Walking A Mile and sleeping rough to raise awareness for homelessness
Last Thursday night, students from Marcellin Campus braved the cold and slept on cardboard as part of the Vinnie’s Winter Sleepout. This was an opportunity for students to come together in solidarity and deepen their empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by those who are experiencing homelessness.
The evening began with a presentation by Sharni from Vinnies who shared information about the harsh realities of those sleeping rough and the amazing work that Vinnies does every day to help support those on the margins. It was then time for a shared BBQ dinner, cooked by the wonderful Mr MacGregor and Ms Pick, which allowed the group time to come together and reflect on the presentation. Later in the evening, students participated in a game which got them thinking about what belongings they would take with them and what they would have to leave behind if they found themselves having nowhere safe to sleep. After listening to Sharni and placing themselves in the shoes of someone who is homeless, students created their own ‘City of Compassion’ by decorating houses and writing down ways they could support those experiencing homelessness.
The following morning, students and staff embarked on a walk to the Broadway Kiosk and back to stand in solidarity with those experiencing homelessness as part of the Hutt Street Centre’s ‘Walk a Mile in My Boots’. To conclude, staff and students made their way to the College Chapel to hear from Hutt St Centre volunteer, Gill.
Thank you to all those who donated items that will go to Vinnies and the Hutt Street Centre – an amazing amount which will go to those who need it most. We thank all the students and staff involved in these events and who demonstrated openness and courage to experience some of the realities of homelessness.
Celebrating the Feast of the Assumption of Mary at Champagnat Campus
Saturday 15 August marked the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, celebrating the Catholic belief that, at the end of her earthly life, Mary was taken body and soul into heaven. Following Marcellin Campus on the Thursday, the Champagnat Campus community gathered for a Eucharistic celebration led by Fr Pastor on the Friday prior, with students from both campuses coming together to form the liturgical choir.
The Year 11 students, who are soon to embark on their Immersion trips, were presented to the Year 7–9 cohort. Fr Pastor formally commissioned and blessed the students as they prepare to visit Marist communities in India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and the Solomon Islands. We were also privileged to have Br Neville Solomon, Director of AMS, join us for the event and speak with the students about the work of Australian Marist Solidarity.
Life Changing – celebrating National Skills Week
This year’s National Skills Week theme, Life Changing, highlights the important role that vocational education and training (VET) plays in preparing young people for their futures. The theme celebrates how VET can shape lives, open doors to new opportunities and career pathways, and support industries across Australia.
The theme recognises that vocational courses, apprenticeships and traineeships are more than just qualifications. They can be life-changing experiences that provide individuals with practical skills, confidence and pathways to further study or meaningful careers.
Check out quotes from some of our students about their experiences studying a VET course below.
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Certificate III in Makeup (French Beauty Academy)
Maya Ford-Whitford, Certificate III in Makeup (French Beauty Academy)
“I chose to complete a VET course this year to try a different learning opportunity outside of everyday learning, while also developing my makeup skills. Throughout the course I have been able to make new friendships in a small classroom environment where we support each other while creating different makeup looks. This experience has helped me build my confidence and application skills when completing makeup on others. In the future, I believe the skills and knowledge I have gained will help me to confidently apply makeup on my family, friends and on myself. So far I have enjoyed the new experience, learning environment and supportive class, and we are all excited to move onto the hair component of the course.”Emma Beck, Certificate III in Makeup (French Beauty Academy):
“I chose to study the Certificate III in Makeup course with the French Beauty Academy because I have always loved experimenting with hair and makeup, and I find the industry really interesting. I enjoy being able to develop my creativity while learning practical skills and gaining insight into real experiences and opportunities. This course has helped me build my confidence and improve my skills, which I hope to use in the future. I would love to run a small makeup and hair business alongside studying in university, so the experience I am gaining through VET will be really valuable to me.” -
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Marcellin Technical College)
Oscar Baldwin, Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Marcellin Technical College)
“I chose this VET course because I was interested in electrotechnology and wanted to see if I like it. I really enjoy practical work and learning how to make new things. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge about becoming an electrician and I think the VET course is a good way to get a start on my career early.” -
Certificate III Entrepreneurship & New Business (Queensford College)
Lily Chancellor, Certificate III Entrepreneurship & New Business (Queensford College)
“I chose to complete a Certificate III Entrepreneurship & New Business because it provides skills that can be universally applied throughout life, whether it be in common finances, interpersonal communication, or even non-career dependent pathways. One important skill I have gained through this VET course is the ability to communicate effectively, and to navigate through challenging circumstantial considerations.I have enjoyed the connections I have made, both in and outside of school, and feel that completing a Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business will help my future because it gives me the practical skills and confidence to start, run, and grow my own business.”
Nyaradzo Zembe, Certificate III Entrepreneurship & New Business (Queensford College)
“I chose to study Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business because I wanted to know more about what it really takes to start and run a business. I love learning about all the different things you have to consider when running a business including customers, planning and making the right decisions. The course has shown me the ins and outs of the business world and given me skills I can use in real life situations. I think what I have learned will be useful in the future, whether I decide to work in business or start my own business one day.” -
Certificate III in Fitness (Queensford College)
Oscar Prokic, Certificate III in Fitness (Queensford College)
“I chose to study a Certificate III in Fitness as I have always liked learning about how the human body works. I enjoy going to the gym and was interested to learn more about the fitness industry. Completing this qualification will give me the option to seek employment in a gym or in the fitness industry. I’m hoping to continue studying at university when I finish school, and a part time job in the fitness industry would be an ideal job while I am doing further study.”Owen Basey, Certificate III in Fitness (Queensford College)
“A VET course is a great opportunity to get ahead and prepare for my ATAR as it allows me to use my Certificate III to help balance out my grades, which will benefit my final ATAR. It also gives me the opportunity to experience a different style of learning in a class focused specifically on one course, giving me more flexibility to manage my own time and take greater responsibility for my learning.I really enjoy getting to complete the course alongside my friends, making the experience more enjoyable and allowing us to support each other. Through completing my Certificate III in Fitness I feel that my time management has improved, as I have learnt how to balance my VET work with my other school subjects and commitments. I have also developed stronger people and communication skills, particularly through learning how to teach and lead group fitness classes. This has helped me become more confident when speaking to and working with different people.
Completing this course will be useful as I will be in Year 12 and will be able to use my qualification to teach group fitness classes at a gym. It also gives me a useful qualification to have alongside my school studies.”
Celebrating National Science Week 2026
Science Week was a hive of activity across the College this year, with students embracing a range of opportunities to explore, test and celebrate their scientific knowledge. At Champagnat Campus, students enjoyed plenty of hands-on activities and daily challenges, while at Marcellin Campus, students engaged in meaningful discussions about conservation and the importance of protecting our environment.
At Champagnat, Homerooms battled it out in Science Week Kahoots, with congratulations going to Chavoin A, Fourviere D and Chanel G for their victories! There was also a scientist hunt taking place around the campus throughout the week, with a different famous scientist hidden somewhere around the school each day. This quickly turned into a frantic search as students raced to find them. There was even a daily mystery Science teacher hidden somewhere in the school, adding another challenge to the hunt!
The lunchtime activities were also a big hit, with students getting stuck into a range of hands-on demonstrations. Elephant toothpaste provided plenty of excitement, while dry ice was used to make ‘boo bubbles’ and frozen bubbles. Liquid nitrogen attracted a large crowd, with students fascinated by just how quickly it could freeze things. The highlight for many was getting to try instant ice cream made with liquid nitrogen.
While Champagnat brought the energy, Marcellin took a subtle route. Throughout the week, Year 10 classes, Homerooms and staff received heart-shaped seed paper in line with the 2026 Science Week theme, Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All. Homerooms and classes planted these hearts, creating a shared agreement to nurture the native Australian flora within. The week culminated in a Marist reflection on the Family Spirit we all share with one another, but also with the natural world around us. We also got to enjoy delicious Science Week cookies!
It was great to see so many students getting involved and enjoying science outside the usual classroom setting. A big thank you to the Science teams at each campus for their work in organising and running these activities for students across the week. We also want to acknowledge our fabulous Lab Technicians, Emily Crawley (Champagnat) and Rebecca Santrac (Marcellin) for their behind-the-scenes preparation that helped make everything run smoothly across the week.
Year 9 STEM students explore Science Alive
In the lead up to National Science Week, our Year 9 STEM students had the opportunity to explore the Science Alive exhibition, engaging with a wide range of hands-on STEM experiences and discovering how science and technology are used in the real world.
Students watched drone racing in action, used forensic science to solve a crime, explored Animals Anonymous and had the opportunity to practise controlling a Mars rover model. The exhibition also gave students the chance to build their confidence by talking with new people and engaging with experts from a range of STEM fields. It was fantastic to see students embracing the experiences, asking questions and enjoying the day out.
Book Week brings stories to life at Champagnat
This week, Champagnat Campus came alive with a ‘A Symphony of Stories’, in celebration of this year’s Book Week theme. Across the week, students explored a wonderful selection of novels from the Older Readers, Younger Readers and Picture Book shortlisted categories, discovering new stories, characters and ideas along the way. Students took on a range of activities including curating Champagnat’s Top 100 novels, sharing book recommendations on vinyl records and designing their own bookmarks. Even our staff will join the fun tomorrow, embracing the theme with a Book Week dress-up competition!
The Champagnat Library was also proud to host ‘Write a Book in a Day 2026’. Our talented student teams took on the challenge of planning, writing, illustrating and publishing an original book in just one day. The students showed incredible creativity, teamwork and determination as they brought their stories to life, working together under time pressure and embracing the challenge of creating something from start to finish.
A huge congratulations to all our young authors and illustrators for their enthusiasm, imagination and hard work! The week has been a great reminder that, even in a digital world, there’s something special about getting lost in a good book.
Year 7s and 9s explore Italian and Japanese culture in Adelaide
Week 4 was a busy week for Languages at Champagnat. The Year 7 Italian students enjoyed a performance of La Cenerentola (Cinderella) by Carrousel Theatre. The following day, the Year 9 Japanese students enjoyed an outing to the city where they visited the Himeji Gardens and the Hotaru restaurant. Please enjoy the reflections written by our students below.
Year 7 Italian incursion
The Cenerentola (Cinderella) performance was a unique way for us to be exposed to new Italian words through a fun and interactive puppet show. It opened us up to Italian words and phrases that we didn’t know and it got us excited when we knew what they were saying.
I personally enjoyed it as it was a humorous performance that broadened my knowledge in Italian and got me thinking deeply about what each word meant. The performance may have been challenging as at times it was difficult to understand and know what they were talking about, but that’s because we are only Year 7s and most of us have only been learning Italian since the start of high school.
Overall, I believe that the performance was a different way for us Year 7s to hear new words in Italian, and whilst we had to challenge ourselves in terms of understanding the language, it was a great experience for us as in our first year of high school.
By Florence D, Year 7
Year 9 Japanese excursion
On 12 August, the Year 9 Japanese class took the train into the city to experience Japanese culture in Adelaide. We first paid a visit to the Himeji Gardens, a Zen garden area that we learned was a gift from the city of Himeji in Japan to Adelaide. We witnessed many ways of Japanese beliefs being put into practice by the way they arranged the plants, rocks and sand.
We then attended Hotaru, a Japanese restaurant on the outskirts of the city. The food was absolutely exquisite, leaving me wanting more! We then wrapped up the day with a visit to the Central Markets and Chinatown, where we had a task to find Japanese produce and words inside the market.
It was an absolutely wonderful experience, possibly the most fun me and many of my classmates have had on an excursion.
By Owen R, Year 9
Year 9s experience inclusive sport with ‘Wheelie-Net’
As part of the Year 9 Health and Physical Education unit on Equality in Sport, students participated in an engaging Wheelie-Net incursion this week in the St Joseph Centre, facilitated by Michael from disability support service, Novita.
The session provided students with a unique opportunity to experience sport from a wheelchair and explore the challenges and opportunities associated with inclusive participation. Through Wheelie-Net gameplay, students developed greater awareness of accessibility in sport while demonstrating teamwork, communication and adaptability.
The incursion encouraged students to look beyond physical ability and consider how sport can be modified to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate, compete and enjoy being active. It was a valuable hands-on experience that challenged students’ perspectives and reinforced the importance of equality and inclusion in sport. Well done to all students who positively engaged in the experience.
Shakespeare comes to life at Champagnat
Champagnat Campus hosted Bell Shakespeare’s touring ensemble, The Players, who performed two sessions of Such Sweet Sorrow, a Romeo and Juliet adaptation to our Year 9 cohort in support of their Romeo and Juliet unit.
Students were thrust into the world of Romeo and Juliet as The Players brought to life Shakespeare’s tragedy over the course of 50 minutes and explored the play’s themes of love vs hate, fate vs self-determination and passion vs irrationality. While performing, The Players decoded the mystery of Elizabethan language and helped students to understand Shakespeare’s use of literacy devices: dramatic irony, oxymoron, foreshadowing, making the play highly accessible.
The performance finished with a Q+A session where students asked a variety of questions about Shakespeare, the play and becoming an actor. We look forward to hosting Bell Shakespeare again in 2027!
Arts & Music News
Music, Drama & new friendships grow at Newman College Music & Drama Exchange
Last week, Sacred Heart College and Newman College in Perth came together for our annual Music & Drama Exchange, and what a joy it was to watch nearly 100 students from Year 7 to Year 12 throw themselves into three days of rehearsals, workshops and performances!
The week opened with a welcome BBQ before students settled into daily rehearsals across Choir, Concert Band, Drumline, Drama, A Capella and a host of contemporary and jazz ensembles. Monday’s Dodgeball session was a highlight with friendly rivalry between the two schools breaking down any remaining barriers in a hurry.
Day 2 brought two standout moments. Selected ensembles travelled to St Peters Woodlands Grammar School in Glenelg, sharing their rehearsed work with a young primary audience of 600 students. Back at school, Drama students took part in a workshop hosted by the State Theatre Company. Students and staff spent the afternoon with acclaimed South Australian musician, Adam Page, whose inventive use of loops and live electronics left everyone buzzing with new ideas.
By Wednesday, three days of hard work culminated in the Finale Concert in the Br Stephen Debourg Performing Arts Theatre – a joyful, polished showcase that spoke to the resilience, intelligence and spirit of every young performer on the stage. Watching students who had met just days earlier play, sing and perform as one ensemble was a genuine highlight of the year.
None of this happens without an extraordinary team. Thanks to our Directors and staff from both Colleges; Bec Page, Lachie Durrans, Elian Hamilton, Fleur Summers, Jacob Morris, Millie Haberfield and Jake Nicholls, along with our administrative and support staff, whose quiet work behind the scenes made the whole week possible.
The Parent & Community Choir is always looking for new voices. Please reach out to Fleur Summers at fleursummers@shc.sa.edu.au to get involved.
Year 8 and 9 Drama students experience Patch Theatre performance
Our Year 8 and 9 Drama students recently attended Patch Theatre’s Me and My Shadow, an imaginative children’s theatre production that had students equally engaged and in awe. Students were particularly fascinated by the clever use of production elements, physical theatre, light and shadow, exploring how these choices can cut through to a younger audience while creating moments of wonder, humour and meaning. For many, the performance transported them back to their own childhood.
The experience also highlighted the importance of Drama in developing valuable life skills and exploring themes of friendship, connection, empathy and understanding the world around us.
Students are now unpacking the production’s core dramatic and performance skills and using these ideas as inspiration for their own work, which will culminate in performances at the Hearts Festival on Wednesday 18 November (Term 4, Week 6).
2026 Music dates and events
Champagnat Campus (Term 3 2026)
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Click here to view the full College calendar of events.
Sports News
103rd Intercollegiate Round
Week 5 saw a total of 28 SHC teams compete in the 103rd Intercollegiate Round against Rostrevor College. It was great to see so many students competing and supporting their peers throughout the week, particularly with Rostrevor hosting this year’s round.
The week kicked off on Wednesday with soccer at Campbelltown City Soccer Club, where our Middle A team secured a fantastic draw. Rostrevor proved too strong in the 1st XI and 2nd XI matches. On Thursday, our basketballers took to the courts at The Lights Community and Sports Centre, with the Open B team recording a strong win, while the Middle A and First XI teams put up tough and determined performances.
Chess also continued to play an important part in the Intercollegiate Round, with a team of 10 students from Champagnat Campus travelling to The Lights on Thursday night to compete against Rostrevor. With Rostrevor fielding a much older team, they dominated the tournament but our Sacred Heart students demonstrated perseverance and represented the College with pride.
Saturday brought the remaining teams together to complete another fantastic week of Intercollegiate competition. Regardless of the results, it was wonderful to see so many Sacred Heart students proudly representing the College, competing with great spirit and showing their support for the Blue and Blue throughout the 103rd Intercollegiate Round.
Full 2026 Intercol results and medallists can be found here.
Girls Winter Sport Wrap-up
The 2026 Girls Winter Sport season was a great success, with high levels of participation and impressive team achievements across netball, soccer and football. With 44 teams competing, the season truly reflected Family Spirit and Heart that underpins our sporting program. Throughout the season, our girls demonstrated outstanding teamwork, sportsmanship, determination and a genuine love of their sport. Whether on the court, on the field or cheering from the sidelines, the energy, enthusiasm and commitment shown throughout the season was exceptional.
The Girls Football program fielded five teams, providing opportunities for students who were new to the sport as well as experienced club footballers. All teams showed excellent commitment throughout the season, with students developing their skills and confidence as the competition progressed. A particular highlight was the success of the Middle A, First XVI and Second XVl teams, whom finished the season undefeated. Middle As and First XVl went on to defeat St Michael’s and the Second XVl defeated St Ignatius in their respective Grand Finals, securing Premiership Shields, a well-deserved reward for their consistency, teamwork and effort throughout the season.
Our Girls Soccer teams also enjoyed a strong winter season. The First XI secured an exciting Grand Final victory over an undefeated St Ignatius side, winning through a closely contested sudden death penalty shoot-out. The Middle A team narrowly missed out on a Grand Final appearance but finished the season strongly, defeating Trinity College in their final match to secure third place.
Netball continued to be the largest girls’ winter sport at SHC, with more than 400 students representing the College. The season provided opportunities for students to compete at a range of levels, from developing their skills and learning the fundamentals of the game through to our more experienced teams competing at the highest level. Across the College, an impressive 18 teams progressed to Grand Finals, with eight teams securing Premierships, including 7C2, 8A, 8A2, 8B2, 9A, 9B2, 9C1 and Open B2/C. These results are a significant achievement and reflect the consistent effort, commitment and teamwork demonstrated by our students and coaches throughout the season.
Congratulations to all students who represented the College with pride throughout the winter season. The commitment, positive attitude and team spirit demonstrated across all teams were truly commendable.
Thank you to our coaches, umpires, teaching staff, parents and families for the time and support they provided throughout the season. Their contribution plays an important role in creating opportunities for our students to participate, compete and enjoy their sport.
We look forward to another strong season of Girls Sport when the summer competitions commence next term.
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Girls Football Premiership team results
First XVI
SHC (26) def St Michaels (21)Second XVl
SHC (60) def St Ignatius (0)Middle A
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Girls Netball Premiership team results
Year 7C2 SHC 8 Netball
SHC (10) def Kildare (0)Year 8A SHC 1 Netball
SHC (38) def SMC (32)Year 8A2 SHC 2 Netball
SHC (33) def Gleeson (30)Year 8B2 SHC 3 Netball
SHC (50) def NIHS (28)Year 9A SHC 1 Netball
SHC (37) def Cabra (27)Year 9B2 SHC 3 Netball
SHC (27) def Cabra (23)Year 9C1 SHC 5 Netball
SHC 5 (39) def SHC 6 (26)Open B2/C SHC 8 Netball
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Girls Soccer Premiership team results
First XI Soccer
SHC (3) def St Ignatius (2)
Year 7 Boys Internal Basketball Competition
The 2026 Year 7 Boys Internal Basketball Competition has wrapped up after another fantastic season of competition and plenty of excitement on the court. Played across 12 weeks, the competition provided our Year 7 students with a wonderful opportunity to develop their basketball skills, build friendships and experience the excitement of competitive basketball.
This year’s competition was incredibly close, with four matches finishing in a draw throughout the season. The competitive nature of the teams meant that every game mattered, with players continuing to show improvement, determination and great sportsmanship each week.
The season culminated in a thrilling grand final between the Raptors and Celtics. In a match that went right down to the wire, the Raptors secured the championship in dramatic fashion, hitting a buzzer-beating shot to win 46–45. It was a fantastic finish to an exciting season, with both teams showing tremendous skill and determination.
A special congratulations goes to Fraser Knights, who was awarded the MVP Medal for his outstanding performances throughout the season. Fraser consistently demonstrated skill, teamwork and commitment, making him a deserving recipient of the award.
A huge thank you also goes to our Year 9 basketball students Caleb, Mason and Luke, who generously gave up their time each week to referee the games. Their contribution was greatly appreciated and helped ensure the competition ran smoothly each week.
Well done to all players, coaches, referees and support staff for making the 2026 Year 7 Boys Internal Basketball Competition such a memorable success. We look forward to seeing the continued growth of our young basketballers in the years ahead!
CEA Statewide Knockout Sports (Champagnat and Marcellin)
Results from the last fortnight of Statewide Knockout Sports are as follows:
Year 7/8 Boys Knockout Football
SHC (12.8.80) def Tenison Woods (0.0.0)
SHC (8.3.51) def Trinity College (6.8.44). The team now progresses to the final.
Middle Girls Knockout Football
SHC (5.6.36) def Scotch College (1.1.7)
SHC (10.20.80) defeated Cardijn College (0.2.2). The team now progresses to the final.
Year 9/10 Girls Knockout Basketball (Round 1)
SHC (46) def Cardijn (32)
SHC (43) def St Michael’s (41). The team now progresses to Round 2 of the competition.
Year 9/10 Boys Knockout Basketball (Round 1)
SHC (57) def by Encounter (60)
SHC (51) def St Michael’s (41). The team now progresses to Round 2 of the competition.
Year 9/10 Girls Knockout Netball (Round 2)
SHC (55) def by St Michaels (56)
Student Sporting Achievements
Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding sporting achievements, listed below.
| Summer Boscence (Year 7) | Selected in the School Sport SA U12 Girls State Basketball Team to compete in Newcastle, NSW in October. |
| Gus Warren (Year 7) | Selected in the School Sport SA U12 Boys State Basketball Team to compete in Newcastle, NSW in October. |
Images below are in order of names listed in the table above.
2026 Sports dates and events
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Click here to view Sports Fixtures and Results.
Click here to view the full College calendar of events.