SCHOOL PRAYER with Invocations

Compassionate God, draw us to your loving heart;

In Mercy, teach us to forgive as the Father forgives; In Mercy, challenge us to follow in the footsteps of Jesus;

In Mercy, transform us with your Spirit to welcome those we meet; and give us strength as we journey in faith;

Amen.

Venerable Catherine McAuley PRAY FOR US

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

PRAY FOR US

Sacred Heart of Jesus PRAY FOR US

And may we always remember

TO PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

15th

April 2016

Dear Parents and Members of our Sacred Heart School community, Welcome back to second term. Hoping your Easter break was refreshing as well as an opportunity to be with family. I also hope it created an opportunity for you to revisit your religious roots and spend some time in thought around the true meaning of the Easter season. I always find Jesus’ ultimate act of love through the Easter story more than a little humbling. That Jesus loved you and me (the world) so much that he gave up his life, that one day we too may be saved. Isn’t that the ultimate – to give one’s life for another? And Jesus’ death is not the key to the story – rather it is the resurrection of Jesus that is our cause of hope. If we stopped our reflection on the Easter story at Jesus’ crucifixion then we end in despair. It’s the good news after that that brings us new life (symbolised by a sign of life – an egg – which we recognise often as made of chocolate, but which truly symbolises the new life of the resurrection). And so we are people of hope in the promise of Jesus’ resurrection. ENROLMENTS

We’re heading into our third week of enrolments for Prep 2017. Whilst this is probably my most busy time of the year it also the most enjoyable. I get the opportunity to talk with many new families, and particularly to hear of their hopes for their children, and this nurtures my soul. If you or a neighbour or a friend has a child ready to start school next year then make sure you contact the School Administration with haste to arrange an enrolment interview.

IMPORTANT DATES

MON, 18th

April

Meet ‘n’ Greet 8:25am

Jubilate Deo DDJ Music Lessons

TUES, 19

th April

Buddy Lunchtime P & F Meeting 7pm

WED, 20

th April

Parents in Partnerships – Early Years Reading 7pm

School Board Mtg 7pm

THURS, 21st

April

Year 6 attend Student ANZAC Ceremony in city

FRI, 22

nd April

School ANZAC Assembly – led by 3S @ 9am

Assembly 2pm (Awards etc)

TUCKSHOP

My huge thanks goes to the many families who have been spruiking loud and long out in the community about the great school to which we all belong. I am being told time and time again by the families I meet with that they have been influenced in their decision by an existing school family. Your stories instil in them a trust even before they arrive on our doorstep in 2017. For this I am most thankful. SINGING UP A STORM

On Monday our Senior Choir will join with the choirs of a number of Catholic schools in the annual Jubilate Deo day. It’s a great day for the choirs as they work with other teachers and other students in producing a unique concert at the end of the day. My thanks to all involved ‘from our end’, particularly David O’Keeffe, our Classroom music specialist. PARENTS-IN-PARTNERSHIP (READING)

This coming Wednesday night is our night which focuses on Reading. Led by our PLL (Primary Lead Learner), Mrs Jo-Anne Downing, the night aims to provide you with new ideas and new ways of engaging your child with reading. It’s far more than moments of peace and quiet in the house. So come along – 7pm in the Library to learn how best you can support your child with reading. SO, WHAT’S GOING ON?

The short answer is ‘Lots’! Next question – ‘How do I know?’ Can I strongly suggest that you:

Read your Class Blog (accessed via the Parent Portal) which your child’s teacher updates twice per week to keep you informed about classroom and other activities. These are constantly changing so check them out.

Watch out for information coming home from your child’s teacher about the curriculum focus being utilised this term. It may come in the form of a letter or email, but the class blog may also include this information.

Read the school newsletter. It is the source of the latest information and contains practically all you ever need to know.

Access the Parent Portal – Trish in the Office works hard to constantly update and refresh this site. It contains a wealth of information that you will need so this part is essential.

SPORTING FOCUS

With the new term comes a change in focus for our sporting prowess. Our Prep to Year 3 students will take part in session at the PCYC in gymnastics (as well as a focus on soccer for our Year 3 boys). Year 4 – 6 will hone their skills through clinics as they prepare for the upcoming Zone 6 Gala day where they enter into a round-robin against our neighbouring Catholic schools. Accordingly, sports uniform should be worn this term on the following days:

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Sports Uniform

3 Maroon 3 Silver 4 Maroon 4 Silver 5 Maroon 5 Silver 6 Maroon

1 Maroon 3 Maroon 3 Silver

1 Maroon 1 Silver 2 Maroon 2 Silver 4 White

4 Marron 4 Silver 4 White 5 Maroon 5 Silver 6 Maroon

1 Silver 2 Maroon 2 Silver

ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS

‘We gather this day, not to glorify war or praise victors, but to remember those who have served and still serve our country during times of conflict and crisis, and to reflect upon their selfless sacrifice.’

Each year we play a significant role in the local Sandgate ANZAC Day celebrations (April 25

th). Of all the

schools represented, we would number as the largest group with students from Prep to Year 6. All are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. Apart from acknowledging the significance of the day in history and the legacy it leaves us with today, our presence within the community on the day is a show of our belief that we exist and find meaning within the wider Sandgate community. Watch out for the letter with all the details coming out early next week.

For our school celebrations, Year 3 Silver will lead the school community in our own Assembly on Friday (22

nd) before ANZAC Day. This assembly will be held early in the day, and we welcome the presence of

some very proud ex-service men from the Sandgate RSL Sub-Branch. Please join us if you can for this Assembly. Lastly, our Year 6 students join with thousands of school students from South-East Queensland in a specially designed student ANZAC ceremony at ANZAC Square in the City on Thursday 21

st April.

I encourage you to talk about the significance of this day with your child and set about marking this day in a very special way. P & F ASSOCIATION

This coming Tuesday night is our P & F Meeting for April. If you really want a say in how we do things at Sacred Heart; if you really want to feel that you’ve made a contribution to assist your child; if you’ve never considered coming – then come along at 7pm. Its productive – it’s friendly – and it’s (usually) short. We’d love to see you in the Library for this monthly meeting. PLAY AND STUDY

In early May I will begin a five week period of leave, incorporating a time of travel in Europe, as well as an opportunity to study with nine of my fellow Principals at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. Our main focus will be in the area of the Catholic Identity of our schools. I look forward to both components of my time away. In my absence Gerald Shegog, our Assistant Principal – Religious Education will take the role of Acting Principal. I thank Gerald for undertaking this role in my absence. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

The Easter message of the risen Christ, a message of life for all humanity, echoes down the ages and invites us not to forget those men and women seeking a better future, an ever more numerous throng of migrants and refugees – including many children – fleeing from war, hunger, poverty and social injustice. (Pope Francis) Wishing you a great week as we work together for the benefit of our children. Sincerely

Chris Chris Bathersby Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Welcome back for Term 2. I am sure that all families have had a most enjoyable and holy Easter break. This is a busy term with the launch of the Blanket Appeal as part of our Outreach into the local community. There will be more details about this in the coming weeks. Year 3 will be participating in a retreat on Tuesday 31

st May. This will take place in the school grounds.

May is also the devotion to Mary. There will be Rosary before school in the Church on each Tuesday during the month of May. This will be conducted by the Parish Legion of Mary who has guided the children in this beautiful prayer for a number of years. This is a fantastic way for the school and the Parish to combine in the faith journey of our students. There will be Mass for Year 3 - 6 on Thursday morning commencing at 9:00am taking place in Week 5 and 9. All parents and caregivers are most welcome to join us. Students will celebrate a Liturgy of the Word in Week 3 and 7 in the Donna Philps Centre commencing at 8:45 am. Sacramental Program

This is a gentle reminder that all students who are involved in the 2016 Sacramental Program may go to either Mass as preparation continues:

Church of the Real Presence, Brighton – commencing at 6:00pm on Saturday Sacred Heart Church, Sandgate – commencing at 9:00am on Sunday There will be workshops this weekend for candidates only:

Brighton Parish Hall – Saturday April 16th and Saturday May 7th, 4:00pm – 6pm; or Sandgate Parish Hall – Sunday April 17th and Sunday May 8th, 10:30am – 12:30pm Confirmation Practice (children only)

Sacred Heart Church, Sandgate – Thursday May 12th 3:30pm – 5.00pm

Sacrament of Confirmation

Sacred Heart Church, Sandgate - Sunday May 15th, 9am

followed by a celebration for children, their families and parishioners. Yours in Christ

Gerald Shegog

APRE

STUDENT COUNSELLOR

I extend a very warm welcome to each of you as we commence Term Two. Hopefully you are gradually encouraging each of your children to be organised and prepared for each school day. It is important for family harmony that each child takes responsibility for ensuring all requirements for each school day are packed and ready to go when it is time to leave home for school. If you would like to come for a chat about anything I can assist you with please email me at tekerick@bne.catholic.edu.au and we can arrange a time to meet. I am available each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and I will endeavour to meet with you after drop off in the morning or before pickup in the afternoon. SUSPENDED COFFEE SOCIETY

I would like to share the following with you. We all know how much we appreciate it when someone purchases a coffee or tea for us, and chats with us whilst we drink it. It is a very simple concept…. Purchase a coffee for someone who cannot afford one! This pay it forward custom originated in Naples, and has slowly been spreading around the world, but after the story was posted on Facebook, people became inspired by this inexpensive way to make a difference, and more and more people started Facebook pages supporting the movement. The original story that fuelled the movement

“We enter a little coffee house with a friend of mine and give our order. While we’re approaching our table, two people come in and they go to the counter. “Five coffees, please - two of them for us and three suspended.” They pay for their order, take the two and leave. I ask my friend “What are those suspended coffees? Wait for it and you will see.” Some more people enter. Two girls ask for one coffee each, pay and go. The next order was for seven coffees and it was made by three lawyers – three for them and four suspended. While I still wonder what the deal with those suspended coffees is, I enjoy the sunny weather and the beautiful view towards the square in front of the café. Suddenly a man dressed in shabby clothes who looks like a beggar comes in through the door and kindly asks “Do you have a suspended coffee?” It’s simple – people pay in advance for a coffee meant for someone who cannot afford a warm beverage. The tradition with the suspended coffees started in Naples, but it has spread all over the world and in some places you can order not only a suspended coffee, but also a sandwich or a whole meal.” I wish each of you an enjoyable week. Teresa.

SCHOOL NEWS

IMPORTANT - UPDATING OF PERSONAL DETAILS

Have you recently moved house, changed your mobile phone or work number? Do you have a new email address? Does the school have your correct contact details? It is extremely important to ensure we have your correct contact details for communication purposes and in times of emergency. Please notify the school with any changes by logging into the Parent Portal and accessing ‘My Student’.

***The lost property is held outside the Integrated Arts Room***

Please ensure that your child’s school uniform and hat is clearly named. Also, can you please have a look at your child’s uniforms, including hat to make sure it doesn’t belong to another child? If so, please return them to the office.

TENNIS NEWS

Term 2 Tennis Coaching will commence on Tuesday 19th April. Beginners to advanced pupils are most welcome to attend. New Tennis enrolment forms will be handed out at School this week. A free hotshots Tennis shirt is available for all new students. All Tennis enquiries to Wayne on 0438 195 723 / hampson.wayne@gmail.com

THE FORTNIGHT AHEAD

Sun 17th Apr Confirmation workshop 10:30am – 12:30pm in

Sandgate Parish Hall

Mon 18th Apr Meet N Greet 8:25am in Donna Philps

Place. All very welcome.

Jubilate Deo SCCC, Scarborough

DDJ Instrumental Music lessons

Tues 19th Apr Gymnastics

BUDDY Lunchtime

P & F Meeting 7pm in Library

Wed 20th Apr School Board Meeting 7pm in Staffroom

Parents-In-Partnership session – on the topic of Reading 7pm in Library

Thurs 21st Apr Year 6 attending Student ANZAC ceremony in the City

Fri 22nd

Apr

School ANZAC Assembly – led by Year 3 Silver 9am in Donna Philps Place. All very welcome.

Assembly – awards etc 2pm in Donna Philps Place. All very welcome.

TUCKSHOP

Gymnastics

Mon 25th Apr ANZAC Day – NO SCHOOL All students encouraged to

march with school at local Sandgate ceremonies.

Tue 26th Apr

P & F by-law proposals due to School Office for next P & F meeting

Gymnastics

BUDDY Lunchtime

Thurs 28th Apr Prep to Year 2 Liturgy 9am. Parents most

welcome.

Fri 29th Apr Assembly 2pm in Donna Philps Place.

All very welcome.

Year 6 Canberra trip payment due for 2016 trip

Bramble Bay District Cross-Country event St Paul’s School, Bald Hills

Sun 1st May Working Bee – clear out of under Hall 1pm – 5pm

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (L.O.T.E.) - JAPANESE

四月 Shi gatsu (April) Welcome back to another exciting and busy Term 2.

We are going to start the term by learning about one of

the Japanese festivals to be held between late March and

mid-April. Many Japanese festivals relate to nature and

the seasons. One such festival is called ohanami, or

cherry blossom viewing.

Cherry blossoms, sakura, begin to bloom in late March in

the south, with the flowering moving northward through the beginning of May. As

sakura holds its beauty for only a few days, people take advantage of this short period

by picnicking under the pink blossoms dancing, eating, drinking and playing music. The

mild temperatures just after winter give way to spring

which makes this the most comfortable season of the year.

Cherry blossoms are deeply embedded in Japanese culture, and

this is reflected on the face of the 100-yen coin, which depicts

cherry blossoms.

The two sides of a 100-yen coin

Cherry blossom rice cake

After enjoying the cherry blossoms visually, you might want to see how they taste. Many

culinary delights are produced in Japan using cherry blossoms, including confections with

cherry blossom motifs, cherry blossom teas, and cuisine that incorporates the flavour of

cherry blossoms, available only during the blossom season, and even Japanese sake made with

cherry blossoms.

Happy learning Japanese!

Shoko Thompson (Japanese Teacher)

Cherry blossom sake (rice

wine)

(as seen through the eyes of our students)

The highlight of our week was:

Prep Maroon Our highlight this week was seeing all our Prep friends after the holidays. We loved out trip to gymnastics on the bus!

Prep Silver Our highlight of the week was going to Gymnastics.

Year 1 Maroon Madeline Rowley “Our highlight of the week is learning how to measure in Maths.”

Year 1 Silver Our highlight this week was learning about Australian coins!

Year 2 Maroon Our highlight of the week was introducing a new daily 5 rotation and listening

to reading on Oxford Owl.

Year 2 Silver This week we have been having lots of fun with money. We have been shopping for groceries using catalogues and choosing what we would like from the tuckshop menu and working out how much it would cost.

Year 3 Maroon 3M's highlight was going to the PCYC to do gymnastics. It was GREAT fun!

Year 3 Silver 3 Silver’s highlight was going to the PCYC for Gymnastics.

Year 4 Maroon In 4M we are commencing our research of the First Fleet. Did you know that

there were 11 ships in the fleet?

Year 4 Silver In Year 4S our highlight of this week has been learning the visualisation

strategy in comprehension; and learning that comprehension is about understanding what I am reading. Therefore, being able to visualise in my

mind what I am reading, to gain more understanding and knowledge. Year 4 White Our highlight of the week was coming back to school and sharing our

wonderful holiday adventure stories with our friends.

Year 5 Maroon Our highlight of the week was the ‘M&M’ game “Getting to know you”. It was lots of fun and we enjoyed eating the different coloured M&M’s! Thanks Mrs. Skuce for sharing this great idea with 5M!

Year 5 Silver Our highlight of the Week was:

Getting our new teacher (by Holly)

Having a fun day on the first day of Term two, getting to know each other more with our new teacher, Mrs Skuce (by Ciarda)

Coming back to school, with our new teacher, Mrs Skuce (by Ivy)

Year 6 Maroon The highlight of the week for the Year 6s is receiving a copy each of the daily newspaper to support our literacy and history learning.

This week we have started "Speed Writing". This means we write on a topic for 10 minutes then we proof read our work for one minute and finally share our work with our learning buddy. Our buddy helps us to edit our writing and Mrs Paskin or another adult helps us to choose four new spelling words.

We enjoyed sharing our writing

Issey’s “Speed Writing” (after editing)

How to make a new friend

Introduce yourself or go up to them and start talking to them. Ask them their name and tell them yours. Sit with them and share a snack. Be brave and you will have a friend for life.

PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

Thanks go to everybody for your support of the P&Fs Easter Raffle. We raised $664! Thanks again to Kathryn McGovern and Vikki Cavanagh for their generous donations of the beautiful handcrafted prizes. Our happy winners were:

First Prize - Melanie Whitelaw (Patrick – Year 3 and Liam – Year 1) Second Prize – Pat McMahon (Maddison – Year 1) Third Prize – Angela Atkins (Elizabeth – Year 1)

P & F Energex Grant Success!

Last term Sacred Heart School Sandgate was one of the fortunate recipients of the Energex Community and Sustainability Fund. A $5,000 grant has been awarded to our school to use towards the funding of a portable speed warning sign which would be placed on Brighton Road at the location near Seventh Avenue.

PARISH NEWS

SCHOOL BANKING

COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL BANKING - AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS AND THEIR SIBLINGS Every child must learn that Mum and Dad are not the bank! Don’t forget that Tuesday is School Banking day and students should bring their weekly deposit. Please fill in the Deposit Slips with Date, Name, Student No, (Account No. if new) and Amount.

Madonna Whillans School Banking Co-Ordinator mwhillans@optusnet.com.au

COMMUNITY NEWS

Sandgate Village Presents Twilight Cinema, Entertainment and Markets Einbunpin Lagoon

Brighton Rd Sandgate

This Saturday 16th April.

Commencing from 2pm

Minions Movie Starts 5.45pm!

Enquires www.sandgatevillage.org

or Helen Masters 0412 036 197

FAMILY SUPPORT FOR FREE

Free confidential counselling support for our school community at ACU Brisbane Psychology & Counselling Clinic, Australian Catholic University, Banyo. No referral is required.3623 7453. Email: brisbanepsychologyclinic@acu.edu.au

MASS TIMES Weekday Masses Monday: Brighton 9:15am Tuesday: Sandgate 7:00am Thursday: Sandgate 5:30pm Friday: Sandgate 7:00am 1

st Friday only: Masonic Care 10:00am

Weekend Masses Saturday: Eventide 9:30am Brighton 6:00pm Sunday: Brighton 7:00am Sandgate 9:00am Sandgate 5:00pm School Masses Sacred Heart School: 8:45am (1

st & 3

rd Thursday of each month) Principal: Chris

Bathersby Phone: 3269 3427 St Kieran’s School: 2pm (2

nd & 4

th Tuesday of each month) Principal: Marissa Clark

Phone. 3269 5989

KIDS LOVE DRAMA PARENTS LOVE THE RESULTS!

Our unique drama system develops confidence and communication skills in children and

teenagers.

Dynamic and structured, our programme covers speech, movement, creative drama and

language development with all students participating in an end-of- year production.

Our acclaimed drama programme is implemented by dynamic teachers who work

enthusiastically to bring out the very best in your child.

Affordable Fees! No Hidden Costs!

Lower Primary (5-8), Upper Primary (9–12) and Youth

Theatre (12–18).

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy

Albany Creek State School Studio

Please phone the Principal Margaret Treuel B.A., Dip. Ed.

Ph: 3353 0555

St John Fisher College

Bracken Ridge St John Fisher College’s annual Open Day will be held on

Thursday 19th May from 3pm – 6pm

Looking to join a very special community focused on achieving the best educational outcomes for young women?

Come experience the ‘John Fisher Way’ and check out our state of the art campus including new Sport Centre, Arts/Technology Centre and Science facilities.

Principal’s Information sessions held at 3:30pm and 5pm. Currently enrolling for 2018 and 2019 with limited spaces available in 2017.

Brisbane Catholic Education Secondary Schools in the Local area – Quality Inclusive Catholic Education we recommend:

St John Fisher College - Bracken Ridge Girls Years 7 – 12 Ph: (07) 3269 8188 www.sjfc.qld.edu.au

Southern Cross Catholic College – Secondary, Scarborough Co-educational Years 7 – 12 Ph: (07) 3480 3600 www.sccc.qld.edu.au

Mt. Maria College – Petrie Co-educational Years 7 – 10 (with Vocational education based Year 11 & 12) Ph: (07) 3285 5500 www.mmcp.qld.edu.au

St Benedict’s College – Mango Hill Co-educational Years 7 – 12 Ph: (07) 3490 1758 www.stbenedictscollege.qld.edu.au

Mary MacKillop College – Nundah Girls Years 7 – 12 Ph: (07) 3266 2100 www.mmc.qld.edu.au