We are well and truly into winter and we have had it all; glorious rain, ripper frosts, the odd fog and some weak winter sun. We have also had all manner of uniform as our students layer to stay warm. We have a significant amount of lost property as students shed the layers throughout the day and forget to collect them at the end of the day. Please label all items of clothing for ease of return. Uniform is the hot topic as we prepare for Photo Day on Wednesday next week. This is important in terms of uniform because we like to ensure that all students are in the correct winter uniform looking their best for the photos. We encourage you to make sure that the students abide by the full uniform code including hair, makeup and accessories. We hope the weather will be kind to us on Wednesday and that we won't have rain soaked students or bedraggled infants presenting for photos. All photos need to be ordered before the day and sibling photos requires a separate payment envelope.

The Long Weekend is always very timely as we are well into the flu and cold season. This gives families a chance to rest and to get over any “bugs” they have picked up. If children are presenting with symptoms, then it is prudent to test for COVID and keep them at home until the symptoms have gone. We are trying to keep our school and extended community well this winter and we encourage students to practice healthy hygiene practice when they cough and sneeze.

Everyone is invited to attend the Feast Day Mass for the celebration of the Sacred Heart. We had to postpone it this week to allow Father Lolesio to be present and share with us this important Mass. It will be held at 12.30 on Friday 14 June after the Stage 1B assembly. There is always lots happening at school on any given day.

This Sunday one of our Year 10 students Jake Winsor will complete a fundraiser to raise money for Mental Health. Jake’s goal is to raise $500 that will go to the Black Dog Institute Foundation. (At the time of writing this Jake had already exceeded his goal which is a fabulous effort)

https://www.blackdoqinstitute.org.au/

He is planning to Swim 100 metres 100 times - totalling 10 km in one swimming session. He will be doing this on Sunday 9 June at the Cootamundra Swimming Pool.

Please feel free to donate at the link below or come down to the pool to watch him or even join in for some of the swim.

Donation Link -

https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundraisers/jakewinsor

Over many years our students have recognised the importance of helping others. Whether it be swimming miles or shaving their head or even volunteering their time the generosity of our students in trying to help others is something to foster and grow. There is never a reason not to be kind and strive to help others.

Next term Mr Niddrie is taking some well-deserved leave to look after his young family and Mrs Niddrie will return to take on her position in 3W. In Mr Niddrie’s absence Mr Bell will shift classrooms and move into 2N. We are so grateful that Mr Bell is so flexible, talented and wiling to take on new challenges. More on this shift closer to the changeover at the end of term

We have also had to postpone the Reconciliation Walk for the second time due to the weather. As of yet there has not been another date decided upon, but we hope to let you know asap.

The Infants Liturgy last week was a beautiful celebration of our littlest people’s Faith. Their prayerful liturgy acknowledged the important role of our Mother Mary and indeed all of the motherly people in their lives. They were respectful in leading all parts of the liturgy and we appreciate the effort that their teachers made in preparing the students for their different roles.

Remember, there is always a reason to be kind!

God Bless

Ms Nicky Trinder

Parish Sacramental Program

Primary Sport

Jump Rope for Heart.

This term Primary and Infants are participating in Jump Rope for Heart. Information on how to register has gone home with the youngest in the household. When you register you will be asked to nominate an amount to raise. This doesn’t mean that you have to raise this amount, any small amount will be greatly appreciated. We have so far raised just over $1000.00 and 31 students registered. 

We will have a Jump Off Day at the end of this term. This week's challenge is partner or group skipping. https://www.jumprope.org.au/register/jump-rope-for-heart-2024 

CG Soccer - MacKillop Trials

Last Friday Ava Sannazzaro and Mikayla Parsons headed back to Canberra to represent Sacred Heart and the Canberra Goulburn team at the MacKillop Trials. The girls played their hardest and Mikayla made it to the probable vs possible game. What a great experience for our local talent, well done girls. 

CPS NSW- Cross Country

On Wednesday Alex Byrne, Zoe Lake and Estee McLeod travelled to Sydney for the next level of Cross Country. They should be proud of their achievements. 

Estee ran her event in 10:27min

Zoe ran her event in 14:13 min

Alex ran his event in 12:15 min coming 16th

What great times and personal achievements. 

WR Athletics

Students who have qualified for Western Region athletics received their note and events this week. An event has been made on COMPASS. Please pay and give consent. It will be held in Temora on the 21st of June. 

Primary Sport Dates

Secondary Sport

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. IMPORTANT - Please take notice of the due date. There are many reasons for the due date and we need to stick to them.

NSWCCC Cross Country

Well done to the students who competed at the NSWCCC Cross Country in Sydney on Wednesday. Congratulations especially to Sacha McLeod who came 7th and made the NSWCCC team to compete at the NSW All Schools Cross Country early in Term 3.

SHC results

16s Girls 

- 36th/50 - Hallie Kelly 

- 45th/50 - Amelia Smith

- 47th/50 - Grace Derrick

14s Girls

- 7th/59 - Sacha McLeod - progressing to NSW All Schools

- 48th/59 - Sophie Sannazzaro

13s Boys

- 30th/50 - Eamon Sutherland

Full results HERE

Schoolgirl’s Trophy - Rugby League

Best of luck to the girls playing in the U14s and U16s Rugby League (Tackle) Schoolgirl’s Trophy at Nicholson Park on Tuesday.

14s - Lucy Dunk, Ally Evans, Ella Gammon, Bridee Gartside, Maycee Twyford, Sophie Boxsell, Ruby Harris, Lily Peacey, Emme Piffero and Hannah Tregear.

16s - Alexis Carr, Nellie Ward, Scarlett Chambers, Grace Derrick, Josey Hoey, Leila Ismay, Hallie Kelly, Lucy Paterson, Ashlee Peacey, Tilly Sannazzarro, Amelia Smith and Caitlin Taber.

Secondary Sports Dates

Term 2

W7

Tue Jun 11th - Schoolgirl’s Trophy, Girls Rugby League, Cootamundra

W8

Wed Jun 19th - CG Soccer Gala Day, Canberra

W9

Tue Jun 25th - U14s Boys and Girls Riverina Futsal Championships, Wagga

Wed Jun 26th - U16s Boys and Girls Riverina Futsal Championships, Wagga

Thu Jun 27th - Katrina Fanning Cup, Girls Rugby League Finals (TBC)

Term 3

W3

Tue Aug 6th - Small Schools, Boys Rugby League, Wagga