NEW - 2023 Easter Raffle

NEW - NAPLAN

Each year students in Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in NAPLAN testing. This is a national literacy and numeracy assessment used by schools to determine whole school areas of strength and identify areas for further improvement. Students participate in online testing in the areas of Reading, Writing, Spelling and Grammar (Language Conventions) and Mathematics. It should be stressed that NAPLAN is just one aspect of our assessment and reporting process. It doesn’t replace ongoing assessments made by your child’s teacher, who is certainly best placed to give you an accurate picture of where your child’s strengths and areas of improvement are in their learning. While it provides useful information for our school as a whole, it is important to remember that these assessments give you an indication of how your child performed in one area, on one particular day. They do not represent a holistic picture of your child’s abilities and more importantly, their interpersonal skills.

I am often asked about the best way parents can prepare their children for NAPLAN. I would suggest the best thing you can do is to reassure your child that the test is not a ‘big deal’ and to relax and just do their best, as they always do.

This year NAPLAN tests are scheduled as follows:

NAPLAN Writing - Wednesday 15th March

NAPLAN Reading - Friday 17th March

NAPLAN Language Conventions - Monday 21st March

NAPLAN Mathematics - Tuesday 22nd March

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s participation in NAPLAN, please speak to their teacher.

NEW - School Fees

School Fee Statements have been sent out this week. Families paying by school organised Direct Debit are asked to completed the Direct Debit form and return to the school office by 28th of February. Direct Debits will begin in March.

NEW - Yr. 3-6 Richmond Club Visit

On the 14th of February all the Grade 3-6 students from Sacred Heart went to Tatura Primary School to meet three Richmond AFL players. First, they told us some information about themselves. We then did some Q & A and the students who got the questions right got a free Richmond scarf from the footy players. Afterwards the students all got to ask questions about the players. About half an hour later everyone who had Richmond merchandise or just a piece of paper could get that signed.

We got to have a play on the Tatura Primary playground, it was so fun. Once we got back to school we got to eat our snacks and have a little play, everyone was exhausted.

At the end of the day I think everyone will remember how fun the day was.

Thank you to Tatura Primary for the invitation to meet the Richmond players and stay for playtime.

By Lola Mackenzie Year 4

NEW - Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council - Diocesan Assembly

On Wednesday the 15th of February the Priests, Parishioners, School Principals and Sandhurst Staff came together to discuss and open the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council. The day was filled with prayer, hopefulness and inclusion. Bishop Shane Mackinlay opened expressions of interest for the people of the Sandhurst Diocese to join the council.

If you would like more information about the Sandhurst Mission and Pastoral Council please use the link below:

www.sandhurst.catholic.org.au/mission-and-pastoral-life/mission-pastoral-council

NEW - Religious Education Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws Inquiry

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) current Inquiry into the Framework of Religious Exemptions in Anti-Discrimination Legislation has produced a Consultation Paper which proposes severe limits on the ability for religious schools to appoint staff who support their mission other than roles in which ‘the teaching, observance or practice of the religion is a genuine requirement of the role.’ For everyother role it would become unlawful for the school to give preference to teachers who share, or who are willing, to support the religious beliefs of the institution. This would effectively remove the right of faith-based schools to express their religious identity and culture.

Archbishop Comensoli, along with other faith leaders, encourages you, as well as parents and other members of the Catholic community, to complete the following survey with an expression of hope to protect faith-based schools from further obstacles that will impede their ability to express our Catholic faith:

https://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiry/anti-discrimination-laws/submission/survey/

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.

Sun Protection Policy

Students at Sacred Heart are expected to wear a hat during all outdoor activities from the of 1st September to 30th April in accordance with the school's Sun Protection Policy. Parents, please support us by ensuring your child has their school hat in their bag.

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.

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.

PRICE LIST

Item	Price
Jacket	$15.00
School Bag	$10.00
Jumper	$5.00
Pants (slacks & sports)	$5.00
Dress	$5.00
Polo Shirt (short sleeve)	$2.00
Polo Shirt (long sleeve)	$2.00
Shorts (sports & non-sports)	$2.00
Skirt & Skort	$2.00
Hats	$2.00

Sacred Heart School Website

The Sacred Heart School website has had a refresh with the addition of some new features. We now request parents and caregivers use the forms on the website for Outside School Hours Cancellations and Out of Uniform Notices. On the website homepage the forms are located by clicking on the following icons:

Student absences are to be completed in PAM. To access PAM parents or caregivers will need access to a computer, tablet or mobile phone. You can access PAM via the direct link below or the Sacred Heart School website.

Via direct link http://pam.shtatura.catholic.edu.au/
Via Sacred Heart School website go to www.shtatura.catholic.edu.au, on the home page click on the PAM icon. Please refer to the PAM page in the newsletter on further instructions on submitting an absentee.

SiMON Everywhere App

Download SiMON Everywhere App

HOW TO - Log in to PAM

HOW TO - Send an Absentee Note in PAM

HOW TO - Access Semester Reports

HOW TO - Book Learning Conversations

HOW TO - Access Learning Tasks/Work Samples