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Prayer
Heavenly Father,
as spring returns to our land, we praise You for the renewal You place before us.
In the blossoming fields of Australia, in the warming light,
and in the song of new life, we see Your hand restoring creation.
Lord Jesus, guide our hearts to awaken with the season,
turning us from coldness and weariness toward hope, charity, and joy.
Holy Spirit, breathe freshness into our spirits,
that we may grow in faith as the earth grows in beauty.
Bless our families, our communities, and all who labour to care for Your creation.
May this springtime remind us of the Resurrection, where life triumphed over darkness.
We entrust this season to the intercession of Mary, Help of Christians,
asking that she lead us ever closer to her Son.
Amen.
Our prayer celebrates the arrival of spring (this week) and the sudden appearance of the sun in our skies. Over the weekend, I had the remarkable experience of having the same conversation with two local shop assistants on consecutive days, “Isn’t it wonderful when the spring sun comes out, people are just happier!”
Upcoming Principal’s Leave
I will be on leave following surgery for the first part of Term 4 (September 28 – November 11) with Mr Sam Weir appointed as Acting Principal. Ms Peita Rocard will be Acting Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching.
2027 SHC Laptop Parent Purchase Program
Significant work is currently underway selecting preferred devices for 2027 Year 7 & 10 students. Next year will be the fourth iteration of the SHC Parent Purchase program with a number of significant changes being introduced, these include:
- A single laptop model selected for both Year 7 & 10 students. The College has determined that a more expensive device with higher specifications is not necessary for our senior students.
- This device is expected to cost $1500-$1600. To guarantee this price, parents will be expected to have ordered the device by mid-December.
- The College notes that computer prices have increased substantially in the past twelve months due to a global computer chip shortage.
- The College will allow families to have the cost of a device added to family fee accounts and be paid off during the following twelve-month period.
Full details on the Parent Purchase program including costs and access to the purchase portal will be distributed before the end of term three.
Student and Staff Activities
- The Year 9 Alpine Camps has been held at Falls Creek and Howman’s Gap over recent weeks. Although both groups of students had fantastic experiences, the earlier camp enjoyed better weather and more snow.
Year 10 Work Experience
- Recently most Year 10 students completed a week’s Work Experience locally and around the state. This opportunity is a very important one as students move formally into senior school and are giving consideration to academic and vocational pathways. As a Year 10 parent, I saw first-hand how valuable a well organised work placement can be for our young people.
Junior Chef Final
- Wednesday 26 August saw the culmination of two rounds of the annual Sacred Heart College Junior Chef competition. It was fantastic to see teams from each of the Macedon Ranges Catholic Primary Schools involved (St Mary’s Castlemaine, Our Lady of the Rosary Kyneton, St Mary’s Lancefield, St Ambrose Woodend, St Brigids Gisborne and Holy Cross New Gisborne). Special congratulations to Holy Cross Primary School on their clear win overall.
Senior Cabinet Interviews
- Currently, a significant number of Year 10 & 11 students are involved in the election process for the College’s 2027 Senior Cabinet. Congratulations to each of them for having the courage to apply!
Bereavements: Your prayers are asked for the following families who are mourning the loss of a loved one recently. The Gaunt family on the passing of Brenda Palmer, grandmother of Harley Year 8, and the Zuidland family on the passing of Dr Priscillia Clarke OAM, aunty of Kai Year 7. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Yours in Mercy,
Dr Darren Egberts
Principal
