Sacred Heart Girls' College
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| Motto: | "Semper Superne Nitens" |
| Established: | 1957 |
| Type: | Catholic Girls' School |
| Principal: | Christopher Dalton |
| Students: | Female Only |
| Location: | Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia |
Sacred Heart Girls' College is Catholic school for girls, located in Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia. It was opened in 1957 by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions. The college has approximately 1000 students from many different nationalities, and continues to grow. The College holds many extra-curricular activities for its students, with a strong focus on sporting success and public speaking/debating. The College also holds an annual musical in which anyone can audition for. The College encourages students to strive for excellence and achieve higher goals. The college is opposite from Sacred Heart Primary School, and Sacred Heart church.
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[edit] House Teams
The names given to the house teams are connected with the traditions and heritage of the Sisters of Our Lady of the missions. The College holds four houses; Bede, Paul, Trinity and Xavier. The students are put into one of the four houses when they start at the college. The House teams participate in Sport events, such as the 'Swimming carnival' and 'Athletics Day' and a trophy is given to the house captain of the winning team, as well as many other awards. The houses also participate in the 'House Arts' festival, which involves each of the houses putting on a mini-performance for the whole school. The judges, usually teachers, then choose a winner and again, the winner gets a trophy.
[edit] Bede
Bede house was named in honour of Mother Mary St. Bede. She was a pioneer member of the congregation in England and a great educationalist who gave constant encouragement to the sisters during their difficult years when establishing a school in Western Australia. The house colour is red. Ex-student Nardine Yousef was to date Bede's champion captain, leading the house to many swimming championships.
[edit] Paul House
Paul house was named in honour of St. Paul the Apostle. He was fired with great missionary spirit and ued examples of the competitive spirit in sport to urge on the early Christians who had to face persecution. The house colour is gold.
[edit] Trinity
Trinity house is dedicated to the three persons in one God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These divine persons work together for the salvation of the world, symbolising our need for harmonious work and team spirit. The House colour is Navy blue.
[edit] Xavier
Xavier House was named by Sister Mary Clement who was a sports mistress. Francis Xavier was one of the greatest missionaries the world has ever known. The House colour is emerald Green.
[edit] History
The catholic girls' college was opened by by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions in 1957 and celebrated its 50 year anniversary, the golden jubilee in 2007.
[edit] Motto
The College motto is "Semper Superne Nitens" which means 'Always Striving Upwards'. The students are encouraged by their teachers to strive towards higher standards - in spiritual development and a closer familiarity with God, in personal behaviour and character development, and in pursuit of higher academic standards.
[edit] Crest
[edit] Crown
The crown symbolises a reward for excellence. It is mentioned several times in the New Testament as a reward for those who have persevered in doing right. (1 Peter 5:4; 2 Tim 4: 6-8; Revelations 2: 10) given a laurel wreath in recognition of their victory. The leaves of the crest are symbolic of reward and victory. St. Paul reminds us that we should not make material rewards our only goal but strive towards eternal and spiritual rewards.
[edit] Shield
The shield signifies protection. The training and ideals imparted to students during their college life will act as armour and be a source of strength in their future lives. (Eph. 6:10-23; PS, 5: 3. 18)
[edit] Scroll
In ancient times any important document was written on a scroll. Hence the motto and the name of the college are written on scrolls to emphasize their importance.
[edit] Alumni
Hit vocalist Gabriella Cilmi is a student. Video Hits first host, Faustina "Fuzzy" Agolley, is a former school captain.
