Dear Parents, Carers, and Friends,

As we enter the final weeks of November, it’s hard to believe how quickly the year has flown. Let’s pause and reflect amidst the busyness, ensuring we conclude the year with gratitude and purpose. This time of year sees much activity, with preparations for a settled end to the school year and the groundwork for an exciting year ahead.

Before we know it, we’ll celebrate Year 6 Graduation, finalise reports, and attend all the special end-of-year events. In just a few weeks, the Christmas holidays will be upon us! Let’s embrace these moments and go gently through this bustling season.

Grandfriends Day – Friday 29th November

We are excited to welcome grandparents and grandfriends to Sacred Heart next Friday for ‘Grand Friends Day’.

The day will begin with our morning assembly at 8:50 am, followed by a whole school Mass in the Church at 9:30 am. After Mass, visitors are invited to explore our open classrooms to see the wonderful work our students have been doing this term.

To conclude the morning, there will be morning tea in the school hall for parents, carers, and our special guests. This is always a fantastic day of connection and celebration within our community. We hope to see you there!

Christmas Carols – Thursday 5th December (6-8pm)

Please save the date for our annual Christmas Carols evening!

Join us on Thursday, December 5th, to celebrate the year with joy and music and enjoy an evening of Christmas Carols, where every child will perform with their class.

This is an evening event at 6 pm in the school hall. The carols will follow (approx. an hour), and then a sausage sizzle and other treats will be available for purchase. Bring a picnic rug, camp chairs, and Santa hats and get into the festive spirit!

This event is only three weeks away, so mark it in your calendar. It promises to be a wonderful way for the community to celebrate the year.

School Security Update
Over the past few weeks, we have experienced some issues with the school grounds over weekends, including broken bottles, netball posts being placed down drains, and damage to our soccer posts. To address these concerns, we now have the capability to secure the perimeter of the school. Starting this weekend, the school grounds will be locked on weekends to ensure the safety and preservation of our facilities. Thank you for your understanding and support as we take steps to protect our school.

Wishing you all a week filled with purpose and moments of calm.

In faith and partnership,

David Austin