Newsletter Term 4 Week 3 2021

Sacred Heart Primary School is committed to child safety.
We believe all children have the right to feel safe and to be safe.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Sacred Heart acknowledges the traditional custodians
of the land on which this school is built.
We commit ourselves to working in partnership with
Aboriginal people for reconciliation and justice.

Christ our companion we dedicate our prayer today to
Dan, Hannah, Eliza and Grace Dowling,
their extended family and friends.

In this time of sadness at Queenie’s passing,
we give thanks for all the goodness in the Dowling family.

Do not let them lose sight of their beauty and gifts
Help them to remember the good times
Hold them in your love, strength and peace.

May the peace of God live in our hearts
May the light of God shine in our darkness
May the comfort of God soothe our pain
May God be a strong rock on whom we can rely.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I am very happy to announce that all students will be returning to school this Friday, 22nd of October. This is wonderful news.

I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to our whole school community. These have been very challenging circumstances for all of us and finally there is some light leading us out of the tunnel.

A reminder that our students from grade 3 to 6 are required to wear masks. Parents we would be grateful for you to supply masks and help us reiterate to everyone these are precautions to keep everyone safe. We also understand there are a number of lawful reasons why some of our students and staff cannot wear a mask and we will always remain open and responsive to individual needs.

I would like to express our thanks to all families that completed the survey in the development of our new strategic plan. Your voice is very important to us and helps ensure a collective responsibility in Sacred Hearts future direction.

As the new restrictions are lifted our hopes and prayers are focused on bringing our community together once again to celebrate the importance of being together.

I miss you all

Take Care everyone

Catholic Identity News

Sacraments
We will now be having the ceremony for the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist on Friday Nov 12^th at 6.30 pm on the basketball court here at school. Due to government restrictions and QR code and check-in expectations numbers will be limited. Each candidate will be allowed to bring their sponsor and another 2 guests. Therefore, it is 3 guests per family.

We hope all candidates will be able to attend. If this date does not suit please contact me asap and we will arrange for your child to make their Sacraments at a weekend mass.
A more detailed note will be sent to families later in the week.
I am confirming dates with Fr Steve for Reconciliation and will be in touch with those families this week also.

Christian Meditation, Win the Morning Win the Day.
We began our day with whole school Christian meditation this morning as we do every Tuesday and Wednesday. After our prayer the children are asked to Win the Morning Win the Day by thinking about something, they are grateful for. It is a great way to start our day for both children and adults alike.

Sacred Heart Parish Mass
Father Steve has added an extra mass to the weekend. Numbers are capped at 20 so it is very important that you book in by contacting Rikarla at the presbytery PH 57443030 or via email shchurchyarra@bigpond.com

          Saturday - 6.30pm
          Sunday -    8.00am
          Sunday -    9.00am
          Sunday -   10.00am

Bookings are essential for these Masses.

Have a great week everyone and take care of yourselves and your families,
Meegan McInness
Mmcinness001@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

Timely Reminders on
returning to school.

Your work to keep our students and staff safe has helped to enable the return to school announcement.

We appreciate your support by continuing to encourage your children to;

wear face masks where required at school;
follow hand hygiene practices;
covering their cough and sneezes;

If your child is unwell with cold like symptoms, even mild ones, please keep them home and seek medical advice.

YMCA After School Care News
from Jo, Chelsea and Kellie

We have implemented the children’s choices of activities for the term: Cooking weekly, science weekly, National/international day once a week, Learning about artists and their styles, learning new card games, working with the Yarrawonga Men’s Shed again, having a weekly student award and making different types of play dough and slime.

We have begun our improvements by embedding in our practices being Sun Smart through education, role modeling and introducing our sun smart station for daily use by staff and children. As well as having the daily UV rating displayed.

Our menu is based on wholemeal and whole grain products, as well as low fat dairy choices.

Our cooking experiences are based on wholemeal, wholegrain, low fat dairy and fruit recipe's

We are currently having a fundraiser for the Yarrawonga Men’s Shed. Gary from the shed has made our boomerangs for us, plus a collection of other wooden items we will be using in the next few weeks. They cannot accept payment directly for these, but can take donations. We have for sale Dog and Cat toys for $1 each, all money raised will go directly to the Shed.

Science Experiements with Skittles

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A surprise drop from the sky.
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Aboriginal art

Wire art:Giraffe & ant

School Holiday Program
The only thing holding us back now is Staff, do you know anyone who could help?
The YMCA is looking for staff to help us over the summer vacation period.
This is suitable for school leavers, uni students on break, or any one else who could do with a little extra income for a few weeks.
We can offer a possible 20+ hours a week.
This could be ongoing as a casual, when extra staff are needed. (You do not need a formal qualification to work, you can work for 6 months before this is required)
Please send contact details with resume/information to Jo Kingston at sacredheartyarrawongaoshc@ymca.org.au

PBIS FOCUS

Be the Best Version of You!

This is our whole school PBIS focus for Term 4.

FREE to Good Home
If you can make use of a bench seat and/or basketball back board, please call the office on 57443339.

Grade 6's enjoying each others company and making their own fun in the sun.

Staff Celebrations
We love acknowledging our students,
but we are also very proud of our staff.

Mrs Bolton, Mr Price, Mrs Phillips, Mrs Cussen &
Mrs Lawless all celebrated Birthdays.

Mr Price AKA "The Lolly Thief" was especially spoilt for his last birthday that he will celebrate at Sacred Heart with enough lollies to sink a boat!

Great excitement as finally

Mrs Cussen is a Nanna.

A healthy little girl born in London to Jarryd and Mia.

Two very special occasions

Wedding Anniversary of 40 Years

Congratulations
Heather (Mrs Keenan) and Kevin.

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Wedding Anniversary of 30 Years

Congratulations
Jenny (Mrs Sagaidak) and Jason.

Congratulations to our very own

Mrs Seymour (Miss O'Dwyer 2O)

B Grade Best and Fairest YFNC.

Kids with Cancer Footy Colours Day

NEW, NEW DATE!!!!!

Friday 5th November.

Moira Shire council in conjunction with Cricket Victoria are very excited to invite all kids between 5-10 years of age who would like to attend the Moira Cricket Forum – Woolworths Cricket Blast Come N Try event!

Details are as follows;
Date: Friday 5^th November 2021
Time: 4 – 6pm
Location: Cobram Showground Oval, Cobram VIC 3644
What to expect: Woolworths Cricket Blast games and activities, pumping music, Melbourne Renegades Van with giveaways, Sledge the mascot and more!

This is a fun and very relaxed event for kids of all abilities. You don’t need any cricket experience and is perfect for anyone that wants to give it a go. If there are also some kids that are slightly younger/older that would like to participate the age bracket is just a guideline and they would be more than welcome.

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62 Orr Street, Yarrawonga, VIC, 3730
ph: 5744 3339

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