Sacred Heart School of Halifax
CLASSES OF 2009-2012
ALUMS and PARENTS OF ALUMS (PALs)
Dear Alumnae/i and Parents of Alums (PALs),
In September when I last wrote, you were preparing for a new academic year. Now, term exams are nearly complete, grad sweaters are being ordered for our Grade 12s, and holiday wonder is in the air. I am looking forward to meeting SHSH graduates on Friday, December 21 at our Young at Heart Alum Wine and Cheese party from 7-9pm (the event is free, but we ask you to RSVP to Nicole Ferguson at nferguson@shsh.ca,902-422-4459).
Have you heard?
We are the Provincial Champions in Volleyball, a “first” for our Senior Girls! The victory was especially sweet because we hosted the tournament and welcomed Mayor Mike Savage to campus for the opening ceremonies! It was great to see a number of PALs back on campus for the tourney. Our champions include Holly Foxall, Tina Kim, Claire McCusker, Marianna Saunders, Claudia Toulany, Taylor Shaw, Maddy Brennan, Bailey Francis, and Coach Kristen Morse.
Our Christmas Fair was very successful, and all were thrilled when the live auction items included cooking lessons with Chef Dale Nichols (a PAL); sport day with Mr. Tugwell, and an evening of cache-cache with Miss Scott. The annual Advent Service of Readings and Carols was inspiring. With the combination of music, scripture, prayers in six to seven different languages, and the inclusion of grades 4-6 boys for range support with the Jr. High Boys' Choir resulted in a spectacular experience.
You will be pleased to know that the new and past Chairs of the Board of Governors have made a seamless transition, as have the new and past Presidents of the Alumnae/i Executive. Our various constituent groups are embracing the four areas that comprise our Strategic Plan: Enrolment, Technology, International Program, and Financial Stability. In support of the Plan, we are establishing an Admissions Office (behind the Large Parlour) led by Ms. Robyn Erickson a Sacred Heart alumna (Grades 7-9, from 1998-2001) and a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University. Robyn's orientation has begun, and you can meet her on December 21.
Marilyn Hinch, receptionist for over 40 years, has retired. We will have an Open House on January 11 between 2-5pm to honour her. Please join us if you are able. I also want to let you know that at the end of this week we will be saying good-bye to Sra. Marquez; she and her husband will move to Chicago where he has accepted a position at Northwestern University. On January 3, we will welcome Sra. Malena Contreras into the position of Spanish teacher for the girls.
In closing, I invite you to view our revised website, and I look forward to the gift of having many of our alums and PALs participate in our Annual Giving program; you can do so online by clicking SUPPORT at the top of the home page.
I hope to see many of our Alums on the 21st!
Anne Wachter, RSCJ
Headmistress
Upcoming Events
Alumnae/i & PALs Welcome
Dec. 21 Alumnae/i Wine and Cheese Event, 7-9pm (RSVP to nferguson@shsh.ca)
Jan. 11 Honouring Marilyn Hinch, 2-5pm
Jan. 17 Book Talk with Author Alexander MacLeod ($20, Tickets at reception desk.)
Jan. 23 Financing Your Child’s Education (including the university years!)
