Weekes' Weekly News

Dear Sacred Heart Kew Families,

2024 has been another wonderful year at Sacred Heart Kew. Excellence in education was again front and centre, as all members of our school community flourished in different ways.   

Our staff continued to provide safe and engaging learning spaces for our children, to ensure that all children were supported, so they can reach their full potential, spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. We are most fortunate to have committed, inspiring and nurturing staff members who collaborate successfully, planning rigorous and rich curriculum, alongside targeted and personalised assessment activities, for all children in their care. Our children are most fortunate to be taught and guided by our dedicated staff, throughout their primary school years. All our staff members are highly professional, and together, they make an effective and dynamic team. It is a privilege to work alongside such knowledgeable professionals, who each day, go above and beyond, to deliver student learning outcomes that meet the needs, abilities and aspirations of all our children.

Our parents continue to partner with our staff in their child’s learning, offering assistance and support, whenever the opportunity presents itself. We are most grateful to our very generous parent community, in particular, our Parents’ Association and School Advisory Council members. Our School Advisory Council members speak on behalf of all our school parents, supporting school leadership decisions and help guide future plans. Our Parents’ Association members organise fun and social, school events and activities, fundraising and friendraising, enabling our school children to benefit from their hard work. Our parents funded the setup of our Little Learners Love Literacy (LLLL) program in past years, and have now funded our Ninja Playground, which was designed by our student leaders. The ongoing support of all our parents is essential and very much appreciated. 

Our children are the reason that we attend 116 Cotham Road Kew every day. The children at Sacred Heart Kew come to school with a ‘ready to learn’ attitude, they’re driven and hard working individuals. Our children have again achieved excellent results right across all curriculum areas, including the annual NAPLAN testing. Our children remain highly engaged and respectful learners, committed to individual growth and achievement, revelling in, and supportive of, the learning progression of their classmates and peers. Our biennial Art Show was just one of many events that showcased just how much our school children continue to excel and shine, across various subjects and learning areas. It was yet another example, highlighting the many opportunities our children are provided with, which enables them to learn, grow and celebrate together here at Sacred Heart Kew. We should all be very proud of our school and the diverse learning environment which exists, for all of us to enjoy.

I extend my thanks to Father Trevor, who was a ‘breath of fresh air’, arriving earlier this year as Parish Administrator. In particular we thank him for his faith leadership, his humility, and his openness, as he’s welcomed all members of our school and community to Church each week. 2024 saw all our children celebrate their Sacraments altogether, with the Sacramental Program now returned and entrusted to the school. We are most grateful to Father Trevor for his presence and his support of us as a school and staff this year, and wish him well with his new role for the Archdiocese of Melbourne. 

2024 was indeed wonderful at Sacred Heart Kew. So too, will the future, with our School Hall Building Refurbishment imminent. 

May the Christmas season inspire us all, as we are once again reminded of God’s love, through the gift of a small baby boy - the BEST present of all! Enjoy the celebrations and school holiday period. See you all again next year. 

Kind Regards,

Ed Weekes 

School Principal