Class Awards
The following students have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the Habits of the Heart and Mind. They will be presented with their certificates at assembly this Friday morning.
Classroom Snapshots
PREP with MISS BALL
The Prep students have been exploring the concept of living and non-living things as part of their early science education. They are learning to identify the basic needs of living things, such as food, water, and shelter, and recognize that living things grow, change, and reproduce. They are growing 'grass caterpillars' to explore the needs of living things. Watching tiny seeds transform into growing plants gives them a deeper understanding of life cycles and the importance of looking after living things.
YEAR 1 with MISS CHARLTON
Welcome back! I hope that you all had a restful and relaxing extended break. In Year 1 we have begun the term by exploring different Imaginative and Informative texts. We have been looking at the features in texts and how these help us to identify their purpose. This connects to our Science unit about living things and their needs. The students are very excited about this topic and have been very engaged with our learning so far.
YEAR 2 with MR SMITH
In Year Two, we kicked off the term by diving into the delightful book Are We There Yet? The students have been exploring noun groups within the story, enhancing their understanding of descriptive language. Additionally, we’ve been working on ordering numbers up to 1000, and I’m thrilled to share that the kids have excelled in this activity, demonstrating impressive numerical skills!
YEAR 3/4 with MISS CARTER
Welcome back to Term 2! I hope that your holidays have been a great break and you are all feeling well rested. This term, 3 / 4 are learning about the power of persuasive writing in our connected unit. Students are exploring how to craft strong arguments, use convincing language, and appeal to their audience in creative ways. Through fun challenges and engaging discussions, they’re discovering how words can inspire, influence, and make a real impact. I can’t wait to see their persuasive skills in action!
YEAR 5/6 with MISS WALKER
In Grade 5/6, we are loving reading our class novel 'Thomas Appleby, Convict Boy' as we are discovering what happened in the 1800s to a young boy. Notably, I am so proud of the students continuing to come to Run Club on Wednesday mornings. All students did so well in Cross Country, with some making it to Districts and also Regionals! How exciting.
Birthdays
Happy birthday to the following students who recently celebrated their birthdays or have a birthday coming up soon!
Thomas Campbell - 11th May
Charlotte Allan – 15th May
Cross Country
Last Friday, students took part in District Cross Country in Eulo and demonstrated determination and perseverance throughout the event.
We are incredibly proud of all our runners for their efforts on the day. Congratulations to the five students who have qualified for regionals in Chinchilla next week - Clive Cullen, Kendall McDermott, Noah Spaul, Brooke Haig and Tash King. A special commendation to our three age champions—Lucy Schmidt, Kendall McDermott, and Natasha King.
Tuition Fees
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.
Upcoming Events
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:
Embed Link - https://www.twb.catholic.edu.au/parents-and-community/student-protection/
Our Schools Student Protection Contacts are:
- Mrs Carolyn Crick (Administration Officer)
- Mr Jesse Kupper (School Guidance Counsellor)
- 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
Our extra-curricular activities are underway and already proving popular!
- Monday – Chess Club – 3-4pm Library (Years 4-6 welcome)
- Tuesday – Instrumental Music Lessons Online
- Wednesday - Run Club - 7.30am (Years 2-6 welcome)
- Thursday – Choir Practice – 8am Year 1 Classroom (All welcome)
Principals Report
We are already well into the swing of Term 2 with many events already happening. It was lovely to share the Mother's Day liturgy with the Year 1 students, even though this was a very difficult weekend for me having lost my own mother earlier this year. It is times like this that the support of our lovely staff and students is greatly appreciated.
Sport is of course on the agenda already with many of our students representing our school with pride at the District Cross Country in Eulo. Congratulations to the 5 students who have been selected to represent our district at the Regional competition in Chinchilla next week - Clive, Noah, Kendall, Brooke and Tash have the opportunity to compete next week.
As usual, learning is front and centre for us. Students have been delving into a range of literature to further their understanding of what author's are trying to tell us and what message we get from what we read. This focus on comprehension brings together the two parts of Scarborough's reading rope and allows students to put into practise their decoding skills, alongside their prior knowledge and vocabulary knowledge to make meaning from texts. The teachers have been working very hard to unpack the V9 English curriculum so they are really clear on what it is students are expected to know and do at each year level.
Thank you to all parents who supported the parent/teacher interviews last week. It is excellent to have such a supportive group of parents who are on board helping students to learn and grow, both academically and socially.
This week, students will begin the "Dare to be a Rockstar Student" program with Peta Jeppesen. Our student champions will do some initial learning and set some goals which they will then share with their peers.
We have welcomed many visitors this week including Janine Ritter (School Accountant), Cath Kimmorley (Education Officer Curriculum) and Tanner Bailey (OHS). You may also have noticed that our solar panels were replaced over the weekend as part of our Go For Gold project. The next step will be the refurbishment of the school oval which will begin soon.
I am off to Goondiwindi next week for the Principal forum. Mrs Tolete will be here deputising for most of the week.
Have a lovely week.
Mrs Cara Haig
Principal
Birthdays
Happy birthday to the following students who recently celebrated their birthdays or have a birthday coming up soon!
Layla De Smet – 20th April
Charlie Palmer – 23rd April
Emmison Williams - 2nd May
Ava-May Brock - 4th May
Rowan De Smet - 4th May
Hearing & Vision Screening
CACH Health Workers and Nurses will be setting up at school to conduct hearing and vision screenings for all students across Tuesday, 6th May – Friday, 9th May. Permission slips have been sent home and need to be returned by Friday, 2nd May to ensure your child can participate.
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Next week we will be holding our Parent-Teacher Interviews. We encourage all parents and carers to attend and connect with teachers to discuss your child's progress. Parent-teacher interviews are an invaluable opportunity to strengthen the partnership between home and school, address any concerns, and celebrate achievements.
To book a time, please visit or call the school office, or see your classroom teacher.
Cross Country
Our school Cross Country is this Friday, 2nd May @ 8.45am. Students are to wear their sports uniform (White Shirt & Green Shorts/Skorts and Hat). Awards for Cross Country will be handed out at Assembly on Friday at 2.30pm.
The Districts Cross Country will be held in Eulo next Friday, 9th May.
Anzac Liturgy/Assembly/Mother’s Day Liturgy
This Wednesday afternoon, 30th April at 2.30pm, our school community will gather for a liturgy to honour Anzac Day, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of those who served and reflecting on the values of peace and gratitude.
Our first school assembly for Term 2 will be held this Friday, 2nd May at 2.30pm. Cross Country awards will be presented.
The following week, we will hold a special Mother’s Day liturgy on Thursday, 8th May, at 8.45am. All parents, friends and community members are welcome to come along to celebrate our mother and motherly figures within our school community.
Tuition Fees
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.
Upcoming Events
Tuckshop
Tuckshop will start this week. Please place orders before 8.45am on Friday.