ISSUE 32: 17th October, 2025

Principal Message

Gospel Reflection

In this week’s Gospel (Luke 18:1–8), Jesus shares the parable of the persistent widow who never gives up asking for justice. Through her determination, Jesus reminds us to pray always and never lose heart.  As parents and carers, this story invites us to model perseverance for our children—not just in prayer, but in all areas of life. Whether it’s practising patience, working through challenges, or standing up for what’s right, faith calls us to keep going, even when it’s hard. God hears our prayers, even when answers take time.  May we find strength in persistence, hope in prayer, and courage to keep believing that God is working quietly in all things, even when we can’t yet see the result.

What’s on Next Week Term 4, Week 3

Coming up in Term 4 (Week 4) 

This Week at Sacred Heart

Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff & Students,

It’s been a huge week of sport for Sacred Heart, and our students have once again done us proud.

Well done to Noah Bates, Jimmy Dunstan, Max O’Callaghan, Alexander Groves, Jack Milton, Levi Thorpe, Emmy Guthrie, Lily Colbert, Archie Carruthers, Oliver Love, James Driscoll and Scarlett McGlynn who competed at the Region Athletics in Bendigo on Monday.  Everyone showed great determination and competed with pride. Special congratulations to James Driscoll, who placed 2nd in 11 Year Boys Triple Jump, congratulations James and we wish him the best of luck for the upcoming state finals later this term.

Finally, congratulations to our Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 Basketball teams for their fantastic efforts and teamwork over the past few days. Both our Year 5/6 girls and boys teams won their Division stage and will now progress to the Region Finals in Swan Hill on Friday, 31st October.

We are so proud of everyone’s dedication, sportsmanship, and school spirit.

SSV Division Volleyball & Hot Shots Tennis

We wish our Year 5/6 students the best of luck in the Division Volleyball & Hot Shots Tennis competitions on Tuesday. All sports will take place at the Mildura Sporting Precinct.

Mission Month Mass - Thursday

Our Whole School Mission Mass will be held on Thursday, 23rd October, at 9:30am in the church. Parents are warmly invited to join us for this special celebration.  All students are asked to wear their Sports Uniform to school this Thursday.

Colour Explosion Fun Run – Thursday

Our much-anticipated Colour Explosion Fun Run will take place this Thursday from 12:15pm to 1.40pm. Parents are invited to come along and support the event.  The event will be held on the school oval.

Students are asked to wear their sports uniform to school and bring a white t-shirt to change into for the Colour Run.  We recommend bringing a towel as students will get wet. If your child has not participated in fundraising but would still like to join in, we kindly ask for a $5 donation on the day. All proceeds go towards our Mission Month fundraiser for Peru.

Fundraising is through the Colour Run website: australianfundraising.com.au. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

School Assembly - Yongana

Year One Yongana will host our Assembly at 2:30pm on Friday. Following the assembly, Yongana parents are welcome to join an afternoon tea in their child's classroom, offering an opportunity to view student learning and to mingle and meet other parents.

2026 Foundation Transition Starts 

Our 2026 Foundation Transition program kicks off on Friday, 24th October. Incoming students will join us for a morning session from 9am to 11am, where they’ll have the chance to work with Mrs. O’Callaghan and Miss Moore in the Foundation classrooms. We’re excited to welcome our newest students!

School Fee Commitment Forms – 2026

School Fee Commitment Forms for 2026 are now being emailed to all fee payers via DocuSign. Please complete your form as soon as possible. Once received, Mary will calculate your individual school fees and prepare your Payment Option Plan. You’ll then receive an SMS inviting you to visit the Office to sign your plan—helping you plan and budget for 2026.

Important Update – Health Care Card Funding (CSEF)

If you hold a Health Care Card, please note there have been important changes to the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) for 2026.

To ensure your child receives this funding, you must:

• Complete a new CSEF application form (available from Reception)
• Attach a copy of your Health Care Card valid from the first day of school in 2026

Please check that your card will remain valid throughout 2026 and submit your application as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office — we’re happy to help.

School Fees

Thank you to all families who have finalised their school fees for the year. For those managing their own direct debits, term, or annual payments, fees should now be paid in full unless alternative arrangements have been made. If payment hasn’t yet been completed, please do so as soon as possible. We’ll begin following up with families who haven’t paid via phone or email in the coming weeks. Families experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to contact the Office for a confidential conversation about available support options.

2026 Classroom Structure, Transition & Class Placement

A few weeks ago we shared information with families regarding the classroom structure, transition, and class placement process for 2026. This was also sent home as a paper copy on Tuesday.  Please see the attached document for full details.

Class Placement Surveys are available at the Office and due back by Monday, 20th October These surveys allow parents to share any relevant considerations for their child’s placement next year. Please note that specific teacher requests cannot be accommodated.

If your family will be moving next year, kindly notify the office as soon as possible to help with planning. Thank you for your support!

School Closure Days – Term 4

We’d like to make families aware of a cluster of School Closure Days in Term 4, falling close to the Melbourne Cup period. Please note the following dates when students will not be at school:

• Monday 27th October – Structured Literacy
• Friday 31st October – Religious Education 
• Monday 3rd November – Student Reporting

Foundation 2026 Enrolments – Still Open

We still have places available for Foundation in 2026! If you know of any families thinking about joining Sacred Heart, please encourage them to get in touch and enrol soon. We’d be delighted to welcome them into our caring and vibrant school community.

God Bless!

Mr Mark Gibson

Parent Feedback Form

At Sacred Heart, we truly value the voices of our families. Your insights, ideas, and suggestions help us continue to grow as a school community.

While our preference is always to chat in person — a quick conversation at the gate, a phone call, or a scheduled meeting — we know that this isn’t always possible. To make things easier, we’ve created a simple Parent Feedback Form, which you can access by clicking on the link below.

This form gives you the opportunity to share:

• Positive feedback about what’s working well
• Suggestions or ideas to strengthen our school
• General comments you’d like us to consider

If you have a major concern or grievance, please follow our school’s Grievance Policy so that it can be addressed appropriately and in a timely manner. If your concern relates specifically to your child, it may be important to include your name and details, as it can be difficult for us to follow up or resolve the issue without that information.

We encourage you to use the form as another avenue to stay connected with us. Every piece of feedback helps us make Sacred Heart the best it can be.

Learning Diversity

Student Individual Learning Plans, which include Term 3 goals, evidence of progress, new Term 4 goals, and PSG meeting minutes, were shared today via PAM.

Term 4 PSG meetings will take place in Week 8 for students who receive a Substantial or Extensive level of adjustment, as identified through the NCCD. Families will be notified of meeting times in the coming weeks. These meetings are held termly for these adjustment levels. 

Students receiving Quality Differentiated Teaching Practice or a Supplementary level of adjustment, as per the NCCD, will be contacted by their classroom teacher to arrange a meeting time. As these meetings are held once per semester, families who attended a PSG last term and have no new updates to discuss will not require a meeting this term, however you are welcome to arrange a time if you wish.

Religious Education

2025 Sacramental Dates

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Year 2 & Above)

Celebration of Sacrament - Wednesday 26th November

Thank you to the parents who attended Wednesday's Parent Information session for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  Everyone should now have all the information they need and students will work through the online lessons over the next 6 weeks. Please contact the Parish Office or Ryan O'Callaghan at school if you have any questions.

Learning and Teaching

Term 4 Assessments

Students will be undertaking a range of assessments throughout Term 4. Please support your child by ensuring they arrive at school on time each day and, where possible, avoid late nights on school days.

These assessments are important as they inform student reports and help us monitor the effectiveness of our teaching programs. We carefully consider the data gathered to ensure our planning for Term 1, 2026 is targeted to meet the needs of our students.

Term 4 Overviews

We are pleased to share our Term 4 Overviews of Learning. As always, if you have any questions regarding your child’s learning or the curriculum covered, please contact their classroom teacher. We look forward to an engaging term of learning ahead!

General News

Reminder - The second hand uniform shop is open during assembly times, which is fortnightly (the shop can be found in the stadium next to the stage) - eftpos and cash welcome. You can place your order in advance using the link below. You will get a text message from the school when it is ready. 

Foundation News

We’re pleased to share that our students have recently completed their literacy DIBELS spelling test, and the results are a positive reflection of the consistent effort and effective strategies used in our literacy program. The outcomes highlight the strong progress students are making in their spelling skills, and we are proud of their hard work and dedication. Thank you to our teachers and families for supporting students in developing these essential literacy foundations. 

Reminders: 

• Make sure you log in online to fill in your nurse form!! 
• Please remind students to bring a hat every day with their name
• Remember to fill out student reading diaries

• Next Wednesday: practise 2026 transition in current classrooms/teachers, but mixed students
• Show and Tell Fridays:

Year One News

This week in Literacy, we explored vowel sounds, contractions, and different ways to spell the/s/, /j/ and /ch/ sounds. We learnt when to use /dge/, /ge/, and /tch/ at the end of words. Our tricky words for the week were other, another, and water. Students practised reading, writing, and acting out words and sentences as they built confidence with their spelling and phonics skills. We encourage families to continue supporting their children at home by reading together regularly and practising their tricky words (reading and writing). 

Show and Tell - Week 3

Natural Features 

What natural features do you enjoy? Talk about a natural feature that you have visited. 

Upcoming Important Dates - 

Wednesday 22nd October - 2026 Transition (2 hour block) 

Thursday 23rd October - Colour Run 

Thursday 23rd October - Mission Mass

Friday 24th October  - Yongana Assembly 

2026 Transition Sessions:

On Wednesday the  22nd of October, students will participate in the first of our 2026 transition sessions. These sessions will take place in their current classrooms with mixed groupings of students. The purpose of these sessions is to support teachers in forming classes for next year.

Mission Mass 

Please join us for our Mission Mass on Thursday the 23rd of October at 9:30am at the Sacred Heart Church. 

Colour Fun Run

For our upcoming Colour Fun Run, students will need to bring a white or old t-shirt, a towel, and a bag to put wet clothes in after the event. Please ensure your child wears shoes they can get dirty (crocs are fine). It’s sure to be a colourful and fun day!

Assessment Period:

Over the coming weeks, Year One students will be completing a range of Literacy and Mathematics assessments. These assessments assist teachers in planning for the remainder of the term and in preparing end-of-year reports. It is important that students attend school regularly and arrive on time during this period to ensure they can complete all assessments.

We hope everyone has a restful weekend, 

Katrina and Brieanna

Year Two News

Brain Food Reminder:

Please ensure your child brings a healthy brain food snack each day. We have noticed that many students in Year Two have not been bringing brain food recently, and it is an important part of maintaining focus and energy throughout the morning.

2026 Transition Sessions:

On Wednesday, 22 November, students will participate in the first of our 2026 transition sessions. These sessions will take place in their current classrooms with mixed groupings of students. The purpose of these sessions is to support teachers in forming classes for next year.

Science Project – Shoe Box Required:

In Week 4, all students will need a shoe box for their Science project. The box will need to be cut into, so please ensure it is not too rigid. If you have any spare boxes at home, we would appreciate any extras being sent in. Thank you for your support.

Assessment Period:

Over the coming weeks, Year Two students will be completing a range of Literacy and Mathematics assessments. These assessments assist teachers in planning for the remainder of the term and in preparing end-of-year reports. It is important that students attend school regularly during this period to ensure they can complete all assessments.

Year Three News

A reminder: In Year Three, we have two scheduled brain food breaks — one at 10:00am and another at 12:40pm. We encourage all students to bring a healthy snack for these times to help maintain their energy levels throughout the day and support their learning.

In Maths this week, students have enjoyed learning about mapping. They explored different types of maps, including side views and top-down views. Students worked together to map out their classroom using Lego, then drew a top-down view of their 3D design in their maths books.

2026 Transition Sessions:

On Wednesday, 22 November, students will participate in the first of our 2026 transition sessions. These sessions will take place in their current classrooms with mixed groupings of students. The purpose of these sessions is to support teachers in forming classes for next year.

Assessment Period:

Over the coming weeks, Year Three students will be completing a range of Literacy and Mathematics assessments. These assessments assist teachers in planning for the remainder of the term and in preparing end-of-year reports. It is important that students attend school regularly during this period to ensure they can complete all assessments.

Year Four News

Congratulations to the Year Four students, Scarlett (Myalla) James & Archie (Illawarra) who competed at the Regional Athletics Finals in Bendigo on Monday. All students did themselves and Sacred Heart proud. Their results were Scarlett 4th in both High Jump & 100m sprint, Archie 5th in Hurdles and James 2nd in Triple Jump. Due to this great achievement, James will now participate in the State Finals later this term. We wish him all the best!

Well done also to our basketballers who participated at The Precinct today. It was a great experience for them all. 

Now that the weather is warming up, please ensure your child has both a school hat and their water bottle at school each day.

🗓️ Dates coming up

• Wed 22nd October - First 2026 Transition Session:
• Thurs 23rd October - Mission Mass 9:30am
• Thurs 23rd October - Colour Run 2:10pm

Have a great weekend,

Emma, Natalee & Cathryn

Year Five News

Camp

Our Sovereign Hill camp is just about upon us! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the goldfields and learn about this significant period in Australia’s history. A final information letter was sent home on Monday. Please read all the information carefully.

Departure:

Please have your child at school by 6:50 am on Monday, 27th October, as we plan to depart at 7:15 am.

Day 1 Essentials:

Children need to bring their own food for recess, lunch, and a water bottle for Monday. Please pack these items in their backpack, which will go directly onto the bus along with pillows and other belongings. Note that food and drink (except water) cannot be consumed on the bus. We will have breaks for recess (Wycheproof) and lunch (Ballarat). A hat should also be packed in their backpack.

All other meals and snacks will be provided during the camp.

Medication:

All medication and a completed Medical Authority Form should have been provided to the school's First Aid Officer, Ebony Jones, preferably before the day of departure. Containers must be labelled with your child's name, dosage, and instructions. Medications will be kept by staff and administered as needed. If your child needs to carry their medication (e.g., asthma inhalers, insulin), please inform Ebony. A child may only carry medication with approval from both the teacher and parent/carer. During the camp, Ebony will be responsible for administering the medication. Please ensure that this is attended to by Friday 24th October, if not already.

In Literacy, students have been practicing sentence combining strategies. Students were given 3 simple, short sentence and combined them using previously taught strategies such as subordinating or coordinating conjunctions or appositives.

Check out some of our work.

Mia earned money by mowing lawns.
Mia saved it.
Mia used it to buy a bike.

: Mia earned money by mowing lawns, saved it, and used it to buy a bike

Ben had chores to do.
Ben earned extra money.
Ben used it to buy art supplies.

: After doing chores and earning extra money, Ben used it to buy art supplies.

The market was crowded.
Prices were rising.

People rushed to shop early.

: Because the market was crowded and prices were rising, people rushed to shop early.

Sara got some allowance.
Sara spent part of it.
Sara saved the rest.

: Sara spent part of her allowance and saved the rest.

NEXT WEEK:

Tuesday and Thursday - Mission Icy Pole Fundraiser 

Tuesday - SSV Division Hot Shot Tennis and SSV Divisions Volleyball

Thursday - Colour Run and Mission Mass

Year Six News

It’s been another busy and exciting week of learning!

In Integrated Studies, students have been exploring how the choices we make as consumers can have an impact on individuals, families, communities, and even the environment. In Visual Arts, students have been diving into the colourful world of Vincent van Gogh! They’ve been learning about his fascinating life and how he used bold colours and expressive brushstrokes to show emotion in his paintings. Inspired by his style, students have now begun creating their very own Van Gogh–inspired artworks, and they’re already looking amazing!

A big congratulations 🎉 to the students who represented Sacred Heart in Bendigo on Monday at the SSV Region Athletics — what a fantastic effort! We’d also like to acknowledge our Year 5 and 6 boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, who competed at the division stage at the Sporting Precinct. We are so proud of all of you for your sportsmanship and determination.

📸 Prep Photos for Graduation
A reminder that if your child did not begin school at Sacred Heart, we kindly ask that you send in a copy of their Prep photo. These will be used as part of our Graduation Day celebrations. Please email the photo to jcampbell@shmildura.cathoic.edu.au

🎓 Graduation Dinner Monday 15th December – Parent Helpers Wanted
We are still looking for any parents who would like to be involved in helping organise this exciting event. Your support in making the evening a memorable one for our students would be greatly appreciated. Please email jcampbell@shmildura.cathoic.edu.au if this is something you would be interested in.

🗓️ Important Dates

• Tues 21st October - SSV Division Volleyball (Boys) & Hot Shot Tennis (Boys/Girls)
• Thurs 23rd October - Mission Mass 9:30am
• Thurs 23rd October - Colour Run 2:10pm
• Mon 27th October - School Closure Day (Structured Literacy)
• Fri 31st October - SSV Region Basketball in Swan Hill

Student Awards

~~NO AWARDS THIS WEEK~~

Digital Technology

First Aid

Grade 5 Camp Ballarat:
If your child is attending Grade 5 Camp and requires Medication Administration and you have not heard from me, please contact me as soon as possible.
ejones@shmildura.catholic.edu.au
An email was sent to families who have selected their child requires medication with an attached Medication Authority Form, please return this as soon as possible.

2026:
If your child has Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Allergies/medical condition, please ensure you begin to make the appropriate appointments in preparation for 2026. 

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