On Thursday 21 May, the Year 10s participated in their annual Reflection Day. We had Scott Darlow return to the College and talk to us about First Nations perspectives and experiences both past and present. Scott shared stories and songs about his personal experiences of the effects of kindness, understanding, and racism. I deeply enjoyed the stories he had to tell about his life and the amazing singers he has met; these taught us that a small act of kindness that felt like nothing to you may actually have had a huge impact on someone else's life. Overall, it was an incredible day full of fun. Matilda W
The Year 10 Reflection Day was a great experience. We heard from Scott Darlow who taught us the importance of educating people on Indigenous history. I most enjoyed spending the day with my year level, laughing and bonding over footy teams and stories. The thing I took away from the day is that it is more important to be at peace with yourself by forgiving and understanding others, than to be right. It was a great day overall. Thank you to all the people who made this day possible. Matilda M
Year 10s learned a lot throughout the day and it expanded our knowledge and understanding. It was really good to get another point of view on issues and simple things that we do daily, like being kind to someone can take you a very long way. I will carry these things from the whole day with me as I grow, remembering to always do what I want to do and be kind to everyone no matter what. Isabelle D
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”.