Friday 25th September	Last Day of Term 3
Friday 9th- Thursday 15th October	National Recycling Week
Monday 12th October	School Returns for Term 4
Monday 19th-Friday 23rd October	Book Week
Thursday 22nd October	Book Week Character Parade

Tournament of the Minds

Sacred Heart has continued our successful participation in TOM competitions. Congratulations to the students from Years 4-6 in our two teams, in the condensed version of TOM this year.

Sacred Heart Team 1 – were awarded Honours, with particular mention made of their clever use of ICT techniques, dramatic performance and clear narrative.

Sacred Heart Team 2 – were awarded Merit, with particular mention made of their use of original songs to enhance their musical format and clear demonstration of teamwork.

Road and Carpark Safety

We have had a couple of near-misses with children and staff crossing the roads around the school and in the school car park.

We ask all our community to slow down and keep a look out for others during those really busy drop-off and pick-up times for the safety of all. 

Book Week ( 19^th – 23^rd October) 

BOOK WEEK CHARACTER PARADE

Our Book Week Character Parade will be held on Thursday 22nd of October (Term 4, Week 2). Students are invited to dress up as their favourite book character and bring along either the book or a copy of the front cover. 

BOOK WEEK ART DISPLAY - Westfield Woden

In Library this term, the students have been busy creating artwork based on the Shortlisted books. The art will be displayed at Westfield Woden, in Centre Court for the duration of Book Week from Friday 16th October to Friday 23rd of October.

Seasons for Growth® Program
Learning to live with change and loss

Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives. At Sacred Heart we recognise that when changes occur in families through death, separation, divorce and related circumstances, young people may benefit from learning how to manage these changes effectively. We are therefore offering a very successful education program called 'Seasons for Growth' which will commence in Term Four. This program is facilitated in small groups and is based on research which highlights the importance of social support and the need to practise new skills to cope effectively with change and loss. The program focuses on issues such as self-esteem, managing feelings, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication and support networks.
Every family will receive a notice in the near future with more details about the Seasons for Growth program. If you think your son or daughter would benefit from Seasons for Growth we would encourage you to talk to him/her about participating in the program.
Sacred Heart is pleased to be able to offer this important program and we are confident that it will be a valuable learning experience for those who request to be involved. If you require further information please email the Front Office email

The latest parent guides from Be You to help in supporting your children.

Parent Guide 1 anxiety in children

Parent Guide 2 Gathering info about your childs experience of anxiety

Parent Guide 3 Supporting your child

Think You Know

An information sheet all about the various instant messaging apps that are available and how to manage them with your children. We encourage parents to remain vigilant with all social media and messaging platforms. We know children use these platforms more during school holidays.

ThinkUKnow Instant Messaging Information

Targeted Kindergarten Health Check concentrating on Vision and Hearing

For Parents and Carers of Kindergarten that missed screening for hearing and sight due to COVID we remind you of the below service. Please let the Kindergarten teacher know the results of the testing.

Canberra Health Services is offering a targeted kindergarten health check concentrating on vision and hearing.

These health checks are performed in clinics at the City Health Centre, Mondays and Fridays and there will be appointments most days in the school holidays.

An appointment can be made by phoning the Central Intake Line on 51249977.

ACT Junior Chess activities during the school holidays

If your child is interested in chess, there are a number of activities and competitions during the October school holidays within Canberra.

Please visit the ACT Junior Chess League website for more information or see Mrs Wode for a flyer.

www.actjcl.org.au/actjcl/  or http://groups.google.com/group/ACT-JCL

Clothing Pool - Organise your summer uniform now
Clothing Pool this term is by appointment only. Please phone the Front Office to book an appointment time. The days and times available are: Monday morning 8.30-9am, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon 12-2.15pm and Friday afternoon 12-3pm. Orders can also be made through the Qkr! App and then delivered to your child.

A reminder that shorts and skorts are navy. Sneakers are only to be worn on sport's days. Black shoes are worn on summer uniform days.

YMCA School Holiday Program
Holiday Care is confirmed for the October school holidays! Check the YMCA website for details. The program allows you to enrol for days that your children will love.

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