ISSUE 11: 17th April, 2025

Principal Message

Gospel Reflection

He is risen! This Easter Sunday, we celebrate the joy and hope of the Resurrection of Jesus (Luke 24:1–12). The empty tomb reminds us that love is stronger than death, and that new life is always possible through faith.

As parents, Easter invites us to share this message of hope, renewal, and joy with our children. May this season fill your hearts and homes with peace and the promise of new beginnings.

Wishing you a blessed and joyful Easter!

What’s on Next Week Term 2, Week 1

Coming up in Term 2 (Week 2) 

Welcome Back to Term Two!

We hope all families enjoyed a restful and joyful Easter break. Term Two begins for all students on Wednesday, with staff returning a day earlier on Tuesday for a Pupil-Free Day. On this day, staff will be engaging in professional learning focused on Structured Literacy.

In the final week of Term One, our Year 4 students enjoyed a wonderful three-day adventure at Campaspe Downs. A huge congratulations to all students for their enthusiasm and resilience, and a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Rowles, Mrs. Pike, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Driscoll, and Mrs. Jones for their dedication in making the camp such a success.

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Thank you also to everyone who supported our Mission Fundraising Day to end the term. We were overwhelmed by the generous donations of Easter eggs and congratulate all the lucky prize winners! A big shoutout to the students who joined in the fun of Crazy Hair Day—you helped finish Term One with colour and creativity!

ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day is being celebrated on Friday, 25th April, which is a public holiday.  The Student Leadership Team will represent the school at the 11.30am service at Henderson Park.  Staff, students & parents are welcome and encouraged to attend this service to remember those who served our country. Lest we forget.

Junior Unit STOMP Extravaganza & Middle/Senior Unit Disco

STOMP instructors, start working with classes from Wednesday! Students of all year levels will participate daily, leading up to the Year 3-6 Disco on Monday, April 28th, 7-8pm, and the Junior Unit STOMP Extravaganza on Tuesday, April 29th, 5:15-6:45pm in Week Two. STOMP aims to inspire dance, movement, and promote wellbeing, confidence, teamwork, and respect. Students are asked to wear their Sports Uniform on Wednesday and Thursday

2026 Foundation Enrolment

We're excited to announce that enrolment for new Foundation students in 2026 has begun! If you're interested, you can inquire, apply, and schedule tours by clicking here. The deadline for enrolments is Friday, May 30th, 2025, at 4 pm. We encourage our current families to apply now through the school website link provided above. If you know any new families considering Sacred Heart for their child, please share this information about our enrolment process with them.

2026 Foundation Open Day Tours

Join us for our Open Day Tours for families considering enrolling at Sacred Heart for Foundation in 2026! Tours will be held on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, at 9:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm. It's a fantastic chance for new families to experience our learning environment and for parents to connect with each other as we prepare for a seamless transition to school. To book a tour, please complete the form by clicking here.

Cross Country

Our SHPS Cross Country is in the second week of Term 2 on Thursday 1st May at the Aerodrome Ovals! Drop off your child at the Athletics Track from 8:30 am, and they'll return to school after the events. Children are requested to wear a colored t-shirt representing their house team (Hattah - Yellow, Mallee - Red, Murray - Blue, Kulkyne - Green). Students should have a drink bottle and hat.  Parents are invited to attend with the schedule outlined below. Please note that children will run in the age group corresponding to their age they turn in 2025. Upon return, all students will enjoy a sausage sizzle at our normal lunch time.

Term 2 Pupil-Free Days – Please Note

We have a few additional pupil-free days scheduled throughout Term 2. Please take note of the dates below and add them to your calendars:

• Tuesday 22nd April – Structured Literacy Professional Learning
• Monday 19th May – Learnership Focus with James Anderson
• Tuesday 27th May – Diocesan Strategic Plan (2025–2035)
• Friday 6th June – School Review Preparation for 2025

Thank you for your support as our staff engage in this important professional learning.

God Bless!

Mr Mark Gibson

Religious Education

2025 Sacramental Dates

Sacrament of Confirmation (Year 3 & Above) 

• Celebration of Sacrament - Friday 30th & Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June

Sacrament of Holy Communion (Year 4 & Above)

• Parent Information Session - Wednesday, 2nd April
• Celebration of Sacrament - Friday 20th, Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Year 2 & Above)

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

Social Justice: Soup Kitchen

Just a reminder to families who have been allocated a Soup Kitchen duty over the next few months, if you could please confirm your availability via email to Mrs Carmichael ccarmichael@shmildura.catholic.edu.au 

A hard copy roster was sent home with children last week. If you are unavailable, please organise your own swap/replacement or if this is not possible, let me know and I can try to sort something out. Our next rostered night for serving is Monday 28th April at 4.45pm.

Sacred Heart Parish and Sacred Heart Primary School are incredibly grateful to Shannon Bush and the Coomealla High School and students for cooking desserts for the Soup Kitchen going forward in 2025. They are also funding this donation which is very generous and much appreciated. So far we have received choc chip muffins, ANZAC slice and chocolate brownies, all of which will be a hit with the clients. 

Social Justice: Missions

It is with excitement and gratitude that I announce that the Easter Egg raffle raised over $2100 in ticket sales. What a WONDERFUL start to our Mission fundraising for Fr Michael McKinnon and the people of Peru.

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Our Crazy Hair Day at the end of last term was also a ripper day, raising approx $400 and creating so much discussion and WOW reactions with all the very creative and colourful hair styles.

Coming up in Term 2 will be a Pie Drive and our Unit fundraisers, so stay tuned.

Thanks Chris

Crazy Hair Day!

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Learning & Teaching

At times we use a range of terms that may be unfamiliar, here are some possible examples with definitions.

Structured: Following a clear sequence, with each subset of skills building upon those already acquired.

Synthetic: Refers to the ability of a student to synthesise sound (phonemes) in words,  blending them together to read.

Phonics: The explicit teaching of the relationship between sounds in words and the letters used to represent them. This skill is referred to as Orthographic Mapping- matching sounds and letter combinations automatically to read (decode) and spell (encode).

Knowledge Rich Curriculum: Broadening students vocabulary and knowledge about the world to support comprehension and to enhance the content of their writing. This is achieved by  incorporating science, geography and history into literacy lessons.

Wellbeing

Mother's Day Stall

Our Mother’s Day Stall will be held on Friday 9^th May and students will be able to purchase an item from the stall for $5. Parents can make payment through CDF Pay (which has been set up) or some may choose to bring in cash. Children will come as a class to the stall and choose from a range of items that will be available.  If you are free and would like to help we will require parent helpers on the stall between 8:30am & 11am, please contact the office and leave your contact details and the time you are available. All money raised is used to purchase resources for your children.

SHEC -Sacred Heart Environmental Committee

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

Paper Bricks $2 each

The SHEC team has been busy making Paper Bricks. These bricks burn for hours, making them a cheap alternative to wood for an open fire, fire pit etc…They are made solely of reused shredded paper.

Worm Juice $3 a bottle

Worm Juice is a magic elixir for your indoor plants, seedling and garden.  Packed with powerful nutrients, worm juice/casting improves the health of plants and the soil.

Look for the SHEC team selling their paper bricks and worm juice on Friday afternoons in the courtyard or outside the Foundation portable classrooms..

General News

Reminder - The second hand uniform shop is open during assembly times (this can be found in the stadium next to the stage) during assembly times - 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. 

FOUND: Apple watch, at our Olive Grove entrance. Does need a code, please swing by the office if you are missing yours and try your code. 

Foundation News

Welcome back to Term 2! We trust everyone had a lovely break and is ready for a fun-filled term of learning and experiences. This Term we welcome Katie Hawks who has been working in the Foundation unit/Eumeralla the last 2 weeks of last term. Katie has previous experience in LSO work and we are excited for her to join our team. 

Our Mother’s Day Stall will be held on Friday 9th May. Please make your payment through CDF Pay.

This term we are learning about the Creation Story in Religion, Addition and Subtraction in Maths and lots more sounds in Literacy… plus much, much more. Please refer to the Term 2 overview sent home last term for more information. Our Integrated Studies topic this term is The Changing Environment. This is a Science unit. Last term we  sent home a ‘knowledge organiser’ for The Changing Environment Unit. It has key terminology that students will hear during learning and will also be a good way to start conversations with your child about what they’re learning.

Reminders:

• All children should have headphones at school (named)
• School starts at 8:45am each day. If you are at school after 8:45am you will need to sign your child in at the office. 
• Your child’s library bag needs to be at school every day - kept in their school bag.
• Practise the sounds caterpillars and fluency chart each night.
• Read and record ‘Enhanced Comprehension’ and ‘Reader’ in the reading diary each night.
• Sounds to continue practising with your child/ren at home: s, a, t, p, i, n, m, r, f, o.

Year One News

We hope everyone has had a restful and enjoyable break. We are excited to welcome everyone back and look forward to a fantastic term filled with engaging activities, new discoveries, and memorable moments!

STOMP Dance Program
We are kicking off the term with the STOMP dance program! To ensure students are comfortable for these sessions, please remember that they will need to wear their sports uniform for all of Week 1 and on Monday and Tuesday of Week 2. On Tuesday, 29th, parents and Junior Unit students are invited to our STOMP performance. They are encouraged to wear bright/colourful clothing. Please add this date to your diary, organise a babysitter for other siblings and prepare to be dazzled by the talents of the Junior and Foundation Unit students. 

Stations of the Cross
At the end of last term, students had a meaningful experience visiting the Stations of the Cross. We hope they shared their reflections with you at home. We have captured some special moments in photos and hope you enjoy them.

Show and Tell Roster

A new Show and Tell roster will be sent home in the first week of school. Please check your child’s allocated day so they can be ready to share something special with the class.

New Reader Diaries

In the first week of school, students will receive new reader diaries to track their home reading. We continue to encourage regular reading at home as this helps to build confidence and a love for books. Please continue to support your child by listening to them read and recording their progress each night.

Some friendly reminders:

• School starts at 8:45am each day. If you are at school after 8:45am you will need to sign your child in at the office. 
• Each morning,  our students need to unpack their lunchboxes, drink bottles, readers and diaries independently. Then they must go to a supervised area of the school, we encourage the playground in the courtyard. 
• ‘Enhanced Comprehension’ books are to be returned each Friday so we can borrow new packs each Monday. 
• Your child’s library bag and diary needs to be at school every day.
• Sports uniform is required on sports days -

Amaroo – Wednesday and Friday

Yongana – Tuesday and Friday

• Library borrowing – Wednesday

We can’t wait for another wonderful term of learning and fun! See you all soon.

Katrina and Brieanna

Year Two News

Welcome back to all Year 2’s and their families and we trust that you enjoyed the holiday time with your children. We have a jam packed Term 2 planned which includes our Adventure Day, STOMP Extravaganza, Cross Country and Mother’s Day just to name a few!

A Term 2 Show and Tell roster will be sent home in the first week of school. Please check your child’s allocated day so they can be ready to share something each fortnight depending on the topic. All children will present an oral report that will be our Speaking and Listening Assessment for Semester 1. Our focus for this will be our mothers but more information will come with the roster next term. 

In the first week of school students will receive a Term 2 reading diaries to track their home reading. We continue to encourage regular reading at home as this helps to build confidence and a love for books. Please support your child by listening to them read and recording their progress each night.

Our STOMP dance program will take place in Week 1 and early Week 2 and will culminate in our Junior Unit STOMP Extravaganza on Tues 29th April starting at 5.15pm. A note with further details was sent out at the end of last term. Children are encouraged to wear their sports uniform each day while STOMP is occurring.

We look forward to a busy but exciting term of learning and growth.

Chris, Wendy, Emily & Demi

Year Three News

Welcome back everyone for Term 2. Coming up is another busy term, beginning Week 1 with STOMP and the Disco in Week 2, then participating in our Cross Country!

Jaimi and Sarah 

This term in Digital Technology, Year 3 and 4 students will be participating in an ongoing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) project based on animal hibernation. They will be constructing a space for an animal hibernate based on their design and research. Please begin collecting and bringing in boxes, materials and containers students may like to use for this project. 

Thank you, Mrs Whitehouse

Year Four News

Welcome back everyone for Term 2. Year 4 had a wonderful time at camp and all who attended are to be congratulated on their enthusiasm and efforts throughout the 3 days. Coming up is another busy term, beginning Week 1 with STOMP and the Disco, then participating in our Cross Country. Myalla also have their assembly in Week 4 so lots to look forward to.

Natalee & Cathryn

This term in Digital Technology, Year 3 and 4 students will be participating in an ongoing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) project based on animal hibernation. They will be constructing a space for an animal hibernate based on their design and research. Please begin collecting and bringing in boxes, materials and containers students may like to use for this project. 

Thank you, Mrs Whitehouse

Year Five News

We are excited to welcome everyone back for Term 2. 

During Week 1 we are looking forward to participating in STOMP. Students are required to wear their sports uniform each day in Week 1 and on Monday the 18th  in Week 2. Students are invited to participate in the Year 3-6 Disco on Monday 28th April from 7pm to 8pm. 

Also during Week 1, students will participate in an ANZAC research project. Acknowledging our students different creativity and thinking skills, student will be able to present their research in a variety of ways including:

• A poster
• 3D model
• Diorama 
• Sculpture
• A timeline
• Comic strip
• Newspaper article

Students may like to bring in some cardboard boxes or other materials for their project. Students are encouraged to be as creative as possible.

Students are looking forward to Cross Country which will be held on Thursday the 1st of May.

Year Six News

Welcome Back to Term 2!

We hope everyone had a fantastic break and we can't wait to hear all about your holidays! Term 2 is off to an exciting start with plenty happening in the first few weeks. We will be learning about ANZAC Day in week one using engaging activities, including storytelling, hands-on crafts, and reflective discussions to deepen their understanding of its significance. Students have already been preparing for the Cross Country, practicing their running at the end of Term 1, and now they’ll have the chance to put their training into action in week 2. We’re also looking forward to STOMP, where students will develop their dance skills and have some fun. It’s shaping up to be a great start to the term!

If you haven't already, don't forget to jump onto SeeSaw and check out some of the work our students completed in Term 1.

We are excited to inform you that as part of our health and wellbeing curriculum, all Year 6 students will be participating in a basic CPR training session in Week 4, Term 2. The session will take place on Wednesday 14th May at school and will be led by Angela Izard First Aid Services, Mildura. This opportunity has been provided by Hands on Heart Australia. More information will be communicated in regards to this with a note being sent home in Week 1, Term 2.

Dates to Remember: 

• Wed/Thurs Week One - STOMP Reherals (students to wear sports uniform)
• Friday 25th April - ANZAC Day School Closure 
• Mon Week Two - STOMP Reherals (students to wear sports uniform)
• Monday 28th April - Disco Yrs 3-6 (7-8pm)
• Thursday 1st May - Cross Country
• Friday 9th May - Mothers Day Stall

Student Awards and Presentations

No Awards this week

Library

Scholastic Book Fair- 20th - 23rd May (Week 5)

We are excited to announce that Sacred Heart will be hosting a Scholastic book fair in Week 5.  Book Fairs are a wonderful opportunity for children to explore books and celebrate reading as well as raising money for our school. Prior to the book fair, students will attend with their teacher, view the books and create a ‘Wishlist’ which they will take home and share with you.  Should you decide to purchase any books, the Book Fair will be open before and after school so that parents can attend with their child and make a purchase. Keep an eye out for more information which will be shared early next term. 

Date: Tuesday 20th May- Friday 23rd May 

Location: On the stage in the stadium

Shopping Times: 8:20am - 8:40 am and 3:00pm -3:40 pm each day

First Aid

Important note in regards to concussions:
If a child has experienced concussion outside of the school setting it is important that they rest for a period of 24 to 48 hours and then gradually return to activities after this time. Returning to school can be a graduated approach with the aim of increasing tolerance to a full day, the same situation could occur with sporting activities. It is always important to check with your doctor and seek medical treatment after a child sustains a concussion.

It is important to inform the school if your child has sustained a concussion outside of school; this is to ensure the school can monitor your child’s wellbeing and adapt activities as required.

This factsheet link below from the Royal Children’s Hospital is valuable to read and understand.

There is also a great evidence-based app from the Murdoch children’s research institute that walks you through what to do in the result of a concussion.

As we near the end of term 1:
Please consider if your child needs their Asthma Action Plan renewed. We are still waiting on a few to be updated. I would love to have these all up to date by Term 2. Please continue to check your emails (including junk/spam) as my emails seem to find their way there.

Any other plans including ASCIA plans for allergies and anaphylaxis, I have been in contact about these and am also waiting on a couple to be returned/updated. Please organise this as soon as possible so we can best support your children whilst they are here at school.

If you have any questions, please contact me ejones@shmildura.catholic.edu.au or on 5023 1204.

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