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AVE MARIA COLLEGE

2014

Goodness matters Since we are each made good by God, the source of all good. Education aims beyond knowledge to the virtue of goodness.

Beauty matters Because it helps bring joy to life through simple daily beauty such as a sunset or through the arts, music or poetry.

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Matter matters Since God created everyone and everything. All our learning about the material world helps us to more deeply appreciate God's creation.

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Alternative Pathway Matters

Business Manager Matters

Deputy Principal

Learning Matters

Directorof Faith and Religious Education

Individual Differences Unit Matters

Headsof School Years 7-12

Education Resource Centre Matters

College Opening Mass

Careers Matters

Farewell to Father Tony

Counselling Matters

College Captain

Spectacular, Spectacular

Academic Captain

Secondary Catholic School's Association

Faith and Social Justice Captains

People Matters

Dux 2033

Academic Community Awards Night

Valedictorian 2014

Year 7 Team Leader

Timor Leste Benefit Ball

Year 7 Matters

Ave Maria Day Matters

Year 7 Photos

FaithMatters

Year 8 Team Leader

Clare Matters

Year 8 Matters

Francis Matters

Year 8 Photos

Helene Matters

Year 9 Team Leader

MaryMatters

Year 9 Matters

Religious Education Matters

Year 9 Photos

Arts Matters

Year 10 Team Leader

Year 12 Arts

Year 10 Matters

VCE Season of Excellence 2014

Year 10 Photos

Design and Food Technology Matters

Year 11 Team Leader

Music Matters

Year 11 Matters

Drama Matters

Year 11 Photos

English Matters

Year 12 Team Leader

Humanities Matters

Year 12 Matters

Health and Physical Education Matters

Year 12 Photos

Italy Study Tour

Class of 2014

Languages Other Than English Matters

Staff Photos

Teacher Qualifications

Principal's Message Board

of Governance

Mathematics and Information Technology Matters

Science Matters

Tiom the Prnepal A college of excellence is only as good as the teachers and staff who commit themselves to our young people In her opening address to the College community in

February this year, College Captain Ashleigh Coshan urged “be themselves”. As Catholics we believe that her peers to our Creator God seeks fullness of life for every human being such that they grow ‘into’ themselves, becoming all that they are and all that they can be. begin by commending Ashleigh Coshan and Laura O’Gorman on being themselves so beautifully this year. They have led, they have encouraged, they have dreamed and delivered, giving of themselves simply for the benefit of our community. We are a better community as a result of their leadership. |

have been most impressed with the Ave Maria College. The Year 12 cohort has women young of what it means to be an ‘Ave girl’ and thank exemplified them for their faith leadership, their great example of student leadership and for being women for others. know that they will go on to make a fine contribution to our world with Ave Maria College in their hearts. In the same way,

The College Board of Governance and the College Executive have continued to provide exemplary leadership and stewardship this year. Their commitment to the provision of excellence in our faith setting for every young woman is evidenced ona daily basis and their support to me in my first year has beenof the highest order and greatly valued.

A college of excellence is only as good as the teachers and staff who commit themselves to our young people. Their professionalism and their character combine to bring their own love of learning to our students and ensure an environment where students are known, cared for and challenged to strive for excellence. At the beginningof the year we embarked on reviewof the preceding period and a the articulation of a new Strategic Plan for 2015 2018. This process, facilitated by the Catholic Education Office Melbourne, engaged staff, students and parents ina series of discussions. Following a very successful period of leadership under the vision and guidance of my predecessor Ms Olwen Horton, the way forward has been identified which will build on the great strengths of the College. thank all teaching and support staff for their skill, their sharing and their generosity of spirit to our students and one another.

The Timor Leste Benefit Ball in August was a wonderful evening of fellowship and fundraising. Many staff, students and parents gathered in a stunning Docklands setting; we learned more about the community Venilale and of furthered our efforts to work in supportive partnership with them. It was a great night and one which we hope will go from strength to strength. In the September break was Privileged to visit St. Maria Mazarello school in Venilale |

with Ms Sharon Walsh. The experience provided us with a lived experience of the Franciscan tenet which formed our College annual theme; Goodness matters, Beauty matters, Matter matters. The beauty and goodness of the people of Timor Leste will inspire us to further involve our students in partnership in the years to come.

To all readers of the 2014 Yearbook, trust you find within these pages the spirit of Ave Maria College where faith, caring and learning thrive! |

Mrs Elizabeth Hanney

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Every year, we see Ave Maria College strengthen its reputation as an outstanding Catholic College for young women and 2014 is no exception. Its reputation is a tribute to the combined efforts of an entire community of teachers, staff, students and parents who all contribute to making the College among the best. On behalf of the Board, | would like to thank you for your commitment and contribution

This year saw the appointment of our new principal Mrs Elizabeth Hanney. On behalfof the Board, would like to congratulate Elizabeth for the positive impact she has made to the College community over the year. Elizabeth has brought a wealth of leadership experience, fresh perspectives and a positive energy to the College, and we look forward to her leadership over many more years to take Ave Maria College to new heights.

Student Wellbeing, Leadership and Management and School Community. As a Board, it will also serve to guide us in the next phase of Ave Maria College's development towards even greater achievement.

would also like to acknowledge Very Rev Anthony Kerin EV (who transferred to St Francis Xavier — St Clare Parish, Box Hill during the year) for his outstanding leadership, pastoral support and contribution to the College community. Replacing Fr Tony is Very Rev Denis Stanley EV as the appointed Presidentof the Delegated Canonical Administrators. We are also privileged to have Mr Peter Devery and Mr Adrian Klep (as Delegated Canonical Administrators) on our Board, and thank them for their continued support. Finally, would like to welcome our newest

On behalf of the Board, would like to congratulate the Class of 2014 and wish them every success with their future endeavours.

member Ms Julianne Tkaczuk.

There were several presentations to the Board during 2014. We had a review of the 2013 VCE results and an update on the second phaseof the Objective for Improvement Plan (OIP). Both presentations reinforced the ongoing commitment the College has to staff and student development, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Throughout the year we also took the time to reflect as a Board, bringing to light our mission and role in terms of leadership and governance. It provided us with the opportunity to review and improve how we function and collaborate as a Board.

A major focus this year was the School Improvement Framework (SIF) review. It has helped set key strategies that determine how Ave Maria College will improve and develop over the next four years in key areas of Education in Faith, Learning and Teaching,

Last year, the Board introduced a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) section on the Ave Maria College website that covers common questions regarding the Board and its role. We encourage you to visit the website at www.avemaria.vic.edu.au |

Mr Fernando Schiavone Chairman, Board of Governance

Throughout the year, we also took the time to reflect as a Board bringing to light our mission and role in terms of leadership and governance

Denuly Punewpal As learners, all membersof the Ave Maria College community have continued the journey of improvement in 2014. In this, our review year, we have collectively reflected on where we are and where we need to go. Across all aspects of College life we have had cause to celebrate our achievements and progress over the last four years. This progress has been brought about by the learning attitude that pervades our College. The term to describe a learning attitude is a growth-mindset. A conversation with any memberof the staff or student leadership team would reflect an approach that is all about progression and improvement; traits of a growth mindset. This approach permeates our culture and is evidenced by the many initiatives in 2014.

The House Dance competition introduced on Ave Maria Day is a simple example of how a growth mindset in students can bring about a whole new world of experiences and joy that might otherwise have been missed out on if a fixed mindset prevailed. The same approach by our staff has seen the development of our renewed learning and teaching program for 2015. Coupled witha raft of professional learning and genuine engagement in change, teachers have generated amazing ideas for our students to experience in their learning program.

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grateful for the priestly ministry of monted chaplains, Very Rev Fr Stanley, Fr Benneth and presided at a variety of whole school, year level sna. whoMasses. The musical leadership of Ms Sims Class and thee choir added greatly to a variety of College Masses.

There are countless examples demonstrating how Ave Maria College is truly a learning organisation. This aspect of our community brings richness to our belonging. Setting this in the context of our Franciscan heritage where goodness, beauty and matter all matter, it is little wonder we have so many families wanting a place for their daughter and so many professionals looking to further their careers here. We are certainly blessed to belong to Ave Maria College. Mr Phillip Tascone * Deputy Principal

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Faith and Religious Education should be part of every class and every relationship. The Ave Maria College Mission Statement reminds us that “we are called to see the good in others” and that our relationships should be “imbued with integrity and compassion between all members of the College community”. This is seen in Masses, Liturgies and Reflection Days. It is also seen in the work of the Faith and Social Justice Committee through the year level charities, Winter Appeai, Winter Sleepout and the Edmund Rice Homework Club in St Albans. We also live our faith through Mission Action Day where the whole College Participated in a walkathon around the MaribyrnongRiver track. Funds were raised for the St Maria Mazzarello school in Venilale, Timor Leste. The College Student Leaders co-ordinated our Participation in Kick Arts, the talent showcase for dance, music and drama which raised over $6000 for Bahay Tuluyan — an Organisation that helps children in thePhilippines.

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Across all aspects of College life we have had cause to celebrate the wonderful achievements and progress made

Catholic education always addresses the whole person to ensure that the Gospel is lived and living

Some people may separate good works from more formal expressions of faith, but Catholic education always addresses the whole person to ensure that the Gospel is lived and living. Mr Patrick Jurd

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It is through the vast array of learning opportunities both within and outside of the classroom that collectively we realise that “Matter matters”. Everything we do is of great consequence and the awakening of this in the girls and their developing sense of self during their education is captivating We thank and congratulate the students on all they have achieved this year, and hope that they continue to be curious, captivated and collaborative learners. Small examples, but two things it is easy to forget: that students at Ave Maria College give their best endeavours and they show the fruits of them in their growing and deeply impressive competence.

YEARS 7-9 The new school year brings much excitement and some anxiety for the new Year 7 students. Mastering their timetable, combination locks and successfully navigating the College, it isn't long before the girls feel a part of the Ave Maria College community. Camp provided a wonderful opportunity to foster new friendships whilst the girls participated in a range of outdoor activities, camp fires, a talent quest and disco. Year 8 students enjoyed a range of exciting activities. The Wellbeing Day involved guest speakers and activities from The Butterfly Foundation, Victoria Police, Beyond Blue, and The Resilience Project, anda play ‘Cyberia’. The girls had a great day, with discussions continuing long after the day concluded. On the cusp of entering their senior schooling, Year 9 provides the girls with a number of unique opportunities. There was much trepidation in the lead up to their survival camp however upon their return students spoke of their great times and the many memories made. Their collaborative learning and problem solving skills were showcased during the Year g Enriched Learning, Investigation through Exploration (E.L.I.T.E.) project and they are to be congratulated on the quality of

House spirit amongst the juniors was showcased enthusiastically at the Swimming Carnival, Athletics Carnival, the dance competition on Ave Maria Day and through their performances in ‘Spectacular Spectacular’. Their eagerness to get involved and give anything a go is to be applauded.

YEARS 10-12 impressive moments by students throughout 2014 were those where they showed enthusiastic endeavour, or a quiet and humble competence. It’s been a year of wonderful endeavour — the new and successful Timor Leste Benefit Ball, a full Learning and Teaching Review, and of course the daily application to learn something new orto solve a problem. In all of these things the energy, ideas, criticisms and endeavour of the students have shone. Other moments of pride occurred where there were quiet displays of capability, as the Year 10 girls grow into accomplished young women by the end of Year 12; a covered smile on the return of a highly marked essay; the deft navigation of language our Italian trippers experienced and the powerfully sincere wit of our student leadership applicants as they outlined their cases for election.

Mr Michael Horne « Head of School Year 10-12, Terms 1, 2 and 3 Ms Joanna Hammer Head of School Year 7-9, Terms 1 and 2 Acting Head of School Year 10-12, Term 4

Ms Jessica Hall * Acting Head of School Year 7-9, Terms 3 and 4

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College Qpening INass The College Opening Year Mass was beautifully led by Fr Tony Kerin. Fr Tony presented the College Student Leaders with their leadership badges and the leaders recited a pledge in honour of the position to which they were elected. Year 7 students and staff and students new to the College were presented with a Tau Cross to symbolise their belonging to a Franciscan community.

FrTony’s homily was both engaging and thought provoking making reference to Pope Francis and his message of God's love for all.

“Dear young people, Jesus gives us life, life in abundance. If we are close to him we will have joy in our hearts and a smile on ourface.” “The world makes us look towards ourselves, our possessions, our desires. The Gospel invites us to be open to others, to share with the poor.” Pope Francis reminds us what a relationship with Christ looks like and how St Francis himself lived.A life lived with joy, being open to others and especially a concern for those in need. It is interesting that Pope Francis and St Francis speak of simplicity of life being the pathway to abundance of life.

Farewell to Father Jonny

Fr Tony has beena firm and generous advocate for our College over the last decadein his role as Chaplain, President of the Association of Delegated Canonical Administrators, member of the College Board of Governance and most importantly, a vocal supporter of the Ave Maria College Community.

The Ave Maria College community gathered to celebrate and farewell Fr Tony early in the year. College staff and students will

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miss Fr Tony who has always been greatly admired for his strong faith, leadership and warm engagement with all.

We would like to formally acknowledge Fr Tony’s ongoing role as an instrumental support of all major works and initiatives within the College and for always speaking very favourably of the College within the wider community. Ave Maria College is indebted to Fr Tony for his dedicated contribution and we wish him every blessing in his new role in the parish of St Francis Xavier, Box Hill.

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College Captain How could possibly sum up my experiences as College Captain in 2014? |

would like to thank the Student Leadership Team, especially Vice College Captain Laura O'Gorman, for their support and hard work throughout the year. would also like to thank the College Executive and other staff members for their support this year. |

In all honesty, words cannot

describe the immense honour and gratitude felt in being chosen to represent the students of Ave Maria College. This year has been crazy, exciting, stressful, rewarding and above all an amazing experience that will forever cherish. |

As my journey at Ave Maria College ends, am remindedof just how lucky we all are to belong to this wonderful community, one that embraces differences and celebrates individual achievements. This year has reaffirmed for me the love, strength and camaraderie that exists and the school spirit that continues to grow. |

Most importantly, would like to thank the students who smiled in the corridors, who participated in extra curricular activities and who gave everything a go. You are the reason that Ave Maria College is my second home and sincerely hope you have enjoyed this year. Your time at Ave Maria College is limited so please do not waste a single moment of it. |

wish you all the very best of luck for the future and encourage you to continue to be exactly who you are because there is nothing more courageous than showing up and being seen. |

Ashleigh Coshan College Captain

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it encourages students to have their own personal goals and embrace individual strengths.

This year | introduced an initiative that aimed to assist Year 125 with examaination preparation. High achieving students from the Class of 2013, and the 2013 Dux came and spoke to students about how they prepared for and stayed sane in the lead-up to the English examination. The initiative, named “Year 13” harnessed the wisdom of past Ave Maria College students and passed it on to those experiencing VCE. hope that this “Year 13” will be continued and developed in the future. |

The event which encompassed the enthusiasm that students show towards academic pursuits would be the incredible turnout and enthusiasm showed at

the ‘Teacher vs Student Debate’ on Ave Maria Day. This annual event is enjoyed by all students and is testament to the supportive attitude students of Ave Maria College show towards their peers academic pursuits. hope that in years to come, this culture is embraced and even enhanced by the Ave Maria College community and that we continue to demonstrate the impressive things young women can achieve. |

Ella McNicol * Academic Captain

Sith and Social Justice Caplouns Your playing small does not serve the world. We are all meant to shine, as children do. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same

We entered this year with a vision of change, a thirstfor adventure and an

excitement of what was then for us, the unknown. Now looking back upon the year that was 2014, we are proud of the difference that we have been able to bring to our community. It is the people that we have worked with that have made the many initiatives that were initiallyjust ideas, a reality brought to life by a collective wanting to serve the community and change for the better In collaboration with St Bernard's College and St Columba’s College, Ave Maria College organised and Participated in the annual Kick Arts competition. Whilst work began preparing the event at the end of 2013, it was the shining talents of the 18 music, drama and dance performances that made the evening a marvellous time to remember. All proceeds from tickets, the raffle and canteen purchases were donated to Bahay Tuluyan Philippines Australia, a foundation dedicated to preventing and responding to the abuse and exploitation of children in the Philippines. A new initiative that we brought to life this year was what We now like to call Awareness Campaigns. Meetings became an open forum of discussion in which the girls a of social issues that we all felt were meee number us in our to society such as human trafficking and relIg!Ous persecution. The Faith and Social Justice G FOUP sought to gain a greater understanding of these

matters, evaluate their effects upon our community, as well as how the Gospel values may be applied to identify the moral implications, before deciding upon an action to initiate in the community. On the last Friday of August, 40 passionate girls and teachers surrendered their everyday comforts to experience a reality for the many homeless in Australia and around the world. Armed with only one blanket and a piece of cardboard each, we braved the cold and discomfort, building community and raising over $1600 for the St Vincent de Paul Society through the Winter Sleepout. As a means of involving the College community a new initiative, the Pop-up Book Shop, ‘popped up’ in the Piazza with a number of pre-loved books being auctioned to raise more money for the St Vincent de Paul Society.

As we Say goodbye to 20124, it is difficult to comprehend how we did so much but it can all be brought back to one thing...you. Whether you are a teacher, student or parent, your light shone through and a change was realised. For this we say thank you and ask that you never forget how your brightness can help others. Tess Whelan Faith and Social Justice Captain Sarah Kelly * Faith and Social Justice Vice Captain

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Year 12 was a hunger game to me, one that ultimately became the driving force for my thirst for knowledge and motivation to succeed. It is with this, that feel immense gratitude and humility in accepting this Award, and to be amongst those who upheld greatness before me. |

learned from my experience in Year 12 is that time is such a precious commodity, possibly the most intangible element in your life, but also the most valuable. If there is anything

With regard to studying, found VCAA examination assessor's reports to be the most beneficial. subject you Knowing exactly what aspects needed to learn and how to construct high mark answers helps avoid wasting time. |

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Although there can only be one Dux, everybody can achieve excellence. Success does not mean achieving the highest ATAR, or the best test result. Success is using the opportunities you are given to achieve your personal goals. Furthermore, the essence of achievement witnessed today lies at the heart of Ave Maria College and its teachers, who have always been a paramount instrument nurturing me to success and providing students with the self confidence to reach their dreams.

To the Class of 2014 and future graduates, I'll leave you with this thought. Do not be afraid to dream big because every single one of you is capable of greatness. And to all you aspiring Dux out there I'll leave you with two parting words, “quack, quack”

Taylah Ransome * Dux 2013

M/alecictowan 9014 Our dreams, aspirations and goals are essentially the blueprint, to the path we will choose to take on our life’s journey

middle and end, with its highs and lows, tension and release, so to has our entire school experience. We as a cohort have strived to work in harmony and rhythmically in the effort to serve our own purpose and to contribute to our greater story, one that is memorable, uplifting and one we are privileged to share.

Girls, anything worthwhile rarely comes easy, and know that you all have the tools to build and create the opportunities you deserve, to create an exciting future and a great life. Let us go further and build on the foundations that Ave Maria College has laid out for us; it might be the endof our song, but we definitely will not stop singing along. |

stand before you, honoured and humbled, on behalf of the beautiful young ladies graduating here this evening, the importance of our journey that has been the Class of 2014's time at Ave Maria College.

Remember that our dreams, aspirations and goals are essentially the blueprint, to the path we will choose to take on ourlife’s journey. will be forever grateful to have had the privilege of knowing you all.

People say that you should talk about things you know, and with this in mind, would like to share with you something that is particularly close to me lyrics. Specifically, while a song encapsulates a beginning,

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Ave Maria College hosted the inaugural Timor Leste Benefit Ball, held at Docklands. A committee of Year 11 students, staff and parents, worked for nearly 14 months developing the Benefit Ball idea and seeing it come to fruition. The Benefit Ball was a way to increase awareness of, and financial support for, the communityof Venilale, Timor Leste, and in particular the St Maria Mazzarello School. The Benefit Ball was a wonderful celebration and community event. It included a large raffle, with over 30 prizes donated from families and local businesses. All proceeds raised as well as other fundraising efforts supporting the cause, were donated to the School, and will be used to support the education of the young women at the School.

The Benefit Ball was a wonderful celebration and community event.

With over 30 prizes donated from families and local businesses

Ave Maria Day 2014 was a wonderful celebration of our Feast Day. Fr Denis Stanley led the celebration of Mass and together we paused in gratitude for all that we enjoy at Ave Maria College. Fun, friendship, food, a talent quest and other activities filled the afternoon as the sun shone upon us. The Student v's Teacher debate and House Dance competition were the highlights of the day. Congratulations to Francis House on taking out the trophy for the best House Dance.

Following the exampleof Jesus means that | treat myself and others with respect, as well as going out to those in need Faith matters as it helps to frame the way we live our lives. We believe that the goodness in each of us has been placed there by God and it is our task to discover our gifts and use them to build our community — which we see occur quite beautifully here at Ave Maria College.

Students and staff undertook a 7km walkathon on the second annual Mission Action Day, commencing from

the College and around the Maribyrnong River. Money raised went to the St. Maria Mazzarello School in Timor Leste.

Demonstrating that Goodness matters, a group

of Year 12 students attended the Edmund Rice

Homework Club in St Albans weekly and did an excellent job tutoring refugees.

As empowered women we feel a sense of duty towards those who are downtrodden and oppressed. Supporting Caritas as our Year 12 charity this year is the first step towards achieving this goal.

Ella McNicol

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Students were encouraged to contribute to the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal, primarily by donating blankets and warm clothes. The response, especially from Year 9 who have St Vincent de Paul as their year level charity, was very generous. Year 7 Reflection Day gave students an opportunity to strengthen their ties with each other and the Ave Maria College community. Year 8 Reflection Day was jam-packed full of fun and all involved were very excited. The Butterfly Foundation quest spoke to students about positive body image and how to build up self-esteem and confidence.

Year 10 Reflection Day focussed on “What Can I Give?”. Guest speakers motivated the students to get involved in community service and discussed how to be selfless in helping others. Year 7 Elders’ Mass and Year 8 Special Persons’ Mass gave students the opportunity to invite family members to demonstrate gratitude and appreciation for having special people in their lives.

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Clare House has exuded House spirit throughout the year and their positive attitude has truly made being a House Leader a rewarding position. The Swimming Carnival was the first time we saw Clare girls really strive to win and the involvement of the seniors and juniors lead to their success. Clare united at the Athletics Carnival and it was their participation and determination that brought Clare House to victory. The Ave Maria Day dance competition proved many girls to be potential! leaders of the College and their ability to coordinate routines and take control was

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Francis House has seen a great year with many great achievements. Ranging from individuals showcasing their talent at the sporting carnivals to the group performances at Spectacular, Spectacular and in the Ave Maria Day dance competition. Francis House was lucky enough and talented enough to continue the winning streak and take first prize for the second year in a row on Ave Maria Day. The Francis House community has grown closer as a unified group with a strong sense of House spirit. Many new traditions have been

initiated and we hope that all Francis House girls continue participating with the great enthusiasm that we have seen this year. Francis 2014, thanks for a great year!

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As leaders of Helene House this year we gave ourselves the challenge of increasing House spirit, in an attempt to bring the House together in the hope of creating friendships that would carry through the restof the girls time here at Ave Maria College. The Swimming and Athletics Carnivals were great for all of the girls, seeing the participation and House spirit on the day was amazing and made both of us proud to call ourselves the Captains of such a great House. Spectacular, Spectacular showcased the outstanding talentof the girls, which led us to victory. Seeing the

girls step up and rise to the challenge allowed us to understand how bright the future is for Helene. Being the Helene House Captains was incredible, it taught us how difficult yet rewarding leadership is and the talent of each girl in Helene house.

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way [Haller House spirit is quintessential to the Ave Maria College of it, community, and this year we have noticeda particularly in Mary House. The Swimming Carnival was a success for Mary as we upheld our winning status. The number of girls that participated in the swimming and athletics festivities was outstanding. Similarly, the Ave Maria Day dance competition was an amazing experience. The new initiative, introduced to promote House spirit and teamwork, did just that, as the whole of Mary House came together as one to continue celebrating our unique House spirit, Many girls stepped up to the plate and took control.

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This gave us an insight into who would make great future leaders and the immense talent of every Mary student. Being the leaders of Mary House was an incredibly rewarding experience, one that we owe to the incredible Mary girls and their inner House spirit. Neve Lesnick wat’

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As well as learning about the richness of the Catholic Church, its traditions and history, Religious Education needs to be holistic and provide opportunities to touch hearts through reflective classroom activities, as well as making connections with the year level Reflection Day and College Masses. There are opportunities at each year level to engage with real life situations. It might be the unit on relationships studied by Year 12, the ethical dilernmas covered in Year 11, the Faith in Action Today (FIAT) community service project that links with social justice studied in Year 10, Hope and Redemption studied by Year 9, A Just Society studied by Year 8 or Do Unto Others studied by Year 7. The Opening School Mass and the Ave Maria Day Mass allow the College to celebrate its rich Catholic, Franciscan heritage. There are also opportunities such asthe Year 7 Elders’ Mass and the Year 8 Special Persons’ Mass. The College Easter Liturgy allowed students and staff to reflect upon the richnessof the Catholic tradition of the Stations of the Cross in the context of life today.

Oneof the goals of 2014 for the Education in Faith sphere of the College is “to continue to build the Catholic culture...of the College”. This year, members of the Religious Education Domain engaged in professional learning in the area of biblical studies. Some staff were fortunate to join with colleagues from St Bernard's College to work with Dr Amy-Jill Levine, New Testamentprofessor from Vanderbilt University in a rich exploration of the Scriptures and their meaning. Staff gave very positive feedback from this session. The data gained from the Enhancing Catholic School Identity survey means that we will look for further professional learning in the area of biblical studies to enrich the girls’ understanding of this vital area. One of the outcomes of our Learning and Teaching review is that Year 11 Religious Education will be school-based. This will afford us the chance to use the bestof the VCE course and supplement it with engaging material, so that we might educate so that the Gospel is a living reality. In conclusion, am grateful to my colleagues for their efforts and energy in this challenging and rewarding subject. am also grateful for the openness of our young women, as we accompany them on their faith journey. |

Religious Education needs to be holistic and provide opportunities to touch hearts — through reflective classroom activities, as well as making connections with the year level Reflection Day and College Masses

Director of Faith and Religious Education

Mr Patrick Jurd

Great things are done bya series of small things brought together Vincent Van Gogh Throughout 2014 the Visual Arts provided inspiring curriculum that was both engaging and challenging within stimulating learning environments. Creative units of work from papier mache hats and handbags, skilful lino cuts, digital photographs and tonal paintings filled the Art rooms. Combined with innovative teaching approaches this sawa hive of activity with many students accessing specialist facilities and equipment and the continuation of after school workshops provided wonderful opportunities for our VCE students. in March we recognised and celebrated the artistic success with two Year 12 students (Class of 2013) exhibited in the 2014

Season of Excellence. Congratulations to Taylah Ransome whose series of black and white lino-cuts was represented in Top Arts and Lana Russo whose series of media digital photographs were included as part of Top Designs.

The ‘Artist in Residence’ program continued to provide expertise and exposure to a variety of methodologies and inspiration and has certainly been highlighted in the range and diversity of the VCE folios. Our grand finale on the 15 October 2014 celebrated an evening of Excellence in The Arts, was overwhelmingly supported as we presented a range of combined folio work, performance and displays from all levels and areas of the Arts Domain.

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some of our Arts in addition to their top study scores, students from the Class of 2013 were chosen, after a rigorous selection process, to have their work shortlisted as part of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority’s much celebrated and highly regarded VCE Season of Excellence. The VCE Season of Excellence showcases outstanding work from VCE students across Victoria in the areas of Media, Studio Arts, Visual Communication Design, Design Technology, and Food Technology. It is an exhibition that recognises students’ creative flair

and outstanding achievement in these subjects, and it is

always a mark of honour for any school to have its students acknowledged and showcased state wide. It is an incredible achievement to simply be shortlisted for the Season of Excellence, and we are very pleased to announce the shortlisted students for the 2014 exhibition were:

Lana Russo: Top Designs —- Media

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Melbourne's diverse architecture were also chosen for the Top Design Exhibition, at the Melbourne Museum.

Alyce Gumley: Top Acts

Both students’ work were on exhibition at these locations between March and July to the general public, celebrating their fine efforts in Studio Arts and Media respectively. Congratulations on this achievement Taylah and Lana, and to all very deserving shortlisted students.

Taylah Ransome, whose skilful We are incredibly proud and sensitive lino cuts portraying the intricate details of animal coats were chosen for the Top Arts exhibition, held at the lan Potter Centre at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Dengn and FoodTechnology Natlers This year we were fortunate to acquire a class set of the latest Bernina sewing machines which provided G6 with the most current and up to date technology. Across all levels the design process underpinned production and all students achieved skillful results. Courses studied various fibers and fabrics and completed a range of production samples and finished garments specific to design briefs and set tasks.

VET Applied Fashion Design and Technology across both years provided students with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in preparation for work in the fashion industry. The VCE folio work was again reflective of amazing designs and innovative production and embellishment techniques. G7 certainly was a place where ‘My Kitchen Rules’. At each level students learnt skills associated in preparation, food handling hygiene, safe work practices and production skills. Units covered meal times — breakfast, lunch and dinner, in conjunction with the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. Specifically Year 9 an Asian banquet was the culmination their journey into Asian cuisine and the finale for Year 10 focused on the design process and producing catering

for a function. Unit 1 and 2 of VCE Food and Technology studied several areas: Food Safety & Hygiene, Key Food Groups and their properties and functions, and technological developments in food production and equipment as well as a greater practical application through the design process where students were given scope to design meals for a range of occasions and context working both as individual and in teams. The variety of research and design tasks, and wide range of applications provided great preparation for the practical SAT in Year 12. Ms Cheryl Kerin

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The Music students at Ave Maria College are the most passionate, driven, albeit dramatic, but forthrightly talented group of people | have ever met! They embody what| believe it takes to be a great student, a great musician and on the whole, a great person in our world believe that the growth have seen in this program over the last three years is a reflection oftheir dedication and enthusiasm for this greatly rewarding subject. Time and time again they have exceeded my (very high) expectations: through classroom performances, assembly performances, The Music Performance Evening, the Arts Festival, not to mention Liturgies and Masses; where our girls are thrown into situations where they are often greatly out of their comfort zones, and manage to produce performances of the highest quality. |

Every day am privileged to teach and work with this group of talented human beings. Their passion fuels and inspires me and Jam truly oneof the luckiest teachers at the College. cannot wait to see what the future holds for the Music program, and Ican only hope that students maintain their level of respect for |

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MUSIC PERFORMANCE EVENING 2014 Having our very first Musical Performance Evening was a huge achievement for me at my time at the College. It gave the music students a chance to show off their

Natasha Franjic « Year 8 It was a great way to showcase what we learnt in music classes -— the ukulele.

Rachel Waring e Year 8

FABULOUS! Grace Kemp e Year 10 We hope that it is the first of many! Year 11 Music Performance Students

The Music Performance Evening was a fantastic opportunity, and more importantly, it was super dooper fun!

Katie Earnshaw e Year9

The Music Program has grown so much since have been at Ave Maria College, and | can’t wait to see where it goes. Julianna Barillaro « Year 12 |

Ms Kayla Sims

This was my first time playing the piano in front of an audience of that size, which was reallyfun.

amazing talents and to experience something that they may not get inside the day to day classroom. The night was a great success and an amazing opportunity for students to promote themselves, and the program, within the College community.

felt relieved and proud of myselffor performing in front of the College for the first time.

Alyssa Soloczynskyj e Year 7 it was the first time had ever sung as a soloist in front of |

an audience. Olivia Di Sisto « Year 9

lam definitely looking forward to next year’s music night. Faith Andres e Year 9 The musical talent at Ave Maria College is just the beginning — the

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This was the first time I've been involved in the backstage aspect of a performance as well. It was a great experience.

Megan Snelleksz e Year 11

2014 was an incredible yearfor Drama at Ave Maria College where we saw phenomenal performances at every year level TheYear 7’s embarked on their dramatic journeys at the College with enthusiasm and aplomb. We looked first at mime in the style of Charlie Chaplin and Marcel

a group-devised Brechtian performance on the issue.

Marceau, and the girls were tasked with creating their own contemporary mime performances. We saw mad scientists, fashion-show mishaps, and disastrous double dates and bungled kidnappings, and the girls were truly astounding in their comic timing and creativity.

naturalistic performance style. Finally, the girls left the stage and made their way into film where they showcased their methods of Naturalistic acting in paired scene-work.

In Year 9 the focus was on refining a dramatic skill

set, and we looked first at improvisation, then the italian comedy of Commedia dell’ Arte, and finally the girls presented a non-naturalistic solo or paired performance. These are challenging performances which required quick wit and confidence, and many students found themselves more capable than they would ever have expected.

Year 10 saw the students tackling the issue of body image within Wendy Harmer’s play, ‘What's the Matter with Mary Jane’. This play was used as a stimulus for

Students then went solo and brought the stories of a fictional and historical women to life in a non-

Year 11 Drama at the College was definitely challenging but rewarding. The students worked on their Absurdist ensemble pieces and dazzled parents and teachers with comedic and moving explorations of the theme ‘No Man is an Island’. Then students spent Semester 2 researching a given Australian stimulus and then devising a non-naturalistic piece in response to that stimulus. The performances featured stories of hope, courage, and Australian identity and made us all proud to be Australian. Ms Jessica Kemp

You never really understand a person until you consider things

from his point of view... Until you climb in his skin and walk around init When Atticus Finch speaks to his two children about empathy and understanding for others, a poignant and life-affirming message is heard by the reader. On the surface, Harper Lee’s gentle but strong father figure in To Kill a Mockingbird delivers his two unruly and immature children lasting advice that we know they carry throughout their lives. More significantly, though, it is the reader who is handed a lesson to hold and live by. Lee’s novel is one of empathy, of appreciating and sympathising with those who are weak and vulnerable. Lee's novel is about protecting those who protect us, and giving to those who give to others. This is why “it is a sin to kill a mockingbird”, because all the mockingbird does for us is make music, singing beautifully, mimicking the melody of others. The mockingbird does no harm. The

Novels have an uncanny way of holding a mirror up to us and asking us to think about who we are and what we stand for. In English, students learn about what is good in the world but they also learn what challenges this goodness. They learn about what makes the world beautiful, but they also come to understand what taints this beauty. They learn about what matters in the world, and they thrive when they understand how andwhy things matter.

Atticus’s integrity and heart is the mirror held up to us; in Atticus, Harper Lee asks who we are and what we stand for. What other mirrors do you see in other novels? Mr Timothy Nolan

English Domain Team Leader

mockingbird needs protection. It sometimes feels strange how the messages and lessons from novelsof times past resonate so long after the author put pen to paper. It is no surprise that Lee wrote her masterpiece with the social context of civil rights and the question of equality of the 1950s on her mind. To us today, the notion that black people did not have rights, such as seat on public transport, is a reality so far from us, yet so a

Close, in other ways.

This year, English students were dazzled by Shakespeare Performances of Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. They enjoyed writing workshops with some of Australia’s finest young authors, including Alice Pung and Lili Wilkinson, who opened their minds up to the possibilities of creative writing. They opined and argued in their English Classroom about contemporary issues that affect their Nation and its people. They learnt about the different Worlds, peoples, issues and contextsof the novels they Studied and they read extensively for pleasure. It has been heartening to watch the voices and influences of our Young women come out in the tremendous work they have Completed throughout the year and congratulate our Students on their efforts.

This year, English students were dazzled by Shakespeare performances of Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. They enjoyed writing workshops with someof Australia’s finest young authors, including Alice Pung and Lili Wilkinson, who opened their minds up to the possibilities of creative writing

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The future is unknowable, but the past should give us hope Winston Churchill

It is with these words by Winston Churchill that

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the students of Ave Maria College in the Humanities Domain. Their participation and achievements in a wide and diverse range of activities are to be applauded.

A 21st Century humanities education necessitates that students are aware of all the environments in which they live, local to global, and be able to successfully critique an ever-increasing range of issues being generated by a constantly changing world. This year our students have participated in many competitions and excursions, heard from guest speakers on a range of topics and undertaken virtual learning through use of information technology. Students from Accounting participated in the Australian Stock Exchange internet share market game. They formed syndicates and learnt the many benefits and risks of buying shares. Our Unit 1 Business Management students created business plans to simulate the establishment of a small business. These were entered the iPAB competition sponsored by Victoria University and Miranda Pitruzello gained success with the Encouragement Award for her business plan. tt was also the second year that the school has entered a team in the Bond University Mooting Competition. Stephanie Arturi, Charlotte Dawson and Lauren Van De Griendt formed

a legal team that

argued a complex civil case on government accountability for negligent acts.

Excursions, where students have observed and discussed a range of topics and spoken to people directly, have ranged froma visit to HM Barwon Prison to our Year 7 students visiting Melbourne Water Treatment Plant where they investigated processes involved in the treatment of our sewerage. Other events have included visits to IKEA, the Shrine of Remembrance, Holocaust Museum, as well as listening and engaging in activities with visitors from Australian Electoral Commission, Nestle Oceania and a medieval history group. Mr Christopher Moss * Humanities Domain Team Leacer

Eager to discover and learn how ‘text book stuff’ applies in the real world, the Business Management classes set off to IKEA, Richmond.

Floriana Deleo e Year 12 During this seminar our class held our own election with ballot papers and was officially tallied by one of the representatives from the Australian Electoral Commission.

Aria Giuliani and Siobhan Brennan Year 10 Armour was passed around and we were all astonished by how heavy it was.

Lucy Mc Naughton Year 8 Mooting refers to the act of responding to a ‘mock case’ developed by the University for the purpose offormulating responses and acting as the Senior Counsel, Junior Counsel and Solicitorfor either the appellant or respondent. We discussed the legal system and court process with prisoners, aiding us in our Unit 4 Legal Studies regarding court procedures and their effectiveness.

Meg Liberatore Year 12

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Health and Physical Education is more than just “sports” this subject is about preparing students for now and the future. Asa student you don't just learn how to kick or throw, you learn skills not to set a goal to compete at the Olympics but to have the confidence to participate in a game at a family picnic or to try out a sport at a local club. You learn strategies that will give you the tool kit to make informed decisions when hard choices are presented. Health and Physical Education teaches you to be a resilient young woman that can tackle any obstacle that is put in front of you knowing

that it’s not always about getting it right but having the confidence to ‘have a go’ and do the very best you can do. You are in control and yes, things at times will be difficult but if you persevere and keep moving forward then not only will you overcome the obstacle you will overcome the little voice called doubt then you will be the “master of yourself”.

This year has been another busy time for the Health and Physical Education Domain. The start of the year had the Year 7 to 9 cohort involved in Aquatics learning new skills related to Royal Life Saving Australia awards. The Year 9's had the opportunity to be involved in Squash at the Essendon Squash Courts. Year 10’s have been immersed ina Personal Protection programme that will give them the skills to deal with situations that life will throw at them. Part of this program is giving the girls instruction around selfdefence facilitated by Amelia from ‘Art of Defence’.

Our senior program has seen students in Unit 1 and 2 Health and Human Development visit the Mercy Hospital while Unit 3 and 4 Outdoor and Environmental Studies completed their study with a trip to Lake Mountain and Marysville. 2015 will bring with it an excitement with newly developed courses in Health and Physical Educationat Year 10 with two streams - Health and Physical Education. Year 10 will also have an elective which will immerse students in Environmental Studies and Geography with an Outdoor Education focus.

take this opportunity to thank both staff and students of Ave Maria College for making Health and Physical Education a pleasure to be associated with. |

Mr Garry Whicker ® Health and Physical Education

Domain Team Leader

After months of waiting, organising and suitcase shopping the Ave Maria College study tour group including 39 students and five staff members, boarded their late night flight to Rome. Each group named after one of the following artists; Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo or Leonardo, spent the first three days experiencing Rome and all its cultural and historical wonders. Here, the students had theirfirst opportunity to demonstrate their language skills, conversing with locals, shop assistants and tour guides Soon after we found ourselves in Orvieto, a small town in the heart of Italy with picturesque views, rich in art history. The students experienced three days of language or art classes depending on their subjects. Here, they had the opportunity to explore the town and apply their knowledge and skills in a practical setting, even treating all of us to an educational session in the Duomo facilitated by the art students themselves. After a hectic few days we hopped on a bus and made our way to Assisi where we explored churches and buildings, helping us to understand more deeply St Francis’ past. Although our stay in Assisi was short we made time to experience the skm walk St Francis would make from his home into the main town onadaily basis, a journey am sure the girls will never forget. |

Florence was our second last destination. We were fortunate enough to experience a great deal of Italy’s history here. We visited the beautiful Florence Duomo, the Pitti Palace, the Uffizi Gallery, the Academia Gallery and we walked along the Ponte Vecchio. It was much busier, bigger in size and more populated by commercial shopping than our previous two destinations. Here, as predicted, the girls had an opportunity to shop, and that they did. In the words of Mr Tony Spanti “we came, we saw, we shopped.” What better place to end such an amazing tour than in Venice. The trip wasn't complete without a ride on a gondola, a trip to Piazza San Marco, a glass blowing demonstration and some last minute Murano glass or Venetian mask purchases. Venice did not disappoint weather wise, nor did the previous 11 daysofthe trip.

We were blessed with sunny skies and mild days. We were also blessed with wonderful students, enthusiastic teachers, and extremely knowledgeable guides. The 2014 Italy Study Tour was a huge success, well worth the waiting, organising and suitcase shopping. Ms Tania Stangherlin The ancient ruins in Rome never ceased to end, each as beautiful as the next. We took full advantage of shopping time near the famous Spanish Steps.

Our learning took us outside the classroom where we interacted with locals.

Beautiful Assisi where we were able to connect with our school's Franciscan roots. Venice it was love at first sight, not only for the city but also for the endless number of cute Italian boys.

The large consumption of coffee and wide range of ice cream choices was definitely necessary throughout this magical

experience. We are very thankful to the teachers who guided and Shared this auspicious

experience with us. We will cherish the memories

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Ever seeking to improve what we offer our students

The school year began with excitement as the Languages Other Than English Domain Team embarked on the challenge to adopt the College theme ‘Teach as if Beauty matters, Goodness matters, Matter matters’. This was to be our mantra for the year and as we look back at 2014 we see evidenceof the journey students and teachers travelled in good stead. We embarked upon the year with creation and development of new curriculum focusing on the advice offered by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority with its push for a national LOTE Curriculum. Ever seeking to improve what we offer our students we embraced our project with enthusiasm devising new courses and units of work to engage our students. It is always difficult to pick a specific highlight for the year with so many learning activities taking place in every lanquage class, but if had to choose, have found it interesting watching students using their laptops to facilitate their learning. Creatively and responsibly using the information technology tools at hand to produce some quite interesting work. |

After a short trial period with a small core group last year we worked towards all LOTE students having access to the Language Perfect Program this year. They achieved some extraordinary results with many students receiving awards for their efforts in the World Championships earlier this year. Thanks to the bright idea of Mr Cosway, we also ran an intraschool competition between classes. This seemed to spur on the girls for the scrumptious prize of a class pizza party one lunchtime. Congratulations of course to the winners, the Year 11 Italian class and to the highest performing student Sally Tran from Year 8 who received a gift voucher. As write have received a report stating that Ave Maria College students have answered to date 1.8 million questions. Wow! |

in addition to supporting the classroom learning there have been the various excursions visiting the National Art Gallery, Immigration Museum at COASIT, community social clubs such as the Reggio Calabria Club, indonesian Consulate, following the Asian trail at the Melbourne Zoo and workshopping at Ceres the Community Environment Park where students got a taste of traditional village life in Indonesia. Students always enjoy the learning that takes place outside the classroom, appreciating the opportunity to reflect on the past and look to the future with whatever topic or theme they have been exploring.

Accompanying the excursion there have been the different extra-curricular opportunities for our language students with numerous girls participating in the different language competitions such as the VILTA Indonesian Speaking Competition and both the Dante and Swinburne Italian Poetry Recital Competitions. congratulate the wonderful performance of so many students who participated this year and to their teachers for their efforts in preparing the girls for these occasions. |

acknowledgea brilliant year of language learning and know that in our LOTE community everything we looked at was beautiful, everything we did was good and that all matters did matter. In conclusion

Ms Carla Godoy * Languages other than English

Domain Team Leader

At the risk of being forgotten completely by the media, | went to college and pursued a passion that had nothing to do with acting mathematics. Danica McKellar, Actress and Mathematician

and Mathematical Methods during the Term 2 holidays. This helped ensure they had a good graspof the material that they had covered to that point. wish all of our Year 12 students the very best as they wait for their final examination results and University offers, hopefully both allowing our Ave Maria College girls to fulfil their dreams. |

Mr Joseph Papaleo Mathematics and Information Technology *«

This year, our Mathematics program saw more projects, problem solving and applications of Mathematics incorporated into our maths program while Year 12 IT Applications returned after a couple of years hiatus. CAS calculator skills continued to develop as did the usual Number and Algebra skills so essential to all senior Mathematics work. Thanks to the teachers who helped students develop their confidence and an appreciation of how Mathematics matters. One area of growth was our Extension and Enhancement Program. All students were invited to participate in our Maths Week with activities like blowing bubbles, playing Giant Jenga, how many students could fit on a 1m? carpet

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and other fun activities.

External activities allowed selected students to represent Ave Maria College and to participate in a range of activities like the annual Mathematics Association’s Games Days. Whilst we didn’t win any prizes, attending the day allowed the students to complete Mathematics tasks in a different setting and compete against other schools.

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The Year 9 Advanced Mathematics class attended QUANTUM at La Trobe University and learnt how to make 3D models using computer software. This program will become part of Our new and exciting STEM class in 2015 and beyond. g

Year 10 students Agata Spanti and Veronica Pham attended Hands on Engineering Day at the University of Melbourne

uring the Term 2 holidays.

The Hands on Engineering Day gave us the opportunity to experience what engineering is. Not only did we get to see hat engineers do, we also got the chance to explore different pelds of engineering through the hands-on activities.

pabrina Gleeson, also in Year 10, attended the Hands on oMputing Day at the University of Melbourne. She wrote: we learnt about the many paths that IT can take you along Kd

the many different branches of the topic. | really enjoyed day and would encourage other students to attend days this,

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The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science Albert Einstein

In 2014, the Science team has worked tirelessly to help

our students open up their minds to the possibilities and the mysteriesof the universe. "Goodness matters, Beauty matters, Matter matters” is at the heart of Science as we delve into the realm of what is known and what is still yet to be discovered.

What an amazing year it has been! The Science team have been busy organising many and varied opportunities for students to extend and enhance their learning in Science. Labrats Science Club enabled students to perform experiments such as making sherbet, slime, and AlkaSeltzer rockets. Students also came along to Absolute Maximum to extend their understanding in Mathematics and Science. Various excursions included; Year 7 students visited Scienceworks, Year 12 Biology class went to Queenscliff Marine Centre, Year 11 Chemistry students attended Quantum at La Trobe University, Year 11 Psychology students explored The Mind exhibit at The Melbourne Museum, the Year 12 Chemistry class attended the Victorian Space Science and Education Centre, and the Year 12 Biology class visited the Gene Technology Access Centre.

This year Science Week began with a bang with rockets being launched from the frontof the school. Our dedicated Science team showcased numerous. fun Science activities throughout the week. One of the highlights of the week was Family Science Night. Nicholas J Johnson delivered on his promise of The Bad Science Show which was highly entertaining and much loved by all who attended.Our fun filled week ended with our Mathematics and Science Fair with the Grade 5 students from St Martins and St Peters Primary Schools coming to Ave Maria College to participate in Mathematics and Science workshops. A special thank you to staff and a number of students who assisted with various activities to make it a memorable week. |

look forward to next year and our continued success

in Science.

Ms Carmel Anile-Saade Team Leader

Science Domain

Inspiring students to develop their independence and life skills In 2014, VCAL was offered to Year 11 and 12 students. It is

a subject that allows students to develop their independence

and life skills. The major project undertaken by the girls involved planning a camp to Phillip Island. Throughout

"the year, the girls have also visited the city several times ,

to master their use of public transport and the BikeShare system. While in the city, they explored several exhibitions relating to Cultural Diversity and Personal Identity.

Looking to the future there will be greater emphasis on teaching students skills to become critical, collaborative, creative problem solvers, able to communicate effectively and take ownershipof their learning and development. Ms Lisa Castles

learnt a lot during the VCAL camp to Phillip Island. learnt about being more independent, as we had to organise everything from the accommodation, the activities, even down to organising every meal that we were going to eat. This experience has definitely helped to develop my independence and confidence. It was an awesome experience that will never forget. |

Alexandra Buhagair Year 12

Pusneds NORTH WING PROJECT With construction work scheduled to commence in December 2014, the refurbished North Wing will be a welcome addition to the facilities offered at Ave Maria College. The ground floor will include a modern Science classroom, an outdoor laboratory, a research laboratory and an informal learning area complete with tiered seating.

The first floor will consist of three general purpose learning spaces, two collaborative learning spaces and a study nook. An additional toilet is also being added to this floor.

of our students work. An open air studio is being created by the provision of a balcony on topof the existing stairwell. This building has been designed with the environment in mind. Forty solar panels are being installed as well is being as modern low energy air-conditioning. A provided that will ensure ready access to all levels. It is envisaged that this exciting facility will be available to students in Term 4 2015.

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Art, Visual Communications and Media will be accommodated in the new second floor. This floor will have an Art room, an open plan area that will house art and visual communications. At the east end of this floor a new media centre will be provided. The second floor will have inspirational views of the city skyline. An area is being provided for the display Artist impression

Learning Matter The Ave Maria College community is a very special one. Ave Maria College is not only a community thatfosters relationships between all members of our community but it is a place that encourages learning for life for every member by embracing the opportunities offered to be a learner This year has been exciting for the College preparing for a new Learning and Teaching Program in 2016. More than just a new timetable for the school day! It has been a time for teaching staff to research and focus on student centred learning and assessment, further incorporating the Australian Curriculum into our courses and looking into new subject offerings that will further encourage our students to develop as problem solvers and be better prepared to face the future with confidence. In the last few months, final decisions have been made

about the “State of the Art” general learning spaces together with new Art and refurbished Science spaces With their completion due late in 2015, we eagerly await these contemporary learning spaces that will allow for collaboration and creativity.

Teacher professional learning continues to be an important part of the learning that happens at Ave Maria College and the Looking for Learning and Making Thinking Visible programmes continue to have an impact on our student's learning. Finally, in the words of our Academic Captain, Ella Mc Nicol:

“Learning for students at Ave Maria College is so much more that what is contained within our classrooms and textbooks, it is in a sense a very state of mind, learning cannot be forced, it is a choice and if we allow it, learning is a part of our every moment, through listening, observing and taking in our surroundings.” Ms Debra Coyne « Learning Leader

The staffin the Individual Differences Unit (IDV), believe in equality forall. To achieve this goal we work with all staff, in all departments, throughout

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Manygirls face challenges above and beyond the expected teenage challenges. We are proud of theresilience these young ladies are learning to develop and we look forward to meeting the new challenges that will face us in 2015.

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The IDU department assists with differentiating the curriculum, modifying tasks and assessments, testing, and developing new programs to meet individual needs. We are often challenged to create an individual pathway and alternative programs, througha variety of creative ideas and student input, to develop Individual Learning Plans.

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The IDU Department works closely with outside agencies such as Royal Children’s Hospital, Guide Dogs, RVIB and SCOPE. Parent Support Group (PSG) meetings are held

The students in this program often face a variety of challenges, and the trust we build within the unit is a valuable tool in helping the girls reach theirfull potential

n Resourc Centre |Nalterw It has been a bustling year with lots of activities in the

Educational Resource Centre. In February we celebrated Library Lover's Day and students nominated the books they loved. Students have enjoyed discussing their favourite books at the regular Book Corner discussion group. In September the Book Week Treasure Hunt was a great hit with students, and the Book Review Draw has given students the chance to write about their reading as well as interesting Others in a new book. The ERC staff, Ms Douglas, Ms Smith and Ms Pugliese, have enjoyed working with the students Over the year and look forward to more exciting challenges next year,

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Cures|Halew Life is not a dress rehearsal In Careers and Pathways students are exposed to

a wide range of learning opportunities. The Year 10

course teaches students to develop and achieve broad career and personal goals for their future in learning, work and community engagement. This is achieved through self-assessment, work-experience, subject selection and career planning.

Your life is your message to the world, make sure it’s inspiring! Ms Helen Aliaga * Pathways Coordinator

Gabrielle De Pietro Year 10 Work Experience at Sweet by Nature

Students have the opportunity for hands on experience, meeting people from different fields of industry and to develop networking opportunities where possible. Work placement provides an opportunity to experience work ethics, build skills and confidence through positive interactions in a workplace. We encourage our students not to shy away from challenges and to leverage their accomplishments to foster self-belief. Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behaviour. Keep your behaviour positive because your behaviour becomes your habits. Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny. Mahatma Gandi

Counseling Seeking support is a very normal and healthy part of development The student counselling service is one componentof the overall Student Wellbeing Program at Ave Maria College. The aimof the counselling service is to improve the educational achievement and social and emotional development of students. This is done in collaboration with school staff, parents and students. Seeking support is a very normal and healthy part of development. All students are able to access the service and are encouraged to do so. Many students take the opportunity to seek guidance through the student counselling service.

As Student Counsellor, work with students in a respectful and empathic manner to help them find their own solutions to situations or problems. Often students became more aware of their thoughts and feelings, develop greater insight, can make decisions and may be able to take action if required. The young womenof Ave Maria College have shown dedication, willingness and readiness to have a go, a sense of humour, strength, courage and persistence as they tackle challenges. |

would like to thank the young womenof Ave Maria College, parents and school staff for welcoming me to their community this year. have really enjoyed getting to know students in both a counselling capacity and during year level wellbeing sessions. look forward to another year of opportunities and challenges as endeavour to continue to support and ‘walk with’ the young womenof Ave Maria College in their journey through secondary school. |

Ms Lauren Beatty * Student Counsellor

Ipectaclar Spectaclar This year’s College biennial House Performing Arts competition was based on the College theme of Goodness matters, Beauty matters,

Matter matters ‘Spectacular, Spectacular’ was like nothing else I've ever done. Throughout the countless weeks leading up to the final performance, auditions were held, lines were studied, dances were choreographed, new-found confidence was developed and lasting friendships were made. Despite all of the stress and chaos which came with the weeks of rehearsals, they were someof the best weeks have ever experienced. Although it’s a sad fact that the curtains have finally closed on ‘Spectacular, Spectacular’, iknow that the friendships made and the skills developed throughout the many weeks we rehearsed will stay with me for along time to come. |

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‘Spectacular, Spectacular’ was one of the greatest opportunities have had throughout my school years. have learnt to work with other people that had never met before, to be more confident in what do and to have fun whilst working very hard on the performance. am in Clare House and our theme was ‘Matter’. We explored the deeper meaning of matter and what it really means from different people's perspectives. The night of the performance was full of adrenaline and excitement. Overall my experience in ‘Spectacular, Spectacular’ was a fun and rewarding one. |

Gemma lacobaccio Year 7

Cutho Seco tole Schools "Assocation The Secondary Catholic School’s Association promotes and provides secondary school students with the option to compete in a wide variety of sports and carnivals within a Catholic environment Our girls have participated in a wide variety of sports this year and have done so with great enthusiasm, drive and determination. Most training is conducted in students own time either before or after school or at lunch times. We always have an abundance of girls who want to get involved in the program not only to compete and share their talents but to help out on the day by taking photos, scoring or assisting the coaches.

Ave Maria College has had quite a successful 2014 in terms of participation and outstanding achievements. The school participated in tennis, swimming, indoor cricket, athletics, indoor and outdoor soccer, basketball, cross country, hockey, AFL, volleyball, netball and softball. Ave Maria College hosted two events this year athletics and netball. Many students and staff volunteered their time to help support myself and the competitors to ensure the events ran smoothly.

A lot of success was had this year and all teams should be extremely proudof the year they had. Our junior indoor cricket team placed second overall with the best junior player of the day going to Stephanie Lewis in 8D. Athletics saw our junior team dominate once again placing second overall. The intermediate and senior teams did well and due to this Ave Maria College was placed second overall at the end of competition. Indoor soccer saw bothour junior and intermediate teams have a successful day them both finishing second overall just missing out on winning their grand finals. Cross Country was our biggest success of the year as all teams were outstanding. The junior, intermediate and senior teams finished second which placed us first overall. We also had seven girls across the three divisions make it in the top 10of their division. These girls were Tess Waddington 8F, Hannah Portelli

Cross Country was our biggest success of the year as all teams were outstanding 7C, Ciara Davis 10D, Hannah Cawthray 9D, Emma Slavich 42D, Phoebe Cahir 11E and Michaela Espenschied 12C.

Outdoor soccer saw great victory with both junior and intermediate teams winning their grand finals placing them first in the division. Special mention to Olivia Soares 8A who received best on ground. Ave Maria College showed great talent in volleyball with only two teams out of six missing out in playing the grand final. Junior B and Intermediate A took out their division with Carla Rendlemann 8B receiving best on ground. Carla Rendlemann again received best on ground when her team, Junior C, won their grand final ina nail biter. Senior B also won their final game placing them on topof their division. !

There is a lot of hard work that goes into putting together ateam anda lot of it couldn't be done without the hard work and enthusiasm of the staff who volunteer their time to coach these teams. It is not an easy job but it is one they do with great passion and persistence. I look forward to seeing what next year brings to Ave Maria College and the SCSA programme.

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People Matter STRENGTHENING OUR LINKS WITH

TIMOR LESTE

The community of Ave Maria College is committed to Faith, Caring and Learning. One expressionof this is the commitment to working together with the people of St Maria Mazzarello School in Venilale, Timor Leste. Whilst in its infancy, this relationship of learning, caring and faith in action promises to be one which will bring benefits to both communities.

Over the term break, Ms Sharon Walsh and| visited St Maria Mazzarello School in order to further

our relationship and determine ways that our two communities can work together for student learning and growth. The many fundraising initiatives during the course of this year has enabled Ave Maria College to donate approximately $14,000 which was given directly to the to St Maria Mazzarello school. Venilale is a special place where community life is built around faith, learning and caring, much like our own. Mrs Elizabeth Hanney

Principal

This important night on the Ave Maria College calendar is used to acknowledge and celebrate excellence and achievement, through a variety of awards. It’s a public and formal statement that we value the hard work that sits behind achievement both inside and outsideof the classroom. We know that through students persevering and pushing themselves, that excellence can be achieved.

The Academic and Community Awards Night features anumber of different awards and acknowledgments for:

School Spirit: For students who have consistently supported, contributed to, and been involved in multiple activities of the College throughout the school year.

Academic Excellence: For the student who received an average ‘A+’ grade and was the highest achiever in a subject ina year level. .

Community Awards: For students who display exemplary behavior recognised internally or by the wider community or national organisations. ;

Aspecial mention to the following award recipients:

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DUX AWARDS Year7 Year 8 Yearg Year10

MegGleeson Yianna Sakabetis Katie Earnshaw Veronica Pham

Year1i Kate Duggan

SPIRIT OF AVE AWARDS Year7 Year8 Yearg Year10 Year11

Bianca Sprague

Olivia Koutoukidis Mary Kadar Olivia Turville Lucille Vandenham

FUTURE LEADERS Years 7-9 Years 10-12

Meg Gleeson Ciara Browne

HOUSE WOMAN OFTHE YEAR Phoebe Cahir

SPORTSWOMANOF THEYEAR Abbey Kelly

HELENE DE CHAPPOTIN AWARD Ashleigh Coshan

ST CLARE SERVICE AWARD Veronica Maloney

ST FRANCIS STAFF SERVICE AWARD Mary Younes-Hickland

We congratulate all of those Award recipients and wish them continued success in 2015

Our Year 7’s have thoroughly enjoyed an extremely busy, productive year of learning

This year Ave Maria College welcomed 135 nervous young ladies and their families into our community. The year began with much anticipation and eagerness for the students as their transition from primary to secondary school required them to display an incredible amount of resilience. Manyof the experiences and accomplishments of the Year 7 Class of 2014 are the result of the hard work and dedication of so many people — least of all — the fine young ladies that fully embraced the opportunities offered by the College. In particular, the Peer Support Program allowed the girls to find support in their older peers and thus feel a sense of belonging to our College. Throughout the first semester, the Peer Support Leaders were able to provide the Year 7 students with a consistent link, allowing them to confide and quickly establish new friendships. The Year 7 Transition Program continued throughout the year to support and equip the girls with the necessary skills such as time management and how to maintain positive relationships with all members of the College community.

2014 has been a time of change and growth for many students in the year level. Throughout the year this growth and change was witnessed through academic achievement, extra curricular activities and also social and emotional experience. A highlight was the year level’s involvement in the Year 7 Transition Camp. Many girls were able to forge friendships that have continued to endure well after the event and, hopefully, for many years to come. Special thanks go out to the staff members and parents who attended the camp for providing this invaluable experience.

Throughout the year, the Year 7 group demonstrated their many talents through their participation in a variety of sporting teams and events, musical presentations and evenings, public speaking and other College groups and activities. This year level was always strongly represented in these extra-curricular activities and always conducted themselves ina commendable manner. A special thanks should be

extended to the Year Level Captains, Faith and Social Justice Captains, Homeroom Ambassadors and House Assistants for their work and commitment throughout the year. Our Year 7's have thoroughly enjoyed an extremely

busy, productive year of learning and were well supported by a very committed group of teachers and ancillary staff. would like to extend my thanks the wonderful Homeroom teachers for all their hard work and commitment. Their dedication to their role has seen them go beyond the call of duty on many occasions to support the students in their care. Furthermore, would like to take this opportunity to also extend my gratitude to Ms Jessica Hall for her meticulous efforts as Team Leader during Semester 1. You certainly laid the foundations for the successes experienced by each girl in the Year Level. |

On behalf of their Homeroom teachers and subject teachers wish each Year 7 student all the best as they grow and move forward in their schooling years at Ave Maria College and look forward to a continued association with them. |

Mr Dino Conversano e Acting Year Level Team Leader

Year 7 Maer |

LIFE AT AVE MARIA COLLEGE Ave Maria College is a place where you are given many opportunities and new and exciting experiences. The staff at Ave Maria College are very welcoming and supportive. The students in older year levels really make you feel comfortable, and are always there to give you a helping hand. All the teachers are friendly and genuine people. They make your learning factual, fun and interesting at the same time. Education is great at Ave Maria College, you learn so many things every day.

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TRANSITION PROGRAM |

AsYear 7 students we are now a part of a much bigger school community. For me starting high school was an exciting and daunting time. The Transition Program has helped me to settle into high school and feel confident in my academic, social and wider school endeavours.

Eborv Johnson Year 7

YEAR 7

CAMP Agreat memoryof this year was going to camp in Marysville. It was filled with joy and action! We all participated in some fun activities like bushwalking, making recycled musical instruments, canoeing in the muddy water, showing off your talent in the talent show, singing songs around the camp fire and even rock climbing. The camp gave us a chance to meet new people and make new friends.

Bridie Keogh * Year 7

YEAR 7 CHARITY

The Year 7’s Charity for 2014 was the Samaritan’s Purse. Students put together a shoe box that would then be sent off to a child somewhere in the world for the Operation Christmas Child Appeal. The shoe box contained something to love, something for school, something to wear, something to play with, something for personal hygiene and something special. We hope their efforts have madea child smile somewhere in the world.

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Year & Team Leader would like to congratulate all the students who have been positive and enthusiastic throughout the year |

Another eventful year is nearly over and the Year 8 students at Ave Maria College are preparing to transition to Year g. would like to congratulate all the students who have been positive and enthusiastic throughout the year.

The students were also fortunate enough to listen to two engaging and thought-provoking presentations by the Resilience Project on developing resilience, through practicing gratitude, positivity, empathy, kindness and mindfulness.

Year 8 is a time of significant change and challenges. There are new subjects, new homeroom groups, new friendships and an increase in the workload. There are also changes in a student’s relationships with her peers, family and the broader community as they gain independence and form their own identity.

Throughout the year we have seen many Year 8 students involve themselves in the myriad of extracurricular activities available at Ave Maria College. Some students were able to showcase their creative and dramatic abilities in the school production ‘Spectacular, Spectacular’. Other students were able to demonstrate their sporting prowess by competing in inter-school sporting events.

The Year 8 Wellbeing Program was developed to address these changes and challenges. The program enabled students to improve their study skills, develop strategies for managing stress and anxiety and become global citizens.

A highlight of the Wellbeing Program was the Wellbeing Day, which took place during Term 2. This day involved an interactive and engaging workshop, conducted by the Butterfly Foundation, which provided our students with the strategies and tools needed to support their self-worth and body confidence; a relaxing yoga session; a presentation by Victoria Police on cyberbullying, digital citizenship and internet security; a play called Cyberia, which addressed the problems created when people engage in cyberbullying and anti-social behavior; and workshops facilitated by Homeroom Teachers using resources provided by Beyondblue, which focused on images of adolescence and self-concept.

Another highlight in the Wellbeing Program was the workshops on Mindfulness, which were run by Lauren Beatty, our Student Counsellor. During these workshops the students participated in mindful eating, meditation and active listening. A further highlight was a presentation by a quest speaker from Beyondblue about how she overcame depression and anxiety.

The Year 8 students continued to put their faith into practice by raising funds for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, The Brigidines and Beyondblue. These fundraising events included a sausage sizzle, a coin trail and raising money to purchase Christmas presents for teenage asylum seekers. would like to especially thank the students involved in the planning, promotion and running of those events. |

The Year 8 Special Persons Mass provided the Year 8 students with an opportunity to share a Mass and a delicious afternoon tea with the special people in their lives. During the Year 8 Reflection Day the students learnt about sustainability and careful and restrained use of resources. Through our focus on resilience and positivity, hope that students can embark ontheir future studies with a ‘can-do’ attitude and persistence in the face of adversity. |

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year 8 Reflection Day was a jam-packed day offun to get through and we were all very excited. The Butterfly Foundation quest spoke to us about positive body image and how to build our self-esteem and confidence.

Victoria Police taught us about being safe on the internet, as well as the consequences of online Bullying. Yoga class taught us to spiritually connect with the earth, meditation skills and tips to help relieve stress during the busy school year.

Beyond Blue made us realise the importance and beauty of being unique and simply being ourselves.

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Much like previous years, as a Year level, the 2014 Year g’s participated in Year 9 Outdoor Adventure Camp, TheYear 9 E.L.I.T.E Project and Year 9 Reflection Day. Unique to 2014 was the opportunity for students to gain full qualification in Level 2 First Aid. Not only were they given countless opportunities to learn and apply new skills, they allowed us as staff, to learn and get to know them too. As a Year Level Leader they were a joy to lead. They were funny, interesting, kind, caring and respectful. They got involved in all aspects of Ave Maria College life. Each Homeroom had something different to offer the College and their endeavours were very much supported by their Homeroom teachers. Here is what each Homeroom teacher had to say about their respective Homerooms:

Year 9A is a Homeroom filled with bubbly personalities, loud noises, laughter, excitement and enthusiasm. The girls are full of energy and keep us on our toes. Ms Nadia Di Salvatore

Year 9B area lively, happy bunch of dear teenagers. Mrs Suzanne Morgan

Year gC is a friendly, cooperative and welcoming group of girls. They love to laugh and are caring towards each other. They are also always willing to lend a hand when needed. Mrs Maria Saunders

Year 9D #newexperiences#friendsfootytipping #3xleaders#campproject#midpointyearao. Ms Debra Coyne Year 9E It has been a pleasure to watch these beautiful ladies love, support and care for each other whole heartedly throughout the entire year. Ms Melanie Zahra On behalf of the Year 9 Homeroom teachers and myself, we would like to wish them the very best of luck entering into their senior schooling years. And thank them for contributing so positively to our

teaching experiences. Ms Tania Stangherlin Year Level Team Leader

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E.L.1.T.E PROJECT

Working our way through our expeditions we saw things you don't see every day. These included; close encounters with wildlife, the accomplishment of your friends standing ona surfboard and then falling over in the beach, completing the childhood dream of climbing a tree, the view from the top of a mountain, and the considerable feeling of achievement after hiking with mud and sweat everywhere. Not only did we do things we never imagined we would do, but we also met people who were willing to tolerate our aggravating complaining, and many other students in our year level we did not expect to befriend. It was a great experience that broadened our knowledge and brought us closer together.

Our Enriched Learning, Investigation through Exploration (E.L.1.T.E.) Project group wrote up a daily plan stating what we should have accomplished by the end of each day. We found this especially helpful on the days that we got side tracked, as we could just look at the plan and know exactly what to do. We were very grateful to our mentors as they weren't just there to ‘mentor’ us, but taught us lifelong tips and lessons. Mr Fraser and Mr Cosway gave us tips on ways we could improve our performance, more effective ways to research and valuable information vital when working in a group, such as making sure the work load is equal and sometimes splitting up as a group as a time saver.

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opinions, staying motivated and on track and mostof all working together to create a presentation that we were all proud of. The Year 9 Project was a beneficial and useful two weeks, learnt many things and believe that it was a great experience that was rewarding and interesting. |

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Resilience and connectedness underpinned the students’ pastoral journey this year and provided an opportunityfor much personal growth.

This year students met the challenge of new ideas, and new experiences that transported them beyond their comfort zone. The change of new levels of understanding enabled them to walk confidently, strengthened by hard earned knowledge.

The year began with a great deal of enthusiasm and, for some,a little bit of apprehension as many realised they had “hit the big time” with their first VCE subject to complete. Throughout the year girls have been presented with a number of sessions that have focused on time management, study skills and future goals that have assisted girls in their studies, subject selection and preparation for their exams. As part of the Year 10 students’ preparation for VCE and beyond, all students participated in a variety of Careers Education sessions. This was highlighted by a weeks’ work experience at the endof June. The placements were diverse, ranging in everything from observing open heart surgeries, to working in kindergartens, design firms and veterinary clinics. On 10 October, Year 10 students participated in their Personal Safety and Awareness Day. Students were treated to a number of highly entertaining and informative guest speakers with a wide scope of

knowledge in how to stay safe. The topics of the day focused on cyber safety, personal safety, road safety and safe partying. In addition and conjunction with the Year 10 HPE program girls participated in their introductory self-defense lesson. The day was well received by students, with many asking additional questions and seeking out further information on topics.

OurYear 10's have thoroughly enjoyed an extremely busy and productive school year. Girls have fully embraced the opportunities given to them and were well supported by a dedicated team of homeroom teachers. would like to extend my thanks to the Year 10 Homeroom teachers for all of their hard work and commitment to the girls’ wellbeing throughout the year ensuring it has been a team effort and successful year. |

would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Year 10 students on a successful year and wish them all the best as they go forth and embark ontheir VCE journey. |

Ms Sharon Walsh « Year Level Team Leader

Year 10 |atlew YEAR 10 REFLECTION DAY The Year 10 Reflection Day was devoted to showing the girls the importance for Catholics of living our faith through caring for those in need and giving the girls the opportunity to think through their options. On 30 April, all of the Year 10's went to Moonee Ponds Bowls

Club for our Reflection Day. We spent the day reflecting on the topic of ‘What Can Give?’. We had some great guest speakers including a young volunteer from St Vincent De |

Paul, who motivated us to get involved in community service and taught us about being selfless in helping others. We also began a discussion about our FIAT (Faith In Action Today) projects which included volunteer work. It helped us to see how much we can offer to the community and we're all

excited to begin!

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In February this year welcomed a group of remarkable young women to what would be oneof their most important years to date. spoke to the girls about Year 11 being the start of the restof their lives and encouraged them to make the mostof the opportunities offered. Their time left at Ave Maria College would be short and there would be no time for regrets. The students have certainly made me proud. They have made the mostof their year and have dived head first into College life, ina way not even could have imagined. |

Schools are indeed incredibly busy places, but it is the vast array of experiences offered that gives richness to our lives. The Year 11s grabbed hold of opportunities to represent the College in SCSA sports, Spectacular, Spectacular, Kick Arts and Ave's Got Talent, allowing them to shine through some healthy competition. The Year 7 Peer Support Program provided invaluable skills in developing relationships with others and mentoring the Year 7 students in their transition to secondary school. Spiritual development and Social Justice were predominant themes in 2014. During the Year 11 Reflection Day, the students were touched by the

incredible story of Michelle Newland and her recovery from brain injury. Michelle’s key message to the girls was to “...never give up and always have faith in God and yourself”. A message know the students will hold onto forever. Sister Therese educated the girls on the year level charity, Australian Catholic Religious against the Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH). Through an exciting ‘Choc Toss’ fundraising activity and Ave Maria Day over $1000 was raised for ACRATH and was spent educating trafficked women here in Melbourne. Manyof the girls, also gave up someof their own time to participate in the Refugee Tutoring Program. This saw them helping younger students with their homework, a task which was very rewarding. To add to this list, a group of Year 11 students joined staff on the Timor Leste Benefit Ball Committee, organising what was an amazing evening raising money for our Sister School in Venilale, Timor Leste. |

Academically the students took on their first Unit 3/4 subject, experiencing an increase in homework, assessment tasks, SACs and having to take more responsibility for their learning than ever before. The session run by Elevate Educate at the beginning of the year gave the girls worthwhile advice on how to study more effectively and how to cope with the pressuresof VCE in general. This year has certainly provided the students with the learning skills to take them into Year 12 and beyond. |

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make the finest of Year 12 students. would like to wish them all the very best for the future, remember girls, “As you grow older, you'll find the only things you regret are the things you didn’t do.” ~ Zachary Scott |

Ms Christine Lovell « Year Level Team Leader

Year 4 Hatter STUDENT FEEDBACK YEAR 11 —-

The peer support program helped to create a closer, more united Ave Maria community.

Monique Trajkov Year 11 year Eleven provided me with new challenges that have helped me grow.

Debbie Boutros Year 11 One word, ten letters — prosperity.

Emma Scully Year 11

The Winter Sleepout was a great experience and was just another one of the many extra-curricular activities offered at Ave Maria College.

Brittney Woodford Year 11 The best kind of stress.

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The end of a school year is always filled with anticipation and relief. All of that hard work has paid off and we can all reward ourselves with a fun summer with family and friends. However for the Class of 2014, there is an extra layer of expectancy. The realisation that they are finishing a chapter of their life can be daunting; there is no doubt that the final weeks of school were filled with a mixture of apprehension and nostalgia. However, underlying this was the wonder ofall the endless possibilities that await our young women. The excitement and optimism was thick in the air in that last week of official Year 12 classes. We couldn't be more proud and in awe of what the Class of 2014 has achieved this year. Their commitment to their studies, to their goals and to their College was a classy reflection of the admirable young women they have become.

There is no doubt that Year 12 is a stressful year. The pressure to succeed mixed with pressure of expectation can take its toll. The College worked really hard to ensure there were opportunities for the girls to relax and have fun as they balanced their pursuit for excellence with their wellbeing. Throughout the year the girls have enjoyed participating in charity events like the Bake Sale and Timor Leste Benefit Ball, Reflection Day, dressing up at sport carnivals, flash mobs, zumba and yoga and homeroom challenges. Of course the year culminated into their Vale Week which was a time of reflection, celebration and fun that marked the endof their formal classes. As we farewell our girls, we do so with a mixture of sadness and pride. We have been constantly amazed at the resilience the Year 12s have shown throughout the year and are certain that they will continue to be fine young women. In particular our College Student Leaders have been exceptional in leading by example and creating opportunities for other girls in the College to feel connected. Some of their biggest achievements have been the introduction of Mental Health Week and their ongoing Inclusive Community Project. Ashleigh Coshan has been an outstanding College Captain who

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not only introduced new initiatives, but led the student body with enthusiasm and passion.

The classroom tuition has finished and hope Ave Maria College has instilled in you a sense of life learning. So my final advice to the Class of 2014. Find your passion in life and never give up. Whether it is your vocation, a hobby, sport, music, acting, travelling or having family, find what it is you love and let it drive you in life. For some of you it has been easy, you know this dream already. believe you will make it come true. Some of you do not know this dream yet and that is OK. Your adult life is just beginning and there is plenty of fun times ahead to discover your passion. It will only come true through persistence and hard work. Just never give up on that dream and make sure you live with that passion. Good tuck to the Class of 2014. |

Ms Joanne Fastuca ® Year Level Team Leader

Year 19 STUDENT FEEDBACK —YEAR 12 A combination of hard work, joy, anxiety and trepidation. Year 12 can simply be described as the best and most stressful year of your life, however organisation, good study habits, time management and perseverance is key.

Floriana Deleo « 12B Year 12 is the most enjoyable year of your schooling experiences. know it has been for me. Get involved and participate in as many events as possible, trust me you will regret it if you don’t. There are stages where it feels like a physical and mental battle, but you just have to keep pushing through. It is 100% possible and the rewards will undoubtedly come if you try your best to stay focused and motivated. It is a year filled with lots of smiles, laughter and yes, even tears. Have a goal in mind and reach it, but keep in mind that it is important to have a healthy balance. |

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M Ed, Grad Cert in Middle School

Mathematics, Grad Dip Ed, Grad Cert RE,

Lisa Castles

A 5

Sandra Mamo

BArts, Dip Ed

Post Grad Cert Ed Art and Design, BArt

Carl Marin

Grad Dip Ed (Sec), B App Sci

(Hons) Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Plastics, BTEC Dip Art and Design

Robert Martini

Lyndal McLean

BEd

Grad Dip Ed, B Sci (App Physics and

Carolyn Mills

B Health Sci, Dip Ed,

Fiona Morabito

;

B Arts, Grad Dip in Asian Studies, Grad Dip

B Ed (Italian, Humanities, SOSE, Commerce)

Grace Ciavarella

BCom (Arts), Dip Ed (Secondary)

B Bus, Dip Ed, Dip Comp Ed, Cert IV

Workplace Training and Assessment

(Career Dev)

Antoinette Ciavarella

he 4

B App Sci

Computing)

B Arts

MYouth Health and Ed Mgmt, Grad. Dip Ed,

B App Sci, Grad Dip Ed, Post Grad Cert Ed

Joe Bilotta

Appl ed Fashion

and Editing), B. Arts

(Public Relations)

Carmel Anile-Saade

and Design

Ed (Sec), Cert IV in Training and Assessment,

Cert ll/Cert ill in Applied Language

Suzanne Morgan

BArts, Dip Ed

Christopher Moss

B Leg St, B Arts, Grad Dip Ed, Grad Cert

Jacqueline Cichello

M Ed, Post Grad Sec Ed, B Sci

Judith Cole

B Fine Arts, AdvDip Arts, Grad Dip Ed

John Condello

B App Sci, Dip Ed

Louise Newton

Grad Dip Ed, B Bio Science

Dino Conversano

BEng, Dip Ed

Timothy Nolan

M Ed (Education Management),

Richard Cosway

Post Grad M Ed, Grad Dip Ed, B Arts,

Cert Adv Japanese Debra Coyne

MEd, Dip Ed, B App Sci

Marisa D’astoli-Carinci

B Arts, Dip Ed, Cert IV in Training and

Assessment, Cert Il/Cert fll in Applied

Legal Prac

B Creative Arts, Grad Dip Ed

Nanda Ochoa

Teaching (Sec), B Industrial Engineering,

Grad Cert Teaching (Colombia)

Sue Ooi

Jenny Papassarantopoulos

Language

M Ed, B Sci, Dip Ed, Post Grad Cert: Math Ed —_B

Arts Grad Cert Ed and Training,

Grad Dip Ed,

Nadia Di Salvatore

Grad Dip Ed (Sec), B Visual Arts and Design

Joseph Papaleo

Grad Dip Computer Ed, B Ed

Gabrielle Douglas

B Ed (Librarianship)

Emily Raffaele

B Arts, Grad Dip Ed (Vis Arts), Cert IV in

Helen Eischeid

D Ed, MEd, B Theo, B Arts, Cert Teach

Joanne Fastuca

M Ed (Student Wellbeing), B Arts, Grad Dip

Training and Assessment

Ed), Dip Ed, B Arts (Legal,

Carmel Rumor

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Maria Saunders

Post Grad Dip Ed, B App Sci

PG Dip SM

Kayla Sims

B Music, Grad Dip Ed

Maria Gianni

8 Sci, BEd

Voula Sotiniou

B Sci, Dip Ed,

Carla Godoy

B Arts, Dip Ed, Adv Cert (Indonesian),

Anthony Spanti

B Arts, Dip RE, Dip Ed, Cert lV Workplace

Ed, Grad Cert RE

Scott Fraser

MEd (Admin), B Sci, Dip Teaching,

Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Hin Aj Applied Language Cert ilii'in

Jessica Hall

BCom (Marketing and Management) Grad Dip Ed, Cert IV in Workplace Training and

Training and Assessment Tania Stangherlin

B App Sci, Dip Ed

Bernadette Stutterd-Lane

Ed (Sp Ed), Grad Dip Literacy, B. Ed, M Dip Teaching

Phillip Tascone

BEd (Science), Cert Basic Theology,

Assessment

Joanna Hammer

M Ed (Education Management), B App Sci,

Grad Cert Com (Human Resources)

Grad Dip Ed, Grad Cert RE

Elizabeth Hanney

M Ed, MCounselling, B Ed, 8 Theol,

Grad Dip RE

Deb Horbec

Joanne Thompson

B Arts, Dip Hum, Dip Ed

Susy Vianello

B Arts, Grad Dip RE, Dip Ed, Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Cert Il and Cert Ill

M Ed, BArts, Dip Ed, Post Grad Cert

in Applied Language

(MiddleYears Literacy)

Michael Horne

M Ed (First Class Hons), Grad Dip Ed,

Sharon Walsh

Casey Janides

Arts, Grad Dip Ed (Sec), Cert IV Workplace

Training and Assessment

Patrick Jurd

M Theology, B Theology, B Sci, Dip Ed,

Jessica Kemp

GradDip Teaching (Prep-12), B Arts

B Ed (Physical Ed), Grad Dip (Outdoor and

Environmental Ed)

B Arts (Hons)

Garry Whicker

Dip Ed (PE), Post Grad Dip Outdoor Ed,

MaryYounes Hickland

6 Ed (Arts and Crafts)

Melanie Zahra

;

M Teaching, B App Sci, Cert IV in Sport

and Rec