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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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Teachers are running tutorials to help students prepare for their exams, guiding them through revision. Year 13 students already have their copy posted on teams, and Year 11 and 12 students will have a copy on teams before the end of the week. If they can't find it encourage them to contact their teacher or Dean.
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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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Dux and Proxime Accessit 2026
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At senior prize giving Lindsey Song was announced as Sacred Heart Dux for 2026, and Zoe Perez as Proxime Accessit to the Dux
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2026 SHC Yearbook Orders
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Our 2026 Yearbook is a wonderful way to look back on the year and celebrate the many achievements, special moments and memories we've shared as a school community. Filled with photos, student artwork, highlights from throughout the year and plenty of familiar faces, the yearbook is a lovely keepsake…
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Mana Pasifika - Pacific Success 2026
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This year, we proudly celebrated five years of Mana Pasifika, a special occasion that honours our Pacific students, celebrates our cultures and brings our school community together.
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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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Career News #14
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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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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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At our Whole School Celebration on 28 October, our student leaders for 2027 were announced.
Congratulations to Stella Herrick on being appointed Head Student in 2027, and Sydney Roma Deputy Head Student. We look forward to their leadership.
The full student leadership team can be found on our website HERE
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Whānau Hui - Wednesday 11 November 6-7pm
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Please join us in the Staffroom for our Whānau Hui.
It will be an opportunity to:
Please bring kai to share.
We warmly welcome all whānau and hope you can join us for this special evening.
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Last week we celebrated Tokelau Language Week! The theme was - “Ke mauaka taku gagana Tokelau i taku aganuku, My language is enriched and strengthened by my culture".
With a growing number of Tokelau students in our community, it was great to recognise their language through daily phrases and our display.
Fakafetai lahi lele. Miss Kayla Liko
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Cullen Breakfast - Celebrating Suzanne Aubert
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Tēnā tātou te whānau whānui,
Attending the Cullen Breakfast last week to celebrate and reflect on the life of Suzanne Aubert was a special event.
Speakers included the author of her official biography, Jessie Munro, Anglican Archbishop Sir David John Moxon KNZM, and New Zealand based Cellist, Inbal Megiddo who is the Associate Professor and Head of Cello Studies at the New Zealand School of Music and leads the project 'Forbidden Composers'. Sr Margaret Anne Mills DOLC also spoke in repsonse to questions by the audience.
The most memorable quote I had from the morning was by Suzanne Aubert:
"When people laugh at you, laugh with them and tell them they are quite right."
Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki.
May God bless you and keep you.
Richard Kerr-Bell, Director of Mission
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Uniform and Calculator Donations Needed
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We are seeing an increasing number of families needing support with the cost of uniform and stationery.
If your student has uniform items or a calculator she no longer needs, particularly if she is leaving the College, we would be very grateful if you would consider donating them.
Donations can be dropped off at the School Office and will be used to support families in our College community.
Thank you for your generosity.
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Year 10 Japan Trip Essays
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As part of the expectations for students participating in this year's Japan trip, all 19 students (9 from Sacred Heart College and 10 from Wellington College) were required to write a reflective essay on their return, describing their experiences and what they gained from the exchange.
The essays were of an exceptionally high standard, making the judging process a challenging one. The essays were judged by Paul Holmes and Katy McTeigue (both Wellington Nakano Education Society senior members). The winning essay writer won $250, 2nd place won $150 and 3rd place $100.
Congratulations to the following students whose essays were selected as the prize winners:
First Prize: Tuia William Ah Ken (Sacred Heart College)
Second Prize: Charlie Kettle(Wellington College)
Third Prize: Matalena Hodkinson (Sacred Heart College)
The essays highlighted the significant personal, cultural, and educational benefits gained through the exchange experience.
Thank you to everyone who supported the students throughout the trip and upon their return.
Mrs Sarah Knowles, International Manager
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On Friday we gathered in the Performing Arts Centre to say farewell to our Year 13. Stopping to acknowledge every student as they walked across the stage was an incredibly important moment. The celebration not only marked the end of their schooling at Sacred Heart College, but a milestone of finishing school altogether. We were privileged to guide our students on their Mission for the past five years and wish them all the very best for their futures.
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Year 10 Camp - 30 November to 2 December
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The 2026 Year 10 camp will be held at Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre, Wainuiomata from Wednesday 30 November to Wednesday 2 December. The purpose of the camp is to give the students an opportunity to experience a variety of activities designed to develop areas such as leadership and interpersonal skills, and year level bonding before embarking on their first year of NCEA in 2027.
The students will travel by bus to and from the camp and will be staying in a mixture of cabins and tents. They will participate in a wide range of activities in groups including, paddleboarding and kayaking in the onsite small lake, orienteering, swimming in the onsite pool, confidence course, abseiling on the tower (run by external provider 'Captivate Adventures') and flying fox and games on the fields. All activities will be supervised by SHC staff who have the key skills to supervise the students safely.
Students will need to provide their own bedding including sleeping bags and pillows, and their own lunch on the Monday. All other meals will be provided. A gear list and daily itinerary will be sent out closer to the date of the camp.
All students will be expected to travel to and from school to Brookfield in the buses provided. We respectfully ask that Parents and Caregivers do not come on site to visit or collect their student unless this has been arranged in advance with the teacher in charge. Students should not bring cell phones to camp and the school’s cell phone policy will remain in place for all three days of the camp. If a Parent or caregiver needs to contact a student, this should be done via the school office who will notify the teacher in charge.
This is often a highlight of the school year for our Year 10. We support all students to fully participate and come together as a cohort to celebrate the end of the school year.
Miss Fiona Trappitt, HOD Health & PE
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Last term all Year 9 students completed a unit 'Decisions, Decisions' which included looking at New Zealand's democratic traditions and MMP system. This included an in-depth look at the candidates in our school's electorate and the various political parties campaigning for votes. Between Monday 2 November and Tuesday 3 November, a mock polling booth was set up in the library and all Year 9s voted as part of the 'Kids Voting' programme in either the Hutt South or Ikaroa – Rāwhiti electorates. After the General Election, we will compare our results with those from the night. A big thank you to Ms Laidler for her organisation of this event.
Mrs Anna Peszynski, HOD Social Science
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Diesel at Hip Hop Unite World Championships
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This week Alycia Chong, Elia Macdonald, Payton Churchward-Budd, and Renny Collins represented New Zealand alongside their Hip Hop crew, Diesel, at the Hip Hop Unite World Championships.
These girls have been working hard for months, with many long trainings and lots of fundraising to get them there. All their hard work paid off, with Diesel earning 3rd place and a bronze medal at the World Championships.
They also recently competed at the National Young Performer Awards (PACANZ), where over 70 teams competed. Diesel made it through to the finals and were officially named one of the top 20 troupes! Alycia Chong (LO11UC)
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Women in Engineering Programme Canterbury
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Women make up only 13% of professional engineers, but fortunately for us, one of our Year 12 students, Emma Chivers, is helping to break down these barriers.
This year, Emma was accepted into Canterbury’s 2027 Women in Engineering programme (WiE CAN), a competitive programme designed to support young women interested in engineering through interactive workshops, inspiring presentations, and fun social activities. Around 230 Year 12 students applied, with only 60 successful applicants.
We look forward to hearing all about Emma’s experience and seeing where her passion for engineering takes her next.
Lily Simmons (AV12GT)
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CSW SPOTYs
Congratulations to the following students who are finalists for the CSW Sports Person of the Year awards. Winners will be announced at the ceremony on 8 November.
Jayde Ashton - Floorball
Abi Calian - Table Tennis
Maria Fernandez Jones - Roller Skating
Acacia Hemera - Touch Rugby
Madeleine Wilson - Swimming
Madison Wos - Cross Country
Ashlee Yee - Volleyball
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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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