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School Calendar

Our school calendar is regularly updated and available through the SIMON Parent Access Module (PAM) and SIMON Everywhere App. It includes all key dates, pupil-free days, events, excursions, and more.

To view the calendar, log in to PAM or the SIMON Everywhere App.

School Parent Portal

We use SIMON Everywhere and PAM to help families stay connected and up to date.

SIMON Everywhere App provides quick access to school announcements, student reports, calendars, excursion permissions, medical details, and communication with staff—all from your phone.
PAM (web-based version) can still be accessed at pam.shmildura.catholic.edu.au.

Getting started with SIMON Everywhere:

Download the SIMON Everywhere app from the App Store or Google Play.
Open the app, allow notifications, and verify your mobile number.
Add “Sacred Heart Primary School, Mildura – Parent Access.”
Log in using your PAM credentials.
Use the home screen to access key features.

If you need help with login details or setup, our school office team is happy to assist.

Term Dates

Sacred Heart follows the Victorian school term calendar, with four terms each year and scheduled holidays between. Key dates, including curriculum days and special events, are communicated through the calendar, newsletters and PAM.

For the most accurate and up-to-date term information, please check the school calendar or contact our front office.

Bell & Break Times

Bell Times

Our daily routine supports balanced learning, wellbeing, and healthy breaks.

Gates open: 8:19 am (note: there is no supervision before this time)
School starts: 8:55 am

School finishes: 3:10 pm

Break Times:

Brain Break: 9:55 am
Lunch Play: 10:55 am
Lunch Eating: 11:25 am
Recess: 1:40 – 2:10 pm

Eating & Drinking at School

We promote healthy eating to support focus, energy and wellbeing.

Brain Break

Students have a short mid-morning break. Please send a piece of fruit or vegetable in a separate, clearly labelled container.

Lunch

Eaten in classrooms between 11:25 and 11:40 am. We encourage students to bring a nutritious main meal such as a sandwich, wrap or salad, with an optional healthy treat.

Recess Snack

Recess occurs at 1:40 pm. A second snack of fruit, vegetables or small healthy items helps sustain energy for the afternoon.

Food Storage

Fridge storage is available at school. Please use small, clearly labelled containers. Ice packs and insulated lunchboxes are not required.

We appreciate family support in helping children develop healthy eating habits, ensuring they have the energy to thrive and learn every day.

Arriving and Leaving School Safely

We aim to ensure safe, efficient, and respectful drop-off and pick-up routines for all families.

Kiss & Go (12th Street Verandah)

Stay in your vehicle unless assisting young children with seatbelts
Keep your stop under two minutes
Enter via Olive Grove only; U-turns are not permitted
Always use the supervised crossing on 12th Street

Gate Entry and Exit

Morning & Afternoon entry via 12th Street or Tamarisk Grove gates
Afternoon pick-up through the Olive Grove gate, which is supervised

Riding or Walking

Students must walk bikes or scooters once inside school grounds. Written permission is required for children walking or riding home independently.

Collecting Children

Parents are welcome to collect children from classrooms at the end of the day—this is a great way to meet teachers and other families. Please be ready at classrooms by the 3:10 pm bell. Otherwise, children will wait at Kiss & Go under supervision.

School Crossings

We strongly encourage all students and families to use supervised school crossings on 12th Street, Walnut Avenue and 11th Street, modelling safe behaviours for children.

Buses

A staff member supervises students catching buses from the St Joseph’s College stop on 11th Street.

For everyone’s safety, please avoid using unsupervised pick-up spots like Walnut Avenue or the St Joseph’s College entrance.

Thank you for supporting a safe and smooth arrival and departure experience for all Sacred Heart students.

CDF Pay (powered by Flexischools)

CDF Pay is our secure online payment system for school-related items.

You can use CDF Pay to manage:

Lunch orders (Wednesdays and Fridays)
Event payments and fundraising
Donations and fee payments

How to register:

Visit flexischools.com.au or download the CDF Pay App
Create an account and add funds
Choose your payment method (credit card, PayPal, EFT)

If you have any questions about CDF Pay, please contact the school office.

Student Health

Your child’s health is important to us, and we work in partnership with families to ensure a safe and supportive school environment.

A qualified First Aid Officer is available to care for students.

When to keep your child home:

Fever over 38°C
Vomiting or diarrhoea (must be symptom-free for 24 hours)
On antibiotics (must wait at least 24 hours after the first dose)

Medical needs at school:

Medication must be in its original packaging
Parents must complete a Medication Administration Form (available at the office)
Over-the-counter medications (e.g. Panadol) cannot be administered by staff

Please ensure your child’s medical profile is current in PAM or SIMON Everywhere.

For students with specific medical needs, we will work with families to develop an appropriate care plan prior to commencement.

Communication

At Sacred Heart Primary School, we value open, respectful, and timely communication as a cornerstone of strong partnerships with families. We are committed to keeping parents informed, engaged, and connected with their child’s learning journey.

We use a variety of channels to ensure important information reaches families quickly and clearly:

School Newsletter: Weekly updates on student learning, events, celebrations, and reminders
Email and SIMON Everywhere App: Our main tools for communication, including excursion permissions, reports, school updates, and classroom news
Text Messages: Used for urgent notifications such as unexplained absences or emergencies
Phone: Please contact our school office on (03) 5023 1204 during school hours for urgent matters or to speak with a staff member directly
Website and Social Media: Used to share news, celebrate achievements, and promote upcoming events

Contacting Teachers

We encourage families to reach out directly to their child’s teacher with academic or wellbeing queries. Teachers are happy to meet with families, and email is the best first step for arranging a suitable time.

To support focused learning and teacher preparation, we kindly ask families to observe the following:

Teaching begins at 8:49 am. Classroom discussions should not occur once the bell has gone.
Teacher preparation time is between 8:30 am and 8:49 am. Classrooms may be open before 8:49 am if the teacher has voluntarily made themselves available.
Preferred times for meetings (usually by appointment) are:
- 8:30 am – 8:49 am
- 3:10 pm – 3:30 pm
- Mondays from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm (staff are generally available)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Staff are involved in professional meetings from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Thursdays and Fridays: Staff are not generally expected to remain at school beyond 3:30 pm

Teachers are not expected to respond to emails or meet with families outside of working hours, including on weekends, public holidays, or during school holiday periods. Staff will respond to messages during working hours and within three school days.

For urgent matters, please always contact the school office by phone so we can respond immediately.