Parent-Teacher-Student interviews

We are so grateful to the parents and carers who have booked an interview with our teachers. Approximately 75% of our students had an interview booked with a teacher which is great. If you would like an interview, but haven’t yet managed to book one, please do so via Compass.

We have found this week that it is not possible to book in an interview in Compass using an iPad or iPhone. Interviews must be booked on a desktop or laptop computer. Apologies for the inconvenience.

As I stated last week, we would like to invite students to participate in interviews this year. Of course, it is entirely up to parents to make that decision, but from a school perspective, the students are more than welcome to join the discussions.

Dance Fever Showcase: Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2

Date: Wednesday, 23rd June

Time: 8.50am

Where: Basketball Court, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Mosman

On the morning of Wednesday, 23rd June at approximately 8.50am, all parents are welcome to come to school to see the students from Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 participate in the Dance Fever Showcase.

Sports uniform is acceptable, the same as any other Wednesday.

This has always been an exciting time for parents and carers to take a look at what the students have learned to do under the guidance of their teachers from Dance Fever.

Dance Fever Interschool Challenge: Years 3 - 6 Final details

Date: Wednesday, 23rd June

Time: Students arrive at 4.30pm, parents arrive for a 5.30pm start time

Where: Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre, Homebush

As has been communicated to parents, the students will participate in the Dance Fever Interschool Challenge at the Ken Rosewall Tennis Centre at Homebush next Wednesday, 23rd June.

In addition to the information provided earlier, we would like all parents and students to know about the expectations of dress/costume on the night.

For the couple dances, it is preferred that girls wear dresses or skirts and boys in long trousers and collared shirts. Many boys like to borrow a tie or bow tie from dad for the occasion. Shoes for girls need to be a sandal style shoe with or without a small heel. For boys, school leather shoes are preferred while deck or jogger style shoes are acceptable.

For the group dance, children will need a change of clothes. All boys and girls have been asked to wear as much black clothing as possible. There is no need to purchase new clothing - however, please consider dark coloured or black long sleeved shirts or T-shirts and dark coloured or black shorts or long pants. There is also the option of a black or dark coloured hat too. Dark coloured or black sneakers or shoes are acceptable.

A staff member will apply some ‘camouflage’ coloured face paint on the evening before the group dance. If your child feels uncomfortable with face paint, they are welcome to let their teacher know.

Whole School Public Speaking Finals

In Term 2 each year, we have a whole school focus on Public Speaking. The students are taught about the format of a persuasive text, as well as the features of a speech. We are very aware that teacher instruction and feedback, parent support and the efforts and ideas of students themselves work will combine to produce the speeches each year, and that was evident at our Finals last Thursday.

Mrs Susan Russell adjudicated our speeches and provided students with excellent feedback. Each finalist was given some time to workshop directly with Mrs Russell following the speeches in order to make their speeches even better.

Our 2021 finalists were:

Kindergarten

Eleni P

Joe R

Eliza V (Highly Commended)

Christian V (Winner)

Year 1

Gobind B (Winner)

Gwen H

Roisin J (Highly Commended)

Eliza P

Year 2

Elle S (Winner)

Chloe V (Highly Commended)

Ben B

Heidi W

Year 3

Lucy G

Will B

Jasmine L (Winner)

Amelia G (Highly Commended)

Year 4

Ben R (Winner)

Fred T (Highly Commended)

Sonni L

Tilly W

Year 5

Charlotte L (Highly Commended)

Abigail P

Chanel B

Scotch O (Winner)

Year 6

Lina W (Winner)

Grace M (Highly Commended)

Poppy O

Harriet D

Congratulations to the recipients of first place and highly commended, and to all students who participated. Thank you to the parents who were able to be present on the day, or watch the Finals via Zoom. We appreciate your support.

Mr Nick Brierley

Assistant Principal.