Tim and other guests to our Blessing and Opening of the Library and L block (new tuckshop building). This is a fantastic occasion to celebrate community and be thankful for the resources in our school.

Opening & Blessing - Library L Block (2)

Congratulations to Kristy Bates who has been appointed the Assistant Principal - Pedagogy and Learning at Holy Spirit Catholic School. Currently, Kristy has been in the Acting role this year but has now been appointed the role beginning from 2025.

Finally, Book Week is only 2 weeks away and I trust students have already discussed their costume for the parade. We are looking forward to celebrating the love of reading with our students and this year's theme is : "Reading is Magic". Only 16 more sleeps.

Happy Days

Paul Martin