It is hard to believe we are about to enter April and the final weeks of Term 1 2025. After another big week we face down the last two weeks of the term. This week we have had an excursion to Canberra, a netball gala today, school photos, GWS and Brumbies training sessions and a whole lot of learning for students and staff. We only have 9 days left of school this term and we will continue to make the most of them. A reminder that Friday 11^th April is a pupil free day as staff will be completing professional development and a planning day. 

Ms Nicky Trinder

Principal

Harmony Day

Project Compassion Week 4

This year, Project Compassion highlights inspiring stories that showcase the power of partnership. 

• Toefuata'iga from Samoa: In a region affected by water scarcity, Toefuata'iga's primary school faced significant challenges. Through the support of Caritas Australia, the school now has a sustainable water supply, ensuring that students can learn and thrive without the burden of water shortages.  

• Lam from Vietnam: Born with a disability, Lam encountered societal stigma and limited opportunities. With assistance from Caritas Australia, he accessed education and vocational training, empowering him to overcome barriers and inspire his community. 

• Irene from the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Facing instability and poverty, Irene struggled to provide for her family. Through Caritas Australia's partnership, she gained skills in sewing and farming, enabling her to earn a steady income and mentor other women, fostering a ripple effect of empowerment in her community.  

These powerful stories remind us that through partnership, we can be vessels of Christ's love, bringing hope and tangible change to vulnerable people and communities in need. 

As a faith community, we are called to stand together in partnership, love and generosity. Through your participation in Project Compassion – whether through prayer, fasting, almsgiving and/or fundraising – you become a partner in change, walking alongside our brothers and sisters around the world. 

Together, we can transform lives and bring the Gospel’s message of love and justice to life as we Unite Against Poverty this Lent.

Can Assist Donation

Our School Captians Josh and Willow present our local Cootamundra Can Assist with a donation of $518.75 from our last Uniform Free Day. Sacred Heart makes a donation twice a Term to a worthy organisation chosed by our Studen Leadership Team, thanks to the generosity of our parents and students.

Yr 9/10 Food Technology students experienced authentic Italian Fettuccine Carbonara this week.

Cross Country

Our apologies for the delayed notice. We now have confirmation that the Cross Country can go ahead on Friday, 4th April at the Cootamundra Golf Course. We will be based at the Country Club Oval. 

Students need to be at the oval by 8:50. If students catch a bus, they can get off at Cootamundra High School, and a staff member will be there to walk them across the road to the oval. If students need to be dropped at school, we can shuttle them to the Country Club oval with our school's minibus. 

Sports uniform is to be worn with a splash of house colours. Please remember hats, lots of water and packed lunches. 

There will be a BBQ available, and students will be bussed back to school for afternoon classes.

If parents have some time available from 9:45-12 to assist with the BBQ, or at a checkpoint, we would greatly appreciate your assistance. Please contact wendy.vankerkoerle@cg.catholic.edu.au or megan.withers@cg.catholic.edu.au . 

Thank you in advance.

Primary Sport

Rugby 10s

Good Luck to our students heading to Harden next Tuesday for the Rugby 10s. We wish them the very best.

MacKillop Swimming

Good Luck to our swimmers heading to Sydney on Wednesday for the next level of competition. 

Our MacKillop Team includes;

Mortimer Shield/Trent Barrett

This year both stage two/three league/league tag days will be held on the same day. This will be on the 8th of May in Junee. There will be a bus made available for students who need transport. Please give permission for this event though COMPASS. If you are able to assist on the day please complete the questions on the compass event. 

C & G Sporting Representatives

This program is an opportunity for our stage 3 students to trial and represent their sport at a higher level. It is up to parents to register for these events. Please go to https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc to register for any of these events. Please feel free to join the Canberra Goulburn Facebook page and access their calendar by this link. 

Athletics

Our SHC Athletics carnival is again set for early term 2, therefore we will start trialling and learning how to perform some of these events from week 6 this term. These will include, High Jump, Discus, Long Distance running, Long Jump and Shot Put. The top 8-10 students for High Jump and Discus will compete on the day. Students will be given the opportunity to practise and improve on these throughout the weeks.

If you have any photos from any event please email them through and we will put them in the newsletter next week.

If you have any concerns or questions please don’t hesitate to contact me via email

Kind regards

Wendy Van Kerk Oerle

Primary Sports Coordinator

wendy.vankerkoerle@cg.catholic.edu.au

Secondary Sport

Western Rugby League 

Well done to Darcy Thompson, Harvey Fitzgerald, Zane Lange and Ryder Gilles, who trialled for the Western Rugby League on Wednesday in Forbes. Approximately 90 students trialled. Ryder was chosen to play in the Possible-Probables game, unfortunately, no one was selected for the final team.

Well done on your sportsmanship and commitment.

CG Netball Championships

On Tuesday, 25 March 2025, Sacred Heart School took three teams to compete in the Canberra Goulburn Netball Championships in Canberra. Our Year 7-10 Boys team, Year 7/8 Girls team, and Year 9/10 Girls team showcased fantastic teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the day.

With a total of 16 games played under the warm autumn sun, our students gave their all on the court, demonstrating skill, resilience, and great camaraderie. It was a fantastic day of competition, and all teams represented Sacred Heart with pride.

Link to the results site is HERE!

7/8 Girls

Laila Matapo, Sophia Fernandez, Ella Gammon, Caileigh Sides, Ruby Stanton, Maycee Twyford, Lucy Dunk, Ally Evans, Ella Roberts, Maggie Stanton, India Holder, Bridee Gartside

9/10 Girls

Isabella Ward, Mackenzie Close, Madeline Hourn, Ruby Harris, Tia Lawson, Sophie Sannazzaro, Ivy Bateup, Sophie Boxsell, Alexis Carr, Emme Piffero

7-10 Boys

Iszak Balzan, Dustin Cullen, Sam Savanah, Caleb Barton, Noah Carr, Josh Ismay, Brody Piffero, Henry Webber, Ben Wilde, Lucas Walker

A huge thank you to Ms. Withers and Ms. Last for their organisation, ensuring the day ran smoothly for our teams. Well done to all players for their efforts!

Ms Katie Last

Good Luck

Good luck to:

• CECG and Wagga Wagga U15 Boys and U18s Boys and Girls Touch triallists - Jett Johnson, Zane Lange, Willow Hall
• NSWCCC Swimming competitors - Halle Johnson and Sam Savanah

Secondary Sports Dates

Term 1 2025

W9

Tue Apr 1st - CECG and Wagga Wagga U15 Boys and U18s Boys and Girls Touch Trials, Wagga Wagga

Wed-Thu Apr 2nd-3rd - NSWCCC Swimming, Homebush

Fri Apr 4th - SHC Cross Country

W10

Wed Apr 9th - Southern Country Opens Boys and Girls Soccer Trials, Bathurst

Thu Apr 10th - Southern Country U18s Girls Rugby League Trials, Canberra

Fri Apr 11th - Western Rugby League U16 Girls Trials, Canberra

Term 2 2025

W1

Tue-Wed Apr 29th-30th - NSWCCC Touch Football, Central Coast

W2

Wed May 7th - Southern Country Rugby League Girls 16s Trials, Wagga

W3

Tue May 13th - U14s Futsal Championships, Wagga

Wed May 14th - U16s Futsal Championships, Wagga

Fri May 16th - Opens Girls League Tag, Wagga

Fri May 16th - CECG Cross Country, Stromlo

W4

Mon-Tue May 19th-20th - NSWCCC Girls 16s/18s Rugby League Trials

Thu May 22nd - SHC Athletics Carnival

Thu-Fr May 22nd-23rd - NSW All Schools Swimming, Homebush

Fri-Sat May 23rd-24th - NSWCCC Boys 15s/18s Rugby League Trials, St Marys

W5

Tue-Wed May 27th-28th - NSWCCC Opens Soccer Trials, Glenwood

W7

Tue Jun 10th - School Girls Trophy, Girls Tackle League, Cootamundra

Wed Jun 11th - NSWCCC Cross Country, Sydney

W8

Tue Jun 17th - CG Soccer Gala Day, Canberra

W9

Tue Jun 24th - 14/16 Boys Rugby 7s, Wagga

Thu Jun 26th - 14/16 Girls Rugby 7s, Wagga

W10

Tue Jul 1st - School Girls Trophy Finals, Wagga

Kind regards,

Megan Withers

Secondary Sports Coordinator