SACRED HEART DIAMOND CREEK
CURRENT PARENTS
WELCOME TO THE SACRED HEART PARENT HUB!
This is your one-stop place for all the information and resources you need as a parent, including the school calendar, payments, uniforms, tuckshop, Out of School Hours Care (OHSC), communication tools like nForma, and important MACS policies.
We encourage families to explore the Hub regularly to stay informed, connected, and up to date with everything happening at Sacred Heart.
COMMUNICATION
At Sacred Heart, nForma is the official communication platform, connecting families with all important school information. Through nForma, parents can access newsletters, notices, excursions, permission forms, medical records, student absences, and School Reports. It is essential that parents actively monitor nForma notifications and emails to stay informed and engaged in school communications. nForma Login Sacred Heart News Our weekly newsletter, Sacred Heart News, is sent via nForma every Thursday. We love celebrating student and family achievements - if you have a story or photos to share, please email newsletter@shdiamondcreek.catholic.edu.au by 10am each Wednesday. Social Media • Facebook • Instagram Follow, like, and engage to celebrate our vibrant Sacred Heart community!
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Our online calendar is the best way for Sacred Heart families to stay connected, informed and up to date with school events, programs and important activities. To view the calendar, please log in to nForma and check it regularly so you can plan ahead and be fully involved in our school community.
TUCKSHOP
Our onsite Tuckshop operates every Friday, providing students with a range of fresh, affordable and delicious options. Run by our wonderful Parents & Friends volunteers, the Tuckshop is a much-loved part of school life - and students especially enjoy seeing a familiar parent face behind the counter! How to Order Lunch items must be pre-ordered. Families can order in two ways: • Online via CDFpay: Preferred for ease and security - orders close 4pm Thursday. • Cash order: Write your child’s name, class and order on a paper bag or reusable Lunch Wallet (available to purchase via CDFpay) and place it in the classroom tub by Thursday morning. Over-the-counter recess snacks (no lunch items) can be purchased with cash on Fridays. If Your Child Is Absent Please email the School Office by 9am Friday to have your order held for the following week. Volunteering Helping in the Tuckshop is a fun and rewarding way to get involved in school life. Shifts run on Fridays from 9am-12pm, and no experience is needed. To volunteer, please email the School Office to be added to the roster.
UNIFORM
The Sacred Heart Primary School Uniform is an important part of who we are. It reflects our shared identity, promotes a sense of belonging, and is worn with pride by our students. A consistent and well-presented uniform helps create a positive learning environment and reinforces the values we hold as a school community. To make the process easy for families, all uniform items can be ordered through our online uniform shop, with sample pieces available for sizing and try-ons at the School Office by appointment. Online Ordering Families can order uniform items directly from Academy Uniforms: • Order Online: https://academyuniforms.com.au • Enter: Sacred Heart Primary School Diamond Creek • Click & Collect: Free delivery to the School is available.
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE (OSHC) We are proud to partner with Village OSHC to provide high-quality, flexible Before and After School Care for our families. The program operates from the Community Centre, offering a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for children outside of school hours. Village OSHC provides a variety of activities each day, including structured play, creative workshops, quiet spaces for homework, and opportunities for children to build friendships and confidence in a supportive setting. Program Hours • Before School Care: 7am-8.50am • After School Care: 3.25pm-6pm • Operating Days: Monday to Friday during school terms. Families can manage bookings, enrolments and payments directly through their website: www.villageoshc.com.au
CDFpay
CDFPAY - ONE CONVENIENT PLACE FOR ALL SCHOOL PAYMENTS Our preferred payment method is CDFpay, our easy-to-use online payment platform that brings all school payments together in one place. With CDFpay, families can conveniently manage school fees, tuckshop orders, fundraising payments and other school-related expenses, anytime and anywhere. School Fees in CDFpay CDFpay allows families to: • View up-to-date school fee balances • Make payments via bank account (no surcharge) or credit or debit card • Set up and manage a payment plan • Avoid completing paper direct debit forms each year Important Information • Outstanding school fees can be paid immediately through CDFpay • 2026 school fees will be automatically added to CDFpay on 27 January 2026 • Only one parent or guardian per account code can link and manage school fees Getting Started To begin using CDFpay, simply download the CDFpay App and register. For step-by-step guides and FAQs, visit the CDFpay Help & Support page. If you require further assistance, please contact the School Office on 9438 1590.
MACS POLICIES
MACS GOVERNANCE STATEMENT Sacred Heart Primary School is a school which operates with the consent of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne and is operated and governed by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS). MACS governs and operates Catholic schools in the Archdiocese to continue the mission of Catholic education to proclaim the Good News and equip our young people with the knowledge, skills and hope to live meaningful lives and enrich the world around them. Because the good work of educating the young is a co-responsible task led by every member of the Catholic school community, School Advisory Councils have been established to provide a crucial point of connection between the wider school community and school leaders. This governance model was designed to ease the administrative burden on schools and parishes, allow parish priests to focus on the mission of education in the parish, enable greater collaboration between schools and ensure greater consistency in school policies and procedures. More information about MACS is available at www.macs.vic.edu.au. To view Sacred Heart Primary School policies https://safesmartsolutions.com.au/portal/Sacred%20Heart%20Primary%20School%20-%20Diamond%20Creek/1f9b7111b8/policy
DEMOCRACY STATEMENT
At Sacred Heart Primary School we recognise that the School plays a vital role in advancing democratic ideals and principles. For democracy to continue to thrive, children must be taught democratic ideals and principles and to value its way of life. Sacred Heart Primary School will explicitly and implicitly support and promote the principles of Australian democracy, including a commitment to: • Elected government • The rule of law • Equal rights for all before the law • Freedom of religion • Freedom of speech and association • The values of openness and tolerance
