3rd Sunday of Advent

This weekend we light the third candle on the Advent Wreath. It is called the 'Shepherd’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

Dear Parents and Carers,

As the end of the year approaches and Christmas draws near, the teachers and children are preparing carols to entertain families over the next couple of days. Keep an eye out for the link in a COMPASS notification.

We thank all staff for their time and effort in preparing the children. We thank Mrs Riley for her work across the school and with the choir during the term. We also thank Mr Fox in bringing it all together and publishing for your viewing. 

Thank you

We congratulate Mrs Riley, Ms Hidegarde and the students in our choir on their wonderful performance at the Pearce shops on Monday afternoon. The group brought much joy to the carollers who gathered for the Twilight Community Carols.

COVID - 19 news

Catholic Education is sending out 5 Rapid Antigen Tests for each student in the coming days to support families as COVID cases increase in the ACT. These will be packaged in a brown paper bag that will be labelled with the family name. They will be sent home with the eldest child. We will send out a push through COMPASS to let families know when they are ready to be sent out.

Take care and keep safe

Twilight Fair

We are still wrapping up the final pieces of the Twilight Fair, so please check next week's newsletter.  

On behalf of our community we are currently sending out letters of appreciation to our sponsors and helpers. 

Thank you for being a part of our Fair.

In a busy world, juggling the chaos of life,

you chose to say yes to doing more.

Thanks for being a Twilight Legend!

Online Behaviours

A timely reminder to parents to monitor your child’s interactions online, especially as we head into holidays.

We have become aware of one messenger group, which a few Stage 3 students are members of, which contains unfriendly sentiments and language. We have directed families to report it. The eSafety Commissioner has support guides and reporting links, visit https://www.esafety.gov.au/

Yours faithfully,

Compass Notifications

Please refer to Compass for the following notifications:

• Students not Returning to Sacred Heart Primary School in 2023
• Compass Report Issue
• Book Return

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).

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. Apply via their website.

Vacation Program

YMCA is offering a new program for one week during January at Sacred Heart. Bookings are open on their website. Select location 'sports fanatic vacation care'.

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 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

 

Sreya received two awards from her dance school Acclaim: 
- 5 years of dedication
- classical encouragement for passing her primary ballet exam. 

 Here is a picture collage of her five fabulous years at Acclaim. 

Choir

Jingle bells never sounded so sweet! Our talented choir enjoyed their time in the spotlight at the Pearce Carols last Monday night. It was our first time singing at these carols. We were treated to a fabulous night of wonderful carol singing and a spectaular sunset.

Playgroup

Playgroup are getting ready for Christmas making decorations for their trees.

Our last Playgroup for 2022 will be on Tuesday 13^th December.

Playgroup will commence again on Thursday 2^nd February 2023.

1 White

1 White visited the church to inquire into how our parish is celebrating Advent.

Congratulations to the following students celebrating their birthday this week 

Mick M, Aleesha J, Chris Y, Alexander C.