On Friday 30 June, staff at Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament had a combined Staff Development Day facilitated by Jacqui Jones, Wellbeing coach, consultant & facilitator. Jacqui is also the author of 'The Greatfulness Guide' and Founder of the Greatfulness wellbeing program. Throughout the day, we explored mindfulness and wellbeing strategies for self and for use with our children. We thank Jacqui for leading us so beautifully throughout the day, for sharing her extensive experience and knowledge and for gifting us with a plethora of resources for each of our schools. I would also like to thank Mrs Luscombe for organising the morning tea and lunch for us all, your hospitality is very much appreciated.

On Monday 17 July, we continued our professional learning on the Rock and Water program. This play-based program equips teachers with the tools to help students develop self-confidence, ability for self-reflection and respect for oneself and others.  Teachers took the role of students and grounded themselves, found their centre through breath, learned ways to control reactive responses to what life throws at us, and to be confident in themselves. Ms Blake and Ms Hollingsworth have been facilitating this program with a small group of students but we are looking to expand this across K-6.

Sacred Heart participated in the Primary Network Public Speaking Finals at the end of last term. I had the privilege of being in the audience to hear our amazing students present their speeches on a variety of topics. It was wonderful to see proud family members in attendance also.

I am also excited to share that these holidays, Violet Olds (1G) participated in her first district singing competition in Ryde. Solo singing - in the musical theatre section, Violet was awarded first place against a large number of young performers and proudly represents Mosman & Sacred Heart.

She performed “When I Grow Up” from Matilda the Musical. 

May God bless all our families.