From the Principal
After an unusually long first term, next week is Holy Week – the final ‘walk’ towards the Cross in Hope of the Resurrection: when Jesus came back to life and told a different story – a story about life and love:
“I haere mai ahau kia whiwhi ai rātou ki te ora, inā, tōna nui noa atu – I have come so they may have life and have it in abundance” (John 10:10)
New life starts in the dark, whether it is a seed in the ground, a child in the womb or Jesus in the tomb – it all starts in the dark, may we recognise our dark days as the start of something to be transformed, then we will indeed have life and have it abundantly!
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After an unusually long first term, next week is Holy Week – the final ‘walk’ towards the Cross in Hope of the Resurrection: when Jesus came back to life and told a different story – a story about life and love:
“I haere mai ahau kia whiwhi ai rātou ki te ora, inā, tōna nui noa atu – I have come so they may have life and have it in abundance” (John 10:10)
New life starts in the dark, whether it is a seed in the ground, a child in the womb or Jesus in the tomb – it all starts in the dark, may we recognise our dark days as the start of something to be transformed, then we will indeed have life and have it abundantly!
Thank you to staff, students and whānau for your contribution to the Mission, the growth and development of waahine taiohi who will change the world for the better; it takes everyone in the village to do their part. Thanks for playing your part this term – only three to go!
May the joy of the Resurrection fill your hearts with life and love!
Ngaa mihi o Te Aranga ki a koutou katoa – Happy Easter!
Message of Hope for Myanmar
Coin Trail Fundraiser Success
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Coin Trail Fundraiser for the Mission Sisters in Myanmar! Together, we raised an impressive $1400 to provide food, water, shelter, and other essential supplies to communities affected by the devastating earthquake.
Your generosity and support will directly help those in need as they rebuild their lives after this disaster. It is inspiring to see our school community come together to make such a meaningful impact. Donations are still being taken
Thank you for embodying our mission of compassion and service.
Every coin truly makes a difference!
Eliza Songhak, Mission Leader
Message of Hope on KINDO
Haven’t had a chance to donate yet?
You can still contribute through KINDO until Monday, April 14th. Every donation makes a difference. So far, we have had over $500 kindly donated. Thank you for your support!
DONATE NOW!
RNDM Retreat 2025
Our recent Retreat with the RNDM sisters was a great opportunity for reflection and growth. We came together as school leaders to explore the theme of Hope and deepen our commitment to servant leadership. Throughout the Retreat, we were guided through meaningful discussions and activities, each one pointing to our shared mission of fostering a welcoming, inclusive community centered around faith and service.
The Retreat focused on these key themes: embracing our cultural context and diversity, embracing the spirit of mission through Euphrasie Barbier’s legacy, and working together to be pilgrims of hope for our schools and community.
As student leaders, this was a valuable time to gain an understanding of who we are as servant leaders and the importance of knowing who we are as a Mission School. Forming connections to our mission and building friendships with our fellow Mission School leaders, we are filled with zeal for the Divine Missions. In the spirit of Euphrasie, we hope to be servant leaders who serve as women of the Divine Missions.
Honeylet Kabiling, Deputy Head Girl Catholic Character
Maadi Regatta 2025
End of an Era: Georgia & Lily reflect on their rowing achievements
To round off the rowing season for 2025, we competed at the Maadi Regatta last month, New Zealand’s Secondary School Rowing Championships, a pinnacle event for young rowers nationwide. The week tested everyone physically and mentally, with long days at the course, rapidly changing weather, and fierce competition from the best school crews in the country. Every girl in the squad showed perseverance in every race, with close finishes, improvements, and intense races. Across the six days of racing, SHGC secured two A finals and four B finals.
Rowing at SHGC isn’t just a sport; it’s a journey. It’s learning to push through the hard moments, finding strength in teamwork and celebrating small wins along the way. For me and I know many of our girls, rowing becomes a second home, a place of laughter, growth, and friendship. This sport has taught me so much and shaped me to be who I am today. I was recently selected for a 2025 U19 New Zealand trial and Lily Ashton has been selected for a 2025 U18 North Island trial.
This season marked the final one for Lily and me. We met through rowing and over the seasons, formed a bond built on shared early mornings, tough sessions, race day nerves, and many laughs throughout the season. We leave SHGC rowing with more than just medals but also memories that will last a lifetime.
If you’ve ever watched a rowing race or just heard about the sport and considered joining, our Learn to Row Programme is the perfect place to start; keep an eye out for more information about this later in the year. You don’t need any experience, give it a go! Rowing is a fun way to stay fit, make friends, and be part of something special. Signing up to try out this sport has been one of my best decisions!
If you’d like to know more about Rowing at Sacred Heart, please email: shgchamiltonrowing@gmail.com
Georgia Kendrick, Year 13
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International News
Our International students wrap up Term 1
As Term 1 draws to a close, we bid farewell to our visiting Term 1 international students who have enriched our school community over the past several weeks. They are now preparing for their journeys home, along with other students travelling for the school holidays. We extend our warmest wishes for safe travels to all.
The final days of the term remained busy with educational opportunities. On Wednesday, students participated in a field trip to Rotorua, where they explored and studied various tourism activities firsthand, gaining valuable insights into this important sector of New Zealand’s economy.
Looking ahead, our international program continues to thrive, with 17 new students set to join us for Term 2 and an impressive number of additional enrolments already confirmed for Term 3. These promising figures reflect our international education offerings’ ongoing strength and appeal.
Winter Sports Uniforms
Quick update on winter sports uniforms!
As previously communicated by the Sports Department, some teams will need to purchase or loan a uniform for their winter sport. All new uniforms that need purchasing will be available at the NZ Uniform Shop from Monday, 28th April. If you have any questions, please email Mark McAlley directly.
Uniform Club
NZ Uniform offers the ‘Uniform Club’ where you can set up an account and make automatic payments (weekly, fortnightly or monthly) in advance. When you are ready to make your Schoolwear purchases with NZU, your money is already available and waiting to be spent! Call or visit the store today to get started.
Notice Board
New Sports Coordinators
We are so pleased to welcome Caleb Wesselson and Erin Seager to the Sports Department team. Caleb will oversee Football, Futsal, Volleyball, and Cheerleading, while Erin will oversee Netball, Lacrosse, Equestrian and Badminton. To read more about Caleb and Erin, click here.
Sports Fees
ALL Sports Fees are now available on KINDO (under Sports > Fees) for payment.
They must be paid by Monday, 28th April. If they are not paid by this date, a strict no-pay, no-play policy will be in place.
Accounts Reminder
Attendance Dues are to be paid in full by 20th April unless a payment plan is in place. If you have any queries, please contact Maree Thomas in Accounts E: mthomas@shgcham.school.nz or P: 07 856 7874 extn: 2829
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If you’ve moved or are moving, please update your details with us.
Attendance Reminder
If your daughter will be absent from school during the day for any reason, please phone the school 856 7874 option 1, or email the Student Coordinator: absences@shgcham.school.nz giving a reason for her absence. If a student will be absent from school for an extended period, whānau must inform Miss Gunn. Please email Ms Ritchie at pa@shgcham.school.nz explaining why she is absent – e.g., a holiday during term time.
Our Vision
Ignite the Passion: inspiring young women to change the world – me aro ki te hā o Hineahuone!