Dear Parents/Carers

Over the next few weeks, we will ask our community to provide feedback through an effectiveness survey. We value the voices of our staff, students, and families, we gather feedback to support shaping our strategic direction, ensuring our approach to teaching and learning, spiritual growth, wellbeing, and leadership meets the needs of our community. Your input helps us create a school where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported.

Towards the end of 2024, we asked families to provide feedback around uniform, and the information below will support us in our decisions moving forward. Thank you to all who took the time to provide respectful feedback.

• 92% support the uniform shop moving to an online portal (Midford also has a store in Devonport for in-person sales). Our action: We are working with Midford to have this live by September of this year.
• 82.9% of parents would like to see Sacred Heart - Kinder to year two students progressively move towards wearing the smart play uniform (Sports uniform) daily. Our action: We will inform our Prep families about the progression to year one in the next few weeks.
• 56% of parents supported the year three to year six students wearing their smart play (sport uniform) two days a week and formal uniform three days a week. Our action: This was implemented at the beginning of 2025 after student feedback.

Some of the other feedback included:

To update the long-sleeved sports top to a cosy half zip…and have a softer sports material. Our action: Pursue the change with Midford.

Allow socks instead of stockings and shorts instead of trousers. Our action: Boys can wear shorts, and once we move online, we will look at changing socks to suit versatility.

Move to a smart play uniform for all students in the future: Our action is to move towards the kindergarten–year two smart play uniform and then reassess.

Staff have shirts with the logo on them to purchase and wear. Our action: to source appropriate uniforms for staff

Please see the link to our current SHU Uniform guidelines.

2025: A Jubilee Year of Hope

The year 2025 is a Jubilee Year, a significant time in the life of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis has declared it the Jubilee Year of Hope, inviting all to embrace renewal, reflection, and spiritual growth. Rooted in the Church’s Holy Year tradition, this Jubilee calls us to foster hope, mercy, and unity in a world often marked by division and uncertainty.

Pilgrims worldwide will journey to Rome, crossing through the Holy Door—a powerful symbol of faith and new beginnings. As we participate in this sacred year, let us open our hearts to hope, strengthen our commitment to compassion, and work toward a more just and loving world.

What is a Jubilee Year?

The Jubilee has been an important tradition in the Church since 1300, when Pope Boniface VIII established the first Holy Year. Initially celebrated every 100 years, it later followed the biblical pattern of every 50 years and is now observed every 25 years.

This special year is a time of grace, forgiveness, and renewal. One key tradition is passing through the Holy Door in Rome, a sign of God’s mercy. Pilgrims also visit the tombs of Saints Peter and Paul, expressing their deep faith. Millions have taken part in the Jubilee for centuries, making it a powerful time of reflection and spiritual growth for the Catholic Church.

How Can Our Students Live the Jubilee Year of Hope?

Our students can bring the spirit of the Jubilee into their daily lives by practicing small but meaningful acts of kindness and faith, such as:

• Spreading Hope: Encouraging and supporting their classmates, especially those struggling.
• Showing Mercy: Forgiving others and choosing kindness over conflict.
• Living with Gratitude: Thanking teachers, friends, and family for their love and support.
• Helping Others: Assisting younger students, sharing with those in need, or participating in school charity initiatives.
• Praying for Peace: Taking time to pray for those facing difficulties around the world.

By living out these values, our students and staff can make a real difference and bring the message of hope to our school and beyond.

A Prayer for Hope

Loving God,
In times of uncertainty, fill our hearts with Your hope.
When we are weary, renew our strength.
When we feel lost, be our guiding light.
Help us to trust in Your plan,
To see goodness in each new day,
And to share hope with those in need.
May this Jubilee Year bring healing, unity, and peace,
As we walk forward in faith and love.

Amen.

Thank you for your ongoing support

Charlene Best

Principal