Today we celebrated our Traditions Day Mass where we acknowledge the strong foundations and heritage that our school is built upon. The charisms of the Mercy and Lasallian traditions are built into the fibres of our school were we endeavour to live out their values of Mercy, Compassion, Justice, Service, Excellence, Welcome, Inclusion and Respect. We add to these aspirational values our own vision of Learn, Lead, Live and we have a clear mission to mould a community where everyone is treated with respect and dignity, where everyone is valued and appreciated and where everyone works together to build a better future. Thank you to Mrs Maxwell and Stage 4 for their leadership of the Mass. It was a glorious celebration of our wonderful school and the blessings that have been given.

Congratulations to Gillian Hunt who will represent the Western Region at the Archdiocesan Public Speaking Finals in Term 4. She was successful in claiming victory in the Year 6 division over the speakers from the other Western Region schools. Joshua Ismay contested the Year 5 division and was superb in his efforts and presentation. He is to be congratulated for making the finals. We are proud of the efforts of all our students who have worked very hard to develop such important skills like public speaking, and to their teachers who invested such passion in their teaching.

Next week will see our Year 10 and Year 9 cohorts embark on their excursions to Sydney and Melbourne respectively. It will be an action packed week for both of the groups as they visit some of the important sites of each city. Year 10 will visit, the SCG, Jewish Museum, Taronga Zoo, Madame Tussads just to name a few. Whilst Year 9 will enjoy the MCG, Melbourne Gaol, the Theatre amongst other exciting venues. A huge thank you to Ms Buchanan and Ms Marsay for their coordination of such mammoth undertakings and to the staff who will accompany them. It is a generous commitment of staff to give up their time for early mornings and late nights to supervise excited teenagers in big cities. We wish them a wonderful week full of memories. We look forward to reporting on their adventures next term.

Please be aware that there will be no school for next Thursday 22 (National Day of Mourning) and Friday 23 (Professional Learning Day). Students will finish Term 3 on Wednesday 21 September and will return on Tuesday 11 October. 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.

We had the most fabulous time with our newest students for 2023. Our intake for Year 7 and Kindergarten for next year spent some valuable time learning about Sacred Heart and enjoying all that we have to offer. Year 7 participated in a range of secondary subjects and Kinder experienced the routine and wonder that is Early Stage One. It was delightful to see so many new students and welcome their families to our community. 2023 promises to be a year filled with adventure, challenges and success. We look forward to sharing the journey with them.

Next term we will return to school with students able to wear their summer uniform. There will be a two week transition from winter to summer to allow students the chance to find and/or purchase the required items. We are also looking at selecting a dress short design to complement the girls summer uniform. Local suppliers are investigating options that are economical and suitable for all shape and sizes. Hopefully we will know in the coming days.

God Bless

Ms Nicky Trinder

Explosion Catholic Youth Conference 4th-7th of October, St Edmund’s College, Canberra

Explosion is a Catholic Youth Conference for students in Years 7 to 12. It is run each year by the Disciples of Jesus Catholic lay community in Canberra along with the Missionaries of God's Love Sisters & the Missionaries of God’s Love Priests & Brothers.

Explosion 2022 will be held at St Edmund’s College, Canberra from the 4th-7th of October. It is a live-out conference so you go home at night but spend the whole day and evening at Eddie’s from 9am-9pm (the first day starts at 5pm with registration).

If travelling from outside Canberra participants will need to make private arrangements for accommodation and to be transported to and from St Edmund’s each day.

Explosion is a conference where young people can seek to answer the big questions about life and faith. It is an opportunity for youth to be formed intellectually in their faith and to deepen their relationship with God.

The Explosion theme question for 2022 is "What's Missing?"

Participants can expect quality speakers, interactive games, powerful prayer, music and food. They’ll also get the opportunity to connect with around 100 like-minded students from around Canberra and beyond.

The registration cost is $120 inclusive of all meals throughout the conference and $100 for any siblings!

Enquiries: contact Michael 0478 937 657 explosionyouthconference@outlook.com.au 

Follow us on social media for updates and info!

Instagram @ExplosionYouth_

https://www.instagram.com/explosionyouth_/?hl=en

Facebook @Explosionyouthconf

https://www.facebook.com/Explosionyouthconf

Congratulations to Gillian Hunt who will be progressing to the Archdiocese Public Speaking finals after winning the Year 6 Western Region competition.

Well done!

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Stage 3 Ballarat Excursion

Primary Sport

NSWCPS - MacKillop Championships Athletics- amendment

My apologies Alex will head to Sydney for the next level of Athletics on the 21st of September. We wish him Good luck. It is such a great achievement to make it to this level of representatio

CG Cricket

Congratulations to Roy Dunk who Represented Canberra Goulburn at the MacKillop Cricket trials in Wagga. Again such a great achievement to represent our school at this level. 

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

Congratulations

Congratulations to Ned Murray, Georgia Harris, Caitlyn Cram, George Smith and Josh Harris who competed at the NSWCCC Athletics in Homebush on Monday 12th Sept. The weather was perfect and it is a fantastic experience to compete at such a venue. Well done. 

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-com-forms-d-e-1faipqlse8aneoiwdpk-ueu6wznvxwrtlsp7q9phjibw8t76vgsdcxga-formresponse-2/ 

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

Good Morning Lovely Families.

Just a friendly reminder that our Spring Vacation care is fast approaching its close off date of 24^th September 2022.

For those families who have who have not utilised the before and after school service but would like to attend vacation care, you can do so by going to the BigChildcare website
(Link:  www.bigchildcare.com) and create a My Family Lounge account.  You can then on that same web site click on Book Now, Spring 2022 icon and under the State NSW you will find EA Southee and submit your request for the days you wish your child/ren to attend.

Our vacation care will be held at EA Southee Public school in the Hall. We strongly advise that all families have their bookings in before Friday the 24^th of September. This will ensure that we can accommodate for all children and ensure they have a FUN filled vacation care. 

I have attached a copy of our brochure for all the fun we will be having over the Spring Holidays and if you wish to can you the manual booking form and drop this back into me to make you booking. 

Lastly, we understand and appreciate that the last few months have been an uncertain time for all families and we wish to support each and every one of you. However any families who do have any outstanding amounts owing on their accounts will not be permitted to book into our vacation care program. Families are permitted to use their $500 NSW Voucher towards vacation care sessions so we hope this can reduce the cost for you. If you have not already applied for one for your family it can be done online via your Service NSW App or at your local Service Centre and closing date for this is 30 September 2022 so hurry, hurry, hurry and don’t miss out. Anyone whom has a child that is starting Kindergarten next year is also permitted to apply for these vouchers as well.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Have a lovely day.

Kind regards, 

Big Childcare Team

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