Dear Sacred Heart Community,

Week 4 already!! We are heading into a busy time at our school, with important reminders, upcoming events, and opportunities to connect and support our community. Here's what you need to know this week:

Enrolment Reminder – Final Deadline Approaching

Enrolments for 2026 close next Friday, May 30, for Sacred Heart School as well as our Archdiocesan High Schools in Canberra, MacKillop College, St Clare’s College, and Merici College. If you are a Year 6 parent, this deadline is very important! In previous years, we’ve seen families who missed out due to late applications, leading to disappointment. Don’t let this happen to you, please ensure your child’s enrolment is completed by the cut-off date.

Our Kindergarten enrolments for 2026 are growing, and we encourage our families to spread the word about Sacred Heart. If you know friends or families considering Sacred Heart, please let them know. I will be commencing enrolment interviews next week.

Our final Open Day, where we welcome prospective families and showcase everything Sacred Heart offers, runs from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m. tonight. I have some very keen Year 6 leaders ready to welcome our new families this evening.

School Disco

Our school disco is next Friday, May 30, from 6:00 to 7:15 pm in the School Hall!

Hosting events like this comes with great responsibility. We must follow Catholic Education’s new ‘School Events & Activities Policy’ to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. This means staff (not parents) must supervise discos, and they can only happen when staff generously volunteer their time.

I am incredibly grateful to the 14 staff members who have stepped up to make this night possible on a long weekend! Their dedication ensures our students get to enjoy a fun, safe, and memorable evening.

Please see COMPASS for permissions and details, and let’s make it a fantastic night!

Parent Trivia Night – Friday, June 14

The Sacred Heart Parent Trivia Night is fast approaching! Tables are filling quickly, so gather your team and secure your spot for this fun, community-driven event.

Entry is by gold coin donation, and we encourage everyone to bring cash for raffles and prizes. Money raised will go towards the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, which I will proudly participate in.

This should be a fantastic night of friendly competition and laughter, and we’d love to see you there! Bring your own nibbles and drinks!

Student Technology Use

We have been noticing an increase in students contacting parents during school hours using devices such as iPads and smartwatches. This causes issues- only last week, a child messaged home to say they were unwell, and the parent walked through the door to collect, and we knew nothing.

We ask that smartwatches not be brought to school to maintain a focused and respectful learning environment. If students do bring them, cellular capabilities must be turned off.

Thank you for your continued cooperation, and if you have any questions, please reach out.

In faith and partnership,

David Austin

Principal