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13th September 2019
Dear Parents and Carers
With the implementation of new school expectations there are some wonderful rewards (congratulations to 3 Gold who had the most PAWS tokens the last two weeks.) One of the key messages that PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) has for teachers and parents is consistency of behaviour expectations. Not accepting a behavior one day and then letting it go the next or dad and mum having different behavioural expectations, or teachers in class and on the playground having different behavioural expectations. We are striving to be consistent with our expectations for all teachers, in all settings at the school. This gives children a greater sense of stability and safety when they know exactly what to expect if they fulfil behaviour expectations and when they don’t. The consistency message was in a good article on parenting I read during the week. linked here It also reminded us that we can’t all be perfect parents!
Congratulations to our Netballers who attended the Catholic Netball Gala day in Penrith this week. Thank you to Mr de Villiers who arranged the trip in association with our Netball Club. At Wednesday’s assembly the Club awarded the final trophies and thanked all the volunteer managers and coaches for their help during the season. A very big thank you to Andrea Agar and Cathy Davis who will step down from their positions as netball administrators for the sports club.
Thank you to the members of the P and F who attended the meeting this week. We discussed fundraising options and plans for 2020 and met our new Canteen provider Anastasia Mirinova from Cafe Cammeray. In our next newsletter we will provide the new menu available from Term 4. The Flexischools App will still be used to order lunches.
Thanks to the teachers and staff members who organsied the ICAS and Naplan Readiness tests this week. The ICAS tests went online this year and that placed an extra burden of work on the organisers within the school. Many thanks to Mrs Kelly for her work in ensuring students were able to sit for the papers they chose. We have given feedback to ICAS that the increased workload is an unacceptable burden for such a very small part of our work.
Year 3 and 5 students sat an online test provided by NESA to see if our technological capabilities were up to standard for Naplan to go online. Thank you to Mr Brierley, Sam our ICT technician and the Year 3 and 5 teachers who dealt with this task
Repeated Advice: as some of our classes have up to 10 children away sick per day as well as a large number of teachers who have been and are ill.
There have been a number of cases of Influenza A and B in the school as well as a large number of children with the stomach “bug”. Please keep children home if they are showing any of these symptoms. It helps a great deal if we have all parents contact details up to date at all times. Please encourage good hand washing hygiene with your children. Infection rates and fact sheet link.
Congratulations to our students who will make their First Holy Communion this weekend. Thank you to the teachers, parents and the parish leaders who have walked with you on this journey.
The next newsletter will be sent out on Wednesday the 25th September. In 4th Term we will trial sending the newsletter out on Wednesdays in the hope of getting better readership and coverage for our events.
Upcoming dates:
- Blue Awards - Friday 20th September at 8.40am - coffee cart is back!
- Kinder Excursion - Monday 23rd September
- Year 5 excursion - Tuesday 24th September
- Sports Club Meeting - Wednesday 25th September at 7.00pm
- Ice block Friday - Friday 20th and Friday 27th September - Remember Gold Coin donation
- Teddy Bears Picnic - Friday 27th September - Remember Gold Coin donation for Sports Fundraiser
Pop-Up Uniform Shop by Cowan and Lewis will take place for Summer Uniforms on Tuesday 17th September from 8.00am till 9.30am in the Undercroft.
They will have Eftpos facilities.
Student's last day at school for Term 3 is Friday 27th September. Please note that Monday 14th October is a pupil free day and student's first day of Term 4 is Tuesday 15th October.
Regards
Julie Caldwell
A wonderful wrap up to the Sacred Heart Netball Season
Thank you to all students and families who participated in this years Sacred Heart Netball season. I was lucky enough to see quite a few games this season and I am always thrilled to see our students playing and being part of a team and wonderful community.
Congratulations to all those teams who made finals in their comp as well as win their finals! A credit to your hard work, teamwork and passion.
I was privileged to take two year 5 and year 6 teams to the 2019 CPS Netball Gala Day held at Jamison Park, Penrith. It was a beautiful day with blue skies, chilly winds and many excited Netballers. All teams played 7 games and they gave each game everything they had!
Congratulations to all students who participated in this gala day. I felt very privileged to be representing Sacred Heart while I watched you all play. A further congratulations to Year 6 Team 1 who won the Gala Day in their pool! Not only did they take away memorable sun burns, but gold medals to match their burns. Well done team!
- Spanish has been selected as it is the second most spoken language in the world (21 Spanish speaking countries, as well as widely spoken as a second language in other geographies such as the US). It is also an accessible language for native English speakers.
- Like all foreign language learning, research has shown that it benefits cognitive development (Problem solving, analytical and creative thinking)
- Language learning provides awareness and understanding of cultural diversity and differences
- Language learning is a natural and unconscious process when children are young - they learn by immersing themselves
WE NEED YOU !
Interested in music?
Like group activities?
Want to be a musician?
We need you!
Rehearsals are on Wednesday mornings before school. If you are interested in joining our SH band, please email Mary Lozina at mary.lozina@syd.catholic.edu.au
SHM Chess Classes
Chess classes takes place in the school hall each Tuesday from 10:40am to 11:20am.
Attached is a copy of the permission slip which outlines the class structure, costings, dates and times for your convenience.To register your child in the class, go to https://sydneyacademyofchess.
Ph: (02) 9745 1170
Web: www.sydneyacademyofchess.com.
Learn to Play Tennis at SHM contact information has changed!
Jed Gould
Ph: 0411 775 945
Email: jed@pjtennisacademy.com
Jed wishes to thank the students who played tennis during Term 3 and wishes them a relaxing holiday. See you in Term 4!
DOUBLE DUTCH SKIPPING
Mark Saunders and his team of dedicated skippers have been teaching skipping at Sacred Heart for a long time. Some years the competition is tense as boy and girl teams compete and some years we have the fun seekers who wants to skip for fun. Mark has been a teacher, a trainer and a skipping instruction for many year - see below for more information.
The last class for Term 3 is on Thursday, 26 September.
Chinese lessons for next term will begin on Thursday, 17 October and the last class for Term 4 will be on 12 December in the Year 6 classroom.
QKR! Guides on Setting Up Profile and Clothing Pool
Parents Information Handbook
Compass Guide
We encourage you to update your iPhone app update 5.0.8 Compass app in order for you to continue to get the latest features and improvements being released with each update, the need to configure auto-updates in the iOS App and Google Play stores will ensure users have the most recent version of the Compass School Manager App.
How do I check my device has the latest app version? Currently, the iPhone version is 5.0.9 (release Sept, 2019). Steps to check: Tap on App Store > Tap on Compass School Manager > Tap on Update (if update is not an option and it has Open, then the app is up-to-date). See here the iPhone troubleshooting guide
Guide on how your payments for school fees is now via Compass!
Giving Permission to Events now via Compass!
COMPASS ATTENDANCE INSTRUCTIONS.pdf
Permission Form for Class Lists to Parents Communications
Class list permission 2019.pdf
Enrolment Forms 2020
2019 School Fees
Application for Extended Leave
Extended Leave Application, 10 days and over during school term
