Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School NEWSLETTER PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected]| website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791 Principal’s Reflection 28 November, 2018 Week 7, Term 4 Reflection Dear Families, This week at school we continue our celebration of Advent. We light our second purple candle, this candle is the "Candle of Preparation," reminding us to get ready to receive God. In Advent we keep thinking about how we can show God we are getting ready for Jesus. When we reach out to those in need, in the way we speak to other people, and in the way we share our gifts, we show our readiness for Jesus. Amongst the activity with Christmas preparation there is the serious business of issuing student reports to families. We anticipate that these will be sent out before the end of next week. Teachers at Holy Spirit School collect a range of data over the year to inform the A-E levels for specific subjects. Transition re- ports are in a slightly different format. It is important that you as parents are aware of the data that you can access to monitor your child’s progress at school. Data is a way of monitoring what your child has achieved and supports teacher planning documents as to what needs to be focused on in the next teaching and learning cycle. Data varies at different year levels but includes - Letter identification records, Magic 100 and 200 Words, Mathematics Assessment interviews, South Australian Spelling, PAT-R Comprehension, PAT Mathemat- ics, PM and Lexile reading levels, classroom observations and NAPLAN (Years 3 and 5). Parents are al- ways welcome to contact the school so that they are regularly informed of their child’s progress. Our final Parents and Friends fundraiser for the year is the Christmas raffle. If you have any donations to add please send then into the front office. Tickets have gone on sale this week and are $2 each or 3 for $5. Defence Families fun afternoon will be held this Friday in the school library organised by Chris Crim- mings, our Defence Student Transition Aide (DSTA). Defence parents are encouraged to come along to join he children from 1.30 – 2.30pm to be part of our end of year activities. A reminder that our school end of year Mass is on Friday 7 th December at 8:30am and our Year 6 Gradua- tion evening on Wednesday 12 th December at 6pm. Parents and friends are encouraged to come along to these celebrations. God bless you all and keep you safe, Mr. Simon Duffy Principal “For Yahweh loves his people, he will crown the humble with salvation.” - Psalms 149:4
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OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE – VACATION CARE BOOKING FORM
Welcome to Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Vacation Care. We aim to provide a safe, fun and stimulating environment where children can enjoy their holidays.
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY 3pm Friday Week 7, 30th of NOVEMBER, 2018 TO CONFIRM YOUR CHILD’S PLACE Forms received after the submission date will incur an additional fee of $50 per child.
Please note: the final programme will be confirmed once we have final attendance numbers. Please make sure you check the board during Vacation Care for any important notices or changes to the programme.
The Holy Spirit Vacation Care Programme The programmed activities include a variety of excursions, special theme days, arts/crafts, cooking, sports and indoor/outdoor games. Please understand that booked outings and scheduled activities may be cancelled or substituted for reasons beyond our control. Session Times The programme will be open from 7:00am – 5:30pm, 14th -21st December, 2018 to the 7th - 30th of January, 2019. It is the responsibility of parents / care givers to ensure that their children are signed in and out daily. Bookings To enrol your child please complete and return the booking form. The programme is a registered care provider for the Child Care Cash rebate scheme. To ensure a place for your child and to assist with staffing please book your child in by 3pm Friday the 30th of November, 2018. Late submissions will need to be approved by the coordinator, particularly on days we are attending excursions. Cost Vacation Care is currently charged at a daily rate of $72 per day per child, and a full time rate of $280 per child per week. All accounts must be paid up-to-date prior to attending. A $50 late fee (plus $1 per minute) per child will apply if your child is collected after 5:30pm. Forms recieved after the submission date will incur an additional fee of $50 per child Cancellations Any cancellations for Vacation Care must be in writing at least 2 (two) days prior to the scheduled registered day your child/children has been booked into and handed to the finance/admin office; otherwise full fees will be charged (as rosters and budgets are worked out according to bookings).
Lunch The School will provide afternoon Tea most of the days except cooking day when we provide lunch. Parents will need to provide morning tea and lunch. Please DO NOT bring eggs and nuts to school. Excursion Days Children will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time. Children are not to bring money with them to Vacation Care, particularly on excursion days. Movies The movies the children may watch during Vacation Care will be rated G/PG. Please see the co-ordinator if you wish to see the title of the movie. Let the coordinator know if you do not want your child/ren to attend. Session times for the movies will be advised closer to the day. Clothing Please ensure all items of clothing are named. Please provide your child with a bucket hat, sunscreen and appropriate footwear. On WATER PLAY and swimming days children need to bring bathers, rash vest and a towel. Please note: Thongs are only allowed walking to and from the pool. ALL clothing MUST be clearly labelled with your child/ren’s name. Any clothing left unclaimed at the end of the programme will be donated to charity. We advise all parents that children are not allowed to bring valuables/toys to Vacation Care. Whilst all care is taken, we cannot be responsible for any loss or damage
I/We have read the above and agree to the terms and conditions. I/We give consent for participation in all scheduled activities, including excursions, on the days which I/We have enrolled m y child/children. I/We agree that Holy Spirit Vacation Care staff is free and clear of all responsibilities for any accidents and loss of prope rty during
participation in activities. I/We give permission in event of emergency to obtain such medical assistance as required and agree to meet any medical expens es
attached; this includes travel by private vehicle/ambulance if required. I/We give permission for my child/children to walk supervised to and from excursions on the days my child is booked in Vacati on Care. I/We give permission for my child/children to travel by bus to and from excursions on the days my child is booked in Vacation Care. I/We give permission for my child/children to be transported by private vehicle should the need arise. By signing this form I/We am confirming that I/We I have informed the OSHC of any additional needs that my child may have. I/we acknowledge and agree that I/we will be responsible and I/we will reimburse the School for all costs and expenses incurr ed by the
school in recovering or seeking to recover all amounts payable to the School in relation to the student whether such amounts are payable under the Schedule of Fees or otherwise
VACATION CARE PROGRAMMEWEEK
VACATION CARE BOOKING FAMILY NAME:WEEK
1
No. Children
2
No. Children
3
No. Children
4
No. Children
5
No. Children
6
No. Children
2
17-Dec-18
MONDAY
11-Dec-18
MONDAY TUESDAY
SCHOOL DAY
18-Dec-18
3 Talent show & Circus
TricksCooking & Water play
5
21-Jan-19
Water Sports
22-Jan-19
1
Puzzle games &
colouring comp.Lego Comp.
5
28-Jan-19 29-Jan-19
12-Dec-18 14-Dec-1810-Dec-18
SCHOOL DAY
WEDNESDAY
SCHOOL DAY
19-Dec-18 20-Dec-18 21-Dec-18
SCHOOL DAYXmas Decoration &
Sport Challenge
THURSDAY FRIDAY
13-Dec-18
Xmas dress up parade &
partyExcursion: Movies Zumba with Santa
09-Jan-19 10-Jan-19 11-Jan-1907-Jan-19 08-Jan-19
Silent disco Excursion: Flip OutScience & Sand castle
building comp.
16-Jan-19 17-Jan-19 18-Jan-19
4
14-Jan-19 15-Jan-19
Triva Day Archery & Frisbee golf Excursion: Movie Dance Comp. & Karaoke Crazy hair day
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
10-Dec-18 11-Dec-18 12-Dec-18 13-Dec-18 14-Dec-18
SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAYName of