School News

Staffing Update

Liz Cameron has been appointed as a Learning Support Officer and will join the Sacred Heart Kew team at the beginning of Term 4.  Liz will work Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Term Four.  Liz is currently studying Bachelor of Teaching at Australian Catholic University and will graduate mid 2023. This year, Liz has been working as a Learning Support Officer at St Michael's Primary School North Melbourne, as part of the University Teacher Embedded Program. 

Next term, we also welcome Chiara Town who joins our staff team in a volunteer capacity, in the Learning Support Officer role.  We look forward to welcoming both Liz and Chiara next term. 

Sport News

District Athletics

On Thursday September 9 the Years 3-6 went to Tom Kelly Athletics Track (Doncaster) to compete against the other schools from the North Balwyn District. All of the students and teachers had a great day although the weather was not ideal. Sacred Heart competed amazingly and placed 1st in the small schools by 3 points. 

The events included 1500m, 800m, 200m, 100m, high jump, triple jump, long jump, hurdles, discus and shot put. In total Sacred Heart had 43 (approx) competitors that went and 14 competitors are going through to division and some in multiple events. 

Congratulations to the following students who have progressed through to Division Athletics:

Oliver R (4TH) 100m

Sam B (4TH) 100m

Tom B (4TH) 200m

Carter G (3GR) 800m AND 1500m 

Sam B (4TH), Oliver R (4TH), Carter G (3GR), Tom B (4TH) 9-10 yr old Boys 4 x 100m 

Georgia C (4TH) 100m AND Long Jump

Georgia C (4TH) , Lilly B (4EO), Olivia V (4TH), Nadia P (4TH) 9- 10 Girls 4 x 100m relay 

Lachlan B (6AP)  High Jump

Kate E (6AP) Triple Jump

Thea T (6JM), Audrey H (6JM), Ana P (6JM) and Kate E (6AP) 12- 13yr old Girls Relay 

Overall, it was a really successful day for Sacred Heart and good luck to the people who will be competing again on the October 12.

By Lachie B (6AP)

Basketball

Over the past two weeks, selected Year 5/6 students have represented Sacred Heart at the North Balwyn District Basketball competition. The girls team played on Friday 9 September and the boys team played today. Thank you to Miss Privitelli and Mr O'Shea for coaching the teams. Congratulations to the following students who played in the round-robin style competition against other schools:

Year 3/4 AFL Gala Day

On Monday 12 September, the Year 3’s and 4’s went to a Footy Gala day at Hislop Reserve in Balwyn. Firstly, we got onto the bus and quickly made our way to the venue. When we arrived there, the teachers set up a marquee for us to sit under and then we were told which groups we were in for the day. The names of the teams were Sacred Heart Red, Sacred Heart White, Sacred Heart Blue, Sacred Heart Black, Sacred Heart Dockers, Sacred Heart Giants and Sacred Heart Suns. The teams were divided into mixed boys and girls and were also contact and non-contact games. It was great to attend the Footy Gala day with other primary schools such as: St Anne’s, St Roch's, Our Holy Redeemer, Our Ladies and Mont Albert. We played some close matches, we won some and lost some, but we were glad to play our hardest and then shake hands with the other team. It was an amazing experience to see all of Sacred Heart Year 3’s and 4’s cheering the girls on in the final game. The positive spirit of all the students from Sacred Heart remained strong even when we had a bit of rain. We can’t wait to meet and greet students from other schools at the next school’s Gala day!

 By Freddie G, Emily L and Roman S (3GR)

Running Club

Running Club will recommence for students in Year 3-6 on Friday 7 October at 7.45am on the Oval. Running Club is open to all Year 3-6 students and operates every Friday morning at 7.45-8.30am with Mr O'Shea and Mr Millane.

Grandparents/Special Friend Day

Grandparents/Special Friend Day will occur on Friday 21 October which coincides with our Art Show. Grandparents/Special Friends and students are invited to visit the Art Show exhibition from 8:30-8:45am. Mass at Sacred Heart Church will follow at 9.15am. Grandparents/Special Friends are welcome to join us for Morning Tea in the MPR after Mass.

Sacred Heart Art Show - Friday 21 October

In recognition of the value of Arts Education, the 2022 Art Show will be a whole day celebration. There will be a number of exciting activities throughout the day. 

FREE DRESS

Students, staff and families are encouraged to come in atire inspired by the colour wheel. Come as primary or secondary colours, or perhaps the whole rainbow!

GRANDPARENTS / SPECIAL PERSONS GALLERY VISIT - 8.30am

This year the Art Show will coincide with Grandparents Day. Students can take their special guests on a tour through the gallery in the MPR from 8.30am until 8.45am

RAFFLE - All Day

Two fantastic art baskets full of goodies for young artists. 

Clay Basket: Includes two gift vouchers for you and a friend to attend a two hour potteryclass at the Petite Potters Market Art School in Kew. Also included, various modellingmaterials and tools for clay play!

Drawing & Painting Basket: Includes a $500 gift voucher to the Melbourne Art Class in Kew,as well as various painting and drawing tools and materials.

Tickets will cost $5 each of 3 tickets for $10 (Eftpos available)

SILENT AUCTION - All Day

Did you know we have some artists on staff at Sacred Heart? Mrs Walpole, Mrs Chirio, Mrs Story and Mrs Burnes have all donated artworks for the silent auction. View the artworks and place your bids in the MPR.

LAUNCH OF OUTDOOR MURAL - 2.30pm to 3.00pm

Families are warmly invited to attend the launch of our outdoor mural. We will unveil our Acknowledgement of Country mural, which was developed in collaboration with Artist in Residence Annie Brigdale. The launch will be held on the basketball courts.

FAMILY VISITS TO THE ART SHOW - 3.15pm to 5.00pm

Following the launch of the mural, the art show will be open to students and families to visit. Buy a raffle ticket and place a bid at the silent auction!

COCKTAIL PARTY AND LIVE AUCTION - 7.00pm to 10.00pm

This wonderful day of celebration will wrap up with an adults only cocktail party. Please join us for a colourful night hosted by the Year 2 PA parents. Damian O’Sullivan from Marshall White will be performing the live Auction. Art works include an original painting by Artist in Residence Annie Brigdale and year level student art works. Raffle tickets and the silent auction will also be available to guests for purchases and bids.

Letter from Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV) regarding the upcoming State Election