On Tuesday 26 March, eleven Year 7 girls and two sport leaders from Year 10 travelled to Epping to participate in school Volleyball. The team played three games. The first game was played against Hume Grammar and the students lost two sets to nil, but both sets were very close 9-15. The second game against Edgar's Creek College was even closer, winning the first set but losing the next two. In the third game, the girls won two sets to nil against Hume Anglican Grammar Donnybrook which was really exciting. The team worked really well together, showed great spirit and improved dramatically throughout the day. The girls want to thank Renee and Cheyanne for their coaching, as well as Mr Oreo and Ms Perston for their support. We had a great day.
On 25 March, a group of keen Sacred Heart students went off to the NMR Swimming competition. The day started off with exceptional participation from SHC swimmers in individual events - everyone had a go and some even placed!
Dylan Campbell-Quigley placed 2nd in his 50 metre Breastroke and
Freestyle events and powered off to 'States' with his win in the 50 Backstroke.
Cate Mahony placed second in her 50 metre Freestyle race, and came 1st in her
50 metre Breastroke, sending her to 'States'!
Matthew Skewes also placed 3rd in the Open Backstroke!
The relays were the real excitement of the day for the group, as so many students
came along to participate for their teams.
The 17-20 year old mixed relay with Trea
Harkin, Dylan Campbell-Quigley, Cate Mahony and Angus White placed 3rd in their
race.
The 17 year old girls Freestyle team with Trea Harkin, Jen Sullivan,
Chevy Muir and Cate Mahony placed 3rd.
The 15 year old girls Freestyle
relay with Anna Elliott, Natalia Scuteri, Simone Durrant and Mia Feist placed
first - off to 'States'!
The 15 year old boys relay with Angus Haslett, Oscar Bateman, Mason Bray and Hans Ramselaar placed 3rd.
The 14 year old girls relay with Isla Munro, Abi Cross, Molly Ramselaar and Ayla Furness placed 2nd.
Overall, it was a super fun time with so much
hard work and dedication from so many students. Well done and thank you to
everyone who came along and had a go!
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”.