Compass Notifications

Please refer to Compass for the following notifications:

• Twilight News #6
• St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal
• Students not Returning to Sacred Heart Primary School in 2023

Parent Representative

We are calling for nominations for a Parent Representative for each class for 2023. The Class Parent Rep will liaise with the classroom teacher and the Community Council Parent Rep Coordinator.

The role is very flexible but often entails:

• Managing a class contact group
• Arranging age appropriate catch-ups for families to meet each other
• Support chain if a family in the class needs a helping hand
• Something special for the teacher’s birthday
• Supporting the school in communicating with parents about special events

If you are interested in continuing with the role, taking it on or even sharing it with someone, please talk with Anne Staines or Danielle Hartnett (2022 CC Parent Rep Coordinator).

Twilight Fair 

Code of Conduct - Volunteering and Events with Children

As the Fair is our first big event since before COVID we would like to remind everyone of our school community Code of Conduct guidelines. Many people are giving hours of their time to make this special event a successful endeavour for our community. Kindness is always appreciated. 

Code of Conduct for Volunteers

Sacred Heart Primary School values the contribution of all members of the school community in volunteering their time and effort. 

To assist Sacred Heart in providing a safe environment, volunteers are expected to comply with the following guidelines:

Put Safety First

Volunteers should:

• Observe safe work practices which avoid unnecessary risks;
• Be aware of Risk Management Procedures for the duties they are undertaking;
• Only work according to their level of competency;
• Follow reasonable safety instructions given by supervisors;
• Report any safety hazard or hazardous practice they observe; and
• Assist in implementing evacuation procedures if required. 

Have Respect for Others

Volunteers should treat students, staff and other members of the school community with respect and in particular should:

• Treat everyone with courtesy, sensitivity, tact, consideration and humility;
• Dress appropriately having regard to the nature of the volunteer activity;
• Assist in the creation of an environment free from fear, harassment, racism or exploitation;
• Respect the cultures, beliefs, opinions and decisions of others;
• Take reasonable instruction from staff and not obstruct staff in the execution of their duties; and
• Avoid waste or extravagance and make proper use of the resources of the school. 

Communication 

Volunteers should use appropriate communication skills when engaging with students, staff and other members of the school community and in particular should:

• Avoid swearing or other use of profanities;
• Use non-discriminatory respectful and non-judgemental language;
• Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality;
• Be aware of people’s personal space;
• Be aware of their own body language; and
• Seek advice where appropriate.

Prohibited Conduct

Whilst volunteering and/or on school property, volunteers must not:

• Smoke or use tobacco products;
• Use, possess, or be under the influence of alcohol;
• Use, possess, or be under the influence of illicit drugs; or
• Utilise their position to take advantage of any young person.

WWVP  card: In line with ACT Legislation and CE requirements, volunteers working regularly with children need to apply for a WWVP card. This card must be carried with you when volunteering

Enrolments for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Sacramental Program (Year 4 students 2023) are now open.

Enrolment for the First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion program are available on the Mary Help of Christians Qkr! App (available on all smart phones) or on Qkr! 

Mary Help of Christians Parish 2023 Sacramental Program for Reconciliation and First Holy Comm.pdf

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Every year the Sacred Heart community support the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal with donations of food for Christmas Hampers. This year we want to continue to play an important part in renewing hope for the thousands of people who face an uncertain Christmas. Together, we can continue to bring smiles of love and laughter to the people who need it most this season.

The appeal collection will run from Thursday 17^th November (Week 6) through to Friday 2^nd December (Week 8).  Donations will be collected in classrooms.

 

The Stages have been allocated the following items:

 

Kindergarten – sweet biscuits, cereal, long life milk

Stage 1 – Chips, sweets/lollies, Christmas cakes

Stage 2 – Soft drinks, cordials, Christmas puddings

Stage 3 – Dried pasta, pasta sauce, tea and coffee, milo

 

Thank you in advance for your generosity and for making others in our community feel special during this holiday season.

 

School Sport

It’s a fantastic time of year to start thinking about how students can make the transition from school sport to sporting clubs with many local sporting organisations now taking registrations for summer. To promote club sport to families in our SHPS community please find below the link to help students make the move from school to club sport. We encourage you to use the Sporting Schools Find a Club page, where parents can explore more than 35 sports and find a club in their local area for your child to get engaged and start a lifelong love of sport. With so many options, there is something for everyone!

YMCA Programs

Friday 16th December Pupil Free Day last day of term 

YMCA will be open for bookings for care during the pupil free day. Details to come shortly.

Vacation Program

YMCA is offering a new program for one week during January at Sacred Heart. Bookings should be open on their website today.

One week Sports fanatic program – 9 - 13th January

• Children need to be booked in all 5 days week.
• Cost $600 then minus CCS if eligible.
• Opens 8am-6pm children need to be dropped off by 8.30 and collection is after 4.30pm
• Excursions every day including but not limited to - B firm battle games, paddle boarding, nutrition Australia talks, soccer, hockey and much more
• Ages: 5-12 years (K-Year 6 enrolment)

Private Piano Tuition

Places have now become available for the end of Term 4 2022 and Term 1 2023

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