Detailed Profile

Sacred Heart College

Location
Sacred Heart College is situated in the heart of Lower Hutt close to The Dowse Art Gallery and city centre. Wellington Central is 15 minutes drive and the school is fortunate to be permitted use of the Hutt Recreational Park and Huia Pool.

Mission Statement
Sacred Heart College provides a Catholic education that encourages each student to aim for excellence and to pursue her full potential.

Curriculum
Year 13 NCEA subjects: English, Maths, Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Art History, French, German, Music, Classics, Mäori, Accounting, Economics, Physical Education, Graphics.

Year 12 Subjects: Drama, Religious Studies, Alternative Maths, ICT, Materials Technology, Graphics, Food Technology, Business/Retail, Sustainability and most of the academic subjects listed above.

Special Features
The College has one of the largest Duke of Edinburgh Awards (Outdoor education) group of candidates in New Zealand. In 2008, 24 students received Gold Awards at Government House. The College also has a strong emphasis on music, drama, and public speaking and debating. There is an excellent library and outstanding computer facilities throughout the College. There are two choirs, a symphonic band, an opportunity to learn an instrument and cultural groups.

Sports
Netball, hockey, water-polo, tennis, cricket, basketball, badminton, softball, volleyball, golf, rowing, athletics, touch rugby, soccer, dragon-boating.

Principal’s Comments
We are proud of our students and their achievements. We invite you to look at our web-site for further information. Our students are confident, articulate young women who benefit from a wide variety of pursuits. We aim for an omnicompetent individual who is academically and spiritually equipped to cope with new endeavours. International students are a valued part of our school community and numbers are small with an emphasis on quality of learning.

General Description
Girls; Years 9-13; State; Integrated; Roll: 820; Enrolment preference for Catholics; Area: 2ha; Uniforms; Tuition for NZ residents $650; Tuition for fee-paying students $12,000.00 incl GST; Prospectus available; Founded: 1912

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