AMADEUS Yr 3-6 tomorrow

Dear Parents and Carers,

Before we finish the term, I would like to thank our dedicated staff at Sacred Heart for all they do for the students who attend the school. It has been an incredibly difficult two years for them in terms of change and accountability. I would also like to thank a great team of casual teachers who have filled in so many gaps this term as we navigate illnesses and absences. 

With a looming teacher shortage predicted over the coming years we are incredibly lucky to have teachers who are hard working, loyal to the school, professional and act always in the best interests of the children.

Please take a look at our Director, Tony Farley’s letter and video message to parents and teachers. It is entitled:  Never take teachers for granted. Link

Unfortunately, our Athletics Carnival was cancelled last week. Narrabeen Academy of Sport have given us an alternate date which we have accepted. Please note it in your diary as it is the last day of term 2 - Friday July 1st.

Dance Fever

Our students love Dance Fever! Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 showcased their dances for their parents this morning and even had a dance with their special visitors. Such fun and so much energy and excitement because we had so many parents back onsite today. Thank you all for attending.

Coming Up

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 practised dance at lunchtimes and have parent permission)

Wednesday - 6th April 8.50am  Holy Week Liturgy outdoors Year 5 and 6. Parents are 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. If it is raining we will run the event but only take the children to the oval who would like to compete at the higher levels of the competition.

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 6th April- Staff Development Day - The Eucharist

• This term will end with our Staff Development Day on the Eucharist. School 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. 

Save the dates:

Mothers Day Breakfast - 7.30am Friday May 6th

School Disco - Saturday 28th May

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- parents are welcome!

Our Holy Week Liturgies will be held each morning next week in the Assembly area. We will advise parents of where to congregate in the case of wet weather.

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 in the Assembly area.

Thank you to the Sacred Heart community for supporting our Harmony Day initiative last week, with funds going towards Caritas- Project Compassion.

Feast of Saint Patrick Mass at Saint Mary’s Cathedral

What a privilege and an experience it was to attend the Feast of Saint Patrick Mass at Saint Mary’s Cathedral earlier this month. Thank you to our school captains for their attendance and participation in celebrating the Saint Patrick’s Day Mass.