Journal Sacred Heart Prize Giving

A week or so ago we were invited to prize giving by our granddaughter Tahlia who is spending 2 years of her education staying with us. The ceremony was for years 7, 8 and 9 students, or forms 5, 6 and 7 (to those of us who think in forms).

Tahlia wasn't too sure what prize she was getting and I think we were all thrilled to find, when her name was called, of the 2 maths prizes of Diligence and Excellence she had achieved Excellence. In her last 2 maths tests and with-in school assessed, she had achieved 100% in each test.

I'm glad she did so well, it will be a good boost to her moral, to show her the result of her hard work. Her previous school at Whitianga with a poor education record had let her down and her move to Sacred Heart Girls College has been this year, a difficult learning curve.

I'm glad to see that for all of Tahlia's trials and tribulations this year she still wants to continue next year at Sacred Heart.

We should all shout... WELL DONE, TAHLIA!!

Sacred Heart College Girls College, I see, still maintains a good traditional role of education. I was impressed when Fiona Sing, the head girl, completing her end of year speech, every student stood to acknowledge her and applaud her, the applause was sustained.

The only thing that bothered me a little was the emphasis of Maori and over emphasis of culture. We are ALL New Zealanders first irrespective of the many races/countries present. No race should be held above another.