Dear Parents and Carers,

It was with great sadness that I let you know of my retirement yesterday to commence at the end of the year. Sad, because I will be leaving such a beautiful community and a profession I have worked in and loved for 40 years. I am also excited that I will have more time to spend with my family up north and in Sydney and to begin the new chapter of my life while John and I still have the health and energy to do so.

The Principal position will be advertised next week and from there the recruitment process will take about six weeks which allows time for candidates to apply, a short listing process, interviews and announcements to be made. This is managed by Sydney Catholic Schools and the Director will have final approval over the chosen candidate.

As part of the process it is important that the community has a say about what they value the most in the school and some attributes they would like to see in a new Principal. If you would like to fill out the short google form which is linked here by Friday 27 May, we will pass the information onto the interviewing panel so that they are aware of the community’s priorities. 

Trivia Night - thank you

Thank you to the many families that joined us for the Trivia Night last night. Congratulations to the Warner family who won a $200 voucher to The Public Dining Room donated by the McLoughlin family, who are an ex Sacred Heart Family. Thank you to our Trivia Teachers Team comprising - Mr Brierley, Mr De, Mrs Roache and Miss Blake. Thanks for the feedback on the night - yes we would love to run another night later in the year.

Dates coming up

Parent Engagement Series - Behaviour - Thursday 19th May 11.20am via Zoom.

Hear about the school’s approach to behaviour and how you can use some of these tips at home.

https://scscatholic.zoom.us/j/93167645966

Password: parents

Friendology - Please see Mr De-Villiers' article in this newsletter

Family Movie Afternoon - Friday 20th May at 4pm- Venue: Cremorne Orpheum

Details are: 

3.30pm Arrival Hayden Orpheum Cremorne

3.30pm Doors open cinema 2, The Arcadia

3.45pm Singalong with Miss Jackson and Miss Conroy and the SH choir

4.00pm Feature commences

5.50pm Feature concludes

Family Masses

Year 6 Family Mass Sunday 22nd May 9am

Year 5 Family Mass Sunday 29th May 9am

School Disco - Saturday 28th May (2 sessions)

Tickets are on sale for the School Disco now - please see the flyer below for details.

Have a wonderful week. 

Regards,

Julie Caldwell