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  Warm Welcome to New International Students

  1 Aug 2023 – Welcome to students from Taiwan and Japan.
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  Students Shine at the National Brass Band Competition

  24 Jul 2023 – Three SHGC students competed in the New Zealand National Brass Band Competitions in Dunedin in the holidays.
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  Gymnastic Success

  21 Jul 2023 – Congratulations to three Sacred Heart Girls’ College students who were successful at the recent NZ Gymnastic Championships over the July School Holidays.
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  Year 12 & 13 Dance Camp

  20 Jul 2023 – Our Year 12 & 13 Dance Students were incredibly lucky to have 3 days up in Auckland surrounded by some amazing dance professionals. Thanks to First Credit Union for supporting this trip.
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  Mid Year Pōwhiri

  18 Jul 2023 – A warm welcome to our new students, whānau, and staff that have joined us since the beginning of the year.
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  New Term, New International Students!

  17 Jul 2023 – Today we welcomed three new international students.
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  Pinnacle Programme Participant

  11 Jul 2023 – One of our Year 12 students, Sarah Healy, has been chosen to take part in the Hyundai New Zealand Pinnacle Programme.
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  Melbourne Sister School Visit

  3 Jul 2023 – Kam na bane ni Mauri! Miss Gunn, Rieley Chou-Lee, and I were honoured to attend Sacred Heart Day at our sister school Sacred Heart Oakleigh, Victoria, Melbourne from the 25th-27th June.
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  Waikato Culinary Fare Results

  3 Jul 2023 – The results are in from the Waikato Culinary Fare.
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  Resthome Visit

  30 Jun 2023 – Our three barbershop quartets entertained at Steele Park Resthome this week – helping the elderly residents to celebrate World Music Day.
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  International Visitors

  29 Jun 2023 – We had a lovely visit today with some Japanese students.
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  Third at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals

  26 Jun 2023 – A huge congratulations to *Delirious Daydream*!
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  Inter-Schools Dressage Championships

  20 Jun 2023 – On Sunday our Equestrian students competed in the St Peter’s Inter-Schools Dressage Championships.
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  Student Musicians

  16 Jun 2023 – Two of our international students participated in regional Chamber Music competitions at the Gallagher Performing Arts Centre.
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  Psychology Professionals Share their Knowledge

  14 Jun 2023 – Our Level 2 Psychology students have been learning how different Psychological theories are applied in real-life settings.
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  Into the Dragon’s Den at Wintec

  14 Jun 2023 – Last week eight business groups from our Year 12 and 13 business classes presented their business ideas to a panel of professionals at WINTEC.
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  Science and Maths at Work!

  13 Jun 2023 – As part of our SSEP programme, all of our Year 10 classes partner with an employer who uses Science and Maths in their line of work.
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  WaiBOP Young Singers in Harmony

  9 Jun 2023 – Huge congratulations to our teams that competed in the WaiBOP Young Singers in Harmony Competition.
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  Leadership Training

  8 Jun 2023 – Year 13 student Ashley Velazquez recently participated in the Leadership Academy Hub Day at The University of Waikato.
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  Mission Cup Te Toa Tournament

  7 Jun 2023 – During King’s Birthday weekend, our 1st XI Hockey Team and Netball Premier teams were in New Plymouth to compete in the Mission cup (Netball) and Te Toa (Hockey) Tournament.
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  Sacred Heart Girls’ College Oakleigh – from Melbourne!

  2 Jun 2023 – Today we welcomed Sacred Heart Girls’ College Oakleigh, all the way from Melbourne.
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  Our First XV in New Plymouth

  1 Jun 2023 – Yesterday our First XV Rugby Team travelled to New Plymouth to play against Sacred Heart Girls’ College – New Plymouth.
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  Feast of the Visitation

  31 May 2023 – Today we celebrate The Feast of the Visitation. it is a significant celebration of the special relationship between Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and Elizabeth, her relative.
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  Rockquest Success

  29 May 2023 – The Smokefree Rockquest Heats took place at Clarence Street Theatre over the weekend and we had eight acts in the line-up!
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  Barista Course

  28 May 2023 – Gateway students recently completed a 2-day Barista course, gaining knowledge of how to use commercial espresso equipment and prepare a variety of beverages.
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  Cross Country News

  25 May 2023 – Congratulations to our girls who competed in the Central Zone School Cross Country yesterday in Hamilton.
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  Open Day 2023

  24 May 2023 – It was wonderful to share our college with new families and students on a beautiful Waikato day!
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  Welcome Kim McAlley

  22 May 2023 – This Term we welcomed Kim McAlley as our new Deputy Principal.
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  Equestrian Team Success in Taupo

  21 May 2023 – Some great news from our Equestrian Team members who competed in the North Island Secondary Schools (NISS) 2-Day Event in Taupo over the weekend.
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  Customer service skills and more...

  18 May 2023 – Some of our Gateway students gained a variety of skills by completing a placement at Countdown supermarkets.
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  Engineering in Action Day

  17 May 2023 – On Tuesday 17th May, 8 Year 12 and 13 students, along with Mrs Sukias, took part in Engineering in Action sponsored by Wintec and WECA.
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  Budding Masterchefs!

  10 May 2023 – Romina Ascota Garro and Torlesse Liddell are completing their Gateway placement at Sky City Kitchens.
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  Gateway Placement at Kindyz of Queenwood

  3 May 2023 – Many thanks to Kindyz of Queenwood for providing such an interactive learning experience for Yr 13 Charlotte Foster as she explored Early Childhood as a Career pathway.
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  Aviation training!

  28 Apr 2023 – Prospective Pilot Isla Moran has just completed the Gateway Aviation Flying programme.
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  Jazz Gold

  12 Apr 2023 – The SHGC Jazz Combo achieved a Gold medal at the 45th National Youth Jazz Competition held in Tauranga.
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  Successful 2022-23 Season Comes to an End

  5 Apr 2023 – Congratulations to the SHGC rowing squad on a successful 2022/2023 season.
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  Auckland Model United Nations (AMUN)

  28 Mar 2023 – SHGC students Fran Bascon and Mia Gaier attended an AMUN event recently.
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  International News this Week

  27 Mar 2023 – International visitors, departures, and a new arrival.
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  Year 13 History Field Trip

  13 Mar 2023 – As students of History we still have a lot to learn and share about what happened here in the Waikato.
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  Calf Club Success

  12 Mar 2023 – Congratualtions to year 10 student, Cassie Wise.
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  Toloa Secondary Scholarship Recipients

  10 Mar 2023 – In the week where we celebrate International Women’s day, we congratulate Lavelua, Alpa and Xuan who each received the Toloa Secondary School Scholarship (STEAM).
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  The Young Enterprise Scheme (YES)

  28 Feb 2023 – The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) is an opportunity for students to unleash their inner entrepreneur and experience the start-up world first-hand.
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  International Student Activities

  27 Feb 2023 – Our international students have been busy!
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  Waikato Secondary Schools Show Jumping Champs

  23 Feb 2023 – Our equestrian team placed 2nd overall at the Waikato Secondary Schools Show Jumping Champs held on 22nd February at the Leamington Pony Club.
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  WaiBop Secondary Schools Athletic Championships

  22 Feb 2023 – The results are in from yesterday’s WaiBop Secondary Schools Athletic Championships!
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  NZ Rowing Club Champs – Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel

  18 Feb 2023 – Nine SHGC rowers, plus a coxswain, travelled down to Twizel, in February to compete in the NZ Club Championships and came away with a number of wins!
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  Scholarship Success

  17 Feb 2023 – Congratulations to Mia Gaier who as a Year 12 student last year, received a New Zealand Scholarship in English, one of 3 percent of students across the country that reached the high standard.
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  International Students Welcomed Back!

  13 Feb 2023 – A great start to the year as we welcome 49 international students to our school.
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  In the Right Place at the Right Time...

  9 Feb 2023 – Our international visitors stumbled across two visiting NZ Black Fern and Chiefs Manawa players whilst on a visit to the school.
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  Whatawhata School Gateway Placement

  12 Dec 2022 – Whatawhata School provided Aria MacLaughlan with a wonderfully interactive and engaging placement.
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  2023 Student Leaders

  10 Dec 2022 – Congratulations to our Head Students for 2023!
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  David Johnstone Charitable Trust Scholarship 2022

  9 Dec 2022 – Congratulations to our three recipients of the David Johnstone Charitable Trust Scholarship for 2022.
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  The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award

  8 Dec 2022 – ‘Challenging young people to develop skills and tools to improve themselves – and their communities.’
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  Year 10 Speech Competition 2022

  7 Dec 2022 – It’s been a week of finals and finally we can announce the winner of the 2022 Year 10 Speech competition.
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  Junior Touch Rugby Success!

  2 Dec 2022 – Our Junior Touch Rugby Team who play in the Waikato Secondary School Competition have won their Social Grade.
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  Gateway Placement for Lucius

  30 Nov 2022 – Lucius Anderson completed a Gateway placement at Joe’s Garage, gaining a new set of skills including food preparation, barista skills and customer service.
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  Thai Education Fair Success

  25 Nov 2022 – Educational Fairs are a great way to meet agents, parents, and prospective students.
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  NZ Under 19 Rowing Development Camp Selection

  23 Nov 2022 – Congratulations to Rose Abbott!
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  A Night in the 70s!

  23 Nov 2022 – The inaugural Sacred Heart Fashion Show, A Night in the ‘70s, was presented by our Year 12 Fashion Design students.
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  Junior Girls’ Volleyball Champions

  16 Nov 2022 – Our Junior Fatus team competed in the weekly Waikato Secondary School Volleyball Competition and were undefeated, placing first in Division 2.
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  Year 9 Retreat 2022

  15 Nov 2022 – “Leaving a Legacy” was the theme of our Year 9 and 10 Retreats this year.
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  Gateway Placement

  14 Nov 2022 – Many thanks to Brooke Goodwin and Caitlen Parry, ex Sacred Heart students, for providing Emily Penrose with such a well organised and comprehensive experience at Marian Catholic School.
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  Annual Art Exhibition

  29 Oct 2022 – Last night we had our Annual Art Exhibition, featuring the work of Visual Art students.
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  Music High Achievers Awards

  28 Oct 2022 – The much anticipated annual Music High Achievers Awards took place yesterday.
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  Planning and Building Futures

  28 Oct 2022 – Engineers, planners and surveyors, BCD Group of Hamilton, hosted our Year 10 students as part of the Secondary School Employer Partnership (SSEP).
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  Athletics Day 2022

  21 Oct 2022 – Athletics Day 2022 was well and truly back on track after two years off, and it was awash with House colours and quirky costumes!
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  Catholic Character Scholarships

  20 Oct 2022 – Congratulations to the recipients of our Catholic Character Scholarships 2022, awarded to senior students.
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  All Good Things Come to an End

  29 Sep 2022 – Term 3 has just flown by, and this week we said goodbye to our three Japanese students.
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  The Kudos Science Trust – Kudos Awards

  28 Sep 2022 – Congratulations to science enthusiast Tupou Kananonga for excelling in Science and making the Sacred Heart College and community proud!
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  Winter Sports Tournament Results

  9 Sep 2022 – At this year’s Winter Sports Tournament, we’ve seen some magic moves, spirited play and solid teamwork in all three codes: Football, Hockey and Netball.
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  Equestrian Success

  8 Sep 2022 – Our Sacred Heart Equestrian duo Olivia Watson and Maya Matthews competed at ESNZ North Island Secondary School Equestrian Championship recently.
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  New Surf Lifeguards!

  8 Sep 2022 – Recently, two of our Year 9 students—Olivia Moroney and Ruby Pinheiro—became NZ Surf Lifeguards!
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  Chanel Shield 2022

  17 Aug 2022 – Our Chanel Shield Team upheld the mana of our College in Gisborne last weekend.
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  International News

  8 Aug 2022 – We are very excited to greet five new international students this term!
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  Success at the Nationals!

  8 Aug 2022 – Sacred Heart athlete Kenzye Gemmell represented Waikato at the NZ Gymnastics Nationals in Invercargill recently.
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  International Sisters

  8 Jul 2022 – "International sisters" – daughters of our homestay families who attend Sacred Heart, are an integral part of our international student experience.