From the Acting Principal

Kim McAlley

Kia ora e te whaanau,

Last week was a special time of celebration and reflection across the College, especially for our Year 13 students as they near the end of their journey at Sacred Heart Girls’ College.

On Friday, we gathered for our Thanksgiving Mass, a peaceful moment of reflection in this, our Year of Mission. It was a chance to recognise the dedication, leadership and service our young women have given to our community this year.

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Kia ora e te whaanau,

Last week was a special time of celebration and reflection across the College, especially for our Year 13 students as they near the end of their journey at Sacred Heart Girls’ College.

On Friday, we gathered for our Thanksgiving Mass, a peaceful moment of reflection in this, our Year of Mission. It was a chance to recognise the dedication, leadership and service our young women have given to our community this year.

The celebrations continued at the Year 13 Leavers’ Dinner, where students, staff and whānau came together to share memories of their time at the College. The evening reflected the grace, maturity and strong sense of community this cohort has built, and it was a beautiful example of our Sacred Heart values in action.

As we carry this spirit forward, we encourage our junior students to stay focused, maintain our high expectations, and get involved in every part of school life over these final weeks.

We look forward to celebrating our students’ achievements together at our full school Prizegiving on Wednesday 9 December, as we close out 2026.

Kia pai te mutunga wiki – have a good weekend.

Upcoming Dates

  • 20 NovExperience Sacred Heart Day
  • 13 NovTeacher Only Day
  • 7 DecYear 9 Retreat
  • 8 DecYear 10 Retreat
  • 9 DecFull School Prizegiving / Last Day of Term
  • 17 DecSchool Office Closes
  • 11 JanSchool Office Opens

Cyber Safety

Keeping our kids safe online

  • Cyber Safety

We are delighted to welcome John Parsons, New Zealand’s leading authority on safeguarding children online, to Sacred Heart Girls’ College on Tuesday 24 November,

John will speak with our junior students and staff about staying safe and well online. His presentation covers cyberbullying, how to repel and report unwanted contact, screen time, sleep, and future-proofing a digital footprint for employment. At the heart of his message is helping young people understand the value of their identity, and how to respect and protect the identity of their friends and whaanau.

A special thank you to our PTFA for generously funding this opportunity. Your support makes a real difference for our students, staff and whaanau, and we are so grateful.

More about John

Mission in Action

Sleeping Out with a Heart of Mission

  • Mission in Action

Our Year 13 students marked their final week before study leave in a special way, with a Sleep Out in the school gym to raise funds for the RNDM Mission Appeal.

Inspired by the Live It Caritas Challenge, Mission Leader Lachelle Riady and the Year 13s planned the evening together. Each student donated $20 to support our Mission Sisters’ work in the Philippines and Tanzania.

Sr Anne Sklenars joined the students and led a beautiful evening prayer, a meaningful way for the cohort to gather before heading into exams and their final days at Sacred Heart.

With a heart of mission, our waahine raised over $1,000 for the Sisters. Ka pai, Year 13!

If you would like to support the RNDM Mission Appeal, you can make a donation here: rndm.org.nz/mission-promotion

  • Mission in Action
  • Mission in Action

The Arts

From the Classroom to FMG Stadium

  • The Arts
  • The Arts

Some of our best voices had the honour of singing the National Anthems at the Black Ferns vs France game at FMG Stadium recently, alongside Hamilton Girls’ High School and Waikato Diocesan School for Girls. A huge thank you to Lynn Jamieson for bringing the group together. What an amazing opportunity for our students!

And our help didn’t stop at singing. When the French team needed a translator, our wonderful French teacher, Mrs Gilbert, stepped in. We can only hope nothing important got lost in translation. 😉  Merci, Mrs Gilbert! 🇫🇷

Uniform

Uniform updates for 2027

As we look ahead to 2027, we’re introducing some new uniform items in response to feedback from our community. We’ve emailed full details to all parents this week, so please check your inbox.

The new items are optional and will be introduced gradually. Students can keep wearing the current uniform, and second-hand items are still welcome.

  • Shirt (all year levels) – $55: One design for Years 9–13 that works with the Year 13 tie, with a more relaxed fit and thicker fabric.
  • Year 13 black skirt (knee-length) – $75: Redesigned with box pleats and a side zip pocket.
  • Long tartan skirt and long Year 13 black skirt – $145: A new option that sits just above the ankle.
  • Year 13 tie – $39: A fresh design that honours our tradition.

The current shirt and Year 13 tie are available at reduced prices from NZ Uniform while stocks last. New items arrive from mid-December, and there’s a long transition period, so there’s no need to feel pressured to buy them.

Uniform Items & Pricelist

Nothing Naughty Bars

2026 Magazine

  • 2026 Magazine

Magazines will be available for collection after prizegiving on Wednesday 9th December.

Notice Board

Attendance Dues

A reminder that Attendance Dues were due by 20 October. If you have an outstanding balance, please pay it as soon as possible. If you’re finding this difficult, please contact our Accounts team. We’re happy to help find a way forward.
E: accounts@shgcham.school.nz

Our Vision

Ignite the Passion: inspiring young women to change the world – me aro ki te hā o Hineahuone!