College Newsletter - Friday 5 April
Formal Uniform - Monday 8 April & Friday 12 April
Summer Team & Group Photos - Monday 8 April
Last Day of Term 1 - Friday 12 April, classes finish at 1pm
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Congratulations to
- Sacred Heart Academic Awards
- Austin Sarney (Year 13), for demonstrating an outstanding work ethic.
- Lucas Swann (Year 9), for always striving for excellence and for being an enthusiastic and positive member of the classroom.
- Charlie Doyle (Year 7), for his commitment and perseverance towards his work.
- Sacred Heart Marist Man Awards
- Nico Bailey (Year 11), for his presence for others, consideration and courtesy to all.
- Christian Seu (Year 7), for his selflessness, perseverance, family spirit, and presence for others.
Summer Team/Group Photos - Monday 8 April
Next week we have Photolife coming to take photos for some College Teams and Groups. Please ensure your son is wearing the correct Formal Uniform on this day. If it is specified in the schedule for "Sports Uniform", please make sure he has that with him too. We will not photograph a mix of Formal and Sports Uniforms. If the student does not have the correct attire, he will be excluded from the photo. It is also time to check that your son's haircut meets College expectations. Please view the photo schedule here.
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Week 11
MONDAY 8 APRIL
Formal Uniform
Summer Team & Group Photos
Year 8 Trip to the Museum (8JSH, 8KME)
TUESDAY 9 APRIL
WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL
Year 7&8 Father and Son Mass & Breakfast
House Cross-Country, P5&6
Nathan Wallis Presentation, 7.30pm Theatre
THURSDAY 11 APRIL
Lunchtime Mass
Year 8 Trip to the Museum (8BRY, 8JVE, 8MVH)
FRIDAY 12 APRIL
Formal Uniform
Last Day of Term 1, school closes at 1pm
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Week 1 Term 2
MONDAY 29 APRIL
Formal Uniform
TUESDAY 30 APRIL
Sacred - A Rugby Story Documentary, 7pm
WEDNESDAY 1 MAY
THURSDAY 2 MAY
Lunchtime Mass
Cricket Prizegiving, 6pm Foyer
FRIDAY 3 MAY
Formal Uniform
SATURDAY 4 MAY
SUNDAY 5 MAY
Old Boys Memorial Mass, 10am
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Key Dates for Term 2
First day of Term 2 – Monday 29 April
Old Boys Memorial Mass – Sunday 5 May
School Production of Grease - Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 May
Mother & Son Mass and Breakfast Years 7 to 13 – Friday 10 & Friday 17 May
Teachers Only Day - Friday 31 May
Year 9-11 Father & Son Mass and Breakfast - Friday 21 June
Matariki Dinner - Saturday 22 June
Matariki Public Holiday - Friday 28 June
Last Day of Term 2 - Friday 5 July
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Special Character
Sacred Heart Marist Man Service Programme - Years 7, 8 and 9
Our Sacred Heart Marist Man Service Programme begins for Years 7, 8 and 9 over the upcoming school holidays, and into the first two weeks of Term 2. Students are asked to complete a total of 6 hours of service over this time, looking beyond their own needs and to the needs of others. Information has been shared with students and parents, and can be found here.
Year 7 & 8 Plaque Assembly
Further to our newsletter article last week, please see below, correct student names for the Plaque Assembly Photo. Many thanks to these students who represented their homerooms.
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Reuben Cassidy (7LCR)
Will Molloy (7ADJ)
Max Carajannis (7CKN)
Ollie Pagano (7EPT)
Mario Travaglia (7JHN)
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Paul Chamberlain (8MVH)
Lucas Dunningham (8KME)
Luke McLaughlin (8BRY)
Blake Pratley (8JVE)
Benedict Wimsett (8JSH)
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Academic
Beekeeping Club for Agricultural Science
We are looking to start a Beekeeping Club for our Agricultural Science classes and the student body as a whole. We would like to have a hive, or group of hives, on-site and would like to have some input from local beekeepers or people with that kind of experience. We are looking to our community of parents and Old Boys for interest. If anyone would like to contribute anything from actual hives or equipment, to knowledge and time, please contact, Chris Greaney.
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Pastoral
Bus Information for last day of Term 1 - Friday 12 April
School will close at 1pm on Friday 12 April. School buses (other than the Pukekohe bus, and KiwiCoaches to Manurewa/Papakura, and Herne Bay) will be departing at 3.15pm. We suggest that parents make alternative transport arrangements for that day.
Winter Uniform
Term 2 is Winter uniform. Please note that long sleeved shirts can be purchased form the Uniform Shop. On Formal Uniform days, Year 11-13 students are expected to wear a Blazer.
Vehicle passes
Any student who brings a vehicle to school in Years 12 and 13 must complete a vehicle pass irrespective of whether they park in the school grounds. These can be obtained from the website or Deans Office. Please note that once the construction of the new Science Discovery Centre commences, parking capacity in the school grounds will be reduced.
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Anxiety & Depression in Childhood and Adolescence
A reminder to purchase your tickets for the Anxiety & Depression presentation next Wednesday 10 April. In this talk, Nathan discusses the fact that both genes and environment play a part in the likelihood of a child experiencing a level of anxiety that causes concern. There are many risk and resiliency factors that can be looked at when considering the appropriate way to respond to maximise your child’s positive outcomes. If a child suffers a trauma or has several risk factors you can mitigate the negative effects of this by increasing a child’s resiliency factors.
You can purchase tickets to Nathan's presentation using the link below:
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/nathan-wallis-anxiety-depression/auckland/glendowie
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Arts and Culture
Polyfest, 2024 - Tongan Cultural Group – “Ve’eve’e ‘o e Mafu Topu Tapu”
“Looking to our past to determine our future”.
With our eyes set on the future and hearts warmed by the past, we at Sacred Heart College are brimming with pride as we recount the colourful tapestry of events at this year's ASB Polyfest.
Our Tongan Cultural Group, Ve’eve’e ‘o e Mafu Topu Tapu, eagerly embraced the spotlight. Their journey to excellence began with a triumph, as Kisione Fifita, the leader of the Tongan group, secured an impressive third place in the Year 13 speech competition, setting a high bar for the team.
When the time came, our performers did not merely step onto the stage; they claimed it. Their inaugural performance, the Sika, clinched first place, a testament to their talent and hard work. The Ma’ulu’ulu, too, shone brightly, standing tall among esteemed peers. While we may not have garnered major accolades, our performance was undeniably robust, and we carry forth the pride of our school.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to each student, family member, and mentor who played a pivotal role in the fruition of our Tongan Cultural Group's aspirations. Your support was the cornerstone of our ability to showcase the vibrancy of our culture at Sacred Heart College. A special note of gratitude is extended to the Siale family, Tukia, and 'Akata, and the selfless parent volunteers for their unwavering dedication.
To view all photos from Polyfest please visit our website.
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Sport
Cricket
Cricket Prizegiving
A reminder to please register your attendance for our upcoming Cricket prizegiving being held on Thursday 2 May, at 6pm in the Auditorium Foyer.
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Basketball
Supporters Gear
The cut-off date for ordering Basketball Supporters gear is next Wednesday, 10 April. Your support is crucial in elevating our program to new heights. By purchasing from our supporter's gear, you're directly contributing to the enhancement of our basketball experience. Funds raised will go towards acquiring essential equipment, ensuring our players have the tools they need to succeed on the court.
Please click here to place your orders.
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House Cross-Country
Our annual House Cross-Country will take place on Wednesday, 10 April in Periods 5 & 6. This event is compulsory for all Year 7-10 students.
Registration is now open for Year 11-13 students who wish to participate in the Senior competition. Please click here to register.
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Rugby
Pre-Season Rugby Matches this weekend
- U15 Open: 9.15am vs Kings College at Kings College (Field 2) - meet at Kings by 8am
- U14 Open: 10.30am vs Kings College at Kings College (Field 2)- meet at Kings by 9.15am
- 2nd XV: 12pm vs Kings College at Kings College (Field 2) - meet at Kings by 10.45am
Restricted Rugby Training Week 11
- 5th & 6th Grade: Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 April (Fields 5 and 6) from 3.30pm
- U15 Restricted: Wednesday 10 April (Field 6) from 3.30pm
Any queries please email Mr Stowers
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Rowing - End of Season wrap-up
Maadi
A 28 strong squad of SHC Rowers attended the Maadi Regatta at Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel. A magnificent week with all boys achieving greatness on the water. We are extremely proud of our rowers for their commitment, uncompromising stamina, and belief in themselves as they took on the challenge in the mighty south. Of note was the thrilling performance of the U15 coxed 4 repechage race with team members James Fleming, Kupu John Amoamo, Xavier Roshan, Oliver Francis coxed by Will Vaughan, and their unbelievable determination winning that race to secure their spot in the A final.
Another strong and determined performance came from Henry Johnston, who went through a gruelling 3 races (heat, repechage, semi-final) to secure his spot in the U16 single sculls A final. Henry proved not only his ability with his physical strength and technical capability, but the strength of his mind that was set on making that final. Henry had only raced in a single skull twice before.
Our Novice U18 coxed 8 crew of Ethan Fillmore, Tom Lieshout, Keiron Barrington, William Smith, Solomon Dykes, Oscar McGowan, Roman Andrews, Xavier Roshan and cox Ben Baker who have had a magical season, were rewarded for their hard work and determination placing third to bring home a NZ Bronze medal. Our congratulations to this crew as well as to Cole Ellis and George Marshall who came home with a silver medal in the U17 coxless pair oars.
Overall, of the 15 events SHC Rowing entered in, the boys collectively made six A finals and four B finals, a terrific result and one everyone involved is extremely proud of.
This draws us to the end of the 2024 rowing season. Team Captain Henry O’Neill, in his final season, has led his squad of 37 rowers with passion and enthusiasm throughout. Congratulations boys, a season to look back on with pride.
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Tag Auckland Champs
A group of Year 7 & 8 students travelled to Grey Lynn Park on Wednesday to play 5 games of Tag rugby. They played extremely well and placed 6th overall out of 30 schools registered. Our thanks to Miss Kan for coordinating the day.
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Water Polo
Senior Water Polo
Our Premier Water Polo Team are playing in the Auckland League Finals against Westlake Prems on Sunday 7 April @ 8.10pm at St Cuths. We would love to see you there!!
Term 2 Water Polo
The training schedule for Term 2 will be available in next weeks newsletter, together with the registration forms for the Winter Wave Water Polo Programme.
Performance Aquatics
Registrations for Term 2 Performance Aquatics are now open. Please click on the link to register.
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College Information
Employment Vacancies
Sports Administrator
Sacred Heart College is seeking to appoint a permanent, part-time Sports Administrator. Your strong organisational skills, flexible approach and high-level of administration skills will ensure the smooth running of various sporting codes and providing support to the Director of Sport. To view the full job description please click here.
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Development Foundation - Office Administrator
The Sacred Heart College Development Foundation Trust is looking for a new Office Administrator. The role is varied, along with an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the Sacred Heart Community.
The part time role is 24 hours per week, over 4 days for 40 weeks per year. We are open during College terms only. This role will report to the Development Foundation CEO and will be responsible for all aspects associated with the day to day running of the Foundation. Please email a letter of application and your CV to Lyn Luxton: lluxton@sacredheart.school.nz
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Sacred Heart College Fair
Only 2 days to go until our 2024 SHC Fair kicks off. We are excited to be hosting another Fair and the weather is looking great. Set up is well underway and we can't wait to see you all on Sunday.
A message from our Fair Committee - if you have registered to help at the fair but haven't received confirmation could you please check your junk/spam folder.
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London International Youth Science Forum
Aidan Goh (Year 13) has been selected, with a small number of other students, to participate in the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) in July/August this year. This is a not-for-profit enterprise with HRH The Princess Royal as the royal patron.
Last year Joseph Bahoo (’23) attended and shared his experience in October's edition of Confortare. Attendees have the unique opportunity to meet and collaborate with other student leaders from around the world to better understand global problems and gain valuable insights on how science can be used to help. They also gain the invaluable opportunity to hear from a Nobel Peace Prize winner. This will be a great experience and opportunity for students to grow and then share experiences when they return, so that other students may benefit.
Aidan is asking the Sacred Heart community for support by setting up Givealittle page: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-aidan-get-to-london-international-youth. If you can make even a small donation, this will go a long way to help him experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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Science Discovery Centre - Traffic Management Plan
Next week we will start to see progress with our new Science Discovery Centre with site fencing being installed from Monday 8 April. This will be predominately from halfway down Gate 3 driveway to Pompallier Block and back up beside parts of the Hostel. This encloses the main construction site. There will be NO ACCESS for cars, therefore parking will no longer be available from beside the Hostel flag poles, right down to and including Pompallier Block. The parking for the College vans will be relocated to the Aquatic Centre.
Parking at the bottom of Gate 4 (Aquatic Centre and the Gym) will also be affected. The current diagonal parking will be removed to allow space for the service road and large trucks to make a wide turn to exit up via Gate 4.
Construction vehicles will be entering through Gate 3, with their designated exit via the service road and out through Gate 4. We acknowledge the narrowness of Gate 4 driveway and therefore will have a traffic plan in place to ensure the safety of everyone using this driveway.
While we appreciate the disturbance to our College site may at times be frustrating, we must remember the ultimate result will be a state-of-the-art Science Discovery Centre and purpose-built Archives space. We are truly excited about this project and the amazing opportunities and facilities it will bring to our College community and most importantly our students.
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