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Prayer
A reading from the Gospel of Matthew -
While Joseph was thinking about this, an angel from the Lord appeared to him in a dream. The angel said, “Joseph, the baby that Mary will have is from the Holy Spirit. Go ahead and marry her. Then after her baby is born, name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
So the Lord's promise came true, just as the prophet had said: “A virgin will have a baby boy, and he will be called Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.”
Today’s prayer references the gospel shared in yesterdays End of Year mass celebrated in Quambi. It calls to mind the excitement of the young couple (Mary and Joseph) as they realise that their first child, Jesus, is to be born. This simple but profound story remains the core message of the Christmas season – the gift of unconditional love that God the Father gave to humanity more than two millennia ago.
As the last day of the 2025 school year for students, yesterday provided an opportunity for students to celebrate the year that they have enjoyed, the friendships that have been consolidated and the academic and emotional growth that each has made. I would like to thank every member of the Sacred Heart College community – students, parents, staff, families and friends – for the support you have shown the school throughout the year.
Year 9 Graduation
Congratulations to our Year 9 cohort (SHC Class of 2028) who celebrated the end of the school year with a special assembly and presentation representing their graduation from Sacred Heart’s Junior School into Senior School next year. Special thanks to Matt Carroll, Head of Junior School, and those students who assisted in putting this excellent event together.
Farewell Craig Darroch
Amongst a number of retirements this year, I would particularly like to highlight and acknowledge the contribution of Mr Craig Darroch.
Craig is Sacred Heart’s longest serving current staff member having commenced here in 1983 while he was still completing his Diploma of Education. He is a much loved teacher, colleague and member of the broader Kyneton community and would have educated thousands of students over the decades.
In recent years, Craig has been integral in the continued involvement of SHC in the Great Victorian Bike Ride.
We wish him all the very best!
Staff Departures
The end of the school year also sees a number of staff finishing their time at Sacred Heart College. I would like to thank each of them for their service and commitment particularly those who have been long-standing members of the Sacred Heart College community:
Craig Darroch - Retirement
Jenny O’Brien - Retirement
Karen O’Loughlin - Retirement
Mary-Anne Bratovic - Retirement
Carmen Stehle - Extended Leave
Abi Bradbury - Extended Leave
Christina Shennan - Extended Leave
Sam Bentley - Extended Leave
Bethany Gallagher - End of Contract
Celia Gall - End of Contract
Melanie Potter - End of Contract
Renee Carey - End of Contract
2025 College Yearbook
All families should have received a copy of the fabulous 2025 College Yearbook, “Pilgrims of Hope” when students came home yesterday. Please check with your student if this was not the case. Congratulations again to Debbie Scarlett and all those who contributed to such a fine record of the 2025 school year.
Blessings
A final blessing to all Sacred Heart College students, staff and families for the upcoming Christmas season and the New Year to follow. I hope the times are filled with joy, rest and good health.
Yours in Mercy,
Dr Darren Egberts
Principal
