ISSUE 28: 5th September, 2025

Principal Message

Gospel Reflection

In this Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 14:25–33, Jesus emphasizes the cost of discipleship: renouncing possessions, taking up the cross, and counting the cost before following Him. Jesus doesn’t sugar‑coat discipleship: loving Him fully means being willing to relinquish comfort and security—saying “no” to holding onto everything, and “yes” to following Him even when it’s tough. In the school setting, this could mean standing up for someone who’s bullied, choosing kindness over popularity, or giving time and attention when it's easier to stay silent. In essence, this Sunday's readings invite students—and the school community—to consider that real discipleship invites us beyond the comfortable: to grow in wisdom, to transform relationships into bonds of grace, and to choose a path marked by self-giving and trust in Christ.

What’s on Next Week Term 3, Week 8

Coming up in Term 3 (Week 9) 

This Week at Sacred Heart

Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff & Students,

Congratulations to all students who represented our school at Tuesday’s Mini Olympics.  There were many outstanding individual efforts and many students who qualified for the Region Athletics which will be held in Bendigo on Monday 13th October.  Thank you to Mr Burford, Mrs Campbell, Mrs Scott & Mr Galbraith for supporting students at this event.

On Thursday our Boys & Girls Basketball teams competed in District games against St Paul’s, Trinity Lutheran College & Henderson College.  All teams performed well, with our Boys A & Girls A teams progressing to the Division Finals which will be held on Thursday 16th October.

Our annual Father’s Day Stall was held this morning where students purchased gifts for their Dads and significant male figures. We thank Courtney Henderson & Erin Hurley for coordinating the stall.  We wish all fathers in our lives a wonderful day on Sunday! 

Dental Van - Monday 8th September

The Dental Van Visit is scheduled for this Monday.  Students accessing this service will be called from their classroom throughout the day.

PSG Meetings - Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th September 

PSG Meetings are being held on Tuesday & Wednesday. Meetings will be held in the front office area.  Parents will have received an email from the school regarding day and time.

District Volleyball & Tennis - Thursday 11th September 

SSV District Volleyball & Hot Shots is being held this Thursday. Volleyball is being held at Trinity Lutheran College with Mr Burford, Mrs Deacon & Miss McManus attending.  Tennis is being held at St Paul’s with Mrs Zaxos & Mr Galbraith attending. We wish our boys & girls teams all the best. Please approve your child’s attendance at this event via SIMON.

 RUOK Day? Breakfast - Thursday 11th September

RUOK? Day is this Thursday. A great opportunity to check in with one another, students & parents as we continue to build greater awareness and understanding of mental health and managing our wellbeing. Our School Community RUOK? Day Breakfast is being held on Thursday morning from 8am. Parents, staff and students can place orders for a bacon & egg roll, cereal or fruit salad via CDF Pay.

 AFL Day - Friday 12th September

AFL Day is being held this Friday.  All students & staff are encouraged to wear their football colours to school or casual clothes. Mr Burford will be organising senior students to lead classes with football clinics.

Staffing Appointments for 2026

We are excited to share some of our first staffing appointments for 2026. Our Deputy Principals for the next two years will be Ryan O’Callaghan (Catholic Identity & Organisation), Breeana Wade (Learning & Teaching), who is currently with DOBCEL in helping lead the FLARE Primary Literacy Strategy, and Fiona Pike (Wellbeing & Inclusion). We are also delighted to welcome back Isaac Fabich, who will take on a specialist role in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) after working in Geelong.  We look forward to the wonderful contributions Breeana and Isaac will bring to our school community and congratulate all staff on their new appointments.

Foundation 2026 Enrolments – Still Open

We still have places available for Foundation in 2026! If you know of any families thinking about joining Sacred Heart, please encourage them to get in touch and enrol soon. We’d be delighted to welcome them into our caring and vibrant school community.

Learning Diversity

Religious Education

2025 Sacramental Dates

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Year 2 & Above)

• Parent Information Session - Wednesday, 15th October
• Celebration of Sacrament - Wednesday 26th November

Team Tastic Day – Last Day of Term 3

Get ready to celebrate the last day of Term 3 with Team Tastic Day!

Students are encouraged to come dressed in their house colours, with coloured hair spray and face paint to show their team spirit.

Don’t forget your gold coin donation (or donate via CDF Pay). Donations are now open online for CDF Pay —families can choose their house colour when donating!

Which house team will raise the most money for our Missions Fundraising? The winning house will be announced at the assembly!

Let’s all get behind this fun event and raise some much-needed funds for our Missions while finishing the term with plenty of colour and team spirit!

Learning and Teaching

SWPBS

Schools TV

A Special Report: R U OK?Day

Understanding the growing challenges related to mental health among young people is an important consideration. Anxiety, depression and self-harm - are all causes for concern. Factors like academic pressure, social media, family dynamics, and societal expectations, are contributing to these issues. It's therefore crucial for parents and caregivers to take action early, remove the stigma around discussing mental health, and offer accessible support to address these issues and the wellbeing of their children.

R U OK?Day is an initiative that focuses on preventing suicide by encouraging meaningful personal connections and helping informal support networks to help recognise the signs of distress. We urge all families to take part, emphasising the value of genuine human relationships and reminding everyone to ask the important question, "Are you OK?"

Engaging in R U OK?Day activities goes beyond the classroom; it's a commitment to our students' overall development. By talking openly about mental health, schools create safe spaces where students feel understood, valued, and supported. As parents and caregivers, you can contribute by fostering open conversations, normalising feelings and breaking down mental health stigmas. Participating in R U OK?Day promotes compassion and shows our dedication to the wellbeing of the entire school community, reaffirming that together, we can truly make a difference.

This Special Report provides guidance on how to talk to your child about mental health and engage in meaningful discussions.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report:

A Special Report: Celebrating Father’s Day

For many years now, the role of fathers has changed and evolved. During the industrial revolution, fathers were often considered detached and distant due to working long hours in factories. However, today things have changed dramatically with many dads being celebrated for being sensitive, caring and more hands-on.

Recent studies have shown that children benefit greatly from having fathers who are present and interacting in everyday activities. This has transformed the understanding of how fathers shape children’s lives from the start, challenging conventional ideas of parenthood and gender.

Research also suggests that fathers influence their sons and daughters in different ways, which is especially true during their transition to adolescence. Engaging in regular physical activities can play a key role in influencing children to learn self-control, face challenges, regulate emotions and take manageable risks.

In this Special Report, fathers will learn about the positive impact they can have on their child’s mental health and wellbeing, whilst also ensuring they indulge in a little self-care.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report:

General News

Reminder - The second hand uniform shop is open during assembly times, which is fortnightly (the shop can be found in the stadium next to the stage) - eftpos and cash welcome. You can place your order in advance using the link below. You will get a text message from the school when it is ready. 

Foundation News

What a busy and exciting week we've had in Foundation! The students have been working especially hard on their special Father's Day gifts – there's been lots of heartfelt effort going into making something truly memorable. We also had a wonderful time visiting the Father’s Day stall and choosing something thoughtful to surprise the special men in our lives.

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In Literacy, we learnt a brand new sound – /ay/ as in *day* and *play*. The students have been practising reading and writing words with this sound and are becoming more confident every day.

In Maths, we've been exploring Measurement – comparing lengths, heights and capacities through hands-on activities that help develop real-world understanding.

In Religion, we’ve been learning about Saints and the many ways they show love, kindness and courage in their lives. It’s been a beautiful way to reflect on how we can be saints in our own way, too.

Wishing all our amazing dads, uncles, grandfathers and father-figures a very Happy Father’s Day this weekend! We hope you enjoy your special day.

Year One News

Year One students have had a wonderful week preparing for Father’s Day. The students have been busy creating thoughtful gifts and cards, taking their time to make something special to share at home. They also enjoyed browsing at the Father’s Day stall and carefully selecting gifts for the important people in their lives. 

In Literacy, we have been revising our knowledge of the four types of sentences: statements, questions, commands, and exclamations. Students have been practising how to identify each type by looking at the end punctuation and thinking about the purpose of the sentence. We have also been working on creating our own examples for each. You might like to use the chart below with your child at home to spot sentence types in books you read together, or even when talking at home. You could also challenge your child to make up their own sentences for each type. This extra practice will help them strengthen their understanding of sentence structure and punctuation.

Concert Recording - CHANGE OF TIME

Next Thursday, the Year One students will be recording their concert item. We ask that children please come to school in their costume as we will be recording our dance prior to lunchtime.  After the recording, children can change back into their regular school clothes for the rest of the day, so please pack their school uniform. Also, please make sure they wear their school shoes to school, they can be removed prior to the recording if needed. If you have any questions regarding the costumes, please contact Mr Barbary directly - cbarbary@shmildura.catholic.edu.au

Week 8 - Show and Tell 

Something small that fits in your pocket - Students need to give the class clues using adjectives to describe their item (linked to Literacy). 

ITALIAN

Please bring either a empty toilet roll or paper towel roll for our craft activity next week.

Upcoming Dates 

Thursday 11th September - RUOK Day Breakfast 8am-8:45am (Orders for the FREE Breakfast can be made via CDF Pay) and Concert Filming Day. 

Friday 12th September - AFL Day

Friday 19th September- Amaroo Assembly and Team Tastic Day (Gold coin donation via CDF pay). Students wear their sporting house colour. Early finish 2:10 on Friday, 19th September.

Happy Father’s Day to all the special men in our lives – wishing everyone a joyful weekend!

Katrina and Brieanna

Year Two News

We wish all the best for Year Two Dads and Grandads for Father’s  Day on Sunday. We hope that you enjoy the day.

SPELLING

For the remainder of this term in Spelling, we have mixed the classes up and are focusing on tricky words and some extension words using the spelling choices we have covered in our InitiLit spelling lessons. Please find attached a copy of the words we are focusing on. It would be beneficial for the children to practice these at home so they can consolidate their learning.

CONCERT

Next Thursday, Year Two children will be recording their concert item “Walk like an Egyptian”. We ask that children come to school in their costume as we will be recording our dance prior to lunchtime. Please ensure children wear their runners to school - they can be removed prior to the recording. They may bring their sports uniform to change into after filming. If you have any questions regarding the costumes, please contact Mr Barbary directly on cbarbary@shmildura.catholic.edu.au

AFL Day

On Friday we will be participating in AFL activities. Children are encouraged to wear their favourite team colours and runners. Please note that there are no lunch orders that day, as an alternative children can order a variety of pies, sausage rolls or ice creams through CDF pay as a fund raiser for the missions. 

While Mrs Carmichael is away, Mrs Lindy Garzon is teaching in Mootwingee. Her email is lgarzon@shmildura.catholic.edu.au if you need to contact her.

ITALIAN

Please bring either empty toilet roll or paper towel roll for our craft activity next week.

Year Three News

Congratulations to our Year Three students who took part in the Mini Olympics on Tuesday. Everyone had a fantastic day, and some even qualified for the regional finals in Bendigo! A big well done to Oliver Love and Sophie Roberts. 

We would also like to wish all the dads and special men in our Year Three students’ lives a very happy Father’s Day on Sunday. We hope you feel celebrated and appreciated for all that you do.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Sarah and Jaimi

Year Four News

Congratulations to all the following students who participated in the Mini Olympics on Tuesday. All had a fantastic day. Some did so well they will have the opportunity to participate in the regional finals to be held in Bendigo. Well done, Ollie P, Laureen, James, Ivy L, Archie, Quinn, Rose, Austin, Tessa, Liliana, Elle, Raph &  Scarlett.

Wishing all Dads and special men in the lives of our Year Four students a wonderful day on Sunday. We hope you are made to feel special and appreciated for all you do.

Have a great weekend!

Emma, Natalee & Cathryn

Year Five News

Another busy week of interschool sports, and we continue to be proud of our students who represent our school in the community.

In Science we are currently exploring matter. Students are reading, writing and conducting investigations to learn about and classify matter by their properties. This week we have particularly focused on gas. Students have enjoyed these hands-on activities. 

Air is a mixture of gases, mostly nitrogen and oxygen. Like solids and liquids, gases are matter. We can identify gases by their properties and their behaviour:

• take the shape of their container
• have mass
• have volume
• can be compressed
• flow (move from form one place to another)

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Reminder: For our upcoming school concert Indiana Joan: Raiders of the Lost Relics, the Year 5 students will be performing Viva La Vida by Coldplay. To capture the vibrant spirit of the song, we’d love the students to wear a Percy Jackson: Camp Half Blood T-shirt with plain, casual bottoms (pants, shorts, or a skirt). An email was sent from Mr Barbary with further details. Filming will occur during Week 8. 

FILMING WILL OCCUR ON THURSDAY 11th of SEPTEMBER. Please bring all costumes required to school. 

UPCOMING DATES:

Thursday 11th September – RU OK Day breakfast.

Friday 12th September – AFL Day - No normal canteen, however children can order a variety of pies, sausage rolls or ice creams through CDF pay as a fund raiser for the missions. 

Friday 19th September - Team Tastic Day (Gold coin donation via CDF pay). Students wear their sporting house colour.

Year Six News

Yesterday, some of the Year 6 students had fun learning about the four forces of flight.

Performing Arts

After nearly two months of rehearsals, the countdown is on! We’ve reached the business end of our spectacular school production Indiana Joan: Raiders of the Lost Relics.

Our main cast of characters have been hard at work rehearsing lines and scenes, preparing to take you on an adventure filled with danger, mystery, and discovery. Meanwhile, each Year Level has been polishing their songs and dance routines, ready to bring this epic story to life.

Next week is filming week! 🎥✨
Filming will begin on Wednesday 10th September with our main cast and continue on Thursday 11th, capturing each Year Level’s incredible performances.

Once filming wraps, the magic will come together in editing before our big premiere night – a special school community event on Thursday 9th October (the first week back after the holidays). More details about this exciting evening will be shared soon – but mark your calendars now!

🎬 School Concert Filming Timetable

WEDNESDAY 10th September – Main Cast
📍 Art House

• 8:55–9:30am: Green screen & lighting setup
  
  
• 9:30–10:55am: Hero’s scenes – Stella Willersdorf, Jackson Morello, Lacie Coffey
  
  
• 11:40–12:40pm: Continue Hero’s scenes
  
  
• 12:40–1:40pm: Villain scenes – Aria Marciano, Scarlett Pike, Kyle Campbell
  
  
• 2:10–3:10pm: Additional shots as needed
  
  

THURSDAY 11th September – All Year Levels
📍 Stadium

• 8:55–9:30am: Camera & lighting setup
  
  
• 9:30–10:00am: Thriller – Year Three (wear costume to school)
  
  
• 10:00–10:30am: Walk Like An Egyptian – Year Two (wear costume to school)
  
  
• 11:40–12:10pm: Disco Inferno – Foundation (wear costume to school)
  
  
• 12:10–12:40pm: On Top Of The World – Year One (bring costume to school)
  
  
• 12:40–1:10pm: Snow – Year Four (bring costume to school)
  
  

• 1:10–1:40pm: Viva La Vida – Year Five  (bring costume to school)
  
  
• 2:10–2:40pm: Waka Waka – Year Six  (bring costume to school)
• 2:40–3:10pm: Additional shots as needed
  

We are so proud of the hard work, creativity, and commitment from our students and can’t wait to share this one-of-a-kind production with you all. Thank you for your support – and get ready to experience the adventure of a lifetime with Indiana Joan and the Raiders of the Lost Relics!

Student Awards

Italian News

Grade 1 and 2 students:

Please bring either empty toilet roll or paper towel roll for our craft activity next week.

Library News

As the end of term draws near already, I have sent home Overdue Book notices this week in the hopes as many books are returned before the end of term as possible, leaving everyone with a fresh start for Term 4.

As always, if you have looked for the books and not been able to find them, or believe there to be any other issues with your child's library record, please let me know so I can make the appropriate amendments.

Digital Technology

First Aid

As our Melbourne Grade 6 Camp is fast approaching, those students who require medication administration whilst on camp, please ensure that you send this through via email, or return a hard copy of the Medication Authority Form to: 

ejones@shmildura.catholic.edu.au 

These need to be returned to me as soon as possible.

Ebony Jones - First Aid Officer

Parent Information

School Uniform

It is the responsibility of the parents to ensure, that their children come to school wearing the correct uniform. If for some reason, particular items are not available on a given day, a note should be sent with the child, to eliminate any misunderstanding. 

School Uniform Requirements

Physical Education Uniform Days

Children can wear their sports uniform on their sport and Physical Education days.

Foundation

• Eumeralla Miss Hayley Moore - Thursday & Friday
• Minga Mrs Rebecca O’Callaghan - Tuesday & Friday 

Year One

• Yongana Miss Brieanna Galvin - Tuesday & Friday
• Amaroo Mrs Katrina Groves - Wednesday & Friday                             

Year Two  

• Mootwingee Mrs Chris Carmichael - Monday & Friday 
• Nangare Mrs Wendy Collins - Wednesday & Friday

Year Three

• Narooma Mrs Sarah Beckwith - Wednesday & Friday  
• Dourim Mrs Jaimi Willersdorf - Tuesday & Friday

Year Four

• Illawarra Mrs Natalee Johnson - Tuesday & Friday              
• Myalla Mrs Cathryn Rowles - Monday & Friday

Year Five

• Barramunga Mrs Jacinda Deacon - Monday & Friday
• Waminda Mrs Rachel Slimmon/Mr Jacob Burford - Wednesday & Friday                  

Year Six

• Cooinda Mrs Jo Campbell - Wednesday & Friday
• Wahroonga Mrs Regan Zaxos - Thursday & Friday

School Hats

It is school policy that hats should be worn from September 1st until May 1st whenever the children are outside at recess or lunch.  Outside these times the wearing of a school hat is based upon the forecast UV rating.  Foundation children have a light blue hat so that they are easy to identify in the playground.

Shoes

Parents are asked to give special attention to the shoes children wear to school.  The uniform regulations specify black leather shoes.  There are many styles on the market that fit this description, however parents are urged to avoid shoes that feature coloured stripes, logos or any other coloured decoration.  Unless specifically authorised, (e.g. on Physical Education days) sneakers are not to be worn.

Socks

Specific attention is also drawn to the colour of the socks to be worn as part of the general uniform: pale blue for girls, grey for boys.  Sacred Heart sports socks or plain white sports socks (with no logos or markings) are to be worn as part of the Physical Education uniform.

School Uniform Purchase

The Uniform Shop is run independently to the school through Totally Workwear. The shop is located at 87 Lime Ave, Mildura (Ph. 03 5021 4697). 

Second Hand Uniform Shop

The Parents and Friends (P&F) operate a Second Hand Uniform shop. Opening hours are usually during our School Assembly times. All items for sale are donated and all proceeds go directly to the P&F to support our school.  An order form is placed on our website https://www.shmildura.catholic.edu.au/school-uniform .

School Bags

School bags with the school emblem printed on them are available for purchase from Totally Workwear but are not compulsory.

Library Bags

All students require a Sacred Heart Library Bag (ordered through Totally Workwear) which is used to protect books borrowed from school as well as newsletters and other correspondence.

Lost Property

Please label ALL UNIFORM ITEMS with your child’s name. Lost property can be retrieved from breezeway between the courtyard and Olive Grove and if left unclaimed, will be donated to the second hand uniform shop.

Hair, Jewellery, Nail Polish & Make-Up

Students should keep their hair neat and tidy. Long hair that may cover the eyes must be tied back in a ponytail, plait, or similar style—this applies to both boys and girls. Hair accessories should be in the school colors: pale blue or navy blue.

 Jewellery is generally not part of the school uniform, with a few exceptions:

• Earrings: Only plain studs (no glitter or dangling styles), with one stud per earlobe. No other piercings are allowed.
• Religious Medals: May be worn on a chain or pin but must be safe for play.

Nail polish and make-up are not allowed as part of the school uniform.

Arriving and Leaving Safely

Kiss & Go

To help keep everyone safe during drop-off and pick-up please take note of the following rules at Kiss and Go and the School Crossing that should be followed both in the morning (8:10-8:45am) and afternoon (3pm-3:30pm):

• Stay in your vehicle unless you need to assist younger students with their seat belts.
• Aim to keep your car in the Kiss & Go area for a maximum of two minutes to allow others to use the space too.
• Access the Kiss & Go only from Olive Grove, not 12th Street.
• Please refrain from dropping off students outside of cars in Olive Grove.
• Avoid performing U-turns within the Kiss & Go area.
• For your safety, use the school crossing if you need to cross 12th Street.


Thanks for helping us keep our school safe for everyone!

Pick Up and Drop Off Points

In the mornings, the Olive Grove gate will remain closed, so students and visitors can only enter through the 12th Street or Tamarisk Grove gates. After school, only the Olive Grove gate near the Art House will be open and supervised by a staff member. This change aims to enhance student and traffic safety.

Please ensure you find a suitable and permissible parking spot for your car in order to use these locations.

Riding Scooters & Bikes

Certain students walk, ride bikes, or scooters to school and are requested to use either the 12th Street entrance or the Tamarisk Grove entrance at the rear of the oval. Riding into or through the school grounds is not permitted.

Collect Children from School Grounds

Feel free to come into school to pick up your child directly from their classroom. It's an excellent opportunity to meet other parents, have casual conversations with teachers, and ensure your child is organised at the end of the day. If you choose this option, please park appropriately and be outside the classroom by the 3.10 bell; otherwise, your child will be directed to the supervised Kiss and Go area. Students and young siblings should refrain from using the playground equipment.

School Crossings

Students walking home are advised to use the school crossings on Twelfth Street, Walnut Avenue and Eleventh Street to safely avoid heavily trafficked roads. All crossings are supervised by a School Crossing Supervisor, and it's crucial to follow their directions.  We also encourage parents to model expected behaviours by using the School Crossings also.

Buses

Several of our students catch buses home from the St. Joseph’s bus stop on 11th Street. Each day a teacher gathers these children together and accompanies them to the bus stop to supervise until they are all safely on the bus.

Drop Off Times

Preferred 'Drop Off' Time: 8.25 - 8.45 am. For safety reasons, please refrain from dropping off students before 8.19 am, as there is no supervision provided.  Our gates open at this time.

Pick Up Times

Recommended 'Pick Up' Time: 3.10 - 3.25 PM. While we understand occasional delays, if regular or extending beyond 3.30 PM, please consider enrolling your child/ren in After School Care.

Walking or Riding Home

If your children walk or ride home or to your workplace after school, please submit written permission authorising them to leave unaccompanied. They must exit through the main 12th Street gate or accompany the 11th Street bus group through Tamarisk Grove.

Alternative Pick Up Places

For safety, we strongly advise against arrangements where children wait unsupervised at public pick-up locations like Walnut Avenue or St Joseph’s College.

EATING AND DRINKING AT SCHOOL

Healthy Eating

To sustain learning and promote healthy eating we encourage students to bring to school predominantly healthy food choices.

Brainfood

Students have a brain food break during the morning to keep children’s brains fuelled for learning. We ask that families send an extra fresh fruit or vegetable snack for children to have during this time. When sending the snack, please pack it separately from your child’s lunch in a small, named container so it can be placed on their desk each morning.

Lunch Snack

The main meal of the school day; a sandwich or roll, a salad or a slice of quiche. A healthy ‘treat’ may also be appropriate here that is healthy and gives long-term energy.  Lunch is eaten usually in the classroom from 11:25am-11:40am.

Recess Snack

We encourage parents to pack fresh fruit or vegetables in your child’s recess snack box.  You may like to pack one or two other snack items for them at this time.  This snack is eaten at 1:40pm.

Packing Food

 The school has a bank of refrigerators for the storage of students’’ food. For the ease of packing and unloading the fridges, we ask that parents provide separate, small, well-labelled containers or zip-lock bags for their child’s recess snack and lunch. Insulated ‘puffy’ lunchboxes and ice-blocks are not required.

School Canteen

Our School Canteen operates on a Wednesday and Friday and provides a range of lunch options at low cost.    The current menu and prices can be accessed through and ordered via the CDFpay.  This app is powered by Flexischools and  you will need to create an account.  Please download the CDF Pay App and ensure you create an account (the previous CDFPay doesn't transfer over to the app).

OFFICE INFORMATION

Office Hours

Office hours will run from 8:20am to 4:00pm every day. Phone calls can be made starting at 8:00 am.

Change of Personal Details

If there are any changes to your contact details (address/phone number/emergency contacts), kindly inform the office by calling 50231204, emailing office@shmildura.catholic.edu.au, or visiting the office in person.

Simon Everywhere and Parent Access Module (PAM)

Simon Everywhere is an App for smart phones that allows parents to access all information relating to their child/ren such as reports, attendance and much more. It also allows you to update medical information, give permission for excursions, access teacher emails and also receive notifications from the school.

For parents familiar with PAM, the new App works mostly the same as PAM and you can still access PAM through the web site: pam.shmildura.catholic.edu.au, however the app has additional functionality such as Push notifications and the ability to sign in without having to enter your username and password each time.

1. Go to the App Store or Google Play Store and search Simon Everywhere
2. Download and open the App and Allow Notifications
3. Enter your name and phone number and press verify, you will receive a code via SMS
4. Click on 'Add School'
5. Select Sacred Heart Primary School, Mildura - Parent Access
6. Enter your PAM username and password. If you do not know your credentials, please call the school.

7. Click on the Home icon.
   

Simon everywhere works best when notifications are turned on. You can check the notifications setting on your phone to be sure by going to the Settings – Notifications – Then find the Simon Everywhere App.

Sickness at School

Children with severe colds, flus, or other debilitating illnesses must stay at home. Do not send the child if they have:

• Fever: Children with a fever over 38 degrees should stay home.
• Prescribed antibiotics: Keep a child at home for at least 24 hours if prescribed antibiotics for an acute illness.
• Diarrhea: Children with watery stool should return only after being symptom-free for at least 24 hours.
• Vomiting: Children who are vomiting should stay home until at least 24 hours after it has stopped.

After School Care

After School Care is available for Sacred Heart students and is located on our school grounds.  Camp Australia run this program for students from Sacred Heart Primary School and St Paul's Primary School.  The program runs from the Art House building which is located on Olive Grove.

Sacred Heart families can make use of the Camp Australia After-School Care Program that is held on the grounds of Sacred Heart.  The service is available from 3:10pm through to 6pm on school days.  A healthy snack is provided to children.  Registration needs to be done through the Camp Australia website www.campaustralia.com.au .  Further information can be obtained by calling 1300 105 343.  Each day the office will print out a list of students attending Out of Hours School Care and notify the students at the end of the day via the announcements.

Marking Child’s Absence 

1. Log into the App - SimonEverywhere or login via PAM (type pam.shmildura.catholic.edu.au in your address bar).
2. You can either log by clicking on the large blue calendar section that says Parent Notified Absences or you can click on the 3 menu lines at the top right-hand side of your screen. NOTE: On your phone it will appear below your child/ren’s name.
3. You will then need to click the blue + Add Absence button circled below
4. Then select your child, and in reason

If your family is going on an extended family holiday. Please contact the school to inquire about an Student Absence Learning Plan.

School Day

• 8:19 am - Gates open & students can access Courtyard
• 8:34 am - Access Courtyard and play on Oval (classrooms opening optional for teachers)
• 8.49 am - School day begins - classroom open
• 8:55 am - School starts.
• 9.55 am - Brain Break
• 10:55 am - Lunch Play
• 11.25 am - Lunch Eat
• 1.40 pm - Recess 
• 2.10 pm - Recess Finishes
• 3.10 pm - School finishes

Sports Uniform Days

Foundation

• Eumeralla Miss Hayley Moore - Thursday & Friday
• Minga Mrs Rebecca O’Callaghan - Tuesday & Friday 

Year One

• Yongana Miss Brieanna Galvin - Tuesday & Friday
• Amaroo Mrs Katrina Groves - Wednesday & Friday                             

Year Two  

• Mootwingee Mrs Chris Carmichael - Monday & Friday 
• Nangare Mrs Wendy Collins - Wednesday & Friday

Year Three

• Narooma Mrs Sarah Beckwith - Wednesday & Friday  
• Dourim Mrs Jaimi Willersdorf - Tuesday & Friday

Year Four

• Illawarra Mrs Natalee Johnson - Tuesday & Friday              
• Myalla Mrs Cathryn Rowles - Monday & Friday

Year Five

• Barramunga Mrs Jacinda Deacon - Monday & Friday
• Waminda Mrs Rachel Slimmon/Mr Jacob Burford - Wednesday & Friday               

Year Six

• Cooinda Mrs Jo Campbell - Wednesday & Friday
• Wahroonga Mrs Regan Zaxos - Thursday & Friday