16 September 2026 / Weekly Newsletter #111

Flare

Congratulations to OLSH Merbein!

The Flare team is extremely proud to announce that Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Merbein is now an accredited Flare Lighthouse school. 

Completion of the Lighthouse self-accreditation process marks a significant milestone in a school’s Literacy improvement journey. To reach this point, schools must have implemented all three phases of the Flare Professional Learning Syllabus and engaged in a rigorous audit of their Literacy practices. The process supports schools to demonstrate evidence of high-quality pedagogy, strategic leadership, data-informed intervention, and consistency of practice across all aspects of Literacy from Foundation to Year Six. 

Flare Lighthouse schools join a growing network committed to continuous improvement, collaborative learning, and sustained excellence in Literacy outcomes. We know you will all join us in congratulating Narelle, Cheryl-Anne and the teachers, LSOs and students of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart on this wonderful achievement. 

Term 4 Registrations now due - find registration forms here.

  • Phase B Leaders' Network: Friday 9th October 9.45am - 3pm 
    (following La Trobe Focus Group at 9am)
     
  • Phase C Leaders' Network: Friday 16th October 9.45am - 3pm
    (following La Trobe Focus Group at 9am)
     
  • Aurora Network: Friday 23rd October 1pm - 3.30pm
     
  • Phase C Day 2: Wednesday 4th November 9am - 3pm Online
     
  • Phase A Day 2: Friday 4th December 9am - 3pm Online

Arrangements for the Term 4 Lighthouse Network will be made via email.