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Issue 19, 2017

Thursday 7 December 2017 (Week 8, Term 4) SACRED HEART COLLEGE

From the Principal Dear members of the Sacred Heart College community, Firstly, congratulations to all involved with the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony on Friday evening, especially Kathryn Mortlock and Alex Dighton. Despite the weather, the McAteer Centre was bursting (as was the car park and marquee afterwards) with the Class of 2017, their families and notably, many grandparents. Br Jordan had a tear in his eye when he cast his over across the Hall! Secondly, on Saturday evening at the Annual Marist Schools Australia Dinner and Appreciation Awards, Director of Boarding, Shane Hennessy's significant contribution over the past 25 years to Sacred Heart College was acknowledged. Although humbled by the award, Shane and his wife, Andrea were chuffed! The Award was presented by the Provincial, Br Peter Carroll and National Director of Marist Schools Australia, Dr Frank Malloy, at a gathering with Marist educators, Brothers and families from across Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. The 2017 school year draws to a close! Final Assemblies, ceremonies and various activities capture the spirit in which the year has transpired and many of us wonder where the time has gone? To all our families and extended community, we express our gratitude for entrusting us with your daughters and sons in the hope that we can nurture them into fine young women and men. It has been yet another privileged year, Year 120 at Sacred Heart, and we look forward to the Christmas festivities and holidays with a sense of joy and quiet pride in what has been achieved across 2018!

To conclude, something to ponder as Christmas approaches: CHRISTMAS by Michael Leunig I see a twinkle in your eye So this shall be my Christmas star And I will travel to your heart The manger where the real things are And I will find a mother there Who holds you gently to her breast A father to protect your peace And by these things you shall be blessed And you will always be reborn And I will always see the star And make the journey to your heart The manger where the real things are The manger where the real things are Our heartfelt blessings to all for the Christmas season! Kind regards, Steve Byrne Principal

2018 Parent Handbook The 2018 Sacred Heart College Parent Handbook is now available on the College website in the Middle and Senior School sections of the College website. This is now a whole-school document comprising both specific Middle and Senior School information. Middle School Senior School The Parent Handbook is an important resource for all parents/caregivers at Sacred Heart College, and provides information on term dates, bus routes, absentee numbers, policies, and much more.

2018 CEA Nominations (Sport, Music and other Curriculum Extension Activities)

The CEA (Curriculum Extension Activities) program of the College provides students with the opportunity to participate in a broad range of activities inclusive of, but not limited to, Sports, Music, Debating, and a wide range of other activities designed to extend each students' interests and skills. 2018 CEA Nominations for the Senior School have now closed. Middle School families have up until tomorrow (8 December) to complete their CEA Nominations. 2018 Middle School CEA Nomination Form (Years 6-9) Middle School 2018 CEA Nominations are due 8 December, 2017. Adam Rice Alex Penhall Ali Trewartha Middle School CEA Coordinator Senior Girls’ Sport Coordinator Senior Boys' Sport Coordinator

Outstanding Individual Achievements Evan Stockman (Year 8) recently obtained an A Honours for his Grade Two Piano Examination. Well done Evan!

Jate Jones (Year 6) recently obtained a B+ High Credit for his Grade One Piano Examination. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement, Jate!

Students who achieve success outside of school are encouraged to inform the Communications Coordinator, Darelle Tasker (darelletasker@shc.sa.edu.au) in order to be acknowledged in the Hearts Newsletter and beyond. Sporting achievements are acknowledged in the CEA Sports Newsletter.

Congratulations to these students!

College Uniform Shop 43 Oaklands Road, Somerton Park Telephone: 8350 2586 MasterCard, Visa Card and EFTPOS available.

Term Trading Times Tuesdays 1.00 – 6.00pm

Wednesdays 8.00am - 4.30pm Thursdays 1.00 – 6.00pm

Last Trading Day 2017 Thursday 14 December

January 2018 Holiday Trading Times

Beginning Thursday 11 January Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1.00 – 6.00pm

Wednesday 8.00am – 4.30pm Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm

Closed Public Holidays Monday 29 January 10.00am – 5.00pm

Second-hand Uniforms Neat, current uniforms are accepted for re-sale during shop hours. All submissions MUST BE RECENTLY laundered. For further information and pricelists, please visit the College website at www.shc.sa.edu.au/shc/uniform-shop. Lisa Harvey College Uniform Shop

WHOLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL Fri 8 December Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mon 11 December – Fri 15 December Staff Week Sun 24 December Christmas Eve Mon 25 December Christmas Day Tue 26 December Boxing Day Sun 31 December New Year’s Eve

Thu 7 December Term 4 concludes Final School Mass, 10am Good News Assembly - Academic Awards (Hall), 11.30am Year 9 Rite of Passage Celebration, 7pm

Wed 22 November – Wed 13 December Year 11 Immersion Trip Mon 4 December – Fri 8 December Student Work Experience Tue 5 December – Tue 12 December Marist Cricket Carnival (La Valla Traralgon)

Front Office opening and closing times Middle School 2017 Closure: Fri 8 Dec 2017, 4.30pm 2018 Re-open: Mon 15 Jan 2018, 8.00am Senior School 2017 Closure: Friday 22 Dec 2017, 4.15pm 2018 Re-open: Week commencing Mon 15 Jan 2018, 9.00am – 3.00pm Normal opening times from Mon 22 Jan 2018: Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 4.15pm

2018 Term Dates

Term 1 Tuesday 30 January - Friday 13 April (Boarding students return Monday 29 January) Term 2 Monday 30 April - Friday 29 June* (Years 6-11 only) *Year 12 students finish Term 2 on Friday 6 July) Term 3 Monday 23 July - Friday 28 September Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

MIDDLE SCHOOL

From the Head of Middle School As we now are at the end of the academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the MANY achievements of both students and staff, as well as thank them for their fine efforts throughout 2017. There are many facets that make our school and community such a great place, and like any successful team, it relies on all members playing their part and supporting each other. I am truly grateful for the support I personally receive from our wonderful staff and hope they have a well-earned Christmas break, enjoying the company of family and friends.

Staffing news and updates:

• Deb King has provided 10 years of outstanding service to our Middle School community. In this time she has also performed admirably in several leadership positions, including her current role as Year 9 Leader of Learning and Teaching. Deb has won a position at Prince Alfred College and will be leaving the Middle School at the end of this year. This is an exciting opportunity for her as she will be teaching English to both middle and senior classes. All the best Deb, You will be sorely missed.

• Siobhan Brophy, our Student Counsellor will also be leaving the Middle School and returning to her home of Brisbane due to family and employment commitments. Although only with us for a short time, Siobhan has certainly left her mark in terms of her professionalism, commitment to the wellbeing of students and her deep understanding of child protection issues. We wish Siobhan all the best and thank her for her contribution to the College.

• Alice Tonkin will be taking all of next year on maternity leave. Alice is expecting the arrival of their second child in early March - an exciting time for Alice and her family!

• Tom Cross has secured a more permanent teaching position at Immanuel College and we wish him all the best in his new role.

• Ashley Jenner will be taking long service leave in Term 1 next year. All the best Ash. • Natasha Williams, our Director of Teaching and Learning, will be taking leave for 2018. I wish Natasha all the best

in her coming ventures. As publicised recently, Shana Bennett commences her role as Assistant Principal – Champagnat Project next year while I take leave for Term 1. New staff joining the school in 2017 include: Tom Jordan (currently at Caritas College, Pt Augusta), Jay Pozniak (currently at Cabra College), and Krystle Peyton (currently at Tatachilla College). The new staff members will be formally introduced to parents/caregivers and students at the beginning of the year. I would like to conclude by thanking the students of Sacred Heart College Middle School - for the most part they are fine examples of young boys living Marcellin's dream and hope that one day too, they will "go out to the villages and hamlets and show others how much God loves them". Have a spirit filled and safe Christmas! Tim Mullin Head of Middle School

Vinnies Christmas Appeal Yesterday, volunteers from Vinnies Brighton, Seacombe Gardens and St Mary’s collected three car boots full of donated gifts from our community for the St Vinnies Christmas Appeal. Donations included Christmas decorations, bonbons, soccer and basketball balls, cricket sets, jigsaw puzzles, books, board games, stationery, colouring-in and activity books, clothes, Lego, movie vouchers and much more. Year 7 students, Daniel Mayer, Jock Murphy and Darcy Kelsey and were just three of many students who contributed towards the donations. The Year 6 Marist Captains helped load the cars of the Vinnies volunteers. Throughout Term 4 we put a call out to our community to consider other families who struggle to make ends meet. The St Vincent De Paul Society (Vinnies) provides Christmas presents to children who would otherwise go without through the Vinnies Christmas Appeal. Every year this organisation struggles to supply gifts for boys aged between 11 and 16, so we put the call out to our boys to buy a present they themselves would like. Chances are if they liked the present, other boys would like it too. At last count, our campus collected more than 124 gifts and more than $1059.70 in cash donations! Thank you to Year 9 students, Ben Clements, Lachlan Hocking and Eric Reddy for counting the gifts. Half of this money was used to buy more gifts for boys. Year 8 Marist Captains, Bailey Giles, Cooper Giles and Benjamin Mieszuc enjoyed an afternoon shopping for these at Marion. Originally our donations were going to the Brighton Conference of St Vincent De Paul, however due to very generous number of donations, the conferences of both Seacombe Gardens and St Mary's joined us and we were able to share out our donations to three conferences! Thank you to all those families and staff who have made generous donations to our 2017 Vinnies Christmas Appeal. Through all of these contributions we have helped to bring joy to many families this Christmas. Have a safe holiday and may the joy, peace and love that Christmas brings be with you. Tamara Smith Coordinator of Marist Mission

Canteen thank you A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped in the canteen throughout the year. Your help is appreciated immensely by myself, the boys and the College. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing many of you again next year! Robyn Flowers Canteen Manager

SENIOR SCHOOL

From the Head of the Senior School Year 12 Graduation Ceremony and Celebration Last Friday evening the Graduating Class of 2017 assembled at the inaugural Year 12 Graduation Ceremony and Celebration. The event was held in the Br Joseph McAteer Centre and we hosted over 1,700 students, family members and friends. Graduands were presented in a formal ceremony in the Marist Hall, followed by our 2017 College Captains, Gemma Thomas and Luke Wormald, closing the evening with a wonderful speech, while Principal, Steve Byrne responded on behalf of the College. After the formalities, guests moved to the Function Centre, the outdoor marquee and meandered around the food vans. The entertainment was provided by the SHOCs Band, guests caught up with family and friends and sampled the delicious food and drinks (non-alcoholic) on offer. Despite the chilly weather and breeze, the forecast rain did not arrive which meant that people had an enjoyable and family-filled evening. It was fabulous to see so many grandparents and great-grandparents take the opportunity to be part of the celebration. The following from a parent sums the night up: “Friday’s graduation was great recognition of the Year 12 students. The evening had just the right level of formality to make it a special, yet relaxed night for everyone.” Many thanks to Alex Dighton (Director of Students), Kathryn Mortlock and the many other staff behind the scenes who made the evening so enjoyable and such a success! Congratulations to our Year 12 Graduating Class of 2017!

View Year 12 Graduation celebration gallery >

Conclusion of Year 10 and Year 11 lessons Congratulations to all Year 10 students for successfully completing their first year at the Senior School. Last week, 295 students completed their Semester 2 examinations in Science, Mathematics and English. In addition, last week our Year 11 students began their first Stage 2 classes. They had the opportunity to commence their Research Project (RP) (after a full day of working in their RP class on Monday) and to experience two lessons for each of their other Stage 2 subjects. All students are to be congratulated on their earnest application to study during the last week and we look forward to their return in 2018! With best wishes, Gail Morgan Head of Senior School

From the Director of Teaching & Learning Confirmation of Subject Enrolments and Timetables for 2017 Families of Year 10, 11 and 12 students enrolled at the College for 2018 will be emailed the confirmed list of subject enrolments for next year after the Promotions Panel convenes. Emails should be received by the week before Christmas at the latest - thank you for your patience. Timetables for 2018 will be emailed to students and families in the week prior to school starting on 30 January. Year 11 and 12 students contemplating subject changes should do so before this time. To make changes, parents should email me at karenbailey@shc.sa.edu.au prior to January 23. The flexibility to make changes are somewhat diminished after timetables have been distributed.

SACE end of year Results SACE end of year results will be available for viewing online through Students Online from 8.30am on Tuesday 19 December. Year 12 students will be able to view their SACE Results and their SATAC Tertiary Entrance Statement i.e. ATAR (if eligible). Year 11 students will be able to see their SACE Results to date (including scaled scores for any Stage 2 subjects (including Religion Studies) if applicable). Year 10 students will be able to see their PLP result and any other Stage 1 Results if applicable (e.g. languages). Stage 2 students should also receive their official documentation (including SACE Certificate and Record of Achievement) by post in accordance with local, national and international postal delivery schedules. Documentation will be posted to the address listed on Students Online. Students need their SACE registration number and PIN to log on. The PIN is the first 4 digits of the student's birthday. e.g. 3rd January would have PIN 0301. The PIN will be changed after the first log in (may have already changed if logged in previously). The PIN can be reset from this page if necessary. Students should log in well before results release day to confirm that their log in details and their personal details are correct. It may also be helpful for students to take some time to familiarise themselves with the pages they will view on results release day. A flyer, explaining how students can access their SACE results, and reset their PIN if they have forgotten it, has been emailed to all students previously and can be accessed here. Students having trouble logging in on results release day, can contact the Support Team on 8372 7412 or email SACE.StudentsOnlineSupport@sa.gov.au. For more information about SACE results, visit the My results section on the SACE website. Karen Bailey Director of Teaching & Learning

2017 woodwork projects ready for collection All 2017 woodwork projects need to be collected from the Byre Ave Workshop by Tuesday 12 December, 2017. Please email either Scott Smelter (scottsmelter@shc.sa.edu.au) or Simon Honner (simonhonner@shc.sa.edu.au) to organise collection and ensure staff can provide access to the workshop. The most appropriate days are Tuesday to Thursday, 8am- 3pm. Thank you. Scott Smelter Design and Technology Teacher

Chromebook and Google Apps Training Day for new students in 2018 To assist all new students beginning at the Senior School in 2018 to become familiar with Google Apps and their Chromebook, a number of training sessions will be held on Monday 29 January, 2018. Students are invited to choose one of the time slots from one of the session times listed below. Each session is capped at 25 participants. All sessions will be conducted in the Mezzanine area of the Senior School Library. Six session times are listed below. To book a place, click on the session time and choose one of the available 25 places. Should a session already be full, please choose an alternative time. Session #1: 9.00am to 9.45am Session #2: 10.00am to 10.45am Session #3: 11.00am to 11.45am Session #4: 12.00pm to 12.45pm Session #5: 1.30pm to 2.15pm Session #6: 2.30pm to 3.15pm Should you experience any issues with this booking process, please contact me at bernadettethorpe@shc.sa.edu.au. Bernadette Thorpe e-Learning Coordinator

2017 Parent & Friends Wrap –Up and 2018 Dates On 22 November, The Parents and Friends Assocation held their AGM over dinner at the Morphett Arms Hotel. This year there was great interest in the AGM and a strong turn out with some new and enthusiastic faces who will be a wonderful addition to this long standing SHC institution. As 2017 closes, we farewell Lynne Kurtzer as Chairwoman and Jeanie Franklin as Treasurer and wish them well as their children have now completed their schooling at Sacred Heart. On behalf of all Parents/Caregivers at Sacred Heart, I would like to sincerely thank these two wonderful and capable woman for enriching our community with their time and care. We are the poorer for their departure from Sacred Heart. In 2018 we will see a new line up as follows:

• Chairwoman - Ingrid McKay • Secretary - Claudia Grez • Treasurer - Jo Paterson.

We also have some wonderful committee members staying on in 2018 including Natalie Paparella and Nicole Farmer. They are joined by some new faces including Jodie Veldhoen, Teresa Ragless, Yvonne and David Caire and Maureen Joyce. A big thank you to these parents for getting involved. We are also extremely lucky to have Gail Morgan, Head of Senior School, continuing in her role as Teacher Representative. Gail is a wonderful advocate and supporter of the P&F. Finally, thank you and welcome to those parents who have shown an interest in the P&F but were unable to come to the AGM. We would love you to join us in 2018 because as they say - the more the merrier!! And after all, the P&F is all about the social engagement of parents with children at the senior campus. With this in mind, our first meeting for 2018 is Wednesday 7 February (Week 2 of Term 1) in the Parlour at 7pm - so save the date and come along! Save the Date - 2018 P&F Welcome Drinks (Friday 23 February 2018 at 7pm) Save the Date – 2018 P&F First Meeting (Wednesday 7 February, 2018 at 7pm) All the best and Seasons Greetings. Ingrid McKay Incumbent, Chairwoman

Senior End of Year Music and Dance Stage 1 Music and Dance Showcase On Tuesday 14 November, the Stage 1 Music and Dance classes hosted an end of semester showcase. All musicians presented a solo performance whilst the dance students presented two ensemble presentations. In addition, there were presentations of combined Music and Dance tasks on the night, which has been a new undertaking this semester. The Stage 1 Dance class and the Stage 1 Music Experience class worked on a collaborative task where two dancers worked with a musician to create an original composition of music and dance. Throughout last term the group exchanged ideas of images, emotions and style and this term worked towards the presentations, which were shown for the first time at this event. A well-attended evening. Well done to all staff and students involved!

View Stage 1 Music and Dance Showcase gallery >

Year 10 Music Tour Both Year 10 Music classes headed out for a tour of the local parish primary schools on Thursday 16 November. The very enthusiastic group of Year 10 musicians played to an even more enthusiastic group at Nativity Primary School in the morning and then at St Therese Primary School in the afternoon. The group was put in charge of every aspect of the event, choosing the set list, setting up the sound, MC-ing, keeping the program moving and even loading the trailer. It was a great day out and all players did very well. This event went towards the student's Certificate II in Music Industry which they will receive at the end of the year. Well done to all students on a wonderful performance! Dan Ryan Director of Music

Marist Immersion Experience “I cannot see a child without wanting to let him know how much Jesus Christ has loved him and how much he should, in return, love the divine Savior.” (St Marcellin Champagnat) As a Catholic school in the Marist tradition, our focus on faith formation and ministry sets us apart. We foster the spiritual growth of the young people at our College so that they can become ‘game-changers’ for the marginilsed. Currently, 28 students and 6 staff are scattered across the Asia-Pacific in Sri Lanka, India, Fiji and The Philippines, immersed in marginal Marist communities. The purpose of the Marist Immersion experience is two-fold.

1. It enables us to fulfil our Marist mission, to spread the Good News to those living on the margins. 2. To provide our students with an authentic mission experience.

Sacred Heart College has donated $64,000 in funds and educational material to Marist communities across these four countries - our highest ever donation amount. This is testament to the solidarity of our College community through events like Marist Month, the Marist Mission March, and various other House and school Initiatives across our two campuses. Below is an exerpt from Rebecca Bond, one of the staff members accompanying the team to Sri Lanka and India. Our team has just finished our first week of immersion and our first time in Sri Lanka. We have been overwhelmed and truly blessed to have been with the brothers in Kalpitiya, Colombo. Brother Lal is very much loved and respected by the community but quietly goes about his work in the background. Br Navinda has been our main companion along with Chathurica, a local woman who assists the brothers with the school groups who visit. They are both jovial people with a great sense of humour and have gone above and beyond to accommodate us. The students have enjoyed bus and truck rides filled with singing, taking turns in English and Sinhalese. Students taught on Thursday and Friday, including a boat ride to the local island school. Our students have been moved by the welcome received in each school, students prepared with a welcome in English and handfuls of flowers as a gift for each person. They have thoroughly loved being with the children and were disappointed when Homework Club on Saturday afternoon was cancelled. We are fortunate that the children come and visit and play at the Brothers house and within a few days there was a regular group of children who had befriended our students, taking note of their movements so they could be at the Brothers’ house to welcome them when we got back from our daily activities. Saturday morning we visited the Shrine to St Anne, a beautiful coastal church that has a large circular glass window which looks out onto the ocean dedicated to the mother of Mary. Here the students participated in mass with such reverence, that Will and I couldn’t help but be very proud of them as a wonderful representation of our college for the first time in Sri Lanka. We moved to Tudella to spend a night with the brothers in the Novitiate on Tuesday night. A few tears shed as goodbyes were said to a community that exudes hospitality and happiness. Talking with Brother Godfrey about his perception of our students (being their first experience of SHC), he described our students as deeply respectful and simple, they didn’t ask for anything and happily participated in whatever was arranged for them. No better compliment could be given than a Brother saying our students live the characteristic of Simplicity.

Dependent on the location of the Immersion teams and their intermittent access to the internet, the College will aim to regularly update our community from Fiji, The Philippines and India via our Facebook page @shcadelaide. James Gill Director of Marist Mission

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