Sacred Heart Girls College, Hamilton

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Sacred Heart Girls College is a state integrated Catholic Girls' secondary school in Hamilton, New Zealand. The school was established by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions in 1884. The school crest features the monogram SH and the symbol †, with the motto "Age Quod Agis" across the bottom, translating loosely into "What ever you do, do to the best of your ability".Sacred Heart Girls' College has a strong relationship with its brother Catholic school, St John's College.HistoryIn 1884, Sacred Heart Girls College was opened as a Catholic Secondary School by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions to provide an education for Catholic women in the Waikato. Originally small in size, the campus has now extended both buildings and land. New netball and tennis courts were added and there is now a new Arts Block and library. It is a very successful school with more than 900 students.Special character and academic achievement are very much alive and celebrated within the college.There is a strong tradition of excellence in both sport and academics.HousesThe College has six houses named after famous women in the Catholic faith:Aubert - Suzanne Aubert, foundress of Daughters of Our Lady of Compassion