Sacred Heart School 40 Ovens Rd, THORNLIE 6108 Phone: 9251 3000 Fax: 9251 3090 Email: admin@shthorn.wa.edu.au Website: www.shthorn.wa.edu.au

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NAPLAN 2017

Next week our Year 3 and 5 students, along with students throughout Australia, will partici-pate in NAPLAN testing. The purpose of this testing program is to gain an overall picture of educational attainment levels to assist education policy and decision-making. As a parent, it helps your child if you take a positive view of the NAPLAN tests. It’s better to see them as learning opportunities for children as well as opportunities for them to overcome any anxieties or nerves that these tests may bring. It’s also worth remembering that many children don’t stress over these tests. The vast majori-ty take them in their stride, wondering what all the fuss is about. Whether your child stresses or takes them in his/her stride, here are some tips to help prepare your child or young person for the NAPLAN tests: 1. Take your cues from your child: If your child doesn’t worry about them then neither should you. Be careful not to create a problem that doesn’t exist by incessantly talking about, or worse, worrying about the test. 2. Focus on doing their best and trying hard: Choose your words carefully when you speak with your children. As with all their learning activities place your focus squarely on ef-fort rather than results. The only pressure on children should be to try hard rather than to do well. 3. Listen to any concerns they have: If your child confesses to some nerves then validate their feelings, rather than shut them down with a ‘get over it’ response. “Yes, sometimes tests can be a little scary, but they get easier every time you take them.” Use this as an opportunity to develop some emotional smarts, which starts with recognising how children feel. 4. Give them some relaxation ideas: Anxious or nervous children will benefit from some simple relaxation strategies. Taking some deep breaths, changing their thinking and exercising the morning of the test are some simple ways to help children get some feeling of control. 5. Help them retain their perspective: One way to help children who become excessively anxious about an event is to ask what’s the worst thing that could happen? Okay, they may not do as well as they would like but the sun will stay rise tomorrow, if they don’t do as well as they’d like. Keeping perspective is a life skill that we all need to practise. A positive, caring parent attitude is one of the best gifts you can give a child when they are apprehensive or nervous about approaching any different situation whether it’s going on school camp, joining a new club or sitting a NAPLAN test.

School Carpark

Below is a map of the school carpark for parents to review at the beginning of the new term.

Please be considerate when using

this space and keep in mind that

the rules are in place for the safety

of you and your children.

Please refrain from using the

marked disabled bays in the staff

carpark as these are reserved for

drivers with ACROD stickers only.

Also, the bus bays are for child

care buses only.

NEW SIGN OUT PROCEDURE Now that the gates have gone up to make the students more secure, parents need to follow the fol-lowing procedure if collecting the children from school during the day. 1. Come to the office and sign in. 2. Complete a purple form if child going to be absent for the rest of the day. 3. Collect a mauve card to exchange for your child. 4. Collect a lanyard that allows you access to the school. 5. Follow the arrows that take you through the office complex into the school grounds. 6. Collect child and return to the office following the arrows. 7. Return lanyard and sign out.

PLEASE NOTE: You may need to allow more time to collect your child.

Vanessa Alaniz Assistant Principal

SCHOOL PHOTO DAYS ARE COMING!

Monday 15 & Friday 19 May Dear Parents,

Our school photo day is coming! Soon every student will receive a Kapture Photography order envelope to bring home. The recommended method of ordering your photos is online through Kapture’s website as your payment is secure and can be easily verified at any time. Alternatively you can pay by cash and return the provided envelope to the school on the photography day.

You have the remainder of the current year to order, 5 days after photography a late fee will apply. Please check the website.

You also have the option to order a sibling photo package online, however please be aware there may be a limited number of sibling orders that can be placed due to time constraints on photo day. We suggest you place your online sibling order the moment you receive your personalised envelopes.

Kapture offer a money back guarantee for any parent who is not fully satisfied with their photo package. Should you have any queries before or after photo day, please direct them to the Kapture office on 9240 1714 or email enquiries@kapture.com.au.

All students will be photographed individually on photo day for school administration records AS WELL as in-cluded in their class group photo available for purchase to all families. Should there be any reason why your

child should NOT be included in the photo shoot –please contact the school office.

All students will be photographed individually on photo day for school administration records AS WELL as in-cluded in their class group photo available for purchase to all families. Should there be any reason why your

child should NOT be included in the photo shoot –please contact the school office.

Refer to our website for your sibling closing date. Late requests cannot be granted.

PARENT AND TEACHER SHARING CAFÉ

This term we will continue to hold regular parent and teacher sharing opportunities with a focus on reading. We trust these will be beneficial for all parents.

These will be held in the meeting room in the Brennan Hall from 8.45am – 9.45am.

Week 5: Wednesday 24 May The importance of comprehension

Comprehension is the ability to understand the language that has been read and spoken. Understanding lan-

guage is critical for success in all curriculum areas. The ability to answer questions and to be able to ask

questions to clarify understanding.

Week 8: Wednesday 14 June

The Reading Jigsaw—putting all the pieces together

During this chat session we will look at the whole of reading. Please register your expression of interest at the office.

Should you have any questions regarding these sharing cafes or any topics you would like to suggest please email or contact

Mrs Annie Gerhardy. annie.gerhardy@cewa.edu.au

LINKING

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WANT TO ENRICH YOUR

UNDERSTANDING OF FAITH?

Then please join us for

PRAYER: BEING YOURSELF BEFORE

GOD

This short course will explore what prayer

is, the many ways in which we pray, and

our daily call to deepen our unique rela-

tionship with God.

When: Thursdays 11 May to 25 May

Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Cost: 3 sessions, suggested donation of $15.00 Presenter: Sr. Margaret Scharfe OP Location: Foley Centre, Sacred Heart Parish To register or for further information or to

register, please visit www.cfe.org.au or call 9241 5221 or 0425 543 335

All are welcome to attend

TEENS NIGHT

Inviting all teens aged 12-17 years to at-

tend our next teens night on Saturday 13

May following the 6.00pm Mass in the Fo-

ley Centre. There will be games, pizza

and a talk on the night. Please bring

$5.00 to help cover the costs. For more

information contact

Brydon Ring on 0430 772 812 or

sacredheartyouththornlie@hotmail.com

PERSONAL ADVOCACY initiates and nurtures friendships between people with intellectual disabilities and volunteers from the Parish. If you would like to make a difference in the life of a person with an intellectual disability you may wish to join the small group who meet in the Foley Centre every Monday evening 7.00pm to 9.00pm and who are desperate for more volunteers!!! Call Karen Toledo on 9493 4449 or 0407 468 044

PARISH SEMINAR—AD 2017

ONE DAY PARISH MISSION PENTECOST

SUNDAY 4 June from 12.00 noon to 8.00pm

This short parish mission provides the tools

and means for living in the Power of God for

personal growth in faith and evangelization.

Come, Discover your gifts today.

1. The Upper Room: What really

happened?

2. What are the gifts of the spirit: How do

they work?

3. How can I know I have the gifts?

4. Discerning the Gifts in my life.

5. How can I experience Pentecost in my

life today?

Please bring a bible. Presented by Flame Ministries International

P & F NEWS

SHHH…Mum’s the Word !!! Would you like to buy your Mum a special present for Mother’s Day?

Your P&F will be holding a Mother’s Day Stall.

Each class will be able to purchase a special present for Mum

during class time.

Years KB to Year 6: Monday 8 May.

KW: Tuesday 9 May.

Any remaining gifts will be available for purchase at the Senior

Quad at Lunch time, Friday 12 May.

There will be a range of presents to buy, priced at

either $2.00 or $5.00, with cards available for 50 cents.

(Dads please do not send more than $5.50.)

Entertainment Books

The Entertainment Books are nearly here!! The delivery date for the Books will be Friday 19 May 2017.

Look out for the Entertainment Book Flyer going home with the eldest child today.

This year there will be an OPT OUT Option. Therefore, if YOU DO NOT WANT the Book sent home,

please complete the Opt Out Slip on the flyer going home today and return it to the P&F Box located in

the school office, before Friday 19 May 2017. Every family who have not gone for the OPT

OUT option will receive a book.

Make Mum feel special all year round! Support our School by buying the NEW 2017 | 2018 Entertainment

Membership for your Mum, other family members, or even spoil yourself this Mothers’ Day. Entertainment

Memberships are filled with hundreds of valuable offers for everything you love to do, and you'll be help-

ing our fundraising at the same time! Order your copy today:

https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/83356f

Mothers’ Day Stalls

Mothers’ Day is Sunday 14 May 2017. The Mothers’ Day Stall for years KB to Year 6 will be held Monday 8

May 2017. The Mothers’ Day Stall for KW will be on Tuesday 9 May 2017. Please see the Mothers’ Day

Information Flyer going home in today’s newsletter.

Bogan Bingo Night The Bogan Bingo night to be held Friday 9 June 2017. The Bogan Bingo Information Flyer will be go-ing home today in the newsletter. It would be great if you would please tell all your family and friends to come along. Tickets go on sale next Wednesday 10 May 2017. CANTEEN NEWS We are now providing our lunches from the WINTER MENU which was sent home at the end of last term. Copies are also on the school website, the classroom window or online at www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au

HOT CHOCOLATE………...Yum……...We now have a Hot Chocolate machine in the can-teen. The Hot Chocolate powder which is rated GREEN by the school Canteen Association can be enjoyed by our Year 1-6 children at recess and lunch for only $2.00

BREAKFAST: The canteen will now be OPEN on Thursday mornings (8.00am to 8.15am) to purchase a quick breakfast before class. Toast (2 slices) $2.00 Milo $2.00 Weetbix (2) $3.00

Term One Term Two Term Three Term Four

1 FEBRUARY

7 APRIL

26 APRIL

29 JUNE

18 JULY

21 SEPTEMBER

9 OCTOBER

8 DECEMBER

School Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am to 2.45pm

Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8.00am to 4.00pm

APPOINTMENTS

Parents are reminded to contact the office in order

to set up an appointment with staff members.

Principal: By appointment only.

Loreto Child Care Centre: 9251 3014

Outside School Hours Care: 9251 3015

0417 091 296

PARISH TIMETABLE WEEKEND MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil 6.00pm Sunday 8.00am and 10.00am WEEKDAY MASS TIMES: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.45am Wednesday 8.45am Parish or School Mass Saturday—8.45am RECONCILIATION Sat 5.00-5.30pm before Mass or anytime by Appointment. PH: 9459 4459 Website: www.thornlie.perthcatholic.org.au

Monday T. SORGIOVANNI

Tuesday CLOSED CLOSED

Wednesday A . POWE

Thursday A. POWE

Friday K.AGOSTINO M.BANKS

TERM DATES 2017—STUDENTS

CANTEEN ROSTER

08– 12 MAY 2017

UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS

TERM TIME ONLY

If you are unable to come at these times please complete a uni-form order form availa-ble from the Office, pay for it and your orders will be filled and deliv-ered to your child’s class.

ABSENTEES/SICKNESS In order for the school to reconcile attend-ance it is a requirement that a message is left on the Absentee Line

9251 3005 as emails to teachers are often not opened at the start of the day. Your co-operation in this regard is appreciated.

Monday 8.00-9.00 am

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 8.00—9.00 am

Friday 2.30- 3.30pm

MAGUIRE 0

MURPHY 0

WELCH 0

WRIGHT 0

GOING HOME THIS WEEK

3 MAY 2017

BRICKS 4 KIDS INFO EVERY CHILD

P.P—YR 4

TERM CALENDAR

MOTHERS DAY FLYER

ENTERTAINMENT BOOK INFO

ELDEST

CHILD

K—6

Letter re Safety Gates from the

Principal

ELDEST

K-6

SPORT NEWS

Cricket Carnival this Friday 5 May at Harold Rositer

Park in Kensington from 9.30am to 2.00pm Those chil-

dren taking part have already been informed.

EAGLES CUP—Parents are requested to return EAGLES

CUP permission slips by this Friday 5 May, and we are

still requiring 2 AFL Volunteer umpires for 19 May, 1 June

and 9 June. Please see Mrs Hall or Mrs Bathols.

MISSING

Sports Jacket clearly marked on the white lining—Louis

MEOW Size 12. Missing since last year. Please re-

turn to the school office.