Leo Club Hosts Osaka Venture Scouts "Rainbow Camp"

A group of 10 Sacred Hearts Academy Leos, along with 2 of their Kalani Leo sisters, joined a group of Venture Scouts from Osaka for dinner on Sunday, March 22 at The Clarence T.C. Ching Student Center. 

For about twenty years, a group of Osaka Scouts have been coming to Hawai’i for their weeklong “Rainbow Camp”. However, due to the current economic situation, this will be the last Rainbow Camp for the foreseeable future. The Leos worked extra hard to make this last trip as memorable as possible by providing homemade desserts, entertainment, and games. 

The Scouts reciprocated by providing demonstrations of calligraphy, tea ceremony or urasenke, their Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) celebration activities, and a rousing performance of the popular song, “Soran Bushi”. 


A highlight of the evening was the induction of two of our newest Lions: Alyssa Kwan, ‘15 and Victoria Lee, ’15. Special thanks to the Kamehameha Lions for organizing this event. Extra special thanks to our Leo-alumni-turned-Lion Mai Shiomi, ’11; Sherry Wong, ’12; and Kasandra Kitagawa, ’14. 

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Don't Hack Me! Mini-Series by the Sacred Hearts Academy Digital Engineering Class

The Sacred Hearts Academy Digital Engineering class will present a series of mini-presentations on Cyber Ethics/Safety/Security and Computer Programming during the months of March and April during the second half of lunch in the Conference Room.

Each mini seminar/episode will cover a specific  topic such as: Computer Ethics and Safety, Coding, Passwords, Anti-Virus/Ubuntu, Firewalls/Updates, Service, and Ports & Protocols.  All sessions are scheduled to start at 1:00PM in the Conference Room. 

For each episode attended, participants earn a chance at an awesome digital door prize (drawing to be held at the conclusion of the series).

Monday, March 23rd: Episode 1 - Computer Ethics and Safety 

• What is ethical behavior on a computer?  
• Why is it important?  
• How do you keep yourself and your information safe when you are online?

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Leo Convention Planned by Sacred Hearts Academy's Leo Officers

Five of the SHA Leo Club members (Pres. Victoria Lee, VP Alyssa Kwan, Sec. Angela Hesch, Tres. Sarah Na'ai, and member Haylee Bennett) attended this past weekend's District 50 Leo Convention which is open to Leos from across the state. Also in attendance were Leos from Hilo, King Kekaulike (Maui), Moloka'i, Campbell, Farrington, Kaiser, Kalani, Leileihua, Mililani, and Roosevelt. Students camped out at Camp Kokokahi in Kane'ohe where they bonded while trading skills in leadership and discussing challenges facing their Leo Clubs. Attendees also came together in a service project at Punalu'u Lo'i run by the Hawai'inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge at UH, Manoa.

The SHA Leo officers were in charge of planning this year's convention along with Roosevelt HS Leo officers. The committee worked really hard and really well together and hopefully the friendships made in planning and attending this event will last a lifetime.

Special thanks to all of the Lions Clubs who helped to support this event with donations of time and food. Also to the advisers from all clubs for taking time out of their Spring Breaks to be in attendance. And to RHS Leos for assisting with planning convention and Lion Winston Watarai, our District Leo Chair.

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Fourth Graders Hyped by History of Hawai’i Island

The fourth graders returned from their three-day huaka’i (journey) to Hawai’i Island with a greater understanding of the geology and history of the Islands.

During their travels, the students hiked all over the volcano, searched through lava rocks, smelled the sulphur steam, tasted ohelo barries, touched the ‘Ohi’a Lehua (flower from the Ohi’a tree) and hapuu fern and enjoyed exploring nature, having roommates and swimming in the hotel pool!

They also learned from park rangers, listened to mo’olelo by Kumu Hula Pohai Souza and Carol Young, prayed, chanted, sang, danced hula, learned about Tsunami history, explored the petroglyph fields and the remains of Pu’u Honua O Honaunau (place of refuge) and worked on their iPads to document the trip.

Teacher Michelle Tuzon, '65 said, “This trip was one of the best I’ve ever taken. It was immersion in history, culture and friendship and has made an indelible impression on the students.”

              

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Fifth Graders Tackle Challenges at Camp

On March 11, the Academy’s fifth graders trekked to Camp Timberline for three days of fun and challenging activities geared to build teamwork as well as self-confidence.

While the students enjoyed the low ropes segments, including the “Mohawk Walk” and “Wild Woosey,” and the 7 a.m. “Polar Bear” swims, it was the individual activities on the high ropes, “Multi-Vine” course and the 24-foot tall Climbing Wall that were the highlights of the trip.

During the Multi-Vine challenge, the students individually navigated a course suspended in the treetops, forcing them to push themselves and overcome fears. Amazingly, all 48 fifth graders attempted and completed the Vine course!

Teacher Susan Phllips remarked, “The students faced their fears head-on, and they all succeeded! They returned from Camp with a better perspective of themselves and a better appreciation of the fact that they are one class!”

             

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