For over 200 years, the Religious of the Society of the Sacred Heart have lived the vision of Madeleine Sophie Barat and have been beacons of faith in action.

As we celebrate the centenary year of this remarkable woman and her enduring legacy, we hope that 2025 presents an opportunity for spiritual growth for all members of our community, inspired by our chosen Sacred Heart Focus Goal, A Personal and Active Faith in God.

Over the course of the year, we will be unpacking this Goal with our staff and students. At the heart of Sacred Heart spirituality is the impetus to discover and make known the Heart of Jesus. It’s that contemplative discovery which is about developing a personal relationship with God. From this relationship comes an Active Faith which is both relational and transformative – focused on strong fostering relationships and transforming our lives and the world around us.

Our 2025 Goal presents us with an invitation to be part of the Sacred Heart Journey. It encompasses opportunities to hear more of our Kincoppal-Rose Bay story, the stories of our Society of the Sacred Heart founder, St Madeleine Sophie Barat and the journey of the RSCJ who courageously started our community here in Sydney. Hearing and reminding ourselves of the stories and traditions that have been at the centre of a Sacred Heart education, inspires us to lead lives of purpose and meaning. As Madeleine Sophie wrote: “What is the good of teaching various subjects, of wasting time in learning them, if at the same time we cannot teach children the words of life and touch their hearts and their consciences?”

As we focus on our 2025 Goal, we are reminded of finding balance in all aspects of our lives as we grow in our understanding of our humanity and the relationships we have with ourselves, with others and with God.

Erica Thomas
Principal