School News
Disney Frozen Jr School Musical News
Disney Frozen Jr TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!!!
Please click on the link below to purchase tickets for our School Musical next term (Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 October at 7pm)
Our VERY talented children will perform Disney Frozen Jr on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The same show will be performed each night...
https://www.trybooking.com/DBKOC
Tickets $25 + Trybooking ticket processing fees
Sacraments
First Eucharist
Congratulations to our Grade Four First Eucharist Candidates for completing their Sacrament the other week. We continue to pray for these young adults as they continue their faith journey with the support of their families and the entire school community. Thank you to all the students (and their teachers) who spent time and effort making the beautiful cards the Year Fours have been receiving. These thoughts and words have played a big part in adding to this very special Sacrament.
Confirmation
Confirmation Key Dates 2025:
Week beginning Monday 4 August until Friday 29 August:
Registration is now open through Operoo.
Friday 12 September: Reflection Day
On Friday 12 September all Year Six students will be participating in a Confirmation Reflection Day. A variety of fun, reflective and prayerful activities have been planned as part of this special day. As this is a special day, students may wear casual clothes. At approximately 1pm, we will walk down to Alexandra Gardens for lunch (weather permitting); children can bring a picnic rug and their own lunch.
Thursday 18 September: Confirmation Mass (6pm)
We are looking forward to gathering as a community and celebrating our candidates’ reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation at a special Mass at 6pm on Thursday 18 September.
We look forward to supporting your children through this next stage of their faith journey.
Feast of the Assumption
Today, Sacred Heart School and Parish came together to celebrate the solemn feast of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven. As a community, we honoured Mary, our Blessed Mother, and reflected on her example of kindness, love, and devotion. We pray for the grace to emulate her virtues in our daily lives, especially in our relationships with family and friends.
As part of our observance, we offered the special prayer of the Church, the Hail Mary. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Sacred Heart students for their beautiful and reverent portraits of Mary, which added a meaningful touch to our celebration.
We also thank Father Michael for leading us in this most reverent mass.
Sport News
Senior Soccer
On Monday the 4th of August the Grade 5 and 6 Interschool Sport Soccer Team; Eli D, Freddie G, Emily L (Year 5), Emily L (Year 6), Dejion J, Eirini S, James L and Will W, competed in the Division Soccer Championships at Hartwell Sports Ground, Glen Iris. We competed in the Boroondara Division Boys/Mixed and played 4 amazing matches because we only had 8 players on our team compared to the 9 or more players on each team we played against. Sadly we lost all of our matches, but cherished the opportunity to represent our school and put up a great fight. A big thank you to Mr O’Shea who quickly organised for us to go with less than a week's notice and Miss Privitelli who volunteered to be our coach for the day and kept us going.
By Will W (Senior AP)
3/4 Hoop Time
On Wednesday the 6th of August, Year 3 and Year 4 went to Hoop Time. First, we travelled to Waverley Basketball Stadium. Once we arrived, we put our bags down and got ready for the day. My team started with a bye so I watched a Grade 3 game. Next, my coach Paul, told us it was our turn to play a game against the other Grade 3 Sacred Heart team. We lost, but it was still fun. After the game, we ate our snack to give us energy for our next few games. We then were able to play some more games and I was lucky enough to score a goal in one of them. I had a great day at Hoop Time and would like to thank Mr O'Shea and the parents for coming along.
By Angus P 3CB
3/4 Soccer Gala Day
On Friday morning all the Year 3 and 4’s met Mr O’Shea in the MPR to get ready in our teams and head to the buses that would take us to Hislop Reserve. It was cloudy when we arrived, but turned out sunny for pretty much the rest of the day. We were all really excited when we got there. When we arrived, we waited for the rest of our school to arrive and set up the tent. Some parents were also there on the day to help with teams. Before the matches started, we got to have a quick snack. Most of the other schools arrived at the same time such as St Roch's, St Anne's, Greythorn and Our Ladies are some of the schools I remember. I played in the Cats team with other Year 3 boys like Edward, Lucas, Aiden, James, Oscar and Nixon. In the first game we played against the first team and we won. After that, we went back to the tent and prepared ourselves for the next round against St. Rochs. It was a close game but they beat us in the end. In between games we cleaned our soccer boots and practised some drills. Finally, after a long day of soccer matches we headed for the bus to go to Sacred Heart. We were all really tired!!!! It was a great experience and I can’t wait for the next Gala Day.
By Alex M (3GR)
Last Friday the 8th of August, the Year 3s and Year 4s went to the Soccer Gala Day. We travelled by bus to Hislop Reserve. First, we got into our teams and got ourselves ready for our first game. We lost our first game 7-2. Next, we took a break and ate our snack. It was then time for our next game. We played well but still lost. During our next break we ate our lunch in the sunshine. Finally, we finished the day playing 3 more games and we were lucky enough to win one of them. I had a great day at the Soccer Gala Day. I can't wait for next term's Gala Day.
By Myra M (3CB)
Book Week (18-22nd August)
This year we celebrate Book Week at Sacred Heart from August 18-22 with lots of exciting events and activities. The 2025 theme is Book an Adventure!
What's happening at Sacred Heart during Book Week?
Monday 18 August - Dress up as your favourite book character to participate in a parade in the MPR at 8:50am (all families are invited to attend)
Tuesday 19 August - Guest teacher reading their favourite picture book to a class
Wednesday 20 August - Colouring pages celebrating the theme of Book Week
Thursday 21 August - Lunch time activities
Friday 22 August - Special author/illustrator visit Charmaine Ledden-Lewis
Charmaine Ledden-Lewis is a proud Bundjalung woman, artist and illustrator, living on Dharug & Gundungurra Country in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Through guidance and demonstration, Charmaine shares her passion and enthusiasm for creativity and visual literacy, and encourages all those she meets to transcend inhibition and engage in artistic expression. Charmaine also takes pride in fostering conversation exploring First Nations perspective, inclusivity and diversity.
Ideas for DIY costumes:
https://childrensbooksdaily.com/kids-costumes-for-book-week/
https://mumsgrapevine.com.au/2020/09/book-week-costume-ideas/
https://madisonslibrary.com/2021/08/01/book-week-easy-costume-ideas-from-things-in-your-wardrobe/
Friday Afternoon School Assemblies at 2:30pm
Term 3:
Week 5 (Monday 18 August) - Book Week Character Dress Up 9am
(Friday 22 August) - No Assembly (Wellbeing Groups)
Week 6 (29 August) - No Assembly (Whole school musical rehearsal)
Week 7 (5 September) - No Assembly (Whole school musical rehearsal)
Week 8 (12 September) - Assembly (Seniors Spotlight on Learning)
Week 9 (19 September) - End of Term 3 (Students finish 12:45pm)
2025 Term Dates
Term 1
Fri 31 January (Students begin) – Fri 4 April
Term 2
Tues 22 April – Fri 4 July
Term 3
Mon 21 July – Fri 19 September
Term 4
Tue 7 October - Tues 16 December
2025 School Closure Days
As was communicated to families last year...
* Time in Lieu (TIL)
The new Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (the Agreement) introduces 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 Days 2025
Term 2
Friday 25 April (ANZAC Day Public Holiday)
Monday 9 June (King’s Birthday Public Holiday)
Term 3
N/A
Term 4
Monday 6 October (Move back to School Hall Classrooms)
Thursday 16 October (TIL day for staff)
Monday 3 November (TIL day for staff)
Tuesday 4 November (Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday)
Friday 5 December (Staff Planning for 2025)
Children finish on Tuesday 16 December at 12.45pm (Earliest date children can finish)
Please note that no primary school students should be dismissed from schools prior to Tuesday 16 December 2025 – this is their earliest finish date.
MACSEYE - Outside School Hours Care
Please see below for further information, including the MACSEYE Booking Link.