Term 1 2025 Weeks 9 & 10
Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
And just like a magical curtain call, Term 1 gracefully takes a bow!
What a whirlwind of a term it has been! We have experienced a truly productive term, and the children deserve heartfelt congratulations for their unwavering dedication to learning since the start of the year.
A heartfelt thank you for the boundless support received during our Term 1 school events. Your presence and participation bring joy, and the children cherish the moments shared with family and friends at our special occasions. We eagerly anticipate hosting more delightful events in Term 2, welcoming you all to join us.
It was absolutely wonderful to witness a vibrant gathering of parents, siblings, grandparents, caregivers, aunts, and uncles at our Easter Hat Parade. The Easter hats were nothing short of eggcellent! Each child beamed with pride as they showcased their imaginative creations during the parade—hats off to everyone!
Our gratitude extends to all our visitors for making the afternoon truly special. Special thanks to the children and staff of Coolah Preschool, Fr. Pius, and our dear relatives and friends who could join us.
We deeply appreciate everyone who donated Easter eggs and purchased tickets. Congratulations to our lucky prize winners! The Easter Egg raffle raised an impressive $522. Many thanks to the Sacred Heart P&F for orchestrating this remarkable raffle.
Looking ahead, we have a number of special events planned for next Term.
Mark your calendars for our next grand event on Tuesday, 6th May, as we host the Dio Cross Country at the Golf Course. This occasion serves as a major fundraiser for our school, with the P&F overseeing the canteen and raffle for the day. Mrs Narelle Kitchin is busy getting organised for the day. We are extremely grateful to all the people who have kindly offered their time to help at the Dio Cross Country.
Our Stage 3 students will attend the Christian Living Camp in Wellington during Week 2 of Term 2. This is a splendid opportunity for them to connect with peers from Bathurst Diocese schools while engaging in enriching activities and learning from exceptional program leaders. Mrs. James will accompany our Stage 3 adventurers.
In Week 3, we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week, a time dedicated to showcasing Catholic education within our community. During this week, we will host an Open Morning for families to explore our school starting at 11:30 am, followed by Mass on Wednesday, 14th May.
Our Little Hearts Transition Program will commence on Thursday, 15th May, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Please spread the word about our Little Hearts Transition Program. We warmly welcome all children who are looking to start school in 2026 for our commitment and cost free program.
On Friday, 16th May, we will honour the special ladies in our lives. We invite all of our Mothers, Grandmothers, and Aunties to attend a special Liturgy and High Tea. More details will be shared soon, but do save the date!
On behalf of the Sacred Heart School staff and students, I extend our deepest gratitude for your support, partnership and participation in your child's education.
Wishing all members of the Sacred Heart School community a safe and joyous Easter.
Please join us for the ANZAC Day ceremony. Children are to wear their full Winter uniform. Hope to see you there.
We look forward to welcoming the return of our students on Monday, 28th April.
God bless and kind regards,
Sarah-Jane Canham
Some photos from our Easter Hat Parade
Holy Week and Easter
Important Dates
2025
Term 1
28/3/25 - Western Plains Science & Engineering challenge- Dubbo 5-6
4/4/25 - Cross Country
9/4/25 - Easter Hat Parade
10/4/25 - Homebush Swimming
11/4/25 - Last Day of Term
SPB4L Focus
Weeks 9 & 10
RESPECT
We show respect to others when we keep our hands and feet to ourselves.
We speak respectfully to our parents, carers, teachers and classmates.
News with Mrs Hallett
In Science Kindergarten, Year 1, and Year 2 have been diving into the fascinating world of plants! As part of their science lessons, students have been exploring where plants get their energy, identifying different parts of plants, and learning how they grow.
Students learned how each part of a plant plays a unique role in its survival and growth. The roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients, the stem provides structure, and the leaves, with their green color, are key to photosynthesis, the process by which plants make food.
To deepen their understanding of how plants need certain conditions to grow, the students have conducted an experiment. They have set up three different environments for their plants:
- One plant in the dark – Students will observe what happens when a plant has no light.
- One plant without water – Another plant was kept without water to see how important it is for plant survival.
- One plant without air – The third plant was placed in a sealed environment to see what happens when plants lack air.
This hands-on approach to science not only deepens students’ understanding of plants but also fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for nature. By the end of the unit, Kindergarten, Year 1, and Year 2 students will have a solid grasp of plant biology, and more importantly, they’ll have experienced the joy of scientific discovery through observation and experimentation.
Happy Easter!
Charlotte Hallett
News with Mrs Pettet
In recent weeks, Year 5/6’s art lessons have focused on creating an acrylic portrait and building their understanding of selected art movements. The art movements of surrealism, impressionism and cubism were studied by looking at various examples of artworks created by famous artists, as well as examples of Christmas artwork created by students in the Bathurst Diocese, which reflect one of these art movements. The students painted their own cubism-based artwork after studying artwork of Pablo Picasso’s, as well as a basic recreation of Claude Monet’s ‘Water Lilies.’ The purpose of studying different movements and the techniques applied by various artists has been partly to inspire students’ ideas for their own Christmas Art piece that they will enter into the CEDB Christmas Art Storytelling Exhibition.
In Music, the Year 5/6 students have revisited the musical staff and where each note sits on the treble clef. They have notated and played melodies using the staff. This week, they looked at how music uses different layers to create texture within a piece of music. They did well with aurally isolating instruments in a presented composition and recognised the role that the layers play in adding to the texture of the overall piece.
Below you can view Yr 5/6’s portrait artworks.
When I have had the pleasure of teaching Year 3/4 for Religion, the students have studied the Liturgical year, and in particular, how Lent fits into it. We have shared how Jesus showed love in the past and continues to do so today. The students gave very thoughtful examples of how they show love to others. On Wednesday, the students explored how forgiveness can be seen as an act of love and shared a Lenten promise based on the act of forgiveness with their class peers.
The photos below were taken during a couple of recent lunchtimes. The loose parts area has been put to good use, as well as the Library space during some lunchtimes with Mrs Canham supervising. The robotics equipment has certainly been popular during lunch library time. On an even greater positive note, it has been lovely to witness so much friendly collaboration as the children work together on a robotic structure.
