As we move into the later part of the term. Please add the events below to your calendar.

Open classrooms - Festive theme 

We are opening our classrooms with a ‘festive theme’ to finish the year.  Similar to ‘open classrooms’ on Mothers & Fathers day, the event is an opportunity for parents to come into the classroom to see their child’s learning and Christmas work or activities displayed around the room.  

The classrooms will open for 30 minutes and during the last 10 minutes, the teacher will gather the class and say a final farewell for the year. We have allocated two different times on the 16th to hopefully assist parents with multiple children - obviously this won't work for everyone but it at least gives a chance. 

Tuesday 10 December 

8:45 - 9:15 am Year 6 (combined with their Passion Project Expo) 

Monday 16 December

8:50 - 9:20 Kindy, Year 3 & Year 4

9:20 - 10:10 Year 1, Year 2 & Year 5 

We are hoping this will be a very simple and lovely way for students, teachers and parents to finish the school year.  

Final assembly for the year 

Our final assembly for the year is Friday 13 December - 8:40 am.  During this assembly we will award:

• Academic awards - one student from each grade Kindergarten to Year 5 for academic achievement in the following areas: Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Deep Learning, Physical Education and Creative Arts. Our Year 6 Academic awards are given at their Graduation Mass. 
• Sacred Heart Blue Awards for Faith, Generosity and Courage
• Max Doohan Awards for Sport
• Pope Francis Awards
• Arrowsmith Awards

Guard of Honour for Year 6 & other students leaving 

A beautiful tradition where the whole school makes a guard of honour to farewell our Year 6 and other leaving students for the final time. This will take place on Wednesday 18 December at 2:20 pm. We welcome all parents and carers to join in this event. 

Amadeus

Year 2 Instrument selection - 14 November

The Amadeus instrumental program begins in Year 3.  To facilitate this, our tutors will introduce our Year 2 students to the types of instruments available for them to learn, during an interactive workshop, this Thursday. Once the students have ‘had a go’ of some of the instruments, each child will choose their preferred three instruments. The tutors, along with Mrs Luscombe, will then allocate preferences depending on the range and size of instruments we have available. If you have a child in Year 2 and there is anything you would like us to be aware of regarding your child’s choice, please email the office before 14 November.

Instruments - final lessons for the year 

The last Amadeus Instrumental lesson for Years 3-6 will be in week 6 with the concert in week 7.  We ask that students leave their instruments in their classroom after the concert. All instruments will be cleaned and checked by the tutors during weeks 8 and 9 and repairs organised if needed. We plan to return instruments once checked so that students may continue to play over the holidays.  

Concert - 28 November 2:00 pm - Years 3 - 6

Our second Amadeus concert for the year will be held on November 28th starting at 2:00 pm in the hall. The timing of an afternoon concert allows the Amadeus teachers to tune instruments, set up the concert space and have final rehearsals before they showcase the students' learning throughout the year. All parents and carers are warmly invited to attend.   

Christmas ‘Carols on the Court’ 

Please join us for ‘Carols on the Court’ Wednesday 11 December 5:30 pm to approximately 6:30 pm.  We celebrate the beautiful season of Christmas with the Nativity and Christmas Carols. 

Bring your picnic blanket or low chair. Some school chairs are available around the edge of the courts for those who need them.    

Mrs Conroy will advise you as to what children should wear on the night and it will be similar to last year with a colour theme and Christmas accessory for each year level. 

Classes for 2025

Every year we start afresh with two new classes for each year level, Blue and Gold. There is much thought that goes into placing a child in a class.  We consider a child’s academic and well-being needs, who each child works well with, if there is anyone who they do not work well with, friendship groups and children’s preferences, the number of girls and boys in each year level, social and emotional needs, information from parents, teachers and other individual circumstances.  

If you wish us to consider any information related to your child, please email the office by Monday 18 November, with your child's name and current class in the subject line.  info@shmosman.catholic.edu.au

When taking into consideration all requests, it is not always possible to ensure perfect outcomes for everyone.  Getting class selection ‘right’ is important to us and we ask that parents trust in the process. Once classes are organised, there are no changes as I’m sure you can imagine that changing just one child would have an impact on the whole process and class placement. Parent requests for individual teachers are not considered as our classes and staffing are not finalised until later in the term.  Students have an opportunity to meet their new teacher/ teachers and class members on Tuesday 17 December.  

Swimming Program

Our Swimming program was a huge success. To run the program required much cooperation and flexibility from all involved. Our class timetables, eating times and  playground play were all adjusted to ensure the smooth running each day. Thank you to our wonderful teachers and staff who ensured all of the students had a wonderful experience.  Thank you to our students who followed our school expectations and showed kindness, respect and responsibility during the lessons. A huge thank you to parents for being so organised with swimmers, towels, shoes and uniforms. It is a big ask to do this five days in a row (and ten days for some families) and we really appreciate your enthusiasm.  Finally, thank you to Lane Cove Aquatic Center for their organisation of the program and the teachers who taught the swimming skills. We will reflect on the program this year and look at any adjustments that need to be made for 2025.  

Around the classrooms 

Year 6 Deep Learning Cooking Experience

Over the last two weeks, Year 6 has had the exciting opportunity to learn how to reduce food waste and cook from the incredible Mr Lottefier. Mr Lottefier took time out of his busy schedule as a Pastry Chef and owner of Mosmans ‘La Vie en Rose’, to provide an exciting experience for our students. They were taught the importance of food waste when cooking, and how to cook Croque Monsieur, Lemonade and French Toast. We are so grateful for Mr Lottrfier and thank him endlessly for this experience.

Wishing you God’s Blessings, 

Jane Taylor

Assistant Principal