The Annual General Meeting of the Parents and Friends Association was held last Thursday evening, 17th March. The various reports of the activities of the Association during 2010 confirmed that last year was a very successful year for the Association. We are very grateful to the members of the 2010

Executive

Mrs Kiim Parnell (President), Mrs Rebecca Scollen (Vice President), Mrs Heather Wallace (Secretary) and Mrs Ann-Maria Typuszak (Treasurer) and we congratulate them on their outstanding efforts on our behalf.

Although Thursday s meeting failed to fill all the executive positions for 2011, there was plenty of enthusiasm for the various P&F projects that lay ahead. The proposed date for this year s fete is Friday, 16th September

this will be confirmed at the next meeting, but please mark this date on your calendar. At the meeting Mrs Alice de Brenni accepted the position of Secretary, Mrs Annette Kemp, the P&F representative on the College Advisory Board, and Mrs Rebecca Scollen has agreed to continue on as the Association s Vice-President; thank you to these ladies for taking on these roles. There are still two places to be finalised; namely the position of President and that of Treasurer. If you are interested in nominating for the Executive or would like to nominate someone else, please contact Mrs Scollen who is based at the Bath Street campus. The next meeting of the Association will be held on Thursday, 18th

April.

The Opening School Mass, celebrated last Friday, 18th March, was a marvellous gathering for our school community and a great opportunity for us to appreciate the gifts of our staff and our students. The Alice Springs Convention Centre was suitably prepared for this official opening of the school year. Clearly, Bishop Hurley was delighted to be amongst us and to experience our rather large school family. He spoke warmly to the students and compared the love of a mother for her baby to the love that God has for each one of us. He said that one of the most beautiful images that we can have of God is that of the face of a young baby.

Thank you to Mr John Healy for coordinating the Mass, and thank you to the Religious Education Coordinators; Ms Vicky Howie, Ms Kathryn Reilly and Ms Kylie Henderson, who gave plenty of back-up support, fine tuning many of the arrangements. Likewise, thank you to Ms Kellie List and Ms Nikki Quesnel, who prepared the choirs for the occasion, and to the Heads of Campus and to Mrs Christine Honsa, and the office staff at each campus, who prepared and coordinated the Leadership Certificates. It was a great team effort from all the staff across the College and, as always, a special time for the school. Thank you to the many parents and family members who attended the Mass; hopefully you enjoyed this important gathering of the whole College.

Central Administration: Bath Street Campus: Traeger Ave Campus Sadadeen Rd Campus: Tel: 08 8950 6400 Tel: 08 8950 8666 Tel: 08 8950 8555 Tel: 08 8950 7399 Fax: 08 8952 4607 Fax: 08 8953 2624 Fax: 08 8952 2851 Fax: 08 8953 2571

P.O. Box 2508 Alice Springs NT 0871 Website: www.olshalice.nt.edu.au Email: principal@olshalice.nt.edu.au Member of the Association of Marist Schools of Australia (AMSA) Registered CRICOS Provider: 02598D

Dates to Remember

MARCH

25th Casual Clothes Day 31st Last day of Term

31st Back to School Vouchers Expire

APRIL

1st Staff Inservice Day

11th Staff Inservice Day

12th Students Return

18th P & F Meeting

EASTER DATES 22nd Good Friday 25th Easter Monday 26th Public Holiday

Campus Office Hours Monday - Friday

8am-4pm

Campus Canteens Bath Street 89527532 Traeger 89508555 Sadadeen 89507318

College Uniform Shop Telephone: 89522742 Fax: 89555163

Opening Hours: Tuesday 8.15am

10.00am Thursday 8.15am-10.00am Thursday 2.30pm-4.30pm

Lil Antz AfterSchool Care: Telephone: 08 89530015

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College

Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, Students and Friends of OLSH

Volume 15 Issue 9 24th March 2011

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Reflection

The College will celebrate Harmony Day tomorrow as part of the students casual clothing day. Harmony Day promotes multicultural activities and goodwill amongst all peoples. The students are encouraged to wear clothes representing different cultures in our community. It is planned that some classes will also use the opportunity to share a luncheon, with food from a variety of countries. Money raised tomorrow will go towards the College s contribution to Project Compassion (Our Lenten fundraising efforts for Caritas Australia).

Finally, another reminder that our students will conclude classes for Term One next Thursday, 31st March; the Second Term will commence on Tuesday, 12th April.

Best wishes

Br Paul Gilchrist Principal

SOUL AND SURPRISE

I asked for strength, that I might achieve greatness. I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for health, that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity, that I might do better things. I asked for riches, that I might be happy. I was given poverty, that I might be wise. I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men. I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God. I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life. I was given life, that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing that I asked for but everything I hoped for. Almost despite myself, My unspoken prayers were answered. I am among all men, Most richly blessed.

Rabindranath Tagore (From a canopy of stars some Reflections for a journey by Father Christopher Gleeson)

College News UNIFORM SHOP NEWS

This weeks' arrivals include:

Plain Windcheaters Winter Skirts Winter Tunics

FAWN SHIRTS There has been a serious issue with the supplier and shirts should be here after Easter. If you desperately need another size 12 shirt, we have a few second hand shirts. Please con-tact us to indicate your interest.

VOUCHER EXPIRY SALE Next Thursday is your last day to use your vouchers. Vouchers can be used for payment of backorders if we don't have an item in stock. We are extending our trading hours for the last day of term.

Sale Hours on Thursday 31st March 8am - 12noon 2pm - 5pm.

Pizza Day Correction This is a reminder that the Pizza Day run by the students going to Mt. Gambier to play at Generations in Jazz will be on Wednesday, March 30, 2011. All orders are due into the school no later than Friday, March 25, 2011. Our apologies for the error on the order form included with last week s newsletter.

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Campus News: Bath St This week finds us heading toward the third Sunday of Lent. The children have been focusing on Lent in class and discussing what this means in relation to how we lead our lives. The Gospel this week tells of the Samaritan woman who draws water from the well and is drawn into a conversation of her own, with Jesus. (See John 4:5-42 for more information)

The week has gone quite smoothly considering the absence of Mrs Paterson and Miss Nertney (as well as Mrs Hayward who was being a Guardian Angel) and I offer a great deal of thanks to all staff; office, teaching and emergency, who have helped facilitate this smooth running.

While I am in the Acting Head of Campus position, I am ably supported by Miss Susan Levitt, who has stepped into the Assistant Head of Campus Role. This means, that amongst other duties, Susan will take care of any well being and behavioural matters. If you have any concerns that you wish to discuss with me, please strive to contact me prior to 10:30 a.m. (Monday to Wednesday), as I am in classes after that time. The best days to make contact with Susan are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

PROJECT COMPASSION Once again, we are supporting Caritas through Project Compassion and we thank you all for you support thus far. The children viewed a video on Monday morning which demonstrated very clearly to where our Project Compassion money goes.

This week s focus: please try to bring 50c for every toilet you have in (or out) your household.

HARTLEY STREET ENTRANCE Work on the walk way via Harley Street, gave us all a bit of a surprise on Monday morning, while we knew it was to happen, we weren t quite expecting it then - but at least it s happening! We do expect work to be finished by the end of the week, but please be vigilant before allowing your children to use this entrance.

HARMONY DAY This Friday we are having a simple activity to celebrate the diversity of our Bath St Community. Everyone is invited to wear clothing reflecting their nationality and culture. Last year we saw some wonderful national dress, which was a great way for the rest of us to see how people from other countries dress. It would be great to see some of our visiting parents also wearing their national dress.

If you have no traditional clothing yourself, please try to wear an item of orange, which is the national colour for Harmony Day.

KISS N GO The main problems we are facing at the Kiss n Go area are:

children not listening for their names to be called

parents blocking the intersection at Wills Tce

Please be advised that fines are and will continue to be issued for this traffic offence.

MERIT POINT WINNERS Joshua Whittaker Casey Cox Sarah harris Bonnie Johnson Isabellah Maher Flynn Marzohl Immanuel Varghese

Campus News: Sadadeen CASUAL CLOTHES DAY/HARMONY DAY This Friday 25th March is our second casual day for the year. Parents are reminded that all students should be dressed appropriately for a normal day of classes. We will also be celebrating Harmony Day. Students are encouraged to wear national costume if appropriate. There will be a selection of national foods available at lunch time for purchase and we as a campus will celebrate a short liturgy at 2:00pm followed by campus based activities. Funds raised from the sale of food will be donated to Caritas Project Compassion.

END OF TERM 1 Term one concludes for students next Thursday 31st March at 2:55pm. On Friday 1st April staff will be involved in professional development.

BEGINNING OF TERM 2 Term two commences for students on Tuesday 12th April at 8:15am. On Monday, 11th April staff are involved in professional development and planning for the term.

INTERIM REPORTS All parent/guardians will receive an interim report which indicates your child s progress so far this year. We will be conducting parent/teacher interviews on the afternoon/evening of Tuesday 19th April from 3:30-5:30 & 6:00

7:00pm in the 500 Block. Please make a booking via reception to see your child s teachers.

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MARIST NETBALL Our boys Marist Basketball team travel interstate to Newcastle in N.S.W. for the annual Marist Basketball carnival during the holidays. Good luck to Mr Melky the coach, Mr Augustin and the boys representing the College.

TERM 2 Next term is an eleven week term. Please refer to the College calendar for the various public holidays and non-teaching days

there are quite a few. The term concludes

on 24th June. In the last week Year 9 are on their Top End trip, Year 10 are on work experience, Year 11 undertake Peer Support training and go on their retreat and Year 12 have an exam week.

Have a good week ahead. Matt de Jong. Head of Campus

Sadadeen.

IMPORTANT NOTICE STUDENT LOCKERS Regrettably, we need to inform you that a number of thefts have occurred from student lockers recently. Items being taken are primarily electronic devices. Students were offered the option of buying a lock from the campus office at the beginning of the year or supplying their own. Unfortunately, some students have not taken either option. We would hope that you join us in making sure your son or daughter has access to a suitable lock for their locker. The Campus has locks for sale and will buy them back at the end of the year if they are maintained.

OLSH Band Represents Central Australia in Finals Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is very proud of the performances by DKWWA and The Sky s the Limit last week in The Battle of the Bands held at CDU. Both groups performed very well and the judges found it difficult to pick a winner. In the end, The Sky s the Limit won first place and will now travel up to Darwin to compete in the Finals against all other winning bands in the Northern Territory. They are to be congratulated on their efforts and we wish them all the best in representing Central Australia during the semester break. Well done and good luck! Nikki Quesnel

Campus News: Traeger NEXT FRIDAY APRIL 1ST IS A PUPIL FREE DAY

CASUAL DAY TOMORROW (HARMONY DAY) Tomorrow we will align our casual day with Harmony Day. Students are encouraged to dress in multicultural fashion and must bring a gold coin for the day. A reminder that strap tops, thongs or a showing midriff are not acceptable.

PIZZA DAY Students will be bringing home order forms for the pizza day to be held next Wednesday. The money raised will assist in sending our Senior Jazz Students to the Jazz Festival in Mt Gambier. Please make sure you return the order form as soon as possible.

YEAR 7 CAMP

The paper work for this needs to be back tomorrow. End of story and please. Money can be paid up until the end of term or at Central Administration during the break. Students not paying will not attend.

SCHOOL START AND FINISH TIMES: There are still a number of students arriving late and getting picked up well past the 3.15pm supervision time. If you are going to be late to collect your child, please contact the Front Office on 89 508555. We do not have facilities for after school care. Students need to be in Home Room at 8.15. If your child is late, they must sign in at the Front Office. If your child is sick, please call the Traeger Office to notify us of their absence to prevent any confusion as to your child s whereabouts.

HOMEWORK CENTRES

Traeger Campus Homework Centre

All students are welcome to attend Traeger s Homework Centre; however, you need a Traeger Homework Centre card. To get a card, all you need to do is get a form from the front office, read it, fill it out and return it after it has been signed by parents/guardians. It s that simple! Where: Traeger Library When: Thursday 3.00

4.00pm

Indigenous Homework Centre

These are on Monday and Thursday. The sessions go from 3:00

4:00pm and are held in the 6.2 Home Room. Students attending will be bussed home. We did change the days last week but found that the Monday and the Thursday are more suitable. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Happiness depends on what you can give.

Not what you can get.

(Mahatma Gandhi)

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Year 5 Homework Centre

This takes place on Wednesday 3:00-4:00pm. This is held in our library, where the students must be collected at 4:00pm please.

Have a great week Tony Healy Head of Campus Traeger

NORTHERN TERRITORY SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Congratulations to Stella Taylor on her wonderful performance in the NT Swimming Championships held in Darwin on the weekend. Stella competed in the Open 50m breaststroke, Open 50m freestyle, U11 100m breaststroke, U11 100m freestyle, Open 4x100m medley relay and Open 4x100m freestyle relay. Stella made all her age finals and had numerous PB s (personal bests). A highlight of the weekend was gaining a Bronze JX (Australian Junior Excellence in Swimming) Award for her 50m breaststroke.

Well done Stella.

Community News IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE WORLD OF THEATRE The Araluen Arts Centre, in partnership with the Duprada Dance Company and Central Craft, present the inaugural Theatre School Workshop Programme, scheduled to run during the school holidays from 4-8 April 2011.

The Programme will bring together a range of elements from the performing arts world, allowing participants to explore individual creative areas, and then bring all elements together at the end of the week to create an overall performance. Workshop participants will gain experience working as producers, performers and also as back stage crew, to experience and learn about how a theatre performance is developed and presented.

The Programme will include workshops in creative dance, drama, scriptwriting, makeup, photography, lighting and production, or making a piece of wearable art, which can then be presented as part of a finale performance.

Workshops will cater to participants aged between 8-11 years old and 12-17 years old, and run from Monday to Friday. The last day of the Programme will bring together all workshops participants to create and present a final performance, open to family members, friends, parents and carers.

So, immerse yourself in the world of theatre, and be part of this exciting new experience at the Araluen Cultural Precinct, and find the star within or be part of making a star of someone else.

Cost: $120 per student For more information and enrolment details please call the Araluen Box Office on 8951 1122.

The Alice Springs Swimming Club will be holding a Come and Try Swim Meet

on Friday 1st April 2011 starting at 7pm. There will be races of all strokes in

25 metres, 50 metres, 100 metres and 200 metres for anyone to come and have a try.

There will be a BBQ and drinks for sale. For further information please contact Sue on

0408 897721 or

email ntvanluenen@bigpond.com.au

DESERT STORM TRIALS:

Tennis: Friday 25th March at the Centralian Middle School tennis courts. 1:15pm start. Please organise your own transport and bring your own racquet.

Basketball: The second and final basketball trial will be held next week Tuesday 29th March at the Alice Springs Basketball stadium from 4pm-5:30pm.

Request for Billet families: Alice Springs is hosting the NT AFL Championships (10 to 13Years), which will be held in May, 18th-20th. We are hoping that your family can provide 1 or more beds for visiting athletes. This is an great opportunity for your children to make new friends from other parts of our Territory. If you can help please contact jillian.neyland@nt.catholic.edu.au

DOES YOUR CHILD PLAY SPORT? The Department of Health provides fitted mouthguards to all school aged (including high school) children free of charge. All parents need to do is phone the Flynn Drive Dental Centre on 8951 6713 and make an appointment to bring their child in to see the Dental Prosthetist. There is a link below to a flyer from the Australian Dental Association providing information on Mouth Guard Awareness:

www.mouthguardawareness.info

http://www.mouthguardawareness.info/static/Downloads/MG_Newsletter_Article.pdf

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VOCAL AND VIOLIN LESSONS STARTING TERM 2 Violin and vocal lessons will commence Term 2, Week 2. Students who have already returned instrumental application forms will automatically be placed on the timetable. These students do not need to complete another form. Any other interested students will need to complete an application form available from Traeger Reception. Vocal lessons will be in groups of two and will be allocated by the Private Lesson Coordinator ,dependant on age and/or homeroom. Further information is provided within this newsletter, Instrumental Lessons 2011 .

Kindly note that College Students are only supervised between the following hours: Bath St Campus 8:00am to 3:20pm Traeger and Sadadeen Campus 7:55am to 3:20pm Please bear these times in mind when dropping off or picking up your children.

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Last day of Term 1 is Thursday 31st March

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