Dear Parents and Carers,

HAPPY SACRED HEART DAY

Wishing everyone a very Happy Sacred Heart Day for tomorrow. The reading for tomorrow’s mass recalls the Parable of the Lost Sheep from Luke’s Gospel (15:4-6)

In reading a reflection by Brendan Byrne on better understanding the message to us from this story. We are told : - 

‘God is crazy with love over each individual human being and rejoices exuberantly over finding one that had been lost.’ 

We pray that everyone in our community experiences God’s love as we celebrate our Feast Day.

A huge thank you to Mrs Imbriano for organising and coordinating this very special community day.

We look forward to seeing those parents and carers who are able to join us on the day and extend a huge thank you to those who have volunteered to help in some way.

Netball Gala Day 

Stage 2

We and the students were so looking forward to a whole day of playing netball on Tuesday. But once again the weather was not in our favour and the day was cut short. 

Stage 3 

We are hoping that our Stage 3 team are able to enjoy their Gala Day tomorrow.

Thank you to Mrs Stumbles for organising the student’s participation and the staff and parents who volunteered to support these events.

Extra Heating at SHPS

New heaters were installed in the school corridors over the weekend. It has certainly made a huge difference to school on these very cold winter days. 

Protected Industrial Action Notification

A letter from the Director Of CE, Mr Ross Fox, has been sent home to families via SZAP to communicate information with parents regarding the proposed Protected Industrial Action for next Thursday, 30 June.

Further information to come home Tuesday.

Commonwealth School Data Collection Notice

A notice from the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment (the Department) will be sent out via SZAPP tomorrow to inform parents about the information collected about your child’s school, its staff and student body through the school CENSUS.

End of Term

Next week is the last week of term and as advertised Friday will be a pupil free day. 

Take care and keep safe

Twilight Fair – 12 Weeks to go

Please see the second Fair Newsletter coming home this week. What toy cupboard can you clean out over the holidays? Is there a bookshelf to unload? Can you take work off early on Friday 16th September? See all the details in the Fair Newsletter. 

And keep an eye out for the A5 fridge Magnet next week for the all important countdown preparations.

Open Classrooms

The staff and students have missed having you visit our classrooms over the past few years. Your children have lots of learning and places they would like to show you. So, we would like to take the occasion of our Sacred Heart Feast Day to invite you to visit.

• Dates: Thursday 23rd June between 3.15-3.45pm Friday 24th June between 8.30-8.55am

• Guides: Your child(ren) will be your guide. They may take you into any classroom around the school. Please avoid the Hall as YMCA will be hosting after hours care. It is the children’s choice as to what they want to show you. Some teachers may be around, but any specific questions about your child’s learning should be left for an interview time. 
• Social distancing: Please enter through the front door so we are aware of who and how many bodies are in the building. QR codes will be available but not mandatory. Please maintain 1.5m between family groups and if a room appears busy go to another room first. Please exit through an external door near your final classroom.

Parent Teacher Interviews (Optional)

It has been so good to see parents and carers in the building this week. Interview opportunities continue next week. We will open online bookings again from 4pm this afternoon (Thursday) until 4pm Sunday for any family who missed the earlier window to make bookings next week. 

Visit SCHOOL INTERVIEWS The event code is jbtw7

Student Absences

If your child has been absent this semester and you have not provided a reason could you please do so now. You can send a SZapp or COMPASS notice, email or even a hand-written note. Your immediate attention to this matter is very much appreciated so we can finalise semester records.

Yours faithfully,

• Please send a water bottle to school each day with your child. Our school bubblers are still closed due to COVID-19. A water bottle filling station is available in the senior corridor.
• Due to a shortage of relief teachers, when staff are ill we may use split class 'day away work' or collapse two classes together. We are managing well at the moment but make decisions around class management in response to daily need.
• If families have any clothes hangers with clips to donate to the clothing pool, could they please bring them to the front office.

Sacred Heart Feast Day Friday 24^th June

Our celebration for the Sacred Heart of Jesus Feast Day in 2022 will feature a school mass, walkathon, community service activities and Sacred Heart cupcakes.

Information and Reminders

• Students to wear sports uniform on Friday
• A sausage sizzle lunch and cupcake will be given to each student. Please ensure students have fruit break, recess and any additional food
• Students need a water bottle with their name clearly on it
• Whole school mass at 9:30am at Sacred Heart Church
• Community service activities include:
• Preparing the Floriade Community Garden at the front of Sacred Heart
• Making biscuits for Vinnies Night Patrol
• Creating bookmarks for students at Sacred Heart Central School, Cootamundra
• School walkathon and being active citizens with ‘Friends of Mawson Ponds’ and ‘ACT Southern Catchment’.
• If the weather conditions are unsuitable for walking, we will send a message to the community on SZapp and post on Facebook by 8am. Children are still to wear sports uniform and will be given sausage sizzle lunch. The school will notify the community of an alternate date for the walkathon if it is postponed.

Walkathlon

The Walkathon is one of our fundraisers for the year. Money raised will go towards updating the wireless access point and audio equipment in the hall so we are creating a better entertainment experience for school assemblies, discos and functions.

There will be a raffle drawn on Friday 22^nd July (Week 1 Term 3). For every $5 raised, the student will receive one raffle ticket. Qkr! is the preferred option for money raised, however cash will be accepted. All sponsorship donations must be finalised by Wednesday 20^th July to enter the raffle.

Sports Wrap Up

Athletics Carnival

We had a wonderful day and we cannot thank you enough for your support on the day. The winning house was Conway, the first time since 2015.

Netball

Students from 3/4 participated in a Netball gala on Tuesday. Rain throughout the day meant that it was cancelled midway through the day, however, reports from the students said they had an awesome day. Thank you to Mr Mitchell, Ms Mynott and Mrs Barrenger for taking the students for the day. 

5/6 Students are participating in their gala day tomorrow with Miss Klomp.

Cross Country

Last week, 4 students from Sacred Heart ran in the ACT Cross Country Championships, Josh K, Scarlett Mc, Imogen H and Olivia G. All students finished in the top 20 with Olivia G winning her 12yrs age group. Congratulations to everyone on their achievement and we wish Olivia good luck in future races. 

So much sport happening at Sacred Heart, can't wait for Term 3. 

Children’s Liturgy Sunday 26th June at the 10.00am Mass. Volunteers are welcome.

The Sacred Heart Mini Vinnies group are asking our community for donations of warm clothing, blankets and sleeping bags for the St. Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal.

**Donations are being collected by the Vinnies Night Patrol on Thursday 30^th June.**

Congratulations to the following students celebrating their birthday this week 

Anna J, Sarah W, Taylor C, Lachlan D, Matilda H.

Rostrum

How do good communicators present?

Well ask Mia who confidently represented Sacred Heart at the Rostrum Quarter Finals on Monday. Mia presented brilliantly and has progressed to the Canberra  Semi-finals. We are so proud of her and all the effort she made to prepare her speech. Congratulations Mia!

Kindergarten Maths

In Maths Kinder have been learning about different ways things can be measured. Kinder followed a recipe to make play dough and it was an excellent opportunity for them to be collaborators.

Athletics Carnival

Staff, students, parents and carers had a wonderful day at the Athletics Carnival. A big thank you to Laura Stumbles and Brendan Mitchell for all the time spent organising the carnival, Laura P for organising the food packs for staff and volunteers and to all the parent and carer helpers that attended to support us in making this an amazing day for all. A great team effort!

Around the School Term 2

Stage 3 Excursion to the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

Tennis

Reading

SOFTBALL ACT SCHOOL HOLIDAY TEEBALL CAMP

Looking for something fun to do this school holidays? 

Softball ACT are running a Teeball Camp for kids aged 4 - 9 years old, that is perfect for everyone and can be tailored to suit all skill levels.

The Camp will be held on Wednesday 6th of July, from 09:00am to 3:30pm at Hawker International Softball Centre.

Cost is $60. Please click here to register:

If you have any questions, please email