OUR COMMUNITY
Sacred Heart School Kew
Sacred Heart Kew is a close knit, vibrant and welcoming community. Our community is our strength. The staff are committed, highly competent professionals who encourage and inspire their students. The parents are an enthusiastic, supportive and involved dynamic sector of the community. The students enjoy school life, love learning and thrive in a happy, secure and caring environment. We are all very proud of our school.
PARENT INFORMATION
Christian Meditation
Students participate in Christian Meditation with their class each Tuesday and Friday morning from 8.50am - 9:00am. The whole school meditates at these times.
School Day (Hours)
School commences: 8.45am (gates open at 8.30am)
Morning Recess: 10.45am – 11.15am
Lunch: 12.45pm – 1.45pm
School finishes: 3:15pm
Kiss and Drop operates each day at 8.30am - 8.45am and again at 3:15pm - 3:35pm
Term Dates 2021
Term 1
Thursday 28 January – Thursday 1 April
Term 2
Monday 19 April – Friday 25 June
Term 3
Monday 12 July – Friday 17 September
Term 4
Monday 4 October – TBC
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
The School Advisory Council is constituted as an advisory body. The SAC provides support and advice to the School Principal and Parish Priest on matters concerning the development of the school and the education and welfare of the students.
School Advisory Council Members
Parish Priest: Father John Madden
School Principal: Ed Weekes
Chairperson: Philip Ryan
Staff Representative: Danielle Gerecke
P. A Representative: Caroline O'Sullivan
Parent Representative: Chris Leung
School Finance Accountant: Bernard Negline
PARENTS' ASSOCIATION (PA)
The Sacred Heart, Kew Parent Association is an important, vibrant part of the Sacred Heart School/Parish community. All parents of Sacred Heart are members of the Parent Association and, as such, are invited and welcome to be part of the broad range of activities that the Parent Association is involved in.
The primary objective of the Sacred Heart PA is a dual one, Fundraising and ‘Friendraising’ - for the welfare and benefit of the students, the parent community, the teachers, the school and parish. The financial support that the PA is able to provide for the school is important as it does contribute significantly to the programs of the school. But, the Sacred Heart PA also emphasises and values strongly the relationship building that is inherent in so many of the social functions facilitated by the PA. This “Friendraising” focus ensures a strong sense of community.
The Parent Association Committee coordinates its activities, assisted by parent Class Representatives from all year levels and meets regularly with the Principal. The PA also nominates a member to sit on the Parish Education Board, the body that formally brings together all key stakeholders to advise the Principal and the Parish Priest on the effective management of the school.
To give some idea of the broad range of activities that the Parent Association is linked to, following is a snapshot of some of the services and fundraising activities facilitated by the Parents Association:
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Trivia Night
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Prep Parents’ Dinner
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Ladies’ Lunch
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Grandparents’ morning
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Dads’ breakfast
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Welcome Drinks (see COVID-19 Event Checklist for this event)
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School Open Day
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Prep Orientation Program
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Teachers’ lunches
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Raffle
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Family picnic
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School Tuckshop
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2nd Hand Uniform Shop
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Meal Service
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Head Lice Patrol
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Student Disco
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Year 6 Graduation
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Annual School Sports
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Vegetable garden Program
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Special food days
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Welcome program
GET INVOLVED
We invite our community to get involved with the activities at Sacred Heart School. Come along and be a part of:
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Mother’s Day stall
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Father's Day Breakfast
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Classroom Coordinator
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Canteen
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Uniform Shop
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Fundraising
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Raffles
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Excursion/Incursion
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Guest Speakers
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Reading/Classroom Helpers
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Parent Information Night
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Social Events for Parents
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Movie & Disco Night
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Graduation
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Interschool Sport
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Twilight Sports
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Sacramental Workshop Nights
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Sacraments
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Social Justice Days
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Footy Day