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Dear Parents
A reminder that our Parent Information Evening will begin at 6pm in the hall, then conclude with duplicate sessions in classrooms. The evening should conclude around 7.30pm.
Opening School Mass
Thank you to Mr Brierley and our staff for planning the Opening School Mass celebration to begin our school year.
Mr Rick Grech from Marist College North Shore spoke to Year 4 and 5 students today. Marist enrolments are currently open for Year 5 students enrolling for Year 7 2022. Their open day is on Wednesday, 26 February 2020 from 4pm - 5.30pm.
We have shared the news regarding our new music provider. The other good news is that our concert band is still running concurrently thanks to our band parents (especially Alexandra Clyde). Details re the concert band are in the newsletter below.
A reminder regarding supervision of students at school. No student can be at school without direct supervision of parents or teachers. Appropriate student supervision is set out below:
- Teacher supervision (between 8.10am - 3.00pm)
- On car line until 3.20pm
- In a music/Spanish class before or after school with music teachers only. Students cannot wait for later lessons unsupervised at school.
- At, before or after school care
- At sport training (basketball or netball)
- Organised, rostered parent supervision while waiting for 4.15pm training
Please note that children cannot be at school unsupervised.
Safer Internet Week
Teachers will be touching on the topic of safe internet use this week. Please discuss this with your child. Could you ensure that you return internet agreements asap if you haven't done so.
Please see the Public calendar for class mass dates on Thursday mornings. Classes are on roster to attend mass with the Parish. Parents may join the mass if they wish.
We are currently struggling with the volume of children attending car line at the moment. Can you please ensure that children know if they are going home by car. A reminder that car line runs in the morning so there is no parking in front of the school. The fines are very heavy.
You are all invited to the Annual General P & F meeting on Tuesday, 18 February at 7.00pm in the school hall.
Kind regards
Julie Caldwell
Our class parents are currently being finalised and they will contact you shortly.
Class lists with contact details will also be sent out shortly. If you don't want your details shared please contact the school office asap.
Our class kitty this year is $20 per child. Can you please make the contribution through the QKR app which will be open from next Monday, 17 February 2020. This money will be managed by the P&F (for reimbursements).
At the beginning of the year it is timely to remind parents and carers of some housekeeping:
From the admin office:
- It is important to read the weekly Newsletter which contains important event dates & information - in the Menu Tab if using a handheld device.
- Going home messages (car line/bus/afterschool care etc) must be given to administration by 1.50pm for same day changes except in emergencies. Please don’t email the classroom teacher with same day changes. Telephone the school on 9969 6600 rather than email.
- The school's sickness policy requires a child to stay at home for 24hours if they have vomited for any reason. If your child is unwell, please keep them at home.
- Please do not make medical or other private appointments for your child within school hours where possible.
Compass:
- Full day absences are completed by Parents via Compass Browser.
- Partial absences are completed at the school office upon arrival or departure
Please refer to link for non-attendance guidelines
Lunch Orders via Flexischools for second lunch:
- Reoccuring lunch orders can be setup in advance via the website. Update your child's class for 2020.
- Daily orders must be completed by 9.00am. Late orders can be made up until 12pm - the menu however will be restricted.
- Ensure that you complete the full process with confirmation pop-up of order for one or multiple orders. If you do not follow this step, your child’s order will not be processed.
- It is each parents’ responsibility to ensure that their children have enough healthy food for a full day of school.
Entering and Exiting the School:
- Parents/carers collecting children from the school grounds once the 3pm bell sounds must collect children from the designated areas ie Kamaruka and silver seats only. Please do not exit through the main school gates while carline is underway. Please note that gates do not open until 2:50pm.
- All parents/carers entering the school grounds between the hours of 8:40am and 2:50pm must enter via the school office.
- Follow the road rules for parking restrictions in a school zone. Do not speed (40 kmph zone) or play excessive loud music in car line that may disturb those living in houses nearby. Do not do a U-turn in Cardinal Street as it endangers children.
- There are clear emergency break glass boxes at each gate/exit. Please do not let children play with these as it sets an alarm off.
Medication
- Parents/carers must provide all necessary and relevant information regarding specialised medical assistance and must ensure that such information is updated on a regular basis - eg action plans.
- Parents/carers must provide the equipment and medication required for the student’s care and ensure that regular re-supply occurs. Medication must not be out of date and should be securely labelled.
- Please note that the school will only administer medication with a doctor’s prescription. Medication such as panadol, cough syrups etc with a simple note from a parent will not be acceptable. A doctor’s letter is required. Parents/carers will provide consent/authorisation for the school to contact the relevant medical/health practitioner if needed.
Sacred Heart values the input and time given by the many volunteers who help create safe and productive learning environments for our students.
Persons seeking to volunteer in any capacity eg excursions, reading groups, Athletics or Swimming Carnivals in an SCS school MUST complete this SCS Induction each year and obtain a Working With Children Check (WWCC) from the Roads and Maritime Services. This is a compulsory requirement.
If you wish to become a volunteer this year you must complete the Volunteers Working with Children (WWC) Accreditation Process (WWC Accreditation Process), which involves being inducted in child protection, reading and understanding the obligations and procedures under the relevant child protection legislation and SCS policies, as well as providing your Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance number for verification by SCS. Please click on the following link to complete this process.
As this is the first time we are requesting volunteers to use this platform, each person will be required to follow this process. It is expected that all volunteers (including parents, family members) will support this process if they wish to be approved to volunteer in an SCS school.
If you have any further questions, please contact the school office.
Join the Concert Band!
Do you play the violin, the sax or the flute? Or is guitar, clarinet or trumpet your instrument of choice? Whatever it is, the School Band is perfect to progress that training, gain ensemble skills and learn to work as a team. You'll never look back after you experience the fun of playing in a band!
Don't worry, minimal experience is required, our Band Master will provide members music appropriate to their skill level. If you have weekly private lessons, don't hesitate, join the Band! It's a Friday morning before school session and the opportunity to perform in front of the school.
Still not sure? Here are Six Reasons to Join the Band:
- Great for Self-Esteem
Making music means every musician plays a part that is important to the group. Performing music in public is great for confidence.
- Makes you Smarter
Scientific research shows that musical training builds intellectual skills, raises IQ, increases spatial-temporal intelligence, improves memory and develops creativity. tick, tick, tick!
- Relieves Stress
Music helps calm the mind and it's shown that kids that play music have less test and performance anxiety than those that don't study music.
- Teaches Discipline
Music students learn that if they apply themselves, they can master a skill and achieve results they want.
- Is Fun and Social
You're working together to make beautiful sounds, possibly make new friends outside your usual friendship group.
- You get to Perform
Get the thrill and buzz of performing!
Check out our flyer and give Alexandra a call on 0437483123 or email on alexandra.clyde@gmail.com.
CLOSING SOON - NETBALL REGISTRATIONS
We are fast approaching the start of the 2020 Netball Season and are looking forward to another amazing year. The Sacred Heart Mosman Sports Club website provides all the information you need to prepare for the new season: www.shmsportsclub.org.au
Netball registrations for all players close on Friday 14th February.
Years 2 & 3 NetSetGo: https://netball.resultsvault.com/common/pages/reg/welcome.aspx?type=6&id=86232&entityid=43240
Years 4, 5 & 6 Juniors: https://netball.resultsvault.com/common/pages/reg/welcome.aspx?type=1&id=21930&entityid=43240
BREAKING NEWS - BOYS CAN PLAY TOO
We are very excited to invite our Years 2 and 3 boys to join NetSetGo netball as part of a mixed team. Games are played in Willoughby on a Sunday morning. Please see the SHM Sports Club website for more information about training and game times: www.shmsportsclub.org.au
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
A parent information session will be held at school at 6.30pm on Monday 9th March. We would love to see ALL our netball parents - come and buy a uniform, and learn about grading, player rotation, umpiring and more.
LIBRARY NEWS
Welcome to all our new students and families.
We look forward to supporting all our students with an amazing experience of reading and a journey of discovery of what is available in our Library. There are some wonderful new editions of great classics such as Wind in the Willows, Treasure Island, The Jungle Book, Anne of Green Gables, to name a few.
Each Term, we receive the latest in new and popular books to suit all reading levels and interests. Your child can also suggest any books that we may not already have.
Please ensure your child brings their borrowed books to and from school in a “Library Bag” each week. They can be purchased from the Uniform Shop ($10- new, $5- 2nd hand), or any suitable small cloth bag from home will do. We encourage students to be responsible for the books they borrow; please help them to remember to return books on time and to look after them.
Next month, the Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) commences again, we would love all students to sign up for it this year. Further details will follow in the coming weeks.
Scholastic Book Club is well underway with the first catalogue sent home last week. Closing date for orders online is Saturday 15th February.
Children’s Book Week is coming up in August and this year’s theme is –
“CURIOUS CREATURES, WILD MINDS”.
We will keep you updated on events, but now is a good time to start thinking about what incredible costume could be made from things you already have at home!
Finally, if you would like to volunteer to cover new books from time to time, please let us know (cecilia.jago@syd.catholic.edu.au). Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
HAPPY READING!
Cecilia Jago and Josie Spano
Sacred Heart Library