It is my privilege to warmly welcome you to Sacred Heart Primary School in Newport. My name is Kaylene Carlin and I am the Principal of this wonderful school. I believe that I am in a position of great responsibility and opportunity. I am deeply committed to leading the Sacred Heart community, continuing a journey of discovery and re-imagining. Our world today is vastly different to what it was fifty years ago and at Sacred Heart we recognise the need to ensure our school and classrooms reflect these changes. Contemporary, innovative schools have a responsibility to provide an educational context that enables students to learn about the world, themselves and each other in a safe and supportive learning environment. We encourage our students to challenge themselves in their learning, set goals, problem solve and think their way through challenging situations, both cognitively and emotionally.

At Sacred Heart, the child is at the centre of everything we do. We recognise the importance of developing the whole child, leading to a full flourishing across the physical, cognitive, emotional, social and religious domains within a safe and supportive environment.

We believe that parents are the first educators of their children and family engagement in learning is essential. At Sacred Heart, when we enrol the child, we enrol the whole family. The primary school years are a journey we take together. With a relationship built on trust and mutual respect, together we will take your child on an exciting journey of discovery and learning.

As a team of educators, we are committed to achieving the highest educational standards and learning outcomes possible, based on reflective practice using data, research and evidence to ensure progress and growth in learning for all students.

I encourage you to take up the opportunity to come and visit. You are always welcome.