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INSIDE THIS EDITION

What’s on at the Senior School What’s on at the Middle School Tri Schools Uniform Shop

SENIOR SCHOOL SACE Art Show 2015

Senior School Sports Day Sport Results

MIDDLE SCHOOL From the Head of the Middle School Drum Corp Performance at Christ the King Fete Canteen Roster Year 9 Sacristans Deliver Easter Eggs to the Hutt Street Centre Way to be Wonderful by Dr Seuss Uniform and Grooming NAPLAN Testing Year 8 Camp on Hindmarsh Island The Middle School goes to WOMAD! Catholic Schools Music Festival Choir Year 8s join Year 6 students for a morning of sport

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Sacred Heart College, Issue 5, Week 10, Thursday 2 April 2015

SACRED HEART COLLEGE

From the Principal Dear members of the Sacred Heart College community An Easter Reflection St Marcellin Champagnat implored the first Brothers '...to make Jesus known and loved.' In Holy Week 2015 this is most apt! St Marcellin was influenced by a range of life experiences which led him to the ministry better known as the 'Marist Brothers' (established in 1817, Lavalla France) and in our context the 'Marist Schools of Australia'. Sacred Heart is one such Marist School. One of the most significant life experiences of Marcellin occurred in 1816: The Young Montagne "He was summoned to a hamlet, one day, in order to hear a sick boy's confession. As usual, he set out at once. Before proceeding with the confession, he put a few questions to make sure that he was sufficiently instructed to receive the sacraments. To his great surprise, the child knew nothing about the principal mysteries and, in fact, didn't even know whether God existed. Greatly upset at finding a twelve year-old in such ignorance, and fearing that he would die in such a state, he sat down beside him to teach him the mysteries and truths necessary for salvation. It took him two hours for the instruction and confession. It was extremely difficult to impart, even the most fundamental truths, to a child who was so sick that he scarcely grasped what was being said. Having heard his confession, and helped him make several acts of love of God and of contrition as preparation for death, the priest left him, to minister to a sick person in an adjoining house. When he returned, he asked after the sick youth, to be told by his tearful parents that he had died a moment after the priest's departure." (Br John-Baptist Furet, Life of blessed Marcellin Joseph Benedict Champagnat)

This experience inspired Marcellin to found a congregation of Brothers to evangelize the young, particularly those neglected (WFTR p101). In effect, the core business of the Brothers was the salvation of its pupils. We don't tend to use the word 'salvation' much these days, and some might suggest it is more closely connected to quackery! However, the true meaning of the word relates to being 'saved' or protected from something. In a Christian sense, this relates to being saved from evil or temptation to undertake immoral or 'wrong' acts. This sounds very traditional but try to consider this in another way. Many people accept the existence of evil in so much as 'bad' things happen. Much of this is caused by other people and sometimes we cause ourselves ill harm. At the heart of Jesus' message of salvation is that we can be saved from things by adhering to his message of love for God, love for ourselves and love for others. The Gospels actually teach us how to save ourselves from ourselves and others! This is not something we tend to talk about all that often. Jesus preached this message and was crucified as a result! Perhaps this Easter we can contemplate that, as the Sacred Heart College community, in the spirit of St Marcellin, we are called to make Jesus known and loved. By doing so, we are saving and protecting ourselves and those we love from things we know to be 'evil' or wrong; thus, may the gifts of Easter – Peace, Joy and Hope be a blessing to all members of our community this Easter!

Pax Christi

Steve Byrne

WHAT’S ON AT THE SENIOR SCHOOL WHAT’S ON AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Thursday 2 April End of Term, 1:25pm Tuesday 7–10 April Staff Professional Learning Monday 27 April Term 2 Commences Wednesday 29 April Anzac Day Memorial Assembly, 12noon Friday 1–Sunday 3 May Blue Caravel Retreat Melbourne Saturday 2 May Boys Sport Commences Wednesday 6 May Mother’s Day Mass, 12:05pm Year 12 Drama Production, 7–10pm Parents & Friends Meeting, 7–9pm

Saturday 9 May Girls Sport Commences Tuesday 12 May Marist Mission March, 12noon–3:30pm Year 12 Music Solo Performance #1, 7–9pm

Thursday 14 May Year 10 Brain Storming, 8:45–10:30am Friday 15 May Interim Reports Issued, 8:45–9:02am Optional PTN Boarders, 2–4pm Saturday 16–Sunday 17 May Boarders Exeat

Tuesday 19 May Foundation Meeting, 6pm College Council, 7:15pm Thursday 21–Friday 22 May Remar Red Caravel, Belair Friday 22 May Principal’s Tour, 9am Wednesday 27 May School Photos, 9am–3:30pm Thursday 28 May Year 11 Drama Production, 7–9pm Saturday 6–Monday 8 June Boarders Exeat

Thursday 2 April Liturgy of the Word, 10:25am Good News Assembly, 11:30am End of Term, 1:00pm Tuesday 7–10 April Staff Professional Learning Monday 27 April Term 2 Commences Saturday 16–Sunday 17 May Boarders Exeat

Tuesday 19 May Year 7 Crossing Monitors (7.17 & 7.18) College Council, 7:15pm Wednesday 27 May Principal’s Tour, 9:15am Thursday 28 May Principal’s Tour, 4pm

Monday 1–Friday 5 June Year 7 Camp Canberra Tuesday 2–Friday 5 June Year 9 Camp, Flinders Ranges Saturday 6–Monday 8 June Boarders Exeat Friday 12 June Whole School Mass, 11am Monday 16 June School Photos, 9am Wednesday 17 & Thursday 18 June Enrolment Interviews, 3:30pm Friday 19–Sunday 21 June Optional Boarders Exeat

Tri-Schools Uniform Shop Located at the rear of Sacred Heart College Senior School, Scarborough Street, Somerton Park. MasterCard, Visa Card and EFTPOS available. Direct telephone (08) 8350 2586. Second-hand uniforms. Neat, current uniforms are accepted for re-sale during shop hours. All submissions MUST BE RECENTLY laundered. Shop Closed 3–14 April Holiday Trading, open daily from Wed 15 April Mon–Fri 1:00pm – 6:00pm Sat 9:00am – 1:00pm Term 2 Trading Times Tues 1:00pm – 6:00pm Wed 8:00am – 12noon Thurs 1:00pm – 6:00pm

SENIOR SCHOOL

SACE Art Show 2015 Congratulations to former students Ashleigh Bevan and Martha Taylor who have been selected to have their work displayed at the SACE Art Show 2015. Ashleigh is exhibiting her oil paint and pastel body of work consisting of the macro and the micro aspects of the coastal environment. Martha is exhibiting her typographic poster series based on Dr Seuss quotes. Their work is among about 150 pieces, including traditional paintings and drawings, sculptures, jewellery, costumes and multimedia works, being exhibited at Light Square Gallery in Adelaide until 29 April. The SACE Art Show is free and displays selected art and design work created by Year 12 students who completed their Visual Arts – Art, and Visual Arts – Design subjects last year. The Show is designed to inspire and encourage current and future SACE art and design students and raise awareness about how these subjects can be used as stepping stones to higher education and career pathways. For the first time in the Show’s 33-year history, visitors will have an opportunity to win a prize worth $500 by simply voting for their favourite piece through the new Community Award, sponsored by Credit Union SA. Also, a ‘Meet the Artists’ afternoon will be held on Saturday 11 April to enable visitors to get a greater insight into the creative processes and inspiration behind a number of the works. For more information about the Show, visit the SACE website: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/news/events/sace-art-show

Works by Ashleigh and Martha on display at the SACE Art Show Typographic Posters: Dr Seuss by Martha Taylor

Oil and pastels consisting of the macro and the micro aspects of the coastal environment by Ashleigh Bevan

Senior School Sports Day – Thursday 19 March 2015 Sacred Heart’s sports day has been said to be one of the best days on the sporting calendar, and 2015 sports day did not disappoint. A day that began with the long distance running, long jump and throwing events, there was a huge sense of team spirit with almost every event having a participant from every house. This team spirit also came with fierce rivalries, Franklin and Teresa going head to head and looking like the houses to beat early on with some strong performances. Sports day continued with some fantastic novelty events that really lifted the crowd and ensured every student had a crack and could contribute to their house, both in the overall points tally, and even more so for the team spirit award. Following a successful and nail biting parlour relay win by Marcellin, the 100m, 200m and high jump events began, which was another pleasing spectacle for all involved. Chisholm performed well in the sprint events, with many jaws dropping as they witnessed some of the fastest sprints ever to hit the Hearts oval. This state of awe continued with the high jump, with special mentions to Year 11 Darcy Norbury and Year 12 Akol Deng who got the crowd off their feet with sensational performances. After these events got the crowd buzzing, it was time for arguably the favourite and most exciting event of the day, the TUG-O-WAR. Strong performances were displayed by Mackillop, however it was Franklin that managed to take out the event. However, they didn’t claim a clean sweep in this event, as Mr Byrne rallied the teachers together and formed an indestructible team that dispatched Franklin easily. If someone was to say the highlight of sports day was not the TUG-O-WAR, they would most definitely say it was the relays, and this event got underway superbly with dashing efforts from all involved, with Mitchell just one of the many houses performing well. At the end of a wonderful spectacle from the relays, the house march began as the ‘closing ceremony’ event. With huge cheers and house spirit, led by the usual contenders of Camara, Polding and Newman, the march was just one of the huge successes of the day. Finally, it was time to read out the winners of the spirit award and overall champion house. For the spirit award, a much deserving Newman house took out the award, closely edging out Chisholm and Joseph. And for the 4th year in a row, narrowly beating a much improved Teresa, Franklin house reigned as champion house. As well as presenting champion house, for the first time there were boys and girls age champions for each year level. Congratulations to the following winners:

Year 10 Girls: Sophie Agostino Boys: Nathan Ryan

Year 11 Girls: Grainne Henry and Georgia Corcoran Boys: Darcy Norbury

Year 12 Girls: Imogen Scott Boys: Jake Williams

A huge thank you must go out to all people involved in the sports day, but especially the staff who assisted in preparing the wonderful day. Alex Penhall, Sue Kenneally and Emma Ruston were just some of the staff who ensured sports day 2015 was a huge success and we thank them for their wonderful efforts. Jack Agostino and Laura Chigwidden Sports Captains

Sport Results

BOYS SPORT CRICKET 1st XI (R Gill)

31/01/15 – SHC 10/179 def by PEMBROKE 8/190 – H Cock 53, J Bartolo 35, L Mackie 2/20 14/02/15 – SHC 4/196 def ST PETERS 8/153 (J Bartolo 50, L Mill 55 n.o, B James 2/23, T Hynes 2/29) 28/02/15 - INTERCOL – SHC 5/207 def ROSTREVOR 10/205 (B James 53, L Mill 63 n.0) (B James 2/33, T Hynes 2/42) 14/03/15 – SHC 7/250 def WESTMINSTER 10/215 (L Woolford 61, J Bartolo 44) (B James 2/26, T Hynes 3/25, T Reynolds 2/19) 21/03/15 – SHC 6/165 def PAC 10/160 (J Bartolo 84 n.o) (T Hynes 4/21, R O’Driscoll 4/22)

2nd XI 28/02/15 – SHC 10/140 def by ROSTREVOR 10/161 (T Reynolds 75) (Smith 3/17, Murpy 2/18) 14/03/15 – SHC 10/96 def by WESTMINSTER 10/149 (Laube 19, Barden 16, Fussel 13, Wheelan 12) (Heffernan 3/11 , Fussel 2/24, Potts 2/12)

3rd XI

28/02/15 – SHC 10/103 def by PEMBROKE 5/368 (Stuart 3/73, Brown 28, Engel 21) 14/03/15 – SHC 10/111 def by ROSTREVOR 8/112 (C Lange 33, N Brown 20) (X Redden 3/13)

28/02/15 – SHC def ROSTREVOR10A 28/02/15 – SHC 8/100 def ROSTREVOR 10/70 (Rayson 21, Lovelock 19, 4/10) 10B 28/02/15 – SHC 7/107 def by MERCEDES 2/113 (Cummins 2/10, Connor 35)

DRIVE TENNIS (G Morgan) 7/02/15 – SHC def BLACKFRIARS – 8 sets 52 games to 1 set 14 games 28/02/15 – SHC def by MARRYATVILLE – 5 sets 48 games to 4 sets 36 games 11/03/15 – SHC def WESTMINSTER – 5 sets 38 games to 4 sets 42 games 14/03/15 – SHC def by PAC – 3 sets 29 games to 6 sets 43 games 18/03/15 – SHC def by PEMBROKE – 3 sets 37 games to 6 sets 43 games

21/03/15 – SHC def ST MICHAEL’S – 9 sets 56 games to 0 sets 20 games

BADMINTON OPEN B (W Wright/ K Ching)

28/02/15 – SHC 11 games def ROSTREVOR 1 game14/03/15 – SHC 10 games def ST IGNATIUS 2 games 21/03/15 – SHC 11 games def ST PETERS 1 game

OPEN C 28/02/14 – SHC 9 games def CARDIJN 3 games14/03/15 – SHC 9 games def IMMANUEL 3 games 21/03/15 – SHC 0 games def by UNLEY 9 games

SNR BOYS TENNIS SNR C (C Beal) 28/02/15 – SHC def ROSTREVOR 8 sets to 4 14/03/15 – SHC def SCOTCH 11 sets to 2 sets

21/03/15 – SHC def PAC 6 sets to 3 sets

GIRLS SPORT TENNIS SHC1 (A.Noll) 28/02/15 – SHC1 def St Ignaitus 5setds 32games – 1set 11games

14/03/15 - SHC1 def Mary Mackillop 5sets 34games – 1set 14games 21/03/15 – SHC1 def SHC2

SHC2 (B.Thorpe) 28/02/15 – SHC2 lost to St Ignaitius1 2sets 17games – 4sets 30games14/03/15 – SHC2 lost to Mary Mackillop 2sets 16games – 4sets 30games 21/03/15 – SHC2 lost to SHC1

SHC3 (E.Jordan) 28/02/15 – SHC3 def St Ignatius4 5sets 32games – 1set 11games14/03/15 – SHC3 lost to St Ignaitus5 0sets 12games – 6sets 36games 21/03/15 – SHC3 def Marryatville 6sets 36games – 0sets 16games

SHC4 (L.Leahy) 28/02/15 – SHC4 def St Ignatius6 6sets 36 games – 0sets 9games14/03/15 – SHC4 def St Ignatius7 5sets 35 games – 1set 7games 21/03/15 – SHC4 def Marryatville2 5sets 34games – 1set 11games

BASKETBALL Open A (A.Trwartha)

12th and 19th Feb cancelled due to heat28/02/15 – SHC def Mercedes 63 - 18 14/03/15 - SHC1 lost to Cabra 38 - 39

Open B (K.List) 12th and 19th Feb cancelled due to heat28/02/15 – SHC lost to St Michaels 20 - 22 14/03/15 – SHC2 def Mercedes2 24 - 15 21/03/15 – SHC2 lost to Cabra 14 - 18

WATER POLO SHC1 (C.Kelly) 12/2/15 – SHC1 def Wilderness2 9 - 8

19/2/15 – SHC1 def Loreto2 17 – 1 5/3/15 – SHC1 drew with Walford1 4 - 4 12/03/15 – SHC1 def Seymour forfeit 19/03/15 – SHC1 lost to Pembroke 2 - 8 26/03/15 - SHC1 lost to St Peters for 1st place

SHC2 (W.Wright) 12/2/15 – SHC2 lost to St Dominics 1 – 1119/2/15 – SHC2 drew with SHC3 7 - 7 5/3/15 – SHC2 def Mercedes1 forfeit 12/03/15 – SHC2 lost to Walford 4 - 7 19/03/15 – SHC2 lost to St Domincs 4 - 9 26/03/15 – SHC2 def SHC3 12 - 2

SHC3 (R.Eaton) 12/2/15 – SHC3 lost to Walford 0 - 819/2/15 – SHC3 drew with SHC2 7 - 7 5/3/15 – SHC3 forfeited to Wilderness 12/03/15 – SHC3 lost to Mercedes1 2 - 19 19/03/15 – SHC3 lost to Walford 2 - 9 26/03/15 – SHC3 lost to SHC2 2 - 12

MIDDLE SCHOOL

From the Head of the Middle School Dear Parents/Carers, Year 8 Camp I would like to thank our Year 8 Staff and other community members for their tremendous efforts in attending and facilitating the aquatics camp at Hindmarsh Island. In very trying conditions, the boys and staff ‘soldiered on’ and hopefully are better for the experience. The Year 8 staff completed a review this week of the camp, so that we can continue to improve it into the future. Thanks I would also like to extend my thanks to all the staff of the Middle School for their tireless work over the term – it certainly has been a productive and busy time. Just a few activities include: The Years 6 and 8 Camps, Parent/Teacher Interviews, the launch of The Rite Journey program, Years 6, 7 and 9 Swimming Carnival, and the launch of the new College Website. Term 2 looks just as busy with a definite highlight being the Year 7 Camp to Canberra and Mittagong and the Year 9 Flinders Ranges Camp. This week I have included an article by Dr Ian Lillico who is a well-renowned teacher and academic in the area of teaching boys – he also founded The Boys Forward Institute In this article he explores further the importance of the relationship between school and home, especially as it relates to dads. I thought this a pertinent article as it connects directly with what we are hoping to achieve through The Rite Journey. The Home/School Relationship and Dads by (Ian Lillico, 2002©) “In dealing with the improvement of outcomes for boys, it is essential that there is a close home/school partnership - stronger than anything else in the past. Schools that have an empowered parent body or a community focus are well equipped to tackle the issues surrounding boys’ education in Australia. Schools are now a major site of masculinity formation and parents must realize this and work in partnership with schools to enable their sons to achieve and behave in an acceptable manner. Schools provide a daily avenue for boys to connect with their peers and this need for connection peeks at about 12 years of age. Ideas of masculinity are most formed in boys’ first three years at High School when puberty strikes and the need for peer connectedness also peeks. Family breakdowns and dysfunction have made school the only stability in many of our boys’ lives and their relationships with their teachers is a critical determinant in their growing up into well-adjusted adults. Parents should work with schools to enable a form of Rite of Passage for their sons. Many schools (both private and government) and some individual families, are making progress in this area and realizing that some mark of transition from boy to man is an essential ingredient in reducing risk-taking behaviours by young males trying to prove they are men. They consequently act in safer manners and often live longer and more happily. An extra special 13th birthday is sometimes used as a mini rite of passage where peers, family and friends are invited. Parents relate their son’s qualities and talents – particularly dad if he is a part of the boy’s life. The boy must also demonstrate some skill or skills in front of all those gathered and, after the event, the parents try to relate to their son in a more adult way. The long adolescence that many boys have these days is attributable to a number of factors, particularly their relationship with their fathers. Men are hierarchical and put themselves in a pecking order – often unknowingly. When a father is present in a boy's life, the boy cannot be an adult at home because the father is. Schools can work with dads to give them strategies to help their sons grow into adults. The involvement of fathers in their son’s schooling is paramount for boys to see that education and school are important.”

Holy Week and Easter This week is of the greatest importance to Christians around the world. The Lenten journey draws to a close as we prepare for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I have included below an extract from Pope Francis in his address to Catholics around the world: “Make your hearts firm” (Jas 5:8) Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each community and every believer. Above all it is a "time of grace” (2 Cor 6:2). God does not ask of us anything that he himself has not first given us. "We love because he first has loved us” (1 Jn 4:19). He is not aloof from us. Each one of us has a place in his heart. He knows us by name, he cares for us and he seeks us out whenever we turn away from him. He is interested in each of us; his love does not allow him to be indifferent to what happens to us. A message from Pope Francis 2015 I hope you have a faith filled Easter and a wonderful end of term break.

Kind regards Tim Mullin

Drum Corp Performance at Christ the King Fete On Sunday 30 March the SHC Middle School Drum Corp performed at Christ the King Fete. They were well received by a supportive audience as they performed the two pieces they have been working on. This was the Drum Corps debut performance for 2015 and the students performed very well and displayed excellent musicianship and stage presence. The performance showcased the hard work and talent of our boys. They should be proud of their efforts and achievements; they have a very exciting year ahead of them. It was a great opportunity for the boys to perform and represent Sacred Heart College. Thank you to all the parents/carers for your ongoing support of the boys and the music faculty. Further, the students are to be commended on their efforts. Finally, thank you to Paul Lewis for his continued guidance of the boys for what was a very rich musical experience. Meagan Kozlowski Performing Arts Coordinator – Instrumental and CEA Music

Canteen Roster April Thursday 2 Pam Billich Katherine Mead Monday 27 Brooke McDonald Cheryl Green

Tuesday 28 Nicki Hayball Mel Milford Wednesday 29 Alison Ramage Belinda Blanch Thursday 30 Melissa Boydon Krista Maier

May Friday 1 Vicki Komotho Deb Markey Tess O’Flaherty Sarah Kuhl Monday 4 Gabby Bates Jodie Ffrench

Tuesday 5Sue Bailey Kelly Thompson Wednesday 6 Carolyn Constable Melissa Paprota Jodie Huttunen

Hours: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm (approximately) Many thanks for your generous offers of help. While it is very important you attend on your rostered days, if because of sickness or some other cause, you cannot attend I would appreciate you trying to arrange a substitute yourself. However, if this is not possible, please ring Robyn Flowers, Canteen Manager at the Middle School on 8275 5929.

Year 9 Sacristans Deliver Easter Eggs to the Hutt Street Centre On Friday last week a group of Year 9 Sacristans, Ms Kate Fallon, Ms Callanan and Pete Purton, headed out delivering Easter eggs. When we began the period of Lent and taking on board the Project Compassion theme, Food for Life, the Middle School community began to gather rice – rice being a stable food around the world, non-perishable, versatile, and nourishing. The Middle School’s generosity shone through once more. Yes, we collected over 300k of rice during the Lenten period.

The Middle School’s community taking on board the Marist theme for the year, justLOVE: Hearts without boundaries, continued their tradition of collecting Easter Eggs for various Adelaide Catholic Charities. And yes, we did it with huge generosity, collecting more than 30 cartons of Easter Eggs for delivery. We may never meet the people who will be grateful for our gift, however on Easter Sunday when we are enjoying chocolate others will also be because of the generosity of the Middle School Community.

For the first time SHC also connected with the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry/Otherway Center in Paynham Road, Stepney, delivering 15 cartons of Easter Eggs and 150 kilos of rice. Craig Arthur, the national administrator, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council, said that the rice was so welcome and will be used during winter for meals and gifts to families.

Our connection with our wider community is indeed testament to living in SOLIDARITY with others. The work of God is to the work of justice. The work of justice is the work of outreach and action. The work of outreach and action is the work of a heart without boundaries.

As our term concludes, the boys will gather in the Marcellin Hall on Thursday and celebrate in prayer and liturgy the days of Easter, joining with Christians all around the world. We remember that God wants us to have: fullness of life, freedom from oppression, equality and acceptance of all people, a spirit of social justice, a spirit of helping others, and connection with each other and nature. In some mysterious way, Jesus is indeed with us.

I wish you a safe and peaceful time over Easter. Jennifer Callanan Assistant Principal, Religious Identity and Mission

Ways to be Wonderful by Dr Seuss

In the busy fast world we live and work in, it’s refreshing to sit back and reflect on the simplest of thinking such as in the words of Dr Seuss. He was given the challenge to write a book for children using a given list of 250 words. He wrote The Cat in the Hat using just 236 words and the rest as they say ‘is history’. So, I encourage you to take the simplicity of Dr Seuss and adopt some of his sayings and see how they can impact positively on your wellbeing: A person’s a person no matter how small. Demonstrate courtesy and respect for every person you meet today. You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction. Make at least one excellent decision today. Teeth are always in style. Let everyone you meet today be warmed by your smile. Step with Care and great tact. And remember that life is a balancing act. Focus on quality before quantity today. From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere. Look for funny things and respectfully celebrate them. Think and wonder. Wonder and think. Your world is full of mystery with amazing people and things. Keep an eye out, notice them and appreciate them. Today I will behave as if this is the day I will be remembered. Let everyone see the very BEST version of you today. Remember that in life it’s the little things that count. Mrs Chris Egan, Counsellor, Middle School This article has been adapted from the Vital staff Wellbeing Newsletter, Number 8, 2015.

Uniform and grooming Thank you to the parents/caregivers for ensuring that students have remained in correct uniform and neatly groomed in Term 1. The school holidays provides an opportunity to ensure that the winter uniform is made ready for Terms 2 and 3. It is a College expectation that the students arrive and leave each day wearing the College blazer. The holiday break also provides an opportunity for students to attend to haircuts so that they arrive on the first day well groomed. We ask for your assistance in working with the homeroom teachers in ensuring that students learn to wear the College uniform with pride. Information on the College uniform and grooming can be found in the parent handbook and on the College Web site. Joe Millemaci Director of Students

2014 Year 9 Student Leaders in full winter uniformSee details on the Tri-schools Uniform shop above.

NAPLAN Testing NAPLAN (National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy) testing will occur for all of our Year 7 and Year 9 cohort on Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May. A letter including details will be sent home Week 1, Term 2. Further information regarding NAPLAN can be found at http://www.nap.edu.au

Year Level Tuesday 12 May Wednesday 13 May Thursday 14 May

Year 7 Language Conventions 45 minutes Writing 40 minutes

Reading 65 minutes

Numeracy40 minutes x 2 (80 minutes total) Calculator test first, followed by Non-calculator allowed test

Year 9 Language Conventions 45 minutes Writing 40 minutes

Reading 65 minutes

Numeracy40 minutes x 2 (80 minutes total) Calculator test first, followed by Non-calculator allowed test

Natasha Williams Director of Teaching and Learning

Year 8 Camp on Hindmarsh Island Week 9 is camp week for Year 8s. This year we had two distinct components to camp week. The first aspect, was a trek to Hindmarsh Island where we took part in a number of aquatic based activities including surfing; fishing (including finding cockles for fresh bait); a guided walk of the Goolwa barrage; and a kayak sojourn with overnight expedition. Whilst the weather was not kind, the boys were fantastic in their approach to activities. The second aspect, was school-based activities. One day involved a Year 6 and 8 buddy sports morning; a ‘craft-ernoon’ where the boys joined together to make a year level art installation; and a visit from Marist Youth Ministry and the Senior School REMAR caravel in the afternoon, to engage in conversations about being part of a Marist community. The second day at school was labelled ‘Shark Tank’, and had the boys developing their entrepreneurial skills by working in groups to develop and promote their own businesses. It was a great week and the boys excelled in each of the unique opportunities they were offered. Mr Rowland and Mr Bryans

The Middle School goes to WOMAD! On Friday the 6 March the Year 6 Performing Arts class and members from the Media Team went to Womad.

It was such a fantastic day, where we experienced so many cultures and activities. With Rosa Mateo (from the TV show ‘SA Life’) we cooked Vietnamese food and we ate some cold rolls. We watched the official opening for Womad, and participated in the Press Conference. We saw amazing performances by Flavia Coelho from Brazil as well as Aboriginal and other Australian performers. We were taught a traditional Italian Dance, ‘the Tarantella’ with ‘Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino’ from Italy. Mr Culbuto, the Human Roly-Poly was hilarious to watch. We also had a tour of the Botanical Gardens and visited the Dreamstore. Our students were interviewed by the ABC Channel 3 News Team and we featured in their story that evening. Our faces were also seen on most other Channels in their News reports! It was so much fun and we had a lot of exciting things about the day to share with everyone else. Year 6 Media Team

Catholic Schools Music Festival Choir If your son is in Year 6 or 7 and is interested in joining the Catholic Schools Music Festival choir, please email mkozlowski@shcms.sa.edu.au or call the music office on 8276 7877. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday mornings at 8:15am in the Media Studio. Students are also invited to observe the 1st rehearsal in Term 2 if they are considering joining the choir. However, I will need to know by Week 2 next term at the very latest as we have a major rehearsal at the end of Term 2 to prepare for. Antonietta Caruana, Choir Director

Year 8s join Year 6 students for a morning of sport As part of Year 8 camp week, on Friday 27 March, the remaining Year 8 students combined with the Year 6 cohort for a sports morning. This event saw the two groups combine and compete as houses in a number of events including: soccer, vortex games, tug-of-war and relays. As well as house pride and friendly competition, the intention of the morning was for the boys to build relationships with students from a different year level. The activities were a huge success, as not only were they fun, the students were challenged beyond their comfort zone. Given this situation, the students excelled and a true sense of Marist community was on display as the different year levels supported and encouraged each other through the various challenges. A great morning was had by all and we look forward to more opportunities like this in the future.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

ANZAC DAY AT THE COVE Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing and pay tribute to the Anzacs at this once-in-a-lifetime event overlooking the sea at Hallett Cove. The youth vigil hosted by the City of Marion will be held at a new memorial at Hallet Cove foreshore followed by a dawn service hosted by the Hallet Cove Lions Club. Friday, April 24 6:30 pm – unveiling of a new memorial, tent of memorabilia, musical performances and roving actors. 8:30 pm – Anzac Day Eve Youth Vigil service followed by all night honour guard. Saturday, April 25 6 am – Anzac Day Dawn Service hosted by Hallet Cove Lions Club. 6:30 am – Free breakfast cooked by Lions and Rotarians, and served by local Vietnam Veterans. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: WWW.MARION.SA.GOV.AU/ANZAC-CENTENARY

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Entertainment™ Memberships are available for purchase from both campuses of Sacred Heart College. Priced at $65, Entertainment™ Memberships have hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for restaurants, cafés, movies, attractions, hotels, shopping, accommodation and travel. You have the choice of purchasing the Entertainment Book Membership with gold card and vouchers OR the Digital Membership (for your Apple or Android device). The Digital Membership allows you to show your phone to redeem offers as well as search for businesses and keep track of your savings (and can be shared with up to 3 phones). For more information about Entertainment™ Memberships, click on this link: http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/about/Tell-me-More/Adelaide. Should you wish to purchase an Entertainment Book or Digital Membership, you can order and pay online using your credit card. Offers for digital memberships and book collection will be available from late April/early May. Offers expire June 1 2016. To purchase from the Middle School, the payment page address is: http://www.entbook.com.au/161r952. Books will be sent home with Middle School students as required, or may be purchased from the front office 9am - 4pm, Monday to Friday. For enquiries please contact Elizabeth or Julie on 8276 7877. To purchase from the Senior School, the payment page address is: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/1601s50. Books can be sent home with Senior School students or collected from College Reception - choose the option you prefer when purchasing. For enquiries please contact Karen via email at Karen.Bailey@shcs.sa.edu.au.

BOAT LICENCE WORKSHOP Are you between the ages of 16 to 25 and would like to get your boat licence? This is a great opportunity to get your license at a discounted rate! Date: Monday 13 April 2015 Time: 9.00am – 12noon Venue: Holdfast Bay Community Centre Ages: 16 – 25 Cost: $40 Maximum: 30 participants Bookings required via City of Holdfast Bay Website www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/youth

YOUTH BOOT CAMP Come down to Brighton Beach and participate in outdoor games, fun & fitness whilst making new friends and improving all aspects of your health. Dates: Tuesday 14 and Thursday 16 April 2015 Time: 4.00pm - 4.45pm Venue: Brighton Beach Ages: 12 – 18 Maximum: 25 participants. Bookings required via City of Holdfast Bay Website www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/youth THE SELF LOVE JUNKIE WORKSHOP Come along to this inspiring workshop about personal development and setting clear and achievable goals for yourself. Presenter Irene Elias will teach you about how to have a healthier relationship with yourself. Date: Wednesday 15 April 2015 Time: 1.00pm – 2.30pm Venue: Holdfast Bay Community Centre Ages: 13 – 18 Maximum: 30 participants. Bookings required via City of Holdfast Bay Website www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/youth SKATE PARK OPEN DAY #NYWWhyStrollWhenYouCanRoll Come down to the West Beach Skate Park for lots of great activities including skate demos, come and try skate sessions, music, art displays and BBQ food for sale. Venue: West Beach Skate Park Date: Friday 17 April 2015 Times: Day activities: 12.00pm – 6.00pm Outdoor screening of ‘Ambivalence’: 6.00pm – 8.00pm All ages welcome and no bookings required. Ambivalence movie is not yet classified and includes mild language. SAND CITY WORKSHOPS Come along to this free school holiday activity at Brighton Beach and help to create a sand castle city with sand sculptor Tony Hannan. Date: Tuesday 21 April 2015 Times: Session 1: 10am – 11.30am, Session 2: 1pm - 2.30pm Venue: Brighton Beach All ages. Bookings Required via City of Holdfast Bay Website www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/youth YOUTH YOGA Five weeks program from Wednesday 22 April to 20 May 2015 Have you tried yoga before? Come along to this five week program specifically for young people for only $5 per session or $25 for the five weeks. At the end of the program you will receive a gym mat to keep! Venue: Brighton Community Centre Group 1: Ages 9 to 13: 3.45 – 4.30pm, Group 2: Ages 14 to 21: 4.45- 5.30pm Bookings required via City of Holdfast Bay Website www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/youth

The services and events contained on the Community Noticeboard are in no way connected with the school and are included in this newsletter for your information only. Parents and carers need to make their own enquiries and assessments about the suitability of these events and services for their needs and those of their children.