SACRED HEART DIAMOND CREEK
PROSPECTIVE PARENTS
The Sacred Heart Difference
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HOW TO ENROL
ENROLMENT PROCESS & TIMELINE Applications for enrolment must be submitted using the official Online Enrolment Form on this website. Students must turn five (5) years of age before 30 April of the year in which they wish to commence school. PROCEDURE Complete all sections of the Online Enrolment Form. Please note, a copy of your child’s birth, immunisation and baptism certificate (if applicable) is required to be uploaded. ENROLMENT DEADLINE Applications for Foundation 2027 have now closed. Applications for Foundation 2028 are now open and close Friday 7 May 2027. Tours for 2028 commence Term 3, 2026. 2028 LETTERS OF OFFER 2028 letters of offer will be sent from 1 June 2027. 2028 ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER DUE In the event of an offer, families will be asked to confirm the enrolment by Friday 11 June 2027. 2028 FOUNDATION INTERVIEWS Following enrolment confirmation, 'Getting to know you' interviews with families will be conducted in June 2027. ENROLMENT PRIORITY Applicants are accepted in the following order: • Catholic applicants from within the Parish Boundaries • Siblings of students enrolled at the school • Catholic applicants from outside the Parish Boundaries • Non-Catholic applicants willing to support the Catholic identity of the school.
FOUNDATION TRANSITION
FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT Following confirmation of enrolment, students and families are invited to attend the following: FUNdamentals for Foundation Program Transition Sessions In Term 3, each Wednesday from 2 September until 21 October 2026 (excluding School Holidays) from 9.15am–10am. 2027 Foundation Orientation Sessions Held on 10, 18, 26 November and 2 December 2026 from 2pm–3pm. 2027 Foundation Parent Information Session Held at the same time as the Orientation Session, Thursday 26 November 2026, 2pm–3pm. Supporting Information In October, Sacred Heart staff will visit the kindergartens of enrolled Foundation students to gather essential information to best support their transition to our School environment. We also value parent input and encourage parents to contact us with any specific information or concerns before School begins. Parent Contact List To provide an opportunity for families to connect and arrange playdates prior to School commencement, we collate and share a list of parent contact details. This is optional; we will only share contact details with your permission. 2027 Commencement Dates To support smooth transitions, students commence: • In smaller groups on Friday 29 January 2027 (times to be confirmed) • As a whole class on Monday 1 February 2027 starting at 8.50am and finishing at 3.25pm. This more personalised approach promotes a calm and positive start for students as they commence their exciting School year. February Transition To further support and enhance student wellbeing, Foundation students do not attend on Wednesdays throughout February to allow for individual student assessments and conversations with parents. Assessments see Teachers and Education Support staff engage in one-on-one sessions with students to observe their learning behaviours and identify each student’s individual point of need.
FEE STRUCTURE
Sacred Heart Primary School is committed to providing a high-quality Catholic education while keeping school fees affordable for families. Fees cover the difference between funding the School receives from the state and federal governments and the fundamental costs of staffing, learning resources, facilities and ongoing maintenance. Fees are calculated in part based on the School’s DMI (Decile Measure Index), which reflects the socio-economic profile of the local community and informs government funding levels. Detailed fee information is provided in the School Prospectus at the conclusion of a tour. Family Fees (per family) • Fee Type • Tuition Fee • Capital Fee • Maintenance Fee • Total Family Fee Student Levies (per student) Student levies cover curriculum resources, digital technologies, excursions and camps (where applicable). • Year Level • Curriculum Levy • Camp Levy • Total Levies Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund (CSEF) The Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families with the cost of school trips, camps and sporting activities. Families may be eligible if they: • Hold a valid means-tested concession card, or • Are temporary foster parents. Application forms are available from the School Office. A new application must be completed each year. MACS Concessional Fee Policy MACS (Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools) is the governing body for Catholic schools across the Melbourne Archdiocese, providing guidance, support and policy frameworks for schools like Sacred Heart. Families are strongly encouraged to apply for concessional school fees if they meet any of the following criteria: • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage • Hold a Health Care Card and are eligible for CSEF • Experiencing severe financial hardship • Hold a DVA Gold Card • Identified as refugees and hold an ImmiCard • Required to relocate a child to St Michael’s Catholic Primary School (North Melbourne) due to long-term medical treatment • Home Schooling Students (HSS) attending a MACS primary school part-time who meet the above criteria Concessions are provided on a pro-rata basis for part-year attendance. An annual statutory declaration is required. To apply, please contact the School Office. Billing & Payment Schedule All families are issued with a school fees and levies statement in January of the year enrolled, with statements distributed during the first week of Term 1. Payment Instalments • February - Student levy (based on year level) • May - Fee part payment • July - Fee part payment • October - Capital Fee & Maintenance Levy Preferred Payment Method - CDFpay, our easy-to-use online payment platform.
FEEDER SCHOOLS & PATHWAYS
SECONDARY SCHOOL PATHWAYS At Sacred Heart, we value strong educational pathways that support our students as they move into secondary school. Our students benefit from priority enrolment at our formal feeder schools: • Parade College • Loyola College • Catholic Ladies’ College (CLC) As enrolments for quality secondary education become increasingly competitive, attending Sacred Heart provides a valuable advantage, equipping students with the academic skills, confidence and readiness sought by these colleges. We work closely with our feeder schools to offer transition programs, orientation visits and collaborative learning experiences, ensuring students move confidently into the next stage of their education. By choosing Sacred Heart, families provide their child with a pathway that supports smooth transitions, strong secondary school preparation, and continued growth in a supportive, values-driven environment.
AT A GLANCE
WE PROUDLY OFFER Academic Support & Learning • Dedicated Learning Diversity Team offering in-house screenings • Extension, recovery and early intervention programs • Education Support staff in each year level • Evidence-based learning and explicit instruction • Smaller class sizes Wellbeing & Student Engagement • Student Engagement strategy covering attendance, behaviour, belonging, learning, mental health, wellbeing and motivation • School-wide positive behaviour program • Student leadership opportunities that build confidence, responsibility and student voice Specialist Programs & Enrichment • Onsite Allied Health rooms for OT, psych, speech visits • Computers in each classroom (no personal devices) • External music lessons provided onsite Community & School Life • Before & After School Care provided by VillageOSHC • Online Uniform Shop provided by Academy Uniforms • Parents & Friends Association • School Advisory Council • Onsite Tuckshop
BEING A MACS SCHOOL
Sacred Heart is part of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), the governing body for Catholic schools across the Melbourne Archdiocese. MACS provides guidance, support and frameworks for teaching, learning, governance and wellbeing, ensuring all schools maintain high standards and a strong Catholic identity. Being part of MACS means that Sacred Heart benefits from access to professional learning, leadership support, policy guidance and resources that strengthen our school community.
