Sacred Heart College, Napier

Te Kāreti o Ngakau Tapu

“Hearts and Minds in Harmony”

September 2007

OPEN DAY

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Whanau,  

           Bishop Peter Cullinane and Kathleen Field, Chaplain at Massey University, visited school last week and shared thoughts with our Year 13 girls on their transition to Tertiary study.  Their main guidance was to “stay committed to your spirituality, stay connected to people and church when things get difficult, and look for, listen and feel the presence of God in your life.”  It was a special time for our girls. At the weekend, some of our girls received the Sacrament of Confirmation in their parishes; congratulations to them on this self-initiated step in their faith development.  Another group of girls are embarking on a sacramental programme for their Baptism and Holy Communion under the guidance of Miss Chanel Hoera, our Youth Minister.  Your prayerful intentions for these girls would  be of special support. 

           The senior assessment programme is providing important feedback for the girls on their NCEA goals.  Reports in early Term 4 will identify pathways for improvement in the final leadup to exams which commence on 19 November.  Below is a compilation of tips offered by psychologists and educationalists for parents of students preparing for formal assessments. 

v Support and positively encourage your child

v Provide a supportive family environment

v Provide healthy eating snacks

v Encourage regular exercise and plenty of sleep

v Encourage their self esteem through positive feedback

v Acknowledge they need some down time and leave them alone

All Year 9 and Year 10 girls will have exams in week 6 of Term 4.  These will assess both the girls’ progress over the year and provide them with formal assessment conditions in preparation for NCEA. 

           Winter sports have culminated with finals and representative honours being awarded.  Our girls have performed with real distinction this year; a huge thank you to Coaches and Managers for their generous support of college sport.  We invite them for a special afternoon tea in the staffroom on October 31.  Your presence at exciting nights ahead; Euro City “Girls’ Night Out” 4 October and “Arts Festival” 17 October will give great support to these dimensions of college life. 

           The end of term marks the departure of Mr Mike Perry; we have been celebrating and acknowledging the tremendous contribution Mike has made to Sacred Heart over a long period of time.  His replacement as Head of Social Sciences will be Miss Amanda Rutherford, currently teaching at Taradale High School. She will start with us at the beginning of 2008.  Dr Soni Laugesen is leaving us early in Term 4 for South East Asia where she is undertaking an English Language Teaching Course.  Soni has been a great asset to us across a number of curriculum areas.  We wish her all the best in her new learning venture. 

           A whanu hui on October 25 at Te Aranga Marae in Flaxmere will offer an opportunity for familes to share their ideas and expectations about girls’ learning.  We look forward to a big turnout.

           I trust that the holiday break will offer an opportunity for families to share good time together and for all girls to recharge energy levels for Term 4.

Regards and God’s blessings  — Steve Bryan, Principal

 

History Y10: Solana Harte, Brooke Harwood, Caroline Maradzika, Amy West, Stevie Wrightson

French Y11: “Converse in French in a familiar context” : Emma Hinton, Rebecca McGrail, Eniketi Onesi

French Y12: “Converse in French in a less familiar context” : Emma Pedersen

English Y12: “Research a Literature Topic” : Sidney Dillon, Rebecca Dine, Lauren Johnson, Isabel Mooney, Emma Pedersen, Rebecca Rappel, Siobhan Storey

English Y12: “Creative Writing” : Esther  Anderson, Amy Drew, Emma Pedersen, Rebecca Rappel, Siobhan Storey, Agatha-Jean Thomas, Te Huinga ki Matariki Williams

Graduates from Massey University from November 2006—end of May 2007 :                                                                             Last Year of Attendance

Joan Barendsen (Bachelor of Science)                                                      2001

Shannon Carter (Bachelor of Social Work)                                                 2002

Monica Leen (Graduate Diploma in Journalism)                                        2000

Sarah Parris (Bachelor of Design)                                                               2001

Kelly Price (Bachelor of Science)                                                                2000

Lucy Taylor (Bachelor of Design)                                                                2001

Sarah Weir (Bachelor of Business Studies)                                                2002

 

Massey University, Palmerston North Trip: On Wednesday 1 August, four students and Mrs Halford headed to Palmerston North to participate in the  Open Day.  The main concourse was full of other Yr13 students from around New Zealand.  We were given many handouts and then planned our visits to the various parts of the campus, which included visits to accommodation areas and the introductory sessions for the various degrees.  It was a great day with plenty of information and inspiration.

Victoria University, Wellington Trip: Off to the Capital to explore further tertiary options. Twenty-two students, Mrs Williams and Mrs Halford arrived at Wellywood (our accommodation) in the late afternoon and settled in.  Off to explore Wellington in the evening and to find food.  No trouble with the Thursday night curfew, many of us were back in our rooms playing cards by 8.30 pm!  Friday some went to Massey University to investigate Design Studies, others to Sir George Seymour to look at training in Tourism and Travel and the rest to Victoria University.  We arrived into the crowded quad at Vic to listen to an introduction and pick up a guide to the first session we had chosen.  We investigated marketing, media, English and many other areas of study as well as checking out the hostel accommodation.  The visit gave us a much better idea of Victoria and the study options it provides.  On Friday afternoon, we were a very weary, but happy bunch who climbed aboard the bus for the trip home and a much needed nap.          —Mrs Halford

Anna Aldridge represented our College on a discussion panel at the recent Social Justice Seminar held at St Mary’s Parish Centre.  Discussion / dialogue was facilitated by Fr Neil Vaney and explored the issues and challenges of climate change and care for the environment that faces each and everyone of us today. 

 

We sadly farewelled our GAP student, Ruth Sobala, who returned to England to begin her studies towards becoming a doctor.  Ruth was with us for six months and fitted into our culture extremely well.  Here is Ruth in her farewell gift from the College, an All Black rugby shirt.  She was over the moon with delight!

 

Hot Food Day: Form classes had been beavering away for weeks, planning their menus for this special annual event.  The weather was magnificent and the scene a picture with staff and students tasting the wonderful food available for lunch.  Students were allowed to wear mufti for the day.  It was a tremendous effort and we raised $1713.30 for the Missions.  Well done!

Year 12 students with Technology Challenge exercise that required them to build a catapult to fling a ping pong ball using equipment as supplied.

Year 13 students shared their lovely Thai Curry Seafood with the office staff.  This is part of their Year 13 Hospitality course

Congratulations to Jessica Dep, Carrie Dudding, Rebecca Gardiner, Sarah Johansen, Sinead McDonough, Rebecca McGrail, Isabel Mooney and Courtney Pedersen who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Patrick’s and St Thomas More Parishes.

Here is our Year 10 student showing off her oven mit that she made in her Materials Technology class.  She also won Gold at the Special Olympic Swimming Championships. Well done! And look at our Year 12 student working hard at the retirement home as part of her Work Experience.

Congratulations to our sPACIFICally Pacific girls who competed in the week of competition and performance.

Junior Samoan Writing Competition: 1^st place—Litia Sapati; 3^rd place—Maryan Niue 

Junior Tongan Writing Competition: Judy Faka’osi

Senior Tongan – Writing Competition: 3^rd place—Eniketi Onesi

Junior English Writing Competition: 3^rd place—Usoaliitiania Seumanutafa 

Senior English Writing Competition: 1^st place—Sue Seumanutafa

Junior Samoan Speech Competition: 3^rd place—Litia Sapati

Senior Samoan Speech Competition: 2^nd place— Kuinivia Peko

Junior Tonga Speech Competition: 1^st equal—Judy Faka’osi

Junior English Speech Competition: Faaolataga Fuli

Volleyball Competition: 1^st Place

“Cultural Explosion” – 2^nd Place

“Take It On” Competition – 1^st Place

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Congratulations to Emma Stothart who passed her Grade 8 Trinity College piano exam with 80%. 

Rachel Doohan and Jodi-Lee Redman, Leaders of our Cultural Committee ran a very successful Talent Competition.  The finals were held at our Cultural Assembly.  The runner-up was Toni Makea and the winner was Lagi Farani-Tuisalega.  What a wonderful range of talent we have at our school. 

Winter Sport Roundup

Winter sports have ended after a long season.  These teams were: Netball (12 teams), Hockey (1 team), Soccer (2 teams), Canoe Polo (3 teams), Badminton (4 teams) and Basketball (2 teams). The Sports Department wishes to thank all coaches and managers for their time and commitment to our sports teams.  Each  team has had a voluntary teacher in charge as a manager.  Without this support sports teams would be unable to run.  A special thank you to you all.      —Henny French, Sports Co-ordinator

 

On 26 August our College Netball team travelled to the lower North Island Secondary Schools’ Netball Championships  in Lower Hutt.  There were 28 teams in our ‘B’ grade division. The games were tough but each time we took the court the adrenaline rush gave us the strength to play our hardest as a team.  We played nine games. won six, and were placed 10th overall which was a big accomplishment.  We are all very proud to have represented our school and have come home a much stronger team.  We can’t wait for next year’s tournament          - Nivana Manson

 

Our 1st XI Soccer team won the Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools’ Division 2 Competition. This is a terrific result and is thoroughly deserved given the high level of application, commitment and determination displayed by the girls over the season. I understand this is the first time a football competition has been won by Sacred Heart College, so I am delighted to have been a part of it.—Tim Motu, Coach

Congratulations to Kirsty Campbell-Auckram and Melanie Hinton who have been selected for the Under-14 Hawke’s Bay Soccer team.

Hastings Green Team won the Hastings Junior D Grade Netball—well done to the following girls: Hannah Compton, Kate Epplett, Anastasia Fincaryk, Hannah Foley, Lucy Laird, Jemma Lyster, Ashlee Rihia, Erinna Schroder, Rebecca Steenkamer, Roseanna Ward and Annie Wilson

Alexandra Dickenson has been chosen for the Hawke’s Bay Under-16 Soccer team.

Emma McKay is the Student Regional Winner of the 2007 Wattie’s Volunteer Coach of  the Year.

Cross Country Results:

Junior Champion:  Litecia Gyde             Intermediate Champion:  Ashleigh Ennor

Runner-up:              Kate Petherick        Runner-up:                          Christina Noetzli

Third:                        Kahlia Fryer             Third:                                   Anna Taylor

Senior Champion:  Kate O’Malley

Runner-up:              Veronica Noetzli

Third:                        Alexandra Dickenson

Class Participation Results:Yr9: 9CR, 9GE; Yr10: 10WU and Senior overall: 12CS

 

 

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                                :          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)

PTA News:

Euro City—Girls’ Night Out—sophistication in motion—7.30pm, 4 October @ Euro City Showroom, Carlyle Street, Napier

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!

Tickets available from the school office—$20 adult and $10 student.  Be in quick for the greatest night out you will have—male waiters extraordinaire!!!

Be in quick not to miss out!

Arts Festival / Art Auction

To be held on Wednesday 17 October at the Century Theatre.  Year 9 and 10 artwork for auction on display preshow and interval with refreshments available for a small price.   Works donated by local artists and our own Kerin Greville.

                                 Your PTA supporting our College and our girls

 

 

 

A message from your Public Health Nurse …SORE THROATS MATTER!

Rheumatic Fever is still a more common disease in Hawke’s Bay than in the rest of New Zealand.  There have been several reported cases of Rheumatic Fever in Hawke’s Bay recently.

Strep A is often the cause of sore throats in young people.  These usually clear with no ill effects BUT in some young people it can cause Rheumatic Fever.

All persistent sore throats should be checked by a Doctor.  A throat swab should be sent to the laboratory.

Correct antibiotic treatment can prevent Rheumatic Fever from developing and it will also prevent the spread of Strep A throat infection to other persons.

From our Textiles Department

A huge thank you to those who donated unwanted fabric, patterns etc. Please feel free to continue donating to our cause! - Trish Clode

NEiTA Teaching and Leadership Awards closing soon!

v Parents, there is still time to recognise excellent teachers and leaders.

v Nominations for the 2007-08 round of the National Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Awards are open until 28 September.  Each nominated teacher or leader will be presented with a NEiTA Certificate of Nomination and be eligible for awards, prizes and grants.  Nominate online or download a nomination form at www.neita.co.nz <http://www.neita.co.nz>, or collect a form from the school, any public library or by calling NEiTA on (09) 308.0576. 

v This is a tremendous opportunity to acknowledge great teachers and leaders in our school community.

Congratulations to Katie Alexander, our newly elected Student Rep on the BOT— and well done to all students who put their names forward for nomination.  A well fought battle!!