August 2007

Sacred Heart College, Napier

Te Kāreti o Ngakau Tapu

“Hearts and Minds in Harmony”

Pasifika Togetherness

At St Peter Chanel Parish Centre on 3 August parents, girls and teachers gathered to share a meal, ideas and entertainment.  A sumptuous meal was prepared by the girls.  Group talk about expectations for school were shared and the Pasifika group performed items for everybody at the end of the evening.  It was a wonderful night celebrating the special contribution Pasifika families make to Sacred Heart College.

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Whanau,

 

Our Special Catholic Character is being nourished through numerous avenues; staff shared a full morning at the start of term focusing on the French origins and Napier history of Sacred Heart, and then under the leadership of Sister Natalie RSM, we reflected and shared insights into our personal spirituality.  The girls have been celebrating Form Level Masses once a term, each Year 9 class has undertaken a Retreat,  Year 12 visited churches with prominent architecture and stained glass features and Year 13 viewed the movie “Amazing Grace”.  These occasions and the weekly Assembly, and daily Form Time prayer, give tangible expression to the essential reason for our existence. 

           The New Zealand Qualifications Authority has announced that from this year, students at all levels of NCEA will be able to gain their NCEA with a Merit or Excellence endorsement.  For an NCEA Certificate to be endorsed with Merit, the student must gain 50 credits at Merit or Excellence.  For an NCEA Certificate to be endorsed with Excellence, the students must gain 50 credits at Excellence.  The purpose of these endorsements is to encourage students to strive to produce high quality work and recognise their achievement.  It will challenge and reward our girls. 

             Attendance at school is absolutely critical.  Regular absences affect learning and achievement.  This message has been highlighted to the girls at Assembly; please support our full attendance expectations by not condoning the ‘sicky’.

Unfortunately for Sacred Heart College, Mr Mike Perry has tendered his resignation to take up a senior position with the Correspondence School in Wellington.  Mike’s influence in the special character, academic and co-curricular life of the school will be hugely missed.  A consequence of his new appointment is the loss of Mrs Cynthia Perry, our Librarian, who will depart at the end of the year.  Cynthia has also been a stalwart in all that we offer at Sacred Heart.

           Recent adjustments for the provision of healthy and nutritious food have already been addressed in our Canteen.   Our Canteen Committee has streamlined the food on sale so that it all meets healthy options for students.  Telecom’s decision to terminate the ‘School Connection’ will negatively impact upon our information technology spending power.  Points can still be accrued until January 1 2008 so keep making those long toll calls!  Enclosed are new arrangements for the order of school uniforms and the operating hours for the Uniform Shop.  Start up dates for school for 2008 are also enclosed  so holiday times can be planned accordingly. 

           We have designated the focus for Term 3 to be academic.  While exciting sporting and cultural activities reach their finales, it is important that all girls are giving quality time to homework and revision.  Senior classes will sit school exams in preparation for NCEA in three weeks.  Your support and encouragement for your daughter’s academic goals is an important factor in achievement. 

School life is great; share all of its richness and give praise to God for these gifts. 

 

Regards and God’s blessings  — Steve Bryan, Principal

Science Yr9: “Energy” : Melanie Hinton, Jessica McCleary, Anna Mooney, Georgia O’Grady, Zoe Petterson, Catherine Pihema, Tayla Ward

Science Yr9: “Diversity” : Kahlia Fryer, Litecia Gyde, Angela Ho, Siobhan Hughes, Zoe Petterson, Catherine Pihema, Clare Silverwood, Tayla Ward

Science Yr9: “Diversity : Laura Ferrick, Siobhan Hughes, Clare Silverwood

Science Yr9: “Plants” : Hayley Dransfield, Laura Ferrick, Kayla Healey, Melanie Hinton, Georgia O’Grady, Clare Silverwood

Materials Technology Yr9: “Operating a Sewing machine” : Holly Weston, Aimee Zaloum

Mathematics Yr9: “Solving problems involving fractions and decimals: Kate Aitken, Hayley Dransfield, Angela Ho, Siobhan Hughes, Frances Maxwell, Jessica McCleary, Anna Mooney, Zoe Petterson, Clare Silverwood

Te Reo Maori Yr10 : “Mahi Whakarongo” : Jayde Boyde, Alexandra Cox, Judy Faka’osi, Jazz Kora

Science Yr10: “Ecology” : Stacey McCourt

Science Yr10: “Electricity” : Jordan Anderson, Carolina Maradzika, Ampili Mathews, Stacey McCourt, Christina Noetzli, Michelle Porter, Jessica Stuart, Sian Whitehead

Science Yr10: “Ecology” : Jordan Anderson, Taverpreet Boparai, Chelsea Gooch, Erin Johnson, Kirsty Lowther, Nivana Manson, Caroline Maradzika, Ampili Mathews, Amy McCarthy, Christina Noetzli

History Yr10: “Interim Assessment: : Sarah Jeffares, Sarah Johnston, Jamie Leech, Nivana Manson, Ampili Mathews, Laura McKay, Jessica Stuart, Hayley Wright

Science Yr11: “Carry out a practical Science investigation with direction”: Rebecca McGrail, Eniketi Onesi

Physics Yr12: “Take measurements of physical quantities and analyse data graphically to determine a relationship”/”Demonstrate understanding of waves” : Rebecca Rappel

Chemistry Yr12: “Carry out qualitative analysis” / “Solve simple quantitative Chemical problems” “ Alice Downs

Visual Arts Yr11: “Drawing Processes” : Katie Jenssen, Coralie Johnson, Veronica Noetzli, Natasha van Tuel, Joy Whittington

Visual Arts Yr12: “Iconic Landscape” : Lucy Whitlow

Chemistry Yr13: “Determine the concentration of an oxidant or reductant by titration” : Carine Bertram, Morgan Pedersen

Physical Education Yr13: “Explain the effectiveness of a physical activity and its influence of hauora and well-being: : Kate O’Malley, Annabel Wallace

Apologies : In our June Newsletter the Editor missed out congratulations to Nicola Mann, Rochelle Bills and Dayle Fulton on their Confirmation.  Well done girls.

Congratulations to Ashleigh Neave for gaining 3rd place in the U3A Speech Competitions.

 

Congratulations to Christina Noetzli. Results from the National Bank Junior Mathematics Competition have arrived and Christina gained a Top 200 award. This means she was placed in the top 200 of the approximately 3500 Year 10 students from throughout New Zealand who entered the competition.

Peer Support:  This is a planned programme which trains Yr13 students in personal awareness and facilitation skills. It encourages them to understand and appreciate the similarities and differences among people.  These trained leaders are then able to offer support to Yr9 students using group activities to develop co-operation and self-confidence among those new to the secondary school environment and help them in their relationships with peers, friends and family.

 

Junior Social: Our second Junior Social was held on Friday 10 August at St John’s College.  The theme was “Characters”.  We had bunnies, Paris Hiltons, Daisy Duke, Devils and Tele Tubbies!  The night was a great success with good music, great dancing and the best attitudes from the students!  Thanks to Whaea Stewart, Mr Brown and all the staff and Yr13’s who helped to organise, supervise and clean up after the night.

           - Samantha Gray and Alice Russ

 

“Godspell”

 

Twenty-one Sacred Heart girls performed in “Godspell”, the combined St John’s and Sacred Heart production staged earlier this term. Four girls were in the band, twelve in the chorus and five took lead roles: Helena Brown as Robin, Maggie Johnson as Gilmer, Toni Makea as Sonia, Elizabeth Neilson as Joanne and Morgan Pederson as Peggy.  After a demanding ten week rehearsal schedule the cast turned on four lively and polished performances. The audiences really enjoyed the show and the cast obviously had a great time – they’re still singing the songs!

           Mr David Brown, HOD Drama

 

Term 3 has been a busy time sport-wise.  Girls competed in the Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools’ Singles and Doubles Badminton Champs and 3 girls competed in the Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools’ Squash Championships.  Twelve students also volunteered to umpire Netball at the St Patrick’s Netball tournament late in Term 2. 

 

Wanganui Exchange: On Wednesday 1 August, we were delighted to host our annual sports’ exchange with Cullinane College.  It was a beautiful day for sport and after tough competition it was a draw between our two colleges.  The results were as follows:

  Basketball               SHC    13                  Cullinane      40

  Hockey                              6                                          5

  College Netball                 61                                        19

  Junior Netball                   16                                        16

  Rugby                                98                                        17

Congratulations to all the girls who participated and thank you to all  staff involved in the running and organising of this exciting event.

           - Sarah Portas and Annabel Wallace (Sports Captains)

Congratulations to our College Netball team who won the Division 2 Final against Woodford House in the Hawke’s Bay Secondary School League.

 

Te Toa Hockey Tournament: On Friday 27 July our 1st XI Hockey team travelled to New Plymouth for the three day annual Te Toa Hockey Tournament.  During the course of the weekend, we played St Joseph’s Maori Girls College, Sacred Heart College, Hamilton, Lower Hutt and New Plymouth.  The games were played in quite contrasting conditions as the weekend progressed.  Our team would like to thank Ms Lewis for giving her time to accompany us, Mr and Mrs Johansen for their support and awesome cheering, Mrs Wallace for feeding us so well and rubbing us down and particularly our coaches, Te Paea and Deborah.  Thank you for sticking by us. Your knowledge and support have given our team a huge confidence boost and our skill levels have improved so much.  Last but not least, thanks to the girls.  Without you our team wouldn’t be possible.  Your commitment, attitude and passion over the weekend was amazing –thank you!

           - Annabel Wallace

Our team won the Fair Play Award—Congratulations!

 

Canoe Polo:  Fast, high intensity, team building, adrenalin pumping, physical activity that is guaranteed fun fitness—Interested??  This year we have three canoe polo teams made up of various year levels and abilities; Senior ’B’,  ’C’ and ’D’.

I encourage anybody who is interested in playing, or just seeing and learning what this sport is about, to come along and support our teams at the Clive pool on Tuesday and Sunday nights.  The excitement and noise give supporters on the sidelines a ‘pumping and intense’ night as they sit on the edge of their seats.  Canoe polo would not be possible without the commitment of somebody very special to the players.  Mrs Pearce’s commitment is massive to this sport.  Through her passion she has upped the abilities and performance of individuals incredibly.  We have several rolling players now, paddles and balls belonging to school, enabling us to be able to practice—urging improvement.  On behalf of every student that has been or is involved with canoe polo I would like to thank Mrs Pearce for her huge contribution and commitment to a sport we all love so much.

           - Emma McKay 

School Supplies: Their website for ordering stationery is still available for ordering throughout the year.

www.myschool.co.nz

 

Starting Dates—2008

Term One:  Wednesday, January 30—Friday, April 18: 106 half days

 

Wednesday, January 30                    :            Course Confirmation

Thursday, January 31                         :            Course Confirmation

Friday, February 1                                :            Staff Day

Monday, February                                 :            Year 9/13

Tuesday, February 5                           :            All

Wednesday, February 6                     :            Waitangi Day

Thursday, February 7                         :            All        

Term Two:  Monday, May 5—Friday, July 4 (88 half days)

Term Three: Monday, July 21—Friday, 26 September  (100 half days)

Term Four: Monday, 13 October—Friday, 12 December (86 half days)

Request from our Textiles Department

If you have unwanted knitting yarn, dressmaking patterns, buttons, lace and fabrics the Clothing Department would be very grateful.  Thank you            - Trish Clode

Uniform Shop Reorganisation:

 

Please be aware of the following changes to the Modus Operandi of the Uniform Shop, effective immediately.

 

The Uniform Shop will in future stock only 1 of each uniform item in each size as samples for fitting purposes, including Yr13 skirts and blouses.  Small stocks of socks, ties and blouses will be maintained.

Immediate availability of some items is still possible while current stocks last.  Thereafter customers are required to pre-order and pre-pay for their specific requirements.  Delivery dates will be advised in the College newsletter. Refunds will not be available once orders have been placed.

Where, in an emergency, a special order is required, the increased freight costs will be passed on.

The only second-hand items held will be good quality blazers, as agreed in each instance with the hostel.

PLEASE NOTE: 2008 prices will be advised at the beginning of Term 4.

 

Class Councillors—Term 3

9CR               Laura Ferrick

9GE               Esther Harrington

9LL                Litecia Gyde

10KS              Jazz Kora

10SC              Rachel White

10WU             Nicola O’Malley

11BN              Ashleigh Neave

11IA               Sue Seumanutafa

11PR              Morgan Dysart

12CS              Isabel Mooney

12CO             Siobhan Storey

12HD             Lauren Johnson

13PY              Casey O’Donoghue

13WS             Krishelle Harris

PTA News:

Rugby Raffle Winners: 1st prize: Bryce Powell; 2nd prize: Steve Sellars. Thank you to all those who sold and bought tickets.

 

Workday: Thank you to all students, parents and those in the community who have supported us. $5,300 has been received so far with money still trickling in!  The girls will be presenting us with ideas on how they would like to spend the money raised from the fundraiser.  Watch this space!

Euro City—Girls’ night out—sophistication in motion— 4th October @ Euro City Showroom—7.30pm

A fashion show for mothers and daughters to view the latest styles from a select group of local fashion stores.  Complete with the latest in European cars as a backdrop this event is set to be a classy upbeat affair!

 

Your PTA supporting our College and our girls