Welcome back to Term 2!!! If you noticed the news headlines on Monday 29 April you would have read:

“Aussie students will be taught old-school discipline in a bid to rid classrooms of bad behaviour”, ”Stricter school discipline making comeback” and many similar comments. Whilst Sacred Heart enjoys some reprieve from the significant poor behaviour of some other schools there is a definite move to a program that will teach expected behaviour in group settings and a return to past methods of promoting positive social etiquette in a classroom and playground. Sacred Heart staff, along with Hennessey staff attended professional learning about the rationale and strategies of the Classroom Mastery program that will enable teachers to create consistently productive, safe and calm learning environments, increase engagement and improve wellbeing and academic outcomes. Last term there were three explanations of the programs included in the newsletters about the focus and routines that would be introduced this term. The staff are very keen to ensure that they make optimal use of the learning time in the classroom by improving engagement and time spent on tasks and learning. 

The calendar is already overflowing with different events and activities. Next week we have the Year 10s travelling to Young for the Careers Expo. Over 15 Universities will be in attendance along with a wealth of different career options, employers, trades and advice. Thank you to Mr Mahon and Ms Withers for their organisation. They will conclude their visit to Young with a tour of Hennessy Catholic College.

On Wednesday, our Primary students will travel to Young to compete in the Young Soccer Gala Day. This is a massive undertaking and we have lots of students keen to be involved. Thank you to Ms Van Kerk Oerle for her organisation and to the parents and staff who are supporting the day.

Our enthusiastic Primary Student Leadership are busy organising a social activity for the Years 3 -6 students with a disco at the S & C Club on Thursday 9^th May. All details are on the promotional poster included in the newsletter. All tickets must be purchased before the night and can be purchased from the Leadership Team at lunchtimes in front of the library. The cost is $3 with the proceeds going to our local Can Assist committee.

We will hold the first of our Primary assemblies for Term 2 next Friday 10 May with the presentation from 2N. Mr Niddrie and his class always put on an excellent presentation, so we look forward to them showcasing all that they are learning about and doing at school.

Our Year 7 students are very excited about their trip to Lacmalac for their cultural immersion experience and retreat at Camp Hudson. Please ensure that all permissions and payments are completed asap. We apologise for the unavoidable clash with the CECG Cross Country. Thank you to Mrs Maher, Mr Alderman, Mrs Black, Mrs Maxwell and Miss Wade for their organisation and generous commitment to the Year 7 cohort.

As the weather changes we are allowing a 2 week window for the transition into the winter uniform. There is an expectation that all students will be in the correct uniform for the start of Week 3 – 13 May - including the tie. Reminder that when you wear the tie you are expected to wear it correctly. We take enormous pride in our school uniform and we hope that our students continue to uphold the wonderful tradition of our school uniform.

Thank you to all our students and staff who supported the ANZAC March last week. It is such an important tradition to acknowledge and to pay our respect to past and present service of our Defence forces. Yesterday our Year 9 History class led the Sacred Heart ANZAC Day liturgy. It was a moving, reverent and respectful commemoration of the ANZAC service. Thank you to Mr Mahon for his leadership and to Mr Hennequin for his inspiring address. It was one of the best commemorations that we have held at Sacred Heart and our Year 9 students can be very proud of their inclusive and respectful presentation. Thank you to our student body for their attention at the commemoration. It was also incredibly special to have three Year 9 students represent their local cadet corps and take on the role of the catafalque party. Logan Bodel, Henry Fry and Iszak Balzan were impressive in their discipline and commitment to their responsibilities.

It has been a frantic but positive start to the term. Our Building Works have finally begun and we can’t wait for the day that we can take occupancy of our newly renovated primary building. It has been a long time coming and it will be worth the wait. This has necessitated a few changes in the day-to-day operation of the school with a reduction in playground space. It will be a small pain for long term gain.

Remember there is always a reason to be kind.

God Bless

Ms Nicky Trinder

Principal

ANZAC Day Service

Thank you to Year 9 History and Mr Mahon for a very reverent and reflective ANZAC Day Service.

Parish Sacramental Program

Session 1: 23^rd May

Session 2: 30^th May

Session 3: 6^th June

Session 4: 13^th June

Twilight Retreat and First Reconciliation: 20^th June 3.30pm–7.00pm(shared supper)

Sacrament of First Eucharist Celebration: Saturday 22^nd June (5 pm Mass)

Upcoming Faith Formation Events

Year 7 Retreat (as part of Camp Hudson) - 15^th May

De La Salle Parish Mass - Saturday 18^th May 5pm

Year 2 Reflection Day - 23^rd May

Confirmation Sacramental Program Session 1 - 23^rd May 3:30-4:30pm

Infants Liturgy - Mary Mother of Christians - 31^st May

Confirmation Sacramental Program Session 2 - 30^th May 3:30-4:30pm

Confirmation Sacramental Program Session 3 - 6^th June 3:30-4:30pm

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Build A Bridge...and get over it! 'Build a Bridge' is a 3-day Camp run by REROC in partnership with Compact Inc. It aims to encourage students in years 10 to 12 to consider a career in civil engineering. Students participated in practical, hands-on activities over the three days that allowed them to experience the work that a civil engineer does. This year Sacred Heart was represented by Amelia Smith, Caitlin Cram, Thomas Peacey and Leila Ismay. All students performed admirably with Thomas Peacey's group taking out first place and Amelia Smith's group in a close second.

Primary Sport

Term two looks to be just as busy as term one sporting wise as we race to squeeze in days before the cold and wet days put a stop to some events. 

Western Region Cross Country

Congratulations to those students who were selected to represent Sacred Heart at Batlow this Thursday. Reports were that it was a very tough competition this year but our students still tried their very best and showed great sportsmanship. Thank you to Mrs McLeod for leading the day and all the parents that assisted.  

Our team included:

Archie Byrne, Alexander Byrne, Olivia Cassidy, George Clark,,Darcey Crouch, Juliet Daley, Oliver Daley, Oliver Dempsey,Angus Dickinson, Jackson Frost, Charlotte Gay, Thomas Gay,Campbell Hardie, Jack Hazlett, Sonny Kane, Joshua Knewstub, Sophie Knewstub, Zoe Lake, Scarlett Lange,Zoe Last, Emme Last, Zara Lawson, Polly Manwaring,William Manwaring, Estee McLeod, Clancy OToole,  Mikayla Parsons,Charlie Paterson, Edie Roberts, Faith Roberts, Ava Sannazzaro,Ella Sannazzaro, Maddison Schofield, Tatumn Sides, Leo Sutherland,Harry Webber, Indika White, Ben Wincohen, Connor Winsor and Max Winsor.

Results: 

Sacred Heart came in second overall. The following students qualified for the next level in Canberra on the 17th of May. 

Campbell Hardie 5th Place 9yrs Boys

Archie Byrne 3rd Place 10yrs Boys

Josh Knewstub 5th Place 10 yrs Boys

Estee McLeod 4th Place 10 yrs Girls

Max Winsor 4th Place 11 yrs Boys

Zoe Lake 5th Place 11 yrs Girls

Ava Sannazzaro 6th Place 11 yrs Girls

Alex Byrne 2nd Place 12 yrs Boys

Oliver Daley 5th Place 12 yrs Boys

Sophie Knewstub 4th Place 12 yrs Girls

Young Soccer Gala day

Information will go out to families who are attending on Monday morning. Thank you to those families who offered to take students, without your assistance we would be unable to attend. Thank you also to parents who have offered to assist in managing teams. The day is focused on student participation, students are expected  to show respect and sportsmanship. Students must wear shin pads and football boots.

Mortimer Shield

Information will go out once the draw has been made available for this event. Thank you to all the families who are taking students over and have indicated they are able to assist in managing a team. This is now a gala day so there is no advancement. Teams will play 7 on the field. Boys must wear headgear and mouth guards.

Primary Sport Dates

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