Today was the official Opening and Blessing of our new classrooms and OSHC (Out of School Hour Care) facility.  Bishop Timothy Harris officially blessed the buildings and the Honourable Coralee O'Rourke, MP, Member for Mundingburra officiated at the ceremony.

Since 2016, planning and preparation have taken place for the construction of 13 new learning spaces (classrooms) and a modern OSHC (Out of School Hours Care) facility. 

One of the key groups to assist and provide support for the project is the Holy Spirit School Board. This group has visited other schools, discussed plans and provided input to ensure our students have facilities conducive for effective learning.

Chair of the Holy Spirit School Board, Mr Fred Nucifora, Board Member, Mr Damien Farrington,  and past Board Member, Mrs Tricia Clark have also been instrumental in advocating for funding for our students.  Facilities such as our modern classrooms can easily be taken for granted, our staff and students are appreciative of the effort of our School Board and I am sure you like I, value the work of these parents.

Thank you to the State Government for providing almost $3.2 million for this first stage. Schools do not have the financial resources for such resources, these wonderful facilities could not be built with out this level of funding. 

Thank you also to Townsville Catholic Education Office personnel,  Mr Ross Horner, Director of School Development  Services and Mr Tom Eldridge, Facilities Administrator for their support and input.

Finally thank you to our students, staff and parents for their patience throughout this building phase, it is not always easy to keep the eye on the prize.

I hope to see you at the Holy Spirit Fete this Friday evening. Our latest playground the Urban Warrior Course is the result of such fundraisers.

God bless,

Geraldine