Sacred Heart College, Auckland
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Sacred Heart College is a secondary school
in Auckland
, New Zealand
. It is a Catholic
, Marist
College set on 60 acres (24.3 ha) of land overlooking the Tamaki Estuary in Glen Innes.
, by the Marist Brothers
. It is the oldest existing Catholic boys' secondary school in Auckland although it has changed its location, moving to its current Glen Innes site in 1955. The Marist Brothers continue to be a presence in the school community, with both teaching and maintenance of school grounds undertaken in part by the Brothers. The Headmaster role at the college was served solely by Marist Brothers up until 1993, when Brendan Schollum took the role; the college's first lay
principal. In 2003, the college held its centennial celebrations, which included the opening of a new administration building, technology block and Year 7 and 8 Department, and in 2005 it celebrated 50 years of being at the Glen Innes site. At the end of 2006, Jim Dale became the third lay Headmaster at Sacred Heart College, taking over from Phillip Mahoney.
as its national qualification standard. In the 2007 academic year, the school's Board of Trustees and Management Team began an Academic Review. This will look at the schools current assessment process and performance, and whether the school should look at alternative courses of education, such as Cambridge International Examinations
(CIE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Other Sports include: Football, Cricket, Water Polo, Tennis, Cycling, Basketball, Hockey, Badminton, Rowing, Swimming and Athletics.
For 2007, a new Sports Institute has been opened for boys in years 7-10. Currently, the only sports on offer for this academy are Cricket
, Football, Rugby union
and Water Polo
, though this is likely to expand to include other sports in subsequent years.
The houses
of Sacred Heart College are named after either famous people in the Catholic and Marist community in New Zealand, or important figures in the school's history.
The six houses are:
Basil House is named after Brother Basil, who taught at the College for over 50 years.
(Current House Champions)
Coolahan House is named after the landowner who donated the land for the original site of the College in Ponsonby
, now the site of St. Paul's College.
Lenihan House is named after the Bishop of Auckland in 1903, who saw the need for a Catholic Boy's school in the area and was a driving force in Sacred Heart's foundation.
Marcellin house is named after Marcellin Champagnat
, founder of the Marist order.
Pompallier house is named after Jean Baptiste Pompallier
(1802–1871), the first Catholic vicar apostolic
and bishop
to visit and be located in New Zealand (arrived 1838); first Catholic Bishop of Auckland (1848–1868).
Stephen House is named after Brother Stephen Coll FMS, a well known former teacher and Marist Brother at the college.
There is also a seventh 'House', Leonard House, named after Brother Leonard Tobin FMS, which is home to the Senior Boarding students in the College Hostel.
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It is a Catholic
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
, Marist
Society of Mary (Marists)
The Society of Mary , is a Roman Catholic religious congregation or order, founded by Father Jean-Claude Colin and a group of other seminarians in France in 1816...
College set on 60 acres (24.3 ha) of land overlooking the Tamaki Estuary in Glen Innes.
History
The college was opened in 1903 in PonsonbyPonsonby
Ponsonby is a surname which may refer to:*Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede was a British politician, writer, and social activist...
, by the Marist Brothers
Marist Brothers
The Marist Brothers, or Little Brothers of Mary, are a Catholic religious order of brothers and affiliated lay people. The order was founded in France, at La Valla-en-Gier near Lyon in 1817 by Saint Marcellin Champagnat, a young French priest of the Society of Mary...
. It is the oldest existing Catholic boys' secondary school in Auckland although it has changed its location, moving to its current Glen Innes site in 1955. The Marist Brothers continue to be a presence in the school community, with both teaching and maintenance of school grounds undertaken in part by the Brothers. The Headmaster role at the college was served solely by Marist Brothers up until 1993, when Brendan Schollum took the role; the college's first lay
Laity
In religious organizations, the laity comprises all people who are not in the clergy. A person who is a member of a religious order who is not ordained legitimate clergy is considered as a member of the laity, even though they are members of a religious order .In the past in Christian cultures, the...
principal. In 2003, the college held its centennial celebrations, which included the opening of a new administration building, technology block and Year 7 and 8 Department, and in 2005 it celebrated 50 years of being at the Glen Innes site. At the end of 2006, Jim Dale became the third lay Headmaster at Sacred Heart College, taking over from Phillip Mahoney.
Education
Sacred Heart currently offers NCEANational Certificate of Educational Achievement
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement is, since 2004, the official secondary school qualification in New Zealand.It has three levels, corresponding to the levels within the National Qualifications Framework, and these are generally studied in each of the three final years of...
as its national qualification standard. In the 2007 academic year, the school's Board of Trustees and Management Team began an Academic Review. This will look at the schools current assessment process and performance, and whether the school should look at alternative courses of education, such as Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge International Examinations
University of Cambridge International Examinations is a provider of international qualifications for students between the ages of 14 and 19, offering examinations and qualifications in more than 150 countries. It is an Examination Board under Cambridge Assessment, founded in 1858 as a department...
(CIE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Sport
Sacred Heart offers a wide range of sporting options to its pupils, though it is traditionally a school with a very strong rugby culture. Sacred Heart won four titles in the 2006 season, with its 3A, 3B, 5A and 5B teams victorious. The Under-15 Open team won the North Island Catholic Boys Under 15 Tournament, held at Francis Douglas Memorial College in that year also. The Sacred Heart 1st XV remains the only team never to have been relegated from the 1A grade. Recently Sacred Heart College 1st XI Football team has been promoted to 1A division. This is the first time since 1991. They competed at the Lotto National Tournament in this year for the first time since 1993.Other Sports include: Football, Cricket, Water Polo, Tennis, Cycling, Basketball, Hockey, Badminton, Rowing, Swimming and Athletics.
For 2007, a new Sports Institute has been opened for boys in years 7-10. Currently, the only sports on offer for this academy are Cricket
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
, Football, Rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
and Water Polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
, though this is likely to expand to include other sports in subsequent years.
Houses
House system
The house system is a traditional feature of British schools, and schools in the Commonwealth. Historically, it was associated with established public schools, where a 'house' refers to a boarding house or dormitory of a boarding school...
of Sacred Heart College are named after either famous people in the Catholic and Marist community in New Zealand, or important figures in the school's history.
The six houses are:
- Basil - Yellow
Basil House is named after Brother Basil, who taught at the College for over 50 years.
- Coolahan - Green
(Current House Champions)
Coolahan House is named after the landowner who donated the land for the original site of the College in Ponsonby
Ponsonby
Ponsonby is a surname which may refer to:*Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede was a British politician, writer, and social activist...
, now the site of St. Paul's College.
- Lenihan - Red
Lenihan House is named after the Bishop of Auckland in 1903, who saw the need for a Catholic Boy's school in the area and was a driving force in Sacred Heart's foundation.
- Marcellin - Teal
Marcellin house is named after Marcellin Champagnat
Marcellin Champagnat
Saint Marcellin Joseph Benedict Champagnat was born in Rozet, village of Marlhes, near St. Etienne , France...
, founder of the Marist order.
- Pompallier - Blue
Pompallier house is named after Jean Baptiste Pompallier
Jean Baptiste Pompallier
Jean Baptiste François Pompallier was the first vicar apostolic to visit New Zealand. He was born in Lyon, France. He became the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Auckland.-Appointment and voyage:...
(1802–1871), the first Catholic vicar apostolic
Apostolic vicariate
An apostolic vicariate is a form of territorial jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church established in missionary regions and countries that do not have a diocese. It is essentially provisional, though it may last for a century or more...
and bishop
Titular bishop
A titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
to visit and be located in New Zealand (arrived 1838); first Catholic Bishop of Auckland (1848–1868).
- Stephen - Purple
Stephen House is named after Brother Stephen Coll FMS, a well known former teacher and Marist Brother at the college.
There is also a seventh 'House', Leonard House, named after Brother Leonard Tobin FMS, which is home to the Senior Boarding students in the College Hostel.
Boarding Hostel
The Boarding Hostel is home to roughly 160-170 boarders from all over New Zealand and from overseas. Since 2006, the Dean of Boarding has been Mr Michael O'Donnell, who looks after Years 9-11. Years 12 and 13 boarders stay in Leonard House.Notable alumni
The official alumni group is the Sacred Heart College Old Boys Association. Some of these well-known men include:Public service
- John BelgraveJohn BelgraveMaurice "John" Belgrave, DCNZM , was a senior public servant and Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand.-Education:...
- Chief OmbudsmanOmbudsmanAn ombudsman is a person who acts as a trusted intermediary between an organization and some internal or external constituency while representing not only but mostly the broad scope of constituent interests... - Brian DonnellyBrian DonnellyBrian Donnelly QSO was a New Zealand politician. He was a member of the New Zealand First party.-Early career:Donnelly was trained as a teacher, and worked in the education sector for twenty years...
- MP - Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara - former Prime Minister of FijiPrime Minister of FijiThe Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji is the head of government of Fiji. The Prime Minister was appointed by the President under the terms of the now-suspended 1997 constitution....
and President of FijiPresident of FijiThe President of the Republic of Fiji is the head of state of Fiji. The President was appointed by the Great Council of Chiefs for a five-year term under the terms of the now-suspended 1997 constitution. The Great Council of Chiefs is constitutionally required to consult the Prime Minister, but... - Sir Anand SatyanandAnand SatyanandSir Anand Satyanand, GNZM, QSO, KStJ was the 19th Governor-General of New Zealand. He previously worked as a lawyer, judge and ombudsman.-Early life and family:...
- Governor-General of New ZealandGovernor-General of New ZealandThe Governor-General of New Zealand is the representative of the monarch of New Zealand . The Governor-General acts as the Queen's vice-regal representative in New Zealand and is often viewed as the de facto head of state....
The Arts
- Mike ChunnMike ChunnMike Chunn is a former member of the New Zealand bands Split Enz and Citizen Band. He performed alongside his brother Geoff Chunn in both bands....
- musician - Dan DavinDan DavinDaniel Marcus Davin was an author who wrote about New Zealand, although for most of his career he lived in Oxford, England, working for Oxford University Press....
- author, Rhodes Scholar - Dave DobbynDave DobbynDave Dobbyn, ONZM is an award-winning New Zealand musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. In his early career he was a member of the rock group Th' Dudes and was the main creative force in pop band DD Smash...
- musician - Tim FinnTim FinnBrian Timothy "Tim" Finn, OBE is a New Zealand singer and musician. Finn is most known for his music with New Zealand 1970s and 1980s rock group Split Enz, and later for his solo work, a temporary membership in his brother Neil's band Crowded House and his joint efforts with Neil Finn as the Finn...
- musician - Neil FinnNeil FinnNeil Mullane Finn, OBE is a New Zealand Pop recording artist. Along with his brother Tim Finn, he was the co-frontman for Split Enz and is now frontman for Crowded House...
- musician - Toa FraserToa FraserToa Fraser, born in Britain in 1975, of a Fijian father and a British mother, is a playwright and film director. His second feature film, Dean Spanley, starring Sam Neill, Jeremy Northam and Peter O'Toole, premiered in September 2008.-Life:...
- writer and film director - M K Joseph - poet and novelist
- Michael KingMichael KingMichael King, OBE was a New Zealand popular historian, author and biographer. He wrote or edited over 30 books on New Zealand topics, including The Penguin History of New Zealand, which was the most popular New Zealand book of 2004.-Life:King was born in Wellington to Eleanor and Commander Lewis...
- author, historian - Ian Morris - musician
- Vincent O'SullivanVincent O'Sullivan (poet)Vincent Gerard O’Sullivan is New Zealand poet, short story writer, novelist, playwright, critic and editor....
- writer - John Cowie ReidJohn Reid (professor of English)Professor John Cowie Reid was a New Zealand professor of English and founding chairman of the Mercury Theatre.-Biography:...
- founder of the Mercury TheatreMercury Theatre (Auckland)The Mercury Theatre is a theatre in Auckland, New Zealand, located on Mercury Lane, off Karangahape Road. It was built in 1910, by the architect Edward Bartley and is the oldest surviving theatre in Auckland. Built in the English Baroque style, it was initially known as the Kings Theatre. However,...
, Professor of English, writer - Paolo RotondoPaolo RotondoPaolo Rotondo is an actor who has made appearances in several New Zealand-based TV shows and films. He also has experience in writing and directing films.-Personal life:...
- actor, screenwriter - Peter UrlichPeter UrlichPeter Urlich is a New Zealand musician. He is one of the few NZ musicians who has managed to successfully cross the rock/house genre divide, performing successfully in both.-Early years:...
- musician
Religion
- Cardinal Reginald John Delargey (1914–1979) - Auxiliary Bishop of AucklandRoman Catholic Diocese of AucklandThe Latin Rite Catholic Diocese of Auckland is one of the two original dioceses in New Zealand. Although formally a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Wellington, both were erected on 20 June 1848...
(1957–1970); Eighth Catholic Bishop Of Auckland (1970–1974); Fifth Archbishop of WellingtonRoman Catholic Archdiocese of WellingtonThe Latin Rite Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington is the Metropolitan Archdiocese of New Zealand. Catholics number about 83,214 . Parishes number 47 parishes and the archdiocese extends over central New Zealand between Levin and Masterton in the north to Kaikoura to Westport in the...
(1974–1979) - Brother Denis DevcichRoman Catholic Diocese of Wagga WaggaThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga is a Latin rite suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Sydney, erested in 1917, covering the Riverina region of New South Wales in Australia....
- Director of the Mother of God Brothers - Bishop Patrick James DunnPatrick James DunnBishop Patrick James Dunn , DD, MTheol, Melbourne College of Divinity is the Eleventh Catholic Bishop of Auckland, New Zealand .-Biography:...
(b. 1950) - Eleventh Catholic Bishop of Auckland (1994–present) - Bishop John Patrick KavanaghJohn Patrick KavanaghJohn Patrick Kavanagh was the Fourth Catholic Bishop of Dunedin .-References:* , from the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Sep-10...
(1913–1985) - Fourth Catholic Bishop of DunedinRoman Catholic Diocese of DunedinThe Latin Rite Catholic Diocese of Dunedin is a suffragan diocese of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington. It was formed on 26 November 1869 from a portion of the territory in the Diocese of Wellington, before it was elevated to an archdiocese....
(1949-1985). - Bishop John MackeyJohn Mackey (Roman Catholic bishop)John Mackey is the Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Auckland, New Zealand.Mackey was born in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. He was ordained a priest on 23 November 1941. On 25 April 1974, he was appointed bishop for the diocese. He was ordained a bishop on 30 June 1974...
(b. 1918) - Ninth Catholic Bishop of Auckland (1974–1983) - Bishop Owen Noel SneddenOwen SneddenOwen Noel Snedden was the Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Wellington, New Zealand . He was the first Auckland-born priest to be ordained a bishop.-Early life:...
(1917-1981) Auxiliary BishopAuxiliary bishopAn auxiliary bishop, in the Roman Catholic Church, is an additional bishop assigned to a diocese because the diocesan bishop is unable to perform his functions, the diocese is so extensive that it requires more than one bishop to administer, or the diocese is attached to a royal or imperial office...
of WellingtonRoman Catholic Archdiocese of WellingtonThe Latin Rite Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington is the Metropolitan Archdiocese of New Zealand. Catholics number about 83,214 . Parishes number 47 parishes and the archdiocese extends over central New Zealand between Levin and Masterton in the north to Kaikoura to Westport in the...
(1962–1981); first Auckland-born priest to be ordained a bishop.
Sport
- Percy ErcegAll BlacksThe New Zealand men's national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, represent New Zealand in what is regarded as its national sport....
- rugby player, All BlackAll BlacksThe New Zealand men's national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, represent New Zealand in what is regarded as its national sport....
and New Zealand Maori selector - Sean FitzpatrickSean FitzpatrickSean Fitzpatrick MNZM is a former rugby union footballer who represented New Zealand, and is widely regarded as one of the finest players ever to come from that country. He is also the son of former player Brian Fitzpatrick....
- rugby player, All Black captain - Wilfrid KalaugherWilfrid KalaugherWilfrid George Kalaugher was a New Zealand athlete and scholar. He was a school master in Marlborough College, England.-Biography:...
- teacher and athlete - Nili LatuNili LatuNili Latu, playing name of Otenili Langilangi is a Tongan rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the NEC Green Rockets in the Japan Top League. He has also captained the Tonga national rugby side at international level, and has played for the Pacific Islanders on their tour to Great...
- rugby player, Tongan international - Paul MacDonaldPaul MacDonaldPaul MacDonald MBE is a New Zealand sprint canoer who competed from the mid 1980s to the early 1990s. He is widely regarded as one of New Zealand's most successful international athletes and holds innumerable international speed records in canoeing.Competing in three Summer Olympics, MacDonald won...
- Olympic kayaker and surf lifesaver - Mata'afa Keenan - rugby Player, Samoan international
- Finau MakaFinau MakaFinau Maka Scrum.com is a Tongan rugby union footballer. He plays for the Stade Toulousain club in French Top 14. His usual position is number eight.-2007 Rugby World Cup:...
- rugby player, Tongan international - Isitolo MakaAll BlacksThe New Zealand men's national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, represent New Zealand in what is regarded as its national sport....
- rugby player, All Black - Kevin O'Neill - rugby player, All Black
- Sonny Parker - rugby Player, Welsh international
- Xavier RushXavier RushXavier Joseph Rush is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He is a former All Black and currently plays professional rugby in Wales for RaboDirect Pro12 side Cardiff Blues where he is the former captain...
- rugby Player, All Black - Kieran CrowleyKieran CrowleyKieran James Crowley is the current coach of the Canadian men's rugby team and a former member of the New Zealand All Blacks where he played as a fullback...
- rugby Player, All Black, coach of the Canadian national team - J.J. Stewart - former All Blacks coach
- Logan SwannLogan SwannLogan Swann is a former professional rugby league footballer who represented his country. Swann is related to several other rugby league players, notably cousins Willie and Anthony.-Early years:...
- rugby league player - Pat WalshPat Walsh (All Black)Patrick Timothy Walsh was a New Zealand representative rugby union player and selector. He played 13 Tests and 14 games for the All Blacks from 1955 to 1964. He also played for the New Zealand Māori in 1955, 56, 58, 59 & 61, captaining the side on its 1958 tour to Australia, against the British...
- rugby player, All Black - Carlos Tuimavave - New Zealand Warriors Under-20 grand finalist player