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Prayer
All-Loving God, we give you thanks and praise for mothers young and old.
We pray for young mother, who life and count little toes and to our every need.
May they be blessed with patience and tenderness to care for their families and themselves with great joy.
We pray for our own mothers who have nurtured and cared for us;
May they continue to guide us in strong and gentle ways.
We remember mother who are separated from their children because of war, poverty, or conflict;
May they feel the loving embrace of our God who wipes away every tear.
We pray for women who are not mothers but still love and shape us with motherly care and compassion.
We remember mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers who are no longer with us but live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love.
Amen.
Today’s prayer speaks to Mother’s Day and the inestimable amount that we each owe to our mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers and guardians. Whether they are still with us or long past, their love and care is integral to our development and to our own responsibilities as parents, teachers, guardians, etc.
Last Friday, the John Arthurson Atrium hosted almost 500 students and family members for the annual Mother’s Day Breakfast. On a delightful crisp and sunny morning, the space was full of excited conversations, lovely music and the very privileged sight of families enjoying a meal together. A big thanks to all who contributed to the organisation of the morning but especially Ms Janet Monaghan and her team of senior hospitality students.
Click the google drive link to access your family photos taken at the Mother's Day Breakfast. https://drive.google.com/drive...
Mobile Phones at Sacred Heart College
Please find below, an important article from Sam Weir (Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching) and Haley Galloway (Deputy Principal Wellbeing) that introduces a major change on the way that Sacred Heart College will be managing student mobile phones from the start of term 3.
Last week, all College staff were introduced to a new procedure for the management of student mobile phones, which will begin in Term 3. The guiding principle behind this change is to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
There is now a significant body of research highlighting the negative impact mobile phones can have on attention and memory — both of which are essential for effective learning. For example, Skowronek, Seifert and Lindberg’s 2023 study found that “the presence of the smartphone has a negative influence on cognitive performance and attention,” while Tanil and Yong (2020) found that both the presence of, and frequent thoughts about, smartphones negatively affected memory recall accuracy.
As a community of educators, we are committed to continual growth and improvement, and we look to contemporary research to inform our teaching and learning practices. These findings provide a strong foundation for a revised approach to mobile phone management at the College, with the aim of supporting the learning and wellbeing of all students.
A detailed overview of the new procedures will be shared with students and families in the coming week. We encourage families to discuss these expectations at home so that we can begin Term 3 with a shared understanding of both the procedures and the reasons behind them.
We recognise that questions may arise as students and families review the new procedures, and opportunities for clarification will be provided in the coming weeks. We encourage students to engage in these conversations respectfully and with an openness to understanding the reasoning behind the changes.
Student Activities
As the beautiful late autumn weather continues (and we look towards some rain), a number of major events are on the school calendar:
- Over the next couple of weeks, our Year 7 students will undertake their camp to Kinglake. This camp is an integral part of the College Transition program and should provide a culmination to the many weeks of work of the Year 7 teaching team.
- With fantastic weather, the school gathered at the Bendigo Athletic Centre for the annual College athletics carnival on Wednesday this week. The enthusiasm and energy of all students was a joy to behold. Special congratulations to the College’s Year 12 students whose costumes and leadership were of particular note.
- Congratulations and thank you to the Year 11 students and staff who spent two days away earlier this week at Rutherford Park, Blampied for their Year 11 Retreat.
Bereavements: Your prayers are asked for the Grainger family on the passing of Con Mulvihill, grandfather of Spencer Year 9 and Oliver Year 11. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Yours in Mercy,
Dr Darren Egberts
Principal
At the SHC Learning and Teaching Professional Learning Day on Friday 1 May, staff examined and unpacked the AERO Learning and Teaching Model. We are working with the AERO Model as a way to support consistency in learning routines across the school and to help students better understand how they learn.
The Australian Education Research Organisation was established by the Federal Government in 2021 to help translate the large body of educational research into usable evidence-based resources for systems, schools and teachers. The AERO Learning and Teaching Model is a framework for understanding the cognitive science behind how students learn and the teaching practices that best align with that.
The AERO model recognises what Sacred Heart College has long valued: that family engagement is an important part of the learning culture of any school. I invite you to explore the AERO model through the infographic below, or through the AERO website. In coming newsletters, I will be sharing tips about how parents can best support their child’s learning at home, in line with this model.
If you have any queries, please contact myself on ktwilley@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au
Student Bus Travel
Students are not permitted to travel on any of the school buses other than the bus they have been allocated too.
Adhoc travel is not permitted on the School Buses under any circumstances.
Any student caught traveling on a bus other than their allocated bus is in breach of the travel conditions and may be suspended from bus travel.
Pedagogy from the Heart
Last fortnight our teachers and Learning Support staff took part in a day of professional conversation and development on the process of learning. Central to this day was the launch of a new document for our college: Pedagogy from the Heart. At Sacred Heart, when we talk of pedagogy, we refer to the process of walking beside our students, as they live, learn and grow into young adulthood. As Catholic educators steeped in the living tradition of the Mercy charism, there is a distinctive character to how we walk with young people as they learn and grow, and we are proud to celebrate this in this new document. Our pedagogy statement will become a touchstone that articulates how and why the educative project is brought to life in our college.
When presented for display, the document will be accompanied by the Mission and Vision of the College, and the Values of Mercy Education, as it is from these articles that it has grown. It will also be presented alongside an element from the college artwork, “Mercy” by Aimee McCartney. This vibrant work of art speaks to the long history of education and learning that has taken place on the ancient soil of the Taungurung People, on which our school is built.
We encourage all students and families to read and familiarise themselves with the document, and to recognise the moments in the daily life of our school where these words come to life.
Pedagogy from the Heart: Learning and Teaching at Sacred Heart College Kyneton is Holistic, Evidence-Based, Allied, Responsive and Transferable.
Holistic Nourishing Mind, Body and Spirit.
We nurture the whole person, intellectually, emotionally, socially, spiritually and ethically.
Evidence-Based Instruction informed by Cognitive Science.
We ensure all students know what to learn and how to learn in pursuit of personal mastery.
Allied Fostering Collaborative Partnerships.
We work together as professionals alongside students, families and the wider community.
Responsive Meet student needs.
We understand student individual needs, providing support and appropriate challenge.
Transferable Knowledge, Skills and Concepts for Life.
We build understanding across Year Levels and Learning Areas, empowering students to thrive.
Luke Kennedy - Parent Engagement Evening
The College recently welcomed renowned motivational speaker and mental health advocate Luke S. Kennedy for a powerful Parent Engagement Evening that resonated deeply with students, parents and staff alike. Through raw storytelling, honesty and humour, Luke shared his personal journey of overcoming adversity, poor choices and significant life challenges to become one of Australia’s most sought-after youth speakers and authors.
Luke’s message centred on resilience, identity, personal responsibility and the importance of mindset. His ability to connect authentically with young people created a meaningful and engaging experience for all who attended. Throughout the day, Luke also presented to students in Years 9, 11 and 12, encouraging students to reflect on the choices they make, the influence of others and the importance of backing themselves with courage and self-belief. Students responded thoughtfully to Luke’s presentation, with many continuing conversations well after the sessions concluded.
The evening formed part of the College’s ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships between school and home through meaningful parent engagement opportunities focused on adolescent wellbeing and development.
Michelle Mitchell - Webinars 'a valuable resource for our parents'
Looking ahead, we are excited to announce an upcoming Parent Engagement Event with parenting educator, author and award-winning speaker Dr Michelle Mitchell. Widely recognised for her compassionate and grounded guidance around parenting tweens and teens, Michelle has spent decades supporting families and young people in navigating the challenges of adolescence.
In an exciting opportunity for our parent and carer community, over the next term and a half families will also have access to Michelle Mitchell’s entire catalogue of webinars. Each fortnight, the College will promote a featured webinar through the newsletter and parent email communications. These sessions cover a broad range of topics relating to young people, including wellbeing, resilience, relationships, emotional development, motivation and navigating the teenage years.
We encourage all parents and carers to take advantage of this valuable resource and engage with the expert learning available as we continue working together to support the wellbeing, growth and flourishing of our young people.
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.
The athletics carnival was a fantastic day, made even better by the perfect weather. Students enthusiastically participated in a range of events and showed great sportsmanship throughout the day. It was wonderful to see so many students having fun, cheering on their peers, and enjoying the exciting atmosphere. The carnival was a great success and created many positive memories for everyone involved. The full results will be in the next Newsletter.
Dear families,
We are excited to be welcoming 20 Japanese students and their teachers from our sister school, Ibaraki Nishi High School in Osaka. They will be here from Wednesday, 29 July to Friday 7 August.
We are in a position where we require more host families for our visiting students. Therefore, we invite any families (Years 7-12) within the College who are interested in hosting a student. Your child does not need to be currently studying Japanese. Students who have studied a language in the past or are currently studying Japanese or French are encouraged to apply.
This unique opportunity allows our students to deepen their intercultural understanding and build meaningful global connections. Hosting a student often leads to lasting friendships.
The exchange focuses on sharing everyday Australian life. Host families are not expected to plan special activities—simply including students in your normal routines provides a rich cultural experience. Weekdays will be spent at school, while weekend activities such as family gatherings, local events, and sporting activities offer wonderful opportunities for cultural exchange. Friday, 31 July is a student-free day.
Accommodation arrangements are flexible, with exchange students able to have their own private room or share a room with a same-sex sibling. All adults in the household are required to hold a Working with Children Check and sign a Code of Conduct. The College will support families through this process.
If demand exceeds the number of places, priority will be given to families involved in the Japan Study Tour, senior students, or those who have not previously hosted.
To express your interest, please register by Monday 25 May. This is an expression of interest only. Further information, including an online information session, will follow in the coming weeks. Please click here to register your interest.
If you have any initial questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Danielle Tankovich, Languages Learning Area Leader, at the College.
A lot has been happening in the VM & VPC space. Year 11 VM & VPC have been working through Literacy and PDS units in a couple of areas. Monday afternoons see the Year 11 VM & VPC students heading up to RM Begg Aged Care in Kyneton in what we hope is an 18-month connection. The initial aim is to simply get to know the residents through conversations, a cuppa, game of darts and/or pool. It is then hoped that a relationship starts to build between students and a resident and that over time the students can create a journal or ‘this is your life’ booklet for the resident and their families. Watch this space for updates.
As part of Literacy, the VM & VPC students were treated to a high-impact presentation by Xavier Chalkley, co-founder of Ctrl Your Scroll. Addressing the challenge of 'Finding Digital Balance.' Xavier delivered a session that was as much a wake-up call as it was a practical toolkit for navigating the modern digital landscape. Xavier focused on the neuroscience of tech reliance, explaining how apps are designed to trigger dopamine rewards, the same 'feel-good' chemicals associated with addiction. The hallmark of the session was its focus on immediate, yet practical action. Rather than advocating for a total digital detox, which is often unrealistic for students, Xavier empowered the students with specific strategies, including conducting emotional check-ins and notification alerts prior to accessing their screens.
Students were challenged to try and make one change to their social media usage (for example, not taking their phone when they go for a walk or run); all student were able to see where they could begin to modify habits- so the challenge of doing this begins!
Over a 5-week period the Year 12 VM & VPC students have been working with YouThrive Victoria to participate in BranchOut Peer to Peer Mentoring sessions on topics that support school leavers transition into adulthood. Working with Mikala from YouThrive the students have been involved in the workshops ranging from Digital Wellbeing, Finance, Scholarships, Gap Years and Housing. The Year 12 cohort also begin a buddy/mentoring program with Years 7 in the next few weeks. Congratulations to students for making the most of these Applied Learning opportunities and a huge thanks to the VM &VPC staff members and learning support assistants for encouraging these opportunities.
White Card for the Construction Industry
Students needing to attain a White Card for Structured Workplace Learning and/or Work Experience can contact a local provider- see below
Construction Training International 5428 6790 Speak to Karin Jones (admin officer) karin@constructiontraining.com.au
Alternately, can contact: Master Builders Victoria TrainingEnquiries@mbav.com.au
(03) 94114555
Senior Soccer – Cate Mahony Year 12
On Thursday 7 May a group of Year 11 and 12 girls and boys went excitedly off to school soccer. With a cold start at both Craigieburn and Greenvale, both groups pushed through their two games with ripper plays, supportive talk and lots of laughs.
A word to describe the day from Max Lenan (Year 12), who played in the boys team was: “exhilarating"! And a quote that encapsulates the day from Elena (Year 11), who played in the girls team is, “We dropped them like flies!”
Some highlights from the girls games was Isla playing a whole half without shoes, Cate’s near miss of a broken nose and our ‘1, 2, 3. S, H, C!’ chant. Overall, the day was a nice break from the pressure of Year 11 and 12, and being able to come together with friends and teammates to play some solid soccer games was heaps of fun.
Although we didn’t move to the next round, the enthusiasm was still there – well done everyone!
Senior AFL - Lewis Bond Year 12
A massive start to the senior footy season with two dominant wins on the same day which see us move into Round 2 full of confidence.
First up against Mt Ridley, the boys set the tone early with a huge 66–6 win. The pressure around the contest, clean ball movement and teamwork across the ground proved too much to handle as we controlled the game from start to finish.
We backed it up against Craigieburn with another outstanding performance, running away 55–7 winners. Even without our two best players, the whole squad stepped up and showed the depth and determination within the group. Every player played their role and the intensity stayed high all day.
A special mention to Val Smith, who was named overall 'best on ground’ after an elite performance across both games. His effort and impact on the wing and around the footy were outstanding and helped lead the side to a perfect day.
Two games, two big wins onto Round 2.
Year 7 NMR Tennis
A terrific day was had by the students with some excellent tennis being played by both the boys & girls.
Some close matches throughout the day made the competition tense. In the end the girls managed to win their final and take their place in the State competition in November. The boys battled bravely and only fell short to qualify for the final.
Netball Referees Needed
The College is looking for C Badge netball referees who are able to help the school at the State Netball Secondary Schools Championships held at the State Netball Hockey Centre on Tuesday 4 August. If you able to help in this capacity could you please email Mr Zanic on dzanic@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au
Mock Interview Program
Our first group of Year 10 students recently took part in our Mock Interview Program, delivered in partnership with the support of the Central Ranges Local Learning & Employment Network (CRLLEN)
Students participated in face-to-face mock interviews with local industry representatives, who generously volunteered their time to review resumes and cover letters, before conducting simulated job interviews.
This valuable program helps students develop practical job application and interview skills, build confidence, and strengthen communication and presentation abilities as they prepare for future pathways.
“I participated in a mock interview earlier this week. I learned how to write a cover letter, resume, and how to prepare and present myself for the interview. I received feedback on my reponses, including what I could do better next time. It furthered my communication skills and I really enjoyed the experience.”
A huge “thank you” to the CRLLEN and the local industry interviewers who supported our students and helped to make this experience so worthwhile.
Sacred Heart has continued its long tradition of the Year 11 Retreat. Across two days and one night this week, the Year 11s spent time in Blampied, a place of retreat from the usual routine and rigour of school life.
Day 1 began with a walk from the College to the Kyneton racecourse, along the Campaspe river. This was a physical and internal marker of the journey from one place to another. Sessions of the day followed similar themes, including a treasure hunt as an illustration for students to reflect on their own treasures, and a labelling activity which encouraged students to think about the labels they have put on themselves, and how labels influence how we treat others. Each session was followed by students gathering in smaller groups led by a staff member to discuss and reflect on the sessions.
The night ended with a meaningful prayer led by Mrs Knight, which invited students to be still as they listened to scripture and watched imagery of the night sky. Some students generously offered their own prayers. Following this, a baby photo competition in small groups was enjoyed by all - with some very cute photos to see!
Day 2 began with a reflective prayer encapsulating gratitude led by Mr Melaisis, followed by a session about leaning into one's values. A highlight of the day was hearing from Ms Monagle, Ms Perston, Mrs Knight and College counsellor Rene, about their life journeys, the concept of God and lived-faith, and how significant people around them have shaped who they are. Thank you to these staff for their generosity and candor in sharing.
These same sentiments were shared by Year 11 students:
“I feel like as a cohort we connected and had fun on a deeper level…It was a couple days that really allowed all of us to be vulnerable and personal, and I feel like all of us became more comfortable with each other.” Will S
“I really enjoyed the group sessions, it felt nice to open up to a teacher I didn't know well and people I wasn't really friends with. An activity I remember was when we had to put sticky notes on our heads, having to figure out and ask questions to find out who our partner was that matched with our sticky note, which was lots of fun! Retreat helped me step away from my normal routine and reflect.” Darby B
“Now that we’re back, all I’ve heard is people wishing we were still there - I believe this really highlights how many appreciated the opportunity! Retreat was such a well crafted two days and allowed for a space in which the cohort was able to bond as a whole, which is something I really enjoyed. Teachers were able to share a few of their stories which I believed allowed for students to gain further understanding of their lives outside of teaching. It was important to be immersed in a group of people so big and to carry a sense of belonging throughout our time there. Overall retreat highlighted the importance of gratitude, to be grateful for what we have and who we’re surrounded by. We’re all looking forward to going back in Year 12!” Sierra B
Thank you to all the staff who attended Retreat, organised the days, facilitated sessions, and led student small groups. Their presence, willingness to contribute and care for students, is what makes the Year 11 Retreat so memorable.
Our debating program continues this term, with students completing competition and in-house debating across both the senior and junior levels. The enthusiasm, preparation and confidence displayed by all students has been very impressive.
Senior debaters have now competed in three rounds of debates organised by the Debaters Association of Victoria, arguing both prepared and secret topics. Students have demonstrated strong critical thinking skills, teamwork, and the ability to respond with impressive arguments and rebuttals under pressure. The prepared debates showcased fantastic research undertaken by teams, while secret topics highlighted students quick thinking and confidence in constructing arguments on the spot.
Our senior debaters have debated topics such as:
- That it should be free to camp in all national parks in Australia.
- That it should be compulsory for all young people to complete 50 hours of community service each year.
- That we should ban petrol cars from being used for business purposes (e.g. taxi, food delivery) from 2030.
- That professional competitive events (e.g. AFL, chess) should not allow draws.
Initial in-house debates have begun for our junior debaters in Years 7 and 8. For our Year 7 students, this has been their first experience in a debating setting, and they should be congratulated for stepping outside their comfort zones and giving it their best. Our junior students are developing confidence, persuasive speaking skills, and willingness to work collaboratively as a team. It’s been wonderful to see our students encouraging one another and embracing the challenges of speech writing and delivery. Thanks to our Year 8 students who have been supporting our Year 7 students with adjudicating, timekeeping and helping them with debate preparation.
Last week the Year 10 Outdoor Recreation and VCE Outdoor Environmental Studies Class completed 3 sections of the Great Ocean Walk followed by a visit to the 12 Apostles.
Whilst the weather was far from favourable, students excelled in the difficult conditions, navigating the trails, campsite set ups, meal planning, and cooking with ease.
The week was full of adventures and certainly a wet and windy week to remember for all. Students are looking forward to more great adventures later in the year.
Health Care Card Holders CSEF Applications (Camps, Sport & Excursion Fund)
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE 26/6/26
If you have a current Health Care Card, you may be eligible for CSEF Funding $400.00 per child. The College will also match the $400.00 per child = $800.00 towards your school fee account.
Click here for application form or email accountsreceivable@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au
Last week our Year 11 Food Studies students embarked on a vibrant multicultural food tour through Coburg. This excursion served as an immersive preparation for their upcoming assessment task, which explores how immigration has shaped Australia’s diverse food tastes and consumption patterns.
The day included a restaurant hop with students sampling authentic dishes from six different cultures, including Turkish, Egyptian, Lebanese, Italian, Palestinian, and Nepalese cuisines. A particular highlight was exploring a traditional Lebanese grocery store, where students discovered a variety of traditional and unique ingredients.
The journey continued to Brunswick, where the group visited The Good Brew Company to learn about gut health and sample various kombuchas. To end the day, students explored CERES Community Environment Park, gaining insight into sustainable food systems.
It was an incredible day filled with exciting aromas and flavours. Delicious, educational and lots of fun!!!!
‘Girl Who Cried Wolf’ - Theatre Studies Production
Unit 3 Theatre Studies have been hard at work for most of this semester, developing a play for their Theatre Studies Production, which opens in two weeks.
The play ‘Girl Who Cried Wolf’, by Australian playwright Angela Betzien, is a Gothic tail of serial liar who convinces the most popular girl at Pleasant Lakes Primary School to stage her own disappearance, to get her parents to come home from overseas, causing fear and hysteria in the community.
Angela Betzien’s AWGIE-Award-winning play examines the cult of celebrity and the machinations of the school playground hierarchy.
The play is part of the work for the Unit 3 students, who develop two areas of stagecraft, developing skills in Lighting and Sound Design, Set, Prop and Costume Design. Students are Acting in the play, assisted by members of the Year 10 Drama class, who will also perform their own play, ‘Man in the Bowler Hat’ on the evening.
Several students assisted with Direction in the play and we have been lucky enough to have pre-service teacher, Kellie Tori also helping with direction. Kellie directed our 2025 School Production, ‘As You Like It’ and we are very glad to have her back for a short stint!
The school community will get to see all their amazing work on Tuesday 26 May.
We have a schools matinee at 12pm and a final evening performance at 7pm.
Adults - $10.00, Student/Children/Conc - $8.00 Family (2A+2C) - $20.00
Tickets via TryBooking at the link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/DME...
In other news around the Arts Learning area, the VCE students attended the VCAA Top Screen screenings at Australian Centre of the Moving image in Fed Square last week. Students viewed amazing films by a variety of 2025 filmmakers, as well as seeing examples of their folio work at the Melbourne Museum as part of the Top Designs exhibition. At Top Screen, the class were very pleased to view the work of 2025 SHC Media student Thomas Corboy’s film. Tom’s film, ‘The Disagreement’ was very warmly received by the enthusiastic crowd!
Our VCE Art students also recently attended the VCAA Top Arts exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, seeing some amazing visual arts student folios from 2025!
Students in Junior Art subjects have been developing their skills in ceramics, learning how to create pinch pots and we are two weeks in with our ‘Life Drawing’ on a Thursday afternoon!
Top Screen Excursion to ACMI and Melbourne Museum
Unit 1 & 3 Media Studies students embarked on an inspiring excursion to Melbourne on 5 May, immersing themselves in the world of film, media and design.
We visited the Australian Centre for Moving Image (ACMI) first, where students viewed the Top 14 Films of 2025 VCE Media, including the film ‘A Disagreement’ by Sacred Heart College’s Thomas Corboy. The film was warmly received with audible, positive reactions throughout the screening. We experienced the high-calibre work being produced by Year 12 students with the session offering inspiration for their own projects. The "Meet the Filmmaker" session afterwards gave students the unique opportunity to hear firsthand from past students about the creative process, challenges and rewards of their filmmaking.
Melbourne Museum was our next stop where we enjoyed a quick stroll through the Top Designs exhibition. This showcased a diverse range of outstanding student work, including films, photography and print productions.
This excursion was particularly relevant for the Year 12 Media students who are currently involved in the pre-production of their major projects. The exposure to exemplary work at both ACMI and the Museum provided a tangible benchmark and sparked new ideas as they refine their own creative visions.
Carla Matthews – VCE Media Teacher
BOUNCE
Last week the Year 2 Sport & Recreation students attended Bounce in Essendon Fields as part of their participation in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and the risk control processes Unit of Competency.
The main purpose was to gain an understanding of the policies and procedures that an operational sport and recreational facility must follow.
Students were able to witness firsthand, the compliance issues that are considered in order for a company to function within Victoria/Australia. At the venue students were able to observe some organisational policies and procedures in practice. This experience directly aligns with what we are learning about in the Cert III Sport and Recreation course.
Prayer
All-Loving God, we give you thanks and praise for mothers young and old.
We pray for young mother, who life and count little toes and to our every need.
May they be blessed with patience and tenderness to care for their families and themselves with great joy.
We pray for our own mothers who have nurtured and cared for us;
May they continue to guide us in strong and gentle ways.
We remember mother who are separated from their children because of war, poverty, or conflict;
May they feel the loving embrace of our God who wipes away every tear.
We pray for women who are not mothers but still love and shape us with motherly care and compassion.
We remember mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers who are no longer with us but live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love.
Amen.
Today’s prayer speaks to Mother’s Day and the inestimable amount that we each owe to our mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers and guardians. Whether they are still with us or long past, their love and care is integral to our development and to our own responsibilities as parents, teachers, guardians, etc.
Last Friday, the John Arthurson Atrium hosted almost 500 students and family members for the annual Mother’s Day Breakfast. On a delightful crisp and sunny morning, the space was full of excited conversations, lovely music and the very privileged sight of families enjoying a meal together. A big thanks to all who contributed to the organisation of the morning but especially Ms Janet Monaghan and her team of senior hospitality students.
Click the google drive link to access your family photos taken at the Mother's Day Breakfast. https://drive.google.com/drive...
Mobile Phones at Sacred Heart College
Please find below, an important article from Sam Weir (Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching) and Haley Galloway (Deputy Principal Wellbeing) that introduces a major change on the way that Sacred Heart College will be managing student mobile phones from the start of term 3.
Last week, all College staff were introduced to a new procedure for the management of student mobile phones, which will begin in Term 3. The guiding principle behind this change is to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
There is now a significant body of research highlighting the negative impact mobile phones can have on attention and memory — both of which are essential for effective learning. For example, Skowronek, Seifert and Lindberg’s 2023 study found that “the presence of the smartphone has a negative influence on cognitive performance and attention,” while Tanil and Yong (2020) found that both the presence of, and frequent thoughts about, smartphones negatively affected memory recall accuracy.
As a community of educators, we are committed to continual growth and improvement, and we look to contemporary research to inform our teaching and learning practices. These findings provide a strong foundation for a revised approach to mobile phone management at the College, with the aim of supporting the learning and wellbeing of all students.
A detailed overview of the new procedures will be shared with students and families in the coming week. We encourage families to discuss these expectations at home so that we can begin Term 3 with a shared understanding of both the procedures and the reasons behind them.
We recognise that questions may arise as students and families review the new procedures, and opportunities for clarification will be provided in the coming weeks. We encourage students to engage in these conversations respectfully and with an openness to understanding the reasoning behind the changes.
Student Activities
As the beautiful late autumn weather continues (and we look towards some rain), a number of major events are on the school calendar:
- Over the next couple of weeks, our Year 7 students will undertake their camp to Kinglake. This camp is an integral part of the College Transition program and should provide a culmination to the many weeks of work of the Year 7 teaching team.
- With fantastic weather, the school gathered at the Bendigo Athletic Centre for the annual College athletics carnival on Wednesday this week. The enthusiasm and energy of all students was a joy to behold. Special congratulations to the College’s Year 12 students whose costumes and leadership were of particular note.
- Congratulations and thank you to the Year 11 students and staff who spent two days away earlier this week at Rutherford Park, Blampied for their Year 11 Retreat.
Bereavements: Your prayers are asked for the Grainger family on the passing of Con Mulvihill, grandfather of Spencer Year 9 and Oliver Year 11. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Yours in Mercy,
Dr Darren Egberts
Principal
At the SHC Learning and Teaching Professional Learning Day on Friday 1 May, staff examined and unpacked the AERO Learning and Teaching Model. We are working with the AERO Model as a way to support consistency in learning routines across the school and to help students better understand how they learn.
The Australian Education Research Organisation was established by the Federal Government in 2021 to help translate the large body of educational research into usable evidence-based resources for systems, schools and teachers. The AERO Learning and Teaching Model is a framework for understanding the cognitive science behind how students learn and the teaching practices that best align with that.
The AERO model recognises what Sacred Heart College has long valued: that family engagement is an important part of the learning culture of any school. I invite you to explore the AERO model through the infographic below, or through the AERO website. In coming newsletters, I will be sharing tips about how parents can best support their child’s learning at home, in line with this model.
If you have any queries, please contact myself on ktwilley@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au
Student Bus Travel
Students are not permitted to travel on any of the school buses other than the bus they have been allocated too.
Adhoc travel is not permitted on the School Buses under any circumstances.
Any student caught traveling on a bus other than their allocated bus is in breach of the travel conditions and may be suspended from bus travel.
Pedagogy from the Heart
Last fortnight our teachers and Learning Support staff took part in a day of professional conversation and development on the process of learning. Central to this day was the launch of a new document for our college: Pedagogy from the Heart. At Sacred Heart, when we talk of pedagogy, we refer to the process of walking beside our students, as they live, learn and grow into young adulthood. As Catholic educators steeped in the living tradition of the Mercy charism, there is a distinctive character to how we walk with young people as they learn and grow, and we are proud to celebrate this in this new document. Our pedagogy statement will become a touchstone that articulates how and why the educative project is brought to life in our college.
When presented for display, the document will be accompanied by the Mission and Vision of the College, and the Values of Mercy Education, as it is from these articles that it has grown. It will also be presented alongside an element from the college artwork, “Mercy” by Aimee McCartney. This vibrant work of art speaks to the long history of education and learning that has taken place on the ancient soil of the Taungurung People, on which our school is built.
We encourage all students and families to read and familiarise themselves with the document, and to recognise the moments in the daily life of our school where these words come to life.
Pedagogy from the Heart: Learning and Teaching at Sacred Heart College Kyneton is Holistic, Evidence-Based, Allied, Responsive and Transferable.
Holistic Nourishing Mind, Body and Spirit.
We nurture the whole person, intellectually, emotionally, socially, spiritually and ethically.
Evidence-Based Instruction informed by Cognitive Science.
We ensure all students know what to learn and how to learn in pursuit of personal mastery.
Allied Fostering Collaborative Partnerships.
We work together as professionals alongside students, families and the wider community.
Responsive Meet student needs.
We understand student individual needs, providing support and appropriate challenge.
Transferable Knowledge, Skills and Concepts for Life.
We build understanding across Year Levels and Learning Areas, empowering students to thrive.
Luke Kennedy - Parent Engagement Evening
The College recently welcomed renowned motivational speaker and mental health advocate Luke S. Kennedy for a powerful Parent Engagement Evening that resonated deeply with students, parents and staff alike. Through raw storytelling, honesty and humour, Luke shared his personal journey of overcoming adversity, poor choices and significant life challenges to become one of Australia’s most sought-after youth speakers and authors.
Luke’s message centred on resilience, identity, personal responsibility and the importance of mindset. His ability to connect authentically with young people created a meaningful and engaging experience for all who attended. Throughout the day, Luke also presented to students in Years 9, 11 and 12, encouraging students to reflect on the choices they make, the influence of others and the importance of backing themselves with courage and self-belief. Students responded thoughtfully to Luke’s presentation, with many continuing conversations well after the sessions concluded.
The evening formed part of the College’s ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships between school and home through meaningful parent engagement opportunities focused on adolescent wellbeing and development.
Michelle Mitchell - Webinars 'a valuable resource for our parents'
Looking ahead, we are excited to announce an upcoming Parent Engagement Event with parenting educator, author and award-winning speaker Dr Michelle Mitchell. Widely recognised for her compassionate and grounded guidance around parenting tweens and teens, Michelle has spent decades supporting families and young people in navigating the challenges of adolescence.
In an exciting opportunity for our parent and carer community, over the next term and a half families will also have access to Michelle Mitchell’s entire catalogue of webinars. Each fortnight, the College will promote a featured webinar through the newsletter and parent email communications. These sessions cover a broad range of topics relating to young people, including wellbeing, resilience, relationships, emotional development, motivation and navigating the teenage years.
We encourage all parents and carers to take advantage of this valuable resource and engage with the expert learning available as we continue working together to support the wellbeing, growth and flourishing of our young people.
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.
The athletics carnival was a fantastic day, made even better by the perfect weather. Students enthusiastically participated in a range of events and showed great sportsmanship throughout the day. It was wonderful to see so many students having fun, cheering on their peers, and enjoying the exciting atmosphere. The carnival was a great success and created many positive memories for everyone involved. The full results will be in the next Newsletter.
Dear families,
We are excited to be welcoming 20 Japanese students and their teachers from our sister school, Ibaraki Nishi High School in Osaka. They will be here from Wednesday, 29 July to Friday 7 August.
We are in a position where we require more host families for our visiting students. Therefore, we invite any families (Years 7-12) within the College who are interested in hosting a student. Your child does not need to be currently studying Japanese. Students who have studied a language in the past or are currently studying Japanese or French are encouraged to apply.
This unique opportunity allows our students to deepen their intercultural understanding and build meaningful global connections. Hosting a student often leads to lasting friendships.
The exchange focuses on sharing everyday Australian life. Host families are not expected to plan special activities—simply including students in your normal routines provides a rich cultural experience. Weekdays will be spent at school, while weekend activities such as family gatherings, local events, and sporting activities offer wonderful opportunities for cultural exchange. Friday, 31 July is a student-free day.
Accommodation arrangements are flexible, with exchange students able to have their own private room or share a room with a same-sex sibling. All adults in the household are required to hold a Working with Children Check and sign a Code of Conduct. The College will support families through this process.
If demand exceeds the number of places, priority will be given to families involved in the Japan Study Tour, senior students, or those who have not previously hosted.
To express your interest, please register by Monday 25 May. This is an expression of interest only. Further information, including an online information session, will follow in the coming weeks. Please click here to register your interest.
If you have any initial questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Danielle Tankovich, Languages Learning Area Leader, at the College.
A lot has been happening in the VM & VPC space. Year 11 VM & VPC have been working through Literacy and PDS units in a couple of areas. Monday afternoons see the Year 11 VM & VPC students heading up to RM Begg Aged Care in Kyneton in what we hope is an 18-month connection. The initial aim is to simply get to know the residents through conversations, a cuppa, game of darts and/or pool. It is then hoped that a relationship starts to build between students and a resident and that over time the students can create a journal or ‘this is your life’ booklet for the resident and their families. Watch this space for updates.
As part of Literacy, the VM & VPC students were treated to a high-impact presentation by Xavier Chalkley, co-founder of Ctrl Your Scroll. Addressing the challenge of 'Finding Digital Balance.' Xavier delivered a session that was as much a wake-up call as it was a practical toolkit for navigating the modern digital landscape. Xavier focused on the neuroscience of tech reliance, explaining how apps are designed to trigger dopamine rewards, the same 'feel-good' chemicals associated with addiction. The hallmark of the session was its focus on immediate, yet practical action. Rather than advocating for a total digital detox, which is often unrealistic for students, Xavier empowered the students with specific strategies, including conducting emotional check-ins and notification alerts prior to accessing their screens.
Students were challenged to try and make one change to their social media usage (for example, not taking their phone when they go for a walk or run); all student were able to see where they could begin to modify habits- so the challenge of doing this begins!
Over a 5-week period the Year 12 VM & VPC students have been working with YouThrive Victoria to participate in BranchOut Peer to Peer Mentoring sessions on topics that support school leavers transition into adulthood. Working with Mikala from YouThrive the students have been involved in the workshops ranging from Digital Wellbeing, Finance, Scholarships, Gap Years and Housing. The Year 12 cohort also begin a buddy/mentoring program with Years 7 in the next few weeks. Congratulations to students for making the most of these Applied Learning opportunities and a huge thanks to the VM &VPC staff members and learning support assistants for encouraging these opportunities.
White Card for the Construction Industry
Students needing to attain a White Card for Structured Workplace Learning and/or Work Experience can contact a local provider- see below
Construction Training International 5428 6790 Speak to Karin Jones (admin officer) karin@constructiontraining.com.au
Alternately, can contact: Master Builders Victoria TrainingEnquiries@mbav.com.au
(03) 94114555
Senior Soccer – Cate Mahony Year 12
On Thursday 7 May a group of Year 11 and 12 girls and boys went excitedly off to school soccer. With a cold start at both Craigieburn and Greenvale, both groups pushed through their two games with ripper plays, supportive talk and lots of laughs.
A word to describe the day from Max Lenan (Year 12), who played in the boys team was: “exhilarating"! And a quote that encapsulates the day from Elena (Year 11), who played in the girls team is, “We dropped them like flies!”
Some highlights from the girls games was Isla playing a whole half without shoes, Cate’s near miss of a broken nose and our ‘1, 2, 3. S, H, C!’ chant. Overall, the day was a nice break from the pressure of Year 11 and 12, and being able to come together with friends and teammates to play some solid soccer games was heaps of fun.
Although we didn’t move to the next round, the enthusiasm was still there – well done everyone!
Senior AFL - Lewis Bond Year 12
A massive start to the senior footy season with two dominant wins on the same day which see us move into Round 2 full of confidence.
First up against Mt Ridley, the boys set the tone early with a huge 66–6 win. The pressure around the contest, clean ball movement and teamwork across the ground proved too much to handle as we controlled the game from start to finish.
We backed it up against Craigieburn with another outstanding performance, running away 55–7 winners. Even without our two best players, the whole squad stepped up and showed the depth and determination within the group. Every player played their role and the intensity stayed high all day.
A special mention to Val Smith, who was named overall 'best on ground’ after an elite performance across both games. His effort and impact on the wing and around the footy were outstanding and helped lead the side to a perfect day.
Two games, two big wins onto Round 2.
Year 7 NMR Tennis
A terrific day was had by the students with some excellent tennis being played by both the boys & girls.
Some close matches throughout the day made the competition tense. In the end the girls managed to win their final and take their place in the State competition in November. The boys battled bravely and only fell short to qualify for the final.
Netball Referees Needed
The College is looking for C Badge netball referees who are able to help the school at the State Netball Secondary Schools Championships held at the State Netball Hockey Centre on Tuesday 4 August. If you able to help in this capacity could you please email Mr Zanic on dzanic@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au
Mock Interview Program
Our first group of Year 10 students recently took part in our Mock Interview Program, delivered in partnership with the support of the Central Ranges Local Learning & Employment Network (CRLLEN)
Students participated in face-to-face mock interviews with local industry representatives, who generously volunteered their time to review resumes and cover letters, before conducting simulated job interviews.
This valuable program helps students develop practical job application and interview skills, build confidence, and strengthen communication and presentation abilities as they prepare for future pathways.
“I participated in a mock interview earlier this week. I learned how to write a cover letter, resume, and how to prepare and present myself for the interview. I received feedback on my reponses, including what I could do better next time. It furthered my communication skills and I really enjoyed the experience.”
A huge “thank you” to the CRLLEN and the local industry interviewers who supported our students and helped to make this experience so worthwhile.
Sacred Heart has continued its long tradition of the Year 11 Retreat. Across two days and one night this week, the Year 11s spent time in Blampied, a place of retreat from the usual routine and rigour of school life.
Day 1 began with a walk from the College to the Kyneton racecourse, along the Campaspe river. This was a physical and internal marker of the journey from one place to another. Sessions of the day followed similar themes, including a treasure hunt as an illustration for students to reflect on their own treasures, and a labelling activity which encouraged students to think about the labels they have put on themselves, and how labels influence how we treat others. Each session was followed by students gathering in smaller groups led by a staff member to discuss and reflect on the sessions.
The night ended with a meaningful prayer led by Mrs Knight, which invited students to be still as they listened to scripture and watched imagery of the night sky. Some students generously offered their own prayers. Following this, a baby photo competition in small groups was enjoyed by all - with some very cute photos to see!
Day 2 began with a reflective prayer encapsulating gratitude led by Mr Melaisis, followed by a session about leaning into one's values. A highlight of the day was hearing from Ms Monagle, Ms Perston, Mrs Knight and College counsellor Rene, about their life journeys, the concept of God and lived-faith, and how significant people around them have shaped who they are. Thank you to these staff for their generosity and candor in sharing.
These same sentiments were shared by Year 11 students:
“I feel like as a cohort we connected and had fun on a deeper level…It was a couple days that really allowed all of us to be vulnerable and personal, and I feel like all of us became more comfortable with each other.” Will S
“I really enjoyed the group sessions, it felt nice to open up to a teacher I didn't know well and people I wasn't really friends with. An activity I remember was when we had to put sticky notes on our heads, having to figure out and ask questions to find out who our partner was that matched with our sticky note, which was lots of fun! Retreat helped me step away from my normal routine and reflect.” Darby B
“Now that we’re back, all I’ve heard is people wishing we were still there - I believe this really highlights how many appreciated the opportunity! Retreat was such a well crafted two days and allowed for a space in which the cohort was able to bond as a whole, which is something I really enjoyed. Teachers were able to share a few of their stories which I believed allowed for students to gain further understanding of their lives outside of teaching. It was important to be immersed in a group of people so big and to carry a sense of belonging throughout our time there. Overall retreat highlighted the importance of gratitude, to be grateful for what we have and who we’re surrounded by. We’re all looking forward to going back in Year 12!” Sierra B
Thank you to all the staff who attended Retreat, organised the days, facilitated sessions, and led student small groups. Their presence, willingness to contribute and care for students, is what makes the Year 11 Retreat so memorable.
Our debating program continues this term, with students completing competition and in-house debating across both the senior and junior levels. The enthusiasm, preparation and confidence displayed by all students has been very impressive.
Senior debaters have now competed in three rounds of debates organised by the Debaters Association of Victoria, arguing both prepared and secret topics. Students have demonstrated strong critical thinking skills, teamwork, and the ability to respond with impressive arguments and rebuttals under pressure. The prepared debates showcased fantastic research undertaken by teams, while secret topics highlighted students quick thinking and confidence in constructing arguments on the spot.
Our senior debaters have debated topics such as:
- That it should be free to camp in all national parks in Australia.
- That it should be compulsory for all young people to complete 50 hours of community service each year.
- That we should ban petrol cars from being used for business purposes (e.g. taxi, food delivery) from 2030.
- That professional competitive events (e.g. AFL, chess) should not allow draws.
Initial in-house debates have begun for our junior debaters in Years 7 and 8. For our Year 7 students, this has been their first experience in a debating setting, and they should be congratulated for stepping outside their comfort zones and giving it their best. Our junior students are developing confidence, persuasive speaking skills, and willingness to work collaboratively as a team. It’s been wonderful to see our students encouraging one another and embracing the challenges of speech writing and delivery. Thanks to our Year 8 students who have been supporting our Year 7 students with adjudicating, timekeeping and helping them with debate preparation.
Last week the Year 10 Outdoor Recreation and VCE Outdoor Environmental Studies Class completed 3 sections of the Great Ocean Walk followed by a visit to the 12 Apostles.
Whilst the weather was far from favourable, students excelled in the difficult conditions, navigating the trails, campsite set ups, meal planning, and cooking with ease.
The week was full of adventures and certainly a wet and windy week to remember for all. Students are looking forward to more great adventures later in the year.
Health Care Card Holders CSEF Applications (Camps, Sport & Excursion Fund)
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE 26/6/26
If you have a current Health Care Card, you may be eligible for CSEF Funding $400.00 per child. The College will also match the $400.00 per child = $800.00 towards your school fee account.
Click here for application form or email accountsreceivable@shckyneton.catholic.edu.au
Last week our Year 11 Food Studies students embarked on a vibrant multicultural food tour through Coburg. This excursion served as an immersive preparation for their upcoming assessment task, which explores how immigration has shaped Australia’s diverse food tastes and consumption patterns.
The day included a restaurant hop with students sampling authentic dishes from six different cultures, including Turkish, Egyptian, Lebanese, Italian, Palestinian, and Nepalese cuisines. A particular highlight was exploring a traditional Lebanese grocery store, where students discovered a variety of traditional and unique ingredients.
The journey continued to Brunswick, where the group visited The Good Brew Company to learn about gut health and sample various kombuchas. To end the day, students explored CERES Community Environment Park, gaining insight into sustainable food systems.
It was an incredible day filled with exciting aromas and flavours. Delicious, educational and lots of fun!!!!
‘Girl Who Cried Wolf’ - Theatre Studies Production
Unit 3 Theatre Studies have been hard at work for most of this semester, developing a play for their Theatre Studies Production, which opens in two weeks.
The play ‘Girl Who Cried Wolf’, by Australian playwright Angela Betzien, is a Gothic tail of serial liar who convinces the most popular girl at Pleasant Lakes Primary School to stage her own disappearance, to get her parents to come home from overseas, causing fear and hysteria in the community.
Angela Betzien’s AWGIE-Award-winning play examines the cult of celebrity and the machinations of the school playground hierarchy.
The play is part of the work for the Unit 3 students, who develop two areas of stagecraft, developing skills in Lighting and Sound Design, Set, Prop and Costume Design. Students are Acting in the play, assisted by members of the Year 10 Drama class, who will also perform their own play, ‘Man in the Bowler Hat’ on the evening.
Several students assisted with Direction in the play and we have been lucky enough to have pre-service teacher, Kellie Tori also helping with direction. Kellie directed our 2025 School Production, ‘As You Like It’ and we are very glad to have her back for a short stint!
The school community will get to see all their amazing work on Tuesday 26 May.
We have a schools matinee at 12pm and a final evening performance at 7pm.
Adults - $10.00, Student/Children/Conc - $8.00 Family (2A+2C) - $20.00
Tickets via TryBooking at the link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/DME...
In other news around the Arts Learning area, the VCE students attended the VCAA Top Screen screenings at Australian Centre of the Moving image in Fed Square last week. Students viewed amazing films by a variety of 2025 filmmakers, as well as seeing examples of their folio work at the Melbourne Museum as part of the Top Designs exhibition. At Top Screen, the class were very pleased to view the work of 2025 SHC Media student Thomas Corboy’s film. Tom’s film, ‘The Disagreement’ was very warmly received by the enthusiastic crowd!
Our VCE Art students also recently attended the VCAA Top Arts exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, seeing some amazing visual arts student folios from 2025!
Students in Junior Art subjects have been developing their skills in ceramics, learning how to create pinch pots and we are two weeks in with our ‘Life Drawing’ on a Thursday afternoon!
Top Screen Excursion to ACMI and Melbourne Museum
Unit 1 & 3 Media Studies students embarked on an inspiring excursion to Melbourne on 5 May, immersing themselves in the world of film, media and design.
We visited the Australian Centre for Moving Image (ACMI) first, where students viewed the Top 14 Films of 2025 VCE Media, including the film ‘A Disagreement’ by Sacred Heart College’s Thomas Corboy. The film was warmly received with audible, positive reactions throughout the screening. We experienced the high-calibre work being produced by Year 12 students with the session offering inspiration for their own projects. The "Meet the Filmmaker" session afterwards gave students the unique opportunity to hear firsthand from past students about the creative process, challenges and rewards of their filmmaking.
Melbourne Museum was our next stop where we enjoyed a quick stroll through the Top Designs exhibition. This showcased a diverse range of outstanding student work, including films, photography and print productions.
This excursion was particularly relevant for the Year 12 Media students who are currently involved in the pre-production of their major projects. The exposure to exemplary work at both ACMI and the Museum provided a tangible benchmark and sparked new ideas as they refine their own creative visions.
Carla Matthews – VCE Media Teacher
BOUNCE
Last week the Year 2 Sport & Recreation students attended Bounce in Essendon Fields as part of their participation in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and the risk control processes Unit of Competency.
The main purpose was to gain an understanding of the policies and procedures that an operational sport and recreational facility must follow.
Students were able to witness firsthand, the compliance issues that are considered in order for a company to function within Victoria/Australia. At the venue students were able to observe some organisational policies and procedures in practice. This experience directly aligns with what we are learning about in the Cert III Sport and Recreation course.
