2025 Term 3 Week 4
School News
Last Monday, our staff travelled to Charleville to take part in the Bishop's Inservice Day for Catholic Education Week. The day focused on deepening our understanding of Catholic identity and reaffirming the vital role educators play in the spiritual and academic growth of their students. One of the standout moments was the address from special guest Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO, who offered thought-provoking insights into "hopeful realism" within Catholic schools as we look ahead to the Jubilee Year in 2025. For Sacred Heart staff, it was a day of inspiration, connection, and renewed purpose—reminding us of the profound influence we have as educators, and the shared mission we carry into every classroom.
Our Athletics Carnival was a successful event, with strong participation and competitive spirit from students across all year levels.
Xavier House secured the overall win through consistent performance across events. Congratulations to all involved!
We also acknowledge the Age Champions for their individual achievements, demonstrating commendable effort and discipline.
Several students have now been selected to compete at the Districts Athletics Carnival this Friday at Cunnamulla P-12 State School. We wish them all the best as they represent Sacred Heart School at the next level.
In other news, there has been a lot of sickness in town recently which has affected students and staff. Our teachers regularly practice and encourage safe hygiene amongst students. If your child is unwell, please keep them home from school to rest and recover.
Book week, and our infamous book week parade, is coming soon! The date for this Friday 22nd August (Week 6). Students are encouraged to come to school dressed in a costume of a character from their favourite book.
School Photos will be held on Wednesday, 20th August. Envelopes will be sent home with students shortly.
Unfortunately, Mrs Haig has had to take leave to be with her father who is unwell. Please keep Mrs Haig and her family in your thoughts and prayers. In the meantime, Mrs Rachel Coggan (Education Officer - Curriculum) has been deployed to Sacred Heart School for Weeks 4 and 5 (this week and next), and I will be out in Week 6.
Regards,
Mrs Belinda Tolete (Learning Support teacher & Deputiser)
Have Your Say in Shaping our Future!
We warmly invite all parents and carers to take part in the Shaping our future – Perception Survey. This short 5-to-10-minute survey is your chance to share your thoughts and help guide the future of our school and the 31 others in the Toowoomba Catholic Schools community.
Your voice matters – and we’d love to hear it! Check your email for the survey link and be sure to complete it by Wednesday, 6 August 2025.
Extra Curricular Activities
Please note that Run Club has finished for the Term. Thanks to everyone who made the mornings so special!
- Monday – Chess Club – 3-4pm Library (Years 4-6 welcome)
- Tuesday – Instrumental Music Lessons Online
- Thursday – Choir Practice – 8am Year 1 Classroom (All welcome)
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following student!
Alyiah Brock - August 4th
Class Awards
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Important Dates
