campus & facilities

Campus and facilities

Sacré Cœur's welcoming learning environment combines the warmth and history of our heritage buildings with state-of-the-art facilities provided by new, architect-designed spaces. Our single-campus schooling experience enables us to map out learning from Prep to Year 12, with tailored academic environments and extensive co-curricular facilities including a gymnasium, lecture theatre, tennis courts, science and to a Digital Technology Hub and creative arts studios.

Our connected campus reflects our inclusive, close-knit school community.

The Sophie Centre

The St Madeleine Sophie Barat Centre (known as the Sophie Centre) is a transformative space that celebrates science, technology and art. The Sophie Centre features a multi-level Junior and Senior library, a designated Digital Technology Hub, Science laboratories, an inspirational Creative Arts studios, numerous indoor and outdoor breakout learning spaces and playgrounds.
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Designed to meet 21st century environment and sustainability standards, the Sophie Centre features solar panels, use of rainwater, smart temperature control, motion-controlled LED lights, excellent ventilation and extensive windows for light-filled learning.

Brynmawr Music School

The Brynmawr Music School includes both rehearsal and performance spaces. It is housed within the historic Brynmawr building, the verandah of which serves as a picturesque venue for music soirees. At Sacré Cœur, we aim to foster a lifelong appreciation for music. From orchestras and choir to concert bands and vocals, our suite of ensemble programs allows students at all levels to express and showcase their talents.

Chapel

Our proud heritage building houses three chapels, with the stunning Main Chapel at its centre. Opened in the early 1900s, its location embodies the centrality of faith for the Sacré Cœur community. The Chapel’s inviting sacred ambiance is created by its high ceiling and antique furnishings from our French sister schools.

Library

Located within the Sophie Centre, our Junior and Senior School libraries have been designed to meet the learning and study needs of students as they move through school. There are quiet, cosy nooks for curling up with a book, shared spaces for working collaboratively, and of course an extensive collection of printed and digital resources to inspire curiosity and enquiry.

Our library also hosts our After School Tutoring Program.

Sporting facilities

Our comprehensive range of sporting facilities supports students' physical education and wellbeing. The campus features a gymnasium suitable for various indoor sports and physical education classes. Additionally, there are six outdoor multi-purpose courts that can be flexibly configured for tennis, netball, volleyball and basketball. The School also boasts a weight room and fitness centre, as well as an oval for field sports and athletics.

Brynmawr Music School

Music ignites the soul, and as such, is an intrinsic part of life at Sacré Cœur. We deliver both traditional and contemporary music programs as part of a holistic approach to education. From orchestras and choir to concert bands and vocals, our suite of ensemble programs allows students at all levels of schooling to express and showcase their talents.

Chapel

Our proud heritage building houses three chapels, with the main chapel it’s centre. Opened in the early 1900’s, its location embodies the centrality of faith for our community. The chapel’s inviting sacred ambiance is created by its high ceiling and antique furnishings from our French sister schools.

Learning Enhancement Centre

Sacré Cœur is an open entry school which encourages all students to fulfil their potential. Our Learning Enhancement Centre is designed to stimulate and excite learners, thinkers, and dreamers. With the aim to facilitate greater learning opportunities and ensure the curriculum is accessible by all, it caters for both highly competent students as well as students with specific learning support needs.

2023-2027 strategic plan
Meet the Future

The needs of our students are at the heart of our vision for Sacré Cœur, a vision embedded on our Mission and the Sacred Heart Goals.

We live in a rapidly changing world, one that provides challenges and opportunities for our future generations. For our young women to fully embrace the future and to help build a better society, we must provide them with the necessary capabilities, knowledge and skills.

Our strategic plan is designed to build on and strengthen the foundations of the School so we can continue to educate generations of young women within an innovative and agile environment, delivering the very best of contemporary education.

As we build on a wealth of tradition, we also embrace innovation. To cultivate the future leaders of tomorrow, our young women need an innovative environment that inspires them to dream big.

Our current strategic plan recognises the challenges of our ever-changing world and how education must equip students with the skills and mindset required for tertiary education and the workplace. Our Future Fit Framework is underpinned by the values of Purpose, Excellence, Care, Hope and Connection and the actions of Developing Thinking, Deepening Understanding, Discovering Possibilities. It aims to link wellbeing and learning, and create ambassadors of positive change.Our plans are the result of rigorous assessment, consultation and collaboration. They are plans that, in the true spirit of our tradition, asks all of us to work together as a team.

What we do, we do together.

RSCJ Constitution

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