School News
Transition to warmer weather and Summer School Uniform for Term Four
As the warmer weather becomes more frequent, it's important that we all protect ourselves from the sun (please see information below).
As well as this, from Monday 23 October all students are required to wear full summer school uniform.
Sun Protection - Being Sun Smart at Sacred Heart Kew
Students are required to wear the school hat when playing outside, whenever UV levels are 3 or higher. We also encourage students to apply sunscreen before they come to school and have it in their bag, so that they can re-apply throughout the day.
Sunscreen
Parents & Carers must ensure that their child provides their own SPF30+ (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen. In the absence of a student providing their own SPF30+ (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen, staff members will offer a school purchased product to the student. Parents & Carers are reminded that in this instance Sacred Heart School cannot be held responsible for any subsequent reaction that the student may experience as a result of the application of school sunscreen.
We will purchase some more sunscreen and have this available in classrooms as per the above so we can all stay Sunsmart at Sacred Heart Kew.
Footy Colours Day
Thank you to all children who came dressed to impress on our final day last term, wearing their footy/sports team colours. Thanks to Mr Millane for being MC of our Footy Teams Parade out on the basketball court. A BIG thank you to our families who generously donated gold coins, contributing to a total of $150 which will go towards the restoration works of St Therese's Church in the Tiwi Islands.
District Athletics
Next Wednesday 11 October, the following students will compete in the Boroondara & Whitehorse Division Athletics Carnival at Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Doncaster.
Lachlan H 4JM (100m sprint)
Will W 4JM (200m sprint)
Freddie G 4JM (800m middle distance)
Carter G 4JM (800m middle distance)
Michael R 6AP (800m middle distance)
Nadia P 5CB (1500m long distance)
Congratulations to all the students for reaching this stage of the competition. First and Second place getters at each Division final will proceed through to the Eastern Metropolitan Region Athletics Championships which will be held on Thursday 19 October at Doncaster Athletics Track.
Cricket Gala Days
Students in Years 3-6 have been invited to compete in a Cricket Gala Day against other North Balwyn District schools at Hislop Park. Year 3/4 will attend on Friday 13 October and Year 5/6 will attend on Friday 20 October. Good luck to all!!
School Fee Payments
Thank you to all families who have finalised their accounts for 2023. There are still a number of outstanding accounts, unless prior arrangements are in place, it would be appreciated if all accounts could be finalised by the end of term. Thank you for your cooperation.
Assemblies
Assemblies will be held on Fridays at 2.30pm in the MPR. Families are invited to attend. The following dates indicate which class/year level will be presenting Spotlight on Learning:
Term 4
Friday 13 October - No Spotlight on Learning
Friday 20 October - Year 1HB
Friday 27 October - Prep MW
Friday 3 November - No Assembly (Wellbeing Groups)
Friday 10 November - No Assembly
Friday 17 November - Music/Performing Arts
Friday 24 November - Year 3GR
Friday 1 December - School Closure Day
Friday 8 December - No Assembly (Wellbeing Groups)
Friday 15 December - Year 6 Final Assembly 11:15am
Prep 2024 Transition Sessions - next month
Next month, we look forward to our Prep 2024 Transition Sessions as we welcome our newest members to the Sacred Heart Kew family.
As is tradition, there will be 3 Transition Sessions and a Parent Information Night. These will take place on the following days.
Wednesday 1 November Session No. 1
Wednesday 8 November Session No. 2
Wednesday 15 November Session No. 3 and Parent Info Night
At the end of last term, all Prep 2024 parents received an email outlining relevant information pertaining to their child and their particular session times.
We cannot wait to officially welcome our 2024 Preps next month!
Operoo reminder - Please read
A reminder that the MACS Code of Conduct for (Parents/Guardians/Carers) and the MACS Code of Conduct for (Students) (attached documents below), that were uploaded to Operoo towards the end of last term must be read and signed off by all Parents/Guardians/Carers and Students. Thanks to those parents who have already completed this.
Please note that the new MACS Code of Conduct for (Parents/Guardians/Carers) replaces the Code of Conduct that parents/carers signed off on Operoo at the start of this year.
Thanks for your support and understanding with these updates and for your completion of the relevant Code of Conduct documents.
2023 Term Dates
Term 4
Monday 2 October – Friday 15 December (school finishes at 12.45pm)
2023 School Closure Days
The following days and dates will be School Closure Days in 2023.
Term 4
Monday 6 November (Report Writing Day)
Tuesday 7 November (Melbourne Cup Public Holiday)
Friday 1 December (Planning for 2024)
Miss Peppercorn Lunch Orders - Every Friday
School Lunches are able to be purchased every Friday from Miss Peppercorn. Please see menu below and ordering instructions.
Camp Australia
Camp Australia have a partnership with Lego and are hosting a Lego competition which will go throughout the rest of the year. Children can win a range of prizes (see below for details).