Dear Sacred Heart Community

Collingwood Football President Eddie McGuire was well know for uttering the catch phrase,"It's been a big week in football", as an introduction to his television show. I think all at our school would be quite justified in saying, "It's been a big week at Sacred Heart". I believe we would also be justified in adding, "It's been a great week at Sacred Heart".

Last Friday, over one hundred and eighty members of our school and wider parish family, attended our school dinner dance. From 6.30 pm until just after 10.30 pm, all all who attended were engaged in dancing, singing, eating and simply enjoying each others company. From the start of the night, the dance floor was rocking with our students dominating the space, but as the night progressed, parents and parishioners started to stake a claim in front of the DJ, and were showing the younger members of our community, what real dancing looks like. It was great to see so many mums and dads dancing with their children.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the mums and dads who were involved in the planning and preparation for the night. From organising ticketing, tables, music and catering, to setting up the venue before the day, your selfless work made the night the success it was. On behalf of our community, I would like to thank you for your work.

"Music from the Heart"

My words will not do justice to my feelings, and thoughts of the parents who spoke to me last night and this morning, about our school concert, "Music from the Heart". For those of you who had the privilege of attending the Thornbury Theatre last night, you would have witnessed your very talented children singing, dancing and enjoying themselves, as they entertained the audience with enthusiasm and skill. Even more importantly, you witnessed your children taking risks (some being challenged more than others), compromising, cooperating, working towards a shared goal, and most importantly, feeling capable and connected, with a very real sense of worth. These are the skills and attitudes that are the foundation upon which all students grow, whether it be academic, social, spiritual and psychological and are so important for their continued well being. I would like to thank our brilliant music teacher Kate, for her vision, passion and commitment to our school and its students. Last night would not have eventuated without your presence in our school. I would like to congratulate Kate on her ability to harness the skills and expertise of the staff who played such an important role in the concert's success. Lastly, I would like to congratulate our students on their willingness to be challenged and their ability to work with Kate and their teachers to keep our school community thoroughly entertained last night.

Welcome Fatima and Zainab

Welcome to our two newest members of our school family, Fatima in Year Prep and Zainab in Year One/Two. As you can see from the girls smiling faces, they have settled really well into our school community.

Gardening News

The photos below show some members of our school community enjoying some of the home grown carrots harvested from our vegetable garden last week. By all reports they were delicious.

Yours Sincerely

Mark Tierney

Principal

Technology Update: Video / Computer Games

Christmas is coming and I'm sure many of you are thinking about what you might buy your child. Your children are possibly asking for a video / computer game for Christmas. To help you in this process head to the Australian Classification Website to help you decide if you really want your child to be playing the game.

https://www.classification.gov.au/classification-ratings/whats-ok-for-children

Denise Esposito (ICT Coordinator)

Dates to Remember

Term 4 - 7th October - 18th December

2020 Dates