School News
2026 Staffing
As was shared with all families yesterday afternoon, please see below our 2026 Staffing list. We are most fortunate that we have a complete and full staffing list for next year at Sacred Heart Kew.
nForma Parent Portal
As you may already be aware, Sacred Heart will no longer be using Operoo. The nForma Parent Portal will now be used to manage all medical information and permission slips and continue to be used for attendance records and student academic reports. If you haven't already done so, please download the nForma Parents App. See instructions below. This app will enable parents to receive notifications when permission slips are issued, notifications when students visit the sick bay, and notifications when student medical information requires updating. It will also be used to notify the school of student absences—simply click on the relevant tile within the app to notify the school of a student absence and select the appropriate reason. All medical and student details have already been tranferred from Operoo to nForma so please log in and check these details. You will be able to update information.
Please note Semester 2 Reports can now be accessed throught the portal.
Disney Frozen Jr Video
Please click on the link below to relive all the MAGIC of our FABULOUS Disney Frozen Jr School Musical. Enjoy!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13VBwp8RqLBV0l4B54VudkkZF_P9EdHeR?usp=sharing
Christmas Giving Tree
Thank you to all our Sacred Heart families who donated gifts to the Christmas Giving Tree over the past few weeks. All donations were collected last Friday by Brendan from St Vinnies in Fitzroy, to children in need in the community.
Year 6 Graduation
Last night we celebrated our graduating class of 2025 at the evening Graduation Ceremony. The night highlighted student achievements and the graduates shared their favourite moments at Sacred Heart Kew.
Thank you to the Year 6 parents for organising such a memorable night for the children and families. Thank you to the Year 5 parents who helped serve food and drinks throughout the night. A huge thank you to the Year 6 teachers, Alyssa Privitelli and Charlotte Hoogeveen, for planning the evening and most importantly, guiding and supporting the students in their final year.
Congratulations and well done to all the students for completing Year 6. A special mention to the students below who were awarded the following:
Dejion Gerald - The Maurice Mullaly Scholarship/Award (Mathematics)
This award is presented by the school in memory of Maurice Mullaly to the student who has displayed outstanding mathematical ability
Peter Cobban - The Maurice Mullaly Scholarship/Award (English)
This award is presented by the school in memory of Maurice Mullaly to the student who has achieved a high standard of work in the area of English.
James Leyden - Caitlin Barr Memorial Award
To the student exhibiting a love of life throughout the year.
Emily Lai - Veritas Semper Award
This award is presented to the student who constantly shows consideration and care for others. They have been true to themselves and faithful to our school motto “Veritas Semper” Truth Always.
Heidi Nath - Sacred Heart Staff Award
This award is presented by Sacred Heart staff to the student that has always shown exemplary behaviour and attitude.
Abigail Leyden - Endeavour Award
This award is presented by Sacred Heart staff to the student who has shown great improvements across their learning.
Freddie Gilbert- Physical Education Award
To the student who has shown talent, sportsmanship and leadership in the sporting field. This student has represented the school in multiple sports and events outside of school and done so with exceptional class, fairness and skill.
Charlotte O'Donnell - The Felicity Moylan Arts Award
To the student who has shown talent, commitment to developing their skills and leadership in the area of The Arts. A student who thinks deeply about what they do, expresses themselves.
2026 Creative Music Instrumental Lessons
Instrumental Music Lessons for keyboard, piano, guitar or violin will continue next year for students interested in Years 2-6. Small group classes or one-to-one lessons of up to 30 minutes give children an excellent grounding in music where they will learn to read music and play their chosen instrument.
Enrolments are now being accepted for limited places in Term 1, 2026.
To enrol your child/ren, contact Nicholas during Office hours on 98182333 or via email nicholas@creativemusic.com.au. Once enrolments are confirmed, timetabling will be arranged by Creative Music.
For more information about Creative Music, go to www.creativemusic.com.au
School Fee Payments
Thank you to all families who have finalised their accounts for 2025. There are still a number of outstanding accounts, unless prior arrangements are in place, it would be appreciated if all accounts could be finalised by the end of term. Thank you for your cooperation.
School Fees 2026
Please read the document below which outlines School Fees and Student Levies for 2026.
2026 Term Dates
Tuesday 27 January (staff return)
2026 Assessment Days
Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 January (children booked in for assessment block on 1 day)
First day of School for Year One - Year Six
Friday 30 January
First day of School for Prep
As per arrangements in Prep 2026 Orientation Booklet - see below
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.