Spirit News

At Holy Spirit School we Strive with Spirit in the pursuit of Christian truth and excellence. All members of the school community are encouraged to develop their potential and special qualities in an environment centred on Christ.

Loving God,

As we begin Term 2, we thank You for the gift of learning and the opportunities that lie ahead. Remind us to listen with open hearts and to walk in Your ways. Bless our students with curiosity and courage, our staff with wisdom and patience, and our families with hope and trust. May our school community grow in kindness, understanding and faith as we learn and work together this term.

Amen.

As a community centred on the example of Christ, the following core values (CARE) underpin our approach.

Community

We value every member of our school community and we are committed to working together to reach our shared goals through mutual support, encouragement, and celebration of our Catholic faith.

Genesis 28:3 3 May God Almighty bless you, make you fruitful and increase your numbers until you become a community of peoples.

Achievement

We are committed to learning at every level to achieve our personal best.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Respect

We have personal and collective responsibility to each other and to the school’s success.

Romans 12:10: Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.

Excellence

We promote excellence in all that we do.

Philippians 4:8: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.

Dear Community Members,

What a start it has been at Holy Spirit. In one week back at the school we commenced before and after school programs, hosted an incursion, had students competing at an interschool academic event, held our first Mini Vinnies meeting of the term, competed and closely missed out on top honours (count back requested) at the Interschool Swimming Carnival and finally displayed wonderful representation at the Town of Cambridge ANZAC day service. Holy Spirit School is a busy place!

Our students have been representing the school so well this term, so the next few paragraphs are from them, highlighting our participation in recent events:

ANZAC day

On Saturday 25th of April students from the pastoral care committee from Year 6 attended the Town of Cambridge ANZAC Day ceremony to remember all the fallen soldiers and pay their respects. We had the incredible privilege of marching in the parade and the opportunity to lay a wreath on behalf of Holy Spirit. We are very grateful to have been a part of this amazing event and were reminded of how lucky we are to live in Australia thanks to the sacrifice of the brave soldiers.

Written by: Amy, Anton, Adrian and Grace

Mini Vinnies

In 2026 students in Years 4 - 6 have embarked on the Mini Vinnies program where we aim to help people in need across the state by donating food, money and clothing. We will be contributing to this program by setting up various fundraisers and stalls throughout the year. Some of these fundraisers will include bake sales, sausage sizzles, and other fun stalls.

Written by: Leah, Sienna and Quinlin

Interschool Swimming:

When we arrived, we walked in with confidence and big smiles on our faces. It was a fantastic environment to be swimming in, and all of the Holy Spirit competitors did an amazing job through all their races on the day.

Overall, we performed really well and finished runners up on the day, which was a great result. We made it a tough competition and gave it our absolute best and showed great sportsmanship as we represented Holy Spirit with great pride.

We are proud of our efforts and know we gave 100% to be the best we could be.
Written by: Bryan, Elle, Indi, Lachlan and Matthew

Hall Upgrade

Our hall upgrade continues to progress well, even if it is running slightly behind an ambitious original schedule. We are pleased to share that the internal ceiling has now been finalised, and painters are currently working their way through the space. The next stages will see the completion of plumbing works, along with upgrades to the fans and lighting. We appreciate the community’s patience and look forward to sharing further updates as this exciting project moves closer to completion.

Kiss and Drive Upgrade

After almost four years of planning and advocacy, the Town of Cambridge has now moved into the planning stage to upgrade the Kiss and Drive area. The proposal includes a mountable kerb and a wider lane to allow easier vehicle access, as well as addressing ongoing issues caused by the extensive root systems of the pine trees. We are hopeful the project will receive approval prior to the end of this financial year, with works expected to commence by the end of the next financial year. I would like to thank Mr Vince De Luca, past parent and Parish Council Chair for his advocacy of this project.

Final Word

Well, I don’t know if I can pull back my tipping this season. As a Geelong Cats supporter, I never tip against them, which has paid consistent dividends over the last 20 years, but it didn’t aid me one bit against Port on the weekend. It is also great to see Mr Wright being pulled back from his lead! Good luck to your team in this round of fixtures and also to those students who have commenced winter sport fixtures for the year.

Until next time,

Ben

PP: Lucinda Mackenzie and Charlie Donovan

Year 1: Viktoria Yaminska and Hamish Dawson

Year 2: Silvia Ricciardo and Mihal Fernando

Year 3: Louis Tran and Emilia Galeano Giraldo

Year 4: Rodrigo Calvillan Escobar and Cassidy Hewett

Year 5: Zac Koteka and Liv Brinkworth

Year 6: Leah Kwon and Charlie Shaw

Entries are open to Holy Spirit students in Years 4 to 6 who are currently learning a musical instrument, including voice, either at school or externally. All students wishing to participate will be required to complete an audition with their music tutor or Mrs Leith and submit the attached form to the office.

Please return the form, along with payment, to the school office as soon as possible.

Closing date for entries: Friday, 1 May 2026

🎶 Edu Sing is Back for Term 2 at Holy Spirit! 🎶

We're excited to welcome back Edu-Sing this term - a fun, engaging and educational afterschool music program tailored for Kindy to Year 3 students!

📍 Where: Holy Spirit School music room - Edu-Sing will collect Kindy & PP students after school. Others walk to the Edu-Sing Session
📅 When: Wednesdays after school until 4:15pm (starts Week 2)
🍎 Afternoon Tea provided!

Our curriculum-based sessions are designed to build confidence, creativity, and a love of music – and the kids absolutely love it!

To see what its all about, watch this one minute You Tube clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bw3uXb-hos

💰 Cost:
$175 per term
$155 for each additional sibling
🎵 Places fill fast – don’t miss out!

👉 Register here: Register for Edu Sing Here!

Holy Spirit Running Club is back for Term 2!

Come and have fun running with your friends! Each Monday morning we’ll learn how to run well for cross country, build our fitness and play some fun running games along the way.

Whether you love running fast or just want to give it a go, students from Year 1 to Year 6 are welcome!

- WHEN: Every Monday during Term 4

• First session will be Monday, 4th May 2026 (WEEK 3)
  Please note - No Running Club on Public Holidays - 27 April & 1st June
• Last session will be Monday, 29th June 2026

- TIME: 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM

- WHERE: Bent Street Park (kids will be safely escorted back to school after each session)

- COST: $72 per child

- WHO CAN JOIN?

Students in Year 1 to Year 6 - EVERYONE is welcome, whether they’re speedy sprinters or just starting out!

REGISTER YOUR CHILD TODAY!
Contact Jasmine R on 0408 088 897 or at jasmine_892@hotmail.com

Each newsletter, we’ll be shining a spotlight on one of the amazing music tutors who visit our school each week, sharing their passion and talent with our students. This week, we’re excited to introduce one of our piano tutors, Sarah Mills Menogue!

Sarah graduated in classical piano performance from WAAPA in 2009, winning awards for the most outstanding pianist and overall Bachelor graduate. She went on to compete a Diploma of Education and studied music pedagogy and choral conducting at the Kodály Institute in Hungary. She has worked as a piano tutor in Catholic, independent and private practise settings for over 25 years, and also taught classroom music for a number of years. Sarah is active as a regular and guest choral conductor and is currently musical director of the Perth Undergraduate Choral Society and the Barnabas Singers.

Our P&F are excited to launch our Term 2 Fundraiser – the Tuition Raffle!

This is a wonderful opportunity for families to support our school community while going in the draw to win a fantastic prize…… tuition fees paid! Monies raised will go directly towards enhancing resources, facilities and opportunities for all of our students.

Tickets will be available throughout Term 2 from Monday, 4th May, so keep an eye out for further details on how to purchase and important draw dates. We encourage all families to get involved and help make this fundraiser a great success.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school, our P&F and our kids!

https://www.raffletix.com.au/hsstuition2026

A gentle reminder to our Holy Spirit families that enrolments for Kindy 2028 are now open. If you have a younger sibling who will be ready to start Kindy in 2028 (and Pre-Kindy 2027), we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to secure their place.

Siblings are given priority, but spaces can fill quickly, so we don’t want anyone to miss out. If you haven’t already enrolled, please visit our website or contact the school office for more information.

We look forward to welcoming the next group of little learners into our school community!

Addresses, Emails, Mobile numbers, Doctors, Employers, emergency contacts? Please advise the office to enable us to have the most updated information to ensure your details are up to date.

We kindly ask families to please click on the links below and complete the relevant forms. These help us with organisation and ensure students can participate in upcoming activities. Thank you for taking the time to complete them. The forms include:

• 2026 Incursions and Excursions Acceptance Form - 2026 EXCURSIONS & INCURSIONS – Fill out form

We really appreciate your support and cooperation.

Follow our school calendar here: https://holyspirit.wa.edu.au/events/

We welcome all Kindy to Year 6 families of Holy Spirit School! Kids Academy Out of School Hours Care is a WA privately owned Child Care. The owner Sharon Soares has been in the industry for many years and is passionate about delivering the highest standard of care and service to children and their families which includes before school care, after school care and vacation care. Kids Academy Before and After School Programs cater for children aged 4 – 12 years, outside school hours. The programs focus on age-appropriate and creative play activities through a variety of choices which encourage children to extend their social development and build friendships in a secure environment.

Activities may include sports, reading and cooking. Children may also do their homework for a limited period during their Before or After-School care.

Child Care Subsidy calculator HERE – Child Care Subsidy Calculator

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM

Kids Academy will provide OHSC services onsite at Holy Spirit School.

DETAILS
Monday to Friday

• 6.30am to 9.00am – Before School
• 2.30pm to 6.00pm – After School

FEES & CHARGES
Before School Care – $43
Afterschool Care – $48

To enrol your child into Kids Academy BEFORE or AFTER school care, click on the enrolment link – Kids Academy Online Enrolment Form

A reminder that our closest Catholic Co-Educational High Schools (John XXIII College, Newman College and Sacred Heart College) are highly competitive and often have large waiting lists.

They run their enrolment process 3 years prior to start i.e. current Year 4 families are working through this process.

Each school’s enrolments process is different, so please read their website's enrolment page to ensure you have all the information to make an informed decision.

NORMAL OPENING HOURS

Mondays 8:00am to 8:30am

We understand that not everyone can make it to the shop during opening hours, however

WE KINDLY ASK THAT YOU DO NOT ENTER THE UNIFORM SHOP WITHOUT PERMISSION.

Even if the door is unlocked, please speak with the front office before entering the store.

We welcome your donations to sell at the shop. Please just drop them at the office.

Exciting news! Locavora School Lunches has officially rebranded as Lunchbox Hub! 🎉

No need to worry – your existing account is still active! Simply log in with your same email, but please reset your password to get started with a fresh experience.

Rest assured, all your funds have been securely transferred to the new system, so you’re all set!

For details on how to place lunch orders for your child on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, please check out the attached information.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:ff6a49da-8d9e-4239-843d-be54ba79cdbe

"Hi Families, we wanted to let you know of a fantastic new healthcare service for kids - Kinkaya is WA's first purpose-built kids and family urgent care centre that has just opened around the corner at 17 Wotan Street Innaloo (opposite Bunnings). We're sure this will help put a few minds at ease, especially with winter sports and flu season upon us! Open 8am-10pm 7 days a week, they have kid friendly pathology and will be opening their on-site X-ray in the coming weeks. There is a QR code on the poster attached if you would like to save their details for when you need them. They are purpose built for kids but the centre is open to all ages."

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is committed to the pursuit of Christian Truth & Excellence. All members of the school community are encouraged to develop their potential and special qualities in an environment centred on Christ.

Email: admin@holyspirit.wa.edu.au
Website: www.holyspirit.wa.edu.au
Location: Corner of Bent Street and Brompton Road City Beach WA 6015
Phone: 9341 2551
Facebook: facebook.com/holyspiritprimaryschoolcitybeach/

Instagram: @holyspiritpscitybeach