REMINDERS AND IMPORTATNT INFORMATION
This Sunday we celebrate the second week of Advent by lighting the second purple candle on the Advent wreath. This candle is called the “Bethlehem Candle” and is a reminder of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. It represents faith.
| Friday 2nd December |
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| Friday 9th December |
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| Monday 12th December |
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| Tuesday 13th December |
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| Thursday 15th December |
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| Tuesday 31st January 2023 |
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Compass Notifications
Please refer to Compass for the following notifications:
- Students not Returning to Sacred Heart Primary School in 2023
Twilight Fair
A full wrap up of the Twilight Fair will be in next week's newsletter. Today we include the list of winners and some photos. If you captured a magic moment of the fair, please email the photo to the office for us to share next week.
Winners
It is with great pleasure, and thanks to all our sponsors, we announce the winners from the prize draws at our fair.
Raffle
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Main prize |
$500 Harvey Norman Voucher |
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Holiday fun 1 |
4x Dendy tickets, Canberra Rock Climbing family pass, Stromlo Leisure Centre family swim pass, $50 Southern Cross Club Voucher, $50 Big 4 Perks membership (Value $358) |
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Fitness pack 1 |
Canberra Yoga Space 10 visit pass, $100 Gymquip Fitness voucher, Synergy Self Defence & Fitness one month pass, Stromlo Leisure Centre family swim pass (Value $305) |
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Holiday fun 2 |
4x Limelight tickets, Stromlo Leisure Centre family swim pass, National Dinosaur Museum family pass, $50 Southern Cross Club Voucher, $50 Toymate Voucher, Synergy Self Defence & Fitness one month pass (Value $229) |
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Christmas cheer |
6 pack Chroma wines, Case Capital Brewing Pale Ale (Value $245) |
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Date night |
2x x Dendy Premium tickets, Dinner for 2 at Ramas Pearce, bottle of wine (Value $164) |
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Fitness pack 2 |
Canberra Yoga Space 5 visit pass, $100 Rebel voucher, Synergy Self Defence & Fitness one month pass (Value $195) |
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Bunnings prize |
Ryobi 18V Cordless hammer drill kit (Value $199) |
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Food pack 1 |
$100 Mawson Club voucher, $100 Coles voucher, $50 Woolworths voucher (Value $250) |
Lolly Jars
- Red jar - Isabel U with 60
- Green jar - Michael K with 650
- Purple jar - Josh L with 747
- White jar - Matilda B with 397
- Gold jar - Vincent I with 343.
Volunteer prize draw
Cherie Blackburn
Katherine Wills
Katherine Boston
Emily Wright
Teresa Paragalli
Nathan Woods
Tracey Kane
Lauren (from St Clares)
Emily & Natalia (from St Clares)
Lost property
We have a few items found during pack up. Please claim them from our office if they are yours:
St Clares school jumper - size 10
Batman cap - black
Ladies sweater - emeral green, french connection XS
Sunglasses - womens, mostly brown
Last term the Mini Vinnies group held a pyjama day at Sacred Heart to raise money to buy gifts for the Vinnies Christmas Appeal. Over the last few weeks, the group have been carefully selecting some wonderful gifts to donate to children in our community. They bought sporting equipment, craft kits and stationery, puzzles, board games and plush toys. These will be dropped off on directly to Vinnies HQ on Thursday, ready to wrap and be given out in time for Christmas.
The Mini Vinnies have also been busy collecting all the generous food donations our wonderful school community has brought in. The last day for donations is on Friday 2nd December.
On behalf of the Mini Vinnies group, we would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your on-going support throughout the year.
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).
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. Apply via their website.
Vacation Program
YMCA is offering a new program for one week during January at Sacred Heart. Bookings are open on their website. Select location 'sports fanatic vacation care'.
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 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