Relief for Haiti
The Grade 2/3 Class raised money for the Haiti relief fund by having several bake sales. With the huge amount of donations of baked goods, one sale turned into many, which resulted in a substantial donation. The funds we raised for Haiti amounted to $502.00. This was matched by the Federal Government so it came to a grand total of $1004.00. The deadline for matching was February 12th and Sacred Heart School has again proved itself to be a generous student community.
Johnathan at the Olympics [PICTURES]
Olympic Torch - January 29th, 2010
Click here to read Ms Ruddy's story!
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay is proudly co-presented by RBC and Coca-Cola in partnership with the Vancouver 2010 Organizing Committee.
The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay begins its journey to Vancouver with a traditional lighting ceremony in Olympia, Greece. The Olympic Flame will then travel 45,000 kilometres across Canada, passing through every province and territory. Twelve thousand Canadians will have the privilege of carrying the Olympic Flame over the course of 100 days.
The relay will culminate at BC Place on February 12, 2010, with the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron, signaling the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Johnathan Botelho - Going to the Olympics!
Mayor's Letter to Jonathan, "I was delighted to hear you were chosen..." Read More
Read Hon. S. Bond's Statement to Legislature
Rob Chiasson V.P. McDonald's Western
Canada presenting to Johnathan Botelho
Johnathan Botelho has been chosen to be the BC representative for the McDonald's Champion Kids program.
He is one of eleven children from across Canada chosen to attend the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver as part of the McDonald’s Champion Kids program.
The program had teachers and coaches across the country nominate kids who they thought were all round students, in athletics, the arts and academic achievement. Ms. Nuala Power a teacher at Sacred Heart in Prince George, submitted his name and a glowing report on Johnathan's activities.
Johnathan stared in disbelief as the McDonald's icon, Ronald the clown, interrupted his Soccer Academy practice at UNBC to make the announcement that Johnathan was selected to head to the Olympics.
Johnathan's only response? "Awesome."
His father Gil says he is very proud "Its overwhelming, I am thrilled, and very proud. The is an opportunity of a lifetime for him, it's really hard to put into words just how pleased I am."
As a winner, Johnathan now has a trip for two for four days and three nights at the Olympic Games. Winners will also have the opportunity to meet athletes and other children from around the world, tour the cultural sights of Vancouver and Whistler and share their stories about the games with their home communities.
Front Row (left-right) McDonald's Prince George Franchise owner Val O'Connor, Matthew Botelho,
Ronald McDonald, Johnathan Botelho, Rob Chiasson V.P. McDonald's Western Canada
Back Row (left-right), McDonald's Prince George franchise owner Dean O'Connor,
Tasha Botelho, Gil Botelho
Vancouver Opera Performs Jack Pine
Performers (left to right), Rebecca Craster, Hiather Darnel-Kadonga,
Adam Fisher, Rose-Ellen Nichols, Michael MacKinnon, and Tina Chang.
The Vancouver Opera came to perform Jack Pine on September 17 , 2009 in the school auditorium. The story was about the uniqueness of the Jack Pine tree and how a botanist was able to teach the wonder of trees to a small group of children. It was a fantastic performance and the singing was first-class!
Early Learning Program (3 and 4 Year Old Program)
Sacred Heart School is providing a new initiative called the Early Learning Program. It is intended for children who have not yet entered kindergarten, specifically for children between the ages of 3 to 4. It is also designed for parents/caregivers to help support their child’s school readiness. In a positive and encouraging environment, this free program will address and promote various domains of the child’s development such as: logical reasoning, fine motor skills, eye/hand co-ordination, following instructions, building vocabulary, auditory discrimination, and visual discrimination.
Look in the latest School newsletter for the dates.
Movie Nights
- Mar 19th, 2010
- April 30th, 2010
- May 28th, 2010
Check back here for more details as each movie night approaches.
Cookbook
Cookbooks are now available at the school office at the price on $15 each!
The Sacred Heart School Parent Support Group has organized the creation of a school community cookbook. The cookbook is ready for sale right now. Recipes have been collected from Sacred Heart School students and Sacred Heart Cathedral parishioners. We have collected about 600 recipes which will make for an excellent cookbook you won't want to miss! This would make a wonderful gift for someone special.
Sacred Heart Supporting Charities
Sacred Heart School students actively participate in supporting charities. Sacred Heart School has supported the Terry Fox Foundation, Holy Childhood Associstion and the Northern Uganda Development Fund (NUDF).
In June 2008, Sacred Heart School donated $525.00 to the NUDF. The NUDF is based in Prince George, BC and Kamdini Parish in Uganda. The purpose of NUDF is to improve the standard of living of the people by promoting locally sustainable clean and safe drinking water, faming practices as well as other areas of daily living. There was an NUDF trip to Uganda in July 2008. Sacred Heart School's donation of $525.00 was used to repair a school well. There are presently 1600 students at the school and the well had been broken for quite a few years. The school and community were very grateful to have their well repaired. Below are some photos of the well and school children.
NUDF website is www.nudf.org
Eco School
Sacred Heart students and staff have been making a very conscious effort to reduce our environmental footprint and to increase awareness of the importance of the three r's of recycling, reducing and reusing.
Sacred Heart in the News: "Sacred Heart School Goes Green"
Eco Banners
The Eco Banners were funded by Art Starts Foundation Vancouver under the direction of local artist and parent Dahne Harding. The banners were designed and created by our very own Sacred Heart School students. They are a reminder of our responsibility to the environment. These banners will be proudly displayed throughout the primary building.
Banners on display at Art Starts in Vancouver - click here!
A Thousand Cranes
A Thousand Cranes was written by Kathryn Schultz Miller. This moving drama tells the story of Sadako, a young Japanese girl who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima only to fall victim to radiation sickness about ten years later. Sadako began a movement for peace symbolized by the crane which continues to this day. It will take place on Thursday May 29 at 7:00 pm. All are invited to see this wonderful production.