Classroom Snapshots
Prep with Miss Ball
Week 10 already. We have a busy time ahead. This Wednesday we welcome the Pre-Preps for our Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Our current Preps will show them a snip-it of what it will be like in Prep in 2026. I hope everyone has a well earned rest and fun over the break, look forward to seeing you all in Term 4.
Year 1 with Miss Charlton
Wow! Week 10! I can’t believe how quickly the year is flying by! In Year 1 we have been busy continuing to develop our sentence writing skills by including details to make our writing more interesting. On Monday the 15th of September, we celebrate Dot Day. We read “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds and discussed how the main character felt and the things she did. After this, we turned our dots into different creations, using our imagination to fuel our art. This book is a fantastic reminder to make your mark on the world, if a dot can be anything, so can you! Enjoy your break and I look forward to seeing you all back for Term 4.
Year 2 with Mr Smith
As Term 3 draws to a close, Year 2 has been buzzing with excitement and imagination. Students have poured their energy into designing and making toys, each one unique and full of character. Alongside their creations, they've been busy writing and rehearsing scripts that will bring their toys to life in the upcoming Toy Museum showcase. The classroom has been filled with storytelling, collaboration, and a wonderful sense of purpose as they prepare to share their work with the school community. We can't wait to see it all come together next term!
Year 3/4 with Miss Carter
As Term 3 comes to a close, I want to celebrate the incredible efforts and achievements of our students. They’ve shown dedication, curiosity, and creativity throughout the term, especially in their HASS assessments on colonisation, where their understanding and insights truly shone. I am so proud of the amazing work they’ve produced and the positive energy they’ve brought into the classroom. Thank you for a fantastic term, and we wish everyone a safe, fun, and well-deserved holiday break!
Year 5/6 with Miss Walker
What a wonderful term! Term 3 is finished, and I want to say a massive congratulations to the Year 5/6 students for showcasing so much persistence, kindness and determination to finish this term strong. It’s been a very busy term but very rewarding to see their growth! This week in Year 5/6, we’ve been sharpening our multiplication skills by exploring strategies like area models and long multiplication, building confidence with larger numbers. In writing, we’ve dived into narrative structure; crafting characters, setting scenes, and adding suspense to hook our readers. We also reflected on how metacognition helps us learn more effectively and discussed justice and fairness in our community. It’s been a week of deep thinking and creative expression.
Class Awards
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following students!
- Brooke Haig - 12th September
- Zeanna Howie - 13th September
- Isla Jordan - 25th September
- Kayla Jordan - 25th September
- Tomas King - 26th September
Tuition Fees
School Fees have been sent out, please pay by Friday 12th September 2025. At Sacred Heart, we have several payment options for your convenience: Cash, Cheque, ETPOS, Direct Debit and Centrepay. For further details on these payment options please see the school office.
Important Dates
SACRED HEART PARISH MASS TIMES
- Sunday 21st September- Eucharistic Service 9am
- Saturday 27th September- Mass 5.30pm with Father Peter
- Sunday 5th October - Eucharistic Service 9am
- Sunday 12th October - Eucharistic Service 9am
Term 4 2025
Tuesday 7th October - Term 4 Begins
Swimming
Thursday 9th October
Year 1/2 - 12.15pm - 12.45pm
Prep - 2.15pm - 2.45pm
Friday 10th October
Year 3/4 - 12.15pm - 12.45pm
5/6 - 2.15pm - 2.45pm
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.
Student Protection
At Sacred Heart the safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. All children should grow up free of violence or exploitation and be able to learn in a safe and supported environment. Schools have a number of specific child protection reporting obligations that are detailed in our Student Protection Processes and Guidelines.
It is a legislative requirement that all non-state schools have at least two nominated staff members to whom a student can report the behaviour of another staff member that the student considers inappropriate. We call these specially trained staff members School Student Protection Contacts, or SSPCs. Each SSPC has been nominated by the principal in recognition of their integrity, approachability and knowledge in the area of student protection. Whilst students are encouraged to speak up to any trusted adult in the school community, it is important that they know they can access these specific staff members at any time should they have worries, queries or concerns. You will have noticed posters throughout the school depicting our current SSPCs. The SSPCs are also published on our school website along with information about our student protection processes. In everything we do at Sacred Heart Primary School student safety is our highest priority, therefore the SSPCs at our school are key personnel in our overall safeguarding processes.
If a student wants to talk to someone about harm, abuse or inappropriate behaviour toward themselves or others, they can speak to a trusted staff member or one of our School Student Protection Contacts (SSPCs). The SSPCs receive additional training and are identified in the student protection posters displayed around the school.
Summary documents have been developed for parents and caregivers about our student protection obligations and our broader strategy for maintaining safe school environments.
Further information on all of the above topics can be found on the Toowoomba Catholic Schools website at the link below:
https://www.twb.catholic.edu.au/parents-and-community/student-protection/
Our Schools Student Protection Contacts are:
- Mrs Carolyn Crick (Administration Officer)
- Mrs Cara Haig (Principal)
Uniform Policy
The school uniform represents the pride we have for our children and our school. A smart, neat and user-friendly uniform encourages the children to take pride in their appearance and in the school. The school uniform requirements:
Hats: Our school policy is ‘NO HAT – NO PLAY’. A green school hat must be worn and can be purchased form the office.
Jewellery: The only jewellery allowed is one set of fine studs or sleepers, a chain with some form of religious significance and watches.
Nail Polish: Nail polish is not to be worn.
Hair: Children’s hair must be neat and tidy. If hair is below the collar it needs to be tied back with appropriate white or green accessories. It is expected that hairstyles reflect the code of dress required by the school. The colouring of hair and unusual hairstyles are not acceptable.
Extra Curricular Activities
Tuesday – Instrumental Music Lessons Online
Principal's Report
Last week I began conducting Prep interviews for our 2026 cohort. It has been lovely to meet the excited students who are ready to come to school next year. If you know anyone who has a prep aged student for 2026, please encourage them to go to our school website and fill in the enrolment form so that the process can begin. We have already commenced the transition program for these students and look forward to welcoming them to our Teddy Bear’s picnic this Wednesday.
It is a hive of activity around our Go For Gold building project with H & H Builders returning to the site today to begin work on the final stage. They will be completing the work on the undercover sports shed which will soon look amazing! Our students have been doing a great job playing in the reduced space without complaint. It will be worth it kids!!
Thank you to those parents who attended the PPF meeting last week. This meeting is really the only opportunity for me to share our school’s strategic and annual action plans as well as explain where the school budget is being allocated. I encourage you all to try and attend these meetings (it’s not just a fundraising venture) so that you are well aware of what is happening at the school. At this meeting I was very excited to announce our new APMI – Assistant Principal Mission & Identity for 2026 – Mrs Rachel Coggan. Mrs Coggan came and filled in for me while I was away with my Dad and had such a great time that she can’t wait to return next year. We are very excited to have Mrs Coggan, an experienced educator, on board.
All of our teachers have indicated that they intend to stay on next year so we are working on allocating classes and will communicate this as soon as possible. Most of our school officers will also remain, apart from Mrs Tashayla Wharton who will welcome her first child in December and will be on leave for 2026. We wish her and her husband Michael all the best as they embark on this exciting new chapter of their lives.
It is hard to believe that we are ¾ of the way through our school year. I thank you all for your support for myself and my family throughout the very difficult loss of both of my parents. I hope you all have a restful break and I look forward to seeing you for the home stretch next term!
Principal
Mrs Cara Haig
Classroom Snapshots
PREP with Miss Ball
Last week, our Prep students were excited to visit the Kindy, where they shared their enthusiasm for learning and play. The visit provided an opportunity to build connections with younger peers and explore a different learning environment. Back in the classroom, students have been engaging with early literacy through the UFLI program, focusing on the letters R, H, L, and K. In addition, they have been working with great dedication on a variety of art projects in preparation for our upcoming show display. Their creativity and commitment have been truly impressive.
Year 1 with Miss Charlton
Over the last few weeks, the Year 1 students have been exploring the weather, how it changes and what impacts this has on our daily lives. We read Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo and learnt about the seasons in Arnhem Land and compared them to our seasons. The students enjoyed learning the different seasons and exploring the activities that people do in different types of weather.
Year 2 with Mr Smith
Last week in Year 2, students tackled two-digit subtraction with confidence and growing independence, using strategies to solve problems and explain their thinking. In English, we explored conjunctions like and, but, so, and or to create incredible compound sentences on a variety of topics. Our HASS lessons took us on a journey through time as we compared toys from the 1960s to those we play with today—sparking lots of curiosity, conversation, and connections to personal experiences.
Year 3/4 with Miss Carter
In HASS this term, our Grade 3/4 students are continuing their thoughtful exploration of colonisation and its lasting impact on Australia, with a focus on First Nations perspectives. A highlight of our learning has been the weekly visits from Deadly Choices, who join us every Thursday to share valuable insights into healthy eating. Students have loved discovering the differences between traditional bush foods available before colonisation and the foods introduced afterwards. It's been a fascinating blend of history, culture, and health—sparking meaningful conversations that will continue to unfold across the term!
Year 5/6 with Miss Walker
In Mathematics we’ve been looking into multiples and factors, a key concept of multiplication and division. The year 6s have also dived into prime, composite and square numbers.
In English we have started writing our individual narrative stories, connecting to our class novel Runt by Craig Silvey. Students have been working hard on their orientation, problem and resolution.
Class Awards
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following students!
Mackenzie Breed - 17th August
Keandre McKellar - 18th August
Tyran Brock - 20th August
Kevin Powyer-Howie - 21st August
Tuition Fees
School Fees will be sent home this week, please pay by Friday 12th September 2025. At Sacred Heart, we have several payment options for your convenience: Cash, Cheque, ETPOS, Direct Debit and Centrepay. For further details on these payment options please see the school office.
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.
Student Protection
At Sacred Heart the safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. All children should grow up free of violence or exploitation and be able to learn in a safe and supported environment. Schools have a number of specific child protection reporting obligations that are detailed in our Student Protection Processes and Guidelines.
It is a legislative requirement that all non-state schools have at least two nominated staff members to whom a student can report the behaviour of another staff member that the student considers inappropriate. We call these specially trained staff members School Student Protection Contacts, or SSPCs. Each SSPC has been nominated by the principal in recognition of their integrity, approachability and knowledge in the area of student protection. Whilst students are encouraged to speak up to any trusted adult in the school community, it is important that they know they can access these specific staff members at any time should they have worries, queries or concerns. You will have noticed posters throughout the school depicting our current SSPCs. The SSPCs are also published on our school website along with information about our student protection processes. In everything we do at Sacred Heart Primary School student safety is our highest priority, therefore the SSPCs at our school are key personnel in our overall safeguarding processes.
If a student wants to talk to someone about harm, abuse or inappropriate behaviour toward themselves or others, they can speak to a trusted staff member or one of our School Student Protection Contacts (SSPCs). The SSPCs receive additional training and are identified in the student protection posters displayed around the school.
Summary documents have been developed for parents and caregivers about our student protection obligations and our broader strategy for maintaining safe school environments.
Further information on all of the above topics can be found on the Toowoomba Catholic Schools website at the link below:
https://www.twb.catholic.edu.au/parents-and-community/student-protection/
Our Schools Student Protection Contacts are:
- Mrs Carolyn Crick (Administration Officer)
- Mrs Cara Haig (Principal)
Uniform Policy
The school uniform represents the pride we have for our children and our school. A smart, neat and user-friendly uniform encourages the children to take pride in their appearance and in the school. The school uniform requirements:
Hats: Our school policy is ‘NO HAT – NO PLAY’. A green school hat must be worn and can be purchased form the office.
Jewellery: The only jewellery allowed is one set of fine studs or sleepers, a chain with some form of religious significance and watches.
Nail Polish: Nail polish is not to be worn.
Hair: Children’s hair must be neat and tidy. If hair is below the collar it needs to be tied back with appropriate white or green accessories. It is expected that hairstyles reflect the code of dress required by the school. The colouring of hair and unusual hairstyles are not acceptable.