Dear Parents and Carers,

Last week we celebrated the Assumption of Mary. According to our faith, the Holy Mother, having completed her course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. It marks her return to heaven to be reunited with Jesus. While the bodies of both Jesus and Mary are now in heaven, there is a difference between the Assumption and the Resurrection/ Ascension. Where Jesus arose from the tomb and ascended into heaven by his own power, Mary’s body was taken up to heaven by the power of her Son. For this reason, we use different words to describe each event. One is the Ascension of Christ and the other, the Assumption of Mary.

Mary urges all people, regardless of culture or beliefs, to open their minds and hearts to God. Mother Mary explains how to live more fully conscious of our presence and purpose here on earth, and how to prepare ourselves for re-entry into the spirit world after physical death. She is the masterwork of God and the start of God bringing mankind into communion with Jesus. I thank Miss Jackson as well as our incredible students for preparing our very special mass to celebrate the Assumption of Mary.

Father Phil’s Ordination Anniversary
This Saturday, we celebrate a remarkable milestone in the journey of a devoted servent of God, Father Phil, as he marks his 56-year ordination anniversary. This is a moment to reflect on his unwavering dedication, his tireless service, and the countless lives he has touched through his ministry.

The life of a priest is one of sacrifice, dedication, and boundless love. Father Phil has embraced this life with open arms, and his example has illuminated the path for us all. His humility, compassion, and steadfastness have shown us what it truly means to serve God's people.

As we celebrate Father Phil’s ordination, let us not only look back on his achievements but also look forward with hope and gratitude for the years to come. His ministry is a testament to the transformative power of faith, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

Father Phil, we express our deepest appreciation for the sacrifices you have made, the prayers you have offered, and the love you have shared. Your life's work has enriched our lives and brought us closer to God. May you continue to be a guiding light, leading us and our parents and most importantly our children on the path of righteousness.

Congratulations, Father Phil, on 56 years of dedicated service. May your journey ahead be filled with the same grace and joy that you have brought to all of us.                                   

We strive to provide a clean and safe environment for all our students, and we need your partnership to help us with this.

Our cleaning staff works diligently to ensure our bathrooms are clean and hygienic throughout the day. However, a significant part of keeping them this way comes down to how our students use them. We are reinforcing this at school but would be grateful if you could have a conversation with your child at home about a few simple but important habits:

• Using the toilet correctly: This includes flushing, urinating appropriately and leaving the cubicle tidy.
• Washing hands thoroughly with soap: This is vital for everyone's health.
• Placing all rubbish in the bins: Keeping the floor and sinks clean helps the entire school community.

Teaching and reinforcing these habits at home makes a huge difference at school. Our combined effort in modeling respect for shared spaces will ensure our bathrooms remain a clean and pleasant place for everyone.                               

Father’s Day- Friday 5 September
8am: Breakfast and Handall
8:45am: Open Classrooms
9:15am: Mass

Spring Fair- Sunday 26 October
Time: 12- 4pm                    

TERM 4 Year 6 Graduation - Wednesday 17 December 
*publishing this here as it is a different format to previous years, as voted for by the parent committee
1-2:30pm Graduation Mass (Year 6 Families only - siblings at Sacred Heart School will  be escorted to the church)
2:40pm-3pm Arches

May God bless all our families.

Mrs Leanne Meehan
Executive Principal

What a fantastic time we had celebrating Science Week last week at Sacred Heart! A huge thank you to Mr. Nokes, Mr. O'Donoghue, and Miss Adamo for their hard work in making it such a success.

Students had a blast with the engaging and educational investigations offered by our dedicated teachers during the lunch clubs. We were so impressed with the high demand and enthusiasm from all the students who participated!

• A Galaxy of Fun with Mr. Nokes! "Sphero Race around the Solar System."
  
  

Kind regards,

Nerissa McCartney
Leader of Teaching and Learning

IMPORTANT: ROAD SAFETY REMINDERS

Road safety around our school is essential for the wellbeing of all students, staff, and families.

We are pleased to share that we are working in collaboration with Mosman Council to improve safety on Cardinal Street. The zebra crossing is now officially marked, and further upgrades including a raised median strip and wire safety fencing are planned for completion by the end of the year.

Please note that any future works on Military Road fall under the responsibility of the State Government, and we will continue to advocate for the safety of our students and families in this area.

In the meantime, we remind all families to:

✅ Talk with your children about always using designated crossings and looking both ways before stepping onto the road, even when the pedestrian light is green.
 ✅ Drive within the school zone speed limit to protect children and pedestrians, especially during the busy drop-off and pick-up times.
 ✅ No U-turns over double lines. Please use designated turning points to ensure traffic flows smoothly and safely.
 ✅ Take extra care. Be alert for children crossing and always follow directions from school staff.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to creating a safe environment for every child in our community.

We are already half way through the term and my, has this term flown. Welcome to the Week 5 edition of the sports newsletter. Please continue to read on for all of our student achievements.

Last week, we had Eve Grover in Year 6 participate in a three day netball tournament in Coffs Harbour. After three huge days of competition, playing a full round with all 14 associations in attendance (that’s 13 games each!), MacKillop fought hard and finished off with a Bronze medal! A huge well done to all teams for their effort, skill and sportsmanship over the championships. A special congratulations to Eve for her amazing efforts and representation in the tournament.

Also occurring last week on Monday 11th of August, Sacred Heart had 33 students attend the Conference 1 Athletics Championships. Our students performed extremely well, with many receiving medals and progressing through to the next round. Out of the 33 students, 11 are going through which is a really big feat! I commend all students who attended and gave their best. Every participant represented Sacred Heart beautifully. Here are a breakdown of results for students progressing:

• Camus, Gisele

Girls 11 100 Meter Dash Primary (4th)
Girls 11 200 Meter Dash Primary (3rd)
Girls 11 1500 Meter Run Primary  (1st)
Girls 11 800 Meter Run Primary (1st)

• Doughty, Olivia

Girls 11 Discus Throw Primary (3rd)

• Kierath, Charlie

Boys 8-10 Shot Put Primary (3rd)

• Lee, Thomas

Boys 8-10 Discus Throw Primary (3rd) 

• Meacock, Zachary

Boys 12-13 Discus Throw Primary (2nd)

Boys 11-13 4x100 Meter Relay Primary (1st)

• Montgomery, Archie

Boys 11-13 4x100 Meter Relay Primary (1st)

• O'Halloran, Verity

Girls 9 100 Meter Dash Primary (5th)

• Pearson, Eliza

Girls 8-10 High Jump Primary (2nd)

• Pyke, Jorge

Boys 12-13 Shot Put Primary (2nd)

• Wilkinson, Denzil

Boys 12 100 Meter Dash Primary (4th)
Boys 12-13 200 Meter Dash Primary (2nd)
Boys 11-13 4x100 Meter Relay Primary (1st)

• Woodlock, Lachlan

Boys 12-13 200 Meter Dash Primary (3rd)
Boys 11-13 4x100 Meter Relay Primary (1st)

These students will be progressing onto the SCS Primary Championships on Friday 29th of August. If successful, they will progress as part of the MacKillop team. We wish them all the best of luck.

On Monday 25th of August, we will have Charlie Kierath in Year 4 representing Sacred Heart at the NSWCPS Golf Tournament in Blackheath. If successful, Charlie will progress as part of the NSW State team. We wish him the best of luck for this tournament.

On Monday 1st of September, Stage 2 will be participating in their Interschool Sports Gala Day. All students in Year 3 and Year 4 will be going to Blackman Park, Lane Cove to compete against other schools in the City North District in a friendly game of OzTag. This is a fun gala day used to allow children to build friendships outside of their school environment and participate in a friendly game of OzTag. The schools include:

• Sacred Heart, Mosman
• Blessed Sacrament, Clifton Gardens
• St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney
• St Michael's, Lane Cove

That’s all for now in sporting news. See you in the next edition!

Kind Regards,

Miss Austrie Calizar
Sports Co-ordinator

The most magical week of the year is here!

Book Week is our chance to dive into new worlds, meet unforgettable characters and celebrate the joy of reading with family, friends and classmates. Climb aboard Sacred Heart Airways and join us in our travels as we book an adventure!

Throughout the week, there are lots of fun activities, discovering new favourite stories and browsing at the Book Fair.  On Friday, we will be dressing up as our favourite book hero. There’s something for everyone.

Perform Education entertained Kindy to Year 2 with their action-packed interactive adventure. Treasure Hunt was a musical exploring themes of sustainability as well as celebrating how books and reading create understanding and bringing people of different backgrounds together.

Our students have been very fortunate to meet and listen to some incredible authors, sharing their imagination and words of wisdom when it comes to writing a story. We do hope that each student gains something special from these experiences, sparking new interests into the world of literacy.

It has been wonderful seeing many of you already this week, in particular some of our new families. Thank you for supporting our school library.

Let’s turn the page and make this Book Week one to remember!

Kindy Blue had their boarding passes and passports ready to climb aboard Sacred Heart Airways today in the Library. Their travel to new places of adventure started with a book.

HAPPY READING!

Cecilia Jago & Josie Spano

Dear Parents and Carers,

The Australian state and federal governments provide significant financial support for the education of students in our school system based on data we provide through the Census. These census collections also provide valuable information used to plan for the future educational needs of our schools in terms of the administration of programs and provisions of resources. 

The 2025 Non-Government School Census will take place on 1st August 2025. Please see links and attachments below in regards to collection of data and privacy notice

2025_Non_government_schools_census_privacy_collection_notice_1_.pdf

FRM_StandardCollectionNotice_V2_20240603_4_.pdf