Term 4 2024 Weeks 3&4
Principal's Message
As we enter the final stretch of the year, it’s important to focus on the wellbeing of our students and families. Term 4 can be a busy time, so maintaining a positive attitude and healthy routines will help everyone finish the year strong.
Daily Gratitude: Encourage your child to reflect on three good things each day—it’s a powerful way to build a positive mindset.
Mindfulness Practices: Promote quiet time or deep breathing exercises before and after school to help children feel calm and focused.
Physical Activity: Active play and afternoons outdoors are a great way to recharge. Remember, PE and movement help both the body and the mind!
Managing Stress: End-of-year assessments can be stressful, so regular routines, plenty of rest, and positive encouragement go a long way in supporting your child.
Why not try some family challenges and rewards at home this term? Create a "Kindness Calendar" for November and December to inspire small acts of kindness. Or introduce a screen-free hour each day to enjoy games, conversations, or shared activities.
Together, let’s make the most of Term 4—full of positivity, wellbeing, and connection!
God Bless,
Kylie Scott
Religious Happenings
"Did you know? St. Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint, co-founded the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1866 to provide free education for poor children. Her work continues today in schools and ministries across Australia, embodying her motto: 'Never see a need without doing something about it.'"
This showcases her legacy and inspiring mission!
Important Dates
Term 4
9/11/24- Reconciliation and Communion at Mass
11/11/24- Remembrance Day
13/11/24- Transition Day CCS
15/11/24- Swimming & Intensive Swimming for Sport
16/11/24- Mass- 6pm
19/11/24- P&F Meeting 3.30
20/11/24- CPR-training
21/11/24- Zoo Day Excursion
22/11/24- Swimming & Intensive Swimming for Sport
SPB4L Focus
Weeks 3 & 4- Responsible
We are sun safe at school
We arrive and leave the school grounds safely
Year 1-2
In Science we have been leaning all about the water cycle. Students conducted an experiment to see how evaporation occurs and also an experiment to see water run off in action. This has linked in nicely with our Religion and visual arts lessons as students have been learning all about God’s creation and they have created some beautiful nature art works.
Mrs James and Mrs Palmer.
SUPPORT with Mrs Pettet
Recently, Vanessa organised a pod swing and a couple of hammocks for the school. Other than the obvious enjoyment that swinging and ‘just relaxing and hanging out’ can provide, they can provide additional benefits. These include:
1.Improved Balance and Coordination:
The motion of swinging can help improve vestibular processing, which is essential for balance and spatial awareness. This is particularly helpful for children or individuals with sensory processing challenges.
2.Proprioception and Sensory Regulation:
Both swings and hammocks provide sensory input, which can help individuals with proprioceptive needs. The rhythmic movement can promote body awareness and help calm or regulate sensory responses.
3. Stress Reduction:
The soothing motion of swinging or lying in a hammock has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. It promotes a calming effect through gentle, repetitive motion, making it a great tool for relaxation and mindfulness.
3. Sensory Integration:
For people with sensory processing disorders, the motion and enclosed nature of swings and hammocks can provide a safe space for sensory regulation, offering calming input that helps organize the sensory system.
4. Escaping Overstimulation:
Both swings and hammocks provide an enclosed, comforting space where individuals can retreat from overstimulation. This makes them especially beneficial for individuals with autism or anxiety, as they offer a sense of safety and tranquility.
5. Focus and Attention:
The rhythmic motion of swings can help some people focus better, which is why they are sometimes used in education and therapeutic settings to aid children or adults with attention disorders like ADHD.
Below are some photos of some of our Sacred Heart children ‘swinging and hanging around.’
Cricket Pitch Upgrade
The cricket pitch has been upgraded with a new cricket mat and wicket netting to improve training for students. These additions will help our students develop their skills, coordination and build a stronger sense of teamwork.
Reconciliation and Communion- Sacred Heart students
Year 6 Disco
Working Bee
Sacred Heart Working Bee – Let’s Make Our School Shine!
We’re calling on all families to roll up their sleeves and join us for a Working Bee at Sacred Heart! 🐝✨
This is a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community, spruce up our school grounds, and get everything looking beautiful for the end of the year.
- Playground Refurbishment: Freshen up the play area to give our students a vibrant, safe space.
- Sleepers Installed: Help us insert sleepers into the ground to create edging and improve garden areas.
- Earthworks and Labouring: There will be some groundwork and hands-on jobs for all skill levels—many hands make light work!
Date: 7, 8, 9 November
Time: 7.30 am start
but you can come at any time that you can fit in, after school/work
We’ll provide tea, coffee, and sandwiches/wraps lunch to keep everyone energised. Whether you can spare an hour or stay the whole time, your help will make a big difference!
Please RSVP so we can plan tasks and catering. Let’s work together to make Sacred Heart shine!
SPECIAL REPORT: Sextortion
‘Sextortion’ has been an issue for over a decade, with many adults falling victim to this type of online crime. It is a form of blackmail where someone threatens to share intimate images of you unless you give in to their demands. Organised criminal gangs across Eastern Europe, Russia, and Africa connect to their victims via social media, chat apps, instant messaging platforms and online games. More recently though there has been a higher rate of adolescent males falling victim, that is not to say that young females are not also targeted.