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NCEA Examinations
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Start on 10 November 2026-Exam-Timetable.pdf
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Morning examinations start at 9.30am and afternoon examinations start at 2.00pm
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Admission slips and examination rules have gone out to students this week
Year 10 Examinations
CAA results
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Confirmation of Returning Students for 2027
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Planning is now well underway for the 2027 school year. With considerable pressure on our roll, it is important that we have an accurate indication of the number of current students who will be returning next year.
If your student will not be returning to the College in 2027, please notify us as soon as possible [email protected] This information will assist us in making informed decisions regarding available enrolment places, staffing, and class organisation.
If your student is continuing at the College in 2027, no action is required.
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Sacred Heart College Policies and Procedures
SchoolDocs
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To access Sacred Heart College's policies and procedures, and review them:
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Go to www.schooldocs.co.nz
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Click 'Log in'
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Start typing the school’s name and then select it from the dropdown list
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Enter the community username and password. (log in is sacredheartcollege and the password is laingsroad)
SchoolDocs Copyright: Except where stated, the content on this site is the copyright of SchoolDocs Ltd. It may not be reproduced without written permission from SchoolDocs Ltd.
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Policies for Review in Term 4
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Curriculum and Student Achievement Policy
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Reporting about Student Progress and Achievement
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Learning Support
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Māori Educational Achievement
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Health Education
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Privacy Policy
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SHC Sport Awards 2026
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The 2026 Sport Awards were held on 14 October and celebrated a successful year of sport for our students, coaches, managers and sport department. Here is a list of our award recipients.
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Pō Whakanui - Māori Success 2026
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Pō Whakanui was held on 15 October 2026 celebrating and acknowledging the successes of our Māori students. The theme was Matariki with the awards connected to and named after individual stars in the Matariki cluster. Thank you to guest speaker and past pupil, Dr Cheyanne Heka. Thank you to the team…
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Host Families for International Students
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We are currently looking for some short-term host families (for one term and for two-weeks). We would like to place one or two international students per family. Students can share a room.
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Careers News #13
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CareerWise displays events, tertiary news, scholarships, job opportunities, and other resources that will help students discover their future pathway. Here are some highlights shared with you in our latest newsletter.
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Exams & Metlink Transport
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A message from the Metlink team: With NCEA exams approaching, we encourage students to plan ahead so they can arrive at school with plenty of time to spare.
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Principal's Values Vouchers
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The following students have received a canteen voucher this week for having 100% attendance, effort scores of 2 or lower, and showing our school values.
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Elena Perez AU9IF
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Grace Moorman LI10JA
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Lilly Wahren LI9LH
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Amy Watterson S12LP
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Waimihia Hall B9TK
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Election Voting - Make Your Voice Count
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Our Year 13 students are reaching an exciting stage where many are able to take part in Aotearoa New Zealand’s democracy for the first time. Voting is one important way rangatahi can have a say in the future of their community and country.
We encourage all eligible Year 13 students, and whānau members, to check that they are enrolled and ready to vote. If you are 18 or will be 18 by election day, now is a great time to enrol or update your details.
You can enrol or update your details before midnight 25 October here: Enrol or update online
Every vote matters - make sure your voice is heard.
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This term, we have returned to wearing our summer uniform. Our uniform is an important part of our school's history and identity, and we appreciate your support in helping students wear it correctly and with pride.
Unless a student has an exemption, non-uniform items will be safely stored in the school office and available for collection on Friday at 3.20pm. This includes extra jewellery (including nose studs), hoodies, sleeveless puffer jackets and black trousers, which are not part of our school uniform.
Please refer to our Uniform Requirements on the school website for more information about our summer uniform.
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If you are leaving home to live in close living situations, like halls of residence at university, boarding school, hostels, or military barracks, then protecting yourself against meningitis is important.
Two vaccines are required for protection against the most common strains of meningococcal disease, and BOTH are available FREE OF CHARGE to rangatahi (13 to 25 years old) in their first year of living in these environments (including up to 3 months before).
Close living situations do not include flatting or other group living situations.
Meningococcal vaccine bookings can be made:
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directly with your usual doctor, nurse, pharmacy or healthcare provider
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online through Book My Vaccine
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over the phone by calling 0800 28 29 26 – 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
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For the first time, all three of SHC's barbershop groups qualified for the Young Singers in Harmony National Barbershop competition, competing against the best quartets and choruses in Aotearoa. What an achievement!
The girls made the school proud, taking their performances to the next level and getting amazing feedback from the judges who loved our "powerful wall of sound" and "beautiful voices".
Some Year 10 students also caught up with Mayor Ken Laban, with the Mayor writing on his Facebook page that he had "had the pleasure of an impromptu performance from a small group of students from Sacred Heart College - a pretty special moment!"
It was an incredible day of singing and community, and all the girls are excited about where 2027 could take us.
Ms Georgia Jamieson Emms
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On 23 and 24 September, our Sweethearts Quartet and Sacred Heart College choirs, Hearts Chor and Open Heart Symphony, competed at the 2026 Young Singers in Harmony Barbershop Nationals.
The Sweethearts Barbershop Quartet is made up of Sabreen Berhane (lead), Cyanne Austin-Rowe (baritone), Luana Pohiva (tenor), and Sari Willis (bass). At Nationals, the quartet delivered their best performance yet, achieving a higher score than they received at Regionals.
Hearts Chor, Sacred Heart College’s auditioned choir of 20 singers, qualified for Nationals after placing second at the Barbershop Regionals. In preparation for the competition, the choir worked hard to refine their two pieces, The Sound of Music and Keep the Whole World Singing.
Open Heart Symphony, our all-comers choir of almost 80 singers, also took to the Nationals stage, performing their pieces to a very high standard.
While our groups did not place at Nationals this year, they received very positive scores and feedback, and the future is looking bright for our Barbershop programme. The Sweethearts Quartet would like to thank Ms Sinapi Taeao, their quartet coach, for helping them develop as a group and supporting them on their journey to Nationals. Hearts Chor and Open Heart Symphony would also like to thank Ms Georgia Jamieson Emms for her coaching, leadership, and support.
Pictured below are our Year 13 choir members celebrating their final competition representing Sacred Heart College, alongside our Sweethearts Quartet, Hearts Chor and Open Heart Symphony.
Sari Willis (LI13DH) and Daisy Robinson (S13RW)
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Year 10 Business Market Day
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At the end of Term 3, all Year 10 Business Studies students took part in our annual Market Day. Students worked in teams to develop, market, and sell products and services at lunchtime, including lip balms, stationery, hairbrushes, and designer slime.
We applied a 20% charity tax to all profits, and we donated a total of $123.70 to the Cancer Society and the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Mr Robert Wade-Smith
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Our time in Japan was an unforgettable experience and a culture shock. From the food to the people and culture, everything was a breath of fresh air. The rides at Disney Sea were exhilarating and made you want to ride them repeatedly. The food was delicious and there was so much variety from Takoyaki to curry. The tea ceremony was a beautiful experience of Japanese culture. Sitting on our knees was absolutely excruciating, and the taste of the matcha... unforgettable. The sweets, yummy, my knees, broken. The shrines and temples were remarkable, with intricate statues with every second you looked at them you discovered more details that would amaze anyone.
The school exchange was phenomenal. We will never forget the opportunities that arose at our schools. Nakamozu Junior High School was like a dream. The people were so kind and understanding of the little Japanese we knew and they did their best to communicate to us even if it was like were playing a game of charades. We will never forget their kindness to us.
Nagao Junior High School seemed so unique and foreign to Sacred Heart College. There were so many differences between the schools from the food to the teachers and classes. The teachers were very patient with us and the students were some of the kindest people I have ever met.
At Hamadera Minami Junior High School, everyone from the students to the staff worked really hard to make us feel included at their school by trying their best to speak English to us, being patient with us when we couldn’t understand, and just being kind in general. They included us into their schools' activities and culture, even including us at their singing practices for an upcoming competition which was very insightful.
The Japan exchange was filled with the many memorable moments that will stick with us for a lifetime.
Matalena Hodkinson, Rose Clent, Clare Song, Ella Laban-Walsh, Elia Macdonald
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It has been a great year for debating at Sacred Heart College. This year, there has been a huge increase in students wanting to join Debate Club, whether to compete, or simply be part of the community. This has led to a major increase in involvement across all year levels. A special shoutout to all the Year 9s who joined this year, unaware of what it could bring; the increase in confidence I have seen from all of you has been impressive.
From debating to adjudicating, I have loved being a part of this club over the last few years. Debate is an incredible way to develop your speaking skills, strengthen your critical thinking, and learn the important skill of confidently voicing your opinions. I have experienced personal growth through debating and witnessed my teammates grow as well, with all of this contributing to where we are today.
Helping to adjudicate and lead Debate Club alongside Bella Kilkelly and Pippa Hookham this year has only added to this experience. We have been able to share what we know, pass on what we have learnt, and assist the younger students in learning the ropes.
The Prem B team, Kjesten Hermann, Pia Holmes, and Tania Mladenovic, has done exceptionally well this year, making it to the semi-finals in their group. This is a fantastic achievement for them and for our kura as a whole.
Debate Club: Debating against other schools and people, is truly awesome. It is something I would recommend everyone try, even if you don’t think you have the knack for it. You never know until you try. Debating will only continue to grow as both a fun club and an important skill for students to develop.
Katie Jordan (AU13AW)
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Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold
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From 7–11 October, seven students headed off to Lake Waikaremoana for their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Qualifying Journey.
Over five days, they walked through some amazing scenery, tackled some pretty challenging hills and carried everything they needed on our backs. There were definitely some sore feet, tired legs and moments when they wondered why they had signed up for this.
Despite the challenges, they had an awesome time. They worked together, encouraged each other, and had plenty of laughs along the way.
Miss Kath McGuinness, DOE Coordinator
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A great acknowledgement at the Wellington Hockey Awards with our 1st XI winning Secondary School Team of the Year - a celebration of the hard work of the team in 2026.
Our coach Hugh Rosemergy was awarded a volunteer award for his work across all of Hockey not only coaching our team, but at club and representative level. Hugh is so generous to share his time and skills with so many players.
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(Based on Gospel values and embedded in all school policies and practice.)
Mana Atua – a heart for God
We contemplate Mana Atua, the power of God, through God’s great love, represented by the Sacred Heart. We aspire to the spiritual virtues of faith, hope and charity.
As a community we pray together daily because "There in the sanctuary of his heart, he will keep you gathered together." Euphrasie Barbier
Mana Tangata – a heart for people
We uphold Mana Tangata, the power and dignity of all members of our community, by showing manaakitanga – generosity and kindness, respect and inclusion.
Our strength as a community comes from following the cardinal virtues of wisdom (prudence), dignity (temperance), courage and justice.
"Be kind to everyone; give everything a good interpretation." Euphrasie Barbier
Mana Tīpuna – a heart for our ancestors
We gain spiritual strength from Mana Tīpuna, the Mission Sisters’ Charism and our school’s Catholic heritage.
The RNDM charism is "contemplation, community and mission". Their mission is to take light, wisdom and social justice to the world.
"We are all missionaries. Let us strive to imitate the qualities of Jesus." Euphrasie Barbier
Mana Mātauranga – a heart for knowledge
We value Mana Mātauranga, the power of a depth and breadth of knowledge and the education of the whole person. We aim for personal excellence and seek to realise our all-round full potential.
Behind our motto “Virtue and Knowledge” is the goal of gaining wisdom. "Whaia te maramatanga"– pursue enlightenment (wisdom).
"Develop their hearts and minds." Euphrasie Barbier
Mana Whenua – a heart for the land
We honour Mana Whenua, the power of our earth, in our care for the environment and our aspirations to live in harmony with it. This is our place which we value. The three guardian spirits of Atawhai guard us, and our place. Mana whenua is also about protecting our wholeness and wellbeing as young women.
"Seek the fullness of life for the whole of creation." Euphrasie Barbier
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