In Term 2, our Year 9 and 10 students will be trialling a new Ministry of Education assessment tool for Maths and Writing called SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool). This is a low‑stakes assessment designed to give us quick, reliable insights into student learning so we can identify any gaps and plan meaningful next steps. It also supports teachers as we continue to implement the new curriculum. SMART is very similar to e-asTTle, which we have used previously, so the experience for students will feel familiar. We look forward to using this tool to strengthen teaching and learning across our classes.

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Whānau can access further information on the Ministry of Education website

Did you know that each time you make a donation over $5, you can claim 33.33% of it back as a tax credit?  All you need is your tax receipt, and if you have not claimed before, you can still go back and claim for the past four years. 

More information can be found at https://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/income-tax-for-individuals/individual-tax-credits/donation-tax-credits

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Your donations go towards:

• Upgrades in furniture

• Reducing the cost of camps and trips 

• Purchase of a new school van 

• Classroom technology upgrades (eg replacement laptops/iPads, screens) 

• Sport equipment and uniforms 

• Providing transport to support cultural activities 

• Hardship programme 

• Providing Manaaki for homework club, after school events. 

• Loan devices or learning materials 

• Reducing financial barriers to full participation

More information about Sacred Heart College school donations can be found here 

We had 24 students involved in the Shakespeare Festival on Monday night.  A huge thank you to our senior students who were student directors and to all the students involved.  It was a fantastic night of DRAMA.

College Sport Wellington

Rippa Rugby

Our Rippa Rugby team had a great day at the CSW tournament this week, taking second place to Aotea College in the final. Thanks to Lynitta Collings for supporting our students at the tournament

Summer Tournament Week

SHC participated in six tournaments over Summer Tournament Week

Floorball

We entered two teams in the NZ Secondary Schools Floorball champs with both our senior and junior teams being runners up taking the silver medals.  Congratulations to Riana Bautista (S11RL - Seniors) and Sienna Thompson (B9TK - Juniors) for winning the Fair Play awards and to Emily Clark (S10SA) for being named Most Valuable Player for the junior competition.  Thanks to Sheree Clark, Anna Williams and Coby Wheeler for supporting our teams.

(Pictured below: Senior team, Junior team, Sienna Thompson, Emily Clark)

Futsal

Our Futsal team played well over the tournament with a win in their last game against Rangi Ruru 3-0 at Futsal Secondary School Nationals.  Thanks to Sam Jones, Denise Hunter, Arnika, Keira, Maddi and Jack for supporting our team.

Kī-o-Rahi

SHC students competed in a combined Mixed Team with St Pat’s Silverstream.  The sport is growing and it is good to see us competing at National level.

Outside of School Achievements

Gymnastics

Some exciting news with Madeline Joe (AV10VS) being selected to represent NZ in gymnastics at the Queensland Australia tour in May this year.  This is a great achievement, and we look forward to hearing how she goes.

Sponsorship - O'Shea Shield

The competition will involve approximately 290 students competing over two days in a range of categories including impromptu and prepared speech, oratory, debating, religious questions, drama, and scripture reading (in both Te Reo Māori and English).

The O’Shea Shield has been a proud tradition since 1946, fostering excellence in communication, critical thinking, and performance among young people. Hosting this event involves significant costs, approximately $35,000, which cover hospitality, catering, badges and adjudicator fees.

We are seeking sponsorship to help make this event a success. Any level of support would be greatly appreciated, and in return, we will actively promote your business throughout the weekend, including in printed materials, signage, and acknowledgements during the event.

Your contribution will help us continue this valued tradition and support the development of confident, articulate young leaders.  Spectators are welcome to join us throughout the event.  We will be posting a timetable of events closer to the date.

We are after small donations or sponsorship of anything up to $1000.

If you are able to offer support please contact Katrina [email protected] or Business Manager Sam Chan [email protected]

Other ways you can give support

Baking – if anyone would like to provide baking for the O'Shea Shield, we would be extremely grateful.  If it is brought into the school office in an ice cream container, we can freeze it and bring it out for the event

(Based on Gospel values and imbedded in all school policies and practice.)

Mana Atua –  a heart for God

We contemplate Mana Atua, the power of God, through God’s great love, represented by the Sacred Heart. We aspire to the spiritual virtues of faith, hope and charity.

As a community we pray together daily because “There in the sanctuary of his heart, he will keep you gathered together.” Euphrasie Barbier

Mana Tangata – a heart for people

We uphold Mana Tangata, the power and dignity of all members of our community, by showing manaakitanga – generosity and kindness, respect and inclusion.

Our strength as a community comes from following the cardinal virtues of wisdom (prudence), dignity (temperance), courage and justice.

“Be kind to everyone; give everything a good interpretation.” Euphrasie Barbier

Mana Tipuna – a heart for our ancestors

We gain spiritual strength from Mana Tipuna, the Mission Sisters’ Charism and our school’s Catholic heritage.

The RNDM charism is “contemplation, community and mission”. Their mission is to take light, wisdom and social justice to the world.

 “We are all missionaries. Let us strive to imitate the qualities of Jesus.” Euphrasie Barbier

Mana Matauranga – a heart for knowledge

We value Mana Matauranga, the power of a depth and breadth of knowledge and the education of the whole person. We aim for personal excellence and seek to realise our all-round full potential.  Behind our motto “Virtue and Knowledge” is the goal of gaining wisdom. “Whaia te maramatanga” – pursue enlightenment (wisdom).

“Develop their hearts and minds.” Euphrasie Barbier

Mana Whenua – a heart for the land

We honour Mana Whenua, the power of our earth, in our care for the environment and our aspirations to live in harmony with it. This is our place which we value. The three guardian spirits of Atawhai guard us, and our place. Mana whenua is also about protecting our wholeness and wellbeing as young women.

“Seek the fullness of life for the whole of creation.” Euphrasie Barbier