Welcome back to another wonderful term. The possibilities and opportunities this term seem endless and we look forward to all our staff and students will achieve.

Thank you to our students and staff who generously devoted time on the ANZAC Day holiday to commemorate the proud history and future of our Defence Forces by marching in the parade down Parker St. It was so pleasing to see so many students turn out to join with our local community to march and participate in the commemorative service in Albert Park. It was a gloriously sunny day and our students marched proudly and enthusiastically in their school uniforms. Thank you to the families who came along to support the parade. Today our Year 9 students presented a respectful and reverent ANZAC service for the school community. Thank you to Mr Gooduchkin for his leadership and preparation of our students.

The first week was quite warm and many students have not made the transition to the winter uniform. Next week however offers a very different forecast. If students transition to the winter uniform there is an expectation that they will wear the full uniform correctly including the tie. If you require any items from the uniform pool please contact the school or send an email to the office requesting the specific item, size and number and we will endeavour to find the items and leave them for you to collect from the Front Office.

Over the coming weeks many staff will be on leave for a variety of reasons. We will strive to make sure that there is no disruption to student learning and that we continue to provide quality instruction and care.

Next week our Year 7 students will travel to Goobarragandra for the annual Year 7 Camp. This is a really exciting opportunity for our Year 7s to appreciate First Nations culture, learn about our local Wiradjuri area and to spend quality time together as a cohort. They will also participate in their Retreat on the evening of the first day and celebrate their faith in a relaxed and inspiring setting. Thank you to Ms Buchanan, Mrs Maher, Mrs Roxburgh, Mrs Black, Mrs Maxwell and Mr Forsyth for their support and organisation of our annual camp. A packing list was sent home today so that students can prepare their supplies ready for Wednesday’s departure. They will need lots of warm clothes according to the weather report.

Welcome back to Mr Ian Bell, who has taken over the privileged responsibility of Stage 1B. Mrs Bear is happily ‘nesting’ in preparation for the birth of her baby and Mr Bell has already been glowing about the calibre of his new class. We are very glad to have him back with us.

Have a great weekend and remember if you have to choose between being extraordinary and kind, be extraordinarily kind!

Ms Nicky Trinder

Principal

Sacraments of Reconciliation

Last night, 13 students received the Sacrament of their First Reconciliation. This Saturday at 5:00pm these students will receive the Sacrament of their first Eucharist. Please keep these students in your prayers.

Beth Adams

Stella Blackman

Aaliyah Close

Rose Dickinson

Heath Frost

Brayden Kimber

Zoe Lake

Jimmy Last

Zara Lawson

Ava Sannazzaro

Olivia Summers

Leo Sutherland

Nate Vitnell

Max Winsor

Lent: Project Compassion

With your support, Caritas Australia has been able to support communities around the world to tackle poverty, food security, education, water and sanitation and disaster risk reduction. Project Compassion 2023 reminds us that the good that we do today will extend and impact the lives of generations to come.

Can all Project Compassion Boxes be returned by Term 2 Week 1 please.

The Passion of Our Lord

Thank you to the students who came into school during their holidays to enact the liturgy of The Passion of Our Lord on Good Friday. The students created a very moving and emotional enactment. Thank you to staff who assisted students in their preparations and on the day.

ANZAC DAY SERVICE

Thank you to our Year 9 History class in leading us in a very moving and meaningful ANZAC Day Prayer service.  All students displayed deep respect for this important day.

Primary Sport

WR Cross Country

Congratulations to those students who have qualified for Western Region Cross Country. This will be held Friday week 1, Term 2 in Grenfell. Good luck and we will post results and pictures in next week's newsletter.

Rugby 10s stage three

Good luck to our Stage Three Rugby team who are heading to Wagga next week. Students have been training hard and are excited to attend. A special thanks to any parents who have offered to transport students and Mr Daley for coaching. We will have a full report in next week's newsletter. 

MacKillop Trials- League

Good luck to Ned Hazlett, Jake Harris and Jett Johnson who will be trailing for a spot in the MacKillop team next week. 

Attendance at Extracurricular Sporting Events

Attending extracurricular sporting events as a Sacred Heart Representative is a privilege not a right. Please be aware that students with poor attendance, behaviour and/or with incomplete tasks and class work will not be allowed to attend these opportunities. For students who are away for any reason or who do attend these opportunities, it is an expectation that missed work is caught up and completed within a reasonable time frame after returning to school.

Primary Sport Dates

Secondary Sport

Representative Trials

Good luck to:

• Sarah Harris, Mackenzie Gale and Charlotte Campbell who will be playing for the Canberra Goulburn U15 Girls Netball team at the NSWCCC Selections on Wednesday in Sydney. 

General Notices

Representative Sports

A reminder to keep checking the Secondary Sports Google Classroom page for all notifications and processes for registration for the many representative sports coming up this term.

Attendance at Extracurricular Sporting Events

Attending extracurricular events as a Sacred Heart Representative is a privilege. Please be aware that students with poor attendance, behaviour and/or with incomplete tasks and class work will not be allowed to attend these opportunities. For students who are away for any reason or who do attend these opportunities, it is an expectation that missed work is caught up and completed within a reasonable time frame after returning to school.

Secondary Sport Dates