As 2023 enrolment is underway, we are drawn to think about transitions for our students.  Transitions can be hard for our students and for parents, as they navigate the anxiety and fear that can sometimes happen with change. A fantastic resource to support families with this is the CSPA “Gearing up for Parent Engagement in Student Learning”.  This resource provides a parent module on Nurturing your child through transition – Primary and Nurturing your child through transition - Secondary providing some concrete and practical advice to be shared with your families and school community. Our Kindergarten 2023 Information session will be held this coming Tuesday 6^th September at 6pm in the Infants Breakout Space. This is in preparation for the orientation/transition program beginning on 15 September. If you would loke further information please contact the Front Office or Mrs Anita Chesworth, Infants Coordinator. This Tuesday just gone – 30 August – we welcomed the 2023 Year 7 cohort to the secondary school for the beginning of their transition program. All students had a fabulous time and they were very enthusiastic about all that was on offer throughout the day. Thank you to Ms Marsay for her coordination and all the teachers who showcased our excellent opportunities for learning. The next session will be 14 September (please note the date was changed to accommodate the new students from CPS).

This week we were privileged to view a presentation from Project Rockit. This was a community endeavour supported by all the local schools and our Shire Council. It was aimed at our Stage 3 and 4 students to make them aware of issues, challenges and dangers on social media and in the cyber world. This includes an awareness of the pitfalls of chat groups and being involved in unsavoury discussions and activities online. Unfortunately, these presentations do not always resonate until something unseemly happens and considering the headlines concerning schools and chat groups this week I thought it appropriate to promote a free webinar from Safe on Social – Kirra Prendergast for this Monday night. Kirra visited our school in 2020 (just before COVID hit) and it was undeniably one of the best presentations that I have seen on Cyber safety. I encourage all parents to take the time to be informed about the apps and issues that are commonplace for our young people. I have attached the facebook feed advertising the webinar.

Safe on Social

An invitation for schools and parents to attend a free Webinar on Monday Night.

After the recent news out of an elite school in Sydney, my inbox has been flooded with questions from schools and parents about social media, in particular Discord and Group chats, and the behaviours of students using this form of communication.

You will have your mind blown when you actually understand what is really happening in group chats. The need for connection – all of these issues that come along with that have hit home and many questions display worry and distress. Schools and parents need fast and reliable support and information. We are here to help.

As much as I wish I could reply to all messages and emails individually, it’s simply impossible. This is why I am hosting a FREE webinar this coming Monday night to address your concerns about Discord and answer your questions.

Questions will be answered live in real-time, so please submit yours (confidentially) in advance to:

wecanhelp@safeonsocial.com

Join me for an important online safety discussion. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, professional, or carer, you’re all welcome and encouraged to join.

What: Discord and Groupchat use Webinar

When: 7.30pm, Monday, 5 September 2022 Australian Eastern Standard Time

Link to Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83869705647...

Lastly, I’ll be sending out key information on the topics discussed, so if you aren't already subscribed to our newsletter, please make sure you don't miss out and sign up here:

https://www.safeonsocial.com/subscribe

It’s time to spark positive change. I look forward to seeing you on Monday.

Kirra

Spring is finally here but we have not seen the end of the wet weather. We have also not seen the end of the winter colds and flus that have been plaguing our school. Remember if students are unwell that they should stay home to prevent the unnecessary spread of germs and viruses. COVID will continue to be an issue if we are not vigilant in our COVID safe practices.

We have made changes to our end-of-day processes in the Infants playground. To ensure that all students are safe and get safely to their pickups at the end of the day our students have been asked to stay seated on the silver seats when they are first dismissed, to allow the ‘gate-teacher’ to be present when the gate is opened. We ask that parents do not open the gate at either Parker or Morris before a teacher is present. We also ask that parents/carers do not park in the presbytery yard and that they exit their vehicles to collect the children. This is a very busy thoroughfare for foot and vehicle traffic and we do not want to have any accidents.

Catholic Education have again given schools the option to hold pupil free days to compensate for the lost release and planning time due to lack of casual staff and COVID. We have tried to avoid inconveniencing families so we will be holding the pupil free day on the last day of this term – 23 September. This will also allow the students returning from the Stage 5 excursions the opportunity to sleep in after their late night arrivals. Thank you for your support.

NAPLAN results were released to schools this Wednesday and our staff are currently working through the data to ascertain trends and areas for development. We will be sending home individual student reports early next week. Please read the letter and information with the report to help you understand the results and levels of achievement. Please make contact with the class teacher or PCA if you have any questions.

Remember Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give. It doesn’t cost anything to be kind but it can change a person’s day. So have courage and be kind!

God Bless

Ms Nicky Trinder

~We all belong to God's family~

Sacred Heart Public Speaking Finals 2022

Congratulations to all the students in Primary who competed in the Archdiocese Public Speaking Competition across Years 3 to 6.

The Year group finals were held on Thursday 25 August and the below students were all highly commended for their wonderful performances.

Congratulations to the winners below who will now represent Sacred Heart to speak against St Anne’s Temora.

Year 3- Stella Blackman and Ava Sannazzaro

Year 4- Thomas Shields and Reuben Smith

Year 5 - Joshua Ismay and Eamon Sutherland

Year 6 - Sophie Sannazzaro and Gillian Hunt

~Sacred Heart Book Parade~

Yr_3_Reflection.pdf 

Year 9 Excursion 19-22/9/2022

Year 10 Excursion 19-22/9/2022

Year 6 Thanksgiving Mass - 25th November

Year 6 Excursion - 29/11-02/12/2022

Annual Awards Ceremony - 7th December

Year 10 Mass and Graduation Dinner - 9th December

Year 9 Melbourne Excursion final payment - letters sent home

Year 10 Sydney Excursion final payment - letters sent home

Primary Sport

Boorowa touch and Netball 

Our last sporting event for 2022 will be the Boorowa Touch and Netball. Notes have gone home. If you are able to assist with transport or managing teams on the day please indicate on your child's note. The date is 21st October, Week 2 term 4. 

Term four swimming

Primary swimming will start week 5 of term 4, notes will go home early next term with more information.

Infants intensive swimming will be held week 8 and 9 of term 4. More details will come early next term. 

These notes will need to be returned for your child to be able to participate. 

CG trials of 2023

It is an opportunity for stage three students in 2023 to trial for representative sport. We have been successful in the past in students being selected to represent at such a high stage. Some of the trial dates for 2023 will start at the end of this year. If you are interested and wish to register please visit CSNSW Sport Portal. If you have any questions or wish to have more information, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

CRICKET

• The Canberra Goulburn Cricket Trials for the 2023 teams will be held on Friday 4th November 2022 with a closing date of the 28th of October

 Taylor Park. 1B Yass Road, Queanbeyan East 2620

TOUCH FOOTBALL

• Canberra Goulburn trials Friday 9th December – Open to boys and girls

Southwell Park, Lyneham, ACT

TENNIS AND BASKETBALL

• 2023 Canberra Goulburn Tennis and Basketball trials will be held on Friday 2nd December 2022.

Belconnen Tennis Club. Halloran Place, Macquarie, ACT

Belconnen Basketball & Sports Centre 42 Oatley Court, Belconnen, ACT 

More information and dates will go out at the end of this year.

Miss Van Kerk Oerle

Primary Sports Coorindator

Secondary Sport

CG Athletics

Congratulations to the students and parents for braving the freezing wet conditions and competing in the Archdiocesan Athletics carnival on Tuesday. The day started off with rain, wind and 0-5 degree temperatures and did not get much better for the rest of the day. Despite the weather the students demonstrated skill and determination to achieve fantastic results and PB’s. 

Click here to see the full results

A big congratulations to Josh Harris for winning the CG Athletics 14 yr Boys Age Champion, and to the students who advanced to the NSWCCC Athletics in Week 9, Monday 12th September.

Advancers to NSWCCC Athletics include:

1. Caitlyn Cram

#102 Girls 13 Discus Throw 19.81m

2. April Dickinson

#108 Girls 16 High Jump 1.25m 

#148 Girls 16+ Triple Jump Senior 7.71m

3. Georgia Harris

#108 Girls 16 High Jump 1.25m 

4. Josh Harris

#31 Boys 14 200 Meter Dash 27.08 

#47 Boys 14 800 Meter Run 2:42.05

#63 Boys 14 100 Meter Dash 13.21 

#85 Boys 14 400 Meter Dash 1:02.81

#111 Boys 14 Discus Throw 22.22m 

#145 Boys 14 High Jump 1.40m (stopped jumping due to conditions)

Boys 14 Long Jump

Boys 14 Hurdles

5. Josey Hoey

#32 Girls 14 200 Meter Dash 31.22

Girls 14 Hurdles

6. Ned Murray

#169 Boys 12-15 Triple Jump Junior 9.70m

Boys 15 Hurdles

Congratulations to the entire team:

Matilda Campbell, Caitlyn Cram, April Dickinson, Emily Dickinson, Jessy Fisher, Corey Gale, Mackenzie Gale, Oliver Hall, Willow Hall, Georgia Harris, Joshua Harris, Sarah Harris, Josey Hoey, Jasper Howarth, Bella Jones, Cooper Jones, Amarli Kelleher, Declan Kerrison, Zane Lange, Evan Lonnen, Joshua Lubke, Lily McLeod, Corey Mills, Ned Murray, Ashlee Peacey, Ryan Peacey, Benjamin Piffero, Blair Roberts, Emma Shields, Emma Simmons, Aidan Smith, George Smith, Nellie Ward, Matthew Wilde, Scarlett Wilson, Jake Winsor.

Good Luck

Good luck to Ned Murray, Josey Hoey, April Dickinson, Georgia Harris, Caitlyn Cram and Josh Harris who will compete at the NSWCCC Athletics in Homebush next Tuesday.

Southern Sport Academy Trials

Southern Sports Academy Trials have opened for 2023. Below is an email received. Please note that this is not a school based pathway.

Dear Sports Co-ordinator,

The Academy has now opened applications for ALL its 2023 sporting programs – BASKETBALL, CYCLING, GOLF, HOCKEY, NETBALL, and RUGBY.

We are looking for talented and keen athletes to participate in all our programs.  There are also positions available for staff who are interested in coaching and helping the next group of young sportspeople progress in their chosen sport. 

There are different eligibility criteria and closing dates for each sport, athletes can find this information on the nomination forms at www.ssa-nsw.org.au/Nominations.

The Academy is very appreciative of the support we receive from schools in the region and acknowledge the valuable role you play in athlete development. We trust your school will be supportive of this unique opportunity for our Southern NSW athletes, and I thank you in anticipation of your cooperation.

If you require additional information concerning the program or the Southern Sports Academy, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0499 389577.

I look forward to your continued support.

Regards

Mark Calverley

Chief Executive Officer

Southern Sports Academy

Nominations - https://ssa-nsw.org.au/nominations-new-2https-docs-google

Wheelchair Roadshow

On Wednesday 6th - Friday 8th September, we will be hosting the bi-annual Wheelchair Roadshow. This involves:

A twenty-minute presentation on road safety, disability awareness or physical activity, and sport for specific groups as part of a PASS Class, by one of our presenters who lives with a disability, followed by a 40-minute game of Wheelchair Basketball or Wheelchair AFL, played by the students. This provides the students with a chance to experience something new, as well as gives them an idea of what it is like to be in a wheelchair.

The link to the Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT Roadshow information is https://www.wsnsw.org.au/roadshows/school-roadshow-information/  

The cost of this experience has been covered this year and therefore no money is required. All Stage 3, 4 and 5 students will attend in their class groups.

If you have any concerns, please contact me prior to the sessions, on 02 69422612 during school hours.

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

Coota Quest 3 Registration and Conditions