Information regarding ‘Period 5’ Assessment Task Afternoon Catch-Up Sessions
Sacred Heart College is pleased to continue our ‘Period 5’ Assessment Task Afternoon Catch-Up Sessions in Semester 2, 2026 (Terms 3 and 4).
Purpose: These sessions provide a dedicated, supervised space for students to complete missed Assessment Tasks without missing further class time. This initiative specifically supports Year 10 and 11 students who do not have scheduled study periods, as well as students needing to reschedule Unit 4 SACs.
Key Information for Families:
How the Process Works: If your child needs to attend a ‘Period 5’ Assessment Task Catch-Up Session, the process is:
The Importance of Attendance:
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Date - Term 3 |
Term Week/School Day |
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Monday, 20 July 2026 |
Week 2, Day 1 |
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Thursday, 30 July 2026 |
Week 3, Day 9 |
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Monday, 3 August 2026 |
Week 4, Day 1 |
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Thursday, 13 August 2026 |
Week 5, Day 9 |
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Monday, 17 August 2026 |
Week 6, Day 1 |
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Thursday, 27 August 2026 |
Week 7, Day 9 |
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Monday, 31 August 2026 |
Week 8, Day 1 |
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Thursday, 10 September 2026 |
Week 9, Day 9 |
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Date - Term 4 |
Term Week/School Day |
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Thursday, 8 October 2026 |
Week 1, Day 9 |
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Monday, 12 October 2026 |
Week 2, Day 1 *Last Catch-Up Session for Unit 4 SACs. |
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Thursday, 22 October 2026 |
Week 3, Day 9 |
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Monday, 26 October 2026 |
Week 4, Day 1 |
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Thursday, 5 November 2026 |
Week 5, Day 9 |
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Monday, 9 November 2026 |
Week 6, Day 1 *Last Catch-Up Session for 2026, for Yrs 10 and 11. |
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”.