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Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable holiday break, filled with joy, relaxation, and quality time with your loved ones. As we step into this new term, refreshed and re-energised, it’s a wonderful opportunity to embrace the excitement and potential that lies ahead.
Term 4 is always a wonderfully busy time where we focus on consolidating the skills and knowledge the students have developed over the past three terms while also preparing them for their next step.
The start of a new term always brings fresh opportunities—whether it’s setting new goals, reconnecting with friends, or diving back into our learning and activities with enthusiasm. I have no doubt that this term will be filled with growth, achievements, and memorable moments for everyone in our school community. The children are often full of energy and anticipation, and we’re excited to channel that into some fantastic final projects and learning experiences.
To our teachers and staff, thank you for your dedication and for the incredible work you do. Your passion for education and care for our students continue to make our school a special place. We are excited to see all the creativity, learning, and success that will unfold in the weeks ahead.
And to our parents, thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Together, we make this school community strong, and we look forward to continuing our work with you in ensuring a positive and successful term for our students.
Best wishes for a wonderful term ahead!
World Teachers’ Day
World Teachers' Day is an international day held annually to celebrate the work of teachers. The official theme for World Teachers' Day 2025 is "Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession," highlighting the importance of teamwork, shared expertise, and mutual support among teachers, school leaders, and the community. The theme emphasises collaboration as a key driver for educational transformation and a way to address challenges like burnout and isolation. Let’s celebrate our teachers and thank them for all the work they do to educate, inspire and empower our children by wearing a fun hat on Friday 31 October; 'HATS OFF TO TEACHERS’. We will have a special lunch kindly provided by our parents on this day also. Thank you so much to Claire Tynan and our P&F Executive.
Our Spring Fair is on Sunday 26 October at Sacred Heart school from 12-4pm. Thank you so much to our amazing parents for all of their preparation to this point. All Spring-Fair related purchases are open on Qkr and you will be able to purchase on the day also.
'A Christmas Star’ Carols on the Court
This year we will celebrate Christmas as a community with Carols on the Court on Wednesday 10 December at 5:30pm. The aim is to ensure that our celebration is a special time for us all to come together as a community but also to remember the reason we celebrate at Christmas; the Birth of Jesus. Further details to follow.
Enrolments for 2027
Enrolments are now open at https://sydcatholicschools.
May God bless all our families.
Leanne Meehan
Executive Principal
Welcome everyone to Term Four. Here’s hoping you all had a restful break with your families.
Here are some important upcoming dates in our Religious Education calendar for Term Four.
Whole School Masses & Liturgies
All Saints’ Day Mass led by Year 4- Friday, 31st October @ 9.15am
Remembrance Day Prayer Service- Tuesday, 11th November @ 11.00am
End of Year Thanksgiving Mass- Friday, 12th December @ 9:15am
Year Six Graduation Mass- Wednesday, 17th December @ 1pm
Year 3 First Reconciliation Program, 2025
- First Reconciliation Family Night- Wednesday 15th October @ 6:30pm
- First Reconciliation Commitment Masses- Saturday 18th/Sunday 19th October (families can attend any Mass within the Parish over this weekend)
- Lesson 1: Wed 22nd October- choose from the 5pm OR 6.30pm session
- Lesson 2: Mon 27th October- choose from the 5pm OR 6.30pm
- Lesson 3: Wed 5th November- choose from the 5pm OR 6.30pm
- First Reconciliation Retreat Day Workshops- Tuesday 11th November. First Reconciliation Workshops will not interfere with the Swimming Program for Week 6.
Year 3 First Reconciliation Ceremonies held at Clifton Gardens Church
Tuesday 18th November & Wednesday 19th November at 5pm & 6:30pm
The Season of Advent begins Sunday, 30th Novemer 2025
Advent Prayer Week One - ‘Hope’ - Friday, 28th November at Assembly
Advent Prayer Week Two - ‘Peace’ - Friday, 5th December at Assembly
Advent Prayer Week Three - ‘Joy’ - Will be acknowledged at our Thanksgiving Mass.
Kristen Jackson
Religious Education Co-ordinator
A big welcome back as we kick off Term 4! We hope the school holidays gave your family a wonderful chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy some quality time together.
As we begin this final term, our journey of learning and discovery continues! This is a dynamic time focused on supporting every student as they build upon their successes, carefully consolidate the key knowledge they’ve gained, and prepare thoughtfully for their next exciting step in school. We're dedicated to guiding them smoothly to a confident and successful completion of the academic year.
Teachers will be sending home curriculum newsletters soon to provide parents and carers with an overview of the content being covered throughout the final term. These newsletters are a valuable resource, offering insight into the Key Learning Areas and topics your child will be exploring. By outlining the focus of all Key Learning Areas, these updates help you to stay informed about what is being taught in the classroom. This can support meaningful conversations at home, reinforce learning, and ensure a strong partnership between school and home as we work together to support your child’s progress.
As we approach the final stretch of the school year, it’s a great time to remind your children of the importance of maintaining a consistent homework routine and encouraging them to stay engaged in their learning. Whether it’s building good reading habits, staying on top of homework, or preparing for end-of-year assessments, your encouragement and support at home can make a world of difference. Regular reading continues to be one of the most valuable ways to support your child's academic progress, so we encourage families to set aside time each day for reading from a wide variety of genres. Don’t forget those times tables and counting practice!
At Sacred Heart, we deeply value the strong partnership between our parents and teachers. Your involvement and engagement are invaluable components of your child’s successful learning journey. If any questions about your child's progress come up, please do not hesitate to reach out to their classroom teacher. Ongoing, open communication is key to ensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve their personal best throughout this busy and exciting final term!
We look forward to a fantastic Term 4!
Kind regards,
Nerissa McCartney
Leader of Teaching and Learning
Positive Behaviours for Learning – Supporting Our Students Together
As we begin Term 4, we continue to focus on helping our students grow in responsibility, kindness, and positive decision-making through our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework.
Below are some common questions and answers about how our behaviour processes work and how we can best support our children together.
Q: What is Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)?
A: At Sacred Heart, we use the PBL framework to create a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment for every child. PBL is a proactive, whole-school approach that focuses on teaching and encouraging positive behaviours. We clearly define our expectations, model and teach them, acknowledge students when they demonstrate them, and respond consistently when behaviour needs redirection. Through this approach, we support both the learning and social-emotional wellbeing of all of our students.
Q: Why do students miss the whole-school reward if they have a major behaviour breach?
A: Missing the reward is not about punishment, but about reflection and growth. It gives students the chance to think about their choices and consider how they can respond differently next time.
Q: What happens during the time when a reward is missed?
A: Students work discreetly with Mrs Macourt in the library to talk about what happened, complete an age-appropriate reflection activity, and set goals for improvement. The focus is always on learning and moving forward positively — with the intention that after missing once, they will not miss again.
Q: How will parents know if their child is missing the reward?
A: After any major behaviour breach in the term (either directly, or through the accumulation of three minors), the classroom teacher or Principal/Assistant Principal will call parents to discuss what has occurred and how we can best support the child in making positive choices moving forward.
From this term, a Behaviour Reflection Form will also be sent home when a major behaviour breach occurs. Parents and children will complete it together, discussing the behaviour and planning positive next steps before returning it to school.
Q: Why involve parents in the reflection process?
A: Strong home and school partnerships make a big difference. Involving parents helps reinforce shared expectations and provides consistent support for students as they learn from their experiences.
Q: How can parents help at home?
A: Talk regularly with your child about kindness, respect, and making good choices. Celebrate positive behaviour and encourage reflection when challenges arise. Together, we can help every student grow in confidence and character.
Wellbeing Groups – Grow Your Mind
Wellbeing groups with myself will continue to run weekly throughout this term, exploring key themes from the Grow Your Mind program. These groups run alongside whole class Health lessons delivered by classroom teachers, helping to reinforce and deepen students’ understanding of positive health and wellbeing. Some of the key themes we will explore include: friendships, resilience, emotional regulation and positive mindset. You can also explore these wellbeing themes at home by listening to the Grow Your Mind podcast, which offers engaging insights and practical strategies to support children’s mental health.
Wishing you all a great week,
Amanda Macourt
Leader of Wellbeing and Engagement
The month of October is dedicated to Our Lady Mary and the Holy Rosary.
The best way to celebrate the month is,
- Pray the rosary daily privately or with friends and family. …
- Attend Tuesday morning 9:15am Mass, After Mass we pray the Rosary together.
Feast Days to Celebrate in October:
October 4th: Saint Francis of Assisi, the carefree son of a wealthy merchant who gave up his inheritance to embrace utter poverty.
October 13th: Our Lady of Fatima, A series of events reported to have occurred miraculously on 13th October 1917, attended by a large crowd who had gathered in Fatima, Portugal, in response to a prophecy made by three shepherd children, Lucia, Santos and Francisco.
October 15th: Saint Teresa of Avila, A Carmelite and the Patron of loss of Parents, Religious, Sickness and pain, also a huge advocate of Prayer.
Monday 20th we have our first playgroup for term 4. If you know anyone with toddlers that would like to come along, please share the flyer with them.
If you would like to be added to the whatsapp group please email me on anna.macri@syd.catholic.edu.au
This Term our Walking for Wellbeing group will meet on Wednesday mornings after school drop off.
This month we pray for all the HSC students sitting exams.
May God help them to remain focused, calm & confident and may God bless them on their journey ahead.
Many blessings
Anna Macri,
Family & Faith Educator
anna.macri@syd.catholic.edu.au
Welcome to the first newsletter of Term 4, and to the final term of the year. Before the school term ended last term, a few students already made some notable achievements.
To start off, at the end of last term, the Year 6 girls netball team competed in their netball grand final. Unfortunately the girls were defeated, but they played exceptionally and had a wonderful season.
On Wednesday 24th of September, we had eight students attend the MacKillop Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre. The students who attended represented Sacred Heart in the 800m, 4x Snr Boys Relay, Discus and Shot Put. All students competed to the best of their ability and did really well. As the competition only gets harder, especially at this level, I commend every student who attended and competed. A special congratulations to the Snr Boys Relay team (Lachlan Woodlock, Denzil Wilkinson, Zachary Meacock and Archie Montgomery) who placed 2nd overall and proceeded into MacKillop teams. Since the initial meet, the boys have managed to shave off 6 seconds from their original time due to their efforts and training outside of school. The boys will now be representing MacKillop at the State Athletics Championships on Thursday 23rd of October. We wish them the best of luck!
A while ago, trials were held for cricket throughout the year. One of our students was selected into the NSWPSSA State team. On Saturday October 25th to Friday October 31st, Zachary Meacock will be off to Ballarat to compete in the School Sport Australia Cricket Championships. Not only that, but Zachary was also featured in the Daily Telegraph and was announced alongside Will Watson to help captain the NSW side this year. Refer to below for an extract from the article. We wish him and his team the best of luck as they represent NSW and compete against the other states.
“School Sport Australia cricket titles: Meet the 24 U12 NSW stars in Ballarat
With ties to former Test stars, the state’s top primary school cricketers are heading to Ballarat for the national titles. Meet 24 boys and girls from NSW at the School Sport Champs.
October 9, 2025 - 6:07PM
The state’s top primary school cricketers are about to take a significant step in their developing careers as NSW fields two teams at the School Sport Australia 12 Years and Under Championships in Ballarat.
Renowned for helping launch the careers of Australian legends Steve Smith (Alfords Point Public School) and Ellyse Perry (Beecroft Public School), this year’s tournament will take place over seven days from Saturday, October 25.
A powerhouse in this space following successful trips to Darwin and Adelaide, the girls’ team head toVictoria chasing a third consecutive title. For the boys, it’s a golden opportunity to claim the state’s first trophy since 2009.
Teams were selected from playing groups representing the state’s CIS schools, two Catholic zones and 12 public school regions.
The final squads of 12 were selected earlier this year at the completion of the NSWPSSA
championships held across regional NSW. The boys’ team was selected in Maitland, while the girls’ squad was chosen on the Central Coast.”
I also just wanted to remind parents that our annual swimming carnival for Years 2-6 is slowly approaching. This will occur at Lane Cove Aquatic Centre on Wednesday 19th of November. If you are able to spare time on the day, the team at Sacred Heart would greatly appreciate any parent volunteers. Please ensure that all documentation for volunteer clearance has been submitted to the school office. A Compass consent form will be released in the first week of Term 4, so please indicate your child’s events and swimming ability to the best of your knowledge to assist with the organisation of the day.
To close, I am reminding parents about swimming lessons for Years Kindergarten to Year 4. This will occur in Week 4 for Blue classes and Week 5 for Gold classes. Please find attached the “Parent Swimming Note” containing all of the relevant information. Year 5 and Year 6 will be participating in a Surfers Education course later on in the term.
That’s all for now in sporting news. See you in the next edition!
Miss Austrie Caliza
Sports Coordinator
Between the pages of a book is
a lovely place to be”
Welcome back to school. We hope that you managed to find some quiet time with a good book during the excitement of the holidays. Our library is open and ready with exciting new books on display, there’s something for everyone.
Books open doors to infinite worlds, knowledge, empathy and imagination. Literacy is the key to learning and achievement. We hope that all our students continue to borrow this term for reading at home and during their free reading times at school.
For Term 4, Library borrowing day will be Tuesdays for all year groups. Library Lunch Club will also be open on Tuesdays at second lunch, all are welcome. Students can return books any day of the week by popping their books into the ‘Returns’ tub at the front of the library.
Please return all overdue books before new borrowing can commence and we do encourage library bags to protect our books, especially if borrowing more than one book.
The Premier’s Reading Challenge Certificates and awards will be available to hand out to students mid November. Looking forward to celebrating their reading accomplishments.
HAPPY READING!
Cecilia Jago and Josie Spano
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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