School News
Year 5 Leadership Speeches
Year 6 is an exciting year in which the students are privileged to undertake leadership roles within the school. The leadership opportunities for students in Year 6 in 2024 include:
- School Captains
- House Captains
- Social Justice/Wellbeing Captains
- The Arts Captains
- Sustainability Captains
- Library Captains
Students have been preparing their leadership speech in class over the past week and will be presenting to the Year 3 - 6 students on Monday 20 November, commencing at 11:15am in the MPR. Year 6 2024 families are invited to attend these Leadership Speeches. Congratulations to every student who will be presenting a speech. All students should be proud of the courage they have shown regardless of the final result.
Year 3 Zoo Snooze
On Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 November 2023, the Year 3 students eagerly embarked on an unforgettable overnight ‘Zoo Snooze’ adventure at the Melbourne Zoo. Following a regular school day, we scurried home to gather our camping essentials, transforming the classroom into a bustling scene of sleeping bags, pillows, and generously packed bags. Mrs Richardson, Ms Drough, and Mr O’Shea checked off names, ready for the awaiting bus officially marking our first school camp outside of Sacred Heart. As the wheels rolled into motion, an infectious blend of excitement and anticipation wafted through the air.
Upon our arrival at the zoo, warm greetings from the Melbourne Zoo staff ushered us to the campsite, where tents awaited as our twilight abodes. Beneath the evening stars, we swiftly arranged our bedding before converging at the heart of the campsite for some fun group activities. The evening meal, featuring pizzas, macaroni cheese and delicious salads capped off with refreshing lemonade icypoles, was a welcome sight for our voracious appetites. Satisfied and fueled, we retrieved our coats for the eagerly awaited night tour of the zoo. Guided by knowledgeable staff, we strolled through the zoo, immersing ourselves in the sights and sounds of both familiar and mysterious animals. Returning to camp, we secured our tents against potential possum visitors that often pay a visit to the camp site.
The following morning was spent efficiently packing our belongings under the watchful eye of the zoo staff, who emphasised the importance of leaving the site pristine. After a hearty breakfast, we readied ourselves for a final daytime tour of the zoo. At 1pm delicious lunches were delivered, marking the end of our Zoo Snooze adventure. We may have been tired and exhausted, but the gratitude for the incredible experience shared with friends and teachers was something for us all to remember.
Swimming Program
As previously mentioned, your child will be participating in a 5 day swimming program with qualified swim instructors at Methodist Ladies College (MLC) Swimming Centre. This year this will take place from Thursday 7 December to Wednesday 13 December.
If you haven't already done so, please complete the 'swimming capabilities' online form that MLC requested.
https://forms.office.com/r/5HkSNv4KvQ
Children are to wear their sports uniform each day to school (and can wear their bathers underneath). They will need to bring a separate bag to school with them each day.
Items Required
Towel
Goggles
Bathers (or change of underwear if wearing bathers to school under their uniform).
Please ensure all items are clearly labelled along with their sports uniform worn on the day.
As there are other school events on during this busy period, your child’s swimming class day and time will vary from day to day this year, for various reasons, some reasons are out of our control. Your child’s swimming classes will be held each day as per the following:
THURSDAY 7 DEC
9:10-9:55 - Prep
10:00-10:45 - Year 1
10:50-11:35 - Year 3 and Year 5
11:40-12:25 - Year 2
1:10-1:55 - Year 4
2:00-2:45 - Year 6
FRIDAY 8 DEC
9:10-9:55 - Prep
10:00-10:45 - Year 1
10:50-11:35 - Year 3 and Year 5
11:40-12:25 - Year 2
1:10-1:55 - Year 4
2:00-2:45 - Year 6
MONDAY 11 DEC (TRANSITION MORNING)
9:10-9:55 - Year 6
10:00-10:45 - Year 6
10:50-11:35 - Prep
11:40-12:25 - Year 1
1:10-1:55 - Year 2 and Year 3
2:00-2:45 - Year 4
TUESDAY 12 DEC (YEAR 6 TREETOPS)
9:10-9:55 - Year 5
10:00-10:45 - Year 3 and Year 5 C
10:50-11:35 - Prep
11:40-12:25 - Year 1
1:10-1:55 - Year 2
2:00-2:45 - Year 4
WEDNESDAY 13 DEC
9:10-9:55 - Prep
10:00-10:45 - Year 1
10:50-11:35 - Year 3 and Year 5
11:40-12:25 - Year 2
1:10-1:55 - Year 4
2:00-2:45 - Year 6
Each day, all children will walk to and from the venue with their classroom teacher.
** Note ** Classes depart school and walk to MLC prior to start of lesson and have changing time available. Students will be in the water for 45 minutes and change after.
Camberwell Dragons Basketball Tournament
On Tuesday 14 November, selected Year 5 and 6 students were invited to participate in a fun local Primary School Tournament organised by the Camberwell Dragons. Congratulations to our undefeated Basketball Team for winning the Grand Final;
Tom B, Hamish R, Michael R, Jack D, Adam A, Declan M, Noah D and Joel M.
Advent at Sacred Heart 2023
Advent is the season that precedes Christmas. It varies in length from 22-28 days but consists of the four Sundays preceding Christmas Day. During this season, Catholics, and other Christians, enter a time of hopeful anticipation and joyful preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Advent and Christmas offer us the opportunity to prayerfully commemorate the birth of Jesus and to become more aware of God’s presence in our everyday lives.
This year Advent begins in our Church on Sunday 3 December (The 1st Sunday of Advent) and runs until Sunday 24th December (4th Sunday of Advent). This year Advent is its shortest iteration of 22 days - the 4th Sunday of Advent celebrated on December 24, coinciding with Christmas Eve!
At school we celebrate Advent for the final 4 weeks of the year and connect across the traditional seasonal themes of Hope (W8), Faith (W9), Joy (W10) and finally Peace (W11) .
We warmly invite families to attend our school paraliturgies (as per the schedule below) which will lead students through an exploration of biblical figures who were fundamental in the faith journey of God's people and preparing the way for the coming of Jesus at Christmas.
We look forward to seeing you there if possible!
2024 Prep Transition
On Wednesday we held our final Prep Transition session for our newest members of the school community. Our 2024 Prep children met both their classroom teacher and buddy for next year. There were lots of smiles and laughter! Our 2024 Prep parents enjoyed Morning Tea together and also the Prep Information Night. Thanks to our current Prep Parents for all their support and organisation of these special events. It was a BIG day! We cannot wait for our new Preps to begin with us next year. It will be here soon enough.
Prep Fire Ed Visit
On Thursday 26 October, the Preps were visited by the Hawthorn Fire Station firefighters as part of the Fire Rescue Victoria Program. During this second incursion, the firefighters provided a 45 minute interactive presentation introducing the following messages:
- revision of Firefighter First Visit concepts
- observation and discussion of the students’ Safe Meeting Place
- introduction to the concept: Stop Drop Cover Roll (what to do if your clothes catch fire)
- a visit to the fire truck
Garden Club
The next Garden Club will take place 22 November. ALL children are invited to Garden Club every fortnight on Wednesday morning from 7.50am. Please remember to drop your children around 7.50am as the Glenferrie Rd pedestrian gate will be closed by 8am.
Running Club
Running Club will occur each Friday morning from 7.45am until the end of the year (weather permitting). All children from Years 3 - 6 are welcome to attend with Mr O'Shea and Mr Millane as they develop their health and fitness each week. Any interested Year 2 children are also welcome to attend, if they so wish.
Here's what you need to know......
- Children will need to bring their own water bottle and perhaps a small towel
- Children with asthma need to bring their puffer
- Please enter from the Glenferrie Road pedestrian gate
- All fitness levels are welcome
- Along with running, there will be some fitness circuits and health-related learning involved including: stretching, breathing, tempo running, warm up and cool down (process), making use of smart watches and fitbits
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.
2024 School Fees
Please read the document below which outlines School Fees and Student Levies for 2024.
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 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
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
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.