School News

NEW - TwistED Science

Grade 2 students from Sacred Heart School recently went on an excursion to Twisted Science Echuca as part of their Inquiry topic “Energy and Forces”. The children participated in a one-hour workshop and then one-hour in the “Play Zone”. Please read on for some recounts from the children and some photos. 

Thanks,

Grade 2 teachers, Andrew, Bec and Bree.

On Friday the 3rd of June, grade 2 students from Sacred Heart School Tatura went to Twisted Science Echuca. I had so much fun in the Play Zone. The ball chute was fun. The paper plane machine was so fun. I made a cool paper plane. There were pipes pushing air out and lifting coloured balls. The moving tiles were amazing. The day at Echuca was awesome! 

Noah M

On Friday the 3rd of June, grade 2 students from Sacred Heart School Tatura went to Twisted Science Echuca. We went on the bus for 50 minutes. It was a long time. It was worth it. First we went over to the park for some recess. It was fun. Then we went into Twisted Science for the workshop. We used the ball chute and magnets. We tested the magnets on things. Then we went to the Play Zone. It was so much fun. 

Mitchell H

On Friday the 3rd of June, grade 2 students from Sacred Heart School Tatura went to Twisted Science Echuca. The bus was fun. I sat with Mac and Brendan. Then when we got there we went to the park next to the library and we had our lunch there. Then we played Farmer Sam. Then we went in Twisted Science. First Emma the worker told us the rules then we went to the workshop. We did push and pull science. Then we went to the Play Zone. There were lots of fun science toys there. After that we went to the park again. Then we went on the bus. I sat with Ruby. It was a great excursion! 

Vivian H 

On Friday the 3rd of June I went to Twisted Science in Echuca for my grade 2 excursion. We left school at 9:30am. We went on a bus. I sat next to Aylah. We played I Spy. Then we got there. We were at Echuca. We got off the bus. We went to a park to eat lunch and then we went for a run. After that we went into Twisted Science. We got to go to the Play Zone first. I saw some liquid tiles. I stepped on them and it was cool. I went on the wobble chairs. They were my favourite thing. Then we went to the push and pull workshop. Our teacher’s name was Isaac. I learnt two words, they were attracted and repelled. Then we went down to the park and ate second lunch. Then we went back on the bus. I sat next to Emily.

Shaylee H

Finally on Friday the 3rd of June I went to Twisted Science in Echuca for my grade 2 excursion. First my class got to do the things in the Play Zone while the other grade did the science lesson. I sat next to Emmerson on the bus. We had lunch at a park. At the Play Zone there were stairs and a gigantic slinky and it goes down the stairs. My favourite thing was the spinny cup you sit in. It was so fun. There is even a ball table you stick balls in, and it ends up raining balls! 

Elise S

Finally on Friday the 3rd of June I went to Twisted Science in Echuca. First, I went on the bus. Me and Astin played Rainbow. When we got there, we ate out lunch and played Farmer Sam and tag. Then we went in to Twisted Science. I played with the paper aeroplanes with Astin. Astin and Brendan and I built a big tower. I played with the light buttons with Sammy, and we bet it. Lincoln spun me around in the spinny chair and I took a photo with the photo booth and Isaac took us in a room and he taught us about magnets. 

Sonny L

NEW - Writer's Workshop

Students have been getting inspired in Writer's Workshop! They listened to the fantastic book There's a snake in my school! by the brilliant David Walliams and began their writing piece 'There's a ..... in my school', using their imaginations to decide what unusual thing could be in their school. The below excerpts are examples of the wonderful writing students have been doing:

Emerson (Grade 2):

There's a witch in my school!!!

One peculiar day at one peculiar school a lovely teacher was teaching kids rules.

Hailey (Grade 4):

There's a ghost in my school!

Chapter 1

"Agggghhhhhhhh!" Summer's life flashed before her eyes. She was falling really fast, and then she sees a....

Woah woah woah, let's take it back to where it all started. 

It was the first day of High School. Summer was nervous, she had standing hairs all up her arms. She was with her Mum in the parking lot and waiting for the school gates to open. She saw her new school had a cool playground and amazing classrooms.

Summer said goodbye to her Mum and walked through the gates. She greeted her teacher as she walked into her class. Her teacher looks a little old, with a big scar along her left forearm. Hopefully nothing to worry about.

Chapter 2

"School was a NIGHTMARE!" Summer is in the car with her Mum, explaining the horrors of that school. "Also, there's a teacher called Ms. Thripp and she is annihilating!"

"Oh dear," her Mum looks pale.

NEW - Regional Cross Country

Congratulations to Sidney Nihill, Madison Worm and Isabella Cameron who represented Sacred Heart at the Regional Cross Country in Benalla on Friday 17th June. Sidney, Madison and Isabella represented the school extremely well and supported each other during the event. 

NEW - Art

In Week 7, Grade 5/6 students had the privilege of creating a Still Life collage with local contemporary artist, Rachel Doller. Rachel spent the morning with all three classes in the Art room, showcasing her work and answering some interesting questions about what it's like to be an artist.

Grade 3/4 - Alma Thomas Inspired Apollo Mission

Grade 5/6 - Romero Britto Inspired Paintings and Earrings 

ICAS Assessments Yr. 3-6

ICAS is an online academic competition that is designed to assess students’ higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee and Digital Technologies.

Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition and development. Every student who participates will receive a printed certificate and an online results report. Top performers will be eligible for medals.

How to participate in ICAS 

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please: 

1. read about ICAS subjects and prices here: (https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas) 
2. go to Parent Portal here: (https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps) 
3. enter our school’s access code – COB930
4. enter your child’s details, select the tests you would like to purchase, then proceed to payment. 

Please note that the ICAS tests shown for selection are at the school’s discretion.  

After payment is made via the Parent Payment System, you will receive an order confirmation email, please keep this for your records. 

We will notify you of the date(s) that we run ICAS at the school and when your child’s ICAS results are ready. You and your child can access the results once released via the Reports Portal using the TAP ID and pin found on the back of the ICAS certificate.

Parent ordering closes on Monday 1st August 2022. 

For more information regarding Fees please visit:

https://www.icasassessments.com/event-calendar-prices

Simon Everywhere App - Download Today!

The Simon Everywhere App has all the functions currently utilised by parents through the Parent Access Module (PAM) with the added benefit of push notifications sent directly to your phone. The app will also save your login details (the same details to login to PAM) so you do not have to log in each time with a username and password. For further information on how to download and use the app see the Simon Everywhere App page in the newsletter.

NCCD Fact Sheet for Parents, Guardians and Carers

Lunch Orders

Tatura Hot Bread Bakery will be providing the School lunch orders for two days a week. Lunch orders will be available Thursdays and Fridays. Please find below the 2022 price list.

A reminder orders are to be done through the School, not to be dropped off at the Bakery.

Second Hand Uniform Sales

Sacred Heart will now only be accepting second hand uniform items as a donation to the school. If families wish to sell items we request that this is done privately. Please see below the current winter uniform stock available for purchase. If you wish to have a browse of the uniforms or make a purchase, please see Sally in the school office on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Sacred Heart School Website

The Sacred Heart School website has had a refresh with the addition of some new features. We now request parents and caregivers use the forms on the website for Outside School Hours Cancellations and Out of Uniform Notices. On the website homepage the forms are located by clicking on the following icons:

Student absences are to be completed in PAM. To access PAM parents or caregivers will need access to a computer, tablet or mobile phone. You can access PAM via the direct link below or the Sacred Heart School website.

1. Via direct link http://pam.shtatura.catholic.edu.au/
2. Via Sacred Heart School website go to www.shtatura.catholic.edu.au, on the home page click on the PAM icon. Please refer to the PAM page in the newsletter on further instructions on submitting an absentee.