College Newsletter - Friday 13 May
Teacher Only Day - Monday 16 May
Formal Uniform - Friday 20 May
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Congratulations this week to:
- Academic Awards
- Liam Guerin (Year 12) - for showing determination to succeed and being hard working and motivated. Liam puts in extra hours to make sure he meets his goals.
- Harry Shand (Year 8) - for consistently setting high standards for himself in all subject areas. Harry displays a diligent attitude towards his learning and consideration towards others.
- James Gray (Year 7) - for consistently striving for excellence through hard work and perseverance. James has made an exceptional start to Term 2.
- Marist Man Awards
- Louie Guevarra (Year 8) - for making time to assist his classmates and teachers. Louie can be counted on to take responsibility for his learning and always follows through doing tasks.
- Olly Brickell (Year 7) - for demonstrating our pillar of Presence for Others, caring for, and supporting fellow students.
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Special Character
Mother and Son Mass and Breakfast
Today we celebrated one of the most special events on our College calendar - the Mother and Son Mass and Breakfast. We would like to thank Fr Stephen for celebrating the Mass, Mr Patrick Walsh and his wife Paulene for attending, Mrs Mary Graham for her fabulous organising and credit to Br Anthony for taking the photos. We hope all Mothers and Sons enjoyed being together, sharing in a reflective, prayerful Mass followed by catching up with other Mums over breakfast.
The second Mother and Son Mass and Breakfast will be held on Friday 5 August, with tickets now available from our website.
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Family Mass - Sunday 22 May, 10am
We warmly invite all students and their families to our Family Mass, Sunday 22 May at 10am. This special occasion sees us welcoming new Headmaster Mr Patrick Walsh and his family to our wider community. We also have the privilege and honour of welcoming the new Bishop of Auckland, Bishop Steve Lowe, who will be celebrating the Eucharist for the first time at our College. While all of our Sacred Heart boys and their families are invited to attend, we encourage our Year 7 and Year 13 students to be present. New to Sacred Heart College students will be blessed and presented with a religious medal. We believe, as a Catholic, Marist, Champagnat College, events of this nature should be cherished and shared with our families and community. We very much look forward to seeing you there.
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Young Vinnies
Annual Pyjama Drive
The Young Vinnies, led by Max Byers, John Faualo and Corey Keil, are running the annual Pyjama Drive. We are requiring donations of warm, brand new children’s pyjamas for Starship Hospital’s Ronald McDonald House. This will commence on Tuesday 17 May and will run until Friday 10 June. Pyjama donations will be collected on Wednesdays during Homeroom.
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Collecting for Ha'afeva - Elementary & Middle School
Could you help this little school on an Island in the Ha’apai Group of Islands in Tonga? Children aged from 5-12yrs attend this school of 50 students, based in the outer islands of Ha’apai, where there are no shops for school items or clothing. They must sew or buy everything from Nukualofa and ship it to the island which is 10 hours by boat from the mainland. The volcano that hit Ha’apai earlier this year caused catastrophic damage throughout these areas, where homes and crops were lost or experienced extensive damage.
The children and this school needs library and reading books, stationery (used but tidy is fine), drink bottles, school bags, clothing and shoes (in good condition, hot climate), sports items, activity items (educational preferably, posters (educational preferably). Perhaps you have some of these things that your children no longer need that you could donate? Please drop off in the Uniform Shop before 20 May. Many thanks.
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Calendar Updates and Reminders
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Week 3
MONDAY 16 MAY
Teachers Only Day
TUESDAY 17 MAY
WEDNESDAY 18 MAY
Year 12 Tracking Evening (4pm-7pm)
THURSDAY 19 MAY
Lunchtime Mass
FRIDAY 20 MAY
Formal Uniform
Football 1st XI vs MAGS, 6pm at BMP
Basketball 1st V vs St Kents, 7.30pm at SHC
SATURDAY 21 MAY
Rugby 1st XV vs AGS, 2.30pm at AGS
SUNDAY 22 MAY
Family Mass, 10am at SHC
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Week 4
MONDAY 23 MAY
NCEA Scholarship information evening, 6pm, Theatre
TUESDAY 24 MAY
Year 7 Boostrix & Year 8 HPV vaccinations
WEDNESDAY 25 MAY
Year 11 Tracking Evening, 4-7pm, Auditorium
THURSDAY 26 MAY
Lunchtime Mass
FRIDAY 27 MAY
Formal Uniform
Year 9 & 10 Mid Year Assessment period begins
Football 1st XI vs St Peters College (A), 6pm
Basketball 1st V vs AGS, 7.30pm (H)
SATURDAY 28 MAY
Uniform Shop open 9am - 12pm
Rugby -1st XV vs Liston College (A) - 2.30pm
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Academic
Academic Reporting for 2022
Academic Tracking evenings (Year 11-13)
- Year 12 - Week 3 - Wednesday 18 May 2022 (4pm – 7pm) - please check your booking confirmation email to confirm your time slot
- Year 11 - Week 4 - Wednesday 25 May 2022 (4pm – 7pm) (book here)
Mid-year assessment week
- Year 9-10 - Weeks 4 & 5 - Friday 27 May - Tuesday 31 May
- Year 8 - Week 5 - Monday 30 May - Tuesday 31 May
- Year 11-13 - Weeks 5 & 6 - Wednesday 1 June - Wednesday 8 June
Please note, Year 7 do not sit exams at this time, but will continue to complete end-of-unit tests for their subjects.
Parent-Teacher evenings - Wednesday 29 June (A-L) and Wednesday 6 July (M-Z). Booking details will be emailed in due course.
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Special Assessment Conditions for Senior Assessment Week
We ask that NCEA students please speak to their teachers about the nature and requirements of their assessments so that they can consider if they will require any of their Special Assessment Conditions. For example, check if they are using devices and how much time they are allowed. We have emailed students to remind them of this.
If they think they will need to use any of their Special Assessment Conditions for any assessment they need to book them by emailing amccarthy@sacredheart.school.nz or come to R19 by Friday 20 May at the latest.
We will do our best to accommodate any request for conditions, however, we cannot guarantee that they will have the conditions they have booked. Priority will be given to Internals for credits. Requests received after 20 May will not be considered.
Students should visit R19 if they have any questions.
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Study Skills Workshops
Juniors (Year 8-10) - Tuesday 17 May, Old Boys Lounge 3.15-5.00pm
Study techniques, making timetables and exam tips. Snacks provided.
Seniors (all NCEA students) - Monday 23 May, Old Boys Lounge 3.15-5.00pm
Study techniques, organisational skills and tips for internals. Snacks provided.
Please RSVP to dspence@sacredheart.school.nz
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Mathematics
Maths Clinic
All students are welcome to join our weekly maths clinic during lunchtime on Wednesdays throughout the term. Maths teachers are available in K13 to help you with any questions you may have.
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Scholarship Information Evening - 6pm 23 May
Students who are sitting a scholarship subject and their parents are invited to an information evening in the Br Sean Hanaray Foyer, Tuesday 23 May.
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Pastoral Care
"Head of Year" renamed to "Dean"
We would like to advise that going forward "Head of Year" will be referred to as "Dean". This term is commonly used, and further to internal and external feedback it provides better clarity for what the role encapsulates.
Google Classrooms while isolating
This is a reminder that if students need to isolate at home because of COVID, there is an expectation that they will keep up with the work being set by their teachers, through the Google Classrooms. If your son is unwell and therefore unable to complete the work, he will need to catch up on the work set once he has recovered. We must emphasize the importance of this so that he does not find himself behind the rest of the class when returning onsite.
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Sport
SHC House Cross Country
We were thrilled to be able to hold our Cross Country Champs on Tuesday under a beautiful clear blue sky. We are truly lucky to have such fabulous grounds here at Sacred Heart and it was fantastic to see the boys showing off their fitness and running talents in front of their teachers and peers. After missing out on the Athletics and Swimming sports earlier in the year it was a great feeling to have the school back together enjoying house sporting camaraderie and competition. Our Year 9-13 cross country runners are now preparing for the upcoming local and national championships and we wish them all the very best for these.
The winning House of the day was Lenihan, followed by Marcellin, Coolahan, Pompallier, Basil and Stephen. The top individual runners from each Year Group race were:
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Football
1st XI football have another big game this week against Westlake at Bill Mckinlay Park. Kick off is 6pm tonight. All support is most welcome. Food and beverages will be available to purchase for all home games this season.
The 1st XI coaching and management team are encouraging all boys who play football for Sacred Heart College to come along to all the home games this season. This is to help embed a culture of support and learning that runs through the entire Football program, culminating with all boys supporting the Premier - 1st XI team.
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Rugby
Our 1st XV have a home game this weekend against Kelston Boys High. Kick off at 2.30pm and all supporters are welcome to attend the aftermatch function in the Br Sean Hanaray foyer after the game. The rugby supporters club will be open for all.
Grade Rugby
Matches at SHC this Saturday 14 May:
9.15am
Field 2: 2A vs St Kentigern College
Field 3: U15A vs De La Salle College (Competition match)
Field 4: 1R 'A' vs St Kentigern College
Field 5: 2B vs Dilworth School
10.30am
Field 2: U15 Restricted 'A' vs St Kentigern College
Field 3: 6A vs St Kentigern College
Field 4: 5A vs St Kentigern College
Playing away:
10am: U15B vs Liston College
All students playing need to wear SHC Rugby shorts, SHC Rugby socks and have a SHC Rugby jersey to play in. You can purchase these from the Uniform Shop. Contact Mr Stowers if any issues.
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Water Polo
Junior Water Polo
Our Junior Water Polo Teams had a great start to their Winter League with a win for the Red team over St Peter’s 11-2 and the Blue team a draw with St Mary’s 6-6.
This week the Reds play St Cuth’s at 6pm and the Blues play Western Springs at 6.30pm. Have a great game boys!
Intermediate Water Polo
Our Year 7 and 8 Institute teams are excited to be starting the Eastern League competition this weekend with the Sacred Sharks playing St Cuth’s, the Sacred Dolphins playing St Thomas’, and the Sacred Snappers also playing St Cuth’s on Friday at the Sacred Heart Aquatic Centre. Best wishes for a great season!
Winter Wave Program
Our Winter Wave Program starts this Saturday with 8 teams from Serbia, Greece, Hungary, Spain, Croatia, USA, Italy and Montenegro competing for the Winter Wave trophy and learning lots of great water polo skills along the way!
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On the sideline - St John Ambulance and Coffee Cart
This year the PTA are again helping out on the sideline. St John Ambulance will be on-site this Saturday morning throughout from 9am until 12noon. There will also be a coffee cart on-site selling drinks - delicious range available. Small (8oz) $4.50, Medium (12oz) $5, and Large (16oz) $6, any extras ie, syrup, chocolate, alternative milk +50c. Frappes and Smoothies are $6.50.
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Careers
Massey University
Students and whānau are invited to join online for the Virtual Information Evening on 19 May from 6pm. During this event they will explore:
- Study options and career pathways
- Advice from subject experts in creative arts, sciences, business, health or humanities and social sciences
- Scholarship opportunities
- What does it mean to be a Massey Uni student
- Accommodation options
- How to apply
University of Otago University
Tertiary Open Days will be held on Sunday 31 July and Monday 1 August. If you haven’t already done so, please visit this page to register to receive updates and information https://www.otago.ac.nz/open-days/.
University of Waikato
Hamilton campus Open Days are on Friday 27 May, 9am - 2pm and Saturday 28 May, 10am - 2pm. Register for the Hamilton campus Open Days here.
Tauranga campus Open Days are on Friday 17 June, 9am - 1pm and Saturday 18 June, 10am - 2pm. Register for the Tauranga campus Open Days here.
On the Fridays of Open Days we will be providing FREE buses from Auckland to the Hamilton campus and back to Auckland, and from Auckland to the Tauranga campus and back to Auckland.
Register for the FREE bus to the Hamilton campus Open Day on Friday 27th May here.
Register for the FREE bus to the Tauranga campus Open Day on Friday 17th June here.
New Zealand College of Chiropractic
Interested in a career in chiropractic? The New Zealand College of Open Day is coming up on Saturday, 14 May. On the day, you’ll get the chance to listen to a range of speakers and talk to some of the current students and staff. You’ll get to take a tour of the campus and Chiropractic Centre and participate in a hands-on session. Register here.
Defence Force
The last Information Evening is being held on Thursday 2 June, 5.45pm - 7.45pm. Please click on the date and click either "interested" or "going". When Facebook opens the event (which is normally about 24 - 48hrs prior to the event), the button saying "join event" will highlight, and you will be given the virtual room link from there.
An exciting event that's coming up and part of NZ Techweek is the NZDF Future Flyers. The RNZAF's own Schools to Skies is going to be showcasing their Grumman American Yankee and the best part is that you can be part of the action! There will be an assortment of NZDF personnel, as well as recruiters, from other exciting technical trades to talk about their careers and the journey's they took to get to where they are. More details here.
US and UK Universities information
You are invited to a free webinar on US and UK universities - hosted by lecturers and admissions interviewers from UPenn, Yale, Oxbridge, UCL and more. The webinar will take place on Sunday 15 May at 8pm. It will be an opportunity to hear winning tips from US/UK admissions insiders and freely ask questions. Please sign up here.
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College and Community Information
Job Vacancies
Learning Support Department –Teacher Aide
Opportunities are available in our Learning Support Department commencing immediately. This role will be supporting a Year 7 student with behavioural and learning needs, working collaboratively with his teachers, specialists and the Learning Support Department. This position fixed term, during term time only, for approximately 10 hours per week. For more information and how to apply, visit our website.
Saturday Evening Mass - on this week
There will be Saturday Evening Mass held at the College Chapel on Saturday 13 May, at 5.15pm, Fr John Dunn. Next week there will be no Mass on Saturday evening as we will be preparing for the Family Mass on Sunday 22 May at 10am. Please keep an eye on our newsletter for information on when Masses will be on as it may change week from week.
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