ANCHORED in the belief that students learn best when they are active participants in their own educational journey, Sacred Heart School Tatura is dedicated to creating exciting, engaging classrooms where students excel academically and collaborate effectively. Here, they also learn to take constructive responsibility for decisions about how they learn best.
Sacred Heart School has made a significant investment in creating learning spaces that complement its innovative educational programs. Through an extensive refurbishment, the school has introduced new furniture, whiteboards, smartboards, and updated paintwork alongside providing students with new computer devices. These changes align perfectly with the structured, evidence-based Sandhurst Magnify program and Thornburg’s Educational Theory of learning. Each classroom is designed to support the types of learning that occur in real-life situations, allowing students to engage in whole-class discussions, small group work, or independent study.
The learning spaces at Sacred Heart are named to reflect Indigenous cultures, with areas such as the ‘campfire,’ ‘waterholes,’ and ‘caves’ each designed to support different styles of learning. The ‘campfire’ is typically located at the front of the classroom, where seating forms a semi-circle for direct instruction with minimal distractions. This setup allows students to focus closely on the board or screen during lessons. The ‘waterholes’ are spaces designed for small group instruction and problem-solving, fostering collaboration and teamwork. Finally, the ‘caves’ provide areas where students can work independently, encouraging self-directed learning and personal responsibility.
By embracing innovative, student-centred learning, Sacred Heart School Tatura is setting its students up for success as life-long learners. By investing in engaging, collaborative and adaptive learning environments, students will be well-equipped, both now and well into the future, set to thrive academically, socially and personally.
