Sacred Heart has a strong commitment to the Catholic education of its students. We aim to develop the whole child as we work and learn together. Sacred Heart School is situated in the western suburbs of Melbourne. The school was opened in 1901 as a Prep to Year 8 school under the direction of the Sisters of St Joseph, with the first Principal chosen by Mary MacKillop. The school has maintained a strong link to the Josephite Sisters and the tradition of Mary MacKillop with a Josephite Sister still working full-time at the school. Sacred Heart has a deliberately strong focus on literacy and numeracy across all levels of our school. These programs are then enhanced by our Integrated Inquiry Units that provide students with further opportunities to apply, develop and learn new skills. Student well-being, through the aspects of school and community connectedness, is a strength at Sacred Heart and is well-supported by students, staff and families. Sacred Heart endeavours to foster authentic and strong links to our parish and the broader community of Newport.