Prayer
Loving God,
As we prepare for Holy Week and Easter,
help us remember the story of Jesus -
not as something distant, but something alive.
In his suffering, may we recognise our own.
In his compassion, may we find a way forward.
In his rising, may we find new life and hope.
May this prayer service open our hearts and guide our steps.
Amen.
The College’s final newsletter for first term begins with the opening prayer from the Easter liturgy celebrated in each Sacred Heart College homeroom this morning. The liturgy reflects on the most important event in the Church’s liturgical year and highlights the contemporary relevance of the Easter message for members of the College community.
Members of the school community are asked to note the arrangements below with first term concluding today and an unusual start to term two:
Last Thursday evening the College enjoyed beautiful autumn weather as we welcomed more than 500 people from 150 families for the annual Sacred Heart College Open Evening. Prospective students from a range of primary school levels were engaged in a wide variety of subject-based and co-curricular activities gradually filling their show bags as they moved around the school. Special thanks to all who contributed to the success of the evening including school staff and 100+ current Sacred Heart College students.
Last Monday, the whole College community gathered to enjoy the school’s annual swimming carnival. Due to the earlier postponement, we enjoyed a new venue at the Bendigo East Swimming Pool and the shade and intimacy of the new site provided an excellent backdrop for a fabulous day. Congratulations and thank you to the staff and students who led and participated on the day.
Bereavements: Your prayers are asked for the following families who are mourning the passing of a loved one recently. The Kisich family on the passing of Zaro Kisich, husband of Maria Kisich, staff member. Also, the Alford family on the passing of Norma Gillott, grandmother of Riley Year 10.
Wishing all members of the Sacred Heart College Kyneton community a safe and restful break and hope that Easter brings many blessings and joy.
Yours in Mercy,
Dr Darren Egberts
Principal
Darren was appointed Principal of Sacred Heart College in January 2019. Darren has had almost 30 years experience in teaching and leadership across a number of Victorian Catholic secondary schools. These include eight years as Principal of Mercy Regional College, Camperdown; nine years as Deputy Principal and Director of Mission at Mount Lilydale Mercy College; seven years as a Chemistry, Religious Education and Science teacher as well as REC at Sacred Heart College, Geelong.
Darren has been committed to a lifetime of study and professional development. After completing his initial degree of Bachelor of Science and Graduate Diploma of Education at the University of Melbourne, he continued his study by completing a Graduate Diploma of Religious Education, a Masters of Religious Education and a Doctor of Education, all at Australian Catholic University. In 2018, Darren participated in the Enhancing Catholic School Identity programme in Leuven, Belgium.
Darren has a deep and passionate affiliation with the Mercy tradition and charism and believes that Mercy schools must be “…committed to holistic education; determined to ensure that each student flourishes academically, spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically”.
The purpose of the Catholic school is to provide “… an authentic Christian education, where students are called to embrace the essence of the Gospels, to flourish as whole human persons” and “… to provide exemplary learning experiences for the students who attend”.
Darren was appointed Principal of Sacred Heart College in January 2019. Darren has had almost 30 years experience in teaching and leadership across a number of Victorian Catholic secondary schools. These include eight years as Principal of Mercy Regional College, Camperdown; nine years as Deputy Principal and Director of Mission at Mount Lilydale Mercy College; seven years as a Chemistry, Religious Education and Science teacher as well as REC at Sacred Heart College, Geelong.
Darren has been committed to a lifetime of study and professional development. After completing his initial degree of Bachelor of Science and Graduate Diploma of Education at the University of Melbourne, he continued his study by completing a Graduate Diploma of Religious Education, a Masters of Religious Education and a Doctor of Education, all at Australian Catholic University. In 2018, Darren participated in the Enhancing Catholic School Identity programme in Leuven, Belgium.
Darren has a deep and passionate affiliation with the Mercy tradition and charism and believes that Mercy schools must be “…committed to holistic education; determined to ensure that each student flourishes academically, spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically”.
The purpose of the Catholic school is to provide “… an authentic Christian education, where students are called to embrace the essence of the Gospels, to flourish as whole human persons” and “… to provide exemplary learning experiences for the students who attend”.