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 new to the English language Parents or guardians with concerns about a • Individual departments offer extra coaching and student can contact the homeroom teacher, tuition or the year-level dean. • Class councillors of each year level meet as a Pastoral meetings Student Council to discuss student issues and concerns twice a term The Directors of Pastoral Care work with • A student representative is nominated each year homeroom teachers, year-level deans, assistant to represent the student body on the Board of deans, the Dean of Trustees and to lead the Student Council Excellent support and International Students, the Guidance Counsellor, Careers Department guidance systems are in kaiāwhina, the Learning The Careers Department at Sacred Heart College place to help students Support Department provides a range of opportunities and experiences and the Careers and reach their full potential. that encourages students to make informed Transition Department. choices about their future career pathways. The Director of Special We provide a professional careers service that has Character and the School Chaplain are members a well-resourced careers classroom, serving Year 7 of the Pastoral Care system. through to Year 13. We believe quality career These staff members meet regularly to discuss education is essential for developing students’ the pastoral and academic needs of students from career management competencies. Years 7 to 13. The purpose of these meetings is to: The Careers Department maintains and nurtures • Reinforce and recognise achievement and partnerships with industry and tertiary providers appropriate behaviour and delivers the following services to students: • Provide guidelines about basic school standards • Career education programmes that all staff are responsible for maintaining • Individual or group careers counselling • Identify students who are not achieving their • Assisting students when transitioning from potential and put in place suitable support school to work or tertiary training structures • One-on-one interviews from Year 10 onwards, • Provide support for students with learning to assist with subject selection difficulties and behavioural issues, including the use of outside agencies • Provision of specialist speakers from industry or tertiary, to provide up-to-date information to • Identify and assist students who require students counselling • Annual careers evening • Assist students with school-to-work transition. • Tertiary scholarship advice Additional support services • Specialist programmes for Māori and Pasifika • Prefects are assigned to each Year 7, 8 and 9 students through outside providers homeroom, to act as role models • StudyLink and IRD information sessions. Academic study Year 7 and 8 Year 7 and 8 students are located in the Pompallier Block, one of the newest academic facilities within the College. They enjoy the structure of a homeroom-based learning environment, but are also fully integrated into the College in curriculum matters. The curriculum includes subject choices with specialist teachers in the Performing and Visual Arts, Technology, Languages and Science. Year 9 and 10 At Year 9 and 10 the curriculum continues to build on the foundations laid at Year 7 and 8, but with a greater reliance on individually-based learning and with separate teachers for the core as well as specialist subjects. In Year 10 all students follow a common course of core subjects. They also choose three options from a range of Art, ICT, Technology (Materials, Food or Design), Languages (Te Reo Māori, Spanish, Chinese), Commerce, Music, Drama, Visual Literacy and Global Studies. In Year 10, some students are chosen to be accelerated in a combination of Mathematics, English and Science. Years 11 to 13 The College provides a challenging academic Encouraging excellent work habits NCEA Levels 1 to 3 programme based on the New Zealand curriculum There is an emphasis on students becoming self- In Year 11, students enter National Certificate framework. A blended learning approach utilises the directed learners, taking responsibility for their own of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 1. best of the traditional pedagogies with the best use study habits and task completion. Homework and Able students are offered a range of extension of technology (iPads), to enhance student learning. assignment material is given at all levels. Teachers courses. expect work to be completed to a high standard and Extension and support In Year 12 and 13 many courses are available handed in on time. Students at all levels are extended academically. covering the National Qualifications Framework Those with learning difficulties are provided with (NQF) and NCEA Levels 2 and 3. Able students appropriate support Academic Institute are offered the opportunity to work at a higher Students at all levels are and specialist The aim of the Academic Institute is to challenge NCEA level than their peers. encouraged to test their courses. Wherever all students from an early level to achieve better possible, students knowledge in national and results. The focus is on teaching methods and Religious Education are encouraged student motivation. In particular, the national Underpinning the curriculum at all levels are the international competitions to enter national curriculum has been an opportunity for the courses offered in Religious Education, which and international Institute to lead a review of pedagogy and learning is a compulsory core subject at Sacred Heart competitions in outcomes. The Institute operates a study centre, College. The College also offers Achievement a variety of subjects. Sacred Heart College where teachers are always available to provide Standards in Religious Education under NCEA at has achieved considerable success in these supervision and assistance. The centre is open to all Levels 1, 2 and 3. competitions. students from Years 7 to 13. Performing arts and culture

Art and cultural activities provide opportunities for Extra-curricular music groups that students students to develop a sense of belonging, to support Music Institute Cultural groups can join include: and encourage others, to learn about leadership, The Music Institute was established for the musically- Sacred Heart boys are proud of their culture and there create group spirit and resolve conflict. Students • Dunstan’s Band • Junior Choir inclined students who would like to pursue Music on is a strong representation in the Kapa Haka, and Tongan begin to understand how to interact constructively • Premier Concert • Jazz Combo a higher level. They participate in a band/string group and Samoan groups. We encourage students of all ages with others while working towards a common goal. class and also take one instrument lesson once a week. and ethnicities to join a cultural group to strengthen Band • Jazz Band They also learn and perfect their own individual Students can choose to learn violin, cello, flute, clarinet, their relationships within the College. • String Group • School of Rock alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone or percussion. skills and talents. At Sacred Heart College, all Our cultural groups perform at the College Fiafia Night • SHC Orchestra students are strongly encouraged to participate in a • Marimba Band The instrument lesson helps students to learn to play and represent the College at the annual ASB Polynesian cultural or service group, or they can join one of our • Senior Choir • Ukulele Band their individual instrument, whereas the band/string Festival. Kapa Haka students proudly lead the College many bands. group class teaches them to use their playing skills as House Haka competitions and whole-school Haka. part of a group. Students can also enter in the Smokefree Rockquest We celebrate Matariki and Māori Language Week as Music Competition, Play It Strange competitions, the KBB part of a growing tradition within Sacred Heart. Music at Sacred Heart College has a proud tradition Band and Orchestral Festival, and the National Public speaking and drama Concert Band Festival. Further opportunities for which continues to be built upon, whether in the Debating and public speaking are popular activities at performance include the annual Walter Kirby music Service groups classroom or in co-curricular musical activities. Sacred Heart with the College performing extremely competition, SHC Legends talent competition and The Marist Pillar of ‘Support for individuals and families All Years 7 to 9 students are taught Music by a well in inter-school and local speaking competitions. Showcase. In addition, there is the opportunity to in need’ is clearly reflected by the work of the Young specialist music teacher. In these classes, students Participation is encouraged as it enables students to learn an instrument at school and sit either Royal Vinnies. When working for the Young Vinnies, our cover topics such as music composition, orchestral gain confidence, develop analytical skills and to learn to Schools of Music or Trinity Guildhall’s practical and students are living out their faith in very useful ways instruments, rock music, TV music - all through ‘think on their feet’. involving fundraising and projects that provide practical practical music participation. theory examinations. Musical and drama productions are run biennially and support for people in need. are a wonderful way for students to showcase their musical and acting abilities. Sport

Equipped with some of the best school sporting Sports on offer at the grounds and facilities in Auckland, Sacred Heart College include: College offers a comprehensive programme to • Athletics develop students’ abilities in a wide variety of popular sports. All students are encouraged to • Badminton participate in sport – summer and winter. • Baseball Indoor sports are well • Basketball Sacred Heart enjoys catered for too. The aquatic • Cricket (Institute) centre includes a purpose- a reputation as a • Cycling built water polo pool, an leading sports college outdoor pool and an on- • Distance Running in New Zealand. site swimming school. • Football (Institute) A substantial gymnasium • Golf is home to badminton, basketball and table • Hockey tennis. This facility also offers a weight training room and classrooms. In addition, there is a large • Rowing (Institute) artificial turf (astroturf) complex for tennis and • Rugby (Institute) hockey. • Rugby Sevens Sacred Heart participates in the national summer • Skiing/Snowsports and winter Sports Tournament Weeks, where • Squash schools vie for top positioning within New Zealand. • Swimming • Table Tennis Sports Institute • Tennis (Institute) The Sacred Heart Sports Institute leads the • Touch development of top-level participation in six key • Water Polo (Institute) sports: cricket, football, rugby, water polo, rowing and tennis. The Sports Institute was established • Yachting in 2007 to identify and develop high-performing students who we believe have the potential to become elite sportsmen. The aim is to improve the skill levels of players at a junior level, so that Students accepted into the Institute are expected they are significantly advanced by the time they to attend their lessons, arrive at training ready to reach senior level. work hard physically and be mentally prepared The Institute is open to Years 7 to 10, and each with a positive attitude. year students must apply for a position. The main Results from the Institute speak for themselves part of the selection process involves a sport- with football, rowing and water polo achieving specific skills assessment, undertaken by College at a national level, and rugby, tennis and cricket teachers and a panel of outside coaches. achieving at a high regional level. Boarding

Boarding is an integral part of life at Sacred Facilities Heart College. The Hostel, located on site at the Year 9 to 11 students share partitioned College, caters for 170 students from Years 9 dormitories and have supervised study. to 13. Some return home each weekend, while Those in Year 12 and 13 have individual rooms. others board full-time. All students have access to common rooms Every student is different, so Hostel staff attempt with television. The Chapel, sports fields, aquatic to cater for individual needs and create a warm, centre and gymnasium are also available. The family environment. Parents are encouraged to hostel has its own catering manager and staff, make known any with meals served in the spacious dining hall. The bonds of friendship special needs, and All laundry is done on the property and boarders make contact with formed during have access to dental and medical services as Hostel staff at any required. The matron and Hostel staff ensure boarding days often time. that boarders have access to care or advice at last throughout life. Family spirit any time of the day or night. Students develop future In a Marist hostel, a Families organise their sons’ visits home with the caring family spirit is Dean of Boarding and Senior Boarding Master relationships with others, a priority. Boarding during term time. If parents give permission, their Spirituality This levy is reviewed by the Board in August each has always been a sons may visit the homes of local relatives. With younger and older than Mass is celebrated in the Chapel every Saturday year and is subject to change at that time. Fees must special feature of the additional consent of the Dean of Boarding or evening. Each year group has the opportunity to lead be paid prior to commencing boarding each term. For themselves. Sacred Heart College. Senior Boarding Master, they may visit and stay the liturgies. Students in each dormitory lead evening international students, the boarding fees are payable The Principal has over at other boarders’ or day boys’ homes. prayers and gather for prayer every morning prior to one year in advance. overall responsibility for the Hostel, and day- Study going to class. to-day supervision is carried out by the Dean of Boarding and staff. Formal supervised study sessions are scheduled Friendship throughout the school year. Year 9 and 10 The bonds of friendship Hostel staff aspire to bring to life our Marist boarders are required to study for a minimum formed during boarding tradition by encouraging the values of self- of one and a half hours every night during the days often last throughout identity, trust, responsibility, self-discipline, week, and Years 11 to 13 for a minimum of two life. Teenage boys enjoy respect, integrity and opportunity. and a half hours. For Senior students, emphasis the company of a large To enhance the attainment of these aspirations, is placed on personal responsibility for study. peer group, and are staff are conscious of their privileged position as These sessions are supervised by teachers and also enabled to develop role models. They focus on showing acceptance, university students, who can help students relationships with others tolerance, consistency, encouragement, with any difficulties. Boarders are able to utilise who are younger or older. prayerfulness and belonging. resources in the library and computer rooms. Hostel practices at Sacred Heart College Sport Fees consider the needs and aspirations of the young The Sacred Heart Boarders have access to the full range of sports men of today, while also empowering them to College Hostel Board sets offered at the College and enjoy the advantage of take responsibility for their own lives. the fees for boarding. not having to travel home on completion of sport The boarding fees are practices after school. All boarders are expected separate from day-school to involve themselves in both summer and winter contributions. sporting activities the College provides. International students

Location Sacred Heart College is situated in Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand. The city is located between the sparkling waters of the Waitemata and Manukau harbours and has a population of nearly 1.5 million. Auckland enjoys a warm coastal climate without extremes of temperature. It is one of the sunniest spots in the country, with annual sunshine hours of 2,060. The region also has regular rainfall, which ensures the lushness of its forests and parks. The city is renowned for its volcanic landscapes, beautiful beaches, gulf islands and friendly people. Sacred Heart is located in the Auckland suburb of Glendowie, which overlooks the Tamaki Estuary. It is 15-20 minutes by car from the city centre. Auckland has been named one of the best cities to live in the world out of 221 international cities in terms of quality of life.

International students at Sacred Heart College Students are integrated into regular classes from Sport and culture Admissions provide a valuable cultural mix and are an integral Years 9 to 13. From Year 11 onwards, students A wide range of sporting activities is offered to For full details on the international student part of our school community. can study the National Certificate of Educational all international students and they are expected admissions process, please refer to the Achievement (NCEA), which is New Zealand’s The International Department provides to participate in both a summer and winter sport. Application for International Students or main secondary-school qualification under the comprehensive care for our international students Cultural activities include music, drama, public view online at www.sacredheart.school.nz National Qualifications Framework (NQF). ranging from curriculum planning to academic speaking and social service groups. We encourage all progress and reporting, language support, social The English Language Learner (ELL) Department international students to join a cultural group, so that and health support, career advice as well as offers English for Academic Purpose classes, they can become fully immersed in the traditions of accommodation arrangements, holiday activities which provide extra support for those who are Sacred Heart. and travel insurance. new to the English language. These classes provide a pathway for students to gain entry into Pastoral care Comprehensive orientation and New Zealand universities and tertiary institutions. Sacred Heart College has been accepted as a full integration signatory and has agreed to observe and be bound Under the guidance of our Director of Accommodation by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, new students take part in International students can either board at the International Students, as published by the a comprehensive orientation programme at the College or enjoy homestay accommodation, Ministry of Education. Copies of the code are beginning of the school year. This programme which is arranged by the school. We employ a available on request from the College or from the introduces them to Sacred Heart’s special homestay co-ordinator who provides care and New Zealand Ministry of Education website at character and helps them to understand school support to all international students and their www.minedu.govt.nz expectations. homestay families. Past, present and future

Old Boys Association The Sacred Heart Old Boys Association has been in existence for over 100 years. It was established to keep past students: • In contact with one another • Up to date on the progress and developments at the College • Informed of the achievements and successes of fellow Old Boys in the Church, society, civic affairs, academic, sporting and cultural worlds • Involved in supporting the College financially. Today we have over 500 life members and 300 annual subscribers. The Association is a vibrant and important part of the Sacred Heart community and has a very strong bond with the College. We encourage all students leaving the College to join the Old Boys Association, so that we can foster the relationship between school- leavers and the College. Many Old Boys contribute to the College by Sacred Heart College Giving from the heart for the Heart College development supporting and coaching sports teams, leading The Endowment Fund shapes the future of Sacred The Foundation has an exceptional record. In the past two musical events, involvement in cultural groups, Development Foundation Heart College and is an investment aimed at decades the following major assets have been added: the College Fair and teaching at the school. The Sacred Heart College Development generating an annual income to be used to: • Chapel and Old Boys’ Lounge (1994) Annual events Foundation is a registered charitable trust and • Provide scholarships for students identified as • Science, Technology/Arts Block, Gymnasium and The strong bonds formed through school years exists to promote the interests of Sacred Heart leaders and who otherwise would be unable to Astroturf of Tennis Courts (1996) are witnessed at annual reunions. These include: College, support the students and staff of the receive a Sacred Heart College education • Aquatic Centre (1997) College, promote education and learning and to • The Brother Maurice Cup Golf Tournament, • To attract, reward and retain quality, assist the wider school community. • Administration Block and Centenary Square (2003) which is held (and keenly contested!) in April inspirational teachers and staff • Pompallier Intermediate Block (2009) every year The Sacred Heart College Development • To sustain Marist Brothers involvement in the • Intermediate Block and Staffroom Extensions (2010) • An annual reunion dinner and 14 regional Foundation objectives are to: College as long as possible • 1500-seat Auditorium (2013) reunions • Provide the financial security for the future • Support specific future College capital projects. • School of Imagination, Performing Arts and Technology • An annual Old Boys’ Memorial Mass. • Promote a positive culture of giving and The Endowment Fund reflects Sacred Heart Centre (2016). philanthropy College’s commitment to excellence and • Provide recognition of stewardship of donors leadership, and investment in the future of • Promote future advancement of the school our Marist Men. The challenge is to focus all through generational philanthropy. philanthropic effort towards the goal of $10 million in the Endowment Fund by 2020. Admission

Enrolment scheme Enrolment at Sacred Heart College is primarily for Mid February students in Year 7 and 9 for day boys and Year 9 Applications for day-boy and boarder enrolments for boarders. Limited places are available in other open. year levels. Mid March Consistent with the special character of the College, preference is given to families with an Sacred Heart College has an open day each established connection with the Catholic Church March and a Principal’s welcoming address is held and in accordance with the revised guidelines in the Auditorium followed by tours of the College. approved by the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand End of March in 2003. Applications for day-boy and boarder enrolments Please refer to our Enrolment Scheme. close. Application forms End of May The Principal and enrolment interview panel will Please return the completed Application form and interview qualifying day-boy applicants. These Preference of Enrolment form, with the enrolment applicants will be advised of their interview contribution, to the College Enrolment Officer. time by mid-May. The Dean of Boarding begins Ensure all relevant supporting documents are conducting boarding interviews. Late applications included. are considered at any time of the year, depending on vacancies available. Enrolment timeline Notification The enrolment process is conducted on an annual Notification of places for Year 7 and 9 day boys basis and the following timeframes are adopted. will be advised by the end of Term 2 for the Specific dates will be published on our website at following year. Boarder applicants will be notified the commencement of each school year. from early in Term 3. 250 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie Auckland 1071, New Zealand Phone: +64 9 529 3660 Fax: +64 9 529 3661 Email: [email protected] www.sacredheart.school.nz