Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Enriching spirits ~ Educating Minds
School History 1997 - 2006
School History
2001 -2002 -
2003 -
2005 -
2006 -
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) commenced
Sacred Heart School Website was launched
Classes in Lower, Middle and Upper Stages (Preschool and Year One remain)
All classrooms on security system
New logo, motto, mission statement and uniform (red and navy polo shirt and navy skorts / shorts)
Preschool and Year One called Early Stage
Inaugural Challenge Cup. Rugby League and Netball teams from 14 Catholic schools competed over three days. Organised by Mick McLaughlin and Mark Byrne. Sacred Heart won the overall Challenge Cup.
New Logo
Principals
Craig Fairbairn 1995 – 1999
Carolyn Hayes Jan – June 2000 (Acting Principal)
Mark Effeney July 2000 - 2007
NEW LOGO & MOTTO June 2005
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Motto – ‘Enriching Spirits. Educating Minds’
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Meanings of symbols:
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Orange figure – orange is the colour of “acceptance of all people”
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Figure – This figure with outstretched arms shows that we are a welcoming, loving and joyful community. This figure also represents Jesus who is the centre of our lives at Sacred Heart School.
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Heart – The heart shows that in everything we do we try to show love and respect for one another.
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Sun - The rising red sun urges us to rise to the challenges of the present whilst looking forward with hope, faith and trust to the future. The colour red reminds us that love is central to all that we do.
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Blue Heart – The top of the blue heart looks like waves which are significant because of our beach location. This shows that our environment is precious and special to us. We show respect for our
Buildings at Sacred Heart
1997
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Block F - 2 classrooms
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Covered Area Stage 3: Tuckshop built under existing Covered Area Roof
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Extension to Library Stage 2
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Refurbishment of a classroom to make a Computer Room
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Administration Building Stage 2
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Construction of Covered Area over existing basketball / netball court
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Sports Shed
1998
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Refurbishment of two classrooms for additional Preschool
Block G - 2 classrooms -
Extension to Barracuda Car Park
1999
2001
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Block G - 2 classrooms
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Air-conditioning installed in the Library
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Refurbishment fo Parish Centre for OSHC
2004
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Block C - 2 Classrooms
2005
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New playground, shade structure and soft-fall
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Extension of the school oval
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New playground in Prep area
2006
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Opening of Bottlebrush Car Park
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New Prep room and refurbishments to existing preschool rooms ready for Prep
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Performing Arts room and stage built onto MPA
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Extension of Admin / Office and Staffroom
Celebration Plaque
Louise Effeney
Louise Effeney was five years old when she began her journey of Catholic education at Sacred Heart Primary School. In Year 7 she was school captain, and by the time she graduated she had witnessed many innovations.
This era was one of rapid change with the growth of technologies for teaching and learning. The Sacred Heart Computer Room was opened in 1997 and laptops, servers, internet, cabling, wireless and networking quickly became part of the educational landscape. Louise remembers excitedly going to the school’s computer room with her class each week. A school website was developed and interactive whiteboards replaced blackboards and overhead projectors.
Dedication to the mission of Catholic education runs deeply in Louise’s family. Her father, Mark Effeney, was the Principal of Sacred Heart Primary School during this time of growth, and his leadership saw the school well placed to embrace 21st century learning. Louise’s aunt, Mary Schick, was a teacher at Sacred Heart then later succeeded Mark Effeney as Principal. Louise’s mother, Anne Effeney, is a well regarded Catholic school teacher on the Capricorn Coast.
After completing her schooling at St Ursula’s College, Louise became a teacher and joined the mission of bringing Catholic education to life in the hearts and minds of students in the Diocese of Rockhampton.
About the Era
This era was one of rapid growth and modernisation for the school.
Enrolment numbers continued to increase and the school grew from two stream to three stream. Additional classrooms were built and the library and administration buildings extended. A dedicated computer room was opened, providing the opportunity for whole classes to work with computers one to one.
The number of computers and laptops in classrooms also increased as new ways of learning in a digital age emerged.
A school labyrinth and Sacred Site were created to provide students with a diverse range of opportunities to develop their spirituality and relationship with God.
The Outside School Hours Care Service was a welcome addition for working families.
The first classrooms were air-conditioned, providing relief during the long summer months, and a new playground installed with the assistance of many parent helpers.
Other changes included a new school mission statement, logo, motto and uniform. A notable difference was the transition for girls from the checked school dress to shirt and skorts, to allow greater flexibility in movement and play.
In 2006, the first Challenge Cup, an inter-Catholic school netball and rugby league carnival, was hosted by Sacred Heart School at St Brendan’s College. The Challenge Cup has become a notable annual event with every primary school in the diocese now participating.
This was an exciting era that saw Sacred Heart Primary School continuing the journey of love in a dynamic and contemporary world.
Challenge Cup
Yeppoon History
Bishops of Rockhampton Diocese
1991 - 2013 Brian Heenan
Priests of Sacred Heart Parish Yeppoon
1997 - 2015 Fr Bryan Hanifin