College Newsletter - Friday 23 September
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day - Monday 26 September
Formal Uniform - Friday 30 September
Last Day of Term 3 - Friday 30 Sept - school closes at 1pm
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Headmaster's Message
As we approach the end of Term 3, it is an opportunity to reflect with gratitude on what has been achieved. These include:
- Recognising the incredible and unique life of service of Queen Elizabeth II
- The lifting of pandemic restrictions
- The mahi that has gone into preliminary exams by staff and students
- The joy, fellowship and achievements experienced through Winter Tournament and the AIMS Games
- The ability to gather again as a faith community with the Father & Son Masses and Breakfasts
- The sporting codes prizegivings which celebrate the talents of students and contribution of staff and parents
- The inaugural Samoan Fiafia night
- Normality again on the school campus
All of the above and much more do not happen by accident. They come to fruition because we have at Sacred Heart College, a community that is willing to put others before self and because they want our boys to fulfil their God-given potential. As the Tumuaki, I am filled with gratitude to work in such a community.
Patrick Walsh
Headmaster/Tumuaki
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Congratulations this week to:
- Academic Awards
- Noah Jamieson, Felix McAuley and Ezekiel Zumel (Year 11) - for being consistent high achievers and hard workers, often helping other students and being courteous.
- Orson Fowler (Year 8) - for a focused, diligent approach towards his learning.
- Thomas Eyton-Fa’afiu (Year 8) - for striving for his best at all times, as an active learner.
- Ethan Barrington (Year 7) - for his continuous hard work and perseverance to achieve to the best of his ability.
- MacGyver Smith (Year 7) - for having a positive, can-do attitude and always striving to produce and achieve his personal best work.
- Sacred Heart Marist Man Awards
- Kimo Motuliki (Year 10) - for assisting those in times of need.
- Pupi Muller (Year 8) - for putting his classmates' needs before his own and always politely helping others.
- Angus Heal (Year 8) - for showing Marist qualities by persevering amidst his challenges, showing resilience and being an inspration to others.
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Week 10 - Term 3
MONDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day - Public holiday
TUESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
Year 7 EOTC
House Haka Competition
Football Prizegiving, 6pm, Theatre
WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
Year 7 EOTC
Rugby Prizegiving, 6pm, Theatre
THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
Lunchtime Mass
Year 7 EOTC
Music Showcase Concert, doors open at 5.30pm
FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
Formal Uniform
Last day of Term 3, school closes at 1pm
Sports Tournament Boarders v Day Boys
Year 11-13 Reports available
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Week 1 - Term 4
MONDAY 17 OCTOBER
Summer Uniform
TUESDAY 18 OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER
Practice Scholarship Exams
THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER
Lunchtime Mass
Practice Scholarship Exams
Sports Awards Ceremony, Auditorium - Doors open 6pm, starts 6.30pm
FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER
Formal Uniform
Practice Scholarship Exams
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Special Character
Year 13 Father and Son Mass and Breakfast
Thank you to all those who joined us this morning for a very special Mass and Breakfast for our Year 13s. As your son completes his journey at Sacred Heart College, it is occasions like today that will he will remember in the years ahead. Please see our website for the photos.
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Young Vinnies
Pakistan Floods - Caritas Urgent Appeal
As the death toll continues to rise in Pakistan due to extreme rainfall and flooding, Caritas Internationalis has launched an Emergency Appeal to provide relief for victims of this unprecedented natural disaster. More than a third of the country has been completely submerged by the heaviest recorded monsoon rains in a decade, leaving the country’s poor and vulnerable most in need of immediate humanitarian support.
Around 33 million people have been affected by extreme rainfall and flooding in Pakistan, and more than 1,200 people – including around 450 children – have died. To date, over 300,000 homes have been destroyed and a further 692,000 homes damaged.
In addition, government officials report over 800,000 hectares of agricultural land has already been destroyed and around 730,500 livestock lost, leaving several farmers without livelihoods to provide for their own families.
Caritas Internationalis have launched a Rapid Response project aimed at providing thousands of men, women and children with sufficient food, safe drinking water, health services and access to hygiene supplies.
Young Vinnies Week of Action - how you can help
Please encourage your son to bring a donation to Homeroom on Wednesday and Thursday next week. A sausage sizzle and lolly sale will be held during interval and lunch outside the Uniform Shop on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week. Thank you for your support.
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Academic
Scholarship Mock Exams
These will take place in Week 1 of Term 4 from Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 October. Teachers in charge will provide information regarding content and length of the exam/workshop. Please find the timetable here. If a student has an exam clash, please complete the form here.
Study leave
If you are doing two or more scholarship exams you may take study leave all or part of Tuesday. If you have one scholarship exam, which is in an afternoon slot you may take study leave for the morning. Students are to indicate the study leave they intend to take here by the end of this term so that their attendance can be accurately recorded.
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Chemistry - Level 2
There will be a Level 2 Chemistry study day on Wednesday 5 October (the first Wednesday of the holidays) in R8 from 9am to 3pm. Students may come for part or all of the day. Please register with Mrs Mortiaux if you are interested.
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Year 12 PE Camp
Our Year 12 PE classes took advantage of greater freedom and headed to the World Heritage Park of Tongariro National Park and Ohakune last week. During a 4 day trip of white water rafting, tramping, mt. biking and skiing/ snowboarding at Whakapapa, all the students got out of their comfort zone, worked well as a group and made the most of their time in a special part of the world. The environment challenged all of us and allowed them to demonstrate social responsibility and appropriate safety management. Thank you to the students who were great ambassadors, and we hope you will get out in the great outdoors again in the future.
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Art, Music and Culture
Music Showcase
Join us for the music event of the year, our annual Showcase on Thursday 29 September. Doors open at 5.30pm with hot food, drinks, raffles, and a cash bar. All funds raised on the evening will go towards new instruments for the music department.
Tickets are $10 per adult, students and children are free. Purchase your tickets here.
Leading up to Showcase, we are collecting raffle items. If you have anything suitable you would like to donate (such as packaged food, or bottles of wine), we would love your support. Please drop them off at the Music Department or Main Office (attention to Music Department) during school hours.
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Teuila Fiafia Night
Thank you to all those who attended our first Samoan Fifia night. It was a wonderful occasion filled with energy and passion from our student performers and guests. A huge thanks to everyone who helped bring the evening together, and we look forward to sharing an event like this again in the future. Please see our website for photos.
On Tuesday, the whole school was also fortunate to enjoy a performance from our Samoan group.
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Celebrating our students
Ivan Mantes (Year 12) performed a sample of his musical talent this week in front of his Year 12 peers and staff during an assembly in the Chapel. His chosen song, Butterfly Effect demonstrated his ability to write meaningful and powerful lyrics and he accompanied this with his acoustic guitar. The applause received by Ivan highlighted the enjoyment and admiration felt by the audience. Ivan is releasing more of his work this weekend on Spotify.
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Pastoral Care
Summer Uniform - Term 4
A reminder that we move into Summer Uniform from the beginning of Term 4. All students are expected to wear a short-sleeved shirt for their everyday uniform, and a white long-sleeved shirt and tie for Formal Uniform days. Please ensure you have all the necessary items prior to the school holidays.
Sandals
From 2023 sandals will no longer be worn with the Summer Uniform. Boys will be expected to wear black leather lace-up shoes with school socks with both Summer and Winter Uniform. A reminder when purchasing school shoes they need to be black leather lace-up shoes. Not sports shoes or trainers.
If you have any queries regarding the school uniform, please refer to the College website, email Kelly Jennings, Uniform Shop Manager, or call 09 529 3669.
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Atu-Mai workshop - LeVa group
On Tuesday around 30 students attended the Atu Mai workshop facilitated by the LeVa group. As we entered the workshop, we were greeted by the warm Pasifika environment that the Atu Mai tutors have created out of the foyer of the Auditorium. They were very welcoming and kind to the boys and were very passionate about the content they wanted to share. All three of the tutors were very engaging and fluent in the ideas they wanted to express and the boys really enjoyed working with them because they were of similar upbringings and were relatable. For this specific workshop, we covered the "I am" module which was focused on strengthening our self-worth through culture. We also learned to understand where we stand as Pasifika descendants, understand the benefits and understand the values that we hold as Pasifika people in Aotearoa. For example, we as Pasifika are natural-born connectors, which basically alludes to the fact that because we have an understanding of the customs of two or more cultures we are able to unite those cultures through ourselves. This workshop was also to promote standing up against violence and often the negative narratives that implicate us as Pasifika, especially as students. The workshop was an eye-opening experience and I hope that in the future they would come back because they are always welcome. Tonga Helu (Year 12).
For further information please go to Atu-Mai Workshops - Le Va.
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Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is only days away!
The past couple of years have been tough and it's easy to feel disconnected from the people and places that are important to us. Whether it's reaching out to someone you have lost contact with, visiting a place that's special to you or getting outside in nature. We hope you and your whanau join us this MHAW (and into the holidays) to reconnect with the people and places that lift you up - hei pikinga waiora.
Here are some ways to get involved next week.
The Light Project – Porn and Young people in Aotearoa
Further to our parent evening with guest presenter Nikki Denholm from The Light Project earlier this term, and followed by our school-wide assembly presentation by Richie Hardcore on the theme of ‘Healthy masculinity and respecting women’, we are welcoming these presenters back next week to run Year-level student seminars on the topic of Pornography.
School leaders, teachers and staff together with parents and whanau play an important role in helping young people navigate this topic, by equipping them with porn literacy skills. This is a set of skills to help young people critically examine and identify the negative messages in porn and understand how messaging relates to them in real-life, in terms of consent, respect, emotional connection, safety and health.
These seminars will be facilitated by guest presenter Richie Hardcore in conjunction with the Light Project for students in Year 8 and above. For further information and parent resources, please go to The Light Project website.
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Sport
Basketball
Basketball Prizegiving
Our SHC Basketball programme celebrated 2022 in their largest prize-giving event on Wednesday evening, hosting some 300+ students and families for an evening recognising the many achievements of our student-athletes, coaches, managers and wider community. Our sincere thanks to the SHC Basketball Committee for putting on such a grand event, and to our MC’s Mr Craig Smith, Mr Tayla Robinson and Mrs Michelle Stewart for their presentations. Thanks also to Mr Walsh and Br Anthony for their time on the evening, and to all our wonderful boys and families for attending and celebrating our programmes many successes throughout the year! For photos of the event, please visit our website.
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1st V Basketball National Tournament Fundraiser
Delicious Samosas are currently available to order, to help raise funds to support our Sacred Heart College 1st V Basketball Team to head to the National Tournament for the first time in school history! These pie-sized Samosas are available in three varieties - Vegetable, Butter Chicken, and Lamb at $24 for a bag of 10. They make a delicious quick meal or snack! Order yours here. Orders close strictly on Friday 30 September.
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Cricket
All boys from Year 8 and above that would like to play cricket for SHC in Term 4 can register their interest here: https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/ce70d3.
We are looking to register players for Saturday morning and afternoon teams across junior and senior levels. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Richardson, Director of Cricket at drichrdson@sacredheart.school.nz.
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Football
Football Prizegiving
A reminder the Football Prizegiving is on Tuesday 27 September at 6pm, in the Theatre. This is a formal occasion so the boys must wear Formal Uniform, including Blazers for senior students. Looking forward to seeing you then, no ticket required.
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Golf
Sacred Heart Golf Championship 2022 ‘The Sacred Open’
We are excited to announce the upcoming event on Thursday 29 September. To be held at Clarks Beach Golf Club from 11am. Cost will be $50 per player (which covers green fees and food for after. Students will need to wear smart golf wear and golf shoes. They must bring their own clubs and arrange own transport to and from the venue. To register students must have handicap of 22 or better. To register, go to the Student Portal, click on ‘Forms’ and click ‘Start form’. Select ‘Golf Championship sign-up’ from the list and complete the form. Anyone interested must apply before Tuesday 27 September. For more details, please contact Mr Guise.
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Rugby
Rugby Prizegiving
A reminder the Rugby Prizegiving is on Wednesday 28 September from 6pm in the Theatre. This is a formal occasion so the boys must wear Formal Uniform including Blazers for senior students. Look forward to seeing you then, no ticket required.
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Sailing
On Friday, 16 September, three boys competed at the Inter-Secondary Schools regatta at Wakatere Boating Club on the North Shore. The boys had a good time and enjoyed the breezy conditions. Patrick Tighe-Umbers achieved 2nd in the Bic class. Blake Cooper, in the Starling, started and finished the day with good results. Oliver Davidson competed in a Laser fleet and improved over the course of the day, finishing with a very credible 4th then 3rd in the final two 2 races.
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Water polo
We are very excited to be hosting a Quiz Night as a fundraiser for SHC Water Polo Program. Please support this event, buy some tickets and join us for a fun night together! Tickets are available here.
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Junior Teams - Results last week
Junior Blue defeated Central Blue: 11-2
Junior White defeated Selwyn B: 13-1
Games this week (Finals) – all at St Cuthbert’s – Sunday 25 September
Junior Red vs Rangitoto, 8.35pm
Junior Blue vs Westlake Boys, 5.40pm
SHC White vs Westlake Boys B, 5.50pm
Intermediate Teams – Results last week
St Thomas defeated Sacred Snappers: 9-6
This weekend our Sacred Sharks, Dolphins and Snappers are playing in the North Island Championships in Auckland. We wish all our players all the very best for the competition!
Winter Wave Water Polo – Finals Results
8am – Serbia defeated Hungary: 11-6 and Spain defeated Greece: 9-8
Final Placings: 1st Serbia, 2nd Hungary, 3rd Spain, 4th Greece
9am – Montenegro defeated USA: 9-3 and Croatia defeated Italy: 9-6
Final Placings: 1st Montenegro, 2nd USA, 3rd Croatia, 4th Italy
Our Winter Wave has been a great success during the past 2 terms! We would like to express our appreciation to everyone who was involved in the league this year. We will be running the Winter Wave League again in Term 2 & 3 next year so we will be opening up registrations around Week 6 of Term 1 2023.
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College Information
2022 Yearbook
The planning of our 2022 College Yearbook is underway. The cost of the Yearbook is $45 and has been put on the Parent Portal. This is optional. If you wish to purchase a Yearbook, please pay this amount by Friday 18 November. If you are unsure if you have already purchased one, you can check by signing into the Parent Portal.
Exam Supervisors
We are seeking exam supervisors for the 2022 NCEA and NZ Scholarship examinations. The supervisor role is critical to the smooth running of the examinations. We are looking for those who can commit from 7 November to 2 December 2022, examinations will take place on week days. Ideally applicants would be available for the full period. We would be interested in hearing from potential supervisors who:
- Are able to follow detailed instructions and processes,
- Have good organisation skills with strong attention to detail,
- Possess a high level of integrity, and
- Have the ability to work well with young adults.
To find out more or to express your interest please email Angela Little angelamairi@gmail.com
As these positions are based in a school setting and have direct contact with students, successful applicants will be subject to a police vet check.
Cricket Coaching Positions
Sacred Heart College Cricket is looking for enthusiastic cricket coaches for the upcoming 2022/23 season. Reliability and a love for the game are the two must-haves. The ability to develop positive relationships with players and coaching staff is essential. We have coaching opportunities available across a range of teams and age groups within the College. Read here for more information.
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SHC Hostel
Boarders versus Day Boys Sports Challenge
On the last day of Term 3, Friday 30 September, we are looking forward to an inaugural sports event of Boarders vs Day Boys. There will be competitive Junior and Senior games of water polo, basketball, and touch rugby between selected teams of Boarders and Day Boys.
Hostel Foodmarket Fundraiser
As part of the Boarders vs Day Boys sports challenge event, the Hostel also has its final fundraiser for the year, a Hostel Foodmarket. The funds raised will be combined with the previous two fundraisers held in Terms 1 and 2, to purchase equipment for the new Hostel gym.
There will be an abundance of food options available, which will more than meet the hungry needs of students. Prices will range from $2 for drinks, $3 for baking and $5 for mains. We look forward to offering this delicious opportunity to the students so they can treat themselves and support a good cause at the same time!
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Community Notices
Youth Mass
In these days when every issue is talked about openly by our teens and on social media, it can be hard to find the Church’s voice. St Ignatius church is holding a monthly mass, especially for Years 9-13 teenagers who are grappling with many issues and are on their own faith journeys, and Fr John Dunn is talking with teenagers on any topics they’d like to discuss. This month’s mass is 4-5pm Sunday 25 September at St Ignatius, 12 Kotiri Street, St Heliers followed by a free sausage sizzle. All welcome.
Liturgical Formation of the People of God
The Pope has recently addressed the ‘People of God’ in a letter titled, the Liturgical Formation of the People of God. The Liturgy Centre for the Diocese of Auckland is hosting a formation Day which will unpack some of the contents of this letter. You and your fellow staff members are warmly invited. The formation Day is Thursday 29 October, 9.30 – 3pm, and will be at Rosmini College. There is no cost, but registration is appreciated.
Register by email liturgycentre@cda.org.nz or visit the website.
Teacher Training Opportunity 2023
Are you a recent graduate or thinking of a career change? You may be interested in training as a teacher on-site with us in 2023, completing coursework remotely with the University of Waikato, and being ready to work with us as a qualified teacher in 2024.
By training on-site, you will be mentored by experts in your curriculum subject area as you train. This very successful programme is now in its third year. Your fees are paid, and you will also receive a $10,000 stipend. More information here.
We welcome applications from prospective teachers in all subject areas, with Te Reo specialists particularly sought. Please submit your application via the website above, including a cover letter and cv. For further information, please email Mrs Susan Hurring
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Marian Early Childhood Centre
Marian Early Childhood Centre is an apostolate of the Catholic Diocese of Auckland located in Panmure beside St. Patrick's Church. We cater to children from 2 to 5 years of age. The Centre operates Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4pm.
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Careers
Lincoln University
Is Lincoln University an option in 2023? Come along to Auckland Library, Te Mārama Room for a course planning session - 26 September between 3.00pm and 6.00pm and 28 September between 2.30-6.30pm. Anybody is welcome to join.
University of Auckland - Pop-in session
If you’re thinking about study and aren’t sure where to start, or you have applied and want to chat to a member of our team, our pop-in session is a great opportunity to get your questions answered. The pop-in will be held at Te Papa Ako o Tai Tonga, 6 Osterley Way, Manukau on the 27 and 29 September from 4pm - 7pm. More info here.
New Zealand College of Chiropractic - Open Day
Interested in a career in chiropractic? The New Zealand College of Open Day is coming up on Saturday, 1 October,12:30-3:00pm. Register now here.
Ardmore Flying School - Open Day
Start your career in aviation with the opportunity to experience industry-leading flight simulators. There will also be introductory flights available on the day, giveaways and heaps of information on great facilities. Open Day, Saturday, 1 October, 10am-4pm, 2 Harvard Lane, Ardmore.
NZ Defence Force
On Monday 3 October, 6-7pm there is a Force Information evening at the Arch Hill office in Grey Lynn. Please register here: Auckland: Force Information Evening
NZ Institute of Architects Auckland - Architect's Open Studio Event
This event is an opportunity to go behind the scenes of architecture practices, to find out what architects do and how they do it. Open Studios are great for students considering a career in architecture, and all those interested in understanding the creative process of architecture and getting a building built. Find out more here.
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Upcoming Events
Purchase tickets for all our upcoming events on our website.
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Old Boys' Association - Reunions
Our Old Boys' Association are excited about upcoming reunions, including a very special one planned for London! This will be held on Friday 2 June 2023 and we are asking everyone to spread the word. More information will be provided in due course, but for now, if you know of any SHC Old Boys who might be in or around London at that time to please tell them to "Save the Date"!
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