Sacred Heart Academy SHA

Sacred Heart Academy stands in prayerful expectation.
The need for faithful Catholic education remains.
The foundations are ready.

Is God calling you to get involved?

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It is not our school, but His.

In Prayerful Expectation: Update and Invitation from Sacred Heart Academy DECEMBER 18, 2025 — Feast of the Expectation of the Virgin MaryOn this somewhat unknown and often overlooked feastday—celebrating Our Lady expectant with the Christ Child, ready to give birth to our Saviour—Sacred Heart Academy (SHA) shares an update on the past few months and its own expectat...

Prayer warriors, unite! 🙏

On our knees, today, let us fast, pray and mobilize for Lisa and Ewen McPhee and their family!

Lisa is a mother of four, devoted wife, faithful parishioner, generous soul. On a personal level, she has been a great friend and supporter and the life of Sacred Heart Academy since near its inception until the present. Shortly after she and her son came into the life of the Academy, her family was afflicted with burden after burden, cross after cross.

The heaviest of these to bear has been her Stage IV cancer diagnosis around this time last year, 2024. She was told that she might well not live until Christmas 2024.

Yet looking at Lisa, you would think she did not hear the diagnosis right: instead of thinking about herself and what were to be her last moments, she could only think more and more about others, about her family, about the Sacred Heart family. Even in the midst of debilitating treatments, Lisa would pull herself into the school, bringing goodies for the hard-working teachers, sharing materials and resources that might be helpful to staff and families, line up donors and supporters from among her friends and fellow churchgoers.

Very justly, Lisa could have come in to complain about the difficult hand that had been dealt to her in life… but no, she would be there to listen, to encourage, to console, to be a shoulder for OTHERS to cry on. She brought joy, music, determination, goodwill. She rolled up her sleeves, read to the students, baked, attended functions, volunteered at events… all this and more… even as her life hung in the balance.

Well today, friends, today is our moment to come together for Lisa and Ewen and their family. Despite the hardships, setbacks and difficulties, this faith-filled couple is currently in Lourdes, a place of healing and powerful grace, where Our Blessed Mother appeared to young Bernadette Soubirous not long ago, in the mid-1800s.
It is to here, in Lourdes, that Lisa and Ewen’s faith have brought them. On a journey of healing. A journey of miracles.

I ask each and every one of you, wherever you are right now, to raise a prayer of healing for Lisa McPhee, for her family. Mother Mary, you who are a Mother, you who are OUR tender mother, have mercy on this mother of four children who turns to you with love, faith and devotion. She and her husband have been granted authorization to lower themselves into the healing waters of the Shrine of Lourdes (something that is rarely granted only to few these days). May it be said of her and to her by your Divine Son: “Your faith has made you whole again!”

Lisa is a walking miracle. Doctors did not give her until last Christmas. And yet here we are approaching a new Christmas, and she is in another continent, in a pool of healing water, at your feet, dear Lady of Lourdes. Mary, we thank you for the miraculous grace of bringing dear Lisa to you in Lourdes. Now in your mercy, grant through your Son, full healing and restoration to Lisa, if this be Your Son’s most gracious Will, to the honour of your name, and to the glory of the Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Mary of Lourdes, in your Son’s Holy Name, we humbly beg this miraculous healing of you.

AMEN!

No one likes airplane food—which almost inevitably means small portions, limited options, and the unavoidable presence of chicken.

Despite bland offerings, passengers are usually just hungry enough—or just bored enough—to eat anyway.

In K-12 (primary and secondary) schools in the U.S., academic standards are the equivalent of airline food.

Airplane Food and Academic Standards No one likes airplane food—which almost inevitably means small portions, limited options, and the unavoidable presence of chicken. Despite bland offerings, passengers are usually just hungry enough—or just bored enough—to eat anyway. In K-12 (primary and secondary) schools in the U.S., academi...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacred Heart Academy Pausing Operations at Start of 2025–26 School Year

OSHAWA, ON, August 22, 2025 – After prayerful discernment, Sacred Heart Academy (SHA), a Catholic classical school founded in 2023, has announced that it will not open in September for the 2025–26 academic year. The Academy will be entering a “chrysalis form,” preserving its foundation and patrimony in hopeful expectation of a future relaunch.

The Steering Committee cited several converging challenges: the late confirmation of a venue, the inability to secure a headmaster, the difficulty of replacing key teachers, and the need for at least 15 additional enrollments to ensure financial viability.

“While we have offered our five loaves and two fishes, the Lord has made it clear that this is a season to pause,” the Committee said. “We remain faithful stewards of what has been built—our corporate and charitable structure, curriculum, policies, and resources—entrusting all to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for a future relaunch, when and by whom He should will it.”

During this time of dormancy, Mr. Ferreira will continue to ensure the corporation remains compliant, though he will not lead the school into a relaunch due to his family’s move out of the Durham region. Likewise, Mr. Taylor will not be returning as a teacher, as he focuses on completing his education and career development.

“Even in this short first chapter of its existence, Sacred Heart Academy has seen remarkable growth and has been a source of hope in the Durham region and beyond,” said Mr. Ferreira. “This was evident at the Advent Dinner, which brought together some 200 members of the Catholic community, as well as through our recent golf tournament.”

The Steering Committee added: “We place the Academy anew in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and His Providence. May the Lord raise up others to carry this apostolate into its next chapter.

“Like a butterfly waiting to emerge, SHA will pause for the 2025–26 school year while preserving all that has been built. With trust in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we remain hopeful for a future relaunch. Please pray with us as we await God’s timing.”

For more information or to contact the SHA Steering Committee, please email [email protected].

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What is REALLY being taught at government-run schools in Canada? Join tonight's webinar from Parents As First Educators (PAFE) that exposes the radical wokeism and sexualized indoctrination that your child(ren) will NOT be taught at Sacred Heart Academy SHA

Register by noon here: https://www.pafe.ca/webinar100?e=572cd742006d59872e4b80de26a68eb3

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webinar, and this time we will be joined by a special guest, Melanie Bennet, an investigative journalist with True North.

We will be talking about several relevant news stories revealing radical wokeism and sexualized indoctrination in schools across Canada. This webinar will provide an exclusive opportunity to learn and equip yourself in the fight for our children and for parental rights! There will be an opportunity for a Q&A at the end, so please come prepared.

You won't want to miss this!

Webinar Details:
Date: TODAY, July 23

Time: 8:00 PM (ET)

Location: Zoom

If you haven't already, please register today by 12:00pm.

Once you register, we will send you an access link via email to join prior to the event.

❤️‍🔥Blessed and Happy Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to you and your loved ones!

Jesus, on this feast, we thank you for the love you have shown to our Academy community throughout this beautiful and exciting school year that has just come to a close. Bless our teachers and students with a restful summer in your most Sacred Heart!

Sacred Heart of Jesus, we trust in You!❤️‍🔥
Sacred Heart of Jesus, we love You!❤️‍🔥

Our 2nd Annual SHA Track & Field Meet was a huge success! Our students were joined by friends in the homeschooling community for an afternoon of competitive fun. Thank you Coach Zach & Coach Mark for your detailed planning and ex*****on! We were blessed to have so many parent volunteers and a beautiful sunny day too 🌞

Sacred Heart Academy just east of Toronto, Canada is hiring a headmaster!

Do you feel called to serve as headmaster and senior teacher at this established Academy heading into its third year? Do you have experience in Catholic classical education and a passion for teaching? Most importantly, do you have a heart for Our Lord and aspire to be a shepherd for the youth modeled after His Sacred Heart?

Then take a look at the job posting and send us your application today!

*Please share with your networks and anyone who may be interested*

Employment | Sacred Heart Academy Sacred Heart Academy is always looking for qualified, faithful individuals to join our vibrant and growing team. We are currently accepting resumés to keep on file for future openings for the following positions:​

A beautiful reflection from Cardinal Leo in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, especially meaningful in this month of June. May the Lord continue to bless our independent Catholic school which bears His Most Holy Name. 🙏

⛳️ On May 24, we held our 1st Charity Golf Tournament at Harmony Creek with 33 Golfers (the perfect number for Jesus)! We experienced heavy rainfalls during the week, but our prayers for a dry day were answered. The game and luncheon were well received by members of our community. Many thanks to our Golf Planning Committee Members, SHA Families, and Donors for making this day a huge success!

Call for SHA Board Members!

Sacred Heart Academy, a private classical Catholic school serving families in the Durham region and eastern Greater Toronto Area, is entering an exciting new chapter in its mission to form students in faith, virtue, and wisdom. As we complete our 2nd academic year, we give thanks to God for the many graces and achievements He has brought to our community. To continue building on this strong foundation, we are seeking new members to join our Board of Directors who will help guide and sustain our vision for the future.

We are looking for committed Catholics with experience in or deep understanding of the classical Catholic educational model. Ideal candidates will have professional experience and/or board service in one or more of the following areas:

Governance – Strategic planning, institutional oversight, nonprofit leadership, corporate compliance

Finance – Budgeting, fundraising strategy, financial stewardship

Marketing and Enrollment – Messaging, branding, school growth strategy

Public Relations – Community outreach, donor relations, communications

https://wix.to/4aimrhU

Monday, June 2 is National Pride Flag Walkout Day, when separate school students are encouraged not to attend school in response to Pride Month indoctrination and flag raising.
Here at Sacred Heart Academy in Oshawa, we offer a free open house day on Monday, June 2 for students to attend our school. Support the movement and see the SHA difference!
Spread the word! Send us a message to make arrangements for your child(ren) to attend Sacred Heart Academy for the day. Here the only "agenda" we share is the agenda of Jesus Christ, and June is the month of humility, the month of the Sacred Heart!
Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like unto Thine!