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Sacred Heart Girls’ College Hamilton New Zealand International students of all faiths are warmly welcomed!
Sacred Heart Girls’
College, Hamilton has a proud tradition of innovation and excellence
extending back to 1884, when it was opened as a Secondary School by the
Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions.
It is also proud of the place it holds today as a very successful
educator of young women.
Our
philosophy and aims are expressed in our motto, “Age
Quod Agis” – whatever
you do, do to the best of your ability. It is a College where excellence is pursued and celebrated within a caring and Christian atmosphere. High expectations, academic, sporting and cultural are part of the daily fabric of school life. The richness and variety of the opportunities offered, contribute to the formation of well-rounded and self-confident young women who are ready to meet the challenges of the 21st Century as women of Virtue and Knowledge. At Sacred Heart we take a personal interest in all our international students ensuring that they settle into school and life away from home.
The College
The maximum roll is 850. Students from The Catholic contributing primary schools are accepted, as are Catholic students from other primary and intermediate schools. The college is well equipped to cater for the needs of all students. the school has committed teachers who expect high standards from the students and excellent academic results are achieved. The school has up to date facilities, including 3 computing suites. Technology rooms, music suite, Creative Arts Centre, gymnasium, tennis and squash court.
Academic Programme  Secondary
school education at the beginning of the millenium is a five-year program.
Students
may enter at any level.
Subject choices should be seen both as ensuring entry to as wide a range
of senior options as possible, and providing an interesting program which
meets the student’s needs at an appropriate level.
Detailed information regarding courses in the Senior School is available in a Senior Course booklet. Option evenings are held each year to assist students with their decision making. The school’s results significantly exceed the national average and those of similar schools.
Accommodation The school can assist with finding homestay accommodation or recommend an agency. International students can board at Euphrasie House. Eupharasie House offers:
The College and the hostel function as separate units. Euphrasie House is administered by the Hostel Management Board. Day to day management is the responsibility of the manager while the supervision and welfare of the girls is the responsibility of the matron in charge and a team of assisting matrons. Euphrasie House provides a warm, welcoming environment where care and respect for each other as a valued member of the Catholic community is promoted. As in the college, our special character is protected and nurtured. Rules and procedures are developed and administered within the framework of gospel values.Euphrasie House offers comfortable, single accommodation and extensive living and recreational facilities. The building is set amongst trees, garden and lawns. Excellent study facilities are available and study times are closely supervised. Hostel students are traditionally well represented in all aspects of college life, academic, sports and cultural. Boarding is available for students from year 9 to year 12. Accommodation is also available for year 13 students in 6 person flats within Euphrasie House. The annex contains two self contained units, individual bedrooms and shared bathroom facilities. Year 13 students are encouraged to take responsibility and develop skills for living independently while still within a secure and supportive environment. In Euphrasie House your daughter will become confident, self assured and equipped for her adult life.
Special Character Sacred Heart Girls’ College specifically offers an education which is integrated in the Catholic faith by prayer, worship and religious instruction. It is a Catholic school which exercises its right to live and teach the values of Jesus Christ. It is also essentially a caring school, where each person is cared for and valued as a member of its Christian community. The staff of the college work in close liaison with the parents in striving towards its goals. The beliefs, practices and values that have already been laid down in the home are built upon in the school.Faith is an integral part of the school, with every opportunity being taken to strengthen the personal beliefs of the students, leading eventually to a personal commitment in faith on their part. For this reason, and to make sure that the special character is upheld, an undertaking is required by parents upon enrolment of each student that their daughter participates in regular instruction and worship. The College has a chaplain who joins the College to celebrate liturgies of eucharist and reconciliation.
Sport and Culture
Annual college sports days are held for swimming and athletics, and all students are encouraged to participate in these at an appropriate level. Some students from the college go on to Waikato and national level competitions in these areas. All practices of the major sports are held outside class times, with games being played after school and in the weekends.Sacred Heart is justly proud of its record of achievements in sporting competitions. Students have been selected as Waikato representatives in most sports, and many have gone on to win national and international honours.
Teams are coached and supervised in: athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, hockey, netball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, touch rugby, volleyball, water polo. International students of all faiths are warmly welcomed! Contact:
Director of International Students Sacred Heart Girls' College Box 4064 Hamilton New Zealand
Phone: 64 7 856 7874
Fax: 64 7 856 2316
email:
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Sacred Heart Girls’ College Hamilton New Zealand
Contact:
Director of International Students Sacred Heart Girls' College Box 4064 Hamilton New Zealand
Phone: 64 7 856 7874
Fax: 64 7 856 2316
email:
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Since
its establishment in 1884, Sacred Heart Girls’ College has offered young
women of the Waikato area a challenging education integrated in the
Catholic faith.
Our
college has first class facilities for physical education and allied
sports with its gymnasium, tennis and netball courts and use of Steele
Park.
Our
aim is to encourage all students to enter for at least one activity.
Netball is particularly strong in the school, with 30 teams fielded every
Saturday morning, giving opportunities at all levels, from top grade to
social. Senior students are trained as umpires and scorers, as well as
junior team coaches.