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'The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher,
that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word'.
Isaiah 50:4
Almighty God,
You call us to live for who we are in Christ Jesus, to take on his mindset, to be Jesus. During this holy week, pray that you grant us the insights, the grace and the strength to follow Jesus' example and be His hands and feet in the world.
Gratitude as we come to the end of a very busy term it is time to be grateful and spend a moment saying “thank you”
We know that expressing gratitude can be especially powerful when it’s expressed to others. Small gestures of appreciation, such as thank you notes, can make a difference, but there are some things that deserve more than a fleeting “thanks!” Over holy week and the Easter break let’s give thanks to those who have supported and helped us.
Thank you for all you have done to make this term a success.
Take care and keep safe
Roadside Corflutes for our Enrolment Period
We are looking for a couple of volunteers to put out some of our ‘Enrolling Now’ corflutes. This entails choosing an appropriate place, hammering them in, monitoring them and bringing them back in a few weeks later. Please contact Kerry Wode if you are the person for the job.
School Holiday Workshops for Gifted and Talented Students
Brainways Education and the Australian Catholic University are offering workshops at Watson on April 15-16 for very able students in Years 2-4 & 5-8. Half day sessions cost $54 per child.
Please email Kerry Wode for the information if your child would be interested in attending. You will need a nomination letter from Kerry and to personally register to lock in your place.
Topics this time include:
Yr2-4: Honeycomb Mathematics, Science of spinning tops, Chocoholics through history, Is life a video game?
Yr5-8: Mathematics of wilderness survival, medicine of exhaustion, exploring the nature of reality, psychology of a sweet tooth.
Yours faithfully,
Please Note that there is a pupil free day on Monday 24th April. Day 1 of Term 2.
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| Term 2 Week 1 | Monday 24th April |
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Compass Notifications
Please refer to Compass for the following notifications:
- Library Teacher
- Important Dates and Information for all Families
This weekend, on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April, the following students from our school will be receiving their First Holy Communion at Sacred Heart Church.
Edward. B, William. B, Maxx. B, Sophie. B, Avian. C, Arkin. C, Isabella. F, Josephine. F, Noah. F, Harriet. J, Josephine. K, Lucy. Mc, Riley. W.
We ask you to keep them in your prayers as they prepare for this sacrament.
Sacred Heart families are welcome to join the school to observe a time of devotion. Please note that Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday celebrations are now all on Thursday 6th April.
Palm Sunday (led by Kindergarten) Friday March 31st 1pm in the School Hall
**School Awards to follow Palm Sunday**
Holy Thursday and Good Friday (led by 5W and 6R) Thursday 6th April 12:45 -1:45pm School Hall then walking to Sacred Heart Church
Easter Sunday (led by 5R) Thursday 6th April 2:30pm School Hall
**School Awards to follow Easter Sunday**
Project Compassion brings together Australian schools, parishes and supporters to raise funds for people in vulnerable communities across the world.
Students received a Project Compassion donation box at the beginning of the term. Donation boxes are welcomed to be returned till the end of Term 1.
Mary Help of Christians will be conducting a program for children in Year 6 and above who wish to make their Confirmation this year. The program will be held in the church from 6.30 to 7.30 pm on Wednesdays,
commencing on 3 May with a Parent Information Night. Enrolments are now open on the Qkr! app and website. For more information, Please see the attached PDF or go to the MHoC website: http://www.mhoc.org.au/sacraments/confirmation/.
Sacred Heart Primary will be having a pupil free day on Monday 24th April. YMCA will be operating on this day. To register or for more information please contact Brenton (Sacred Heart OSHC coordinator) on 0437911256.Week 1 of school holidays (11th - 14th April)
YMCA OSHC will be hosting an unforgettable holiday experience for your young sports fans!! Look no further than our Sports Fanatic Week! During week one of the school holidays, we'll be offering a packed schedule of sports excursions, incursions, and fun games and activities for children to enjoy. From a variety of different sports at service to going out to the dome to play basketball and footsal plus a whole heap more - your child will find something that they absolutely love! Our experienced staff will ensure your child is safe and well-cared for throughout the week. Stay tuned for more details about specific excursions and incursions, which will be announced later this term. Please note that your child must be booked in for the four days.
Week 2 of school holidays (17th - 21st April)
Looking for an unforgettable holiday experience for your child? Look no further than Space Squad Week at Sacred Heart Primary! Your child can embark on an exciting journey of exploration and discovery as they learn about the wonders of the universe and experience the latest developments in space science. Our team of experienced staff will ensure that your child is safe and secure throughout the week. There will be multiple excursions and incursions that include Questacon, Silent disco, Canberra deep space station, flying drones, Launching air rockets and much more! Please note that children must be booked in for the full week to participate in Space Squad Week. Stay tuned for more details about more excursions and incursions, which will be announced later this term.
If you have any questions regarding the sports fanatic and/or space squad week please do not hesitate to get in contact with Brenton (Sacred Heart OSHC coordinator) on 0437911256.
Congratulations
Alby W entered a competition aimed to “shine a light” on the older members of our community.
Alby won the under 18’s category with his entry titled “Selfie with Grandpa and Audrey”.
Alby went across to Wagga yesterday to receive his prize. Alby did very well in his
interview with the Daily Advertiser.
Prime Energy Drinks
There has been a lot of talk in the media about ‘Prime Energy Drinks’. BTN (Behind The News) has produced a segment on the energy drinks that have been highlighted in the current media. BTN is a program for children that breaks down news stories so children are able to understand. Follow theBTN LINK to see this 'Prime Energy Drinks’ episode.
The Community Council Executive met on Tuesday 28 March and discussed the fundraising, charity focus and key events planned for 2023.
School Events
Our primary fundraising for the year will be at the end of Term 3 with a Colour Run which should be lots of fun for the students.
We also discussed Mothers’ Day celebrations. Our breakfast event was popular previously so we discussed it in some detail as there has been a shift in recent years of less helpers from Dads and other carers, and consequently teachers having to take up the load. Our Treasurer Andrew (Patrick 3R and Olivia 1W) and new member Josh Reeves (Poppy 2R and Maria KW) will lead the volunteering charge for the event on Friday May 12th. It’s a great morning and a lovely opportunity for Dads to meet each other. Look out for details from Andrew and Josh in the newsletter shortly and through your parent reps.
School Promotion
Community Council representatives will join staff to promote the school at Pearce Community Markets on 29 April. If you are able to help out on the day for an hour between 10.30 – 3.30 please let the front office know – we would love to have you there to promote our school! (Forward notice – we are planning for our school choir to sing at these markets too!)
School Upgrades
Lastly, the Executive approved expenditure for some outside upgrades. The access boom gate on Murphy street will be replaced with a safer and more modern structure and further improvements to the gating near the kindergarten space will be made to ensure this is fully enclosed from the rear carparks. The money raised from the Twilight Fair will contribute to this cost.
Community Council Survey
Our council is keen to build engagement within our community. It was agreed to survey all families to gain some data to inform our plans. A survey will be provided shortly. We encourage all parents and carers to engage in this process.
Focus for Open next meeting – What Years 4-6 offers for boys
Our next Open Meeting will be on Tuesday 9 May. We have decided to meet in person at school and to start the evening with an information session outlining the advantages of boys staying at Sacred Heart in Years 4-6. We would love for you to join us for wine, cheese and a chat before we roll into our normal open meeting. Further details will be in next week’s reminders.
Congratulations to the following students celebrating their birthday this week
Noah F, Domenique S, Michael S, Orla K, Amelia V.
Awards will be presented after the Palm Sunday Celebration
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Kindergarten |
Logan B, Lila D, Katie K,Devine N, Edward H, Ella D-S. |
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Stage One |
Joey A, Rex A, Willow Z, Adriana L, Macks B, Rebecca M, Eva M. |
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Stage Two |
Zara J, Fred N, Patrick T, Joshua K, Mia W-T, Alby W, Adriana R. |
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Stage Three |
Holly C, Anna D, Arkin C, Olivia L, Iris S, Kamaljot K, Imogen H, Marissa M, Lachlan D. |
Harmony Day
Last Thursday the students and staff participated in Harmony Day. A sea of orange and some amazing clothing of various cultures.
Year 6 and Kindergarten Maths
Year 6 and Kindergarten working together to complete maths activities.
‘Then and Now’ program at the National Museum
Stage 1 had a fantastic time participating in the, ‘Then and Now’ program at the National Museum. They were able to explore many different artefacts from the past and hear stories about how life has changed over time. Even though they learnt a lot about the past, a highlight was definitely the bus ride!
Ride and Walk to School Day
Last Friday we had our first Ride and Walk to School day for the year! It was great to see so many students and family members involved.
Cycling Club
Our cycling club is hugely popular with our senior students. They bring their own wheels or borrow our school bikes to develop skills and have fun during lunchtime each week.
Playgroup
At Thursday's Playgroup we enjoyed a visit from some Year 4, 5 and 6 students who were dressed to show their family's heritage for Harmony Day.
After telling us what country they or their family were from, they joined us to listen to the story 'Whoever You Are' by Mem Fox.
Little Hearts Playgroup offers a range of educational experiences for toddlers and preschool children with the support of their parents or carers. You do not need to have children attend Sacred Heart Primary to be a part of our playgroup community.
Come and join us each Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 11am
High School Visits
This week we have had MacKillop, St Clares and Merici College visit our Stage 3 students to give them some information on high school. All three schools had some of our past students come out to do the visits. It was great to see where they are now.
The team at AAS Cricket Coaching are excited to announce our upcoming ACT Easter Holiday Cricket Camps this coming 18-20 April 2023.
Catering to ages 6-16, our school holiday cricket programs include access to:
- A structured & enjoyable program delivered in a fun, team-based learning environment
- Coaching covering all aspects of the game including batting, fast & slow bowling, fielding, running between wickets and wicketkeeping
- Technical, tactical & game sense tuition
- Qualified & experienced coaches
- T10 Challenge Cup
- Daily & weekly prizes up for grabs !
Please note that clinic size is limited to ensure an appropriate player to coach ratio. Players will be grouped according to age and skill level.
All programs will be held at Reid Oval (corner of Euree Street & Limestone Avenue) from 9:00am - 3pm each day.
Players are welcome to attend for 1 day or come for all. Half day attendance options can be organised upon request.
To book your spot, head to Easter Holiday Cricket Camp
For any enquiries, please contact Holly Halford-Smith on 0400 125 342 or EMAIL
