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ISSUE 10: April 5th, 2023

Principal / Executive Leadership Team

Dear Parents, Carers, Staff, Students and Friends,

I’d like to wish everyone a happy, safe & Holy Easter and enjoyable two week break. This week’s Newsletter is a short one, with a few important messages for the start of next term.

First day of Term Two - Monday 24th April

Term Two begins on Monday, 24th April. We look forward to Term Two with great optimism and positivity.

ANZAC Day - Tuesday 25th April

ANZAC Day is being celebrated on Tuesday, 25th April, which is a public holiday. The Student Leadership Team will represent the school at the 11.30am service at Henderson Park. Staff, students & parents are welcome and encouraged to attend this service to remember those who served our country. Lest we forget.

Staffing

We are excited to announce that Mrs Kailla Coffey will join our staff in a part time capacity from the beginning of Term Two. Mrs Coffey will work in Nangare on a Friday and Mrs Irvin will work Monday to Thursday. Mrs Coffey has been doing CRT work throughout Term One.

Pupil Free Day - Friday 5th May

A reminder to families that Friday, 5th May is a Pupil Free Day. Staff will engage in professional learning with acclaimed educator, motivational speaker & author Tom Hierck.

Journey Pole Painting

Our Journey Poles look amazing! Thank you to Ms Niutta for coordinating Journey Pole Painting along with the assistance of Gina Deangelis and well done to all students for your creative contributions to this year’s designs.

Region Tennis Finals

Congratulations to Thomas Colbert who competed in the Region Tennis Finals in Swan Hill on Monday.

SHPS Cross Country - Friday, 28th April

Our annual SHPS Cross Country is being held on Friday, 28th April at the Aerodrome Ovals. Students will be dropped off at the Aerodrome Ovals (Athletics Track) from 8.30am onwards and will be bussed back to school following the completion of all events. A BBQ will be provided for all students back at school. Please note that Lunch orders are not available on this day. Read the below note for all information and provide consent for your child to attend this offsite activity on PAM.

2023 Prep Enrolment

Enrolment processes have now commenced for new Prep students in 2024. Enquiries, applications and tours can be made by visiting https://www.shmildura.catholic.edu.au/2023-prep-enrolments. Enrolments will close on Friday 19th May 2022 at 4pm. We encourage existing families to apply now via the school website link above. If you know of any new families who are looking at enrolling their child at Sacred Heart we encourage you to share our enrolment processes that are outlined above.

School Crossing - Student Safety

The School Crossing lady on 11th Street has mentioned that on occasions children walking to and from school have crossed over the busy 11th Street away from the school crossing. A reminder to all families and students that for the safety of everyone it is very important that students cross 11th St at the School Crossing which is always supervised at the beginning and end of each day.

Energy Drinks

There has been a little bit of media coverage lately of a new energy drink by the name of Prime. This drink has serious health risks for students. There have been some discussions at school amongst students regarding this popular, new drink. From a school perspective, students should not be bringing an energy drink like Prime to school or any other form of energy drink. These are not appropriate for the school environment and are harmful for children under the age of 15. Please refer to this article for more information.

School Assembly

Our first Assembly for Term Two will be held on Friday, 28th April at 2.30pm in the Stadium. All are welcome.

Enhancing Catholic School Identity (ECSI) - Parent Survey

A big thank you to those parents who were able to complete this survey. Your time and effort is much appreciated.

Project Compassion

Thank you to families for contributing to this year’s Project Compassion. Please return boxes to the school office in Week 1 of Term 2 if you haven’t done so already.

Happy Easter everyone!

God Bless,

Ryan O’Callaghan

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Religious Education

Sacrament of Confirmation

Thank you to parents for attending Wednesday’s information session. Any parents who were unable to attend, your child’s folder has been sent home.

This week is Week Two (Sunday 2nd to Saturday 8th April) and the focus is on ‘Being a thoughtful & prayerful person’. Lessons 1-3 need to be completed by Monday 1st May and handed in at the Parish Office. Please ensure lessons are clearly named.