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,

We thank You for the learning and care shared in our school community. As we enter the long weekend, grant us rest, safety, and time to reconnect with the people we love.

As Lent begins, open our hearts to grow in kindness, reflection, and compassion. Help us to notice others, make good choices, and walk more closely with Jesus each day.

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,

It has been a incredibly busy few weeks at Holy Spirit School, lets jump straight in!

Guild Swimming Carnival

The Guild Swimming Carnival, held in Week 4 was a wonderful day of competition, spirit, and participation. A huge thank you to Miss Lewis, whose excellent organisation ensured the event ran smoothly from start to finish. This was coupled with the many volunteers who assisted on the day from marshalling to timing.

Students across all year levels pushed themselves in every race, showing determination, courage, and plenty of support for one another. Congratulations to all students who achieved individual honours for their outstanding performances.

Year 3

Georgie, Sophie

Rocco, Wilder

Year 4

Cassie, Arabella

Kye, Connor

Year 5

Zak, Cormac, Flynn

Grace, Kerri, Olivia

Year 6

Matthew, Bryan

Indi, Elle

A special mention to: Phelan, winner of the Spirit Shield and Dominic, winner of the Overall Points Shield. Well done to everyone involved for making the carnival such a successful and uplifting school event.

Sei Kei Visit – Host Families Needed

We are looking forward to welcoming students from Sei Kei as part of our ongoing partnership through Gold Educational Journeys. This visit was a highlight last year for our community, offering wonderful cultural exchanges between our students and our guests.

To ensure a successful visit, we are still seeking a small number of additional host families. If your family is willing and able to provide this during the visit, please refer to the informational posters below for details on hosting requirements, dates, and how to register your interest.

Thank you for your continued support in strengthening our international connections and providing valuable experiences for our students.

Hall Roof Update

Our builders have now completed the external work on the hall roof and have moved on to the internal fit‑out phase. The project is progressing well and remains on schedule. Once finished, this will be an outstanding facility for our school community, and we are hopeful it will be ready for use in Term 2.

Upcoming Events

Please see the event and information posters below relating to upcoming P&F and school events in the next few weeks. Significant planning goes into each, so please RSVP if you are attending or read below for more information.

Until next time,

Ben

PP: Milla Silvagni and Oliver Walsh

Year 1: Tiana Tran and Neve Iyer-Wood

Year 2: Isabelle D’Amico and Hugo Coyne

Year 3: Jasper Siwerski and Leo Blight

Year 4: Neve Mulcahy and Marcus Ricciardo

Year 5: Ethan Griffiths and Emily Shaw

Year 6: Amy Van Heerden and Bryan Zhou

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/

Its not too late to sign up

Holy Spirit Running Club begins tomorrow morning and due to interest, will run on MONDAYS ONLY for Term 1.

Get your kids moving and building confidence this term with the Holy Spirit Running Club! A fun and supportive way to improve fitness, develop running skills and prepare for Term 2 Cross Country.

DETAILS

🗓 WHEN: Mondays during Term 1

Starts tomorrow - Monday 9 February

📍 WHERE: Bent Street Park

(Children will be escorted back to school after each session)

⏰ TIME: 7:45am – 8:30am

COST

$63 – Mondays only

👟 WHO: Years 1–6 students

WHAT TO EXPECT

Throughout Term 1, students will work on:

- Running technique and drills

- Balance and coordination

- Stretching and injury prevention

- Building fitness and endurance

Sessions are designed to be fun, inclusive and challenging, with children grouped by age and ability to ensure everyone is supported while reaching their potential.

REGISTRATION

To register your child or for more information, please contact:

Jasmine R – jasmine_892@hotmail.com

⚠️ Spots are limited, so be sure to secure your place early!

If you are in Year 1 to Year 4 and would like to play hockey in a fun Saturday morning competition at YMCC Hockey club, Perry lakes then please email Alex Franke, Holy Spirit coordinator on :

frankazero1@yahoo.com

To register please go to the YMCC website and follow links to register under J 1/2 or J 3/4 age groups. Team will then be made up for the Saturday morning competition.

Game times : Year 1-2 : 830am

Year 3-4 : 9am or 10am

If there’s a clash with another sport we can put you in a timeslot that works.

The YMCC Subjunior competitions at Perry Lakes have been running for over 20 years and include school teams, YMCC club teams and also teams from 4 other local hockey clubs. The grounds are spacious, parking is easy and we have a Sausage sizzle, Coffee and Canteen on every Saturday morning.

For kids in Year 5-6 register on the YMCC website and you’ll receive all info regarding the upcoming grading and first training sessions.

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.

CBC Fremantle warmly invites parents and caregivers to our Discover the Journey Evening on Thursday 12 March.

Designed for parents and caregivers of boys currently in Years 3 and 4, this evening provides an opportunity to learn more about how CBC Fremantle supports boys in becoming the best version of themselves.

Our Principal, Mr Domenic Burgio, will share the College’s unique point of difference and the philosophy behind our rites of passage framework.

Guests are invited to arrive from 5.30pm to enjoy a relaxed grazing table with pizza, refreshments, and beverages, prior to the presentation commencing at 6.45pm.

Please note this is a parent-focused event and boys are not invited to attend. Boys are encouraged to attend any of our other College Tours.

Registration details, including a link and QR code, are included on the attached flyer.

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

We'd love to hear about your child's achievements, no matter how big or small, especially as they reflect our CARE values of Community, Achievement, Respect, and Excellence. Recognizing their success and acheivement helps celebrate their hard work and inspires others. If you would like your child's achievements celebrated through our social media pages, please contact us via email - admin@holyspirit.wa.edu.au

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