School News
Senior Camp Week
This week, our Senior students took part in a full week of camp experiences. On Monday the students visited URBNSURF at Melbourne Airport and participated in learning to surf lessons. On Tuesday they visited Gravity Zone in Seaford where they engaged in a variety of physical activities such as trampolining, enhancing general fitness, motor skills, developing confidence, building interpersonal skills by working as a team, brainstorming, listening, taking turns and communicating. Thanks to Miss Privitelli and Mr O'Shea for accompanying the Senior students during these first two days of activities.
On Wednesday morning, they headed to Lady Northcote in Glenmore. They spent two nights and three days participating in a variety of exciting and fun activities, including: Radio Rogaine, Canoeing, Archery, the Giant Swing and Flying Fox. Thanks to Miss Privitelli, Mrs Gerecke and Mr Weekes for taking time out of their lives to look after our Year 5 & 6 children so well, during their time away on Camp.
Year 4 Camp
Next Monday, our Year 4 students will be attending Bayview Adventure Camp in Grantville until Wednesday 27 May. The students will enjoy many fun activities including the Giant Swing, Bike Riding, Canoeing, High Ropes and Animal Farm (where they met all types of characters - ponies, pigs, goats and sheep amongst the furry gang). All children will challenge themselves in different ways, giving new things a go, stepping out of their comfort zone, into the great unknown. A BIG thank you to all our staff members who will attend our Year 4 Camp with our children, Miss Olney, Mrs De Iuliis, Mr O'Shea and Mr Weekes. It will be a brilliant 3 days away together at Year 4 Camp!
Sport News
Soccer Clinics
The Year 4, 5 and 6 students participated in soccer clinics with a Tottenham Hotspur coach.
District Cross Country
Last Friday, 29 students from Years 4, 5 and 6, competed against other schools at District Cross Country. Congratulations to all the students for giving their best effort. Well done to Charlotte S for finishing in second place in the Under 10's Girls race. The following students have progressed through to Division and will compete on 1 June. Good luck Charlotte S (4EO), Felix T (Senior AP) and Emily L (Senior AP).
Year 3/4 AFL Gala Day
Congratulations to all the Year 3/4 students for their participation in the AFL Gala Day yesterday. Everyone did an amazing job and all had a fun day. Thank you to Mr O’Shea, Mrs Richardson, Mrs De Iuliis and Mrs Story for supervising and coaching the children.
Staff News
We would like to wish Charlotte Hoogeveen all the very best as she begins her maternity leave on Monday 1 June. Charlotte has been a valued member of our school community, and we are grateful for her dedication, care, and enthusiasm in supporting our students and families. While we will certainly miss her during this exciting new chapter, we know she is looking forward to spending precious time with her growing family. On behalf of the entire school community, we thank Charlotte for all she has contributed and send our warmest congratulations and best wishes.
As was communicated at the end of last year, Miss Gabbi Pigatto will return to Sacred Heart Kew next semester, after undertaking various CRT roles at Sacred Heart Kew and other schools, as well as travelling overseas in the first part of this year. Miss Pigatto will teach the 3CH children in Semester Two, beginning Tuesday 14 July.
Sacred Heart Food Drive
Friday Afternoon School Assemblies at 2.30pm
Term 2 Assemblies:
Week 6 (29 May) Wellbeing Groups
Week 7 (5 June) School Closure Day
Week 8 (12 June) Senior AP Spotlight on Learning
Week 9 (19 June) Year 4 Spotlight on Learning
Week 10 (26 June) End of Term 2 12:45pm finish
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.