New schoolrooms added in 1923. Since then chapel (front L) enlarged & dormitories added. Now Convent of Mercy.sacred heart college, sisters of mercy, convent of mercy, building, public, victoria street

Certificate reads "In appreciation. This certificate is awarded to RVIB Technical and Training Services in appreciation of your participation in the work experience programme." Signed by the Career Adviser A. M. Crowe, and Principal J. M. Lamb, dated 26th July, 2001. Certificate has an ornate gold border, and features the school crest at the top.1 certificate with gold and black printroyal victorian institute for the blind, our lady of the sacred heart college

16 page publication with colour cover and black and white images. The magazine documents the activities of the school and is an appeal to the public for building funds with the aim of raising £80,000.non-fictionPublication documenting the 1964 school yearballarat, sisters of mercy, catholic education

Pink cover with gold inscription, torn around the edges.non-fictioncatholic education, sisters of mercy

An early photograph taken around 1900. The student in the front row, far left, is EiIeen Healy, who later entered the Ballarat Convent of Mercy and became Mother Bonaventure, 5th principal of SHC.Sepia photograph of SHC students C1900catholic education, ballarat

Crockery pieces used daily in the boarding houses of Sacred Heart College and St Martin's in the Pines. The pieces are stamped with 'Sacred Heart College Ballarat' underneath an image of the Lamb of God. These pieces were returned to the College after being souvenired by a graduating boarder in the 1960s.Ceramic cup and saucer with navy and gold detailMarked with 'Sacred Heart College Ballarat' underneath an image of the Lamb of Godboarding school, catholic education

A photograph of Sacred Heart College Newtown Geelong student Mary (Maisie) Therese Daffy, dressed in theatrical costume for an unidentified school play, 1915-1920s. Schools plays and other drama presentations were popular with students at Sacred Heart College from at least the 1880s, and continue to the present day.Maisie Daffy was an aunt of former Sacred Heart College principal Eileen Ann Daffy rsm (1973 - 1981).Mounted gelatin silver photograph, sepia toned. maisie daffy, mary therese daffy, rsm, student, school play, theatrical costume, sacred heart college geelong, newtown, geelong, aunt, principal, eileen ann daffy

Eurythmics was developed in the early 20th century by a Swiss musician in an attempt to increase musical abilities through rhythm. The rhythmic bodily movements were designed to improve concentration as well as physical reaction time and was compulsory for students of Sacred Heart College. eurythmics, sacred heart college, ballarat, catholic education

Early photograph of the Ballarat East Convent of Mercy - Sacred Heart College. Appearing in this image is the first brick addition to the original wooden cottage building, this addition was completed in 1890. This first brick addition to the convent was officially opened by the Bishop of Ballarat on 11th July, 1890. The new wing had been built at a cost of £1500 and demand for places in the boarding house meant that by the day of opening, tenders were already being sought for the next addition.sisters of mercy, catholic education, ballarat, sacred heart college

The Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts (BAPA) was conducted at the former Convent of Mercy, Ballarat..3) A group of Performing Arts Students .2) Two men stand in front of a statue depicting St Bernadette of Lourdes at the former Convent of Mercy, Ballarat. .3) Nine people stand outside the entrance to the former Convent of Mercy, Ballarat. They are the committee for the relocation of the performing Arts School to the Sacred Heart College (Convent of Mercy), Victoria Street, Ballarat. They are from left to right: Peter Tulloch, Gabrielle McMullen (Rector, Australian Catholic University), Michael Ronaldson, ? , ? , ? , Ron Wild (Ballarat School of Mines) Janet Dore (CEO, City of Ballarat), Frank Hurley (University of Ballarat)ballarat academy of performing arts, bapa, convent of mercy, ballarat, sacred heart college, ballarat, performing arts, theatre

Shows site of old Sacred Heart School, corner of Frances and Casey Streets, Tatura. Shows back of St Mary's and Convent.Colour photograph showing site of old Sacred Heart School, Casey Streets, Tatura. Shows back of St Mary's and Convent. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. hogan street tatura, casey street tatura, sacred heart convent tatura, sacred heart college tatura

This navy blue felt blazer with SHC crest on pocket and blue piping with red and white pinstripe detail was worn as part of the SHC uniform from sometime during the 1950s. Prior to the 1950s students wore a plain blazer of dark material which lacked the crest and pinstripe detailing.Navy blue felt blazer with SHC crest on pocket and blue piping with red and white pinstripe detail worn from C1950ssisters of mercy, convent of mercy, ballarat, sacred heart college

SHC Senior class C1957 photographed in the grounds of SHC/Convent of Mercy, Ballarat.catholic, catholic education, sacred heart college, ballarat, convent of mercy

In 1872 members of the Jesuits purchased land in Walpole Street. Three years later, on 14 February 1875, Archbishop Gould laid a foundation stone for a school. By 1899 the land for the current church was purchased after mining speculator and Mt Lyell 'Copper King' James Crotty donated 3,000.00 pounds. The foundation stone was laid on 15 December 1918 by Archbishop Mannix. The cost of constructing the domed church was 15,000.00 pounds. A Fincham and Sons organ was installed in 1927, and refurbished in 1977. NEW PRESBYTERY AT KEW. Plans have been prepared by Mr. R. Harper, architect and builder, for the erection of a new presbytery for the Rev. P. Rafferty, adjoining the Sacred Heart Church, Cotham-road, Kew. The new building, which will be in brick and of two stories, will be behind the present priests' residence, which will continue to be used until the new presbytery is completed. The cost will be £6000, and the work will be begun almost immediately. The old presbytery was purchased many years ago by the late Rev. Fr. P. O'Donohue from the late Mr. Smart for £3000, and the full amount of the purchase money was donated by the late Mr. James Crotty. At different times additions were made to the building, but the small rooms made it altogether unsuitable as a residence for three priests, and made remodelling impracticable. The new presbytery will be in keeping with the Church of the Sacred Heart and the surroundings on the elevated site. At one time the old Sacred Heart Church was in Walpole-street, Kew. (The Advocate, 09 December 1937) The whole of the estate of the late Jas. Crotty has now been realised ex cepting 4000 shares in the Mount Lyell Company and a small parcel of general mining shares. All the debts and legacies, including £10,000 to St. Patrick's and £3300 to the testator's parish church at Kew, and also probate duty, have been paid. On present values the Mount Lyell shares. are worth a total of £37,000, and at the present rate of dividends the return represents an income of about £2000 per annum. Over and above this there is a sum of between £20,000 and £30,000 available for investment, and this, together with the dividends brings the income of the estate up to about £3000 per annum. A sum of £1100 per annum will be absorbed in annuities under the terms of the will. Whatever amount is realised beyond the sum necessary to pay the annuities goes to Archbishop Carr for the church and charitable purposes until the death of the last annuitant, when the resi duary estate will be divided between the Little Sisters of the Poor (North cote) and St. Joseph's Home (Surrey Hills). (Launceston Examiner, 18 July 1899) Sunday last being the anniversary of tire opening of the Sacred Heart Church, Kew, the pastor, Rev. Fr. Manly, made a special appeal at the various Masses. The beautiful design for marble altar for the Lady Chapel, which is on view in the vestibule, continues to attract attention. The Children of Mary Sodality have kindly undertaken to provide it, and the president, Miss Frances O'Sulliv!an, 43 Rideway-avenue, Kew, will be pleased to receive and acknowledge subscriptions from clients of Our Lady. They may also be placed in box near Lady Altar. (The Advocate, 06 December 1923) Number of photographes of the entrance to Sacred Heart Mercy Convent, Victoria Street, Ballarat East, as well as stained glass windows in the chapel.sacred heart mercy convent, ballarat east, stained glass window, sacred heart of jesus, john hove, announciation, kathleen blanche meagan, sacred heart college

The Feast of the Sacred Heart was a much anticipated day on the Sacred Heart College calendar. These students are celebrating the day C1970.feast of the sacred heart, catholic education

Straw hat worn by students of Sacred Heart College and St Martin's in the Pines as part of the summer uniform circa 1952 - 1969Blue straw hat with red and blue band and gold crest pin.uniform, catholic, mercy

non-fiction"A new periodical to celebrate the present and remember the past" - The Road, Summer 1995

This hat was part of the uniform of Sacred Heart College from 1952 until around 1969. It was worn with the dark blue winter tunic, blue tie, blazer and gloves.Grey felt hat with blue ribbon and white and red pinstripe detailsisters of mercy, uniform, convent of mercy, boarding school

In 1993 Sacred Heart College entered both a junior and senior team in the 'Schoolaerobics' competition. The junior team won the State Championships, and both teams progressed to the Australian Championships. The junior team won the title of Junior Australian Champions.Digital filecatholic education, aerobics, ballarat

“The theme of the panel is education. From man’s primeval roots, and from beginnings symbolised by the two ovoid shapes, which are both basic and universal, man is raised by his natural yearning and by education towards things of the spirit; so that in the second level of the panel we see a church building and a book, a dam and the ploughed field, such diverse inventions as the crucible and the wheel, the aeroplane and the radar screen, and symbols of commerce and culture. The continuing central pillar, or tree, symbolises the life of Christ which binds together and culminates, not only in the Cross but in the full Unity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” Large sculpture by artist Hans Knorr (1915-1988) symbolising humanity's growth and progress through effort, experience and education. The door panel was commissioned by the Sisters of Mercy in 1967 on the opening St Martin's in the Pines (Sacred Heart College, Senior School).Door panel sculpted in aluminium hans knorr, sculpture, catholic education, education

This was the first time Ballarat's Sacred Heart College allowed girls a rowing elective and they rowed under the auspices of Kate Elliot (coach) Ballarat City Rowing Club based at Lake Wendouree Ballarat. L-R are Marion Taffe, Anne Taffe, Simone Scheelings, Danielle Herreen and coxwain Michelle Finn. Marion Taffe went on to be state and national champion and represent Australia internationally as a member of the Australian Rowing team at the world titles.

Kathleen Meagan was placed in the Ballarat Convent of Mercy as an infant. She remained there throughout her life until she died at age 34. Her friendly, cheerful personality in the face of ill health meant that she was cherished by all who knew her. Her talents on the violin, harp, piano and cello were outstanding, and she was beloved by the Sisters of Mercy and the students of Sacred Heart College. This memorial window depicting Saint Cecilia at the organ was commissioned upon her passing in 1925, and was installed in the SHC chapel and blessed by the Bishop in 1926.Stained glass window constructed in 1926 To the memory of Kathleen Blanche Meagan RIPsisters of mercy, ballarat musicians, herr goll

From 1949 golf became a regular part of a SHC student's week. With the junior SHC students educated at the Mount Xavier site since 1906, the land adjacent to 'Villa' as it was known, caught the eye of both keen golfer S. J. Weir and Mother Bonaventure Healy. Under their joint direction the golf course took shape, the first to be built and owned by a convent, and on any given Monday of the year could be found teeming with enthusiastic students from Sacred Heart College. Pictured centre left is Australian Minister for Immigration Arthur Calwell, whose daughter Mary attended SHC at that time.Digital Photograph

115 Jasper Road, Bentleigh East was a market garden owned by James Allan. In 1880 the property was transferred to David Grewar (Gruar) who had married James' niece Mary Allan. In 1926 part of the land was subdivided and sold as residential blocks. The block with the house pictured remained in the family until 1969. The land now forms part of Our Lady of Sacred Heart College. The description of the land owned by David Kidd Grewer (also spelt Gruar) in 1885: Fourteen acres or thereabouts at the corner of Jasper Road and Patterson’s Road East Brighton being part of Crown Block of 5720 acres Parish of Moorabbin County of Bourke being land comprised in Certificate of Title Volume 1344 Folio 268692 on which is erected a 4 roomed brick house with 2 rooms of wood at the rear and stable and a 2 roomed weatherboard cottage valued as under: 14 acres of land less crops £629.0.0 4 roomed brick house £250.0.0 Other buildings £50.0.0 2 roomed weatherboard cottage £35.0.0 Early pioneer family of the City of Moorabbin.Black and White photo in picture framegrewar, market garden, moorabbin, bentleigh, jasper road, housing, pioneer, james allan, orchard

From 1988 to 2021, Legacy held a public speaking contest for young secondary school students. It was initially called the Junior Plain English Speaking Award (JPESA) and later called Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award (LJPSA). Schools were eligible to send along up to 4 representatives to compete in a preliminary round. These photos are from 1995 and used to promote the event in 1996 in the Answer. One photo shows Belinda Raffa of Sacred Heart Regional Girls' College. The following was taken from a programme in 1996: "The Award aim is to promote enhanced oral communication skills for 12-14 year old students and to help young people appreciate the ideals of Legacy - voluntary service, caring and comradeship - and the need for remembrance. It began in 1988 in the Melbourne area with the support of the Ministry of Education and The Plain English Foundation. Entries have grown from 24 in the 1988 competition to over 300 in schools across the State, plus greater numbers participating in the process of selecting four contestants from each school. In 1995, a successful Interstate Championship was held with contestants from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. On 11 November 1996 the first National final was held with contestants from six states."A record of the one of the Junior Plain English Speaking contests that was run by Legacy since 1988.Colour photo x 2 of Junior Plain English Speaking contest in 1995 and an article in the Answer.legacy promotion, speaking contest, answer, jpesa