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3rd Sunday of Advent
This weekend we light the third candle on the Advent Wreath. It is called the “Shepard’s Candle,” and is pink because rose is a liturgical colour for joy. It is meant to remind us of the joy that the world experienced at the birth of Jesus, as well as the joy that the faithful have reached at the midpoint of Advent.
Rejoice in the Lord always;
and again I say, Rejoice.
Let your gentleness be known to everyone.
The Lord is near
Year 6 2021 Graduation
Today we celebrate the Year 6 class of 2021 at the Graduation Mass and dinner. The students passed on the role of leadership to the class of 2022 through the candle ceremony. Thank you to the Staff who prepared the Mass Ceremony and students.
Kindergarten Nativity
Yesterday Kindergarten retold the story of the Nativity through dance and song. We thank Mrs Peake for yet again preparing a beautiful performance.
Preparation for the End of Year
As we begin to send items home for the end of the year please send in an extra bag to help your child/ren to carry their precious creations home.
We understand that there may be a number of families who decide to finish before the end of the term. Please let your child’s teacher know with an email.
Take care and keep safe
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| Monday 31st January 2022 |
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Are you needing to purchase uniform items for 2022?
We ask all students to be in the correct summer uniform to start school in 2022. Please refer to our uniform policy on the website if you are unsure of our requirements.
Uniform ordering during January
- Option 1. Tracey will have uniform orders ready to pick up from 1 - 3pm Friday 28th January. If you wish to order uniforms for pickup on that day, please have your order placed on Qkr! by 5pm Thursday 27th. Please come to the canteen window facing Murphy St to avoid entering the building.
- Option 2. Tracey will be open again between 8.30 -9.30am on Monday 31st January for pickup. Please have orders placed on Qkr! By 5pm Sunday 30th January. Please come to the canteen window facing Murphy St to avoid entering the building.
- Option 3. If you are unable to pick up the pieces, they will be delivered to your child’s classroom.
Needing to try on uniform items?
- Option 4. Ring the office before the end of the term to make an appointment before the end of term. Limited places available.
- Option 5. If we can have adults in the building at the end of January, we will open bookings. Keep an eye out for a SZapp notice.
2022 School Fees
2021 Semester 2 Reports
Compass is Sacred Heart’s new administration platform. The 2021 Semester 2 school reports will be accessible only from the Compass online platform.
A SZapp message was sent on Monday 6th December to let you know when the reports can be accessed.
Compass can be accessed through your web browser or by downloading the Compass School Manager app from the App Store or Google Play.
An email was sent to every family on the 7th September 2021 with information about Compass and your personalised login details. The sender was compass @compass.email (please check your junk email folder).
* When searching for our school once you have downloaded the app, type PEARCE rather than our name to make locating us in the list much easier.
How to access your 2021 Semester 2 Reports
In Compass click on the image of your child to select their profile.
The dashboard will display your child’s information. Click on Reports located in the blue bar at the top to open the 2021 Semester Report.
Students Not Returning in 2022
To help in preparing for classes for 2022, we kindly ask that if your child/children will not be returning in 2022, to please fill out and return the attached form as soon as possible.
Mary Help Of Christians Parish
- 260 people are now welcome to regular Mass times, masks are encouraged but are no longer mandatory.
- Fr. Richard has his recent homilies available on the Mary Help Of Christians web page. Please click on the link below to listen. http://www.mhoc.org.au/prayer/homilies/
Friday 24 Dec Christmas Eve:
6pm – Children’s Mass at Marist College Canberra; bookings are required for this mass per current government guidelines. Try Booking will go live 1 December 2021 at this link: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSYF.
9pm Vigil Mass at the Church; no booking required.
No Midnight Mass this year
Christmas Day: Christmas Masses at the Church – 8.30am and 10am; no bookings required for masses at the Church.
Please note the Parish Office will be closed starting 23 December 2021 and reopen on 12 January 2022.
MHOC 2022 First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Sacramental Programme enrolment window will open 19 Jan 2022. This programme is open to children baptised Catholic in Year 4 and above. Please see attached letter and MHOC website for details.
Children’s Liturgy
Reminder that this Sunday’s Children’s Liturgy, 12 Dec at 10am mass, is the last of 2021. We will begin again 6 Feb 22. If interested in helping, please contact Kat Doyle .Thank you.
Carols by Candlelight–ABC Radio National broadcast
7pm Saturday 11 December
666ABC Radio Canberra
A one-hour broadcast on ABC Radio Canberra from 7pm hosted once again by Breakfast presenter Lish Fejer. Instead of waving candles on picnic blankets in Commonwealth Park, Canberrans are encouraged to sit on their balconies or in their lounge rooms, driveway or garden, wave a candle and sing along while listening to the ABC Radio Canberra carols special. Tune in to the one-hour broadcast on Saturday 11 December from 7pm on 666AM, online at abc.net.au/canberra or via the ABC Listen app.
WVYC (Woden Valley Youth Choir) Christmas Concert
6:30pm Tuesday 14 December
Wesley Uniting Church
22 National Circuit Forrest
All four choirs singing a selection of Christmas Carols and other seasonal songs in a family-friendly setting. Tickets are $10 for adults and are free for children under 16, and can be purchased online at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=843296&.
Join us for our final concert in 2021! With Christmas favourites and some lesser known gems, a jolly time is sure to be had by all!
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
2022 School Captains
We congratulate Olivia G, Leila W, Zoe C, and Ashleigh O, who have been announced as school captains for 2022. We thank our current school captains for their leadership this year.
Graduation Mass
Today we celebrated the year 6 class of 2021 at the Graduation Mass.
Stage 3 Beach to Bush
Stage 3 participated in the Surf Life Saving Beach to Bush program via live stream. This program aims to educate students about beach safety. Stage 3 enjoyed tuning into the presentation and watching Mrs Imbriano dress up like a lifeguard.
Congratulations to the following students celebrating their birthday this week
Mick M, Aleesha J, Athan BK, Isabella B, Alexander C.
Awards will be presented over the PA during school hours.
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Principal Awards |
Grace M, Milla K. |
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Kindergarten |
Lilly T, Isla P, Mila H. |
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Stage One |
Cooper G, Kelli G, Anna J, Adrian R, Joshua L, Olive W, Emilia B, Finley C, Hudson C, Noah D, Vincent I, Joey F, Harriet J, Stirling M, Riley W. |
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Stage Two |
Thomas L, Aatha M, Bobby C, Sreya G,Jarrett S, Isabelle A, Alice H, Kazou M, Elliot H, Isabella M, Lachlan D, Jennifer T. |
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Stage Three |
Lily C, Amelia H, Bridget L, James A, Olivia B, Keneth SV, Josie A, Charlotte B, Mia R, Milly M, Faith D. |
