
If you've spotted one of Macedon Ranges Shire Council's waste collection trucks recently, you may have noticed some artwork displayed on the side.
Congratulations to Isabella Desira (Year 10) and Madeline Desira (Year 7), whose outstanding entries were selected as winners in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council Recycling Art Competition last year.
The competition invited students from across the shire to create artwork encouraging the community to reduce waste and recycle correctly. Isabella's colourful design reminds residents to "Be an Everyday Hero" by putting waste in the correct bin, while Madeline's artwork encourages everyone to "Choose to Reuse" and highlights how every small action can make a positive difference for our environment.
Their winning designs have now been transformed into large displays on the Council's waste collection trucks, meaning thousands of residents across the Macedon Ranges will see their important environmental messages as the trucks travel throughout the shire collecting household waste.
This is a wonderful achievement and a fantastic example of our students using their creativity to inspire positive environmental action within the wider community. Their artwork reflects Sacred Heart College's commitment to sustainability, stewardship, and caring for our common home.
Congratulations, Isabella and Madeline, on this incredible achievement. We are immensely proud to see your creativity making a real impact across the Macedon Ranges!
Photo 1: Isabella and Photo 2: Madeline.
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”.