• MHOC 2022 First Reconciliation Session 4 will be held on 9 March and the First Reconciliation Celebrations will be held on 10 March.  Both start at 6:30pm and will be held in the Church.  
• MHOC 2022 First Holy Communion Session 1 will be held on 16 March at 6:30pm in the Church.
• Please join us for Monthly Morning Tea in the Parish Hall after the 8.30 & 10.00 Masses on 6th March.  Bring a new friend along or invite a stranger.
• Save the date:  Our Parish Sacrament of Confirmation programme enrolment window will open on 23rd March 2022. Our programme is for any child in Year 6 or above who has been baptised Catholic, and completed the other Sacraments of Initiation (First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion).  Details are available at:Sacrament of Confirmation and more information will be out soon.

“Jesus was tempted in the desert for 40 days! That’s a long time. Sometimes we get tempted to do the wrong thing and we need help from God to choose the right path.  Join us on Sunday at the 10am mass for Children’s liturgy and your child will get to make one of these decade rosary beads which is a great way to remember to pray, and to keep us on track!”

Position Vacant: Parish Office Coordinator – Sacred Heart Church.

Part-time, 2 days per week during school terms, 9am to 3pm.  12 month contract - option to extend. 

General office administration & coordination & administration of the sacramental programs.

Applications close Friday 25 February with a start date in March.

Email for a duty statement: attention Melanie Kerr Office Manager.

School Counsellor

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Free Parent Webinar – Parent guide to digital technologies and mental health.

This free webinar, hosted by the Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT and delivered by the eSafety Commissioner, is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 10–18.  Parents and Carers can register Here

Date of the webinar will be Tuesday 8 March 7.30pm – 8.30pm

The webinar will cover:

• What do to about accidental exposure to content about suicide, self-harm or eating disorders
• Using games, apps, and social media to support mental wellbeing
• The pros and cons of digital mental health platforms
• strategies for young people to support friends online

 

Harmony Week           

Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.​ Sacred Heart has celebrated Harmony Week with special days and activities for a number of years. This year we are grateful for the small everyday ways that individuals share their family’s culture in our community. Each stage will undertake an activity to acknowledge and share the cultural diversity found in our school community. 

On Monday 21st March the whole school will have a ‘Harmony Week’ Dress-Up day . Children are invited to wear clothes with cultural significance or orange clothes/socks/ accessories to celebrate harmony and diversity in our community.

Class Parent Representatives

We are seeking expressions of interest for our 2022 Class Parent Representatives (CPR). It would be great to have a representative for each allocated class across Kinder, Stage 1 and Stage 2, with shared representation for our Stage 3 classes. The role of the CPR is important in fostering good communication in the school and assisting in the development of a strong school community. The CPR enhances the quality of relationships between teachers, parents/carers and the children. A quick guide on the responsibilities of a CPR are as follows:

• Develop a working relationship with the class teacher
• Get to know your class families
• Promote communication between the school and the parents/carers
• Encourage parent volunteers
• Point of coordination for the class

If you would like any further information on what is involved in the role of CPR, or if your are interested in volunteering as the CPR for your class, please contact the Front Office.

We would like to thank those that have already sent in their nominations to the office.

Positive Partnerships

Netball 2022

Registrations are now open for the Sacred Heart netball teams!

The 2022 season commences on Saturday 19^th March. Games are played at Arawang District Netball Courts in Stirling on Saturday mornings.  Training is likely to commence next week.

Coaches and managers will be in contact with players once teams are confirmed.

In 2021, Sacred Heart fielded two netball teams. The Cyclones (year 2/3) and the Tornadoes (year 4/5). Assuming numbers are similar to last year, it is likely we will be able to field three teams in 2022.

To Register

Click this link to register via the PlayHQ platform. 

1. Click on the ‘Registrations’ tab
2. Select the Competition you are registering for
   1. Arawang Junior Comp = Years 4,5,6 (or any year 3 children playing up in the year 4 team this year).
   2. Arawang NSG Yr 2 + Y3 Comp = Year 2 players.
3. Follow the steps to register your child
   1. Tip: when asked what school they attend – type ‘Pearce’

Not sure / have questions?

If your child is in year 1 and wishes to play or your child is in year 3 or 5 but did not play in the combined teams in 2021, or for any other queries, please contact Brooke for more information.

Fees

1. Netball association player and insurance fees are paid upon registration through the PlayHQ platform.
2. To cover administrative costs for all Sacred Heart netball teams, players are also required to pay a $15 fee direct to the school through the QKr App.

Uniform

Players play in their school uniforms (netball bibs will be provided)

Private Piano Tutition

Places for 2022 have now become available.

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