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ACADEMIC NEWS
CONFORTARE
www.sacredheart.school.nz
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Water Polo teams
a cut above
Last Riot in the
Old School Block
Another stellar
year of academic
results
Contents
Special Character 4
Academic News 6
Staff News 7
College Sport 8
Arts and Culture 12
Development Foundation 14
International News 16 Year 12 Scholarship recipients. Harrison Fookes, Seoyoung Choi, Principal Jim Dale, Levi Steven
and Ben Gatting
SHC Community 17
In Memoriam 18 Greetings to Marist Brothers, parents, students, Old Boys
In Profile 18 and friends of the College.
News of the Brothers 19
W
hat an extraordinary and Sport
Old Boys News 20
memorable Term 1 we have
Business Directory 22 Outstanding and significant achievements by
enjoyed and experienced.The
our summer sports teams:
Obituaries 23 successes and achievements
have been plentiful and school-wide for the • Premier Water Polo – Trans-Tasman, North
entire term, culminating in an extremely Island and Auckland Champions;
positive ERO review which firmly endorsed • Premier Athletics – New Zealand
every level of operation and performance at Champions and Auckland Champions;
the College and, in particular, our ‘Marist Way’. • Rowing – Head of Harbour Auckland
Many of our most recent successes are more Champions;
On the cover
Chris Cormack fully catalogued in this edition of Confortare. • Cricket, Tennis and Touch – all competing at
shoots for goal I am, as Principal, so proud to confirm that in the Premier level in Auckland and without
all key areas of College life our students and doubt, these results place Sacred Heart as
Thank you to our advertisers. staff are achieving at levels which again place one of the leading sports schools in the
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Fuji Xerox Spacific our laurels and must push ahead for further
Record numbers attend voluntary Mass each
Gattings Watershed progress.
Thursday and students are fully involved in
Editorial and advertising enquiries service and leadership initiatives in New Our Marist pillar for 2014 is ‘Commitment to
Angela Little Zealand and overseas as well as within our Diligence’ – it is therefore a timely reminder
027 487 5048 immediate community. that every student must prepare, study and
alittle@sacredheart.school.nz revise for the upcoming mid-year examinations.
Database changes Academia There is no substitute for hard work and there
Lyn Luxton Record pass rates in NCEA Levels 1 and is no place for average or mediocre. Winning
lluxton@sacredheart.school.nz 2 were achieved in 2013, as well as record is a habit. Achieving should be nurtured and
09 529 3743 levels of Merit and Excellence endorsements become instinctive. Remember, the road to
in Levels 2 and 3. failure is littered with excuse-makers.
Designer
Spacific Congratulations to everyone involved in such
Scholarships a positive ERO review. It will be both a catalyst
Photographers These totalled 47 – a record for the College, and a compass for the next five years.
Jason Hailes, Angela Little, the top Catholic school in New Zealand – an I wish you all a happy, holy Easter break with
Wayne Smith, Br Anthony Walker outstanding result. your families.
Published by Onwards and Upwards
Sacred Heart College Cultural
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250 West Tamaki Road Polyfest medals were gained by all of our
Glendowie, Auckland 1071 ■■ Mr JA Dale, Principal
three competing groups: Kapa Haka, Tongan
Ph 09 529 3660 and Samoan. In Music, Debating and Public
Fax 09 529 3661 Speaking, our boys continue to shine.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
From the Board of Trustees
Dear Parents and Guardians
Educational Review Office We have been advised that the full draft
report will be available to us on 11 April
(ERO) Review 2014 and it should be finalised in the week or
A
s many of you will know, a team two following; at that time the report will be
from the ERO carried out a available on our website.
school-wide inspection at the
College in March. It is their Stage Two – The School of
job to ensure that schools nationwide are
Imagination
performing properly. Most schools are on
a three-year review cycle. As a result of the Significant time and planning have gone
exceptionally positive review the College into the construction of Stage Two of the
Mr Paul Melloy and Mr Jason Cornford
received from the ERO in 2009 they did Auditorium project. To recap, the existing
presented the Board with the Academic
not feel the need to re-inspect the College hall will be demolished and a new building
results for 2013. Whilst there are always
until now. In their preliminary findings they constructed between the Auditorium and
‘works in progress’, the results were
have recorded that Sacred Heart College the Kalaugher Block. It will house the Music
outstanding overall. The awarding of 47
is a “high-performing” school with a strong Department and Library and Information
scholarships to 21 boys in 14 subjects is a
ethos, vision and values. The report speaks of Centre. It will also incorporate a performance
particular highlight. This places the College
very effective curriculum delivery by “skilled, theatre.
in a very top academic echelon of the
hard-working and committed teachers” and Concept plans have been drawn and costings boys colleges’ in New Zealand. There is a
Principal Mr Dale’s “inspiring professional carried out. Progress is well under way to put continued move of our students from Pass to
leadership”. finance in place. We are mindful that we need Merit and Merit to Excellence endorsements.
It further records strong strategic focus on to tread a fine line in meeting our objective of This is particularly important for those boys
Maori and Pasifika students which is also very building a high-quality facility for our students going on to tertiary studies because UE and
effective. but at the same time preserve the finances Level 3 grades will no longer guarantee places
of the school. Equally, we seek to ensure that in a significant number of University and
In discussions, the ERO review team made
fees and building levies and contributions are tertiary courses.
repeated reference to a significant factor
not prohibitive for parents as this goes to
in the success of the College – namely, the I note that these outstanding academic results
the heart of the educational philosophy and
holistic education based on strong Marist are a reflection of the continued drive from
mission of St Marcellin Champagnat.
Champagnat values. our Principal, management and staff in pursuit
of personal excellence and serve to reinforce
The Board was particularly pleased to receive Academic, Pastoral and Sporting the ERO’s comments in this regard.
many positive comments from the ERO
team about how our students conducted
Results I would like to offer the Board’s
themselves in and around the College. I The Board was pleased to receive a very congratulations to our successful sporting
note that many of these encounters with positive Pastoral Care report, from our Co- teams and in particular our Water Polo and
our students were off the cuff and not pre- Heads of Pastoral Care, Br Gerard Mahoney Athletics teams, both of which have taken out
planned or contrived simply to make a good and Mrs Tracey Purcell. Incidences of bullying, national titles as the top-performing college in
impression. theft and poor behaviour were down in 2013 New Zealand.
and compare very favourably with National In closing, I record that the College is in good
I record the Board of Trustees’ thanks and
averages. We congratulate them and all of our heart. We continue to strive to offer each
congratulations to our Principal and staff for
Deans; the Pastoral Care system seems to be student an excellent holistic education to
this resounding endorsement.
working very well at the College. allow him to meet the challenges and seize
the opportunities life will offer him.
ANZAC Old Boys Memorial Mass ■■ Brendan Lawler, Board of Trustees
Chairman
Sunday 18 May 10:00am
We welcome all Old Boys and current families of the
College to our special ANZAC Old Boys Memorial Mass.
Special guests and members of the Defence Forces will be
in attendance. Family members may wear medals on the
right hand side of a jacket lapel.
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SPECIAL CHARACTER
Sacred Heart Leadership
Trent Harris
It is an honour and incredibly humbling to be bestowed the role of Head Prefect for 2014.
Since beginning in Year 9, for me Sacred Heart College has been and, continues to be, more
than just a College. It has been my family, a place where I have been nurtured from a young
boy into a Marist Man. I am involved in both summer and winter sports at the College: Senior
A Touch, Rugby and Water Polo; I have a leadership role in the Kapa Haka group and am a
proud first-generation Marist Man. This year we embrace the Marist pillar of ‘Commitment to
Diligence’ where we unite as a sacred community, working together, to fulfil our potential in all
aspects of College life and answer God’s call in becoming the best we can be. Together with my
Prefects team and fellow Year 13 boys, I accept the challenge to be one of the leaders of the
College. We will take up the torch and be the bearers of the Champagnat flame to uphold and
extend the tradition and legacy of our beloved College – ensuring that 2014 is a great one for
Sacred Heart College.
At the start of this year, along with Trent, Harrison, Mitchell and First and foremost, though, my strength lies
year I was humbled the remaining Prefects, I will be striving to in academics, hence my involvement as an
and ecstatic to be create an even better platform and learning Academic Prefect this year. As a leader of
appointed Deputy environment that instils the Marist, Catholic 2014, my aims are to unite the student body,
Head Prefect of and Champagnat charism at the heart of especially through the building of relationships
Sacred Heart College. its students. We will be following in the between year groups at House and school
As I overcame the footsteps of those who have gone before us, sporting events and just general interaction
initial hype of this developing their legacy and making 2014 a in the schoolyard, as well as to build pride in
appointment I started year to be remembered in the history books, academic achievement within the College.
to think about what makes a good leader in all facets of school life. As a part of the very able Prefects group of
and how I could be the best possible leader Sacred Heart has played such an instrumental 2014, we hope to instil a sense of leadership
throughout 2014. I came to the conclusion role in developing me into the man I am within all members of the College community,
that a good leader has to be approachable, today: the friendships, the teachers, the and to build on the legacy of the Year 13s of
confident and willing to see a task through, sports teams and its faith and belief in me 2013 and years gone by.
amongst other things. I believe these are as a person. It is now our duty to serve, and ■■ Harrison Fookes, Deputy Head Prefect
qualities I possess and I will be doing my very plant the seeds for the future generations: in
best to serve the school community this year. My role as Head
the words of John Maxwell, “A leader is one
I entered Sacred Heart in Year 7 in 2008, Boarder this year is
who knows the way, goes the way and shows
coming from Cornwall Park District School, to help nurture the
the way” - and that is exactly what we, as a
and have played an active role in many sports young men who are
leadership team of 2014, will do.
at the College. There is no doubt that I have living in the hostel
thoroughly enjoyed my years at Sacred Heart.
■■ Ben Casey, Deputy Head Prefect and taking part in
The reason why Sacred will always be a I have been at the our Catholic, Marist
special to me is because of the brotherhood College for six and Champagnat
developed from day one. The friends I have years now, having charism - set by our
made here through class, sport and other started with most founder St Marcellin
various activities will be my friends for many of the current Year Champagnat. We have already begun the year
years to come and I believe that the sacred 13 cohort in 2008. very well with trips to Waiwera and Parakai;
brotherhood has a strong role to play in this. During my time at we have used this as a bonding session with
Sacred Heart I have the new boarders from Year 9 through to
■■ Mitchell Butler, Deputy Head Prefect
tried to get involved Year 13. Having the Marist Brothers living
I have been selected with as much as I can, on site is a privilege, seeing how they have
as one of the three finally settling on football and rowing, playing devoted their lives to Mary the mother
Deputy Head the alto saxophone in the Senior and Jazz of Jesus through Marcellin’s teaching. With
Prefects for the bands, and debating in the Advanced Premier the guidance of Br John Koorey and Mr
2014 year. I am both competition. I also coach the Junior Open O’Donnell we are aiming to make 2014 a
privileged and proud debating teams and have been involved with successful year in the boarding community.
to behold such an the Young Vinnies over the past two years. ■■ Jerome Teinakore, Head Boarder
achievement. This
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SPECIAL CHARACTER
Family Mass and Prefect Induction
O
n Sunday 16 February, we celebrated the were now the ‘big boys’. In his address to the community,
annual Family Mass and Prefects Induction Head Boy Trent Harris challenged us to make the most of
for 2014. This was the fourth Family Mass in the many opportunities that the College presents us with
which my parents, Janice and Phil O’Connor, but, more importantly, to try and give back to the College
had been called up to watch one of their sons be in whatever way possible. At the leadership camp, which
appointed Prefect of Sacred Heart College. It was also the was held prior to the beginning of the school year, we
last time this would happen, as I am the last of my family spoke about servant leadership and what it means to be a
to come through the College and be honoured with leader in the Sacred Heart community.
the role of Prefect. As this was an auspicious occasion Over 18 years at the College, my brothers have
for both my family and the College, I have been asked contributed an invaluable addition to the legacy of the
to write this account – that of the last of a long line of College. They leave me with big shoes to fill. Similarly,
brothers: the end of a chapter for my family and the in this the 111th year of our proud College history,
College. we the Senior year group have been entrusted with a
To put this in perspective, my eldest brother, Michael, huge responsibility to uphold the proud tradition of the
began at Sacred Heart in 1996. In November of that year, College, and raise the bar even higher. The Family Mass
Mum gave birth to me, her sixth son. Of my five older presented us with an occasion to pledge our commitment
brothers, three were called to be Prefect in their final to enhance the making of Marist Men. The rest of the
year: Steven (2005), Joseph (2010) and Kieran (2013). year presents us with many opportunities to excel and
I proudly watched each time as they were blessed and enjoy the ‘best years of our lives’ with the young men with
given their badges. It was therefore strange to be in whom we have shared countless experiences.
the same position that my brothers and the various Confortare Esto Vir
outstanding leaders I had looked up to over the years had
■■ Vincent O’Connor
been in; I was honoured, humbled and extremely proud
to have been entrusted with such a responsibility.
Seeing the huge congregation arrive to celebrate our
Sacred Heart family spirit was amazing. I was proud and
glad to see the boys I had spent the last five or six years
with being blessed and presented with their badges by Mr
Dale. For me, this was the point when I realised that we
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ACADEMIC NEWS
Mr Peter Fa’afiu and Principal Jim Dale Scholarship winners
Record number of scholarships in 2013
S
acred Heart College Student name No. of subjects Subjects
recorded yet another
Michael Adams 1 Economics
stellar year of academic
results. The highlights Sam Archer 2 Biology Geography
from the 2013 results were at all Seoyoung Choi (Y12) 1 Statistics
levels of NCEA, with record pass Theo Duncker 1 Physical Education
rates and endorsement levels. Connor Fitz-Gerald 4 Biology Statistics Geography Physical Education (O)
To cap it all off, the College also Harrison Fookes (Y12) 5 English Chemistry Physics Statistics (O) Calculus
recorded the highest number of
Zac Gadsby 1 Geography
Scholarships in its history (47).
A total of 21 students gained Ben Gatting (Y12) 1 English
47 Scholarship passes, with five Richard Kelly 3 Biology (O) Chemistry Statistics
of those passes at ‘Outstanding’ Thomas Klaassen 1 English
level, across 14 subjects. The Aryan Lobie 4 Biology Chemistry Physics Statistics
standout performers were
Daniel Mahoney 4 English Spanish Media Studies Classics
Harry Pye (5) and Harrison
Fookes (5 as a Year 12 student), Liam McNamara 1 Biology
who each received the New Karlheinz Metzler 1 Calculus
Zealand Scholarship Outstanding Matthew Murray 4 English Statistics Media Studies Geography
Scholars award ($5,000 per Kieran O’Connor 1 Physical Education
year towards the cost of their
Harry Pye 5 English Statistics (O) Accounting Geography History
University fees). A full list of
Callum Quin 1 Statistics
Scholarship students is given to
the right. All these students and Levi Steven (Y12) 1 English
over 110 more (Years 11–13) Sean Whitham 3 English (O) Biology Statistics
received recognition at the Guy Wisniewski 2 Biology Statistics
annual Scholars’ Assembly in
February. The guest speaker was
Peter FA’AFIU (’96), who gave
SACRED HEART COLLEGE ACADEMIC RESULTS TABLE
an inspirational and motivational SHC SHC SHC SHC 2013 2013 Decile 8 2013 Boys 2013 Single
speech to the boys, which was 2010 2011 2012 2013 National School only National Sex Boys
incredibly well received. Level 1 91.5 96.7 98.6 98 80.8 85.7 77.3 83.4
Results for Level 1 show a 98% Level 1 with Merit 35.8 33.1 45.4 48 35.2 37.7 31.8 37.1
pass rate, with more than 62% of Level 1 with
students gaining either a Merit or Excellence 15.4 20.8 24.9 24.5 17.2 18.7 11.6 14.8
Excellence endorsement (refer Level 2 92.5 87.5 96.7 97.5 84.3 87.1 80.8 86
to table to right). At Level 2 the
Level 2 with Merit 26.9 31.8 27.3 43.1 27.2 31.3 22.6 28.1
pass rate was 97.5%, with more
than 62% achieving either a Merit Level 2 with
or Excellence endorsement, a big Excellence 10.6 9.7 18.2 19 13.1 15.9 9.3 11.6
improvement since last year. At Level 3 82 86.3 87 85.4 77.7 80.4 72.1 76
Level 3 the pass rate was 85.4%, Level 3 with Merit 22 30.2 28.3 30.8 29 31.2 25.8 28.6
with more than 48% gaining Level 3 with
either a Merit or Excellence Excellence 14.6 10.3 13.4 17.8 11.4 13.2 9.2 10.3
endorsement. The pass rate for
University
University Entrance was 70.3%, a
Entrance 71.3 74 78.9 70.3 69.1 74.3 63.4 68.7
drop since 2012.
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STAFF NEWS
The results at Levels 1 and The number of students gaining more nuanced requirements for As ever, the College is very keen
2 indicate consolidation and an Excellence endorsement achieving Excellence grades, the to continue to strengthen and
improvement. The reason at Level 3 was a record high. better the cohort can achieve as improve on these outcomes,
for these upward trends is a Reasons for this can probably be a whole. with a ongoing focus on
combination of factors that attributed to a greater number Of particular note also is the bettering the Level 3 results
include: a strengthening culture of students seeking to gain entry improvement in results by both and the number of students
of achievement and excellence to a University that requires a Māori students and Pasifika achieving University Entrance.
amongst the students and high rank score (principally The students. It is very pleasing In addition, we are striving to
staff; the harnessing of the University of Auckland). This to see the increase in Māori raise the number of Māori
competitive nature of the motivation, coupled with a high and Pasifika students gaining and Pasifika students gaining
boys into the academic realm; degree of natural competition endorsements, especially at endorsements, especially at
and the improving of teaching between the large number of Levels 1 and 2. The hard work Level 3. We will also continue to
and learning that occurs in high achievers would certainly and effort that has been put in strive to gain more Scholarship
the classroom. Level 3 results help to boost this figure. In by these students, their families passes, hopefully upwards of 50.
highlight where we will be addition, the quality of teaching and staff is definitely reaping ■■ Mr Jason Cornford,
focusing more of our efforts in and learning is always improving very positive results. Director of the Academic
an attempt to push that figure and the greater the number Institute
above 90%. of staff who understand the
Farewell to Mr and Mrs Melloy
interest in artistic scenery. Her passion for Whilst facing the fact that Mr and Mrs Melloy
sport, shared with her husband, saw her will no longer be part of the community
coach the Year 7/8 3rd XV to two Rugby physically, the Sacred Heart community has
championships. no doubt that the Marist spirit will remain
Mr Melloy held the position of Head of with them in their new careers within the
Physical Education for many years, before Hawke’s Bay.
moving to senior management - firstly as The College extends its congratulations to
Director of Pastoral Care and lately as Mr Melloy for his new role and to wish them
Director of Curriculum and Assessment. all the very best and wishes to thank them
Sports coaching, in particular in Rugby but both for their years of dedicated service to
also in Cricket, has been a passion and Marist education at Sacred Heart.
included a stint as 1st XV Rugby coach from ■■ Mr Chris Hayward
1998 to 2002 and again from 2006 to 2008.
I
More recently he was involved with Sacred
t is with mixed emotions that, next
term, the Sacred Heart community
Heart Under 15s, who won two Auckland
Under-15 titles and lost only one game under
New Staff
will farewell one of our senior staff his tenure. This was interspersed with his
members, along with his wife, Lorraine. A very warm welcome to Sacred Heart
taking the 3As to a Championship title in
Mr Paul Melloy will take up the Principal’s College is extended to our new staff
2003.
position of St John’s College in Hastings. for 2014: Mr Joshua Campbell (Physical
He also spent some years working within the Education), Mrs Sonia Collins (Head of
I write ‘mixed emotions’… one is that there Sacred Heart Boarding Hostel, expanding his Commerce Department), Miss Tarsha
is a certain amount of congratulations for the work within our community, and was involved Cutelli (Learning Support), Mr Nick Guise
new position that he has secured; another with the Senior retreat programme for a (Director of Sport), Ms Ngawai Hooker
is that we will miss a loyal pair of educators period of nine years. (Head of ELL Department), Mr Richard
dedicated to the service of the Sacred Heart
One of his latest passions saw the Knight (Mathematics), Mr Kevin Smith (Year 7
community. We are indeed all the better for
introduction of a new programme to support teacher) and Miss Guanxin Zhang (Mandarin
them having shared part of their educational
Pacific education, called Pacific Pride, which Assistant). We also welcome back Miss
expertise and service with our young people.
was introduced in 2009. This has been Rachael Burrowes (Religious Studies and
Mr Melloy came to Sacred Heart in 1996 instrumental in supporting Pacific students to Social Studies) and Mrs Kelly Martel (ELL).
and was followed a few years later by his aspire to greater levels of education and to
wife, Lorraine who joined the Year 7/8 staff help assimilate Pasifika students in developing
in 2003. She is well known for her support self-esteem and to become young Marist
of the Year 7/8 production with her keen Men.
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COLLEGE SPORT
Cricket continues
to add depth
I
n 2014 Sacred Heart College moves from being a
school that plays Cricket to being a cricketing school.
The most significant evidence of this is in the results of our
Premier side. Featuring as one of the top four schools in
Auckland is becoming a common occurrence and this season has Tennis teams
performing well
been no exception. The 1st XI featured in a Gillette Cup semi-final and
comfortably qualified to compete in the top six two-day competition.
At the end of Term 1 we sit in 2nd place on the table closely behind
T
Auckland Grammar with three matches remaining. As a result, Term his year Sacred Heart College has fielded eight teams in the
4 will bring about the exciting prospect of becoming the ASSCA Saturday competition. Premier A1, captained by Jack Heslin,
Champion for the year. has had a most successful season reaching the semi-finals of
Sacred Heart Cricket has made considerable moves in 2014 to the Auckland A1 competition by beating Rosmini, Westlake,
strengthen its depth and overall standard. A key component in King’s and Mt Albert Grammar and losing only to Auckland Grammar.
achieving this goal was placing our Junior and Senior teams in the The team comprised Dominic David, Joshua Davison, Jack Heslin, Sam
most competitive grades possible. This has been realised with both our Heslin, Tim Heslin and Paddy Pierce.
Junior and Senior A sides gaining promotion in Term 4 last year. Our Intermediate 1 team has had an excellent season playing in the
The 2nd XI has taken the lead of the Grade teams and also hunting A2 grade and was unbeaten in their last three matches. Elliot Worsley
a promotion after winning all but one game to lead the Premier C has played well at number 1 and Jonathan deJager at number 3 remains
competition halfway through their season. unbeaten this season.
Our Junior A1/A2 team, comprising a number of Tennis Institute
Sacred Heart’s Roll of Honour for Cricket players, has had a very good season and can best be described as
Batting a rapidly improving team, winning four from six matches. Highlights
include wins over King’s College 1 and St Kentigern 2. We look forward
Paul Rassie 102 SHC 2nd XI vs King’s College 3rd XI 8/2/2014
to these boys progressing in the Term 4 competition.
Glen Phillips 148 SHC 1st XI vs Auckland Grammar 1st XI 15/2/2014
Our other teams playing in the A3 and Social graded competition have
Paul Rassie 114 SHC 2nd XI vs Takapuna 2nd XI 15/2/2014 performed well with a Senior SHC 2 v Senior SHC 3 final already
Tim Burke 140 n/o SHC 2nd XI vs Northcote 1st XI 22/2/2014 scheduled.
Josh Mackinnon 106 SHC 1st XI s Mt Albert Grammar 1st XI At the Auckland Secondary School Champs, Sacred Heart College was
29/3/2014 most competitive. The team of Adam Chappell, Jack Heslin, Sam Heslin,
Bowling Tim Heslin, Paddy Pierce and Leo Taine did extremely well, making
Mitchell Butler 5/21 SHC 1st XI vs St Bede’s College 21/1/2014 it through to six semi-finals and one final. Jack played an outstanding
singles final lasting nearly three hours and finishing in a third set
Adam Mackinnon 7/16 SHC Colts vs Takapuna Grammar Colts
tie-break. Sacred Heart finished a very creditable 3rd in the James
15/2/2014
Aitkenhead Shield.
Liam Rayfield 6/8 SHC 2nd XI V Northcote 1st XI 22/2/2014
Overall, it has been an excellent term of Tennis, which concluded
Ben Casey 5/27 SHC 1st XI vs Mt Grammar 1st XI 5/3/2014 in early April. A new competition, with a format to be finalised, will
Anju Dharmasena 5/10 SHC Senior A V Mt Roskill Grammar 8/3/2014 commence in Term 4.
Liam Rayfield 5/20 SHC 2nd XI vs Glendowie 1st XI 29/3/2014 ■■ Mrs Tracy Purcell, Teacher-in-Charge
■■ Mr Campbell McLaughlin, Teacher-in-Charge
RUGBY SUPPORTERS CLUB GEARS UP FOR 2014!
The Sacred Heart Rugby Supporters Club is looking As well as enjoying after-match celebrations in the include Mt Albert Grammar, St Kentigern College and
forward to another exciting year. Recent seasons ‘clubroom’, special events and prize draws the Sacred the battle for the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup against
have seen the 1st XV perform with distinction, and Heart Rugby Supporters Club has purchased a new King’s College.
numerous championship titles won by SHC age group scrum machine, iPads and rugby coaching software for To join the Sacred Heart Rugby Supporters Club please
and grade teams, providing plenty Supporters Club the benefit of all SHC teams. download the membership application from:
members have had plenty to celebrate. The Supporters Club is looking forward to another big www.sacredheart.school.nz
Over 100 people have joined the Supporters Club since year hosting 6 home games including the first match of and/or contact: kelsen.butler@sportsinc.co.nz
its launch in 2011. Members include Old Boys, current the season against Kelston Boys(May 10) which will be
parents and students, and friends of the College. televised on The Rugby Channel. Other home matches
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COLLEGE SPORT
Water Polo teams a cut above
W
ater Polo at Sacred Heart Smith, Max Phillips and Matt Duncan has seen performance 8–4. They saved their best
this year has been extremely emphatic victories over all rival schools in for the final against old rivals Rangitoto,
successful so far. For the the Auckland competition including a 5 goal racing out to a 6-goal lead and never
first time in the school’s victory over Auckland Grammar and a 14–5 looking back, finishing victors 13–4. Chris
history, Sacred Heart has had two teams win over Westlake Boys. Nick Paterson, in Cormack led the scoring with 4 goals, while
in the Premier Auckland competition, aptly Year 10, has given nothing away, showing that centre forward Ben Casey had 3 as did
named the Sharks (Premier 1) and Dolphins age is not a prerequisite for talent. We played Liam Paterson. Andrew French deservedly
(Premier 2) by the College’s Water Polo a nail-biting final against Auckland Grammar, won an Outstanding Player award for his
stalwart and guru Mr Chris Hayward. The winning 4–3 in a penalty shoot out. performance, and Liam Paterson was named
school is lucky to have welcomed Mr Michael Most recently, the Sharks claimed Gold MVP of the tournament - superb recognition
Parr as Assistant Coach for the Sharks and at the North Island Secondary Schools for a top all-round Sacred Heart student.
Head Coach for the Dolphins in 2014. He championships. Sacred Heart ran riot over The Dolphins look forward to their final
is an ex New Zealand national team goalie their opposition, claiming victory over all of Auckland match in Week 11 and Division 2
and also had a short stint with the Russian the next five ranked teams at some stage Nationals in Hamilton during the holidays. The
national team. He brings with him great of the tournament. The team played as a Sharks look to continue their form and retain
knowledge and enthusiasm for the game. dynamic unit with intimate understanding their New Zealand title, with the national
The Dolphins side, consisting of mostly of one another that only comes from champs being held in Wellington during the
Year 11 and 12 boys, has had a wonderful the experience of a team who has been holidays.
experience in pushing traditional there before. The semi-final was against ■■ Mr Campbell, Head Coach, Premier
powerhouses Westlake Boys High School and reigning champions Westlake, but they were Water Polo
Rangitoto College to the wire while picking subdued by a clinical, though unspectacular,
up wins over Mt Albert Grammar, King’s
College and St Peter’s College. Led by star
players Vinnie Ferigo and Nick Bone, they
have qualified for the final of the second tier
of the Premier competition.
The Sharks have been dominant from the
outset of their season. Reigning National,
Auckland and trans-Tasman champions,
the Sharks have been a cut above the
rest remaining comprehensively unbeaten
throughout the year. Key input from 13
players, including Denzel Niuelua, Conrad
Winning trans-Tasman Water Polo team
STOP PRESS – 1st XV SQUAD PRE-SEASON RESULTS
Wins over Rotorua Boys High School,Wesley College and
Scots College
Winners of the 2014 Marist Quadrangular Tournament
Season Begins:
10 May vs Kelston Boys High School (televised) at SHC
17 May vs Mt Albert Grammar at SHC
24 May vs Otahuhu College at SHC
NISS winning team
Confortare April 2014 | 9
COLLEGE SPORT
Senior Touch Rowing
S O
acred Heart fielded three teams in the Eastern Zone ur season started back in September 2013 when the
competition held every Tuesday at the College. The weather was not conducive to on-water training with
Eastern Zone competition consisted of 15 championship the wind, rain and temperatures still in winter mode.
and non-championship boys’ teams. The A and B teams This never deterred our rowers, though, because some
competed in the championship grade and the C team in the non- of them had actually been out on the water over the winter in a new
championship grade. Sunday morning programme for those who wanted to refine their
sculling technique.
C Team As the Rowing season started up in earnest and the first of the
The C team, captained by Onehunga Havili, fielded a team in every regattas got under way, our boys were always conscious of the
game and had a good attempt at most games. The majority of the opposition and made sure our presence was felt on the water. Ably
games were really tight fixtures, with SHC C often coming second. led by Year 13 student Harrison Fookes, the squad trained hard and
fought for places in the various crews. An amount of self-discipline
B Team and maturity is always needed in Rowing, but when it comes to crew
The B team, captained by Amanaki Savieti (coached by John selection, the boys all realised quickly that no one person was secure
Kaufusi), had a competitive season losing key very close games in any seat without constantly proving they deserved to stay there.
to St Kentigern Premier (the eventual Regional Champions) 4-2 Having gained two Bronze medals at the North Island Secondary
and Tamaki College 3-2 and therefore narrowly missing out on a Schools’ Championships, our season ended in late March with the
semi-final slot. The boys showed class against all A-grade teams and finals of the Maadi Cup, the National Rowing Championships, taking
displayed the strength and depth of Sacred Heart Touch. place at Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel. At Sacred Heart we are used
to being in finals and bringing home the medals, and Sacred Heart
A Team Rowing in particular has been successful at all levels of competition
The A team, captained and led by Sheldon Tovio, comfortably for the past 10 years or so. We were in the hunt for more medals
made the Eastern Zone final, but fielded a scratch team for this again in 2014 with five crews in A Finals and nine in B Finals. However,
game as a result of many players having other commitments sports and competition do not always go your way. Our results were
such as participation in the Polyfest. The final, against St Kentigern as follows:
Premier, was a tight game which was eventually lost 7-6 in the last
few minutes. A Finals B Finals
As the A team made the Eastern Zone final, they automatically Under-17 eight: 6th Under-18 novice double: 6th
qualified for the North Island Regional Finals on Saturday 22 March Under-15 eight: 6th Under-18 novice four: 3rd and 4th
at Massey, Auckland. Under-6 eight: 8th Under-16 four: 6th
The boys finished 5th, having won 3 and lost 2 games on the day. Under-15 quad: 7th Under-17 double: 2nd
Coached by Trent Harris, the boys gave 100% every game, but
Under-16 double: 5th Under-18 lightweight double: 4th
were beaten in hard-fought games in the pool rounds by King’s
College and Auckland Grammar. They rallied to beat Papakura Under-16 eight: 2nd
College and James Cook High School and finally won a tight 5/6th Under-15 four: 2nd
play-off game against Otahuhu College. This leaves Sacred Heart in Under-17 four: 2nd
the wild-card slot for the national tournament later in the year. In summary, the medals didn’t happen, the records didn’t fall and the
Congratulations to all the boys who played Touch this year. Junior goals may not have been reached but Sacred Heart Rowing will be
Touch begins in Term 4. back next year to set new challenges and work as a strong, well-
■■ Mr Chris Edey, Teacher-in-Charge prepared squad hunting those elusive medals.
From the heart for the Heart, Sacred Heart!
■■ Mr Jason Renau, Teacher-in-Charge
10 | Confortare April 2014COLLEGE SPORT
Sensational Season of Records
for Sacred Heart Athletes
I
t has been a sensational Silver medals went to the three- three – SB 4x100m and 4x400m
summer season for the man road race team (Jacob (Henry Boyhan, Hunter Curran,
Athletics team, with a record Holmes, Liam Millar and James Brett Farrell, Bailey Stewart and
number of medals and Uhlenberg); Chris Brokenshire, Martin White) and JB 4x100m
some outstanding performances. 800m; Sheldon Tovio, Discus; and (Christian Faave, Michael Graham, meet in Masterton in early April.
The New Zealand Secondary the JB 4x100 relay team (Toy Josh Ka and Lemeki Namoa).The A total of five medals was won
School Champs were held in Adiregthavom, Melino Huihui-Uia, stars of the meet were Lemeki with the standouts being: Lemeki
December in Hamilton. A team of Feki Taukafa and Sheldon Tovio). Namoa who won Gold in the Namoa with Bronze in the 300m
29 Sacred Heart boys competed Bronze medals went to the JB JB 300m and the long jump and and the long jump; Silver for the
winning10 medals (four Gold, four 4x400m team (Toy, Feki and Chris Bailey Stewart Gold in the 200m Auckland JB 4x100m team; Ryan
Silver, two Bronze). Our Senior and Nick Brokenshire) and to (Auckland record) and 400m. Goosman, SB high jump; and Liam
4x400m team (Alex Beddoes, Martin White, SB 100m. Sacred Matthew Palmer claimed Silver in Paterson, 2km steeplechase.
Henry Boyhan, Dalton Coppins Heart was the top medalling boys’ both JB 800 and 300m and three Bailey Stewart and Martin White
and Bailey Stewart) broke the SB school in New Zealand. Bronzes were won in different represented NZ Athletics in
record winning Gold in 3:18.59. At the Greater Auckland Regional disciplines – Liam Paterson, 2km the Australian Junior Champs in
Other Gold medals went to Champs in March our team SB steeplechase; Noah Tovio, IB Sydney. Bailey won Bronze in the
Dalton Coppins 200m (21.49), returned with 16 medals (eight javelin; and Jacob Blundell, IB 100m U20 Men’s 400m (ranked No. 1 in
Bailey Stewart 400m (47.69) and Gold, four Silver and four Bronze) hurdles. NZ in 47.17). A great experience
the Year 9, six-man road race along with five new Sacred A team of eight Sacred Heart for both our athletes.
team (Jono Ansley, Tim Heslin, Heart records. Sacred Heart boys was then selected to ■■ Mr Rhys Taucher, Teacher-in-
Jacob Holmes, Liam Miller, Sean dominated relays winning Gold in represent Auckland at the NISS Charge; Kim Bolton, Manager
Paget and James Uhlenberg).
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Confortare April 2014 | 11ARTS AND CULTURE
Busy term for Music Debating
and Public
T
he year started with an encouraging the Baradene/Sacred Heart College Concert
250 applications for itinerant music Band on Sunday 6 April at St Michael’s School.
lessons for instruments and voice
as well as auditions for the Senior
Four Sacred Heart students are joining the
band for workshops and concerts in Vienna,
Speaking
Concert Band. Lessons were organised for Budapest, Zagreb and Ljubljana during the
students and the appropriate levels were April school holidays.
decided, with NCEA students beginning work
This term has seen some
The Music Department has five chamber
for solo and group assessments. Auditions groups working towards performances this very proud moments for
for the Concert Band, performed in front year, including a clarinet quartet which will
of our new conductor Andrew Uren and
Sacred Heart in terms of
compete in the National Chamber Festival
band leader Matthew Oei from Year 13, took Competition. Public Speaking.
two hours; a band of 42 students was finally
On Friday 28 March the whole school Firstly Ben Gatting (pictured above right)
decided on. The Concert Band rehearses
enjoyed a very special assembly in the won the Auckland Regional Final of the
from 7.30 to 8.45am each Tuesday morning
Auditorium, where there was a performance RSA speech competition held in March.
on the larger stage of the new Auditorium
by the award-winning choir Voicemale, a He competed against students from 15
and the students are really enjoying the new
70-student choir from Westlake Boys High other Auckland schools and from his win
performing space.
School. The choir performed three pieces of was awarded $1,000 and an additional
The Concert Band played at the College Fair music which were enthusiastically received $1,000 for the College.
on Sunday 6 April and will compete over by the Sacred Heart students. It was very Jonathan Dawson (pictured above left)
Queen’s Birthday Weekend at the National inspirational for the school and definitely and George Witana both won their
Concert Band Festival as well as at the KBB showed us what we can aspire to. heats in the Race Unity Speech Awards
Festival in August.
Years 7 and 8 are thoroughly enjoying a more and then proceeded to the Auckland
This year, leaders have been appointed for practical approach to Music this year, with finals. Jonathan was placed 1st in the
the main music groups. They are as follows: Mrs Hyndman having each class on a set of competition, winning this popular speech
• Senior Concert Band Matthew Oei (Year revolving activities with different task sheets. competition for the Auckland region. He
13) With iPads in use in Year 9 we are is now to participate in the national final
• Intermediate Concert Band Ethan Fookes endeavouring to provide this year level a to be held on 12 April in Auckland.
(Year 8) and Cody Bruce (Year 9) more practical approach too, especially in the In Debating news, congratulations must
• Senior Choir Leader Leauma UeleseTuuga use of composing software ‘Garageband’. be extended to Harrison Fookes and Ben
(Year 13), Deputy Leader Ben Lee (Year The Junior Choir and Luke Mackenzie Gatting who have both been selected
13) (pictured above) recorded two songs each as members of the Auckland Regional
• Jazz Combo Ricardo Garelja (Year 13) for Play It Strange’s ‘Jam Bus’. We were very Debating team. They will now compete
• Jazz Band Joint leaders Antonio de Souza pleased that we had music ready this early in the National Debating Champs to be
(Year 13) and Izeck Repizo (Year 13) in the year and we look forward to the CD held in Wellington at the end of May.
• String Group Photon Lee (Year 12) of these performances. It was a marvelous
• Year 7 and 8 Ukulele Orchestra Sam experience for the boys concerned.
Wisniewski (Year 7) All in all it has been a very busy, active term
• Year 9 and upwards Ukulele and Marimba for Music.
Orchestra Etuate Manu (Year 9) ■■ Ms Fiona Ferens, Head of Department
Past and present students joined together
and played a one-hour fundraising concert for
12 | Confortare April 2014ARTS AND CULTURE
Polyfest Pride Polyfest 2014 was held at the Manukau Bowl again. The Samoan stage,
Tongan Cultural Group
T
being one of the best arenas of the festival, drew large crowds of
he SHC Tongan Cultural Group continues to be one of the
screaming girls and cheering parents. Our boys performed early in the
schools to watch on the Tongan Stage at the annual Secondary
competition and came away with the following prizes: 1st in fa'ataupati;
School Polyfest competition. This year was no different,
3rd in the exit.
even though Cyclone Lusi disrupted the event, moving our
performance from Saturday 15 March to the following Tuesday. This Fa’amalo to all the students in the group. To achieve a 1st placing
presented a challenge for the boys who were all pumped and ready to in fa'ataupati is something all the boys’ schools aspire to, and we
perform on the Saturday. Nonetheless, Tuesday arrived and the boys not accomplished it. This is not the peak however, so work hard and prepare
only looked ‘stunning’ but they also performed with much passion and for 2015 when we can take on the bigger schools once more.
pride. The group won the Sika and came second in the Ma’ulu’ulu. Even Fa’afetai lava to the parents, Old Boys and supporters who fed
though we were disappointed with the judges’ decision, we know that everyone at the live-in, prepared the uniforms for the students to wear
we have raised the bar yet again on the Tongan Stage. Polyfest 2015 will on stage and made sure that the students only had to concentrate on
be an exciting contest when the boys will return to challenge the cup their performance.
for the Ma’ulu’ulu. Tautua mo le Atua!
The group this year was led by Pelimani Fisi’iahi, John Kaufusi, Maile ■■ Mr Jason Renau, Teacher-in-Charge
Koloto and Jerome Teinakore. They were fortunate to have Tukia and
Akata Siale as their tutors, together with the support of Mr Wong Kapa Haka
and Mr Hayward. The group hereby acknowledge the support of their On Friday 14 March the Sacred Heart Kapa Haka group participated
parents and those from the wider Sacred Heart Community. To you all in the 39th annual Polyfest competition. This year’s event attracted 52
we say, malo ‘aupito! teams for the Māori stage, the biggest ever.
Finally, to the boys returning in 2015, may you continue the work that Our focus this year was to pay tribute to Tepaeru Steedman, our tutor
many before you have done by keeping our culture alive within us and who passed away last year, along with Raymond Tapene our Choir tutor
in our school. and Ani Short-Wilcox, as well as family members of those at Sacred
Malo ‘aupito. Heart College who have recently passed away.
■■ Tongan Group 2014 Our waiata and haka were well performed and our Kapa Haka group was
placed 7th, two points shy of making Division 1. Our placings were 2nd
Samoan Cultural Group in the Poi and 2nd in the Maurakau. Confidently led by our Head Prefect,
This year has brought with it another large group of our young men Trent Harris, our efforts on stage were great. We gave it our best and felt
wanting to be a part of the Sacred Heart College Samoan Cultural humbled to have performed such a moving bracket for those who had
Group. Practices started once school began, after school, during passed on.
lunchtimes and in the weekends. The support from parents and families After many hours of practice sessions and learning about the history
has always been present. that went with our songs, we were able to learn about ‘Toanga waka’, the
The group was very fortunate again to have Keneti Muaiava as the tutor. portage systems that were used by the local Māori in the 1820s. The Poi
Our student leaders in 2014 were: Wayne Leilua, Denzel Niuelua, Obed was a tribute to Tainui, and this item was a crowd-pleaser as many positive
Siliniu and Leauma Ulese Tuuga. The group ranged from Year 7 to Year comments were shared by the wider public, both young and old.
13 students. A big ‘kia ora’ to all the whānau who supported us from the start, as we
Fiafia Night was held in the new Auditorium, it was a huge buzz for the look forward to our next Kapa Haka performance.
boys to be on the stage above the audience; this lifted their spirits and No reira e te whaea Tepaeru, koutou ko Matua Reimana, ko Ani, koutou
eyes upward. It also enabled them to feel ready to advance to the bigger katoa ra, moe mai ra i roto i te ringa o te Atua.
stage of competition.
Na te whanau kapa haka.
■■ Mr Ben Christie, Kaiawhina/Kapa Haka Tutor
Confortare April 2014 | 13DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Giving from the heart for the Heart
T
he focus and work of the Endowment Fund, which will help role of Office Manager. Overseeing
Development Foundation shape the future of Sacred Heart the overall function and direction
has expanded significantly College. The Endowment Fund is an of the Foundation is Executive
over the past year, and the investment aimed at generating an Chairman Mr Paul Greaney.
Development Foundation’s ‘from annual income to be used to provide We also welcomed Mrs Katie
the heart for the Heart’ campaign scholarships for students who have Fitzpatrick of Lifestyle Management
is now under way. The magnificent leadership potential and all-round to the team. Katie organises our
Auditorium and Br Sean Hanaray ability; to attract, reward and retain major events including the hugely
Foyer completed Stage One in 2013 quality teaching staff; to sustain successful ‘Star Gala Dinner’
and paved the way for Stage Two Marist Brothers’ involvement in the scheduled again for August this year,
of our campus development, the College for as long as possible; and and the upcoming ‘Last Riot in the
‘School of Imagination’. This phase to support specific future College Old School Block’.
will comprise Performance and Visual capital projects. One of the Campaign
In addition to her role as Enrolments
Arts: a 350-seat theatre, recording Patrons for the Endowment Fund, Br
Officer, Mrs Nicola Thomas manages
studio, songwriting and practice Richard DUNLEAVY (’46), noted
our Scholarships, led by the
rooms, dance and drama studio, as that “Scholarships have opened the
‘Endeavour Scholarship Programme’
well as rehearsal and teaching rooms. doors of learning and opportunity for
which Sacred Heart College was
In addition, the Knowledge Centre, generations of young men at Sacred
invited to be part of this year. In 2014
comprising a new library, ICT and Heart College” and fellow Patron
the Development Foundation is
Research Centre, is to be the hub Sir Anand SATYANAND (’62) said:
supporting 24 Scholarships.
for innovation, critical thinking and “Sacred Heart has an ongoing role in
academic training for our students. It equipping young men to be leaders The Sacred Heart College family has
is designed to prepare our students in the community and our nation”. given their advice to help shape these
for an increasingly complex and They are both staunch supporters campaigns and we look forward to
challenging world and for a successful of the giving from the heart for challenging our faith community to
role in our nation. the Heart campaign. Our challenge support the vision, ‘from the heart for
is to focus all philanthropic effort the Heart’.
Mr Mike CHUNN (’70), Patron
and enthusiastic advocate for the towards the goal of $10 million in the For information on any of the above
‘School of Imagination’, said: “This is Endowment Fund by 2020. projects, to receive an information
a new era and it is a revolutionary To facilitate this worthy undertaking, pack or to make a gift please contact
stance. We live in special times. We the Development Foundation has the Development Office phone
live in times where the opportunity undergone expansion, revamping its (09) 529 3743 ext. 717 or email
to advance the imaginative crafts structure and streamlining its roles to development@sacredheart.school.nz.
of songwriting, stage performance, support the vision and goals more ■■ Mr Paul Greaney, Development
recording, film making, photography, efficiently and effectively. In March we Foundation Chair
painting and online media while at welcomed Miss Jennifer Chou into
school is in demand from students.” the role of Advancement Manager.
Along with this inspirational Capital Mr Chris KLAASSEN (’79) has been
Campaign initiative, the Development appointed Advancement Director,
Foundation is also launching the and Ms Lyn Luxton continues in the
14 | Confortare April 2014DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Last Riot in the Old School Block
1955–2014
What can we say? WOW, Rikki Morris, accompanied by one is today. When I commented
amazing, outstanding and of our own stars Helen Hyndman to Jordan Luck that we were
simply sensational. A night on keyboards, was a big hit as was A delighted to have him with
to remember. The old Hall Whiter Shade of Pale with the Chunns, us for the Hall’s final send-off,
Simon Lynch and Andrew McHardy. he told me he had always
should feel well loved by
Supported by a raft of talented been impressed by the loyalty,
the huge tribute paid in her
musicians the very gifted Ted Dobbs pride and sense of belonging
honour. the Sacred Heart Old Boys
had his debut. Eddie Rayner, Simon
T
he fabulous and entertaining Lynch and Greg, Dom and Jordan had. He said he could feel an
Mark Wright, as MC, kicked Clark were impressive as always. overwhelming sense of spirit,
the evening off well. He family and love. I think that says
Then came Tim and Harper Finn. The
morphed through a series it all.
crowd went wild and Tim and his
of Sacred Heart uniforms, finally son did not disappoint. Harper is a A huge thank-you to everyone
ending up in full Baradene College kit. fabulous pianist and he and Tim were who performed and supported
The well-polished Tutanekais crooned in sync and relaxed. Six Months in a the Last Riot in the Old School
us gently into the evening with Cab Leaky Boat had the rafters ringing. Block 1955–2014.
Driver and some ‘oldies but goodies’. Our wild card of the evening was ■■ Ms Kate Fitzpatrick
Simon Comber followed, then Jacob Jordan Luck, who, along with Greg
O’Callaghan and Jack Larsen, all Clark, is a platinum member of the
delivering great performances. ‘Fake But Very Cool Sacred Heart
Peter Urlich came on with Tim College Old Boys Brigade’. Jordan has
Randle, Peter Coleman, Shane written songs that we know and love
Downey, Steve Harrop, Mike Klaassen such as Why Does Love do This to Me.
and Joe Urlich. Their rendition of Old Over 700 voices accompanied him
Man by Neil Young was a seriously and the roof was raised a little higher!
good ride down memory lane As many musicians as possible came
and got everybody singing. It was back on stage at the end to sing Bliss
wonderful to see Peter’s young son and the legendary Hey Jude. Peter
Joe on stage playing alongside his Urlich, Rikki Morris and Jordan Luck
father. Another brilliant father and made sure that all were part of the
son team was Mike and Barney
Chunn. These two seemed to be on
finale and it was a performance The
Beatles would have been proud of.
BUY YOUR OWN PIECE
and off the stage all evening. Mike was The Development Foundation was
OF HISTORY
hugely instrumental in co-ordinating delighted to have been involved with
all music and artists for the evening.
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the organisation of the Last Riot and
His passion and ethos for nurturing a wonderful evening of music. The from the Hall stage
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Confortare April 2014 | 15INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Sacred Heart International Students
Social Committee
I
n the recent ERO review of provisions for International On 1 March, we had an outing with Epsom Girls Grammar School.
Students, one of the key questions for evaluation was “how This was the first time we have socialised with International Students
effectively do we integrate International Students into the from other schools. We gathered in front of the water fountain
school and local community?” For the International Department, and introduced ourselves to each other. Throughout the activities
enabling them to take on some leadership roles and to develop their we carried out, we felt more comfortable and communicated
organisational skills are key areas on which we focus. more. We played a game called ‘Bang’; it was really intense and the
Last year International Students participated in a vote for students to winner was one of the girls from Epsom Girls Grammar. We also
represent them on our first International Students Social Committee played volleyball and football together, with even teams. Throughout
(ISSC). Four students were voted and elected, representing a wide the day we had a lot of fun and gained useful experience such as
range of nationalities and year levels. The ISSC is an opportunity organisation and leadership skills which can be very useful in the
for the elected members to acquire leadership and organisational future. We all had an unforgettable day and look forward to the next
skills, to develop their communication and the co-operative spirit joint function.
that is required to work successfully within a team environment. The Through these outings and shared lunches, we found all of the boys
committee organises activities and gives a voice to the students on enjoyed themselves and a lot of them are looking forward to the
what they would like to participate in during the school year. next outing. We have organised another activity on 12 April to the
Below is a summary of what the boys on the committee have Auckland Museum with Epsom Girls . On Wednesday 9 April we are
achieved. going to celebrate birthdays for the students whose birthdays fall in
Term 1. We always look forward to suggestions from International
“Hi! We are four members of the ISSC: Icy Ye, Tim Kim, Gordon
Students, and we welcome any new ideas for the ISSC. We will be
Thompson and Robin Chiang. This year we are organising activities
more than happy to make plans together. The ISSC has the best
for the International Students. We have done lots of activities, such
interests of the International Students in mind!”
as the International Students’ orientation with a pizza lunch, a fun
Sports Day and the Mission Bay trip with Epsom Girls Grammar ■■ The International Students Social Committee
School. These activities were awesome and the majority of our
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students enjoyed them and asked when other activities were
planned. We have put in a lot of effort for our International
Students as we have a responsibility for helping them to have happy
The ISSC is an opportunity for
social lives. the elected members to acquire
This year we organised a very successful Sports Day which involved leadership and organisational skills,
a variety of sports such as soccer, tennis, touch, rugby and swimming.
There was quite a large turnout on the day with the interaction of to develop their communication
many ethnic groups. We hosted the previous year’s International and the co-operative spirit that
Students and those who had just entered the Sacred Heart
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community. The day closed with a delicious barbecue which was is required to work successfully
organised by the students. The day was a great success and ended within a team environment.
with everyone being positive and looking forward to future outings
organised by the ISSC.
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