Groups & Clubs

Make the most of your time at Sacred Heart by participating in a group or club (or more than one!). It is a great way to meet fellow students and to have fun with like-minded people.

Does singing in harmony –  American style – intrigue you? You might like to join our Barbershop Chorus. We also have a strong Kapa Haka – Māori culture song/dance group. 

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award (DOE) is a programme (for Year 10 and above) of individual challenges to encourage personal development, leadership and confidence.

See our Sports pages if the mix of competition, teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness is a bit of you.

If you would like further information please email the contact person (this may be a student or a teacher). They will let you know where and when the group meet. You are sure to find something that appeals! 

Club Philippines

Kamusta! Filipino students at Sacred Heart are passionate about Filipino culture and enjoy sharing their music, media, and food interests.

Contact: jochellesuede@shgcham.school.nz and francescaelois@shgcham.school.nz

Debating

Debating involves developing logical arguments about an idea, and pitting your wits against a team with opposing views. At Sacred Heart, Junior and Senior teams compete in various competitions.

Contact: Miss Holt, mholt@shgcham.school.nz or Mrs Barrett, sbarrett@shgcham.school.nz

Duke of Edinburgh National Award

Please find more information here.

Contact: Mrs Cooper, bcooper@shgcham.school.nz 

Enviro Club

The Enviro Club is an inclusive group of young environmental enthusiasts passionate about making sustainable change in our community. We meet weekly to have insightful and engaging presentations about topical climate change issues- presented by both leaders and club members. We have the opportunity for hands-on environmental change, such as Arbour Day tree plantings and promoting responsible recycling measures within the school. Our club promotes opportunities such as the University of Waikato environmental ambassador programs. Anyone passionate about creating a better tomorrow is welcome in the enviro club! 

Contact: katedavies@shgcham.school.nz

Fellowship of the Geeks

Many people are passionate about something.  Fellowship of the Geeks is a safe place to let that passion run wild. 

We are a highly organized group dedicated to exploring and enjoying the many facets of geek culture.

Once per week, this delightful bunch of highly excitable nerds meet up to participate in a range of activities. 

In the past, we’ve decorated biscuits according to fandom themes, made VR headsets, designed badges, watched movies, created wands, shared lunch and run fan art competitions. 

There is no barrier to joining. Just come on in and pretend that you have always been here.

Contact: Ms Holmes, aholmes@shgcham.school.nz

Hip Hop Dance Club

This club is for anyone keen on dancing and wanting to gain more experience. This club is a welcoming space suited for both beginner and experienced dancers. Members gather for weekly practices to learn and practice new chores to develop their abilities. 

Contact:  julianatherese@shgcham.school.nz

Jesus Freaks

Jesus Freaks is a family growing up with the Love and Grace of Jesus Christ. We learn about what He did on our behalf.

Contact: agoodwin@shgcham.school.nz

Kapa Haka

Students can join the Kapa haka rōpū to learn or extend their Māori heritage and culture through performing arts. The rōpū is an exciting and rewarding way to learn in a stimulating environment, showcasing the beauty and power of Māori performing arts. 

Contact: Whaea Rapana, mrapana@shgcham.school.nz

Music Groups

If you love music and want to have loads of fun, talk to Mrs Jamieson. Students often compete in regional and national music festivals and competitions. Groups include:

  • Chamber Music
  • Worship Band
  • Jazz Combo
  • Heart Attack Barbershop Chorus
  • Rock Band
  • Sacred Sisters of Soul Guitar Ensemble

Contact: Mrs Jamieson, ljamieson@shgcham.school.nz 

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Running Club 

The Running Club is for anyone who wants to run for fun and fitness with like-minded people. We meet (once a week) at 3:15 pm, changed and ready to go. We run 3-5 kilometres around the blocks in Hamilton East or along the river trails. It is a great way to keep fit! 

Contact: Mrs Sukias, jsukias@shgcham.school.nz

Sheilah Winn Shakespeare

The Sheilah Winn Shakespeare team competes at a regional level with a range of 5 and 15-minute Shakespeare scenes. If you’re a fan of the bard, this is a wonderful opportunity to get your head around performing Shakespeare, or you could try directing a scene as a Student Director. Winners at a regional level go on to compete at the National Shakespeare Festival in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara. 

Contact: Mrs Hansen, khansen@shgcham.school.nz

Student Volunteer Army

The SVA is a group of students who love helping others. We do all sorts of good things in our school and community. We learn about being kind, helpful, and being responsible. The SVA brings our school together and teaches us to be better people. It’s not just a club; it’s a place where we become caring leaders.

Contact: rhiddamkaur@shgcham.school.nz 

Theatresports

Theatresports is a great way to build those quick thinking, comic timing and creative teamwork skills. Through various team-based games, you’ll work to bring your most ridiculous, inventive and cleverly hilarious scenarios to life. Junior and Senior teams compete in the Waikato Theatresports competition across Terms 2 and 3 on a Monday evening. 

Contact: Mrs Hansen, khansen@shgcham.school.nz 

Umbrella Club – Rainbow Community

The Umbrella Club is Sacred Heart’s Rainbow community. It is a welcoming space for students who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their allies. Joining our warm, friendly group means something different for everybody. You may need somewhere to hang out to be yourself and make friends.

We organise a variety of different activities that are fun and educational and always inclusive. For example, we play games, create badges and posters, listen to guest speakers, and enjoy watching rainbow-themed films.

Contact: Miss Bissett, kbissett@shgcham.school.nz or Mrs Hansen, khansen@shgcham.school.nz

Wonder Girl Up Club

Wonder Girl Up Club is a community of girls who want to grow in leadership and progress in social change by advocating, organising, educating, and fundraising. The Wonder Girl Campaign – which is what the club is a part of – was founded by the United Nations, and the big idea is: “A girl-centred leadership development initiative focusing on equity for girls and women in spaces where they are unheard or underrepresented”. As a club, we believe that when girls and women are in positions of influence, they work to create a more just and equitable world for everyone. 

We try to create a community willing to help the women in need as we understand that by helping each other we raise each other’s dignity and bring about the common good of all women. The club is about building a community within our community and taking those baby steps to make a change, empower other girls, have fun, and bring a little bit of joy to others.

Contact: katemonsma@shgcham.school.nz and sarahhealy@shgcham.school.nz