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Issue 17, 2017

Thursday 9 November 2017 (Week 4, Term 4) SACRED HEART COLLEGE

From the Principal Dear members of the Sacred Heart College community, Fair Funding for SA Catholic Schools Last week the South Australian State Government announced $690 million in extra funding to refurbish public schools. Pardon my cynicism, but is there an election on the horizon? The following info sheets clearly portrays the State Government's paltry support of its young citizens. Catholic Schools, parents and caregivers pay the same taxes as public school parents and invest in their children's Catholic Education at a saving to the government. It's a saving because the 2000 students across Sacred Heart and Marymount cost the State Government far less than if they were enrolled in public schools. Funding Facts: Fair Funding for SA Catholic Schools INFO SHEET #1 Funding Facts: Fair Funding for SA Catholic Schools INFO SHEET #2 It seems to me that the SA Catholic Schools request for $5.5 million from the SA Government is most reasonable when it is spending $690 million on public schools? Middle School end of year last day - 7 December, 2017 You may have noticed that the preliminary work has commenced at Sacred Heart Middle? Fences are up and work huts have been installed, the 'Brothers’ House' has been cleared and we have a final Mass in the Brothers Chapel on Friday 17 November at 9.00am. Friends and families of the College, especially for whom the Chapel holds significance, are most welcome to join us for Eucharist! The building schedule requires staff to be removed from the campus by the end of the first week in December such that demolition work can commence in earnest. The Middle School staff are relocating to the Senior School for the final week prior to staff concluding for the year.

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As a result of the need to vacate the campus on 8 December, classes for all students at the Middle School will conclude on Thursday 7 December. On the evening of 7 December, the Year 9 students will celebrate their rite of passage from the Middle to the Senior School by way of a special event at the McAteer Centre at Somerton Park. As you'd appreciate, we are working to a tight timeframe and are wanting to commence and complete the Champagnat project prior to classes commencing in 2019. As I've said before, the inconveniences will be worth the end result! With thanks for your understanding! Steve Byrne Principal

Middle School Chapel Final Mass The final-ever Mass to be held in the Middle School Chapel will be at 8.50am on Friday 17 November, 2017. A number of our religious Sisters and Brothers will attend and a special morning tea will follow. If the Chapel holds a special place in your heart and you would like to attend, please RSVP to the Middle School Front Office on 8276 7877 by Monday 13 November, 2017.

Interested in becoming part of our Cricket program? SHC First XI Umpire and Cricket legend calls it stumps! On behalf of all players, coaches and supporters, past and present, we thank David Parsons for his outstanding dedication and commitment to our Cricket Program over the past 22 years. If you have umpiring experience and would be interested in becoming involved with our Cricket Program as a First XI Umpire, we would love to hear from you. This position is to start ASAP. Please contact Robert Gill, SHC Senior Cricket Coordinator, at robertgill@shc.sa.edu.au.

Finalisation of Fees for 2017 All families will be receiving their fee statement for 2017 via email shortly. We remind you that under the College Fee Policy, we require all fees to be paid in full by year-end. Therefore we ask that all outstanding balances are paid by 15 December, 2017 (End of school year). If you are not in a position to pay by this date and you have not already spoken with the Finance Office, we ask that you make contact as soon as possible on 8350 2500 or accounts@shc.sa.edu.au. Many thanks. Trevor Freeman Business Manager – Finance

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The 2016 Hearts Collegian is now available! Current students enrolled in 2016 will have received their copy of the 2016 Hearts Collegian yearbook in Homeroom, along with a copy for any siblings that graduated in 2016. If you no longer have someone at the College to collect a book on your behalf and were a student at SHC in 2016, you can collect your copy at the Front Office of the Middle or Senior School. Families unable to pick up a copy from the front desk are encouraged to contact the College on 8350 2500.

College Uniform Shop 43 Oaklands Road, Somerton Park Telephone: 8350 2586 MasterCard, Visa Card and EFTPOS available.

2017 Term Trading Times Tuesdays 1.00 – 6.00pm

Wednesdays 8.00am - 4.30pm Thursdays 1.00 – 6.00pm

Last Trading Day 2017 Thursday 14 December

Year 12 2018 SHC Crested Pullover Current Year 11 students (Year 12 in 2018) wishing to have their pullover (jumper) embroidered with the College crest for next year should consider the following:

• Student owned pullovers to be embroidered must be freshly laundered, be the correct uniform colour and in good condition with no holes in the garment.

• $12.00 is payable when you leave your pullover at the Uniform Shop to be embroidered. Cash, Credit Card or EFTPOS available.

• New pullovers can be purchased and the $12.00 can be added as an additional cost. • All pullovers MUST BE LABELLED with the STUDENT’S FULL NAME. • Closing date for orders is 24 November, 2017. • Pick up available from January 2018 onwards. • The embroidered pullover cannot be recycled as it is a current year only garment.

Second-hand Uniforms Neat, current uniforms are accepted for re-sale during shop hours. All submissions MUST BE RECENTLY laundered. For further information and pricelists, please visit the College website at www.shc.sa.edu.au/shc/uniform-shop. Lisa Harvey College Uniform Shop

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WHOLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL Sat 11 November Remembrance Day Fri 17 November Boarding Social (Beachouse, Glenelg) All Boarding Colleges, 7-9pm Tue 21 November Combined College Council/Board Meeting, 7.15pm Wed 22 November P&F AGM and Dinner, 7-9pm Sun 26 November - Tue 28 November Student Leadership Gathering (Victoria)

Thu 9 November Year 6 Beach Safety Day Solo Performance Evening, 5-7pm Tue 14 November Year 8 Immunisations Thu 16 November Journey to Emmaus Band Sandwich, 5-7pm Fri 17 November Final Chapel Mass, 9am Marymount Penpal Excursion Thu 23 November New Parents’ Information Evening, 7-9pm Fri 24 November Orientation Day, 9.00am – 2.30pm Sun 26 November St Anthony's Fete, 10.30am Fri 1 December Year 6 Beach/Pool Activity and Retreat Day Sun 3 December Mt Barker Christmas Pageant SHC Combined Drum Corps performance

Mon 6 - Mon 20 November Year 12 Exams Tue 14 November Year 11 Dance/Music Concert (Debourg), 7-9pm Wed 15 November Year 10 and 11 Grad. Assembly/Liturgy, 9am Sat 18 November Boys/ Girls Sport concludes Mon 20 November – Fri 24 November Year 11 Exams Tue 21 November Year 10 Dance/Music Concert (Debourg), 7-9pm Wed 22 November – Wed 13 December Year 11 Immersion Trip Thu 23 November Year 12 VET Afternoon Tea Celebrations, Function Centre, 4-6pm Fri 24 November Year 9 (Year 10 2018) Orientation Morning, 8.45am – 11.30am Fri 24 November Year 10 Classes conclude Mon 27 November – Wed 29 November Year 10 Exams Mon 27 November – Thu 30 November Year 12 2018 Week Wed 29 November – Fri 1 December Year 9 (2018 Year 10) Remar Embarkation Camp, Aldinga Fri 1 December Year 12 Graduation (Marist Hall), 7-9pm

MIDDLE SCHOOL

From the Head of Middle School Next Friday (17 November) we will celebrate our last ever Mass in the Chapel at the Middle School - a place that holds many special memories for students, staff and our community of Marist brothers, especially as it was their Chapel when they lived in at the Mitchell Park Campus. If you have a special connection with the Chapel and would like to celebrate the Mass with us, please email me at timmullin@shc.sa.edu.au or contact the front Office on 8276 7877 and we can add you to the list. Much of the original stone work featured in the Chapel will be used in the new Champagnat Campus, which will help to keep the memories and traditions alive of the humble beginnings of the campus. As per the Principal’s article, just a reminder that the last day for all students this year will be Thursday 7 December. This will allow staff time to move and set up in new spaces as demolition and removal work will begin the following Monday. Please mark this in your calendar. Reports will be distributed for students in Years 6, 7 and 8 at normal dismissal time (3.15 pm) on that Thursday. Year 9 students will receive their reports that evening at their Rite of Passage/Graduation Ceremony to be held in the Br McAteer Centre at the Senior School. Details of this event will be communicated to families soon. Thursday 7 December will also be when we hold our End of Year Mass (10am in the gym) and our final Academic Assembly (11.30am in the gym). The final assembly will also acknowledge the students in each year level who have won significant awards (parents/caregivers of these students will be contacted prior) It is a very busy time in the life of our school as we approach the end of the year. I would encourage you to have genuine conversations with your son about his final assessment tasks to ensure well-earned academic results in his last formal report of the year. Enjoy the spring weather! Tim Mullin Head of Middle School

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Lateness and Absenteeism - Be aware of the impact All too often there are legitimate reasons why students are late to school in the morning or who are absent from school for reasons such as sickness, appointments, holidays, sleeping in, the traffic was bad, running late. However on occasions, there are underlying reasons for lateness or absenteeism that are more of a concern, such as struggles with relationships or school work, being harassed, feeling anxious. These reasons for lateness or absenteeism can remain undetected or are not reported to the school by parents/caregivers. Some of the effects experienced by students who arrive late or are absent include:

• Gaps in knowledge and understanding, resulting in discrepancies in learning and fundamental concepts. • Lack of continuity and familiarity resulting in students feeling less secure within the school environment. • Loss of opportunities for interaction with peers which improves social, emotional and cognitive development. • Missed opportunity to become familiar with societal standards, such as class rules and behavioural norms. • Lack of understanding of the importance in attendance and punctuality. • Inability to maintain friendships, resulting in isolation and possibly leading to being bullied/victimised. • Loss of self-esteem and self-confidence. • Increased likelihood of school refusal and leaving school early.

Due to these factors the College is reviewing its response to lateness and absenteeism and is working towards developing a clear process. As a part of this process you may receive a phone call from your child’s Homeroom teacher or a letter from the Year Level Leader of Wellbeing if you child is frequently late or absent. This is a pastoral response to ensure that everything is okay. This is also an opportunity for you to discuss with the Homeroom teacher or Leader of Wellbeing any underlying reason for your child’s lateness or absence. Our hope is that by improving our direct communication with parents/caregivers, we will maximise students’ exposure to learning and improve academic and social outcomes. Joe Millemaci Director of Students

Supporting children less fortunate this Christmas The Middle School will be starting our Vinnies Christmas Appeal. We are asking students to bring in a present they themselves would like to get that will be given to a boy who lives in a family where he would otherwise not get anything. The gift must be one that does not have ongoing costs (e.g. nothing with batteries or electronic). The gift must not be wrapped as Vinnies knows the families and will endeavour to give the boys in each family a gift they know they would like. Donations can be left at the Front Office of either campus. Thank you for your support! Tamara Smith Coordinator of Marist Mission

Canteen Roster – Weeks 5 and 6 (Term 4) WEEK 5

Monday 13 November Alison Hunter Tuesday 14 November Kylie Bullock Wednesday 15 November Virginia Taylor Anna Caruso Thursday 16 November Carmen Gonzalez Friday 17 November Cate Gieltowski Nicole Farmer

WEEK 6

Monday 20 November Lisa Marker Tuesday 21 November Bronwyn Munn Tania Payne Wednesday 22 November Jodie Huttenen Sharon Konopka Thursday 23 November Jane Shanks Erica Stewart Friday 24 November Andrew Gluyas Gavin Walsh Rachel Beerworth

Hours: 10.30am – 1.30pm (approximately) Many thanks for your generous offers of help. While it is very important you attend on your rostered days, if because of sickness or some other cause, you cannot attend we would appreciate you trying to arrange a substitute yourself. However, if this is not possible, please ring Robyn Flowers, Canteen Manager at the Middle School on 8275 5929. Canteen volunteers wanted! If you have a few hours to spare a week and like to help, why not volunteer in the Canteen? If you are interested, please contact Robyn Flowers on 8276 7877 or email robynflowers@shc.sa.edu.au Robyn Flowers Canteen Manager

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SENIOR SCHOOL

From the Head of the Senior School Stage 2 Examinations Year 12 students commenced their exams on Monday of this week, commencing with a 3 hour Biology exam. Today the students sit the new Essential Maths (2 hours), General Mathematics (2 hours) and Mathematical Methods (3 hours) examinations. Another new Stage 2 subject, English Literary Studies, had an exam on Tuesday (90 minutes). I am delighted to report that a large number of Stage 2 students have been working in the College library during their SWOT VAC week and between exams. They have been able to readily access their teachers and to focus intensely on their revision. In addition, we have hired the services of Old Scholar, Sam Laube, to assist Mathematics and Physics students prepare for their final examinations. Good luck to all students! Year 12 Student Leaders for 2018 Camp Last Sunday and Monday the newly elected Student Leaders for 2018 participated in a 2-day Leadership Camp at West Beach Caravan Park. The facilitator was Steve Lacy from Leading Teams who took the group of 30 young leaders through a highly engaging program of leadership training and team building. Over the course of 2018 you will hear plenty from this wonderful group of young people. They developed key themes and strategies for 2018 and worked together incredibly well. Marist Day Celebrations Congratulations to the Year 11 Student Leaders who organised a terrific program for the inaugural Senior School Marist Day last Wednesday. Our students enjoyed the activities that were on offer, and especially enjoyed the food that was available for purchase. The $2,430 raised from this event will go to the communities that the Marist Immersion Teams will visit in November/December this year. There was a real sense of House spirit and it was very impressive the way our Year 11 leaders worked together to prepare, organise and lead the various stalls and activities. They should feel very proud of their achievements and confident with the leadership skills they have developed throughout the year. We thank Katherine, Kristen and Bec from the Own It Project for the work they have undertaken with our Year 11 leadership group this year and look forward to continuing this partnership in 2018. Gail Morgan Head of Senior School

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From the Director of Teaching & Learning IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS STUDYING STAGE 2 SUBJECTS THIS YEAR Students have been emailed the following information. STAGE 2 (YEAR 12) RESULTS - this includes Year 11 students studying Stage 2 Religion Stage 2 SACE results are expected to be available through Students Online on Tuesday 19 December from 8.30 am. Official documentation (including SACE Certificate and Record of Achievement) will arrive in accordance with local, national and international postal delivery schedules. For more information about SACE results, visit the My Results section on the SACE website. Students should check their address is correct by logging onto Students Online to ensure documentation is posted to the correct address. Students need their SACE registration number and PIN to log on. If they have never logged in before (unlikely I would hope) the PIN is the first 4 digits of the student's birthday (e.g. 3rd January would have PIN 0301). The PIN will be changed after the first log in (may have already changed if logged in previously). The PIN can be reset from this page if necessary. Stage 2 results will be sent to the address recorded on Students Online in December. Please email Deborah Hearl (DeborahHearl@shc.sa.edu.au) by 30 November at the latest with the correct address if it is wrong. Year 12 students applying for courses through SATAC should ensure that their postal address and email is correct when they log on to SATAC - this is SEPARATE to SACE - else they won't receive course offers. The contact email address should NOT be the student's school email as this account will be inactive after 31 December 2017. STUDENTS are responsible for checking this information and changing if necessary. https://apply.satac.edu.au/lgnrg/x?loginCycle=unis2018 Will you get SACE this year? For most Year 12 students, the remaining "boxes to tick" to get SACE this year are:

• pass 3 full Year, Stage 2 subjects • pass Research Project (if they haven't already) • get 200 SACE credits.

Students expecting to complete a Certificate III this year that can count towards the ATAR must ensure I receive the required documentation by 30 November at the very latest. STAGE 2 EXAMS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR YEAR 12 EXAMS Students who are seriously ill (3 days or more) before an exam or ill on the day of an exam or have had a significant interruption to study in the lead up to exams:

• should contact me ASAP by email at karenbailey@shc.sa.edu.au • ensure you have spoken to me BEFORE the exam commences • the SACE Board strongly recommend students still attend, even if unwell • students who sit the exam when unwell may choose to apply to use their moderated predicted exam mark by

seeing me at the end of the exam. An appointment to see a doctor the same day must be made (doctor is not to be related to the student). If the application is approved by the SACE Board, the student will receive the better of the two marks.

Surprisingly, the vast majority of students who sit the exam when unwell, still do better than their moderated predicted mark!

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Year 12 SACE Board written examinations commenced at Sacred Heart on Monday 6 November. Students received an exam attendance slip and exam timetable with dates, times and locations in addition to rules relating to sitting the exam. Students must familiarise themselves with these rules and ensure that they know exactly what equipment they are/are not permitted to take into the exam room. Students should also familiarise themselves with the instructions on the front cover of each of their exams (distributed by class teachers and also accessible at the SACE Board website). I would particularly like to point out that students are not permitted to have a mobile phone or smart watch in their possession and hence these items should not be brought into the examination room. Ideally exam attendance slips should be brought to each exam. I don't have extra copies so cannot do anything to assist if it has been lost or forgotten. It will not be the end of the world if a student forgets to bring it. It is a bit like a driver's licence - unlikely that I need to check it unless there is a problem! Pencil cases, calculator covers (if a calculator is permitted) and other paper (unless approved notes for Mathematics exams) are also not to be brought into the exam room. If students are permitted to bring a calculator for one or more of their exams, it must be on the list of approved calculators. Likewise, any dictionaries need to be on the list of approved dictionaries. The links below will take you to the lists of approved calculators and dictionaries: Approved calculators: click here Approved dictionaries: click here Students should aim to arrive at the venue 20 minutes before the scheduled start time as there are a number of administrative tasks to do before the exam starts. Please be aware there is a seating arrangement. NOTE THAT STAGE 2 EXAMS CAN NOT BE RESCHEDULED. Most exams will be held in Champagnat Hall, but not ALL - so very important to check the exam timetable carefully. Stage 2 SACE Year 12 2017 Exam Timetable > YEAR 10 AND 11 EXAMS - END OF SEMESTER 2 Year 10 and 11 students have also been emailed their Semester 2 exam timetable and rules relating to exams. Year 10 and 11 Semester 2 2017 Exam timetable > Please note that Year 10 and 11 ENGLISH students will be doing their exam on their Chromebook/laptop device. It is essential that Year 10 and 11 English students bring their fully charged Chromebook/device to their English exam. It is not appropriate for families to book holidays during this important assessment period. In keeping with SACE Board policy, "matters of the student's own choosing (e.g. family holidays)" are not acceptable grounds for special provisions (such as rescheduling). The consequence for students missing exams due to holidays is therefore unfortunately zero. YEAR 12 WEEK 1 2018 – 27-30 November Year 11 students will have their first week of 2018 Year 12 lessons in the week following Year 11 exams. Students and parents of Year 11 students have been emailed details regarding this week (27–30 Nov). I wish all students the best of luck with their final exams. Karen Bailey Director of Teaching & Learning

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2017 e-Learning News #5 Welcome to the fifth e-Learning news article for 2017. In this edition we look at the increasing popularity of the use of Chromebooks throughout Australia and how Sacred Heart College was “ahead of the curve” four years ago when we decided to go down the Chromebook pathway. During the past four years, Sacred Heart College has embarked upon a journey whereby students were initially given (at the Senior School), and then in subsequent years, asked to purchase a Chromebook to bring to school for use in the everyday classroom. In 2014, the Middle School independently arrived at the same decision and also introduced the Chromebooks school-wide. At the same time, we introduced all students and staff to the Google Suite of Educational Apps. This journey has been challenging, exciting and was, back then, ground breaking to the South Australian schooling environment. Now in 2017, the Chromebook is becoming the device of choice for more and more schools within the Australian educational landscape. I was excited to hear of an article in The Canberra Times newspaper on Monday 30 October. The headline read: “All Canberra secondary public school students to get Chromebook in 2018.” The article discusses that fact that many schools in the ACT were already using the Google Suite of Educational Apps and a move to the Chromebook was the next logical step. This initiative will be totally funded by the State Government and provide around 17,000 students with a Chromebook at the start of the 2018 school year. There were a number of sentences in the article which particularly stood out for me: “This initiative will ensure every secondary student in Canberra public schools has the same access to a device to enhance their learning through technology.” "Irrespective of family circumstances, every student will have an equal opportunity to access technology so they can learn wherever they are and use technology whenever they need it." "Chromebooks integrate seamlessly with these apps and will ensure all students are using a safe, secure and easily managed platform." Technology is forever changing and developing, and a Chromebook allows students to delve into this ever-changing technology world in an easy and simple way. Should you wish to read the entire article, click here. Bernadette Thorpe e-Learning Coordinator

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2018 CEA Nominations (Sport and Music) The CEA (Curriculum Extension Activities) program of the College provides students with the opportunity to participate in a broad range of activities inclusive of, but not limited to, Sports, Music Ensembles and Debating. The 2018 nomination process requires selections to be made via the online nomination form which will be forwarded to all families this month. Parents/Caregivers are asked to keep an eye on their emails for the CEA nomination link for Sports and Music. In the meantime, please refer to the following links for further information: 2018 Sports program 2018 Extra Curricular Music Guidelines Alex Penhall Ali Trewartha Dan Ryan Girls’ Sport Coordinator Boys' Sport Coordinator Director of Music

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Remar - Red Leadership Camp A formative experience fulfilling Marcellin’s vision for our young people. Remar focuses on the development of positive leadership, love of service and spiritual growth. In Year 10, the program culminates in a national Leadership Camp facilitated by Remar Australia at beautiful Phillip Island Adventure Resort in Victoria. At National Camps our Remar students are able to connect with like-minded and spirited students from Catholic schools near and far, and discover that they are part of a much bigger Marist community, aiming to fulfill Marcellin Champagnat’s vision. See below the comments from some of our rowers – the amazing ambassadors for our school: “My favourite part of the camp was joining together in small groups with other Remar students nationwide and sharing our thoughts about faith and our personal lives. It was fantastic to be able to listen to how others have experienced their journeys and learn from their experiences. I learned that leadership is something beyond just one person or caravel. Leadership is not simply being loud and proud, but about coming together to achieve a common goal, which is what we did as an entire Remar cohort on Red Leadership Camp. I was able to adapt and broaden my leadership and develop a Marist way of “doing good quietly.” I now have a better understanding of the term, 'Christian Leader.” ~ Michaela Howard Jones “This year's Red Leadership Camp for Remar was full of highlights and learning opportunities. Not only were the activities and events enjoyable and fun, but we also had an amazing opportunity to meet new people and build new and strong relationships with caravels from other schools. My favourite part was the music; we got to listen, sing, dance and we also had a chance to play if we wanted to (doing skits, performances, etc). I think we all learnt a whole lot about leadership and deepened our faith on the camp, and we will use what we learnt in our everyday lives. The only bad part about the camp was having to leave all of our new friends on the Sunday afternoon. We know we will be able to see them all again next year at the National Blue Retreat, which we are all definitely looking forward to.” ~ Isabel Kilsby “Some highlights for me were meeting new people and learning about different forms of prayer. All sessions were really cool; both entertaining and interesting and when the band, aptly named MYMistry (for Marist Youth Ministry), played everyone got involved and sang along. I felt like we were all one family. I learnt that when it comes to leadership, it doesn't matter whether you are ahead of the pack, somewhere in the middle, or leading from the back; just voicing your opinion and listening to others are important forms of leadership. I feel more accepting after this camp, and this has made me want to be a better role model and friend to my Caravel and wider College community.” ~ Angus Keogh “One of my favourite parts of the camp was the skits. Everyone did such an amazing job and the other groups performances were hilarious and well thought-out. We also had free time where everyone could show their talents through sport and music. We all had the best time! I absolutely loved the students I met from schools all over Australia, and although we live far away from each other, we will always be connected through Remar. I learnt through practical activities and reflection what it means to be a good Christian leader. I enjoyed being given opportunity to speak my mind and share what I truly feel about important issues.” ~ Ashley Pearce

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Issue 17, 2017 Thursday 9 November 2017 (Week 4, Term 4)SACRED HEART COLLEGEFrom the PrincipalMiddle School Chapel Final MassInterested in becoming part of our Cricket program?Finalisation of Fees for 2017The 2016 Hearts Collegian is now available!College Uniform ShopFrom the Head of Middle SchoolLateness and Absenteeism - Be aware of the impactSupporting children less fortunate this ChristmasCanteen Roster – Weeks 5 and 6 (Term 4)From the Head of the Senior SchoolFrom the Director of Teaching & Learning2017 e-Learning News #52018 CEA Nominations (Sport and Music)Remar - Red Leadership CampMiddle School Parents’ Coffee MorningsSenior School P&F AGM – 22 November