Reminders: Arrangements for covering classes during teacher absence

As we draw closer to virus season, please be familiar with the following reminders regarding how classes are covered at Sacred Heart at times of teacher absence:

● On most occasions in Years 7-11, Casual Relief Teachers (CRTs) will be employed to cover teacher absences.

● At times, in Years 10-11 some classes may be asked to complete the work for their lesson in our study hall. Our study hall is a space where supervision is provided for quiet and independent work. There will be times when 2-3 smaller classes might be invited to work in the study hall, where they can be supervised together while their timetabled teacher is absent.

● For all occasions when a teacher of a Year 12, VCE Unit 3/4 class is absent, this class will attend their timetabled classroom and complete the work set for the lesson independently. On these occasions, it is the responsibility of each Year 12 student to mark themselves as being present on the roll.

● If widespread illness or other causes leads to large numbers of classes needing to be covered, we may elect to ask a Year Level to complete their classwork from home for a day. In this scenario, lesson material would be provided via online platforms for students to work on independently in their own homes. Advance notice would be provided in this scenario, and arrangements would be in place for students who could not remain at home.

Teaching and LSO Staff PL day: The Heart of Learning and Teaching

Friday 1st May is student free at Sacred Heart, for teachers and LSO staff to take part in a day of professional learning. Under the title “The Heart of Learning and Teaching” our staff will be working with the newly produced SHC Statement of Pedagogy. The Statement of Pedagogy is a document that captures the spirit of how we walk with young people in our context. It affirms the strengths of our current learning and teaching programs, and will guide our continued efforts to grow and improve. Over time, we will be inviting all members of the college community to become familiar with our Statement of Pedagogy, and for this reason the document will be shared and celebrated with students and families soon.

Bereavement - Your prayers are asked for the Halvarsson family on the passing of John Lowry, father of staff member Lisa Halvarsson and grandfather of Bryndis Year 8, Tove Year 10 and Jonah Year 12. Our thoughts are will you all at this sad time.