Important Reminders for a Safe and Cohesive Community

At Sacred Heart College Kyneton, the safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. To ensure our College continues to be a secure and thriving environment for everyone, we'd like to share some important reminders about key College policies.

Understanding Parent Notified Absences (PNAs)

Our PNA system is a critical part of how we manage student safety. A PNA is designed to be used for genuine student appointments—like a visit to the doctor or dentist. When a PNA is logged, the College's duty of care for your child is temporarily handed back to you.

For the safety of all students and to ensure our emergency response plans are effective, students with a PNA must sign out at Student Reception before leaving College grounds. It's important that they do not remain on campus during this time. If a student returns to the College earlier than planned, they must sign back in at Student Reception so we can resume our duty of care.

Engaging in College Life

College events, including our regular assemblies, are a vital part of the Sacred Heart experience. They are an opportunity for us to gather as a community, celebrate achievements, and share important information. These events are compulsory, and the PNA system should not be used by senior students as an opportunity to miss them for 'study.' We encourage all students to participate fully in College life.

Behaviour and Community Expectations

Our high standards for student behaviour extend beyond the College gates and into the wider community. We expect our students to act as respectful and responsible representatives of Sacred Heart. Any behavioural issues that occur in the community that reflect poorly on the College may be addressed with school-based sanctions.

Protecting Your Parent Access Module (PAM) Details

Your Parent Access Module (PAM) is a secure tool for you to use. For the safety and integrity of our systems, please ensure that your PAM login details are not shared with your child. Student access to this module can lead to the misuse of the PNA system and other administrative issues.

Thank you for your partnership in fostering a safe, respectful, and engaged community at Sacred Heart College. Your cooperation helps us to provide the best possible environment for all our students to learn and grow.