The Making of Marist Men Welcome to Sacred Heart College
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The Making of Marist Men Welcome to Sacred Heart College Dear Parents We welcome your interest in Sacred Heart College. This prospectus provides an introduction to our school – past and present; insight into its special character; and an overview of our academic, sporting, music and cultural curricula. A Sacred Heart Sacred Heart College has evolved education provides a through the vision and dedication of many Marist Brothers, who foundation of faith and still have a real and valued the determination to presence in the life of our school. We inspire our students to be succeed at the highest the very best that they can be, level in personal and to make something special of professional life. themselves, no matter what their talents are, through: • The nurturing of faith, within the context of the Catholic, Marist and Champagnat community • A dedication to academic learning by taking advantage of the opportunities offered through our academic curriculum, and developing excellence through our Academic Institute • Embracing the arts with our state-of-the-art music and drama facilities and specialist teaching in our Music Institute • A passion for sport, including the chance to apply for specialist coaching through our Sports Institute. We value parental input and endeavour to work closely with you. Together, we can work to ensure we achieve our vision for each student effectively – a grounding in the Catholic faith, preparation for the challenges of the future, and the confidence and resilience to succeed in an ever- changing and challenging world. For further information about Sacred Heart College, please visit our website www.sacredheart.school.nz Jim Dale Principal The foundations and history of Sacred Heart College Our founder A prime site for a remarkable school St Marcellin Champagnat was born on 20 May Students at Sacred Heart 1789 in the hamlet of Le Rosey, near Marlhes College enjoy one of the best in France. Following his ordination as a priest school sites in the country. in 1816, he was appointed curate in the village The College encompasses 22 of La Valla. His compassion, conciliatory spirit, hectares (55 acres) of rolling cheerfulness, orderly life and agreeable nature grounds, and school buildings inspired the people of La Valla to love him. He are set along an elevation, showed remarkable teaching skills with the so that most rooms have children and had a gift for guiding people wonderful sea views. in their faith. As well as standard Marcellin was part of a classrooms, there are St Marcellin’s group of young priests specialist rooms for Art, who wanted to form a educational philosophy Science, Hospitality, Carpentry new Marist society of and Information and was simple: “To teach priests, sisters and laity. Communications Technology. children one must However, he insisted Extensive fields are used year- that, in the wake of the first love them”. This round for sports, along with the French Revolution, there Marcellin devoted the rest of his life to training Our history gymnasium, indoor aquatic centre, outdoor swimming philosophy is still at was an urgent need young men as Marist Brothers, capable of going pool and tennis courts. The College Hostel is home to for Marist Brothers forth as teachers and religious educators. Originally located at Richmond Road in Ponsonby, the core of teaching at 170 boarders. The 1,500-seat auditorium allows the to teach the faith to By the time he died in 1840, the teaching order Sacred Heart College was officially opened on Sunday whole school to gather together for assemblies and Sacred Heart. young men. In October had 48 establishments in France and 278 21 June 1903. As the first school owned by the Marist to celebrate other significant events. The School of 1816, Marcellin visited Brothers. The Marist Brothers’ Institute was Brothers in New Zealand, the College grew quickly Imagination, a performing arts and technology centre, a local home where 16-year-old Jean-Baptiste formally approved in 1863 by Pope Pius IX. and boarding facilities soon became stretched. opened early in 2017. Montagne was dying. He was shocked to find Marcellin Champagnat was canonised by Pope Consequently, land was acquired in Glendowie to build a the boy completely ignorant about God and the John Paul II on 18 April 1999. new school. The new Sacred Heart College was opened Our Chapel is the centre for prayer and liturgies within Catholic faith, which led him to act on his plan to on 5 June 1955 with a roll of 250 students. the College. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel provides A worldwide teaching tradition launch a society of Marist teaching Brothers. Today Sacred Heart College is recognised as one of New a tranquil space where students, staff, Brothers and The Marist Brothers – currently 4,600 in visitors can pray. The beginning of Marist schools Zealand’s leading Catholic boys’ schools with a current number – work in 78 countries around the world. roll of 1260. Students of the College have contributed Marcellin enlisted Jean-Marie Granjon and A strong College community Each Brother is devoted to providing Catholic to a rich tradition of success and achievement. Old Jean-Baptiste Audras to help him create the first The College is known for its strong Catholic, Marist Marist and Champagnat education for the Boys continue to attain many distinctions in Church life, Marist Brothers school. They borrowed money Special Character. The spirit and values of St Marcellin young. At Sacred Heart we are very privileged academia, the arts, sport and business. Representatives to buy a house in La Valla and his teaching Champagnat live on through the Marist Brothers, to have Marist Brothers teaching and living on on our honours boards include judges, Rhodes Scholars community was established on 2 January 1817. who still have a significant presence at the College. site. As a school, we celebrate the feast day and prominent musicians. We are equally proud of our That day is now honoured as the foundation A robust bond exists between past and present of St Marcellin Champagnat on 6 June – the national icons in the sporting field – the College can date of the Little Brothers of Mary. students, their families, the Marist Brothers, and present anniversary of our founder’s death. claim 22 All Blacks, including former All Black captain and past staff. Sean Fitzpatrick. The current Bishop of Auckland, Patrick Dunn is also a College Old Boy. Special Character As contemporary Marist educators, we respond to the spiritual, academic and social needs of our students, leading by example and guided by our seven Sacred Heart Pillars: Diligence Support Simplicity Family spirit Loyalty and pride Presence for others All in the Teachers, supervisors, Marist education aims to Simplicity is seen as a Gospel We relate to each other and We are true to our tradition Boarding and teaching Way of Mary boarding staff and students support students and families virtue; relationships are our students as members and recognise that Sacred staff at Sacred Heart aim Our spirituality is expressed work together to fulfil their in need; not only those who characterised by simplicity of a family. This builds Heart has contributed to to provide a pedagogy of through our devotion to potential in all aspects of are materially needy, but also of expression. To this we link community amongst our the lives of our students, presence – to be ‘present’ Mary’s attitude towards College and Hostel life. those who require spiritual, humility and modesty, making staff, parents and our wider who are justly proud of for each other, listen and others and towards God: Academic excellence is a emotional and intellectual the three violets of our Marist Sacred Heart family. their Catholic, Marist and provide a good example. “All to Jesus through Mary. valued goal, as is involvement support. tradition. Champagnat heritage. All to Mary for Jesus.” in cultural and sporting activities. Sacred Heart Pillars At Sacred Heart College, the vision and values of The Marist Brothers brought the educational St Marcellin Champagnat are reflected in the daily ethos of St Marcellin Champagnat to New lives of boys, staff Zealand in 1838. Today their vision and values can At Sacred Heart College and Brothers. be seen at work in schools from one end of the country to the other. the vision, attitudes and Every school aims to build and nurture a As contemporary Marist educators, our aim is values of St Marcellin positive culture. At to consistently meet the spiritual, academic and Champagnat are Sacred Heart, our social needs of our students, leading by example culture is centred on and guided by our Marist pillars. experienced in the the person of Jesus Community spirit is fundamental to the Sacred Christ and shaped daily lives of boys, Heart College family, which comprises students, by the unique and parents, staff, Marist Brothers, Old Boys staff and Brothers. distinctive charism and friends of the College. At Sacred Heart of St Marcellin we give top priority to fostering supportive, Champagnat, which permeates all aspects of compassionate relationships. A strong team spirit school life. unites our teaching staff – the atmosphere is welcoming, warm and down-to-earth with a deep sense of humility. Support and pastoral care Homeroom classes • Senior pupils mentor Junior students throughout All students are members of a homeroom class. the year Homeroom teachers will often be the first to • English Language Learner (ELL) teaching is identify a student who is having difficulties. available to those