SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL VISION: At Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School we promote a sense of belonging and generosity which reflects the teachings of Jesus. We strive towards independence and mastery in an atmosphere of faith hope and love.

40 Mary Street, Highgate WA 6003 Phone: (08) 9328 8817 Fax: (08) 9328 9340 E-mail: admin@shpsh.wa.edu.au Website: http://web.shpsh.wa.edu.au/ Twitter: @shpsHighgate

FAITH TRUTH LOYALTY

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

“For the Greater Glory of God”

Parish Priest: Father Peter Bianchini 64 Mary Street, Highgate Phone: (08) 9328 3433 Fax: (08) 9227 0137 E-mail: highgate@perthcatholic.org.au www.members.westnet.com.au/highgatesh/news.htm Parish Mass Times Saturday — 8:00am, Vigil Mass 6:00pm Sunday — 9:00am, Italian Mass 10:15am Monday to Friday — 7:00am (except 8am public holidays)

Saturday — 5:00pm - 5:30pm Reconciliation

NEWSLETTER: 29th April 2015 TERM 2, WEEK 2

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to our second week of the term. What a lovely event last Friday’s ANZAC Commemoration liturgy was, as

together, we were led as a school by our senior Year Six students in a prayerful and reverent ceremony, acknowledging

the greatest of sacrifices paid by those who have gone before us, in the defence of our country.

On Saturday, Sacred Heart Primary School was represented by Tarkin O’Riley and Shanelle Iaconi at the ANZAC Day

celebrations at Axford Park in Mt Hawthorn. In addition, the Sullivan Family, represented Sacred Heart Primary School

at the ANZAC Service in Mt Lawley. A special thank you to our children and their families for their support, and also to

Mrs Renee Byrne-King, Mrs Sonia Caielli, Mrs Frances Ammoscato and Mrs Carolyn Perlini for their leadership and

support of these events, that we hope contribute to our children’s understanding and knowledge of our history, and the

tragedy of war and conflict in past years.

Learning: Learning from our experiences.

Last Thursday afternoon, our teachers from Kindergarten to Year Two worked with Mrs Jan Fleming, one of the Early

Years Team Consultants from Catholic Education WA, to write our school’s Early Childhood Education Charter. This

was a very productive session, with us working hard to produce the first draft of our document, that is in effect, our

statement of beliefs, ensuring a clear vision to all, of what teaching and learning within the Early Years at Sacred Heart,

looks like. It is anticipated that our final, staff supported version, will be published for display in all Junior classrooms.

Our system’s commitment to the National Quality Standards (NQS) continues, and over the course of this year, an audit

(involving both teaching and non teaching staff self-reflection, and an external assessment conducted by me, as a

Principal), of our practices, our facilities and our degree of engagement with families, will be undertaken in preparation

for the writing of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). This plan, due for completion by November of this year, will

highlight for us, areas for future focus and targeted funding.

I commend our staff for their enthusiasm and dedication to this significant task, aimed chiefly at better outcomes for our

students. Mrs Emma McHardie operates this year, as the coordinator of the NQS implementation, at Sacred Heart. We

anticipate being able to present information about Early Years Education and the NQS, at Parents and Friends

Association Meetings and Coffee Mornings over coming terms.

This afternoon, the Leadership team worked with our School Improvement Advisor, Mrs Eileen Climo, and our

assigned School Support Consultant, Ms Tamara Boyler, in the first of our planning sessions to examine student

achievement data and prepare for future staff workshops, where curriculum focus areas will be identified.

Engagement -The promotion of positive relationships with our students/staff/parents.

Cross Country training continues with strong support for these lovely sessions in Hyde Park on Tuesdays and Fridays

at 7.45am - Keep up the hard work in preparing for this term’s Carnival. Last week, our hard working ladies in the

canteen, prepared lovely ANZAC Biscuits for the children to enjoy! Our canteen service is provided for our children,

and any support parents can offer in preparing recess and lunches, is always welcome- please see Mrs Biundo if you are

able to spare some time to assist.

Morning and Afternoon Details.

I continue to be on duty to supervise students between 8.15 – 8.45 am each morning. All students arriving between 8.15am

– 8.30 am are required to remain seated on the benches outside the Music, Year 2 and Library rooms. To ensure everyone’s

safety, classroom doors open at 8.30 am for students to unpack and prepare for the morning, and are directed to classrooms

at this time. The morning bell goes at 8.45 am each morning. At this time, all students are to be seated in their classrooms,

for the commencement of the school day. Any children arriving at school after 8.45 am, are required to visit the school

office with their parent to sign in, as the electronic rolls for classes will have already been completed. If parents need to drop

children at school before 8.15 am, due to work commitments, we have a before-school care service on site. As our priority is

always to ensure we provide adequate Duty of Care, our children are not permitted to access the playgrounds and

equipment, either before or after school. Thank you for your co-operation with this. In addition, children being walked to

school by parents, must enter at the side gate for pedestrians, and walk along the pathway, rather than crossing through the

double Drive Through gates, where vehicles are entering.

Accountability- Tak ing re sponsib ility f or the q uality o f our work .

Mrs Carolyn Perlini and Mrs Renee Byrne-King attended the SEQTA Reporting training session yesterday, in preparation

for the new Reporting templates that together with other Catholic schools, Sacred Heart will be using this year. In addition,

we anticipate the need to conduct Parent Information sessions prior to the end of this term, to assist with the interpretation

of the Reports.

Discipleship: Living out the teachings of Jesus.

This Thursday, our Year Six parents will attend the Confirmation Information evening in the Library at 7.00pm. This very

important milestone in your child's faith journey is a time of celebration and preparation. As a school, we look forward to

supporting you, as the primary educators of your children, with this preparation. The Religious Education programme here

at school, offers your child a basic understanding of sacramental details, and the opportunity to deepen this understanding

and experience of the sacraments, is provided by you as parents, when you ensure your child is able to attend Mass

regularly, and reflect on how the sacraments make continued contributions to their developing faith.

I look forward to meeting with you all on Thursday evening, as together with Father Peter, Nadia Napoli, our Parish

Sacramental coordinator, and Mrs Renee Byrne-King, we all commit to this most special of journeys.

In closing, can I call for special prayers for one of my former students, Hamish, and his devoted family, from St Patrick's

School in Katanning. Hamish is now a Year Six student, and suffered a very serious accident on the weekend, and is

currently in intensive care at Princess Margaret Hospital. This is a very sad time for his loved ones and the St Patrick’s

Community.

Can I also acknowledge the continued efforts of you all to support your children in their learning, and preparedness for the

“business” of their school days. The demands of Swimming lessons can take their toll on energy levels- early nights, a good

book to read and nutritious meals are called for!

Many thanks and God Bless,

Mrs Tanya McGuire

Principal

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES Apr 30 Confirmation Information Evening - 7.00pm School Library

May 3 Family Mass Year 5 - 9.00am 4 All students to wear WINTER UNIFORM Swimming Training - 3.30-4.30pm Beatty Park 7 Eucharist Information Evening - 7.00pm School Library 11 NAPLAN (11th to 15th May) 13 Year 1 & 2 Class Mass - 9.00am 14 Reconciliation Information Evening - 7.00pm School Library

16 Enrolment Mass Confirmation - 6.00pm

Term 2 Planner - The Term 2 planner is available on the school website at http://www.shpsh.wa.edu.au/pdf/calendar.pdf

Morning Drop-Off Routines at Sacred Heart Parents please ensure that all children are dropped off at school in the morning after 8.15am. A staff member will be on duty to supervise students between 8.15–8.45am each morning. Students arriving between 8.15–8.30am will be required to remain seated on the benches outside the Music, Year 2 and Library rooms. The classroom doors will open at 8.30am for students to unpack and prepare for the morning. The morning bell goes at 8.45am each morning. At this time, students need to be seated in their classrooms. Any children arriving to school after 8.45am, must go to the school office with a parent to sign, as the electronic rolls for classes will have already been completed. If you need to drop your child off to school before 8.15am, we do have a before-school care service on site. Please note that children are not permitted to use the playground equipment before school.

Carolyn Perlini and Renee Byrne-King (Acting Assistant Principals)

SCHOOL NEWS

After-School Pick-Up Routines Parents, a reminder that the afternoon school bell goes at 3.00pm each day. Please be prompt in picking up your children. A staff member will be on duty until 3.20pm to supervise students. After this, remaining students will go to the School Office and their parents called. Please note that children are not permitted to use the playground equipment after school and must remain in the company of their parents/guardians. A reminder that there is an after-school service on site. We thank you for your co-operation to help ensure that all the children at Sacred Heart Primary School continue to be safe. Carolyn Perlini and Renee Byrne-King (Acting Assistant Principals)

Family Mass A reminder that our next Family Mass will take place this Sunday, 3rd May, at 9.00am, and will be led by Father Peter and the Year 5 Families. Morning tea in the undercover area will follow Mass. You are all very welcome to join us for our Year 5 Family Mass. Carolyn Perlini and Renee Byrne-King (Acting Assistant Principals)

ANZAC Day School - On Fr iday 24th Apr il, the school gathered on the oval near the flagpole and participated in a very reverent, Anzac Day ceremony commemorating the soldiers who fought for Australia and New Zealand. Thank you to the Year 6 students and the school choir for their preparation and presentation. The Sacred Heart students were very respectful and participated thoughtfully in the ceremony, remembering the soldiers and their families. Mt Hawthorn and Mt Lawley RSL - Sacred Hear t was represented at the Mount Hawthorn Anzac Day Ceremony by Shanelle Iaconi and Tarkin O'Riley and at the Mount Lawley ceremony by Olivia and Thomas Sullivan. We would like to thank these students for representing our school honourably, at this special occasion in our community. Both ceremonies were very moving and the students were very proud to place a wreath at the memorial. Thank you to all Sacred Heart students, parents and teachers who were also present to pay your respects at the Anzac ceremonies in our community. Carolyn Perlini and Renee Byrne-King (Acting Assistant Principals)

2015 Swimming lessons Our school swimming lessons will conclude this Friday. Thank you parents for your support and assistance during the past fortnight. It has been very encouraging watching the students grow in confidence and skill during the lessons. The students have appeared to really enjoy the lessons too, which is great. Carolyn Perlini and Renee Byrne-King (Acting Assistant Principals)

SAFETY! Important Information for Parents using the School Drive-Through Service Please adhere to the following points to ensure ongoing safety of our students in the Before-School and After-School Drive Through:

Students are only to be dropped off/picked up once the car is parked in one of the drop-off/pick-up parking bays. Students will not be allowed to go to cars until parked in these bays.

All parents walking with children, who are not in drive-through, are to use the side path and side gate only to enter and exit the school; do not walk your children between the cars in the school driveway or school pick-up zone.

Please do not reverse your car in the school pick-zone. If you are waiting to leave, you will need to be patient and wait for the cars in front to exit first.

We thank you for your co-operation in keeping the children safe. Carolyn Perlini and Renee Byrne-King (Acting Assistant Principals)

SCHOOL NEWS

SPORTS NEWS Swimming Training I have enough interest in swimming training with our coach Andy, so it will start next MONDAY, 4th May at Beatty Park Pool. TIME : 3.30pm – 4.30pm Thank you for taking this opportunity to improve your technique and endurance.

Cross Country WOW! What fantastic attendance numbers were at Hyde Park last Friday and Tuesday morning. Keep coming along and improve your fitness. Hyde Park – 7.45am – 8.15am Tuesday and Friday morning.

SPIRIT SHIELD PROGRESSIVE POINTS Henley – 19 points Hewitt – 25 points Taylor – 28 points Lee – 18 points2000

Mrs Stephanie Alderman ( Physical Education Teacher)

Circle of Security Workshops Sacred Heart is delighted to be able to again offer the "Circle of Security" workshops with our Social Worker, Hilary Campos, in Term 2. These workshops will run over 4 sessions. The dates for these sessions are: Friday 22/05, 5/06, 12/06, 26/06 The sessions will take place in our school library from 9.30am - 12.15pm. To register for these wonderful parent workshops, please complete the registration note attached to this week's newsletter and return to the school office as soon as possible. For more information on the workshops, please contact Hilary Campos: Campos.Hilary@cathednet.wa.edu.au Ms Hilary Campos (School Social Worker)

CANTEEN 9422-7945 The canteen has a new menu, please see the attached flyer.

Please ensure to order from this menu. Sushi orders MUST be paid on Monday

to receive Sushi on Wednesday.

ATTACHMENTS

Circle of Security P&F The Wholefood Hub Parenting Idea (School website) Canteen Menu (School website) P&F Sponsorship Proposal School Fete (School website)

Italian Festival 2015 - Primary School Students’ Competition A form went home last week informing parents of a competition that the students at Sacred Heart will be participating in. Please sign and return the form to your child’s class teacher as soon as possible.

Sacramental Program 2015 Tomorrow night the Parent Information Night for Confirmation will take place in the School Library. The presentation will start at 7.00pm, Thursday, 30th April. The candidates are not required to attend this meeting. If your child is a candidate for a Sacrament this year, here are some important dates for your diaries.

Sacrament Parent Information Evenings Confirmation: Thursday, 30th April at 7.00pm. Eucharist: Thursday, 7th May at 7.00pm. Reconciliation: Thursday, 14th May at 7.00pm. Venue: School Hall Sacrament Workshops for Candidates and their parents. Confirmation: Tuesday, 30th June at 6.00-7.30pm. Eucharist: Tuesday, 9th June at 6.00-7.30pm. Reconciliation: Tuesday, 16th June May at 6.00-7.30pm. Venue : School Hall Enrolment Masses Confirmation: Saturday, 16th May at 6.00pm. Eucharist: Saturday, 23rd May at 6.00pm. Reconciliation: Saturday, 6th June at 6.00pm. All Masses will take place at 6.00pm at the Sacred Heart Church. Sacrament of Confirmation Saturday, 8th August 2015 Sacred Heart Church, Highgate. Carolyn Perlini and Renee Byrne-King (Acting Assistant Principals)

Winter Uniform in Terms 2 and 3 A reminder that beginning next Monday, the 4th May, all students will be required to wear their full winter uniform on the days they do not wear their sports uniform. The uniform shop will be open each Friday morning. Carolyn Perlini and Renee Byrne-King (Acting Assistant Principals)

Engaging Hearts and Minds This term we will be resuming our whole school social skills program. Beginning in Week 3, the student will be explicitly taught the social skill: Being Respectful. We will then be looking for authentic opportunities for our students to practise this skill, so it becomes embedded in everyday interactions. We would be very grateful if parents and caregivers could please reinforce, role-model and practise this skill at home. If you would like to know more about how we teach social skills at Sacred Heart, we encourage you to go to our Engaging Hearts and Mind blog at: http://shpshengagingheartsandminds.blogspot.com.au/ Thank you for supporting our whole-school social skills program. Carolyn Perlini and Renee Byrne-King (Acting Assistant Principals)

LIBRARY There are a large number of new books in the library. Sadly they are unable to be borrowed as they are waiting to be covered. It is a big job for one person, but as the saying goes ‘many hands make light work’, so if you feel you have time to cover some books please call in to the library and pick some up. While you cover them your child/children can read them. Thank you, Mrs Sue Hanford.

P&F

School Fete 2015: We are looking for some fabulous businesses who are interested in sponsoring our rides at the School Fete (see school website for a list of those rides available) in return each company will receive some fabulous marketing opportunities both in the lead up and on the day of the Fete. Whether you work for or own a business who may be interested, please get in contact with Alysha Cass at alysha.cass@iinet.net.au today. Second Hand Uniform Shop: There will be a second hand unifor m sale at the School Hall on Wednesday, 6th May 2015 from 8:15am – 9am. Wholefoods and Holistic Health Talk: Nikki Di Costa, founder of The Wholefood Hub (www.wholefoodhub.com.au) , Nutrition and Holistic Health Coach and Pharmacist is offering a session for SHPS families and friends on Monday, 11th May at 7pm in the hall. The session is being offered at a reduced price to families as well as $5 from every ticket being donated to the P&F. See the attachment for more information and bookings. Mother’s Day High Tea: The P&F will be holding a Mother ’s Day Devonshire High Tea in the School Hall 3pm – 4pm on Friday, 8th May 2015 – see the attached flyer for more information. School Banking: School Banking is on Tuesday morning from 8:30am in the school library, this is a great way to introduce your children to the benefits of regular saving. They receive some great awards and the school is paid commission by the Commonwealth Bank on the deposits made. School Fete Craft Group: We will once again be having a fabulous arts and crafts stall at the 2015 School Fete – there is a craft group already actively creating some wonderful items, if you’re interested please contact Danielle at trevndan@westnet.com.au for more details. School Bags: Old style school back packs are available for $60 and new trolley bags (no school logo attached) are now available for $75. Please see the office staff if you would like to make a purchase. 2015 P&F Executive

COMMUNITY

Aranmore Catholic College Would you like to hear more about our college and our Application process? Then come along to our Prospective Student Information Evening, on Thursday, 30th April at 5.30 – 6.30pm at the College. Parents and students are most welcome to attend. To register your interest please contact our Community Relations Officer, Mrs Paula Trevor on 9444 9355. Aranmore Catholic College, 41 Franklin Street, Leederville, WA www.aranmore.wa.edu.au

2015 Mother’s Day Classic Walk or run for Breast Cancer Research

It doesn’t matter how you walk or run. It just matters why.

Langley Park, Perth Walk or run 4km or 8km Sunday, 10th May 2015

Register online at

FÊTE - Victoria Square, PERTH

Sunday 3 May, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Live music and entertainment all day

Major Fête raffle with the following prizes 1st Prize 65” UHD 3D 4k SMART TV & 3D Blue Ray Home Theatre System,

2nd Prize Deluxe BBQ & Outdoor Setting, 3rd Prize Samsung Galaxy Note 10.5 16GB WIFI

4TH Prize Panasonic Handycam with bag and tripod Giant & Silent Auctions

International Food stalls, Kiddies Corner, Sports Bar a variety of Boutique Stalls

Devonshire Teas, Craft Gift Baskets, Preserves, Cakes, Plants, Toys, Second Hand

Music, Gourmet Delicacies & More A FAMILY DAY OUT

Taekwondo for Kids - ATI Martial Arts Give your child the help they deserve to build their:

Confidence, Self Esteem, Focus, Strength, Co-ordination, Balance, Life Skills

Call Anthony 0402-144-018 to make your booking. www.atimartialarts.com.au

“I didn’t know what ‘Circle of Security’ was really all about but thought I could use

all the free help I could get. I’m glad I joined in and feel I learnt a lot about Parent-

Child interactions and relationships from Hilary and the other participants in the

workshop. ( Parent )

Do you ever wish that your child came with an instruction manual?

Do you wonder if there are other ways to help teach your child

appropriate ways of behaving?

If so, then this is the course for you!

PARENTING WORKSHOPS

TERM 2, 2015

This 4 week course will be held on

Friday 22/05, 5/06, 12/06, 26/06

9.30am – 12.15pm in the Library

Commitment to attend all 4 sessions is very important to enjoy maximum

benefit from the programme.

To register, please return the slip below to the school office. For more

information, please contact Hilary Campos, Social Worker.

I _______________________________________________ would like to register for the Circle of Security Parenting Workshops.

Tel no.: ____________________ No. of Children enrolled at Sacred Heart