School News
World of Maths
On Monday 27th April, Sacred Heart had the exciting opportunity to take part in a Maths Incursion led by World of Maths. The sessions were designed to make Mathematics engaging and meaningful by connecting learning to real-life situations. Students were encouraged to listen carefully, think critically, and apply a variety of problem-solving strategies in a fun and interactive environment. Throughout the day, students explored a wide range of mathematical concepts, including calculations, percentages, measurement, algebra, numerical patterns, mazes, space, probability, graphs, statistics, and rates. In addition, they built skills in logical and critical thinking, supported by a process of trial and error. Students in the upper year levels extended their learning further by exploring concepts such as spatial visualisation, symmetry, sequencing, average speed, grids, and power transmission. A big thank you to our parent helpers for their support during the Prep–Two sessions.
Here are some student reflections from the day:
| Prep LC | “I learnt that maths is more than just numbers.” - Emerson |
| Prep MW | “I liked doing all the different activities.” - Max |
| 1HC | “This was the best thing ever!” - Oscar “I learnt that making mistakes is okay.” - Alice |
| 1CB | “The best thing was getting to be a time traveller and learn the maths language.” - Harry |
| 2HB | “I learnt that maths is an international language.” Tobiah |
| 3CH | “I would give it 5/5 stars because it helped me activate my mind to learn!” - Marcus “It was fun working with different people and seeing what they can do and helping each other work out hard problems!” - Isaac |
| 3GR | “I loved working out the old ancient calculator by adding multiples of numbers. It was pretty hard at first but then I helped my group. It was awesome!” - Max |
| 4EO | “I really enjoyed this maths incursion because a lot of the activities were fun and it challenged me in my thinking.” - Angus “I really enjoyed this maths incursion because I got smart by working in my group and I learnt about how important it is to read the instructions.” - Max |
| 4MD | “I really enjoyed the extra challenge Year 6 activities that were added in.” - Tommy “I enjoyed the mirror/symmetry activity which got our brains thinking a lot more.” - Anthony |
| Senior AP | “Who knew counting flashes could be so hard, but also fun.” - Issy “It was fun figuring out all the maths problems in a group.” - Noah |
Chelsea Bilney
Maths Leader
Mothers' Day Events
Thank you to the PA Executive and the Year 2 Parents for organising our Mother's Day stall on Tuesday. The children thoroughly enjoyed the shopping experience and the opportunity to choose the perfect gift for their mum or special ladies in their lives. It was also beautiful to have our Mum's and special ladies be able to make it into our classrooms on Thursday morning and also attend the Mother's Day Paraliturgy. Thanks to those Mum's who were able to stay on for a chat and Morning Tea afterwards.
Sport News
Interschool Sport
This term, the Seniors will be participating in AFL, Soccer and Netball Interschool Sport competition. Thank you to some of our Year 4 students for volunteering their time to assist in the teams.
Soccer Clinics
Our Year 4, 5 and 6 students will be participating in a Soccer clinic facilitated by a Tottenham Hotspur coach in their PE lesson next week. Thank you to Trinity Grammar for offering this program to us. In 2024, Trinity Grammar signed a partnership with Tottenham Hotspur to teach, coach and run football clinics with their students. What an exciting opportunity for our students!
District Cross Country
As a result of a strong performance in the long distance races on Sports Day and an expression of interest, the following children have been selected to represent Sacred Heart Kew in the District Cross-Country Competition to be held at Macleay Park Oval 5 (closest oval to Buchanan Avenue near the Scout Hall, North Balwyn) on Friday 15 May.
Good luck to the following students:
Thomas B (4EO)
Lucas A (4EO)
Oscar K (4EO)
Patrick W (4EO)
Max H (4EO)
Angus P (4EO)
Zac S (4EO)
Bonnie N (4EO)
Charlotte S (4EO)
Olivia R (4EO)
Xavier C (4MD)
Andrew B (4MD)
Alex M (4MD)
Elia N (4MD)
Victoria H (4MD)
Noah O (SENIOR AP)
Lewis W (SENIOR AP)
Felix T (SENIOR AP)
Emily L (SENIOR AP)
Vivian D (SENIOR AP)
Sophia R (SENIOR AP)
Celina C (SENIOR AP)
Liza S (SENIOR AP)
Camille D (SENIOR AP)
Year 3/4 AFL Gala Day
All Year 3/4 students have been invited to participate in an AFL Gala Day on Thursday 21 May. The teams will compete against other schools in the North Balwyn District. This experience is a great way to introduce the modified AFL game to new children and a chance for those already in footy teams to compete against other children in our district.
St Kevin's Community Service
We are pleased to be a partner in St Kevin's College Community Service Program again this year. Each Wednesday afternoon, we welcome Year 10 students who will be timetabled to support both staff and students at Sacred Heart Kew. The aim of the program is for the secondary students to develop an awareness of and empathy with people in the wider community.
Friday Afternoon School Assemblies at 2.30pm
Term 2 Assemblies:
Week 4 (15 May) Assembly
Week 5 (22 May) No Assembly
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.