Located on the northwest side of our College campus, the Sports and Wellness Precinct promotes holistic wellbeing by integrating physical, psychological, cognitive, social and emotional health.
The Sports and Wellness Precinct fosters healthy habits, strengthens community connections and provides dedicated spaces for wellbeing. It offers integrated mental health resources to support emotional resilience, reduce stigma and build skills for managing mental health now and in the future. The precinct enhances learning and community engagement by providing inclusive spaces for sports, recreation and events.
The Sports and Wellness Precinct empowers students to thrive both academically and personally, leaving a lasting legacy of balanced minds and boundless potential for generations to come.
As a proud member of the Positive Education Schools Association, Sacred Heart is committed to prioritising evidence-based wellbeing education. The Sports and Wellness Precinct marks a significant step forward in integrating physical and mental wellbeing. This dedicated space is designed to foster the holistic wellbeing of our students.
A whole child education prioritises the full scope of a child’s developmental needs to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. The ‘whole child’ approach is an educational philosophy that considers the child’s overall wellbeing, including their social, emotional and physical development. A healthy mind and body is proven to have a positive impact on academic learning and creates healthy habits for life.
In a climate where alarmingly only 5.6% of young people, according to the 2022 Australian Bureau of Statistics, meet the recommended physical activity guidelines, the Sports and Wellness Precinct invites students to engage in physical activity. By igniting a passion for movement and encouraging healthy habits, this hub empowers students to prioritise their physical health, equipping them with the knowledge and independence to embed lifelong healthy habits and proactively manage their own wellbeing.
We recognise the critical role mental wellbeing plays in overall academic success. Integrating mental health education, resources and services provides students with greater access to tools, programs, and support networks aimed at fostering emotional resilience and psychological wellbeing. This holistic approach helps to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and offers a proactive environment where students can engage in activities that promote mental clarity, stress relief and emotional balance.
The Precinct expands our capacity to host College-wide events, offering a 2,000 seat venue for celebrations and gatherings. In line with our Mercy values, the Precinct offers facilities beyond the gates to address the shortage of female-friendly sporting venues and support local community organisations. With accessible parking, flexible hospitality areas and universal access, the Precinct is an inclusive environment for all.
