Dear Parents and Carers

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent

It is sometimes thought that the name of Lent comes from the Latin expression for slowing down or “to hasten slowly’.  Hastening slowly is not a bad way to describe what Christians try to do during Lent. We slow down, we reflect on our lives and we generally see it as a time to put aside something. The Church encourages us to pray, to fast and give alms. The children celebrated the solemnity of Lent with a Mass for our senior children which Year 3 and Year 5 attended  celebrated by Father Phil. Our infants children attended an Ash Wednesday service in the school hall with Father Henry.

New teachers commissioning mass

Yesterday I attended the Sydney Catholic Schools New Teachers Commissioning Mass with Miss Hollingsworth from Year 2. It was very exciting to see the Cathedral full of young teachers and their Principals. This week also celebrates 200 years of Catholic education in Australia. Our young teachers are the future of Catholic education and we thank all of our young educators as they begin their journey in an extremely worthwhile ministry.

Parent Teacher Zooms

Many thanks to our teachers and parents who participated in the parent teacher information zoom meetings last week. Our students always achieve the best results in wellbeing and academic success when teachers and parents work together in partnership. Thank you to Mr Brierley our Assistant Principal who ensured all the meetings were successful and to members of our leadership team who attended over the four nights.

Sacred Heart Sports Club

Registrations are currently being taken for our winter sports run by our Sports Club. This afternoon Kindergarten are invited to a Come 'n Try session with our Soccer coaches and Netball grading will begin after school on Friday.

Welcome Morning Tea for new families

This morning we held a before school coffee morning for our families who are new to the school in Years 1-6. It was a good chance to meet with new families again and see how they have settled into Sacred Heart. Thank you to Cathy Davis and Jaqui Haydon who hosted the morning. Cathy and Jaqui have been greeting our new families since Covid began and we appreciate their initiative in welcoming and supporting our new families. Thank you to Chris Janes and a number of our 2021 class parents who came to meet the new families in their grade.

Class Parents 2021

Thank you to the following parents who have put their hands up to be 2021 class representatives:

Kindergarten: Jennifer Burns, Magdalena Batchelor, Alison Ramadge, Anja Venn, Sarah McMahon

Year 1: Florencia Pyke, Jo Timmins, Karina Savage

Year 2: Rebecca Tarrant, Kate Valenti, Jennifer Burns

Year 3: Kami Doughty, Kate McEvoy

Year 4: Dione Marshall, Nicole Sitosta, Nicole Willico

Year 5: Kim Edwards, Vanessa Janes

Year 6: Katie O’Brien, MJ Whitson, Zoe Dover

Australian Government Census Requirements

As part of the Census process we are asked to remind families to keep the school informed of any change in residency status (especially permanent residency visa holders who may have recently become Australian citizens).

As part of the Census process we need to inform parents, guardians and staff about the use of the personal information you have given us through your enrolment application. From time to time we are required to provide students details and background data to government agencies, particularly during Census time. This information is contained on the SCS Privacy Policy and the Sydney Catholic Schools Standard Collection Notice.

Our census will be held this Friday the 19th February.

The next few weeks…these dates are also contained on the sidebar of our newsletter and the calendar on the homepage of Compass.

Week 4

18th February - Eastern Region Swimming Carnival for school representatives

19th February - Census Day

19th February - Kinder Welcome event 6-7.30pm at school (booking required)

19th February - Netball Grading

Week 5

21st February - Netball Grading

23rd February - P and F AGM

25th February - Cross Country - more information to follow.

26th February - Kinder Welcome event  6-7.30pm at school (booking required)

Week 7

12th March School Photographs - summer uniform

Week 8

19th March School Athletics Carnival (Years 2-6)

19th March - School Open Day for prospective parents 2022

I hope you have a lovely week!

Regards

Julie Caldwell

We look forward to welcoming Kindergarten parents at the SHM Kinder 2021 Welcome Evening.

If you have not done so already, please remember to view the invitation from the Kinder class parents and sign up for your preferred day either on the 19th or the 26th February here.
 

We hope you can all attend.

A reminder that the School Cross Country Carnival will be Thursday 25th February. This will be held at Allan Border Oval. As we are abiding by Sydney Catholic Schools COVID-19 Risk Management Policy, students will be running a different course inside the oval itself. Students in years 2 to 6 will be participating in this event. Students will be walking to and from the oval. Students in the 7, 8, 9 and 10 age group will be running 2km and students in 11, 12 and 13 will be running 3km. A Compass event will be available to consent your child’s participation and permission for this event. There is no paper consent form needed.

If there are any questions please contact Mr De-Villiers.

School photo day is Friday 12th March. Please see the flyer to order school photos here

Music Mates at Sacred Heart Mosman

It has been absolutely wonderful to see everyone getting back into lessons. So far this year we have had just over 50 students enrol in music lessons before and after school and we can’t wait for the performances that are scheduled for the end of term 2.  However there are still spaces available and we want to fill those slots because we know one thing is for certain… making music with your friends is fun but making music with loads of friends is loads of fun!  There are spaces available for private lessons in drums and then in the following group sessions:

Kindergarten - Introduction to Music  - SPACES AVAILABLE!

The Music Mates Introduction to Music sessions provides kids with a fantastic start to discovering music through singing, movement, dance and body percussion. Over the semester the kids will explore a wide range of musical styles and concepts through fun team-based activities and performance. They’ll be learning the whole time and they won’t even know it!

Frequency: once a week on a Monday

Time: 7:45am

Session Length: 45 mins

Price: $10  / session

Year 1 - Percussion Group - SPACES AVAILABLE!

The Music Mates Percussion Group is a great way to learn the basics of rhythm and get started with playing instruments. Students will sing, move, play lots of percussion, do body percussion and learn how to work as a team to make a human drum kit. These sessions are so much fun and are great for learning the basics of rhythm and beats. 

Frequency: once a week on a Tuesday

Time: 7:45am

Session Length: 45 mins

Price: $10 / session

Year 2 - Ukulele Group -  - SPACES AVAILABLE!

Designed as a stepping stone for Stage 1 students, the Music Mates Ukulele Group is a fun way for the kids to learn the different parts of the instrument, how to read chord diagrams and how to sing and play together as a team. With songs like On Top of Spaghetti, Yellow Submarine and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Music Mates Ukulele Group is a great way to get students involved in making music with their friends…and just quietly, the performance ends up in a gigantic sing along with everyone involved!

Frequency: once a week on a Thursday

Time: 7:45am

Session Length: 45 mins

Price: $10 / session

Year K - 6: Private Lessons - DRUM LESSONS AVAILABLE

If you have a really keen interest in an instrument, then a private lesson is a great way to move ahead quickly. Lessons are centred around the Rockschool syllabus and your teacher will map out a positive learning pathway that is tailored to each student’s interests.  

Years: K - 6

Frequency: once a week on a Thursday

Session Length: 30 mins

Price: $45/30 min lesson

♪ Music Club News ♪

Play an instrument? Join the School Band in 2021!

Friday mornings before School in the Hall

Bring your trumpet, flute or guitar, your saxophone or your violin, or whatever instrument you play, the School Band awaits!

Progress your training and gain ensemble skills. You'll never look back after you experience the fun of playing in a band.

Minimal experience is required. Our Band Master will provide music appropriate to your skill level.

The Band meets in the Hall on Friday morning at 7.35am. You also need to have weekly private lessons and be in Year 3 or above. Contact Alexandra on 0437483123 or alexandra.clyde@gmail.com now!

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