Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is founded on the person of Jesus Christ and strives to be continually enlivened by His love, which is symbolised in His Sacred Heart.  The School aims to be a living faith community - supporting each other in times of need, celebrating the good times and achievements and ensuring that our children grow spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically to their full potential.  Sacred Heart is particularly committed to inclusivity and ensuring that all children are valued for who they are.

"Learning is a journey, not a race."

Sacred Heart has been innovative in embracing the new outcomes based curriculum.  One of its responses to this new curriculum is stage based learning where classes are divided into 3 stages. Children move through the stages at their own pace which cater for varying learning styles and rates.  Children journey for mathematics and english according to their ability level. 

This year has seen the introduction of instrumental music lessons.  There are currently over 50 students enrolled into this program, which will see the development of a school band.

There is a particular emphasis on the Arts with the inclusion of classroom music and drama within the weekly program. The community feel that these are essential elements in the overall development of each individual child.

Weekly class mass.

Lenten and Holy Week Liturgies.

Sports participation: Swimming athletics, all team sports, cross-country, district representation etc.

School camps.

Interschool Sport.

Celebrations for School Feast Day, St Patrick's Day.

Visits to the elderly.

Particular fund raising for the needy.

UNSW Competitions - Mathematics, English, Computer, Science.

Tennis coaching on site during lunchtime.

School concerts.

Wakkikiri entrant.

Arts Council and other presentations.

 

Trial school for the new English syllabus.

Implementation of IDEAs to ensure best practice in all that occurs at Sacred Heart.

Implementation of new mathematics syllabus.

Review of curriculum model.

End of Unit report design and reporting to parents.

Updating of individual student portfolios.

Sacred Heart prides itself on its ability to reach out to those of need in our community.  The community is welcoming and accepting of all.  Therefore socially, Sacred Heart involves itself in many functions and activities that ensures all are involved and a part of this community.  Many opportunities are offered throughout the year for parents, students, staff and parish priest to socialise.  These include a Welcoming BBQ and Fireworks, Fete, Social Nights, Trivia Night, Race Day and End of Year Function.  Parents frequently involve themselves in the daily life of the school, which also ensures a social aspect to our school. 

Parents are invited and most welcomed to become as involved in their child's/children's education as they possibly can.  The secret to this involvement is frequent and open communication between teachers and parents.  We here at Sacred Heart encourage parents to discuss any aspects of their child's education with the Principal or teaching staff at any mutually convenient time.

 

Ways in which parents can become engaged include:

- parent-teacher partnership sessions held at the beginning of every year.

- Twice yearly parent-teacher face to face reporting.

- Assistance with reading, mathematics and other classroom  programs.

- Parent support and help in the preschool/prep area.

- Helping with sporting events.

- Participating in school camps and excursions.

- P & F monthly meetings.

- Parent representation on the School Board.

- Attendance at school assemblies, masses, liturgies, prayer sessions and other special celebrations.