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Dear Parents and Carers,
The second week of Advent focuses on the theme of Mark’s gospel - "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord” Mark 1:3. Monday's take home Advent gift, prepared by our family educator Mrs Lozina, is an aid to following the journey of Advent with your family. This week the theme is Peace. You may like to use the beads to say a decade of the rosary together in order to prepare yourself for the coming of the Lord.
Advent is seen as a significant time of planning and preparation for Christmas. It's not often seen as a journey which in fact it was for Mary and Joseph. They didn't just arrive in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, they had a long and arduous journey to get there. As this year of St Joseph ends it is appropriate to acknowledge and explore the notion of Joseph as a man of courage, love, and acceptance.
We have two weeks of school left before the end of the 2021 school year as of today. There are many things to accomplish before that time and many things to celebrate.
Academic Reports are completed and being proofread this week. They will be available next week on Compass. Our students are doing very well, have settled well into their class routines and are very enthusiastically engaged in their final weeks of school with their friends..
Last night we held the Annual General Sports Club Meeting. I’m sure you are aware that Sacred Heart has a very large Sports Club run solely by parents. The club works closely with the school and provides a range of sports for our children to participate in.
Thank you to the following coordinators for all they do for the club and our students. Thank you to the managers, assistant coaches and parents that ensure the children get a game every week if they possibly can. This year has been a challenge for all involved and we thank the Sports Club Committee members for being so flexible, generous and so professional in the manner with which they conduct all club matters. Thank you to Brad McCarthy who will stay with the club as Treasurer in 2022 to provide a transition for a new treasurer. If you are interested in taking on this position in the future please contact the club.
Thank you for all you do to:
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President |
Tim O’Connor |
Treasurer |
Brad McCarthy |
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Secretary |
Susan Tyson |
ICT |
Carla Barbour |
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Basketball |
Justine Beasley |
Sara Costas |
Carla Barbour |
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Netball |
Susie Rich |
Suzanne O’Neil |
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Soccer |
Kylie Lucchese |
Jo O’Gorman |
Sofe Stuart (new) |
Teachers are completing class lists for 2022 at the moment. Requests can be made regarding placement but they must go through the office (info@shmosman.catholic.edu.au) Any request for class placement must have a valid reason and be in writing. Please understand that not all requests can be fulfilled as class placement is an extremely complex task which takes into account many competing factors.
Virtual Christmas Concert 6pm Wednesday 8th December
We have viewed the first rough cuts of our Virtual Concert and it will be a very exciting and different experience, but also a little familiar for us all to see. It will be played over Zoom next Wednesday evening and would be best viewed on a television with a good sound system as the music is a very special part of our show. We will send you the link next week.
Reminders
Character Strength Liturgies begin today - please see the schedule in the calendar
First Communion Celebrations this Thursday and Friday at Blessed Sacrament and Sacred Heart
Jingle and Mingle - Whole School Parent Function - Warringah Bowls 4th December
Tickets for the evening and raffle tickets are on sale on QKR. Ticket sales close Thursday night, midnight.
Monday 6th December - Year Six Day Camp at Tops, Stanwell Park
Wednesday 8th December - Virtual Concert
Thursday 9th December - Year Six Graduation
Enjoy your week.
Regards
Julie Caldwell
Advent
We have now entered into a new Church year with the Season of Advent which began on Sunday, 28th November. This Thursday, Year Two and Year Five will help us to celebrate the first week of Advent, Hope.
Link: https://scscatholic.zoom.us/j/98459089469
Password: school
Time: 8.40am
Sacred Heart Community Masses - Friday mornings @ 7:45am
All are welcome to attend, with a special warm welcome to:
Friday 3rd December - Year 6 families
Friday 10th December - Year 3 families
Sacraments - First Holy Communion
Sacred Heart Year Four students will be making their First Holy Communion this week. This is a significant event in the children’s Sacramental life, where they first receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist. We will keep these students in our Prayers as they prepare for this important event in their Sacramental journey.
Thursday 2nd December @ Blessed Sacrament - 5.30pm to 6.30pm and 7.15pm to 8.15pm
Friday 3rd December @ Sacred Heart - 5.30pm to 6.30pm and 7.15pm to 8.15pm
Character Strength Liturgy dates (Liturgies will be held in the Church).
Parents are invited to attend these Liturgies - please arrive 15-20 minutes earlier to sign in using the QR code and the sign-in sheet.
Thursday 2nd December @ 2.10pm - Year Three
Friday 3rd December @ 2.10pm - Kindy
Tuesday 7th December @ 2.10pm - Year Four
Wednesday 8th December @ 2.10pm - Year Five
Thursday 9th December @ 2.10pm - Year Two
Year Six Graduation
What a special and exciting time it is for our Year Six students, as they begin to prepare for their Graduation Mass next Thursday evening. This event marks the final stage of the students’ journey here at Sacred Heart.
Advent Liturgy Dates - live streamed for families
Link: https://scscatholic.zoom.us/j/98459089469
Password: school
Thursday 2nd December @ 8.40am - Live streamed Advent Liturgy ‘Hope’ led by Year Two and Year Five
Thursday 9th December @ 8.40am - Live streamed Advent Liturgy ‘Peace’ led by Year One and Year Four
Monday 13th December @ 8.40am - Live streamed Advent Liturgy ‘Joy’ led by Year K and Year Three
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers
At this time of year, the Sacred Heart Community reaches out to those in our community who need our kindness and generosity as we approach the Christmas Season. Thank you for your generous contributions so far, to our St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers. Please see the flyer in Heartfelt for the items that are allocated to your child’s grade.
Kristen Jackson
Religious Education Co-Ordinator
Dear SCECS Families,
- I will still be coordinating and running Vacation Care at North Sydney, with the help of Austrie and our other Mosman/North Sydney educators
- All Vacation Care details are the same as normal: operating times for VC are back to 7:00AM - 6:00PM, with late fees applying for any pickups past 6:00PM
- A $10 late fee will apply for any bookings made within 7 days
- All bookings will need to be sent to North Sydney, as I do not have access to their booking system. Their email is northsydney.oshc@syd.catholic.
edu.au - Children are only able to attend Vacation Care if they are in a year where they will be attending school. If you have a child commencing Kindergarten in 2022, they are welcome to attend in January but will not be able to do so in December.
- Vacation Care at North Sydney is only open to our current Mosman and Clifton Gardens families
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