Administration
"It's a little like wrestling a gorilla.
You don't quit when you're tired;
you quit when the gorilla is tired."
Robert Strauss
Quote for the fortnight:
New Tuckshop provider and ordering system - Salute Catering
Fun Fresh Foods finished up as service providers at the end of Term 3.
We now have Sally from Salute Catering operating our Tuck Shop on a Friday. This service will begin on FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER.
See below for how to order.
* Orders need to be placed via the website, http://salutecatering.com.au using the Sacred Heart Tuckshop tab.
* The Sacred Heart password is: SH2026 (please note the use of capital letters)
* Orders can be made weekly on Monday - Thursday 4pm. They cannot accept any late orders after the 4pm cut-off on Thursdays.
* Please place your child’s name and class in the notes section provided for each menu item. This allows you to place orders for more than one child per family within the same order.
* They will provide lunches in a paper bag and class reps will come and collect the orders from the kitchen at 11am each Friday. There is no need to select or make any changes to pick up options when ordering.
Before and Aftercare - Village OSHC
First Aid update - Head Bumps
We will now be phoning a parent when a child has any head bump.
Anaphylaxis - Allergy awareness
Asthma Awareness
Air quality app - download now!
Asthma Australia website: https://asthma.org.au/
Fee Statements Term 4 - Will be emailed out next week - please ensure your account is up to date
Please refer to our fee letter which outlines all fees and charges, together with how to pay.
Additional charge notifications for camp, swimming, dance, public speaking will be sent out prior to the event via nForma.
CSEF applications closed
Check nForma Portal for Parents regularly
Please check nForma regularly for forms or notices relating to your child/ren.
Also, please ensure that all details are correct for your child, and please enter any medical details, emergency contacts and anything else we may need to be aware of.
Editing can only be done in the desktop version.
Any change of address, phone or email details need to be advised directly to the office.
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
No medication (prescribed or over the counter) can be administered to a child without the correct forms being completed. An Administration of Medication Authority form must be completed by parents and treating doctor (not pharmacist) before medication can be administered. Children are not to bring medication to school - it must be delivered by a responsible adult together with completed form.
SIBLING ENROLMENTS FOR 2027 - all confirmed
Prep Information Evening
Wednesday 14th October
6:30pm-7:30pm
This evening is designed for parents and contains valuable information regarding starting school at Sacred Heart. We recommend all parents attend, whether new to the school or existing families.
Prep 2027 Orientation Dates
Session 1
Thursday 22nd October 9:30am-10:30am
Session 2
Thursday 29th October 9:30am-11am
Session 3
Thursday 5th November 9:30am-11:30am
We recommend children attend all orientation mornings, as there will be different activities and focus in each session. If your child has a kinder session during this time, we do ask that you prioritise our orientation program. If unable to attend a session, please advise the office by email.
Important Links!
School Information Package 2026
Important school information is contained in the School Information Package. It is regularly updated throughout the year.
CDFpay
All purchases for uniform, P&F events and also Tuck Shop orders are placed through the CDFpay app. Please ensure you have downloaded it. Any payments for the P&F must not be paid to the school account. All payments should be submitted via the app.
ATTENDANCE:
Rolls are marked from 8:55-9am. If your child arrives after 9am please sign them in at the office. Please enter absences directly in the nForma Parent Portal app.
Our attendance system will send an automated SMS to parents if we haven't received explanation by 10am.
DROPPING ITEMS AT THE OFFICE:
If you have something to drop in at the office for your child, please ensure it is labelled clearly with their name and class. It will be passed on at the next break time. We do not interrupt class time. Please keep these drop offs to a minimum.
MESSAGES TO CHILDREN - IE: CHANGE IN PICK UP DETAILS ETC
Please ensure you ring through any messages to be passed on to your child. Email cannot be relied upon as we may not see it in time, or staff may be absent. The best way to ensure a message will be passed on is to PHONE the office.
P&F PAYMENTS:
Payments for the P&F (i.e. for functions or uniform shop) must be kept separate from school payments. The P&F have a separate bank account—please do not use the school bank account for their payments. Most P&F functions/events can be paid for on CDFpay, same as the uniform shop.
· Remember, if unsure of anything at all in relation to administration matters at school, don't hesitate to ring the office and we will be more than happy to assist you.
· The office is open between 8:30am and 3:45pm Monday –Friday.
BEFORE AND AFTERCARE 2026
We are thrilled to be able to offer Before Care on Wednesdays and Thursdays in 2026.
Aftercare will run Mon-Thurs. No Friday service due to lack of interest.
This service can only operate if there is enough demand.
Thanks for your understanding with all admin matters, if you have any queries, don't hesitate to contact me admin@shsandringham.catholic.edu.au
Have a lovely weekend,
Karen Matthiesson