Sacred Heart College, Napier

Te Kāreti o Ngakau Tapu

“Hearts and Minds in Harmony”

December 2007

Christmas

Newsletter

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Whanau, 

           We are in the Church’s season of Advent when we prepare for Jesus’ coming; it is a time for us to open our hearts to the love God has for all of us.  A time too for thanksgiving for the riches we have shared at school this year.  It has been a great year at Sacred Heart and our Thanksgiving Mass on Wednesday evening will be a special occasion.

           Reports for all Year 9 and 10 students are with this newsletter.  The levels of achievement and development indicated by grades and comments are tremendous.  I congratulate all girls on their attitude and engagement with their learning. 

           Since exams finished Year 10 girls have experienced a week of outdoor adventure activities.  Reports from rivers, mountains and gorges have been of challenges met that have generated new levels of confidence in the outdoors.

           We now have a flag pole, funded by the PTA, erected on the courts.  A ceremony was held for the initial raising of our New Zealand flag which can be sighted from most areas of the school.

           The school is fully staffed for next year.  We welcome; Mrs Joanne Jowet-Morel (English), Miss Helen Wilson (Mathematics), Mrs Sue John (English and Religious Education) and Miss Shelley Bicknell (Art).  We farewell Mrs Cynthia Perry our Library Manager of 15 years.  Cynthia has provided a library service which has enabled girls and staff to develop their knowledge and love of books.  Mrs Maryanne Macintosh-Wright will take over this role.  Mrs Jean Collins, acting HOD of Technology leaves as Mrs Angela McKee returns from her study leave.  Jean has been a real asset and we thank her for her contribution.  We also thank Mr Josh Parker-Bevin and Mrs Doreen Keogh for their long term relieving positions and the work they have done.

           Start up dates for 2008 are attached.  These should be carefully noted as should uniform shop hours for the order and purchase of uniform items.

           I look forward to sharing your company at our various celebrations in this final week of school and wish you and your family a very happy and safe holiday.

          

May the peace of Christ’s coming be with you all—Regards

 

            — Steve Bryan, Principal

English Y9: “Delivering a Speech” : Kahlia Fryer, Sarah Ani Louise Pakoti, Kate Petherick

English Y9: “Formal Writing” : Hayley Dransfield, Laura Ferrick, Kahlia Fryer, Frances Maxwell, Jessica McCleary, Anna Mooney, Zoe Petterson, Clare Silverwood

English Y10: “Formal Essay” : Sarah Jeffares

English Y10: “Formal Writing” : Jordan Anderson, Erin Johnson, Caroline Maradzika, Stacey McCourt, Christina Noetzli, Sabrina Turner

English Y10: “Delivering a Formal Speech” : Jordan Anderson, Estelle Bertram, Alice Buchanan, Judy Faka’osi, Chelsea Gooch, Jessica Kinder, Nicola O’Malley, Sabrina Turner

Religious Education Y11: “Conscience and Morality”, “The Work of the Holy Spirit”, “The New Testament” : Rebecca McGrail, Ashleigh Neave, Veronica Noetzli

Religious Education Y11: “Conscience and Morality”, “The Work of the Holy Spirit” : Kelly Lategan, Kate Simkin

Religious Education Y11: “Conscience and Morality”, “Church History” : Brenda-Lee Locke

Religious Education Y11: “Conscience and Morality” : Morgan Dysart, Summer Gavan, Emma Hinton, Marjorie Kirby, Amelia Longley

Religious Education Y11: “The New Testament” : Cathryn Bilby, Jessica Boyden, Jessie Eagle

Religious Education Y11: “Church History”, “The Work of the Holy Spirit” : Coralie Johnson

Religious Education Y11: “Church History”, “Conscience and Morality”, “The Work of the Holy Spirit” : Olivia Engelbrecht, Rose Faletutulu, Eniketi Onesi, Natasha Parmenter

 

Congratulations to Morgan Pedersen who received at $5,000 W.T. Dobson Napier District Masonic Scholarship.

 

We congratulate: Michelle Bergman (last year at Sacred Heart 1990) who qualified from Waikato University with a Bachelor of Teaching

Flag Raising Ceremony:  On Wednesday 5 December, our Junior students and staff gathered on the tennis courts for the inaugural raising of our New Zealand flag.  This initiative by the P.T.A. came out of our student work day funds wish list.  It is now flying high and proud. 

 

 

Year 12 Leadership Day:  On Thursday 6 December, all Year 12 students gathered in the Parish Centre at St Patrick’s Church for their annual Leadership training day.  We thank Mrs Walewski, Miss Hoera, Mrs Mabel Fatialofa, Fr Simon, Sarah-Lee Nonu, Mrs Taylor, Sister Colleen and Mr Bryan for their support of the future leaders of our College. 

 

 

Congratulations to …

Sarah Portas who has achieved Grade 8 in Speech and Drama with N.Z. Speech Board.

Natasha Parmenter who achieved Honours with Distinction for her Jazz Dance exam.

Alexandra Cox who pass Grade 3 Piano

 

Thank you to … Jordan Anderson, Katherine Dunstall, Judy Faka’osi, Sarah Jeffares, Jessica Stuart for their recent performances at the Catholic Women’s League Annual Meeting.

Our Junior Leaders pictured with Mr Brown (Year 9 Dean) and Mrs Stewart (Year 10 Dean)

Board of Trustees:

It has been an extremely exciting and challenging year for the Board of Trustees. We have welcomed three new members and obviously seen three experienced members move on.  We thank them for their contribution to the school.

We have also seen a recent change in the student representative on the board. This is an important role and we thank Nicolette Epps for her contribution and look forward to working with Katie Alexander . She has already settled in well.

During the last year there have been a number of events organized by the PTA that have been very successful as fundraisers for the school and also very enjoyable. If you are not already involved with the PTA now might be a good time to consider becoming a part of this fantastic group. They are a very good crowd and we thank them for their efforts in helping this fantastic school.

           - Chris Whittington, Board of Trustees

Bridge to Nowhere Year 10 Camp 2007: On 27 November a group of excited Year 10 girls hopped in a little van with all their camping necessities which they thought would be needed for the four days at camp.  Our brave teacher who attended this camp with us was Whaea Stewart.

We arrived, not knowing exact details about the camp apart from …”We would be on the river in canoes”, “it may be cold”, ”we should have fun”. On arrival we discovered that we would be … “Staying in lodges or tents if we chose to”, “canoeing about 37km on day two”, “canoeing about 26km and walking for about half an hour or so on day three”, “canoeing about 24km on day four before driving home.”

Our camp was a fun filled, hard going camp.  As students, we formed new relationships and discovered more about each other as well as about Whaea Stuart. Our guide for our journey was Kelly Stevens. He was a funny but interesting character. Not only did he guide us down the river and teach us about some of the environment we were in, he also cooked and helped us with any difficulties we were having.  Over all our camp was very enjoyable but very difficult.  Personally, I would do it all over again. I hope everyone that gets the chance to make this journey down the Whanganui River will take up the opportunity.  It is one which is unforgettable.        

           - Emily Hands, 10KS

 

Day Camp:  It was on a Wednesday morning when we thought we would be in for three days of relaxation—no school work to worry about! Horray! But later on in the day everything soon changed.  A sea of buildings turned into a sea of trees and the roads turned into gravel—we were out in the wild outdoors!  Soon we realised this was NOT three days of relaxation, we were in for three days of kayaking, cliff traversing and abseiling, gorging and jumping off waterfalls.  The three day camp I went on was an unforgettable experience.  I have seen a part of New Zealand I haven’t seen before—the scenery was just breath- taking.  Through this experience, I have gained so much trust with my peers and made new friends.  It has also boosted my confidence and if I were to be given the opportunity to do it again, I would definitely go for it.  This camp wouldn’t have been as much fun without the help, guidance and comfort from Mr Marshall, Mr Iaveta and Mr Scott.  Thank you all.    

           - Judy Faka’osi, 10WU

PTA News:

Christmas is just around the corner and our thoughts turn gratefully to those who make possible our success.

In this spirit we say thank you and best wishes for Christmas and a Happy New Year!

God Bless you all.

from the PTA Team 2007

 

                                 Your PTA supporting our College and our girls

NZQA News: Results January 2008

NZQA will no longer send a postcard to students notifying them of the likely dates for the publication of results.  Results will be sent to students between 17 and 25 January 2008.  Students can access their results online on the NZQA website using their login name and password.

           - Lyn Lewis, NZQA Liaison

As previously advised the Uniform Shop is no longer holding stock.  Uniforms must be prepaid and forward ordered.    Some stock is available for purchase.  Any enquiries please phone the Hostel on (06) 8359.496.

Uniform Hours: 

During term time: Monday to Thursday—3.30 to 5.00pm

Christmas holidays:          17/18 December                           10am—12.00pm

Monday                              28 January 2008                           9am—12.00pm

Tuesday                             29 January 2008                           9am—12.00pm

Wednesday                         30 January 2008                           9am—12.00pm

Thursday                            31 January 2008                           9am—12.00pm

 

Starting Dates—2008

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

 

Wednesday, January 30                                       :             Yr 12 Course Confirmation

Thursday, January 31                                            :             Y 11/13 Course Confirmation

Friday, February 1                                                  :             Staff Day

Monday, February 4                                               :             Year 9 and 13

Tuesday, February 5                                              :             All Students

Wednesday, February 6                                        :             Waitangi Day

Thursday, February 7                                             :             All        

Term Two:  Monday, May 5—Friday, July 4

Term Three: Monday, July 21—Friday, 26 September            

Term Four: Monday, 13 October—Friday, 12 December