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Prayer
You created every person in your image and call us to live as one human family.
In a world marked by division, fear and misunderstanding,
fill our hearts with the self-giving love of Christ.
Teach us to see one another not as strangers or opponents,
but as sisters and brothers, worthy of dignity, respect and compassion.
Give us the courage to build bridges where there is distrust,
to seek encounter where there is separation,
and to work for justice with humility and mercy.
Help us to listen with open hearts, speak with kindness,
and walk together in the way of peace.
May your Holy Spirit guide us to welcome the stranger,
stand beside those on the margins, reject all forms of hatred and racism,
and become instruments of reconciliation in our communities.
Through the example of Saint Maximilian Kolbe and all the saints,
strengthen us to live the Gospel through sacrifice, generosity and love,
so that your light may shine through us and bring hope to our nation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
This week’s prayer is taken directly from the annual Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement which has been recently published and is titled “Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division”. It is a beautiful document that highlights the countercultural message that the Catholic tradition offers to contemporary challenges such as polarisation, discrimination against people of certain faiths and races and even horrifying violence. Simple responses such prayer and reflection, personal encounter and restraint reflect Jesus’ central call to ‘love one another’ and give witness to each individual essential sacredness.
2026 Frayne Public Speaking Festival
On Friday 8 August, Sacred Heart College joined 14 other Mercy schools from Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia to compete in the annual Frayne Public Speaking Festival. This very special day was celebrating its thirtieth anniversary and was hosted by St Aloysius College, North Melbourne. The festival has students competing in public speaking, debating as well as the unique voice choir competition.
It was a fabulous day for Sacred Heart College as the students defended their 2025 title winning the overall Voice Choir prize. Competing against a number of larger Mercy schools, our students (from Year 7 – 10) performed two pieces: Earthrise by Amanda Gorman and What Teachers Make by Taylor Mali (featuring Another Brick in the Wall – Roger Waters) under the experienced direction of Hannah Monagle and Freya Egberts. Congratulations to everyone for the many hours of practice that led to the success.
Congratulations also to the College’s senior students who competed in the hotly contested Debating and Public Speaking competitions.
Student Activities
With the early signs of spring evident around the region, Sacred Heart College is alive with many co-curricular activities:
- Well done to the Year 9 students and staff who participated in the first iteration of the Alpine Camp in the Victorian Alps last week. We wish the second set of students similar good weather and ski conditions.
- Good luck to our Year 10 students who head off around our region and around the state for their various Work Experience placements. We hope they provide an important window into the world of work.
- Next Wednesday evening will see 24 fabulous primary school chefs competing for their school in the final of the Sacred Heart College Junior Chef competition. These very talented cooks have already completed the first round of competition preparing dips, chips and condiments and we wish them all the best for the finals.
Bereavements: Yours prayers are asked for the following families who are mourning the loss of a family member recently. The Pryor family on the passing of Patrick Pryor, grandfather of Darragh Year 9 and the White family on the passing of Salvatore (Sammy) Rao, step grandfather of Ollie Year 8. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Yours in Mercy,
Dr Darren Egberts
Principal
Senior School Subject & Pathways Expo – Feedback Request
Now that senior school subject selection submissions for 2027 have been completed by Students we would really appreciate your feedback regarding the Senior School Subject & Pathways Expo, held in Quambi on Wednesday 22 July from 4.00pm – 7.00pm.
Please complete the short questionnaire attached, even if you were unable to attend the event, to aid in our goal of providing as much information as possible to students and families when making decisions about their future learning at Sacred Heart College and beyond.
https://forms.gle/bacvAKHe3FSp...
We look forward to receiving your responses by Friday 11 September.
On 7 August, the 2026 SHC Voice Choir made their way to St Aloysius College in the hope of keeping their winning streak alive. At 6:40am we boarded the bus to North Melbourne. We arrived with a warm welcome from St Aloysius and went to the assembly hall where we were told the timetable for the day.
The first round then commenced. The other schools who were very good, and we were very nervous. We then had our lunch and started socialising with the other students. “It was a great day and a terrific way to meet students from other Mercy schools.”
When the finals came around we gave it our all. Although we had a fumble in the second piece, we were still able to secure the win, becoming the reigning champions for the second year in a row. With a medal and a present for winning, we left St Aloysius to travel home. We all had such a great day and I’m sure we are all looking forward to next year!
Archie Turner and Angus Jewell
The first round of the 2026 Junior Chef Competition was held last week in the Frayne Hospitality Centre, with students from our local Catholic primary schools taking part.
Supported by Sacred Heart College student mentors and staff, teams were challenged to create a tzatziki dip with fresh vegetables and homemade pita chips. Working together, they focused on presentation, teamwork and time management to complete their dishes within the competition timeframe. Students thoroughly enjoyed the experience, with many keen to make the delicious pita chips at home.
Today's scores will be combined with those from the Grand Final in two weeks, where the 2026 Junior Chef champions will be crowned. Congratulations to all involved, you should be very proud of your efforts! We look forward to welcoming teams back in two weeks for the next stage of the competition.
Student Reflection: Zara Crosbie
Last week our VCE VM and VPC class took part in a radio show and podcasting program LIVE FM. Ralph, the executive producer took us through items such as the rules of radio, his career path and what led him to become a part of Live FM.
Through this program we all learned how to interview guests, host a radio show, do resets and how to finish the show. We started by all standing up and giving the introduction a go, then moved onto going in groups and interviewing either Ralph, our teachers or staff in the room.
As we did our mock interviews we learned about things like dead air, how to keep the conversation going and hand signals so no one's interrupting each other. After learning what we needed to host our own radio show and doing plenty of trial interviews there was a small group of students who learned how to do the production side of things, taking photos, recording our show and working with the mics.
By the end of Friday we had many interviews with staff and students that ranged from three minutes to over 20 mintues.
Live FM will be coming back for two more days across the Term where we will be hosting SHCK LIVE, interviewing people in our local and broader community. Overall, I think we learned a lot from this program and had a lot of fun with it. I know we're all looking forward to LIVE FM returning to Sacred Heart soon.
Student Reflection: Ben Dickson
Year 11 VCE VM students had the opportunity to learn about the world of radio when Ralph, a producer from LIVE FM, visited our school on Thursday and Friday to give us a presentation.
The day was full of activities. Ralph started with a presentation showing us how a radio station is set up and explaining what it takes to make a good radio station. Ralph also taught us how to do a 'killer interview' and gave us tips on how to ask good questions and keep an interview interesting. He then let us use his own radio equipment so we could experience what it is like to be on a real radio station.
We interviewed some of our teachers, including Mr Cornelissen, Mrs Fenech, Mrs Hanegraaf and Mrs Dugdale-Walker. We asked them about their teaching careers, their experiences, and how they ended up becoming teachers at our school.
Overall, it was a great experience and gave us the opportunity to learn more about the world of radio while developing our communication and interviewing skills. Ralph will be back for two more days in the coming weeks and all the VM students are excited for him to be back.
Last week, our Year 10 Food Studies students had a day out exploring the vibrant aisles of the South Melbourne Market. This excursion provided a valuable hands-on look at our current unit on local sustainable food systems.
The day began with an educational tour where students met with local traders specialising in fresh produce, deli goods, chocolate, fish and artisanal sourdough. Students also learned about the markets waste systems including recycling seafood shells to help rebuild Port Phillip Bay.
After completing their fieldwork on local food systems, students enjoyed a diverse lunch featuring everything from gozleme, fresh seafood and the iconic South Melbourne Market Dim Sims. It was a wonderful opportunity to see and taste sustainability in action!
On Thursday 13 August, VCE Music Students in both Unit 2 and Unit 4 presented their Semester One Recital to family and friends in the Mary Moloney Theatre. All members of the class were involved in performing a wide variety of music. We saw solo Cello, Voice, Guitar, Electric Bass, Drum Kit and various ensemble groupings. The complete program is available below.
- Angus Smith - Guitar‘ - Crosscurrents’ – Ken Murray‘Elyne Road’ – Toumani Diabete, arranged by Derek Gripper
- Kai Yai - Voice & Electric Bass‘ Deep River’ – traditional‘Them There Eyes’ - Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber, and William Tracey. Popularised by Billie Holiday (Accompanied by Mr. Josh McGuffie)‘The Wind Cries Mary’ – Jimi Hendrix (Accompanied by Inga Foerster & Angus Smith)
- Dawid Nowakowski (Guitar), Ned Benfold (Bass Guitar & Voice) & Ryan Stratford (Drumkit) ‘Beggin’ - Måneskin‘Teenage Dirtbag’ - Wheetus
- Ned Benfold (Electric Guitar) ‘Unholy Conditions’ – Avenged Sevenfold
- Sebastian Wozniak (Electric & Acoustic Guitar) ‘Time’ - Pink Floyd‘The Rain Song’ - Led Zeppelin‘Cliffs of Dover’ - Eric Johnson
- Inga Foerster (Cello) ‘Elegie’ – Gabriel Faure (Accompanied by Mrs. Anna Zuidland)‘Prelude in C Major’ – Johann Sebastian Bach
- Levi Gordon (Electric Bass, Acoustic Guitar & Vocals) ‘You Can’t Hold No Groove’ – Victor Wooten (Accompanied by Henry Pierce)‘Portrait Of Tracey’ – Jaco Pastorius (Accompanied by Henry Pierce & Angus Smith)‘Paranoid Android’ – Radiohead
- Henry Pierce (Drumkit) ‘Moby Dick’ – Led Zepellin (Accompanied by Sebastian Wozniak & Levi Gordon)‘Don’t Let Me Down’ – The Beatles (Accompanied by Sebastian Wozniak, Levi Gordon & Angus Smith)
Last Tuesday, our VCE VM class was visited by professional NRL player Josh King. Josh currently plays for the Melbourne Storm and played his 200th NRL game a few weeks ago.
Josh came in to talk to us about his trade background as a qualified electrician and the importance of having something to fall back on if things do not work out. One piece of advice Josh shared was, “If you’re going to do something, you may as well give it a crack.”
We then went out to the oval to do some drills, passing the footy and practicing communication and teamwork. We then came back to the classroom to talk about the importance of taking care of your mental health. Josh mentioned three things he has realised from playing professional sport that can support your mental health. These were practicing gratitude, talking to professionals, and surrounding yourself with people who bring out the best in you.
Kurt Shiner
On Monday 17 August, the Year 12 VCE VM students visited Melbourne Magistrates Court.
This excursion connected to our Unit 4 Literacy focus -Advocacy - which means supporting and speaking up for people and protecting their rights.
We saw advocacy in action by watching the lawyers who represented people accused of crimes, by making sure their circumstances were heard. For example, in Court 3.3, a lawyer represented an accused person who could not attend because she had COVID.
In Court 6.5, the lawyer explained the 25 year old woman's role in a robbery, and helped make sure her situation, including her concern for her young son, was considered as part of a bail application.
We also had the opportunity to attend the Koori court, which was set up very differently from the other courts we went to, and seemed to be a really positive experience for everyone in there.
The experience of attending court showed us how lawyers advocate for people and help ensure that they are treated fairly. It was an eye-opening experience and we all walked away with a greater understanding of the court system and advocacy in general.
Saffron Thek
Year 8 Girls Basketball
On Friday 14 August a team of Year 8 girls travelled to Broadmeadows to compete in a fun day of basketball. The girls started strong with a win against MRC and only improved as the day continued. A large win against Wallan solidified our spot in the grand final, where the girls played Hume Grammar, fighting to the end and finishing the day with a well deserved win. We now progress to the next round. A special shout out to each of the girls.
- Lexie: Aggressive on defence
- Abbi: Strong on offensive and defensive rebounds
- Leah: Great drivers & ball handling
- Gabby: Fabulous dribbling, shooting & defence
- Amalie: A legend who’s 3’s did not miss
- Libby: Lovely defending, pulling the ball in with two hands and good cuts through the key on offence
- Ella: Put in 100% effort all day, rewarding herself with multiple scores
- Liv: Good blocks and great talk supporting her mates
The girls showed team spirit all day and represented SHC wonderfully. Good job girls!
Maisie & Ralema
Year 8 Boys Basketball
The Year 8 boys had an outstanding tournament, starting with an impressive 4–0 record and making it all the way to the final, where they narrowly went down by just five points.
Hayden Affleck was a standout leader, showing excellent leadership, ability and setting a great example for the team. Lewis Chettle and Zayne Van Derr Kran were instrumental in anchoring the defence, providing strength and composure at the back. Jax Reid showed pure dominance throughout the tournament, while John Akul’s playmaking ability consistently created opportunities for his teammates. Alex Crabtree has made a huge improvement from last year, showing great development and confidence. Percy Snelling was a key contributor with his scoring, and Lewis Lethbridge impressed with his all-around ability and consistency.
A special mention also goes to Lachlan Paag for his outstanding coach board-getting ability, making sure the coach never had to go without a board throughout the day. Overall, it was a fantastic day for the boys, and they should be extremely proud of their effort, improvement and team spirit.
Tighe Thrum, Coach
Divisional Athletics
Our Divisional Athletics Carnival was a great day filled with plenty of competition, school spirit and fun. It was awesome to see so many students getting involved, cheering each other on and giving their best across the different events.
We were very proud to represent SHC at the divisional level in Epping! Everyone represented the school with enthusiasm, and it was a great opportunity to come together, support our peers and enjoy the sunny day! Thank you to all of the teachers who helped us get there and go SHC!!
Holly McQueen
Intermediate Girls Soccer
On 12 August, our Year 9/10 soccer team showcased incredible skill and determination at the inter-school tournament, starting strong with a dominant 6–0 victory over Roxburgh College. Despite a hard-fought, tight 1–2 loss to Melbourne Girls College in our second match, the squad bounced back in incredible fashion to shut out St Helena 9–0 in the final game. Finishing the day with a massive 16 goals scored and only 2 conceded, the girls represented SHC with immense grit, teamwork, and passion.
Molly Ramselaar
Next week is Book Week, (Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August) and the library will be running many fun activities.
The theme of Book Week this year is a Symphony of Stories. There will be a daily book quiz, a dress up day, a micro fiction competition (see the attached flyer) and a music performance in the library on Monday at lunchtime.
Details will be in Daily Messages both this week and next week. Be involved and celebrate our Symphony of Stories.
Introducing Macedon Ranges Inaugural Youth Council
We are proud to recognise and congratulate Sacred Heart College students Matilda Wills and Koby Campbell (Year 10) on their appointment to the inaugural Youth Council.
As Youth Councillors, these students will have the opportunity to represent the voices of young people within our community, contribute to important discussions and projects, and develop their leadership and advocacy skills. Matilda has been elected Deputy Youth Mayor for a 12-month term after delivering a compelling speech to her fellow Youth Council members.
Throughout their term, Youth Councillors will work alongside Council and fellow representatives from across the municipality to identify issues affecting young people, champion new ideas and help shape initiatives that create positive outcomes for youth.
We are incredibly proud to have students from Sacred Heart College involved in this important program and look forward to seeing the impact they make in our community.
Community organisations, clubs, schools and local groups with initiatives or projects seeking youth input are encouraged to connect with Council about opportunities to engage with the Youth Council. To connect you can email youth@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Please join us in congratulating our Youth Council representatives and wishing them every success in their leadership journey.
Well done Matilda and Koby, a fabulous achievement!
To ensure safe administration and storage of medications, any student requiring medication while on camp must hand their medication into their Group Leader the first morning of camp. All medication needs to be clearly labelled with the student’s name and in its original packaging. All medication needs to be accompanied by a completed Medical Authority Form. A Medial Authority Form can be found on PAM and on the College website or via this link https://www.shckyneton.catholic.edu.au/our-college/policies-and-forms. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Health Centre Coordinator, Jalna Holmes at the College on 5421 1200.
Year 7 Immunisations
Year 7 students are eligible for free vaccinations as part of the National Immunisation Program. These include:
✔ Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine – helps protect against cancers and diseases caused by HPV.
✔ Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (dTpa) vaccine – provides protection against these serious infections.
These vaccines are provided through the Secondary School Immunisation Program and will be administered by nurse immunisers from Macedon Ranges Shire Council at school.
Parent/Guardian Consent Required
To ensure your child receives these important vaccines, you must complete the consent section via the Central Immunisation Records Victoria (CIRV) portal or another relevant online platform. Consent can be yes or no—if you do not wish for your child to receive the vaccines, please decline online through CIRV.
📅 Immunisation Date: Friday 4 September 2026
🔗 Submit your consent here: https://portal.cirv.vic.gov.au//PrivacyCollection/?id=4f8fb39e-bd16-f111-8341-70a8a554803d&Year7
🗓 Deadline for consent: Friday 28 August 2026
For more details about these vaccines, visit: The Better Health Website
Should you require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Health Centre Coordinator, Jalna Holmes at the College on 54211 200 or via email jbholmes@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au
Year 10 Immunisations
Year 10 students are eligible for a free Meningococcal ACWY vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program.
This vaccine is provided through the Secondary School Immunisation Program and will be administered by nurse immunisers from Macedon Ranges Shire Council at school.
Parent/Guardian Consent Required
To ensure your child receives this important vaccine; you must complete the consent section via the Central Immunisation Records Victoria (CIRV) portal or another relevant online platform. Consent can be yes or no—if you do not wish for your child to receive the vaccine, please decline online through CIRV.
📅 Immunisation Date: Friday 11 September 2026
🔗 Submit your consent here: https://portal.cirv.vic.gov.au//PrivacyCollection/?id=79cd699f-bd16-f111-8341-6045bdc221ae&Year10
🗓 Deadline for consent: Friday 4 September 2026
For more details about these vaccines, visit: The Better Health Website
Should you require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Health Centre Coordinator, Jalna Holmes at the College on 54211 200 or via email jbholmes@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au
Free Webinars from Michelle Mitchell
Sacred Heart College’s parents and students have been given access to all of Michell Mitchell’s webinars for the rest of the 2026 school year (ending 19 December).
The full list of webinars can be accessed via the following link: Michelle Mitchell Webinars
Our community need to create an account and purchase a free subscription (at no charge). For free access to the webinars. Follow the steps below to create your free account:
- Click on the link - SHC Kyneton – Parent Webinar Access
- Select ‘Add to Cart’ to purchase the SHC Parent Access
- Complete the account
- Select ‘Review Order’
- Select ‘ Complete Order’
- Click to verify that you are human and agree to terms and conditions
- Select ‘Complete Order’, you will view and receive a receipt.
Once your account is set up, you will receive an email confirming account set up followed by an email containing the link for free access to the webinars and accompanying information.
If you have any trouble creating your account, please contact reception for assistance.
Please note the webinars can only be accessed free of charge by using the link sent to confirm the set up of your account.
Spotlight on a couple of the interesting webinars
I know that parenting a teenager can be tiring, a little stressful and an intense roller-coast of rapid change. I also know that it can also be so rewarding, especially once you understand what teen’s need. These videos are from a 2-part Webinar that is designed to help parents and carers embrace, connect with and enjoy this stage of life.
If you’ve recently found yourself saying, “Why are we still negotiating about this?” this webinar is for you.
Most kids, regardless of their age, are master negotiators! Their single minded, intentional drive can be difficult for parents to match, especially if we don’t upskill as they grow.
Prayer
You created every person in your image and call us to live as one human family.
In a world marked by division, fear and misunderstanding,
fill our hearts with the self-giving love of Christ.
Teach us to see one another not as strangers or opponents,
but as sisters and brothers, worthy of dignity, respect and compassion.
Give us the courage to build bridges where there is distrust,
to seek encounter where there is separation,
and to work for justice with humility and mercy.
Help us to listen with open hearts, speak with kindness,
and walk together in the way of peace.
May your Holy Spirit guide us to welcome the stranger,
stand beside those on the margins, reject all forms of hatred and racism,
and become instruments of reconciliation in our communities.
Through the example of Saint Maximilian Kolbe and all the saints,
strengthen us to live the Gospel through sacrifice, generosity and love,
so that your light may shine through us and bring hope to our nation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
This week’s prayer is taken directly from the annual Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement which has been recently published and is titled “Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division”. It is a beautiful document that highlights the countercultural message that the Catholic tradition offers to contemporary challenges such as polarisation, discrimination against people of certain faiths and races and even horrifying violence. Simple responses such prayer and reflection, personal encounter and restraint reflect Jesus’ central call to ‘love one another’ and give witness to each individual essential sacredness.
2026 Frayne Public Speaking Festival
On Friday 8 August, Sacred Heart College joined 14 other Mercy schools from Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia to compete in the annual Frayne Public Speaking Festival. This very special day was celebrating its thirtieth anniversary and was hosted by St Aloysius College, North Melbourne. The festival has students competing in public speaking, debating as well as the unique voice choir competition.
It was a fabulous day for Sacred Heart College as the students defended their 2025 title winning the overall Voice Choir prize. Competing against a number of larger Mercy schools, our students (from Year 7 – 10) performed two pieces: Earthrise by Amanda Gorman and What Teachers Make by Taylor Mali (featuring Another Brick in the Wall – Roger Waters) under the experienced direction of Hannah Monagle and Freya Egberts. Congratulations to everyone for the many hours of practice that led to the success.
Congratulations also to the College’s senior students who competed in the hotly contested Debating and Public Speaking competitions.
Student Activities
With the early signs of spring evident around the region, Sacred Heart College is alive with many co-curricular activities:
- Well done to the Year 9 students and staff who participated in the first iteration of the Alpine Camp in the Victorian Alps last week. We wish the second set of students similar good weather and ski conditions.
- Good luck to our Year 10 students who head off around our region and around the state for their various Work Experience placements. We hope they provide an important window into the world of work.
- Next Wednesday evening will see 24 fabulous primary school chefs competing for their school in the final of the Sacred Heart College Junior Chef competition. These very talented cooks have already completed the first round of competition preparing dips, chips and condiments and we wish them all the best for the finals.
Bereavements: Yours prayers are asked for the following families who are mourning the loss of a family member recently. The Pryor family on the passing of Patrick Pryor, grandfather of Darragh Year 9 and the White family on the passing of Salvatore (Sammy) Rao, step grandfather of Ollie Year 8. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Yours in Mercy,
Dr Darren Egberts
Principal
Senior School Subject & Pathways Expo – Feedback Request
Now that senior school subject selection submissions for 2027 have been completed by Students we would really appreciate your feedback regarding the Senior School Subject & Pathways Expo, held in Quambi on Wednesday 22 July from 4.00pm – 7.00pm.
Please complete the short questionnaire attached, even if you were unable to attend the event, to aid in our goal of providing as much information as possible to students and families when making decisions about their future learning at Sacred Heart College and beyond.
https://forms.gle/bacvAKHe3FSp...
We look forward to receiving your responses by Friday 11 September.
On 7 August, the 2026 SHC Voice Choir made their way to St Aloysius College in the hope of keeping their winning streak alive. At 6:40am we boarded the bus to North Melbourne. We arrived with a warm welcome from St Aloysius and went to the assembly hall where we were told the timetable for the day.
The first round then commenced. The other schools who were very good, and we were very nervous. We then had our lunch and started socialising with the other students. “It was a great day and a terrific way to meet students from other Mercy schools.”
When the finals came around we gave it our all. Although we had a fumble in the second piece, we were still able to secure the win, becoming the reigning champions for the second year in a row. With a medal and a present for winning, we left St Aloysius to travel home. We all had such a great day and I’m sure we are all looking forward to next year!
Archie Turner and Angus Jewell
The first round of the 2026 Junior Chef Competition was held last week in the Frayne Hospitality Centre, with students from our local Catholic primary schools taking part.
Supported by Sacred Heart College student mentors and staff, teams were challenged to create a tzatziki dip with fresh vegetables and homemade pita chips. Working together, they focused on presentation, teamwork and time management to complete their dishes within the competition timeframe. Students thoroughly enjoyed the experience, with many keen to make the delicious pita chips at home.
Today's scores will be combined with those from the Grand Final in two weeks, where the 2026 Junior Chef champions will be crowned. Congratulations to all involved, you should be very proud of your efforts! We look forward to welcoming teams back in two weeks for the next stage of the competition.
Student Reflection: Zara Crosbie
Last week our VCE VM and VPC class took part in a radio show and podcasting program LIVE FM. Ralph, the executive producer took us through items such as the rules of radio, his career path and what led him to become a part of Live FM.
Through this program we all learned how to interview guests, host a radio show, do resets and how to finish the show. We started by all standing up and giving the introduction a go, then moved onto going in groups and interviewing either Ralph, our teachers or staff in the room.
As we did our mock interviews we learned about things like dead air, how to keep the conversation going and hand signals so no one's interrupting each other. After learning what we needed to host our own radio show and doing plenty of trial interviews there was a small group of students who learned how to do the production side of things, taking photos, recording our show and working with the mics.
By the end of Friday we had many interviews with staff and students that ranged from three minutes to over 20 mintues.
Live FM will be coming back for two more days across the Term where we will be hosting SHCK LIVE, interviewing people in our local and broader community. Overall, I think we learned a lot from this program and had a lot of fun with it. I know we're all looking forward to LIVE FM returning to Sacred Heart soon.
Student Reflection: Ben Dickson
Year 11 VCE VM students had the opportunity to learn about the world of radio when Ralph, a producer from LIVE FM, visited our school on Thursday and Friday to give us a presentation.
The day was full of activities. Ralph started with a presentation showing us how a radio station is set up and explaining what it takes to make a good radio station. Ralph also taught us how to do a 'killer interview' and gave us tips on how to ask good questions and keep an interview interesting. He then let us use his own radio equipment so we could experience what it is like to be on a real radio station.
We interviewed some of our teachers, including Mr Cornelissen, Mrs Fenech, Mrs Hanegraaf and Mrs Dugdale-Walker. We asked them about their teaching careers, their experiences, and how they ended up becoming teachers at our school.
Overall, it was a great experience and gave us the opportunity to learn more about the world of radio while developing our communication and interviewing skills. Ralph will be back for two more days in the coming weeks and all the VM students are excited for him to be back.
Last week, our Year 10 Food Studies students had a day out exploring the vibrant aisles of the South Melbourne Market. This excursion provided a valuable hands-on look at our current unit on local sustainable food systems.
The day began with an educational tour where students met with local traders specialising in fresh produce, deli goods, chocolate, fish and artisanal sourdough. Students also learned about the markets waste systems including recycling seafood shells to help rebuild Port Phillip Bay.
After completing their fieldwork on local food systems, students enjoyed a diverse lunch featuring everything from gozleme, fresh seafood and the iconic South Melbourne Market Dim Sims. It was a wonderful opportunity to see and taste sustainability in action!
On Thursday 13 August, VCE Music Students in both Unit 2 and Unit 4 presented their Semester One Recital to family and friends in the Mary Moloney Theatre. All members of the class were involved in performing a wide variety of music. We saw solo Cello, Voice, Guitar, Electric Bass, Drum Kit and various ensemble groupings. The complete program is available below.
- Angus Smith - Guitar‘ - Crosscurrents’ – Ken Murray‘Elyne Road’ – Toumani Diabete, arranged by Derek Gripper
- Kai Yai - Voice & Electric Bass‘ Deep River’ – traditional‘Them There Eyes’ - Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber, and William Tracey. Popularised by Billie Holiday (Accompanied by Mr. Josh McGuffie)‘The Wind Cries Mary’ – Jimi Hendrix (Accompanied by Inga Foerster & Angus Smith)
- Dawid Nowakowski (Guitar), Ned Benfold (Bass Guitar & Voice) & Ryan Stratford (Drumkit) ‘Beggin’ - Måneskin‘Teenage Dirtbag’ - Wheetus
- Ned Benfold (Electric Guitar) ‘Unholy Conditions’ – Avenged Sevenfold
- Sebastian Wozniak (Electric & Acoustic Guitar) ‘Time’ - Pink Floyd‘The Rain Song’ - Led Zeppelin‘Cliffs of Dover’ - Eric Johnson
- Inga Foerster (Cello) ‘Elegie’ – Gabriel Faure (Accompanied by Mrs. Anna Zuidland)‘Prelude in C Major’ – Johann Sebastian Bach
- Levi Gordon (Electric Bass, Acoustic Guitar & Vocals) ‘You Can’t Hold No Groove’ – Victor Wooten (Accompanied by Henry Pierce)‘Portrait Of Tracey’ – Jaco Pastorius (Accompanied by Henry Pierce & Angus Smith)‘Paranoid Android’ – Radiohead
- Henry Pierce (Drumkit) ‘Moby Dick’ – Led Zepellin (Accompanied by Sebastian Wozniak & Levi Gordon)‘Don’t Let Me Down’ – The Beatles (Accompanied by Sebastian Wozniak, Levi Gordon & Angus Smith)
Last Tuesday, our VCE VM class was visited by professional NRL player Josh King. Josh currently plays for the Melbourne Storm and played his 200th NRL game a few weeks ago.
Josh came in to talk to us about his trade background as a qualified electrician and the importance of having something to fall back on if things do not work out. One piece of advice Josh shared was, “If you’re going to do something, you may as well give it a crack.”
We then went out to the oval to do some drills, passing the footy and practicing communication and teamwork. We then came back to the classroom to talk about the importance of taking care of your mental health. Josh mentioned three things he has realised from playing professional sport that can support your mental health. These were practicing gratitude, talking to professionals, and surrounding yourself with people who bring out the best in you.
Kurt Shiner
On Monday 17 August, the Year 12 VCE VM students visited Melbourne Magistrates Court.
This excursion connected to our Unit 4 Literacy focus -Advocacy - which means supporting and speaking up for people and protecting their rights.
We saw advocacy in action by watching the lawyers who represented people accused of crimes, by making sure their circumstances were heard. For example, in Court 3.3, a lawyer represented an accused person who could not attend because she had COVID.
In Court 6.5, the lawyer explained the 25 year old woman's role in a robbery, and helped make sure her situation, including her concern for her young son, was considered as part of a bail application.
We also had the opportunity to attend the Koori court, which was set up very differently from the other courts we went to, and seemed to be a really positive experience for everyone in there.
The experience of attending court showed us how lawyers advocate for people and help ensure that they are treated fairly. It was an eye-opening experience and we all walked away with a greater understanding of the court system and advocacy in general.
Saffron Thek
Year 8 Girls Basketball
On Friday 14 August a team of Year 8 girls travelled to Broadmeadows to compete in a fun day of basketball. The girls started strong with a win against MRC and only improved as the day continued. A large win against Wallan solidified our spot in the grand final, where the girls played Hume Grammar, fighting to the end and finishing the day with a well deserved win. We now progress to the next round. A special shout out to each of the girls.
- Lexie: Aggressive on defence
- Abbi: Strong on offensive and defensive rebounds
- Leah: Great drivers & ball handling
- Gabby: Fabulous dribbling, shooting & defence
- Amalie: A legend who’s 3’s did not miss
- Libby: Lovely defending, pulling the ball in with two hands and good cuts through the key on offence
- Ella: Put in 100% effort all day, rewarding herself with multiple scores
- Liv: Good blocks and great talk supporting her mates
The girls showed team spirit all day and represented SHC wonderfully. Good job girls!
Maisie & Ralema
Year 8 Boys Basketball
The Year 8 boys had an outstanding tournament, starting with an impressive 4–0 record and making it all the way to the final, where they narrowly went down by just five points.
Hayden Affleck was a standout leader, showing excellent leadership, ability and setting a great example for the team. Lewis Chettle and Zayne Van Derr Kran were instrumental in anchoring the defence, providing strength and composure at the back. Jax Reid showed pure dominance throughout the tournament, while John Akul’s playmaking ability consistently created opportunities for his teammates. Alex Crabtree has made a huge improvement from last year, showing great development and confidence. Percy Snelling was a key contributor with his scoring, and Lewis Lethbridge impressed with his all-around ability and consistency.
A special mention also goes to Lachlan Paag for his outstanding coach board-getting ability, making sure the coach never had to go without a board throughout the day. Overall, it was a fantastic day for the boys, and they should be extremely proud of their effort, improvement and team spirit.
Tighe Thrum, Coach
Divisional Athletics
Our Divisional Athletics Carnival was a great day filled with plenty of competition, school spirit and fun. It was awesome to see so many students getting involved, cheering each other on and giving their best across the different events.
We were very proud to represent SHC at the divisional level in Epping! Everyone represented the school with enthusiasm, and it was a great opportunity to come together, support our peers and enjoy the sunny day! Thank you to all of the teachers who helped us get there and go SHC!!
Holly McQueen
Intermediate Girls Soccer
On 12 August, our Year 9/10 soccer team showcased incredible skill and determination at the inter-school tournament, starting strong with a dominant 6–0 victory over Roxburgh College. Despite a hard-fought, tight 1–2 loss to Melbourne Girls College in our second match, the squad bounced back in incredible fashion to shut out St Helena 9–0 in the final game. Finishing the day with a massive 16 goals scored and only 2 conceded, the girls represented SHC with immense grit, teamwork, and passion.
Molly Ramselaar
Next week is Book Week, (Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August) and the library will be running many fun activities.
The theme of Book Week this year is a Symphony of Stories. There will be a daily book quiz, a dress up day, a micro fiction competition (see the attached flyer) and a music performance in the library on Monday at lunchtime.
Details will be in Daily Messages both this week and next week. Be involved and celebrate our Symphony of Stories.
Introducing Macedon Ranges Inaugural Youth Council
We are proud to recognise and congratulate Sacred Heart College students Matilda Wills and Koby Campbell (Year 10) on their appointment to the inaugural Youth Council.
As Youth Councillors, these students will have the opportunity to represent the voices of young people within our community, contribute to important discussions and projects, and develop their leadership and advocacy skills. Matilda has been elected Deputy Youth Mayor for a 12-month term after delivering a compelling speech to her fellow Youth Council members.
Throughout their term, Youth Councillors will work alongside Council and fellow representatives from across the municipality to identify issues affecting young people, champion new ideas and help shape initiatives that create positive outcomes for youth.
We are incredibly proud to have students from Sacred Heart College involved in this important program and look forward to seeing the impact they make in our community.
Community organisations, clubs, schools and local groups with initiatives or projects seeking youth input are encouraged to connect with Council about opportunities to engage with the Youth Council. To connect you can email youth@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Please join us in congratulating our Youth Council representatives and wishing them every success in their leadership journey.
Well done Matilda and Koby, a fabulous achievement!
To ensure safe administration and storage of medications, any student requiring medication while on camp must hand their medication into their Group Leader the first morning of camp. All medication needs to be clearly labelled with the student’s name and in its original packaging. All medication needs to be accompanied by a completed Medical Authority Form. A Medial Authority Form can be found on PAM and on the College website or via this link https://www.shckyneton.catholic.edu.au/our-college/policies-and-forms. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Health Centre Coordinator, Jalna Holmes at the College on 5421 1200.
Year 7 Immunisations
Year 7 students are eligible for free vaccinations as part of the National Immunisation Program. These include:
✔ Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine – helps protect against cancers and diseases caused by HPV.
✔ Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (dTpa) vaccine – provides protection against these serious infections.
These vaccines are provided through the Secondary School Immunisation Program and will be administered by nurse immunisers from Macedon Ranges Shire Council at school.
Parent/Guardian Consent Required
To ensure your child receives these important vaccines, you must complete the consent section via the Central Immunisation Records Victoria (CIRV) portal or another relevant online platform. Consent can be yes or no—if you do not wish for your child to receive the vaccines, please decline online through CIRV.
📅 Immunisation Date: Friday 4 September 2026
🔗 Submit your consent here: https://portal.cirv.vic.gov.au//PrivacyCollection/?id=4f8fb39e-bd16-f111-8341-70a8a554803d&Year7
🗓 Deadline for consent: Friday 28 August 2026
For more details about these vaccines, visit: The Better Health Website
Should you require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Health Centre Coordinator, Jalna Holmes at the College on 54211 200 or via email jbholmes@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au
Year 10 Immunisations
Year 10 students are eligible for a free Meningococcal ACWY vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program.
This vaccine is provided through the Secondary School Immunisation Program and will be administered by nurse immunisers from Macedon Ranges Shire Council at school.
Parent/Guardian Consent Required
To ensure your child receives this important vaccine; you must complete the consent section via the Central Immunisation Records Victoria (CIRV) portal or another relevant online platform. Consent can be yes or no—if you do not wish for your child to receive the vaccine, please decline online through CIRV.
📅 Immunisation Date: Friday 11 September 2026
🔗 Submit your consent here: https://portal.cirv.vic.gov.au//PrivacyCollection/?id=79cd699f-bd16-f111-8341-6045bdc221ae&Year10
🗓 Deadline for consent: Friday 4 September 2026
For more details about these vaccines, visit: The Better Health Website
Should you require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Health Centre Coordinator, Jalna Holmes at the College on 54211 200 or via email jbholmes@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au
Free Webinars from Michelle Mitchell
Sacred Heart College’s parents and students have been given access to all of Michell Mitchell’s webinars for the rest of the 2026 school year (ending 19 December).
The full list of webinars can be accessed via the following link: Michelle Mitchell Webinars
Our community need to create an account and purchase a free subscription (at no charge). For free access to the webinars. Follow the steps below to create your free account:
- Click on the link - SHC Kyneton – Parent Webinar Access
- Select ‘Add to Cart’ to purchase the SHC Parent Access
- Complete the account
- Select ‘Review Order’
- Select ‘ Complete Order’
- Click to verify that you are human and agree to terms and conditions
- Select ‘Complete Order’, you will view and receive a receipt.
Once your account is set up, you will receive an email confirming account set up followed by an email containing the link for free access to the webinars and accompanying information.
If you have any trouble creating your account, please contact reception for assistance.
Please note the webinars can only be accessed free of charge by using the link sent to confirm the set up of your account.
Spotlight on a couple of the interesting webinars
I know that parenting a teenager can be tiring, a little stressful and an intense roller-coast of rapid change. I also know that it can also be so rewarding, especially once you understand what teen’s need. These videos are from a 2-part Webinar that is designed to help parents and carers embrace, connect with and enjoy this stage of life.
If you’ve recently found yourself saying, “Why are we still negotiating about this?” this webinar is for you.
Most kids, regardless of their age, are master negotiators! Their single minded, intentional drive can be difficult for parents to match, especially if we don’t upskill as they grow.
