At Holy Spirit, we seek to live our lives like Jesus, work and love as a family, learn and challenge each other, so that together we grow.
Our Vision and Mission
In seeking to live our lives like Jesus, we:
- Give witness to Gospel values
- Proclaim our Catholic faith and traditions through a vibrant Religious Education curriculum
- Celebrate and reflect through prayer, liturgy and scripture
- Reach out to the poor and work for justice.
In seeking to work and love as a family, we:
- Promote and support the partnership of home, school and parish
- Value the unity, diversity and harmony of our community
- Are inviting, welcoming and accepting of all
- Enjoy the opportunity to celebrate.
In seeking to learn and challenge each other, we:
- Provide a safe, friendly and collaborative learning environment
- Promote learning for life
- Are purposeful and explicit, with high expectations
- Support a variety of learners.
Our School Values
At Holy Spirit everyone has the right to:
- Be safe and supported
- Be heard
- Be treated with dignity and respect
- Learn to play and have fun
- Be protected
As a school community, we will work together to help each other grow by:
- Communicating positively
- Respecting ourselves as well as others
- Accepting responsibility for our behaviour
- Cooperating with each other
- Being fair and just
- Modelling appropriate positive behaviour
- Asking for help and support when needed
Everyone at Holy Spirit is expected to follow the School Rules:
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I am Safe
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I am Respectful
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I am a Learner
I can be 'safe' by:
- Thinking first, about how my actions affect my safety as well as the safety of others
- Making positive choices
- Taking responsibility for my actions
I can be 'Respectful' by:
- Being kind and polite in my words and actions
- Treating all property with care; whether my own, school or other people’s
- Taking responsibility for my actions
I can be a 'Learner' by:
- Listening to all the teachers
- Trying my best and being a cooperative member of my learning community
- Taking responsibility for my learning
Our History
Holy Spirit Primary School was opened in 1985 when St Clair was a new and developing suburb.
Over the years, Holy Spirit has grown to meet the changing needs of the parish and local community. Our student population has changed as the local community has changed. Our welcoming community includes a rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds. Our school’s motto of ‘together we grow’ represents a spirit of inner strength that guides our relationships and expresses the school’s identity, beliefs and hopes. Working together is an essential part of our foundation.
We take pride in our school’s growth and development, spacious and modern classrooms, and versatile multi-purpose area. Our school also has many wonderful facilities, such as basketball courts, multiple grass areas, expansive soft fall outdoor areas and canteen. Our school’s manicured gardens and shelter areas add to our pleasant environment, which makes coming to school every day enjoyable. Our school uniform also gains appeal for its attractiveness and comfort, and contemporary style.
The school library, named the St Augustine Learning Centre, was purposely built as a focal point of teaching and learning in the school. It is a colourful and inspiring learning and resource environment, that is accessible to complement and extend learning themes. It attracts students, teachers and other members of the school community, by providing a comprehensive range of print, electronic and online resources to support the curriculum and recreational needs. The library boasts the latest in wireless technology, offering speedy and efficient connectivity to a network of computers.
Holy Spirit has a strong history and vast experience in enabling all students to grow more confident and engaged in learning, which is necessary for lifelong learning. Our students participate in learning experiences that are purposeful and relevant to their lives, providing for their continual development.
Past Principals
| Principals | |
|---|---|
| 1985 - 1992 | Sr Patricia Bolster RSM |
| 1993 - 1996 | Sr Marie Johnson RSM |
| 1997 - 2001 | Mr Niel Carey |
| 2002 - 2013 | Mr Michael Tonnet |
| 2014 - 2017 | Mrs Anne Hines |
| 2018 - present | Mrs Frances Garzaniti |
| Parish Priests | |
|---|---|
| 1981 - 1994 | Fr Brian Rooney |
| 1995 - 1997 | Fr Brendan Quirke OSA |
| 1997 - 2003 | Fr Peter Wieneke OSA |
| 2003 - 2005 | Fr Peter Tangey OSA |
| 2005 - 2011 | Fr Brian Fitzpatrick OSA |
| 2011 - 2015 | Fr Dave Austin OSA |
| 2015 - present | Fr Michael Belonio OSA |
