Fiona & Charlotte Baker in The Nutcracker!

Fiona Baker, Gr. 8 and Charlotte Baker, Gr. 5 have been cast in Coastal Dance Theater production of The Nutcracker running at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth from December 3-9.

Congratulations to Fiona and Charlotte! 

Headmistress' Letter, 28 November 2012

Dear Colleagues and Families,

Several weeks ago, we took photos for the School Christmas card. Head Girl Tina Kim, Ted Bursey, Jaden Lawen and little Eva Lumsden in Senior Primary were wearing winter clothes, but Eva did not want to wear her mittens. After three gentle requests, she finally put them on and went with the flow. But, something was on her mind. Talking about the photo experience that night, she told her dad she did not want to put on her mittens. When he asked the reason, Eva replied: “Because Dad, what if I was got to hold Tina Kim’s hand?”

Wow.

Her young mind and heart were in sync - what a profound message. 

I saw Tina a couple of days later … she remembered Eva’s resistance to wearing her mittens. As I told her why Eva did not want them on, tears rolled down Tina’s face.  Tina understood. In her position of leadership, our Head Girl was given a rare and clear view into the esteem that younger children have for her. 

At Sacred Heart, our younger students look to the older students and find very good role models indeed - healthy teenagers and young adults who are beyond smart, they are on the road to wisdom  … the kind of wisdom that knows that sometimes - mittens might just get in the way of what is most important.

At Christmas, the disarming presence of a child awakens ancient and eternal wisdom deep in our souls.  Eva’s question leads me to ask: Whose bare hand do I want to hold? Can I imagine that God is longing to hold my hand? Do any of us realize the profound impact of our presence or example?  And, I say to myself: pay attention, resistances just might be communicating something profound!

 Our Advent season of expectant waiting officially begins on Sunday. For me, it has already begun! Let’s listen to the wisdom of children – unencumbered, honest, and full of promise.

With love and prayers,

Sr. Wachter

Caroline Surrette & Carley Bekkers Meet Marc Kielburger from Free the Children!

This morning, Caroline Surrette, Carley Bekkers and Mr. Jared Griffiths were given a wonderful opportunity to attend a breakfast presentation and discussion with Marc Kielburger, co-founder of Free The Children.

Caroline and Carley were also asked to speak about Sacred Heart's Me to We Programme. After the breakfast, Mr. Griffiths was asked to speak with Mr. Kielburger and school board officials on Sacred Heart's programme.

We are very proud of Caroline, Carley and Mr. Griffiths and very pleased they were able to participate in this breakfast sponsored by RBC and KPMG. 

Organ Scholarship Awarded to Clara Westhaver, Gr. 8!

Congratulations to Clara Westhaver, Gr. 8, on being awarded the 2012 Nancy & Sidney Hibbs Organ Scholarship from the Prayer Book Society of England. This prestigious and international scholarship is awarded to those who are learning to play the organ for church services.

Clara is studying with Mr. Garth McPhee, a nationally renowned organist and choir director at St. George's (Round) Church.

We are all proud of you, Clara!

Feed Nova Scotia Food Drive

Sacred Heart School of Halifax had a food drive for two weeks for Feed Nova Scotia and collected 5,000 items or 3,082 kg of food for the Food Bank! We are very grateful to the students, parents and staff who contributed to this very worthwhile cause.

Thank you! 

Alumna Evan Phinney Receives Bursary

Evan Phinney, Class of 2012, recently received a $300 bursary from the Nova Scotia Hunter Jumper Association. The combination of her representing Nova Scotia nationally in a number of show jumping competitions during the 2011-2012 academic year combined with being a Nova Scotia Provincial Team Member, while continuing to keep a good average in school was reflected in her receiving the bursary. 

Good job, Evan. 

Dalhousie's BP Debate Tournament - Sacred Heart places 1st!

Twenty eight teams competed in Dalhousie's BP tournament this weekend.

In team results, the Sacred Heart Team of Rory Flynn and Mattea Roach placed 1st overall. 

Individually:

1  Rory Flynn (Although a junior high debater, Rory decided not to put her name into the junior high category.)
2  Mattea Roach 
8  Anya Friesen (also the top junior high debater)
10 Sabrina Secord 

In the junior category, the Sacred Heart team of Anya Friesen and Emma McLean were the top junior high team. 

Congratulation, Ladies! 

Congratulations to our Girls Sr. Volleyball Team winning the Metro Championship Banner!

On Tuesday, October 6th, our Sacred Heart Senior Girls' Volleyball team won 3-1 over Citadel High in Metro Tier 2 final playoff game and brought home the Metro Championship Banner!

Congratulations, girls!

Anna Stuart named Fellow of The Society of Management Accountants of Canada

CMA Canada, the world leader in shaping strategic financial management professionals to lead successful enterprises in the global marketplace, announced November 5 that Anna Stuart, MBA, CMC, CMA, FCMA has been named a Fellow of The Society of Management Accountants of Canada (FCMA). Anna is a Partner and Vice President of Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette and is Vice Chairperson of the Board of Governors at the Sacred Heart School of Halifax.

Anna is one of only four people in the CMA Nova Scotia and Bermuda chapter who have been assigned this prestigious national honorary designation. 

Congratulations, Anna on this national honorary designation.

The FCMA is awarded to CMAs who demonstrate excellence in management accounting, a commitment to the CMA designation and their professional association, and a civic-mindedness that enriches their community.

Girls Volleyball News

The Senior Girls Volleyball team played in the SMU Tier 1 tournament on Fri and Sat. This is the highest division of volleyball for girls in the province. We played JL, Citadel and John Gillis before getting our only win against CPA....an amazing accomplishment. Later we had awesome games with Parkview and CEC but ended up on the losing end. It was a great experience and great preparation for the Provincial tournament we are hosting Nov. 30 and Dec 1.

The junior teams played in the ACIS volleyball tournament on Saturday, November 3rd hosted by Armbrae. 

Congratulations to our Junior A team for placing 1st and our junior B team for coming 2nd. 

Well Done Girls! 

Evan Phinney at Equestrian Championships

An update on Evan K. Phinney, Class of 2012. Evan is currently attending Acadia University in the business program. She competed at the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships where she had a seventh place. Combined Team Nova Scotia riders of 4 jumpers, 3 dressage and 4 reiners placed second overall in Canada, returning home with the Overall Provincial Team Silver Medal.

Congratulations, Evan!