10th May  2019

Dear Parents and Carers

Thank you to the Year 5 parents led by Tėa Hatzis and Shalome Ruiter for organising such a successful Mother's Day Breakfast this morning. Many mothers, aunts and grandmothers attended our special morning and Mother's Day Mass. We wish all our mothers and those who care for our children a very special day on Sunday.

This year it is time for the school to enter into a new cycle of School Review and Improvement. The last review was held in 2015. From that review came the recommendations that informed our current School Strategic Plan. It is time again to gather data from parents, senior students, teachers and a Review Panel in August in order to refine our new Strategic plan. Next week you will be sent a link to a survey for parents asking for feedback regarding the schools current and future direction. students in Years 4,5 and 6 will be invited to take the survey as well. All surveys are anonymous and optional. If you do not want your child to take the survey there is an option to withdraw them. The questions will ask about the Catholic Mission of the School, the academic learning and student wellbeing. The link you will be sent will send you to the TELL THEM FROM ME survey site.

School Uniform

Next week children should all hopefully be in winter uniform. Cowan and Lewis are our new suppliers. Online ordering is available at their website and direct purchases can be made at their store at Turramurra.

Sports Mass

Thank you to our Sports Club for holding the Sports Mass last Sunday. Over 100 children attended dressed in their favourite sports jersey. They really enjoyed the BBQ breakfast provided by the Club. Thank you to all our Sports Club volunteers it was a great way to kick off the winter season.

NAPLAN 2019

Naplan testing will be held in Next Week Years 3 and 5. The schedule is as follows

• Tuesday 14th May - Language Conventions 45 min test and Writing 40 min test
• Wednesday 15th May - Reading 45-50 min test
• Thursday 16th May - Numeracy - 45- 50 min test

Wishing all our participating students the best of luck with their tests.

Kinder & Year 1 School Athletics Carnival

This year’s Annual Kinder & Year 1 School Athletics Carnival will take place on Friday 17th May at Allan Border Oval, The Crescent, Mosman Events will begin at approximately 9:30am (depending travel time) The final events will conclude by approximately 12:00pm. All students are expected to return to school after the event.  The permission forms were distributed earlier this week and is due back by Monday 13th to your classroom teacher.

SAVE THESE DATES

Whole school - School Disco Saturday 25th May

Ticket sales to the disco is now open.  Please ensure that you book the ticket under your child's profile with the correct time in QKR!  Ticket sales close at Midnight on Tuesday 21st May.

Year 2 Family Mass

We look forward to seeing you at the year 2 family mass Sunday 9am 19th May.

Whole School Photos

The annual school photos will take place on Tuesday, 28th May and families are required to please have registration / online purchase completed by the week prior Thursday 23 May to avoid disappointment.

Please note that all children must wear their full winter school uniform. Correct shoes, hairs, ties and tab tie for girls uniforms.

To Book photos: Please follow these steps by clicking on the following link: 
https://store.theschoolphotographer.com.au/   
1. Register your details
2. Click on: My Online Order Code - Sacred Heart Mosman Code:  X1660PSB40S
4. Select your child/children using the same Code: X1660PSB40S
5. If you want a family photo, please note this step follows after making the individual booking
6. Review order and ensure you make payment 
7. Ensure that you get a booking reference number whilst on site and that you get an email.

Order details can be found here.  

Year Six and Confirmation Candidates

2nd June 12.30 St Mary’s Cathedral - please note this change of venue to other years and only one time slot is available.

Regards

Julie Caldwell

Heartfelt

Term 2, Week 2

Mother’s Day stall

Thank you to all the parents who supported the Cana Mother’s Day stall.  We raised $3060 for the Cana Communities. This inspirational charity works with the marginalized in our society, making a difference to their lives by creating work, accommodation and friendship for them.  It is such a worthwhile cause and we get wonderful goodies for our mums, grandmothers, aunts and carers in the process.

Do you knit?

Can you help with Knitting Club?

SHM is  eager to teach our older students to knit and a few talented parents or grandparents would really make life easier.  We have one lovely grandmother on board but a few more are needed. Are you free on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm?

Please contact Mary Lozina or the school office.

Alter Service Training Update

Please let me know of your availability in terms of weekend Masses, especially Pope Francis candidates.  Mass times are:

Saturday night 6.15 pm

Sunday morning 11am

Sunday night 6pm

The roster is coming out very shortly and you will miss out on a placement.

Email mary.lozina@syd.catholic.edu.au.  

Gift of Bread

For those of you who missed out on the information:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds4-GowLEEY&t=174s

Well….It keeps getting better and better!  Last week we welcomed a gorgeous couple in their second year of university.  Two intelligent young people with the world in front of them rolled up their sleeves to pack bread, and deliver the next day.  It’s so encouraging to see the next generation caring for others and giving up time in their busy schedules to make a difference.  You can make a difference too. Contact Mary Lozina to get your name on the roster.

SPaR……….Stop,Pray,Reflect…

SPaR is back on Thursday 16th May at 9am. I can’t wait to see you all!

Walk & Talk is Back!

Join  us for a walk and a chat on Tuesdays in Term 2 at 8.45am on the school steps.  

Vinnies night patrol snacks 

Please donate snacks and place them in the basket which is in the school foyer.

Soup Kitchen Help needed

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.

PARISH NEWS……

Join us for Mother’s Day Mass on Sunday 12th May at 9am.  

Please bring a sweet plate to share.

The Parish Men - State of Origin

The Parish Men will be celebrating State of Origin in true “boy style.”

That’s right: Camaraderie, beer and snags on the Barbie.

When?   Wednesday 5th June

Where?  Parish Hall

Time?    7pm start.  Kickoff is at 8pm.

BYO alcohol

Parish bulletin link:

http://www.shnparish.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75&Itemid=55

Keep Warm!

Mary Lozina

Family Educator

Congratulations to Sebastian O’Brien of year 5 and Charlie Ghattas of year 6 who have both been accepted into the Mackillop Rugby Union Team. Both students have been through a number of trials over the last few months and have finally reached the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Sebastian and Charlie will be competing at the Catholic Schools Championships in Forbes in June. We wish them all the best in their preparation.

Congratulations to Toby Roper-Marshall in year 6 who has just returned from Wollongong after the Mackillop Basketball Championships was held this week. After an intense 4 days games, the Mackillop Team, which Toby was a part of, ranked 3rd overall. Additionally, Toby has been selected from 140 competitors to represent New South Wales at the upcoming NSW PSSA Basketball Championship in the coming months. Congratulations Toby on all your hard work! We wish you the best in your preparation for your next big event.

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.