News from the Office & School Events

BOOK WEEK is coming soon!

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

All online orders are to be submitted by Sunday 6th September

Issue 5 orders will also remain open.

MACSSIS Surveys

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS): 31 August –18 September 2026

Every year, we pause to listen to our students, families and staff to gauge how our learning community is travelling. This feedback is invaluable to our progress as an effective school community and is backed by evidence-based research and best practices. 

A significant and formal way in which we engage and gather data is through MACSSIS, the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys. 

MACSSIS is a set of surveys that have been built specifically for Catholic schools in Melbourne by the School Effectiveness team at MACS, in partnership with researchers at Learning First and in wide consultation with principals in Catholic schools in Melbourne.

In 2026, students, families and staff are invited to participate in MACSSIS via our secure and purpose-built online platform. The online platform is where our school leaders will access the summary reports that visualise the results of the student, family and staff surveys. 

The MACSSIS survey platform is operated by an independent supplier, ORIMA Research Pty Ltd. The platform meets the high security and privacy standards for handling student and school data. 

Students at our school will be provided with supervised sessions, where teachers are on hand to help and answer any questions. Families and staff can complete the survey anytime during the three-week window via an emailed link and password. Feedback has indicated that previous surveys were completed across a range of mobile devices and different web browsers. Schools will be providing more information about MACSSIS throughout Term 2 and 3, via newsletters and social media. 

Our community’s opinions are critical to understanding how our school is performing – MACSSIS is a key data source for guiding the ongoing work to improve our school. 

All participation is invited, welcomed and 100 per cent voluntary. The surveys are not a test; they are an inclusive way to support the work we are already doing to improve our school. Everyone has the right to refuse to participate, or withdraw from the survey at any point before, during or after completion of the survey. Please notify the school if your child does not wish to participate.

If you would like more information, please contact the school. 

Yours sincerely,

Principal

Annual Sacred Heart Disco

Fundraiser for Allura Presti

Allura Presti, in Year 6, is heading off to Italy to represent Australia in the World Youth Championships in Acrobatics. A fundraiser is being held on Saturday 5th September as per the details below. 

To book please click on the link --->  Team Adrenalin Fundraiser

Teeth on Wheels 

Teeth On Wheels will be returning to our School on October 15th 2026.

Teeth On Wheels makes dental care easy, fun and completely stress-free for children—right here at school. No time off work, no after-school appointments, just quality care in a familiar environment.

They specialise in working with children and offer services including check-ups, cleans and more. Their team is also specially trained to support neurodiverse patients, ensuring every child feels comfortable, safe and cared for.

If your child has already participated this year, there’s no need to complete the form again unless your contact details or your child’s medical history has changed.

If eligible under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), your child may receive FREE dental care, making this a valuable and accessible service for families.

To secure your child’s place, simply complete the E-form by the cut-off date October 8th 2026.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE YOUR FORM!

Spots are limited and fill quickly—don’t miss this convenient opportunity for your child to continue receiving high-quality dental care at school. 

Submit your form today, and the Teeth On Wheels team will be in touch to schedule your child’s appointment!

NO DOGS ON THE SCHOOL YARD

A friendly reminder to families that dogs are not permitted on school grounds before, during or after school hours. While we know that many families walk their dog for school drop off or pick up, this requirement helps ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all students, staff and visitors.

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

SCHOOL UNIFORM REMINDERS

We ask for your support in ensuring that students are attending school in the correct Sacred Heart school uniform each day. PE uniform and runners should only be worn on days that students have PE. 

All shoulder length hair needs to be tied up/back with hair ties or scruchies.  There have been quite a few cases of headlice in recent weeks.

The correct uniform can be viewed on the PSW website.

Please note the attached letter from the Uniform Group PSW regarding price adjustments for school uniforms as of the 1st October.

CSPV Newsletter

SCHOOL FEES

The preferred option for payment of school fees is via the CDFpay App by setting up payments either via credit card (fees apply) or direct debit (no fees). Please see below for information and instructions on how to set up the CDFpay App.

Alternatively, payments can be made using the following options:

• Electronic Bank Transfer/Direct Debit (families will need to keep track of their own payments): School Bank details are shown on the bottom of your school fee statement.  Please quote your FAMILY NAME  as reference

   

• Cash or Credit Card /EftPOS (Visa or Mastercard only) via the school office – a receipt will be issued for these payments only.

Thank you to the families who have already set up their school fee payments. If you have any questions regarding school fees or require further assistance, please contact Mary at the school office. 

CDFpay App 

What you need to do 

Please follow these instructions to register for a CDFpay account for payment of school fees: 

1. Search ‘CDFpay’ on the App Store (Apple) or Google Play store, download the app, then click ‘Sign up now’. Alternatively, scan the QR code or enter the following link in your web browser: https://user.cdfpay.flexischools.com.au/register  
2. Enter and confirm your email address, then click ‘Sign up’.
3. Tip: CDFpay automatically links your school fees when your CDFpay email matches the primary email address on file at your school. If the emails don't match, you can manually link your school fees by selecting the 'School fees' tile on the home page and following the on-screen instructions. Check your email inbox and follow the prompts to complete your account registration (check junk/spam if lost).

Note: Only one parent or guardian per account code will be able to link and manage school fees in CDFpay. 

CDFpay support                                                                                                                                                                 

Further information and FAQs are available at https://support.flexischools.com.au/cdfpay-school-fees#main-content

nForma

nForma is the school’s platform for managing the following functions:

• Digital permission forms for excursions, sports attendance etc
• Medical Information provision
• Absence notifications
• Student Academic School Reports
• Other Notices

Please ensure that you download the nForma Connect App, so that you can use the above functions. 

We will continue to use Seesaw in 2026 for the purposes it is now used for.

If you require assistance, please contact the school office on 93916262.