Hearts News – Thursday 9 May 2024 (Week 2 Term 2)

‘At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest we forget.’

To our Sacred Heart College community

18 April marked a momentous occasion as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the canonisation of our beloved Founder, St Marcellin Champagnat. His unwavering faith and dedication to educating the young have left an indelible mark on the many Dioceses of our world. The Provincial of the Marist Brothers Star of the Sea Province, Br Peter Carroll, writes:

Twenty-five years ago, Marcellin’s goodness and sanctity was publicly recognised by the Universal Church, and he joined the special position held by such luminaries as Peter and Paul, Monica and Augustine, Francis and Clare, Patrick and Brigid, Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross, Teresa of Calcutta, Catherine of Sienna and so many more.

St Marcellin’s vision of forming “good Christians and good citizens” continues to guide us in our mission of nurturing the minds and spirits of young people. His legacy of love and compassion is a beacon of light that shines for us, inspiring us to live the Gospel values with zeal and courage.

As we commemorate the silver jubilee of his sainthood, let us recommit ourselves to the Marist mission, fostering a world where every child is cherished, and education is a doorway to hope.

May St Marcellin Champagnat intercede for us and may his life’s work continue to flourish for generations to come, through us and many others across our Global family.

We are constantly reminded of how fortunate we are to belong to a Marist school, focused on loving each child equally, in a pursuit of academic and personal excellence, and leading young people towards the Gospel.

Daniel Head
Deputy Principal

Commemorating ANZAC Day

During the holidays, students from Sacred Heart College participated in the Hallett Cove and Brighton ANZAC Day dawn services, where they paid their respects and laid wreaths on behalf of the College community. Additionally, both Champagnat and Marcellin campuses conducted ANZAC Day ceremonies in the first week of Term 2, providing students with a moment to reflect on the contributions of all past and present servicemen and women, including numerous old scholars.

The College acknowledges all old scholars who have served and are currently serving throughout the world. During last week’s ANZAC ceremony on the Heart Lawn at Marcellin, we heard the story of Jodie Clark (nee Geale, Class of 1981) who is currently working for the United Nations on the Rafah border between Egypt and Gaza. Since graduating from Sacred Heart College, Jodie spent 21 years serving as a member of the Australian Army, deploying to numerous global locations impacted by war and conflict. Since retiring from the Army, Jodie joined the United Nations, serving in the area of humanitarian aid. You can read more about Jodie in our Autumn 2021 Blue & Blue magazine here.

Whilst ANZAC Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to those who served and did not return home, we also keep all current service women and men in our thoughts and prayers. We acknowledge their courage and unconditional commitment to our country and peace keeping efforts.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Lest we forget.

Meet our 2024 Student Leaders – Year 12 Boarding Captains

Each week, two of our portfolio Student Leaders will take part in a brief Q&A session so you can get to know them a little better. In celebration of National Boarding Week (12 -18 May 2024), we meet our 2024 Year 12 Boarding Captains, Isla Slattery and Henry Smart.

Soaking in Italy’s rich culture – 2024 Italy Study Tour

It has been said that “The name of Italy has magic in its very syllables” and our Italian Study Tour famiglia was privileged to experience this magic firsthand during our two week immersion.

Departing on the Friday of Week 10, Term 1 (5 April) after nearly a year of planning, preparation and student workshops, this trip was the first iteration in recent times and certainly since the advance of COVID-19. Combining students from both Italian and Ancient Studies streams resulted in a tour which was rich with Italian language, culture and history. In under 15 days, we visited Milan, Venice, Verona, Florence, Assisi, Rome, Sorrento, Pompeii and Naples, gaining insights into the regional differences still proudly maintained in a relatively newly unified country (Italy was only unified in 1861).

Though fast-paced with a number of early starts and late nights, students and staff were able to be as present as parsley (as the Italians would say… Essere come il prezzemolo) and enjoy all the glorious spoils Italy has to offer:

• Autogrill stops (a far cry from our servos…) filled with San Carlo 1936 chips (arguably the best potato chips ever made – things just taste better in Italy…) and panini
• ancient ruins at every turn
• being awestruck at Michelangelo’s genius (particularly the Sistine Chapel and statue of David)
• finding the best moment to have a gelato (when is there ever not a good time to have a gelato?!)
• appreciating the artisanal craftsmanship such as Murano glassblowing, Sorrento cameos and Florentine leather (and naturally purchasing a few souvenirs, of course…)
• getting stuck in a tight squeeze with a 40 seater-bus in the cobble-stoned streets of Florence (400 point turn anyone?)
• meeting knowledgeable local guides who expertly maneuvered us through time, space, cultural contexts and even the Milan Marathon!
• practicing our language in class and on the streets, and in doing so, meeting the kindest of people (it has been said ‘Love and understand the Italians, for the people are more marvellous than the land.’)
• living la dolce vita in a way that must be experienced to be appreciated
• and so much more…

We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to WorldStrides, our Tour Director, Emiliano, and our bus drivers (with a very special mention to Constantino), as well as our staff, Ms Melissa Bousfield and Mr Nic Taylor for constantly ensuring our safety, well-being and enjoyment. A special vote of thanks goes to Mr Alex Daw for all of his efforts in facilitating this incredible odyssey and for taking every phone call, regardless of the time-difference.

Though back on Australian soil and immensely grateful to be home, we return with a changed perspective and an Italian spirit. We look back with fond memories (and we have a slide night reunion pending) but now look forward to the next Study Tour, with planning already commencing for Italy 2026!

Signorina Minucci e famiglia

Training in Scotland with Celtic Football Club

As part of Sacred Heart’s partnership with Celtic Football Club, four Hearts soccer students flew to Glasgow, Scotland on 29 April to take part in a 10 day Academy Player Experience.

Henry Lynch (Year 12) trained with U18 Celtic squad, while Freddie Muller (Year 11) and Ollie Perkins (Year 10) trained in the Academy Setup, which also required them to spend time in St Ninian’s High School and afforded them the chance to train under the watchful eye of Celtic FC Head Coach, Brandon Rodgers during a couple of sessions at Lennoxtown. Mia Perkins (Year 12) trained with the U18 girls whilst participating in Academy sessions as well.

During our journey we attended Celtic’s big win (3-0) over St Mirren at Celtic Park, attended a couple of the Women’s First team matches (5-0 and 1-0 wins) and also attended Celtic U18s big 3-1 win over Rangers. Our staff shadowed the U18 coaches, and Women’s First team and learned an abundance from the staff of one of the biggest clubs in world football.

Thank you to all of the incredible coaches and support staff at Celtic FC for hosting us across the 10 days as part of our Premium Partnership Academy Player Experience. and for welcoming us with open arms. An experience of a lifetime for students and staff alike, and we look forward to strengthening this partnership and returning to Glasgow in 2025.

Game Changers La Valla Retreat Day 2024

On Friday 5 April, our Year 9 and 10 Game Changers came together at the Mitchell Park Sporting Club for their Retreat Day. Together, they reflected on their Game Changers experiences so far and their journey on the ‘La Valla’ track. In Marcellin Champagnat’s life, La Valla, France was where the Marist Brothers were created. The symbol of a compass represents how both Marcellin and our Game Changers, in La Valla, are beginning to guide themselves to make an impact on their communities. 

During the Retreat, the Game Changers considered their spiritual North: a desire or goal for their future. They also thought of their Easts and Wests: some challenges that they need to overcome to reach their North. They also thought about the compass ‘needles’ in their lives, people who guide them towards their goals. In between games, the group also considered how they can guide and help those in the margins of our society, as Marcellin and Jesus did. It is always a special occasion to come together cross-campus and connect through Game Changers. 

When asking to reflect on their learnings and key takeaways for the day, students responded below:

“I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the day and how everyone engaged and talked to each other fostering great community spirit”.

“I am going to take away that I can be a better person before I came in here”.

“I learnt that showing love for others is actually showing love to Jesus”.

“I am going to go home and thank my family for believing in me and supporting me in all that I do”.

Year 9s remote control hydrogen car

The Hearts Hydrogen Racing Team, consisting of five Year 9 students, have been building a remote control 1:10 car that is powered using both battery and hydrogen. The hydrogen is captured in canisters using distilled water and a small machine that allows for a process called electrolysis. Once captured, the students install the canisters into a H-Cell, which is connected to the car and powers the motor.  

The team will be involved in a 4-hour endurance race this Friday (10 May) at Findon High School. They will complete a presentation to industry professionals and then monitor battery and hydrogen power life in order to complete the 4-hour race. 

Thank you to the following companies for their sponsorship of the Hearts Hydrogen Racing Team:
– Australian Gas and Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
– GRG Engineers
– Network Optix
– Horizon Education
– Sacred Heart College.

Students design new Auskick t-shirt

Brothers Hamish (Year 11) and Kobe Collins (Year 10), accomplished artists from Alice Springs, were selected by NAB to design the official Auskick jersey earlier this year. The initial design, created in black and white, was completed within a week and later digitised with vibrant team colours.

Their family, notably, their sister Monica Turner-Collins, has a prominent artistic legacy and was recently acknowledged at the Credit Union RAP Art Launch with their works, ‘The Journey’, ‘The Celebration’, and ‘The Connection’ being featured.

As special guests at the Dreamtime Round in Melbourne in two weeks time, Hamish and Kobe are set to discuss their guernsey design during a halftime interview on the oval. Following their success, they have been re-commissioned for the project in 2025. Great work, boys!

Year 7 Carly Ryan Foundation Online Safety Presentation

On Tuesday, Year 7 students participated in an important online safety presentation with the Carly Ryan Foundation. Students heard compelling and up to date information about the online world, social media, cyber bullying, and most importantly, strategies to keep themselves safe online. Key topics of engagement were: 

• Importance of a personal network
• Personal safety
• Understanding our device privacy settings
• Detecting AI and deep fakes
• Online behaviour and the law.

We highly encourage all families to visit the Carly Ryan Foundation website to view and discuss the wealth of information and resources on the available.

A big thank you to Liz and Evie for the informative presentation.

Year 11s visit Courts and Parliament House

Last Tuesday, a group of Year 11 Legal Studies students were fortunate to enjoy a visit to the city to “bear witness” to all things legal. Our day commenced with a visit to the hustling and bustling Adelaide Magistrates Court where we observed a range of matters being called on, ranging from first appearances of those arrested overnight, to guilty pleas involving submissions on penalty and sentencing by the Magistrate.

The contrast in atmosphere was noticeable as we then switched our focus to a District Court case being heard in the Sir Samuel Way Building. Students observed lawyers engage in lengthy and technical debate about a procedural issue relating to the issue of a subpoena, gaining an appreciation for the attention to detail and gravity of cases that are resolved at that level of the court hierarchy.

Following lunch in the Central Markets we ended our day with a tour of Parliament House on North Terrace, hosted by Member for Gibson Sarah Andrews, and a viewing of the first Question Time presided over by newly appointed Speaker Leon Bignell in the House of Assembly.

We returned to the College with a much enhanced appreciation and understanding of how our institutions of government function and what it might be like to work in them.

Year 10s tour Old Adelaide Gaol

Wandering the halls, cells and grounds of the Old Adelaide Gaol was an eye-opening experience for our curious Year 10 Great Australian Trials students last Friday. 

Students were afforded the opportunity to see the realities of the principles underpinning Criminal Punishment they have been learning through their ‘Caught & Court’ unit, giving rise to a better understanding of the purpose and impacts of imprisonment, as well as reflecting on the barbarity of corporal and capital punishment as a means to curb behaviour. It is hard to believe that the last execution occurred at the Gaol in 1964 and the abolition of capital punishment did not occur until 1976! 

Through playing the parts of prisoners and their families, students were able to walk in the shoes of inmates by greeting their ‘GAT family members’ through the iron gates. They saw recreation facilities (a far cry from their Netflix, iPhones and sports competitions), learnt about slop buckets (a truly stomach-churning process used right up until the Gaol’s closure in 1988, and undoubtedly the best means of deterrence), heard of ghost stories (and felt some lingering spirits, resulting in lots of sage-cleanses) and escape attempts (all whilst planning their own escape as they tested out the cells!). They soberly walked past the graves of executed inmates, stopping by Elizabeth Woolcock’s unconsecrated grave in what is arguably one of the most significant wrongful convictions in SA’s history.

Students certainly left with an appreciation that laws and processes for criminal punishment have undergone significant change to better reflect the society we live in – a movement from simple punishment to a focus on rehabilitation – which is especially important in a democratic society.

A most humbling experience and we thank the staff at the Old Adelaide Gaol, as well as Ms Mulraney, Jess and Niamh, for accompanying us on this excursion.

Arts News

‘A Window for Murder’ – Year 11 Drama production

Amidst the busyness of Term 1s final week, the Stage 1 Drama class took centre stage at the Debourg Performing Arts Centre, presenting Nathan Coey’s engaging one-act murder mystery, A Window For Murder. 

From the moment the lights dimmed, the audience was transported to 1920s London, courtesy of the production’s detailed period set design, authentic vintage costumes and elaborate hairstyles. 

However, it was the outstanding performances of the students that made the show such a success. The cast were exceptional in their characterisation, performance skills, British accents, ensemble work and comedic timing. 

As the applause filled the auditorium at the end of the performance, it was a testament to the talent, dedication and hard work of all the students involved. Each of the students should be incredibly proud of their achievements in creating and performing such a polished piece of theatre in just one term

A heartfelt thank you is extended to everyone who contributed to the production and supported the students and the Drama department. Your attendance and encouragement are invaluable in fostering a love for the performing arts and nurturing these creative young artists. 

Anita Wallace
Head of Learning Area – Arts

SHC students selected in 2024 SA Refugee Week Youth Poster Awards

It is with great pleasure we announce that five talented students from Sacred Heart College have had their artwork selected in the prestigious 2024 SA Refugee Week Youth Poster Awards Exhibition.

The selected Year 11 students are:

• Lola Stephens
• Grace Harper
• Tess Harrington
• Domenico Lopresti
• Jess Humphry.

Their outstanding posters have been handpicked from a pool of 340 entries, which is a testament to their creativity, dedication, and commitment to raising awareness about refugee issues.

The exhibition, featuring artworks from 89 students representing 55 schools across South Australia, will be held at the Children’s ArtSpace Gallery in the Adelaide Festival Centre, with the offical launch on Friday, 21 June at 11am. During the launch, three awards, each accompanied by a cash prize, will be bestowed upon outstanding entries in the Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary sections. All exhibiting students, including those from Sacred Heart College, are eligible for consideration for these prestigious awards. The exhibition will conclude on Sunday, 21 July.

We couldn’t be prouder of our talented students and their remarkable achievements. Special thanks also to Visual Arts/Design teacher, Kurtis Harrison, whose guidance and encouragement have played an integral role in nurturing the creativity and talent of our students. We eagerly await the exhibition’s launch and the competition results, anticipating with excitement the recognition our students’ remarkable work deserves.

Music News

Year 7 Beginner Band Program

Our Year 7 Music Performance students are hard at work, exploring woodwind and brass instruments as part of our vibrant beginning band program. Recently we had some of our Year 9 students join us for rehearsals to offer their expertise and encouragement. With dedication and practice, our ensemble is gearing up for an impressive showcase at the upcoming Champagnat Arts Night in Week 8. Save the date and join us for a night filled with all things celebrating The Arts. We hope to see you there!

2024 Arts and Music dates and events

Click here to view the full College calendar of events.

Sports News

We are excited to have 87 teams participating in winter sports this season across the middle and senior school. Our boys and mixed teams will participate in football, soccer, basketball, squash and table tennis, while the girls will represent the College in football, soccer and netball. 

With all team trainings now underway, we look forward to seeing our girls teams kick off Round 1 this week. The boys and mixed teams had a head start and began their season in Week 1 and it was great to see students back in action last week, showcasing their talents and representing the College with pride. 

Good luck to all Sacred Heart teams for the upcoming season. Go Hearts!

2024 Girls Pre-season Cup – Immanuel College v SHC (Football, Soccer and Netball)

It was a great weekend of sports action at the 2024 Girls Immanuel College vs SHC Pre-Season Cup, held 3-4 May at Immanuel College. Our Sacred Heart College (SHC) athletes across football, soccer, and netball showcased incredible talent and determination, with a string of victories and some closely contested matches that kept everyone on their toes.

On Friday at the ICOSA Oval, our Middle Girls and Senior Girls Football teams both delivered outstanding performances against Immanuel. The Middle Girls kicked off the weekend with a decisive win, defeating Immanuel (12.12.84 to 2.1.13). Their teamwork and intensity were evident from the first bounce, and they never let up.

The Senior Girls followed with an impressive match, outplaying Immanuel and securing a well-earned victory (6.6.42 to 3.3.21). Despite a strong challenge from Immanuel, our girls’ skill and grit saw them through. It was fantastic to see a large crowd of SHC supporters cheering them on.

Meanwhile, over on the soccer pitches, our Middle School Girls Soccer team also delivered a fantastic result, defeating Immanuel 5-2 in a fast-paced and exciting match. The girls played with confidence, controlling the game from start to finish.

In a tough battle, our Senior Girls First XI Soccer team fought hard but came up short against Immanuel 1-4. Despite the result, the team showed great spirit and promising signs for the upcoming season. They fought until the final whistle and we look forward to seeing what this group can achieve together in the upcoming season. 

Saturday saw 12 SHC netball teams in action, with matches across both the middle and senior schools. Each game was unique, showcasing a variety of combinations and strategies on the court. It was inspiring to see our players working together and adapting to different challenges. Congratulations to all netballers for their efforts and sportsmanship.

Overall, the weekend was a success, and we couldn’t be prouder of our SHC athletes. The Pre-Season Cup provided a great opportunity to build momentum for the 2024 winter season, and we’re excited to see our teams grow and improve in the coming months.

A special thank you to all players, coaches, and supporters who made this weekend memorable. Your enthusiasm and dedication are what make SHC such a wonderful community and we look forward to seeing you at future games and events! Go Hearts!

View Pre-season Cup results here.

Most Wanted Player Medallists

Electronic Access to Sports Fixtures and Results

Fixtures and results for the Sports Association for Adelaide Schools (SAAS) can be found on the  electronic platform, JARO . This will be the ongoing platform for you to keep up to date with your child’s CEA team fixtures, with the exception of Cricket which will remain on PlayHQ.

The SA Catholic Secondary School Girls Sports Association (SACSSGSA) will also move to JARO, but this will occur later in the school year.

For those families with students involved in SAAS sports (predominantly Boys Sport and mixed teams for swimming, tennis and volleyball), please download the relevant app (see links below) to your smartphone:

Download JARO from the App Store (Apple iPhone & iPad)
Download JARO from the Google Play Store (Android Devices)

Once you have installed the app, follow the below instructions:

• Press the + button;
• Scroll down to select “Sacred Heart College” (for Marcellin) or  “Sacred Heart Middle” (for Champagnat);
• Select your child’s sport/s;
• Select your child’s team/s;
• Then go back and select the “My Teams” tab where you will find the direct link to your child’s team fixture, results and competition ladder.

Student Sporting Achievements

Please note the images below are in order of names listed in the table above.

2024 Sports dates and events

Champagnat Campus (Term 2 2024)

Marcellin Campus (Term 2 2024)

Click here to view the full College calendar of events.