The first day of Kindergarten!
It’s a milestone filled with excitement, pride and maybe a few nerves (for both you and your child!). Starting “big school” marks the beginning of a whole new adventure, and with a little preparation, you can help make those first weeks calm, confident and full of smiles.
1. Talk it up with excitement!
Children take their cues from you. Speak positively about school, the friends they’ll make, the fun activities and the stories they’ll hear. This helps build excitement rather than anxiety. If you’re feeling nervous, that’s normal too, just try to keep the focus on the positives!
2. Practise the little things
In the lead-up to school, have a few “practice mornings.” Pack the school bag, try on the uniform and walk or drive past the school together. Familiarity makes everything feel a little less overwhelming when the big day arrives.
3. Create a calm morning routine
Have a predictable morning - breakfast, get dressed, brush teeth, bag in hand. This helps children feel secure. Try it out before term starts so it becomes second nature. And remember: even if the first morning feels like a blur, a hug, a smile and a confident goodbye go a long way.
4. Expect tiredness (and big emotions)
Starting school is exciting and exhausting! Don’t be surprised if your child is extra tired or emotional in those first few weeks. Keep afternoons simple, with plenty of rest, snacks and downtime.
5. Stay connected
Ask open-ended questions like “What was the best thing you did today?” rather than “What did you learn?” And remember, every child settles in at their own pace. If you have any concerns, your child’s teacher is there to help.
Starting school is a big step, but it’s also the start of something wonderful - new friends, new skills and new adventures. At our Catholic schools, we’re here to partner with you in nurturing your child’s learning, faith and wellbeing from the very beginning.
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06 Aug 2026
From Facebook
Please join us to celebrate the Feast of St Mary of The Cross tomorrow at 11:30am in the school hall 🙏
04 Aug 2026
From Facebook
Stage 3 Football Gala Day ⚽️ Today, our Stage 3 footballers proudly represented Sacred Heart at the Parramatta Diocese Football Gala Day. Our four teams had a fantastic day, with every player being an outstanding ambassador for our school. Throughout each game, our students demonstrated perseverance, determination, teamwork and great sportsmanship, making us incredibly proud both on and off the field. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing support crew of parents who came along to cheer on our teams throughout the day. Your encouragement from the sidelines meant so much to our students. We are also incredibly grateful to the parents who generously gave their time to help manage our teams today. Your support and willingness to assist made the day run smoothly, and we truly appreciate your commitment to our school community. Well done to all our players on a wonderful day of football! 💙💛⚽ #cspd #primarysportparramatta #sacredheartmountdruitt #football
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06 Aug 2026
From Facebook
Please join us to celebrate the Feast of St Mary of The Cross tomorrow at 11:30am in the school hall 🙏
04 Aug 2026
From Facebook
Stage 3 Football Gala Day ⚽️ Today, our Stage 3 footballers proudly represented Sacred Heart at the Parramatta Diocese Football Gala Day. Our four teams had a fantastic day, with every player being an outstanding ambassador for our school. Throughout each game, our students demonstrated perseverance, determination, teamwork and great sportsmanship, making us incredibly proud both on and off the field. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing support crew of parents who came along to cheer on our teams throughout the day. Your encouragement from the sidelines meant so much to our students. We are also incredibly grateful to the parents who generously gave their time to help manage our teams today. Your support and willingness to assist made the day run smoothly, and we truly appreciate your commitment to our school community. Well done to all our players on a wonderful day of football! 💙💛⚽ #cspd #primarysportparramatta #sacredheartmountdruitt #football
03 Aug 2026
From Facebook
⚽️ Congratulations to our Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 students who represented Sacred Heart at The Wanderers Five Gala Day. Our students had a fantastic day, giving their best in every game and representing our school with pride. It was wonderful to see the teamwork, encouragement and sportsmanship on display throughout the day. Win, lose or draw, they supported one another, respected their opponents and showed what it means to be part of the Sacred Heart community. A special thank you to our amazing parent coaches for volunteering your time and supporting our teams throughout the day. Thank you also to all of our parents and families who came along to cheer from the sidelines. Your encouragement and support made the day even more special. We are incredibly proud of every student who took part. Well done on a fantastic day! 💙⚽
31 Jul 2026
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🎉 Congratulations to our Term 3, Week 2 Award Recipients! 🎉 Today we celebrated our Term 3, Week 2 award recipients and recognised students for their outstanding sporting achievements. We are incredibly proud of each student for their hard work, dedication and commitment. Whether in the classroom or on the sporting field, your efforts and positive attitude are to be commended. Congratulations to all of our award recipients and sporting achievers. Keep up the fantastic work! 👏🏅
29 Jul 2026
From Facebook
🎉💯 What a wonderful day our Kindergarten students had celebrating 100 Days of Learning! 💯🎉 From proudly performing for their families, to receiving their special 100 Days certificates, and taking part in a whole range of fun activities centred around the number 100, it was a day filled with smiles, laughter and learning. We are so proud of how much our Kindergarten students have grown over their first 100 days at school. Here’s to many more exciting learning adventures together! ❤️📚🎈
29 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Last Friday, some of our Stage 3 students proudly represented our school at the Stage 3 Touch Football Gala Day. It was a fantastic day filled with impressive skill, teamwork, cooperation and outstanding sportsmanship. A huge congratulations to our girls’ team, who won their pool and proudly brought home medals! 🏅 We are incredibly proud of the effort, determination and positive attitude shown by all of our students throughout the day. Well done to everyone who participated! 👏🏉
24 Jul 2026
From Facebook
A huge congratulations to this week’s award recipients! 🎉 Your hard work, positive attitude, perseverance and commitment to learning have been recognised, and we are incredibly proud of each of you. Keep striving to do your best and inspiring those around you. 💪🌟
19 Jul 2026
From Facebook
✅ Term 3 commences for students on Tuesday. ➡️ Please read Mrs Anderiesz return to school communication via Compass 😊
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16 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Registrations open for The Wanderers Football Clinics - Afterschool commencing in Week 2-6. Open to students in K-6. Please scan the QR code below to register ⚽️❤️🖤