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12th April 2019
Dear Parents and Carers
It has been a long, eleven week term, a busy but exciting one. We are all due a well deserved and much needed break. I wish you all a lovely holiday and a happy Easter.The students return to school on Tuesday the 30th April.
Thank you to Liam Jowett and the staff at after school care for taking on the challenge of vacation care at Sacred Heart for the first time this holidays. Liam has designed a very interesting, kid friendly program for the holidays. Liam is also offering vacation care for our staff development day on Monday 29th April. Please refer to the SCECS tab in newsletter as it contains the vacation care plan for each day.
This week the teachers and Mr Brierley have presented the Easter Story through prayer, song and actions. The children’s reverent participation was evident in the way they listened sang and presented each stage of Jesus’ journey to Calvary. As we celebrate Easter this year let us thank God for what we have especially in terms of family, friends and faith.
This week a group of our senior leaders, Mrs Lozina and I attended mass at St Mary’s Cathedral to farewell the Executive Director of Schools Dr Dan White. Dr Dan has led Sydney Catholic Schools for the last 10 years. He was very humble regarding his accomplishments and his leadership of 152 Catholic Schools catering for 85 000 students. Mr Tony Farley will take up leadership of Sydney Catholic Schools next term.His most recent role has been as Executive a director of the Catholic Commission for employment relations
Thank you to the Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 parents who came to the Dancefever Showcase this week. I’m sure you can see why the children love their dance lessons so much. Next term the senior children will have coding with Scope IT and The younger grades will participate in Term 3. All classes have also been booked in for Fizzics visits (making science fun!) next term. Term 4 will continue to be our gymnastics term. Please refer to the Term 2 Timetable tab in this newsletter as it contains your child's classroom timetable Monday to Friday.
Uniform
At the beginning of Tem 2 children are able to move into their winter uniform. Usually we have a two week grace period with the option to wear either winter or summer uniform depending on the weather. Due to our uniform supplier changeover that period of grace, of course, will be extended. Please refer to the email "Uniform Supply & Suppliers" sent yesterday for further details.
Have a well deserved break from the routine of school.
Regards
Julie Caldwell
Today, four friends from Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mosman are getting ready to compete against swimmers from across the state as part of a school-first freestyle relay team.
Jessica Hogg, Phoebe Lechner, Isabella Livermore and Cassidy Thomson, all Year 6, are the first students from their school to ever advance as far as the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA) competition, which will be held at Sydney Olympic Park on Friday 12 April and draw competitors from across the state.
Basketball has officially finished at Sacred Heart and what a season it was! Twenty of our thirty teams finished in the top four spots and we had an overall winning percentage of 77%. Five teams went to the Grand Final and two finished as Champions. Congratulations to both the Year 5 Boys A Wizards and Year 5 Girls A Jaguarz.
It wasn’t all about winning as our kids showed amazing resilience in so many hard fought games and a brilliant sense of sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play the entire season. The shining spirit and character of the players was always on display. It was a real pleasure to meet and get to know so many of our talented players.
I believe we’re developing a great culture at basketball with hard work, discipline and a love for the game at Sacred Heart. We saw the greatest number of kids play this past season than ever before and my hope is that the program grows even bigger.
A special thanks to our coordinators Katie, Annie and Irenie who do a tireless job each week along with the many team coaches and managers. I’d also like to thank the club President Chris for his remarkable support throughout the season and the parents who make the effort each week to get the kids to the games and cheer on our teams.
Finally to the players themselves, I’m so proud of the way you have all carried yourselves each and every game, the efforts were outstanding. As Michael Jordan once said, “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it or work around it.”
Well done teams!
Coach Mark
Throughout the term many students have been working on a variety of enrichment activities designed to enhance their skills, expand on their interests and promote a love of learning and discovering. These activities have provided opportunities for the students to have choice and voice in the design of their learning and to share their knowledge and discoveries with their peers.
A Year 2 group has been part of Empower Hour. They are currently preparing to present on their topics that include Memory and how it works, Pollution, The timeline of a baby and Fashion. Their enthusiasm and ideas make this an exciting and enjoyable activity for all involved.
Another group from Years 3-6 has been in an Engineering challenge to build a free standing structure using only newspaper and tape. It needs to hold at least one team member. This involved working in a team of 2 or 3, brainstorming ideas, designing, building, testing, amending/redesigning and presenting the final structure for testing. The students evaluated their experience and shared their results with their peers. The development of a growth mindset in regards to taking risks and the determination to find solutions are great outcomes from these types of activities. Our school foyer was a great setting for this display to be enjoyed by everyone who entered the school.
Other activities that students are currently involved with include Empower Hour in Years 3-6, Prose and Poetry in the Literacy Group and some Special Projects.
These opportunities allow students to work on subjects of interest, take responsibility for planning and managing their work and time and to have the pleasure of sharing these interests and skills with their peers.
It is exciting and rewarding to work with these students who take great pride in what they do, always offering interesting and constructive advice to their co workers.
This week, the Year 6 Technology Team demonstrated their leadership and presentation skills as they facilitated a workshop for over 20 students ranging from Years 1 to 6.
The focus of this workshop was on training students to use the Seesaw collaboration app. The students who attended where very engaged and learnt quickly. They will provide ongoing support to their peers in the classroom when using Seesaw. The Technology Team is looking forward to running several workshops across a range of apps throughout the year.
Thank you Technology Team!
Heartfelt
Term 1, Week 11
Week eleven. What can I say? As a parent, I can last the ten-week term but that eleventh week is a test of patience beyond measure. To add to this, our Lenten Journey is coming to an end, which can sometimes be a mixed bag of emotions. If we have honoured our Lenten promises, we might feel victorious, refreshed and ready to conquer the world with our new perspective on life. If we have wavered, we might feel that we have let ourselves down and we might even feel a little deflated. This is where “John 3:16” comes into play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
No matter what we do, how successful we are or even if we feel we need “a little more work,” God doesn’t discriminate. He showed us true love and salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through our honouring of the Easter Triduum and our faith in God’s great plan, we are called to eternal life. If this Lent has been a tough one, brush off the disappointment and rejoice in the knowledge that you can start afresh, and embrace the love of God each and everyday. Have a safe and happy holiday break. Happy Easter to you all!
SHM Lenten Journey
Week 5 challenges were:
Faith: Thank God for all the beautiful things you have.
Generosity: Donate your pocket money.
Courage: Have the courage to walk in Christ’s footsteps, even when it’s difficult.
Next week we commence week 6; The journey towards Easter.
Download this Lenten app. Spend time in reflection.
ALTAR SERVING TRAINING NEWS:
There is one more session on Tuesday 7th May (after the school holidays).
If you would like your child to be placed on a weekend Mass roster, please email mary.lozina@syd.catholic.edu.au. They have the options of:
Saturday night 6.15 pm
Sunday morning 11am
Sunday night 6pm
Altar serving is usually a monthly commitment and of course, they must have attended the sessions.
For those of you who missed out on the information:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds4-GowLEEY&t=174s
Gift of bread thoughts……
“We’ve been doing Gift of Bread because it’s a really simple idea that gives a lot back. It takes bread – a staple food for most people, that was going to be unused and gives it to those who need it.
It’s a win for the environment, as food is not going into landfill and it makes the more vulnerable people in our community (homeless, elderly etc) feel like someone is looking out for them.
It shows my children how easy it is to be part of a community and models how easy it is to help others. It’s also quick – it only takes 40 minutes out of your day. My car also smells lovely after dropping the bread off too!”
Heather, Adora (yr 2) and Ewan(yr 5) Malone
EXCITING G-O-B NEWS!
We have just been given another charity to deliver to!
This means we need more drivers for Friday mornings. If you are available on Friday mornings before 9.30, please email Mary Lozina for details.
SPaR……….Stop,Pray,Reflect…
WALK AND TALK IS BACK!
Join us for a walk and a chat in Term 2, week 2.
FAMILY MOVIE night to celebrate National Family Week
NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK
Please join us for...
Family Movie Night
Evening session
VINNIES NIGHT PATROL SNACKS AND SWEETS
Baked goods will be picked up from the school office on the first Monday of the month. The next pick up will be Monday 6th May (week 2).
HELP OUT IN VINNIES SOUP KITCHEN
If anyone is interested in helping to make soup at Vinnies (or other little jobs) please email Mary Lozina. It’s a short trip to Lewisham and the hours are 10am to 1pm. You may like to do a monthly or fortnightly visit with a friend. It is in giving that we receive.
PARISH NEWS……
YOUTH MASS:
Thank you to Miss Jackson and all our lovely singers and musicians who helped make the youth Mass such a success last Sunday. The pizza supper was much appreciated by our parishioners and it’s a wonderful way to spend a Sunday night. Next Youth Mass: Sunday 5th May
Benedict Book Club:
Join them on 1st May at 7.30pm at the Warringah Bowling Club. Please email dorney.mark@gmail.com timothycjames@gmail.com or leonard.lozina@gmail.com for details.
Parish bulletin link:
http://www.shnparish.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75&Itemid=55
Easter blessings to you all.
Mary Lozina
Family Educator
Read LessHoly Week Liturgies
This week, all grades led our school community in liturgies commemorating the days of Holy Week. Year 2 began our week sharing Palm Sunday which then continued into Kindergarten’s Washing of the Feet and Year 1’s The Last Supper. Year 5 and Year 6 continued with The Garden and the story of the Crucifixion with Year 3 and Year 4 ending our liturgies sharing the story of the Resurrection.
Many thanks for the hours of preparation by teachers and students, as well as the parents and other members of the school community who came to support our students in their celebrations.
Pope Francis Award nominees for 2019
Last year, Sacred Heart participated in the inaugural Sydney Catholic Schools Pope Francis Award program. We will be participating again in 2019 with a new cohort of Year 6 students. The following students will be working with Ms Kristen Jackson and Mrs Mary Lozina throughout the year: Amelie Champ, Bronte McPherson, Charlotte Grebe, Eloise McNamee, Harriet Thompson, Harrison McCarthy, India O'Connor, Isabella Livermore, Joab Burquest, Kate Whitson, Katie Maddern, Kiera Mironova, Matthew Athans, Roisin Thompson, Sabine Lozina, Scarlett Martyr, Tiernan Cargill, Xavier Garcia and Zoe O'Neil.
We look forward to the contributions that these students will make this year!
ANZAC Day Liturgy - Tuesday April 29, 2019
On the first day of Term 2, our Year 6 students will be leading our school community in an ANZAC Day Liturgy commemorating lives lost at war.
This will be in our School Hall at 2.30pm and all members of our community are welcome to attend.
Mother’s Day Mass - Friday May 10, 2019 @ 9.15am
Each year, we celebrate our mothers on Mother’s Day. The students will celebrate this year with our breakfast provided by our fantastic P&F as usual, followed by a whole school Mass led by our Year 5 students and their teachers. This Mass will be in our church at 9.15am, and all members of our community are welcome to attend.
Mother’s Day Presentation for Mothers
This year, we will be compiling a set of digital photographs of our students with their mothers, grandmothers or those who may fill the role of a mother in the lives of our students.
We hope to follow this up with a similar presentation for Father’s Day!
To contribute a photo to the presentation to be shared at our whole school Mass, please complete this form - please note that a Google account will be needed to contribute a photo.
Upcoming Dates
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Tues Apr 30 |
ANZAC Day Liturgy @ 2.30pm |
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Sun May 5 |
Sports Club Mass |
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Fri May 10 |
Mother’s Day Mass (and Cana Stall) @ 9.15am |
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Sun May 19 |
Year 2 Family Mass |
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Tues May 21 |
Confirmation Retreat Day |
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May 25/26 |
Confirmation Creed Mass |
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Tues May 28 |
Confirmation Reconciliation |
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Sun June 2 |
Confirmation Masses |
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Sun June 9 |
Kindergarten Family Mass |
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June 7-21 |
First Communion enrolment period |
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Fri June 28 |
Sacred Heart Feast Day Mass @ 9.15am |
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Wed July 3 |
100 Days of Kindy Liturgy |
Sacred Heart has had a longstanding relationship with Cana Farm, through this relationship, we support their efforts to produce beautiful products by employing people who have experienced personal challenges in their lives.
Remember to register your children's names too as gifts must be purchased in their QKR! profiles.
A separate invite will shortly be sent out regarding the purchasing of your ticket for the Mothers Day Breakfast being held on Friday the 10th.
SHM Band will be performing at the Mother's Day Breakfast in Term 2, Week 2. We can't wait to entertain you!
When the results from the NAPLAN 2018 testing session were released we had the first 10-year data set.
Once again girls seem to be achieving results in reading, numeracy, grammar and punctuation and spelling consistently above that of boys. While there has been clear progression since 2008 in these results for all learners, girls’ results seem to have stayed just ahead of the boys over the past decade. Of course, NAPLAN is only one measure of learners’ ability in schools, but currently it is one that schools and society pay much attention to.
Related article: Engaging boys in learning
So, what does this mean? There are many truisms which seem to endure over time about girls’ achievement. Nevertheless, the current theory around learning and that which drives most curriculum in Australia and other western societies is based on social constructivism.
Social constructivism and girls
Social constructivism suggests that learning is best done in groups and in social contact with others, in other words that learning is socially situated and knowledge is constructed through interaction with others. Of course, if this is true, testing such as NAPLAN which treats the learner as an individual working alone and autonomously lags behind the types of learning going on in classrooms today.
Often, we want to say (and this would suit girls) education happens best through social-situated learning and learning together through interaction and discussion. But I would hesitate to see this in such simple terms. All parents know that each child is markedly different and even those of the same gender display different attributes and may be inherently social or more of a lone operator.
Ideas about gender and learning tend to point to girls displaying ‘good’ behaviour and boys displaying ‘bad’ behaviour. However, more recent research argues that rather than looking at gender differences, having a classroom that is facilitative and exploratory is more likely to include all learners. On the other hand, having a classroom where competition and expertise are central are more likely to exclude individuals and set up stereotypes around gender and other individual attributes.
10 top tips for girls in schools
- Provide choice for reading and writing tasks: It has been thought that girls want to read narratives and storybooks about relationships and friendship groups (for example: Babysitters Club or Alice Miranda). There should be a continuous move to break the mould of narrative writing and encourage girls to read and write information texts and factual recounts both inside and outside of school.
- Unknown female role models in maths and science: Recently there is a focus on famous women in Maths and Science in popular culture – the recent Hollywood movie Hidden Figures captures the strong female mathematical work which underpins much of the famous scientific progress in the 20th century. A focus at home and in school on these historical and current day achievements will support girls in achieving in different ways than those usually expected in schools.
- Welcome different text types and recognise multimodal writing and reading as legitimate literate activities: Social media is often cast as being in opposition to traditional learning and school achievement. Clearly, well-positioned and safe social media interaction is all about learning in a social constructivist manner.
- Make learning more communicatively based: One of the key theorists in education is Vygotsky – his theory suggests that language and thought are linked, in other words that that mental representation has a linguistic structure. Let your girls talk about their academic work and what it means to them.
- Making learning both solitary, small group and larger groups for learning: To cater for individual differences, ensure that there are still opportunities for a range of learning and assessment opportunities in school and outside.
- Provide social opportunities: The role of family in providing social opportunities and times to build relationships in safe and comfortable places can only support learning inside and outside of schools.
- Make connections with what they already know from the cultural and family background and make those legitimate ‘funds of knowledge’ in the home and the larger community: Each family has its own story and characters and timelines. These are the social DNA that girls will find useful in building their own stories and identities both inside and outside their family and community. If the tale is different than others that they know, make that a point of celebration!
- Embrace the friendships and relationships: Girls like to have their friends around them, and some like to have quiet time at home away from their friendships, support them either way and remind them that talking about their ideas is helpful to making sense of them.
- Build resilience and strength and encourage identifying role models in the wider world: We are in a period of focus on the emergence of important roles for women – women as political leaders some of whom are forging new models of leadership; women Hollywood directors who are forging new styles of movies, and other leaders such as Jacinda Ahern who is demonstrating female political leadership in a different way. Talk about it.
- Recognise that we are all learners too! Remember the old saying, “you learn something new every day?” It is important that students understand that learning is fun and we all do it every day of our lives even after the school experience is over.
We currently have approx 100 new books for the library that need to be covered with contact. If you have some time available over the coming weeks, could you please contact the school office to let them know. Many thanks in advance.
We are excited to be taking part in the Woolworths Earn & Learn program. We will redeem these points for awesome educational resources for our sister school - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School, Waterloo.
You can help our school make this happen by collecting Woolworths Earn & Learn Points. Just collect these points when you shop at Woolworths between Wednesday 1st May and Tuesday 25th June 2019. Simply pop them onto a Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker Sheet and once it is completed, just bring it back to school or drop it into the Collection Box at your local Woolies.
The more we collect, the more we can redeem. There are thousands of products available through the Woolworths Earn & Learn program, and we would like to get lots of new gear for the students and teachers at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Products in the range include resources for mathematics, English, science, art & crafts, through to sports gear, library supplies and more.
We are grateful for your support and look forward to a successful program. If you have any questions, please ask at school.
WE NEED YOU !
Interested in music?
Like group activities?
Want to be a musician?
We need you!
Rehearsals are on Wednesday mornings before school. If you are interested in joining our SH band, please email Mary Lozina at mary.lozina@syd.catholic.edu.au
SHM Chess Classes
Chess classes takes place in the school hall each Tuesday from 10:40am to 11:20am.
Attached is a copy of the permission slip which outlines the class structure, costings, dates and times for your convenience.To register your child in the class, go to https://sydneyacademyofchess.
Ph: (02) 9745 1170
Web: www.sydneyacademyofchess.com.
Learn to Play Tennis at SHM contact information has changed!
Jed Gould
Ph: 0411 775 945
Email: jed@pjtennisacademy.com
Jed wishes to thank the students who played tennis during Term 3 and wishes them a relaxing holiday. See you in Term 4!
DOUBLE DUTCH SKIPPING
Mark Saunders and his team of dedicated skippers have been teaching skipping at Sacred Heart for a long time. Some years the competition is tense as boy and girl teams compete and some years we have the fun seekers who wants to skip for fun. Mark has been a teacher, a trainer and a skipping instruction for many year - see below for more information.
The last class for Term 3 is on Thursday, 26 September.
Chinese lessons for next term will begin on Thursday, 17 October and the last class for Term 4 will be on 12 December in the Year 6 classroom.
QKR! Guides on Setting Up Profile and Clothing Pool
Parents Information Handbook
Compass Guide
We encourage you to update your iPhone app update 5.0.8 Compass app in order for you to continue to get the latest features and improvements being released with each update, the need to configure auto-updates in the iOS App and Google Play stores will ensure users have the most recent version of the Compass School Manager App.
How do I check my device has the latest app version? Currently, the iPhone version is 5.0.9 (release Sept, 2019). Steps to check: Tap on App Store > Tap on Compass School Manager > Tap on Update (if update is not an option and it has Open, then the app is up-to-date). See here the iPhone troubleshooting guide
Guide on how your payments for school fees is now via Compass!
Giving Permission to Events now via Compass!
COMPASS ATTENDANCE INSTRUCTIONS.pdf
Permission Form for Class Lists to Parents Communications
Class list permission 2019.pdf
Enrolment Forms 2020
2019 School Fees
Application for Extended Leave
Extended Leave Application, 10 days and over during school term