The curtains have closed on the College’s spectacular 2025 whole school production of Footloose the Musical, but the memories and impact of the show will last forever. Over the course of 7 largely sold-out performances, an audience of approximately 3,800 was treated to a dazzling display of talent, energy and passion, delivered by a remarkable cast, band and crew of students ranging from Years 7-12.
In what was a demanding yet immensely rewarding undertaking, the production team managed 15 weeks of intense preparation. The hard work and dedication of everyone involved were evident on stage, with each scene showcasing a high level of professionalism and cohesion, making it hard to believe that these were school students.
Wednesday 21 May | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Koort Centre
Students in Years 9-12 and their families are invited to explore future pathways at our 2025 Careers Expo! With over 50 exhibitors from diverse industries, you'll have the chance to connect with representatives from all WA universities, TAFE and training providers, job and industry experts, apprenticeship and traineeship programs and the Australian Defence Force. A full list of exhibitors is available HERE.
Plus, a pizza van, coffee van and sausage sizzle will be available while you explore your options. Stay tuned for more details!
On Wednesday 19 February, we were fortunate to be joined by members of the RNDM Congregational Leadership Team from Rome, Italy, as well as our local Sisters from the Australian province. Their day with us commenced with our Opening College Mass to celebrate the Eucharist. This gave the whole school a great opportunity to reflect on this year's theme of 'Contemplation', a value taken from the RNDM Sisters' Charism. We also officially welcomed and blessed our new staff and students, our Year 12 students and our Captains.
Get ready to "cut loose" as Footloose the Musical hits the RNDM Theatre stage from Wednesday 30 April - Saturday 3 May! Our cast and crew, featuring students in Years 7-12 and staff, have been hard at work to bring this musical to life.
Footloose tells the story of Ren McCormack, a city boy who moves to the small town of Bomont, where dancing and rock music are banned. With his energy, passion, and belief in the power of music, Ren sparks a revolution and helps the town rediscover its heartbeat.
Tickets and more information will be released later this term - so stay tuned!
Saturday 29 March | 4:30pm - 8:30pm | College Oval
We welcome all parents, students, staff and the local community to join us in a fun-filled evening at our P&F Night Market and Family Movie Night on Saturday 29 March! You will enjoy an array of delicious food and drinks from some awesome vendors (listed below), a screening of 2015 movie Oddball, and an evening by the water enjoying a lovely sunset.
Years 11 and 12 Design ATAR students recently visited Rusty Surfboards headquarters in Osborne Park. Sacred Heart College Alumni Luke Clark (2004), now Rusty’s Marketing and Talent Director, gave them an exclusive look behind the scenes of the global surf, fashion and accessories brand.
Students met with photographers, designers and marketing experts, gaining insight into the industry and career pathways. A highlight was a round-table discussion on sustainability, where Luke challenged them to design products, systems, or campaigns to help Rusty reduce its carbon footprint. This real-world brief offers students the chance to collaborate with Rusty in the coming months.
A very warm welcome back to the 2025 school year to all of our returning and new families. Below are some key dates relevant to the whole school community in Term 1.
A more detailed calendar of events for individual year groups is available on our Calendar.
In November, 22 Year 11 students travelled to the Kimberley (Broome and the Dampier Peninsula) on a missionary pilgrimage. The students and staff spent their time connecting with the legacy of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM Sisters) who worked in the region from 1974-2007.
Congratulations to our Class of 2024 who recently received their results from the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) and the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). Overall highlights include:
- 100% WACE graduation
- Median ATAR of 84.2
- Top ATAR of 99.4
- 98.8% VET completion (including 64 students who completed a Certificate IV)
- 96.9% completion of the Curtin University UniReady Program
Congratulations to Oliver Budas (Year 10 Normandy), Hunter Smith (Year 11 Thu Duc) and Ethan Boss (Year 11 O'Reilly) who earned ICAS Gold Medals. These prestigious medals are presented to the top-performing student in each state for their outstanding achievement in an ICAS competition.
Congratulations to Emma Stewart (Year 10 Barlow) who was awarded ACC Letters at our recent Whole School Assembly. This prestigious recognition was awarded to Emma for her outstanding achievement of being selected into the All-Stars Swimming Team for four consecutive years - a remarkable feat considering the number of swimmers from schools who compete in the Associated and Catholic Colleges (ACC).
Last week, Mrs Jane Oliver (Education Assistant) and Mr Leo Di Gregorio (Principal) were honoured for their longstanding dedication to Catholic Education WA. Mrs Oliver was celebrated for 30 years of service, while Mr Di Gregorio reached an impressive 40 years.
Congratulations to Hannan who are the winners of the 2024 Concordia Sancta (House shield) for earning the highest House points throughout the year. Hannan secured their victory at today's House Spirit Carnival, where they also won the House Spirit Cup for their fabulous spirit and collaboration. Well done!
The Sacred Heart Netball Club teams have plenty to celebrate following a successful Grand Final day at the Wanneroo Districts Netball Association (WDNA) competition. Both Team 2 (Year 12) and Team 4 (Years 8/9) clinched premiership victories, solidifying their dominance in their respective divisions.
The ACC 'A' Division Athletics Carnival was a tremendous success for our College, with outstanding achievements across all age groups. Our athletes won five of the seven shields, including Junior Girls, Senior Girls, Overall Girls, Junior Boys and the Overall Aggregate - finishing 190 points ahead of John XXIII College. The day featured outstanding relay performances and a remarkable team effort from all students. We had a very impressive amount of students finish in the top two of their event.
Tickets for our highly anticipated Jazz ‘n’ Shiraz evening on Saturday 14 September are now available for purchase HERE. This event is the highlight of the College calendar, promising a night filled with music, dancing, and unforgettable entertainment!
Join us as our talented music students dazzle you with performances from class music, ensembles, bands, choirs, soloists, and more. It's a night you won’t want to miss!
In a powerful show of solidarity and generosity, 15 Year 12 students and two teachers participated in the World's Greatest Shave today, raising an impressive $20,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. The initiative, supported by peers, staff, friends, families, and the wider Sacred Heart College community, demonstrated the participants' courage and dedication to making a meaningful difference.
On Tuesday night, four Year 9 teams showcased their entrepreneurial talents at the Just Start IT State Finals, a prestigious event that saw the top 10 teams selected from over 120 teams across 12 schools in Western Australia. Having four teams representing one school in the finals is a remarkable achievement, highlighting the students' hard work and innovative thinking. Two of teams secured 2nd and 3rd place at the event.
Last week, a group of students represented the College and Australia at the World Scholar's Cup Global Round in Seoul, delivering outstanding performances in a competition that challenges participants academically while fostering teamwork, communication and cultural exchange. The event, which featured students from 60 countries, emphasised the commonalities that unite people across the globe, with participants from Japan, Indonesia, China, Singapore, and Malaysia forming the majority.
We are thrilled to celebrate the amazing achievement of Phil Evans (Class of 2007) who will be representing Australia in Wheelchair Basketball at the 2024 Paris Paralympics! Phil Evans was a gifted athlete during his high school years and is the son of Michael Evans, a former teacher at Sacred Heart for over 17 years.
We are excited to announce that a crowd favourite event, the HeARTS and Hands Festival, is returning this year! Celebrated on Friday 14 June, the HeARTS and Hands Festival is a FREE event that will see The Arts and Technologies departments join forces to captivate audiences and showcase the incredible talents of our students.
Congratulations to Year 10 students Oliver Budas (Carden), Gemma Nunn (Normandy), Sonia Orellana Badilla (Thu Duc), Jaime Sadlo (Carden) and Jacob Smith (Trinity) who were crowned Gold Medallists at the recent Senior Ethics Olympiad.
Did you hear the hype? The House Mascots, flanked by their Captains and Vice-captains, have been revealed to the College community!
Congratulations to our Year 10 da Vinci Decathlon team who qualified to represent WA at the da Vinci Decathlon National Championships in Sydney in July following impressive results at the Perth round! The College entered three teams of students in Years 8-10 in the Perth round, with great results.
Families, students, staff and the local community are invited to welcome the beginning of the 2024 school year at our Family Fun Night Market event on Saturday 24 February!
We are so proud of each and every one of our students who participated in this year's World Scholar's Cup. The College had the biggest group of enthusiastic students involved from any school (81). We had teams compete in the Regional, Global and even Tournament of Champions rounds of the event. Amongst many amazing achievements, some of the highlights from each event are listed below:
On Monday 18 September, Sacred Heart recorded its 25th consecutive ACC 'A' Division Athletics win by a margin of 120 points. The College also won five of the seven trophies on offer: Overall Aggregate, Junior Girls, Senior Girls, Overall Girls and equal Senior Boys.
With just under a month to go until one of the largest events on the College calendar, we could not be more excited. 2023 marks a very special Jazz 'n' Shiraz occasion... its 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
We will be celebrating in style with a fun filled night of incredible entertainment from our talented music students and all the usual Jazz 'n' Shiraz fun you know and love. We will also have some additional surprises along the way and can guarantee that this will be a night to remember.
Congratulations to Australian National Maze Rescue Champions Nicholas Di Falco (Year 11 Carden), James Neal and Jordan Watson (Year 11 Normandy) who represented AUSTRALIA and the College at the RoboCup International Championships in Bordeaux, France, over the July school holidays. Despite being global debutants competing against experienced teams from across the world, our team placed a very impressive 14th out of 30 and won the written and presentation sections of the competition! This is very impressive considering the number of teams who had been refining their robots over several years of competition.
Despite facing a few challenges along the journey, including the replacement of various components such as controllers, several sensors and a few wires on the first day of competition, our team displayed relentless determination in enhancing their robot's performance.
Overall, the experience was both enjoyable and enriching for our team members. The challenge helped them grow considerably, and they returned with invaluable insights and knowledge. Bring on the new season of RoboCup!
A special thank you to Engineering Teacher Mr John O'Shea, Deputy Principal - Staff Growth and Pedagogy Mrs Susan Carrick and the parents/caregivers of the team for making this opportunity possible.
Gather a table, gear up your music knowledge and get ready for an awesome night out! Organised by the Sacred Heart College P&F, the 2023 Quiz Night is going to be a great opportunity to gather and connect as a community, all while fundraising for College initiatives supported by the P&F.
EVENT DETAILS
- Tables of 10
- $200 per table ($20 per ticket). Tickets are available HERE.
- BYO snacks/supper and glassware
- All beverages will be available for purchase on the night. Please note: you are not permitted to bring your own alcohol. Soft drinks and alcohol will be available for purchase on the night.
We look forward to 'quizzing it up' with you all!
Last Tuesday was a big day for team sports, with our Hockey and AFL teams taking to the field at their respective ACC Carnivals. Two of our three teams won their divisions!
Our Hockey team, coached by Mrs Daley, comprised of 14 girls from Years 8-12. While most of the team were hockey players, five had never played before. The team competed against Ellenbrook Secondary College, St Mary MacKillop College, Mandurah Catholic College and John XXIII College. St George's Anglican Girls' School also competed. The Grand Final against John XXIII College was a tight match and the girls came back from a score of 2-1 down to win the game 3-2 in the last 20 seconds of regular time.
Meanwhile, at the ACC's North Metro Eagles' (Boys) and Dockers' (Girls) Cup Lightning Carnivals, the boys, coached by Mr Skerratt and Mr Clement, were crowned Champions after winning all four of their games. They have now qualified to compete in the Eagles School Boys' Cup Grand Final against the south and regional winners next week!
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our World Scholar's Cup teams during the recent Perth Round. Over the course of a busy long weekend, our students showcased their academic talents in various challenges, including writing, debating, a 120-question multiple choice challenge, and an engaging Kahoot! Style quiz.
All 84 SHC students involved performed extremely well and a very impressive nine teams qualified to represent the College and Perth at the GLOBAL ROUND in Bangkok in Term 3! We are extremely proud of each and every student who got involved.
Highlights from the event are available below:
We are excited to announce that a crowd favourite event, the HeARTS Festival, is returning with a twist this year. Celebrated on Friday 16 June, the same day as the Feast of the Sacred Heart and Sacred Heart Day, the HeARTS and Hands Festival is a FREE event that will see The Arts and Technologies departments join forces to captivate audiences and showcase the incredible talents of our students.
Community members are invited to come along to the College from 4:00pm - 8:00pm to immerse themselves in a diverse range of artistic expressions, including dance, drama, media, visual arts and technologies.
As a highlight of the event, our Year 9 Musical Theatre class will be delivering a special performance of Shrek the Musical Jr in the RNDM Theatre from 6:30pm - 7:45pm. Tickets to this show have now SOLD OUT.
Congratulations to Siena Tonkin (Year 12 Kimberley) who was the proud recipient of ACC Letters for Athletics at yesterday's Whole School Assembly.
An ACC Letters Award is the highest individual accolade presented by Associated & Catholic Colleges of WA. The award recognises a student’s sustained excellence in sport, making them part of a very distinguished club of athletes.
ACC Letters is presented to any student that is selected in an ACC Swimming, Athletics or Cross Country All Stars Team for their age group for at least four years; or selected in an ACC Open All Stars team sport, such as Basketball, Netball or AFLW for at least three years.
Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, the Cars On the Coast event that was scheduled for Sunday 7 May has been postponed to Sunday 10 March, 2024.
The Sacred Heart P&F would like to thank the exhibitors who were looking forward to sharing their passion for cars with our community.
It's time to party again! MAMMA MIA! is coming to the RNDM Theatre for a strictly limited season.
Featuring 22 of ABBA’s greatest hits, including 'Dancing Queen', 'Voulez Vous', 'S.O.S' and 'Waterloo', the iconic songs you know and love are guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles of the RNDM once again.
A celebration of love, laughter and friendship, MAMMA MIA! The Musical is a fabulous night out for all ages! Seen and loved by over 65 million people around the world, this smash hit phenomenon is your ticket to join the party of a lifetime. Sacred Heart can’t wait for you to ‘Take a Chance’ on us and for the ‘Winner to Take it All’!
Sacred Heart College was recently recognised in The Educator’s 5-star Excellence Awards as a national Employer of Choice. The College was the only school recognised from WA and one of only 18 schools from a variety of associations across the nation.
The Educator 5-star Employer of Choice award recognises schools who have developed initiatives to reward, motivate, engage and acknowledge their staff. As a recipients of this award, Sacred Heart College demonstrated how they put the wellbeing of staff first and promoted an inclusive workplace culture.
Congratulations to our ACC Swimming Team who won the Combined Overall and Overall Boys shields at the conclusion of all six Age Championships.
This year the students swam in their year groups due to COVID restrictions and were timed to compete with other schools.
A big congratulations to everyone who swam throughout the two weeks and to their awesome coaches from the HPE department.
On Friday 28 May, Advisory Council Chair, Mr Steve Cleaver, on behalf of the Executive Director of Catholic Education, Dr Debra Sayce, announced that Mr Leo Di Gregorio will be our College Principal from 2022.
Leo comes to our College community from his current position as Principal of Emmanuel Catholic College, Success, a position he has held for eight years. From 2004-2013, Leo was Deputy Principal at Sacred Heart College, during which time he was Acting Principal for one Term. Prior to that, from 1999-2003, Leo was Head of Senior School at Ursula Frayne Catholic College, Victoria Park.
Sacred Heart’s Year 11 Contemporary Rock Band was chosen to perform at the 200 years of Catholic Education celebration on Sunday 21 February at the Perth Convention Centre. This event was also a celebration for Catholic Education Western Australia, as we celebrate 50 Years Together.
The Year 11s performed the 200 years commemorative song “Faith In The Future” (words and music by Fr Rob Galea and Luke Batterbury) for all principals of Western Australian Catholic Schools. Our students were outstanding and were very well received by all principals. The Year 11s then continued to entertain the celebrating party with other songs.
HeartSpace, the story of Sacred Heart College from 1967 - 2019, focuses on the 'Spirit' and 'Heart' of our Sacred Heart College history. The story begins with an introduction to Euphrasie Barbier and her formation of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM Sisters) halfway across the world, before exploring the reasoning behind Sacred Heart Girls' School's gradual move from Highgate in Perth's CBD to Sorrento in the far north extremity of Perth, our transition from an Order owned school to being governed by Catholic Education WA, the many 'actors' along the way and our current reputation as one of Perth's leading Catholic Colleges.
At the end of last year, our much loved Principal, Mr Peter Bothe, proudly received Western Australia’s only National Excellence in Teaching Award (NEiTA) for leadership by principals following a challenging year in education.
Peter was nominated for the Founders’ Principal Award for Leadership by Head of Gifted and Talented and 2011 NEiTA Award recipient, Mrs Tanya Atherton, in recognition of his outstanding stewardship of student education and welfare and exemplary teacher and school community leadership in a year of pandemic.