Sacred Heart College Geelong

Please be advised the College will close on Thursday 17 December at 12.00pm for the Christmas holiday break, and will reopen 8.00am Monday 18 January 2021. Teaching staff will return..

Please be advised that SHC 2021 booklist orders can now be completed online at www.campion.com.au (http://www.campion.com.au/). Please use code H5EA when ordering. Orders must be mad..

McHarry's has provided the following update to school bus services: Following announcements by the Premier and schools about school return, we can confirm that in addition to any ser..

The safety and wellbeing of our College community is paramount during these challenging times of uncertainty. For this reason we have decided to cancel or postpone community events invo..

On Wednesday 27 February 19 girls took part in the Victorian School Surf League at Cosy Corner beach in Torquay, along with three staff. The day ran smoothly and the girls were luck..

On 10 March 23 girls participated in the SCSA Tennis at Geelong Lawn Tennis Club, competing against a range of different schools including Clonard, Santa Maria, OLSH and Catholic Ladies ..

We wish to advise that Sacred Heart College is now closed for the remainder of Term 3, due to the lockdown imposed by the State Government in response to COVID 19. We will reopen at the ..

On the 16th of March I went up to Barham on the New South Whales border to compete in the North West School Shoot at Bar-Rook Sporting Field & Game Australia. During this shoot we co..

The Premier’s Active April encourages all Victorians to do 30 minutes of physical activity a day during April. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s part of the Victorian ..

The following is an extract from our Easter Liturgy. It speaks of hope, strength, love and being thankful. May the Resurrection hope be yours this Easter. Prayers of Interc..

It’s so important for all of us to stay motivated and active whilst sporting, leisure and group activity has been cancelled or postponed, along with the current requirement t..

On Friday 20 March we will celebrate Bully No Way Day. In times of such angst, it is important to show compassion to our friends, family and the wider community. This week we went ar..

Congratulations to alumni Emma Vecoli (2015) who has been awarded the 2019 Roy and Iris Simmons Chemistry Award. The award is granted to a full time student who has successfully comp..

Since October 2019, a few Sacred Heart girls from years 8-9 have been involved in the STEM based program, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition for Science and Technology). Together the..

Sacred Heart College is a Catholic, learning faith community in the Mercy tradition that has at its centre the dignity and safety of each person. Sacred Heart College is committed to sup..

The start of 2020 saw a number of new and exciting changes in the Learning Centre; two being the transformation of meeting room 1 into a relaxed, informal, quiet space and the second, th..

On the 4th of March I was given the opportunity to hit the runway as part of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, wearing a tactile coat I designed alongside the talented stu..

In Year 8 Humanities, several classes have studied global issues, the UN, human rights and the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how we can take daily actions to contribute to their f..

The Archdiocese of Melbourne gives helpful advice on how to access Mass online: Despite our current limitations, we can still participate in the celebration of Mass online thanks to ..

Please see below important dates with regards to 2021 Year 7 enrolments. Please note in particular the new date for when applications close. Friday 22 May - Applications closes f..

We recently received the following information from Noone's, the school uniform supplier: I am writing to advise that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in consideration..

The VCAL students of Sacred Heart College are very excited to announce that the inaugural 2019 External Partnership Project award was presented to the Geelong Community Foundation with t..

The coronavirus outbreak is stirring up anxiety, confusion, and major inconveniences. It is a situation in which we can easily overreact or underreact. How can our faith tradition guide ..

“I want to pray for all of the priests, the creativity of priests who think of a thousand ways to be with the people so that the people don’t feel alone.” ..

Studying Geography involves investigating issues and events in our own environment, getting out of the classroom and into the environment and gathering your own first-hand information. ..

Here are some photos of students from 7HAL in their science class. The students have been acquainting themselves with different pieces of science equipment and practicing their measuring..

Mrs Abbott's Unit 1 Studio Arts class participated in an ink drawing workshop. You can see these students working on their artwork below. ..

Mother Xavier Maguire belongs to a largely unsung host of women religious who have contributed so much to the development of the Catholic Church and also to the life of the nation. Her l..

The latest Entertainment Membership is now available to order. Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to our fundraising. Help us achieve our goal by sharing this link ..

The Sacred Heart College community was saddened to hear of the passing of our valued past staff member Pauline Lavars on 25 June 2020. Pauline was a dedicated educator at Sacred Hear..

Last November I started my new job as a Project Fire Fighter with Parks Victoria in Mallacoota. I’d never been there before but I thought, why not? What could possibly go wrong? Wh..

Please see below some images of students from 7SC, as they work on their first art project.

On the 28th of February 2020, we got the opportunity to attend the ‘Business in Heels’ conference with Mr Gromilic. We have a shared interest in commerce as we both study uni..

A beautiful, fresh morning on Tuesday 25 February made this year’s triathlon very spectacular. There were 6 schools participating this year at Eastern Beach, Geelong. Clonard and S..

The safety and wellbeing of our College community is paramount during these challenging times of uncertainty. For this reason we have decided to cancel or postpone community events invo..

All are welcome to attend our first Circle of Mercy for 2020. It is titled 'Mercy Story, Mercy Values', and will presented by Bernard Dobson. Please see the flyer below for more informat..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Tuesday 24 March, from 3.40 to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate or..

MILL VALLEY RANCH Blaring music and exhilarated chatter could be heard from Melbourne as the Year Sevens left for Tynong North. Our journey began in Geelong on the second of March. O..

20 girls competed at the Geelong Grammar Inter-schools Equestrian Competition on February 21 - 23. Well done to all girls who competed, especially the girls who placed in their compe..

Pease see below the Semester 1 Parent Portal Data Timeline. ..

On Monday, 2 March, photographic artist Jahkarli Romanis visited Sacred Heart to talk to VCE and Year 9 Studio Arts classes. A former student (Class of 2016), Jahkarli has since complete..

Parents from Year 7 to 12 have nominated to represent their year level. They are referred to as our Parent Power Team Leaders. With their leadership and passion, they will work on buildi..

Every year SHC sponsors young women from our community partner school, CTID in Baucau, to go to teachers college to obtain Bachelor degrees in Education. These graduates, in turn go out ..

Each year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify i..

This year our SHC swimmers representative team competed in the All School Swimming Relays, held on Thursday 5 March at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Students and staff headed..

Dani Storm (Design by Storm), a Melbourne based industrial designer and furniture maker, has collaborated with SHC iTinker/wood students to create a lighting installation to be exhibited..

March 23 - 29 is VicHealth’s This Girl Can Week (https://thisgirlcan.com.au/) and it’s for all kinds of Victorian women, who are all kinds of active. It’s about giving ..

Congratulations to Ashley Delaney 10SIDH, on being chosen as the Deputy Junior Mayor for the 2020 Youth Council. Please see below the City of Greater Geelong blurb introducing Ashley and..

This year SHC will celebrate 160 years! We are very pleased to provide you with a snapshot of the many exciting events on offer this year (please see below) - make sure you save those da..

Mother Xavier Maguire belongs to a largely unsung host of women religious who have contributed so much to the development of the Catholic Church and also to the life of the nation. Her l..

The latest Entertainment Membership is now available to order. Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to our fundraising. Help us achieve our goal by sharing this link ..

A big thank you to all who attended the 2020 Maguire Celebration on Wednesday evening, in which we officially launched our 160th school year. We thank you especially for your patience an..

A fresh morning day greeted us this year, with some sun, and challenging weather. The arena was full of activity and colour for our annual Swimming Carnival at Kardinia Pool...

Our annual school photos have been taken and are now ready to order. Arthur Reed Photos uses an online ordering system where you can view your photos prior to ordering. On pho..

During our International Women's week which is being held from Monday the 2nd of March - Friday the 6th of March we are running activities that are designed to help girls connect with on..

We give thanks to two of our longer term exchange students, Miki Saito and Maon Sato (both now back in Akita), who have helped raise in excess of $5000 for those in need due to the recen..

A reminder that we will be closed on Monday 9 March for Labour Day. Enjoy your long weekend!..

When this graphic design competition came up I just had to try. I have created some logo’s in the past at my primary school where I had the chance to design their STEMS..

On Monday of week three a 20 metre care racetrack appeared out of nowhere in the upstairs Court Precinct. How did it work, and what was it for? With the assistance of Miriam Glasby f..

A Mindfulness Video Bank - Opportunity to organise, script and record mindfulness videos! Here is another exciting Wellness for Learning initiative from our students! Angelina Hogan-..

This year, the Caring Communities Focus Group of leaders have been brainstorming some initiatives to promote positive physical and mental health. We are excited to launch a number of ini..

Over the holidays, the student bathrooms had a little renovation! This was as a result of a student-led initiative titled Love Yourself Lavatories. A group of Year 7 and 8 students f..

Road Smart, a VicRoads road safety education and training program will be delivered during an interactive in-class session on March 23rd during Living Mercy to our Year 10 students. The ..

An enthusiastic group of over seventy Year 10 PA40+ students had a great morning undertaking their Fitness Testing and Screening on Monday 24 February. Students completed a to..

Now that first term has settled and we are starting to get into a routine it is time for me to introduce myself. I am the Numeracy Development Coordinator. It is my role to look at numer..

Sacred Heart College, in conjunction with Operation Wallacea, will soon be taking student expressions of interest for our 2021 Borneo Expedition (20 June – 5 July). Students spend ..

All students should now be wearing the correct socks with their uniform. A reminder of which socks are to be worn are as follows: PE Uniform - socks with a 6cm band, SHC branded ..

Recently, the English staff were very lucky to able to spend an afternoon in a Creative Writing Workshop with author Mark Smith. Mark has written the Road to Winter trilogy, which is use..

Important Dates Semester 1 Assessment dates will vary for each subject. These dates are available on the subject Canvas calendar. Wed 10 June - General Achievement Test &..

Three ‘Women in Power’ 2020 scholarships are now available. Eligibility: 1 x Year 11 2020 student studying approved STEAM subjects 2 x Year 12 2020 students studying ap..

Please be reminded that the George Street gate is not to be used for student drop off, and is for staff and construction contractor use only. George Street is not a designated pedestrian..

Mother Xavier Maguire belongs to a largely unsung host of women religious who have contributed so much to the development of the Catholic Church and also to the life of the nation. Her l..

The latest Entertainment Membership is now available to order. Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to our fundraising. Help us achieve our goal by sharing this link ..

We extend a warm welcome to our 2020 Year 7 cohort, who began their SHC journey on Thursday 30 January. We are sure you will enjoy your time here at SHC, and encourage you to take every ..

On Tuesday 3 December 2019 we launched our 160th Anniversary year with a beautiful Mass. Our entire school population was in attendance, as were our Sisters of Mercy and special guests. ..

Our annual school photos have been taken and are now ready to order. Arthur Reed Photos uses an online ordering system where you can view your photos prior to ordering. On pho..

During our International Women's week which is being held from Monday the 2nd of March - Friday the 6th of March we are running activities that are designed to help girls connect with on..

Our Fact-Tastic app has been approved on both the Apple App Store and Android Google Play Store and is now live. The app is a one device multiplayer passing game where you are given a fa..

We are now seeking student applications from current Year 8, 9 & 10 students for the 2021 Camino Way Pilgrimage (intended to travel from the 25 March to 6 April 2021). 2020 Year 8 ap..

Bus safety is very important. CDC Buslines have provided some informative brochures outlining the shared responsibilty of bus passengers and drivers. To view more of these brochures..

On the last day of Grade 6 at the final assembly for Chilwell Primary School, Zahra Veitch 7CLADBO won the school's highest student award called the 'Richard Marles Outstanding Leadershi..

Congratulations to all 222 students who completed Year 12 in 2019. A special congratulations go to our Health and Human Development students and staff for their excellent results, in..

We have a new canteen and cafe operator - Eureka Corporate Hospitality Group. If you BYO cup you will receive a 20c discount at the new cafe in the atrium. The cafe is open for paren..

A warm invitation is extended to our families to join us at the annual Maguire Celebration to be held at GMHBA Stadium on Wednesday 19 February at 6.45pm (for a 7.00pm start). This i..

Bill Riddiford, our Student Pathways Consultant, put together some interesting statistics outlining what further education our 2019 graduating class have pursued, which can be viewed bel..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Monday 24 February, from 3.45pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediat..

Congratulations to Cynthia Wang (2019) who has been selected to perform her work from 2019 in the Top Class Dance program as part of the VCE Season of Excellence 2020. Cynthia was a very..

We value the safety and care of our students, and therefore take our duty of care very seriously. To ensure that we are responding to any incidents that may need your attention, such as ..

A reminder that the College has an automated SMS system for notifying student absences. Please be advised that this number can only receive messages, and is not able to receive phone cal..

The 2020 AFLW competition is well underway, and we look forward to seeing some SHC alumni out there playing for their respective teams. The Geelong AFLW team in particular is well re..

Congratulations to Terry Marshall, father of three of our students - Olivia, Annie and Sophie - who was awarded an Ambulance Service Medal in the 2020 Australia Day Honours list. What a ..

You can now order your lunch online! Please follow these steps in order to do so: 1. Download the Skip app 2. Search for 'Sacred Heart College' in venues 3. Choose 'Sacred H..

On Tuesday 11 February we marked the 12th SHC Triathlon competition which was held at Eastern Beach/Eastern Gardens on a cloudy, overcast afternoon. This year we had approximately 70 stu..

Lucy McEvoy (2019) has been awarded the first AFLW Rising Star nomination for 2020! Lucy is known as 'Big Boy' at the club, which relates to her cousin Ben (a ruckman who plays for Hawth..

The year is off to a very busy start for our musicians, dancers and singers. Rehearsals for Matilda the Musical, to be staged at the Geelong Arts Centre in May, are in full s..

The College’s state-of-the-art Makerspace was opened in 2019 and now provides a place where students and staff use equipment and materials to develop innovative projects. Pleas..

Bus travellers on the Geelong Transit System - a reminder to please submit your bus receipts by Friday 21 February. Students who purchase the photo ID 'PTV Student Concession' travel..

The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services have provided the following informative coronavirus factsheet: ..

Choir Immersion Weekend We are pleased to announce the Choir Immersion Weekend on 14 - 16 August, 2020. This special weekend will be held at Rutherford Park, Blampied near Daylesford..

Mother Xavier Maguire belongs to a largely unsung host of women religious who have contributed so much to the development of the Catholic Church and also to the life of the nation. Her l..

The latest Entertainment Membership is now available to order. Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to our fundraising. Help us achieve our goal by sharing this link ..

Over 210 guests attended the Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast proudly hosted by Sacred Heart College Alumni Association on Thursday 14 November at The Pier. Guest speaker Natalie..

McHarry's Buslines have informed us of some changes to the normal scheduled bus timetable for the first day of the school year, Thursday 30 January, due to a the Towards Zero bike race i..

The Bradbury Club recently travelled to Melbourne to attend the MAD STEM Showcase. Excitingly, they were awarded the Best Innovation Prize for their ground-breaking work on tracking down..

The list of books and stationery that your daughter will need in 2020 will be available online at www.campion.com.au (http://www.campion.com.au/) from Wednesday 6 November. Please note c..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. I was born in Darwin and went to school at Essington School Darwin which is a co-ed school. The climate there was hot and humid. My school was pr..

We are so proud of the following former Sacred Heart College students, who will be playing at AFLW clubs in 2020: CARLTON ..

The final day for students of the 2019 school year is Thursday 5 December. Please note there is a normal finish time of 3.20pm. The 2020 school year will commence for all students on..

Congratulations to the following girls who recently completed their AMEB music exams: Singing Mia Walters Sophia Wickham ..

Congratulations to Mathilda Rutjens 9SIHAK who was invited to participate in the National Finals of the Apex Australia Teenage Fashion and Arts Awards (AATFA) in October this year. This ..

After four weeks of preparation Funky Foods students put the final decorations onto their layered cakes and results were excellent. Please click on any image below to view a photo ga..

Year 7 and 10 students can collect their MacBook from the Ching Learning Centre between 9.00am and 4.00pm on Monday 20 January 2020. A compulsory Information session (approximately 1..

Year 7 2020 Orientation Day for students starting Year 7 at Sacred Heart College in 2020 is on Tuesday 10 December 2019. It is an important and exciting day for our new students, as ..

We value the safety and care of our students, and therefore take our duty of care very seriously. To ensure that we are responding to any incidents that may need your attention, such as ..

Please be advised that Sacred Heart College will be closed Friday 13 December due to our staff break up. We will reopen on Monday 16 December at 8.00am...

Throughout this year, our Year 7 & 8 IDEA Group students have been developing their entrepreneurial skills by participating in a range of workshops, listening to guest speakers, and ..

As the school year comes to an end for 2019, we say a fond farewell to one of our favourite cellists here at SHC, Lou le Vouadec. Coming from a musical family and backgro..

Congratulations to Georgia McCardel 8LOCGR for her recent outstanding achievement in the UN Youth ‘Voice’ Competition. Georgia made it through the Geelong Regional Final to t..

Congratulations to the following Sacred Heart College students who have been selected to represent the Geelong Falcons Under 18 Girls team in the NAB League AFL competition f..

In term 3, 61 Sacred Heart students from Years 7 to 10 took part in the Australian Maths Competition, which is a national and international event for students who want to challenge thems..

Sacred Heart students participated in the Australian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad (APSMO), competing with schools around Australia and New Zealand. Participants need to attend f..

The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple, is celebrated annually on November 21st. It commemorates the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child by her ..

In the coming week, eight students; Charlie Borracci, Macy Downie, Madeline Grace, Molly Grimes, Miranda van Rossum, Amy Curran, Evie Houghton and myself are participating in the Austral..

Through 2019 a group of parents, students, external partners and experts such as Deakin University, and staff have been developing a Sacred Heart College Food Charter. We chose..

Every year our language students participate in an international online competition, the Education Perfect Languages Championships, and as always our students performed exceptionally wel..

The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services have provided the following informative coronavirus factsheet: ..

On the evening of Thursday 21 November our Class of 2019 celebrated their Farewell Dinner at GMHBA with friends and family members. With their exams now complete, we wish all of our ..

On the 19th of November, a group of Year 7 and 8 students attended the Champions for Change excursion run by the Butterfly Foundation. During the day, we did workshops and got to kno..

A gentle reminder that the Retreat Road cul-de-sac is to be used for dropping off and picking up students only during the times indicated on the signs, i.e. 8.00am - 9.30am and 2.30pm - ..

Mother Xavier Maguire belongs to a largely unsung host of women religious who have contributed so much to the development of the Catholic Church and also to the life of the nation. Her l..

The SHC Equestrian Team Camp was held on the 23rd and 24th of November at Leighdale Equestrian Centre. On Saturday the camp consisted of a trail ride around the grounds and a Showjum..

We have a handy informative hub called 'Student Life @ SHC' which covers many aspects of being a student here at the College. The different topics covered can be seen in the graphic belo..

Sacred Heart College Fee Information for 2020 can now be accessed on our website, under Enrolment > Fees or by clicking on this link: http://www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/f..

We invite you to visit Mercy World, a wonderful website which features news and information about the Mercy International Association. As described on their website, The purpose of ..

Annual school photos will be taken on 10 Feb, 2020 when sibling photos will also be taken by request. IMPORTANT - To ensure a sibling photo is taken on photo day, please complete you..

The Year 9/10 Physics class have enjoyed the challenges of the Last Mile Project run by Geelong Tech School. After doing some background work at school on the future transport challenges..

A big thank you to all those who attended our Family Night on the Green on Friday 3 November. The weather was unsettled but our revellers certainly were not! They enjoyed a most entertai..

On Thursday 31 October eight leaders from SHC attended the 2019 Geelong Youth Council Summit. The event was an opportunity to discuss key issues impacting our local community and develop..

Congratulations to those girls who played in the Open Girls State Badminton Championships at MSAC in Melbourne on Thursday 17 October. Playing both doubles and singles games, with a..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the SCSA Junior and Intermediate Softball teams held at Stead Park, Corio on Monday 14 October. With the weather providing ideal conditions ..

The list of books and stationery that your daughter will need in 2020 will be available online at www.campion.com.au (http://www.campion.com.au/) from Wednesday 6 November. Please note c..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior table tennis teams who represented SHC at the SCSA Div. 1 Table Tennis at MSAC on Thursday 10 October. With m..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Emma Wrigley and I am currently in year 12 this year and a member of Siena House, in SIDH mentor group. I was lucky enough to have bee..

Prayer of Remembrance Loving God, we give thanks for that long line of holy people who have passed from this life into your presence… family members, friends, ..

Our Year 7 students had a fun and educational excursion to the Werribee Zoo on 28 and 29 October! Here are some photos from the day from 7CT.

Congratulations to the following girls who represented SHC at the Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships over two weekends at the end of October and start of November at Tom..

Congratulations to those girls who represented SHC at the Year 7 and 8 Geelong Woolworths Cricket Blast School Cup on Friday 1 November. Our girls travelled just a short distance from sc..

A couple of weeks ago, I received an email from the ABC television show, Behind The News (BTN). They were asking if they could do a feature on the show about my songwriting for Australia..

Family Night on the Green Our wonderful musical groups performed as part of the highly anticipated Family Night on the Green. With popular classics from the orchestra, high ene..

We draw your attention to a very important policy update received from Mercy Education that will come into effect at the beginning of the 2020 school year. It is the Mercy Education Limi..

Rice Village is holding a Christmas Market Fair on Sunday 1 December, 11.00am - 3.00pm at Mercy Place Rice Village, Marshalltown Road, Marshall. All are welcome to enjoy lots of fun,..

Congratulations to Erin Nisbet 8SISBK and Eleanor Naylor 8CLTRM, who have both been selected to be 2020 Shrine of Remembrance Young Ambassadors. According to the Shrine of Remembranc..

Congratulations to Sarah Joordens 7WH on her recent victories for her award winnng boiled fruit cake! Sarah won at the Royal Geelong Show in 2018 in the Junior (under18) Boiled Fruit..

Recently our five Unit 2 Health/HD classes attended an excursion to the Epworth Hospital Geelong. This excursion consolidated the topics we addressed in class, gave the students an oppor..

We have a handy informative hub called 'Student Life @ SHC' which covers many aspects of being a student here at the College. The different topics covered can be seen in the graphic belo..

Sacred Heart College Fee Information for 2020 can now be accessed on our website, under Enrolment > Fees or by clicking on this link: http://www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/f..

We invite you to visit Mercy World, a wonderful website which features news and information about the Mercy International Association. As described on their website, The purpose of ..

We farewelled our 2019 Year 12 students as a College community on Tuesday 22 October, when they held their final assembly. There were laughs and tears from the Year 12 students as we all..

Sunday Afternoon Concert Vocal students were part of a very entertaining Sunday afternoon in the PAC. In front of an appreciative audience, the students were able to gain valu..

A reminder that we will be taking our midterm break Monday 4 - Tuesday 5 November. The College will be closed both of these days. We wish all our staff and students a relaxing long w..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Thursday 14 November, from 3.45pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immedi..

All are warmly invited to join us for our annual Family Night on the Green, which will be held Friday 1 November, 5.00pm - 8.00pm. Admission is free, but we ask that you please RSVP ..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Bessie Caldwell-Garcia. I am a musician, I play the cello and love to sing. I am a dog person at heart and love spending time with my..

Tuesday 22 October was an especially big day for Year 12 student Lucy McEvoy - it was the last official day of her schooling at SHC and she was selected Pick No. 2 by Carlton in the AFLW..

On Wednesday 9 October - Friday 11 October Year 11 VCAL students went on their annual Global Citizens camp. Evie Rushton 11LORMC wrote a reflection on the camp, which you can read below...

The VCAA written exams will occur Wednesday 30 October - Wednesday 20 November. We wish all our students who will be sitting these exams the best of luck. We know that you will all d..

On Monday 14 October we held our annual Transfer of Leadership. Congratulations once again to those who were given leadership roles in 2020. A full list of our 2020 Student Leadershi..

Our Year 9 students participated in their Faith Day on Thursday 17 October. Here is a reflection of the day, by Gabby Burrell 9PAHGA. I assumed that Faith Day would concern the..

The SHC Alumni Association officially welcomed the Class of 2019 into the association at the inaugural Year 12 Alumni Induction Breakfast on Tuesday 22 October. Students were individuall..

The Mass for 2019 graduates, families and friends was a beautiful occasion where our community came together to give thanks for a rich secondary school journey in the Mercy tradition. ..

Visible Wellbeing continues to grow at SHC! The students have now had some lessons learning about how important seeing, hearing and feeling wellbeing is, and the language can be heard fl..

On Friday a group of Year 9 students participated in the Barwon Respect Cup. The Respect Cup is an initiative by Barwon Health, Netball Victoria, Barwon Community Legal and WHWBSW and is..

Sacred Heart College, in conjunction with Clonard College, Iona College and St Joseph’s College, are thrilled to present Matilda The Musical in May 2020. Inspired by his g..

A gentle reminder to our families regarding the following items of uniform: The old sports jacket (light-weight parachute material) is no longer an item of the College uniform and ma..

The regatta is part of the Rowing Victoria Schoolgirls regatta series and sees year 8 and 9 rowers from schools all around the state come to compete on the Barwon River. As well as runni..

Introducing our Student Leadership Team for 2020. ..

As our Year 12 Graduands prepare for their life beyond the gates of SHC, here is a prayer for the next part of the journey. God of Mercy, You are my friend - help me t..

The Sacred Heart College Alumni Association invites you to the 2019 Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast. Please see the flyer below: ..

We invite you to visit Mercy World, a wonderful website which features news and information about the Mercy International Association. As described on their website, The purpose of ..

On Wednesday 9 October, we held a whole school memorial for our much loved Georgia Brown, who sadly passed away on Monday 16 September. At the lighting of the first candle, we welcomed m..

A good night's sleep is essential for our wellbeing and learning. At SHC we promote good quality sleep. There are many reasons why this is an important thing to do; for example, high qua..

SHC STEM Students hit the Conference Circuit and the Airwaves! Three talented teams of Sacred Heart students presented their STEM projects at the MAD Student Showcase, which was held..

Recently I have taken part in work experience at the law firm, Coulter Roache. I spent two days at the firm during the holidays learning about the activities everyday lawyers partake in...

Congratulations to those students who have been chosen as the SHC House Leaders for 2020. These students were officially recognised as such at the Transfer of Leadership ceremony, held o..

All are warmly invited to join us for our annual Family Night on the Green, which will be held Friday 1 November, 5.00pm - 8.00pm. Admission is free, but we ask that you please RSVP ..

What is your connection to SHC? No connection really, apart from my good mate Ahmet who I grew up with - he worked at SHC and he helped me get this job back in the day. What is you..

Please see below some wonderful artworks by some of our talented Year 8 students. Click on any image to view a photo gallery.

Year 8 and 9 students undertaking the unit Dance on Stage and Screen were fortunate to attend two excursions at the end of Term 3, one at GPAC, and one at the Victorian Arts Centre in Me..

This year VCAL have focused on indigenous issues and indigenous culture. SHC was successful in gaining a $2000 grant through the CECV to establish a partnership with Mercy Works an..

On 5 and 6 September, Isabella Marshall, Aliana Lewis, Anna Taylor and Maddy Grace attended the Mercy Schools' Seeds of Justice camp at Anglesea. This was our second for the year. It was..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Tuesday 29 October, from 3.45pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediat..

The Year 12 Mercy in Action Program is Sacred Heart’s unique alternate Religious Education Program for Year 12 students. It allows students to move beyond the traditional cla..

This year senior VCAL students were tasked with their Community Project – they were challenged to identify an injustice and to make positive steps to address the issue. Emma Lubcke..

Congratulations to Catherine Gulli on her appointment as Deputy Principal - Student Development 2020. Catherine began her teaching career at Sacred Heart College in 1988. After a bre..

A Celebration of Community, Global Citizenship and Women’s Empowerment On 12 September this year we celebrated SHC’s 2019 Empowering Women’s Dinner. Every yea..

In conjunction with the CSIRO STEM Professionals in Schools Project, the Year 9 Big Issues RE class explored the impact the Fast Fashion industry has on Climate Change. The disposabl..

Prayer for Mental Health God calls us to love our neighbour as ourselves; the one who is weak and the one who is strong, the one who is happy and the one who is sad, the o..

Please see below a table outlining the Parent Communication Opportunities for 2019 Semester Two. ..

The Sacred Heart College Alumni Association invites you to the 2019 Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast. Please see the flyer below: ..

Matilda the Musical Auditions The 2020 Tri-School Production of Matilda the Musical is hosting auditions in the coming months. Any student interested in taking part from SHC, St Jose..

We invite you to visit Mercy World, a wonderful website which features news and information about the Mercy International Association. As described on their website, The purpose of ..

Georgia Brown, student of Sacred Heart College Geelong, passed away on Monday 16 September 2019. A much loved member of the College community, our prayers are with ..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. I'm a former student of Sacred Heart College (class of 2001) and I've just published my first book. It's called It Sounded Better In My Head, and..

Please be advised that the Planned Absence Notification Forms can be found on the Parent Portal. This form is for any student who will be absent from school for more than five days due t..

Congratulations to Harriet Vuillermin, Skyla Campbell-Gordon and Zoe Jones on being chosen as our College Captains for 2020. Please see below some words from our future leaders. ..

Reception will be open the first week of the school holidays, Monday 23 September - Thursday 26 September, 8.00am - 4.00pm. We will be closed for the Grand Final Eve public holiday on Fr..

The Unit 3 & 4 Practice Exams at Sacred Heart College will be held over four days around the September/October holidays. Friday 20 September at 9:15am - English & English..

Online applications are now open for Year 11 students to apply for the Deakin Young Influencer Award. The successful applicant will receive a $5000 scholarship to go towards their ..

The following students recently participated in the UN Youth Evatt Competition, whereby they recreate the UN Security Council and debate matters of international significance - Ella Alex..

On Sunday 8 September four Sacred Heart Students represented us beautifully in the 5th annual Regional Geelong Japanese Speech Contest. They were Savannah Hoskin, Alexandra Fleischma..

This has indeed been a busy term for our musicians, with a range of performances and successful music exams. On 16 August the Junior Choir sang beautifully for the welcome to t..

Clairvaux Leaders in Years 8 and 9 have been involved in four weeks of Coastal Guardian activity programs. This involves looking at the Torquay dunes & their management, weeding and ..

Congratulations to the following students whose achievements were acknowledged at the recent school assembly: To the Slam Poetry team, (Laura van der Vlist, Molly Gleeson, Lucca Trig..

A big congratulations to four of our Year 8 students - Georgia McCardel, Ella Goodwin, Ellen Spriggins and Rhani Smart - on their exceptional debating achievement at Northcote High on We..

Students from Year 9-10 DCT Fashion Design and Year 11 Product Design journeyed to Bendigo Art Gallery to be immersed in the innovative world of one of the most iconic fashion designers ..

You don’t have to wait to get a taste of uni life! The Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program is an academic enrichment program designed to support high achieving Victorian Year 11 a..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the relay teams who competed at the 2019 Victorian All Schools Track Relay Championships at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park on Wednesday 4 Septembe..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior athletics teams who competed at the Nitro Schools Challenge competition at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park on T..

A Prayer for Students Creator God, You are the source of a river of love and grace that transforms the world. You have been found by those who did not seek you. You have show..

St Joseph’s College is running a series of VCE lectures for all students in Geelong and district on 23 and 24 September 2019 as a way for students to give their studies a boost bef..

Please see below a table outlining the Parent Communication Opportunities for 2019 Semester Two. ..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Thursday 10 October, from 3.45pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immedia..

The Sacred Heart College Alumni Association invites you to the 2019 Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast. Please see the flyer below: ..

Research shows that regular and punctual daily attendance at school is a protective factor that assists students to achieve their personal, social and academic potential. At Sac..

We invite you to visit Mercy World, a wonderful website which features news and information about the Mercy International Association. As described on their website, The purpose of ..

On Thursday 29 August, we held our annual Dinner for Dads and Daughters in the Costa Centre for the Performing Arts (PAC). It was a most successful evening as 205 guests, including new f..

The Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) is a study that follows young Australians over 10 years, from their mid-teens to mid-twenties, as they move from school to furth..

Working with Dr Mel Thompson through the CSIRO STEM Professional in Schools project, a group of Year 9 students have been exploring the effects of corrosion on ships hulls which leads to..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the SCSA Junior, Intermediate and Senior Soccer teams, who competed in the 2019 SCSA Division 1 Soccer at Darebin International Sport..

On Thursday 22nd of August, Sophia, Lucca, Molly and I were chosen to go on a trip to St Mary of the Angels Parish to learn about Timor - Leste. We hopped into the minivan at 11.30am..

Congratulations to all girls that came down the ODC over the first fortnight of August at lunchtimes to participate in the 2019 House Sports Dodgeball and Volleyball Competitions and to ..

The Unit 3 & 4 Practice Exams at Sacred Heart College will be held over four days around the September/October holidays. Friday 20 September at 9:15am - English & English..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the extremely successful Intermediate football team at the AFL Herald Sun Grand Final. After multiple rearranges of dates and locations due t..

The safety of your daughter is paramount to the College. To ensure we follow best practice in keeping our young people safe, and to meet Catholic Education Melbourne’s ..

Congratulations to our wonderful College Archivist Claudette Brennan, who was recently awarded the 2019 Christopher and Kelsey Gordon Award for an outstanding contribution in the field o..

BTPA School Supply Round Up! BTPA School Supply Round Up! is an initiative organised by the Padua House Captains and Year 10 students Angelica Lopez and Catherine Barbonio, to work a..

Please be advised that there will be an early finish of 2.30pm on the last day of term 3, Friday 20 September. We wish all our staff and students a relaxing break! School will resume..

Congratulations to Aoife Stynes 8CLTRM who represented Sacred Heart at the recent DAV Junior Public Speaking Regional Final. After competing in the first round of the competition at ..

City of Greater Geelong has recently relocated the bus zone from 44 Garden Street to in front of the Geelong High School Performing Arts Centre (30 metres south). The bus zone operat..

Congratulations to all Year 7/8 girls involved in the whopping 6 teams that competed at the Junior SCSA Netball competition at Waverly Netball Centre on Wednesday 28 August. ..

St Joseph’s College is running a series of VCE lectures for all students in Geelong and district on 23 and 24 September 2019 as a way for students to give their studies a boost bef..

Over the coming weeks, our Student Pathways Consultant, Bill Riddiford, will be running a range of information sessions to help our Year 12 students with their transitions for next year...

Please come along for what will be a most inspiring evening at our annual Empowering Women Dinner. This year we are very fortunate to have Kirsty Sword Gusmão AO as our guest spea..

Please see below a table outlining the Parent Communication Opportunities for 2019 Semester Two. ..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Thursday 10 October, from 3.45pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immedia..

Research shows that regular and punctual daily attendance at school is a protective factor that assists students to achieve their personal, social and academic potential. At Sac..

Counting Down to the Season of Creation (1 September - 4 October) Prayer for the Web of Life Creator of Life, The Earth is full of Your creatures, and by Your wisdom you ..

We invite you to visit Mercy World, a wonderful website which features news and information about the Mercy International Association. As described on their website, The purpose of ..

WISA - CPR Student Conference: Wellbeing In Schools Australia - Connect, Protect, Engage At Sacred Heart we are forever growing and changing because we want to make the school ..

This year our Health & Wellbeing leaders Ally, Grace, Tess & Emma have been doing fabulous work raising awareness on how to be an upstander through many and varied ac..

Congratulations to two teams who made it to the next round of the UpStart Big Ideas Competition. Eight teams worked hard to each put in a submission as part of the IDEA class addressing ..

On the morning of Friday 9 August the Catholic Leaders of Geelong Schools (CLOGS) hosted a morning tea at St Ignatius College to acknowledge funds raised from the annual Winter Ball. ..

Please be advised that Friday 30 August will be a student free day, due to staff undertaking their annual compliance day...

The Bradbury Club has been working on an exciting project since the beginning of 2018. On Wednesday the 10th of July, that project became a reality - Sacred Heart College's very own Esca..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Thursday 5 September, from 3.45pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immedi..

Last term we studied one of the new RE units, Big Issues. As part of our studies, we learned about ethical issues facing our world today and made a partnership with a local k..

I thoroughly enjoyed Language Camp this year. I had the best time. I loved the atmosphere of the camp. Everyone was open to having fun and was engaged in trying to understand and s..

On Friday 16 August Sacred Heart hosted 13 Mercy schools from around the state to compete in the annual Frayne Festival. This is a speech festival that has students competing in Debating..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the SCSA Junior, Intermediate and Senior Volleyball teams who competed at 2019 SCSA Division 2 Volleyball at MSAC on 30 July. With a massive ..

Throughout each 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 and is support..

Prayer for the Feast of the Assumption May we keep the wisdom of Mary in our thoughts May we hear the whispers of God in our hearts May we turn our hands to service And m..

We are now seeking student applications from current Year 10 students for the 2020 Timor Immersion (21 June to 1 July 2020 - end of Term 2). This program takes students to our partn..

Over the coming weeks, our Student Pathways Consultant, Bill Riddiford, will be running a range of information sessions to help our Year 12 students with their transitions for next year...

A reminder that our annual Dinner for Dads and Daughters, featuring the inspiring Shari Livingstone, is fast approaching! Shari recently won the Australian Ironman and has qualified for ..

Please see below a table outlining the Parent Communication Opportunities for 2019 Semester Two. ..

Congratulations to Sienna Butcher 8CLBOC, our latest Mercy Moment recipient! Sienna Butcher 8CLBOC recieved her nomination for giving up her lunchtime to help a year 7 look for some ..

To launch National Science Week last week, we were fortunate to have Dr Darlene Lim, a Geobiologist at the NASA Ames Research Centre, California, visit our school. Approximately 150 of ..

Research shows that regular and punctual daily attendance at school is a protective factor that assists students to achieve their personal, social and academic potential. At Sac..

An important message for bus travellers on the Geelong Transit System - Semester 2 receipts are due now. Students who purchased the Half Yearly photo ID 'PT Student Concession Card'..

2019 FOOTY WRAP Congratulations to the following students, both past and present, for achieving ultimate honours in their respective clubs. Lucy McEvoy: Named Captain of the ..

Congratulations to the following students whose achievements were acknowledged at the recent school assembly: Makaira Le who was awarded the Clever and Creative 2019 Geelong Yout..

Saturday 3 August marked the conclusion of another successful visit from Seirei High School in Japan. This was the 26th year of the partnership between Sacred Heart and Seirei High Schoo..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. I teach in three faculties (Science, Maths and Religion) and quite like variation and blending of ideas that comes from this. I barr..

Click on the link below to see a timelapse clip of the walls come down during Stage 3 of our building works.

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We invite you to visit Mercy World, a wonderful website which features news and information about the Mercy International Association. As described on their website, The purpose of ..

The signs around the dance studio normally say “No eating in here please. No shoes on the tarkett”. This precious tarkett (floor lino) has been impeccably looked after since ..

2019 SCSA Division 1 Futsal - Thursday 2 May, Albert Park Indoor Sports Congratulations to all girls involved in the SCSA Junior, Intermediate and Senior Futsal teams. ..

The Bradbury Club and Computers Now are developing a new app for mobile phones called Fact-Tastic. It contains interesting 'sciencey' facts that are funny and quirky, such as 'Cows moo i..

Leukaemia - a cure worth fighting for. Care deeply, be bold, step up and make it count!* On Sunday I shaved my head, well actually my Mum did it, and now I&r..

With the pressure of VCE, social media and the big question of “what’s next” looming over them, 19 students in year 11 at Sacred Heart College have turned t..

All are warmly invited to our upcoming Circle of Mercy - 2019: Challenges to the Church today, presented by Fr Richard Leonard. For more information, please see the flyer below. ..

In General Science, students studied the topic of Astronomy and learnt about the Universe and the origins of the Universe. For an assessment task the students chose an area of Astronomy ..

We have been fortunate to lock in a guest speaker for our students, Dr Darlene Lim. Dr Lim is a Geobiologist and Exobiologist at NASA, and has some amazing experiences on her resume, fro..

A Prayer of Thanksgiving for Our Parents Thank you, Lord, for my parents. They have nurtured me and provided for my needs throughout my life. I am so grateful for their ..

On Tuesday 23 July, when the Japanese students came to visit us, we read them stories from three quintessentially Australian picture books: Koala Lou, Wombat Stew and Possum Magic. ..

Congratulations to Lucy McEvoy 12CLJC who has been named as the captain of the 2019 AFLW Under-18 All Australian side! When asked about her involvement with footy, Lucy said: I start..

Congratulations to Georgia Royce 8PAKL and Sienna Cappadona 8PAHGA, our latest Mercy Moment recipients! Georgia is a student of Café Culture. It was here that she learned abou..

Our Year 10 students received their Meningococcal ACWY vaccinations last week. If your Year 10 student missed out on receiving their immunisation, please see the information below about ..

On Thursday 25 July, a number of our students participated in the Winter Sleepout. For the duration, we had guest host Ruby McVilly 11PAGP taking over our social media accounts, giving u..

Please see below a table outlining the Parent Communication Opportunities for 2019 Semester Two. ..

Arthur Reed Photos now have a home delivery option. If you would like to make a booking please click here. To view their catalogue please click on the image below. (https://arphotos..

2019 Herald Sun AFL Girls Shield – Intermediate Girls Div. 1 Semi-Final Congratulations to all girls involved in the extremely successful Intermediate football team at the AFL ..

In Year 7 Maths Pathway, the students completed an assessment task incorporating real-life applications of maths by designing and building a piece of furniture to go into a model house. ..

An important message for bus travellers on the Geelong Transit System - Semester 2 receipts are due now. Students who purchased the Half Yearly photo ID 'PT Student Concession Card'..

On Wednesday 24 July, three Sacred Heart College Netball teams made their way down to Kardinia Park to play against schools from across the region. The junior team was co..

On Friday July 26 we were invited to attend a Prayer service for refugees at St Joseph’s College in our community and the world. We heard from a refugee who shared her experience i..

We recently held one of our Year 7 Academic Parent Teacher Team (APTT) evenings at which parents and their daughters came in class to work through some Maths Brain Busters together and l..

We are now seeking student applications from current Year 9 students for the 2020 Northern Territory Immersion (21 August to the 30 August 2020). This program takes students to our c..

What a success the inaugural PARENT TRIVIA NIGHT was last Friday evening! Over 170 guests enjoyed an evening of fun, friends and trivia as they were entertained by trivia guru Quizze..

We are calling for volunteers! Are you available to please help with some preparation for upcoming events - the Frayne Festival and Dinner for Dads. The information, dates and times are ..

IGNITE THE LIGHT IN THE ARTS On Friday June 28, the school community came together to celebrate Arts Day. The House competitions in Dance, Vocal, Instrumental and Theatre ..

A reminder that our Trivia Night is fast approaching! Please join us for an evening of fun with games and trivia questions by QuizzaMe (using buzzers - no pens or paper required), or..

A New Year 8 Initiative in 2019 Redesigning learning at SHC has given us the opportunity to offer an exciting new opportunity for our Year 8 students. Communities helpi..

At the end of last term we farewelled our colleague Sharon Gillett, who was our Deputy Principal - Student Development. Sharon has been a part of Sacred Heart College for almost 30 years..

We extend a very warm welcome to our new staff members for term 3. They include: Antonella Masia - teacher of Italian, replacing Mario Gava who has moved to Sydney Chris ..

Congratulations to Priscilla Cooper and Clare Walker for an outstanding performance at the Plain English Speaking Awards (PESA) judged by VCAA, which was held here at Sacred Heart on Mon..

The College has engaged four Learning Coaches this semester to work with our senior students in preparation for their final exams. These coaches will be available in the Learning Centre ..

During Term 2, we sought the assistance of our community to ensure our students were committed to excellence and wearing their Sacred Heart College uniform with pride. Since then, the st..

Please see below the reflections from a couple of our students who attended the recent Borneo Opwall trip. I really enjoyed the Opwall trip to Borneo, it was a great experience and i..

Semester 1 saw the introduction of the new iProjects unit, iTinker in the Makerspace. Students from across years 8, 9 and 10 used design thinking to develop individual projects. Students..

Five teams represented SHC at the recent FISAF Sport Aerobics State Titles in Melbourne on Saturday 15 June; four teams in the years 7 - 9 section and one team in the years 10 - 12 secti..

Sacred Heart College are proud supporters of ICFP, the Catholic Teachers College in Baucau, Timor. With 50% of the Timorese population under the age of 18, there are many chil..

Charlotte Teague 8LOJBW played for Victoria in the Under 15s Girls Indoor Cricket National Championships in the second week of the holidays. Although they missed out on the finals, we ha..

On 5 August we will be holding a fundraising dinner and we warmly welcome you to attend: Mercy - A Seat at the Table We will be hosting some very special guest speakers - Sr Ang..

Please see below the upcoming social events we have occuring in 2019. We hope to see many of you at these wonderful events! ..

Invest in your most precious asset - your marriage! Married couples are invited to come and learn how to keep or rekindle the passion in their relationship and how to keep their love..

Please see below a table outlining the Parent Communication Opportunities for 2019 Semester Two. ..

Research shows that regular and punctual daily attendance at school is a protective factor that assists students to achieve their personal, social and academic potential. At Sac..

Prayer of St Thérèse May there be peace within you today. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite ..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Thursday 1 August from 3.45pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate ..

Welcome back to term 3 and a new term to access the PA40+ program (Physical Activity 40 minutes + a day). Hatha Yoga, held on Fridays at 9.00am, was very successful in term 2 and we ..

On Tuesday 16 July two of our students, Mathilda Rutjens and Georgia Delaney, attended a special event in Sydney due to their roles as Digital Ambassadors for Project Rockit. We received..

Please see below the latest feature page taken from the Mercy World website. It is about the Fifth Biennial Pilgrimage for Young Mercy Leaders that students from around the world are cur..

We warmly welcome to SHC 24 students and 3 Staff from our Japanese Sister School from Seirei High School. They are with us for a 2 week visit from 21 July to 3 August. This year marks 27..

Outreach at Sacred Heart At Sacred Heart, we offer a wide range of outreach opportunities for our students. These include before school breakfast club at a primary school,after schoo..

An exciting program of events has now been finalised for next year to celebrate our 160th Anniversary. Please see the program attached below, which includes a link to add these event dat..

Sacred Heart students Georgia May, Laura King (Year 10) and Alexandra Durante (Year 9) have all been selected to represent Victoria in the 2019 Australian Interschool Equestrian Champion..

Year 11 and 12 Italian students were involved in the annual Night at the Opera excursion to Melbourne. It is an integral part of the VCE Italian course at Sacred Heart and a valuable occ..

Year 10 Religion students participated in a kinder partnership for their Big Issues unit maritime pollution. Read Tara Sampson's student reflection below! "We first visited the kinde..

Following our highly successful To Catch a Killer interdisciplinary pilot in 2018, we have embedded two units that work together to investigate, and prosecute a mock unlawful killing on ..

See below results for Semester 1 inter school Equestrian events. Congratulations to all of the SHC students involved! Placings: - Team at Tintern horse trials (Alex Durante, Rosi..

Mercy Moments was an initiative started by the 2018 College Captains, and is now to be continued by the 2019 College Captains. The initiative aims to reward students and staff who act ki..

The Lions Club of Corio and Norlane is offering to supply computers to Sacred Heart students or families in need. The Lions Club have desktop systems, laptops and netbooks available...

Please see below the latest feature page taken from the Mercy World website. It is taken from the latest eNews - Issue 825! - which outlines current articles of what's happening in Mercy..

The latest Entertainment Book is now available for you to purchase! For more information, please see the flyer below. (https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/114y760) ..

Prayer Intention: Feast of the Sacred Heart June 28 The escalation of trade policy and territorial disputes, rising climate risks and the increase in the world’s forcibly d..

On Wednesday 29 May 2019, Sacred Heart Instrumental Music program held their annual Winter Concert in McAuley Hall. Teachers, parents, family members and siblings alike came to listen to..

SHC student Olivia Tremul has directed and produced a short film Living With Cystic Fibrosis, inspired by her sister Gabby. Hear from Olivia about her experience and the film process. ..

On Tuesday 28 May the Year 9/10 Physics class went to Deakin University to experience a range of Engineering activities at Deakin’s CADET centre. The students used logic programm..

Visual Wellbeing (VWB) Parent Evening Our special Visible Wellbeing Parent Evening with Professor Lea Waters is on Thursday June 27 at 6:30pm in the Large Gathering Space in the Cour..

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Page to Stage Premiere Performance Page to Stage is an exciting new unit running on a Wednesday afternoon. This unit is open to all students f..

The Geelong Youth awards celebrated the contributions of young people in Geelong. SHC's Makaira Le won the Clever and Creative category. Read below for the Geelong Advertiser article abo..

The Lions Club of Corio and Norlane is offering to supply computers to Sacred Heart students or families in need. The Lions Club have desktop systems, laptops and netbooks available...

Sacred Heart has been taking part in the Australian Red Cross Blood Service's Red25. "Red25 is a life-saving social responsibility program where workplaces, community groups, and uni..

Year 12 student Lucy McEvoy has been named as a player to watch in the NAB AFLW Under-18 Championships for Vic Country. Click here (https://womens.afl/news/17996/players-to-watch-at-the-..

The latest Entertainment Book is now available for you to purchase! For more information, please see the flyer below. (https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/114y760) ..

Future Pathways Evening Tuesday 11 June from 5.30pm to 7.00pm in the Court Precinct What is the Future Pathways evening? Sacred Heart College delivers a contemporary ..

The future of AFLW is bright! Well done to the Year 7 and 8 students who represented SHC at the AFL Barwon 'Junior Girls’ Inter-school competition on Tuesday, May 21. Over ..

What is National Reconciliation Week? National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how..

Through the CSIRO STEM Professionals in School Project, SHC students and some St Joseph's boys were working with Mr Stephen Plowright in an after school logic course titled Faulty Argume..

Head Coach Anthony Petkovic lead senior SHC students in the GISSA Senior Football competition. Read below for Mr Petkovic's recap of the day. SENIOR FOOTBALL RESULTS: Lining up f..

Year 9 and 10 Forensic Science students have been busy learning about dog scenting and crime scene investigations in their studies. Hear from Forensic science teacher Deb Bohan on what t..

The Lions Club of Corio and Norlane is offering to supply computers to Sacred Heart students or families in need. The Lions Club have desktop systems, laptops and netbooks available...

School Sport Victoria have been finalising their Victorian representative teams and Year 10 student Lacey O’Brien has been selected for the School Sport Victoria Team and will repr..

The Geelong Community Foundation is Geelong’s best kept secret. This year the Foundation has delivered over $1 million in grants to worthy Geelong organisations or organisatio..

The latest Entertainment Book is now available for you to purchase! For more information, please see the flyer below. (https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/114y760) ..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Annabel Jelley, I am a year 12 student at Sacred Heart and a member of Siena house. This year I have been given the privilege of bein..

Year 9 students Zara Madden and Yanah Kanellos recently spoke at the 2019 Pivot Summit, pitching their app idea Tydi Pocket. Zara wrote about the event: "Yanah Kanellos and I, Zara M..

Surfing team coach Carl Tracey attended the Independent School Team Surfing Titles at Phillip Island. Read Mr Tracey's report on the event: Congratulations to the following students ..

Summer Donaghy completed her Humanities project, which involved picking one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and creating a project around it. She chose Goal 3- Good Healt..

The Instrumental Music Program Annual Winter Concert will be held on Wednesday 29 May at 6:30pm in McAuley Hall. Students from the College Orchestra, College Choirs, Flamenco..

Year 12 students went on their retreats from May 8-10. The retreats gave the Year 12 students an opportunity to reflect, share and grow; on their time at Sacred Heart and their hopes for..

Year 11 renewals from May 8-10 offered students a time to pause and reflect on their faith and what is truly important to them. Students heard from guest speaker Sam Clear from Walk4One...

Last week, our Year 9 students had their Outdoor Experiential Camp at Ovens Valley. This camp is based in Steve Biddulph's recommendations as to what girls need most in order to have opt..

Year 8 French classes took part in The Great French Bake-off and had the opportunity to hear from guest speaker, Marie-Alice. Katiks Behar took out first place, Hayley Hunt in second, Je..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Javier Garcia my daughter Bessie is in Year 12. I’m married to Gillian and we have a son Max in Year 10 at Christian College. Bo..

The latest Entertainment Book is now available for you to purchase! For more information, please see the flyer below. (https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/114y760) ..

A fantastic achievement, SHC Year 9 student Charlotte Piec, has been selected as a Finalist in the 2019 Highton Rotary Star Search Vocal Section. This event will be held on Friday 31..

by Catherine Gulli, Learning Culture Leader “Schools should model mobile use, not ban them.” (Geoff Barton) ..

The 'Mothers' and Daughters' Breakfast is on Tuesday 7 May at 7.15am. Tickets are $25 per person for a delicious hot plated breakfast.We have limited seats for the event. Bookings: https..

Due to Easter falling in late April this year, Easter liturgies were held during the last week of Term 1. All students and staff involved are to be commended for their involvement. Below..

Staff and students commemorated Anzac Day with the whole school gathering in the O'Dwyer Centre on Wednesday 24 April to pay their respects. Below are some student reflections o..

Congratulations to Lucy Robertson 7WH for being announced as the overall winner of the Geelong Young Leaders Award 2019 by Honourable Richard Marles MP (Federal Member for Corio & Sh..

Year 7 students who missed their vaccines must catch up prior to 19 May 2019 to continue in the school program (note there must be 6 months between Dose 1 and Dose 2). Immunis..

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) 2019 for Years 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday 14 May, Wednesday 15 May and Thursday 16 May 2019. Please s..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. I am a 23-year-old former student of Sacred Heart. I am currently assisting the College with its eNews; helping put together school community new..

Please see below a table outlining the Parent Communication Opportunities for Semester 1 this year. ..

Students in Outdoor Education classes participated in an overnight bushwalking camp from Lorne to Cumberland River at the end of term 1. Students hiked a total of approximately 18 kilome..

The latest Entertainment Book is now available for you to purchase! For more information, please see the flyer below. (https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/114y760) ..

Please see below the latest feature page taken from the Mercy World website. It is taken from the latest eNews - Issue 812! - which outlines current articles of what's happening in Mercy..

Sad News for our Community We ask our College community to keep the following families in your thoughts and prayers. We pray for Layla Johnson (Year 12) and her family. Layla’s..

The following is taken from Richmond Football Club's website: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-04-30/burchell-becomes-a-tiger Richmond has made their eighth AFLW signing with ..

Year 12 Retreat 8, 9, 10 May 2019 Year 11 Renewals 8, 9, 10 May 2019 ..

Parent Communication Afternoon for all parents Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Tuesday 30 April from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Please note the later tim..

A hot sunny day greeted us this year for the Athletics Carnival at SHC. The day started beautifully with the Opening Ceremony Performance by our House Captains. Our four house themes thi..

Congratulations to Isabella Torney 7CT on receiving her trophy for best bowler in her cricket team! Here is a reflection from Isabella on her fantastic achievement. I won the trophy ..

Thank you to all who attended our Discovery Day on Tuesday 19 March. It was a lovely afternoon where we were able to showcase the many opportunities we have on offer here at SHC. Spe..

This year our SHC swimmers representative team competed in the All School Swimming Relays, held on Thursday 7 March at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Students and ..

The 'Mothers' and Daughters' Breakfast is on Tuesday 7 May at 7.15am. Tickets are $25 per person for a delicious hot plated breakfast. We have limited seats for the event. Bookings: ..

College kilts can be tailored to a shorter length (knee-length, just below knee-length or mid-calf) at a discounted rate of $10 per kilt at the following tailor. Please quote 'Sacre..

Mercy Moments was an initiative started by the 2018 College Captains, and is now to be continued by the 2019 College Captains. The initiative aims to reward students and staff who act ki..

On Wednesday the 26th of March, all the Year 7 Mercy Leaders attended an excursion at GMHBA Stadium to learn more about cyber bullying and how to be safe online. For the first part o..

Please be advised the College Reception hours during the Easter/Term 1 holidays are: Week 1: Monday 8 April - Friday 12 April, 8.00am - 4.00pm Week 2: CLOSED The first day of..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. I was the first Social Worker to be employed by SHC. I'm located in Mercy House at SHC and have worked here for about 12 years now. I studie..

Melbourne-based journalist and broadcaster Sally Warhaft spoke to the Year 9/10 Journalism class last week. She brought with her a range of stories about her life in journali..

We had an exciting week last week, with all four houses running their Dance auditions for Arts Day, which is held on the last day of term 2. Congratulations to all who auditioned, an..

The latest Entertainment Book is now available for you to purchase! For more information, please see the flyer below. (https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/114y760) ..

Please see below the latest feature page taken from the Mercy World website. It is taken from the latest eNews - Issue 812! - which outlines current articles of what's happening in Mercy..

Year 7 students were asked to write a piece titled 'My Special Place'. Here are a couple of wonderful compositions from two very talented wordsmiths. Do you have ‘that place&rs..

Mercy International Association Special Prayer Intention: For the Victims of the Christchurch Terrorist Attack God of Mercy, All that You have created is good and your c..

Our final year dance students need to learn dances in two particular styles, rehearse them in great detail then perform them as solos for external assessors at the end of the year. I..

Published each term, Catholic Education Today celebrates the faith, life, achievements and culture of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. To view an online copy of this..

Congratulations to alumni Emilia Stacey (2018) on receiving the George Alexander Foundation Leadership Scholarship. Emilia was asked a few questions about this scholarship, and what..

Two of our recent alumni, Olivia Bonanno and Rosie Bourke (Class of 2018) applied for the Zonta International 'Empowering Women: Young Women in Public Affairs Award’. ..

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) on School Students with a Disability In line with Government regulations, the College is required to complete an annual Nationa..

Year 12 Retreat 8, 9, 10 May 2019 Year 11 Renewals 8, 9, 10 May 2019 ..

SCSA Swimming & Diving Wednesday 3rd April 2019 On Wednesday the 3 April, sixty-four girls took part in the SCSA Division 1 Swimming and Diving competition h..

I recently participated in a competition, up in Melbourne, called the Fast Track Talent Show. I was put into my age group from 10 to 15 years old and I was singing the song Chandelier by..

On Wednesday 27 February 16 girls had an early 6am start to take part in the Victorian School Surf League at Mordialloc beach in Melbourne along with three staff. The day ran..

Recently, the Unit 1 Health and Human Development students attended an excursion to Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre to help deepen their understanding of the perspectives t..

On the 5th of March, I went up to Melbourne. I didn’t travel there for a formal event, but to meet Alex Rance of the Richmond Football Club. How did I get to do this? Well, last ye..

On Monday 4 March, all Year 7s students enjoyed a presentation by adolescent psychologist, Jocelyn Brewer, on the topic of Digital Nutrition. The premise of Digital Nutrition is that..

On Friday 1 March, a group of SHC girls and I went on a trip to the Avalon Airshow, accompanied by Mrs Alessi and Mr Riddiford. We had the opportunity to listen and speak to many people ..

The Premier's Spirit of ANZAC Prize 2020 is now open for entries. The prize provides 22 students with the opportunity to participate in an overseas study tour, exploring sites of militar..

If you have daughter in Year 6 and she is intending to enrol at Sacred Heart College for Year 7 2020, please note applications will close Friday 17 May 2019. Applications can be comp..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Monday 25 March from 3.45pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate or..

Please be advised that the last day of term, Friday 5 April, will have an earlier finish time of 2.30pm...

On Wednesday 6 March, the Sacred Heart Tennis team gathered at Geelong Lawn Tennis Club to compete against three talented Melbourne Catholic Girls’ schools. The competi..

The Sacred Heart International Women’s Day talent show on 8 March was an absolute success, attracting a crowd of 220-240 people in the PAC. There were 6 performers and 35 minutes o..

We were recently sent the Player Profiles of our SHC Alumni who currently play for the Geelong AFLW team. We are so very proud of all our alumni who play for the AFLW, and regard them as..

Leaders of Sisters of Mercy Congregations, Institutes and Federations throughout the world form Mercy International Association, founded to serve the Sisters of Mercy, their associates a..

On Friday 15 March we celebrated Bullying No Way Day. This day aims to give schools a chance to take action and empower young people to be a part of the solution when addressing bullying..

Mercy Moments was an initiative started by the 2018 College Captains, and is now to be continued by the 2019 College Captains. The initiative aims to reward students and staff who act ki..

Congratulations to the Class of 2018! Sacred Heart College supports the education of young Timorese who aspire to further their education and become teachers within their..

At the recent St Patrick’s Day Dinner, Archbishop Peter A Comensoli delivered the inaugural Patrick Oration. A copy of his headland speech can be seen below. ..

International Pi Day is about more than just a crust and a filling, it is all about what we all like to call 3.14 or Pi! On the 14th of March (why this date? Try writing it in US for..

What is your connection to SHC? I am a Year 9 student at Sacred Heart College. What is your fondest and/or funniest memory of SHC? I have lots of fond and funny memories at S..

The correct wearing of our SHC uniform embodies a bond of respect for one another and the College, pride and gratitude for being members of our community and identifies our connection wi..

On Wednesday 27 February, we launched our school year at the 2019 Maguire Celebration. The Maguire Celebration is an evening to formally recognise and celebrate the many ways in which ou..

Congratulations to the following students whose achievements were acknowledged at the recent school assembly: 2019 Victorian Minter-McNamara Cup: Well done to Lauren Peart 12LOGG and..

An explosion of senior Dance at Sacred Heart College This year we are delighted to have not one, but TWO senior Dance classes! It's all happening, with Ms Carmichael teaching both ..

All the slides left you shaking and with adrenaline, and eager for more. As we went from ride to ride the smile on my face grew bigger. The first ride our homeroom experienced was the To..

A beautiful but fresh morning on Tuesday 19 February made this year’s triathlon at Eastern Beach very spectacular. There were 8 schools participating this year with the new additio..

Our Year 7 students were lucky to have a BBQ provided for them by the Health Centre Mind team. Here are some reflections from students from 7RFZ: The school bell rings but I’m ..

We would like to remind our parents that the College’s parent portal is a wonderful resource for information regarding your daughter’s academic progress, assessments due, abs..

We are very excited to be launching our Faulty Arguments Club—a course in logic for those who can think logically—with the below challenge which has recently been emailed out..

The SHC Dance department have a little booklet called “Where Are They Now”, outlining where our former VCE Dance students ended up. We are excited to tell you about Caro..

Our Senior VCAL students were very fortunate to visit MONA, Museum of Old and New Art in Tasmania February 27 - 28 as part of the VCAL Creative Industries excursion. From the images belo..

On Monday 25 February, our Year 8 students were treated to a wonderful presentation by renowned author Alice Pung. One of our Year 8 students, Eliza Glembin LOKAJ, penned the follow..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. I have lived on the Bellarine Peninsula for almost 4 years, before that I was a born and bred Melbourne girl! So no, I don't barrack for Gee..

As of 2019, Sacred Heart is proudly a Visible Wellbeing Partner School! Through this program, we are working to embed a culture of wellness for learning across the school and wider commu..

On Saturday 23 February, I got the chance to be a part of the magnificent parade at the Pako Festa. I was with the Japanese Association of Geelong, and we performed the traditional Japan..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Monday 25 March from 3.45pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate or..

The following prayer was written by Catherine Anderson 7JTD, and demonstrates the power of celebration. ..

Sponsored by Geelong Connected Communities, the Community Spirit Award was recently awarded by the Gordon to one of our school-based apprentices from 2018, Olivia Pritchard. The awar..

Our Charter as a Mercy School Catherine McAuley wanted first and foremost for her schools to live and to teach the Good News revealed in Jesus Christ. We will use the Charter to ..

To assist families we have developed an SHC Communications Model, which aims to provide a 'big picture' of all the main sources of student information, their medium and their frequency. ..

As is now publicly known, Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of historical sexual crimes relating to two young people at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne. This follows two trial..

A beautiful sunny day, full of activity and colour for our annual Swimming Carnival at Kardinia Pool. We were greeted with a sunny day for a swim or jump in the diving pool. ..

If you have daughter in Year 6 and she is intending to enrol at Sacred Heart College for Year 7 2020, please note applications will close Friday 17 May 2019. Applications can be comp..

We are excited to welcome psychologist, Jocelyn Brewer to speak on the topic of Digital Nutrition in the Performing Arts Centre (PAC) on Monday 4 March, 2019. All SHC parents are war..

A reminder that our Maguire Celebration will be held at GMHBA Stadium, Wednesday 27 February at 7.00pm. This will be the official launch of the school year, and we look forward to s..

Stage 3 of our Court Precinct is coming along nicely! Please see some images below of the latest building works.

REMINDER - 2019 BUS TRAVELLERS on the Geelong Transit System to PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR BUS PASS RECEIPTS NOW. Students who have purchased the photo ID "PTV Student Concession Travel Pass..

Congratulations go to Grace McVilly who received a Highly Commended Award in the 2018 Australian Photography Awards for her 70’s Runway collection. This prestigious competition is ..

Years 8, 9 and 10 students enrolled in SHC’s iTinker/iSpace unit gained so much from a presentation by Holger Dielenburg (Founder of Melbourne’s Space Tank Studio). Holge..

This year we are looking to tackle misconceptions in the Church. To start our conversation we have Kuranda Seyit presenting on his Islamic tradition and interfaith understandings. Pl..

A reminder that Friday 1 March is a Student Free day due to a staff PD. Enjoy the long weekend, girls!..

What is your connection to SHC? My connection with Sacred Heart College began in 1955 when I commenced in Grade 5. The classrooms were situated in the cloister where the school admin..

Invest in your most precious asset......your marriage! Forget life’s tensions and interruptions and rekindle the closeness, intimacy, love and romance that brought you together..

The Australian Government Department of Education and Training has requested that we provide a statement of addresses, in accordance with the Australian Education Regulation 2013 (Cth) (..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Thursday 7 March from 3.45pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate o..

Kindness - A Word of Mercy Kindness was a quality fostered by and valued highly by the foundress of the Mercy Sisters - Mother Catherine McAuley. All through her life she showed..

On Tuesday 12 February, we marked the 11th SHC Triathlon competition which was held at Eastern Beach/Eastern Gardens on a cloudy, overcast afternoon. This year we had approxi..

Are you interested in learning an instrument or vocal lessons at SHC? The Sacred Heart College Instrumental Music Program is an individualized program which provides a high level of..

A reminder that you can view Term Dates and Student Free Days by visiting the 'Term Dates' page on our website, under the 'News & Events' tab. Please click here (http://www.shcge..

On Thursday 31 January we celebrated our Beginning of Year Mass, which gave us a chance to begin our school year with a lovely sacred celebration in our beautiful grounds. Our magnificen..

We have our annual school photograph session with Arthur Reed Photos on MONDAY 18 FEBRUARY. Please click the link below for important information about ordering online or via the for..

Last Thursday 31 February our new Year 7 cohort began their Sacred Heart journey. There was a lot of excitement in the air as they gathered in McAuley Hall at the start of the day, and i..

Saturday 2 February was a very special day for us here at SHC, as it was the day we saw some of our alumni play in the inaugural Geelong Cats AFLW game! It was such a proud moment f..

REMINDER - 2019 BUS TRAVELLERS on the Geelong Transit System to PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR BUS PASS RECEIPTS NOW. Students who have purchased the photo ID "PTV Student Concession Travel Pass..

ll Year 7 parents are warmly invited to join us for two information sessions on Tuesday 19 February 2019. Following the sessions, a social event will be held for Year 7 parents in Celies..

Due to predicated rain and thunderstorms, the 2019 Maguire Celebration has been postponed until Wednesday 27 February at 7.00pm. Please find below the Maguire Celebration invitation,..

A reminder that we have an updated Uniform Policy, which you can view below. This and all other policies can be found on our website under 'The Sacred Heart Way', or by clicking here: SH..

This year Team Hemley Training are offering coaching programs for students after school on Mondays and Wednesdays—"Fit for Life", inclusive and aimed at giving the participants a r..

We have recently created an information hub which answers questions you may have about being a student at Sacred Heart College. It covers many topics, which can be seen in the image belo..

If you have daughter in Year 6 and she is intending to enrol at Sacred Heart College for Year 7 2020, please note applications will close Friday 17 May 2019. Applications can be comp..

On Saturday 15 December 2018, the Shrine of Remembrance Young Ambassador role ended for one of our students, and began for another. Teagan Cope-Proctor 10CLJC served with distinction..

You are invited to take part in a 6-week Beginner’s course of Mindfulness Meditation at Sacred Heart College, facilitated by SHC staff member Barbara Cook. The course will run Tues..

A New Year’s Resolution When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are..

St Joseph's College is this year hosting the Tri-College Stage Production of Shrek! Students from Sacred Heart College, Clonard College and St Joseph’s are invited to audition for ..

Guests attended the annual Inspire Geelong Breakfast on Thursday 29 November, hosted by Sacred Heart College Alumni Association and MC Kylie Oliver. Guest speaker Natalie O'Donnell i..

Please see below the finishing dates for 2018 and the commencement dates for 2019: Teaching staff finish Friday 14 December. The College will close for 2018 on Thursday ..

We will be celebrating two important annual events within the first two weeks of the school year in 2019. Please put the following dates in your diary: Our Beginning of Year..

Congratulations to Year 12 VET students Sarah Kavanagh and Olivia Pritchard for completing their School Based Traineeships recently. They were both presented with their Certificates at t..

The article below was written by Geordie Little, and was featured in the December 2018 edition of the Australian Teacher Magazine. Congratulations to the students and staff involved in t..

On Friday 30 November our 2019 Peer Support leaders took part in the ‘Mates’ Training program facilitated by Kate and Ash from Respectful Relationships Victoria. Accordi..

Eminent writer and journalist Sally Warhaft came to speak to the Year 10 Journalism class on Thursday November 29. She talked to us about the media, the timing of journalism and getting ..

Year 7 and Year 10 students and new students can collect their MacBook from the Ching Learning Centre between 9.00am and 4.00pm on Monday 21 January 2019. Prior to collection day you wil..

On Saturday 1 December SHC held its annual rowing regatta. As the last school girls regatta pre-Christmas it was highly attended with some 27 schools and clubs from around the state send..

Year 7 and Year 10 students who missed out on getting their school vaccines this year can catch up through Barwon Health Immunisation or their GP. Please see the table below which ou..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. I grew up in Geelong West, but live on a farm these days. Over the years, I have worked as a teacher-librarian and taught Religious E..

Congratulations to Sam Cain, our College First Aid Officer on her recent successes at the Lifesaving World Championships! She won 2 Gold and a Silver for Australia, as well as a Silver f..

You are invited to a 6-week Mindfulness Meditation beginner’s course at Sacred Heart College in Term 1, 2019. It will run from 6.00 - 7.00pm to allow staff, parents and student..

Attention Parents: the following information is for anyone whose daughter may be interested in training for diving to represent SHC in 2019. Re-enrolment for EXISTING Di..

Some of our students were featured in the Sunday 2 December ABC News bulletin. The news item was about the Sweethearts band, which counts some SHC students in their number. Please cl..

This year, as we experience the waiting time of Advent, may we take stock of our lives, of the year that’s been and of the challenges ahead. As we await the coming..

Congratulations to Megan Schenk 11PT, for following her ideals, stepping up and becoming one of the public speakers of the organisation ‘Young Voices for Animals’..

Kyra O'Donnell and Grace Kidd from the MAD (Make a Difference) Committee gave this speech at our final school assembly on the last day of school. We thank the MAD Committee for all they ..

Congratulations to the following students whose achievements were acknowledged by the College Captains at the recent school assembly: Mercy Leadership Certificate recipients: Congrat..

Please see below the College Reception hours for the last week before the Christmas break. Monday 17 December - Wednesday 19 December: 8.00am - 4.00pm (closed between 12.30-1.00p..

Congratulations to the students selected to be the 2019 Years 8 - 11 SSRC Leaders! Please click on the images below to see these deserving students, as well as the equally deserving Year..

Congratulations to Rosie Bourke 12FLG and Olivia Bonanno 12DG who have just returned from a week in Tasmania representing Sacred Heart at the National Final of the UN Youth Evatt Competi..

Eight teachers took on the role of Makers at SHC’s new Project based Makerspace for two days of training with Victoria University. The first day we worked with industrial wood..

We are recruiting parent leaders now for 2019 to join our current Parent Power Team. If you are interested, please email Suzie Veitch in the College Development Office on suvei..

Books and stationery ordered through Campion can be collected from the Geelong Showgrounds, Cattle Pavilion, Gate 6, St Albans Road, East Geelong on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 January 201..

For my Year 10 Mercy Leadership Certificate I donated 20 homemade bandanas to the Andrew Love Cancer Centre in Geelong for women that were suffering from hair loss due to chemotherapy tr..

A reminder to join your Facebook Year Level private online community page, if you haven’t already. Your level Parent Power leaders will power these private groups, with the sup..

The bus turned right, and passed a sign “Werribee Open Range Zoo”. “We are here”! 7CT exclaimed to one another. The bus continued down the road, and soon enough i..

Further to the 1,178 survey responses from students, parents and staff, the College has acknowledged the need to: • Think differently about the school uniform • Create ..

Booklists are now available through Campion. Please see below information on how to order books online. Booklist information for parents and students The list of books and statio..

2018 END-OF-YEAR DATES Please see below some important end-of-year dates for your calendar: Tuesday 4 December, after school - Year 8 SOAR Graduation Wednesday 5 December - Trans..

The Year 11 VCAL class have been working hard on their Community Partnership project. They have partnered with Saint Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School and the Bannockburn Community ..

Congratulations to Laura McGuane 12JC whose artwork has been shortlisted for the 2019 Top Arts exhibition. Her amazing photoweaving artwork can be seen below. Well done, Laura! ..

Please see below the finishing dates for 2018 and the commencement dates for 2019: Teaching staff finish Friday 14 December. The College will close for 2018 on Thursday ..

Towards the end of the year, many people seem to be so tired and struggling to deal with their many responsibilities and tasks. This prayer is for all those who feel exhausted and ..

We will be celebrating two important annual events within the first two weeks of the school year in 2019. Please put the following dates in your diary: Our Beginning of year..

Come along to the Barwon River this Saturday, December 1, to cheer on the Sacred Heart girls competing in the annual Sacred Heart Rowing Regatta. Many crews will be racing throughout..

Please see below two slides about the SHC OpWall trip to Fiji last year. A press release has just been issued about the discovery of a new species of butterfly. There is also an effo..

Recently I accepted the opportunity to become one of the Young Ambassadors at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. The application process entailed putting in a resume about me, a let..

SHC MERCY WORKS 2018 As a Catholic College in the Mercy tradition we are called ‘to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God’ – Micah 6..

Our Year 9 Dance students were asked “How are you changing as a creator?” in their end of semester reflections. Here is one of the responses: I think that I have definite..

On Wednesday 14 November the 2019 Year 12 SSRC leaders visited the Melbourne Convention Centre to hear from inspirational leaders at the 2018 Halogen Youth Conference. Fortunately, we ha..

Are you interested in learning an instrument or vocal lessons at SHC? The Sacred Heart College Instrumental Music Program is an individualized program which provides a high level of..

Geelong Community Foundation and the SHC Year 11 VCAL students have developed a positive partnership that has proven beneficial for both the development of the girls’ skills ..

Last week our Year 8 students went on their long-awaited SOAR Camps. There were a variety of camps on offer, including Survivor Camp, Environmental Camp, Artistic Camp, Justice Camp, Phy..

We have spent this week wrapping up the academic side of SOAR, with students having the opportunity to create a portfolio of their best, most enjoyable, and most analytical work. They ha..

Interview with Lee Oliver, Online Services Specialist Please tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Lee Oliver and I have lived in the Geelong area for most of my life. My wife..

Congratulations to the following girls who were selected to represent SHC at the Regional High-Performance Experience hosted by Barwon Sports Academy and the Victorian Institute of Sport..

Sacred Heart College recently undertook a Digital Privacy Safety and Security audit and the report back recommended that we offer more information to parents to enable you to support you..

The Sacred Heart College Alumni Association are proud to host the 2018 Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast, to be held at The President’s Room, GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 29 Novemb..

Before her death on November 11 1841, Catherine McAuley instructed her Sisters of Mercy to be sure to have a 'good cup of tea' when she was gone. Mercy communities around the world come ..

Booklists are now available through Campion. Please see below information on how to order books online. Booklist information for parents and students The list of books and statio..

Sacred Heart College has a strong friendship with the Baucau community in Timor. As part of our community partnership program, we proudly support young Timorese women in their pursuit of..

This week we held the Cup of Tea Mass and Morning Tea, remembering the anniversary of Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, and offered hospitality and than..

AUSTRALASIAN MERCY SECONDARY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION - STUDENT CONFERENCE Santa Maria College, Attadale, Perth Saturday 22 – Wednesday 26 September 2018 2018 FROM HUMBLE B..

Congratulations to the following girls who represented SHC at the Years 9 and 10 Geelong Woolworths Cricket Blast School Cup on Wednesday 7 November: Emma Badrock, Mycalah Brennan, Madel..

On Tuesday 30 October, students from Years 7 and 8 travelled to South Barwon Reserve to compete in the Cricket Blast School Cup. It was a magnificent day, with the sun greeting us ..

An email was recently sent to families providing an update on Sacred Heart College fees for 2019. The information contained in this email can also be found on our website, under Enro..

We recently received the following article from Young Mercy Links about their Sustainability Expo. This expo was advertised to our students to attend, in particular our Year ..

Congratulations to the following girls who represented SHC at the Victorian All Schools Championships at Lakeside Stadium over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. We had 12 girls entered int..

Students from the Year 9 Digital Technologies class have recently been to the new Geelong Tech School to take part in workshops on programs they developed for the NAO robots and creating..

We have recently created an information hub which answers questions you may have about being a student at Sacred Heart College. It covers many topics, seen in the image below. T..

Have you seen the new 'Screen Time' feature available on iPhones? There has recently been a deluge of articles published around the importance of minimising screen time for the benef..

All the students have been doing a great job with SOAR this year! It has been so wonderful to see them engage meaningfully and independently with this fantastic self-directed program. He..

We are most fortunate to be visited by Sr Liz Dowling next Wednesday 21 November, 3.45pm - 5.00pm in Celies Dining Room, Sacred Heart College. Sr Liz will be breaking open the 2017 Chapt..

2018 END-OF-YEAR DATES Please see below some important end-of-year dates for your calendar: Friday 16 November, 1.30 to 3pm - SJC/SHC orientation Tuesday 4 December, after school..

Interview with Rhys Lowther, Ministry Assistant Please tell us a bit about yourself. I am eighteen years of age, come from a family of four and I graduated from St Ignatius Colle..

Our class of 2018 officially finished their secondary schooling on Wednesday 24 October, and we celebrated their time at SHC with an emotional Year 12 Final Assembly. There were tears an..

The Sacred Heart College Alumni Association invites you to the 2018 Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast, to be held at The President’s Room, GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 29 November ..

Booklists are now available through Campions. Please see below information on how to order books online. Booklist information for parents and students The list of books and stati..

Coloured robes in the shades of blue, green and white billow in the morning breeze. The soft strum of the guitar sends out a peaceful sound, and harmonic voices fill the sunlit room. 'Ta..

Rice Village Visit On Wednesday 10 October Jess Santuccione, Casey Kelly, Ella Romaniuk, Ruby Bown, Annie Cayzer and Lucy McMahon who were six eager year sevens went to Rice Village Aged..

The Graduation Mass for the Year 12s took place on Tuesday 23 October, with many family members, friends and staff in attendance to acknowledge this significant milestone for..

Did you know over 70% of teenagers are sleep-deprived? In fact, as a group, Australian adolescents rank as the third most sleep-deprived in the world! Focusing on sleep health i..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the SCSA Junior and Intermediate Softball teams who travelled to Stead Park, Corio on Monday 15 October for the SCSA Division 2 Softball Competit..

On Sunday 11 November 2018, we mark not only the annual Remembrance Day commemorations but also the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, the cessation of hostilities in World ..

On Thursday 18 October the Unit 2 VCE Physical Education students from SHC and SJC participated in the WheelTalk interactive program. The program encourages students to think about diver..

On Tuesday 16 October, the SHC Badminton team played in the Open Girls' State Badminton championships at MSAC in Melbourne. Displaying skill, flair & wonderful sportsmanship, the..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior table tennis teams who represented SHC at the SCSA Division 1 Table Tennis at MSAC on Thursday 11 October. ..

Our inaugural Family Night on the Green last Friday 26 October was a resounding success! We were blessed with wonderful weather, and up to 550 people were able to enjoy it as they sa..

Congratulations to the fantastic gymnasts representing SHC—Leonie Klemen 9JBW, Ashlyn Stow 8WH, Casey Kelly 7FB, Ella Morris 7PHM and Chanel Simsic 7CT—on their outstanding e..

Over the past couple of editions we have been featuring our wonderful College Captains in our SHC Spotlight. It seemed fitting for them to reflect on their time here as a student at SHC,..

A reminder that Monday 5 November and Tuesday 6 November will be student-free days due to our mid-term break. The College will be closed on these days and will re-open at 8.00am on Wedne..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Monday 12 November from 3.45pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate..

2018 End of year dates Please see below some important end of year dates for your calendar: Friday 16 November, 1.30 to 3pm - SJC/SHC orientation Tuesday 4 December, after school..

Not long before she died in November 1841, Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy, instructed her Sisters to be sure to 'have a comfortable cup of tea' once she h..

Destination Happiness is a televsion show that is focused on personal wellbeing. It offers great tips and personal stories to help others improve their own health and wellbeing. I was co..

At our Graduation Mass last week, the following beautiful Blessing, written by Sr Joan Wilson, was prayed for our Year 12 students. Let’s pray for them as they face the..

The College was pleased to celebrate the blessing of Stage 2 of The Court Precinct on Wednesday 17 October. Father Jim Clarke celebrated the liturgy with the theme ‘Education: a cr..

The Bradbury Club travelled to Melbourne on Thursday 25 October, to present their work at the Catholic Education Office’s STEM Showcase and Conference. Three teams from the cl..

You’re invited to a World Premiere! On Monday 12 November, Year 9 Dance students will be presenting their Duo dances for assessment, in front of an audience of interested paren..

Applications are now being accepted for the Shrine Young Ambassador Program: Years 9 and 10 Ladership Program. Our very own Teagan Cope-Proctor 9GP undertook this role in 2018 and wo..

This Friday 26 October will see us celebrate our inaugural Family Night on the Green! This promises to be a wonderful evening of live music, with our College Choirs, College Orchestra, a..

The Sacred Heart College Alumni Association invites you to the 2018 Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast, to be held at The President’s Room, GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 29 November ..

Congratulations to our Year 11 students who have been awarded leadership positions for 2019. The roles and recipients are listed below. We are sure you will fulfil your new roles an..

Over the holidays, Social Justice Sunday was celebrated on 30 September. The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2018–19 is titled, 'A Place to Ca..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the Intermediate Basketball team who represented SHC at the 2018 Champions Cup which was held at MSAC on Thursday 2 August. The team had placed s..

Congratulations to all students involved in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior athletics teams who competed at the new Nitro Schools Challenge competition at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Pa..

Congratulations to all students involved in the relay teams that competed at the 2018 Victorian All Schools Track Relay Championships at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park on Wednesday 5 Se..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be held on Wednesday 31 October from 3.45pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immedia..

Each year a Remembrance Service is held in November around All Saints and All Souls Days for the SHC community to remember deceased relatives and friends. This year the S..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the 6 teams that competed at the SCSA Netball Competition at Waverly Netball Centre on Wednesday 12 September. With a very early start, depar..

Congratulations to our current recipient of Mercy Moments! Oscar Irwin (staff member), received his nomination for volunteering to assist with taking donations to Vinnies, setting up..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the Junior A netball team that competed at the 2018 Junior Netball Finals at the State Hockey Centre on Wednesday 25 August, after winning the Ge..

On Wednesday 12 September the first and second-year VET Music students performed at the well-known Piano Bar in Geelong to a packed house. The turn-out was far more than any ..

Congratulations to all Year 7/8 girls involved in the 5 teams that competed at the Junior SCSA Netball competition at Waverly Netball Centre on Wednesday 25 August. With a very earl..

Over a couple of editions we will be featuring our wonderful College Captains in our SHC Spotlight. It seemed fitting for them to reflect on their time here as a student at SHC, as it co..

Congratulations to all girls involved in our Junior A, Intermediate A and Senior A netball teams at the Vic All Schools Preliminary Round at Kardinia Park on Wednesday 25 July. After..

In a couple of weeks we will mark the feasts of All Saints and All Souls (November 1st and 2nd). The belief in the Community of Saints affirms that our relationship with our ..

During the last week of Term 3 we celebrated the annual Mercy Mass which was held this year in the Brother Adams Multi-Purpose Centre at St Joseph’s so we could all be ..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the SCSA Junior, Intermediate and Senior Soccer teams, who played at Darebin International Sport Centre on Wednesday 22 August. With the wea..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the SCSA Junior and Intermediate Volleyball teams. Departing from school nice and early on Friday 17 August, our girls arrived at Dandenong S..

Over the holidays SHC hosted the Geelong Refugee Holiday Program. We welcomed approximately 60 young people from Diversitat for a day of fun and friendship. The activities on the day..

Please be advised the Parent Information night for the 2019 NT Immersion trip will be held Monday 22 October, 6.00pm in Celies. If students/parents have any questions please email Christ..

Congratulations to all girls involved in the extremely successful Intermediate football team at the AFL Girls Shield Grand Final on Wednesday 8 August. After only a very short bus t..

Please see below a letter from Stephen Elder, Chief Executive of Catholic Education Commission of Victoria, outlining the Liberal Nationals commitment to Catholic and non-government scho..

Sacred Heart College is proud to host the Youth Mental Health First Aid Course, presented by Tick Tock Personal Concierge. This promises to be an informative and worthwhile course. I..

Earlier this year Jocelyn Brewer was a guest presenter at Sacred Heart College’s 'A Year in a Day' where she spoke about 'Digital Nutrition'. As a psychologist and former educa..

The Sacred Heart College Alumni Association invites you to the 2018 Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast. To be held at The President’s Room, GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 29 Novem..

From the 24th of August until the 2nd of September a group of 21 girls from this years year 10’s went to the Northern Territory. They stayed in the Jabiru Area School (w..

On Tuesday August 28, our very talented group of Year 7PHM SLAM poets presented an outstanding performance in the Final of the OUTLOUD! Poetry SLAM competition, held at Deakin Edge..

Please see below some important end of year dates for your calendar: Friday 16 November, 1.30 to 3pm - SJC/SHC orientation Tuesday 4 December, after school - Year 8 SOAR Graduati..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be Monday 15 October, 3.50pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate or urgent ma..

Please see below the Semester 2 Parent Communication Opportunities on offer. Please click the image for a larger view. (https://portal.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au/shpace/lpitfiel..

This year’s 10 language camp I really enjoyed. From this year’s camp we played a lot of new, challenging activities and broaden our knowledge of French. My favourite parts of..

In Week 4 Language students participated in a Language Camp in Anglesea. Students were involved in a variety of activities to develop their language skills and prepare them for VCE Langu..

Day 1 – Here we go - Language camp, leaving after school at 3:45 driving down to Anglesea with our little group of Japanese girls. French girls were dropped off at Burnsid..

A Prayer in Praise of Spring We pray in thanks for spring, a time of growing joy, a time of buds and births, of sunshine and showers, of strong winds and gen..

Rosie Bourke 12FLG and Olivia Bonanno 12DG competed against the best teams in the State in the UN Youth Evatt Competition. They had to debate issues of International significance at Par..

As parents and caregivers we are often made aware of the changing world in which our adolescents are growing. We are also often reminded of the complexities of the transition that young ..

Our Mercy Day (17 September) fell in the Season of Creation – a time where Christians around the world unite to care for creation and honour the call of Laudato Si (the Pope’..

Year 7 Mercy Work - We All Rotate Here at Sacred Heart, each year level takes two Mercy Works which could be either charities or advocacy and empowerment groups. The year sevens have..

On Friday 7 September I took six students to the soft opening of the Geelong Tech School. Our students worked with engineers from Ford to "improve the experience of back seat passengers"..

RUOK? Day was held last Thursday, as a reminder to all Australians that every day is a day to ask your friends, family and community members, R U OK? At Sacred Heart College we hosted e..

Calling all female football teams in the Geelong region! Let’s get behind the Geelong Cats VFLW team as they make their quest to win their first VFLW Premiership! Local heroes..

Please be advised that College Reception will be open the first week of the holidays, Monday 24 September to Thursday 27 September, 8.00am - 4.00pm, closing 12.30pm - 1.00pm for lunch. ..

Congratulations to our current recipients of Mercy Moments! Alex Durante 8KRS: received her nomination for giving up her valuable lunch time to pick up rubbish in the year seven and ..

My name is Ramudi Jayarathna and I recently competed in the Education Perfect Championships. Education Perfect has let people all around the world compete in multiple com..

Over the next few editions we will be featuring our wonderful College Captains in our SHC Spotlight. It seemed fitting for them to reflect on their time here as a student at SHC, as it c..

On Saturday the 8th of September the College captains from Sacred Heart College, St Ignatius, Clonard College and St Joseph’s College ran the Geelong West Town Op Shop. After over ..

On Monday evening, 10 September, Principal Anna Negro hosted ‘The Last Act’, a celebratory farewell to the art rooms which have served the college so well for ove..

This year our Faith Day had a focus on Human Trafficking and forced marriage. We began the day in the PAC listening Sr Carole McDonald, who works with ACRATH. This is a Catholic orga..

We recently sent an email to inform our parents of the new communication platform for the Parent Power Team (PPT) Representatives to communicate with parents of Sacred Heart College. ..

Sacred Heart College is celebrating Mercy Day on Monday 17 September, periods 1 to 3. Each year, Mercy communities all around the world mark the opening of the first House of..

The Sacred Heart College Alumni Association invites you to the 2018 Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast. To be held at The President’s Room, GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 29 Novem..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Claudette Brennan, I am the College Archivist and have been at Sacred Heart College since 2012. I live in Manifold Heights with my da..

Congratulations to Evie Cuell 10KL, Ruby Papworth 11BEM Ishara Waddick 11MAM and Joanna Zen 12FLG, whose Hip-Hop dance team, BC Boss, won a Gold medal at the Dance Star National Champion..

The Australian Scout Medallion (ASM) is the highest award you can earn in the Scout Section. It is considered the highest point of your Scouting at this stage and is a milestone in your ..

Congratulations to the Cast, Crew, Orchestra members and Production team of the Tri-Schools Musical Production of ‘Grease’ who performed at GPAC on the 16 –..

In Japanese this year we have been looking at travel, housing and fashion. While looking at travel we explored how we can say different sentences focused around travelling in Japan. We a..

Learning to live with change and loss Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives. At Sacred Heart College we recognise that when changes..

Following on from the recent celebration of Father’s Day, this Prayer Spot is dedicated to parents and those in parental roles. The founder of the Sisters of Mercy, Cat..

In May this year, Sacred Heart Language students took part in the International Language Perfect Championship. Over a period of ten days our language students worked on the program earni..

After almost 12 months of construction, Stage 2 of The Court Precinct is almost ready for our girls. Please click on the clip below to see footage of the connecting wall coming down. ..

There was great anticipation in the weeks leading to the 2018 Year 10 Formal, and the general consensus is that it was a great night for every SJC, SHC and Clonard student who attended! ..

As a practical expression of Pope Francis’ message to welcome, protect, promote and integrate migrants and refugees, from 20 - 31 August CAPSA (Catholic Alliance for People Seeking..

Year 8 student Sammy McCombe, along with her friend Lucy Carpenter, have featured in an online story about living with albinism, and the strong friendship they have built since they were..

Congratulations to our current recipients of Mercy Moments! Amelia McGowan 11BEM: received her nomination for returning a $10 note when she saw a year seven drop it whilst carrying a..

The ‘Geelong West Op Shop for the homeless’ is back! The Catholic Leaders of Geelong Secondary Schools (Clonard College, St Joseph’s College, Sacred Heart College and S..

Seeds of Justice - Anglesea 9 -10 August Seeds of Justice was a one night camp at Araluen Lutheran Camp, Anglesea. The theme for this event was stories of refugees and asylum seeker,..

Thank you to our families who joined us for the inaugural Dinner for Dads and Daughters held in McAuley Hall last Thursday night. Over 226 guests shared an enjoyable evening that ce..

Congratulations to the following students who competed at the UN Youth Evatt Competition Friday 24 August - Maya Sargeant, Lucy Luyu, Cloe Curran, Georgie Atkins, Olivia Bonanno, Rosie B..

Congratulations to Amelia Reyntjes 9TB for placing first in the Year 9 category of the Wool4School competition. Her design, concept board and design brief are thorough, and demonstrate a..

Product Design Engineer and SHC alumni Isabelle Powell (2007) met with the Mixed Mentor Group (MMG) students this week at Sacred Heart College. The MMG initiative aims to create a po..

The Sacred Heart College Alumni Association invites you to the 2018 Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast. To be held at The President’s Room, GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 29 Novem..

Congratulations to the following students whose achievements were acknowledged by the College Captains at the recent school assembly: Rotary Star Search 2018: Rachael ..

Congratulations to our current recipients of Mercy Moments! Ms Rikki Gordon (staff member): received her nomination for her kindness in providing all her office colleagues with beaut..

With the pressure of VCE, social media and the big question of “what’s next” looming over them, 18 students in year 11 at Sacred Heart College have turned to their neig..

Congratulations to our very own Emma Walters 11JAG who has been awarded an Australian Institute of Sport Scholarship, which she will commence in October. Emma is also a worthy recipient ..

An absolutely outstanding performance from the slam poets of 7PHM has resulted in their progression to the finals of the OutLoud! poetry slam competition in Melbourne later this month. ..

In Medieval times a torture rack could be used to punish those who gossiped. This is one of the many fascinating – and rather disturbing – things we learnt on our..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. I am a former television journalist and now work as a communications advisor. I live in Geelong with my husband, Malcolm, and childre..

Parents of year 8 students are invited to attend the 2018 SOAR Parent Information Night which will be held on 3 September in the PAC at 6.30pm, (following the Parent Communication Aftern..

Recently we have seen a large amount of girls attending the Health Centre. A few things to remember to help you stay as healthy as possible: Wash your hands after going to the ba..

Our Dinner for Dads and Daughters has sold out, with all 220 tickets sold! Please see below some information about the upcoming Dinner for Dads and Daughters, including the a..

As part of this term's unit of Changes in the Australian Church, groups of girls in Mrs O'Callaghan and Mr Raven's RE classes have been visiting and interviewing residents of Rice Villag..

In Unit 2 Physical Education, students attended Supatramp as a part of exploring different types of physical activity for different population groups across the lifespan. The girls h..

Recently the intermediate football team triumphed over Ballarat Grammar to be crowned the Herald Sun Shield: Division One Champions. Having progressed through the first two rounds, the g..

In the STEAM acronym, the A stands for Arts, and there's no better example of this than our brand new Year 8 Dance unit called Dance and Technology. We are super proud of our girls,..

Please find below a letter from His Holiness Pope Francis and the response from Archbishop Peter A Comensoli.

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Letter from Archbishop Peter A Comensoli (https..

Sadly in our news there are many reports of terrible things happening around the world – people treated with scant regard in places of conflict, the collapse of the bri..

Earlier this year the Catholic Leaders of Geelong Schools (CLOGS) held their annual Winter Ball to raise funds for Ocean Mind, a not-for-profit charity that provides therapeutic surf pro..

Sacred Heart College is currently in the process of reaccreditation of our International Baccalaureate Middle Years (IB MYP) program. The first stage of this process is a self evalua..

The ‘Geelong West Op Shop for the homeless’ is back! The Catholic Leaders of Geelong Secondary Schools (Clonard College, St Joseph’s College, Sacred Heart College and S..

Exciting opportunity for all singers - Europe 2020 Choir Tour - Auditions Now Open! Sacred Heart College will be embarking on a European choir tour in July 2020. An information l..

M.A.D. Homelessness Focus Over the past term the the College M.A.D. (Make A Difference) Committee chose to focus on raising awareness and support for the homeless. As a group we pla..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be Monday 3 September, 4.00pm - 6.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate or urgent ma..

Please see below a photo gallery of the recent Time to Shine performance. These are the professional photos taken on the night, and feature some of our very talented students. {tag_p..

Are you looking for somewhere to hold your end of year breakup? We now have our lovely Celies Dining Room available to hire for events. Choose your catering package and seating arrangeme..

Please join us for our upcoming Dinner for Dads and Daughters, celebrating 12 years of supporting student pathways to AFLW. Of course, all father figures are welcome, including grandfath..

Exciting opportunity for all singers - Europe 2020 Choir Tour Sacred Heart College will be embarking on a European choir tour in July 2020. An information letter for parents can ..

Richard Marles MP visited the school today, Friday 10 August at 9.00am, to launch The Bradbury Club's 'Interesting Facts Competition'. SHC ran this competition in 2016, received 3,5..

Planning is well underway for the 2019 school year. Families would have received a notification via CareMonkey on Monday 6 August, asking you to indicate if your daughter will/will ..

Clonard College, St Joseph’s College and Sacred Heart College proudly present the 2018 Tri-School Musical, Grease. Wind back the clock to 1959 and the senior class of Rydell H..

It all started when I joined a songwriting class at bluebird house, and the teacher was actually an ex-Sacred Heart student. Her name is Rachel Brennan and she taught me lots of skills a..

Congratulations to the College Choir - both Senior and Junior - and in particular Abby D'Andria, Charlotte Piec, Morgan Kjellesvig, Sarah Luke-Newnham, Chloe Rushbrook and Angelina Hogan..

A reminder that the College has implemented an automated SMS system for notifying student absences. Please be advised that this number can only receive messages, and is not able to recei..

IN SERVICE OF OUR COMMUNITY Our charity must be in our hearts and from our hearts – Catherine McAuley As a Catholic community in the Mercy tradition and an ..

Two parent information sessions are being held in McAuley Hall on Tuesday 14 August. 6.30 to 7.20pm - BATForce - Digital Tattoo Snapshot Digital Tattoo Snapshot is..

A big 'omedetō' to Emily Robertson, a Year 8 Japanese Language student, who entered the Geelong Regional Japanese Speech Competition on Sunday 22 July. Emily won an Excellence Award ..

Congratulations to our current recipients of Mercy Moments! Mathilde Rutjens 8WH: received her nomination for 'being so lovely to another girl who was worried that they had misse..

Aeroschools Sport Aerobics After having had so much fun in SHC’s Power Babes team at the FISAF Sport Aerobics State Titles, Year Nine girls Bridie Peart, Abbey Cone, India Butc..

On Thursday 26 July, some brave students and staff participated in the annual Winter Sleepout, which was coordinated by the College M.A.D. (Make A Difference) Committee and the VCAL stud..

The Bradbury Club had a special guest presentation by Vaughn King on Wednesday evening. Vaughn is a big cat specialist who is helping the club catch the mysterious Otway's Puma. He f..

Wednesday 8 August marked the feast day of the first Australian-born saint, Saint Mary of the Cross – Mary MacKillop (1842-1909). She was born in Fitzroy of Scottish im..

Current trends in education encourage students to be inventive and entrepreneurial thinkers, to use skills and knowledge and apply them to real-life situations, and to collaborate in tea..

Please see below some important end of year dates for your calendar: Friday 16 November, 1.30 to 3pm - SJC/SHC orientation Tuesday 4 December, after school - Year 8 SOAR Graduati..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be Thursday 16 August, 3.50pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate or urgent m..

RECEIPT REMINDER SEMESTER 2 An important message for bus travellers on the Geelong Transit System - students who purchased the Half Yearly photo ID 'PT Student Concession Card' need ..

'Today is the day’ to enjoy the ARTS On Friday 29 June we held our annual ARTS DAY festival. The day was a wonderful celebration of the Arts and students embraced the opportun..

Please join us for our upcoming Dinner for Dads and Daughters, celebrating 12 years of supporting student pathways to AFLW. Event Details: Thursday 30 August 2018, 6.30pm for 7.00pm ..

Hello, my name is Ella Stanford and I am in year 9. This year for the first time year 9's were given the opportunity to do Personal Project as a subject choice. It had just been int..

This is the final instalment of a series - this article plus the two previous SHC Spotlight articles have featured three members from the one family - Lucille currently in Year 7, Rachel..

The Year 12 Alternate RE Program is having a huge impact on our community. As part of the program students participate in outreach activities across our wider region. These a..

Congratulations to our current recipients of Mercy Moments! Denby Taylor 12SMC received her nomination for 'looking out for younger year levels and cleaning up the Year 12 area a..

I hope the mid semester break has been restful and a health filled term three is before you. Yoga continues to be offered to staff members and the wider community on Wednesdays 5.00p..

Please see below some important end of year dates for your calendar: Friday 16 November, 1.30 to 3pm - SJC/SHC orientation Tuesday 4 December, after school - Year 8 SOAR Graduati..

SCSA Division 1 Cross Country 2018 Congratulations to all girls involved in the very successful SCSA Cross Country team. After an exceptionally early start, departing school at 6..

Former student Gemma Ruffin (2017) has started an online blog which outlines her life after Year 12. The blog gives a wonderful insight as to what our students may face upon finishing th..

Please see below the latest Principal's Update, which was emailed to the school community recently. ..

To help prevent accidents around the bus stops schools, parents and industry members are being asked to teach students the following information: When waiting for the bu..

Congratulations to the following students who once again have impressed in the Upstart Challenge! Yanah Kanellos and Zara Madden for their creation, ' TYDI Pocket', an app for te..

Eliza Glembin 7FC recently won a competition to interview Sam Lloyd from the Richmond Football Club! She had to formulate three questions to ask him and her questions were incorporated i..

Our Years 7, 8 and 9 students recently had their Mind, Body, Spirit Day here at the College. Here is a student's reflection of this fun day! At the end of Term 2, we had a Mind Body ..

Congratulations to Tahlia McRae 7CT whose article, submitted for the Australian Catholics Young Journalist Award 2018 Intermediate Section, has been Highly Commended! What an amazing ach..

Recently it was brought to our attention by Ministry Assistant, Rhys Lowther, that July 17 was the 124th anniversary of the birth of Georges Lemaître, Belgian Catholic ..

Is your daughter interested in making a difference to wildlife survival? In working with international scientists in the forest of Kalimantan, Borneo? Perhaps discovering new species? Le..

Past VCE Dance students - Where are they now? Many parents of keen senior dance students say to us, “Well, my daughter does lots of Dance outside of school, so she won’t ..

Our next social function will be our Dinner for Dads and Daughters evening. More information on this special event will be coming soon. ..

Choir students have been busy rehearsing for the Time to Shine performance which takes place at the State Theatre this Saturday 28 July. It is all becoming very real now with the stu..

Exciting opportunity for all singers - Europe 2020 Choir Tour Sacred Heart College will be embarking on a European choir tour in July 2020. If you are currently in the Junior or ..

Clonard College, St Joseph’s College and Sacred Heart College proudly present the 2018 Tri-School Musical, Grease. Wind back the clock to 1959 and the senior class of Rydell H..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be Tuesday 31 July, 3.50pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate or urgent matt..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Rachel Mcilvena and my main role in life is being Mum to my 12 year old daughter Lucille. I work with Gateways Support Services wi..

We are very pleased to provide the following video presentations from our recent 'A Year in a Day' event. We are sure there will be something to interest everyone from the wonderful ..

We are very pleased to provide the following video presentations from our recent Future Pathways evening. Year 8 program 2019 (https://youtu.be/0P1QBHCaeRQ) Which Road to Take (h..

Congratulations to our current recipients of Mercy Moments! Kyralee Stack 12SMC, who had two submissions from different people: held the door open for me, greeted me with a b..

My Special Place The old climbing tree welcomes me with a rustle of its luscious leaves as I ascend into the old twisted limbs. I grip the gnarled trunk with my hands and use..

On Saturday 9 June a hip-hop dance team with a number of SHC students won a silver medal at the Dance Star Victorian State Finals. They have now qualified to compete in the National Cham..

This year we have had four teams of girls (from yrs 7, 8, and 9) representing Sacred Heart in sport aerobics. Most of these girls were newcomers to this sport. Training sessions have..

In May, students in my Digital Arts class had a presentation by Ange Rae, a former student (Class of 1993), and now a professional photographer. Ange works out of her home st..

We are looking for volunteers who would like to support Sacred Heart's outreach program. As a College we offer some amazing opportunities for outreach to our students. However, we a..

Congratulations to the following students who have spent many hours including lunch times to prepare themselves for this regional competition held on Friday 1st June. Taking on the..

Some of our students were fortunate enough to attend interesting excursions recently. The Year 9 English and Year 10 History students attended the Geelong Antiques Military Museum, l..

On Wednesday 30 May the Instrumental Music Program held their annual Winter Concert in McAuley Hall. A large number of parents and guests enjoyed the range of musical items p..

I would like to introduce Cooper (Giday Coober Pedy) to the SHC Community. He is a five-year-old Silver Standard Poodle who is a trained therapy dog. A therapy dog has a calm and stable ..

World Vision Youth Conference On Friday 25 May a group of our year 10 girls went to the World Vision Youth Conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center. The theme of ..

Please see below some social event dates for your calendar! ..

As a part of the year 10 Legal class we explored murder and the way in which the legal system reacts to this. We looked at the process starting at the crime scene and activel..

Clonard College, St Joseph’s College and Sacred Heart College proudly present the 2018 Tri-School Musical, Grease. Wind back the clock to 1959 and the senior class of Rydell H..

In Matthew’s Gospel, we read the story of Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus fleeing their homeland, due to the violent campaign of Herod. Such stories are sadly repeated on a dail..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be Wednesday 27 June, 3.50pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate or urgent ma..

Please be advised that the last day for Term 2 is Friday 29 June. Students will finish at the earlier time of 2.30pm. College Reception will be open the first week of the holidays, f..

Some of Melbourne’s best-known theatre and television professionals are joining forces with close to 500 young performers from Catholic schools across the city for an incredible pr..

Year 7’s have produced a range of thought provoking, colourful and whimsical self portraits as a part of their Visual Art studies. Using digital photography they were challenged to..

Please click on the images below to learn more about the new Entertainment Book and how you can order yourself one of these wonderfu..

Please see below some important end of year dates for your calendar: Friday 16 November, 1.30 to 3pm - SJC/SHC orientation Tuesday 4 December, after school - Year 8 SOAR Graduati..

Please see below the Semester 2 Parent Communication Opportunities on offer. Please click the image for a larger view. (https://portal.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au/shpace/lpitfiel..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. I am a Year 7 student who likes to participate in martial arts. What is your connection to SHC? My connection to SHC is a great one as bo..

Our College Captains recently launched 'Mercy Moments'. They explained what this means at the last assembly, which you can read below: Mercy Moments in an initiative that aims to en..

As members of the Sacred Heart College Intermediate VCAL class, we were invited to participate in the Geelong Community Foundation’s ‘Schools in Philanthropy Program’. ..

The Sacred Heart College Empowering Women Dinner is intended as an annual celebration and opportunity. We celebrate the empowerment of women in our community and abroad, and we advocate ..

As we move into winter, days shorten and darken. May our spirits remain positive nonetheless. We pray… Loving God, Keep our hearts warm, though the weather ha..

Some of Melbourne’s best-known theatre and television professionals are joining forces with close to 500 young performers from Catholic schools across the city for an incredible pr..

Nanna 2/3/18 Tears pour down my cheeks Knowing now she’s gone. But in the midst of all this Her spirit will live on; in us and with us, it wi..

Please see below the Future Pathways Program: For more information on the workshops offered, please click the link below: Future Pathways Worksho..

On Thursday 31 May, all of the Year 7s got together in the PAC to watch and listen to Bernard Mangakahia as part of our study of the movie ‘Whale Rider’. Bern..

Congratulations to Kealy Rau 12DJ on being awarded the 2017 Deakin University Young Influencer Award. This award recognises 'high-achieving and motivated Year 11 students' and we are thr..

GISSA AFL Senior Girls Footy Competition The Year 11 and 12 Sacred Heart football team is to be congratulated on winning the 2018 GISSA Senior Girls AFL Premiership. It is th..

Clonard College, St Joseph’s College and Sacred Heart College proudly present the 2018 Tri-School Musical, Grease. Wind back the clock to 1959 and the senior class of Rydell H..

Congratulations to the following students whose achievements were acknowledged by the College Captains at the recent school assembly: Rip Curl Pro Trials: Congratulations to Angela ..

The Bradbury Club has been invited to speak at the EduTech Asia conference in Singapore in October! It is a large education conference with over 3,000 delegates expected, showcasing a wi..

Please click here (http://www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au/community/celies.html) for a booklet of catering options...

During our child development class Kath Andrews, a midwife at University Hospital Geelong, came to talk to us. She told us about the different medical interventions during labour and eve..

Applications for Sacred Heart College Equity Scholarships for 2019 are now available, and will close Friday 29 June 2018. Please download an application form (see below), or contact ..

"Covering girls of all ages, this practical, helpful and moving talk by Steve Biddulph will galvanize you to better strengthen your daughter, and help her grow up confident, happy, and f..

On the morning of Wednesday 31 May 2018 Archbishop Denis Hart, Executive Director of Catholic Education Melbourne Stephen Elder, representatives from the Western Region Office, local Cat..

Thank you to all who attended sessions at our recent A Year in a Day. We hope the sessions proved informative for you, and you attained knowledge in your chosen fields of interest. P..

In Term 3, six of our girls have the fantastic opportunity to partner with Mindshop for Excellence, a program that supports students to immerse in an organisation over a one-week period...

Congratulations to intermediate VCAL student Bethany Luco 11MMBCY, who was invited by the Geelong Community Foundation to present at the Annual Grants Reception as a culmination of the S..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be Wednesday 27 June, 3.50pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate or urgent ma..

Are you a past student of Sacred Heart College? Did you know Sacred Heart College has one of the largest female alumni associations in Australia? The Alumni Association embrace..

Parents, staff, alumni and members of our College community are invited to share ‘A Year in a Day’ at Sacred Heart College on Tuesday 5 June 2018 (student free day). The ..

The next stage of our Court Precinct is rapidly taking shape! Please see below some photos demonstrating how the Stage 2 building works are progressing.

Rosie Bourke 12FLG runs her own ethical fashion business, AntiVice. Her business can best be described by this paragraph which can be found on the front page of her website: Sustaina..

Please be advised the next Parent Communication Afternoon will be Thursday 31 May, 3.50pm to 5.00pm. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate or urgent matt..

Thank you so much to alumni Kristi Van Es for coming to speak with our Year 12s today about the amazing work of her organisation, Offspring. Kristi started Offspring in an effort to figh..

The Instrumental Music Program annual Winter concert will be held on Wednesday 30 May at 6.30pm in McAuley Hall. Students from the College Orchestra, Senior College Choir, Junio..

Please read below some suggestions for Positive Education in the home, as presented by Tara Clark from the Institute for Positive Psychology: We hope that the concepts taught in Posi..

On Friday 11 May some of our lucky students who study VCE Italian went on an excursion to the Victorian Opera. Here are reflections from a couple of those students, Alyssa Tito 11NAD and..

Some of Melbourne’s best-known theatre and television professionals are joining forces with close to 500 young performers from Catholic schools across the city for an incredible pr..

Clonard College, St Joseph’s College and Sacred Heart College proudly present the 2018 Tri-School Musical, Grease. Wind back the clock to 1959 and the senior class..

Sophie Baker 8PHK recently found out some interesting information about her great-grandfather Jack - he was on a boat close by to the Titanic when it sank! Sophie says, "He was about..

GISSA AFL Junior Girls Footy Competition Congratulations to our Junior Football team on winning the GISSA AFL Junior Girls Competition yesterday at South Barwon Recreation Reserve, ..

On 10 May, the Year 11 Geography class got on the bus and travelled to the You Yangs, a series of granite ridges located 22 km north of Geelong. Our mission was to help get rid of bonese..

Our hands smelt like eucalyptus and tea tree as we carried our ANZAC wreath down the streets of Geelong. Over forty schools shuffled into the small memorial space at Johnstone Park. ..

Please click on the images below to learn more about the new Entertainment Book and how you can order yourself one of these wonderful publications. Every purchase contributes to SHC fund..

Please see below an email which was sent to all parents recently. In line with Government regulations, schools must now complete the National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) ev..

All the best to our very own Rachael Hobbs 11JAG who will be participating in the upcoming Highton Rotary Star Search on Saturday June 2. Rachel will be competing for the honour of inst..

Each year the Freemasons Foundation Victoria grants over $400,000 in Scholarships and Awards for Academic Excellence and Bursaries for students requiring financial support to complete th..

You're invited to attend a Standard Mental Health First Aid Course, facilitated by Kate Meadows from Be More Mindful. The course is aimed at supporting adults in the workplace and bu..

On 10 May, members from Year 8-12 of the College Choir travelled to Thomas Carr College in Tarneit to perform in the inaugural Sacred Music Concert. The concert consisted of students fro..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. I was born in Hamburg, Germany (in a British military hospital, so English by birth, Australian by nationality.) Most of my primary educat..

Congratulations to Makayla Turner 10GS who was selected to represent Victoria for the Australasian Under 17 Titles for Badminton that were held from 15 - 22 April in Invercargill, New ..

This time of year finds us letting go of one season and preparing for another. It has been the month when we celebrated and showed our gratitude to mothers and those who act in a m..

On Monday 7 May all Year 7s gathered in the PAC to witness our annual year level Slam Poetry final. Each homeroom entered a team and after a keenly-fought competition, 7..

On Friday 11 May, our Year 7s participated in a full day workshop presented by Project Rockit. This program was launched in 2006 by Rosie and Lucy Thomas, two Australian sisters, who saw..

Our 2017 Annual Report is now available on our website on the Advisory Council page, which you can reach by clicking here (http://www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au/about-us/council.html). Y..

A very warm welcome to the Parent Power team for 2018! To welcome our 2018 Parent Power team, we will be hosting a Meet and Greet Evening on Wednesday 27 June 5.30 to 6.30pm. In..

We have recently updated a couple of our policies - Privacy Policy (MEL) and Standard Collection Notice (MEL). You can find them, along with our other policies, by visiting the Policies ..

Parents, staff, alumni and members of our College community are invited to share ‘A Year in a Day’ at Sacred Heart College on Tuesday 5 June 2018 (student free day). The ..

SHC is thrilled to announce that we were awarded the VCAA Chair’s Award at the 2017 VCAL Achievement Awards held at Federation Square on Friday 28 April. This award recognises the ..

One day there was girl named Lucy. She was going to her Nanna’s house for a sleepover and she was really excited. While she was walking to her Nanna’s house, she stumbled acr..

MacKillop Family Services are seeking Foster Carers in the Geelong region. Please see the information below an the flyer attached if you are interested in participating. ..

Congratulations to the following girls on their outstanding effort and performances at the 2018 Victorian All Schools Cross Country Relay Championships representing SHC. The girls showed..

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) 2018 for Years 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday 15 May, Wednesday 16 May and Thursday 17 May 2018. NAPLAN t..

A Prayer for Mother’s Day We pray in thanks for our mothers, living or deceased, and all those who are mother-figures in our lives - women of love, steadfastness, and enc..

Please see below some reflections from the 2018 French Trip. On Monday, March 26th, we arrived in La Rochelle, the city known as the ‘rebel city’ for over 1000 year..

Our Senior, Intermediate and Junior Badminton Teams ALL made it into the Grand Final Round at MSAC on 1 May 2018! Congratulations to the following girls: Senior Team: Jamies..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Kiera McGivern and I am currently studying Year 12 at Sacred Heart College. I am the second youngest child of five children and one do..

Year 8 student Trinity Johnson 8SAS organised an 'in house' ballet concert for the residents at Opal Aged Care on South Valley road in Highton on Sunday 6 May. Trinity says it all starte..

The evening of Thursday 3 May saw the opening of the ‘Avenues of Time’ art exhibition in the Cranbourne Gallery in the college’s Performing Arts Centre. Pri..

Today is the day, let us rejoice! To ‘retreat’ means to withdraw from life’s challenges, to reflect, reassess and renew our drive to reengage, persevere and..

Some of Melbourne’s best-known theatre and television professionals are joining forces with close to 500 young performers from Catholic schools across the city for an incredible pr..

Congratulations to the following girls on their fantastic performances in rough conditions at the 2018 Independent Schools Teams Surfing Title at Jan Juc on Monday 7 May. The girls showe..

Offspring is a not-for-profit organisation founded by a past SHC student, Kristi Van Es (2001). Offspring works to fight against human trafficking in Calcutta. Some alarm..

On Friday 27 April, a group of Year 8 girls went the 2018 Kidsview Conference where they met two youth representatives from Bahay Tuluyan, learnt about the hardships faced by..

It looks like our year 9 students had a fantastic time at their camp at Ovens Valley! Please click on the images below to view a slideshow - don't forget to click on 'Next' to see al..

Our Year 11 students participated in their Renewal, the theme of which was 'Be Brave'. The aims of the Renewal can be seen in the image below, the first page of the Renewal booklet: ..

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Whether you’re a parent, carer, grandparent, aunt, or uncle, it can be a difficult task keeping up with young people and technology, or even knowing when and how to start the conve..

Please join us for our upcoming Empowering Women Dinner. Please see the flyer below for more details and booking instructions. ..

Please see below a flyer for our upcoming Future Pathways evening. More details will be provided soon. ..

For the last week of term, Sacred Heart College heard the needs of Mercy College Camperdown where many students had their homes and livelihood destroyed by the bushfires or were severely..

The Instrumental Music Program annual Winter concert will be held on Wednesday 30 May at 6.30pm in McAuley Hall. Students from the College Orchestra, Senior College..

In Term 1 Sacred Heart College, along with all Catholic Schools, join forces for Caritas International’s Lenten Project Compassion Appeal. Project Compassion aims to raise both fun..

Sacred Heart College believes that educating our girls is an essential partnership between home and the school. In considering the ongoing feedback gathered last year, and in line with o..

A hot sunny day greeted us this year for the Athletics Carnival at SHC. The day started beautifully with the Opening Ceremony Performance by our House Captains. Our four hous..

On Tuesday 20 March we welcomed over 1200 visitors to explore the College on our Discovery Day. The atmosphere was vibrant with opportunities for the visitors to participate in the many ..

On Friday 20 April, eight Sacred Heart students represented the College at Melbourne Legacy’s 87th ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students. The ceremony was held at the Shrine of..

I am a child. I am all the things of my past. I am the big blue eyes and the tanned pale skin of my Mum the short cut nails of my Dad and the height of my sister, ..

A team of 14 students from The Bradbury Club that are working on the Puma Project travelled to Melbourne Museum on Wednesday 21 March to work with their industry partner, Dr Jo Sumner. ..

What a competition it has been! I myself was lucky enough to be in the Junior 1st crew at SHC and what an experience that has been. The lead up to ..

On Monday 23 April we held our ANZAC Day Commemoration Assembly. We heard from Luke Haitas, the College's Leader of Business Operations, who is also a serving Captain in the Australian A..

Please tell us a bit about yourself. I grew up in Melbourne and went to schools where the Sisters of Mercy were educating children of all ages and backgrounds. I was a m..

Recently in Mrs Nolan's psychology class, we have been studying the nervous system. To help us learn about the lobes of the brain, we made brain hats and then made models of neurons..

On 20 March, past student and now professional artist Karina Griffiths (Class of 1988) visited Sacred Heart to conduct workshops with our Unit 3/4 Studio Arts classes. Karina..

Though some may try to deny it, war has always been part of our past. And it’s only those in the present that can take up the role of not allowing people to forget. To forget the h..

It took a while to come through, but The Bradbury Club have officially become Guinness World Record holders by setting the longest model of DNA in the world! Last August, they b..

On Thursday 23 March a group of 16 girls had the chance to go to the first day of the Grand Prix. The first day of the Grand Prix is a day for schools to learn about the Grand Prix. ..

Please join us for our next Circle of Mercy, featuring Sarah Afshar, of the Baha'i faith. Details are found in the flyer below. ..

A message from St Mary's Parish: What's happening with our Parish Fete? Following the detailed review after last year's Derby Day Fete, including the online survey and consultati..

Students from Sacred Heart achieved high scores in Grok Learning’s Web.Comp 2018, a coding competition which teaches new coders from around the world how to design their own websi..

Well done to the following Year 8 students: Tiana Boras 8SAS came 8th in the Triple Jump at the National Athletics Championships in Sydney. Fantastic effort, Tiana! Over the..

As we mark Anzac Day we may have mixed feelings - • gratitude for those who lay their lives on the line for the freedom of others • horror at what war does to ..

Please see below a flyer for our upcoming Future Pathways evening. More details will be provided soon. ..

Barwon Interschool Show Jumping, 18 March 2018 As a team we came 6th. Girls who competed: Sophie Leigh, Matilda Bremner, Rosie Maiden, Laura King, Isobel Higgins, Lulu Higgins, Alex ..

You are warmly invited to view The Avenues of Time Art Exhibition in the Cranbourne Gallery at SHC. Featuring 40 artworks from SHC staff and alumni, the exhibition will be open from 4 Ma..

The Lions Club of Corio have bicycles for donation to families and children who are struggling to be able to afford one. If you feel this would benefit you, please contact John McKinnin ..

Outreach and Service in Term 1 Term 1 2018 has seen great enthusiasm and hope shared by many of our students as they embark on outreach activities across the wider Geelong community...

Please join us for our upcoming Empowering Women Dinner. Please see the flyer below for more details and booking instructions. ..

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) 2018 for Years 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday 15 May, Wednesday 16 May and Thursday 17 May 20..

Students and staff are invited to view the ANZAC commemorative exhibition in the Cranbourne Gallery in the Performing Arts Centre. The exhibition features artworks from teachers and stud..

On Wednesday 28 March, 60 girls took part in the SCSA Division 1 Swimming and Diving competition held at MSAC. All the girls plus six staff headed up to the event after schoo..

Congratulations to our very talented VCAL ladies who launched the newest incarnation of Cafe Fresco on Tuesday 24 April. Come to Catherine's Courtyard to order yourself a hot drink and d..

Please see below an interesting article by Kath Walsh which was included in the 2015 edition of Mercedes, chronicling a past student who had an active role in both World Wars. ..

Parents, staff, alumni and members of our College community are invited to save the date for an opportunity to share ‘A Year in a Day’ at Sacred Heart College on Tuesday 5 Ju..

Sacred Heart College believes that educating our girls is an essential partnership between home and the school. In considering the ongoing feedback gathered last year, and in line with o..

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Parents, staff, alumni and members of our College community are invited to save the date for an opportunity to share ‘A Year in a Day’ at Sacred Heart College on Tuesday 5 Ju..

A reminder that the next Parent Communication Afternoon is Tuesday 27 March. These evenings are available for parents who wish to discuss immediate or urgent matters with their daughter&..

Student Space has been developed to provide our students with a voice in each edition of the fortnightly eNews. It is here that we will share their news and creations with the College co..

All Year 12 students and staff members who are free lesson 5 Wednesday have the opportunity to participate in a full yoga practice with a mindfulness focus. The session teachers corr..

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On Friday 9 March SHC held its first Nude Food Day for the year. Students were asked to bring their lunch with only re-useable containers (no soft plastic or disposable items). 7FB led t..

On Friday 16 March, 18 Sacred Heart students assisted with the World’s Longest Lunch fundraiser, held at Steampacket Gardens, Geelong. This is a fundraising event hosted by Barwon ..

INFO ABOUT PROJECT COMPASSION: The College’s social justice focus for Term 1 has been Project Compassion and this year’s theme is ‘A Just Future’. Work that h..

Sacred Heart recently participated in Schools Clean Up Day, and a number of students volunteered their time over the weekend at Cleanup Australia Day sites. We are hoping to follow t..

Year 7 students will be receiving their immunisations on Tuesday 17 April. Please see below some important information about the day. TIPS FOR IMMUNISATION DAY – PARENTS ..

Each fortnight we will feature a member of the Sacred Heart Community. They will be asked a series of questions about themselves and their connection to the College. We are sure this ser..

On Thursday 15 March the Year 12 environmental science students went to Werribee Zoo. Students learnt about a conservation program run by Zoos Victoria for the Eastern Bared Bandicoot, w..

On Wednesday 7 March, 28 Year 11 students participated in the The Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) program run by the Alfred Hospital and Barwon Health. The ..

This Sunday will be Palm Sunday, signalling the start of Holy Week. As we remember the suffering and death of Jesus, let us pray for - all who feel abandoned, al..

Students from Years 8 to 12 were invited to submit A4 sized entries to the statewide Japanese Language Teacher's Conference Cover 2018 competition. Images needed to be original and the w..

SHC supports Samaritan House Geelong, a community that provides crisis accommodation and support for homeless men. The first Wednesday of each month, we provide two male volunteers t..

International Pi Day is celebrated on 14 March every year. The reason it is because in America, their date is the opposite to ours so it reads 3/14, the first three digits of pi. Thi..

Please be advised that the last day for Term 1 is Thursday 29 March. Students will finish at the earlier time of 2.30pm. College Reception will be open the first week of the holidays..

Congratulations to the following students whose achievements were acknowledged at the recent school assembly: Spirit of Anzac Prize: Congratulations to Larissa Zanardo who ha..

The Wayfinder: Supply Chain Careers for Women luncheon was an amazing event that I was lucky to attend on Thursday 8 March at The Pier. It was a great opportunity that broaden my thinkin..

This year, the Holy Week and Easter Presentation will take the form of a modern Passion Play, developed by staff member Stacey Carmichael and students. It will link the events and ..

Congratulations to Olivia Gross 10LM (seen in action below) who recently won the Pole Vault at the 2018 Australian Junior Athletics Championships in under 17 category! What a truly amazi..

Details as below: Wednesday 28 March 2018 7.00pm The Gathering Space, The Court Precinct, Sacred Heart College Presented by Dr Tim Coles (International head of OpWa..

In 2015 Pope Francis said that, Every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral – and not simply an economic – act. With this in mind, p..

On Tuesday 13 February, we marked the 10th SHC Triathlon competition which was held at Eastern Beach/Eastern Gardens on a beautiful, sunny afternoon. This year we had a r..

A gentle reminder to our parents when parking at the College for events or meetings to please be mindful of our neighbours and not park over driveways, on nature strips or block the thor..

Please click on the images below to learn more about the new Entertainment Book and how you can order yourself one of these wonderful publications. Every purchase contributes to SHC fund..

A beautiful sunny morning made this triathlon truly spectacular. There were 6 schools participating, Clonard and SHC from Geelong whilst the other schools were from Melbourne..

The 2018 Rowing Victoria Junior Girls State Championships, hosted by Genazzano College, were held last weekend, with many of the SHC crews experiencing success. Held in Geelong at th..

It was wonderful to see so many Year 7 parents come along for a fantastic social evening last Friday night. How delicious did the cheese platter look? Stay tuned as we are planning a..

Congratulations to Indianna Johnson (alumni 2017) and Casey Angus 12CSY who have been chosen to perform at Top Class Dance in Melbourne on Thursday 29 March 2018. Top Class Dance i..

Well done to Meg Newman 11NAD who has made the U19 Victorian Beach Volleyball Team and will be competing in Western Australia in April. We wish her all the best. ..

Congratulations to Dr Adam Cole, Helen Lazzaro and The Bradbury Club who were awarded the Australian Government’s Department of Education and Training 2018/19 ‘Digital ..

“Adventure park is one of the best days ever!” “It’s so much fun!” ‘I vomited on the Tornado.” “It’s a fun time with you..

Prayer Spot offers a prayer or two in each edition of e News as a source of brief reflection in our busy lives. Two seasons in one – Lent and Autumn Lenten Prayer ..

In 2015 Pope Francis said that, Every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral – and not simply an economic – act. With this in m..

A team of SHC girls competed in the Geelong All Schools Swimming Carnival at Kardinia Pool held on Sunday 25 February. The girls gave a fantastic effort in the team relays. They pl..

On Friday 22 February 18 girls took part in the Victorian Schooling Surf League at Cosy Corner beach in Torquay along with three staff. The day ran smoothly and the girls were..

On Wednesday February 28, Sacred Heart College was blessed to receive a visitation from his grace Archbishop Denis Hart. His grace arrived at the College for morning te..

Parents, staff, alumni and members of our College community are invited to save the date for an opportunity to share ‘A Year in a Day’ at Sacred Heart College on Tuesday 5 Ju..

We are very fortunate to have at our College a very dedicated young student, Teagan Cope-Proctor 9GP, who has been appointed as a Shrine of Remembrance Young Ambassador for 2018. Please ..

Please view the video below for some more information and a snapshot of some of the key areas to explore on Discovery Day: If you would like to attend Discovery Day, pleas..

Please see below the Term Dates and Student Free Dates for 2018. They can also be found on our website under News and Events - Term Dates, and by clicking here: Term Dates/Stude..

SHC celebrated its annual Swimming Carnival last Friday 16 February. We were graced with a beautiful sunny day, full of activity and colour at Kardinia Pool – perfect for a swim or..

A reminder that we will be holding a social evening for our Year 7 parents, as a way to welcome them to the College. On this occasion, we kindly ask that only adults join us, as this..

Parents are reminded that they can use 0419 959 693 to text message student absences, including appointments. Please include the student’s name, Homeroom and reason for absence in ..

Congratulations to Tiana Boras 8SAS, who has qualified for the National Junior Athletics Championships in Sydney in March for Triple Jump. The National qualifying standard for U14 Wo..

Well done to Maggie Foley and Chelsea Howell who blitzed the field in their events at the recent Nagambie Regatta. Please see below for a wrap-up from the girls: "We have had a..

“Usciamo un’altra volta stasera? Pizzeria?” “Sí, andiamo!” While not all of you may understand Italian, I am sure many of you re..

Congratulations to Year 7 student Makaira Le who will be heading to the First Lego League international competition in Debrecen, Hungary, in May. Makaira was part of the Chris..

Please see below some information provided by the Geelong City Council with regards to Children's Crossing Safety: Council would like to work together with your school to ensure th..

On Tuesday 13 February we had three representatives from the Australian Defence Force visit our school to talk to interested students about the range of opportunities and pathways for wo..

Perhaps you've made a New Year’s resolution to finally do something about your stress levels this year? Perhaps you have heard your children talking about their mindful..

If you are a 2018 GTS bus traveller, please submit your bus receipts now. Students who purchase the photo ID 'PTV Student Concession' travel pass must provide proof of purchase/receipt A..

Sacred Heart College believes that educating our girls is an essential partnership between home and the school. In considering the ongoing feedback gathered last year, and in line wi..

If you would like to attend, please click this link to RSVP your attendance: RSVP for Discovery Day (http://www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/rsvp-for-discovery-day) Please no..

Last Wednesday 31 January saw our youngest students begin their Sacred Heart journey. There was much excitement and laughter as the girls arrived at the College, with many accompanied by..

Congratulations to our Head of Science, Dr Adam Cole, for once again being published for his scientific research, this time on how fruit flies taste water. This research is important bec..

Please see below the flyer for our upcoming Discovery Day (formely Open Day). Come along from 4.00pm to explore the College at your own pace and discover life at SHC. Gates close at ..

We have our annual school photograph session with Arthur Reed Photos on MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY. Please see below information about the day, as well as the packages available and the proc..

On Thursday 1 February we celebrated as a College community our annual Beginning of Year Mass. This is always a very special event in our College calendar, as it prepares us for the year..

With the start of the school year well underway, now is a good time for families to discuss the appropriate use of technology with their daughters. At Sacred Heart College, we have a..

Congratulations to Larissa Zanardo 11MMBCY who today (5/2/18) was announced as a recipient of the 2017 - 2018 The Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize. Larissa will now participate in a..

Please see below information about daily absences that can be found on each student's Student Space, informing them of the new procedure with regards to daily absences. Ple..

The Instrumental Music Program – Are you interested in learning an instrument or vocal lessons at SHC? The Sacred Heart College Instrumental Music Program is an individualized..

Please see below some current important fee information: 2018 GTS BUS TRAVELLERS - PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR BUS RECEIPTS NOW - Students who purchase the photo ID 'PTV Student Concessio..

We will be holding a social evening for our Year 7 parents, as a way to welcome them to the College. Please see details below and click here (http://www.trybooking.com/UFLC) to RSVP...

Sacred Heart College believes that educating our girls is an essential partnership between home and the school. In considering the ongoing feedback gathered last year, and in line wi..

As we launch the 2018 academic year, we remind our parents that the College’s parent portal is a wonderful resource for information regarding your daughter’s academic progres..

On Thursday 8 February, our College Community came together at GMHBA Stadium for the Maguire Celebration, the College’s annual awards presentation and official launch of the 2018 a..

Families are warmly invited to join us for the Maguire Celebration at GMHBA Stadium tomorrow night (Thursday 8 February) at 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start. Attendance is compulsory for all st..

Please see below an infograph which captures some statistics from our 2017 senior results. Congratulations to our top three students, Emma Riley (College Dux), Gemma Ruffin and..

Please see below flyers for our 2018 Beginning of Year Mass and 2018 Maguire Celebration. ..

Our 2017 Year 12 cohort attended their Farewell Dinner at Simond's Stadium recently. We wish these young ladies all the best in their future endeavours, and hope they know they will alwa..

As part of the Year 8 RE SOAR program, the Year 8 students have all been involved in preparing Christmas Hampers for local community groups. The girls have worked in small groups of 5 &n..

The Bradbury Club travelled to Scotch College in Melbourne last Friday to present their novel Zorb ball activity at the YES Conference (Youth Entrepreneurs and STEAM). Mrs Lazzaro, Mrs ..

The Bradbury Club recently released their paper about property prices in streets with silly names and it has gained a lot of media interest around Australia and overseas. It has been fe..

Please see below for some tips from the Global Catholic Climate Movement as we approach Christmas this year: ..

Please click on the slideshow below to view some of the High-Fives we acknowledged at the recent School Assembly. Congratulations to all those featured! Remember to click 'Next' to s..

Our girls' Mercy values have shone yet again, this time through our wonderful Year 9 students, who have between them provided many presents to the Geelong St Vincent de Paul Society for ..

Congratulations to the students below who will be our SSRC Leaders for 2018. ..

Please click on the link below to see our Year 8 students reflect on their year involved in the Cuberider Project. It has been fascinating to watch the girls as they underwent a remarkab..

Please see below some important dates for the College. Last Day Years 7-10: Wednesday 6 December 2017 COLLEGE RECEPTION HOLIDAY HOURS: Open Thursday 7 December - Thursday 14 Dece..

Look who we were lucky to have visit us at SHC recently! The Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Hon Julie Bishop MP and Sarah Henderson MP dropped into Sacred Heart to speak to the Year ..

National Recycling Week occurred recently and on the 14th of November Junior Environment Captains and members of the Environment Club participated in an excursion to St. Josephs College ..

Congratulations to Teagan Cope-Proctor 8DAH who has been selected as a 2018 Shrine Young Ambassador for the Shrine of Remembrance. The role involves training, participation and assistanc..

Well done to the following girls who have been selected in the 2018 Geelong Falcons Girls Under 18 Squad. We wish them all the best! ..

Please note that the Parent Portal will be unavailable on Thursday 18 January 2018 due to a power shortage as we undertake building works as part of Stage 2 of The Court Precinct...

2017 Pacific School Games, 8-10 December: Heidi Demeo, Caitlin Pickett and Emma Walters competed against athletes from around the Pacific Ocean as well as Australian States in their resp..

Our Senior girls team travelled to Adelaide on Sunday 10 December to compete against the best school teams from around the country at the National Athletics Knockouts. Most of the compet..

The Bradbury Club traveled to Melbourne recently to visit escape rooms in Queen St called the Escape Hunt. These are themed rooms in which participants perform a number of challenges, su..

For its tenth year as a Geelong Gallery annual event, the Who’s Who portrait exhibition for primary and secondary participating art students is being staged alongside the Arch..

Please be advised that the 'Sunday Serenade' which was previously advertised has been cancelled. For further information please call College Reception on 5221 4211. Apologies for any..

Year 7 students recently visited the Werribee Zoo for Science and many entered the Selfie Competition. There were many great photos of students in selfies with animals. We are very ..

Ashley Delaney, Georgia Delaney, Stella Mackay and Mrs. Lazzaro from The Bradbury Club travelled to Southern Cross Station in Melbourne recently to survey people as part of their 'Proper..

A team of Year 8 students - Emma Badrock, Annabelle Sargeant, Isabella Maier, Hannah Tribe and Phoebe Markovic - were recently in Sydney to present their Science/Coding skills to the res..

On Monday 30 October, Sacred Heart hosted the Milo Cricket T20 Competition at Kardinia Park. The school sent one year 7 team and one year 8 team to play in a team of 10-12 girls. Goo..

BOOKLIST INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS Booklist information is now available online at www.campion.com.au (http://www.campion.com.au/) The Sacred Heart College four d..

Last Friday 10 November the SHC Alumni Association hosted their annual Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast. Each year we are treated to a lovely breakfast and an inspiring guest spe..

The Court Precinct - Stage 2 is coming along nicely! Please see the images below which shows the buildings taking shape. ..

Recently Mrs Nolan's year 10 Psychology class went on an excursion to BioLab. It is located in Belmont and is known for it’s innovative technology and techniques. The lab had multi..

On Monday 13 November we hosted our annual Mercy Cup of Tea event, whereby some of our students shared a delicious morning tea with their grandparents at Celies Dining Room here at Sacre..

The annual Sacred Heart Rowing Regatta will be held on Saturday December 2 at the Barwon River. You are all warmly welcomed to come along and cheer our girls on as they row for glory! It..

To help prevent accidents around the bus stop schools, parents and industry members are being asked to teach students the following: When waiting for the bus students should: &mi..

Please come and join us for our annual networking breakfast. This year we are extremely fortunate to have alumni Nancy Romano come and speak to us whilst we tuck into a delicious breakfa..

On Wednesday 12 October Sacred Heart sent 29 girls across 3 age groups (junior, intermediate and senior teams) to play in the SCSA Table Tennis Championships. The day consisted of a tour..

On Wednesday the 18th of October, all of Year 7 went on an excursion to Werribee Open Range Zoo to learn more about endangered animals. We boarded the buses just after nine and arrived a..

Booklist information for parents and students Booklist information will be online at www.campion.com.au (http://www.campion.com.au/) from Wednesday 25 October 2017 The Sacred..

Well done to all girls who participated at Stead Park on 17 October in the SCSA Softball tournament. Everyone played with terrific sportsmanship throughout every game. The weather was ho..

On Wednesday 18 October two very industrious senior VCAL students, Maggie Robson and Sophie Hedger, hosted the 'Strike Out Dinner' at Zigfrids Dining Hall. The girls' goal was to be able..

Congratulations once again to our wonderful 2017 College Captains in winning the Department of Education and Training SRC of the Year - Secondary Schools Award! The official VicSRC websi..

Promising Reply from Geelong Council about Traffic Problem The amount of traffic at the intersection of Aphasia and Talbot Streets is a real concern for student safety, especially at..

The annual St Mary's Fete will be running this Saturday 4 November. Our girls will be in charge of the fairy floss and snow cones kiosks - come and say hi! ..

After another successful Tri-UMPH back in September, it has now been revealed that the total amount raised was...drum roll please... a whopping $73 579! That is such an amazing achie..

On Friday 27 October we celebrated World Teachers' Day in Celies Dining Room. The yummy food on offer was provided by parents of our students in recognition of all the great work our tea..

On Wednesday 25 October, we said goodbye to the year 12 cohort of 2017. Their theme for the day was "Party Like it's 1999", and that they most certainly did! We wish these young ladi..

Last Tuesday 24 October we celebrated our Year 12 cohort with a moving Graduation Mass. The ceremony was poignant, and our young ladies were farewelled with our best wishes and a blessin..

On Friday 27 October our Year 7's participated in their Faith Day, which consisted of many interesting activities centred around Mary, the mother of Jesus. Please see below a Faith Day r..

BOOKLIST INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS Booklist information will be online at www.campion.com.au (http://www.campion.com.au/) from Wednesday 25 October 2017 The Sacred..

On Wednesday 13 September, 54 girls travelled to Waverley Sports Centre in Melbourne to compete in the SCSA Netball Tournament. Sacred Heart sent a total of 3 junior teams, 2 intermediat..

Congratulations to Lydia Scandolera 9KRS and 1st Torquay Scout Troop, on attaining the Australian Scout Medallion! Brendan J Watson OAM, the Chief Commissioner of Scouts Victoria, a..

Once again the tri-annual Tri-UMPH Festival has delivered a fanatastic celebration to the students of SHC, St Joseph's, St Ignatius and our hosts Clonard! Despite the at times heavy ..

In Mrs. Nolan’s year 10 Psychology class we have been studying the structure of the brain and learning about the various lobes and their functions. It is hard to picture how the br..

On Sunday 10 September I took 7 students to the Tournament of Minds State Final. They competed very well, however were unsuccessful on reaching the next level (National competition). ..

Jess Morris is a Year 10 student who is passionate about writing. She has written a young adult novel called Whispers in the Leaves which is a thrilling and exciting read. Not only ..

Please join us at the 2017 Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast featuring special guest speaker Nancy Romano, former CEO of Fox Studios and now General Manager of Sport and Operations fo..

Our annual Mercy Arts Day was a wonderful celebration of students embracing all areas of the Arts. The day is about giving students the opportunity to compete in their Houses in the Arts..

On 12 October, Caterina, Alexandra and I along with Ms Honan, travelled up to Melbourne for the VicSRC Awards. The VicSRC is an organisation that works to celebrate student voice and pos..

Congratulations to the following students who have been chosen as our leaders for 2018! COLLEGE CAPTAINS: ..

Congratulations to the SHC Badminton team who represesented us so well in the State Championships (Div. 2), on Tuesday 10 October. These girls placed in 4th place out of 16 teams - just ..

An amazing opportunity awaits current Year 8 students - participation in the Shrine of Remembrance Young Ambassador - Year 9 Leadership Program. The following is an excerpt from the ..

Please see the links below for my Term 4 update and a copy of our 2017 Maguire magazine. Term 4 Update: https://portal.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au/shpace/camiddle/1507760148/Term%204%..

At the end of last term we sent 3 teams to the prestigious Victorian Knockout Athletics Final at Lakeside Oval, Albert Park. In the past we have been extremely competitive and even won d..

Congratulations to the following students who placed in the SHC Annual Writing Competition, which was run as part of Mercy Arts Day. The students were instructed to write approximately 1..

Congratulations to Ella Johns and Scarlett Moroney who have again shone in the Upstart Challenge, this time pitching their student mental health app Flourish to around 400 people at the ..

Look what was happening in the SHC community in 1939, according to the following article from The Advocate! ..

Traditionally November is the month when the Catholic Church remembers those who have passed away. We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to join us as we remember,..

Calling all Dads! Please join us for a fun night out at our upcoming Dinner for Dads, featuring special guest Sam Freebairn, Operations Flight Commander in the Royal Australian Air Force..

Congratulations to the following high-five recipients, who were acknowledged at the recent school assembly: Paige Skoko, Olivia Bonanno, Sophie Mesic, Kealy Rau and Tara Cunene w..

Please be advised that College Reception will be open during the first week of the holidays, Monday 25 to Thursday 28 September, from 8.00am - 4.00pm, closing for lunch between 12.00 - 1..

On Tuesday 29 August, three Sacred Heart College Netball teams made their way down to Kardinia Park to play against schools from across the region. The junior team coached by Ms. Abbey T..

The Year 8 A netball team smashed the competition on Tuesday 29 August down at Kardinia Park. The team progressed to the State Finals on Monday 4 September at the State Hockey and Netbal..

In VCE PE last week, the students were privileged to attend an education awareness session relating to 'physical activity for all', including key themes around embracing individual diffe..

On the evening of Wednesday 6 September the Sacred Heart College Geelong Alumni Association held The Event, where a panel of alumni sports stars shared their career highs and lows, their..

Last week The Bradbury Club presented their traffic report to Jarrod Malone and Sam Lovejoy from the City of Greater Geelong Council. Special guests in the audience included Roger Smith,..

Please join us at the 2017 Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast featuring special guest speaker Nancy Romano, former CEO of Fox Studios and now General Manager of Sport and Operations fo..

A Public Conversation with Francis Sullivan, CEO Truth, Justice & Healing Council The Truth Justice and Healing Council is responsible for coordinating the Church's response to ..

Congratulations to Year 7 Student Luka Mathe who competed in the 2017 Victorian Open Short Course Swiming Championship at MSAC over the weekend. Luka won a Bronze medal in the 50m Freest..

Sacred Heart Girls have shown off their STEM skills by participating enthusiastically in the Education Perfect Science and Maths Championships. In total Sacred Heart students answered 33..

The Sacred Heart College community is proud to congratulate Jason Stack, the father of 3 of our students - Adele Year 7, Kyralee Year 11 and Courtney (2016) - on whom was bestowed the ti..

Sad Community News Our school community has been saddened by the passing of former staff member Paul Smith, our valued colleague and friend. Paul was first employed at Sacred Hea..

Congratulations to Emma Walters 10CC for being selected in the Team Vic Netball 15 Years and Under State Team. She will be representing Victoria at the School Sport Pacific School Games ..

Sasha Van Slageren and Brooke Wilkin, both from 9JF, won a $100 pizza party for the class for winning a science competition at school for Education Perfect which is an online learning pl..

Property Prices in Streets with Silly Names The Bradbury Club has partnered with Barry Plant Real Estate and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to determine if property prices are diffe..

This year Tahlia Anderson and Isabel Nicholson (Senior VCAL) have been working in partnership with Edgers' Mission to raise awareness about animal cruelty, pet adoption and animal rights..

Pleased be advised that due to the poor weather forecasted for this Friday 8 September, the 2017 TriUMPH music festival has been rescheduled to next Friday 15 September. Please note..

Mercy Arts Day will soon be here. On Monday 18 September we have our school Arts competition, with houses competing in Dance, Music, Drama and Visual Arts. Here's a sneak peek at wha..

On Thursday 17 August, Sacred Heart sent 4 teams to MSAC to compete in the SCSA Volleyball Competition. The squad consisted of about 35 girls who formed 2 junior teams, 1 intermediate an..

Every year the Mercy Colleges from around Australia gather to compete in the Frayne Festival. This year it was held at the Academy of Mary Immaculate in Fitzroy and six Year 11 students ..

This smiling group of Sacred Heart students were very excited to be announced as Young Entrepreneurs of the Year in the 2017 Upstart Challenge. Upstart is an entrepreneurial program and ..

Junior Basketball Champion Cup Report On Tuesday 29 August we took our Junior Girls Basketball team down to the State Basketball Centre at Knox, where they competed in the Elite 8 se..

For Science Week, the science faculty ran an "Engineering Makes the World Go Around" Ferris Wheel building competition. A number of teams came together at lunchtimes to build a worki..

On Tuesday 22 August 39 students departed from Sacred Heart College at 6:45 to compete in the SCSA Soccer Division 1 competition. The Junior team consisted of 15 students while the Inter..

Important Dates for the upcoming Year 7-11 Parent Teacher Interviews: Bookings Open - Wednesday 6 September, 7am Bookings Close - Wednesday 13 September, 3.30pm Parent Teache..

Congratulations to our students who completed their Personal Project this year. There were so many wonderfully creative projects on display in the Learning Centre, some of which can be s..

On Wednesday 30 August, Eleanor Mallinson, Kealy Rau and Mrs Hatzis were invited as special guests to the Launch of the Greater Geelong: A Clever and Creative Future event. ..

Some of our students and staff members have just arrived back from the amazing Northern Territory Indigenous Immersion Program conducted through Destination Dreaming. To gain an insi..

The reminder that the College has now implemented an automated SMS system for notifying student absences. Please be advised that this number can only receive messages, and is not able to..

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On Sun 30 July the following students represented Sacred Heart College in the Geelong Regional Japanese Speech Contest: Grace Malley, Elise Collard, Millie Watson, Katherine Rau, Emily R..

The 2017 Tri-UMPH Crew have been working hard over the last 18 months to organise the 4th Triumph festival. With the event now only 5 weeks away it is starting to get busy. This week alo..

7PHM participated in a forensic investigation to solve the mysterious crime in room 122. Their task was to observe the evidence in the crime..

Last week our magnificent stained glass window was installed in the Court Precinct. The window, which was constructed by artists Ken Foley and David Watt, graces the West wall of our STE..

On Thursday 10 August we celebrated the blessing of Stage 1 of the Court Precinct. With the sun streaming through the gorgeous stained glass window, Fr Jim Clarke reminded us of how luck..

One lunchtime last week students had the opportunity to take part in a dissection activity for Science Week. We had a mix of students from year 7 to year 12 attend the session and they d..

Sacred Heart College staff member Bridget Dunstan was interviewed by Ali Moore on the Drive program on ABC Melbourne 774 about the rocket project our Year 8's are doing. Said Bridge..

Year 7 Science classes and The Bradbury Club have set a new World record for the longest DNA model! It was made out of rope and pegs and was assembled on Wednesday night out the fron..

Congratulations to the following Sacred Heart students - Ella Mahoney 9JT, Charlotte Simpson 8MH, Emmy Nekrep 8MH and Lizzie Dowling 8WH - on being chosen to represent AFL Barwon in the ..

The tri-school production of "Pirates of Penzance" was staged last week, and by all accounts it was amazing! Please see below a testimonial from one very impressed audience member, as we..

Last Thursday 17 August, on what proved to be quite a chilly night, our Intermediate VCAL girls participated in the Winter Sleep Out at the College. Well done to you all on raising ..

On 9th August the year 10 French students left for Anglesea to have a three day French immersion. This was an opportunity to strengthen our speaking skills whilst also being exposed to t..

A huge thank you to those families who have responded to the re-enrolment request sent via CareMonkey. We have received 1000 responses to date, fantastic result so far. A reminder ..

On the 24th of July we had students from our Sister School in Japan (Seirei High School) come and join us for a French lesson. It was so interesting to meet students from a different cou..

Please note that we will be running a Timor Leste Global Partnership Program 2018 information evening on Tuesday 15 August, at 6pm in Celies Dining Room. If your daughter is interest..

Well, the results are in for the Upstart Challenge and we are proud to say that we have a team in the Finals! Scarlett Moroney 7CT and Ella Johns 8CGJ have made it to the final 6 with th..

The Robocup competition was held at Christian College Middle School Campus on 23 June and we had 4 teams of girls from Years 7 and 8 competing, (Caitlin Walker, Kaylee Towart, Morgan Kje..

Wow, the tri-school production of Pirates of Penzance looks like it's going to be amazing, judging by the recent photos of the rehearsals you can see below! A reminder if you would l..

A reminder that the next Parent Communication evening will take place Wednesday 23 August, 3.50pm - 5.00pm. These afternoons are made available for parents who wish to discuss immediate ..

Sacred Heart failed to progress past the semi-final stage of the Herald Sun Shield following a disapppointing 13 point loss to Melbourne Girls Grammar. In a mistake riddled match pla..

Sacred Heart College girls recently represented the Victoria Country team at the Australian Girls Under 18 Football Championships in Queensland. Denby Taylor, Olivia Purcell and Lucy..

Please see below a video clip featuring some well-known Geelong people pledging to Make Poverty History as part of the Tri-UMPH initiative. No media download found...

Bus Travellers on the Geelong Transit System (GTS) A friendly reminder to all students who purchased the Half Yearly photo ID 'PT Student Concession Card' that you must provide a rec..

The Bradbury Club presented the findings of their detailed report into traffic conditions at the dangerous 'Munchies' intersection to the Principals of Sacred Heart College and Geelong C..

Six students, one parent and two Biology staff recently returned from a successful trip to Fiji to discover new species of animals and plants never seen before. They worked alongside Sci..

Congratulations to all the girls who whose recent achievements were highlighted at School Assembly this week: Congratulations to year 10 student Sarah Davies who won the Victorian Ori..

It's Phub-Free Friday! What's Phub-Free Friday you ask? Well, just click on the link below to view a clip by our captains which explains this new initiative! No items found...

Sacred Heart represented the GISSA in Division One of the AFL Victoria Herald Sun Shield Intermediate Girls Footy Competition in Ballarat last Thursday. Our girls battled hard, but suffe..

A big congratulations to the very talented Georgia Colt 11DBO on her recent awarding of the Future Leaders Photography Prize. Please see below Georgia's thoughts on winning this prestigi..

Three Sacred Heart students helped make Geelong’s first Repair Cafe a rousing success on Saturday 5 August - 64 kg of items were repaired and saved from landfill! Many people aroun..

It is almost blast off time for our first ever space mission to the International Space Station! SPACE X is due to launch into space next week headed for the International Space Station,..

On Sunday 23 July, 21 very excited Seirei Girl's High School students, accompanied by Mrs Haruko Suzuki and Mr Hiroyuki Kudo arrived to enjoy a 2 week exchange with Sacred Heart families..

Recently the VCE PE students participated in lawn bowls at Bareena Bowling Club. They were investigating the health benefits of lifelong physical activity. Marcelle Korth, SHC Staff ..

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Planning is well underway for the 2018 school year. This year we will be undertaking the re-enrolment via CareMonkey. Please ensure you have created an up to date CareMonkey profile for ..

The Resilience Project work with hundreds of schools throughout the state and the country, conducting emotionally engaging programs for students and parents. Their programs use evidence ..

Sacred Heart College is proud to host this year’s Tri-school production, Gilbert & Sullivan’s beloved ‘Pirates of Penzance’. A wonderfully talented cast, orch..

Wow - what a fun night it was at our Back to School Bash on the weekend! A huge thanks to all that were involved making this fantastic event happen, and also to the parents, alumni, and ..

Welcome back to our College Community! We hope all our students and staff had a relaxing break, and are ready for a new Term and all the exciting challenges it will bring! Please cli..

Sacred Heart College has recently signed the Laudato Si pledge. Laudato Si, also known as “On Care for Our Common Home” was Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical on the the env..

We are looking for local organisations and businesses to sponsor the Tri-UMPH Festival of 2017. The festival will take place on September 8th 2017 at Clonard College and will see ove..

Welcome to our Circle of Solidarity. On Friday 23 June we gathered together to express our support and solidarity for refugees and people seeking asylum. We took some time to recognise t..

Our very own Samantha McCombe 7TRM featured in a story with Jo Hall on Channel 9 news on Sunday night (25 June). It was a story about Sammy and her friend Lucy who both have Oculocutanio..

On the 14 of June some lucky year 7’s went to Simmonds Stadium and were greeted by some of the staff from the Cyber Cats program. The Cyber Cats program is all about teaching the f..

The College has now implemented an automated SMS system for notifying student absences. If your daughter is unable to attend school, please use the mobile number below to advise us ..

Year 8 students have been working throughout Semester 1 on a fantastic new initiative that is literally out-of-this-world: a real–life, problem based investigation combining the sc..

What a day for Cross Country at Yarra Bend Park, Melbourne on Wednesday 21June! 33 students braved the cold but mild conditions for a challenging 3km cross country course. This year we w..

Caitlin Pickett 12NAD has recently had an article written on her on the Facebook page for The Wanderful Game - a social media site dedicated to soccer - extolling her proficiency in the ..

Students, staff and parents from SHC are currently in remote forests and beaches of Fiji discovering new species of animals and plants. They are working alongside Zoologists and Ecologis..

Opening night for the tri-school musical, The Pirates of Penzance, is not far off! The dates for this extravaganza are August 17 - 19. Please click here to purchase tickets! (http:/..

Congratulations to Year 12 student Abbey Badrock who was awarded the The Pierre de Coubertin Award for 2017. The Pierre de Coubertin Award recognises secondary school students who ar..

Six Year 8 students were fortunate enough to attend a Virtual Reality experience on Saturday 1 July in Melbourne at Zero Latency - a successful and rapidly growing IT Start up. Pleas..

Angela Ball 9KL has been featuring heavily in the media recently. Ang and her friend Bella braved near 4 metre waves at Bells Beach, much to the admiration of even seasoned professional ..

Some of our students and a couple of staff members are currently on a fulfilling and rewarding visit to Timor Leste. Please see below some photos of the group at an orphange near Bacau. ..

Found amongst the treasures in the SHC Archives is this Boarders diary from 1967. While the authors are not named, it seems to have been taken in turns by a boarder each month. Fift..

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Please see below important dates regarding VCE Units 3/4 Parent Teacher Interviews. ..

Bus Travellers on the Geelong Transit System (GTS) A friendly reminder to all students who purchased the Half Yearly photo ID 'PT Student Concession Card' that you must provide a rec..

Last month, we asked you how we can better communicate with our parents. We wanted you to tell us where we can improve information delivery, and more generally, how parents are feeli..

Are you able to assist the families of our refugee students who are seeking paid employment? Fr Gerard Keith of St Michael’s Bell Park is working closely with Sacred Heart Coll..

The Resilience Project work with hundreds of schools throughout the state and the country, conducting emotionally engaging programs for students and parents. Their programs use evidence ..

MBS week was a fantastically engaging, educational and super fun week that got all the Year Sevens involved and learning. MBS stands for healthy Mind, Body and Spirit. The idea was to le..

As of Monday 31 July, CareMonkey will be used to inform parents of and request permission for your daughter to attend any excursions, camps or external events. If you are having tro..

We are looking for local organisations and businesses to sponsor the Tri-UMPH Festival of 2017. The festival will take place on September 8th 2017 at Clonard College and will see ove..

Please be advised that College Reception will be open the first week of the holidays from 8am - 4pm, closing for lunch between 12.00 - 12.30pm. We will be closed for the 2nd week of ..

Our major fundraiser for the year is almost here! Please join us for a fun, social night at our 2017 College dinner, the Back to School Bash. This is an opportunity for all parents to le..

We’ve been inspiring and educating the next generation of global entrepreneurs at Sacred Heart. Two teams of students from Years 7 & 8 entered the Upstart Challenge - an ..

Please be advised that students finish early at 2.30pm on the last day of term, Friday 30 June. Please also be advised that Reception will also close early, at 3.00pm. We wish al..

Please be advised that the Cirle of Mercy Event, When Faith Takes Form, which was to be held on Saturday 24 June, has been postponed. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Please b..

Congratulations to Sacred Heart College staff for making us a top 10 Victorian school in the completion of MindMatters online modules. This achievement shows our continual emphasis ..

Well done to Eliza Ansell who competed in the Dressage competition with her horse Moon at the recent Ballarat Grammar Pony Club Schools Dressage Competition. For her first test whic..

Mercy Arts Day is our school’s house competition in the Arts. It’s on 18 September, but preparations have already begun. The girls now work steadily every week until then to ..

The Year 10 Dance class recently performed their amazing Artwork dances in the Performing Arts Centre, before a huge lunchtime audience of junior students. Their task was to work in ..

On Wednesday May 31 our students ran in the SCSA Cross County. This year saw our girls run the picturesque track on the Barwon River for the first time ever. Students had the choice of a..

Parents are warmly invited to join us for an ‘Open House’ tour of the new STEAM building, Stage 1 of The Court Precinct. Click the link below for a sneak peek video: {tag..

Please be advised that Monday 26 June is a Pupil Free Day due to Staff Correction Day...

Please click on the link below to see an interview with Finnish student Helmiina Laitinen. There is also a chance to see our new Court Precinct Stage One just before it became occupied b..

Our College Captains gave a tantalising glimpse of what's to come when they featured a video clip, with contained the mysterious tag 'The Eagle. Coming to a School Near You'. All we ..

Parents are warmly invited to join us for an ‘Open House’ tour of the new STEAM building, Stage 1 of The Court Precinct. Click the link below for a sneak peek video: {tag..

We recently received a lovely email from Sarah Aldous from Truffleduck, praising some of our students (Kealy Rau, Grace Hyland, Meg Newman, Charlotte Meath, Maya Sargeant, Dana Walsh, Cy..

The entries for the "Science as Art" competition are evidence of the talented and thoughtful students we have here at Sacred Heart College. The judging panel of Ms Anna Negro, Ms Catheri..

Are you able to assist the families of our refugee students who are seeking paid employment? Fr Gerard Keith of St Michael’s Bell Park is working closely with Sacred Heart Coll..

The Bradbury Club is a unique collaborative group of students, staff, academics and industry professionals that perform long-term, problem-solving projects that benefit the community. ..

Our major fundraiser for the year is almost here! Please join us for a fun, social night at our 2017 College dinner, the Back to School Bash. This is an opportunity for all parents to le..

On Monday 22 May 30 girls travelled up the road to Melbourne to compete in the SCSA Basketball Tournament. All teams showed great skill, teamwork, encouragement and sportsmanship through..

Congratulations to all the girls who whose recent achievements were highlighted at School Assembly this week: We congratulate ALL students who entered the Japanese Language Teach..

Found amongst the treasures in the SHC Archives is this Boarders diary from 1967. While the authors are not named, it seems to have been taken in turns by a boarder each month. Fift..

World Turtle Day is celebrated worldwide every year on 23 May. Six of the seven sea turtle species worldwide are threatened or endangered, affected by issues such as coastal development,..

Congratulations to our Junior Girls Football team on winning the GISSA AFL Junior Girls Competition at Queens Park Oval last Friday 26 May. It was history in the making as our girls clai..

Every year, students from Sacred Heart College come together with students from other Mercy schools from around Victoria at the Holy Cross Centre in Templestowe. On this occasion nine of..

The Science Department are very happy to present an exciting new opportunity for Year 7, 8 and 9 students to earn HOUSE POINTS and extend their studies at the same time! This can be achi..

Congratulations to our Senior Girls Footballers on their 8th consecutive GISSA championship. This was another outstanding performance from our senior girls under the leadership of Co-Cap..

It's Time to Shine! Please click on the flyer below for more information. (http://www.cem.edu.au/news-events/gala-audition/)..

Following a notice in the Student Bulletin and a 'come and try’ lunchtime session in February, SHC has two Sport Aerobics teams this year - seven Yr 7s and eight Yr 8s. Fourteen gi..

This month Sacred Heart College warmly welcomed Sr Maria Moniz and Eva da Costa Ximenes into our community. Sr Maria is Principal of Canossa College (CTID) in Baucau and Eva leads the Co..

Years 10,11 and 12 students will be receiving their Meningococcal W Immunisations in August. Please see below the dates for these immunisations: Wednesday August 23 -..

Thank you to those who have created and shared their daughter's CareMonkey profile with the College. To date we have received 753 completed profiles. For those who haven’t had ..

On Wednesday 31 May the Instrumental Music Program held their annual Winter Concert in McAuley Hall. A pleasing number of parents and guests enjoyed the range of musical items presented ..

On Wednesday 17th of May, the year 11 and 12 Italian students of both Sacred Heart and St Joseph's college went to Melbourne for an evening at the Opera. After arriving in Melbourn..

On the first day of Term 3 (17 July) all staff at Sacred Heart College will be involved in an exciting professional learning experience where they will join with the staff of the other l..

Big congratulations go to the SHC girls who recently competed at the Global Cheer and Dance Games. Sisters Zara Wilson 11GP and Paris Wilson 10GS, Payton Mason 10BOC and Ashley Delaney 7..

Late last year some of our lucky girls travelled to France for a school trip. We got to see a slideshow of their trip at the last Assembly, which can be viewed below. It looks like t..

Our major fundraiser for the year is almost here! Please join us for a fun, social night at our 2017 College dinner, the Back to School Bash. This is an opportunity for all parents to le..

Today, you will have received an email from CareMonkey requesting you create and share your daughter’s CareMonkey profile with the College. If you are yet to receive this emai..

Year 7 student Claire Elder has produced a wonderful work of art, which she says was inspired from Pai and the Maori culture seen in the movie Whale Rider. Please click the link belo..

Year 11 Biology classes were on a field trip this week to Barwon Heads 'The Bluff'. Students were carrying out field work to observe adaptations of marine life, and to determine the var..

The SHC Year 11 RE Renewals took place over three days, offering students a time of reflection on important aspects of their lives. Our staff worked closely with students during this tim..

Tuesday 16 May saw 24 V.C.E. Unit 1 Geography students and 2 teachers visiting the You Yangs Regional Park to see first hand what they had been learning about in class. Australia has bee..

We were delighted to receive an email recently from Kate Marshall, the Director and Founder of All Aboard, a disABILITY Support Service providing inclusive opportunities for adults with ..

In Year 10 Dance we are busy choreographing our solos. We receive inspiration from many sources, including lots of different types of improvisation. We were also inspired and blown a..

Found amongst the treasures in the SHC Archives is this Boarders diary from 1967. While the authors are not named, it seems to have been taken in turns by a boarder each month. Fift..

Please come and join us as we remember and celebrate the life of our friend Chris McGivern. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon starting with a glass of bubbles or orange juice followed by a ..

This article was written and published by Year 10 student Georgia Christensen after spending the day learning about how the College website is managed as part of her work experience prog..

Schools in Philanthropy is a program which runs in collaboration with the Geelong Community Foundation. The program provides a team of Year 10 students with a fund of $20,000 which they ..

We have recently updated and clarified our Signing In and Out Procedure. For information on this procedure, please log onto the Parent Portal and go to the Document Library. Plea..

Today VCE Unit 1 students attended Biolab in Belmont. The program titled 'The Human Machine, utilised the centre's leading edge technologies including physiological sensors to expl..

Our Senior Football girls have a secret weapon in their quest for the Herald Sun AFL Shield – AFLW and VFLW star Lily Mithen! Lily has been coming to the girls’ Monday luncht..

The Year 12 PE class went to Biolab this week where, as part of our session, Gabby Deller undertook a laboratory VO2 max test. Gabby scored the highest VO2 max that any female studen..

The Bradbury Club have struck an exclusive deal with Deakin University to have every second club meeting in the CADET building at the Waurn Ponds campus. This impressive building feature..

Staff were treated to a yummy morning tea on Thursday 25 May for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea to raise much needed funds for the Cancer Council. Talented cooks amongst our staff broug..

Samaritan House needs men to become overnight volunteers. Maximum requirement is one overnight stay per month. Josephine Barnes, the Samaritan House Coordinator, will hold a tra..

On 15 March all Year 7 classes, along with Year 9 and Year 10 Dance classes, were treated to a wonderful Dance performance by professional dance company Transit Dance, from Melbourne. ..

Its time to don those old school glad rags … Please bring your friends together for a night of fun and laughter at our ‘Back to School Bash’ on Saturday 22 July. ..

Earlier this year we drew attention to the fact that our very own Allister Cox was granted an Order of Australia Medal for his service to orchestral and choral music in Geelong and Melbo..

Well done to the following girls who travelled up to Melbourne to compete in the Cross Country school relays at Jells Park on Saturday 29 April. Our U18 team (Freya Dess, Amelia McGo..

Please read below the achievements which were acknowledged in the recent school assembly. Well done to all those mentioned! Congratulations to Payton Mason 10BOC and her team who..

A big thank you to all Japanese students for entering the JLTAV sticker competition, and in particular to Sophie Barker 10CG who came 3rd in Victoria for her elegant cherry blossom desig..

Our Junior, Intermediate & Senior Badminton teams played with much flair at MSAC on 1 May! All teams made it through five rounds to secure a spot in the Semi-finals. Unfortunately th..

We are very excited to announce that we have recently cast the 2017 Tri-School Production. This year we are staging the Gilbert and Sullivan classic, 'Pirates of Penzance'. With over 160..

As part of Year 10 Careers Day, our first session was our annual Alumni Careers Presentation. We were fortunate to have 10 of our Alumni members come in and talk to the Year 10 cohort ab..

Well done to the girls who represented SHC down at Jan Juc surf beach on Thursday 4 May for the School title. It was a cold morning to start with but it warmed up during the day. The gir..

Congratulations to Gracie Wright 11DBO and Georgia Wright 12SMC on their recent successes in surf rowing competitions. Please see below their achievements and photos from their competiti..

Dianne McGrath describes herself as Public Speaker, Consultant, Director, PhD Researcher, Writer, Biohacker and Mars One Astronaut candidate - and she's coming to Sacred Heart College! ..

On Friday 28 April, the 4 year-level leaders and 6 other Class Captains of Year 8 went to Saint Bernard’s College in Essendon to attend the Kids View conference. We had a really gr..

With the new STEAM building construction almost complete, the Science department felt it important to decorate their new home with some fantastic new artworks. Therefore, they ran the 'S..

I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Melanie Marsden and I am the new Pastoral Care Worker. I deeply believe that God engages with His world through us, a..

On Thursday 27 April we headed off for the SCSA FUTSAL Division One competition. A 7.15am departure, followed by a delay on the West Gate bridge, saw us arrive at the Albert Park Futsal ..

On Wednesday 3 May the year 7’s learnt about cyber safety and bullying. We had Lucy and Ash from Project ROCKIT came to talk to us. We learnt a lot of new things in so many fun way..

Olivia Ryan 12DH has recently accepted a full 4 year scholarship to Penn State in the USA for Tennis. She travelled to Pennsylvania over the school holidays on an official visit where sh..

The intermediate VCAL students had the chance to tour Ambulance Victoria to gain an understanding of the profession and the potential pathways into paramedics for VCAL students. It w..

Last week was a very busy week for our Year 9 girls - it was their camp week at Valley Homestead, near Myrtleford! Half of the Year 9 cohort left on Sunday 30 April and returned Wednesda..

For over 30 years, CatholicCare has invited schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to celebrate Family Week. This year it falls between 15 - 21 May. Family Week encourages students..

On Saturday our Sacred Heart College community will welcome Sr Maria Moniz, Principal of CTID College Baucau, and teacher Eva Da Costa Ximenes to stay with us for six weeks. D..

Today was a proud day for the senior VCAL students. Having worked hard to establish their own cafe, they have donated their first portion of profits to Chain Reaction who support Very Sp..

Please keep your eye out for further information via an email next week...

Each year we have two of our VET Kitchen Operations students attend the Lara Food and Wine Festival to compete in the Master and Apprentice Cooking Competition organised by the Flying Br..

On Wednesday 8 March, three Sacred Heart Tennis Teams met at Talbot Street to travel to the Geelong Lawn Tennis Club to compete in the SCSA tennis competition. This event involves meetin..

Sacred Heart alumni Lily Mithen (2016) is once again in the news, this time due to her nomination for the 2017 AFLW All-Australian team. Lily is 1 of 6 picked from the Melbourne AFLW clu..

A mild but sunny day greeted us this year for the Athletics Carnival at SHC. The day started beautifully with the Opening Ceremony Performance by our House Captains. Our four house theme..

Some of our Year 9 and Year 10 Dance students have shown wonderful leadership recently by being guest teachers for younger students. Firstly, Charlie Ahern and Millie McGowan from Ye..

A big congratulations to Emily Perrett (8WH) who recently became the Victorian under 14 Water Ski Jumps Champion! What an amazing effort!..

Geelong All Schools Swimming Carnival A team of SHC girls competed in the Geelong All Schools Swimming Carnival held on Sunday 26 March. The girls did a fantastic effort in the team rela..

For Year 7 R.E this term, we studied the story of Catherine McAuley and created and designed a board game together in collaborative groups. We used the 'Mercy Girls' book, the internet, ..

Well done to top-notch badminton player Makayla Turner (9KRS) on her selection in the Under 17 Victorian Badminton Team! This is such a wonderful achievement! A further congratulatio..

We here at Sacred Heart College were treated to a very special guest on Tuesday 18 April when our oldest Alumni came for afternoon tea! Mrs Marie Brown, née Hogan, was dux in 1934..

Our girls are eagerly anticipating the completion of Stage One of the College’s major building works, The Court Precinct. Due for occupancy in the next few weeks, we are so pleased..

Sacred Heart College holds regular Nude Food Days to encourage students to bring their lunch to school with non-disposable packaging. In our February Nude Food Day we had 120 participant..

As we prepare for our ‘Back to School Bash’ fundraising dinner to be held in McAuley Hall on Wednesday 17 May, we seek the support of our College families through donations t..

Under the CSEF, (Camp, Sport and Excursion Fund) $225 assistance per student is available to eligible families. Also SAVER PLUS will match your savings up to $500. For more infor..

On Saturday 22 April, the SHC Rowing community gathered for their presentation event. Please see below a photo of our senior rowers. Also presented was the inaugural Leisa Wilso..

Sacred Heart College sure knows how to turn out leaders of tomorrow! A recent article on the Cats website spoke of the 8-woman leadership group for their inaugural VFLW team, 3 of whom a..

The Sports Captains and Ms Cheever went to the SCSA Sports Captains breakfast last Friday morning in Melbourne at St. Aloysius College. It was an opportunity for schools to come together..

Please read below two stirring reports on the recent visit to the Shrine of Remembrance from two our our students - Mathilda Rutjens 7CT and Naja Reid 11DBO. Thank you girls for sharing ..

On Wednesday 29 March, approximately 60 girls, both swimmers and divers took part in the SCSA Division 1 Swimming and Diving competition held at MSAC. All of the girls as well as 6 staff..

We recently had some of our talented athletes attend the 2017 Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney. These students are listed below, along with their outstanding results. Good on..

On Monday 24 April the College community gathered for a special Assembly to honour our ANZAC men and women, both past and present, with a moving ceremony in the ODC gym. We listened as o..

Please see below an article outlining a request from the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. It involves the collection of our students' addresses, information wh..

Sacred Heart College is proud to announce its new strategic partnership with Deakin University, a progressive world-class university, with the highest student satisfaction rate in Victor..

You may have an undiscovered Leonardo da Vinci in your household! At Sacred Heart College we have an abundance of your talented daughters who see the beauty, the symmetry, the design..

College Captain Alex Marshall has recently featured in the National Youth Week’s murals around Geelong. The City of Greater Geelong website explains the project below: The ..

Deadline extended until April 21 APPLY NOW Help a young person you know follow their dreams with a $6,000 scholarship! NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW Youth Off The Streets i..

What to do when it's hot outside and you are lucky enough to be rowing on the Barwon River? Why cool yourselves off of course! Please see below our coxed quad sculls rowers on the back p..

Attention parents! Please click on the link below some information about the upcoming biennial school dinner for parents to be held in May. Warning: you might want to make sure your ..

Please click on the image below to see a fascinating time-lapse clip showing the amazing work that has gone into the construction of our Court Precinct up to now. Wow! ..

After holding off all day, the heavens finally opened right on cue and SHC was drenched in refreshing rain for our Open Day! This however did little to deter those who attended, and ther..

We are selling the Entertainment Book again this year. Please click HERE (https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/114y760) for more information on how you can obtain the late..

For the first time in its 157-year history, Sacred Heart College has a space program! Year 8 students are busy coding scientific experiments into a small 'naked' computer called a R..

On 3 March our Year 12 students came together for their second Seminar Day, which is one of the components of the Year 12 Religious Education program. The theme of the day was ‘Mer..

35 students rode in to Sacred Heart on Friday 17 March, and were rewarded with a free breakfast from the canteen! Students rode from places as diverse as East Geelong, Newtown, Ocea..

The Mind Body Soul Parent Expo is for parents who want their teenage daughters to be happy, healthy and safe. WHEN: Wednesday 19 April 2017 Refreshments and session inform..

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