June 2007

Sacred Heart College, Napier

Te Kāreti o Ngakau Tapu

“Hearts and Minds in Harmony”

Sacred Heart Feast Day

Some of the images below of our Feast Day.  This year we celebrated the 140th Anniversary of our College founded in 1867 by the Sisters of our Lady of the Missions.  We had a great party—look out 2017 when we celebrate 150 years!

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Whanau— 

Our Sacred Heart Feast Day last Friday was a tremendous day.  The Mass at St Patrick’s was celebrated by Father Simon Story and during Mass new Board Trustees were introduced and blessed, our Mission Sisters sang  “Gloria Patri”, a traditional ceremonial hymn and Miss Anne Saddler our Assistant Principal, was acknowledged for her wonderful years of service to Sacred Heart College.  Back at school children from Fairhaven School (Special Needs) were hosted by each form class and the concert in the afternoon unearthed some amazing talent!  The spirit of love and fun that permeated the day made us all who work and play at Sacred Heart feel very privileged.

           Included in this posting is an information sheet from NZQA outlining the new NCEA developments.  While the finer details are yet to be released it promises to reward students for working hard and will acknowledge their specific level of achievement.  Full reports on your daughter’s first half year’s progress are also in this posting.  The girls have received parent interview sheets and we look forward to sharing thoughts with you next week at the interviews—Sacred Heart: Tuesday, 26 June, St John’s: Thursday, 28 June.

           This term has been a great celebration of school life.  Stage Challenge was a superb production of colour, movement and creative expression.  Our team’s third placing was deserved recognition.  The  Ball with St John’s was a glittering occasion; our young ladies’ deportment and company throughout the night were a pleasurable experience.  Our “Big Sing” choirs performed beautifully at the Municipal Theatre and received rapturous applause.  Put these alongside the busy weekly sports’ schedule and it is clear our girls have numerous opportunities to express the talents and potential they each possess.

           To ensure your daughter’s safety I urge you to monitor and be aware of their internet and cellphone usage.  Unhealthy or threatening images and messages are sadly all too accessible.  Please be in tune with your daughter’s screen time. If you require help to deal with cyber bullying call 0508 NETSAFE.

           I had the pleasure recently of enrolling two students who have quite independently made a commitment to undertake a Baptismal programme.  Congratulations also to the girls who received the Sacrament of Confirmation recently—these young people’s commitment to Faith is inspiring.

           At the end of the term we farewell Mrs Carol Murphy our Star/Gateway Administrator who is off on her big OE!  We thank Carol for her wonderful work and wish her much happiness in her travels.  We welcome Mrs Rosemary Menzies as her replacement and also Mrs Gay Haley, a part time Maths teacher.

           I hope the winter bugs can be avoided and that you can all enjoy the warmth and companionship of your family in these cooler times.

            A Feast Day Prayer we received:

In the love of God

May we be warmed and welcomed

In the joy of Jesus

May we be strengthened and made whole

In the breath of the Spirit

May we be challenged and blessed.

 

Regards and God’s blessings  — Steve Bryan, Principal

English Yr11: “Produce a Media Presentation”: Rochelle Bills, Sinead McDonough, Rebecca McGrail, Abigail Neave, Ashleigh Neave Veronica Noetzli, Hayley O’Connor

Physical Education Yr11: “Participate in physical activities and describe how this influences Hauora/Well-being”: Morgan Dysart, Jessie Eagle, Rose Faletutulu, Christina Ferrick, Marjorie Kirby, Brenda-Lee Locke, Abigail Neave, Ashleigh Neave, Veronica Noetzli,  Eniketi Onesi, Sue Seumanutafa, Kate Simkin, Jahara Starnes, Katherine Thomas, Natasha van Tuel

Physical Education Yr12: “Examine the principles and methods of training in relation to participation in physical activity”: Rebecca Rappel

Physical Education Yr12: “Perform a physical activity to meet the Physical Education performance standards for Level 2”: Alarna McKie, Rebecca Rappel

Well done girls!

O’Shea Shield

Distinction Awards:

Debating: Laura McElroy, Lily Oliver, Alice Russ

Religious Questions: Anna Aldridge, Helena Brown, Rachel Doohan

Impromptu Speech: Alice Russ

Merit Awards:

Oratory: Sarah Portas

Scripture Readings:  Kona-i-Holeva Pailate

Religious Drama: Maggie Johnson, Sarah McGrail, Elizabeth Woolhouse

Junior Prepared Speech:  Sarah Jeffares

Geography Olympiad ...

On Thursday 31 May a team of three Y11 Geography students travelled to Central Hawkes Bay High School to represent us at the regional Maatangi Whenua Geography Olympiad. They joined teams from most of the Hawkes Bay colleges in a competition that involved several rounds of activities designed to test their geographic knowledge and skills. The girls enjoyed the experience, represented the school very well and achieved a very creditable second place to the team from Havelock North High School. Congratulations to Emma Hinton, Catherine Joule and Clarrissa Morley-D’Ath.

Donation: We are very blessed that through the “P.T.A./Staff Wish List” request, Michelle and Paul Dunstall—parents of Katherine in Year 9—kindly donated $250 towards Mass Prayer Books for the Year Level Masses.  Thank you so much.

 

Confirmation:We congratulate the following students for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation last Sunday 17June.  We support them and wish them well on the next level of their faith journey.

Danielle Simpson, Hannah McQuade, Kirsty Lowther, Emmi Sau, Patricia and Selina Maka, Caroline Maradzika, Annaliese Halpin, Aimee Dine, Sabrina Turner and Erin Johnson.

Senior Ball …  “The Oscars” was the theme for the 2007 Sacred Heart College/St John’s College Ball held on 9 June.  Everyone looked spectacular as they walked into the venue at the Hastings Racecourse.  The band provided quality music, the catering was more than satisfactory and we are sure everyone is eager to see the photos.  The night was a huge success and enjoyed by all.  Many thanks to our girls who assisted in the organisation alongside St John’s College.

Stage Challenge … This year continued our tradition of high quality performances and huge enjoyment for the girls involved.  Our theme was based on our multi- culture and the result was a visually stunning and beautifully polished performance that everyone could understand.  The audience enjoyed it and the judges’ comments were uniformly positive.  We were presented with many awards and every one of them was well deserved.  Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who helped with set and costume.  Your help was deeply appreciated.

           David Brown—Co-ordinator

Congratulations to … Rachel Doohan who has won the role of Victoria, the white kitten, in Napier Operatic Society’s forthcoming production of CATS.  Rehearsals begin this month and we all look forward to enjoying Rachel’s performance.

Mission Cup … Our team was welcomed at Sacred Heart College, New Plymouth with a Powhiri. We were allocated our rooms in the Hostel, given dinner and sent for a good night’s sleep before competition began the next day.  Saturday dawned rather wet and even though we lost all three games, we felt that we had improved with every game and had used a number of combinations so that everyone got good game time.  We had a wonderful evening of activities that night which enabled us to mix with teams from other schools—it was great fun!  On Sunday, we played two games, one of which we lost but when we won against Cathedral College, it felt great.    We would like to thank: our Coach, Mrs Rappel; Manager Janette Dick; and Mr Bryan for their support and guidance over the weekend.  It was wonderful. 

 

Our team was Atareta Puketapu (Captain), Bonnie Coutts, Jazz Kora, Alarna McKie, Nivana Manson, Veronica Noetzli, Vanessa Oliver, Eniketi Onesi, Rebecca Rappel,  Hilary Sandford

           - Atareta Puketapu (Captain)

 

Congratulations to Nivana Manson, Eniketi Onesi and Teresa Dick who have been selected for the Napier Netball Under 15 Reps and Rebecca Rappel, Alarna McKie and Veronica Noetzli for the Napier Netball Under 17 Reps.

The Big Sing” … On Thursday, 14 June our Marian and Pasifika Choirs participated in The Big Sing at the Napier Municipal Theatre.  Our choirs performed with 21 other choirs from as far away as Gisborne and Central Hawke’s Bay.  We are very proud of their performances and they received very positive comments from the adjudicator.

 

Chamber Music Competition … We wish our Chamber Music Groups all the very best as they compete over the weekend of 23, 24 June in the regional competition at the Century Theatre.

Marian Choir performing at Assembly

The Uniform Shop opening hours:

Monday to Thursday, 8.15am to 10.00am in the Hostel.

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

www.myschool.co.nz

PTA News:

Thank you for your support for the PTA’s latest fundraiser - The All Black Rugby weekend raffle.  Will be drawn at the Year 9 Parents’ dinner on 22 June!  Plans for our next fundraiser, the Student workday, are already underway and we are planning a Fashion Parade event later in the year.

Further ‘wish list’ recipients are the Library for $800 for books and the Saddler Learning Support Centre of $150 for a printer.

 

PTA—Supporting our College and our girls

Library News ...

Mother Daughter Book Club
Next meeting:  Wednesday 18 July, 7.30pm in the Library. All welcome.

Visit by Fleur Beale
Two of our Y9 classes were treated to a visit by well known writer, Fleur Beale. The students study one of Fleur’s works as part of their English programme so they were very excited to meet her and to be able to ask her questions about the book. Both staff and students greatly appreciated her generosity in spending time with us.

 

 

Some Y13 students, through the Hospitality Course, are currently gaining Barista experience.  We are all enjoying your coffees girls!

Years 11 to 13: Accounts for NZQA assessment fees are included with this mailout.  Sacred Heart College does not set this fee—we simply collect it and pass it on to NZQA.  We must receive payment before 17 August to avoid penalties and to ensure your daughter receives a complete Record of Learning.

           Please note the discount available if you qualify by:

A)  receiving any benefits from WINZ

B)  being entitled to a Community Services Card, or

C) having more than one child sitting the exams (at any school/s).

Please contact Jill Massey at the school office for an application form.

Important Notice: Monday 16 July, will double as a staff P.D. day and for the girls a P.T.A. organised workday.  Income from this day will be channelled for the students’ benefit.

Practices for our combined Sacred Heart/St John’s school production of “Godspell” are now well underway.  This will be a great show.  It will be performed at the Playhouse Theatre in Hastings on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 25, 26 and 27 July.  Tickets go on sale from both school offices next week.  Prices are $12 for adults and $7 for students and children.