Parent Involvement

Sacred Heart College has a rich history of parent engagement. Parents and caregivers have been an integral part of the College community, contributing in a huge variety of ways and creating a valuable network that is so important to our children's lives whilst at the College and beyond. 

PARENT HANDBOOK

The Sacred Heart College Parent Handbook collates many of the documents pertinent to parents/caregivers. It is a great way to find quick answers to everyday school questions. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to access the Parent Handbook in its digital form as the links may be updated. Click HERE to access the latest version.

 

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

There are a number of ways for parents/caregivers to get involved in the life of the College, including but not limited to:

  • Becoming a Year Group Social Rep
    The P&F provide funding to contribute to the catering costs for a social event each semester, as organised by the social reps for all parents in that year group to attend. Year Group Social Reps can liaise with our Parent Engagement Coordinator, Mrs Liza Baskovich via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more about how to organise parent social gatherings. This is a valulable way to help new families connect with our College community and meet other parents in their children's year group.

  • Joining the P&F
    Meeting eight times a year, the P&F Committee are focussed on growing community and a sense of belonging for families, students and staff. The P&F work together to discern the best way to support students and staff through the annual P&F Levy and organise events to build connections in our community. The P&F meet in person and online from 7:00pm in The Hywood Room (Staff Room) every second Monday of the month, as listed on the College Calendar. Dates and the livestream link are also advertised in the College Newsletter.

  • Signing up for the Meal Train
    The SHC Meal Train is a reach-out service to Sacred Heart families who are facing difficult times. Families on this list will be contacted to make meals when the need arises (e.g. another family has a sick parent in hospital). To join the Meal Train, please email Mrs Liza Baskovich at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Driving a bus
    We are looking for a community member who can assist with transporting students and is in possession of an 'F' Class Licence. If you are interested or require more information, please contact Mrs Rossana Hywood at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  • Donating to the homeless
    Groceries, meat and fruit for homeless drop in centres The Shopfront, Tom Fisher House and Passages are greatly appreciated and can be directed to Mrs Rossana Hywood by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Joining our Walking Group
    The Sacred Heart Walking Group walks along the coast after morning drop off on Fridays. The meeting point is the southern carpark of the Sorrento Life Saving Club (near the change rooms). For more information, please contact Mrs Liza Baskovich at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  • Cooking up a storm on the BBQ
    There are a number of opportunities for parents/caregivers to cook sausages on the BBQ for students at College events. The opportunities available in 2024 include:
    - Years 7-8 House Beach Carnival (Friday 15 March, lunch time)
    - House Spirit Carnival (Friday 10 May)
    - Sacred Heart Day (Friday 7 June, morning - lunch time)

  • Assist at an event
    Sacred Heart College is well known for its extra-curricular opportunities and extensive calendar of events. Volunteers are always much appreciated and welcome at many of our key events, including:
    - P&F Quiz Night
    - Mothers' Day Breakfast
    - Fathers' Day Breakfast
    - College Productions

  • Mentor a Year 10 student
    Our Year 10 Careers Mentoring Breakfast is much loved by both students and mentors. This once off event, usually scheduled in October/November, sees Year 10 students spend 2 hours learning about their preferred career path from a fellow Alumni/community member who is in that career path themselves. Further information will be provided in Term 3. 

  • Attend a Morning Mass
    Parents/caregivers are welcome to join students and staff in celebrating the Eucharist at PCG class masses which are held in the Chapel from 8:05am twice a week. The Mass Roster is published in the Newsletters.

  • Attend a Whole School Assembly
    Parents/caregivers are most welcome to attend Whole School Assemblies which are held in the Koort Centre twice a term. Dates are advertised on the College Calendar.

  • Attend Parent Q&A Morning Teas
    The College hosts many morning teas throughout the year. Dates are advertised in the Newsletter and on the College Calendar.

  • Join the Red Dress Project
    The Red Dress Project is an opportunity for community members to gather over a shared love of dress making, embroidering and yarn craft. This is a world wide project that supports marginalised women and children. We will work on craft projects to fundraise for the RNDM Sisters who are continuing their work with women in global communities by donating to the missions they support.

 

If you have any questions about parent involvement at the College, please contact Mrs Liza Baskovich at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.