To our Sacred Heart Community
Run for Hearts – The Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Research Foundation Association & The Childhood Cancer Association
It’s been a special week for our Hearts Community! #RunforHearts
On Sunday, “Run for Charlotte” took place at the Main Oval with over 300 people in attendance to raise funds & awareness for The Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Research Foundation Association. Earlier this year, Charlotte Agostino (OS’ 20) tragically lost her battle with Osteosarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer most commonly found in people under 25. The wider Hearts Community gathered for an event which honoured & celebrated Charlotte’s life and the impact she had on so many. The day emulated Charlotte’s fun loving & kind-hearted spirit. Special thanks to James Dimech & his family for their outstanding efforts and the Agostino family for their unwavering support.
Our Year 11 Leaders organised the “2 Mile March” on Wednesday morning for their cohort as they walked from Marcellin Campus to Somerton Park Beach and back, raising funds & awareness for The Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Research Foundation Association. Students gathered in Walter Park afterwards for a BBQ & Live Music, a fantastic initiative from our Year 11 Leaders!
At Champagnat Campus, Montagne House organised a fundraiser for the Childhood Cancer Association yesterday in solidarity with fellow classmate, Max McKeough. Across Champagnat, students & staff donned the gold ribbons & laces which sold out by the end of day! At lunchtime, Max’s peers gathered on Champagnat Oval where they ran over 200kms collectively, a fantastic achievement by our young people!
Curriculum Extension Activities Nominations 2022
Sacred Heart College offers a broad Curriculum Extension Activities Program giving our students the opportunity to participate in a range of sports, music and clubs. Participation in these activities provides a great opportunity for students to be more connected to the College, whilst pursuing a passion or learning a new skill. It also provides teachers and parents/caregivers to form partnerships in the education of our students.
Nominations for sports, music & clubs are now open and must be completed Tuesday 30 November, any late nominations may not guarantee placement in a team. Online Nominations are to be submitted via the College website (https://www.shc.sa.edu.au/learning/co-curricular/) and students are encouraged to read the Sports Handbook & Music Handbook before making their nomination. Families received correspondence regarding Online Nominations on Monday afternoon.
Year 12 Graduation Ceremony (Friday 26 November)
Our Class of 2021 Year 12 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday 26 November at the Adelaide Convention Centre. All students who have completed their Year 12 studies at Sacred Heart College in 2021 and up to five guests are invited to the Graduation Ceremony.
Date: Friday 26 November 2021
Time: 5.00pm arrival for 5:30pm start – 7.30pm.
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre – Halls A,B,C,D (East Side) North Terrace, Adelaide
Booking details: Tickets can be booked via the Google Form – please click here. Bookings open Friday 29 October and close on Monday 21 November at 4:00pm.
Ticket Price: There is no cost to families for the Graduation Ceremony. Families will be able to book a maximum of 5 tickets per Graduating Student. The Graduating Student does not need to book a ticket. Please ensure you add their name to your booking request form in the appropriate area. All Graduating students are required to check in upon arrival with their Head of House and sit in their House section in front of the stage. They will find a seat with their name on a label in their House section.
If seating capacity is not reached after initial bookings, families will have the option to register for extra tickets – keeping in mind these seats will be in a different Section to their first booking.
Further details regarding the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony including Dress Code and COVID Safety can be found in the correspondence sent to families earlier this week.
We look forward to a great evening and hope that you will find it a truly memorable way of finishing their year at Sacred Heart College.
Year 11 Geography Camp – Deep Creek CP and the Inman Valley
Our Year 11 Geography students recently ventured to Deep Creek CP and the Inman Valley for their fieldwork trip. The students were supported by staff in hiking to some of the more remote parts of Deep Creek CP and completing biodiversity surveys to compare to some of the more visited places in the park for their fieldwork report.
We were then very privileged to be able to camp on a private property in the Inman Valley. Students cooked their own meals, set up their campsites and learnt about low impact camping practices. Some even saw stars outside of the city for the first time! What a classroom!
Parents and Friends Annual General Meeting (AGM) (Wednesday 17 November)
The Sacred Heart College Parents & Friends Association warmly invites you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 17 November at 7.00pm in the Staff Centre, Champagnat Campus (28 Percy Avenue, Mitchell Park SA 5043).
The AGM will be a catered event by the P&F with gourmet pizza & drinks. The P&F is a great way to meet other parents, plus stay connected to the College throughout your child’s schooling – and there is no obligation to attend our once a term meeting (yes – we only have four brief meetings a year!) or hold a committee position. For catering purposes, please RSVP via Text (0417 617 474) or Email (daviessf41@gmail.com) by Monday 15 November. We look forward to you joining us!
Year 12 2022 SHC Crested Pullover
Current Year 11 Students wishing to have a crested pullover (jumper) for next year should consider the following:
- Student owned pullovers must be freshly laundered, be the uniform colour and in good condition with no holes in the garment.
- $13.00 payable when you leave your pullover at the Uniform Shop. Credit Card or EFTPOS only. Cash not accepted.
- New pullovers can be purchased and the $13.00 is an additional cost.
- All pullovers MUST BE NAMED.
- Closing date Friday 19 November 2021
- January 2022 onwards pickup.
- This crested pullover can not be recycled as it is a current year only garment.
This week, the nation breathed a collective sigh of relief when the WA Police located and rescued young Cleo Smith in Carnarvon. Such a good outcome!
It’s in moments like this that we, as parents and carers, empathise completely with Cleo’s family. Our children’s safety is paramount. Please be assured that students’ safety is a major priority and at the forefront of many aspects of Sacred Heart – from policies and procedures, to staff being present at road crossings and so on.
Should you have a concern in regard to safety please be sure to contact the College.
Wishing you well!
Steve Byrne
Principal
