Newsletter 2024 Term 1-13th March

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.

Principals Report

Good Afternoon families

During Lent, we are encouraged to spend some time looking into our own lives to see the direction we are taking. One way we can focus less on ourselves and show compassion for others is through the Lenten appeal, Project Compassion. Project Compassion brings schools, parishes and families together to raise funds for people living in the most vulnerable communities across the world. As Lent progresses, it provides a wonderful opportunity to lead our children to a better understanding of compassion and how they can promote justice and alleviate poverty in their world. There are Project Compassion boxes in each classroom and we encourage children to bring along a donation in support of this appeal.

This week we welcome back Mrs Heather Keenan after a long absence due to a shoulder injury. We are so happy to have her back in the fold. I would like to express my thanks to Mrs Sharon Powell for all extra duties she has taken on during this time. We could not have survived this without Shaz.

Could I please ask parents to be mindful that the school day begins at 8.50. School attendance is vitally important to your child’s learning and those few minutes missed add up to considerable loss of learning time. Arriving on time, ensuring appointments are made outside school hours and not leaving before the end of the day allows your child to be fully engaged in the learning program. Each day at Sacred Heart, we attempt to provide a calm learning environment with minimal interruptions to everyone.

Learning Conversations will take place next week. These conversations are a vital part of each child’s learning and an opportunity to establish positive relationships between school and families. Please make sure you have booked a time with your child/children’s teacher.

Ben and I will be away next week at a leadership Conference.

Have a great week,

Arn

Catholic Identity
Our Justice team has organised a St Patrick’s Day fundraiser for Project Compassion. We are encouraging everyone to wear green on Friday for a gold coin donation, to celebrate this Saint and raise money for a good cause. The students can wear green from head to toe or just a touch of green …. We encourage everyone to get involved to support Project Compassion and Caritas Australia.
Have a great week,
Meegan McInness
Catholic Identity Leader.
Mmcinness001@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

Swimming at Sacred Heart 2024
Sacred Heart Primary School Swimming Carnival 2024

“Take your marks, get set, nring, nring” To start off the 2024 Sacred Heart Swimming Carnival the Year 6 boys dive onto their boogie boards. All the other kids from the range of years threes to sixes cheering the house colour on with a big smile on their faces. At the 50 metre mark, Tom Hicks hit the wall first and then Charlie Bourke took it on from there. Charlie ended up with a big lead, and this time he was the one to hit the wall first. The same thing happened with the girls, Summer New was taking the lead, Zarlee Carroll in second, Sophie Archibald coming up close, Elzah Smith not far behind. Soon that would change. Sophie Archibald first place with 75 metres to go. And that’s how it stayed. Charlie Bourke and Sophie Archibald, The 2024 Iron Man/women champions.

Soon after, the preps-2 came down, playing games and having fun. This was the first swimming carnival where they were allowed to come. There was a lot of people that weren't 50 metre swimmers, but they had a lot of other things to do. Like the novelty events, they were very fun. Earning house points was one of the best bits. Mr O'Dwyer did little challenges, testing their listening skills. Lourdes was always first to react, that must have made a difference because they WON! Amelie Coll and Elliot Tresize said a few words, thanking everyone. The biggest, well deserved thank you went out to Mr O’Dwyer, for organizing the whole swimming carnival. He was on the microphone, all throughout the day.
The moment everyone has been waiting for… the awards. Year 3 encouragement award goes to Aricha Bouphasavanah. Next we have the Year 4 encouragement award and that goes to Tilly Lawless. Year 5 encouragement award goes to Cam Wallace. Last and certainly not least Year 6 encouragement award goes to Emma Atwood. Great job to all those people now let's get on to the age champions. Under 9 Boys Champion goes to Ned O’Brien. Under 9 Girls Champion goes to Billie Archibald. Under 10 boys champion for the first time goes to two people Ted Hammon and Max Carroll. The Under 11 Girls goes to Amelie Coll and the Under 11 boys goes to Flynn Cox. The Under 12 Girls goes to Sophie Archibald, and the Under 12 Boys goes to Charlie Bourke. Well done to all these superstars. Great job!!

Age Champions-

9yo- Billie Archibald and Ned O’Brian

10yo- Alex Bridgman,Ted Hammon and Max Carroll

11yo- Amelie Coll and Flynn Cox

12yo- Sophie Archibald and Charlie Bourke

Encouragement awards.

Yr 3 - Aricha Bouphasavanh

Yr 4 - Tilly Lawless

Yr 5 - Cam Wallace

Yr 6 - Emma Attwood

Written by Sophie Archibald and Tom Hicks (Sports Captains)

Divisional Swimming

Congratulations to all of our Divisional Swimmers who participated in the Ovens and Mitta Divisional Swimming last Friday in Wangaratta.

All students performed at an extremely high level and represented Sacred Heart superbly.

Thank you to all parents and friends who attended and assisted with transporting students towards the end of the day! Much appreciated.

Well done and good luck to our Swimmers who will be participating at this week's Hume Region Swim meet at Shepparton on Wednesday.

A big thank you to Mrs Bridgeman for her assistance throughout the day!

Divisional Swim Team:

Billie Archibald Amelie Coll

Flynn Cox Finn Cummins

Olive Cummins Finnin George

Jacob Halili Ted Hammon

Sally Howell Summer New

Ned O'Brien Indianna Perks

Danny Ryan Matilda Savage

Edie Thomson Sophie Archibald

Charlie Bourke Tyler Buerckner,

Alex Bridgeman-Aitken Max Carroll

Zarlee Carroll Lewis, Taylor

Edward Mulquiney Maddox Oughton

Georgie Perks Harrison Scott

Elzah Smith

Regional Swimming:

Congratulations to our Regional Swimmers who participated at Aquamoves Shepparton on Wednesday 6th March.

We are very proud of your efforts. All students did a magnificent job and tried their very best against some of the best swimmers in the Hume Region.

The following students received medals on the day:

Charlie Bourke -2nd place in the 50m Breastroke

Flynn Cox - 3rd Place in the 50m Freestyle and 3rd place in the 50m Breastroke

Max Carroll - 3rd Place in the 50m Backstroke

The Under 9/10 Boys 50m Freestyle Relay team finished in 2nd place which consisted of Ted Hammon, Danny Ryan, Maddox Oughton and Max Carroll.

Congratulations again to all of our swimmers.

Charlie Bourke

Flynn Cox

Ed Mulquiney

Finnin George

Finn Cummins

Danny Ryan

Maddox Oughton

Max Carroll

Ted Hammon

Georgie Perks

Olive Cummins

Alex Bridgeman-Aitken

Billie Archibald.

2024 School Fees have been applied and statements emailed.
If you did not receive your statement or have any queries please contact the office on 0357443339.
Payment is expected in full by November 30th if you have not entered into a payment plan.
While it is an expectation the balance of your account is repaid by the end of each school year, our Payment Plans have the provisions for regular instalments to continue throughout the Christmas school holidays to enable payments to be spread over a full 12 month period and be more affordable.
They following payment methods are available:
DIRECT DEBIT (Thursdays Weekly, Thursdays Fortnightly or 25th Monthly.
Please contact the office if you require a Direct Debit form.
EFT - Sacred Heart Primary Yarrawonga bank account details for EFT payments are listed on the bottom of your statement. Please note your account code and surname as the description.
CENTREPAY - please contact the office to assist in setting up a Centrepay arrangement via Centrelink.

Please contact the office if you require further assistance.
Contact Arn Gorman if you have any concerns.

If your child is a bus traveller, please read on.

As we are a regional area with no public transport, some of our families may qualify for either the School Drive Subsidy NSW or Conveyance Allowance VIC.

The subsidies are for families that are required to drive their child/children over a specified distance to their school bus stop.

NSW School Drive Subsidy

Who can get a School Drive Subsidy

The distance to school exceeds 1.6km (straight line distance) or is at least 2.3 km walking distance, and
The distance to the nearest bus pick up point exceeds 1.6km (straight line distance) or is at least 2.3 km walking distance.

Apply online with Transport NSW

VICTORIAN Conveyance Allowance

A conveyance allowance may be granted at the appropriate rate for private transport or public transport where the distance travelled is 4.8km or more for each leg of the journey.

Apply by completing and returning the attached form to the school office prior to Wednesday March 6th.

Running Club:

Running Club is back again this Thursday 14th March. This is an optional morning activity group. We will be participating in morning movement, tag games, running exercises, Cross Country Training, Sprint Training, Skipping HIIT sessions and more.

Parents and friends are welcome to join in with the students from 8.00am on the School Oval. Students are encouraged to bring a drink bottle along with them! See you there.

If you are a Health Care Card Holder and have not applied for the Camps Sports Excursion Fund (CSEF) payment of $150 per child, please contact the office on 0357443339. If you previously applied for, and received the CSEF payment in 2023 you do NOT have to reapply, your application has been rolled over to 2024. If you are unsure please call the office.

CANTEEN NEWS
The canteen will operate each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at recess with counter sales and lunch order sales. Simply place your lunch order on a brown paper bag including students name and class with correct cash preferred.

News from the Y
Welcome all back to the Y
Reminder: School holidays are fast approaching.
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN for the HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Check out the list of activities
Mad Science Day, Action Sports, Bunnings Gardening Day, Cartooning, Kids in the Kitchen, Choose Your Own Adventure, Movies, Artamania, Modelmaking
Welcome: last week we welcomed two new fish to the service. They quickly settled into their new tank.
We are currently voting on new names for them. I will keep you posted on what they are.
Notes:
If your child requires a specific type of sunscreen can you make sure they have it in their bags or supply one to keep at the service.
Over the next week we will be tweaking our routine to fit the changing needs of the children. We will be adding a progressive afternoon tea, and changing any group time till a bit later in the day. Also we are introducing the new poster of the rules the children created for the service.
The Y team

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

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