Another week has flown by and we are looking ahead to the end of term break. However, there is still a lot of time for learning, teaching and extra-curricular opportunities left in the final three weeks. The challenge will be that we are managing the different illnesses and absences that are impacting on the classroom. We are extremely grateful to our small supply of casuals who step into the classroom to make sure that learning continues  when staff are away and we appreciate that our students are so adaptable to the different faces they see in their class. Please be vigilant over the final weeks in monitoring the different viruses that are circulating at the moment and we encourage you to keep students at home if they are unwell. Hopefully this will minimize the spread of illnesses so that we might have a restful relaxing holiday in coming weeks.

Our wonderful Art teacher Mrs Anne Cooper has had to make a decision to finish up with our school at the end of the term for personal reasons. Mrs Cooper has been a wonderful asset on our staff and we appreciate all that she has given to our community. We are currently on the look out for a replacement and hope to have another wonderful staff member join us in the new term. However, we are very blessed to have the services and talents of Mrs Lauren Shoesmith who has joined us as our new Music teacher. She is also a wonderful addition to our staff and is keen to build a school choir and develop our students’ skills in this creative space.

Teachers are busy compiling the end of semester reports ready for release at the end of the term. Primary and Infants teachers have been busy making phones calls to connect with the parents about the progress that their child is making. There will also be opportunities for Parent/Teacher/Student interviews following the release of the reports. Stay tuned for the times and dates. Assessments are being completed across the school and these will be reflected in the report that will be uploaded to COMPASS. Please ensure that you have access to COMPASS so that you can read the reports. Please contact the Front office if you have any issues with logging into the COMPASS site. Also, a reminder around logging absentee notes. Any unexplained absences have been sent onto families. You are able to complete an absentee note in COMPASS without having to print it out and return to school.

Last week our Stage 3, Year 7 LOTE students and First Nations students recreated the Bimbadeen Walk for the girls of the Stolen Generation from the Railway Station. This was a wonderful initiative of our local AECG committee during Reconciliation Week. Our students were impressive in their respect and appreciation of the presentations at Bimbadeen. We will also be participating in the Cootamundra Community Cultural event on 28 June along with all the students of our town. This will be an opportunity to unite our students in recognising the First Nation community within Cootamundra. Thank you to Mrs Maher, Mrs Sannazarro and Mr Winsor for their energy in organizing these important and significant events. More details in coming weeks.

Please enjoy the long weekend and stay safe if you are travelling. Kindness never goes out of fashion. Try to spread some kindness over the coming weeks.

God Bless

Reflection Days

In Week 4 and Week 6, Years 2 and Years 4 participated in their Reflection Days for the year. Year 2 joined together to explore the theme of Forgiveness, while Year 4 looked at who is our neighbour and how we should care for and respect everyone. Both groups had a wonderful day participating in drama activities, songs, art and craft, breaking open the scriptures and prayer.

Upcoming Faith Events

20^th and 21^st Secondary Healthy Relationships Talks. (Compass notification and consent to be completed)

22^nd June - Twilight Retreat and Sacrament of Reconciliation for Confirmation Program

Saturday 24th June - 5pm Sacrament of Confirmation Mass

30^th June - Sacred Heart Feast Day Mass 12noon All families are welcome to attend.

Secondary School Disco Year 7-10

Tickets available during lunch time only.

Snacks available to purchase at the Club

Parents must drop off and collect child/ren at the Club.

Primary Sport

NSWCPS Cross Country

Good Luck to our 5 runners who are participating in the NSWCPS cross country this Tuesday. We wish them the very best of luck. 

WR Athletics 

Congratulations to those students who qualified for the next level of athletics. You will be receiving an event on Compass soon. The carnival is in Tumut on Friday the 16th June, week 8. 

Secondary Sport 

Rugby 7s Galas

Due to the inclement weather, the girls gala day planned for Thursday 8th June, has been postponed, date to be confirmed. Good luck to those involved and we will report on it next week.

Well done to the Boys teams that went to the gala day on Tuesday in Wagga this week.

The results were as follows:

Tuesday 6th June

7/8 Boys

The 7/8 Boys had 3 round game losses against Hennessy 2, Kildare, and TRAC. They had a closer game in the play offs against Temora, however were unsuccessful again. They got better as the day went along.

Jai Alexander, Liam Drum, Roy Dunk, Anders Emery, Darcy Thompson, Harry Winsor, Chase Cullen, Ryder Gillies, Jasper Howarth, Zane Lange, Blair Roberts & Matthew Wilde.

9/10 Boys

The 9/10 Boys won their round games against Walla Walla, TRAC, Mt Austin, and WWCC, making it to the final. They played Griffith in the final, however were unsuccessful.

Jessy Fisher, Benjamin Piffero, Oliver Hall, Ryan Peacey, Archi Piffero, Jai Willoughby, John McGuinness and Aidan Smith.

NSWCCC Cross Country

Good Luck to the students going to the NSWCCC Cross Country representing the Canberra Goulburn on Tuesday the 13th June. Results in next week's newsletter.

Lily McLeod, Amelia Smith, Matilda Sannazzaro, Sacha McLeod, Sophie Sannazzaro, Cooper Jones, Riley Mills, Jake Winsor.

General Notices

Representative Sports

A reminder to keep checking the Secondary Sports Google Classroom page for all notifications and processes for registration for the many representative sports coming up this term.

Attendance at Extracurricular Sporting Events

Attending extracurricular events as a Sacred Heart Representative is a privilege. Please be aware that students with poor attendance, behaviour and/or with incomplete tasks and class work will not be allowed to attend these opportunities. For students who are away for any reason or who do attend these opportunities, it is an expectation that missed work is caught up and completed within a reasonable time frame after returning to school.

Secondary Sport Dates