To our Sacred Heart Community
For the first time since 2019 the Winter Sport Season has commenced as planned. With the global pandemic seemingly in the ‘rear view mirror’, a new optimism of an uninterrupted season is slowly becoming a reality – touch wood!
Once again we have record numbers of students participating across all codes and to date and results have been favourable. We look forward to seeing what unfolds throughout the remainder of Term 2 and 3, with many upcoming key events such as the 99th year of the Intercollegiate Round, as well as various knockout competitions.
A big thank you must go out to all coaches, volunteers and parents / guardians who step up each week to manage / coach Sacred Heart teams – without you, this would not be possible.
School Sport SA Teams Mountainbike Challenge
On Friday 6 May, 45 students from Years 7-10 ventured to Craigburn Farm Recreation Park for the annual School Sport SA Teams Mountainbike Challenge. Sacred Heart entered 14 teams total – 8 in the Year 7/8 Division and 4 in the Year 9/10 Division.
The day commenced with the Year 7/8 race along with some challenging weather conditions. However, all students got through unscathed and had a heap of fun along the way. In the afternoon the seniors, whilst a lot lower in numbers, put on an impressive display of athleticism. A special mention goes out to Andrew Tidswell, Fraser Oertel, Nelson Haese and Alexander Brooks who led the Year 9/10 age division for the entirety of the race however, finished 2nd only due to a time penalty.
Congratulations to all boys who participated in the event! Due to the incredible numbers of participants and our resounding success, Sacred Heart College took out 2nd in the Overall Champion Schools Trophy!
Results listed below:
Year 7/8 Boys
- 6th – SHC Champagnat 206 – Archie Cranwell, Blake Meakes, Cian Crowley
- 13th – SHC Champagnat 198 – Nelson Meehan, Bob Ginn, Jett Potter, Darcy Eglinton
- 24th – SHC Champagnat 199 – Fletcher Hall, Aden Fishpool, Joel Wigzell, Liam Freeth
- 33rd – SHC Champagnat 209 – Harry Barratt, Kai Raymond, Luke Hobart
- 38rd – SHC Champagnat 208 – Archie Ryan, Ollie Perkins, Max Bawden, Leo Garcia
- 63rd – SHC Champagnat 205 – Nathan Denton, Harry Alderman, Angus Porter, Seb O’Loughlin
- 67th – SHC Champagnat 197 – Alec Hume-Phillips, Austin Chilcott, Oliver Wright, Socrates Kollias
- 68th – SHC Champagnat 207 – Xavier O’Loughlin, Macklin Downes, Daniel Mugge
Year 9/10 Boys
- 2nd – SHC Marcellin 353 – Andrew Tidswell, Fraser Oertel, Nelson Haese, Alexander Brooks
- 7th – SHC Champagnat 211 – Oscar Scinta-Smith, Mitchell Reichelt, Ethan Fry, Wade Bentley
- 22nd – SHC Champagnat 212 – Ed Wilson, Connor Ramm, Hugh Mahoney, Wilson Yeo
- 35th – SHC Champagnat 213 – Alexander Kollias, Ollie Siemionow, Max Meredith, Lachie Foote
2022 Pre-Season Cup
From 4-7 April, Sacred Heart College hosted the 2022 Pre-Season Cup against Immanuel College. The annual event saw a total of 30 female teams represent the College in Netball, Soccer, Football and Basketball. It was a great way to launch the 2022 Winter Sports Program and for the female athletes to showcase their sporting talents on the court and field.
While the SHC teams delivered some impressive results across the four day event, it was the camaraderie and team spirit that was the real success. The students represented the College with pride and demonstrated the Marist Spirit through their support of one another and commitment to their team.
We acknowledge and thank all the people who made the event possible, including coaches, umpires, parents, teaching staff and the SHOC Football Club, as well as the many supporters who came out to cheer and encourage our female athletes. We congratulate all the players involved and wish them a successful Winter sports season ahead.
Results – 2022 Pre-Season Cup
| Sport | Team | Result | SHC MVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCCER | Senior A | SHC (2) defeated by IC (5) | Sophie Betterman |
| Middle A | SHC (3) defeated Immanuel (2) | Logeshwari Gurumoorthy | |
| FOOTBALL | First XVIII | SHC (6.4.40) defeated Immanuel (5.5.35) | Eloise Mackereth |
| Middle A | SHC (1.3.9) defeated by Immanuel (6.2.38) | Maya Camporeale | |
| BASKETBALL | Senior A | SHC (32) defeated by Immanuel (44) | Rosie Akot |
| Middle A | SHC (73) defeated Immanuel (28) | Grace Taylor | |
| NETBALL | Open A1 | SHC (40) defeated by Immanuel (55) | Chelsea Swann |
| Open A2 | SHC (34) defeated by Immanuel (45) | Ruby Roberts | |
| Open B | SHC (24) defeated by Immanuel (33) | Issy Chisholm | |
| Open C | SHC (18) defeated Immanuel (16) | Hayley Truesdale | |
| 10A1 | SHC (26) defeated Immanuel (24) | Mia Grant | |
| 10 SHC 2 | SHC (26) drew Immanuel (26) | Keira Daibes | |
| 10 SHC 3 | SHC 3 (30) defeated SHC 4 (27) | Alicia Hayes | |
| 10 SHC 4 | SHC 3 (30) defeated SHC 4 (27) | Lilla Pannell | |
| 10 SHC 5 | SHC (9) defeated by Immanuel (41) | Zoe Rodwell | |
| 10 SHC 6 | SHC (12) defeated by Immanuel (26) | Millie Curkpatrick | |
| 9 SHC 1 | SHC (34) defeated Immanuel (7) | Rachel Hayball | |
| 9 SHC 2 | SHC (53) defeated Immanuel (10) | Ruby Slattery | |
| 9 SHC 3 | SHC 3 (29) defeated SHC 4 (4) | Molly Atkinson | |
| 9 SHC 4 | SHC 3 (29) defeated SHC 4 (4) | Emily Snare | |
| 9 SHC 5 | SHC (37) defeated Immanuel (2) | Macy Salvemini | |
| 9 SHC 6 | SHC (5) defeated by Immanuel (14) | Dash Pettinger | |
| 8 SHC 1 | SHC (23) defeated by Immanuel (28) | Emme Day | |
| 8 SHC 2 | SHC (32) defeated Immanuel (10) | Klara Harrison | |
| 8 SHC 6 | SHC (4) defeated by Immanuel (33) | Olivia Dickinson | |
| 8 SHC 7 | SHC (4) defeated by Immanuel (11) | Klara Guse | |
| 7 SHC 1 | SHC (32) defeated Immanuel (15) | Audrey Patriarca | |
| 7 SHC 2 | SHC (5) defeated by Immanuel (29) | Skyla Mulcahy | |
| 7 SHC 7 | SHC (10) defeated by Immanuel (17) | Nyaradzo Zembe | |
| 7 SHC 8 | SHC (5) defeated Immanuel (4) | Daisy Kelley |
SHC Sailing Team
During the April school holidays, our Sailing team competed in the 2022 South Australian Schools Team Sailing Championships held at Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club. Competing against schools from around the state, both government and independent, our SHC team was a formidable opponent.
At the conclusion of the first round series and after two and half days of racing, SHC was placed 2nd of 16 teams. From the 4 teams left in the finals, SHC won its first semifinal and moved straight to the grand final where they later faced previous National and State champions, Westminster School. The grand final was locked 1-1 and came down to the last marker where SHC received an umpire penalty, leaving them behind in scores and 2nd overall in the Championship. The team represented the College with courage, family spirit and great sportsmanship.
Congratulations go to the SHC team – Alexi Wigglesworth (Captain), Austin Higgins, Darcy Higgins, Callum Veale, Max Lintl, Will Dallisson and Max Higley. Unfortunately Cailin Went and Joseph Perin were late exclusions due to isolation requirements!
School Sport SA A Grade Swimming Championships
On Thursday 26 May, students gathered at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre to participate in the School Sport SA A Grade Swimming Championships. The Sacred Heart College Swim Team, consisting of 34 students across Years 7-12, received a total of 1,048 points across the 94 event program which saw them place in overall 5th position.
A special mention goes to Joseph Perin, Alex Wiggett, Harvey Luscombe and Ryan Clifford who broke the 4x50m Open Boys Freestyle Relay record with an impressive combined swim time of 1:46.80. We congratulate all the swimmers involved and thank the helpers, parents and family members who came out to support.
Statewide Schools Knockout Competition Results
Middle Girls Knockout Football:
SHC (13.11.89) defeated Willunga High School (1.0.6)
SHC (10.13.73) def Cardijn College (0.0.0)
Open Girls Knockout Football:
SHC (8.7.55) defeated Tatachilla (2.3.15)
SHC (6.1.37) Defeated Cabra (2.8.20)
Year 9/10 Boys Knockout Football:
SHC (24.13.157) defeated Heathfield High School (3.8.26)
SHC (15.8.98) defeated Blackwood High School (2.1.13)
Year 7/8 Girls Knockout Netball:
SHC (37) defeated Cabra (17)
SHC (31) defeated St Mary’s College (25)
Year 9/10 Girls Knockout Volleyball:
SHC (2) defeated St Mary’s College (0)
SHC (2) defeated St Aloysius (0)
SHC (2) defeated Unley High (0)
SHC (1) defeated by Botanic High (2)
Year 9/10 Boys Knockout Volleyball:
SHC (0) defeated by Unley High School (2)
SHC (0) defeated by Botanic High (2)
SHC (0) defeated by Hamilton Secondary (2)
Year 7/8 Boys Knockout Football:
SHC (17.5.107) defeated Brighton Secondary School (0.1.1)
SHC (9.5.59) def Cardijn (4.4.28)
Diving Championships: We congratulate Stella Battilana who represented the College in the U12 Springboard (7th place) and U14 Synchronised (3rd place) events at the Diving State Championships held on Friday 27 May.
Student Sporting Achievements
Congratulations to the following students who have recently achieved the following individual State and/or National sporting honours:
Caden Macrow (Year 7) – Selection in the South Australian Gymnastics State Team, representing SA at the Australian Gymnastics Championships on the Gold Coast in May. Caden finished 13th overall nationally in Level 9 (U15).
Charlie Haigh (Year 7) – Gymnastics State Championships
Level 5 Trampoline Gymnastics – State Champion
Level 4 Double Mini Trampoline – State Champion
Level 4 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Open – Parallel Bars – State Champion
Level 4 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Open – Rings – Bronze Medal
Niamh Byrnes (Year 7) Surf Life Saving SA Junior States
U12 State Title (Gold Medal) – Ironperson
U12 State Title (Gold Medal) – Surf Swim
U12 (Bronze Medal) – Boards
Cooper Molenaar (Year 7) – Selection in the U12 State Australian Rules Football Team
Leila Gasic (Year 7) – Selection in the U12 State Girls Basketball Team
Crystal Kao (Year 9) – Selection in the U15 State Girls Soccer Team
Cooper Rech (Year 9) – Australian Track & Field Championships representing SA in the U16 Men’s 3000m Walk and Shot Put
Eloise Mackereth (Year 9) – Selection in the U16 State Girls SANFL Football Team
Jade Bayly (Year 10) – Selection in the U16 State Girls SANFL Football Team
Sarcha Taylor (Year 10) – Selection in the AFL Womera’s Academy Program
Mollie Jamieson (Year 12) – Selected in the Kayaking Nationals 200, 500, and 1000 individual (k1), doubles (k2) – mixed doubles 200 (mixed k2) – 200 and 500 team boat (k4). Mollie made the final for 200 and the mixed double 500 as well as the semi for doubles 500.
Clancy Luscombe (Year 11) – Competed at the Swimming National Championships and Won Gold in the 400m Individual Medley, Silver In the 200m Backstroke and Bronze in the 200m Individual Medley. Clancy will now be competing at the World Swimming Championships in September.
Sarah Goodwin (Year 12) – Selection in the 2022 NAB AFLW U18 National All Australian Team and the 2022 SANFLW Team of the Year.
Upcoming Dates/Events
Champagnat
Week 6: Years 7-12 Cross Country Championships – Thursday 9 June 2022 @ Oakbank
Week 6: Years 9/10 Girls Knockout Soccer – Thursday 9 June 2022 @ SHC Marcellin
Week 7: Years 9/10 Boys Knockout Soccer – Tuesday 14 June 2022 @ Nazareth Catholic Community
Week 7: Year 7/8 Girls Knockout Soccer – Tuesday 14 June 2022 @ SHC Champagnat
Week 7: Year 9/10 Girls Knockout Netball – Wednesday 15 June 2022 @ SHC Marcellin
Week 7: Year 7/8 Girls & Boys Knockout Basketball – Friday 17 June 2022 @ Cabra Dominican College
Week 7: Pedal Prix Round 3 – Sunday 19 June 2022 @ Victoria Park
Marcellin
Week 6: Open Knockout Netball – Monday 6 June 2022 @ Henley High School
Week 6: Years 7-12 Cross Country Championships – Thursday 9 June 2022 @ Oakbank
Week 6: Years 9/10 Girls Knockout Soccer – Thursday 9 June 2022 @ SHC Marcellin
Week 7: Years 9/10 Boys Knockout Soccer – Tuesday 14 June 2022 @ Nazareth Catholic Community
Week 7: Years 9/10 Girls Knockout Netball – Wednesday 15 June 2022 @ SHC Marcellin
Week 7: Years 11/12 Boys Knockout Futsal Finals Day – Wednesday 15 June 2022 @ St Clair Recreation Centre
Week 7: Pedal Prix Round 3 – Sunday 19 June 2022 at Victoria Park
Week 8: Years 9/10 Boys Knockout Futsal – Wednesday 22 June 2022 @ St Clair Recreation Centre
This weekend, to acknowledge the Reconciliation Round, our Open teams will be proudly wearing the Sacred Heart Indigenous attire. The 2022 theme, “Be Brave. Make Change.” asks everyone to make change beginning with brave actions in their daily lives – where they live, work, play and socialise. To recognise and acknowledge this, our Sports Associations offer our annual ‘Reconciliation Round’ of sports fixtures to contribute to the national effort of making a significant change in mindset in Australia to achieve reconciliation. Reconciliation is ‘Everyone’s business.’
