School News

NEW - Sacred Heart School Raffle Winners

Congratulations to the following winners of the Sacred Heart School Raffle which was drawn on Friday, 1st September at our Athletics Day.

1st Prize (Celesius Exercise Bike) - C. Snelling

2nd Prize (Alleyscore Arcade Game, Gilbert Netball, Wilson Basketball & World Cup Soccer Ball) - E. Abrahams (Yr. 6)

3rd Prize (Sherrin AFL Football) - A. Mercuri (Foundation)

All prizes have been collected and we hope they enjoy!

Thank you to our Sacred Heart Community for supporting the raffle. With over $1800 raised your contributions will help make a positive impact on our educational initiatives in particular towards establishing classroom libraries.

NEW - 'Cuppa & Conversation'

Sporting Colours Day

NEW - Foundation

Today we dressed up as Farmers for our our theme Farm to the Family. Children were sharing their farm animals with their families.

NEW - 3/4 Science

Grade 3/4 Science have been learning about Forces particularly friction and gravity. This term they have designed in groups an arcade game using recyclable products. The students have had to problem solve along the way and make modifications as needed. 

The students have been very excited about the Arcade Game afternoon and hopefully it brought joy to all that came and played them.

Improving Reading Achievement Through the Use of Classroom Libraries

Classroom libraries are integral to successful teaching and learning. Extensive research has shown that students who have immediate and ongoing access to engaging books in their classrooms exhibit higher reading achievement, better comprehension and an increased vocabulary. When students are provided with well-designed classroom libraries, they interact more with books, spend more time reading and exhibit more positive attitudes toward reading.

The Role and Importance of the Classroom Library

A classroom library serves as the backbone of the classroom’s daily learning activities. An effectively designed classroom library:

• Creates a Reading Environment:  Making time and space for a classroom library creates a reading environment. Children will be encouraged to read more if they have daily access to meaningful and personally interesting books.
• Supports Reading Instruction:  Classroom libraries provide a collection of reading materials at different reading levels. Books ranging from easy to challenging are included to meet the varied abilities of students. Teachers can match the reading levels of their students with the levels of the books in their classroom library.  Books are read with success, thus allowing students to grow as readers.
• Enriches the Curriculum:  Having a wide range of books in the classroom encourages teachers to incorporate diverse fiction and nonfiction books into their teaching. Teachers can also introduce students to a wide range of book genres, authors, and topics.
• Reinforces Language Acquisition:  Classroom libraries provide a vast resource for diverse activities that reinforce language acquisition. While the best predictor of reading success is the amount of time spent reading, reading achievement is also influenced by the frequency, amount, and diversity of reading activities.
• Encourages Independent Reading:  Having books readily available in the classroom supports independent reading, personal exploration, project research, and individual assessment.  Successful reading programs incorporate Independent Reading time, which provide students with daily time to read self-selected books that meet their personal reading interests.
• Increases Vocabulary:  By reading a variety of texts, students’ vocabulary increases, which improves reading comprehension and language arts skills.
• Allows Students to Interact with Books:  A classroom library functions as a gathering place for students to meet and talk about their reactions to books with peers and teachers. These exchanges encourage comprehension and critical thinking.

Volunteers

At Sacred Heart we value the support of volunteers. Over your child/ren’s journey through Primary School there are many opportunities to volunteer and support your child and the school. Please visit the volunteer page on the school website for further information.

NCCD Fact Sheet for Parents, Guardians and Carers

Lunch Orders

Tatura Hot Bread Bakery will be providing the School lunch orders for two days a week. Lunch orders will be available Thursdays and Fridays. Please find below the 2023 price list.  There is an example on how to correctly fill in the lunch order bag on Daily Messages, the Hot Bread Shop has advised that all lunch orders need to be in the correct format.  Thank you.

A reminder orders are to be done through the School, not to be dropped off at the Bakery.

Second Hand Uniform Sales

Sacred Heart will now only be accepting second hand uniform items as a donation to the school. If families wish to sell items we request that this is done privately. Please see below the current uniform stock available for purchase. If you wish to have a browse of the uniforms or make a purchase, please see Sally in the school office on Tuesday or Wednesday.

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