Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Term 1 Week 2 - 7 ......Sacred Heart Catholic Primary is first and foremost a Catholic school. The chief purpose of our Catholic school is to help

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Cnr Waratah & Keenan Street, Mona Vale NSW 2103

T: (02) 9999 3264 W: www.shmvdbb.catholic.edu.au E: [email protected]

Term 1 Week 2 - 7 February 2019

Term 1 Core Value: Respect School Rule: Respect yourself, others and the environment Expectation of Behaviour: Wear our uniform with pride

Dear Parents Sacred Heart Catholic Primary is first and foremost a Catholic school. The chief purpose of our Catholic school is to help parents bring up their children in the Catholic faith as well as providing a sound comprehensive education. The whole school community is responsible for creating a climate in the school that is permeated by the Gospel Spirit of freedom and love. When students observe their parents sharing common beliefs, attitudes and values, they feel more secure and purposeful within their own lives.

“God, we ask You to be ever with us in our role of Christian parenting.

As Christian parents, we have chosen to proclaim You to our children in a clear and unmistakeable manner. May Your truths be strong within us and may Your Spirit enable us to nurture our children

with wisdom and authority.

Amen.”

Over the past days we have welcomed new staff and children to Sacred Heart. It was wonderful to welcome back Mrs Ngamu as Assistant Principal. We introduced to the community Max R, Chloe A and Mikele D in Year 1, Leon O and Sarah G in Year 2, Matthew G in Year 4, Callum M, Dylan K, Lochlan M and Maxyne C in Year 3-6S. We also welcomed, Ms Cahill (Year 2), Miss Doyle (Year 4), Miss Ovens (Yr 5) and Mrs Gee (3-6S). As is the tradition here, on Friday we clapped the kindergarten classes as they entered their classroom for the first time with their families. Photos have been taken in the kinder rooms and our Hub team hosted a “Tea and Tissues” under the peppercorn tree. The morning was very special as the young children began their educational journey. Thank you to the parents who provided the refreshments and served morning tea. Yesterday, we marked the beginning of the new school year at a beautiful Opening School Mass celebrated by Fr Richard. Welcome to Fr Richard who is our new Assistant Parish Priest at Sacred Heart. Kindergarten were accompanied by their year 6 buddies in the entrance procession. Year 6 School Captains Olivia J and Harrison D, Vice Captains Ethan H and Lilieta P, SRC, Sport and liturgy leaders were presented with their badges. Congratulations to all year 6 leaders. Please save the date for our Welcome BBQ and Bushdance on Friday 1 March in the school grounds. The “Ducks” will be leading a fun evening of bushdancing for parents and children commencing at 5.30pm. Mrs Suellen Garey PRINCIPAL

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For easy reference I have included the dates of grade family masses for the year and also the dates of our Sacraments.

Family Masses Yr 3 Saturday - 9 March @ 5pm (Term 1 Week 6) Yr 6 Soul Mass - Sunday 24 March @ 6pm (Term 1 Week 8) Yr 5 Soul Mass - Sunday 2 June @ 6pm (Term 2 week 5) Kinder Family Mass - Saturday 15 June @ 5pm (Term 2 Week 7) Yr 2 - Saturday 24 August @ 5pm (Term 3 Week 5) Yr 4 - Saturday 7 September @ 5pm (Term 3 Week 7) Yr 1 - Saturday 9 November @ 5pm (Term 4 Week 4) Blessing of 2020 Kinder - 23 November @ 5pm (Term 4 Week 6)

Sacraments First Reconciliation: Wednesday 11 April @4:30 and 6pm First Communion Reflection Day Saturday 25 May 1:30-4:30 (Mater Maria) First Communion: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June Confirmation Reflection Day Saturday 10 August 1:30-4:30 (Mater Maria) Confirmation: Sunday 1 September 12:00

Prayers Please keep in your prayers Mick P (parent) and Paul C and their families. Both are undergoing specialist medical care. We also ask you to keep in your prayers the Gustard Family. Thomas’s grandfather passed away during the school holidays. If you have any Good News or if you need our prayers, please see me at school, contact me by phone.

Chris McBryde, Religious Education Coordinator

PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN can be found here

Communication with staff Communication - There are a number of ways to access school information for parents and our school wants to ensure effective communication between parents and the school. • School website and APP • Twitter and Facebook

• Email • Weekly Newsletter

• SMS • Phone

Email is our preferred channel of communication. Staff members may be contacted by email however it is essential that parents understand that due to the nature of their work parents should not expect an immediate response. A response will be made within 48 hours.

If your child is going to be absent please complete a pink Absence form and pass to the class teacher or email your class teacher direct. Please do not email through to your class teacher change of going home plans or any matter that needs immediate attention regarding your child, these matters need to be sent to the office. The school administration is open from 8.30am-3.30pm during term time.

From the Assistant Principal

Religious Education

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For urgent matters phone or visit the school office. Please note it is very difficult to ensure that students receive last minute change of home arrangements if phoned through after 2pm.

Teachers are interested in meeting with parents to discuss their child’s progress or behaviour. Appointments are necessary so that teachers can give the necessary time to parents for discussion. Appointments can be made directly with teachers via email. Appointments with the Principal or Assistant Principal can be arranged via telephone with the school office.

CLASS TEACHER EMAIL

KQ Kaitlin Quinlan [email protected]

KT Alison Thornton [email protected]

1RP Sarah Russell

Janelle Pitcher

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1S Jemma Satchell [email protected]

2C Sam Cahill [email protected]

2D Louise De [email protected]

3L Jessica Laxale [email protected]

3M Megan Mitford [email protected]

4C Catherine Doyle [email protected]

4S Suzy Driscoll [email protected]

5M Christine McBryde [email protected]

5P Brooke Perry [email protected]

6F Lisa Firman

Fiona Ngamu (AP)

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6N Skye Nolan-Brown [email protected]

Sport Stephanie Munro [email protected]

Creative Arts Susan Rudd [email protected]

Library Melonie Harrison [email protected]

Learning Support Michaela Browne

Leanne Wood

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Administration [email protected]

Mathletics This year Sacred Heart has subscribed to Mathletics. Students and teachers trialled a number of online Mathematics sites during term 4 last year. After receiving feedback from the teachers and students we have decided to subscribe to Mathletics as a school for 2019. Mathletics will replace the previous homework option of Maths Mentals. Mathletics is a targeted, rewarding and captivating online learning resource, which is aligned to curriculum standards. Students sign in with their school username and password using any compatible computer or mobile device. www.mathletics.com Learning tasks will be assigned by the teachers for homework on a weekly basis for students in Year 2-6 and will be differentiated according to ability levels.

Curriculum News

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Class parents A very big thank you to our 2019 grade parents who will provide the valuable service of welcoming and social networking to enable everyone to feel part of the Sacred Heart community.

Kindy Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Ross Wood

Kevin Calandruccio Simon Goodwin

Deb Meyer Leanne Kelly (support)

Rebecca Berrell Danielle Coates

Kate Warner-Smith Anne Demasi

Mel Macpherson Nicole Kelsall

Damien Lee Hang Pat Sleiman

Lisa Dene Sylvia Winiarski Kath McCamey Diane McCabe

Year 4 Year 5 Year 6/Yr 5 Grad C’tee

Shannon Mahon Anna Anderson

Trinity Woolnough Candice Aungle

Leonie Scarlett Lisa Dene

Amy Howard Vanessa Finch

Kirsty Power Amber Lytham

Lisa Dene Jess Lloyd

Julianna Johnston Lisa Pluss

Attendance: Attendance notes (early departure/late arrival/absence) – please give to your child to hand in to their teacher. 10+ leave or scheduled absences (in advance) – please hand into the office. For early departures, please ensure you also sign out your child in the Student Sign Out Register, located at the office window. This is not only a compliance obligation, but an important safety measure in the event of a school emergency and allows us to know whether your child is on the school grounds.

Security: Please use the breezeway entrances to enter and exit the school (not via the admin office foyer door). If the door is locked, we can “buzz” you through. The outside breezeway door will also now be closed (unlocked between 7am and 6pm). Access to the school grounds is not permitted via the staff carpark driveway for safety reasons - please use the kiss and drop gate or the main entrance gate near the school crossing, thank you. After School: When collecting your child from after school care, please ensure the breezeway doors are closed.

QKR! – Just a reminder to update your child’s new class details to ensure payments are correct. Carol Bartlett, Senior Admin Officer

Welcome. Term 1 sports days for your diary:

Sport with the PE Teacher for Term 1. Thursdays: KT, KQ, 1S, 1RP, 3M, 3L, 4S Fridays: 2C, 2D, 4C, 5P, 5W, 6F, 6N

Sport with the Class Teacher for Term 1 Mondays: KT, KQ, 2C, 2D, 4C, 4S, Tuesdays: 1RP, 1S, 3L, 3M Wednesdays: 5M, 5P Thursdays: 6F, 6N

From the Office

Sports News



School Swimming Carnival All families were emailed the information regarding our Swimming Carnival on Friday 22 February at Manly Swim Centre. This year, please enter your child via the School Interviews link as per the instructions below.

Entries will close 3pm, Friday 15 February.

Permission note & parent volunteer forms are to be given to the class teacher. These are also due by Friday 15 February.

Steph Munro – PE Teacher

The School Swimming Carnival for Years 2 to 6 will be held on Friday 22 February at Manly Swim Centre, Balgowlah Road, Balgowlah

Please go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and follow these simple instructions.

BOOKINGS CLOSE FRIDAY 15 February at 3pm

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Enter the school event code. Then follow the 2 simple

steps.

When you click finish, your heats schedule will be emailed to you automatically - check your junk mail folder if you do not receive your email

immediately. You can return to www.schoolinterviews.com.au at any time, and change your

heat selection - until bookings close.

Step 1: Enter your details.

Colour Houses are allocated by the school for each enrolled child.

They are named: Crawford - Red Gilroy - Blue Keenan - Green Polding - Yellow

Step 2: Choose up to 6 heats.

Choose the year born in the upper box, then the heat you want in the lower box.

Select your child's year of Birth first, then the event they would like to compete in.

"Add another Heat" if you would like your child to participate in more than one event.

NOTE: You may choose either 25m or 50m – not both.

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School Photography Guidelines for Parents and Carers

Information for Parents and Carers We recognise that parents and carers enjoy photographing and recording the progress of their child at school and on school activities. We recognise that many of you like to share these personal memories online and on social media. We ask for your cooperation and care concerning the use and distribution of photographs of other children at our school. Some families have very real legal and safety issues which could put a child at risk if an image is made public online. More generally, it is respectful of the privacy of other members of the school community to ask permission before posting an image online. Even if your social media settings are private, it is easy for images to become public, particularly if they are tagged or shared by others.

Best practice guidelines The following best practice guidelines have been adopted by our school to keep our students and school community safe, and to ensure respectful practices concerning the use of social media. When taking photographs or recordings at school or at school events and your images include other identifiable persons please follow these guidelines:

Crop out other students or seek the permission of the student or (for students under 16) his or her parent/carer before posting online.

Do not tag or name the person without permission. If a parent or carer requests that you do not circulate an image of their child to others, please comply with

the request. Please seek the permission of our staff to photograph or record their activities at school. Photography of

staff presenting or receiving awards is permitted. The school will periodically review these best practice guidelines.

Mandatory policies The school may from time to time determine that photography or recording at school events or on school grounds is restricted. Where restriction is notified, failure to comply may result in your exclusion from school premises or activities. Under no circumstances may you photograph or record in private areas such as change-rooms, or in school offices or staffrooms, or at meetings, without express permission.

Queries and further resources The following resources provide further information about safety online, privacy and avenues for complaints about privacy online. If you wish to discuss an issue further with the school, please contact the school office.

FURTHER RESOURCES Privacy Policy Complaints Handling Policy Acceptable Use Policy for Internet and Network Services Social Media Policy Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner http://esafety.gov.au Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, FAQs about social media https://www.oaic.gov.au/individuals/faqs-for-individuals/social-media-ict-identity-security/social-media

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1 The school and the Diocese both independently and through its schools collects personal information, including sensitive information about students and parents or guardians before and during the course of a student’s enrolment at the school. This may be in writing or in the course of conversations. The primary purpose of collecting this information is to enable the school to provide schooling to students enrolled at the school, exercise its duty of care, and perform necessary associated administrative activities, which will enable students to take part in all the activities of the school.

2 Some of the information we collect is to satisfy the school’s legal obligations, particularly to enable the school to discharge its duty of care.

3 Laws governing or relating to the operation of schools require certain information to be collected and disclosed. These include education, public health and child protection laws.

4 Health information about students is sensitive information within the terms of the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act. We may ask you to provide medical reports about your child from time to time.

5 If we do not obtain the information referred to above, we may not be able to enrol or continue the enrolment of your son/daughter.

6 The school may disclose personal and sensitive information for educational, administrative and support purposes. This may include:

Other schools and teachers at those schools

government departments and agencies

the Catholic Schools Office

Catholic Schools NSW

the Diocese of Broken Bay and its parishes

medical practitioners

people providing educational, support and health services to the school, including specialist visiting teachers, sports coaches, volunteers, counsellors and providers of learning and assessment tools

providers of specialist advisory services and assistance to the school, including in the area of human resources, child protection and students with additional needs

assessment and educational authorities, including the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) and NAPLAN Test Administration Authorities (who will disclose it to the entity that manages the online platform for NAPLAN)

people providing administrative and financial services to the school

recipients of school publications, such as newletters and magazines

anyone you authorise the school to disclose information to

anyone to whom the school is required or authorised to disclose the information to by law, including child protection laws

7 Personal information collected from students is regularly disclosed to their parents or guardians. On occasions information such as academic and sporting achievements, student activities and similar news is published in school newsletters, magazines and on our website. This may include photographs and videos of pupil activities such as sporting events, school camps and school excursions. The school will obtain permissions annually from the pupil’s parent or guardian (and from the student if appropriate) if we would like to include such photographs or videos (or other identifying material) in our promotional material or otherwise make this material available to the public such as on the internet.

8 Parents may seek access to personal information collected about them and their son/daughter by contacting the school. Older students may also seek access to personal information about themselves. However, access may be refused in certain circumstances such as where access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others, where access may result in a breach of the school’s duty of care to the student, or where students have provided information in confidence. Any refusal will be notified in writing with reasons, if appropriate.

9 The school from time to time engages in fundraising activities. Information received from you may be used to make an appeal to you. It may also be disclosed to organisations that assist in the school’s fundraising activities solely for that purpose. We will not disclose your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent.

10 If you provide the school with the personal information of others, such as doctors or emergency contacts, we encourage you to inform them that you are disclosing that information to the school and why.

11 The school may use online or ‘cloud’ service providers to store personal information and to provide services to the school that involve the use of personal information, such as services relating to email, instant messaging and education and assessment applications. Some limited personal information may also be provided to these service providers to enable them to authenticate users that access their services. This personal information may reside on a cloud service provider’s servers which may be situated outside Australia. Further information about the school’s use of online or ‘cloud’ service providers is contained in the school’s Privacy Policy.

12 The Diocesan Schools System Privacy Policy sets out how to make a complaint about a breach of privacy and how the school will deal with such a complaint.

Standard Collection Notice July 2018



Band Rehearsals Welcome to a new year of exciting music with the training and concert bands and also our lovely choir. Training Band: Rehearsals will be held in the hall each Wednesday from 7:45am to 8:45am. Yesterday, our budding musicians arrived enthusiastically. If you were unable to attend or have not yet organised your instrument, don’t worry – the next rehearsal or two is to familiarise our younger musicians with their instrument, rather than a formal rehearsal. Players will require their “Essential Elements” book for their instrument for next week, Week 3. Enrolments are still open and we encourage you to come along – it is a beautiful way to start the day, to meet new friends and create music in a supportive environment. Concert Band: Welcome back to all our senior musicians. Rehearsals will be held in the hall each Thursday from 7:45am to 8:45am. I look forward to working with you as we have some exciting pieces to learn. Clare McFadden – Band Director

Happy Birthday from all at Sacred Heart to the following students who have had their birthday during January and this week: Jessica C, Thomas D, Emily C, Noah S, Matilda L, Liam S, Florrie B, Byron S, Elena T, Hayden S, Cara H, Tate W, Celine C, Charlie M Lily M, Jai Q, Indianna M, Kingston M, Emily C, Billy P, Maria V, Zac S Indeanna R, Christian K, Rio K, Filippo P, Abby D, Max R, Claire D, Aden N, Charlotte C, Charlie R, Mia W, Charlie H, Charlotte S, Matthew G, Tobias W, Ashley D, Bryn W, Cooper L, Jack S

Welcome to all families at Sacred Heart. Volunteers: The Term 1 roster has been sent home last week. May I ask that you note your rostered day, and if for some reason you need to swap or change your day, please use the contact list provided to do so. If you would like to volunteer and did not complete a form, these are availbale from the office of you can contact me anytime via [email protected]. The canteen is a great way of connecting with other parents and watching how your children interact in their school environment. The 2019 canteen menu is available to look at on either the school web page or QKR!. The menu includes food coding and current pricing. New! We now have Emma and Toms Green smoothie juice available. No preservatives, no concentrates, no added sugar and mothering artificial. Ingredients: Apple juice, banana puree, passionfruit pulp, plum puree, lemon juice, spirulina, chlorella, alfalfa, kelp and spinach. It comes in a 250ml bottle has a 5* rating, sells for $2,80 and is super delicious.

Band News

Birthdays

Canteen News

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If your childe I Gluten free and is unsure of what to order from the canteen for lunch, please contact myself or come to the canteen so we can accommodate you.

CANTEEN ROSTER (start 9.30am - finish 1.45pm)

Mon 11 Feb Sally W, Amanda M

Thurs 14 Feb Amber L, Julie F, Clare W

Fri 15 Feb Danielle C

Kay Neale – Canteen Co-ordinator Please feel free to contact me via email at: [email protected]

We require more volunteers for our morning Kiss and Drop Zone. This wonderful initiative ensures that students arrive to school safely – a service we could not provide without our you. Please consider if you are able to spend 45 mins assisting from 8:15 to 9:00am, even if it’s once a month. It is a most satisfying role, greeting all those happy, smiling children! If you would like to be added to the Kiss and Drop Roster please complete the Volunteer Form included in this newsletter or email Rebecca Molinaro at [email protected]

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

6 February 7 February 8 February

Tatiana N Rebecca M Eloise C

11 February 12 February 13 February 14 February 15 February

Karissa M Georgina D Tatiana N Melinda B Julie F

18 February 19 February 20 February 21 February 22 February

Amber L Leonie S Tatiana N Rebecca M Karissa M

25 February 26 February 27 February 28 February 1 March

Amber L Georgina D Tatiana N Melinda B Eloise C

Welcome Welcome back to all our Sacred Heart families and especially our new families. We have the Bushdance coming up on Friday, 1 March

Uniform Shop A reminder that the second hand uniform shop is open on Monday's (am) and Tuesdays (am and pm). Everything is $3 so pop in and grab a spare dress or shirt. Thank you very much for all the donations. If you are able to volunteer in the Uniform Shop for 15-20 mins on any morning or afternoon that suits you, we would be most grateful. Please contact Amanda and/or Grant via email: [email protected].

Term 1 2019 Roster

Kiss & Drop Morning Volunteers

The Hub The Hub

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Save the Date

Amanda Lewis / Grant Howard (Co-Presidents) Email: [email protected] Website: www.shmvparents.com

Mandarin Classes Mandarin classes are held in Room 11 (3-6S).

Sacred Heart Bush Dance

5:30pm Friday 1 March

Details to follow

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Community News

Lifeline Northern Beaches Giant Book Fair: 22nd to 24th February 2019 Venue: Ted Blackwood Hall Cnr Jacksons & Boondah Rds Warriewood Dates/Times: Friday 22nd February 12pm -- 8pm Saturday 23rd February 9am -- 5pm Sunday 24th February 9am -- 2pm Please note we accept Visa & Mastercard and also have EFTPOS facility available (Entry by gold coin donation very much appreciated) At the Book Fair there will be thousands of good quality books, at bargain prices, in many categories, including a wide range of children's books suited to all ages. For the enthusiast/collector we have a large number of award winning and collectible books. In addition to all the books we also have a wide selection of puzzles, jig saws, games, CD, DVDs, vinyls etc so there’s something for everyone! All funds raised support the activities of Lifeline Northern Beaches which, in addition to the crisis line (13 11 14) with a focus on suicide prevention, provides a lot of other services to our community, including 24 hour counselling, bereavement support, anger management and problem gambling to name but a few. Your support for our Book Fairs goes a long way in generating the funds required to continue providing these services to our community This is our first Book Fair for 2019 and with the holidays behind us it’s a great opportunity to pick up a bargain. You can also catch us on Facebook at: Lifeline Northern Beaches – book life

Newport Rugby fields boys and girls teams from 5 year olds to 18 year olds. The club has been running since 1963, and has over 500 players. ( one of the largest junior clubs in Australia). Get active and join in the fun, great competition and the community. There is lots in store this year starting with the Sevens and Gala Day on Sunday 24 Feb.

Here is the link and information to register. https://www.newportjuniorrugby.com.au/registration/ All enquiries re registration to Simon Reading [email protected] Age coordinator contact details and more information is also on the website.

Nigel Baker President Newport JRC

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Term 1 Week 2 - 7 ......Sacred Heart Catholic Primary is first and foremost a Catholic school. The chief purpose of our Catholic school is to help