Dear Parents,

This week we celebrated St Patrick, Monday 17 March, and St Joseph,
Wednesday 19 March. The life of St. Patrick is such an example to us still today, that even in the darkest of times, God’s Sovereignty shines over His people. He can’t help but come to our aid. He can’t help but to bless us and let His favour surround our lives. Because He’s a good and loving God. And nothing escapes His notice. He watches over all, and we can trust that our lives and circumstances are held securely in His hands.

St. Joseph played a crucial role as the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus. He was entrusted with the care and protection of the Holy Family, a responsibility he fulfilled with unwavering faith and obedience. Even though he felt unsure and alone, he was still able to say ‘yes’ to God’s plan. St. Joseph’s example and patronage come at the perfect time. At a time when local and global issues have, at times, left people feeling isolated, alone and uncertain, we can see Joseph as a model of someone who was still able to remain faithful and trust in God. Let us also take comfort in our faith, for God is always with us.

Thank you to our Mission Team and Miss Jackson for leading us in our beautiful prayer on Monday morning for St Patrick’s Day.

Thank you also to Mrs Taylor and our wonderful Year 6 leaders for representing our school so well at the Archdiocesan St Patrick’s Day Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral. Well done!

We're reaching out to you with an exciting opportunity to directly support students' success! As we approach the end of each term, we celebrate the achievements of our students with the Blue Award for Faith, Generosity and Courage recognising their dedication to our school values.

To make these awards even more special, we're seeking sponsors to provide vouchers for our award recipients. In the past, the O’Gorman Family from O’Gorman & Partners Real Estate very generously donated $20 book vouchers per child (each term). The family has now left our school and we are seeking to continue this tradition. If you are interested in showing your support, please contact me directly. We are also open to this looking a little different, so any ideas are welcomed.

WELCOME
A very warm welcome to Miss Holly Walker who will join our Diverse Learning Team as an Learning Support Officer (LSO), 2 days per week. Miss Walker will work across Kindergarten to Year 6. A HUGE welcome to our Sacred Heart family! We are still recruiting for further LSOs and will keep everyone up to date, we are receiving MANY applications so that is wonderful for our school.

MOBILE PHONE SAFETY A Guide for Parents
In today's digital age, mobile phones are an integral part of our lives. While they offer numerous benefits, they also come with risks, particularly when it comes to sharing personal images. Here are some tips to help you guide your children towards safer mobile phone use.

Tips for Parents

1. Open Communication: Encourage open and honest conversations about the dangers of sharing personal images. Make sure your child feels comfortable coming to you with any concerns.
2. Set Clear Boundaries: Establish rules about what is and isn't appropriate to share online. Make sure your child understands the importance of these boundaries.
3. Educate About Privacy Settings: Teach your child how to use privacy settings on social media (when applicable in coming years) and messaging apps to control who can see their posts and messages.
4. Monitor Usage: Keep an eye on your child’s phone usage. This doesn't mean invading their privacy, but rather ensuring they are using their devices responsibly.
5. Lead by Example: Model good digital behaviour. Show your child how to use technology responsibly and respectfully.

By staying informed and involved, we can help our children navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.