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God of hope Be with us in our Advent journey To the stable and beyond Be with us in our meeting, And in our travelling together, Be with us in our worship And our praying together, Be with us in our Advent journey To the stable and beyond Amen. How often do you ask someone, “how are you going?” and you get the response, “busy”. Busy has become the norm for so many of us in our day to day existence. Our fast paced world demands that everything is instant. We turn on our TVs and watch the movies we want – on demand. We expect service and want what we want, when we want it. We get fed up when we have to wait in queues and there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Waiting, especially patient waiting, is not something we do well as a society. In this fast paced instant world, Advent is extremely radical and different. These weeks call on us to focus on waiting – patiently – for the Lord. Instead of instant results and rapid fulfilment, we are called to yearn and have a pregnant expectation for the Lord. Advent derives from the Latin adventus meaning ‘arrival’ or ‘approach’. For thousands of years the world waited for the coming of the Messiah to redeem and to save the human race, restoring mankind’s relationship to God. Advent in an opportunity for us to focus towards the mystery of Christmas and prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus in our lives. Each of the four Sundays of Advent has its own special readings and characteristics:

● First Sunday of Advent - The readings look forward to the "End Times" and the coming of the "Day of the Lord" or the "Messianic Age"; the Gospel is an excerpt from the Apocalyptic Discourse of Jesus in one of the Synoptic Gospels.

● Second Sunday of Advent - The Gospel readings focus on the preaching and ministry of John the Baptist as the forerunner of Jesus, the one who came to "Prepare the Way of the Lord."

● Third Sunday of Advent - The Gospel readings continue to focus on John the Baptist, while the first and second readings convey the joy that Christians feel with the increasing closeness of the incarnation and the world's salvation.

● Fourth Sunday of Advent - The Gospels tell of the events that immediately preceded the birth of Jesus, including the dreams and visions of Joseph and Mary of Nazareth.

The theme of Mary is extended by a focus on her response to the message that she is to be the Mother of Jesus. In the story of the Annunciation we see Mary as a model believer. Mary accepted her vocation and responded in a positive way to the presence of Jesus. We can get ready for Jesus by following Mary’s example and trusting in God and making space for God in our busy lives. During Advent, giving the family time to talk about why Jesus’ coming is important. Jesus’ coming at Christmas is an invitation to accept his love, his peace and his joy. During these weeks we can prepare ourselves to accept this invitation. Particularly at this time of the year when we become so busy with preparing ourselves physically

Educating for Life

‘Thinking to Learn

Learning to Think’

SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL

Issue No 18 NEWSLETTER 30 November 2018

Principal – Mr Brian Martin 2 Mora Avenue Oakleigh 3166

Telephone 8574 4500 Fax 8574 4555

Camp Australia OSHC 0401188896 Parish Priest – Fr John Magri - Ph. 9568 1206

Email: principal@shoaklegh.catholic.edu.au Website: www.shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au Email: office@shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au

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for Christmas; getting the food, arranging the tree, buying presents that we can forget to prepare ourselves mentally and spiritually for the celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our end of year Christmas Paraliturgy is on Tuesday 18 December at 1:45pm. This is a special tradition that we look forward to here at Sacred Heart and one way that we as a community are Advent People. It is a time to come together, reflect, pray and say farewell to those who are moving on and leaving our community. I encourage you to be part of this tradition.

Regards Brian

SAME-DAY NOTIFICATION OF UNEXPLAINED STUDENT ABSENCES

Our school will text you as soon as practicable on the day if a student is not at school and you haven’t notified the

school as to the reason for the absence. If you are notified by the school that your child is away without a reason,

please contact us as soon as possible by calling the office on 8574 4500 to let us know the reason for the absence.

1. Contact details

Parents/carers – have you moved recently or changed your phone number? Please update your child’s

CareMonkey account so that we can keep in contact with you. Let us know so we can keep you up-to-date!

2. Notify the school of your child’s absence

Please remember that it is your responsibility to notify the school if your child is going to be late or away from

school. When your child is absent from school it is essential for you to inform the school before 8:45am on or

before the absent day through one of the following ways:

write to the class teacher ahead of time, for known absences

log into SkoolBag, press eforms, press absentee form

email the office on office@shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au

call the school office on 8574 4500, press 2 to record an absence

contact the school office in person or by phone and speak with reception staff

CHILD SAFETY AND WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS

All volunteers in our school are required to have a current Working with Children Check and take part in a child safe

induction process. To obtain a WWCC apply at: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/.

All new volunteers are required to be screened in line with the Recruitment of Volunteers Procedures outlined in our

child safe policy.

TERM 4 & TERM 1

SCHOOL HATS MUST BE WORN WITH SUMMER SCHOOL UNIFORM

Please remember to be SunSmart

Please remember students finish for the year at 3.20pm on

Tuesday 18 December.

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With Many Thanks the Social Justice Team

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The Giving Tree 2018 Sacred Heart will again have the Giving Tree set up throughout Advent. This is an

opportunity for you and your child/ren to show the joy of Christmas to those in our

community who may be in need. The Giving Tree symbolises selflessness and altruism, we

are helping those people who are much less fortunate than us.

The children in all classes will be talking about the concept of the Giving Tree and will each

be making an angel gift tag. We ask that any families who are able to donate a gift please

use one of the angels that their children have made.

Remember to write the gender and approximate age on the tag or ‘a boy under 10’, ‘a girl

under 12’ or ‘boy or girl under 5’.

This year you may like to donate non-perishable food, that can be used to make up

Christmas hampers as this is something that is greatly needed by many families in our

community.

The Giving Tree will be set up just behind the stained glass window and you are welcome to

come with your child to place any contributions around the tree. In the last week of term

volunteers from St Vincent de Paul will come and collect the gifts and the proceeds from

the Social Justice Team’s recent ‘School in a Box’ drive and distribute them to those in need.

Thanking you in anticipation

Jenny Lefèbvre and the Year Six Social Justice Group

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ACU Kids Conference 2018

On Tuesday 20th November all the year 6 students, along with Miss Davis and Miss

Marcuzzo, went to Australian Catholic University (ACU) to support 8 of our students who

were presenting a project for the Kids Conference.

The Kids Conference is about "students teaching

teachers", where schools are invited to present how

technology enhances their learning in geography,

science, humanities, history or English.

Diya, Costa, Marlo, Aidan, Chloe, Kathryn, Talia and

Rohaan worked over the term to get their

presentation ready. It was called “Maps n Tech”, focussing on the way robotics, in particular

Ozobots, can be used to in geography.

“It was a good day and we learnt a lot from the other

schools who presented. We were all a bit nervous, of

course, but once we got up there we felt confident. I

was quite proud of how we presented and I think we did

a great job” - Costa

Thank you to the year 6 teachers and parents who helped leading up to and on the day. It

was an exciting experience.

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REMINDER CHROMEBOOKS for 2019

ELearning Vision

Sacred Heart Primary School aims to provide an environment that engages students through; personalised learning,

increasing collaboration and communication between school, students and parents, whilst preparing them with the

necessary skills to become active digital citizens in a global community.

What is a 1:1 Program?

A 1:1 (one device per one child) program provide students with dedicated portable device to use at home and school

to maximise opportunities for learning and collaboration between teachers, students and parents. It aims to engage

the digital generation by supporting individual learning experiences, and support focused and self-directed learning as

students become participants in a digital world.

1:1 is about learning not technology. Students need a curriculum that meets the demands of an increasingly globalised

and interconnected world in the 21st century.

1:1 ensures students have uninterrupted access to anywhere, anytime learning.

With access to students own device they are able to work through problems and solutions at their own pace.

Sacred Heart Rationale for 1:1

The purpose of 1:1 learning is to develop student confidence, flexibility, and encourage self-directed, lifelong

learning. Learning can take place in an environment where students use individual digital devices to facilitate more

authentic, collaborative and project-based learning with increased student engagement and motivation to learn.

Chromebooks

The Catholic Education Office supports the implementation of G Suite for Education in catholic schools. We have

investigated a range of devices to accommodate our 1:1 program and these Chromebooks have all of the requirements

necessary for a successful implementation. The Chromebook is a lightweight, portable device that will provide easy

access to the G Suite environment.

Chromebooks can be purchased outright from Centrecom via the parent portal.

http://eduportal.centrecom.com.au/Student/Register?schoolRegistrationCode=SHCPSO3166

CYBERSAFETY Sacred Heart Primary School is an accredited eSmart School. An eSmart school

is a school where the smart, safe and responsible use of information and

communications technology is a cultural norm. Students, teachers and the

wider school community are equipped to embrace the best these technologies

can offer, while being savvy about the pitfalls. Developing Cybersafety awareness in our students using resources

recommended by the Australian Government through the Office of Children's ESafety Commissioner

Dear Parents/Guardians

A reminder that the compulsory 1:1 Chromebook Program will continue at Sacred Heart Primary

School in 2019.

This means that each CURRENT Foundation and Year 3 student must purchase a Chromebook

to bring to school next year (YEAR 1 AND YEAR 4, 2019). New students in other levels will also

need to purchase a Chromebook.

CHROMEBOOK ORDERS TO BE PLACED AND PAID

BEFORE THE 30TH NOVEMBER 2018

Chromebooks must be purchased through the Centrecom BYOD Education Portal which can be

accessed through the school website or via the link:

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2018

Friday 30 November Newsletter Released Sunday 2 December 1st Sunday of Advent Mon 3 December Assembly 1/2LR 2:30pm Tuesday, 4 December PA Subway Thursday 6 December 9am – 1pm 2nd Hand Uniform for 2019 preps 9am – 1pm Foundation Orientation 5/5 9am – 1pm Parent Training Session: Building resilience and reducing anxiety 7pm –School Education Board Friday 7 December Carols In The Park. SH on at 8:15pm 9.00am Thanksgiving Mass and Morning tea SH 2:30 – 3:15pm 2nd Hand Uniform Shop Open Sunday 9 December 2nd Sunday of Advent

Wednesday 12 December Graduation Mass SH - 6pm Mass 7pm Dinner Friday 14 December Newsletter Released Year 6 Day Out Luna Park/The Esplanade Sunday 16 December 3rd Sunday of Advent Monday 17 December Reports out 9:30 – 11:30am - Yr 1-6 Orientation Tuesday 18 December 10am – PA Sausage Sizzle 1.45pm – Christmas paraliturgy 3.20 Students Finish Wednesday 19 December Curriculum Day Thursday 20 December Curriculum Day Friday 21 December Curriculum Day Term 4 ends

The School calendar may be viewed by following this link http://www.shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au/calendar.html

PARENT HANDBOOK

The Parent Handbook may be accessed ONLY by following this link

http://www.shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au/private.html. There is no link on the website

SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Email addresses for new families have been entered onto the school system. Please provide an email address to the school to receive newsletters, if you have not already done so on your enrolment form. The school office email address is office@shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au

CAREMONKEY

As a parent you will have received an email from the CareMonkey system inviting you to enter the details for your child / or an update reminder in an electronic medical form. To ensure your privacy the information provided will only be accessible by the relevant staff for your child. There is only one primary carer’s email address associated with each child. You will automatically be sent additional reminders on a regular basis until the care profiles are complete. Once the care profile is complete, the emails will stop. Please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions. You can also visit the CareMonkey website for more information: www.caremonkey.com

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THE SKOOLBAG APP The Skoolbag App provides you with an easy free way to let you know key information about school activities. It provides you with a convenient way to receive school notifications and it communicates directly with iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Phones devices. School newsletters, school notices and alerts will be communicated directly to your smartphone through the Skoolbag app. The Skoolbag App can be downloaded from the following locations:

For iPhone and iPad users: 1. Click the "App Store" icon on your Apple device. 2. Type "sacred heart oakleigh" in the search. 3. If iPhone, you will see your school appear, click "Free" then "install". 4. If iPad, change the drop list to "iPhone Apps", your school will then be visible, click "Free" then "install". 5. When installed click "Open". 6. Select "OK" to receive push notifications, when asked. 7. Click the "More" button on the bottom right of the App, then "Setup". 8. Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you by tapping the on/off switch.

For Android users: Currently unavailable on the Playstore - use a Google search

– sacred heart oakleigh skoolbag android

1. You must first have signed up with a Google Account before installing the app. 2. Click the "Play Store" button on your Android Device 3. Click the magnifying glass icon at the top and type in sacred heart oakleigh 4. Click the school name when it appears in the search. 5. Click the "Install" button. 6. Click "Accept" for various permissions (please note, we do not modify any of your personal data on your

device). 7. Click "Open" when installed. 8. Click the "More" button on the bottom right of the App, then "Setup".

Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you by tapping the on/off switch. Please Note: Some brands of Android phones need the setting in “Notification Manager" changed to "Allow" instead of "Notify" in order for the push notifications to work. The phone must also be running at least version 4 system software to run the app.

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2019 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN

Almost $2 million is available for scholarships to support students with their studies in Years 4-12 and beyond

Principals, teachers and careers advisors are encouraged to promote the scholarships to students and their families.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Students who are enrolled in Victorian schools and are Australian citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply. Some scholarships have specific additional eligibility criteria. There is a range of scholarships available to students studying at government, Catholic and independent schools.

CAN STUDENTS APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE SCHOLARSHIP?

Yes. Students are encouraged to identify and apply for all scholarships where they meet the criteria.

HOW MUCH ARE THE SCHOLARSHIPS WORTH?

Years 4 to 11 scholarships are one-off payments between $300 and $1,000. Post Year 12 scholarships are generally paid for the duration of the tertiary course, ranging from $600 to $10,000 annually, although a small number are one-off payments.

POST-SECONDARY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Interested in studying teaching?

George Garibaldi Turri Scholarships

Thirty scholarships for current Year 12 students undertaking a teaching degree in 2019. Valued at $2,680 annually for the duration of the course.

Kluwell Publications Educational Scholarship

One scholarship for a current Year 12 student undertaking a teaching degree at LaTrobe University (Bendigo campus) in 2019 valued at $10,000 over four years.

Interested in studying fine arts?

Ella Donald Service Fine Arts Memorial Scholarships Twenty scholarships for current Year 12 students undertaking a Fine Arts degree in 2019. Valued at $1,000 annually for the duration of the course.

Interested in studying music?

Margaret Schofield Scholarships Two scholarships for current Year 12 students who have demonstrated a

commitment to Music, and will study Music Performance or Composition in 2019. Scholarships are valued at $7,000 each. Further information and application forms are available here.

Are you a female Koorie student?

Alice Jennings Scholarship

One scholarship for a current Year 12 female Koorie student undertaking a TAFE or university course in 2019. Valued at $1,000 annually for the duration of the course.

Scholarships available for any course

Alexander Rushall Memorial Scholarships

Four scholarships for current Year 12 students undertaking any degree in 2019. Valued at $1,500 as a one-off payment (no restrictions on course).

Dafydd Lewis and Mary Jane Lewis Trust Scholarships

Up to 20 scholarships for current Year 12 male students undertaking a degree in 2019 (with the exception of Arts, Education, Music and Theology) Valued at $10,000 annually for three years.

Up to 20 scholarships for current Year 12 female students undertaking a degree in 2019. Valued at $10,000 annually for three years.

For information and application forms for both these scholarships click here.

Francis Gregory Foundation

Two scholarships for current Year 12 students undertaking a degree in 2019. Valued at $6,000 annually for the duration of the course. For information and application forms contact info@francisgregory.org.au or (03) 5625 4177.

Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust

Over 30 scholarships for current Year 12 students who are undertaking a degree in 2019. Valued at $4,000 annually for up to four years. For further information click here.

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PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Primary scholarships are available to students who are involved in school and community activities and would benefit from financial assistance.

John and Maud Askew Primary Scholarships

Twenty scholarships for current Year 4 and 5 students valued at $500 each.

Twenty scholarships for current Year 6 students valued at $1,000 each.

SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Secondary scholarships are available to students who are involved in school and community activities and would benefit from financial assistance.

John and Maud Askew Secondary Scholarships

Thirty scholarships for current Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 students valued at $1,000 each.

Dammery Educational Trust Fund Scholarships

Thirty scholarships for current Year 10 students valued at $1,000 each.

VADC and Ivy Blair Scholarships

Two scholarships for current Year 10 students valued at $750 each.

Albert Jacka and William Newton Memorial Scholarship

One scholarship for a current Year 10 student valued at $1,000.

Marrung Education (Koorie) Scholarships

Twenty scholarships for current Year 10 Koorie students. Valued at $5,000 in instalments of $2,500 over two years. Information can be found here.

Robert Sterne Marr Scholarship

One scholarship for a current Year 8 student valued at $300.

SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Rail, Tram and Bus Union Scholarships

Only students with a parent/guardian who is a financial member of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (Locomotive Division) are eligible.

Frank Carey Memorial Scholarships

Two scholarships – one for a current Year 6 student and one for a current Year 9 student, both valued at $350 each.

Steve Gibson Memorial Scholarships

Two scholarships for current Year 10 students valued at $600 each, as one-off payments.

Glenn Moorhead and Ken Matthews Memorial Scholarships

Two scholarships for current Year 12 students undertaking a degree in 2019. Both valued at $600 each, as one-off payments.

Victoria Police Scholarships

Only students with a parent/guardian who is a current member, retired member or widow of Victoria Police, are eligible.

Graham Davidson Memorial Scholarship

One scholarship for a current Year 6 student valued at $800.

Angela Taylor Memorial Scholarships

Two scholarships for current Year 8 students valued at $350 each.

EC James Memorial Scholarship

One scholarship for a current Year 9 student valued at $900.

Tynan-Eyre Memorial Scholarships

One scholarship for a current Year 10 student valued at $400.

One scholarship for a current Year 10 Koorie student valued at $400 (no police membership required).

FURTHER INFORMATION

For information and closing dates on each scholarship and how to apply click here here. For additional information or queries, please contact Andrea Constantino, on (03) 7022 1895 or via email on constantino.andrea.a@edumail.vic.gov.au