Dear Sacred Heart Community,

As we journey through the season of Advent, we are reminded of the importance of preparing our hearts and minds for the joy of Christmas. Advent is a time of hope, reflection, and anticipation as we await the celebration of Christ’s birth. At Sacred Heart, we encourage our community to embrace this special season by spreading kindness, love, and gratitude. Let us take this time to pause amidst the busyness and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

Christmas Carols – This Thursday
Our highly anticipated end-of-year community event, the Christmas Carols, will be held this Thursday evening, beginning at 6:00 pm. We ask that all students arrive by 5:40 pm to ensure they are ready to join their classes. This is one of the standout community events of the year, and we are thrilled to come together to celebrate the festive season.

Following the performance, we’ll host a free sausage sizzle. Drinks and Zooper Doopers will be available for purchase for $1 each. Feel free to bring your drinks and nibbles as we continue the celebrations.

All year levels have been practising enthusiastically, and we look forward to hearing their beautiful voices bring the joy of Christmas alive. To help make the evening extra festive, we encourage everyone to come in their Christmas attire and get plenty of Christmas cheer!

We are so excited to celebrate the end of the year as a community and look forward to seeing you there.

Reports Home This Friday
Semester Two Reports will be sent home this Friday. I have had the pleasure of reading through them, and they are a true celebration of your children’s learning and growth throughout the year. These reports provide valuable insights into their progress and achievements, and I trust you will find them beneficial.

Thank you for your essential role in supporting your child’s education. The partnership between home and school is vital and fostering it positively and collaboratively makes a significant difference to our children’s learning experiences.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child’s report further, please don’t hesitate to contact their teacher to arrange a meeting next week.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff, who have invested countless hours preparing these reports. We deeply appreciate their commitment to our students’ success.

KINDER NATIVITY

Our kindergarten students shone brightly during yesterday's Nativity play, captivating us all with their heartfelt retelling of the Christmas story. It was a great play that showcased their growth and confidence as they stepped into the spotlight.

We are so proud of our Kinders for their fantastic performance. From shepherds to angels, wise men to Mary and Joseph, each child played their part beautifully, bringing the Christmas story to life joyfully and enthusiastically.

Thank you to Mrs. Jessica Pearson-Lee, Mrs. Caroline O'Mara and Mrs Natasha Barrenger for their exceptional work in preparing this performance. Your dedication and creativity have helped these little ones grow so much throughout the year, and this Nativity play was a testament to your efforts.

To our wonderful Kinder families—thank you for your support and for sharing this special celebration with us.

Introducing Our 2025 School Captains
Following a thoughtful election process involving staff and student voting, we are thrilled to announce our student leaders for 2025. Congratulations to Lucy McCoy and Josephine Kitto, who have been selected as our School Captains, and to Rylan Gleeson and Jordan Mavroudis, our Vice Captains.

These students have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, a commitment to our school values, and a passion for making a positive difference in our community. We look forward to their contributions as they take on these important roles next year. Please join us in congratulating Lucy, Josephine, Rylan, and Jordan.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Aleiya Thomas, one of our talented Year 4 students, who competed in the Australian Primary School Track and Field Championships in Sydney last week. Aleiya achieved an incredible milestone as the only 10-year-old from the ACT to qualify for the 200m final. She placed 6th overall in Australia, achieving a phenomenal personal best of 29.52 seconds, an improvement from her original time of 30.30 seconds.

Adding to her success, Aleiya also secured a bronze medal in the 4x100m relay. What an outstanding achievement! Congratulations, Aleiya!

A huge congratulations to Harry Bates, a Sacred Heart parent, on his incredible achievement as the 2024 Australian Rally Champion! Harry competed last weekend in Tasmania, showcasing exceptional skill and determination to secure the championship title. Congratulations!

In faith and partnership,

David Austin