HOLY SPIRIT COLLEGE

Reverence, Respect, Responsibility, Results, Relationships
HOLY SPIRIT COLLEGE
Newsletter T2 Week 2A – 29 April 2010
PO Box 63, CORRIMAL NSW 2518
Email: info@hscdow.catholic.edu.au
Cawley Street, BELLAMBI NSW 2518
Web: www.hscdow.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 0242852877 Fax: 0242852914
In 1901 there was Federation; the official start of Australia as a nation. In 1915, in the early stages of WWI, there was the Gallipoli
campaign, which saw the emergence of our nation and our national identity. Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first
major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during WW1.
The Dardenelles campaign (or as we generally know it as the Gallipoli campaign) took place in a small area of Turkey. The
fighting was between the Allied forces (mainly British, Australian, New Zealand and French troops) against those of the Ottoman
Empire (Turkey) with some German support. Britain’s declaration of war against the Ottoman Empire resulted in a campaign beginning
in February 1915 and lasting until January 1916. The land battle was preceded by a series of naval battles to secure the
Dardanelles Strait. The land battle itself resulted in the deployment of Australian troops who landed at Gallipoli in a dawn raid on
25 April 1915. Coupled with a series of errors including landing in the wrong spot, the advance warning that the Turks had had,
and the inhospitable countryside they faced, the ANZACS faced a formidable task. The campaign, despite its hopeless start,
lasted 8 months for the ANZACS – time enough to see the harshness of winter and summer; but it was a disastrous defeat for
the Australians and Allied forces.
It is estimated that over 50000 men on the Allied side died of disease or were killed. On Anzac Day, we remember these courageous
people who chose to fight for their nation and beliefs.
Among our school community today are descendants of these brave, mostly young, unselfish people who went to war and were
prepared to die for the pursuit of a free world. On Anzac day, we remember those people. Ninety five years on, lest we forget
those soldiers of 1915 and those of wars before and after this time.
Lord, we pray for organizations that work towards peace in our world.
Help us to be peacemakers in our homes and at school. May we be quick to forgive others, slow to anger, and strong to avoid
revenge. Amen.
Amanda Wilson - Principal (Acting)
The Year of The Priest
This week’s Principals Address is the wording from our ANZAC Day commemoration and was prepared by
Mr Mark Crotty - HSIE Coordinator

IMPORTANT DATES
Term 2
30 April
Friday
WEEK 3B
5 May
Wednesday
WEEK 4A
11 May
Tuesday
12 May
Wednesday
13 May
Thursday
14 May
Friday
WEEK 5B
18 May
Tuesday
19 May
Wednesday
School Cross Country Carnival
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Years 10 and 12
Years 7 and 9 NAPLAN
Years 7 and 9 NAPLAN
Year 12 Retreat
Year 12 Retreat
Year 12 Retreat
NAPLAN (Catch up tests)
Year 12 Reconciliation
Year 8 Reconciliation
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Years 8 and 9
P&F Meeting
STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL
Any student under the age of 17 who is thinking of leaving
school must make an appointment to see the Principal and
this interview must include a parent. This is because the
minimum leaving age for students is now 17 years.
term 2 uniform
As of the first day of Term 2 all students are to wear
winter uniform, as outlined in the Diary, blazers will remain
optional until the weather settles into winter. The
Principal will advise the school as to this requirement.
CANTEEN ROSTER 3
Not for publication
If you are not able to make your roster
please find a replacement and then notify
Veronica Humphries on 42852877
WEEK 6A
26 May
Wednesday
28 May
Friday
School Photos
Holy Spirit Day
uniform shop
Opening Hours
Tuesday 8.30am to 9.00am
Tuesday 10.30am to 1.30pm
Friday 10.30am to 1.30pm
Eftpos facilities now available
WE NEED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS
If you have some spare plastic shopping bags
please send them in to the Uniform Shop.
Thank you
SCHOOL FEES
The first instalment of School Fees were due on 26
March 2010.
The second instalment of School Fees have been
mailed and are due by 25 June 2010.
congratualtions!
We congratulate Carly Zulumovich for gaining selection
in the NSWCCC Open Girls Netball team. Well
done Carly.
Birthday Corner
The following students celebrate their birthday
between 29 April and 5 May:
Paul Ciccarelli, Joseph Clifford, Todd Davidson, Alyssa
Horsfield, Aaron Matos, Timothy Wal;sh, Jemma Chambers,
Andrew Toohey, Brooke Cassar, Lucas Else, Stephanie Habak,
Georgia Israel, Ryan Burke, Joshua Graham, Makayla
Grubb, India-Lee Shaw, Joshua Storey, Nicholas Cupitt,
Tasmin Docherty, Emma Lockhart and Dakota Walsh.
Happy Birthday Happy Birthday

CAREERS EXPO PUBLIC SESSION
A careers expo for all parents and students in years
10,11 and 12
EVENT: Illawarra Credit Union Careers Expo
PLACE: Illawarra Credit Union Sports Stadium,
Waples Rd Unanderra
DATE: Tuesday 4 May
TIME: 4pm-6pm
This is an opportunity for parents to accompany students
and source information regarding career and
tertiary opportunities.
DIARY DATES
CAREER EVENT
4 May Careers Expo- Yr 12
4 May
Public session- Careers expo
4pm-6.30pm
9 June
7pm
Yrs 10,11,12 Parent Information
Evening
16 June UOW Information Evening
24 & 25 June Yr 10 Careers Days / Reflection
Days
1 July UOW Early Entry open online
21 July Defence Force visit
August
UAC Applications open online
1 September Early Entry close
30 September UAC Applications close
29 October TAFE Applications close
14 October HSC Exams commence
15 December HSC Results
16 December ATAR results
open boys’ football
Edmund Rice Challenge on Thursday 22/4/10
Edmund Rice jumped out of the blocks early and had
the team under a lot of pressure from the start of the
match. If it wasn’t for some excellent saves from Jordan
Timpano, the match could have been over in the
first twenty minutes. Relentless pressure and our poor
organisation finally told with poor defending contributing
to the first goal by Edmund Rice. An excellent
turn by Nash Condran and good work along the left
by Bryce Mardon helped set up an excellent finish by
Thomas Gaudiosi to get the team back to what was
probably an undeserved draw at half time. Although
the team kept battling in the second half and probably
had the better chances, they couldn’t maintain possession
for long periods and Edmund Rice broke through
for a 2-1 victory to take back the Edmund Rice Challenge
Shield. Congratulations to both teams for providing
a very entertaining spectacle and also for Thomas
Gaudiosi for winning our Man of the Match award.
parent/teacher interviews
for Years 10 and 12
on wednesday 5 may 2010
commencing at 1.30pm
in the casey-ryder centre
The feedback from our parent body regarding the
trial Parent/Teacher interviews being held in the
Casey-Ryder Centre was overwhelmingly supportive
so we are once again in the CRC.
a FAMILY CONTACTS information
sheet has been be sent home
with the school fees
Having current information concerning your children
is essential. This sheet must be updated and signed
by a parent. Return please by either:
* your child through homeroom
* surface mail to the school
* email to info.hsc@dow.catholic.edu.au
look
at our Holy Spirit College website and find a whole
world of information. We are continually updating
the website and it is growing all the time.
If it is specific subject information you are looking
for, go to the website!
When is the next P&F?
Who spoke at the latest Staff Development Day?
Check out the Year 12 2009
‘Blame it on the Boogie’ farewell DVD!
Fiore Stanizzo Coach

GOOD SAmArITAN
CATHOLIC PrImArY SCHOOL
COmmENCING 2012
from the amalgamation of
St francis Xavier’s Catholic Primary School,
Wollongong & St John Vianney’s Catholic
Primary School, fairy meadow
PuBLIC INfOrmATION EVENING:
Venue:
Villa D’Oro
Date: monday 3 may 2010
Time:
7 – 9pm
rSVP:
Karen fitzgerald
Phone: 42530830
Email: karen.fitzgerald@dow.catholic.edu.au
Be informed about the educational opportunities and building
plans for this exciting project – a new K-6 Catholic Primary
School serving the greater Wollongong area
ST JOHN VIANNEYS CELEBrATES 50
YEArS Of CONTINuOuS SPOrTING
Please come along to join in the festivities to celebrate The 50th
Anniversary of continuous sporting competition between
St John Vianney’s Fairy Meadow
V
Bombala Districts
Schoolboys’ Rugby League Football and Schoolgirl’s Netball will
be celebrated on the
12,13 & 14th June, 2010
Games will be played at
Holy Spirit College,
Cawley Street Bellambi NSW 2518
For further details please contact the SJV Sports Club PO Box
147 Fairy Meadow NSW 2519
P: 02 4226 6577 |F: 02 4226 5311
|E: sjvsportsclub@hotmail.com
LOCAL fOSTEr CArErS NEEDED
We are looking for local people to provide care for children
and young people who are unable to live with their own
families. Foster carers provide respite (eg one weekend a
month), short term, or long term care.
Individuals, couples and families from varied backgrounds,
cultural groups, Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander
people are encouraged to apply.
All carers receive training, support and fi nancial assistance.
Interested?
Information sessions are being held on:
When: 13 May 2010, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
14May 2010, 10am to 12:00 noon
Venue : Wollongong Community Services Centre, 7 – 11
Bridge St Coniston.
Refreshments provided.
Please RSVP to Carolyn Lardner or Debbie Steele
on 42556666 or e-mail to Carolyn.Lardner@community.nsw.gov.au
by 11 May 2010.