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 step into Holy Week and prepare to celebrate Palm Sunday, open our hearts to welcome Jesus with the same joy and hope as the crowds in Jerusalem. Help us walk closely with Him in these sacred days, finding moments of peace, gratitude, and compassion.

Bless our school community in this final week of term. Give our students energy and focus, our staff patience and strength, and our families a spirit of kindness and care. May we finish well, supported by Your grace.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

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 wonderful week it has been at Holy Spirit! From vibrant celebrations to special visits and upcoming Holy Week reflections, our school has been filled with energy, joy, and community spirit. Here’s a quick look at what’s been happening.

Y-Safe Cyber Safety Sessions

We extend my thanks to our P&F for their generous support in hosting this year’s Y-Safe Cyber Safety sessions for students and parents.

The sessions were well attended, reflecting our community’s strong shared desire to help children navigate the digital world with confidence. The information provided offered valuable guidance for students, teachers, and parents alike.

Bling Your Bike

What a day this was! I love this event, the creativity that our students employ is outstanding. There were so many amazing examples, which made the role of judging them all the more difficult. The themes are what really got me: Harmony Day, inspirational quotes, Easter, the campfire, the environment, the list goes on! I would like to thank Fr. Emmanuel for his assistance on the day and the P&F for their leadership of the event. Amazing!

Harmony Day

Last Friday, we were treated to a wonderful Harmony Day assembly by the Year 3 students. They spoke so wonderfully, and their message that harmony begins with us was inspiring. It was so eloquently explained that each thought, each word, and each action builds harmony. This fit so wonderfully with the cultural experience that was to come…

Sei Kei Visit

For the second year, we have had 10 students from Sei Kei Elementary School, Tokyo with us this week. It is such a wonderful experience for our students, and I would like to thank all the families who have hosted throughout the week. Our students are learning so much about Japanese culture and customs, but even more importantly, they are making new friends with students they would otherwise never get to meet.

The cultural activities on offer this week have included Australian taste testing, including Tim Tams, Vegemite, and lamingtons, origami‑making classes, school quiz sessions, an Australian sausage sizzle, and a wildlife incursion with native Australian animals. There have been lots of smiles and laughter, and our students have even introduced the Sei Kei kids to handball, a time‑honoured Australian tradition!

P&F Icebreaker

As I write this, we are keeping a very close eye on multiple weather apps, hoping that our Ice Breaker this afternoon can go ahead. As you may know, during my time in Northampton we dealt with the immense fallout of Cyclone Seroja, so when I hear about these weather events I have the communities who are dealing with Cyclone Narelle in my mind. We keep the Pilbara and Mid-West communities in our thoughts and prayers.

Holy Week

As we approach Palm Sunday this coming Sunday and the start of Holy Week, we remember the importance of this time in our liturgical calendar. Holy Week is the pinnacle of our Catholic calendar and draws together Catholics across the world. There are many events and activities in our Parish across Holy Week, which are outlined below. Everyone is welcome!

Week 9

As we approach the final week of Term 1, we ask ourselves… where did that go? I am sure you already know this, but our kids (and teachers) are tired and ready for a break. We have plenty happening in our final week, with our Year 6 Leadership Day, Easter Liturgy, 3‑way interviews, and the Edu‑Dance concert dominating the calendar. If you have any questions about the upcoming events, please see your child’s class teacher or the school office.

Until next time,

Ben

PP: Blake Nardizzi & Lilly Walsh

Year 1: Jade Chi & Eleri Pollard

Year 2: Rio De Mori & Evie Oldring

Year 3: Chelsea Xiao & Luca-Violet Nelli

Year 4: Brodie Bouwman & Magnus Pennock

Year 5: Ella Murphy & Cormac Haak

Year 6: Matthew Rowbottam & Grace Knight

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/

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