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HOUSE OF THE YEAR 2010

Congratulations to Lindisfarne House.
Well done to everyone who took part in all the House
related activies throughout the academic year.

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Career Academies UK Launch Evening
As part of our continued commitment to our Business and Enterprise specialism we are holding the above Event at our School on Tuesday 14th September at 7pm.  A number of students currently on the programme will be delivering several presentations based on their experiences.

You are cordially invited to the above event which will provide an opportunity for your daughter to gain an understanding of the purpose, requirements and benefits of such a scheme.

Please contact Mr Corless or Mrs Rogers on
01708 222660 or email
sncorless@mary.havering.sch.uk
drogers@mary.havering.sch.uk

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Year 12 Dragon's Den Competition Winners

Despite stiff competition from four other schools, Sacred Heart's very own 'Tec Access' team presented their product idea to a panel of Dragons. Despite a gruelling question section the team triumphed and were awarded a trophy and £250 cash. The Dragon's were so impressed with the idea that they now want to invest capital into the business venture. Special thanks to Mr. Daniel Faulkner (of Arthur Recruitment) who provided the facilities and funded the event.

D&T Competition Winner

The Design and Technology department entered 15 pupils from
year 8 & 9 to compete in the National Ready Willing and Mobile competition. Pupils were asked to design a product for young disabled people.  There were 2 age categories plus an overall prize. 3 girls, Emma Daniels, Meghan Walker and Holly Moggridge were shortlisted. Holly Moggridge won the 12 to 16 age category.  On Saturday Holly & Miss Parish were invited to Peterborough for the award.  It was there, Holly discovered she was the overall winner of the competition, winning a digital camera, 2 nights holiday in London with a ride on the London eye, plus £50 of book vouchers. She has also won £1000 for the Design and Technology department along with Staedtler design equipment. The award was presented to Holly by David Proud, who plays Adam Best in Eastenders.

Year 13 Graduates
Congratulations to the Year 13 students who recently graduated from the Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School Career Academy scheme following a two year programme.   The students received their certificates from Sir Win Bischoff, chairman of Lloyds Banking Group and Chair of Career Academies UK at the Institute of Education London. Rachel Lyall, Lizzie Sullivan, Aisling O’Brien, Elizabeth Ojo, Lindsey Fox, Rebecca Moylan, Casey Bruce-Loblack, Morenike Ojadapo.

Kid's Alive Cheque Presentation

This photograph shows Mr. Dave Spurdel, Director of the ‘Kid’s Alive’ Charity collecting a cheque for £3,000 raised in support of their Haiti Appeal by pupils, parents and staff of the school.  Mr. Spurdel gave a Powerpoint presentation explaining the current situation in Haiti, and detailed the way in which the school’s donation would be spent on water, food, medicine and education for the Haiti orphans.  Pictured also is the Headmistress, Mrs. B. Williams, Head Girl, Chelsey Kavanagh and Deputy Head Girl, Clare How.


Sacred Heart YE Triumph Again

Congratulations to SURV!VE who scooped the best presentation award and were overall winners for the East London Young Enterprise regional Heats. The London Regional Final now beckons. Roll on Monday 21st June!
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Public Examinations 2009

The school is delighted,  that following the release of the ‘official’ public examination results and league tables , we are categorised as the 8th top Comprehensive school in the country in “The Times”, (14-1-10) based on our GCSE results.  We are also the top school in London Borough of Havering for both the highest pass rate including Maths & English, and for CVA,  (Contextualised Value-Added).

Our ‘A’ Level results place us top in the Borough for APS, (Average Point Score),  for both overall results and per student entry placing us 29th in the top 100 schools, (including Grammar schools), in “The Telegraph” .

My congratulations  goes to all our 2009 successful examination candidates, and my appreciation for their dedication and hard work goes to their teachers and support staff.

B.Williams (Mrs.)
Headmistress
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2010 Inter-School Enterprise Challenge

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Bright Young Things, Real Cool Futures

Natalie Kuruppuarachchi (8T) entered an art competition entitled 'Bright Young Things, Real Cool Futures' that she had seen on the 'Young, Gifted and Talented' website. Competitors had to create a piece of art to represent their view of what the future would look like. Hundreds of young people entered the competition and Natalie's work 'My Dream', along with the work of two others, was chosen by a panel of judges to be displayed at an exhibition at the Eden Project. The photo shows Natalie, her work and Sam Kendall who coordinated the competition. Well done Natalie.

Prize Giving 2009

Jack Petchey Award Winners 2009

Congratulations to all award winners.  We are very proud of you.

Shoebox Appeal Speaker, Mr. McCann

Mr. Gordon Mc Cann joined us at Full School Assembly on Tuesday, 20th October.  Mr. Mc Cann represents the Samaritan’s Purse Charity who organise the Shoebox Appeal in the lead up to Christmas.  We have for several years supported this very worthwhile charity who take the gift filled shoeboxes to different areas of the world to distribute them to severely deprived children,  many of whom have NEVER received a  Christmas present.  Our RE Department will once again be organising the collection of shoeboxes from pupils this year.

London & Essex Enterprise Challenge Event

Congratulations to our Year 10 finalists who were awarded a prize for the best idea. The event was held at the Winter Gardens, Canary Wharf. The school is very proud of your achievements!

Science and Technology Challenge Day

On Wednesday June 10th, 12 of our year 8 Science students attended the Gifted and Talented Science and Technology Challenge Day at Havering Sixth Form where they competed with 6 other Havering Schools.

Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge

Olivia Odubanjo won the borough final of the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge last week.  She competed against 17 other pupils from schools in the borough.  She spoke without any notes for 3 minutes on the topic of, "Laughter is the best medicine."  She will now have the opportunity to compete in the  London final on Friday, 10th July.  Tolu Oloju also took part in the borough final and also spoke very well on the topic of, "Role Models". Both girls should be commended for their fantastic efforts and performance on the night.

Congratulations to Spice!

Despite stiff competition from 8 East London YE Companies Spice managed to win the East London Regional Final. They now represent East London schools in the London Final to be held at Credit Suisse (Canary Wharf) on Thursday 18th June. We wish them all the best!

Havering Junior Artist of the Year

'Havering Junior Artist of the Year' Hannah Smith being presented with her trophy by the Mayor & Mayoress. The trophy was presented at the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch on the 28th of March. Congratulations to Hannah
on her award.

Year 7 & 8 Democracy Day

On Wednesday 25th March, Years 7 and 8 took part in a 'Democracy in Action' day. The day consisted of an interactive Theatre presentation about making choices and working together, a session where pupils created their own political party and campaign, and a discussion about 'safety' followed by a session writing letters about this issue to local MPs.

New School Mini-Buses

Photograph shows our super new mini-buses.  We are very grateful indeed for the tremendous efforts of our PTFA and their tireless fund-raising which has made the purchase of these vehicles possible. Thank you to everyone who has sent in donations or supported PTFA fund-raising activities in any way.

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