Celebrating Champagnat Day at Sacred Heart College.
The school celebrated Champagnat Day with stories, poems and art. We are proud to be part of the global Marist family.
Today, we gathered to celebrate the feast of St Marcellin Champagnat, our Marist founder!
During our Champagnat Day Mass, students, teachers, alumni and invited guests gathered to worship and reflect on the teachings of St Marcellin Champagnat. The Champagnat Day Pledges were presented by each class, committing to acts of service for others. A truly remarkable way to pay tribute to the founder of our Marist schools, fostering the spirit of compassion and dedication that St Marcellin Champagnat embodied.
Much love and joy filled our campus today for our Champagnat Day Masses and celebrations.
Join us at the World International Day of the African Child on 12 June from 10:00 – 12:00 at Belmont Square Conference Centre, Rondebosch, Cape Town (or sign up and we will send you an event link for the day) to explore what the right to education is in the eyes of children, guest speakers and experts in this field. We look towards the future and a constructive way forward!
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Tentative Program
09:30– Arrivals.
10:00– Welcome Remarks and Introduction of the speaker.
10:20– Key note address- The Right to Education-Way Forward by Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi
10: 45-Song- What about us- Michael Jackson.
11:00– Presentation from School pupils on The Right to Education through the eyes of children (4) essays or speeches.
11:50– Closing Remarks
12:00– Vote of Thanks- Arrivals.
10:00– Welcome Remarks and Introduction of the speaker.
10:20– Key note address- The Right to Education-Way Forward by Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi
10: 45-Song- What about us- Michael Jackson.
11:00– Presentation from School pupils on The Right to Education through the eyes of children (4) essays or speeches.
11:50– Closing Remarks
12:00– Vote of Thanks
We celebrated St Joseph’s Day with two beautiful Masses and it was wonderful to have many parents joining us for this special Feast Day.
This year we celebrate our 95th Birthday!
Our pupils, staff, alumni and extended Marist Family celebrated our Mass of Thanksgiving on Friday morning with many blessings for this special day. Cake was then served upon arrival back at the college for all to enjoy!
Special thanks to Holy Trinity Catholic Parish for hosting us!
Photo & Video: Matt Bartholomew
Happy Birthday #StHenrysMaristCollege #Celebrating95Years #ProudlyMarist
Our Grade 4 to 8 students voted for Grade 7 Student Leaders and Grade 8 Mentors. Student Mentors were selected from learners who were Student Leaders in Grade 7 in 2023. Each mentor was assigned one or two Student Leaders to guide and assist throughout the year. These learners will be assigned responsibilities in and around the school during the formal school day.
Our Student Leaders and Mentors require strong, visible, natural, personal qualities displayed in their everyday activities to be selected as developing learners with natural leadership potential.
16 Grade 7 Student Leaders and 9 Grade 8 Student Leaders were announced on Wednesday 6 March at a school assembly. On Thursday 7 March the Student Leaders and Mentors and their badges were blessed by Father Letsie during Mass, and they committed themselves to their positions and responsibilities by reading aloud the Student Leaders Pledge.
The start of a new school year is always filled with excitement and anticipation. Our Grade 1 students participated in a special ceremony to mark the beginning of their academic journey in primary school. The Grade 1 students gathered in front of the Chapel for the traditional bell-ringing ceremony. One by one, each child had the chance to walk up on stage and ring the ceremonial bell. The ringing symbolizes a student embarking on their educational path from Grade 1 and they will ring the bell again at Grade 12 Valedictory ceremony. We know these students have bright futures, and we can’t wait to support them on their academic journey in the years to come. Congratulations to our new Grade 1 class of 2024! The bell has rung, and the adventure begins.
The parking lot was transformed into a rollerblade rink on Friday, 16, February 2024, for our Primary School Rollerblade Disco event. Students strapped on their protective gear, accessories, and favourite outfits for a fun night of skating and dancing. Upbeat music played all evening to keep the energy high. Our talented DJs entertained the crowd with all the classic roller-skating jams. Students stopped by the food section between skating rounds to fuel up on Preggo Rolls, Burgers, Frosty Bites and Juice. The event wouldn’t have been possible without the help of our dedicated parent volunteers, we truly appreciate all that our parents contributed. Your support helped make this annual Primary School Rollerblade Disco an unforgettable night for the students. Our students are already looking forward to lacing up their skates again next year for another fabulous roller disco event!
