Educating for Life

‘Thinking to Learn

Learning to Think’

SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL

Issue No 13 NEWSLETTER 23 August 2019

Principal – Mr Brian Martin

2 Mora Avenue Oakleigh 3166 Telephone 8574 4500

Fax 8574 4555

Camp Australia OSHC 0401188896 Parish Priest – Fr John Magri - Ph. 9568 1206

Email: principal@shoaklegh.catholic.edu.au Website: www.shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au Email: office@shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au

For the places they show us and the people we meet,

For fascinating facts and interesting information,

We say thank you God for books.

For creepy tales and funny stories,

For illustrations and cartoons,

We say thank you God for Books.

For books to read on a rainy day,

For all the titles we've yet to read,

We say thank you God for books.

Tracy Beedle

What Is Your Secret Power?

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers. Charles William Eliot

Dear Parents/Carers

Book Week presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on all the great things that reading makes possible. The importance of reading cannot be underestimated. Recognising the benefits of reading and acknowledging the work of our wonderful Australian authors and illustrators is the main focus of Book Week. And this is why we embrace book week with such fervour at Sacred Heart. This year’s theme is Reading is my Secret Power.

A child's reading skills are important to their success in school as they will allow them to access the breadth of the curriculum and improve their communication and language skills. In addition, reading can be a fun and imaginative time for children, which opens doors to all kinds of new worlds for them.

The best-books-for-kids website captures the top ten benefits of reading.

1. Kids who read often and widely get better at it

2. Reading exercises our brains

3. Reading improves concentration

4. Reading teaches children about the world around them

5. Reading improves a child’s vocabulary and leads to more highly-developed language skills

6. Reading develops a child’s imagination

7. Reading helps kids develop empathy

8. Children who read do better at school

9. Reading is a great form of entertainment

10. Reading relaxes the body and calms the mind

In a society that is becoming more egocentric, it is great to see benefit seven reinforce that through reading children can develop empathy and build their understanding of the thoughts and feelings of others through reading.

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I would like to acknowledge the incredible efforts of our literacy leaders Kathy Brick with the support of Jill Fisher, who

have planned an amazing program of events for our students to engage with the work of authors. Book readings,

writer’s workshops, book parade, book swap, library visits, author studies and activities don’t just happen – they take

a lot of work to organise. I would also like to thank our teachers for supporting this important program and for

modelling a love of reading for our students.

What difference can I make as a parent?

You can make a huge difference! Parents are the most important educators in a child’s life and it is never too early to

start reading together. Irrespective of whether your child is only just beginning to learn to read or whether they are

fluent, you can play an important role in helping to keep them interested in books. Find out what interests them, help

them to find books that will be engaging and fun, and spend time reading the books they bring home from school

together. This can continue well into secondary school, reading the book together and discussing its relevance in

school work.

The more that you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. Dr Seuss.

I couldn't have said it better myself!

Regards

Brian Martin

Principal

Current Families Enrolment of Siblings in Sacred Heart Primary School

Please collect an enrolment application form from the school office or download from our website.

Please return it to the school office as soon as possible so that we ensure there is a place for your child. If you know

of any families who wish to enrol in our school, or have another child who will be attending Sacred Heart next year,

please pass on this information.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

Invest in your most precious asset......Your Marriage!

Married couples, come and learn how to keep/rekindle the passion in your relationship and how to keep your love

growing!

This weekend is based around Catholic values but couples of all faiths are welcome.

2019 Victorian weekend dates: 23-25 Aug, and 15-17 Nov.

Starts 7pm on Friday. Ends 5pm Sunday. Accommodation and all meals provided.

Information/Bookings: Phone Mercy & James 0409 183 676 or

Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au Website: wwme.org.au

Dear Year 5 Parents/Guardians,

Catholic Education Melbourne (CEM) has issued a new enrolment process for students entering any Catholic

secondary school in the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

The closing date for applications for Year 7, 2021 is Friday, August 23, 2019

Please note enrolment applications can be submitted any time prior to this date.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2019

Monday 26 August Tuesday 10 September

District Athletics PA Subway Lunch

PA Father’s Day Stall 7:00pm School Education Board

Tuesday 27 August Friday 13 September

PA Father’s Day Stall – Recess District Tennis Hot Shots

Thursday 29 August 9:00am Class Mass 3/4RC

2:00 – 2:30pm Hall booked for PA Term Overviews Out

Friday 30 August Tuesday 17 September

PA Father’s Day Breakfast 3:00pm Art Show

Sunday 1 September 7:00pm Art Show Official Opening

Father’s Day Wednesday 18 September

Monday 2 September 8:30am – 4:30pm Art Show Open

2:30pm Assembly F/JF 9:00am 5/6 Level Mass

Friday 6 September Thursday 19 September

Newsletter Released 8:30am – 4:00pm Art Show Open

9:00am Class Mass 3/4HM 2:30 – 3:15pm 2nd Hand Uniform Shop Open

2:30 – 3:15pm 2nd Hand Uniform Shop Open 4:00pm Art Show dismantle

Monash Waverley Division Athletics Friday 20 September

Monday 9 September PA Sausage Sizzle/Footy Day

2:30pm Confirmation Assembly Newsletter Released

End of Term Students Finish 1:00pm

SAME-DAY NOTIFICATION OF UNEXPLAINED STUDENT ABSENCES

Our school will text you as soon as practicable on the day if a student is not at school and you haven’t notified the

school as to the reason for the absence. If you are notified by the school that your child is away without a reason,

please contact us as soon as possible by calling the office on 8574 4500 to let us know the reason for the absence.

1. Contact details Parents/carers – have you moved recently or changed your phone number? Please update

your child’s CareMonkey account so that we can keep in contact with you. Let us know so we can keep you

up-to-date!

2. Notify the school of your child’s absence. Please remember that it is your responsibility to notify the school if

your child is going to be late or away from school. When your child is absent from school it is essential for

you to inform the school before 8:45am on or before the absent day through one of the following ways:

• write to the class teacher ahead of time, for known absences

• log into SkoolBag, press eforms, press absentee form

• email the office on office@shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au

• call the school office on 8574 4500, press 2 to record an absence

• contact the school office in person or by phone and speak with reception staff.

CHILD SAFETY AND WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS:

Our school is committed to the safety of the children within our care. All volunteers in our school are required to

have a current Working With Children Check and take part in a child safe induction process. To obtain a WWCC apply

at www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au

All new volunteers are required to be screened in line with the Recruitment of Volunteers Procedures outlined in our

child safe policy. These volunteers include any parent or volunteer who volunteers at PA events, class helpers,

excursions, camps or sausage sizzles.

Please contact the office if you need any assistance on 8574 4500.

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Found: Ladies gold ring

(small) handed into the

office on Friday August

16. Contact office for

further information.

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STEM Family Night 2019

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics On Thursday 9th August twenty-four families joined in a Building and Budgeting Bonanza.

While the F-2 families explored the patterns in the designs they built, the year 3-6 students worked out

their budget for the building project they selected.

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PA 80's Trivia Night

Thanks to everyone who came along to the recent 80's Trivia Night. The night was a great success and the Staff team

were the champions for the second time in a row - Congratulations!

We had lots of other winners on the night - special mention to Priscilla Hanson who dethroned Mr Martin to become

the Musical Chairs champion; Abbey Falla & Veronique Tregear who took home the prize for best 80's inspired

performance (a beautiful rendition of the Dirty Dancing finale) and Andrew Demonte who won the best dressed

competition as Mr T.

Special thanks to our amazing Quiz Master & MC Georgia Balaskas & Jenny Matthews & Grant Dey for all their

efforts in putting the night together. Thanks also to Christina Conforti, Fred Funtusoff & Gavin Kenny for their help.

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FAMILY OF THE WEEK!!

Over the past two weeks we welcomed some of

our school families into our community to share

a little of their background with their child’s

class.

Thank you to the following families for sharing

your stories: Herman-Lindt

Vu

Martyn

Boukouras and

Sree Hari

We look forward to hearing from the following

families in the coming weeks:

Monday September 2

Kousourakis

Tolios

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SACRED HEART GIRLS’ COLLEGE

113 Warrigal Rd Hughesdale Vic 3166

Students and Staff

of the Classes of

1969, 1979, 1989, 1999 and 2009

and the

Class of 2014

are warmly invited to our

College Reunion Day

on

Sunday 8 September 2019

2.00pm to 4.30pm

including afternoon tea and a tour of the School.

Please come and share your memories and all the latest news.

Spread the word amongst your friends and acquaintances

so that as many as possible of your classmates

know about this special afternoon.

RSVP

Lynne Evans: 9568 5488 or levans@shgc.vic.edu.au

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