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6 From Mrs Fox

Lord As we celebrate another Christmas

Help us to live each moment gratefully. May we have the faith to trust in the gifts you have given us? May we have the hope that overcomes the dark thoughts that

sometimes cloud our vision? May we have the love that makes our world a better place?

To all members of the Sacred Heart School Community and especially de-parting staff, families and students I wish you God's blessing as you celebrate Christmas with family and loved ones. To Mrs Claire Watson, Ms Gemma Matheson, Ms Neerissa O'Dea, Mrs Jocelyn Bozikovic and Mrs Margaret Valentine I acknowledge and thank you for your professionalism and contribu-tion to our school community. I conclude this school year with mixed emotions as I move to serve Catholic Education in a

different capacity during 2017. I hold with me the knowledge that Sacred Heart is a vibrant

centre of faith and learning where the community of students, staff and parents strive to work

in harmony and common purpose. We are a school which values and respects the rights of

each individual to bring the best they can to every situation and opportunity be it small or

large and I look forward with anticipation to being part of this community again in 2018.

Principal

Mrs Alaniz wishes all the Sacred Heart community a

happy and holy Christmas. Thank you for your

enthusiasm and support throughout 2016. Enjoy your

holidays and I look forward to a New Year full of

exciting times, lots of surprises and new experiences.

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMETABLE

Christmas Eve—24 December

7.30pm Vigil Mass

12.00am Mass of midnight

Christmas Day 25 December

9.00am Christmas Mass

Monday 26 December

8.45am Mass

SECOND RITE OF RECONCILIATION in preparation for Christmas

will take place on Tuesday 20 December at 7.00pm Several priests

will be available to hear confessions.

Claudia and Lucy from the

Canteen thank all their MUCH

VALUED volunteers for your

help throughout the year.

We hope that lots of new keen

parents of next year will also

volunteer an hour or two of

their time. Wishing you and all

our loved ones a very Merry

Christmas and a safe and Happy

New Year!!!

Ms Gevaux (2B) hopes that

the sweet magic of Christmas

conspires to gladden your

hearts and fill every desire!

Wishing you joy and happiness

Merry Christmas and a won-derful New Year to all our students, parents and staff. Good luck to the Yr 6 stu-dents as you embark on your journey into high school next year. Enjoy the holidays and keep safe. Inclusion Support Centre Staff

From Mrs Halliday in the LIBRARY

This Christmas, May the Lord bless and keep you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!! Peace, Love, Joy and Hope to all our families this Christmas and New Year.

A massive THANK YOU to the many fantastic Mums, Dads and Grandpar-ents who generously gave of their time to cover books and offer assis-tance in our Library this year. We re-ally need your help at different times in the year and are truly grateful for your generous response.

HAPPY HOLIDAY!!

To the Students and Families of Year 4W

Thank you students for being a fantastic group of young people at Sacred Heart. I have enjoyed my involvement with you. I have observed how much you have evolved into mature, responsible young people who are particularly passionate about helping and looking after one an-other.

Fantastic year groups generally mean fantastic parent support. My Year 4W parent group was terrific with its in-volvement in excursions, class events (such as class speeches) and various school events. It was clear the parent support was for all students not just their own. THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

Children, take care of your parent(s) these holidays because they have looked after you and supported you so far in your short lives .

I sincerely wish all the 4W students and families a sacred and Happy Christmas.

The Yr 5 classrooms you will be attend-ing will be lucky to have such quality young students next year.

Mr Milne

Mrs Debbie Cannell, Mrs Mon-ica Doherty-Bigara and Mrs Le-na Williams of 1W would like to thank all of the parents who have entrusted the care of their children with us this year. Thank you for the support you have given us. We wish you and your families a happy and holy Christmas.

Mr Burke (3B) wishes all families and friends of the Sacred Heart Community a safe and blessed Christmas! To all the children and families of 1B. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. God bless! Miss Giglia

From Mrs O’Leary in the Office

“Thank you for welcoming me into the Sacred Heart Primary School family.

I feel blessed to be part of this won-derful school and community.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christ-mas and a safe and Happy New Year for 2017. Love and best wishes

Mrs Chloe O’Leary

May the miracle of Christmas fill

your heart with warmth and love.

Merry Christmas!

One of the real joys of the festive

season is the opportunity to say

thank you

and to wish you the best for the

New Year.

Mrs. Wingard XX

To all the wonderful Kindy families

Wishing you all a fun filled Christmas and joyous New Year. God Bless Mrs Gerhardy, Mrs Warny, Ms Robinson & Miss Shaw

To the students and families of Year Six,

Thank you for a wonderful year filled with lots of laughs.

We wish you all a joyful time spent with family and friends over the Christmas holidays.

Best wishes as you start your new adventure – high school!

Mrs Bathols & Mr Landers

To all the students from PPB & PPW, we wish you the best holiday period filled with fun and excitement. We wish your holidays be filled with joyful moments to be cherished and treasured forever.

Have a happy holiday and all the best for next year in Year One.

Miss Hodgson, Miss Lane, Mrs Maguire, Mrs Sue (Bianchini) Mrs Joyce, Mrs Valentine and Mrs Lynda Greene

Thanks must go to two special people at Sacred Heart

Mrs O’Neill (who we refer to as Dr O’Neill, ably assisted by

nurse O’Leary) Sometimes the school office resembles a hos-

pital or Doctor’s waiting room and she handles all emergencies

very well. The other one is MR VINCE who gets called on

all day long to do all manner of things and he never seems to

get any older!!! We hope they enjoy their Christmas break

PRINCIPAL’S 2016 ANNUAL COMMUNITY MEETING ADDRESS

As a Catholic school, faith remains at the centre of all we do.

In 2016, Pope Francis announced a special Jubilee Year of Mercy. At Sacred Heart, staff and stu-

dents answered the call by reflecting on how we can be ‘Faces of Mercy’ in our school and wider community. Students had a look at various ‘People of Mercy’ and how they have given of themselves to help those

around them. Focus then turned to various ‘Parables of Mercy’ which demonstrated how we can be more merciful to ourselves and the people around us.

LEARNING

The integration of current pedagogy into the learning and teaching programmes in the school is the guiding focus for our dedicated staff. Our whole school strategy on engaging students positively in the learning process through the

setting of success criteria and learning intentions is making learning visible for the students from Kindergarten to Year Six. This ensures there is a clear ownership of the learning process for both students and teachers. In all learn-

ing areas instruction is data informed with monitoring and assessment processes in place for all students. I especially

acknowledge Mrs Emanuela Fragapane who, in her role as Curriculum Co-ordinator, oversees these processes.

The National Assessment Programme for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) together with the Bishops’ Religious Liter-acy Assessment for Year Three and Year Five students are used for the development of the Curriculum Plan each

year to ensure we are targeting areas of need for all students in these learning areas.

During 2016 the school has continued its focus in the Mathematics Learning Area to ensure students’ knowledge and

pedagogy of how best to use mental math skills effectively, quickly and correctly. The outcome of this has meant an improvement in Maths outcomes and reinforcement that the work being done by teachers is having a positive impact

on the results our students are achieving.

Teachers have also been engaged in setting out the Essential Learnings for each year level to ensure that for our

learning community, certain essential aspects of learning must be achieved each year.

After an analysis of data and consultation with staff the school will focus on Reading and Numeracy in 2017. Over a number of years the staff has been engaged in rich professional development aimed at up skilling knowledge of con-

tent and pedagogy in these areas. We will continue to explore and ensure we provide learning environments that

have the effect of producing maximum gains and improvements to student outcomes. By ensuring that student dif-ferences are accommodated through methodology and curriculum we believe each child will ultimately benefit and

achieve higher results. A strong emphasis will also be placed on gathering data to drive the teaching and learning process. Along with the aim to improve in these two focus areas staff continually reflect on their practice and ac-

countability.

Flexible learning spaces within the classrooms are well utilised and this year there has been an increasing integration

between indoor and outdoor learning spaces resulting in heightened levels of engagement from students which reflect a mix of collaborative, partner and individual learning opportunities. Young children need concrete hands on

materials and resources to construct meaning and understanding and skills alongside the intentional teaching and scaffolding of teachers. In order to do this children have been given time in the early years to investigate and be

active learners each day. Teachers are able to form strong relationships and knowledge of each child to cater for

their strengths, needs and interests through intentional instruction and play as outlined in the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.

The integration of chrome books for Year Five and Year Six students has provided the ability to connect seamlessly with a wider range of resources and is enhancing their development as 21st Century digital citizens.

Through the integration of STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics) programs within our school

such as Little Scientist, the ELLA Program (Early Learning Languages Australia) our specialised science classes and

allowing children to learn through inquiry and discovery activities is ensuring that Sacred Heart is well placed to de-velop citizens of the future.

In 2017 the formation and learning of Digital Literacy for Pre-Primary to Year Six students will provide increased op-

portunity to further build seamless integration of technology into classroom learning. Our resident IT expert Mr Gra-ham Maher will be leading this integration of cognitive and technical skills.

The introduction of the third tier of leadership through the roles of Wellness Co-ordinator, Faith Co-ordinator, Sus-

tainability Co-ordinator and Curriculum Co-ordinator has resulted in greater engagement and understanding of stu-dents in many aspects of school life. I thank Mr Landers, Mr Maher, Mrs Bathols and Mrs Fragapane for building

school strengths and expertise in these areas.

Our 2016 focus on student wellbeing has seen the extension of the Blue Earth Programme from the early years

into the middle and upper years. The Kids Matter Team have completed the review of Component One on our

journey to becoming a registered Kids Matter School. 2017 will see further up skilling of staff around this important area.

ENGAGEMENT Our school logo reflects the unity of family and school where students, parents and staff come together in harmo-

ny for a common purpose. The many community events have given families many opportunities to build connec-tions with each other.

To the many parents who actively contribute on a daily basis a huge thank you. Whether it is helping at home, in the classroom or supporting P&F or School Board endeavours this demonstrates to your children the importance

you place on their learning. The energy and common focus that exists within these service groups to the school ensures that our sense of community will continue to grow and prosper into the future. I thank all P&F Committee

and School Board members for your commitment to Catholic Education and in particular the vision of Sacred Heart.

I acknowledge our Child Care staff both in the Early Learning Centre and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) for

their enthusiasm, energy and passion in the provision of these ‘one stop’ services to the school community. Both centres continually strive to provide a rich environment for your children and have been recognised by ACECQA

(Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority) the governing body for Child Care as more than ade-quately meeting requirements in regard to care, the environment and safety procedures.

Our Year Six students have, through Year Six Ministries, embraced every opportunity to enhance and build their leadership skills and have contributed enthusiastically to all aspects of school life. I am especially proud of these

wonderful role models for their younger peers as they have consistently demonstrated the significance of being a Sacred Heart student. I wish them well as they take their knowledge of themselves and understanding of the world

to High School.

In 2016, the Wellness role saw the introduction of many new initiatives. Sacred Heart become a Crunch and Sip school with the support of our school canteen. Students and staff have been encouraged to eat more fruit and

vegetables and the program has seen an increase in healthy eating across the school. Staff have completed the Kids Matter in-service, with the aid of an ‘Action Team’ in the development of mental well being at our school using

the Kids Matter framework. We also saw the introduction of ‘Wellness Wednesdays’, where students from Year

Five and Six participated in rotating weekly activities centred around mental health and wellbeing. Lunchtime sporting tournaments continued this year involving students from Year Four to Six, staff, parents and ex-students.

Our school was also involved in the Australian wide anti bullying campaign “Say No to Bullying. Our Year One and Six class projects were used as examples through various media of how classes can stamp out bullying!

The addition of Ms Frances Mercer, our Chaplaincy Worker , onto our school staff has had a positive influence on enhancing ‘mindfulness’ for students, staff and parents. I am pleased l to say that Frances will be with us again

next year.

ACCOUNTABILITY ‘Every experience is an opportunity to grow’ was the theme for our inaugural LEG week (Learn, Experience, Grow)

held in Term Three. A range of activities was provided for students that were engaging, imaginative, productive, would lead to a better understandings of different cultures, build resiliency and respect and acknowledge the im-

portant part which our Aboriginal heritage has played in the building of our nation. YES, it was different to tradi-

tional teaching, YES it was exhausting for teachers, and YES our students learnt, experienced and grew in their understanding of the world, practised how to work productively with others, developed positive attitudes including

problem solving, accepted differing opinions, built self-respect and made positive connections with adults and peers. In the words of one of our students, “It was the best thing ever!”

2016 saw a continuation of Sustainability projects across the school. Students continued to compost and recycle and many students bring a Waste Free Lunch every day, not just on Wednesday. In July, students from Years

Three to Six participated in native seedling planting along the Canning River to help rehabilitate the environment in

our community. During LEG Week, the whole school took part in activities aimed at waste reduction and packing waste-free lunches. The school has also picked up other sustainable practices such as composting, recycling E-

Waste and continuing battery recycling and we look forward to some planned new systems being implemented in 2017.

We are privileged, as a school staff, to be working in such a well-resourced and established school. 2016 has seen

further expansion of technology within the school and the embedding of 21st century facilities. I acknowledge and thank the School Board for their sound financial management and understanding of the need to provide the best

possible learning environment for your children. On your behalf I particularly thank retiring member, Mr Troy Sea-man (Chairman) for his service of six years.

The contribution of staff and their willingness to give of their own time to the school is evident on a daily basis. 2016 has seen many opportunities where staff have readily taken on extra duties, projects and responsibilities for

the benefit of your children and the school community and I thank them personally and on your behalf. I wish those leaving God’s blessing in their future endeavours. I especially acknowledge our Assistant Principal, Mrs Vanessa

Alaniz, whose passion for learning and attention to detail ensures that we are well placed to lead Sacred Heart into the future and our Extended Leadership Team, Mrs Emanuela Fragapane, Mrs Donna Bathols, Mr Graham Maher

and Mr Shane Landers for their drive and energy in broadening the curriculum for your children.

Reflection at whole staff levels is undertaken through processes including coaching, AITSL goal setting, Quality Im-provement Plan Development for the National Quality Standards and individual, team and whole school meetings.

This year our Extended Leadership Team led the review components in the QCS of Pastoral Care of Students (Wellness), Wider Community Partnerships (Sustainability), Differentiated teaching and Learning (Curriculum and Integrating Catholic Faith, Life and Culture (Faith). The action focus from these reviews forms part of the Annual

School Improvement Plan for the 2017 year.

DISCIPLESHIP

We are blessed with a strong connection to the parish and work closely with catechists in the delivery of parish based, school supported and family focused sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, all of

which took place in Term Three. I thank Monsignor Tim and Father Tom for their strong presence within the school and in the lives of the students.

Reaching out to those in our community teaches students about the Social Justice issues that exist in today’s world

and giving to those who are less fortunate is part of the Corporal Acts of Mercy to which Pope Francis called us. In 2016 each term provided opportunity for students to reach out to others:

In Term One, we had our annual Walkathon, organised by Mr Andrew Milne, where students raised money

for Caritas In Term Two, money raised from our Sacred Heart Day celebrations were sent to Caritas, Catholic Missions,

LifeLink and the Loreto sisters for their work in East Timor In Term Three, students from Year 6 made special gift bags for those in need. These were brought up as

special offerings at the beginning of our Confirmation Mass.

Finally, in Term Four we raised money for Catholic Missions through ‘Sock it to Poverty’ to help children from

around the world who are not as well off as ourselves.

Bringing the school vision to life for the school community has been a major focus this year and I thank Mr Graham Maher in his role as Faith Co-ordinator for developing procedures to help make reverence and respect paramount.

It has been wonderful to see the celebration of the Living Like Jesus Awards and the pride on the students faces when they are recognised and celebrated for making reverence, respect, responsibility and resilience evident

in their actions and dealing with others as our school vision to come alive!

I conclude this school year with mixed emotions as I move to serve Catholic Education in a different capacity during

2017. I hold with me the knowledge that Sacred Heart is a vibrant centre of faith and learning where the communi-

ty of students, staff and parents strive to work in harmony and common purpose. We are a school which values and respects the rights of each individual to bring the best they can to every situation and opportunity be it small or

large and I look forward with anticipation to being part of this community again in 2018.

Mrs Suzanne Fox

Principal

CHAPLAINS CORNER

NO YOGA for parents today, however watch this space next year.

Have a peaceful wonderful Christmas full of cheer and peace and see you all next year.

Frances Mercer. School Chaplain

Thank you for making me so welcome in your lovely school.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL - 2017 STAFFING

Teachers

Principal TBA

Assistant Principal Anita McArdle (Term One) Mrs Vanessa Alaniz (Term Two, Three and Four)

Wellness Co-Ordinator Mr Shane Landers

Faith Co-Ordinator Mr Graham Maher

Sustainability Co-Ordinator Mrs Donna Bathols

Curriculum Co-Ordinator Mrs Welly Fragapane

Early Learning Centre Ms Sheena Schroff

Kindergarten Mrs Annie Gerhardy

Mrs Christina Vinci (Wednesday - Term One and Two) Miss Lauren Shaw (Wednesday - Term Three and Four)

PPB Miss Jo Hodgson

PPW Miss Rebecca Lane

Yr 1B Miss Lani Edwards

Yr 1W Mrs Debbie Cannell Ms Reita Wingard

Yr 2B Ms Dee Gevaux

Yr 2W Miss Rachel Cuccovia

Yr 3B Mr Brendon Burke

Yr 3W Miss Natalie Giglia

Yr 4B Mrs Ivana Zdravic (Monday and Tuesday) Mrs Nicola Wladyka (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

Yr 4W Mr Andrew Milne

Yr 5B Miss Emily Newman

Yr 5W Miss Amanda Banks

Yr 6B Mrs Donna Bathols

Yr 6W Mr Shane Landers

Science Ms Reita Wingard

Digital Literacy Mr Graham Maher

Music Mrs Christina Vinci

Visual Art Ms Reita Wingard

Japanese 0.5FTE Mrs Nola De Sales

Physical Education 0.5FTE Mr Callan Leach (Term One and Term Two) Miss Lauren Shaw (Term Three and Term Four)

Inclusion Support 2.5FTE Mrs Malissa Kelly Mrs Lindsay Ryan Miss Lauren Shaw Mrs Michelle Connolly

Literacy/Numeracy Support Mrs Lynda Green -Term One/ Mrs Anita McArdle -Term 2- 4 Mrs Welly Fragapane Mrs Thea Hurba

Early Childhood Management Mrs Debbie Cannell & Mrs Vanessa Alaniz

IT Management Mr Graham Maher

Academic Extension Mrs Ivana Zdravic Ms Reita Wingard Ms Reita Wingard

Leadership Relief Mrs Jackie Connelly

School Chaplain Ms Frances Mercer

EDUCATION ASSISTANTS

NON TEACHING STAFF

CHILD CARE Mrs Vanessa Alaniz Manager, Early Childhood Education and Care

Mrs Sheila Lawrence Educational Leader

Mrs Chloe O’Leary Admin Support

Early Learning Centre

Miss Amanda McCorkill Director/ Nominated Supervisor

Ms Sheena Schroff Early Childhood Teacher

Ms Margaret Ahmed Assistant Director/ Certified Supervisor (Diploma Qualified)

Ms Megan Rowland Assistant Director/ Certified Supervisor

Miss Lauren Goodhew Diploma Qualified Educator/ Certified Supervisor

Miss Brianna Jones Diploma Qualified Educator/ Certified Supervisor

Miss Amee Coles Diploma Qualified/ Certified Supervisor)

Ms Jennifer Elvines Cert III Educator

Miss Tahlia Brown Cert III Educator

Miss Paige Weyell Educator

OSHC

Ms Sheila Lawrence Director/ Nominated Supervisor

Ms Chloe Bennett Assistant Director/ Certified Supervisor

Miss Shannon Major Educator/ Certified

Miss Nikki Silvestri Educator/ Certified Supervisor (Cert III)

Miss Jamie-Lee Beynon Educator

Administration Mrs Jill Hall

Finance Officer Mrs Geraldine Steen

Administration/First Aid Mrs Margaret O’Neill

Mrs Chloe O’Leary

Library Officer Mrs Bernadette Halliday

Canteen Mrs Lucy O’Sullivan & Mrs Claudia Therkelsen

Groundsman Mr Vince Lambertini

Kindergarten Ms Kahlene Robinson

Mrs Diane Warny

PPB Mrs Sue Bianchini Mrs Loretta Joyce (Friday)

PPW Mrs Sandra Maguire Mrs Loretta Joyce (Wednesday)

Year One Mrs Monica Doherty Bigara Mrs Michelle McIntyre

Year Two Mrs Carolyn Hambley

Year Three Mr Rene Dragon

Inclusion Support Mrs Margaret Green Mrs Margaret Johnstone Mrs Lena Williams Miss Silvana Sciarrone Mrs Hannah Higgins Mrs Deanna Willis Ms Janna Lord Miss Sarah Savill Ms Katrina Hanna

Aboriginal Teaching Assistant Mrs Hannah Higgins

Registrations NOW OPEN!!!

Visit: www.wayoungsalesians.com

TO THE GRADUATION

COMMITTEE

A HUGE thank you to the parents

who helped our Yr 6 students to “CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES” at their Graduation Dinner.

Months of preparation had gone into their Graduation Dinner and graduation gifts with the culmi-

nation last Monday evening in the Brennan Hall. How colourful, yet elegant did the room look.

The students enjoyed a wonderful dinner and were able to showcase their dancing skills. The joy

on their faces was a great thing to see!!!

There were a lot of people involved in the organising and at the risk of not remembering them all,

please let it be known that you all did a fantastic job and we are appreciative of the time and the

effort it took. Thank you so much from all of us at Sacred Heart.

School Dental Therapy Centre News

The South Thornlie Dental Therapy Centre will be open until Friday 23.12.2016.

The clinic will re-open on Monday 23.01.2017

In case of an emergency only during the recess period please phone 9459 4270 and follow the directions given on the answering machine.

Kind regards

Nola Brand—Dental Therapist, South Thornlie DTC

Ph 9459 4270

STATIONARY TO BE COLLECTED ON 23 January 2017 from 9.00am to 11.00am

UNIFORM SHOP WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS NEXT YEAR ON MONDAY 30 JANUARY

FOR PURCHASING UNIFORMS.

SCHOOL COMMENCES ON WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY AT 8.30am

CANTEEN UPDATE: IN 2017 the Canteen will NOT operate on a Tuesday, because for some

reason that is a very quiet day as far as ordering lunches. Tuesday will be Canteen Management

Day only. Please continnue to use the ON-LINE CANTEEN system.

REPORTS WILL BE SENT HOME TOMORROW.

ITEMS LEFT AFTER THE CAROLS EVENING LAST FRIDAY. AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE

INCLUSION SUPPORT