Religious Education

“Refresh my heart in Christ” – Philemon 1:20b

Welcome back to school for 2020

I hope all our families have had an opportunity for some rest and the chance to reflect on the joy and peace of the Christmas season.

This year we celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of Sacred Heart Primary School. The staff recently participated in a Spirituality Day exploring how the heart relates to 'living in communion', the history of the school and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. With Mary Help of Christians Parish, we as a community wish to embrace this wonderful milestone of the school and the special place Jesus has in our lives.

Please note the enrolment dates for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Colleen Jamieson is the Sacramental Admin Assistant for Mary Help of Christians Parish wodensouth.sacraments@cg.org.au.  Please visit mhoc@org.au for more details.

Important Dates for Term 1

14 Feb- Opening School Mass 9.30am

18 Feb – Enrolment open for First Holy Communion (Year 4)

26 Feb – Ash Wednesday 7.30am, 9.30am (School Mass) and 6pm Masses

4 March – First Holy Communion (FHC) Parent Formation Night 7pm (Sacred Heart Church)

7/8 March – FHC Presentation Masses

11 March – FHC Session 1 (Sacred Heart Church 7pm)

18 March – FHC Session 2

20 March- Harmony Day School Celebration

25 March – FHC Session 3

31 March – Enrolment open for Confirmation (Year 6)

1 April – FHC Session 4 and practice

4 April – First Holy Communion Mass 6pm (Palm Sunday)

5 April – First Holy Communion Mass 10am (Palm Sunday)

9April – Holy Week Liturgies, Holy Thursday 7pm Lord’s Supper

10 April – Good Friday 3pm Passion of our Lord

11 April – Easter Vigil 7pm

12 April – The Resurrection of the Lord, Easter Sunday 8.30am, 10am

SACRED HEART 50TH ANNIVERSARY

There will be a  5oth Annirversary Committe meeting on Monday 10th February, 7pm in the Italian room at Sacred Heart.

Please note that the email has changed for the 50th Annirversary Committe:

sacredheart50th@gmail.com

Working With Vulnerable People Card

The Working With Vulnerable People Act requires those who work or volunteer with vulnerable people to have a background check and be registered.

The Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 (the WWVP Act) commenced on 8 November 2012. It aims to reduce the risk of harm or neglect to vulnerable people in the ACT.

Here is the link to apply or renew a WWVP Card:

https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804/~/working-with-vulnerable-people-%28wwvp%29-registration

 School Counsellor

Dear Parents and Carers,

My name is Kate Dean and I am a Student and Family Counsellor with CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn and I am excited to be working at Sacred Heart once again in 2020. I will be at the school every Thursday this year.

My role is to support the emotional and social wellbeing of students and their families. As a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers I offer a professional service and I provide a safe space to talk about any issues your child is experiencing. Please feel free to contact me through the school office if you have any concerns for your child, or you can speak with your child’s teacher and they can refer you to me. You will need to fill out a referral form and I will make contact with you when I am next at Sacred Heart.

It has been a tough summer break this year with bush fires, smoke and high temperatures. I have included a few links to support you with helping your child through this time.

https://www.psychology.org.au/getmedia/9cd44a11-cdcd-41e6-bd13-70a704716b54/Helping-children-affected-bushfires.pdf

https://www.psychology.org.au/getmedia/5c0d043b-11b4-467e-be7c-f56743b366b0/Preparing-children-for-the-threat-of-bushfires.pdf

http://earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au/files/Preparing_children_for_the_threat_of_bushfire_ACATLGN_APS.pdf

https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/10-ways-to-support-your-child-during-the-bushfire-season/

It’s also really important to look after yourselves as well. These resources may be useful if you are needing further support.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/ptsd-trauma/coping-with-bushfires

https://www.96three.com.au/bushfire-trauma-12-expert-tips-for-helping-someone-whos-struggling-to-cope/

If you find you are still struggling or concerned about your child then I’d be happy to have a chat with you.

Kind regards,

Kate Dean
Student and Family Counsellor
CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn

Community Rewards Program

Dear Parents and Carers,

Sacred Heart Primary School has recently been added to the Community Rewards Program with the Canberra Southern Cross Club. For every CSCC member associated with Sacred Heart Primary School on their membership, the school will receive rewards for every dollar spent on covered activities. For example, the club will donate 7.5% of the value from every meal purchased to the school! This is a great fundraiser to help us improve our facilities and resources at the school.

The CSCC is the venue where we hold our Year 6 graduation every year, and in 2020 will be hosting our 50^th Year celebrations.

Below is the sign up link created for Sacred Heart Primary School. This is a quick way for CSCC members to join the program.  https://csccmarketing.wufoo.com/forms/zxluvjx0lixq75/

There is also a sign up form available at the front office if you would like to register that way.

How it works:

Once a member has registered to support a Community Rewards Group, every time the member spend money on food and/or beverages at the Canberra Southern Cross Club’s Woden, Tuggeranong, Jamison and Yacht Club venues, 7.5% of the spend will be donated to the group of their choice.

EXCLUDED PURCHASES

Purchases made on functions, in function rooms, on our boat (MV Southern Cross), at Snapper and invoiced purchases are not included within the Community Rewards Program. If the supporting member’s membership card is not provided and swiped at the time of purchase, the purchase cannot be included in calculating the supported group’s rewards.

NOTE FOR MEMBERS

The Community Rewards Program works alongside the Canberra Southern Cross Club’s Members Pricing. Members are entitled to both the discounted members pricing while also giving 7.5% to their preferred community group through the Community Rewards Program. The 7.5% is calculated on the discounted invoice after Members Pricing is applied.

Here are what some schools have earned so far.

Private Piano Tuition for 2020

Those parents who are wanting their child/children to have piano lessons, can contact the teachers directly on the following contact numbers;

• Mrs Hildegarde Mendoza Phone: 0417 580 975
• Mrs Pam Cox Phone: 0418 442 203
• Mr Craig Mewett Phone: 0409 151 887 / 6278 7382
• Mr Michael Dooley Phone: 0424987337