School ATHLETICS CARNIVAL postponed until Term 3. 

School as usual - No AMADEUS

Dear Parents and Carers

Last Week

We held our first Open day in a few years and it was a delight to welcome prospective parents back through the doors. Over 100 people attended and they were particularly impressed by our Year Six leaders who took them on tours throughout the school. A new online enrolment form has been developed by Sydney Catholic Schools and will be used for all new enrolments. For those families enrolling siblings for 2023 they should apply through our school website - shmosman.catholic.edu.au - "Enrol Now".

This week

Sports Club

Thank you to the Sports Club members who met last night. The committee is led by Tim O’Connor and has members who look after our various codes. Our volunteer members do so much unselfish work for our students that a simple thank you seems inadequate. I would however like to acknowledge all members of the sports club as well as the coaches, managers and supporters who make this club such an integral part of our school. Many thanks to Geoff Mutton who will transition into the role of Treasurer of the Sports Club over the next few meetings. 

Car Line

Car line seems to be less frenetic and a little quieter this week. Thank you to the growing number of parents who are using the Bardwell walking gate/Kameruka to pick up their children. This seems to be making a difference. 

Weddings

This week we farewelled Miss Natsha Roache (Year 1) for a short time. Natasha will be married next Sunday. We wish Natasha and Luke every happiness in the future. We also celebrated the upcoming nuptials on Miss Linda Conroy who will be married in the coming holidays. 

Harmony Week

This Friday the children are invited to wear an orange accessory and bring a gold coin for Caritas. Harmony Week celebrates unity and cultural diversity. We will celebrate at Sacred Heart by focusing on harmony in the playground.

Coming Up

Week 9 

Monday 28th - Year 4 Excursion to Hyde Park Barracks

Wednesday 30th - Dance Fever K-2 Live Parent Showcase 

Parents of Kinder, Year One and Year Two are invited onto the playground to watch the Kinder, Year One and Year Two students perform the dance moves they have learnt in their Dance Fever classes. If you are attending it would be advisable to wear a mask.

Wednesday 30th -  Parent Engagement Series - Session  3 Reluctant Readers 

Even when children learn to read it is sometimes a struggle to motivate reluctant readers to read. This session at 9.30am will give you tips to motivate your child to read. The link to the meeting is:

https://scscatholic.zoom.us/j/93167645966

Password: parents

Friday 1st April Earth Hour Friday

This year our Environmental Student Leaders would like to celebrate Earth Hour. From 2pm to 3pm on Friday the 1st of April the children and teachers will not use any technology at school. We would love the children to play board games during that time and so they can bring a game in for the day if they have a special one.

Daylight Saving Ends April 3rd

Week 10

Monday 4th April 8.50am  Holy Week Liturgy outdoors Year 2. Parents welcome to attend 

Tuesday 5th April 8.50am Holy Week Liturgy outdoors K - Yr 1. Parents welcome to attend

Tuesday 5th April 2.30pm - 9pm Dance Fever Interschool Challenge students travel to Homebush by bus.(Students 3-6 who have parcticed dance at lunchtimes and have parent permission)

Wednesday - 6th April 8.50am  Holy Week Liturgy outdoors Year Year 5 and 6. Parents welcome to attend.

Wednesday - Cross Country - Years 2-6 

The carnival will be held at Allan Border Oval. Parents are encouraged to attend and spectate from outside the oval. Students will be located inside the oval.

Thursday 7th April 8.50am  Holy Week Liturgy outdoors Year 3. Parents welcome to attend 

Thursday 7th April - Students finish for the term

Lismore Library flood donations should be finalised on this day. They are looking for books in very good condition in the following categories.

• Junior and Young Adult books
• Children’s story books

Friday - Staff Development Day - The Eucharist

This term will end with our Staff Development Day on the Eucharist. School for the students will finish for the term on Thursday the 7th April. Our second Staff Development Day for the year will be held on Tuesday the 26th April. Term 2 will commence for students on Wednesday the 27th April.

Regards

Julie Caldwell

School Covid Update

• Anyone on the school grounds must wear a mask indoors 
  
• Parents entering the school must be invited to come
• Anyone providing services at school must show their vaccination certificate
• Parents must be informed of and agree to the risks inherent in any activity or excursion that is undertaken through the school

Holy Week Mini-Liturgies in Week Ten

Monday 4th April @ 8.50 am - Year Two Holy Week ‘Palm Sunday’ Mini-Liturgy

Tuesday 5th April @ 8.50 am - Kindy and Year One Holy Week Mini-Liturgies- ‘The Washing of the Feet’ followed by ‘The Last Supper’

Wednesday 6th April @ 8.50am - Year Five and Year Six Holy Week Mini-Liturgies-  ‘In The Garden’ followed by ‘The trial and Crucifixion’

Thursday 7th April 8.50am - Year Three Holy Week ‘After the Crucifixion’ Mini-Liturgy

Friday 8th April: Staff Development Day

Year Four will celebrate their Easter Mini-Liturgy when we return to school in Term 2 on Wednesday, 27th April @ 2.10pm.

Sacrament of Confirmation Update

Confirmation Family Evening- Wednesday 23rd March

Confirmation Commitment Masses

Saturday 26th March and Sunday 27th March

Harmony Week-this Friday is ORANGE day!

The 21st March is the annual celebration of Harmony Day. Harmony Day falls in 

Harmony Week, a time where we celebrate the many diverse cultures and the unique gifts of every individual who make up this beautiful land. All students are invited to wear an orange accessory this Friday to celebrate Harmony Week. Students are asked to bring in a gold coin donation to contribute to their classroom Project Compassion boxes. In the season of Lent, and in light of Harmony Week, we reach out to those who need it the most.

Sacred Heart Community Mass

Fridays at 7:45am

It is lovely to see families at our Sacred Heart Community Masses on Friday mornings. Thank you to our Parish Priests, Father Phil, Father Noel and Deacon Mark, for giving us the opportunity to participate in this Eucharistic celebration every Friday morning.

 A Prayer for Harmony Week

Heavenly Father,

You created all people in Your image.

We thank You for the variety of cultures in Australia

and in our community.

We pray that You give Your loving protection to all,

and bless us with peace and harmony.

May we open our eyes and be ever mindful

to Jesus’ Great Commandment,

” Love one another, just as I have loved You.”

Kristen Jackson

Religious Education Co-ordinator 

For SIBLING families, please submit an enrolment application for your child via our website - https://www.shmosman.catholic.edu.au

Interviews will take place on the following dates:

Wednesday 18^th May from 9.30am – 1.30 pm and

Wednesday 25^th May from 9.30am – 1.30pm

Please select a meeting time by going to the following webpage and following the prompts:

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au

Make a booking

Booking code: f5jex

Interviews will take place in the Hall. 

COMPASS: