It has been a very busy Term 3 in the library. Students have borrowed a total of 750 books, with congratulations going to 8E, who have borrowed the most items. The library has bought 132 books to add to our collection. These are then shown to and discussed with the students during their fortnightly reading sessions.
Student activities have continued throughout the term. These have included the Dungeons and Dragons club, Book Week competitions and a Dress-up day. Congratulations to Violet Donnelly, who wrote a wonderful piece for our short-story competition.
"To live without you is to live in echoes, an echo of your life now empty within mine. As I stare at our spot, cards scatter cold, I long for the fractals of light that you hold. A heart made of glass only breaks in the sun, but your icy stare chips my soul into shards. They pierce the spirit, as it wanders the hills, singing its ode in the hopes that you're near, The symphony of a story, an ode to a friend, who are we but a finished song? Echoing the melody we used to share".
Our library displays have featured books related to the television series, Alone, a Grand Final display which gave students the opportunity to vote for the team they think will win, and an extensive Book Week display.
Many students continue to use the library during recess and lunch time and we are looking forward to an equally productive term 4.
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”.