Thank you to all the fathers, father figures and daughters who attended The Fifth Quarter Father's Day Event on Monday night. Our guests were fortunate to hear from two Geelong football legends, Cameron Ling and Steve Johnson. Both spoke honestly and frankly about the highs and lows of playing in premiership games, as well as their current work coaching young players.
Today we gathered as a College for Mass to celebrate Mercy Day. Although the official Feast Day of Our Lady of Mercy is on Thursday 24 September, this falls during the holiday break. This year’s Mass was particularly special because it marked the beginning of our 200th year of Mercy, giving us an opportunity to reflect on where we have come from, celebrate where Mercy is present today, and look toward where the Spirit is calling us next. The theme for the Mass was ‘Called to Serve’, and our celebrant was Fr Jim Clarke from St Mary of the Angels Parish. Our special guests included the Geelong Sisters of Mercy and Alumni Committee President Laura Doherty. Following Mass, the entire school community was invited to share a comfortable cup of tea in the Atrium.
Earlier this Term, we engaged One Red Apple to review student wellbeing at Sacred Heart, exploring how we can best support young people to develop resilience, autonomy and positive coaching strategies. Last week, Sarah Morgante from One Red Apple presented her report, which focused on three main areas: Professional Practice, Collaboration and Relationships and Systems and Pathways. Over the next Term, Jason Blackburn – Deputy Principal of Student Engagement, Development and Empowerment will lead the process of unpacking the report and implementing its recommendations. In the interim, the following wellbeing staffing will be in place for Term Four 2026:
If you have any urgent concerns or require support, external assistance is available through the following service:
Someone Health: Offers bulk-billed telehealth/video psychology appointments for young people aged 13 to 17. This online service features a wide variety of practitioners, including psychologists and clinical psychologists from diverse backgrounds. (Note: A Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) is required to access the 10 bulk-billed sessions.)
Important: If your concern involves a young person's immediate safety, please contact 000.
Bus Travel Last Day of Term
Term Three concludes on Friday 18 September 2026, with an early finish at 2.30pm.
Term Three Holiday Information
All students and staff return on Monday 5 October 2026.
Wellbeing and Safety During the Break
During the holiday break, if you have any concerns regarding the safety of a young person from the College, please contact 000. Additional support is available from the following external services:
Other Useful Services:
