On Tuesday 1 February, our Year 7 students started their secondary schooling at SHC. There was much excitement as the girls met each other at the start of the day, with chatter and laughter echoing throughout the Atrium. They then made their way to their respective House areas, where they attended their first assembly, albeit a smaller than usual one, which consisted of a prayer and welcome. The Year 7s then met their Year 12 buddies, who were able to answer any questions the girls may have had about life at SHC.
From period 3 onwards the girls attended their regular timetabled classes, whereby they partook in 'getting to know you' and teamwork activities, as well as being introduced to their new subjects.
We welcome our newest cohort to SHC, and hope they get as much out of their time here as possible!
Bookings for Discovery Day are now open! Please click here to be taken to the booking page: Discover Life at SHC
Details are: Friday 25 March 2022 10:30am - 12.00pm OR 1:30pm - 3.00pm
For those who can't attend, the Innovation Precinct will be open for Geelong Design Week (GDW) on the Friday night and Saturday (25 and 26 March). Further information on how to book for GDW will be made available here and on our social media very soon.
Parent Communication Afternoon - Monday 21 February, 3.45 to 5.00pm
On Monday 21 February during our Parent Communication afternoon, there is opportunity for you to make contact with any of your children’s subject teachers to discuss their progress. Please note there will not be an online booking system available for this Parent Communication afternoon. Contact can be initiated via an email to the subject teacher prior to Monday 21 February to determine a mutually convenient time and mode of communication.
Meet and Greet Afternoon - Thursday 24 February, 1.40 to 5.00pm
The first 'Meet and Greet' afternoon for families to meet their daughter's new mentor group teacher/s via Zoom took took place on Wednesday 9 February 2022.
The expectation was that all families would avail themselves of the opportunity to meet with their daughter's Mentor Group teacher during the Meet and Greet session. For families who missed this opportunity, with a second 'Meet and Greet' to be held on Thursday 24 February 2022 from 1.40pm to 5.00pm.
Bookings can be made via the PCA/Meet and Greet tab on the Parent Portal, which is now open, and closes at 4.00pm on Wednesday 23 February. An email with the zoom link will be sent to families with bookings when the booking system closes.
On 24 February students from Years 8 to 12 will be permitted to go home from lunchtime and are not required to sign out at Reception at this time. Alternatively, they may study in the Learning Centre - an Operoo was sent earlier this week to families whose daughters plan to remain onsite.
Annual school photos including sibling photos will be taken at Sacred Heart College by Arthur Reed Photos on Monday 14 February 2022.
There is no need to return any forms or money to school.
Unique image codes will be issued to all students on/after photo day so families can register online to view images when they become available in the webshop.
Registration is simple, just follow the 3 simple steps on your child’s personalised flyer once you receive it and remember to add the codes for all your children attending this school.
Even if you registered last year, it’s important that you do again this year using your child’s 2022 image code to link their images for the current year with your contact details.
When images are ready to view and in the webshop, all parents who have registered will be notified by SMS and email.
Once registered, please wait for notification that 2022 images are online to view before making your purchase.
We have a handy informative hub called 'Family Life @ SHC' which covers many aspects of being a student here at the College. The different topics covered include getting to school, school absences, bell times, ICT among a range of other subject matter.
To visit this page, please click here, or you can find it under the 'Enrolments' menu on our website and by selecting 'Family Life @ SHC'.
The Music program is ready for 2022, as we again look to take gradual steps back in to live performances.
On offer for 2022 are private instrumental lessons in piano, clarinet, saxophone, flute, trumpet, violin, cello, guitar and singing. Please click the following link to download a form for private instrumental lessons: 2022 SHC Instrumental Form.
Forms should be returned to the Performing Arts office.
Students may like to embrace the many musical opportunities on offer at SHC, from Choral groups such as Broadway Chorus and our auditioned vocal ensemble - Yingalay, to orchestra, chamber ensemble or our young musician’s group – prelude ensemble.
Ensemble rehearsals will resume in week 2 and we look forward to the sights and sounds which keep the PAC area buzzing each day of the week.
For more information on instrumental tuition or ensembles, please contact: Kate Rees, Acting Arts Program Coordinator
A reminder that the College has an automated SMS system for notifying student absences. Please be advised that this number can only receive messages, and is not able to receive phone calls.
If your daughter is unable to attend school, or needs to sign in/out due to an appointment, family matter etc, please use the mobile number below to advise us of her absence. Messages can be sent at any time, but preferably before 9.00am.
When messaging via SMS, please remember to include your daughter’s full name and Mentor Group details, together with the reason for her absence, eg unwell, appointment etc. Our database records will align with your mobile number to verify the contact details.
Alternatively, families are still welcome to contact Student Reception via telephone on 5221 4211.
Congratulations to Sofia Castello 9SILO who in late November 2021 was selected as a Young Ambassador for the the Shrine of Remembrance. Sofia is the fifth Sacred Heart student to be selected for this important leadership program and follows in the footsteps of Eleanor Naylor 11CLAWH and Erin Nisbet 11SIHC who have been ‘Young Ambassadors’ throughout 2019 and 2021.
Sofia described the handover ceremony and being able to see behind the scenes at the Shrine as both a privilege and a chance to start to learn more about the building and the people / sacrifice it represents. Sofia beamed, “I felt connected and touched - it was unbelievable. Having experienced the induction day, I can’t wait to take on my role as a Young Ambassador for the Shrine”. (It was a nice touch that Eleanor was on hand for the handover ceremony and was able to welcome Sofia into the role).
Well done to Erin and Eleanor for their commitment and great work over the last two years. Having taught and coached Sofia, I know that she (like Elly and Erin) will also be a great asset and ambassador for both the Shrine and SHC.
Carl Tracey, SHC Staff
A big congratulations to Nellie Rogers 11 LORMC on achieving first AND third place in the final of the Chase Equestrian Opal Series, a competition which had riders from all states competing. Nellie and her horses Rocket Rod (Rocky) and Valiant Star (Monty) competed in the Opal Series at the Australian Championships. The first three days were qualifying competitions, whereby in order to compete in the final riders had to rank in the top 50% of riders. Nellie had a great run, coming 1st and 4th on day one and coming 2nd and 3rd on day 3. This meant both horses qualified for the final.
The following is an excerpt from the Australian Jumping Post, which outlines just how well Nellie did in the competition:
The final of the Chase Equestrian Opal Series was the first class completed on the Arilla sand Ring 2 this morning. There were 39 combinations entered, producing a massive 23 clear rounds. The jump off saw eight combinations go double clear which perfectly filled the eight placings in the final.
First place went to Round 1 winners, Nellie Rogers and ROCKET ROD, completing the jump off in 35.36 seconds. Zara Adnams and DINGMAC DISCO KING, round 3 winners, were second in 36.93 seconds, with third place also going to Nellie Rogers, this time in combination with VALIANT STAR, in a jump off time of 39.73.
Well done Nellie, you must be very proud!
A sunny morning greeted us this year, promising us a beautiful warm day. The venue was full of activity and colour for our annual Swimming Carnival at Kardinia Pool. The day was sunny for a swim or a jump in the diving pool. As usual trials were conducted in the morning, with finals to follow in the afternoon.
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: Clairvaux – Goes to the Farm, Loyola – Beach Day, Padua – Icons and Siena – Athletes/Mathletes
The Fashions by the Pool and House Cheers were once again well supported by the house members.
| HOUSE | 1st | 2nd |
Clairvaux |
Eleanor Naylor & Zeb Edwards - Tractor & Scarecrow |
Sara Martini - Farmer Wants a Wife |
Loyola |
Piper Dossar – Mermaid with Clam |
Nellie Richards & Dakota Tapping - Thongs |
Padua |
Lulu Higgins & Anna Callan – Rapid Tests |
Gabby Burrell – Singer Olivia Rodrigo |
Siena |
Madeline Grace – Scientific Calculator & Tahlia Sorgiovanni - Scientific Calculator |
Mathilda Rutjens & Stella Mackay – Athlete/ Mathlete Teachers |
Year 11 4x50m Freestyle Relay – Siena (Old Record – 2:14:77 New Record – 2:11:713) - Mateah Thompson, Chanel Simsic, Jade Walters, Claudia Draper
Well done to the following girls who were the top 10 quickest times to get into the 50m College Classic. It was a close race right until the touch at the end. Year 12 student Zoe Honey from Clairvaux took out the race in 29.34secs to Year 11 student Chanel Simsic following behind in 29.78secs.
Zoe Honey, Chanel Simsic, Mateah Thompson, Elli Crooks, Chloe Walsh, Claudia Draper, Stella Draper, Sabrina Poh, Georgia McCardel, Matilda Whittakers.
Juniors
Eq. 1st – Maisy Rees Yr7 (CL) – 23.80pts
Eq. 1st – Tilly McBain Yr7 (LO) – 23.80pts
Eq 3rd – Maisie Ryan Yr7 (LO) – 23.10pts
Eq 3rd – Scarlett Birrell Yr8 (LO) – 23.10pts
Intermediates
1st – Lucy Crooks Yr9 (SI) – 33.05pts
2nd – Sarah Starinskas Yr9 (LO) – 33.00pts
3rd – Gabby O’Halloran Yr10 (LO) – 30.00pts
4th – Charlotte Elder Yr10 (LO) - 29.90pts
Seniors
1st – Ashlyn Stow Yr12 (CL) – 35.45pts
2nd – Imogen Garvey Yr12 (LO) – 35.35pts
3rd – Casey Kelly Yr11 (LO) – 34.40pts
4th – Ella Morris Yr11 (SI) – 31.45pts
Year 7: 1st – Sienna Lucas (SI) 22, 2nd – Addison Biberow (PA) 12, Equal 3rd – Natalia Muises-Khoury (CL), Maisy Rees (CL), Tilly McBain (LO) 8.
Year 8: 1st – Sabrina Poh (SI) 24, 2nd - Chloe Reyntjes (PA) 18, Equal 3rd – Madison Rafter (SI), Scarlett Birrell (LO) 8.
Year 9: 1st – Chloe Walsh (PA) 20, 2nd – Matilda Whittakers (CL) 18, 3rd – Kayla Forward (PA) 10
Year 10: 1st – Sophia Poh (SI) 16, 2nd – Chloe Leen (LO) 14, 3rd – Stella Draper (SI) 12
Year 11: 1st – Chanel Simsic (SI) 32, 2nd – Mateah Thompson (SI) 18, 3rd – Casey Kelly (LO) 8.
Year 12: 1st - Zoe Honey (CL) 24, Equal 2nd – Eliza Ahearn (PA), Emer Oxspring (PA) 10, 3rd – Ashlyn Stow (CL) 8.
1st – Siena 513
2nd – Padua 502
3rd – Loyola 404
4th – Clairvaux 305
Bianca Cheever, Director of Sport
Please see below a Photo Gallery featuring some images from the Swimming Carnival. Many more images are available via Imagebank on the Student Portal.
Throughout 2022, we are looking forward to continuing our partnership with the LifeChanger Foundation, and building on this relationship to deliver a sequential range of workshops across Years 7 - 11, with our Year 12 students attending a leadership workshop in November 2022.
LifeChanger is a preventative mental health and wellbeing non-profit that aims to empower our young people to live thriving and resilient lives. Their programs are delivered by trained facilitators, in schools in Australia and New Zealand, and workshops will be presented face to face or virtually depending on our needs.
LifeChanger aims to engage with our students, staff and families through focusing on the importance of developing sustainable relationships and enabling our students to reflect on and deepen their connections with the entire school community.
LifeChanger programs centre around the Five Pillars of Health, Skills, Self, Purpose and Tribe, to build self-esteem, self-awareness, positive self-identity and resilience. This aligns closely with our own SHC Mercy Values of Respect, Compassion, Courage and Service and our Visible Wellbeing SEARCH pathways to wellbeing; including Strengths, Emotional Management, Attention and Awareness, Relationships, Coping and Habits and Goals.
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