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We were privileged to be invited to be part of the Riverina ABC broadcast from Bradman cottage yesterday. A bat signed by Bradman and Larwood was generously donated to the cottage and Riverina ABC marked the event. Four of our students were nominated by their teachers as being avid readers and they were invited to talk about the books that they are reading and to discuss their love of books on radio. Sophie Roberts, Liam Drum, Logan Bodel and Ava Smith were effusive in their recounts and it was a delight to hear them talk about what excites them about reading. Hopefully you managed to catch their discussion. They demonstrated a maturity and confidence that belied their age.
This week we have managed to maintain an almost “clean-bill” of health and our COVID cases are very small. There are still many who are isolating due to being close contacts but we are hopeful that people will be able to enjoy the holidays COVID-free. Please continue to practise good habits in regards to personal hygiene and social distancing so that we can return for Term 2 and continue our teaching and learning in relatively normal environments.
Thank you to all our parents, families, students and staff for the successful term. I cannot remember its equal in terms of things happening, challenges and the speed with which things changed. Our students were very adaptable and coped with the constant stream of variations and expectations. However, we will work very hard next term to make sure that our attendance returns to traditional highs, as over the past weeks there have been many who have missed school, through directives or choices, that have made learning more challenging than it needed to be. You cannot learn as effectively if you are not at school and making use of the teachers’ expertise, the resources and your.
Congratulations to all our secondary swimmers who competed at Homebush this week. Josh Harris successfully earned two medals and will now move onto the CCC Carnival in coming weeks. All other swimmers conducted themselves with distinction and we are very proud of the excellent role models they proved themselves to be.
As a school community we are very aware of ensuring that we are an inclusive school that looks after the individuality and rights of students. To be truly inclusive in line with national and international mandates we are required to offer opportunities for all students to succeed and access education on the same basis. One element that requires us to consider the individual rights are choices and equity around uniform. Our sports uniform already offers all students equity and is multi age and gender inclusive. We are very proud of the uniformity and pride that it projects. In consideration of our normal uniform we are considering a long term (up to 5 years) plan to offer choices, by opting for a single colour palette and a choice of options within. Initially this may include the option for students to choose to wear navy shorts with the summer shirt. We are currently in discussions with local suppliers to source economical and suitable options. The process is still in its infancy and we are very aware of the cost to change over any items to both families and to suppliers. Nothing has been decided so proceed as normal for now.
We hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday and returns rested and prepared for another big term. We will start with the Cootamundra ANZAC Day March on Monday 25 April. Traditionally we have a strong contingent of students marching to remember the sacrifices made in past conflicts. We hope that students will join in on the Monday morning in full winter uniform. Teachers will spend Tuesday 26th April in professional learning in preparation for the term with students returning on the Wednesday 27 April. We will also conduct the Cross Country for Primary on Wednesday 27 April at Fisher Park due to the cancellation of today’s event. It will be a very quick turn around because the Western Region Carnival is on Friday 29 April. Secondary will run their Cross Country on Friday 29 April.
Yesterday we watched a beautiful and moving prayer performed by our Year 9 students of the Passion of Christ. This prayer remembers the final days of Christ’s time on earth. Traditionally our Year 9 cohort (with some Year 8 and 10 students) undertake to share this reverent prayer with the school and parish community. Thank you to Year 9 for their maturity and thoughtful presentation of the Passion and to their teachers – Mrs Maxwell, Mr turner and Ms Marsay for their generous efforts in supporting our students. Please make the effort to view their presentation at 10am on Friday 15 April in Sacred Heart Church.
At this time we ask for prayers for those who are sick and unwell in our communities. So many families are facing enormous challenges at the moment and we ask that you pray that God’s healing hand is on those who are sick. We pray especially for healing for Sam Clark from Year 2 as he is undergoing treatment in Sydney. We pray that his family – Carmen, Ken and Anna know your peace.
As we approach Holy Week, the most important week in the Church’s calendar, we pray that everyone remembers the message of Easter, which is more than chocolate and bunnies, Remember, Easter is about much more than the death of Jesus; the message is about renewal, forgiveness and love for one another leading us all to live better lives. Remember it is about being kind to all we meet and making the world a better place for being in it! Have a lovely Easter and may our God keep you safe and continue to bless your families.
Kind regards
Ms Nicky Trinder
Principal
Sacraments of First Eucharist
Alexander Byrne
Anna Clark
George Clark
Oliver Daley
Evelyn Drum
Ryan England
Charlotte Gay
Ned Hazlett
Brayden Kimber
Sophie Knewstub
Ruby Mitchell
Charlie Patterson
Thomas Shields
Eli Slattery-Jones
Reuben Smith
Ava Smith
William Stevens
Lent: Project Compassion
As we enter into the last weeks of Lent please continue to consider the communities around the world that need our support. Please return the Project Compassion Boxes to school in Week 1 of Term 2.
Shaniella's story
Solomon Islands
Shaniella from the Solomon Islands was determined to forge a path out of poverty, moving away to a rural vocational school. With your support, she was able to overcome the challenges of natural disasters, and gain the skills she needs to create a brighter future for herself. Shaniella grew up in a remote village in the Solomon Islands in a province which has limited educational and job opportunities – and one of the country’s highest poverty rates.
After leaving school, she decided to move closer to the capital city, Honiara, to study hospitality and tourism.
However, her vocational training school was hit by a landslide and cyclone in quick succession, destroying its water supply system and the vegetable garden that it relies on for food. The landslide destroyed the school’s main source of water, damaged school buildings and devastated the garden which the school relies on for food. With your kind support, Caritas Australia Solomon Islands (CASI) was able to help the school to install eight water tanks. This restored students’ access to clean drinking water and the tanks also supply water to nearby schools, health centres and the wider community.
CASI also supported the school by providing it with improved planting materials, 200 chickens, and training in agricultural skills and poultry management, to help it to boost its food security.
Holy Week
| ES1C | ES1MU |
| Sophie Becquet | Matilda Manwaring |
| Jett Wakeford | Billy Day |
| S1AL | S1B |
| Jackson Frost | Jaxson Shaw |
| Jaida Chapman | |
| S1GH | S2L |
| Isaac Craig | Heath Frost |
| Nate Blackney | Ned Hazlett |
| S3M | S3W |
| Ally Evans | Rose Kiely |
| Nate Vitnell | Sarah Lake |
| Gillian Hunt | Kalan Lewis |
| Secondary House Points Winner | |
| George Smith |
Term 1 Week 10
Cross Country
New date for PRIMARY Cross Country is Wednesday the 27th of April from 1pm at Fisher/Nicholson Park. Information will go out ASAP on Compass, and Schoolzine.
New date for SECONDARY Cross Country is Friday the 29th of April from 12:00pm at the Fisher/Nicholson Park. Information will go out ASAP on Compass, Classroom, and Schoolzine.
Primary Sport
CG cricket trials
Well done to Jett Johnson, Josh Ismay, Malakhi Wilson, Roy Dunk and Harry Blackman for participating in the CG cricket trials yesterday. As a result…..
CG Netball and League trials
Well done Jett and Jake who last week trialled for the Rugby League team. Congratulations to Jett Johnson who has been selected to play in the CG team.
NSWPSSA
Well done to Zoe Lake and Halle Johnson who went to Sydney on Monday to swim at the NSW swimming championships. Congratulations to Halle and the all age relay team who came first.
Primary Sport Dates
Regards
Wendy Van Kerk Oerle
Primary Sports Coordinator
Secondary Sport
Sacred Heart Team Nominations for Gala Days
Please keep checking the Secondary SPORT @ SHC google classroom for forms to complete. These are expressions of interest only, and so further information can be distributed.
NSWCCC Swimming
Congratulations to Josh Harris, Jake Winsor, Xavier Jones, Blake Holder, Emma Simmons, Isobel Cram, Emma Shields, Ellie Lake, for competing at the NSWCCC Swimming in Homebush.
The boys relay team came 8th in the 4x50m Freestyle Relay, and 11th in the 4x50m Medley Relay. The girls relay team came 13th in the 4x50m Freestyle Relay, and 12th in the 4X50m Medley Relay.
All teams swam 5-7 sec PB for all relays.
Individual results include:
- Jake Winsor - 50m Freestyle 21st (PB time)
- Emma Simmons - 50m Freestytle 26th
- 50m Butterfly 13th (PB time)
- 100m Backstroke 14th
- 50m Breaststroke 15th (PB time)
- 100m Freestyle 15th
- 50m Backstroke 15th (PB time)
- 100m Butterfly 15th
- Josh Harris - 50m Freestyle (PB time) - Bronze Medal
- 50m Butterfly 3rd (PB time) - Bronze Medal
- 200m Freestyle 10th (PB time)
- 50m Breaststroke 11th
- 100m Freestyle 9th (PB time)
- 50m Backstroke 11th
Josh goes through to represent NSWCCC at the NSW All Schools Swimming Carnival, in Homebush on the 3rd June. This is an amazing achievement. Congratulations Josh.
Southern Country Opens Soccer
Congratulations to Blake Holder, Riley Mills, and Lily Murphy for travelling to Bathurst to trial for the Southern Country Opens Soccer teams. Unfortunately they were unsuccessful in selection, however they gained invaluable experience for future trials.
Secondary Sport Dates
For further information, see Ms Withers or go to:
- CSNSW Sport: website (https://csnsw.sport/)
- CG Sport: Canberra Goulburn Sport nominations page (https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/nominations)
- Sport @ SHC: Secondary Google Classroom (student code - xcdqo3f) https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/Njk2NjYzNTMxM1pa
For school teams to go away to gala days and competitions, students must return their note and money by the due date to be eligible to attend the excursion.
As always, if you are concerned about anything to do with PE or Sport, please arrange a meeting or get in contact with me so we can work out a solution. We want everyone to be involved in all aspects of school life, to the best of their ability and feel good about their experience.
I can be contacted at megan.withers@cg.catholic.edu.au or on 02 69422612 during school hours.
Regards
Megan Withers
Secondary Sports Coordinator
