School News
NEW - School Cross Country - Date Change
Please note our School Cross Country has changed date to Term 2 Week 1 Friday 28th of April. Further details will be emailed to families next week.
NEW - School Photos Thursday 16th March
Envelopes have been handed out to students and each student must return their envelope to school even if not placing an order. Families with more than one student who wish to have a family portrait please collect a 'Family' envelope from the office. All school envelope enquiries please contact GV School Photography (03) 5821 1400.
Please ensure children are in full summer school uniform including shoes for School Photo Day.
NEW - Foundation
Foundation students visited Alison to learn about how to cross the road safely. They practiced walking across and listening for the whistle.
2023 Easter Raffle
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.
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.
