Message from the
School Principal

Kaylene Carlin

Dear Sacred Heart Families,

As we move towards the end of Term 2, there is a strong sense of accomplishment and growth across our school community. Students have been engaged in rich learning experiences and our educators continue to support them with dedication and care. With a number of exciting events and opportunities still to come, we look forward to finishing the term with the same energy and enthusiasm that has been evident throughout Term 2 so far.

A reminder also that we have a Bake Sale on Monday to raise money for a new sandpit cover. More details are in the News from the Office section of this fortnight's newsletter.

Learning Conferences - Wednesday 2nd July (Class free day)

What are Learning Conferences at Sacred Heart?

A Learning Conference is a meeting with a student and his or her family and teachers during which the student shares their work and discusses progress with their parent/guardian. The teacher facilitates/guides the meeting with input from the student and family. The Learning Conference is for 10 minutes. If you think you will need more time, please discuss this with your teacher prior to the appointment date or during the conference.

Students will share two pieces of work with their family which will help students reflect on their learning, growth and future goals.

What is our why?

Learning Conferences are an important part of the assessment and reporting policy and strategies. Learning Conferences can:-

enhance both student & parent engagement in the educative process
empower students by taking ownership of their learning, reflecting upon their personal goals
help students build trust with their teacher, and deepen the capacity for students to advocate for themselves
build relationships and connections between all involved
support effective teaching
support students to think critically about their learning

What are the roles?

The teacher acts as a guide for the discussion.

The student presents their work and facilitates the discussion.

The parents listen and speak with their child about his or her academic and social progress and needs & ask questions of the teacher.

When?

Wednesday, 2nd July - All classes except Prep B & Year 1KN

Prep B & Year 1KN

Please note, Prep B & Year 1KN Learning Conferences will be held on Monday 23rd & Wednesday 25th June. Bookings are now open as advised in Seesaw posts by the respective teachers. If your child's Learning Conference in during the day, you are encouraged to pick your child up from their classroom or specialist class to attend with you.

Bookings

Bookings for Learning Conferences can be made via School Interviews on the following link or using the QR code shown here. Bookings for all classes (except Prep B & Year 1KN) will open 9am Wednesday morning, 18th June.

Click here to book a Learning Conference for your child/ren for all classes (except Prep B & Year 1KN)

Code: peudb

Click here to book a Learning Conference for your child/ren for Prep B & Year 1KN.

Code: bsebd

If you have any questions or need to make an alternate time, please contact your child's teacher.

Camp Australia will be running on Wednesday 2nd July. Parents will be able to pick their child up from Camp Australia to attend the learning conference and return them afterwards for those who need to.

Crazy Sock Day

Allura Presti in 5T leaves this Saturday to travel to Poland and Germany to represent Australia in the Acrobat World Cup Series. I would like to join the Presti family in thanking the Sacred Heart community in coming together to fund raise in support of Allura's upcoming trip.

At our staff Monday Gathering, Year 6 educator Kristian Magill chose the following reflection as evidence of our Living Vision here at Sacred Heart.