School News
Disney Frozen Jr School Musical News
Disney Frozen Jr TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!!!
Please click on the link below to purchase tickets for our School Musical next term (Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 October at 7pm)
Our VERY talented children will perform Disney Frozen Jr on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The same show will be performed each night...
https://www.trybooking.com/DBKOC
Tickets $25 + Trybooking ticket processing fees
Disney Frozen Jr TICKET UPDATE!
It is wonderful to see that so many families have already purchased tickets for Disney Frozen Jr on Tuesday 14 October & Wednesday 15 October at 7pm. Thank you for your support!
As of today (FRIDAY 1 August) there are 116 seats remaining for Tuesday nights performance and 106 seats remaining for Wednesday nights performance.
Front Cover Competition
A huge thank you to all the students who entered the Disney Frozen Jr-Design the Front Cover Competition. Entries have now closed and all the amazing designs have been placed on the Office windows. Classes have been busy casting their votes for their favourite design. The winning entry will become the front cover of our Disney Frozen Jr program.
First Aid in Schools Program
On Monday, all students participated in the St John's First Aid in Schools Program. The following outlines the content covered with each year level.
Prep/ Year 1 | Through a storybook, the children will see how Johnny Bear identifies an emergency, puts the Danger, Response and Send for help strategy into action and helps call 000 in an informative session. Students will learn the first aid chant that will help them remember what to do in an emergency. Includes a fun quiz on first aid to get students up and involved. |
| Year 2 | Students learn how to spot DANGER in an emergency, RESPOND accordingly and SEND for help. They will be guided on what number to call and act out a scenario to get them comfortable calling 000 in real life. Students will play a fun and interactive game as teams compete in the first aid quiz. By the end of the program, students will leave with essential skills and knowledge which they can call upon in an emergency situation. |
| Year 3/4 | Following on from the Prep – Grade 2 modules, students will revise ‘DRS’ which involves assessing for dangers, obtaining a response and calling Triple Zero. The main focus of this module will be demonstrating how to check airway and breathing and how to place a patient into the recovery position. Students will then apply the knowledge they have learnt through an interactive game based on the DRSAB action plan. |
| Year 5/6 | Reiterates the learning of standard modules 1 & 2, however, it incorporates a practical CPR component, guiding students through how to perform CPR and when it is required in a Frist Aid situation. Students will also participate in group problem-solving scenarios based on a variety of first aid situations allowing them to apply their knowledge. |
First Eucharist
We keep all our Year Four children in our thoughts and prayers as they receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist this weekend. Thank you to our Year Four teachers and Mrs Richardson (RE Leader) for preparing the children over the last few months, and for also organising the Year Four Reflection Day today. Thank you to Father Michael who will celebrate both Masses for our children and families and a special thank you to all the students (and their teachers) who created many beautiful cards for the Year Four children. These were gratefully received. Our Year Four children will receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist at either the Saturday night (6pm) or Sunday morning (9.30am) Mass.
First Eucharist Reflection Day
The Year 4 students commenced their First Eucharist preparations with a morning Mass at Sacred Heart Parish. Following the liturgy, they engaged in a series of activities designed to deepen their understanding of the sacrament. The day continued with a walk to Kew’s Alexandra Gardens, where students enjoyed a well-earned treat of potato cakes and chips, perfectly suited to the day's weather. It was a meaningful and memorable day for our Year 4 students, who embraced the opportunity to spend time in prayer and reflection. We now look forward to the upcoming weekend, as our Year 4 students prepare to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist. Sacred Heart extends its warmest blessings to all students and their families as they celebrate this significant faith journey together.
Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Paraliturgy
We will all come together to celebrate the Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Paraliturgy led by the Year 2's next Friday 8 August in the MPR at 10:15am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Feast of the Assumption Mass
We will all attend Mass as a whole school on Friday 15 August at 9.15am for the Feast of the Assumption. Please join us if available.
Sport News
Senior Soccer
On Monday 4 August, our Senior Soccer team will compete at the Interschool Sports Division Championship at Hartwell Sports Ground, Glen Iris. A reminder that parents need to organise transportation to and from the venue. Good luck to Miss Privitelli and the team.
Eli D
Freddie G
Dejion G
Emily L
Will W
Eirini S
Jack R
Felix N
James L
Emily L
3/4 Hoop Time
Next Wednesday 6 August, selected Year 3 and 4 students will compete against other schools in Melbourne at the Hoop Time Basketball Tournament at Waverley Basketball Stadium. A reminder that parents need to organise transportation to and from the venue. Mr O'Shea will be attending.
3/4 Soccer Gala Day
Next Friday 8 August, all Year 3 and 4 students will participate in a Soccer Gala Day at Hislop Reserve, Balwyn North. Students will travel by bus to and from the venue. Please ensure your child arrives at school by 8:45am.
Book Week (18-22nd August)
This year we celebrate Book Week at Sacred Heart from August 18-22 with lots of exciting events and activities. The 2025 theme is Book an Adventure!
What's happening at Sacred Heart during Book Week?
Monday 18 August - Dress up as your favourite book character to participate in a parade in the MPR at 8:50am (all families are invited to attend)
Tuesday 19 August - Guest teacher reading their favourite picture book to a class
Wednesday 20 August - Colouring pages celebrating the theme of Book Week
Thursday 21 August - Lunch time activities
Friday 22 August - Special author/illustrator visit Charmaine Ledden-Lewis
Charmaine Ledden-Lewis is a proud Bundjalung woman, artist and illustrator, living on Dharug & Gundungurra Country in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Through guidance and demonstration, Charmaine shares her passion and enthusiasm for creativity and visual literacy, and encourages all those she meets to transcend inhibition and engage in artistic expression. Charmaine also takes pride in fostering conversation exploring First Nations perspective, inclusivity and diversity.
Ideas for DIY costumes:
https://childrensbooksdaily.com/kids-costumes-for-book-week/
https://mumsgrapevine.com.au/2020/09/book-week-costume-ideas/
https://madisonslibrary.com/2021/08/01/book-week-easy-costume-ideas-from-things-in-your-wardrobe/
Friday Afternoon School Assemblies at 2:30pm
Term 3:
Week 3 (8 August) - Assembly (Prep Spotlight on Learning)
Week 4 (15 August) - Assembly
Week 5 (Monday 18 August) - Book Week Character Dress Up 9am
(Friday 22 August) - No Assembly (Wellbeing Groups)
Week 6 (29 August) - No Assembly (Whole school musical rehearsal)
Week 7 (5 September) - No Assembly (Whole school musical rehearsal)
Week 8 (12 September) - Assembly (Seniors Spotlight on Learning)
Week 9 (19 September) - End of Term 3 (Students finish 12:45pm)
2025 Term Dates
Term 1
Fri 31 January (Students begin) – Fri 4 April
Term 2
Tues 22 April – Fri 4 July
Term 3
Mon 21 July – Fri 19 September
Term 4
Tue 7 October - Tues 16 December
2025 School Closure Days
As was communicated to families last year...
* Time in Lieu (TIL)
The new Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (the Agreement) introduces a formal time in lieu (TIL) process for teachers. The Agreement provides that a principal may require a teacher to undertake work and attend a school activity outside the normal hours of attendance (i.e., in excess of the 38 hours or normal hours for a part-time teacher) and when this occurs, it will attract TIL.
Principals should prepare for the accrual and acquittal of TIL through their annual planning process. The timing of the acquittal of TIL is at the discretion of the principal, having regard to the operational needs of the school and causing the least disruption to the educational program of the school.
Principals may elect to acquit TIL through designating days during the year on which all staff and students are not required to attend school.
School Closure Days 2025
Term 2
Friday 25 April (ANZAC Day Public Holiday)
Monday 9 June (King’s Birthday Public Holiday)
Term 3
N/A
Term 4
Monday 6 October (Move back to School Hall Classrooms) TO BE CONFIRMED!
Thursday 16 October (TIL day for staff)
Monday 3 November (TIL day for staff)
Tuesday 4 November (Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday)
Friday 5 December (Staff Planning for 2025)
Children finish on Tuesday 16 December at 12.45pm (Earliest date children can finish)
Please note that no primary school students should be dismissed from schools prior to Tuesday 16 December 2025 – this is their earliest finish date.
MACSEYE - Outside School Hours Care
Please see below for further information, including the MACSEYE Booking Link.