CATHOLIC IDENTITY - Sacred Heart School is a K-6 co-educational school located in the northern part of the Bathurst Dioceses. The school has a population of 60 and is situated in Coolah, a small town, which relies on farming, tourism, mining and employment in local industries in the Central West of NSW. VISION STATEMENT - Sacred Heart is a safe, caring family environment where respect for every human being is paramount and where every child is openly and willingly equipped with the confidence, knowledge and skills to achieve full potential in all areas guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ and his Church. INITIATIVES PROMOTING RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY - Indigenous Awareness Day, Show Kinder/Year Six Buddy Program, Grandparents' Day, Dad's Breakfast, Peer Tutoring Program, Peer Support Program, Values Education is embedded in the teaching of all KLAs. SCHOOL CURRICULUM - Enrichment Program Buddies: we aim to develop high student self-esteem and a connectedness to school and learning. Extra Curricular Activities: Eisteddfod, Musica Viva, Learn to Swim Campaign, Maths Week- 'World of Maths' workshop, NAIDOC Week with Aboriginal Performers(Grant provided by Australian Government), Moorambilla Regional Choir Camp and visiting performances, CAP Technology Camp, Science Show, Book Week Parade and Book Fair, Cassilis Sports workshops, Hosting Diocesan Cross Country, Swimming and Athletics Carnivals at all levels, Box'O'Tricks - travelling Museum with artefacts from Western Plains Cultural Centre, Gifted and Talent Challenge Program, Peer Support, Peer Tutoring, Pre School Program,- Visits to the Pre School and Pre School visiting our school, Introduction of the 'School Readiness Program' Special Needs - Individual sessions for students with Speech Needs, Individual and group work for students requiring assistance with reading, spelling, Maths through MultiLit, Dibbles and Mathletics programmes, Excursions and Cultural Performance - Year 5/6 Canberra Excursion with Year 5/6 students from All Hallows School Gulgong,..