ISSUE 33: 24th October, 2025

Principal Message

Gospel Reflection

In this Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 18:9–14), Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector — two men who come to the temple to pray. One boasts of his goodness, while the other humbly asks for mercy. Jesus reminds us that “the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”  This story calls us to approach God — and others — with humility and honesty. True prayer isn’t about showing how good we are, but about opening our hearts and acknowledging our need for God’s grace.  As parents and carers, we can model this humility by showing our children that mistakes are part of learning, that forgiveness matters, and that gratitude brings peace. When we lead with humility, we make room for compassion, growth, and God’s quiet work within us.

What’s on Next Week Term 4, Week 4

Coming up in Term 4 (Week 5) 

This Week at Sacred Heart

Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff & Students,

Weekly Update

What a wonderful week it’s been at Sacred Heart! Our students and staff have finished Term 4’s Mission activities on a high, celebrating with our joyful Mission Month Mass and the Colour Explosion Fun Run. It was an afternoon of colour, laughter, and pure joy as students raced through the course in support of Catholic Mission and the Shared Table projects in Peru. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve already raised over $5,800 from the fun run, contributing to an amazing total close to $10,000 for Mission efforts across 2025!

A big congratulations to our top fundraising classes so far:

• Minga – $1,166
• Yongana – $905
• Mootwingee – $560
• Amaroo – $556
• Eumeralla - $480

Money can keep being donated until Friday 7th November with prizes handed out a few weeks later. Your generosity truly brings our mission of Fullness of Life for All to life — thank you!

Meanwhile, our sporting stars have also been shining. On Wednesday, our students competed in the Division Tennis and Volleyball competitions, showing fantastic teamwork and school spirit. A special congratulations to our Boys Volleyball and Girls Tennis teams who have qualified for next week’s Regional Finals in Swan Hill — what a terrific achievement!

We also welcomed our 2025 Foundation students for their first Transition Day today, and they did an amazing job! It was great to see them settling in, with the help of their Year 5 buddies, and getting excited for next year.

Please note there will be no newsletter next Friday due to our short week — but we’ll be back the following week to share all the latest updates and celebrations as we head towards the end of another fantastic school year.

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Pupil Free Day - Structured Literacy (Wk 4 - Monday 27th October)

Next Monday, our staff will take part in a full day of professional learning focused on strengthening our evidence-based teaching and learning practices. The day will include revisiting our core I Do, We Do, You Do pedagogy, exploring The Science of Reading research, and analysing student data to guide next steps for improvement. Sacred Heart is proud to be achieving some of the strongest learning growth across the Diocese, and we’re now working towards becoming a model school where others can visit to see our practice in action.

Year 5 Ballarat Camp (Wk 4 - Monday 27th - Wednesday 29th October)

We wish our Year 5 students all the best for their upcoming Ballarat Camp! They’ll head off at 7:15am on Monday and return on Wednesday around 5pm. During the camp, students will explore Sovereign Hill and other historic sites, learning about the Gold Rush era, democracy through the Eureka Rebellion, and the impact on the region. It’s also a great opportunity for students to build independence and social skills.

A big thank you to Mrs Deacon for organising this exciting experience. Thursday will be a rest day, with supervision available for any students who attend school.

School Advisory Council (SAC) (Wk 4 - Tuesday 28th October)

Our final School Advisory Council Meeting for 2025 will be held this Tuesday evening at 5:15pm. We sincerely thank our wonderful parent representatives — Racheal Fyfe, Melissa Waters, Warren Henderson, Ben Tallent, Ben Chatfield, and Katie McCoy — for their ongoing commitment and contribution to our school this year.

We are now inviting expressions of interest for new parent representatives to join the SAC in 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an active role in our school community, offering ideas and input into planning and decision-making for the future. If you’d like to nominate yourself, please contact the school office for a nomination form.

In response to recent parent feedback about the cost and practicality of our school uniform, the SAC will begin exploring potential changes. At this meeting, we’ll have a guest presenting some uniform options as a starting point for discussion. Parents who are interested are warmly invited to attend and be part of this early conversation about the future direction of our school uniform.

Regional Finals – Volleyball & Tennis (Wk 4 - Thursday 30th October)

We wish our Boys Volleyball and Girls Tennis teams the very best of luck as they head to Swan Hill on Thursday to compete in the Regional Finals. We’re so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship — go Sacred Heart!

Regional Basketball Finals (Wk 4 - Friday 31st October)

Next Friday, our Boys and Girls Basketball teams will travel to Swan Hill to compete in the Regional Finals. Best of luck to all players — we know you’ll give it your best and represent our school with pride!

AITSL World Teachers Day (Wk 4 - Friday 31st October)

Join us in celebrating World Teachers' Day on Friday, 31 October! It's a great opportunity to recognise and thank our amazing teachers for their dedication and the support they provide to our students every day. Unfortunately we won’t be at school with

Pupil Free Day - Religious Education (Wk 4 - Friday 31st October)

This Friday, 31st October, staff will take part in a Religious Education professional learning day led by Kim Hawkes. The focus will be on the 10 Characteristics of Prayer in a Catholic Dialogue School, deepening our understanding of how prayer can be lived and shared in meaningful, contemporary ways across our school community.

Melbourne Cup Long Weekend  (Wk 5 - Monday 3rd November and Tuesday 4th November)

A reminder that the school will be closed this Monday 3rd November and Tuesday 4th November for the Melbourne Cup long weekend. This is a great opportunity for everyone to take a mini break and recharge for the second half of the term. Enjoy the long weekend, however you choose to spend it!

2025 Prep Transition Dates - (Monday 10th November 8.45am - 1.30pm)

Below are the details for the upcoming sessions:

• Session 2: Monday, 10th November, 8.45am - 1.30pm
• Session 3: Wednesday, 19th November, 5:00pm – 6:00pm (Buddy BBQ)
• Session 4: Tuesday, 2nd December, 8:30am – 1:30pm (Bring drink bottle, fruit snack and drink bottle)
  (Session including a Parent Information Session from 9:00am – 10:00am)

We look forward to seeing our new students and parents at these sessions!

School Assembly Eumeralla (Wk 5 - Friday 7th November)

Year One Yongana will host our Assembly at 2:30pm on Friday 7th November. Following the assembly, Eumeralla parents are welcome to join an afternoon tea in their child's classroom, offering an opportunity to view student learning and to mingle and meet other parents.

School Fee Commitment Forms – 2026

All 2026 School Fee Commitment Forms have now been emailed to fee payers via DocuSign. Please complete your form as soon as possible. Once received, Mary will calculate your individual school fees and prepare your Payment Option Plan. You’ll then receive an SMS inviting you to visit the Office to sign your plan—helping you plan and budget for 2026.

If you haven’t received your form, please check your junk or spam email folder and contact the Office if it’s still missing.

Important Update – Health Care Card Funding (CSEF)

If you hold a Health Care Card, please note there have been important changes to the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) for 2026.

To ensure your child receives this funding, you must:

• Complete a new CSEF application form (available from Reception)
• Attach a copy of your Health Care Card valid from the first day of school in 2026

Please check that your card will remain valid throughout 2026 and submit your application as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office — we’re happy to help.

School Fees

Thank you to all families who have finalised their school fees for the year. For those managing their own direct debits, term, or annual payments, fees should now be paid in full unless alternative arrangements have been made. If payment hasn’t yet been completed, please do so as soon as possible. We’ll begin following up with families who haven’t paid via phone or email in the coming weeks. Families experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to contact the Office for a confidential conversation about available support options.

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.

Parent Feedback Form

At Sacred Heart, we truly value the voices of our families. Your insights, ideas, and suggestions help us continue to grow as a school community.

While our preference is always to chat in person — a quick conversation at the gate, a phone call, or a scheduled meeting — we know that this isn’t always possible. To make things easier, we’ve created a simple Parent Feedback Form, which you can access by clicking on the link below.

This form gives you the opportunity to share:

• Positive feedback about what’s working well
• Suggestions or ideas to strengthen our school
• General comments you’d like us to consider

If you have a major concern or grievance, please follow our school’s Grievance Policy so that it can be addressed appropriately and in a timely manner. If your concern relates specifically to your child, it may be important to include your name and details, as it can be difficult for us to follow up or resolve the issue without that information.

We encourage you to use the form as another avenue to stay connected with us. Every piece of feedback helps us make Sacred Heart the best it can be.

Learning Diversity

Religious Education

2025 Sacramental Dates

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Year 2 & Above)

Celebration of Sacrament - Wednesday 26th November

Thank you to the parents who attended Wednesday's Parent Information session for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  Everyone should now have all the information they need and students will work through the online lessons over the next 6 weeks. Please contact the Parish Office or Ryan O'Callaghan at school if you have any questions.

SHARED TABLE STALL after Masses at the Sacred Heart Church on SAT 8th NOVEMBER 6pm & SUN 9th NOVEMBER 9am & 5pm.

All school families are invited to donate homemade goods to be sold eg. slices, muffins, cakes, sausage rolls, pies, potplants, relish, sauces, crafts (in fact anything that we can sell to the parishioners after Masses on this weekend) We ask that the goods are delivered to the school office on the morning of Friday 7th November. If you are cooking something, we would also need a list of ingredients please. We look forward to making this a successful fundraising event for the Shared Table Mission project for Fr Michael in Peru. 

For further information, contact Mrs Groves or Mrs Carmichael.

Thanks in anticipation

Learning and Teaching

How Kids Learn Best — This simple model explains how a child’s environment, attention, and memory all work together to help them learn and remember new things. By creating calm, structured routines and encouraging deep thinking, we can help students build strong, lasting knowledge. At Sacred Heart, we promote purposeful learning environments that help every child thrive. (Source: Jamie Clarke Education)

Term 4 Overviews

We are pleased to share our Term 4 Overviews of Learning. As always, if you have any questions regarding your child’s learning or the curriculum covered, please contact their classroom teacher. We look forward to an engaging term of learning ahead!

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 week!! This week, students have been consolidating their literacy skills and continuing to build fluency in Reading and Writing. In Mathematics, they have been developing their understanding of division and sharing between groups. In religion, students have begun learning about the birth of Jesus as part of our preparation for the Christmas season. Students completed their first transition on Wednesday in preparation for 2026. We are proud of the flexibility and resilience of all students. Just a reminder these are not the set classes for next year but rather a trial. On Thursday we had Mission Mass and also our colour run. Thank you to all students, families and friends who participated and made donations.

Reminders:

• Students need to arrive at school BEFORE 8:49am to ensure they can settle in for the day of learning 
• Library bag, hat and water bottle to be brought to school everyday 
• No school next Monday or Friday

Year One News

Literacy Learning

This week in Literacy, we have been practising reading and spelling words with the sounds we have learnt, including our bossy e words. We explored actions and their opposites and learnt about the prefix un, reading and spelling words that include it. We also focused on reading and spelling new tricky words — walk, talk, and know. Students have been learning about multi-syllable words (words with two, three or even four parts) and when to use the tch and ch - dge and ge graphemes when spelling. 

Numeracy Learning

In Numeracy, we have been learning about fact families and how numbers are connected through addition and subtraction. Students practised breaking numbers into parts, writing matching addition and subtraction sentences, and explaining what each number represents. Using dominoes, they created and solved their own fact families, worked with partners to find all related number facts, and shared their strategies for finding missing numbers.

Colour Run

We had a fantastic day yesterday participating in the 2025 Colour Fun Run. Thank you to all of the families and people who have donated. 

Show and Tell

No show and tell for week 4 due to it being a short week. 

Reminders:

• Students need to arrive at school BEFORE 8:49am to ensure they can settle in for the day of learning 
• Library bag, hat and water bottle to be brought to school every day 
• No school next Monday or Friday 

We hope you have a lovely weekend, 

Katrina and Brieanna

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Year Two News

Year 2 and especially Mootwingee were very excited this week to welcome Mrs Carmichael back from her big overseas holiday! It was wonderful to see some of her photos throughout her journey, but even better to hear about Mr & Mrs Carmichael’s experiences in person! A huge thank you to Mrs Garzon who worked with Mootwingee in her absence.

Both Year Two classes are still in need of a few shoe boxes, if anyone has a spare lying around, we would love them to be brought in by Tuesday for our Science activities. Children will also require a 650ml plastic water bottle for a maths task in a few weeks time. If you have any of these around, please send them in. Thanks in advance!

Year Three News

What a wonderful week in Year Three! Year Three thoroughly enjoyed celebrating and raising money for the Missions in the Colour Fun Run! Thank you to all of the families who donated. 

Reminders:

• Students need to arrive at school BEFORE 8:49am to ensure they can settle in for the day of learning 
• Library bag, hat and water bottle to be brought to school every day 
• No school next Monday or Friday 

Important Dates

• Mon 27th October - School Closure Day (Structured Literacy)
• Fri 31st October - School Closure Day (Religious Education)
• Mon 3rd November -  School Closure Day (Report Writing Day)
• Tues 4th November - School Closure Day (Melbourne Cup Day

Have a lovely weekend,

Sarah and Jaimi

Year Four News

Mission Mass: Well done to all the Year Four students who took an active part in the Mission Mass yesterday. Those who read did so confidently and beautifully. Those who were a part of either the Gospel Procession or the Offertory were thoughtful and respectful as they participated. Year Four also had many participants in the Church Choir and they added to the celebration leading us with their beautiful singing.

Colour Run: Our Year 4 participation in the Colour Run as part of Mission Month was wonderful! Check out Seesaw for some photos of your child getting involved & having fun. Thank you to all who either donated online or brought money in. 

🗓️ Important Dates

• Mon 27th October - School Closure Day (Structured Literacy)
• Fri 31st October - School Closure Day (Religious Education)
• Mon 3rd November -  School Closure Day (Report Writing Day)
• Tues 4th November - School Closure Day (Melbourne Cup Day

Enjoy your weekend,

Emma, Natalee & Cathryn

Year Five News

CAMP 

Students are excited about our upcoming camp next week. Please double check the attached note for details. Please make sure everything is named clearly.

Departure:

Please have your child at school by 6:50 am on Monday, 27th October, as we plan to depart at 7:15 am.

Day 1 Essentials:

Children need to bring their own food for recess, lunch, and a water bottle for Monday. Please pack these items in their backpack, which will go directly onto the bus along with pillows and other belongings. Note that food and drink (except water) cannot be consumed on the bus. We will have breaks for recess (Wycheproof) and lunch (Ballarat). A hat should also be packed in their backpack.

All other meals and snacks will be provided during the camp.

Return Time:

We expect to return on Wednesday, 29th October, around 5:00 pm. A more accurate ETA will be sent via text message around 3:00 pm that day.

Important dates: 

• Monday 27th to Wednesday 29th October  Ballarat camp
• Thursday, 30th October will be a no-new learning day to allow students time to rest and reset after camp. Students that must attend school will be supervised by a member of the leadership team.
• Friday, 31st October is a school closure day as staff participate in Religious Education professional learning.

Learning

In Business and Economics, students have been learning about needs, wants, and how advertising influences consumer choices. They explored how limited resources affect decision-making and how emotions are used in marketing. By creating their own advertisements, students developed critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of what drives us to buy.

Art

Students have been exploring surrealism and learning about Salvador Dali and his famous melting clocks. Students are creating their own interruption of this famous piece. Check out our work in progress.

Year Six News

The results are in, our classroom has blossomed into a vibrant sunflower gallery! Students have created some truly beautiful Van Gogh–inspired sunflower artworks, each bursting with colour, texture, and expression. Their paintings capture the warmth and movement that make Van Gogh’s work so special. 

Well done to our Year 5 and 6 students who represented our school in the Division Volleyball and Hot Shots Tennis competitions! Congratulations to our boys’ Volleyball team and girls’ Hot Shots tennis team, who have qualified for the next stage in Swan Hill next Thursday. We’re so proud of your teamwork, effort, and sportsmanship. Good luck in the next round!

Our students had an absolute blast taking part in the Colour Run as part of Mission Month! It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved, having fun, and celebrating together, especially our Year 6s enjoying their very last Colour Run in style!

Friday morning our students enjoyed a fun buddy activity creating their very own monsters! It was wonderful to see the Year 6 students guiding and encouraging their younger buddies through each step of the task. The room was filled with creativity, teamwork, and plenty of smiles as the pairs brought their monsters to life.

📸 Prep Photos for Graduation

A reminder that if your child did not begin school at Sacred Heart, we kindly ask that you send in a copy of their Prep photo. These will be used as part of our Graduation Day celebrations. Please email the photo to jcampbell@shmildura.cathoic.edu.au

🎓 Graduation Dinner Monday 15th December – Parent Helpers Wanted

We are still looking for any parents who would like to be involved in helping organise this exciting event. Your support in making the evening a memorable one for our students would be greatly appreciated. Please email jcampbell@shmildura.cathoic.edu.au if this is something you would be interested in.

🗓️ Important Dates

• Mon 27th October - School Closure Day (Structured Literacy)
• Thurs 30th October - SSV Region Volleyball (Boys) & Hot Shot Tennis (Girls)
• Fri 31st October - School Closure Day (Religious Education)
• Fri 31st October - SSV Region Basketball (Boys & Girls)
• Mon 3rd November -  School Closure Day (Report Writing Day)
• Tues 4th November - School Closure Day (Melbourne Cup Day

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Student Awards

Congratulations to our One Agency Positive Behaviour recipients! Keep up the fantastic work!!

~~ Amelia Z ~ Doniro P ~ Lachie D ~~

Digital Technology

Library

Book Club orders are now been finalised for Issue #7. These are expected to arrive at school in approximately 2 weeks.

First Aid

If your child has Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Allergies/medical condition, please ensure you begin to make the appropriate appointments in preparation for 2026. I will be in contact via email over the next month.

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