Prospectus

Holy Spirit Primary School, founded in 1979, is set in spacious grounds in Darwin's northern suburbs. We see ourselves as part of the parish and work closely with the Parish Priest and church community.

With a student enrolment of approximately 440 the school strives to enable students to grow personally, academically and spiritually in keeping with our motto

As we celebrate 20 + years of providing Catholic education to the parish we have much of which to be proud. Our students learn in an atmosphere which integrates Gospel values with their life and learning. They are valued as unique individuals working to achieve their potential spiritually, academically and socially.

Our teachers are committed to providing a quality Catholic education based on Gospel values in partnership with the parish and parents. Their priority is to support students achieving their potential. Holy Spirit caters for diversity. Our focus on Maths and English is validated by our strong NT MAP results. Through use of developmental continua teachers discern student needs, either in support or extension. The talents and interests of the students in Sport, the Arts and the environment are catered for through both school and community involvement.Out of Hours School Care is available both before and after school and a holiday programme is offered at all school breaks.Holy Spirit Community of Learners (3-5 yrs) is a new initiative based on full or part time sessions where students experience a programme inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy where they are co-constructors of their learning and are encouraged to learn through all their symbolic languages. The fees attract the Centrelink rebate.

DAILY ROUTINE

Morning Supervision - courtyard and asphalt only. Grassed areas out of bounds before school.

Bell Times

1.00 pm Bell - Students play after tidying their eating areas. Duty teachers to supervise at lunch times

2.45 pm Bell - supervision of dismissal All teachers to supervise students after school Students are not permitted in classrooms unless a teacher is present - classroom doors are to be kept locked. Teachers are expected to stay for some time after the students have been dismissed This allows time for preparation, planning with other staff, and gives parents, administration staff etc. the opportunity to discuss any matters. All staff are expected to sign off in the afternoon before they leave the school premises.

There are usually two whole school masses each term. Each year level has one mass and a reconciliation (for Years 3-7) each term.

Students and teachers, with the help of the Religious Education Coordinator, are responsible for preparing the Mass and doing the readings and prayers. Parents and parishioners are encouraged to come. School HousesStudents are divided into house groups for sport and other activities. On enrolment students are placed in a house and remain in it throughout primary school. Families are placed in the same house. Colours are used on Sports carnivals to identify houses.Angelo (red) Strele (green) Gsell (blue) McAuley (gold)

The school Board is the advisory body to the Principal. There are elected and co-opted members on this Board. Parents seeking election are expected to attend some inservicing to understand the role of the Board members before committing to an election.The Board meets on the 3^rd Thursday of each month.

The P&F is a sub- committee of the Board responsible for social and fund raising events. Meetings are held on the 1^st Thursday of the month at 8.00 pm.ASSPAAboriginal Student Support and Parental Awareness Committee is a sub committee of the Board responsible for supporting indigenous families and students whilst raising awareness of and integrating all our cultures within the school.Ethos Statement Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School encourages self discipline and nurtures the development of individuals within a caring, Catholic educational community.

Our policy is base on our belief that all of us have a right to be happy and secure in a safe learning environment. Behaviour management practices are to be compatible with our society and designed to optimise the learning environment both socially and academically. Every member of our learning community has a responsibility to care for themselves and to respect the rights of others.

The weekly homework is set by the teacher on a Monday and is to be completed by the following Monday. This allows for flexibility and balance with extra curricular activities. Homework allows teachers and parents to work cooperatively to ensure that students are receiving the support necessary to ensure the best possible learning outcomes. However ‘home' work is just that – parents will be notified if it is not handed in on two consecutive weeks without written explanation but students will not be kept in to complete it.

We follow the NT Curriculum Framework which sets outcomes within the Key Learning Areas. However as a Catholic School we ensure that our teaching is permeated with Gospel values as we support our students and their families in their faith formation. We believe our integrated curriculum provides a positive environment and promotes a lived faith perspective affirming holistic education and creative teaching. Our school community celebrates its Catholic faith identity through prayer, liturgy.

There are two oral (terms 1,3) and two written (terms 2,4) reports to parents each year. There is a Meeting Proforma to be signed and kept on file. There is also a parent Information Evening within the first few weeks to enable teachers to meet families and outline the expectations for the class.Learning outcomes in all KLA's are sent to parents at the commencement of each term. These form the basis of the reporting process.You are encouraged to maintain contact with teachers on a regular basis. You will find our teachers keen to work with you to ensure the best outcomes for everyone. AssembliesMonday Assembly at 8.25 is for the whole school. Classes take turns to organise the prayer and the National anthem is sung. A further assembly to present awards, make announcements, maybe share work will be held on Thursday Mornings. Special assemblies – Easter, Anzac Day, Sorry Day etc are organised.

Staff give student class awards to celebrate successes. Each class may present two awards per week at the school assembly. Two awards are recogised with a Principal Award and two Principal Awards are recognised with a book award.

A weekly newsletter is sent home each Tuesday to keep you informed of school events.

The school canteen operates five days a week at recess and lunchtime. Lunch orders are to put into class cloth bags not taken to the canteen. Snacks are available at recess.Before and After School Care Vacation Care Before school Care is available from 7.15 am until 8.30

After school care runs from 2.45pm until 5.30 pm.Vacation care runs throughout the school holidays with the exception of the week between Christmas day and New Year's Day. Staff are members of our school staff and also work within the school classroom assistants or Inclusion Support Assistants.

Students are expected to wear full school uniform each day. Students out of uniform will take a note home to parents notifying breach of uniform - the note is requested to be returned signed Boys

Check sleeveless dress (available from school), or brown school shorts and green shirt (available from school), black/brown shoes/sandals, fawn socks, brown school hat . Jewellery A wrist watch may be worn, but no other form of jewellery is acceptable. Students who have pierced ears may wear 'sleepers' or 'studs' only.

One child	$ 206.00
Two children	$ 357.40
Three children	$ 499.00
Four children	$ 630.60
Five children	$ 703.60
Six children	$ 756.80

The above fees are per term and include a family levy for airconditioning and all books and levies. The tuition fee component is set by the Catholic Education Centre each year.