March Newsletter

February was another active month for our students and staff. We held events around Education and Staff Appreciation Week, ending with Kindness / Pink Shirt Day.

It was great see our families who will joining us in September, during our second KinderStart session, Trina Walters from NL Health Services gave an insightful presentation on limit setting and screen time.

On behalf of the staff of Sacred Heart Academy, I would like to thank you, our parents and community partners for the continue support that you show for our school.

The Department of Early Education and Childhood Development (EECD), is has updated the means by which the public can access curriculum documents. There is a new portal call eNLightened, which can be accessed at the following link. eNLightenED Curriculum Portal.

Early in February students in Ms. Murphy's grade 3 class explored geometry, how it applies to construction and had fun in the process.

During February 9-13 schools across Newfoundland and Labrador recognized Education week to celebrate students, teachers, and staff. This year's theme was "Learn! Teach! Inspire!", emphasizing the dedication to creating inclusive, positive learning spaces.

Students and staff took part in school wide activities, classroom explorations, team work and skating with our families.

Our breakfast program continues to do very well due to the support of community members for their time to volunteer and for needed donations.

If you or your group are interested in volunteering, feel free to call (279-2051) or email (sacredheartacad@nlschools.ca)

Thank you to Wongs Palace Restaurant for their donation of $336.

Pink Shirt Day is an annual anti-bullying initiative that brings people together to stand against bullying and promote kindness, respect, and inclusion.

Thank you to the Burin Peninsula Voice Against Violence (BPVA) for visiting our classrooms and working with our students to build mutual respect and understanding.

If you visited the school recently, you would have noticed our new tower garden. This project aims to educate students on food sustainability and alternate approaches to gardening. The project will expand to a garden outside of the school later in the spring.

• 100th Day of School

We are excited to celebrate the 100th day of school on Monday, March 2. We will start the day with a pancake breakfast for students, thank you to Mudder Puckers for offering to do this.

• Regional Drama Festival (March 3-5)

Our drama troupe will be performing at the regional drama festival on Thursday, March 5 at St.Gabriel's Hall. If you are looking to take in the performance, they will be on during the 4:45pm-6pm performance time.

• KinderStart Session

Our third KinderStart session will be on Friday, March 13. There will not be classes for kindergarten students that day.

• District Holiday

School will be closed on March 16 due to a district holiday.

• Progress Reports / Teacher PL and Family Teacher Interviews

Teachers will be involved in progress report preparation and PL on March 20. Classes will not be in session this day.

Progress reports will be distributed on March 24 and Family Teacher Interviews will be on March 26. Students will be dismissed at 11 am, interviews will be held from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm - 6 pm. The online booking link for scheduling interviews will be made available when progress reports are released.

• School Development Surveys

  School development surveys are underway until March 20. The information collected from these surveys is very useful to the school as a planning tool for our school development plans.

  • Family Letter

  • Survey Link

• Easter Break

School will be closed from April 3-12.