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Dear Parents and Carers,
Staff
Mrs Shari Cooper is on sick leave and will not return to work this term.
Mrs Tracey Kane is also currently on sick leave and will not return to work this term. Please keep these wonderful women in your prayers.
Mrs Samantha Peake will begin maternaty leave at the end of this week. We wish her and Dave love and happiness during this special time.
A number of staff will attend the funeral of Mrs Julie Jillard tomorrow. We ask you to keep her family in your prayers.
Principal’s Retreat
Last week I was privileged to attend a Principal’s Retreat led by Archbishop Prowse. We explored the concept of Mercy- The key to Christian Leadership.
Take care and keep safe
This week some important communication was sent out via the SZapp app. Please see the attached notes in case you missed them.
Stage_3_relationships_and_online.pdf
Naplan information for Year 3 and 5 parents.
NAPLAN_testing_preparation_note_to_family.pdf
Yours faithfully,
REMINDERS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Friday 18th March |
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Monday 21st March |
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Wednesday 23rd March |
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Friday 25th March |
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Wednesday 30th March |
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- Please send a water bottle to school each day with your child. Our school bubblers are still closed due to COVID-19.
Project Compassion 2022
The season of Lent began with Ash Wednesday, which also marks the beginning of the annual Caritas Australia Project Compassion Appeal. Donations to Project Compassion allows Caritas Australia, the Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development, to work with local communities around the world to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.
The theme of Project Compassion 2022 is ‘For All Future Generations’ and reminds us that the good that we do today will extend and impact the lives of generations to come. It invites us to make the world a better place by working together now and finding long-term solutions to global issues. We encourage you to put your compassion into action this Lent through your prayer, fasting and almsgiving by supporting Project Compassion. Each family has received a Project Compassion box .
The boxes can be returned to school at any time, with all Project Compassion boxes collected by early Term 2.
- MHOC 2022 First Holy Communion Session 1 will be held on 16 March at 6:30pm in the Church.
- 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
- We are looking for interested volunteers to help us guide new families in the baptism of their children. The Baptism Preparation sessions are held monthly on a Wednesday evening in the Hall at 7pm. Fr Richard will guide you on what needs to be done. Please contact the office to find out more.
Harmony Day- Monday 21st March
Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about
inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
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.
Mrs Barrenger getting her costume ready for Harmony Day.
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.
Easter Raffle
Sacred Heart will be having an Easter Raffle again this year. The below note has been sent home with the students about the raffle. Raffle tickets will be sent home this week.
Thank you to Patrea Johnston for coordinating the Easter Raffle.
School Mufti Day – Wednesday 6th April
On Wednesday 6th April the students are invited to wear casual clothing to school and make a gold coin donation to the Caritas Lenten Appeal, Project Compassion. A disco will be held throughout the day in student cohorts so please wear clothing appropriate for dancing.
Sport Australia
The Australian Government through the Sporting Schools initiative is encouraging school age children to take up sport. This is to engage children in living healthy, active and social lives. Here is a link to a web page that will help you to find a local club for you to get in touch with for a selection of over 30 different sports. With Winter sport getting under way, now is a great time to get involved.
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
Kindergarten
Kindergarten got on their paint smocks on and had fun painting butterflies.
3/4 Red
Year 3/4 Red on Wednesday learnt about length for maths.
Congratulations to the following students celebrating their birthday this week
Thomas L, James A, Airlie R, Maxx B.
Awards will be presented over the PA during school hours.
Kindergarten |
Hugh O, Nicholas B, Carmela P, Liam C, Olivia T. |
Stage One |
Audrey W, Mila H, Alexis N, Finley G, Tatenda K, Olicer K, Josh L, Joshua K, Harrison M, Kira K. |
Stage Two |
Louise Q, Maiya W, Stirling M, Olivia L, Kamal S, Domenique S, Tafadzwa K, Tom L, Finley C, Lucy M. |
Stage Three |
Lachlan D, Leila W, Natasha L, Georgia S, Mikayla R, Hamish F |