Sacred Heart College, Newtown, is a Catholic secondary college owned and administered by the Sisters of Mercy since 1860. After the 1970s, the College became a day school for girls' secondary education with an enrolment of approximately 1350, and now attracts students from the greater Geelong area, the Surf Coast Shires and Bellarine Peninsula. The school offers a broad, versatile curriculum and has a strong extracurricular program. Inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and sustained by the Mercy tradition, we commit ourselves to a love of God, of life, of others and of learning. We value Spirituality, Learning, Respect, Community and Social Justice. At Sacred Heart College, importance is given to a rich, broad curriculum. Students in Years 7 to 10 study the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. They then progress into the area of their choice for the senior years of schooling. Students may choose the VCE, VET or VCAL pathways. Increasingly, students are incorporating VET units into their VCE studies. The VCAL courses offer dynamic relevant programs and continue to expand in scope.