ISSUE 18: June 16th, 2023

Principal / Executive Leadership Team

Dear Parents, Carers, Staff, Students & Friends

Well done and thank you to all staff, students and families for your hard work, commitment and dedication throughout term.  It has been a busy term with many achievements and successes along the way.  We look forward to a great week this week to conclude Term Two.  

Farewell - Ms Bianca Niutta & Miss Isabella Vartuli

We farewell two staff members in Ms Bianca Niutta & Miss Isabella Vartuli at the end of this week.  Ms Niutta, her husband Scott and their son Ted are relocating to Ballarat in the next couple of weeks, whilst preparing for their newest addition to the clan.  We thank Ms Niutta for her great contribution to our school community over the last four years and in particular her work as Teaching & Learning Leader over the past 12 months.  All the best to you and your family Ms Niutta!  Miss Vartuli is heading off on some overseas adventures.  We thank Miss Vartuli for her work supporting middle unit classes and students over the last two terms.  Good luck Miss Vartuli!

Staffing Update

We are pleased to inform the school community that Mrs Kailla Coffey will take over the Teaching & Learning Leader role when Ms Niutta finishes at the end of this term. Mrs Coffey brings a wide range of educational experiences to this role and is looking forward to working closely with our teachers.  Mrs Coffey will be working part-time from Wednesday to Friday. We will welcome Mrs Xana Priestley back at the beginning of Term Three, where she will fill the part time position in Nangare which Mrs Coffey has been doing.  Congratulations Mrs Coffey and welcome back Mrs Priestley.

Catholic Leadership Award - Mrs Marion Guthrie

As many will be aware, Mr Gibson & Mrs Carmichael attended the Catholic Education Week's Awards night in Ballarat at the end of May.  They were privileged to receive Mrs Guthrie’s Catholic Leadership award on behalf of Marion who was overseas on Long Service Leave.  Given this, Mrs Carmichael organised a reenactment presentation on Thursday morning.  Marion’s husband Luke attended, along with her sons Marcus and Simon and her daughter in laws Sandy and Kate.  Also, joining the celebration were grandchildren Henry, Charlie, Johnny & Emmy and all of the Sacred Heart staff.  It was a wonderful moment shared where we were able to acknowledge Marion’s significant contribution to our school, local parish and overseas communities.  Please take the time to read about Marion’s inspiring work.  Congratulations Mrs Guthrie!   

Division Football & Hockey 

Congratulations to our boys and girls Football & Hockey teams who performed well and showed great sportsmanship at Wednesday’s Division Finals.  Special mention to our girls Football Team who were the overall winners and have now qualified for the Region Finals which will be held in Swan Hill on Thursday, 3rd August.  Thanks to Mr Burford, Mrs Rowles, Miss Matthews & Mrs Beckwith for supporting our teams. 

Year Six St Joseph’s College Visit  

Our Year Six students had a great day exploring St Joseph’s College Mercy Campus on Thursday as part of the ‘transition process’ for Secondary School in 2024.  Well done to all students.  Thanks to Mr Burford, Mr Whitehead & Mrs Thmpson for supporting our teams.   

Division Netball & Soccer 

Our boys & girls Netball teams and our boys Soccer team enjoyed competing at today’s Division Finals.  All teams represented the school in the right manner and worked well as a team throughout all games. 

Parent Teacher Meetings - Tuesday 20th & Wednesday 21st June

Parent-Teacher meetings are being held this Tuesday & Wednesday beginning at 2.30pm.  Parents are encouraged to book a meeting via PAM to discuss your child’s learning.  Please contact the school office if you have any questions.  Bookings will be closed off on Tuesday at 12pm.

Semester One School Reports 

School Reports are being released via SIMON on Monday morning for parents to view prior to Parent Teacher Meetings on Tuesday & Wednesday.  Thank you to teachers for their dedicated work in providing progress of student learning and samples of work via Seesaw.

Sacred Heart Feast Day - Friday 23rd June

Our annual Sacred Heart Feast Day will be held this Friday.  We are celebrating Mass at the Sacred Heart church beginning at 9.30am.  Please be aware of the following arrangements for this day:

• There will be no canteen on Friday.
• All students need to wear their Sacred Heart sports uniform.
• Lunch will be provided for all students - a hamburger & ice cream.
• Students to bring normal fruit snack and snacks for recess.
• Any students not wanting to eat a hamburger for lunch will need to bring their own packed lunch.

Assembly 

Thank you to Amaroo for hosting today's Assembly.  Our Student Leadership Team will be hosting next week’s Assembly which will be held at the earlier time of 1.30pm.  All welcome to attend.

Term Two Early Finish - Friday 23rd June 

Term Two concludes this Friday at the earlier time of 2.10pm.  

Term Three Begins - Monday 10th June  

Term Three commences for all staff and students on Monday, 10th July.  

We wish everyone a safe, happy and relaxing two week break and look forward to seeing you back at the beginning of Term Three.  Rest, relax & rejuvenate!

Have a great weekend everyone and God Bless.

Ryan O’Callaghan

Religious Education

2023 Sacramental Dates

Please note the change of date for First Eucharist.

First Eucharist

Parent Information Evening - Wednesday 6th September 2023 @ 7pm SH Church 

Sacrament of First Eucharist - Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd October 2023

Reconciliation

Parent Information Evening - Wednesday 11th October 2023 7pm SH Church 

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Wednesday 22nd November 2023 7pm SH Church

Learning and Teaching News

Evidence of Learning- School Reports & Seesaw

When you receive access to your child’s Semester One school report, please read it carefully alongside their Seesaw digital learning portfolio. The work samples and comments contained in Seesaw, along with other work samples children have bought home or completed at school will help you understand why teachers have assigned your child’s achievement standard against each curriculum area. 

You are strongly encouraged to have read your child’s report prior to attending Parent Teacher Interviews so that you can ask questions to clarify your child’s achievement and better understand where they’re at.

Prep Unit News

We are fast approaching the end of Term 2…. what a fast and busy term we have had. This week we started our training for Athletics Day - we learnt shot put, discus and the vortex throw. Athletics Day is on the 9th August and is a day where the students participate in mini Olympic style events. The students have also been doing a lot of work on their Seesaw Learning Portfolios. This is an excellent collection of all the work we have been learning this term and the growth that has been made.

Some reminders for the beginning of term:

• School starts at 8:45am each day. If you are at school after 8:45am you will need to sign your child in at the office. 
• Your child’s library bag needs to be at school every day - kept in their school bag.
• Sports days are Tuesday and Wednesday - sports uniform is needed.
• Practise the sound and fluency chart each night to develop automaticity. Automatic recognition of letters/sounds is extremely important in reading and writing.
• Read and record ‘Enhanced Comprehension’ and ‘Reader’ in the reading diary each night.
• Library books are to be returned to school on Fridays.

Junior Unit News

We warmly welcome back Rueben Farnsworth after his 10 week family adventure around Australia.

Next week we start our training for Athletics Day - we are practicing shot put, discus, football kick, long jump and the vortex throw. Athletics Day is on the 9th August and is a day where the students participate in mini Olympic style events wearing their house colour t-shirts and sports uniform.

Next Friday is our Sacred Heart Feast Day. Students will attend Mass at 9:30am where they will be invited to bring along blankets, warm clothes or a donation of money for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal.  On return to school, students will be involved in a range of family Group activities. Due to our special Feast Day lunch, there will be NO lunch orders on this day. If your child does not like hamburgers, please provide them with their own lunch. School will finish earlier on this day.

Bundaleer children demonstrated respectful and responsible behaviour whilst attending Mass this week.

Year One Show and Tell topic next week is:  I would like to or dislike to, live in the past because….. Students are to give their opinion and explain why they have formed this opinion. 

We look forward to seeing you at our Parent Teacher Interviews on Tuesday or Wednesday. Reports become available on Monday via PAM.

Middle Unit News

Year 3-6 Disco - Change of Date

The Year 3-6 School Disco is fast approaching! Previously scheduled for the last week of Term 2, we have had to reschedule this event and it will now be held on Thursday 13th July (Term 3, Week 1) from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in our school stadium. Students received a note about this last week in hard copy and also electronically to parents. If you are available to assist on the night please return the slip on the bottom of the note.  See below for further details.

Please note that it is our school policy that items from home do not come to school, this includes balls. These items are often very distracting and cannot be replaced if lost, broken or stolen. Personal fidget items are also not permitted at school unless prior arrangements have been made with your child’s teacher.

Senior Unit News

Year 3-6 Disco - Change of Date

The Year 3-6 School Disco is fast approaching! Previously scheduled for the last week of Term 2, we have had to reschedule this event and it will now be held on Thursday 13th July (Term 3, Week 1) from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in our school stadium. Students received a note about this last week in hard copy and also electronically to parents. If you are available to assist on the night please return the slip on the bottom of the note.  See below for further details.

Well done to all our students who have participated in Interschool Sport this week. It is great to see all students showing respect and good sportsmanship to other schools and their own teammates.

Year Six St Joseph's Visit 2023

On Thursday, the Year Six students from Sunraysia arrived at St Joseph's College Enright Campus to take a look at their possible future high school. We were split into 7 groups, and started off our day with a tour of the campus. Following that, we went into our first class of the day. Group One started off with some sport. We played backboard  on the recently constructed courts. Group Six had Maths first up where they created a 3D cube out of coloured paper. Iit was difficult at first, but then they got the hang of it. After one more class the bell rang and we were dismissed to recess. We enjoyed a packet of chips and a juice box that was provided by the school. 

Then after a 25 minute break, we went back to class for two periods.  Group six had Sport and played a game called speed ball, then went into Science to make slime and learn about the safety precautions to take like wearing lab coats and safety glasses. We talked about how slime is neither a liquid nor a solid. It's a semi liquid or you can call it a semi solid semi liquid. After everyone finished their two periods the bell went to indicate it was lunch time. We were provided with sausages and fruit boxes. Some of us went to the oval and others found a bench to sit and chat to friends. There was jumbo chess and also 4 in a Row.

After an hour and 15 minutes we went back to our last class. Group One had English and learnt that writing isn't just English, it is also communicating. We had to figure out the oldest to youngest student without talking. It was a bit of a challenge. After all the fun we had, we reflected on the day. We met so many new people and new teachers who were all very welcoming. We are very excited to start Year 7 next year! 

By Daisy Barber and Lacey Gordon-Krake.

Library News

Student of the Week Awards

Congratulations and well done to the following students on receiving the students of the week this week!

Cooinda -  Isaac Harcoan                             Yongana - Minudi Marasinghe

Wahroonga - Raymond Fangaloka                        Mootwingee - Rosie Barber

Bundaleer -    William Groves                         Minga - Calisto Maher

Karinya - Jasmin Pike                             Eumeralla -  Kasey Waters

Nangare - Sophie Ferguson                                Waminda - Alexis Agnas

Barramunga -  Ollie Parsons                     Kyema - Scarlett Strong

Amaroo -  Scarlett Coleman                              Myalla - Polly Ryan

Illawarra -   Niamh Fush                           Narooma - Jesse Sinclair

Dourim - Noah Roberts 

Ray White Positive Behaviour Awards

Responsible -  Ty Willersdorf

Safe - Lachlan Dichiera

Respectful - Tyler Notting