Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Cnr Waratah & Keenan Street, Mona Vale NSW 2103

T: (02) 9999 3264 F: (02) 9979 8603 W: www.dbb.org.au/schools/shmv E: shmv@dbb.catholic.edu.au

Term 1 Week 6 - 05/03/14

Dear Parents,

Today we mark the beginning of Lent with a whole school mass. During Lent at school we try to focus the children’s attention on how they can help those less fortunate in communities all over the world. Social Justice and equity are very important parts of our school curriculum and this is highlighted throughout Project Compassion this Term. Project Compassion is one way we become aware of individuals and communities who struggle with the basics such as clean drinking water, basic health and education. Below I have reproduced the parish focus for the month of March. I particularly like the notion of placing our trust in God and collaborating with others to seek the answers. The truly wise realise that they do not have all the answers.

Many thanks to the many people who made the Welcome BBQ and KidsMatter launch such a success.Even though there was a change of venue and it was wet, there was a wonderful buzz and welcome from everyone. Many thanks to Jean McManus, the Year 6 parents and Marie and Kay for hospitality. Thank you to our class parents who welcomed everyone. A very big thank you to Year 6 who led the games after the concert. It was a pleasure to have Andrew Chinn work with the children and teachers again to sing songs of praise and welcome.

Many thanks to Leonie Scarlett and Eloise Critchley who attended the Diocesan Parent Council dinner and workshop with me on Monday evening. The focus of the workshop was on creating parent friendly schools. There were many practical suggestions given to all the school teams who attended. We will be feeding back ideas and information to the P and F and staff. Next week is Catholic Schools Week. We will hold an Open Morning for new families (2015) on Friday, 14th March, 9.00-11.00am. If you received an application and are not sending your child next year can you let the office know.

2014 Swimming Carnival Results

Junior Girls Runners Up Chelsea S Junior Girls Champion Charlotte C Junior Boys Runner Up Joel S Junior Boys Champion Luca M

Senior Girls Runner Up Roxi B Senior Girls Champion Eliza M Senior Boys Runner Up Jasper C Senior Boys Champion Nathan S

50m Freestyle Girls Champion Eliza M Winning House: Crawford 50m Freestyle Boys Champion Nathan S

Records: Nathan S Boys Open 100m Freestyle; Boys 12yrs 50m Freestyle Alana R Girls 8yrs 50m Freestyle Jasper C Boys 11yrs 50m Backstroke Corey D Boys 11 yrs 50m Butterfly

Spirit Cup: Polding

Peninsula Team Congratulations to the following students who represented Sacred Heart at the Peninsula Swimming Carnival TODAY:

Eliza M

Rosie N

Roxi B

Alana R

Angela M

Charlotte C

Kira B

Jessica M

Alyssa L

Mikayla N

Charli M

Chelsea S

Hayley M

Emily W

Ruby U

Andie H

Anelise F

Grace S

Nathan S

Jasper C

Corey D

Josh S

Luka M

Joel S

Kaleb G

Jonathan T

Patrick D

Marlow M

Izak B

Wyatt S

Markus G

James C

Lachlan K

James B

Jasper M

Yours sincerely,

Julie Caldwell

PRINCIPAL

Bus Timetable Change - Forest Coach Lines

Effective from Monday, 24th February 2014 there will be an alteration to the AM School Bus Route 162 - Service from Terrey Hills to Mater Maria College, Pittwater High School, Mona Vale Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School as follows:

School Service 162 - scheduled departure from Terrey Hills will be at 7.40am (this is 0.05 minutes earlier than it currently timetabled departure). Students should anticipate the service should therefore arrive at their current stop five (5) minutes earlier.

Students’ Sporting Achievements

Congratulations to the following students on their recent sporting achievements:

Luka M (4M) for his first place tie in the board race at State Nippers last weekend.

Corey D (6M) competed in the Hills triathlon at the Penrith Regatta Centre on the 2nd February and placed 2nd. He also competed in a triathlon in the Gatorade series in Melbourne on the 16th February and placed 3rd out of 200 competitors in his age group.

Well done, boys!

Canteen News

CANTEEN ROSTER (start 9.30am - finish 1.45pm) Mon. 10/3 Kylie D, Andy D/Lou E, Judy T, Anna R

Thur. 13/3 Dan C, Marlos K, Jason D

Fri. 14/3 Vanessa B, Trish W/Mary T, Lisa W, Belinda T

Hi everyone, To all our Dad's of Sacred Heart. Next Thursday, 13th March we have our "Dad's only" canteen shift and will be short one of our regulars. If you are able to spare some time and would like to join in the fun, please let either Kay or Marie know ASAP. Times either 9.30am-1.45pm or 11am-1pm. Kay and Marie

Religious Education News

Message of Pope Francis for Lent 2014

“He became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.” (cf. 2 Cor 8:9)

Find the message at: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/francesco/messages/lent/documents/papa... God’s wealth passes not through our wealth, but invariably and exclusively through our personal and communal poverty, enlivened by the Spirit of Christ. In imitation of our Master, we Christians are called to confront the poverty of our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it… When power, luxury and money become idols, they take priority over the need for a fair distribution of wealth. Our consciences thus need to be converted to justice, equality, simplicity and sharing.

Today is Ash Wednesday which signifies the beginning of Lent. Lent is a preparation for Easter and the focal point of the Church’s liturgical year. As we prepare for the most important of Christian feasts we are reminded of the love that God has shown in sending Jesus to us. Lent is a time of thanksgiving for what God has done for us.

Lenten Penance: Practices of penance are meant to help us to come to openness to God. They need to be educative, transforming us so that our hearts may turn more easily to God. The choice of Lenten penance is important. It is not just what we do; it is why we do it, and the effect that it has on our lives. Choose wisely and Lent can become a time of many graces and significant growth in our relationship with God.

DAYS OF PENANCE Abstinence from meat and fasting are to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On all other Fridays of the year the law of the common practice of penance is fulfilled by performing any of the following: a) Prayer – for example: Mass attendance; family prayer; a visit to the church or chapel; reading the Bible; making the Stations of the Cross; praying the Rosary. b) Self-denial – for example: not eating meat; not eating sweets or dessert; giving up entertainment to spend time with the family; limiting food and drink so as to give to the poor. c) Helping others – for example: special attention to someone who is poor, sick, elderly, lonely or overburdened. All who have completed their eighteenth year and have not yet begun their sixtieth year are bound to fast. All who have completed their fourteenth year are bound to abstain.

In 2014, Lent lasts from Ash Wednesday (5th March ) to The Mass of the Lord’s Supper (17th April) inclusive. On Good Friday and, if possible also on Holy Saturday until the Easter Vigil, the Easter Fast is observed.

PASCHAL PRECEPT Each of the faithful is obliged to receive Holy Communion at least once a year. This is done between Ash Wednesday (5th March 2014) and Trinity Sunday (15th June 2014), unless for a good reason it is done at another time during the year. All of the faithful are obliged to confess their grave sins at least once a year.

Lenten Ideas If you are looking for some different ways of engaging your children with Lent the following websites have some great ideas. Great for adults too!

http://lifeteen.com/weird-lent-ideas-that-will-make-you-holier/

http://lifeteen.com/what-to-give-up-25-creative-ideas-for-lent/

Dates to Remember: Wednesday, 12th March - Year 3 Class Mass at 9:15am Tuesday, 18th March - Year 6 Cluster Mass at Forestville Wednesday, 19th March - Year 5 Class Mass at 9:15am Sunday, 23rd March - Year 5 Soul Mass with Mater Maria at 6pm

Christine McBryde – Religious Education Co-ordinator

Positive Behaviour For Learning Respectful Relationships

Our PBL focus for this week is:

“Make good choices.”

Our Respectful Relationships focus for this week is:

“Wait politely if two adults are talking.”

School Awards - Term 1 Week 5

Principal’s Awards: Levi T (6M), Leah B (6W), Maya L (5B), Stephanie A (5S)

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday from all at Sacred Heart to the following students who celebrate a

birthday during the coming week: Nathan Osborne, Paris Butt, Kai Krainer, Shantelle Gillies, Andy Mueller.

Community Notices

Mona Vale Commodores Netball Club are looking for two girls turning 10 this year who would like to

join a team. You don't need to have played before. If you are interested in joining a lovely team with a great coach please call Tracey O’Brien on 0413 187 930.

Avalon Hockey Club: We ALWAYS play at Curl Curl on Saturdays at the same times each week - Train on

Friday nights at 6pm at Careel Bay - Mixed competition. We cater for players of all ages and abilities. For more information please go to www.avalonhockey.com First game is on 5 April - Register online by Friday 21 March.

“Australia My Country” Competition: This competition is run by the RSL. It has been

designed to enhance in students their sense of pride and patriotism in being an Australian through Writing, Poetry and Art. This competition is for Year 3 to Year 10 students and the closing date is Friday, 11th April 2014. Entry forms are available from the School Office.

Open Day - Sunday March 16, 2014 11.00am - 2.00pm A warm welcome is extended to all prospective families to join us for Open Day on Sunday March 16, 2014 from 11.00am to 2.00pm. We are now enrolling students currently in Year 5. Please contact our Enrolment Registrar for a prospectus, Application for Enrolment or tour (each Monday at 10.00am or by appointment) on 02 9997 7044 or email deborah.fitzgerald@dbb.catholic.edu.au. Applications for Year 7, 2016 close on April 2, 2014.

KN Grace D, Ruby H, Bodhi P KP Molly R, Alexander H, Bryn W

1F Lacey C, Lily W 1T Hayley P, Xavier R

2D Antonio Z, Lily M 2M Brooke K, Stephanie B

3R Eva H, Jackson M 3W Phoenix D, Hester G

4F Joel S, Charlotte C 4M Aaron P, Natalie M

5B Emma T, Mark S 5S Grace B, Keana W

6M Nathan S, Milly K 6W Madison W, Renae B

3-6S Fergus H, Joel B