On Tuesday 30 July our Senior Footballers travelled up to Melbourne for the 'play in' Herald Sun Shield game. It was a fantastic game of football to watch and they showed serious grit and determination to come away with the win.
AFL Vic stats:
Senior Girls Division 1 Play In game
Sacred Heart College, Geelong (5th seed) 9.8 (62) def. Ballarat Grammar (4th seed) 9.3 (57)
Sacred Heart College
Best: Sarah Conroy, Tara Trethowan, Elara Dillon, Meg Lappin, Mekah Morrissy, Neave Dickson
Goals: Neave Dickson 4, Mekah Morrissy 2, Charlotte Elder 1, Ally Lappin 1, Tara Trethowan 1
Please find the AFL Victoria write up about the football below:
The Senior Girls Division 1 Play In Game followed and was a thrilling clash with free-flowing footy and great skills on show throughout, with Sacred Heart, who won the Division 2 title last year, edging out Ballarat Grammar by five points, 9.8 (62) to 9.3 (57).
It was Ballarat Grammar, representing Ballarat Associated Schools (BAS), who started stronger and took a 12-point lead into quarter time before Sacred Heart edged ahead by half time. Ballarat went ahead again in the third term before Sacred Heart, representing Geelong Independent School Sports Association (GISSA), came home strongly with four goals in the final term to claim the win.
Neave Dickson starred with four goals for Sacred Heart, and was well supported by Mekah Morrissy (two goals), while Sarah Conroy, Tara Trethowan and Elara Dillon were named best. Claire Mahony and Greta Arnel were named best for Ballarat Grammar and Emma Betts kicked three goals.
Sacred Heart will take on reigning champs Melbourne Girls Grammar in a Senior Girls Division 1 Semi Final on Tuesday 6 August at Williamstown. Sacred Heart and Ballarat Grammar also both feature in the Intermediate Girls Semi Finals next week, which shows how strong the football programs are at those schools.
Play-In games feature the 4th v 5th seeds, with winners progressing to take on the top seed. Seedings are established based on finishing positions of teams representing their school associations the year prior.
Thank you to staff Josh Todd for training and getting the team ready and prepared for the game, to Carl Tracey who stepped in to coach the Senior team on the day, our team manager/ trainer Sonia Conroy who did a fantastic job helping on the bench and our trainee Tyler for being the runner on the day. Well done to everyone, you should be proud of your achievements and contributions.
The Design Futures Lab collaboration with Nexus Designs and Melbourne Design Week was featured in the Geelong Advertiser on Friday 2 August! You can see this article below.
We were also featured on the following two websites: Education Today - https://bit.ly/4c8kajy and Green Review - https://bit.ly/3YEFOc8.
The Design Futures Lab at Sacred Heart College, in collaboration with Nexus Designs, presented a series of emerging bio-based materials and 3D printed objects created from spent coffee grounds.
During Melbourne Design Week 2024, Material Matters 02 celebrated the work of designers and makers in re-imagining a more sustainable future for retail spaces, including a special series of panel discussions and events.
A very warm thank you to our collaborators at Nexus Designs, our students at The Design Futures Lab, and our supporters and special guests - we’re already looking forward to next year’s edition of Melbourne Design Week!
Join the Design Futures Lab at Sacred Heart College! We meet every Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3:30pm to 4:45pm. If you're passionate about design, innovation, sustainability, and environmental activism, come be part of our exciting real-world projects. For more information, contact Dani Storm or chat with us during lunchtime.
More information can be found via the Design Futures Lab bio.
Students’ taste-buds were tantalised on Friday 26 July with a sale of authentic French pâtisseries from the wonderful That Place Bakery in Belmont. Mais oui!
We shared these delicious delicacies to celebrate the Opening of the Paris Olympics (Les Jeux Olympiques) and La Fête Nationale or Bastille Day which commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on 14 July 1789, the event which marked the start of the French Revolution.
This year we were tempted by croissants, pains au chocolat, lemon tarts, choux buns, mille feuilles, canelés, fondant baulois, méringues and raspberry brûlées.
Oh là là! C'est magnifique! Miam miam!
Congratulations to the students who travelled to the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre in Melbourne on Wednesday 26 July to compete in the CGSAV Futsal (Indoor Soccer) competition.
The day started with all three teams playing in games in a round robin against other Catholic schools from around Victoria. The Juniors had very competitive games across the day, making it to the grand final against Mount St Joseph’s. They just lost 3-1 to finish runners up. The Intermediates had some close games across the day, finishing a close 3rd. The Seniors had a strong pool. They competed and tried their best which resulted in them finishing 5th overall.
Congratulations to all teams for their efforts and good sportsmanship throughout the day.
Thank you to staff Kate Ryan, Alice McMillan and Ahmet for coaching on the day, and assistant Tyler Reid for helping.
On Tuesday 23 July, three Sacred Heart College netball teams competed in the Victorian All School Region round at Kardinia Park. They competed against schools from around Geelong. Each team was competitive across the day. Our junior team finished 2nd overall to Christian College, the Intermediate team finished 2nd overall to Iona and the Senior team finished 3rd overall to Geelong College and Christian College. All teams should be proud of their efforts.
Thank you to our three student umpires – Alice Christian, Imani Sagnol and Zoe Van Dreumel who umpired across the three divisions on the day and to Holly Britt who assisted the Intermediate team on the day. Thank you to our coaches Annette Hooley & Laura Bourke – Junior, Fiona Biggs – Inter, and Geraldine Renkauskas – Senior; for all their time and effort with trials and coaching on the day. Well down to everyone!
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Our annual school photos 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 2024 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 (option 1) or customerservice@arphotos.com.au
Please note that you will need to register online with your 2024 photo code to gain access to this year’s images.
All photo packages will be sent directly to your nominated address, so please ensure that you enter the correct details and nominated shipping address upon checkout.
If you require any assistance ordering your photos, please contact Arthur Reed Photos directly on 5243 4390 (option 1) or email customerservice@arphotos.com.au
Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding achievements:
Congratulations to those who competed in the Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships over the weekend at Bundoora Park, Melbourne:
Mackenzie Allen 9 SIHC- Female 15 4km came 29th in a time of 17.34.
Juliette Downes 11 LOKEM Female 17 4km came 23rd in a time of 17.20.
Maggie Clatworthy Year 12 LOCGR Female 18 4km came 8th in a time of 15.43.
Well done on your fantastic achievements.
Congratulations to Chloe Leen 12 LOLSE (below), who has just represented Team Australia at in the Irish International Tetrathlon. The Australian Girls Team finished 7th in the World in the Senior Girl's Category. A Tetrathlon is a team competition that comprises the four disciplines of shooting, swimming, horse riding, and running.
Well done Chloe!
Congratulations to Harriet O'Dwyer 7 LOAHE who played for Victoria in the Girls Australian Football Championships in the U12 comp. Harriet was Vice Captain and they came away with the victory! Congratulations Harriet, and well done on being selected!
Congratulations to students who competed in the Division 2 CGSAV Volleyball competition on Tuesday 6 August. Sacred Heart College had a large number of students competing this year in the six teams on the day.
The SHC teams showed some success throughout the day, with all being very competitive in their own pools. The students had fun and showed some amazing sportsmanship and positivity during the day. A special mention to Mathilda Garrido Lucay who was an outstanding member of not only the inter A team but a positive role model in cheering on ALL teams when they played throughout the day. Mathilda’s positive energy helped and gave motivation to all our teams to give it their best in each game. Some students had consistent games across the day, Zoe Chapmen, Selina Ortiz and Ella Deppeler. Well done to all students on their performance and effort on the day.
Thank you to our coaches Charlie Friend, Darby Henderson, our trainee Mia Carroll, Kelsey Marshman, Annaleise Reid, and Sarah Green.
Results:
Junior A – 4th
Junior B – 5th
Junior C – 4th
Inter A – 5th
Inter B – 5th
Senior A – 5th
Team:
Junior A - Stella Smith, Macey Veitch, Olivia Dowling, Olivia Shannon, Amalia Little, Maja Prusac, Gemma Crook, Maddison Edwards, Scarlet Gilmour.
Junior B- Audrey Howard, Isobel Heer, Astara Patel, Madeline Kennedy, Elise Newey, Kiko Sheehan, Adah Kline, Bronte Versace.
Junior C - Eleanor O’Loghlen, Paige McDonogh, Rose Dawson, Lily Medler, Isabel O’Brien, Tiffany Wojcik, Georgia Stepehn, Frances Malapit.
Inter A - Mathilda Garrido Lucay, Venice Abasolo, Milla Jarman, Scarlett Birrell, Sophie Nisbet, Zoe Chapman, Olivia Iddles, Grace Macanovic, Eden Stewart.
Inter B - Lilly Humprey, Leni Berg, Mya Powe, Polly Milner, Selina Ortiz, Saskia Murray, Piper Black, nebe Nielsen, Maci Dean.
Senior A – Dana Mackay, Ella Deppeler, Matilda Snowden, Ella Hunter, Charmaine Turner, Bree Sampson.
Year 8 Outreach and Year 9 Community Project students, who are exploring environmental challenges, took part in an Urban Upcycle Geelong incursion. This hands-on experience taught them about waste management and how to repurpose materials to create practical, innovative products.
Students learned about the preservation of creation with a 21st-century spin. They were empowered to thoughtfully consider the impact of waste disposal and its consequences on our environment. Students were challenged to think of creative ways to repurpose waste materials into functional objects.
This enjoyable, hands-on program took learning out of the classroom and into our real world. The session empowered students to be agents of impact on our environment and stewards of creation. Students were encouraged to consider their individual impacts on the environment and ways they could serve creation. They also critically evaluated systematic effects on the environment, demonstrating their analytical skills, and considered innovation as a way of improving environmental outcomes for all.
This session sparked a deep reflection among students and staff about their impact on creation. It inspired them to take positive steps to protect the environment and advocate for greater care of our earth.
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, echoes of harmony and enthusiasm filled the air as the SHC Performance Choir and Yingalay, alongside other local schools, came together for a spectacular Choral Collective Concert at St Ignatius. This annual event was a musical triumph, bringing together choirs from Sacred Heart College, St Joseph's College, Clonard, Iona, St Ignatius, and Christian College.
The evening unfolded with each school presenting its carefully rehearsed repertoire, showcasing the rich tapestry of talent across the region. The real magic happened in the grand finale, where a combined choir of over 150 voices joined forces. The audience was treated to a breathtaking performance of 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamond' and 'I Can See Clearly Now,' a medley demonstrating the power of unity and the joy of choral music.
For the students, this concert is more than just a performance; it’s an invaluable opportunity to share their passion with family, friends, and the wider Catholic community. Mathilda Garrido Lucay, a Year 10 member of both Yingalay and the SHC Performance Choir, captured the essence of the evening perfectly. “The Combined Choir concert is where Sacred Heart Students can perform songs we have rehearsed for many months to family and the Catholic community. This amazing experience is beautifully conducted and organised by staff members and ensures the students have a great opportunity to perform and make new friends. We enjoy being able to participate and sing along with friends from our school and others, sharing dinner and sharing memories".
The concert not only highlighted the students' individual talents but also fostered a spirit of collaboration and friendship. Devoted staff members from each participating school meticulously organised the event, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and that every student had the opportunity to shine.
Beyond the music, the evening was filled with moments of joy and connection. Students from different schools mingled, shared dinner, and exchanged stories, all while building bonds beyond the concert stage. This communal aspect of the event is just as valuable as the musical performances, creating lasting memories and friendships extending well beyond the night.
In sum, the Combined Choral Concert at St Ignatius was a resounding success. It was a celebration of talent and unity that left everyone looking forward to the next gathering. The evening was a testament to the power of music to bring people together, celebrate shared passions, and create moments that will be cherished for years to come.
On Friday 13 September 2024, the Department of Defence hosted an exhilarating Army Careers Day at Puckapunyal. This event drew students across Victoria and Albury, NSW, specifically those in Years 9 to 12. It was crafted to illuminate the diverse range of careers available in both full-time and part-time capacities within the Army and Defence.
Students had gained a unique glimpse into the benefits of joining the Australian Army, recognised as one of the world's premier military forces. The day had provided an invaluable chance for one-on-one discussions with members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), who shared their personal experiences and insights into military life.
Attendees had interacted with the ADF Recruitment team, learning about current job vacancies, salary packages, and benefits. They also explored opportunities for Defence University Sponsorship, the Defence Force Academy, GAP Year programs, and STEM pathways.
Among those attending were 11 SHC students, along with 28 SJC students, who had embarked on the early 7.30am departure. The day had been filled with engaging activities, including the opportunity to ride in Army vehicles and sample an authentic Army-style lunch pack. Students had been able to ask Defence Force staff about their current roles and the career paths they had pursued to reach their positions.
The experience had proven so impactful that some students had already applied for other ADF work experience programs. The Army Careers Day had truly been a gateway to invaluable career pathways, offering students a tangible and exciting glimpse into their potential futures in Defence.
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