School News
School Closure Days
A reminder that next Thursday 5 March and Friday 6 March are School Closure Days. Staff will be working offsite both days, engaging in professional development sessions related to Mental Health and Wellbeing and annual OH&S compliance (First Aid/CPR and Anaphylaxis training).
2026 School Leaders, Semester One Class Captains & Environmental Monitors Presentation
Congratulations to the Year 6 students who have been elected as School Leaders in various roles this year and to our Semester 1 Class Captains and Enviromental Monitors. We look forward to working with these students throughout their tenure. All leaders were presented with their badges at our Assembly last Friday.
Year 6 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| School Captains | Annabelle R and Emily L |
| Sports Captain | Polly S |
| The Arts Captains | Grace N and Alexia S |
| Library/IT Captain | Raphaela F |
| Class Captains | Environmental Monitors | |
|---|---|---|
| Prep LC | Max P Emerson R | Rafael G Bonnie O |
| Prep MW | Georgie S Ned C | Anna M Freddie W |
| 1CB | Birdie H Joshua S | Isla D Harry B |
| 1HC | Antonia B Oscar M | Emma G Callum S |
| 2HB | Roman D Thu T | Audrey W Nathan L |
| 3CH | Hugo L Marcus T | Matthew M Esme N |
| 3GR | Rhone R Sebastian T | Will C Alexandra S |
| 4EO | Tom B Olivia R | Max H Charlotte S |
| 4MD | Victoria H Andrew B | Elia N James L |
| SENIOR AP | Felix T Liza S | James K Celina C |
Whole School Family Welcome Event
It was wonderful to see our school grounds abuzz with excitement at our Whole School Family Welcome Event. A big thank you to our PA Reps, in particular Year 3 families, who assisted in organising the event. The children thoroughly enjoyed participating in the games facilitated by our local sporting clubs. Thank you to parents who volunteered their time to cook and serve the BBQ and sweet treats.
Prep and New Families Welcome Event (without children)
We are looking forward to our Prep and New Families joining us for the annual Welcome Event tomorrow night in the MPR . Thank you to the Year 1 Class Reps for organising this special evening.
Open Days
Our first school Open Day last Thursday was a tremendous success, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd of prospective families. From the moment the doors opened, visitors were welcomed by our friendly Senior students who guided them through our vibrant classrooms filled with colourful displays showcasing learning and teaching in action. Well done to all our Senior students, in particular our School Captains Annabelle and Emily, for the confidence you showed in leading the tours and talking to the audience about your Sacred Heart journey so far. We are looking forward to our next Open Day on Wednesday 24 March.
District Swimming
We congratulate the following students who represented Sacred Heart Kew at the North Balwyn District Swimming Carnival yesterday. All students did a fantastic job representing our school. Congratulations to the whole team!
Well done to Raf D (50m individual Backstroke) and to the (11 Year Old Boys 50m Freestyle Relay Team) Ari, L, Felix T, Lewis W and Raf D for making it through to the next stage of Competition (Division).
Lucas A (4EO)
Zac S (4EO)
Milla S (4EO)
Charlotte S (4EO)
Edward H (4EO)
Max H (4EO)
Olivia R (4EO)
Freddie S (4EO)
Raffy M (4MD)
Emily L (Senior AP)
Annabelle R (Senior AP)
Polly S (Senior AP)
Isabel B (Senior AP)
Noah O (Senior AP)
Ivy O (Senior AP)
Sophia R (Senior AP)
Raf D (Senior AP)
Felix T (Senior AP)
Lewis W (Senior AP)
Liza S (Senior AP)
Ari L (Senior AP)
Lunchtime Activities
The following Lunchtime Activities will commence next week. Thank you to our Senior students for planning these activities each week and leading them.
Parent/Teacher Chats - March 25
Parent/Teacher Chats will take place later in the term on Wednesday March 25. On this day, the children will finish school at 12.45pm and the first interviews will commence at 1.30pm, finishing at 7.30pm. If you are unable to pick your children up there will be supervision provided by staff not engaged in the Parent Teacher Chats until 3.15pm. After School Care will be provided as usual from 3.15pm onwards. More information will be communicated later in the term.
Garden Club
ALL children are invited to Garden Club on a Wednesday (when the weather is kind) at 7.50am. The next Garden Club is Wednesday 4 March.Please remember to drop your child around 7.50am as the Glenferrie Rd pedestrian gate will be closed by 8am. Mrs Mulhall and Miss Olney look forward to seeing everyone back in the Veggie Garden.
Running Club
All children from Years 3 - 6 are welcome to attend Running Club on Friday mornings commencing at 7:45am with Mr O'Shea.
Here's what you need to know......
- Children will need to bring their own water bottle and perhaps a small towel
- They will need to enter from the Glenferrie Road pedestrian gate
- All fitness levels are welcome
- Along with running, there will be some fitness circuits and health-related learning involved including: stretching, breathing, tempo running, warm up and cool down (process), making use of smart watches and fitbit's
Friday Afternoon School Assemblies at 2.30pm
Term 1 Assemblies:
Week 5 (27 Feb) - Assembly
Week 6 (6 Mar) - School Closure Day
Week 7 (13 Mar) - Assembly
Week 8 (20 Mar) - No Assembly
Week 9 (27 Mar) - No Assembly (Wellbeing Groups)
2026 Term Dates
Term Dates 2026 - (students)
Term One: Fri 30 January (Students begin) – Thurs 2 April
Term Two: Mon 20 April – Fri 26 June
Term Three: Tues 14 July – Fri 18 September
Term Four: Tues 6 October - Tues 15 December
2026 School Closure Days
As was communicated to families last year...
* Time in Lieu (TIL)
The current Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (the Agreement) has a formal time in lieu (TIL) process for teachers. The Agreement provides that a principal may require a teacher to undertake work and attend a school activity outside the normal hours of attendance (i.e., in excess of the 38 hours or normal hours for a part-time teacher) and when this occurs, it will attract TIL.
Principals should prepare for the accrual and acquittal of TIL through their annual planning process. The timing of the acquittal of TIL is at the discretion of the principal, having regard to the operational needs of the school and causing the least disruption to the educational program of the school.
Principals may elect to acquit TIL through designating days during the year on which all staff and students are not required to attend school.
School Closure & Time in Lieu (TIL) Days 2026
Term 1
Thursday 5 March (Staff Professional Learning)
Friday 6 March (Staff Compliance and First Aid/Anaphylaxis)
Monday 9 March (Labour Day Public Holiday)
Term 2
Friday 5 June (Staff Professional Learning)
Monday 8 June (King’s Birthday Public Holiday)
Term 3
Monday 13 July (School Review preparation for staff)
Friday 28 August (TIL day for staff)
Term 4
Monday 5 October (Staff Professional Learning)
Monday 2 November (TIL day for staff)
Tuesday 3 November (Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday)
Friday 4 December (Staff Planning for 2027)
Children finish on Tuesday 15 December at 12.45pm
Wednesday 16 December (TIL day for staff)
Thursday 17 December (TIL day for staff)
MACSEYE - Outside School Hours Care
Please see below for further information, including the MACSEYE Booking Link.