A big thank you to all who attended the 2020 Maguire Celebration on Wednesday evening, in which we officially launched our 160th school year. We thank you especially for your patience and positivity despite the less than perfect weather and its unfortunate impact on the evening's planned events. We were so proud of our students and families who adapted to the challenging conditions and condensed program.

Congratulations to all the worthy recipients of both awards and scholarships. Well done also to the Fashion Parade participants, and the cast of Matilda who gave us a sample of what to expect from their show coming in May 2020.

We were also treated to a moving speech by our 2019 Dux, Xinyu (Lucy) Lyu. You can view this speech here: 2020 Lucy Speech

A fresh morning day greeted us this year, with some sun, and challenging weather. The arena was full of activity and colour for our annual Swimming Carnival at Kardinia Pool. Most of the morning was a sunny overcast day for a swim or jump in the diving pool.

As usual trials were conducted in the morning, with finals to follow in the afternoon. Unfortunately, this year we were unable to finish some of the relay finals and Diving Finals due to the unsafe weather conditions after lunchtime.

It was great to see so many students out having fun and participating in the different events offered to them throughout the day. The houses showed great colour and imagination through their different themes: Loyola – Royalty, Padua – Villains, Clairvaux – 80’s, Siena – When I Grow Up.

The fashion by the pool and house cheers were once again well supported by the house members.

Results for 2020:

House Cheers

Congratulations to the Captains who organised the Cheers at the Sports. What an amazing effort.

College Classic: Top 10 quickest freestyle times

Unfortunately, we were unable to conduct the College Classic this year due to the weather but the following girls would have been in the race:

Mackenzie Hooper, Lacey O’Brien, Zoe Honey, Molly Green, Chanel Simsic, Mateah Thompson, Millicent Harris, Lana McLachlan, Charlotte Rae, Remony Reid

Individual Diving Medalists

The SHC school team for SCSA Division 1 Swimming and Diving is currently being selected based on these results.

Bianca Cheever, Director of Sport

Our annual school photos have been taken and are now ready to order. Arthur Reed Photos uses an online ordering system where you can view your photos prior to ordering.

On photo day all students received a flyer which includes a code unique to them. You will require this 2020 code to register online and view your photos.

If you have already registered, you will receive an email or SMS from Arthur Reed Photos with a link to view your photos.

If you have not yet registered, please go to order.arphotos.com.au and enter your code to complete your order.

If you have misplaced your registration code, please contact the Arthur Reed Photos customer service team directly on 5243 4390

Please note that you will need to register online with your 2020 photo code to gain access to this year’s images.

There is a 10 day ordering period if you wish to receive free delivery back to the school. This ordering window closes on 1st March 2020. After this time, there will be a $9.95 postage and handling fee on all orders, as they will be sent directly to your nominated address.

If you require any assistance ordering your photos, please contact Arthur Reed Photos directly on 5243 4390 or email customerservice@arphotos.com.au

We give thanks to two of our longer term exchange students, Miki Saito and Maon Sato (both now back in Akita), who have helped raise in excess of $5000 for those in need due to the recent Australian bushfires. They are sending half the funds to Sacred Heart and the other half to our Lady of Mercy in Heidelberg for distribution to appropriate charities to help the firefighters, people rebuilding as well as helping the rehabilitation of injured wildlife.

The students so greatly appreciated the care and hospitality that was extended to them when they were here that they initiated the fundraiser themselves, encouraging people at the Akita Station to donate.

We are very grateful to receive such a generous donation and look forward to sending the funds to needy charities as soon as possible.

Debbie Cameron-Davis, Languages Staff

On Monday of week three a 20 metre care racetrack appeared out of nowhere in the upstairs Court Precinct. How did it work, and what was it for?

With the assistance of Miriam Glasby from Geelong Tech School, every year 9 core science student had the opportunity to race CO2-canister propelled cars along the track. Students enjoyed the explosive acceleration of the cars, but they were also able to collect valuable data. So as to meet our needs under the IB programme to conduct a scientific investigation, Miriam created special 3-D printed cars with slots that allowed us to vary their weights. Do heavier cars take longer to accelerate? Are lighter cars affected more by air resistance? Ask your year 9 daughter - by now she should have a graph and some conclusions to talk to you about.

When this graphic design competition came up I just had to try. I have created some logo’s in the past at my primary school where I had the chance to design their STEMS logo. I have been learning how to use Photoshop and Illustrator from my dad as he is a graphic designer and I thought this competition was the perfect opportunity to really use those skills!

Inside the ‘M’ of my design I included many icons that I thought students would use throughout the classes in Makerspace, such as the brain, beaker, paintbrushes, cogs, the earth and creating tools.

Winning it means having the Makerspace logo presented on a poster at our school, on the Makerspace SHC website, video and assembly. I am proud of my work and happy that I get to share this logo with Sacred Heart College.

Laila Thompson 8PAHMA

A Mindfulness Video Bank - an opportunity to organise, script and record mindfulness videos!

Here is another exciting Wellness for Learning initiative from our students! Angelina Hogan-Fox is excited to be creating a video bank of mindfulness videos. Every day after lunch we engage in mindfulness to improve our attention and awareness and therefore our wellbeing. We understand that sometimes it can be challenging or uncomfortable when first starting this practice and so we have come up with an idea to ease us all into it and to encourage ongoing practice!

Students will be able to go to this video bank to access pre-recorded, guided meditations that will leave them feeling present, peaceful and at ease. Staff will also be able to access these, and to use them in class.

We would love the help of anyone willing to organise, script, record or simply get involved with this initiative! If you have the skills and would be interested in helping out, please don't hesitate to contact Angelina at anhoganf@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au or Ms Sarah Shepherd at sashephe@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au.

This year, the Caring Communities Focus Group of leaders have been brainstorming some initiatives to promote positive physical and mental health. We are excited to launch a number of initiatives over the year.

We began last week at the Swimming Sports where we encouraged people to not only participate and be active but to also be sun smart and sun aware. Some upcoming initiatives to look out for include our mindfulness room at Discovery Day, continued growth of Visible Wellbeing, and the reintroduction of play boxes in the yard. This last of these will encourage students to be active during recess and lunch, promoting positive physical health. Through these initiatives, we are helping our community be well to learn!

Matilda Francis 12PAAP

Over the holidays, the student bathrooms had a little renovation! This was as a result of a student-led initiative titled Love Yourself Lavatories.

A group of Year 7 and 8 students from 2019 came up with this idea to repaint the toilet stalls and make the bathrooms a place of empowerment, so positive and empowering quotes have been painted on the doors as well. This was in an effort to reduce the negativity in the bathrooms and increase positive thoughts, energy, and perspective. So far we have heard many great things about the toilets from students and the staff!

Mia Carroll, Hannah Brady, and Alice O'Neill

Now that first term has settled and we are starting to get into a routine it is time for me to introduce myself. I am the Numeracy Development Coordinator. It is my role to look at numeracy across the school. We have set an ambitious plan and I will aim to provide monthly updates.

This first update is to let you know of opportunities that are upcoming. These opportunities are available for any student who would like to extend their understanding of how maths can be used in real world settings. If they are interested in being involved in any of the opportunities know, please have them talk to their maths teacher or contact me at parogers@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au

• Maths Olympiad: suitable for students in Years 7 – 8. Five rounds held throughout the year at school. Round 1: 25 March
• Computational and Algorithmic Thinking Competition (CAT): Suitable for students Junior (years 7–8), Intermediate (years 9–10) and Senior (years 11–12) at school, Wednesday 29 April 2020
• Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC): Suitable for students Junior (years 7–8), Intermediate (years 9–10) and Senior (years 11–12), held at school, Thursday 30 July 2020
• Tournament of the Minds (TOM): Suitable for students up to Year 10, across discipline areas and working in teams, held in the Geelong Region (Deakin University, Waurn Ponds) - Sun 23rd August TBC
• School of Information Technology Maths Competition: Suitable for students in Year 10, held at Deakin University, October 2020 TBC

We are trying to get a team together for IM2C: The International Mathematical Modelling Challenge (IM²C) which is a new team-based mathematical competition for Australian secondary students run at schools. Entries close early March. Please contact Ms Jobson urgently if interested.

Dr Pauline Rogers, Numeracy Development Coordinator

Sacred Heart College, in conjunction with Operation Wallacea, will soon be taking student expressions of interest for our 2021 Borneo Expedition (20 June – 5 July). Students spend a week in the rainforests of Borneo, and a week diving/snorkelling in the tropical Coral Triangle off the coast of Borneo. Students will be working with scientists who are experts in their field, and the data collected will be used in peer reviewed journals to justify conservation of Borneo’s incredible biodiversity.

This Borneo schools video gives a close approximation of what the expedition will be like. More information can also be found on the Opwall Borneo page.

On Thursday March 5 at 7.00pm Dr Tim Coles, founder of Operation Wallacea will give a parent information evening at Sacred Heart about the Borneo Expedition. To register for this event or request further information please contact SHC staff member Mr Dave Campbell

All students should now be wearing the correct socks with their uniform. A reminder of which socks are to be worn are as follows:

• PE Uniform - socks with a 6cm band, SHC branded or plain white
• Summer Dress / Shorts - SHC dress socks
• Blue Pants - Blue socks

We hope this information is clear and all students adhere to our uniform code.

Recently, the English staff were very lucky to able to spend an afternoon in a Creative Writing Workshop with author Mark Smith. Mark has written the Road to Winter trilogy, which is used in Literature Circles here with our students, and is a much loved series for young and older readers.

The staff engaged in writing activities to develop our own skills in creative writing and equip us with new inspiration when working with our students across all year levels in English.

Mrs Laura Gordon, Literature and Language Design Coordinator Yr 7-12

An enthusiastic group of over seventy Year 10 PA40+ students had a great morning undertaking their Fitness Testing and Screening on Monday 24 February. Students completed a total of 12 physical tests aiming to test their anaerobic and aerobic fitness, strength, power and flexibility.

There were some outstanding individual results however the highlight was the participation, positive attitude and peer to peer encouragement demonstrated by all students - congratulations girls on your excellent contribution to making the morning such a success.

We sincerely thank Team Hemley and their motivating staff for facilitating the testing. Students will receive their results shortly which will enable them to further develop their personal health and fitness goals. These tests will be replicated at the end of Semester 1 providing an opportunity for students to check-in on their personal goals and reflect on their PA40+ journey.

PA40+ is a Year 10 subject that aims to equip students with the tools to instil healthy habits and attitudes towards physical activity. Currently students are being encouraged to explore what type of exercise motivates them and feels good for their body.

It’s all about planning healthy activity your way, every day.

The SHC PA40+ Community Class timetable for Term 2 will be released in the coming weeks and will include something for everyone, ranging from Pilates and Core and More, to Yoga and Express HIIT. We’re also excited to welcome back Team Hemley to SHC in Term 2. The team will be here on Wednesdays from 12pm-4pm offering express group fitness classes at lunchtime and after school, open gym sessions and individual consultations.

More information about the Term 2 SHC PA40+ Community Class timetable will be released shortly!

Meg Saxon, Sports and Wellness Centre Manager

Mother Xavier Maguire belongs to a largely unsung host of women religious who have contributed so much to the development of the Catholic Church and also to the life of the nation. Her legacy as a Sister of Mercy is one of inspiring leadership, facing all obstacles with courage and stamina to bring her vision to reality. - Helen Mary Delaney RSM, author of 'Mother Xavier Maguire - A Woman of Faith and Vision'.

Helen Mary Delaney RSM has written an extensive and engrossing book about our Foundress, Mother Xavier Maguire. Please click here to purchase Mother Xavier Maguire - A Woman of Faith and Vision.

Please be reminded that the George Street gate is not to be used for student drop off, and is for staff and construction contractor use only. George Street is not a designated pedestrian entrance and in the interests of safety, please use the Retreat Road drop off.

Alternatively, students may also enter via the Court Precinct on Aphrasia Street between 8:00-08:50am.

During our International Women's week which is being held from Monday the 2nd of March - Friday the 6th of March we are running activities that are designed to help girls connect with one another, promote power among one another and understand the difficulties that girls and women face within our own community and the broader communities. More information regarding these activities will be sent out later in the week.

One major initiative being run during this week is ‘Celebrating women with a coffee and cake Morning’ where we invite all girls from years 7 - 12 along with their parents, family and friends to come together and share a hot chocolate, coffee or muffin on Tuesday 3rd March between 7:45am - 8:45 to help celebrate Women. Throughout the morning you'll be able to hear some amazing stories surrounding Women and hardships they face.

TO RSVP PLEASE CLICK HERE

For more information surrounding this event see the attached Flyer.

Molly Green 12LOBRC

Important Dates Semester 1

• Assessment dates will vary for each subject. These dates are available on the subject Canvas calendar.
• Wed 10 June - General Achievement Test – all students studying a Unit 3 & 4 subject are required to do this test.

Parent Communication Afternoons

These are scheduled twice per term and provide an opportunity for parents to make appointments with teachers as required. The next two Parent Communication Afternoons are on Tuesday 24 March and Thursday 23 April.

Future Pathways on Canvas

The VCE section of the Future Pathways course on Canvas provides detailed information and links in relation to all matters related to the VCE. This includes information about Attendance Expectations and Assessment and Submission of Work Policies. Please ensure that you are familiar with these requirements by reading the relevant policies.

Please click on the links below for more information:

Future Pathways

Attendance Requirements

Assessment and Submission of Work Policies