ISSUE 4: 14th February, 2025

Principal Message

Gospel Reflection

In this Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 6:17, 20-26), Jesus shares the Beatitudes, reminding us that true blessing is not found in wealth or status, but in faith, humility, and trust in God. He challenges us to look beyond worldly success and embrace the deeper joy that comes from living with compassion, generosity, and love.

As parents, we strive to teach our children that happiness isn’t about having more, but about being kind, grateful, and faithful. May we continue to lead by example, showing them that a life centered on God’s love is the greatest blessing of all.

What’s on Next Week (Week 4)

Coming up in Term 1, Week 5

Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff & Students,

We sincerely appreciate the many parents who took part in the Get to Know You Meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday. These well-attended sessions play a vital role in building a strong partnership between home and school. Your openness in sharing your child’s strengths, challenges, and interests helps our teachers provide more personalised support and guidance.

Additionally, it was heartening to witness the presence of many parents, grandparents, and friends as we celebrated our Beginning of School Year Mass today.

Exciting News – Classroom Refurbishment Approved!

We are thrilled to announce that our $3,050,000 classroom refurbishment project along Olive Grove has been officially approved and awarded to Jointly PTY LTD under the Victorian Government Capital Funding Program (2023-2027).

Jointly PTY LTD wasted no time, holding an on-site meeting today to begin planning, with construction set to commence on Monday. The first step will be the installation of fencing around the construction site.

This is a major milestone for our school, and we look forward to working closely with Jointly to bring this project to life. If everything stays on track, we anticipate completion before the end of the 2025 school year.

School Photos

Information regarding School Photos has been distributed to families, and orders must be submitted online. Photos will take place on Monday, with all students required to wear their full summer school uniform. Students in classes with PE on this day should remember to bring their runners to change into.  Photo orders can be placed up until the day, but family orders must be completed by Sunday evening.

Foundation Rest Day

To help our Foundation students adjust, rest days are built into the program on Wednesdays until the end of February to support their transition into school.

Family Vine Leaf Mural – New Families!

Our new families have received a package containing a green fabric leaf to decorate with their family name. This leaf will be added to our family mural, displayed in the walkway near the office. If you haven’t received a leaf yet, please contact Emma Kotsiakos at ekotsiakos@shmildura.catholic.edu.au 

We kindly ask that leaves are pre-cut before being returned to school and appreciate them being sent back as soon as possible. Thank you for being part of this special community project!

Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF) – Apply Now!

If you hold a Health Care Card and have not yet completed a Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF) application for 2025, please do so immediately. This entitles you to a $154.00 credit per child (an increase of $4.00 from last year). Families who have already applied will automatically receive the updated amount.

School Bonus Payment – Delayed Until March

Families with a Health Care Card are also entitled to a $400.00 payment per child; however, this has not yet been received by the school. Payments are expected to be delayed until March, and credits will be applied to school fees once funds are received. Families will be notified once the payments have been processed.

School Fee Payments – Important Reminders

Thank you to families who have begun paying school fees. If you are paying via Internet banking weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, payments should have commenced on 15th January.

• Annual payments are due by 3rd April 2025.
• Term Payments are due as follows:
• Term 1: 3rd April
• Term 2: 4th July (Final Payment)
• Term 3: 19th September

Need School Fee Assistance?

If you have any questions regarding fees, please contact Mary Avery in the office. Thank you for your cooperation!

Safety First: Drop-Off & Pick-Up Reminders

To keep our school community safe, please follow the Kiss & Go and school crossing rules during drop-off (8:10-8:45am) and pick-up (3:00-3:30pm). Stay in your vehicle unless assisting young children, limit your stop to two minutes, and access Kiss & Go via Olive Grove only. Avoid U-turns and unsafe drop-offs, and always use the school crossing when needing to cross a road. Morning entry is only through 12th Street or Tamarisk Grove, while the same entry points and Olive Grove gate near the Art House is the supervised exit after school. Let’s work together to ensure a safe and smooth transition for everyone!

NAPLAN 2025 - Years 3 & 5

Students in Years 3 & 5 will participate in NAPLAN Assessments this term.  A Parent Information Sheet has been shared with all families this week (see below).  More details will be provided next week regarding the NAPLAN days and times that the assessments will take place.  The testing window begins on Wednesday, 12th March and closes on Monday, 24th March.  Students will be preparing for NAPLAN by doing some practice tests at school in the lead up.  Please contact Ryan O’Callaghan (Deputy Principal), Sophie Price (Year 3/4 Community Leader) or Kailla Coffey (Year 5/6 Community Leader) if you have any questions regarding NAPLAN.

God Bless!

Mr Mark Gibson

Religious Education

2025 Sacramental Dates

Sacrament of Confirmation (Year 3 & Above) 

• Parent Information Session - Wednesday, 2nd April
• Celebration of Sacrament - Friday 30th & Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June

Sacrament of Holy Communion (Year 4 & Above)

• Parent Information Session - Wednesday, 2nd April
• Celebration of Sacrament - Friday 20th, Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Year 2 & Above)

• Parent Information Session - Wednesday, 15th October
• Celebration of Sacrament - Wednesday 26th November

Learning & Teaching

Term Overviews

Term Overviews have been provided to give parents an insight into the curriculum and content students will be learning in Term 1. We encourage you to discuss with your children what they have been learning at school. Please note that the timing of curriculum delivery may vary and is subject to change. All curriculum content aligns directly with the Victorian Curriculum. For more details, please visit:

(Dynamic Indicator of Basic Early Literacy Skills) are short 1 minute fluency measures, used to monitor students developing literacy skills. The results of this week's testing will be used to develop whole class, small group and individualised interventions as required.

Get To Know You Meetings

These interviews were well attended, providing a wonderful opportunity for teachers and parents to develop a strong work relationship early in the school year. If you were unable to attend please email your child’s teacher to book an alternative time.

Learning Diversity

PSG meetings will be conducted in Week 8 this term. Parents will receive a copy of students ILP’s and a letter containing their meeting time via PAM in Week 7.

This is a fabulous free resource that may assist families navigate the journey of raising a child with disability and developmental delay.

SWPBS

Our school wide positive focus remains “Being Sunsmart” this week. We are continuing to remind students about the importance of drinking plenty of water, wearing a hat and sunscreen and seeking shade in hot weather.

Resilience Project

This week our Resilience Project lesson focus will be an introduction to emotional literacy. Students will explore, identify and label a range of different feelings. This will help students to understand emotions in both themselves and others.

Schools TV

A Special Report: The Wellbeing Barometer - 2025

The Wellbeing Barometer survey is an invaluable tool for schools, providing critical insights into the mental health and wellbeing of young people. This annual survey identifies areas of concern, highlights resilience and adaptability in students, and emphasises the importance of preventative strategies to promote positive outcomes.

Participation in this survey is strongly encouraged, as it offers a comprehensive view of students' experiences, challenges, and achievements. By capturing a detailed understanding of young people's experiences, the survey supports a tailored approach to enhancing their mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. It helps to identify strengths and areas for improvement, as well as pinpoint opportunities for early intervention.

The survey is part of an ongoing longitudinal study, and we encourage you to take a few moments to complete the survey for each of your children. Responses remain anonymous and should be based on your observations over the last 12 months. By working together, we can reduce the long-term impact of mental illness and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our young people for a brighter future.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report:

Second Hand Uniform Shop

A big thank you to our parent volunteers Anna Cavallo, Pauline Tallent and Paxton Piscioneri who have offered to help with our second hand uniform shop. 

Going forward we hope to be able to open the shop up to families during our assembly times. Alternatively you are able to use the link below to place an order. We will do our best to accomodate all requests however sizing can be limited. 

Foundation News

This week we have worked on learning the sounds ‘s’, ‘a’, ‘t’, ‘p’ ‘i’, ‘n’ and ‘m’. We have been working really hard to learn the correct way to articulate these sounds to help us in our reading and writing. We have also been working really hard on writing our names the correct way… with one capital letter at the beginning and the rest of the letters being lower case. We have also learnt about syllables in words. Ask your child to show you the syllables in their name and other words!

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This Monday is our school photo day. All children need to be in full summer uniform, including correct socks and shoes (blue socks for girls, grey for boys). 

The Foundation Information Session will be held on Thursday 27th February @ 3.30pm in Minga. This is an important meeting to attend so that you gain an insight into how reading is taught at Sacred Heart and the expectations of home reading.

Some reminders:

- Each morning the students need to do their jobs before finding something to do. They need to bring into the classroom from their bag their drink bottle, lunch container, snack container and brainfood container. 

- The school library books are borrowed every second Friday (21st of February) when there is no assembly. If your child does not bring back their books by the Monday before or does not have their library bag on library day they will not be able to borrow new books.

- Your child’s library bag needs to be at school every day - kept in their school bag

Foundation Rest Days: 

Students will have the following days/dates as a rest day from school:

Year One News

This week, our focus has been on refining letter formation and revisiting the letter-sound knowledge introduced last year. Students have also been practising reading and writing tricky words, as well as identifying them in a variety of texts.  Tricky words we are spelling are: was, said, her, are, very, you. To support this learning at home, ask your child if they can find any tricky words in their reader, library books, or comprehension books!

Our Year One students displayed respectful behaviour at Mass today. They were joining in singing and sitting appropriately. 

Important Reminders

• School Photo Day (Monday):
  Get ready for a day full of sparkle and smiles! On Monday, each class will have a group photo, followed by individual portraits. If you wish to order a family photo, please complete the online ordering process promptly. Kindly ensure all students wear their full summer uniform.
• Reading Diaries:
  To help protect reading diaries this term, we kindly ask that they are covered with clear contact at your earliest convenience.
• Reading Comprehension Books:
  Year One students brought home their reading comprehension books this week. These need to be returned every Friday to ensure they are available for other students to borrow.
• Show and Tell Begins Next Week:
  Next week, we’ll begin our Show and Tell sessions. Please refer to the information sheet sent home for more details. The topic for next week is: “Share something you really like or love.”

After another warm and productive week, we hope you all enjoy a well-deserved, relaxing weekend.

Year Two News

School photos will be taken on Monday 17th of February. Students are to wear their normal school uniform, including correct socks and shoes. Mootwingee students may bring their sneakers to change into before PE. 

Tuesday was Safer Internet Day around Australia.  In Year 2  we discussed and learnt about ways we can stay safe, be kind, ask for help and make good choices when using a device on the internet. The students made a PicCollage to showcase their understanding. These will be shared for you on Seesaw shortly, but in the meantime please enjoy a sample of these PicCollages!

Show and Tell in Weeks 4 & 5 will be based on “something from their bedroom”. Students can bring along a toy, a special memento, a book, etc. These will be placed in the classroom during the day for safety.

We do ask that all other toys are left at home as we don’t want to have the children’s things go missing or be damaged as this would cause unnecessary frustration.  

Thanks Chris & Wendy

Year Three News

School photos will be on Monday the 17th of February. Students are to wear their normal school uniform. 

We are still waiting for some students to bring their headphones to school. It would be great if all children could have their headphones by the end of week 4.

You may notice that your child is coming home tired after school. They have had a fantastic, but very busy start to Term 1. We encourage them to have a healthy breakfast and a good night's sleep. 

A reminder for students to be reading for 10 minutes each night. 

Please let us know if you do not have access to your child’s SeeSaw account, please let your classroom teacher know via email ASAP.

Jaimi and Sarah

Year Four News

Thank you to all parents who took the opportunity to meet with us to help get to know you and your child better.

School photos will be on Monday the 19th of February. This is normally a sports uniform day, for Myalla but students will need to be wearing their full summer uniform on Monday for the photos. Please ask your child to bring sneakers for Myalla class PE time.. 

We are still waiting for some students to bring their headphones to school. Please have your child bring them NAMED  by the end of Week Four.

We have begun uploading different items to Seesaw, if you do not have access to your child’s 2024 account please let your classroom teacher know via email ASAP.

Finally, congratulations to ALL Year Four students who wrote and presented a speech for Class Captain. Everyone did a fantastic job. We are pleased to announce the Semester One Class Captain for Illawarra is Ty Willersdorf and for Myalla, Tessa Dean.

Enjoy your weekend,

Natalee & Cathryn

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Year Five News

Congratulations to all students who nominated themselves and made speeches for Class Captain this week. The speeches were inspiring, funny, confident and well thought out. We are so proud of you all. We would like to congratulate Roise Cavallo, Waminda, and Alexander Groves, Barramunga, for being voted as their respective class captains.

School photos will be taken on Monday 17th of February. Students are to wear their correct summer school uniform, including correct socks and shoes. Barramunga students may bring their sneakers to change into before PE. 

In Italian, students will be completing an art activity. Could children please bring an empty cardboard packet of any kind. Some examples could be an empty cereal box, Shapes box, coffee sachet box, shoe box etc. Students will need to trace over their water bottle lids twice so please just make sure it will fit that.

Please encourage your child to be reading every night.

Thanks, Rachel and Jacinda.

Year Six News

Congratulations to our newly elected Grade 6 Class Captains, Domenico Marciano and Ned Fyfe! We are so proud of all the students who put themselves forward for this leadership role. Each nominee showed great courage, dedication, and care in preparing and delivering their speeches. It was inspiring to see so many students step up to represent their peers and make a positive impact on our school community. Well done to everyone who participated—you should all be proud of your efforts! 

Students have had a meeting with Mr Burford around the expectations and processes of Interschool Sport and SSV Pathways. If you have any questions around this, please contact Jo or Regan.

In Italian, students will be completing an art activity. Could children please bring an empty cardboard packet of any kind. Some examples could be an empty cereal box, Shapes box, coffee sachet box, shoe box etc. Students will need to trace over their water bottle lids twice so please just make sure it will fit that.

Just a reminder of School Photos on Monday. Students must be in full school uniform, no PE uniform. Please ensure no jewellery or nail polish is worn and hair is neat and tidy. 

Jo and Regan

Student Awards and Presentations

Congratulations to the following Students on being selected to receive awards this week!

Well done to our One Agency - Positive behaviour award winners this week!

Sera Shijo, Emma Curran and Charlotte Somerset

Library

Orders for the Scholastic Book Club Issue #1 are now closed and finalised. Within a fortnight, orders are delivered to SHPS and given to students in their classrooms. 

Occasionally, some orders may be on backorder. If this is the case, students usually receive stickers with a note from Scholastic. 

If you have questions or issues with Book Club, please don't hesitate to contact me rather than directly messaging Scholastic. 

It is part of the SHPS routine for students to bring SHPS library bags to school every day. The bags may store important notes, or students' work distributed that day, and the bags also protect library books and prevent damage. It is an effective way to keep the books all together. 

At SHPS, the students are encouraged to be safe, respectful and responsible as they go about their learning and play breaks. It is safe, respectful and responsible to keep library books in their library bag. 

If students need a new bag or a replacement—follow this link to the SHPS website uniform page, and scroll down to the library bag section. There is an assortment of colours and an option to have the student’s name embroidered on it.

First Aid

All classrooms are equipped with sunscreen to apply when going outside. Teachers will continue to encourage students to apply this, as well as drinking plenty of water and wearing their hats whilst outside.

Please ensure that your child has a drink bottle here with them at school and they drink plenty of water throughout these really hot days. 

If you have received some hard copy Student Risk Minimisation Plans, please ensure these are sent back to school as soon as possible please.

Please also continue to check the junk folder in your emails, as my emails like to make their way there.

If you have any questions regarding First Aid here at school, please contact me at: ejones@shmildura.catholic.edu.au or 5023 1204

Ebony Jones - First Aid Officer

Parent Information

School Uniform

It is the responsibility of the parents to ensure, that their children come to school wearing the correct uniform. If for some reason, particular items are not available on a given day, a note should be sent with the child, to eliminate any misunderstanding. 

School Uniform Requirements

Physical Education Uniform Days

Children can wear their sports uniform on their sport and Physical Education days.

Foundation

• Eumeralla Miss Hayley Moore - Thursday & Friday
• Minga Mrs Rebecca O’Callaghan - Tuesday & Friday 

Year One

• Yongana Miss Brieanna Galvin - Tuesday & Friday
• Amaroo Mrs Katrina Groves - Wednesday & Friday                             

Year Two  

• Mootwingee Mrs Chris Carmichael - Monday & Friday 
• Nangare Mrs Wendy Collins - Wednesday & Friday

Year Three

• Narooma Mrs Sarah Beckwith - Wednesday & Friday  
• Dourim Mrs Jaimi Willersdorf - Tuesday & Friday

Year Four

• Illawarra Mrs Natalee Johnson - Tuesday & Friday              
• Myalla Mrs Cathryn Rowles - Monday & Friday

Year Five

• Barramunga Mrs Jacinda Deacon - Monday & Friday
• Waminda Mrs Rachel Slimmon/Mr Jacob Burford - Wednesday & Friday                  

Year Six

• Cooinda Mrs Jo Campbell - Wednesday & Friday
• Wahroonga Mrs Regan Zaxos - Thursday & Friday

School Hats

It is school policy that hats should be worn from September 1st until May 1st whenever the children are outside at recess or lunch.  Outside these times the wearing of a school hat is based upon the forecast UV rating.  Foundation children have a light blue hat so that they are easy to identify in the playground.

Shoes

Parents are asked to give special attention to the shoes children wear to school.  The uniform regulations specify black leather shoes.  There are many styles on the market that fit this description, however parents are urged to avoid shoes that feature coloured stripes, logos or any other coloured decoration.  Unless specifically authorised, (e.g. on Physical Education days) sneakers are not to be worn.

Socks

Specific attention is also drawn to the colour of the socks to be worn as part of the general uniform: pale blue for girls, grey for boys.  Sacred Heart sports socks or plain white sports socks (with no logos or markings) are to be worn as part of the Physical Education uniform.

School Uniform Purchase

The Uniform Shop is run independently to the school through Totally Workwear. The shop is located at 87 Lime Ave, Mildura (Ph. 03 5021 4697). 

Second Hand Uniform Shop

The Parents and Friends (P&F) operate a Second Hand Uniform shop. Opening hours are usually during our School Assembly times. All items for sale are donated and all proceeds go directly to the P&F to support our school.  An order form is placed on our website https://www.shmildura.catholic.edu.au/school-uniform .

School Bags

School bags with the school emblem printed on them are available for purchase from Totally Workwear but are not compulsory.

Library Bags

All students require a Sacred Heart Library Bag (ordered through Totally Workwear) which is used to protect books borrowed from school as well as newsletters and other correspondence.

Lost Property

Please label ALL UNIFORM ITEMS with your child’s name. Lost property can be retrieved from breezeway between the courtyard and Olive Grove and if left unclaimed, will be donated to the second hand uniform shop.

Hair, Jewellery, Nail Polish & Make-Up

Students should keep their hair neat and tidy. Long hair that may cover the eyes must be tied back in a ponytail, plait, or similar style—this applies to both boys and girls. Hair accessories should be in the school colors: pale blue or navy blue.

 Jewellery is generally not part of the school uniform, with a few exceptions:

• Earrings: Only plain studs (no glitter or dangling styles), with one stud per earlobe. No other piercings are allowed.
• Religious Medals: May be worn on a chain or pin but must be safe for play.

Nail polish and make-up are not allowed as part of the school uniform.

Arriving and Leaving Safely

Kiss & Go

To help keep everyone safe during drop-off and pick-up please take note of the following rules at Kiss and Go and the School Crossing that should be followed both in the morning (8:10-8:45am) and afternoon (3pm-3:30pm):

• Stay in your vehicle unless you need to assist younger students with their seat belts.
• Aim to keep your car in the Kiss & Go area for a maximum of two minutes to allow others to use the space too.
• Access the Kiss & Go only from Olive Grove, not 12th Street.
• Please refrain from dropping off students outside of cars in Olive Grove.
• Avoid performing U-turns within the Kiss & Go area.
• For your safety, use the school crossing if you need to cross 12th Street.


Thanks for helping us keep our school safe for everyone!

Pick Up and Drop Off Points

In the mornings, the Olive Grove gate will remain closed, so students and visitors can only enter through the 12th Street or Tamarisk Grove gates. After school, only the Olive Grove gate near the Art House will be open and supervised by a staff member. This change aims to enhance student and traffic safety.

Please ensure you find a suitable and permissible parking spot for your car in order to use these locations.

Riding Scooters & Bikes

Certain students walk, ride bikes, or scooters to school and are requested to use either the 12th Street entrance or the Tamarisk Grove entrance at the rear of the oval. Riding into or through the school grounds is not permitted.

Collect Children from School Grounds

Feel free to come into school to pick up your child directly from their classroom. It's an excellent opportunity to meet other parents, have casual conversations with teachers, and ensure your child is organised at the end of the day. If you choose this option, please park appropriately and be outside the classroom by the 3.10 bell; otherwise, your child will be directed to the supervised Kiss and Go area. Students and young siblings should refrain from using the playground equipment.

School Crossings

Students walking home are advised to use the school crossings on Twelfth Street, Walnut Avenue and Eleventh Street to safely avoid heavily trafficked roads. All crossings are supervised by a School Crossing Supervisor, and it's crucial to follow their directions.  We also encourage parents to model expected behaviours by using the School Crossings also.

Buses

Several of our students catch buses home from the St. Joseph’s bus stop on 11th Street. Each day a teacher gathers these children together and accompanies them to the bus stop to supervise until they are all safely on the bus.

Drop Off Times

Preferred 'Drop Off' Time: 8.25 - 8.45 am. For safety reasons, please refrain from dropping off students before 8.19 am, as there is no supervision provided.  Our gates open at this time.

Pick Up Times

Recommended 'Pick Up' Time: 3.10 - 3.25 PM. While we understand occasional delays, if regular or extending beyond 3.30 PM, please consider enrolling your child/ren in After School Care.

Walking or Riding Home

If your children walk or ride home or to your workplace after school, please submit written permission authorising them to leave unaccompanied. They must exit through the main 12th Street gate or accompany the 11th Street bus group through Tamarisk Grove.

Alternative Pick Up Places

For safety, we strongly advise against arrangements where children wait unsupervised at public pick-up locations like Walnut Avenue or St Joseph’s College.

EATING AND DRINKING AT SCHOOL

Healthy Eating

To sustain learning and promote healthy eating we encourage students to bring to school predominantly healthy food choices.

Brainfood

Students have a brain food break during the morning to keep children’s brains fuelled for learning. We ask that families send an extra fresh fruit or vegetable snack for children to have during this time. When sending the snack, please pack it separately from your child’s lunch in a small, named container so it can be placed on their desk each morning.

Lunch Snack

The main meal of the school day; a sandwich or roll, a salad or a slice of quiche. A healthy ‘treat’ may also be appropriate here that is healthy and gives long-term energy.  Lunch is eaten usually in the classroom from 11:25am-11:40am.

Recess Snack

We encourage parents to pack fresh fruit or vegetables in your child’s recess snack box.  You may like to pack one or two other snack items for them at this time.  This snack is eaten at 1:40pm.

Packing Food

 The school has a bank of refrigerators for the storage of students’’ food. For the ease of packing and unloading the fridges, we ask that parents provide separate, small, well-labelled containers or zip-lock bags for their child’s recess snack and lunch. Insulated ‘puffy’ lunchboxes and ice-blocks are not required.

School Canteen

Our School Canteen operates on a Wednesday and Friday and provides a range of lunch options at low cost.    The current menu and prices can be accessed through and ordered via the CDFpay.  This app is powered by Flexischools and  you will need to create an account.  Please download the CDF Pay App and ensure you create an account (the previous CDFPay doesn't transfer over to the app).

OFFICE INFORMATION

Office Hours

Office hours will run from 8:20am to 4:00pm every day. Phone calls can be made starting at 8:00 am.

Change of Personal Details

If there are any changes to your contact details (address/phone number/emergency contacts), kindly inform the office by calling 50231204, emailing office@shmildura.catholic.edu.au, or visiting the office in person.

Simon Everywhere and Parent Access Module (PAM)

Simon Everywhere is an App for smart phones that allows parents to access all information relating to their child/ren such as reports, attendance and much more. It also allows you to update medical information, give permission for excursions, access teacher emails and also receive notifications from the school.

For parents familiar with PAM, the new App works mostly the same as PAM and you can still access PAM through the web site: pam.shmildura.catholic.edu.au, however the app has additional functionality such as Push notifications and the ability to sign in without having to enter your username and password each time.

1. Go to the App Store or Google Play Store and search Simon Everywhere
2. Download and open the App and Allow Notifications
3. Enter your name and phone number and press verify, you will receive a code via SMS
4. Click on 'Add School'
5. Select Sacred Heart Primary School, Mildura - Parent Access
6. Enter your PAM username and password. If you do not know your credentials, please call the school.

7. Click on the Home icon.
   

Simon everywhere works best when notifications are turned on. You can check the notifications setting on your phone to be sure by going to the Settings – Notifications – Then find the Simon Everywhere App.

Sickness at School

Children with severe colds, flus, or other debilitating illnesses must stay at home. Do not send the child if they have:

• Fever: Children with a fever over 38 degrees should stay home.
• Prescribed antibiotics: Keep a child at home for at least 24 hours if prescribed antibiotics for an acute illness.
• Diarrhea: Children with watery stool should return only after being symptom-free for at least 24 hours.
• Vomiting: Children who are vomiting should stay home until at least 24 hours after it has stopped.

After School Care

After School Care is available for Sacred Heart students and is located on our school grounds.  Camp Australia run this program for students from Sacred Heart Primary School and St Paul's Primary School.  The program runs from the Art House building which is located on Olive Grove.

Sacred Heart families can make use of the Camp Australia After-School Care Program that is held on the grounds of Sacred Heart.  The service is available from 3:10pm through to 6pm on school days.  A healthy snack is provided to children.  Registration needs to be done through the Camp Australia website www.campaustralia.com.au .  Further information can be obtained by calling 1300 105 343.  Each day the office will print out a list of students attending Out of Hours School Care and notify the students at the end of the day via the announcements.

Marking Child’s Absence 

1. Log into the App - SimonEverywhere or login via PAM (type pam.shmildura.catholic.edu.au in your address bar).
2. You can either log by clicking on the large blue calendar section that says Parent Notified Absences or you can click on the 3 menu lines at the top right-hand side of your screen. NOTE: On your phone it will appear below your child/ren’s name.
3. You will then need to click the blue + Add Absence button circled below
4. Then select your child, and in reason

If your family is going on an extended family holiday. Please contact the school to inquire about an Student Absence Learning Plan.

School Day

• 8:19 am - Gates open & students can access Courtyard
• 8:34 am - Access Courtyard and play on Oval (classrooms opening optional for teachers)
• 8.49 am - School day begins - classroom open
• 8:55 am - School starts.
• 9.55 am - Brain Break
• 10:55 am - Lunch Play
• 11.25 am - Lunch Eat
• 1.40 pm - Recess 
• 2.10 pm - Recess Finishes
• 3.10 pm - School finishes

Sports Uniform Days

Foundation

• Eumeralla Miss Hayley Moore - Thursday & Friday
• Minga Mrs Rebecca O’Callaghan - Tuesday & Friday 

Year One

• Yongana Miss Brieanna Galvin - Tuesday & Friday
• Amaroo Mrs Katrina Groves - Wednesday & Friday                             

Year Two  

• Mootwingee Mrs Chris Carmichael - Monday & Friday 
• Nangare Mrs Wendy Collins - Wednesday & Friday

Year Three

• Narooma Mrs Sarah Beckwith - Wednesday & Friday  
• Dourim Mrs Jaimi Willersdorf - Tuesday & Friday

Year Four

• Illawarra Mrs Natalee Johnson - Tuesday & Friday              
• Myalla Mrs Cathryn Rowles - Monday & Friday

Year Five

• Barramunga Mrs Jacinda Deacon - Monday & Friday
• Waminda Mrs Rachel Slimmon/Mr Jacob Burford - Wednesday & Friday               

Year Six

• Cooinda Mrs Jo Campbell - Wednesday & Friday
• Wahroonga Mrs Regan Zaxos - Thursday & Friday