This Saturday 16 students and staff members – Christina Symons, Mark Pleasance and Narelle Dickson – will depart from Tullamarine Airport to embark on the 2026 Timor-Leste Kolega Immersion. The students and staff will be supported by World Expeditions. The 12-day program begins with an overnight stay in Darwin, moves on to Dili, and then to our community partners (CTID) in Baucau. We wish all involved well as they embark on this life-changing journey.
In 2027 our Year 7 enrolments will increase from 286 to 312 students. This represents one more stream than this year. The decision to accept 312 students is in response to increased demand for Year 7 places. This year Sacred Heart received 344 applications from prospective families indicating our College as their first preference. Currently we have 21 families on our Year 7 waiting list.
We began Semester Two with a uniform audit and a whole-school assembly, where students were reminded of College expectations regarding uniform, punctuality, respect, litter, mobile phones, classroom behaviour, interactions with staff (both inside and outside the classroom) and social media content. So far, we have had 155 instances of uniform infringements entered onto Compass and have confiscated 121 items of jewellery. This week students who have been repeatedly late to school have had emails sent home. The school day begins at 8.50am with a warning bell at 8.45am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesdays the school day begins at 9.00am with a warning bell at 8.55am.
As a College we are continuing to address these issues. I ask for assistance from families in working alongside our staff so that our students can become the best versions of themselves. Please remind your daughter of the uniform expectations and the need to arrive at school punctually and ready to commence class.
The My Learning Journey subject selection portal has now closed for all students in Years 7 to 11, who should have submitted their subject choices for 2027.
On Saturday 8 August we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, marking the anniversary of her death in 1909. She was Australia's first canonised saint, recognised for her lifelong dedication to educating poor and rural children.
It is not too late to submit an expression of interest for the College Advisory Council Sub-Committees.
Catherine McAuley was a visionary who defied the status quo, founding the Sisters of Mercy to provide education and healthcare to women and girls. Known as 'the walking nuns,' they served directly within their communities, embodying courage and forward-thinking leadership.
Continuing this legacy in a rapidly changing digital world, Sacred Heart College is establishing a new ICT and Cyber Risk Sub-Committee. This committee will advise the College Advisory Council (CAC) and the College Leadership Team (CLT) on cybersecurity strategy, key projects, cyber risk management, privacy and compliance.
We invite expressions of interest for this new committee, as well as our existing sub-committees:
(Terms of Reference for each sub-committee are available via the College portal).
How to Apply: Please email your expression of interest no later than Friday 7 August 2026 to brvos@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au.
