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Educating for Life

‘Thinking to Learn Learning to Think’

SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL

Issue No 17 NEWSLETTER 30 October 2014

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

Prayer for Teachers (and Us All) Teach us to be your hands and feet, Let us love as you love us Help us to pray for those in need So that You are honoured and glorified

Sacred Heart Staff …. Take a Bow! Last Friday was World Teachers’ Day. World Teachers’ Day acknowledges the efforts of teachers in an increasingly complex, multicultural and technological society. It is a day on which students, parents and community members can demonstrate their appreciation for the contributions that teachers have made to their community. Many parents and children have acknowledged teachers in a variety of way including chocolates, flowers, thank you cards or some words acknowledging the dedication of the staff. At Sacred Heart School we have been celebrating too, but we have broadened the day to World Catholic Staff Day, because all the staff at Sacred Heart School contribute to the education of your child. The following examples are just some ways that all staff support your children in their educational endeavours, whether it be directly or indirectly

• The parish priest leads us in faith through Mass and the sacramental programs. • Our office staff are at the front line and directly deal with parents. Their work ensures that things run

smoothly and support the teachers in their work. • The specialist teachers focus on skills that will support children in specific areas that will impact on life-

long learning. • The teacher aides work with children with special needs one-to-one, in small groups and the whole class. • Our maintenance man ensures that the school is safe and that facilities are functional. • Our visiting psychologist supports children and their families and builds up self-esteem in our children. • Our library technician ensures that the library is fully available to all students. • The leadership team oversee educational initiatives in dialogue with teachers and other staff. • The classroom teachers establish learner centred lessons where the student is encouraged to develop

knowledge and skills that can be used in a modern society.

All staff members have demonstrated care and support for all our wonderful children at Sacred Heart School. “So take a bow!” Regards Brian Martin Principal

SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER Camp Australia will not run a program on this day as there were not enough bookings PUBLIC HOLIDAY – MELBOURNE CUP DAY TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER School resumes on Wednesday 5 November

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Literacy News We would like to thank all the families who came to the Literacy Family Night sessions. We had approximately 30 families in total. We hope you enjoyed participating ! Kathy Brick and Joy Das P.S. For those who weren’t sure the 9-letter word puzzle answers are ELEPHANT and CORROSIVE KEY ENROLMENT DATES FOR YEAR 7 STUDENTS FOR 2016 The following key enrolment dates are for students in Year 6 in 2015 who will be enrolling in Year 7 for 2016. 27 February 2015 All applications to colleges close. 24 April 2015 Offers of places to prospective Year 7 students are to be posted. 8 May 2015 Final date for acceptance by parents of offers made. The Archdiocese Enrolment Policy for secondary schools can be found on the CEOM website under www.ceomelb.catholic.edu.au Our Schools / Enrolment Procedures. Please read the enrolment policies of the secondary schools you intend to apply to and check the priority parish status in that policy. Parents are advised to apply for more than one Catholic secondary college to ensure they have options in the event of their first choice being oversubscribed.

FIRST AID BOX If your child requires MEDICATION at school please bring it to the school office in its original packaging, labelled with your child’s name. You will be required to complete a form authorising staff to administer the medication – dosage and time. This medication will be kept in the locked sick bay cupboard and is to be collected after school.

Congratulations Joshua Mohammed

Joshua participated in the team for St Mary's School for Deaf kids in the 10 year old age group in the Primary school sports for deaf kids held at Doncaster. In total 19 Victorian schools took part.

I am very happy to announce that he was the highest performer and won the trophy for St Mary's School for Deaf Kids in the no 1 placement.

He scored as follows: 1st place in 100metres, high jump and vortex throw 2nd place in 200metres and long jump.

Anaphylaxis Fundraiser

Please consider supporting this event either by attendance or contribution. A flyer is attached to this newsletter.

Renna (1/2L) and Elena (Foundation B) have a very special cousin who is 11 years old and has anaphylaxis to most food groups. He has managed to organise his second annual walkathon to help raise awareness for children with allergies.

Please see attached flyers - Oakleigh Cricket Club MILO Cricket – Physiotherapist position part-time hours

- See advertisement attached

Christ our Holy Redeemer Fete Friday 14 November 4.00 to 9.00pm

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The 2014 Calendar is now available on the Sacred Heart website and may be

accessed by clicking here http://www.shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au/calendar.html The school calendar is provided to both staff and parents. Only one calendar is used to ensure continuity and aid in communication. The following codes can be used to help read the calendar AEC Australian Electoral Commission prin Principal COHR Christ our Holy Redeemer PSG Parent Support Groups comm commitment Sch Ed Board School Education Board Conf Confirmation SH Sacred Heart DP Deputy Principal SM Staff Meeting Int Sch Sport Interschool Sports St S Student Services Lead T Leadership Team TBC To be confirmed PA Parents Association Yr Year PLT Professional Learning Team

JOB OPPORTUNITY PRIVATE PRACTICE PHYSIOTHERAPIST NEEDED

Nepean Physio Clinic, Hampton East Join a team of like-minded, experienced physiotherapists

• A great opportunity exists to work part-time (flexible/school hours) in a private physio

practice located in Hampton East. We are seeking a motivated physiotherapist with a desire to provide high quality patient care.

• If you are the kind of person who knows how to roll with the punches and appreciates a small, fun, flexible team environment, we could be a good match. We’re a relaxed team to work with, but we take a lot of pride in our patient care.

• You will be surrounded and supported by experienced therapists with access to a large medical centre and other allied health practitioners.

• For further enquiries about the role please contact Jonathan Harris: info@nepeanphysioclinic.com.au or call 03 9553 2078 and ask for Jonathan.

Nepean physio clinic is an equal opportunity employer and supports parents returning to work.

844 Nepean Highway Hampton East, Vic. 3188 P: 03 9553 2078 www.nepeanphysioclinic.com.au

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