Classroom Snapshots

Prep with Miss Ball

This fortnight in Prep, we've been exploring the story of Jesus, learning who he is, who his parents are, and why he is so important to Christians around the world. Students discovered that Christmas is a celebration of Jesus' birthday and have enjoyed learning about the Christmas story, including where it can be found in the Bible. We've also introduced key vocabulary related to this special time, such as Bethlehem, shepherds, angels, and more. It's been a joyful and meaningful journey into the heart of Christmas, and we will continue to develop our understanding of the Christmas story as the term progresses.

Year 1 with Miss Charlton

This fortnight we have continued to explore forces with a focus on push and pull. We have explored push and pull through moving our bodies to create a dance. The students identified and discussed which movements required push and which ones required pull, putting these into a sequence to create a short dance. We have also explored magnets and how they use the forces of push and pull to attract or repulse other magnets and magnetic objects. One of our experiments included making a hand reel fishing rod using cardboard, string and a magnet. We put these to the test in a “fishing game” to see if they would work and what would make them easier or harder to use

Year 2 with Mr Smith

In Year 2, we've been learning all about the moon's cycles and the planets in our solar system. It's been a fascinating journey through space! In Math, we've just finished exploring multiplication and division, and we'll keep practicing these skills throughout the term, so they stay sharp. We've also started our English unit on persuasive writing, where we're learning how to share our opinions clearly and convincingly. It's been a great start to the term across all subjects!

Year 3/4 with Miss Carter

This fortnight in Science, 3/4 have been exploring how materials are made and used, especially in packaging. Students have investigated the properties of different materials and considered why certain materials are chosen to protect, preserve, or present products. It’s been a hands-on and curious journey into the world of design and sustainability!

Year 5/6 with Miss Walker

This term, our students have successfully completed the Measurement unit in Mathematics, developing a solid understanding of length, capacity, and mass through hands-on activities and real-world applications. In English, we’ve been exploring the elements of poetry, to analyse structure, language, and meaning. Also, we have been crafting our own poems. Alongside this, students have been working to improve their reading fluency through targeted intervention sessions designed to support individual growth.
We were fortunate to have an incursion with Character Builders, which focused on fostering teamwork, creativity, and leadership. Year 5 students were especially encouraged to begin thinking about leadership roles and preparing for the speeches they will deliver early next year.

Class Awards

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the following students!

Maggie-Jo Powyer  - 22nd October

Miss Walker and Mr Smith - 25th October

Important Dates

Tuckshop

Tuckshop is open on Fridays. 

You can order and pay for lunches via the Flexischools app anytime before 8.30am on Friday morning.

Simply download the Flexischools app from the Apple or Google store and follow the prompts to create an account. Once set up, click “Order Food” to place your order and pay. 

What's On

We are moving to the SENTRAL Parent Portal App for all our notices.  This will be the NEW App for:

• Newsletters and Notices
• Permission Forms
• Academic Reports
  
• Lodge Absences
• Family Contact Details

Instructions have been sent home with your child/ren. Please see us in the office if you require assistance getting set up.  

Extra Curricular Activities

Chess Club has finished for the year. Thank-you to all the students joined!

Tuesday – Instrumental Music Lessons Online

Wednesday - Run / Walk Club - 7.30am meet at the Quad (Yrs 2-6 Welcome) - Must bring hat and water bottle!

Thursday – Choir Practice – 8am Year 1 Classroom (All welcome)

Principal's Report

Learning at Sacred Heart Primary School Cunnamulla is not just about academics.  While academics and content are definitely a focus and our Habits of the Mind encourage Curiosity, Metacognition and Persistence and help us to become 'good learners', we also focus on our Habits of the Heart which help us to become 'good people'.  Belonging, Justice and Service help us to learn about how to create a safe, welcoming space in which people are treated fairly and with compassion and love. 
To help us with our Habits of the Heart, we invited "Character Builders" to come to our school last week to complete a range of fun activities that help to build character.  All students at school last Monday spent the entire day completing a range of activities that assisted with confidence, teamwork and other strategies that help us to make sure that we treat people in accordance with our Mercy values. The Character Builders staff also worked with our Yr 4, 5,6 students last Tuesday on leadership skills and help them to work out what kind of leader they would like to be. We are very grateful to have had Damon and Niamh travel out to share their passion and skills with our students. 
We will continue our learning of the Habits of the Heart and Mind.  Each class has been given the definition of a different habit and have been asked to come up with a way to help us remember what each of these mean.  I am looking forward to hearing some songs or jingles and seeing some actions that will help us transfer those definitions into our long-term memory.  
This week we will celebrate two important groups in our school.  This Friday is World Teacher's Day - a time when we are able to thank our teachers for their hard work and dedication. We will also celebrate Grandparents Day - another group who willing share knowledge, skills and unwavering support to our students. Please join us on Friday to acknowledge and celebrate these people. 

Principal

Mrs Cara Haig

Classroom Snapshots

Prep with Miss Ball

Welcome back to Term 4! We are excited to continue our learning journey and make this term full of fun, and growth. This term in science, we will explore how people and objects move, investigating different ways things can move and how movement works in our everyday world. In English, we will focus on sentence writing, learning what makes a complete sentence, including capital letters, punctuation, and expressing ideas clearly. In Mathematics, we will continue developing number recognition and counting skills to at least 20, as well as a strong focus on addition and subtraction, shape and capacity. In Religion, we will learn about the story of Christmas and the birth of Jesus, reflecting on its meaning and significance. We are looking forward to a term full of learning, curiosity, and creativity!

Year 1 with Miss Charlton

Welcome back for the final term of 2025! We began swimming lessons this fortnight which the students really enjoyed and was a welcome respite from the heat. In English we will be exploring how authors make their texts engaging using features like rhyme, rhythm and alliteration. Maths sees us continuing our learning of addition and subtraction and moving into using mathematical modelling to solve real world problems. In Science we will be exploring how push and pull affect the movement of objects and how the properties of materials affect the motion of objects. Our Religion unit focuses on Mary, Mother of Jesus and why she is important to us as believers. We are looking forward to a term full of learning and engaging experiences.

Year 2 with Mr Smith

Welcome back to Term 4! We’re kicking things off in English by exploring a rich collection of Dreaming stories, which will lead us into our persuasive writing unit. In Mathematics, we’ll be diving into multiplication and strengthening our number skills with a focus on money. Science will take us on a journey through space as we investigate patterns in the sky, followed by an exciting look at how materials change. In Religion, we’ll reflect on the story of Abraham and Sarah and the covenant they made with God.

Year 3/4 with Miss Carter

Welcome to Term 4! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable holiday break. This term is shaping up to be an exciting one! In English, we’ll be diving into the world of poetry, exploring rhythm, rhyme, and creative expression. In Math, we’ll cover a range of topics, starting with estimation and problem solving to sharpen our critical thinking skills. Our science unit will focus on matters and materials, where we’ll investigate the properties and uses of different substances. In Religion, we’ll be learning about Jesus the Messiah and his significance. Plus, we’re thrilled to be starting swimming lessons every Friday, a great way to stay active and have fun! Here’s to a fantastic final term of the year!

Year 5/6 with Miss Walker

This fortnight we have hit the ground running. Jumping straight into science, we are exploring states of matter and defining the differences between solid, liquids and gases. The students enthusiastically made Oobleck (a substance that is a liquid and solid) in science. In English, we have moved away from prefix and suffixes as our spelling focuses, and we are delving into Latin and Greek roots to support our spelling. As well as this, our writing focus this term is on Poetry. 

Class Awards

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the following students!

Charlie Duff - 1st October

Miss Charlton - 1st October

Noah Spaul - 19th October

Important Dates

Tuckshop

Tuckshop is open on Fridays. 

You can order and pay for lunches via the Flexischools app anytime before 8.45am on Friday morning.

Simply download the Flexischools app from the Apple or Google store and follow the prompts to create an account. Once set up, click “Order Food” to place your order and pay. 

What's On

With so much happening at the school, we have multiple ways to keep you updated on upcoming events and important dates.

Our newsletters are now available on the SZapp app. Please install it to stay informed! A revised version of the newsletter will be sent home with students every week.

We also post regularly on Facebook and share information for the coming week every Sunday.

We will soon be moving to SENTRAL Parent Portal App for all our notices.  This will be the NEW App for:

• Newsletters and Notices
• Permission Forms
• Academic Reports
  
• Lodge Abscenses
• Family Contact Details

Instructions have been sent home with your child/ren this week.  Please see us in the office if you require assistance getting set up.