History:
The name of our school, Sacred Heart Primary School, means that Jesus Christ is central to our identity as a Catholic school. In August 1901, Mary MacKillop was instrumental in the opening of Sacred Heart. A wooden building from Williamstown was erected next to the church in Newcastle Street.
The Sisters of St. Joseph taught at and provided educational leadership at Sacred Heart School until 2000. Ms Joan Jansen was appointed the first lay Principal in 2001, a position she held until 2012. Religious staff have made way for lay teachers, yet the early traditions and values still form an integral part of the Sacred Heart School philosophy.
Our current Principal, Mrs Kaylene Carlin, continues the work initiated by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Description:
At Sacred Heart, the child is at the centre of everything we do. We recognise the importance of developing the whole child, leading to a full flourishing across the physical, cognitive, emotional, social and religious domains within a safe and supportive environment.
We believe that parents are the first educators of their children and family engagement in learning is essential. At Sacred Heart, when we enrol the child, we enrol the whole family. The primary school years are a journey we take together. With a relationship built on trust and mutual respect, together we will take your child on an exciting journey of discovery and learning.
As a team of educators, we are committed to achieving the highest educational standards and learning outcomes possible, based on reflective practice using data, research and evidence to ensure progress and growth in learning for all students.
At Sacred Heart, we value strong partnerships with families and the local community to ensure every child feels valued and supported on their educational journey. Rich in tradition and guided by Gospel values, Sacred Heart Primary School is committed to developing compassionate, confident and resilient learners.
Features:
Sacred Heart Primary School in Newport is a Catholic co-educational school offering quality education from Foundation (Prep) to Year 6. The school has fourteen classes of two classes at each year level e.g. two Prep classes, two Year 1 classes etc.
The school is known for its supportive and inclusive environment, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
The school maintains small to moderate class sizes to ensure individual attention and tailored support for every student. This approach allows educators to build strong relationships with students and cater to diverse learning needs.
Sacred Heart Primary School offers a rich and engaging curriculum aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, incorporating core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities. Specialist programs include:
- Faith Life Inquiry & Religious Education: Founded in Catholic values and traditions.
- Physical Education and Sports: Promoting fitness, teamwork and participation in inter school competitions.
- The Arts: Including Visual Arts, Dance, Drama and Music to nurture creativity and self-expression.
- Language Other Than English: Italian is offered to broaden students' cultural understanding and language skills.
- Social Emotional Learning Education: Social emotional lessons are grounded in research and cover key concepts of wellbeing to help students live healthy and fulfilling lives.
The school also offers a range of support and enrichment programs, including:
- Targeted assistance for students who require additional support, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
- Opportunities for high-performing students to extend their learning.