Term 2, 2024 Weeks 9&10
Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Friends,
I am delighted to share some wonderful news about our Year 6 students' recent achievements. The results from the Year 6 Religion test are in, and I am thrilled to report that all students performed exceptionally well. Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and they should be highly commended for their efforts.
These assessment results will be included in the upcoming reports, reflecting the outstanding progress our students have made this term.
In addition to their academic achievements, our students continue to shine in other areas. During recess and lunch, I've observed many students participating in various activities in the playground, displaying empathy, sharing, and sportsmanship. These qualities are essential for building a supportive and inclusive school community.
Furthermore, I want to acknowledge the impressive leadership shown by our Year 3 and 4 students. While our Year 5 and 6 students are away on their exciting excursion to Canberra, the younger students have stepped up, demonstrating responsibility and initiative.
Congratulations once again to our Year 6 students on their fantastic results, and thank you to all our students for their positive contributions to our school community.
God Bless
Kylie Scott
Religious Happenings- Fr Rob Galea
We are also excited to announce a special upcoming event for our staff. Friday 5th July, staff at Sacred Heart will be attending Fr. Rob Galea in Baradine. He will be leading a Professional Development day in collaboration with other schools, including St Michael's (Dunedoo), St John's (Baradine), St Laurence's (Coonabarabran), St Brigid's (Coonamble), and Sacred Heart (Coolah). This formation day will be a wonderful opportunity for our staff to engage in talks, discussions, music, prayer, small group reflections, and activities focused on spirituality and faith formation.
Fr Rob Galea, an ordained Catholic Priest, currently serving in Sandhurst Diocese, Victoria after moving to Australia from Malta, his home country. A wonderful opportunity for all involved.
Important Dates
Term 2
1/7- School Photos
5/7- Pupil Free Day
Term 3
22/7/24- Pupil Free Day
23/7/24- Book Fair- 2 weeks
24/7/24- Mass 12.15 all welcome
29/7/24- Northern Regions Athletics Dubbo
30/7/24- Little Hearts Playgroup
30/7/24- P&F Meeting 3.30
31/7/24- Book Week parade + Grandparents Day
2/8/24- Jeans for Jeans Day
Reminders for parents
-Please remember that no supervision is provided at school before 8:30am
- Please send fruit cut-up in a separate container, ready for students to have at fruit break.
SPB4L Focus
Weeks 8 &9
Respect - We care for our property and the property of others.
Mrs Pettet
SUPPORT and RFF UPDATE WITH MRS PETTET
The diverse nature of my ‘Release From Face To Face’ teaching role at Sacred Heart, is one
of the many aspects that I value of my job. Each week, I work with each class for one
afternoon a week to teach Music-Drama-Dance. For Kindergarten, I also timetable in art
activities throughout the term. In addition to this, I also take Kindergarten, Year 1/2, and
Year 5/6 for one Religion lesson per week, and Year 3/4 for either one Maths or Religion
lesson. However, every now and then I am granted the opportunity to teach other subjects
that I am not timetabled to normally teach in 2024. Recently, I have been able to take
Kindergarten for two Science lessons. The photos below portray the fun and mess that we
created together.
In summary, the students in small groups were required to design and build a house out of
designated materials: one out of cards, another out of straws, and a third out of paddle pop
sticks. They were given the challenge of stabilising them with only masking tape and string.
Once their designs were complete, they were only allocated 20-25mins to build their
structures. Their goal was to build a structure that would withstand the gale-force breaths
of a Big Bad Wolf. In this instance, the wolf was disguised as a Dyson fan, then a pedal stool
fan, and finally a leaf blower. All I can say, is that the Big Bad Wolf was no match for the
collective engineering and building talents of the 2024 Kindergarten class. When the leaf
blower (aka Wolf) came out, the roof tops looked like they may have lifted and gone hurling
across the room. Though thankfully they didn’t, and no house insurance claims had to be
made.
Kindergarten Science
Kindergarten visit the Coolah Veterinary Clinic
In our latest adventure into the community, the kindergarten class recently had an exciting and educational outing to the local veterinary clinic, guided by our wonderful host, Chris Hallett! This visit was not just a field trip but an opportunity for our young learners to engage with the world of animal care firsthand.
Mr. Hallett explained his role in caring for animals, from household pets to farm animals, and answered the children's curious questions about the different types of animals he treats. The kindergarteners were particularly fascinated by stories of how vets help animals stay healthy and heal when they are sick.
They observed as Mr. Hallett demonstrated how he checks an animal's heartbeat using a stethoscope and they examined X-rays of animals' bones and tried to identify different parts of the body.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Chris Hallett and everyone at the veterinarian clinic for their warm hospitality and for making this educational experience possible. Such opportunities not only enrich our curriculum but also leave a lasting impression on our young learners, shaping their understanding of the world around them.
Parent Engagement Newsletter
Celebrating NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.
Its origins can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement, and on Australia Day 1938, protestors marched through the streets of Sydney to highlight the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Today, celebrations consist of range of traditional and contemporary activities. There are many gatherings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people coming together to celebrate and share with non-Aboriginal people the strengths of its First Nations People. This important event helps build positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, enabling a deeper understanding of our differences and similarities. NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians to eliminate bias and discrimination by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past to facilitate hope and build a fairer future.
It is important for children and teens to have an understanding that we do not need to assimilate into one culture in preference over others. Difference is a great thing and our society can only benefit from a range of world views and experiences. This Special Report offers caregivers suggestions on how to celebrate ‘NAIDOC Week’.