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We celebrate the First Week of Advent this weekend
A Message from CE regarding COVID Smart Measures
ACT Health recently advised that they are starting to see a rise in COVID-19 transmissions within the community, with a peak of cases expected in early December. COVID-smart measures continue to be in place and are vital in allowing us to keep our schools operational while prioritising student and staff well-being. These measures include:
- staying home if unwell and/or showing any symptoms
- mask-wearing strongly encouraged, particularly when indoors and/or when physical distancing is not possible, and on public transport
- using rapid antigen tests (RATs) when showing symptoms or exposed to COVID-19
- encouraging all students, staff, and families to keep up to date with their vaccinations, including COVID-19 booster shots if eligible
Semester 2 Reports
Teachers are busy preparing reports for Semester 2. Catholic Education has determined that our reports will not have comments at this time. Staff at Sacred Heart have been contacting parents and carers individually to have an end-of-year conversation in addition to the report. Parents are welcome to email their child’s teacher if you would like to request an interview over the next few weeks.
Take care and keep safe
Fair News
The big day is tomorrow.
A huge thankyou to all who have donated, baked, potted, volunteered……
So many people are involved in so many ways!
Last minute things to know. Details are in the Twilight Fair Newsletter #6
- Friday is an out-of-uniform day for all students
- Baked goods can be dropped off to the office during Friday
- Pre-purchased Fair Stars and Unlimited Ride Passes can be collected from the Welcome Booth at the top of the hill, near the music room, from 3.30pm
- The Fair starts at 3.30pm
** Children at the Fair are in the care of parents and carers **
Pick up arrangements at 3.15 on Fair day.
Your child needs to know what your arrangements are. Children cannot walk to the Fair on their own. Teachers will walk students in groups to their nominated collection points at the end of the school day.
- YMCA After-school care will be in 2W classroom
- Murphy St pick up - children will be closely supervised at normal place
- Drive Through - children will be closely supervised at normal place
- Walkers/riders - will walk with the teacher as normal
- Parents already on the school grounds for the Fair - a teacher will bring your child to the seats near Murphy St. Parents/carers come to meet your child here.
** All children not picked up by 3.25pm will be taken to the office. **
Yours faithfully,
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| Tuesday 31st January 2023 |
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Compass Notifications
Please refer to Compass for the following notifications:
- Twilight News #6
- St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal
- Students not Returning to Sacred Heart Primary School in 2023
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).
Twilight Fair
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 Parish Based Sacramental Programs
Combined First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Program:
Program Sessions - 8 February to 29 March 2023
Sacrament of First Reconciliation – 2 March 2023
Sacrament of First Holy Communion – 1 & 2 April 2023
Confirmation Program:
Program Sessions – 3 May to 31 May 2023
Confirmation Retreat Day – 2 June 2023
Sacrament of Confirmation Liturgy – 3 & 4 June 2023
Further information please visit MHoC website http://www.mhoc.org.au/ or contact Parish Office Coordinator 6286 1908 or Email
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 17th November (Week 6) through to Friday 2nd 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)
Private Piano Tuition
Places have now become available for the end of Term 4 2022 and Term 1 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
Remembrance Day
A beautiful ceremony to commemorate Remembrance Day this year. Thank you to everyone who came to join Sacred Heart.
Olympics Unleashed
Matt from Olympics Unleashed shared his story with Sacred Heart. Our students were excited to see his Judo skills and really took in his challenge to strive towards your goals.
Sacred Heart Boys Day
On Friday, 18th November, Sacred Heart hosted it’s first “Doing it for the Boys'' Symposium.
The aim of this project is to help build a sense of belonging and camaraderie between the male students in upper primary at Sacred Heart
The boys shared their thoughts on expected changes and challenges, participated in bonding activities and shared a pizza lunch.
The group was asked what special talents and skills they would like to develop next year, in separate lunchtime clubs or within the classroom. The findings will be considered by our school executive and Community Council, we then hope to reach out to the broader school community for assistance. If you have a talent that you would like to share within our school that may fit with this project please let us know and we may reach out in the future.
Walk and Ride Safely to School
The community had a wonderful morning meeting family, friends and teachers for the Walk to school morning.
Book Reviewers
Don, from the Catholic Voice, asked Year 1 to review a new children’s Christmas book. Kerry Wode shared 'Lift the flap - Christmas Stories' with 1 White. The students were very excited to use their critical literacy skills to be ‘reviewers’ of this new book.
Some of their comments where:
The book has really good explanations of the story of Jesus and great illustrations. by Isla
I like the illustrations and the pictures that lift up. It would be good for children younger than me. By Olivia
We like how the flaps help tell the story. By Finn and Poppy
It is a nice book. Can I have a turn to read it? By Michael
Bush to Beach
Today we had the surf lifesavers from 'Bush to Beach' come to talk to the students about surf safety.
Congratulations to the following students celebrating their birthday this week
Noah D, Isara W.
