Principal News
Dear Families
As we come to the end of another wonderful term at Sacred Heart, I would like to sincerely thank our families for the partnership we share in supporting the growth, wellbeing and learning of every child. Working together as the Sacred Heart community is one of our greatest strengths, and I am grateful for the trust and support you continue to show our school.
Throughout Term Two, our students have engaged enthusiastically in their learning, demonstrating curiosity, resilience and a commitment to doing their best. It has been a pleasure to witness the many achievements, successes and moments of growth that have occurred across all year levels. We celebrate all that our children have accomplished and look forward to seeing this learning continue to flourish in Semester Two.
I would also like to acknowledge and thank our dedicated staff. Their hard work, commitment and care for our students are evident every day. The opportunities they provide, both inside and outside the classroom, enrich the lives of our children and contribute greatly to the vibrant learning community we enjoy at Sacred Heart.
A special thank you to Miss Maloney for her leadership of our Feast of the Sacred Heart celebrations. It was a wonderful day that reflected our faith, social justice and sense of community. We are very proud of our Year Six students leading the whole school activites
Our sporting programs continue to provide students with valuable opportunities to develop teamwork, perseverance and school spirit. Thank you to all staff, students and families who have supported our sporting events throughout the term.
Message from Mr Jaynes - regarding Sport
It has been an incredibly busy and successful few weeks of school sport at SHS, with students proudly representing our school at the Southern Division Cross Country Carnival and the Dendy Soccer, Netball and Boys AFL Lightning Cups.
At the Southern Division Cross Country Carnival in Hastings on Wednesday, four of our runners produced outstanding results against strong competition. Congratulations to Isabelle, who finished 2nd, Noah, who placed 6th, and Amelia, who finished 9th, with all three students qualifying for the State Cross Country Championships. Elwood also ran exceptionally well, finishing 21st in a highly competitive field. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and wish our state qualifiers the very best in their next challenge.
Our students also represented the school with great pride at the Soccer, Netball and Boys AFL Lightning Cups. Across all teams, students demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, passion and commitment throughout the day, supporting one another and competing with enthusiasm.
A special congratulations must go to our Girls Soccer team, who were crowned Dendy Shield Champions after an unforgettable final. Locked together after regular play, the match was decided in a remarkable penalty shootout that extended to 17 penalties. It was a nail-biting finish and a fantastic reward for the team's determination, resilience and teamwork.
Well done to all students who represented our school so positively throughout these events. Enjoy your holidays.
Our new Four Square Courts
The addition of our new Four Square Courts and nearly finshed Gah Gah Pit has brought great excitement to our playground spaces. It has been wonderful to see students actively engaging in these new facilities and enjoying the opportunities they provide for play, connection, physical activity and life experiences. Learning to go out graciously and agree to disagree about liners are all such valuable life experiences!
Happy holidays Father Martin
We send our best wishes to Father Martin as he enjoys his well deserved time in Ireland. We hope he is having a wonderful visit and we look forward to welcoming him back next term, and hearing all about his travels and adventures. He sends a big hello from Galway!
Sausage Sizzle and Soccer Colours Day
Our final day of term is Friday, 26 June 1:00pm. Our School Captains will lead our end-of-term celebrations, please read their invitation below. We will move our end of term assembly to 9:00-9:15am in the hall. We warmly invite families who are available to join us. Families are also very welcome to dress up and join us in the hall to watch Australia versus Paraguay from 12: 45pm onwards.
Family holidays during the term
We understand that at times families take travelling holidays during the school term (out of the school holidays). Could I please ask that you email me directly to let me know. This allows us to ensure that all required documentation is completed in accordance with our MACS requirements.
2026 Sacred Heart GLOW SHOW
Looking ahead, please keep Thursday, 23rd Julyfree for our exciting 2026 Sacred Heart GLOW SHOW.
Our talented Ms Gray and our amazing Specialist Teachers are preparing a wonderful celebration of the Arts at Sacred Heart. The afternoon will feature:
- A glow-in-the-dark Gah Gah Ball demonstration
- Children's Art Auction
- Celebration of Italian language and culture
- Choir performance
- STEM activities that glow!
- Interactive art experiences and displays
Student performances and activities for all ages
The Sausage Sizzle will commence at 3:30pm, followed by the official opening of our Sacred Heart GLOW SHOW in the hall at 4:00pm. The event will conclude at 6:00pm.
A detailed program outlining the afternoon’s events will be shared during the first week of next term. This promises to be a fantastic community event and one not to be missed. Please mark it in your calendars now.
SAVE THE DATE
On behalf of all our staff, we wish our students and families a safe, restful and enjoyable holiday break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for another exciting term of learning at Sacred Heart.
Take care and wishing God's blessings and peace upon each of you.
Mrs Cathy Ferrari
