Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to Term 3. We trust that despite the weather you were able to have some down time. As always it has been lovely for the children to reconnect with their teachers and friends.

Professional Learning

On Monday the staff participated in a day of professional learning. The first session of the day was spent on the Religious Education Curriculum. Lead by Mrs Katie Imbriano staff spent time navigating the available resources on Brisbane website to explore more quality resources to support their planning and teaching. Mrs Kerry Wode worked with staff during the second session to further advance our work on the teaching and learning of Mathematics. Our afternoon session was focused on writing, with teachers working in Stage groups.  

Thank you

Thank you to all those in the community who have been supporting the Gilkam family over this very difficult time. On Wednesday morning we prayed together for them by praying the Hail Mary. We know that everyone at SHPS will continue to keep them close to their heart as we enter into the new semester. 

We will have a counsellor on site on Monday to support where needed. Please contact the front office if you have any questions.

NAIDOC Week 

This Friday Year 6 Navy will lead us in celebrating NAIDOC Week which was held during the holidays (4^th- 11^th July). As you are aware this year’s theme is Heal Country. I have captured a small piece from the NAIDOC week website to help us reflect on this theme and background.

Country is inherent to our identity

It sustains our lives in every aspect – spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially and culturally.

It is more than a place.

When we talk about Country it is spoken of like a person.

Country is family, kin, law, lore, ceremony, traditions, and language. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders we sing to – and celebrate Country – and Country speaks to us….

https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2021-theme

COVID – 19

Please check the ACT website for the latest information and restriction. It important that people be informed to keep everyone safe.

We will continue to send you any updates and advice from the CE.

Take care and God bless,

Winter Uniform

Wearing our uniform correctly demonstrates our pride in ourselves. It also identifies us a community. Please refer to our Uniform Policy https://sacredhps.act.edu.au/policies-forms

A reminder that trackpants are to be worn only on sport uniform days. Our school uniform trousers and track pants are navy in colour.

School Hours

Our playground supervision hours are between 8.30am and 3.30pm. If you need care outside of these hours, please make arrangements with our out of school care provider YMCA.

ICAS Assessments

Sacred Heart will be participating in the world-renowned ICAS Assessments again this year. The assessments are offered to children in Years 2-6. Parents can choose to enrol their child in these tests. Each test costs between $17-22. The assessment will be held in school hours during August. Dates and test costs are listed below. The assessments will take place at school at the most suitable time on that day. Access the PDF note here or pick up one from the office.

Yours faithfully,

Congratulations to the following students celebrating their birthday this week 

Henry C, Oscar B, Joshua H, Tadi K.