Message From Our
Principal
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Welcome back to Term 4. It was lovely to see everyone back at school ready for a very productive term ahead. This is a particularly special time for our Year 6s who begin their last term of primary school. As we begin our final term for 2023, it is a good time for parents to revisit the learning goals with your children and ensure the final term is full of positives. It is a very busy term with lots happening so please check PAM and our calendar regularly for upcoming events.
To ensure that your child can be the best they can be with their learning, could I please remind parents make every effort to schedule appointments out of school hours and be sure your child arrives at school before the bell each day. Being at school, on time each day is the best possible way you can assist your child to be a successful learner. Please contact either myself or your child’s teacher if you are having any concerns with school attendance so we are able to support you where possible.
It's been very exciting commencing the term in the new spaces. The Art Studio, music rooms, language and 5/6 learning space are absolutely sensational!! We are so lucky to have such a beautiful place to come to each day. There will be an official opening of the new build early in the new year but families are more than welcome to pop in and see them. It has also meant our Library is back in operation and the Mercy Centre has room for our gatherings. We are very grateful for the wonderful facilities at Sacred Heart and excited to be finally in.
Yesterday I spent a very enjoyable day with our 5/6s and their teachers at Scienceworks in Melbourne and I would like to congratulate each of them for the day we had. All the students represented Sacred Heart in such a wonderful way, enjoying the day, engaging in the learning provided, listening and following instructions and being their best during the excursion. They were an absolute pleasure for everyone. Thank you also to our staff for their careful planning and organisation, allowing our students to participate in the variety of engaging opportunities outside the school environment.
Next week the whole school will participate in our swimming program at Aquamoves, Shepparton. Each day, children will take part in a 30 minute lesson by the fully trained swim instructors. A timetable for these sessions is available on PAM under school activities. If you are able to help, please let your child’s teacher know and we ask that you meet us at Aquamoves. All helpers must complete the Volunteer Induction Module on our website. Please support your child to be organised for the week ahead, remembering to pack all they need each day. I’m sure you can also appreciate the importance of having all belongings clearly labelled.
Congratulations to the students who represented Sacred Heart at District Athletics last Monday and thank you to Dom Poppa for attending with them. Special congratulations to Alannah Mutimer and Danni Do-Le who have made it through to zone in Albury next Friday. Good luck both of you!
Next week all staff will take part in First Aid training. Thank you to staff for maintaining this important training.
Over the past few weeks, we have had many of our students represent Sacred Heart in a variety of activities outside our school. Congratulations to each of you. We are very proud of your wonderful achievements, as I know your families are. The students and their achievements can be found on the 'Student Achievements' page of the newsletter.
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus continue to watch over our school community and bless us always.
Pauline Hindson
Principal
