March 2006

Sacred Heart College

Te Kāreti o Ngakau Tapu

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Introducing our new Deputy Principal

Miss Kirstin Daly

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Deputy Principal who will begin in Term 2, 2006.  Kirstin comes from a background in education and sport.  She taught at New Plymouth Girl’s High School for five years, was Head of Biology at Havelock North High School and Assistant Principal at Taradale High School.  She captained the New Zealand Women’s Basketball Team at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and was Assistant Coach at the Olympics in 2004.

 

Kirstin is a very energetic and motivated person who is looking forward to getting involved in the extra curricular activities at our College and is extremely excited about joining our Sacred Heart team.

We acknowledge the achievement of two of our students …

Jazz Kora (9GE) who has been chosen for the Under 15 New Zealand Basketball team and is preparing for a tournament in Australia in 2007.  Jazz plays for Hawke’s Bay Under 15.

Kate O’Malley who won two gold medals in the long course and short course canoe races at the New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships in March.  

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

           As I write my last newsletter it is with a deep sense of gratitude and sorrow that I bid farewell to the Sacred Heart College Community.  Gratitude for the opportunity to serve as your Principal for the last 3½ years and for all that I have gained personally during that time.  Thank you for the privilege of serving you,  I feel great sadness at leaving this special school and beautiful Hawke’s Bay. What makes this school special is the Mission charism and the way it is embraced.  There are wonderful people associated with the school—students, staff, families and parishes.  You will always have a special place in my heart.

        The first term has gone very well and it is good to see the students settling into work routines and making the most of the wide range of opportunities available.  We have had some wonderful events that have brought the students together and impressive teaching and learning throughout the school.

           As a school during Lent, we have been focusing on the work of CARITAS.  This year focus is on ’we’ rather than ’me’ responding to disasters. I quote from Mother Teresa—”For faith to be true, it has to be generous and loving”.  We work in a spirit of hope and each week have focused on a theme.  The themes are: Encouragement, Friendship, Happiness, Patience, Prayer and Peacefulness.

           The enclosed Interim Report is a quick indication of how your daughter has settled this year.  There is an opportunity to discuss progress and any concerns at the Parent Interviews in the last week of term—Wednesday, 12 April from 4.00—6.30pm in the gymnasium.

           I thank each of you for your support of the College.  I know that I leave Sacred Heart College in good hands with Mr Steve Bryan as Principal and Ms Kirstin Daly as Deputy Principal.  The school is in good heart and ready for the next stage in its long and proud history.

           May the peace of the risen Christ be with you all this Easter.

God bless — Monica Johnson, Principal

Field Trip … In February, Year 12 Art students travelled to Clifton and Te Mata Peak to gather drawings and photographs of our “konic landscape” for NCEA Level 2 artwork.  Weatherwise, the day was perfect.  Artwise, the trip has proved to have been inspirational with students currently completing wonderful work.     

           -Mrs Kerin Greville, HOD Arts

School Athletic Sports … A very successful day was held with some interesting results.  Two records were broken:

v Whitney Burt reached 9.46m in triple jump.  The previous record set by Caryn Wrenn in 1995 was 9.37m

v Eniketi Onesi equalled the high jump record of 1.44m which was set away back in 1993.

House relays were won by:

            Aubert                                              Junior

            Aubert                                              Intermediate

            Barbier                                            Senior

House team placings for non-champs:

            Aubert A                                        1st place

            Barbier B                                       2nd place

            Barbier A                                       3rd place

Championship winners:

Junior              Winner                            Laura Keenan

                             Runner Up                     Eniketi Onesi

                             3rd place                        Ashleigh Ennor

Intermediate Winner                            Alex Dickenson

                             Runner Up                     Whitney Burt

                             3rd place                        Alarna McKie

Senior              Winner                            Kate O’Malley

                             Runner Up                     Amra Durakovic

                             3rd place                        Katherine Wynands

Overall interhouse points and placings for the Athletics day:

              1st place                                      Aubert with 1030 points

              2nd place                                     Barbier with 890 points

              3rd place                                      Marian with 757 points

              4th place                                      Holderness with 739 points

On Saturday 18 March Whitney Burt, Eden Boswell-Wakefield, Brenda-Lee Locke, Eniketi Onesi, Lorien Gugich, Veronica Noetzli, Brooke Harwood, Judy Faka’osi, Alex Dickenson and Laura Keenan participated in the East Coast North Island Secondary Schools Athletics held at Nelson Park in Hastings.  There were some particularly impressive results in the junior triple jump. Eniketi came first with a jump of 9.01m and Lorien second with a jump of 8.80m. Both Laura and Alex were selected to run in the 100m final, finishing with good times. Whitney came first in the triple jump with a distance of 9.97m and second in long jump with 4.33m.  Lorien was second in the junior long jump with 4.06m. In the Intermediate high jump Eden came third with 1.40m.  In the junior high jump Eniketi came clearly first with 1.39m. Well done to all these students.

 

Eniketi and Whitney were selected to compete in the North Island Secondary Schools Athletics Championships on 1 and 2 April in Hastings.  

              - Sue Wakeling, HOD Physical Education

Young Leaders’ Seminar

Thirteen Year 13 leaders with Mr Bryan and Mrs Nonu (parent) travelled to Wellington on Sunday March 19 to attend the Young Leaders’ Seminar at the Wellington Town Hall on Monday March 20. The students were billeted for the night by Year 13 students from St. Oran’s College and enjoyed the friendly liaison that such an experience offers.

The Young Leaders’ Seminar was attended by 900 students from the lower half of the North Island. Speakers including: the Minister of Education, Mr. Steve Maharey; Rob Harley, TV Documentary Maker; and Christine Rankin, CEO of For the Sake of our Children Trust.  The speakers made a big impact on the young leaders and some entertaining question times and interactive activities were organised to complement the speakers’ presentations.

The Seminar certainly created a buzz of conversation in the school van on the trip home as Sacred Heart’s student leaders shared their ideas about the qualities and skills of the day’s presenters and the impact made on them.

School Swimming Sports … These were once again held at the Onekawa Aquatic Centre on 9 March.  The school’s spirit was evident through the endless chants, creative outfits and support from all Houses.  The level of participation in championship, non-championship and novelty events had improved immensely.  The competition was intense and fierce.  Our thanks must go to Mrs Wakeling, Mrs French and all the staff and students who helped before and during the day.  The Championship results are as follows:

Junior               Winner                                          Ashleigh Ennor

                            Runner Up                                   Anna Taylor

                            3rd place                                      Veronica Noetzli

Intermediate   Winner                                         Oriwia Solomon

                            Runner Up                                   Melanie Hutchinson

                            3rd place                                      Esther Anderson

Senior               Winner                                          Kate O’Malley

                            Runner Up                                   Katherine Wynands

                            3rd place                                      Amra Durakovic

After the swimming and athletic sports,  House placings are:

              1st place : Aubert                      2nd place : Barbier    

              3rd place : Marian                     4th place : Holderness

Year 13 Annual Retreat Day… On March 21 Year 13 students travelled to Southern Star Abbey in Central Hawke’s Bay to spend the day with the Monks and join in their community prayer.  When we arrived Fr Niko (as pictured) had prepared morning tea for us and then the Abbot, Fr Brian, spoke to us about their vocation and celebrated Mass for us.  We were lucky enough to stand in the Monk’s choir stalls for Mass and this was a new experience for everybody.  We had lunch sitting on the verandah of the guest house and out in the garden.  We were taken on a tour of the Monastery grounds to see the Hermitage and the cemetery.  At 2pm we joined the community for afternoon prayer.  We had just got on the bus and the thunder and lightning started along with hail stones—lucky us! 

           - Sr Colleen Edgecombe, DRS

Tena tatou katoa .. Nga whanau katoa—Anei te mihi kia koutou mo tou awhina ki nga kaiako me nga kotiro mo te Noho Marae. 

Yr9 students had a fantastic three days with all the outdoor experiences  including caving and bush walking at Tutira, and at Te Mata Peak they did orienteering and the flying fox.  At the Marae, students were taught the Marae protocol and manaaki (washing, cleaning and doing dishes etc!!).  They also made jewellery, flax weaving and card making.  All the girls went home with some taonga.  Thanks to all parent helpers especially Kathy Kahu for her organising of all the meals.  Thanks also to our hardworking form teachers and teachers who accompanied us and made our job easier.  Na te atua i manaaki ki a koutou katoa

           - Whaea Stewart, Co-ordinator of Noho Marae

Board Talk … This month the school farewells Mrs Monica Johnson after three and a half years as Principal. Sacred Heart College has flourished under her care and she will be greatly missed. We invite you to join us for her farewell Mass at St Patrick’s Church in Munroe Street on Friday, 7 April at 2pm.  Next term we welcome Mr Steven Bryan as our new Principal and Miss Kirstin Daly to the position of Deputy. The Board of Trustees is confident that the new Management Team will bring a fresh approach and great incentives for the future of the College.

The 2006 Annual Meeting (AGM) of the Board of Trustees will be held in the staff room at 6pm on Tuesday 16 May.

           - Susan Doohan, Chairperson Board of Trustees

Pasifika Leadership Training … “Leaders of Tomorrow”.  On Friday 17 March, Pacific Youth Leadership training was held at Upu Amata Pacific Training Centre for two days.  This was the first form of training for Pacific students in the Hawke’s Bay region. 

Samantha Lasei Faitaua and I were chosen to participate in this event along with two leaders from each college in Hawke’s Bay.  Our aim was to recognise and provide an effective training experience that will enable young leaders to fulfil their potential and better serve their community and school and to bring together young Pacific people who have shown evidence of leadership qualities.  We had an opportunity to meet many leaders who influenced us from around New Zealand.  I had heaps of fun and thought there were some really amazing and talented young people there.

           —Lagi Farani Tuisalega (12HD)

O se mafutaga fuafuaina lelei le fa’amoemoe na auai iai le toatele o teine ma tama talavou ile nofoaga e taua.  “Upu Amata Pacific Training Centre”.  O le autū ia maua le tomai masani oni ta’ita’I agava’a talavou o Atumotu o le Pasefika olo’o ao’oga, I Vaifanua o Hawke’s Bay.  Sa auai l latou oni ta’ita’I iloga ina lava le tomai masani ilo latou soifuaga I Niu Sila nei.  O’i latou fo’I ia sa saunoa ma fetalai ini metotia e fesoasoani mole una’I ina o’I matou o le’o iai metotia ma taleni oloo natia ia fa’a ogā ma faamasani taimi e tatau ai auā tofiga oleā feagai ai ile lumanai.  Sa filifilia I maua male tama’ita’I o Samantha Lasei Faitaua e avea ma sui o Sacred Heart College ilea aso

           —Lagi Farani Tuisalega (12HD)

Food Fair … The Sacred Heart College P.T.A. wishes to thank all those who contributed to the Twilight Food Fair on St Patrick’s Day.  We now have $1000 toward further school projects.  Congratulations to Bruce Taylor who won the raffle which was a lovely basket of goodies—well done. Next event on 16 June—Annual Trivial Pursuits at St Mary’s Taradale.  Watch this space!

Uniform Shop is open every Tuesday from 11.00am until 2.00pm during the school term. 

New style blazers are available priced from $224—$238.  Small quantity of second hand items for sale.  Payment—cheque or cash.

Enquiries:Colleen McLaughlin  8444.126

Winter uniform will be optional from the start of Term 2 and compulsory after Queen’s Birthday.  Please re-read the uniform sheet which was issued at the start of the year.  Black lace-up shoes and knee-length black socks are the official College footwear.  Brown lace-up shoes and knee-length fawn socks can still be worn this year. 

The Uniform shop will be open during the holidays on Wednesday 26 and 27 April, 12pm until 6pm

 

AA Drivers’ Training … Special rate for Sacred Heart College students—discounted 20% - $40 per hour.  Contact Mr Trevor Neave on 8355.460 or 027 279 5401.

Stop Press—“Peter Vardy” — Monday, 10 April at St Mary’s Parish Church in Greenmeadows.  Y12 and 13 Students’ Seminar: 10am-12pm—Ethics in the modern world including sexual ethics; an alternative approach to materialism.. Teachers’ Seminar: 2pm-4pm—Broader view of Education; Evaluating Ethical Issues.  We extend an invitation to our wider community to attend.

Early Closing … School will close at 1.15pm that day to accommodate the Peter Vardy Professional Development Seminars. 

Can you please be very mindful of the hidden dangers at the Convent/France/Coote/Shakespeare Road intersections particularly when dropping off and picking up your daughter.  Our children are very precious.   Thank you.

Thank you … to Mr Vaughan Morley  for the generous donation of three televisions and DVD players.

Piano … Would anyone have a piano in reasonable condition they would like to sell or donate to our College? Please ring the school office on 8353.761.