This weekend we celebrate the end of the Liturgical year with the Feast of Christ the King.  This feast is designed to give special recognition to the dominion Christ our Lord has over all aspects of our lives.

This week’s texts remind us of the royal lineage of Jesus, that all things are drawn out of darkness into paradise through Jesus. The stark reality is that true salvation comes through the darkest of times and we have a God who has experienced the darkest of times, showing the greatness of his love.

The power of Christ the King is the power of Love

that can draw good from evil,

that can melt a hardened heart,

bring peace amid the harshest conflict,

and kindle hope in the thickest darkness.

Compass Notifications

Please refer to Compass for the following notifications:

• Bake Stall information
• Students not Returning to Sacred Heart Primary School in 2023

Ride Safely to School Week

Week 6 at Sacred Heart will be Ride Safely to School Week. We will be encouraging all students and parents to ride to school each day next week (lycra and Strava memberships are purely optional!). Friday is the big one where we will have a whole school ride to school morning with fruit and healthy snacks on arrival and some pumped-up tunes to welcome our groups to school.

We will have teachers stationed at our four key locations from 8:15am and will ride as a group to school from 8:25am. Please see the map below for meeting locations - a large copy of this map is also attached to the side of the bike cage at school.

All participants will go in a raffle draw to be held at the assembly in the afternoon.

Happy riding and don't forget your helmets!

Twilight Fair - 8 days to go

Please read the Twilight Fair Newsletter Issue 5 coming home today and attached here for ease of access. Some highlights are as follows.

It's time to 

• Buy pre-purchase tickets for Twilight Star and Gecko Gang Inflatables
• Add your name to a roster. Especially the 6-7pm time slot. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48A9A62DA4F5C52-twilight 
• Plan the afternoon with your family and friends
• See how the school day and afternoon pickup is being effected

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)

Congratulations to the following students celebrating their birthday this week 

Elliot H, Bridget L, Ashleigh O, Aradhana A.