Celebrating 50 Years of the Sacred Heart Goals: Living the Goals, Loving the Mission

As we reach the end of this academic year, we also bring to a close a very special celebration—50 years of the Sacred Heart Goals. It’s been a remarkable journey across all six half terms, where each one focused on a different goal that defines who we are as a Sacred Heart community.

Our students and staff have truly lived out the Goals in creative, courageous, and compassionate ways. We've seen our values come alive in every corner of school life—from prayer and outreach to drama and disco balls and our first ever Goals Ambassador Commissioning Mass—to give thanks, reflect, and look ahead with hope and joy.

💙 Half Term 1: Faith - We started the year by grounding ourselves in our faith, exploring where we find God in our everyday lives and reflecting on the history and origins of our Sacred Heart Society. Assemblies focused on how we can live a life of faith and how this can compel us to action.

💛 Half Term 2: Social Awareness - Students rolled up their sleeves to make a difference—supporting social outreach projects, raising awareness for justice issues, and giving generously of their time and energy to help others. We supported our local community through the Angels Amongst Us initiative.

💚 Half Term 3: Intellect - In true Sacred Heart spirit, students celebrated their love of learning and critical thinking during Let Your Light Shine Week, with everything from academic challenges such as code cracking, open mic workshops to inspiring debates.

❤️ Half Term 4: Community - Through joyful performances in Music, Dance, and Drama Showcases —our community came together to cheer each other on and celebrate the unique gifts of every individual.

💜 Half Term 5: Personal Growth - As spring bloomed, so did our focus on personal development. Spring into Growth encouraged students to try new things, reflect deeply, and nurture their own potential in mind, body, and spirit. Students were awarded Personal Growth awards in Praise Assemblies to show their courage and confidence.

✨ Half Term 6: Celebrate! - To honour all that has been achieved, we came together in our annual Big Mass. Throughout the year, the commitment of our student Goals Ambassadors, staff, and wider school family has been nothing short of inspiring. From assemblies and liturgies to projects and performances, this 50th anniversary has reminded us all of what it means to belong to a Sacred Heart school: a place where faith, intellect, community, social awareness, and personal growth aren’t just ideals—they’re a way of life.

Thank you to everyone who has played a part in this beautiful year of celebration. You have helped make 50 years of the Sacred Heart Goals not just a milestone, but a movement.