Principal's Message - SHC Kyneton

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Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We lift up in prayer all those suffering from the devastation of natural disasters, especially those affected by the recent Cyclone Alfred.
Wrap your loving arms around them, offering comfort to those in pain, strength to those in need, and hope to those who feel lost.
We pray for the safety of the vulnerable, the healing of the injured, and the provision of resources to rebuild their lives.
May your peace, which surpasses all understanding, bring solace to every heart, and may your mercy guide us to act with compassion toward all those suffering around the world.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord,
Amen.

This week’s prayer is taken from the Daily Messages section of the College’s SIMON platform and, aside from its lovely thoughts, illustrates the central place that prayer has in the daily life of Sacred Heart College. Each morning, students gather in homeroom where the school commences with prayer. Prayer and liturgy form an essential part of all formal College gatherings (students and staff) as well as being an important part of the College’s Year 7 – 12 Religious Education program.

The importance of prayer and reflection to Sacred Heart College is also reflected in the three days that our Year 12 cohort is currently spending on retreat. The Year 12 Retreat experience is a unique time for both students and staff providing a key opportunity for the students to reflect on their journey through Sacred Heart to this point as well as the six months that remains.

Sacred Heart College Open Evening

Next Thursday evening is a special opportunity where the College showcases its capacity to offer a holistic, contemporary and engaging education to prospective students and families. The College’s Open Evening has been running for three years and will see all areas of the College’s academic and co-curricular programs on display. The evening is directed towards families considering secondary school options and, in particular, targets primary school children (aged 9 – 11) with activities that provide tasters of life at Sacred Heart College.

Additionally, the evening includes presentations by myself as Principal, the College’s Head of Junior School and other key staff.

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Congratulations Charli Shalders (Class of 2024)

Last week, I was privileged to be invited to watch Charli Shalders (SHC Class of 2024) perform at the Melbourne Recital Centre as part of Top Class Theatre Studies 2025. The presentation under the auspices of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) sees the students who received the highest grades in last year’s Monologue examined invited to perform to an audience of current Theatre Studies students, teachers and family members. Charli’s piece saw her perform a monologue from “Fangirls” where she had to represent two different characters, Edna and Harry.

Gisborne 1 Bus Run - Drop Off and Pick Ups

Parents collecting students from the Willowbank Rd and Aitken St intersection are reminded not to park in the area designated for buses. This area must be kept clear to ensure that drop off and pick up arrangements for students remain safe.

Bereavements: Your prayers are asked for the following families who have experienced the loss of a loved one recently. The Coundon family on the passing of Kevin Willey, uncle of Victoria 9E, the Carson family on the passing of Neville Rantall, uncle of Archie 7A and the McElhinney family on the passing of Bernard O'Farrell, grandfather of Kieran 7F and Lachlan 9C. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Yours in Mercy,

Dr Darren Egberts

Principal