Cancelation of Event

Please note that the Literacy and Numeracy nights that were previously advertised have been cancelled and an alternative method for sharing will come out at a later date.

Religious Co-ordinator 

Ash Wednesday and Lent

Yesterday the school community attended Mass for Ash Wednesday, receiving ashes on their forehead. This marks the start of Lent, one of the most celebrated and revered seasons in the Catholic Church. Lent is a time to prepare for the renewal of life in the Resurrection, where we are called to purify and renew ourselves spiritually.

A Prayer For Lent

Lord, please guide me this Lent,

remind me to pray to You,

To thank You, to love You, to hear from You

each and every day.

Amen

Caritas Australia Project Compassion 2020

This week the season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which also marks the beginning of the annual Caritas Australia Project Compassion Appeal. Donations to Project Compassion allow Caritas Australia, The Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development, to work with local communities around the world to alleviate poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice.

We encourage you to put your compassion into action this Lent through your prayer, fasting and almsgiving by supporting Project Compassion. Sacred Heart and Mary Help of Christians Parish will be supporting Project Compassion throughout Lent and we invite all families to join in. Students will receive a Project Compassion box and there will also be one available in every classroom. These boxes can be filled throughout Lent and then returned to school for collection.

Parish News

Lent in our Parish

Stations of the Cross booklets - are available at the back of the Church. Please leave them in the Church after private or group devotion.

Parish led Stations of the Cross Thursday mornings after 8.30am Mass.

Lenten Groups - Fr Adrian will be leading a Lenten Group on Fridays after the 9.30am Mass – everyone welcome to attend, please rsvp to wodensouth@cg.org.au.

Do you want to fast this Lent?

Suggestions from Pope Francis

Fast from hurting words and say kind words.

Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.

Fast from anger and be filled with patience.

Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.

Fast from worries and trust in God.

Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.

Fast from pressures and be prayerful.

Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy.

Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others

Fast from grudges and be reconciled.

Fast from words so you can be silent so you can listen.

Community Council Connections

Welcome class of 2020! We are pleased to announce the members of the 2020 Community Council Executive, elected at the AGM. All 2019 members were re-elected, with the addition of Catherine W to provide valuable support to Sharon Poole as joint Parent Rep Co-ordinator.

• Chair – Sarah L, mum to Samantha in Year 6, fourth (and final!) year on the Council.
• Deputy Chair – Catherine W, mum to Logan in Year 5 and Riley in Year 1, second year on the Council.
• Treasurer - John B, dad to Tom in Year 3 and Murray in Kinder, fourth year on the Council
• Secretary - Jac H, mum to Elliot in Year 2 and Meredith who is 5, third year on the Council.
• Parent Rep Co-ordinator -Sharon P, mum to Lachie in Year 1, second year on the Council.
• Joint Parent Rep Co-ordinator- Catherine W, mum to Alby in Kindergarten.
• 50th Anniversary sub-committee chair -Josie L, mum to Selena in Year 6 and Natasha in Year 3, second year on the Council.
• Parish representative – Fr Richard
• Staff representative - Brendan Mitchell, Teacher 3/4 White.
• Assistant Principal and ‘Be You’ Co-ordinator – Kerry Wode. Classroom Support Teacher. Fourth year as SHPS Assistant Principal.  
• Principal – Anne Staines, ninth year as SHPS Principal.

We open into 2020 with the following key target areas: 

1. Voice of the Students: we were joined by Belle Reinstadler, School Captain, as the voice of the students. Belle summarised the hectic start of the year for students. Bathrooms- the CEO will be approached to fund the painting of the bathroom doors, leaving the budget available for the decorations and decals. Wonderful Wednesdays - the student idea to have an integrated all-years lunch one day a week was granted. This will start in week 8/9, allowing the coming weeks for children in the younger years to adjust to their surroundings and new friends.
2. Sacred Heart turns 50: 2020 is our 50^th Anniversary year, this is an important year for our school and the 50^th Anniversary committee are working very hard to ensure all of our current school and wider committee can be part of the celebration.  The dates for the planned activities are on SZapp and the website. Be sure to sign up to the dedicated Facebook group. 
3. K-6 Complete: The sub-committee will be moving forward this year with ways to promote the school as a K-6 complete education.  Look out for updates throughout the year. 
4. Parent Reps: Classroom communication is key to strengthening the network across the school to give a louder voice on engagement and activities impacting our school community.  Please contact the front office if you are interested in becoming a parent rep for your child’s class. Many classes need a Rep, and we need four Year 5 parents for Stage 3.
5. New in 2020!: Book mornings started this Thursday in the library from 8:30am, children are encouraged to ‘bring their adult’ in discovering books together (and yes you can borrow!). We are also working with YMCA for a holiday program option. We are looking at funding grants to support our courtyard rejuvenation project.

If you have anything you would like to raise for the attention of the Council you can email the front office or ask a question in our Parents and Carers Facebook group or chat to a Council Exec member.

Sarah Lloyd | Catherine W | John B |Jac H | Sharon P | Catherine W| Josie L |

Fr Richard | Anne Staines | Kerry Wode | Brendan Mitchell

Defibrillator

The school has purchased a defibrillator for both the school and the Church. It has been installed on the back wall in the Church.

Drive Through 

Drive through moves a lot faster if we can see the name plate displayed on your viser. If you don't have a name plate and use drive through please email the office with your child's surname and class and we will have one made up for you.

Childrens Asthma Education Service