Kia ora whanau, welcome to our end of term newsletter.

Sacred Heart Girls’ College

Manawa Tapu

New Plymouth

N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 8 T E R M 4

DATES TO REMEMBER

Tues 20 Nov: PPTA - Paid Union Meeting, school finishes at 12 noon

Mon 3 Dec: Orientation Afternoon

Wed 12 Dec: Junior Prizegiving Events Centre, 10am

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P.O Box 3241 • New Plymouth • NZ. Phone 06 758 5023 • Email admin@shgcnp.school.nz • www.shgcnp.school.nz

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Kia ora whanau

Welcome to our November newsletter. The last few weeks have been a busy blur of recognising and rewarding achievement, and reflecting on the year that was for our senior students before NCEA externals began. The Class of 2018 shared some special time in poignant contemplation, retrospectively considering their time Living the Mission at Manawa Tapu before taking the leap of faith into life beyond the college gates. A series of traditional college events have been held, ranging from Māori and Pasifika Graduation, Sports Prize Giving, Senior Prize Giving, Thanksgiving Mass and Graduation Dinner. Each event has been special in its own way, and allowed us to appropriately acknowledge and celebrate the contribution and legacy of our precious akonga. Thank you to those of you who were able to join us for some of these iconic Sacred Heart events.

Junior school has launched itself whole-heartedly into our four-week curriculum trial, in which teachers from different curriculum areas have combined their respective learning areas and written units of work relevant to the objectives of the NZ Curriculum. This collaborative teaching style places learning and engagement at the centre within authentic context and is somewhat removed from compartmentalised learning in single subjects. Careful consideration has been given to pastoral care occurring in Manaaki Time, and to minimum curriculum requirements in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Religious Studies. Early indication is that both teachers and students alike are immersed in the innovative and creative collaborations on offer. We will be formally gathering feedback on the trial so we can garner a wide range of voice around effectiveness. Expect a survey soon.

Both teaching unions, the NZEI and the PPTA are now negotiating their respective collective agreements. The rolling strike action of NZEI was well-documented through the media last week, and although we were able to remain open for instruction, we did so knowing that three of our staff took industrial action that may well pave the way for those PPTA members who are about to enter the fold with school affected by the PPTA Paid Union Meeting this Tuesday afternoon. We will keep you informed around any circumstances that might leave us being unable to remain open for instruction.

Thank you to our PTFA for their more than generous donation to our Korowai project, with monies coming from the earlier Dinner Dance and recent raffle, which was very well supported. Thank you for your support. Thank you to the Class of 2018 for their thoughtful leavers’ gift of a donation too. The preparation of the materials for the korowai is almost complete, and very soon our Manawa Tapu korowai will be woven by the master weavers. We await with anticipation and will keep you abreast of developments as the project comes to fruition.

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2019 TERMS Term 1 Thurs 31 January — Fri 12 April Term 2 Mon 29 April — Fri 5 July

Term 3 Mon 22 July — Fri 27 September

Term 4 Mon 14 October — Wed 11 December

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Our Staff Retreat last Friday saw Manawa Tapu and Elizabeth House communities come together in a celebration of our shared Special Catholic Character. We began the day joining the parishioners at Our Lady Help of Christians with Father Simon taking us through the Mass in slow motion, explaining rituals and symbolism as the Mass proceeded. It was quite the experience, with everyone learning something new and left having had a rich experience. The remainder of the day was spent in service, actively Living the Mission. Teams of staff worked alongside one another in a number of community projects ranging from baking Christmas treats for those who might otherwise go without, knitting for premature babies, mucking in and tidying grounds and gardens for individuals and organisations who could do with some help and delivering a Digital Technology project to students in a primary school who otherwise wouldn’t have facility to do so. It was a humbling and uplifting experience, and a timely reminder that we are all called to mission and ministry, and that we can, and should, give of ourselves freely for the benefit of others…”Let us love, not with words but with deeds” (Pope Francis).

Whiria te Tangata

Paula Wells Principal

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At our October Board Meeting, we farewelled our Board of Trustee Student Representative, Ollie Joe-West.

Stephen Hill, BOT Chairperson, presented flowers to Ollie and thanked her for her great contribution during her term as student representative. Ollie said it has been a great experience and thanked everyone for their support.

The new BOT Student Representative is Cornelia Chan.

Board of Trustees

Maree Sutton Katrina Bromell

We have recently farewelled dedicated Executive Officer, Maree Sutton, whose influence on the school site is everywhere, from earthquake strengthening the main block, to building and renovating the administration area and staffroom, and overseeing the network upgrade allowing for ultra-fast wireless broadband across the campus. Maree has a real heart for the school, being a Sacred Heart girl herself, and we will miss her tremendously. Katrina Bromell has quickly settled into the newly tilted role of Business Manager.

Mary Mustchin Ann Logan

It is with bittersweet equal measure of sadness and joy that I announce the retirement of two Sacred Heart institutions, Mary Mustchin and Ann Logan. Mary began working at Manawa Tapu 28 years ago, and Anne, 27. Both have worked in a number of capacities, most recently as teachers of Religious Studies alongside shared responsibility for Student Pathways. One can only imagine the number of young lives they have touched, with calm confidence reassuring and guiding, encouraging and cajoling, and a passion and love for those worked with reminiscent of the charism gifted to us by our founding order.

We wish Mary and Ann well as they look forward to experiencing and enjoying life in ‘the slow lane’, and in Ann’s case, on the other side of the island in Hawkes Bay.

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Newsletter November 2018 The month of November has traditionally been dedicated to remembering those who have died. The feast of All Souls (November 2) is one of the most loving celebrations in the Church’s year. It is the day that we especially remember all those who have died, particularly our relatives and friends.

Eternal rest grant to them O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

Parishes around the world will be observing Pope Francis’ 2nd World Day of the Poor on Sunday 18 November. The World day of the Poor is a new celebration on the Catholic calendar, created by Pope Francis at the end of the 2015-2016 Jubilee Year of Mercy. In his document concluding the Jubilee year, Misericordia et Misera, Pope Francis asked that Catholics celebrate this new celebration as a special day every year on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, which this year falls on November 18. “It is my wish that … Christian communities will make every effort to create moments of encounter and friendship, solidarity and concrete assistance … if there are poor people where we live who seek protection and assistance, let us draw close to them.” (Pope Francis). The Pope also reminds us of the fundamental Catholic belief that Christ is found in every human person.

“Let us love, not with words but with deeds.” Pope Francis

Let us all remember these words as we approach the festive season.

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Be a Good News Statistic Tēnā koutou katoa.

November is Mass count month. It’s an annual statistical snapshot of participation at Sunday Mass. The statistics are not just about numbers; they are about us and our faith.

Last year our numbers were up. That was a good news story. A significant part of that trend is the wonderful co-operation between DRSs, Principals, Children’s Liturgy Leaders, and Priests. No one believes faith is unimportant. And in our hearts we know the best way to keep our faith growing and vibrant is coming along to Mass or Miha.

Mass makes not just Sunday special but the whole week, as it brings purpose to our lives. Especially to those of you who maybe have not been to Mass for a while, I encourage you to feel at home at Church. It’s our place.

See you Sundays!

Bishop Charles.

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Performing Arts Awards

Petra Harris

Samantha Lusty

Senior Drama Medal

for Performance and contribution

Caitlin Ebert

Jane Healy Cup

for Drama

Elizabeth Mosquera Broughan Trophy

for Senior Public Speaking

Jessica Mehana Kapahaka

Leadership

Music Awards

Frances Chow

Senior Music Medal

for Classroom attitude & achievement & co-curricular involvement

Laura Griffiths Music Trophy

for Musical Composition

Samantha Megchelse Choir Cup

For Enthusiasm and participation in the school choir

Marryn Wallace Kusalic Cup

for Outstanding Contribution to Music in the College

Art and Technology

Finn Whalen Moana Clothing Trophy

For Achievement in Senior Fabric Technology

Teri McKenzie MacManus Trophy

for Diligence Year 11 Fabric Technology

Nikita Wildbore PhotoLife

Senior Photography Award

Mackenzie Lucas Millennium Cup

for Outstanding Enthusiasm in Art, Year 13

Marryn Wallace Magazine Cup

for Outstanding Service for Sacred Heart Girls’ College Magazine

House Awards

Lourdes Carter Cup Interhouse Choir

Lourdes Moriarty Cup Interhouse Drama

Chanel Academic Shield

Vianney Points Total

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Māori Student Awards

Jessica Mehana Tawhirikura Māori Student Taonga

for an outstanding balance of academic, sporting, cultural and special character

attributes

Tayla Simpson Ransfield Whānau Taonga

for outstanding senior academic achievement

Whakairitaua Stanyon Mahi-aa-iwi Community Service Taonga

for outstanding service and involvement within the community

Kaiserina Sofeni Measina A Samoa Feaunati Tanoa Award for diligence in all cultural values

Academic Awards — Year 13

Katelin Gallagher Centenary Prize

for General Literary Excellence in the College and the Head of Faculty Prize for

outstanding achievement in English

Caitlin Goonan McLay Family Cup

for Academic Excellence in Year 13 English

Alexandra Carr V A & J Frost Cup

for High Achievement in Humanities, Year 13

Cecilia So L A Alexander Trust Award

for Senior Biology

Rebecca Wells Overall excellence in Mathematics and Science

in Year 13

Rebecca Wells Rotary Club of New Plymouth North Cup

for Achievement and Diligence in Mathematics and Science, Year 13 plus the

1,000 scholarship.

Taneal Jones Kirk Award

for High Achievement in Social Sciences (History and Geography – the student

needs to do both), Year 13

Leyland Rodrigo Hills Family Award

for Academic Excellence in Art History

Alexandra Carr Velvin Cup

for High attainment in Accounting and Economics Year 13

Taylah Dagg AICA Award

for Effort and Enthusiasm in Level 3 Chemistry

Elizabeth Mosquera Margaret Patricia Wells Trophy

for Senior Contribution to the O’Shea Shield

Fiona Glennie Janaya Horgan Cup

for a deserving student who has shown leadership in one or many aspects of

SHGC

Tayla Simpson Leavers’ 2009 Diligence Cup

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Academic Awards — Year 11

Lauren Jacquemard Maths and Science Prize

Academic Awards — Year 12

Brianna Breeze Leary Family Cup for Maths and Science

Lucy Fastier Velvin Cup for High Attainment in Accounting and Economics Year 12

Nina Brown Award for High Achievement in the Arts Year 12

Cherry Symonds A & A Brett Cup

for Contribution to Special Character in Year 12

Awards

Petra Harris Karen Scott Award

This award recognizes courage and persistence in the face of adversity.

Hannah O’Connor Crawford Cup for All-Round Excellence, Year 13 The Crawford Cup is awarded to a student in Year 13 who has exhibited “All-Round” excellence this year. This student should show excellence in the form of diligence, academic attainment and through participation in the wider life of the school.

Rebecca Wells Costello Family Cup for Proxime Accessit

Alexandra Carr Dux of Sacred Heart Girls’ College Cup

Top Scholar Year 13. Receiver of the Ricoh Scholarship

Major Sports Awards

Senior A Basketball SHGC Sport’s Team of the year

Emma O’Connell Keegan Stark Trophy

Chosen by Sports Leader for Major Contribution to Sport in 2018

Tessa Honeyfield Challenge Trophy

for Outstanding Contribution to Sport

Tiana Davison and

Hannah O’Connor

Phelan Cup

for Sportswomen of the Year

Academic Excellence

Frances Chow Shanika Fernando Award

for Academic Excellence in Year 11

Brianna Breeze Murray Family Cup

for Academic Excellence in Year 12

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Awards

Elizabeth Mosquera Centennial Cup This is the school’s supreme award. The Centennial cup is awarded to a Year 13 student who has best exemplified the values of the Mission Order and who lives what the school believes to be its special character. The values that exemplify the special character of Sacred Heart are: Mission Excellence Charity Simplicity Modesty Generosity Inclusiveness Hospitality Humility Contemplation Social Justice

Leadership Awards

Head Girl Elizabeth Mosquera

Head Boarder for leadership in the hostel Jorja Ehrhorn

Rebecca Wells is the Sacred Heart Girls’ College Proxime Accessit for 2018. Rebecca is awarded the Costello Family Trophy for academic excellence in Religious Studies, Calculus, English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. She plans to study Health/Sciences at the University of Otago in 2019.

Alexandra Carr is the Sacred Heart Girls’ College Dux for 2018. The Award of Dux of Sacred Heart Girls’ College celebrates supreme academic success at Year 13. Alexandra has shown academic excellence in the subjects of History, Accounting, Calculus, Economics, Statistics and Religious Studies. She is a most worthy recipient of the Sacred Heart Girls’ College Dux award. She has also been awarded the Ricoh Scholarship. She plans to do a Law and Commerce Degree at Victoria University majoring in Finance and minoring in Economics.

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Sports Person of the Year Head Girl Team handover

Elizabeth Mosquera, Tayla Simpson and Lillian Parker—thank you very much for your wonderful leadership

throughout the year. God Bless.

Congratulations to the 2019 Head Girl Team: Whakairitaua Stanyon (Head Girl), Anna Waayer (Deputy Head Girl

Special Character), and Cherry Symonds (Deputy Head Girl Student Council).

Big Sister / Little Sister Mass

The Big Sister/Little Sister Mass was held on Friday 26 October at Our Lady Help of Christians. Father Sanjay was the celebrant for this Mass.

Year 7 & 8: Mikey Wildermoth Junior: Keighley Simpson Senior:

Tiana Davison Hannah O’Connor

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It was a day of remembrance at Parihaka for the Te Pāhuatanga atrocities that happened there 137 years ago. Some of our Year 10 Māori students were involved in the day from weaving kono, preparing the hākari (feast) as a way of remembering and commemorating the tūpuna and descents of Parihaka. Ka kore rawa e warewaretia - may we never forget.

Student reviews: Our Year 10 Māori class travelled to Parihaka to take place in Te Pāhuatanga o Parihaka commemoration, we spent the morning learning to weave kono and the correct way to cut harakeke, this was important to make sure that not too much harakeke is taken. It was really cool seeing the food from the hangi put into kono we had made. The hangi and other food prepared was delicious and it was great sharing kai with different people. By Nell Brown.

We went to Parihaka to commemorate their ancestors and how their land was taken away from them. I really enjoyed everything especially learning how to make kono with harakeke and learning that when the food was put into the ground they put it in whole because they had no cutlery because it was all taken away from them. I really had fun and hope we can go next year. By Aaliyah Kere-Rako.

Te Pāhuatanga o Parihaka

The compulsory Attendance Dues charges for 2019 have been confirmed and will remain the same as 2018:

Primary charge (Year 0 – 8) per child: $447.00 Secondary charge (Year 9 – 13) per child: $894.00

If you would like to make regular payments to spread payment of the total charge over the whole calendar year the amounts per child made from the start of the year are as follows: For assistance with payment options or to set up a regular deduction, please contact Marcy, Susan or Mark at Attendance Dues. We can be contacted on 0800 200 208 or by email: dues@pndiocese.org.nz.

Weekly Payment

Primary $8.60

Secondary $17.20

Fortnightly Payment

Primary $17.20

Secondary $34.39

Monthly Payment

Primary $37.25

Secondary $74.50

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GATE News

Hannah Hitchcock’s short story ‘The Incline’ was published at the end of last year in Toitoi (a journal for young writers). In the last three years, Toitoi have published over 1000 young writers. Now they have created The Jillion – a collection of some of the most amazing writing from Toitoi. Hannah’s story is to be published in this book and it will be enjoyed by readers all over New Zealand and even the world. Isabella Moffit Y8 recently represented SHGC at the Toastmaster Speech Finals for Taranaki primary schools and was placed third. Earlier in the year Isabella had entertained all the Y7 & 8 classes and won the Intermediate speech final trophy with her humourous speech titled “The Tooth Fairy must die.”

Are you keen to join the movement helping to restore Taranaki’s native wildlife & bush by making Taranaki predator free by 2050? If so, get involved by trapping in your backyard, protecting Taranaki wildlife and native bush from the threat of predators. You can purchase a TRC/DOC rat trap for $10 from the SHGC school office. All proceeds will go towards purchasing native plants for our school. This venture is an extension of an on-going Restore Strandon project being initiated during the Enviro school collaboration where students will be monitoring and trapping pests and growing and planting native species.

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The Tahi Rua Toru Tech challenge was something new to all of us, none of us took Digital Technologies or considered ourselves particularly knowledgeable when it comes to tech. This was good as it allowed us to push our boundaries in areas that we weren't as comfortable in. A term was spent designing our app, one that would allow dog walkers to find the perfect park for them and their dog in the New Plymouth region. We spent more time than we thought we’d need planning, and less time actually constructing the app. We made it to the Regionals. This meant driving down to Palmerston North for the day to present our app to a panel of judges. The twenty minutes that we had to present went very quickly! We were very impressed with the other groups’ ideas and it was a surprise when we were announced as winners. It has been a great experience and we can’t wait for the Wellington finals... Pictured from left; Mrs Quigan, Ellesha Taylor, Anya Darling, Nell Brown, Eve Hagenson and Mrs Wells.

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Music

Musical Success! A HUGE congratulations to Frances Chow, a member of In Harmony, our senior choir. She has been selected to be a part of the 2019/2020 NZ Secondary Schools’ Choir. This is a huge achievement, with no-one from Taranaki in the choir since 2014. Auditions were held around the country in the October holidays, with 56 students selected nationwide – a good number being boys! The last student from SHGC in this prestigious choir was Lauren Nottingham, who has since gone on to become a very successful Jazz singer. Practices are held in each of the holidays during this period, with concerts and events held both in NZ and overseas. This is a well-deserved achievement for a hard-working, talented musician, who is also very willing to support those around her. As well as being a singer, Frances plays piano in the school Jazz Band, Bassoon in the school Concert Band, and Violin in the Taranaki Youth Orchestra. She recently earned Distinction in her Grade 8 Violin exam. Well done Frances and we look forward to following your progress over the next two years.

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If your family would like to sponsor a page in our SHGC college magazine, we still have time to include you. There are spaces available for $50 banner advertisements that will be located at the

bottom of the pages within the school magazine. Please contact Claire Tate by emailing her at: magazine@shgcnp.school.nz for more details. Thank you.

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Last term in Social Studies in Year 9 and 10 classes we looked at the topic “Are we there yet?” – focusing on women’s equality to mark 125 years since women got the vote. We found a woman that interested and inspired us to interview and find out their story. We created a story board for each woman and presented this in an exhibition. Our exhibition also included a compliment box and plywood cutout characters. Our highlight was walking down the streets of New Plymouth in the suffrage hikoi to Puke Ariki landing. It was cool to find out the stories of women and think about how we have come a long way. By Holly Kleinsman, Isabella Danger and Macy Sinclair (9H)

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Year 7/8 SHGC Cricket Nationals Fundraiser We are thrilled to have qualified for the Nationals in Christchurch in November, after winning the Central Districts finals. To help with fundraising, we are selling 10 packs of Juicies for $10 box. Please let me know how many boxes you would like. Fill up the freezer for summer with yummy, healthy Juicies!! Thanks for your support. Cheers, Ross Howarth.

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Fundraiser

Congratulations to the following winners of the PTFA raffle:

1st Prize Ticket 2408 McKinley Evans 2nd Prize Ticket 1711 Wendy Cartledge 3rd Prize Ticket 6409 Harry Foreman 4th Prize Ticket 1666 Maree Rowland

The student draw prize for $100 North Beach voucher was won by Nikyla Beare, Year 7.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors listed below, who kindly donated raffle prizes—please support these businesses:

TAFT (Taranaki Arts Festival Trust)

Quality Plymouth International Hotel

NP Operatic Society

Rainbows End

Waldorf Stadium Apartment

HNZ Ltd (Helicopters NZ)

PTFA

Yummy honey from Eltham Apiaries is available from the school office or by contacting Ross Howarth rho@shgcnp.school.nz . This is a fundraiser for Year 7 camp. 1kg pot is $19.

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Jorja Murray applied to be one of two student representatives on the board of Van Asch school for the deaf and she was successful! She has her first meeting in Wellington on 30 November. Congratulations on this achievement!

Congratulations

2018 has been a great year for Early Childhood. We have had 5 students obtain their National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care-Level 3.Very well done ladies you have all worked hard to achieve this.

Congratulations to the following students, from the Pathways Team.

Pathways

Hannah Creagh

Danielle Sisarich

Luella McLernon

Nikita Wildbore

Gemma Goble

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Sports Contact

There are many girls from our school who achieve some fantastic results in their chosen sports however these results are not always relayed to the Sports Department. We want to be able to acknowledge these achievements in the school newsletter, social media or in assemblies and need everyone’s help to ensure we don’t miss anyone out. Please let Ms Aroha Lynch, the Sports Co-ordinator, know by emailing her at sport@shgcnp.school.nz , leaving a note with the details on it at the sports office or messaging through the Facebook page SHGC Manawa New Plymouth.

Aroha Lynch Sports Co-ordinator

Tiana Davison and Hannah O’Connor

2018 has been a year of extraordinary achievement for our students. The highlight would be seeing our two Sports Leaders Tiana Davison and Hannah O’Connor represent New Zealand at the Youth Olympics in Argentina during the October school holidays. It was an amazing experience for them both, culminating in Hannah running a personal best in the 3000m and finishing 7th in the world. Then Tiana helping her teammates bring home the Rugby Sevens Gold medal for NZ. Both girls have also donated one of their New Zealand shirts from 2018 to the school. These will be proudly displayed in the school and used as an inspiration for all our girls to aspire to.

Tiana pictured with Mrs Wells wearing her Gold Medal

Hannah O’Connor and Tiana Davison at the Youth Olympics

Tiana in action

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Taranaki Intermediate Schools Cross Country Champs

After pulling together a team of committed Year 9/10 students, most of them first-time league players, the girls were looking forward to attending this TSSSA event in Opunake at the end of October. Due to a combination of other girls’ teams pulling out and inclement weather, our team was unable to compete, or arrange a one-off game. Better luck next year girls!

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At the end of Term 3, on a sunny but very windy day, six Sacred Heart girls braved the conditions at the Hawera A & P Showgrounds for the annual Taranaki Primary/Intermediate Schools Cross Country Day. Congratulations to all the girls for their excellent results at the end of a very busy sporting term, with many already competing at either Aims Games or the Whanganui Round the Lake Relay in the weeks beforehand. Final placings:

11yr old girls – Maddie Curd – 24th; Kate Larkin 29th; and Eva Martin 58th. 12yr old girls – Nicole Kowalewski – 15th; and Sarah Wells – 46th. 13yr old girls – Riley Grylls – 13th.

TSSSA Road Relays

On Monday October 29th SHGC was represented by 6 teams of 4 runners each in the annual Taranaki Road relays event around the streets of Pukekura Park. The three Year 7/8 teams finished, 5th, 6th, and 11th out of the total 23 teams entered in the girls’ race – a great effort as they jostled with running with the Year 7/8 boys also. The Year 9 team of Briar Dravitski, Emma Shotter, Keighley Simpson and Harriet Healion finished 2nd. Our senior team of Hannah O’Connor, Mia MacGregor, Anna Waayer and Tessa Honeyfield, retained the Senior Girls’ trophy for the school by finishing a very comfortable 1st place; while the SHGC White team finished a creditable 4th against strong runners from NPGHS. Well done everyone.

We have set up specific Facebook page for the PE/SPORTS Department called SHGC Manawa New Plymouth. Please add us as a friend so we can keep you in the loop on what’s happening in this area of the school.

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Gymnastic National Championships

Taranaki Cricket

Congratulations to the following girls who have been named in Taranaki Cricket Representative teams for 2018/19.

U15 Representatives: (past pupil Taila Hurley is Coaching).

U18 Representatives:

Jessica Yates had an excellent tournament competing against 74 top gymnasts in the country and despite being sick, she won a silver medal on the floor on day one and then placed first on the floor on day two. She placed 6th overall in the all-round finals and the Taranaki team placed 3rd. They beat teams like Canterbury so it was pretty awesome. Jessica was also 5th in the country in Tumbling.

Due to finishing top in the region our Senior A Basketball team qualified for the NZSS Basketball tournament which occurred during the first week of the October holidays. Our team played well in pool play but came up against some stiff opposition in the play offs, ending up a credible 10th place in New Zealand. Big thanks to Coach Seb Cowie and Manager Linda Wichman, for working with these girls this season and giving up their holidays to go away with the team.

NZSS Basketball Tournament

Congratulations to Libby Francis in Year 8 who has been identified and selected to attend the 2019 U14 National Talent Camp for Basketball. Well done Libby.

Basketball

Sarah Allen Lilly Steele Charlee Broadhead Catherine Butler

Nellie Chapman Mackenzie Gardner Bronte Hill Eva Vanner

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Past students Anna Crowley (Captain), Hope Ralph, Saffron Cribb and present student India Ralph won a gold medal representing Central Districts at the U18 National tournament in Dunedin in July. This was the second year they had won this trophy which has never been done before. Four girls also played in the Ford National Hockey League tournament 16-23 September. This was live streamed and is the highest level of domestic competition they can play. All girls made the final. Holly won gold with North Harbour. Anna Crowley, Hope Ralph, Saffron Cribb won silver with Central Districts. Holly, Hope and Anna were 3 of 12 new players to be invited to a Black Sticks training camp 27-30 September in Auckland with the National squad. They were tested, trained, had analytical sessions, video analysis, black sticks philosophy presentations and games. Saffy was selected for the NZ Māori U21 team and played some tests against Queensland 12-14 October. Saffy also played in the NZ Māori tournament over Labour Weekend, hoping for selection for tests later this year at U21 and National Māori level. Anna also recently gained a Sports Blues Award from Massey University. Following this Holly, Hope and Anna attended a 5 day NZ U21 training camp Monday 8 October to Friday 12 October with 32 players. Holly and Hope have been selected in the NZ U21 team to play Australia from 26 Nov-2 December. Anna will attend the National NZ U18 training camp in December. Anna and Hope are currently in the Pathway to Podium programme and have been talent identified by Hockey New Zealand. Awesome effort for our four “Sacred Heart Girls”.

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Nina Brown and Anna Conley attended the Central Region Inhouse tournament at Naenae Pool, Lower Hutt from the 12th -14th October. This tournament is invite only for those U18 Lower North Island players who are playing at an ‘above club league’ level. The girls were placed into teams to do training and a competitive tournament.

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Inline Hockey News

In the October school holidays Inline Hockey National Championships were held in New Plymouth.

Results: Molly Toa, Year 9, U12 team, came 1st at Nationals. (Danelle Saddler is the assistant coach of the U12 team). Jorja Rosser, Year 11, U14s came 3rd. Jorja also plays Junior Women who came 2nd. Danelle Sadler, Year 11, and Shalaya Luckin, Year 12, played in the U16s who came 4th. Danelle and Shalaya also play Senior Women who came 4th. Danelle has also been playing in a Senior Women Super League competition. This competition has been run over 3 weekends, in Hamilton, New Plymouth and Auckland, and girls are selected from all over the North Island. Labour Weekend was the girls’ final competition where they won the cup. During Labour Weekend, Jorja Rosser also played in the Central Region All Star Inline Hockey team in Levin. Her U16 team won gold and the Junior Women won a silver medal. Congratulations girls.

Congratulations to Tiana Davison and Tyla Henderson who have been named in the Port Taranaki Womens’ Sevens Rugby Squads. Past students Iritana Hohoia and Tara Blyde have also made the squad. They are preparing for regional and national tournaments later in the year. Tiana has also been shortlisted as a finalist in the College Sport Media Champion of Champions – Girls Rugby competition.

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Tiana Davison

Tyla Henderson

Taranaki Intermediate Schools Tennis Champs

On Wednesday October 24th Nicole Kowalewski and Olivia Pennington represented Sacred Heart at the annual Intermediate Schools tennis champs. The girls played 3 games each against very strong opposition from other Year 7/8 girls, culminating in playing in both finals – Nicole (Open), and Olivia (Consolation). This achievement then qualified Nicole to represent the Taranaki schools at the Central Region Tennis Championships in Palmerston North.

The Central Region Tennis Championships were on in Palmerston North at the end of October and we had one student competing, Nicole Kowalewski. She had a great day, going down in her first game, then went onto play three games to win the Consolation Cup!

Congratulations Nicole.

School Central Region Year 7 & 8 Tennis Champs

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