Welcome to Term Four.
Our focus is currently on our Year 12 students, whose final classes over the next fortnight are dedicated to exam revision. In addition to regular classes this week, our Year 12 students attended their final Seminar Day on Wednesday and a presentation today on staying safe over the summer and beyond. Next week, we will celebrate the conclusion of their secondary education with a range of activities, including:
On Friday of next week, Year 12 students will attend their Alumni Breakfast, where they will be formally inducted into the Sacred Heart Alumni Association. This will be followed by the Transfer of Leadership Assembly and the Year 12 Farewell.
After the celebrations, students will move into readiness week. This week occurs after formal classes end but before exams officially begin (formerly known as SWOTVAC). Unit 3/4 staff will be available during their normal timetabled class times to help Unit 3/4 students prepare for exams. A full schedule of the lectures and support available has already been provided to all students.
We welcome back from Long Service Leave Kristen Smart, Rebecca Paic, Kelsey Marshman and Ahmet Atasever.
We also welcome Rebecca Perkins to the Sacred Heart staff as the newly appointed Padua House Leader. Rebecca joins us from Lara Secondary College, where she served as Year Level Co-ordinator.
Baillee Jones, who previously held the Padua House Leader position, has transitioned into the role of Targeted Programs and Interventions Co-ordinator. Other leadership changes for Term Four include appointing Oscar King as Student Engagement Co-ordinator and Nicole Crone as Learning Design Leader for Technology and the Arts.
The annual Remembrance Service for families who have experienced a bereavement this year will take place on Thursday 5 November 2026. We take this opportunity to remember and honour family members who have passed away this year.
The Remembrance Service will begin at 7.00pm in the College Chapel, followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to connect in the Reception Parlour. Family members are welcome to bring a framed photo of their loved one to place on the altar and light a candle in their memory. Please RSVP by Wednesday 21 October. Further details are in the Community Events section below.
Despite reminders throughout Term Three, correct school uniform and punctuality remain areas of concern for a number of students.
The College maintains clear expectations regarding uniform, punctuality, respect, litter, mobile phone usage, classroom behaviour, interactions with staff (both inside and outside the classroom) and social media conduct. All expectations can be reviewed on the College website.
Arriving late means missing vital learning time. We will continue to address these matters at school, and I ask for your support at home. Please remind your child of our uniform standards and the importance of arriving on time and ready to learn, so our students can continue to become the best versions of themselves.
| This Week | |
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| Week One | |
| Thursday 8 October | House Football - Clairvaux Vs Siena |
| Next Week | |
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| Week Two | |
| Tuesday 13 October | New Families Welcome Evening 5.30pm to 6.30pm Sports and Wellness Precinct | Sacred Heart College |
| Wednesday 14 October | Year 12 Final Classes and Mass |
| Thursday 15 October | Year 12 Celebration Day | Walkathon |
| Friday 16 October | Year 12 Alumni Breakfast and Last Day |
| Future Planning | |
|---|---|
| Week Three | |
| Wednesday 21 October | Year 7 Faith Day |
With Term Four underway, we now are entering the final weeks of our Term Three House Mercy Works campaign, culminating in our College Walkathon next Thursday 15 October.
In Term Three, our Houses have been supporting:
Our partnership with We All Rotate in Nepal is a timely reminder of the importance of supporting communities in times of need, particularly following the recent flooding. We keep those affected in our thoughts and prayers.
We warmly invite families to make a donation to their child’s House Mercy Works organisation. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps support the important work of our partners and provides a meaningful way for our community to Lead the Change, Be the Difference. As Catherine McAuley reminds us, We can never say, ‘it is enough'. Please click the links below to view the posters for each House, which includes the QR code to donate.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support of our Mercy Works campaign.
We are very excited to announce that the Combined Catholic Schools Production for 2027 will be Disney's Beauty and the Beast!
We have the honour of hosting the event next year, and we are very excited to be working alongside talented staff and students from Clonard College and St Joseph's College to bring this beloved classic to life on our stage. Auditions will be held later in the year, so make sure you keep your eyes open for more information when it is made available in the coming weeks.
We can't wait to share this spectacular production with you all in 2027!
From whole-school celebrations to unforgettable sporting moments, the Carmel O’Dwyer Gym has hosted our community's most cherished moments. With the completion of our new Sports and Wellness Precinct, you can now leave a lasting legacy by dedicating a grandstand seat in the new Carmel O'Dwyer Centre.
Each seat includes a custom-engraved plaque, perfect for honouring your family, celebrating a graduating cohort or paying tribute to a loved one.
All proceeds directly support our Sports and Wellness Capital Appeal. Click the button below to leave your legacy at Sacred Heart.
| VCE Theatre Studies Monologue Assessment Performance | |
|---|---|
| Date | Tonight – Thursday 8 October 2026 |
| Time | 5.00pm to 6.30pm |
| Location | Drama Studio | Sacred Heart College Geelong |
| VCE Dance Assessment Performance | |
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| Date | Tuesday 13 October 2026 |
| Time | 5.00pm to 6.00pm |
| Location | McAuley Hall | Sacred Heart College Geelong |
All are warmly invited to come along and see what our talented students have been working on for their final assessment in both Dance and Theatre Studies. These talented performers have dedicated a lot of time and effort to their Unit 4 assessment pieces and are very proud to share the fruits of their labour with our community. We are so impressed by the calibre of talent these amazing students have demonstrated, and we wish them all the best for their assessment.
| Event Details | |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday 5 November 2026 |
| Time | 7.00pm |
| Location | College Chapel | Sacred Heart College Geelong |
| RSVP | Wednesday 21 October 2026 |
Each November, we celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, remembering loved ones who have passed and whose presence continues to influence our lives. The Sacred Heart College community invites families to join our Remembrance Service to honour and give thanks for those we've lost.
The service will be held in the College Chapel, followed by light refreshments in the Reception Parlour.
Family members are welcome to bring a framed photo of their loved one to place on the altar and light a candle in their memory. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Wednesday 21 October 2026 by clicking the link below.
Please refer to the Compass News Feed for all year level reminders.
Compass will continue to be our primary form of communication with families, where we will share information for events, booklists, photo days, student reports, updates etc.
Students wishing to discuss potential changes to programs of study should contact Amanda Moody, Timetable Coordinator. Contact can be made via email at mljsubjects@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au.
It is important to remind our College community of the high expectations we have of each other. The 'SHC Way' emphasises the importance of commitment to excellence and respect, including following school expectations.
Being a part of a community involves committing to the same norms and values. Please ensure you are aware of and commit to the following:
Financial Assistance
I encourage our families who are experiencing financial hardship to please contact the College so that we may assist. Further details are available here.
College Policies
The following Mercy Education policies are available here: College Policies. They can also be accessed by clicking the links below:
Reception
For general inquiries, absences, or if you require assistance in being directed to a specific department, please contact Reception at:
Phone: (03) 5221 4211
Email: info@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au
Mentor Group Teachers
For matters related to your student's education, the Mentor Group Teacher should be the first point of contact. Please refer to your child's timetable for their Mentor Group Teacher’s email address.
House Leaders
For any inquiries regarding your student's House, please contact the respective House Leader:
Finance
For all fee-related queries, please contact the Finance Department:
Email: areceivable@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au
IT Help Desk
For IT-related assistance, please reach out to our Help Desk:
Email: helpdesk@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au
College Admissions Officer:
For all inquiries regarding student admissions, please contact:
Email: admissions@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au
Lord, as we prepare for the coming of a new Term, make us ready, attentive and available to hear you.
Thank you for the gift of being able to rise each day with the assurance that You walk through it with us.
Thank you for the gifts of creativity and uniqueness, and the energy to put them to good use.
May the work we do and the way we do it bring new hope, new life and courage to all we come in contact with this term.
Amen
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