Ave Maria College Vidian 2017

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The College acknowledges ivilli thanks the efforts and creative input from the Yea rbook Com m it I ee:

Principal’s Message

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Performing Ans - Drama

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Board of Governance

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Performing Arts - Music

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Katie Earnshaw Charlize Somerset S th em bile Till a ba ne Clare Shu Abbey Williams Sabine Schiavone Eusebiana /Ipparicio-Molea Paula Hirmiz Teesha Pacifico Anne-Marie Refalo Jennifer Shevlin

Deputy Principal

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College Musical - Hairspray

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Below: Photo taken at the Pope's general Assembly bx an Assisi Pilerim.

Director of Faith and Religious Education

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English

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Heads of School Years 7-12

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Humanities

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College Captains

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Health and Physical Education

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Faith and Social Justice Captains

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Languages Other Than English

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Academic Captain

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Indonesian Tour

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College Dux 2016

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USA Tour

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Valedictorian 201 7

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Mathematics and Information Technology 38

Timor-Leste Trivia Night

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Science

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Venilale Immersion Trip

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Learning Enhancement Team

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Ave Maria Dax

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Helene Librarx

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Faith at Ave Maria

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Teaching and Learning

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Clare House

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Secondare Catholic Sports Association

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Francis House

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Student Counselling

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Helene House

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Careers and Pathxvavs

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Mary House

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Academic and Community Awards Night

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Religious Education

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Year 7

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Visual Arts

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Year 8

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Y ear 12 Ans

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Year 9

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Excellence in the Arts

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Year 10

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Design Technology Food and Textiles

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Year 1 1

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Year 12

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Class of 20 IT

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COX I H XR I WORK Class of 2017 — Gift to the College The House Patrons - a symbol of unit \ Represented through the shape of the Tao cross Grey lead on cartridge lrt.> Domain staff and Sienna Paolone 12 I

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Be a mirror of Christ

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Believe, Engage, Achieve.

This was our learning theme lor 2017. It was developed by the College Executive, following consultation with stall'and student leaders around the question, "What do we want for Ave girls?" We recognised the many strengths ofour learning communitv - our faith, our learning and our care. We recognised that our young women can and do experience great success when they believe, engage and achieve. W ith (his theme, (he I leads of School and Teaching and Learning Leader developed the detail of what it takes to Believe, Engage and Achieve by developing I .earner Attributes - those qualities and dispositions necessary' for learning success.

Throughout 2017. this has been the basis ofour learning and wellbeing program.

I commend the extraordinary staff of Ave Maria College. Within this Annual von will sec evidence of daily work on the part of leaching and support staff to give every opportunity to our young women. The dedication and commitment that we endeavour to instil in our students is so strongly evident in those who guide them; a most incredible team of professionals. There is a wonderful culture here al Ave Maria ('.ollege where so many people truly "love Are". It’s an attitude witnessed every day and one which carries the College forward.

Across stall'and parents there is a strong sense of a shared purpose and vision - seeking the

best possible outcomes and opportunities for our wonderful youngwomen. It is this shared vision which enables us to rellcet on another successful year. Once again we have delighted in supporting our students to grow, learn and witness the calibre of person each is becoming.

As a Catholic College imbued with the charism of St Francis, wc recognise all this as a gift given to us for the good of all.

Fr Jim Fitzgerald OFM writes. "Baptism makes us prophets. Wherefaith shines, the People of God discern the divine presence revealed in creation and in the Word earthborn; and the\ proclaim it".

The Franciscan gift given to us In the Franciscan Missionaries of Man who established \vc Maria College is one shared equally bv those inspired by this thirteenth century prophet whose only desire was to "lire the Gospel of Jesus Christ".

(RuleofSt Francis. ('.hapter 1. \ erse 1) W c arc invited to interpret the Franciscan charism in our own times, our own setting.

This wc have done throughout the year through reflections on our College theme.

Be Mirror of Christ (St Clare of Assisi) and through the participation of4 stall' in a pilgrimage to Assisi in April. Their profound experience of immersion has brought many benefits to our community during 2017.

and Katie Earnshaw , is commended on their leadership of the student body across all events and activ ities in 2017. We wish them, and all Graduates of the Class of 201 7 even success and happiness as they pursue their passion and contribute to our world.

I extend my warm thanks to the Canonical Administrators, the Board of Governance and the College Executive. In particular I extend sincere thanks to the Chair of the Board. Fernando Schiavone who has once again extended great leadership, insight and support to the work of die Board. In addition.

I acknowledge the line faith leadershipof Fr Bill Attard. \s President of the Delegated Canonical Administrators, he has been steadfast in his advocacy of Ave Maria and in his support ofmv own leadershipof this communitv. On behalf of all who have come to know and admire Fr Bill, wc extend our deepest gratitude to him and wish him every happiness.

May all who have contributed to the success of this year, as well as those receiving this as a friend of our College, enjoy reading the jovs and memories of 2017.

Elizabeth Hanney PRINCIPAL

The College Student I .eadership Team, led by (’.ollege (lo-Captains Brigitte \\ illiams

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GOVERNANCE REPORT 2017 I would like lo take the opportunity to thank our Board members lor their time and support offered in 2017. This year we welcomed Neil Saxton as our newest board member and parent Representative. Neil brings expertise and experience to both the Board and Finance Committees. I'd like to also recognise the experience and insights that Fr Bill Allard, Mr Peter Dcvery and Mr Adrian Klep (as Delegated (ianonicaf Administrators) have offered throughout the year. Our principal Mrs Elizabeth Hanney continues to demonstrate great leadership and commitment lo making Ate a great College for voung women. I ler collaborative and inclusive leadership style is greatly appreciated by the Board.

It's great to sec the (iollcgc continuing to enjov a strong reputation in the communit} as evidenced by the number of tours and applications received from prospecthe families. It reinforces the value and excellent work the entire community of teachers, staff

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students and parents contribute to the (Iollcgc each year.

we also took the time lo reflect as a Board on our mission and how we best serve the College.

This year we saw the launch of our Scholarship Program for A cars 9 and I I. a great initiative to drive excellence in learning which will no doubt be welcomed by families and students for years to conic. The College has also commenced the process to develop and implement a Business Continuity Plan to ensure w e can continue to pros ide students and staff w ith essential sen ices in the event of a major disruption. As for building works, planning has started for the I lelcne Provincc which promises to be an exciting new development complete with contemporary and innovative learning spaces.

As 201 7 marks my final vear on the Board of Governance, I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude to my fellow' board members for their support over the last 6 years. It’s been a real privilege lo sene as Chair fora number of those years and to have contributed in supporting the College in it’s mission and strategic vision. I leave filled with confidence knowing that Ave Maria (.ollegc is in good hands, having seen the positive progress made each year and the strength of leadership that Elizabeth has fostered, focused on continual improvement and excellence academical^ and spiritually.

A number of areas were also reviewed and brought into focus during our Board meetings.

They include the 201 6 \ Cl. results and initiatives to drive further improvement, board engagement and diversity, community engagement, the Animal Action Plan along with a number of policies. As we do even year.

()n behalf of the Board. I would like to congratulate the (Hass of 201 7 and wish them even success with their future endeavours.

Fernando Schiavone CHAIR, BOARD ()l 'GOVERNANCE

Earlier this year it was my great privilege together with 3 other stall’members to participate in a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy.

We joined agrotip of about 20 pilgrims from Franciscan schools in Victoria and Queensland.

The word privileged is most appropriate to describe our experience. Led by three wonderful people from Franciscan Pilgrimages. Sr Nancy.

Fr Russell and Br Michael we were able to walk in the footsteps of St Francis and St Clare rcflectingon their journeys and connecting with our own. Each day was filled with a combination of prayer, reflection, laughter and wonder as wc walked through the beautiful town of Assisi and its surrounds. Our pilgrimage also saw us navel to La Verna. Cubbio. Grcccio and finally Rome. In describing our experience, each of the pilgrims would be at pains to explain that (his was not a tour. I describe it as an encounter with Francis and Clare with a tour as an added bonus!

I here is such spiritual richness to be discovered and rediscovered in both the big

and the small events in the lives of Francis and Clare and my discernment beyond this encounter is the importance of sharing these stories with our communities. The story of Francis’ renunciation, a key turning point in his life, gives us much to reflect on. Francis publically declared he would call no one ‘lather’ except God. Francis’ father was at a complete loss as to what to do with his son who was selling his possessions in order to give the money to the restoration of St Damiano, a church outside of Assisi that was in complete disrepair. He brought Francis before the town Magistrate and ultimately the Bishop of Assisi. Here Francis chose to renounce all his possessions, giving back all he had to his father. This included the very clothes he was wearing. He stripped naked before the Bishop and the townsfolk declaring God as his Father and walked off to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. The Bishop was moved by Francis’ words and covered him in his own vestment, blessinghim for his journeyahead.

Then there are the smaller stories, such as that told by one of his brothers in St Bonaventure.

Francis visited the Shrine of St Peter and when he saw the multitude of poor people before the gates of the church, hegave his own clothes to one of them in greater need. 'Dressed in his rags he spent that day in the midst of the poor with an unusual joy of spirit, in order to spurn worldly glory and to arrive, step by step, at evangelical perfection.’

Both stories reflect how Francis was prepared to shed all he had. He willingly made himself completely vulnerable in order that he could follow what he was being called to do.

So I offer you these reflective questions.

Am I prepared to be vulnerable in the service of others? What am I prepared to renounce or do away with in order that I may serve those in need?

Phil Tascone DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING

FAITH AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION I here was a special focus on the 2017 College theme from St (flare: "Be a mirror of Christ".

I he ('.ollcgc Mission Statement reminds us that “we arc called to sec 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 Faith Formation Days. It is also seen in the work of the Faith and Social Justice group through the social justice focus al each Year Level. Winter Appeal, Wimer Sleep (hit. I hvcrsitv \\ cck and the Edmund Rice I lomcwork (Hub in St Albans.

Wc also live our faith through Mission Action Dav where the whole (lollcge undertook a walkathon around the Maribyrnong River track to raise awareness and money for the St Maria Mazzarcllo school in Vcuilalc, TimorLeste. This year also saw the third \ cnilalc Immersion flip bv a group of students and stall from Ave Maria (’.ollcgc. (Incurring during the September holidays, we continue to build our sister school relationship with the A cnilalc

community. The College Student Leaders co-ordinated our participation in Kick Arts, a talent showcase for dance, music or drama for students from St Bernard's. St (lolumba’s and Ave Maria which raised over S5000 for Creativity Australia.

We continued to respond to the data from the Enhancing Catholic School Identity and look forward to reflecting upon the data from the survey completed in Term 2.

The Board of Governance and the Leadership Team engaged in faith formation sessions.

I he Stall’ Faith Formation Dav in August was based on the 201 7 College theme. Held at the parish of South Melbourne run bv Franciscan ('.apuchin friars, a highlight of (he day was (he varied input from the College stall Assisi pilgrims. Along with opportunities for discussion, reflection and concluding with Mass in the parish Church, it is so important lor stall’to be fed spiritually.

The College is most grateful for the priestly ministry ofour appointed chaplains. Fr Bill Allard.

Fr Nhau I .e ami Fr Minh I ran who preside at

a variety of Masses at the College. The musical leadership of Ms Sims and the vocal ensemble adds greatly toavarietv of College Masses.

Some people may separate good works from more formal expressions of faith, but Catholic education takes its cue from the First Letter of John: ‘those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also’.

Catholic education takes its cue from the First Letter oj John: ’those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also '.

Patrick Jurd DIRECTOR OF FAITH AND

Rl I.ICIOl SEDl CATION

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This year the College introduced the Learner Attributes program. The purpose of this initiative is to promote the development of a range of attributes that are valued characteristics of all members of society, f urther, when these attributes arc demonstrated, students are able to identify instances where they hate actively grown in their academic and personal pursuits.

The program centres on the theme of believe, engage, achieve, facilitated through the attributes of: •compassion and respect • ert alive and critical thinking • innovation and independence • happiness and confidence • courageous and curious •determination and resilience.

students are able to identify instances where they have actively gro wn in their academic and personal pursuits

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1 he program requires students and teachers to engage in conversations about the attainment and demonstration of these attributes.

The realisation ol the program was highlighted through a range of avenues, including public notices and the introduction of Learner Attribute awards al the end of each Semester.

The (College Student Leadership program continued to provide a strong and mature voice for the student body. The Student Leadership Seminars carried out over the course of the tear covered the areas of: leading faith, learning, and caring. These events provided the opportunity for students to bring the College Mission statement to life.

Each seminar coycrcd a range of aspects under each theme. Activities included education, as well as addressing student needs and ideas.

A key element of these seminars is the chance for students to work across Year Levels and enhance connectedness.

(Continuing to build connections between the students, stall'and wider community the College celebrated several key events.

I he annual Mother's and l ather's Day Breakfasts saw recent alumni as guest speakers. I he stories and journey s of these inspiring young women was enjoyed by large audiences. In May the (College was privileged to have voting entrepreneur. Holly Ransom.

speak to parents and students on resilience, confidence and student’s challenging themselves. These themes resonated with many aspects of the newly introduced Learner Attributes program.

This year has continued to be busy, tilled with more opportunities and more events for all students. We are proud of their achievements and congratulate them on the manner in which they have engaged with the school and broader community.

Joanna Hammer and Matthew Smith HEADS OFSCHOOL

CAPTAINS Wow, what an amazing, chaotic, memorable year 201 7 has been. They ear has brought about a wide variety of exciting opportunities that we. in our role as College Captains. have been fortunate enough to administer and experience - and we have been blown away by the enthusiasm and spirit that the Ave Army have brought to the table.

Irom performingat Kick Arts and showcasing some amazing talent on Me Maria I )ay. to gening involved in the I 'cachet-Student I lodgcball game on Stress Less Day and participating at the annual Swimming and Athletics Carnivals, we have consistently seen the Ave spirit in the energy and involvement displayed by our fellow students.

We are so grateful for the numerous opportunities we have been provided to lead and represent the College, both at school and in the community, which have enabled us to fully appreciate and be proud of the

caring and supportive community we are a part of. \\ e could not have achieved what we have without the unconditional guidance and support of our wonderful Principal.

Mrs ElizabedlHannev. Deputy Principal.

Mr Tasconc. Head of School Years 10-12.

Mr Matthew Smith, the entire leaching stall, and of course the incredible Year 12 Team Leader. Ms Tania Stanghcrlin.

\\ e are so thankful to have had the opportunity to engage w ith the College community both as students and leaders. The bonds and memories that we have formed at Me Maria ('.allege will alwavs remain a special part of our lives that will continue to shape us as we embark on our exciting journey beyond the gates of Ave. forever knowing that we are. and always will be.‘ Me Ciris'.

Brigitte Williams and Katie Earnshaw COLLI t.l ( \PI \l\s

We are so thankful to have had the opportunity to engage with the College community both as students and leaders.

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the knowledge and desire for learning I have discovered at Ave will stay with me for a lifetime 2017 has been another successful year for the Ave academic community, and I could not be prouder of the effort and achievement seen by both the students and staff of Arc Maria College. It has been a tremendous honour

Wow, what a journey it has been as Faith and Social Justice Captains in 201 7.

It has been a vear ofdiversity. awareness and empowerment. Throughout the year, we have had the opportunitv to work nolonlx with those within our school community through meetings w ith Faith and Social Justice Leaders from all Year Levels, but also outside of Ave Maria College.

We started our year with the Archbishop's Conversation, which inspired us to be courageous as voting leaders lodav. I his then lead us and those in our community to

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and avastlx rewarding experience to have been elected as Academic Captain for m\ final t ear at Ave. Vi ith the introduction ofYear Lexel Academic Captains this t ear. I have had the pleasure and privilege of working with various Year Levels to decide how best we can maintain a positive learning environment at Ave Maria College.

I If s connection between the Year Lexels is something that I hope continues logrow - it allows ideas to be discussed from various points of \ icw and solidifies the strong sense ofcommunitx that Axe is known for.

We xverc also able to introduce a peer-to-peer tutoring initiative, led bv the Teaching and Learning Leader. Mrs Hall. The idea behind

participate in the Palm Sunday March for Refugees to show our support. Our t ear was highlighted bx ‘Diversity Week’, wherexve focused on women, especially those of faith, those in Australia and those experiencing homelessness. As leaders, it was so humbling to sec the College communiix gel on board with our ideas, seen through the contributions of sanitary items for the Melbourne Period Project which filled up all of Ms Poynton’s office. We were again amazed hv the involvement and generosity of students who took part, donated money and blankets for the annual St Minnie's Winter Sleep ()ut.

the initiative was to alloxv those that have found their passion for learning to share their knowledge and nurture the curiosity of their fellow peers. This notion of wanting every girl to discox er her hunger for knowledge and growth was my driving force in becoming Academic Captain, and I hope it is sustained long after I haxc graduated the College.

I am so very grateful for my time at Ave Maria College, and even though my 6 t ears here is almost complete, the knowledge and desire for learning I have discovered xvill stay with me for a lifetime.

Olivia Robertson ACADEMIC CAPTAIN

Ihis has been a year of learning, empathy, generosity and gratitude for the experiences and faith people had in us. We arc so grateful.

Thank you.

Clare Shu and Tara Lesnjak FAITH AND SOCIAL JUS'flCF CAPTAINS

WGE DUX No one walks into Year 12 anticipating they "ill be the (College I )u\. The only thing I promised myselfwas to try my absolute best and be proud of whatever my best amounts to. Receiving the Dux award is an absolute privilege and honour.

To me, this award symbolises my journey and growth as a Year 12 student as well as all the amazing support I received from my family, friends and teachers. No amount of words can describe how eternally grateful I am for their belief in me. My teachers arc my mentors for life and will always be remembered for their impact on me as an individual and as a student.

I walked into Year 12 with an open mind and found it extremely important to have perspective on what the year meant for me in terms ofthe future. While it is true Year 12 is a very important year, understanding dial my ATAR does not define who I am, allowed me to equally' emphasise die importance of school and social balance. 1 made sure I could enjoy mvsclfwhilsl studvingdiligendv.

Some of my lips on how to be successful in life and schooling is as shown in the TH AM pillars 2.0'.

I’: I’ersistence find perseverance Never give up! There is always a way to accomplish something as long as ton focus and put your positive energy' towards achieving tour desired outcome.

forward despite any hurdles that we may need to jump over. Some questions that may help us find our purpose include:

II hy is lliis important tn me? II hy am I (loins this' II hat do / get out of this' I: isk questions We are all curious beings who want answers.

Asking questions shows your interest and will make you more knowledgeable.

I/.- Mindset Our minds arc very powerful. They dictate our thoughts, actions and reactions. Maintaining a positive mindset is empowering and life­ changing. It's time to get rid of the negative thoughts, and replace them with positive ones.

Congratulations to the Class of 2016 for their all their hard work and wonderful achievements. 1 wish you all the best in whatever paths y ou take!

On a final note, always remember: ~l am the creator of my life. Erery day. I hare a choice. I must choose niv words wisely. I must focus on the positives.

I must find my balance, lam excited for what lies ahead!"

Veronica Pham COLLEGE DUX CLASS OF 2016

//: Hare a purpose Knowing exactly what we want out of something motivates us to continue to move

VALEDICTORIAN Extract from the Valedictory Speech I do ask one thing. Be proud of yourself.

Because yes, we have had enormous amounts of support by so many people in our lives, but it is you who has done this. Every hour of study, even question in a SA( even lunchtime and laic night spent on your folio piece is all completely vour own achievement.

We have a big month ahead, but we have each survived a massive 9 months together, and I could not be prouder.

So for the final time, to the (’.lass of2017, we have grown together, as a cohort and as sisters, brom our beginning as nervous little Year 7 students with bags bigger than ourselves, we have grown beside one another into strong, capable and independent voting women.

We have with us now, endless possibilities and opportunities to make this world our own.

Maybe vou have a path already planned, maybe you don’t. But the important thing is you arc

so blessed to have this life. So I ask you not to settle. Gel out there and live vour life as you choose to. and don’t let anyone stand in your way. And remember no matter ifyour life takes vou to New South W ales or New \ ork or anywhere in between, you’ll alway s be an Ave girl from the (’lass of 201 7

Get out there and live your life as you choose to, and don t let anyone stand in your way.

Thank you Olivia Fazio \ U.EDICTORIAN

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Mazzarello school in Timor-Leste. In recent years this has been a benefit ball, however, in 2017 the decision was to make the event more accessible and less formal. \\ ith dial in mind, die inaugural Timor-Leste Trivia night was born.

With more than 200 people in attendance, the night saw teams conic together to compete

decorated their tables accordingly. In a fun and spirited game. 4 rounds oftwenty questions filled die niglu. Each round was based on a theme, widi questions covering the trivia favourites of sport, politics, science, entertainment and so on.

The nigriit also included the now famous raffle and silent auction, with more than 40 prizes up for grabs.

It was a fabulous night, w ith victory ultimately

(llosely followed in 2nd and 3rd place by two staff'tables.

Thank von to all who attended, and to all of the local business who generously donated items for the raffle and auction. We look forward to doing it all again in 2018.

Joanna Hammer TIMOR-LESTE TRIVIA NIGHT COMMITTEE

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I IMOR-LI .S IT. IMMERSION TRIP 201 7

5 students. Joanna Ckuj. Isabella Fabiani.

Ccncvievc ludica, Serena Mezzadraand Bianca Sprague and 3 teachers Mrs I Janney.

Mr Martini as well as myself packed our bags.

Idled them tip with souvenir koalas. Australia pencils, pens, writing books, bracelets and soccer balls as gifts to hand deliver to the students. Throughout the tear, the Ave Maria College community raised the much needed funds for St Maria Mazzarcllo school with an Ave Maria Trivia Night. ('.ultural W eek. I .oily Sales, a ralllc on Ave Dav. the Mission Action Dav walk, (lake Stalls and other activities organised bv the school community. W idt the support of Brother Michael I \iich. Mrjurd and Ms Zahra. we together prepared for the cultural and faith-idled adventure ahead of ns. ()ttr I rip Ki Vcnilalc via I larwin and Dili saw us meeting the new Principal, Sr Fabiola. meeting up again with Sr Floriana and

ir Carolina and workingwith a visiting inglish teacher Liz. What a thrill it was to ice that a number of renovations had taken place, perhaps small in our eyes but very much needed to the school. These included a new roof for the outdoor kitchen: new tiled benches in the cookery school kitchen; more teachers arc now employed (19 in fact) and Agticda, a local student from Venilale continues to be supported with funds to complete her teacher training. To see firsthand the difference our fundraising efforts have made was a ven humbling experience.

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The immersion trip to Vcnilalc. Timor-Leste was such an amazing experience. Il opened niveves to a different wav of living yet also showed me how similar we all were. The values shown at Ave Maria College reflect those that arc taught at the St Maria Mazzerello School in Timor-Leste. Seeing how passionate the girls were about their educations has made me appreciate my education more as well. Being a part of this journey has influenced me in so many ways and I would give anything just to go one more lime.

We visited the orphanage in \ cnilalc. the medical centre (supported by our Year 10 fundraising efforts), the local boy s' school, the local morning market with a range of different foods and then walked around the local area to gain a sense of just how beautiful yet rugged the country' side is in Timor-Leste. Our efforts to teach English were well received and the students were happy to work closely with all of us to write letters back to the students of \ve Maria College. W e sang and danced with them, practised our 'teliin'. the local language and encouraged their English speaking and w riling skills.

W'c all feel extraordinarily privileged to have been welcomed back to Vcnilalc and to the St Maria Mazzarcllo School and look forward to continuing our long and wonderful relationship.

Debra Coyne STAFF MEMBER

TIMOR I I STI IMMERSION Hill'

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f’' Ave Maria Day 2017 was a fantastic day for Jn our students and also our College community. jr//f The Ave Maria Talent Show was our first event

(Man House). Electrifying Eighties (Clare House) and the Nostalgic Nineties (Helene).

It was a fantastic display full of colour, decade appropriate moves and of course House spirit. for lite day showcasing some amazing talent i n Il was a very close call but al the end of the the field of music, dancing and comedy. Well done day Mary I louse were crowned 201 7 Ave Dav to sisters Rachel Waring! 11D) and Rebecca Dance Champions. \\ aring(9E) for taking out competition with their rendition of’Dcspacito' on violin and piano.

Ave Maria Day was a fantastic day which I n the afternoon it was time for everyone to get to their feet and dance at the Ave Day Dance Contest. This year’s theme "A Walk through the Decades’. Each House had to choose songs from a decade that was chosen for them at random. The decades included the Swinging Sixties (Francis House). Soulful Seventies

brought the community together. Il was great to sec so much display of talent, sportsmanship and love for Ave Maria College.

Melanie Zahra CO-CURRICl LAR 1.1.ADIT

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BE A MIRROR OF CHRIST

The 2017 College theme was "Be a mirror of ('.hrist”. This timely message from Si Clare speaks to us in marry ways; when I relied Christ-like qualities, when I allow m v individual (iod-giren qualities to shine through, when I call forth the best from others or when I take care of those in need around me.

Kimberly Di Pietro 12D and her'buddy' :ii Homework (lull

Most Mondays during 201 7, a small number of senior students were driven from the College to ‘Homework Club’ run by Edmund Rice Refugee Sen ices in St Albans.

On Friday, 26 May 2017, the whole school yvere fortunate to witness Aboriginal Australian singer songwriter, Scott Darlow.

Scott taught us ‘FLUTE’ which stands for.

Forgiveness, Love, Understanding, Tolerance and Empathy. We should spread the word ’FLUTE’ to others around us to make our society a better and equal place.

Tara Lesnjak 12D and Ella-Grace Arnold 7C. On Sunday, 9 April 201 7. Ave Maria College students, teachers and parents participated in the annual Palm Sunday March for Refugees, starting at the State Library . This was a day where tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the injustice shoyvn to refugees in Australia.

Tara Lesnjak i \im \\i) st it :ialjl s i it :e captain

Diversity Week in early August comprised of visiting speakers Sue and Naurccn from JCMA - Jewish Christian Muslim Association who provided both a Jewish and Muslim perspective on the way women arc treated by their religions. In summary, very positively.

As Naurccn explained, the dillicuhy comes from the culture not the religion of Islam which promotes women’s education and rights generally . On the Wednesday of Diversity Week there was some wonderful artworks created by students inspired by an indigenous theme. On the linal day. Friday. 4 August 201 7 students hosted a sausage sizzle, flic funds raised assisted the students going to Venilalcd<> their important work.

Clare Shu. Sue (Judaism).

Naurccn (Islam) ami Tara Lesnjak

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Bishop Terry. Mrs Elizabeth Hanney. Ms Debra Covne. Isabella Fabiani, Geneviete ludica. Serena Mczzadra. Bianca Sprague. Joanna ( kuj and Mr Robert Martini Ave Maria Day, Tuesday. 15 August 2017 was again an important day in the College calendar. Sr Heather Weedon FMM began the dav bv reminding us of the importance of Mary as an example of faith. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Tern Curtin who also blessed our 2017 Venilale pilgrims.

Ciuru Krmrne (I2D) anilMarinin Ionma (Sty shared reflections about irhat ' ire means !o me

“Ave means that you can walk or wheel down the corridor, and be greeted by smiling faces of teachers and students who are genuinely happy to see you. It’s a safe space where teachers are there to support you in both your schooling and your personal life. Your friends are therefor you, whether it be in a busy SAC week or when you need that little bit of extra love. ” Ciara Browne \lexandra Priestlc) 71) and hergrandparents

thank God because I was born in a country (Syria) where I didn’t have a lot. This really makes me thankful for what I have now. I am safe at school. I know that there are no bombs that might hurt me or my friends. Teachers listen to our suggestions and take them on hoard without punishing me. ”

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On Friday. I September 201 7. the Year 7 cohort held our Elders Mass. \\ e all invited our grandparents and special persons to join us in celebrating Mass. The event gave us a wonderful chance to reflect on our lives and acknowledge all the things our grandparents and special people do for us, and how much thev have supported us, thus far in our journey.

Mariam Touma

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This year, we were privileged to have the opportunity to be House Captains for Clare House. \\ c have had an amazing time organising cv entiling from the Athletics and Swimming Carnivals to House Patron Day and the Ave Dav House Dance competition.

Being a leader has inspired us to be confident and good role models. We faced many challenges: lime pressures of organising each House event, making 100 Pom Poms each to spending our Ave Day free time creating dance moves for our House Dance.

It has been a pleasure to lead Clare House and we would like to thank even girl who participated in anv Clare event and helping us achieve our outcome.

We would also like to thank all the Clare House Ambassadors from Years 7-1 I. all the teachers, and especially our two mentors. Ms Lovell and Mrs De Bolfo.

Without your help, w e wouldn’t have been able to make this such a great year.

Maree Galle and Bianca Nguyen CLARE HOL SE CAPTAINS

II hat a year it has been for Francis House! We have shown a lot ofparticipation in both the Athletics and Swimming carnivals, as well as the group performances on Ave Maria Day. Molly and I were given the opportunity to lead Francis House and it has been an experience we will both remember and value forever. The most significant achievement was winning the Swimming Carnival. The dav was filled with lots of participation, fun and more importantly chanting, which is what carried Francis to a win. It was a dav filled with lots of swimming and eating lollies together which showed how united Francis House is.

Thanks to Mrs Kerin and Ms Di Salvatore for being amazing mentors, and thanks to all the House Ambassadors that made our jobs that little bit easier.

Vi e really appreciate everyone that has helped us along the wav. You have made our experience so. so special.

Ally Tornese and Molly McCord FRANCIS HOI ISE <APTAINS

In 2017, Sienna and I were lucky enough to captain Helene House.

4 lot of hard work and preparation has been done behind the scenes for all House events.

Vi e had an amazing lime organising even thing for Helene such as the Swimming and Athletics carnivals, all House Assemblies, our House Dav Activity and the Ave Dav House Dance.

I his year. Helene took out the title of Athletics Dav Champions and Sienna and I couldn't be more proud of the contribution and efforts of all students and teachers within the House throughout the vear. It has been a tough year, but this role has taught us to just give anything a go and how important being a role model to younger students is.

A special thank vou to our House Ambassadors in Mcg Singleton and Tamila llluli. i ear 7. Heidi Milne and Madeline Langenbacher, Year 8.

Elyse Borderick and Karsha Pereira. Year 9. Ella Ladds and Genevieve ludica. Year 10 and Naomi Oregon and Carla Rendclmann. Year 11. Also to our House Mentor Ms Pearce, without all of vour help throughout the vear.

Sienna and 1 wouldn't have been able to lead the House the wav we did.

Emily Ktona and Sienna Paolone HELENE HOL SE CAPTAINS

MARY 2017 — II hat an amazing year full of laughter, participation and enthusiasm!

Irom die Swimmingf arnival to the \thlctics ('.arnival. there has been lots of great memories for even one to cherish. \s House ('.aptains. we challenged ourselves to bring the best out of the Marr I loose and highlight House Spirit. .

Throughout the rear we hare been privileged to be a part of a spectacular 1 louse with such courageous and genuine students. I here’s been an arrav of blues as well as erazv costumes within the Year 12 cohort w hen celebrating our final I louse events.

\ve Dav was a great success as Man I louse took the win for our‘groovy’ 70’s dance moves.

It's been delightful to sec lots of students and teachers getting involved this rear. Man House has been absolute!) wonderful in even event and there's been lots of friendships and memories made that will last a life-time!

The Man House spirit has trulv shone through this rear and we are so grateful to have been a part of Man House as v our ( aptains. We hope that we have inspired Man I louse logo for their dreams and not to be afraid to be loud and proud. ] hank vou to all the students and teachers who have made being Man I louse (iaptains so unforgettable and amazing!

Jacinta Conte and Tayla Gattellari MVRYHOlsl ( MM \I\S

RELIGIOUS Matters of meaning and faith are vital to human nourishing. At this time main of us are coming to terms with what it means to be Catholic in the 21 st centun. Catholic Education Melbourne (CEM) are supporting this process through the Enhancing Catholic School Identity Project as well as through the renewed Religious Education curriculum with its focus on student-centred learning.

Matters of meaning and faith are vital to human flourishing As a Domain, we have networked with teachers from other schools, gained Professional Learning from CEM and continue to collaborate to produce units at each Year Level that begin with current student understanding. This takes the form of our Year 12 students hearing about needy mothers and children helped by Moira Kelly and her ‘Children First Foundation’; the Year 1 I cohort debating ethical issues; Year 10 students undertaking the Faith In Action Todav (FI AT) communilt sen ice program.

'Hope and Redemption’ studied by those in Year 9. ‘A Just Society’ studied by students in Year 8 or ’Do Lnto Others’ studied by Year 7 cohort.

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

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- through reflective classroom activities, as well as making connections, found in events like die Year 12 Retreat. Year Level Faith Formation Days and College Masses.

J'he Opening School Mass and the Ave Maria Da\ Mass allow the College to celebrate its rich Catholic, Franciscan and Marian heritage. There are also opportunities such as the Year 7 Elders' Mass, the Year 8 Special Persons’ Mass and the Years 9-1 1 Familv Mass. The College Easter Liturgy allowed students and stall’to reflect upon the richness of the Catholic tradition of the Stations of the Cross in the context of life todav.

W hether in class discussion, prayer or in w ritten responses, our young women conti mtc to indicate their desire and need for meaning that comes from faith and spirituality. I am grateful to my colleagues for their ministry of engagement, as wc accompany our young women on their faith journey.

Patrick Jurd DIRECTOR OF FAITH AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Through dynamic and engaging programs we have seen the Aris ai Ave Maria College provide diverse opportunities again this year, enabling student's individual artistic nature to be inspired as we guided them in shaping their own creative identity. The many and varied opportunities lor visual expression and thoughtful application of skills came about through exposure to a wide range of studio forms and processes. All areas of the Visual Ans continually nourished with students producing many personal responses in areas such as printmaking, painting, collage, photography and digital work to name a few. ()ur second tear in the new Marx Centre An rooms, we have been able to utilise the open space and many display areas to showcase not only current work but that of former students from our College art collection. (Commissioned student work dating back to the early 1990’s highlights the many passionate and talented students who have studied the Arts at a senior level across the years.

Ourannual Ans festival on Wednesday, 18 October 20 I 7 was again a wonderful celebration of not only our VCE (.lass ol 2017 but all students across all Ans subject areas. Combined displays of Visual Arts, l oot! Studies. I Jesign and I ligilal Technology.

Film and Music Performance made for

a much celebrated and supported evening that culminated with VCE performances in Drama. Music and the Fashion Parade in Francis I kill. Again it was wonderful to sec so many members of the Ave Maria College community in attendance to view the diverse and creative range of styles on exhibition.

My congratulations and thanks must be extended to all members of the Arts and Technology team.

As the y ear draws to a close 1 acknow ledge die hard work bv all members of our Domain, their constant creative energy , passion and commitment has made for another w onderful and creative y ear.

Cheryl Kerin ARTS DOMAIN TEAM LEADER

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Right:.\liln i II Uliains - Digital photographs as billboard image in Union Road Ascot Vale

201 7 began with the annual exhibition ‘Fireworks: Art and Design by Bright Young Things’ at the Incinerator Gallen and featured the work of Caitlin Doody (grey lead and coloured pencil drawings on cartridge) and Abbey Williams (digital inkjet prints). Year 12 Studio Arts 2016 (Class of 2017).

included Paper Mache Tabernacle boxes, digital prints, oil paintings and lino prints.

The Mooney Valley Art and Design exhibition and award featured exceptional works from \ CE art and design students who live or go to school in the local area. Set in a professional gallery it offered a glimpse of the future of art and design from bright young students in surrounding schools.

Katja Heard. Helena Zovko, Lucy McNaughton, Bridget McAllister-Year 11 Studio Arts

Our students were again proudly exhibited as part of Catholic Education Week, held in March at the Catholic Leadership Centre Celtic Hall. East Melbourne. Works displayed

Year 7 Paper Mache Tabernacle boxes

Congratulations to the following students whose work from 2016 was exhibited.

Abbey Williams-Year 12 Studio Arts Digital Photography

'Still Life'- Black and White Lino cuts

Tess Waddington. Teresa Chiera, Deanna Fimiani, Mia lanehello - Year 10 Studio Arts ‘Still Life’, Oil on board

(lharlize Kraljcvic. Mia Si i I terras. Tax lah Ronald.

Dealina (Mini. Kira Pcjcinovski. Vlyssa Africano.

Chloe Borraccino and Jacinta Walker -

We were also proud of the 26 Year 11 Studio Ans students who had dteir oil on canvas appropriated portraits featured al the ZARI An Gallen inTerm 1. The gallery features artworks of primary and secondary students from around Victoria and is set up to proxide students with an opportunity to have their artworks t allied and displaxed in a 'real' art gallery.

Further congratulations went to Abbey Williams (Class of 2017) for the same digital photographic images that were selected for display as a billboard in Union Road Ascot V ale. The two photographs are currently on display and will remain for approximately IB months. On a scale of2.0m x 4.0m. they make a prominent feature in this space.

Year 7 Visual .Art Tabernacle inspired

Treasure boxes

Caitlin l)ood\ and \bbct Williams

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DESK ,\ TE( 11X()L()(1Y TEXTILES 2017

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY FOOD 2017

This year die Design Technology Textiles area has seen change, innovation and a renewal of traditional textiles practice. The Product Design and V ET Fashion students have embraced new and exciting units, the focus of these affording all a more comprehensive understanding of how textile products are constructed and finished.

This year has seen some exciting and dramatic changes to the curriculum in VCE Food Studies and this has been reflected in the Year 7-10 curriculum where the study of food origins, indigenous foods, food production and sustainability and food security have enabled students to gain a greater insight into where our food conics from and the value of the agricultural sector.

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Workshops and study for students have included wearing, knitting, macrame. embroiden. garment construction and fine embellishment techniques. These practices are also developed with Years 7-9 students and successful,! feed Year 12 folios. To celebrate the conclusion ofTerm 3 and the hard work of senior textile students an excursion to the House of Dior exhibition at the National Gallen' of \ ieloria was undertaken, getting a dose up and behind the scenes look at the process of the atelier and creative directors of this world renowned design house. This excursion further enthused students to appreciate that Textiles is one of the most exciting and diverse areas of contemporarv practice, embracing new and old technologies, providing opportunities and multiple career paths.

Students in Year 10 explored the \ ieloria Market in a unique excursion to find out more about the fresh produce available in Melbourne. VCE students travelled to the X arra \ allev to explore first hand various agricultural food production and processes and experience the diverse flavours of fresh produce available to consumers.

DRAMA Creativity, energy and laughter filled the Ave Maria College Drama room throughout 2017.

Wiih students imagining, devising, rehearsing and performing their own solo and ensemble works over the year, we have seen incredible talent, drive and learn work across all year levels.

F or I heir first experience of Drama at I he College, the vibrant Year 7 students perfected the art of Mime and researched the characters off iommedia Dell' Arie, culminating in a whole class ensemble performance.

?\ftcr taking pari in a Bollywood dancing workshop, the Year 8 cohort researched the origins of the style and choreographed their own Bollywood dances that told an important story to the audience. Students also performed a spine-tingling adaptation of Frankenstein to a group of Primary School children, incorporating costume, sound effects and lighting into the show.

Year 9 I Jranta challenges the students who select it lo develop improvisation skills and devise and perform their own fairytales to an audience of young children.

Working together, the girls developed engaging, funnv and professional performances.

At Year I (land 12 the Drama experience was Epic! Literally!

The senior drama classes delved deeply into Bertolt Brecht's Epic Theatre In creating a range ol'lion-naturalistic performances that audiences found captivating and moving.

MUSIC / am incredibly proud oj my VCE Music Performance students; for their dedication and for their leadership to the younger musicians at our school.

As a music teacher. I am fortunate to witness regular student success: the rehearsal process, whilst sometimes tedious and lime consuming, provides a platform for students to grow, develop perseverance and experience personal triumph as a learner, musician and performer.

A personal highlight for me this year, was the student involvement in the 2017 KickArts Competition. Students Bridie McGuire.

Joanna Ckuj. Alyssa Soloczynskyj, Claire Dobbin and Giuliana Lombardi performed an incredibly difficult piece in live part harmony in the style of A Capella. It required a high level of musicianship and dedication from each student in what was an intensive rehearsal schedule. Togo on and win this competition was incredible.

Some internal performances that showcased student talent this year included the animal Ate Maria College Arts Festival. Timor-Leste Trivia Night, \ CE Performance Evenings,

Mother’s Day and Father’s I Jay Breakfast’s as well as regular Assembly and Mass performances In either the College Vocal Ensemble, smaller acoustic ensembles or solo performers.

Externally, we have had students perform at the Moonce Valley Arts Show, for the Esscndon Rotary Club, the Royal South Street Singing Eisteddfod in Ballarat, as well as the 2017 College Production oi l lairspray al I Jarcbin \rls(cm re. All this on lop of Year 12 student, Claire Dobbin, perform ingas a lead vocalist for Jazz Band. ‘The Rookies’ in a 12 song set list al The Paris (.at earlier in the year.

I am incredibly proud of my VCE Music Performance students; for their dedication and Irir their leadership to the younger musicians at our school.

Kayla Sims music teaci h r

HAIRSPRAY Ave Maria (College’s production oi l lairsprat was a roaring success in 2017.

After 5 months ofalter school, lunchtime and holiday rehearsals, students performed two soldoui shows at Darebin Performing Arts Centre in August, 'flic show was professional, vibrant, fun and uplifting, wowing audience members young and old.

74 students were involved in the production in a myriad of important roles that all helped the show become the fabulous event that it was. ()ur phenomenal backstage crew were proactive, professional and quick-thinking and were impressive team players. Dressed in black, they zoomed around the wings of the stage, ensuring every prop and set piece was exactly where it needed to be at all times.

Our student musicians persevered throughout the year, perfecting each note so the final performances sounded fabulous, while our hair and makeup team helped the characters come to life.

Under the tutelage of Ms Zahra. our dance ensemble brought immense energy and colour to the stage. Fitting seamlessly into each of

their scenes, they lifted the show to whole new levels with their talent, hard work and smiles.

. .our dance ensemble brought immense energy and colour to the stage.

The cast showed so much commitment, positivity and creativity throughout the whole process. The girls ran their own extra lunchtime rehearsals, choreographed dances, spent hours and hours learning (heir lines and songs and always took advice and feedback on board with humility and resilience. They built strong relationships with each other, becoming a tight-knit family bv the end.

Thank you so much to even one who helped bring Hairspray to life!

Olivia Pearce DIRECTOR

All those involved in “English’" in 207 have been on exciting journeys to support our curiosity and creativity. The plight of refugees was brought to life for our Year 7 students through the living narrative of a young woman, Elnaz Tavancheh, an ethnic Hazara who lied her home in Iran to avoid persecution and threats. The personal arrival stories of our own ancestors were delved into and presented in both oral anti visual form bv students of Year 8, providing opportunities to spend lime with parents and grandparents to find out about their past. Our Year 9 cohort were immersed in the world of poelrv. with a visit from Australian poet Maijan Mossamntaparast. before delving into the rather more aged poetry through the world of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This Elizabethan bent was continued at Year 10 who were exposed to the violently dark world of Macbeth through the performances by die Complete Works Theatre Company. Students in Year 11 and 12 were also fortunate enough to see performances by CWC; the new VCE English Study Design has opened up the worlds of texts like Year of Wonders and The Crucible as well as Bombshells and The Penelopiad and our students were able to see excepts performed to enhance their knowledge of these texts.

As we reflect on the year that was, students and stalf alike can be pleased with all that has been learned, loved and laboured over.

Monika Wagner ENGLISH DOMAIN TEAM LEADER

HUMANITIES “Humanities adapting to an ever-changing educational landscape to improve student learning. ]’he ever-changing educational landscape dial exists today has expanded the range of outcomes that learners need to achieve in order to lie an active participant in modern life.

As well as the traditional subjects widi their knowledge and skills, loaners need to acquire a range of new capabilities such as creativity . use of ICT. critical thinking and problem-solving.

Staff in (he Humanities Domain this year have been working collaboratively to foster the link between the traditional subject knowledge and these new capabilities to improve student learning. This has included the use of developmental rubrics and student generated feedback to inform learning, the continued focus on ICT and using digital resources that enables a more interactive learning

environment, and the provision of enrichment opportunities such as the Mooting. I plan a Business, the Business Fair and the United Nations High Schools Conference where there is an emphasis on the quality of the intellectual activity to extend and challenge the students.

These opportunities as well as numerous other classroom based tasks have been designed to allow students to choose and justify the best course of action to be taken. As in previous years the Domain has also continued to focus on real-life experiences that have enhanced and made a dilference to student learning, as well as deepening the school’s connection with the communitv. These experiences have ranged from interviews with prison inmates and Holocaust sun ivors to excursions to Ferguson Plane. Melbourne Water and the Supreme. County and Magistrates Courts.

Thscc photographs recount some of these learning experiences.

Finally. it is important to recognize the work of the Humanities stall'this year whose efforts and energy have ensured engagingand challenging learning opportunities for our students.

Christopher Moss HUMANITIES DOM \l\ 11 \NI 1 I \l)l R

"Today I will do what others won V, So tomorrow 1 can do what others can t" As the year comes to its finale I think about our students looking to complete their VCAA examinations and I wonder how much of an impact "sport" has played in diem attaining a good result in their final studies.

I am sure that not all students arc involved in ’sport” now whilst completing their studies however in the last 10 years or so I am sure most have had some involvement even if it’s just been as part of school life.

Sports, both individual and team have many close links to what’s required to be a great student. You have to be committed, you have to make sacrifices, do what others won't and at times you have to work together to achieve.

Vi hv do we do diis? Quite simplv, because weAvant to achieve, we want to be able to do what others can’t, we want to be able to create solutions to problems that may present themselves on the field or court.

I think that this transitions nicclv to school studies. To achieve at school you have to work hard and at times do those extra bits that others arc not prepared to do. I n the long run y ou will be able answer that difficult question, that problem that perhaps no one else has put in the time to learn. You end up doing what others can’t. Il is these students who demonstrate the qualities required to succeed at school and in the work environment.

These arc the innovators of the future.

The Health and Physical Education Domain has had a fantastic year with Sport and Recreation rounding out its second year with the class firmly set on completing VCAA examinations in the study for the first time. The Domain is set to introduce new study designs in Health and Human Dev elopincnt. Outdoor and Environmental Studies and finishing off with I nit 3 and 4 in Physical Education.

The department has taken out 6 camps to various places across the state such as the Grampians and the Brisbane Ranges.

The Sport Education in Physical Education Program (SEPEP) in Basketball and Netball were a huge success with all classes getting into the Sport Education Program demonstrating skills in leadership, officiating and playing. Well done Girls.

The Year 9 cohort completed their Level 2 First Aid certificate at the conclusion of 20 I 7.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn skills that will be for now and the future.

To finish I wish to thank the Health and Physical Education Team lor their tireless work throughout the year and the students of Ave Maria College for their enthusiasm, dedication and hard work. It is this that makes our College great. 1 wish all students and staff the best for 2018.

Garry Whicker 1IEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DOMAIN LEADER

OTHER T The study of languages can expand your world and transform your life!

Learning languages can foster a deeper understanding and respect for cultural diversity, or enable us to make sense of the world around us by viewing it from a broader perspective. In fact, the study of languages can expand your world and transform your life.

Students this year embraced the opportunity to partake in a myriad of activities and competitions that highlighted aspects of both the Indonesian and Italian cultures.

Each competition was approached with a sense of excitement and bravado and resulted in a number of students winning a prize. There were 57 students from Years 8-10 studying Indonesian, who took pan in the Savembara Lisan Speaking Competition.

From this cohort. 3 students were successful and the winners were Meg Hogan, who won 3rd prize in the Year l> Beginners, Marianne Finlay, who won 3rd prize in the Year 9 Continuing, and Sarah Burke, who won 3rd prize in the Year 10 Contilining section.

The elusive Language Perfect World Championships took part from May 15-25.

This ran concurrently with (he Ave Championships, pitting one language class against the other and testing students on various language skills. By the conclusion, indents had answered a staggering 579.118 questions and amassed a total of 108 awards ranging from Elite to Credit.

A special mention goes to the Year 12 Italian class for winning the school competition

and to Hannah Dimovski, Year 10 who won the Language Perfect Elite Award, and the Ave 1 lighpoinl Voucher after amassing 1 1.348 points.

With regard to Italian, the Swinburne Junior Poetry Competition - June session, saw Alexandra Priestley, Year 7 being awarded 2nd place and a $50 voucher for her excellent recitation in the Italian section, while numerous certificates of Merit and Honourable Mention were awarded to the remainder of the participants. As for the Dante Alighieri Poem Recitation Competition.

54 students from Years 9-1 I took part and produced 5 finalists. After returning to the University of Melbourne to be re-tested Cristina Gattellari was awarded 2nd prize in the Year 10 Italian-Australian category and Deanna Fimianiwas awarded 2nd prize in the Year 11 Italian-Australian category.

This year's celebration of'LOTE Cultural Week’ allowed students to experience cultural diversity. They learnt how to play Conglak and Scopa; participated in Homeroom Cultural Quizzes: made Carnevale masks: joined in a friendly game of soccer: and took pan in the “Guess the Teacher” competition. Of course food is also a big pan of any culture, and students had the pleasure of devouring pizza, arancini, croquettes and lumpia via the canteen.

I lake this opportunity to thank all the LOTE staff for being a driv ing force behind the teaching of languages and keeping alive in our students the thirst for learning. As we move forward in a globalised world, it is imperative that our students be at the forefront of society, ready to take on the world as global citizens, armed not only with (he knowledge of other languages but the 'kill to communicate in a highly connected world.

Marisa DAstoli LOTE DOMAIN TEAM LEADER

NESIAN Sunrise, Sunset...

Ii seems that our journey throughout the islands ofJava and Bali was marked each dav with a beautiful sunrise or a glowing sunset.

We began our journey as young school girls on an adventure and returned as mature intrepid travellers.

Indonesia welcomed us with bright smiles and warm embraces. Landing at the start of the holiday season. Indonesia revealed herself as a fun lox ing place with friendly people eager io spend time with us.

Our arrival coincided with ‘Lcbaran’ celebrations, hoping to miss the holiday

crowds, we began our journey in Bali.

We traversed both islands. Bali and Java from east lowest immersing ourselves in Indonesian tradition and culture. Bright colours enveloped us everywhere, h was like looking into a kaleidoscope: theatre performances, traditional dances, costumes, beautiful processions, cremations, weddings. \ isiis io the icmplcs. pretty offerings io appease the spirits at every corner.

Being a lime of high festivity and ceremony in Indonesia it was interesting io sec people of different faiths blend and embrace each other’s celebrations in peace and harmony. Il xvas a time and place where we truly wi messed a mirror of Christ giving us an opportunity io reflect on our own faith journey.

Carla Godoy STUDY TOUR LI NDER

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It was an absolutely action, and feature packed 14 day s in America (this trip was longer than any previous school camp I’d been on before). I really enjoyed all aspects of the tour and my personal highlights were the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington. The f ranklin Institute in Pennsylvania, seeinga basketball game al Madison Square Cardens. Times Square, the United Nations Headquarters, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York. Boeing’s Future of Flight Aviation Centre in Seattle.

Stanford University and the NASA Anics Research Centre in San .lose (basically I loved every thing I saw!)

()n a personal note, this was my first time travelling overseas without my family.

Throughout the Study Tour. I made many new friends and enjoy ed being a part ol such a diverse group of students. We had a common goal oflearning and absorbing all ol the information that we gained during the tour.

I could mention in passing that we all managed to ’shop up a storin' and had great fun doing so.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms I lammer. Mrs I lull. Ms Sianghcrlin and the brave Mr Spanli for their insightful and enthusiastic attitudes with 18 teenage girls in tow.

Sarah Giuffre-Fittipaldi YEAR 10

On Sunday. 30 April 2017. 18 students and 4 teachers embarked on an extraordinary journey to the United States of America for the Innovation Design Enterprise and Applied Learning (IDEAL) Tour.

The IDEAL tour included visiting iconic places and landmarks in Washington.

Philadelphia. New York. Seattle and San Jose.

The purpose of this trip was not just to spend hours perusing stores like Sephora and Victoria's Secret but to learn about Global Organisations like Apple, the United Nations.

Coogle. NASA and Boeing as well as to learn about what our life could look like after high school, with exposure to overseas tertian options through Stanford and Penn University or job options at these Global organisations.

We also learnt first-hand what it is like to navigate through foreign cities and follow underground train lines, all whilst clutching onto the ever increasing weight of our suitcases.

We learnt life skills: such as how to manage money, calculating time zone differences and time management. \\ ith research collected and compiled before, during and after the trip, we all produced a research presentation that was presented in front of our parents and peers.

same pair ofjeans nearly even day for two weeks, and wearing enough layers that von don't completely freeze. With the help of our fantastic teachers, we got through it and these problems helped us to become more responsible and independent.

I can speak on behalf of even one that took part in the IDEAL Tour that our lirst sights of I into Square were truly the most unforgettable moments of our lives, leaving us star struck and mesmerised bv the beauty of the New York Citv lights. Some of our most favourite moments include Mrs Hall belting out Alicia Ker s on the Subway and Mr Spanti loving the classic Frank Sinatra 'New York' theme song, falling asleep on the strange man next to me on the plane. Adele falling asleep standing tip during the Capitol Hill tour. Ms I lammer rapping Vanilla Ice through the streets of Seattle, and Ms Stangherlin's amazing ability to tie a waterfall braid in approximately fifteen seconds.

\\ c would like to thank everyone involved in making this trip possible.

Manon Tickle and Corrina Merolli A E Ml I I

Throughout the trip, we learned many other things, like how to sunivc travelling through multiple airports (for forty hours on day one); how to get away with wearing the

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“When things get too complicated, it sometimes makes sense to stop and wonder: Have 1 asked the right question?”

Enrico Bombieri Italian mathematician With another year of engaging Maths and Information Technology' lessons under our belts, we hope all of our students have paused to think about their own learning and enjovmcnt throughout the year. Mr Bombieri was right when he posed the question about asking the right question! We leap and bound ahead when we are curious, when

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we endeavour and when we have a healthy curiosity about the world around us. 1 know for some students, they will have felt that in cheir Maths and IT classes this year. To you, we say keep asking the questions that no one else will ask because you are the brave ones!

Again our students were given the opportunity to compete on a more ‘global’ level and to experience other challenges connected with Mathematics outside of the classroom.

Our students have seen how coding, programming and bcinga critical and creative thinker can enhance their view of the world mathematically rather than from a textbook.

We opened with a S I EM movie night to sec ‘I lidden Figures’ with students, teachers and parents. Code Club grew in numbers this year and we arc thankful for Avital Miskclla’s offering to teach robotics in Term 2.

Absolute Maximums (Maths Help) was moved to Mondays after school in the I Iclene Library with attendance and positivity high throughout I he year. As usual the College

performed very well in the NCSS Grok Coding Challenge over the 5 weeks and we invited our best and brightest lo participate in the Australian Mathematics Competition for the first time in 7 years as well as the annual Year 7 and 8 Maths Caines Days. Students from local primary schools were invited to our Maths/ Science Week and raced around the College solving mathematical problems.

My thanks as always and forever goes to the fantastic team of Maths/IT teachers who dig deep each dav to support their students in their learning and imbue an appreciation of what hard work, persistence and loving what vou do can help achieve.

Debra Coyne M ATH I AlAI IGS/IT DOMAIN TEAM l.l ’.ADl !R

2017 was another exciting year for the Science Domain. We had a number of exciting excursion and incursions allowing students to use the latest technology and learn from industry leaders. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the dedicated team of teachers who inspire our students to question the world around them which is what Science is all about. Below arc a few reflections from our 'Ave Scientists'.

LAB KA I S

Lab Kats conducts experiments like 'Making Sherbet' and 'Lava Lamps'. Lab Rats is a splendid opportunity to bond with new friends anti explore the fun that science brings to our world.

Ella-Grace Arnold YI YR 7

YEAR 12 PHYSIC IS TRIP TC) LUNA PARK I'he Year 12 VCE Physics class attended an excursion to Lima Park, We spent the da\ apply ingthe principles ol Newton's I atws ol Motion. (Circular Motion. Conservation of

Momentum and Energy Transfers as we observed and experienced the forces acting on each ride.

Marissa Buttigieg YI YR 12

experience and die information that we gained from the zoo helped us with our research task on an Australian endangered animal.

Angelina Fakhri YI \R 7

YEAR 11 BIOLOGY TRIP TO GTAC

The Year I I Biology classes went on an excursion to the Gene Technology Access Centre (GTAC), we worked with different DNA samples and equipment to test whether or not individuals had Phenylketonuria (PKU) or were carriers.

YEAR 8 SC HENCE SOI ND 1NCURSK)N In Year 8. we were lucky enough to have a sound incursion where we enjoyed a period ol science sound experiments. (IveralL it was a ven cool and fun experience.

Mariam Touma Y E YR 8

Grace Hengel YI YR It)

Pl D SIC PHOTO COMPI 111 ION YEAR7 ENGINEERS WITHOl TBORDERS I'he Engineers Without Borders team came to Ave Maria to teach the Year 7 students about the importance of dean drinkingwater for everyone around the world.

Alexandra Evans Y EAR 7.

flic I lomains of Yrt and Science would like to recognise the outstanding achievement ol Sarah Chiodo and Nadine (.astaldi (Class of 2016) in the Phvsies Photo Competition run by the \ icPhvsics I eachers Network.

Bridget Blackburn SCIENC.EDOM.MN TEAM LEADER

YEAR7TRIP TO IIIEZOO

The Year 7 students went on an excursion to the Royal Melbourne Zoo. It was an amazing

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the lesson objective

Success Criteria ' How will you know you've met the intention I.

The Learning Enhancement Team (LET) is available to students from Years 7 to 12.

Al Ave Maria College it aims to provide and support students with the necessary skills to enable each day to be a positive learning experience. It is here to promote and celebrate inclusion and model values consistent with the leachings of the Gospel.

It is our aim to demonstrate to each young woman how to see herself as successful learners across die curriculum. Beliefis that everyone has die right to an education that challenges her and allows her to demonstrate her own personal growth.

LET staffwork alongside Heads of School, i ear Level Team Leaders, Domain Leaders, Subject Teachers. School Counsellors and parents to identify the learning needs of

students and design programs with specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and evaluated learning goals.

Adjustments are implemented through curriculum where outcomes arc modified to meet individual needs. Environmental adjustments can include peer assisted learning, alternative equipment, scheduled one to one lime with a Learning Support Officer (LSO) within the mainstream classroom setting.

Student assessments can be adjusted or modified to allow students to demonstrate their increasing knowledge of curriculum outcomes.

LET staffhave regular contact with families through Parent Support Group meetings, phone and email contact in order to work in partnership towards achieving success on many different levels.

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LET provides small group learning situations where students work on a highly differentiated curriculum. This program aligns with Victorian Curriculum and incorporates a wide range of leaching tools and techniques.

LET has an open door policy. It is a place where students are able to drop in and discuss any academic, social or emotional needs. This is done in a safe and supportive environment and this in turn allows everyone to contribute to her own positive learning outcomes across the curriculum and general wellbeing.

Michelle McNamara LEARNING ENHANCEMENT TEAM LEADER TEAM MEMBERS: ROSIE HABER, ARLENE

MILLER. BELINDA LEONELLO. JANEANE MILLAR AND SILVIA SURACE

EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTRE The Helene Library has always had a strong focus on student learning and the College community. With an appealing, inspiring collection of books, engaging activities and programs, and knowledgeable staff the Helene I .ibrary is the lounge room of the College.

This year students have enjoyed many activities including the opportunity to attend the Reading Matters Conference al the State Library of Victoria, taking part in a personal reading challenge with our Book Bingo compel it ion. listening to guest speaker Fleur Ferris, bestselling author of “Risk”, partaking in the One Million

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Stars project to end violence as well as the regular lunchtime Study I kill. One of the libraries many varied displays also featured in the Catholic Education Melbourne website.

Students Hock to the library as it is vibrant, colourful and well resourced - an ever evolving space, a learning destination that allows collaboration to happen, flic Library staff are thankful lor the wonderful students who frequent our lounge and arc our ambassadors around the (iollcgc.

Laura Pugliese HELENE I.IBRARYTEAM LEADER

have seen our students extend their learning beyond our shores, whilst success in a number of academic competitions gave studentsan opportunitv to extend themselves as learners and for us to acknowledge their success.

Learning at Axe continues to be varied and rich, with unique experiences both inside and outside of the classroom happening daily.

Each domain has continued to facilitate a range of incursions and excursions that have provided students with a real life context to apply their newly developed knowledge and skills.

Authentic learning engages all the senses allowing students to create a meaningful, useful, shared outcome. A range of Study Tours

As a ('.ollcgc we remain committed to ongoing improvement and this year the teaching and learning locus has been on assessment practices and the theme of our conference dav. “Knowing success-using rubrics to inform practice", was planned to support our ongoing work in this area. Throughout the day wc worked on furthering our understanding of developmental rubrics, a tool that shows evidence-based progression and clear descriptions of different developmental steps and enable students to track their learning, understanding where they're at and what they can do to further their learning.

Jessica Hall teaching \nd learning leader

The Secondary Catholic School's Association (SCSA) promotes and provides secondary school students with the opportunity to compete in a wide y ariety of sports and carnivals within a Catholic environment.

Our students have the opportunitv to take part in the team through play ing. scoring, assisting coaches and also adjudicating.

The sports At e Maria College participate in are: Tennis. Swimming. Indoor (Ticket. I"ulsal (Indoor Soccer). Outdoor Soccer. Athletics.

Basketball. Cross Country. Hockey. AFL. Vollevball. Netball and Softball. Students travel to different parts of Victoria to compete at junior, intermediate and senior levels.

SCSA Tennis is the first sport that students compete in for the year. The students and coaches compete in Division One and train once a week al Essendon Tennis Club after school in order to be ready for the tournament.

At the end of this competition our Junior team finished 2nd overall. Intermediates 3rd and our Senior team 4th.

SCSA Swimming is the first big carnival the students compete in. After taking out Division Three last year. Ave Maria College moved up to Division Two. Students train

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before school twice a week at V ictoria University in preparation for the event.

Ave Maria College finished 5th overall, an incredible achievement as we arc now competing in a higher division.

St ISA Basketball takes place at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic (ientre with training held at the College before school. This year’s competition was really tough as most teams had to play multiple games in a row with limited rest breaks between games. The Senior team made it to the semi-finals but unfortunately just lost. The Junior team made it to the grand final against Academy, winning the game they were crowned Division Three Champions. \ huge congratulations to Caitlin Grech (7E) who received Most Valuable Player of the game.

SCSA Athletics is our biggest carnival of the tear. Ave Maria College takes about 70 students to compete in both track and field events. It was a long and tiring day for all competitors. Ave Maria College came 6th overall which a fantastic accomplishment.

All students should be so proud of themselves for their support not only to their team but to other competitors also.

We took a very small team to St iSA (Toss

Country this t ear, but this team were amazing.

Special mention goes to Jacinta Walker (8E) who came in 2nd in the Junior division. Lily Cervetto (9D) who came 7 th. Isabel Moore (9D) who came 8th in the Intermediate division. I css Thorogood (I I E) who came 3rd and Nina Kotowskyj (I IC) who came 4th in the Senior division. Well done to the amazing effort of all members of the 2017 Cross Country team.

SCSA Vollev ball is another big competition for the (College. This year we look 7 teams to compete. All teams participated really well throughout the day and all made it to the semi-finals, however only our Senior A team were able to get a win to play in the grand final. Ave Maria College played Mount Saint Joseph’s College in what was a very close game which went to 3 sets.

Unfortunately the senior girls couldn't get the job done but played with a lol of heart, grit and determination.

SCSA Netball is the last big competition for the t ear. Training is held in the morning and Ave Maria College takes 7 teams to Mount Waverly to compete. Teams were brilliant throughout the (lav. 6 out of the 7 teams made

ii io the semi-finals which is an amazing effort. Unfortunately only 3 teams made it into the grand final. In what were very lough games physically and mentally, no Ave Maria College learns were able lo achieve a win in their grand final.

I’hc last sport of the year is SCSA Softball. Students trained afterschool at Aberfeldie in the lead up to the event held in Geelong. Students did a great job with some never playing the game before.

The Intermediate team were unlucky on the dav and lost all of their games, not making it to the finals. The Junior team had a very successful day and just missed out on winning their semi-final.

The Senior team won their semi-final but unfortunately lost the grand final by just I run. A big congratulations to Kathryn Hooper (8B) who won Best Player in the tournament for the Junior division. I’hc umpires were impressed with her pitching throughout the day and commended heron being resilient, respectful and reliable.

There is a lot of hard work that goes into putting together a team and a lot of it couldn t be done without the hard work and enthusiasm of College staff whom 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 \vc Maria (College and the St SA programme.

Melanie Zahra CO-Cl RHICITAR l .l ADI’.R

COUNSELLING This year has provided many opportunities for connecting with students on an indiv idttal level, as well as connecting with w hole Year Levels to support emotional growth. Sonic examples of these opportunities include the Year 9 students, who were lucky to expiore mental health and body image a little differently. through the lens of psvehodrama. giving a new and tangible perspective to the negative voice inside our heads. Meanwhile Year 7 students identilied their own strengths by forming a ‘self-belief statement', written on stars to create a beautiful wall.

Ceci Tankey COUNSELLOR

CYBER SAFETY

file Internet provides young people with a range of benefits and opportunities to empower themselves in a variety of ways. I lowever. safe use of social networking sites can be challenging for students and worry ing for parents. This t ear I enjoyed helping students stat safe online by learning about privacy issues, peer pressure and cyberbullying. Students from Year 8 to I I attended a Cyber Safety training day at St Bernard's College and then shared this information in their I lomerooms.

Sue Hall COUNSELLOR

CAREERS WORK EXPERIENCE

I enjoyed and valued my work experience at Niddric Veterinary Clinic. I've learnt that working life is very different to school life. 1 felt responsible and grown up. In the workplace everything one does is a reflection of one's dedication and effort.

People’s lives can be affected by how their pets arc treated in a veterinary clinic. I've learnt that I can deal with surgeries (which, surprised me) and the practical procedures, as well as caring for the animals and consoling the pct owners. A once in a life time experience was watching Pitbull puppies being born. “What a messy, noisy, wonderful experience “My work experience has confirmed for me what I want and plan to do as a future career which is Veterinary Science.

Abbey Crowley YEAR 10

I completed mv work experience at ALL Media: I wanted to experience technology in the workplace and AFL Media is almost fully dependent on technology . Many formats arc created inside the AFL Media area such as website videos, press conferences, editorials, photo shopping, logo creating to name but a few. Al l. Media produce a magazine called 'The Record', this magazine is available to people who attend AFL matches. Il an error occurs or websites fail and aren't available to the workers, delays occur which is not ideal as the workers arc dealing with deadlines. AFL Media must keep up with the latest technology which unlike other workplaces puls them ahead of other industries. I enjoyed meeting deadlines, the fast pace and the exposure to technology and I'm contemplating a career in media.

Gemma lacobaccio YEAR 10

Helen Aliaga CAREERS AND PATHWAYS COORDINATOR

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AWARDS NIGHT The Academic and Community Awards Night (ACAN) is the annual celebration of achievement by stall', students and community of Ave Maria College. This event is our forum for recognising and acknowledging excellence and high performance in a number of areas - College Spirit. Sporting and Cultural contributions. Community recognition and. of course, academic excellence.

In 2017 the academic award recipients again included the Subject I lonour Roll, for which the highest performers in each subject, in each Year Level, arc recognised. The highest performer, taking in to account all assessments - both formative and stimulative, is award the Subject Dux. Once again we acknowledged the lop 5 students in each Year Level in the Year Level Honour Roll. These students have excelled across a number of subjects, with consistently high achievement in both Semester I and 2. The Year Level Dux is awarded to the overall highest performer in each year level.

Well done to ail award recipients.

MAJOR AWARD RECIPIENTS I Iclcnedc ( happotin: (aara Browne St Clare Service kward: Nadia Nickles

St 1 Tancis StalTScn ice Award: Jessica I hill ( hrvsaiilhc Bursary: Kate De Bolli) and Tony Spami

FUTURE LEADERS Years 7-9: Elisha Andres (Year 8)

HOUSE AWARDS Co-Curriculum Leader keknowlodgement kward

KWONCI.EE DOW S( IIOLARSIIIP (MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY) Chloe Dalia-Fontana

Lily Cervetto (Year 9) Chontai Mifsud (Year 10)

ADF LONG TAN AW ARD

I louse: ( nllural kward

Bianca Sprague Clare Shu

Junior: Alexandra Evans (Year 7) Intermediate: Marianne Finlav (Year9) Senior: Caitlvn Barasso (Year 12)

YEAR LEY EL HONOUR ROLL kNDDl X

I louse: Sports kward

Ycar 7 1 lonour Roll: Alexandra Evans.

Loredana Cattcllari. Kate Gleeson.

Isabella Dogovski

Junior: Madeline Langenbacher (Year 8) Intermediate: Holli Bates(Year9) Senior: Ccorgia I Iclhcr (Year I I)

I louse W oman oftheYcar Alyssa Chiarilli (Year9)

Y ear 7 Dux: Olivia Cartwright Year8 Honour Roll: Laura Eid. Mariani 1 ouma. Davna Brvcc. Meg I logan

Year 8 Dux: Mia Sciberras

I xlra-( ut ricular W oman of the Ycar ktnclia Cain (Year 8) - Karate

Ycar9 Honour Roll: Mia Kcfenhocrstcr.

Alicia Librandi. Briana lacovone. Sara I linton

SPIRIT OF AVE AWARD

Y car9 Dux: (liloc McMahon

Year 7:1 lannah Masters Year8: Kathryn Cooper Year 9: Tara Clark Y ear 10: Antonia Kcrrison Y ear I I: Manon Tickle

Y car 10 I lonour Roll: I lannah Dav ics.

Natalie Cierpisz. Hannah Dimevski.

Chloe Dalia-Fontana Year 1(1 Dux: Madeline Saxton

CALTEX ALL-ROUNDER

Year I I 1 lonour Roll: Isabel Conti.

Sarah Loschiavo. Carissa Shamoon. \ anessa D'Andrea

Brigcttc Williams (Year 12)

Year 1 I Dux: Belinda I tar

MOONEE VALLEY FOUNDATION AW kRD

Anastasia Bacchin (Year I I)

Years 10-12: Monique Rinaldi (Year I I)

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Believe in your Inner Beauty. engaging in sc hoollii i<

The Year 7 students were engaged in all facets of school life with a smile on their face and with confidence. Here we sec them participating in the House Swimming and House Athletics Carnivals. Their willingness to contribute points to their Patron House was seen in their organised participation in the novelty races and the 3-legged race. They were eager to work as a team and encourage each other to have a go.

The} showed their prowess in the running and shot put events and supported their peers by cheering eagerly and having fun.

I'hc much anticipated transition camp was the highlight ofTcrm I. The Y ear 7 students immersed themselves in all aspects of Camp life. They were eager to get on a bike and ride around the beautiful grounds of the camp and learn mountain bike riding skills.

They enjoyed the Big Trees River Walk, having fun on a flying fox. They took on the opportunitv to explore, engage and cook with produce from the kitchen garden. They were immersed in the environment of the local area and came to appreciate how the community spirit of Marysville enabled this communitv to move forward and flourish.

YEAR 7 LEADERS

The Year 7 Year Level Captains, Faith and Social Justice Captains and Academic Captain have been wonderful role

models. Thcv have shown true leadership skills in all that thcv have undertaken.

Their presentations to the Year Level and to the whole school and their contributions to Student Leadership seminars have demonstrated their commitment and pride in their role. They arc exemplars of Ave Maria College.

FAITH FORMATION DAY

During Faith Formation Day each Homeroom Candle was lit as a symbol of new life and the beginningofa new journey.

Students were engaged in learning about their Patron Saint and encouraged to write a special message that represents each of the Patron Saints. On this day the students were introduced to their Faith and Social Justice Charity: Samaritan's Purse; Operation Christmas Child. As a cohort they have

eagerly Idled shoeboxes with items to be delivered to a child in a developing country on Christmas Day to show that they are loved and not forgotten.

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The Year 7 students showed belief in their 'Inner Beauty’ bv participating enthusiastically in their learning. They engaged in group work, discussing their learningwith teachers and were fascinated by animals at the Zoo. In Maths they explored integers with fun activities such as ‘walking the plank...in widi the sharks?... or back on the boat?’ Their performances on Ave Maria Dav displayed their musical talent, highlighting their commitment to have ago.

The Year 7 students are to be commended for the wav they engaged in their learning and their achievements this year.

PERSON AL DI A I I.OPMENT DAt

ELDERS M ASS

The Year 7 Personal Development Day engaged students to consider their own learning journey and personal development.

There were many workshops organised to enhance student learning and wellbeing.

These workshops consisted of Study Skills.

Sell-Belief. ( Abcr-Safetv Awareness and a Peer Support session. The cohort was introduced to our sister school. Saint Maria Mazzarcllo in Venilale. Timor-Leste where they created a greeting card and introduced themselves to students of the school. They were then so excited to receive return mail from the students ofSaint Maria Mazzarcllo.

The Elders Mass was a wonderful celebration to remember and acknowledge the very special people in our life, namely our grandparents or elders. The girls’ smiles on the day. demonstrated how proud and excited they were to share this special mass and afternoon tea with theirgrandparent(s) or (a) special clder(s).

1 he wisdom and guidance imparted bv these special people in our life is a true celebration of our Catholic faith.

Joanne Thompson YEAR7 TEAM LEADER

YEAR 7

Sophie Auld

I laylcy Barnes

Bronte Basil

Kale Blackmore

Emily Bock

Imogen Bond

Isabella Brewster

Tara Burke

Liurcn Bunigieg

Tahlia Cadoni

Alexandra Caine

Ruby Cal nan

Tahlia Cuda

Maddison Cullum

Theresa Dang

Eliana Daoud

Emelia Di Guardo

Mia Di Sipio

Isabella Dogovski

Alyssa Dowsett

Janice Draim

Amelia Haber

Liurcn Harb

Ella Hill

Charlev I linion

Jade I lowed

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Kate Gleeson

Olivia Grande

Shania Howell

Charlizc laconis

Chiara IJbcratorc

<5 Caitlin Grech

Olivia Guardiani

Tamila Buffi

Lilly Jaggard

Sarah Kirk

Alvsha La Rocca

Elena Mandalas

Margaret Mansor

Celine Margunis

Emili Martie

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Alessia Lazzaro

Phoebe Lewis

Olivia Martin

I lannah Masters

Alessandra Malic

Kale Maxwell

Milla MeGIvnn

Amelia Panaia

Ava Panopoulos

A £ & 21 <2* Lauren Molinaro

Elizabeth Moran

Breiana Pepi

Sofia Piiruzzello

I .alia Nasalio

Jennifer Nguyen

Nkhensani Ngwenya-Neil

Majdla Portelli

Isabella Prcstia

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Christina Occhino

Alexandra Priestley

Carmela Palamara

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Charli Raso

Scarlett Reinke

Ebony Rivera

Emma Safadi

Isabelle Santopoli

Sarah Santopoli

Erika Sareia

Emih Sawa\a

Mia Paris Sealise

Alannah Sciarafla

Trini Shine

Meg Singleton

Monica Siracusa

Ashlee Srour

Kiera Stavridis

Helena Stephanou

Kate Stephens

Siena Slcpie

Grace Sullivan

I lavlcv Summerhill

Natalya Surawski

Bianca Sweenev

Emma Tadinae

Brooke Tatam

Hollv Rose

C.harlotie Tennant

Greer Tickle

Sienna Tortora

NvahTrounson

Maygan I ren

Chloe \ asiliadis

Rubv Wakefield

Tara Walsh

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Jessica \\ illiams

Kristen Zammil

Natasha Zarafa

Sienna Zoeeali

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YEAR .EIGHT / <7

This year the Year 8 students have shown resilience, courage and determination as they have experienced many ol the wonderful and challenging activities dial die year has to offer.

The theme for 2017 was focusing on "academic resilience .

The theme for 201 7 was focusing on ’academic resilience’. Students looked al the negative mindset that may creep in when thev are studying or preparing for assessment tasks. During Homeroom, students spent time working on scenarios, completing worksheets and remembering to be in the moment bv eating Mimics to help overcome some of these negative thoughts and replace them with mindfulness, selfbelief and persistence.

The 2017 cohort have been involved in many areas of the (lollcgv and we have acknowledged these students at our combined Homeroom Assemblies and Year Level Assemblies.

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The students have demonstrated their c onnectedncss to the College and to the .ommunitv bv being involved in the SCSA programme, the College production.

LabRats. Creative Spaces. Code Club.

Book Club and \ ocal Ensemble.

Year 8 students have also been acknowledged for their contribution to earning Learner Attributes in their subject areas, receiving awards for their participation in Language Perfect and Science competitions and have consistently demonstrated the skills they have learnt from academic resilience bv receiving Excellent and Endeavour awards.

It is so pleasing to see how these voung women of Axe have stepped outside of their comfort zone and participated in the many Co-curricular and Academic areas of the College.

The cohort has also spent time learning and connecting to other members of our community. Students have spent time w ith their elders bv inviting them to our Elder's Massas well a spending time learning about refugees and people seeking asylum al our Faith Formation Day. Itwas here students got to hear from a person who has experienced being

a refugee and learnt about their story. The Year 8 students then separated into small groups to discuss a topic which dtey then later discussed as a whole group in a forum setting. Students were able to empathise and leant about stories which many of them had never heard before.

Students also donated sanitart and hygiene products which were then delivered to the Asyhim Seeker Refuge Centre. It was humbling to sec this line group immerse themselves in the life ofothers and take into consideration how others in the community might feel.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Year 8 Homeroom Teachers for their support and hard work in running workshops and aclix ities during Homeroom so students can continue developing the skills required to become lifelong learners. I am so very proud of each and every one from this Year Level for all they have achieved this year. Thank you for the laughter, die love and the liveliness you all bought evert day to tour classes, to your teachers and to your peers. I wish you all the best and am excited to sec what the next chapter has in stall foryouall.

Melanie Zahra YEAR8TEAM LEADER

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YEAR 8

('.race Abboud

Mikax la Abraham

Alxssa Africano

Jessica Amarclla

Monique Amarella

Priyenka Anand

Elisha Andres

Taylor Andronaco

Marina Androutsos

Emilio Autolitano

Lun Barbuto

Chiara Barrasso

Charlotte Bates

Leile Baxter

Madeline Bellino

Alissia Bcllistri

Chloe Borraccino

Ashleigh Brooks

Daxna Biyce

Alexia Bugvja

Emmerson Busunil

Natalie Cachia

.Amelia Cain

Mae Catnerotto

Emily Carter

Mia Caruana

Isabella Caruso

Aislinn Ccfai

Samantha Comito

Simone Cooke

Alisha Corso

lax la Coutinho

Brianna Coyle

Kimberly Cu

Olivia Curtolo

Caitlin Cutajar

Dominique Cutri

Hannah Dau

Jessica Davies

Olivia Dib

Monique Dimitriou

Stephanie Dugo

Caitlyn Edgar

KU Claire Croxvden

Jessica Disher

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Laura Eid

Morgan Einsicdcl

Charlizc El-Khoury

Alannah Ellul

Av a Fabiani

Ella larrcll

Lauren Federico

Ebonv I Tanzi

Louise Garagozio

Ebonie Galtcllaro

Mxssa-Gracc Giglio

Isabella Ciurin

Isabella Glavas

\ ietoria Gleeson

Charlotte Goddard

Holly Graham

Alcssia Granato

Alanalt CrcicTenner

\ ietoria Guida

Karen I iabashy

Gina I Icard

Mcg I logan

Kathry n I looper

Olivia llormoz

Giulietta Icria

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Kavcesha Jayavvccra

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Olivia Johnson

Charity Jones

Jane Kanal

I rah Lombardo

Tess Marazita

Sahra Marchese

Talia Miatello

I Icidi Milne

Rachel Nguyen

Deahna Orlini

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Cassandra Kennedy

Charlize Kraljevic

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Madeline

Jessica I .ima

Isabella Massoud

I aylor McCarthy

Chloe McLaughlin

Emil) McMahon

Madclm Modica

MyaMollica

Lilianna Morgan

Olivia Moua

Talia Moua

Abbey Nagle

Amanda Nguyen

Leah Palmieri

Lun Parente

Olivia Patti

Emma Peel

Kira Pejcinovski

Madeleine Pena

Isobel Peuersen

lara Riitano

Keelv Robinson

Tavlah Ronald

Stephanie Ryan

Bianca Salas

n Paris Pettinella

Linh Pham

Abigail Philip

Jacqueline Raso

2OL AAA Sarah Sanfilippo

Daniella ScainbiaUcrra

Claudia Schiavone

Mia Scibcrras

Alana Siccita

Ella Soloczynskyj

Mariah Taylor

Lmrcn lenacc

Mariam I ouma

Monica I rang

Lun Turner

I lay lee Victor

Juliette Zanellini

AAA Methinya Somaraihna

Michacla \ imba

Rachel Tamburro

Jessica Tanti

Jacinta Walker

Mikavla Wvllie

Alcssia Ztycali

I lomeroom Teachers

Carolyn Mills 8A

\ ivien Duong 8B

Debra Coyne 8C

Jessie Ccraghtv HD

Maxine Runting HE

Melanie Zahra \ ear H I'cam I .eader

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YEAR NINE f

Belief and hard work are essential to success, not just in the classroom, but fulfilling that passion or dream.

I n 201 7 the Year 9 cohort was challenged to be the best they could be. Ina year that can be challenging with new friendships, new interests and many life changes, our Year 9 students faced even obstacle with remarkable

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oc very proud of their efforts this year as they had a reputation for striving for excellence and wanting to achieve. They made the most of their opportunities and were positive and full of spirit along the way.

While there was some apprehension about the Outdoor Adventure Camp, the group stepped up to die challenge, worked as a team, and showed a personal resilience that helped them with oilier obstacles throughout the year. They were challenged in their IRIS project that saw them complete an independent research task widi a hypothesis and conclusion of their findings.

Year Level Student Leaders challenged themselves to raise awareness and money for the Year 9 chari tv. St Vincent DePaul.

The girls also fully participated in Faith

Formation Dav. the Community Citv Excursion and completed a Level 2 First Aid Certificate.

The Year’) students of 2017 had a lovely demeanour all year and were caring and compassionate to each other.

They experienced great success in team and indiv idual sports, as well as well just as being successful in academic competition.

There was an underlying sense of humour in each Homeroom as everyone contributed to the unity and identity of this Year Level.

I wish the girls luck with their future studies and encourage them to remember that belief and hard work arc essential to success, not just in the classroom, but fulfilling that passion or dream.

Joanne Fastuca YEAR 9 TEAM LEADER

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Elizabeth Agresia

Josephine Agresia

Madison Anderson

Emily Asia

Eliza Auld

Leah Bacak

Jayda Balas

Tyral) Banks

Juliet Battistclla

Mikacla Benito

Scarlett Bibln

Elise Bonaguro

Elyse Borderick

My a Borderick

Lauren Borg

Wanvea Boves

Alanna Boyle

('.aria Boyle

Alieia Brooker

Jemma Bustard

Isabella Caccamo

Emily Camilleri

Olixia Canturi

Talia Capasso

Liana Capito

Jennifer Carreto

Bianca Carrivalc

Lily Cervetto

Alicia Chiaravalle

Alyssa Chiarilli

Lara Cipolla

Tara Clark

Leanne Colaco

Natalie Crca

Stephanie Damiano

Chloe Davis

Natasha Deiesi

Adriana Di Biasc

Lara Docking

Nina Dougall

Ashton Driscoll

Charlotte Durrington

Nishmmah Eric

Sardii EsIkt

Brcanna Farley

Claudia Favrin

I Jirissa Fazzari

Nicola Fazzolari

Marianne Finlay

Rachel litzgerald

Mikayla Mood

Claudia Fox

Alysha Franzc

(llivia (taston

Amelia (Jennaccaro

Alcssia Graziano

I .auren Crcige

Jessica Crex

Alicia Cuarnaccia

Naomi I ladla

Chloe I lanna

Sarah Hill

Sara Hinton

Julia Hiron

Giselle laconis

Brians lacovone

Jemima Jaggard

Brigetic Johnston

Rebecca Keenan

Mia Kefenhoerstcr

Amy Kirk

Jasmine I .a Rocca

Alanna I ji Spina

(Clementine Leonhill

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Catherine Lewis

Sarah Lia

Alyssa Liberman

Alicia Librandi

Stephanie Loschiavo

Bridget Maegregor

Julia Marchese

Brians Marino

Alcssia Massara

Sophie McAllister

Chanel McKa\

Madeleine McLeod

(ihloc McMahon

(Georgia MeShanag

Alana Montegan

Isabel Moore

Kara Murone

Anna Nguyen

Stephanie Nind

Bijanka Orfini

Carly Parente

.Angelique Pereira

Karsha Pereira

Olivia Pereira

Lucia Piaia

Josephine Porcheddu

Abbv Pon

Simone Potter

Nadine Rabic

Mia Ranalletta

Danielle Reed

Ceorgia Reid

Mia Ristevski

.Anastasia Roumeliotis

Tia Ryan

Alannah Sajkoski

Carla Scalise

Jordan Sholl

Lira Slavic!)

Kahl ia Szabo

Phebe Tadinac

Tahlia Tassone

Bridget Tennant

I )anielle Thompson

Mcg Thornton

Caitlin Trovatcllo

Claudia Turco

Olivia Vasiliadis

Claudia Vendramini

Charlotte Vinccombc

Rebecca Waring

Eliza Wilson

Johanna Zoccali

Absent: Maggie Stevens Michelle Shaaya

Natalie Zuccarclli

I lomeroom Teachers

Erika Eato 9A

Julia \\ bite 9B

Maria Gianni 91)

Maria Saunders 9E

Joanne Fasiuca ) car 9 l earn 1 cadcr

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YEAR TEN ~LCCWVIAl ^***=^>

"Believe the world needs you 2017 has been a challenging. yet rewarding one for Year 10 students. The Year Level theme “Believe y our world needs you” centred on the 3 main focus pillars of Self.

Community and Environment. With this in mind Year 10 students set out to improve their sell-awareness, teamwork and community engagement. They did this by participating in activities such as die Work Experience and FIAT (Faith In Action Today) programs, which saw students immerse themselves into communitv life within the local area.

I het quickly learnt the importance ofgiving of oneself to help others and the value of teamwork, lor if everyone worked together as a communitv. they could achievegreat things.

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The Personal Safely and Wellness day challenged students to reflect on their own lives and provided them with a toolbag of skills to help them navigate future challenges they may come up against. .Added to this, many students completed their very first VCE subject and decided on what subjects they would choose for A CE, making for one very eventful y ear.

I am proud of what students have achieved this year and the challenges they have overcome.

I wish the 2017 Year 10group all the best as they embark on their journey into V( T. and encourage them to strive to be the best in everything they do.

Sharon Walsh YEAR I0TEAM LEADER

YEAR 10

Annabelle Beard

Sarah Addinsail

Erin Adorno

Marie Agnesi

Olivia Anderson

Elisabctta Andronaco

Taylah Barbara

Stephanie Baitershill

Isohel Bava

Giorgia Bernardi

Alexandra Bernyk

Madeline Bonnell

Lauren Bowen

Sarah Burke

Monica Campione

Serena Capozzi

Danielle Carbone

Chantelle Costa

Abbey Crowley

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Jessica Castro

()livia Chan

Julia Chicra

Satalic Cierpisz

Joanna C'kuj

Bridget Collard

Paris Condidorio

Isaura Curcio

Chloe DaliaFontana

Danielle Davies

Hannah Davies

Adalia Di Vincenzo

I lannalt Dimevski

Alexandra Duma

Isabella Fabiani

Giordana Faggiano

Monica Failla

Isabelle Formosa

Amelia Frigu

Sarah GiulTrcFittipaldi

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Ella Goddard _______

Eliza Gollant

Monique Grech

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Dalia llirmiz

Shevonna Honnoz

(Jemma lacobaccio

Grace Kemp

Michelle Kent

Antonia Kerrison

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Isabella Ellul

Lara Gallo

Cristina Gallcllari

Renee GiulTrc

Emilia Grosso

Basina Hadchiti

Elyssa I lancock

Aristca Havclas

Julietta Ibrahim

Marccllc Ishak

Genevieve ludica

Elizabeth Jackson

Jessica Jackson

Ella Ladds

Alessia I Gitina

Amber Lawes

Madison Lawes

Katelyn LcToillc

Hannah Liu

Giuliana Lombardi

Angela Lopez

Shanaic Lvons

Isabella Magazzu

Bridie McGuire

Julia Myszka

Amelia Njegac

Niamh 0’1 lara

Amber Orellana

Olivia Palumbo

Telesia Pua

Chelsea Reid

Kara Riggio

Charlotte Ronke

1 lannah Rutherford

Natalie Shilston

Olivia Siracusa

Alyssa Soloczynskyj

Lauren Sponza

Rebecca Thompson

Keels Thornton

Jessica Ticppo

Georgia Wheaton

Monique Williams

Isabella Winton

Elise Marsden Southworth

Isabelle Marzico

Sophia Masiero

Marianna Monarea

Monique Moore

Alexandra Moran

Mia Muscat

Angel Perkovic

Katia Pietrolungo

Hannah Portelli

Caitlin Priestlev

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Domcniquc Massoud

Mia Salvador

Madeline Saxton

Neisha Sculls

Hannah Shass

Bianca Spragtie

Ella Si is ala

Jessica Stores

Tas lor Sss ernes

Bianea Tanti

Alcshia Torcia

Isabella Tonora

Teresa I ran

Isabella Trinchera

Eliza Velthuis

Marlee Victor

Alvsha Witham

Rhiannon Voungson

Olivia Zicba

I lomeroom leachers

Richard Cossvas I OB

Sandra Mamo IOC

(>1is ia Pearce 101)

Monika \\ agner I0E

Sharon Walsh \ ear 10 Team Leader

BE A MIRROR OF CHRIST • <1

There is a Superhero within each of us.

There is a Superhero within each of us and throughout 201 7 the Year 1 1 students have been encouraged to allow their inner superhero to shine. They were inspired to be heroes ofVCE as they learned new study skills from Elevate Education and embarked on their first Unit 3 and 4 subject.

The opportunity to meet Michelle Newland at the Faith Formation Day gat e students a chance to be supergrateful for die small things in their lives. They showed heroism when they engaged in Social Justice activities such as Mission Action Day. the Timor Lcste Trivia Night and the Next (feneration 'i otilh Forum.

They raised an enormous amount of money for ACRATH through the annual ('.hocolatc Toss competition showing great empathy for those trafficked and exploited here in Melbourne.

They were heroes w hen they conducted their Peer Support sessions: ran. swam or danced in competitions representing their House or the College: and performed in Hairspray or talent show s.

The ‘Superwoman of the Fortnight' award, allowed the Year 1 1 Leaders to celebrate and recognise the power of kindness and generosity within their Year Level.

Overall, the Year 1 1 students have been, in my eyes, nothing but Superhcros throughout 201 7 and for this they should be proud.

Christine Lovell YEAH I I TEAM LEADER

YEAR

Priyanka Achana

Elizabeth Alicandro

Cindy Allen

Madeleine Ban-tic

Max Bean!

Olbia Bclcastro

Chloe Cacopardo

Chelsea (’.amillcri

Patricia Carter

Tasharny Claudius

Isabel Conti

Olbia Cooke

Katherine Drossos

Emily Duggan

Belinda Eyar

Mollv Farrell

AJannah Fasluca

Julia Fox

Natasha Franjic

Cassandra Fratangclo

(Georgia Grimaldi

Sara Cuamaccia

Stephanie I ladchit i

( aiherine Doud

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Homeroom Teachers

BE A MIRROR OF CHRIST • 65

In 2017. we saw die first of main new generation Year 12 students. They were independent, had the confidence to question things, were set on doing what made them happy, and had an attachment to their mobile phones and HPE uniform like no other.

We celebrated many personalised events together such as the Year 12 Retreat, the University Experience. Homeroom Mini Olympics, the Marshmallow Challenge and the Year 12 Cabaret and Valedictory Week.

However, this cohort was set on leaving their lasting impression on the College as well as the wider community. With the introduction of some amazing new initiatives such as Blood Bank Donations and Diversity Week, students

were determined to raise awareness for. and give to. people in need. This was strengthened when they were privileged to meet a local humanitarian. Moira Kelly, a woman w ho I'm sure they would now consider one of their greatest inlluenccs. It was in meeting Moira that the Year Level achieved their greatest feat. Through the generous donations of the students, their families and their Homeroom Teachers, the 201 7 Year 12 students banded together to raise thousands of dollars to help fund the medical treatment for a special girl who was introduced to them

by Moira. W ith this simple gesture, this Year Level reminded us that no matter how technologically advanced or how independent

these students are becoming. Ave girls are still filled with love, compassion, respect and generosity. Admirable characteristics that they will take with them into what I'm sure will be a prosperous future.

Ave girls are still filled with love, compassion, respect and generosity Tania Stangherlin YEAR 12 TEAM LEADER

BE A MIRROR OF CHRIST

YEAR 12

I aiih Andres

I jurcn Anthom

Leah Antonelli

Brydie Biddlestone

( ’.Illite Braybrook

C.iara Browne

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Simone Buccheri

Kate Arrowsmith

Anna Barbaro

Caitlvn Barrasso

Gabrielle Bassi

Carla Be icdctli

Marissa Buttigieg

Madelyn Campbell

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Madeleine Carrick

Bridget Cases

Jacinta Conte

Emily Delina

Maddison Ellul

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Olivia Galea

Maree Calle

TilTcnec Ilarrison

Katja I Icard

Man Kadar

Lcxic Kargiotis

Alana Capasso

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Emily Ktona

Alanna Kurosz

Tara Lesnjak

Caterina Lctticri

Monica Lctticri

I .isa Lewis

Annabelle Lloyd

Jessica Loche

Paris I .uu

Heidi Macuz

I antra Mammoliti

Isabella Marazila

Grace Mazzarclla

Catherine McCarthy

Molls McCord

Alexandra McNab

I jiira Mencze

Lauren Mezzatesta

Bianca Nguyen

Liz Nguyen

Alana Ongarato

Tcesha Pacifico

Sienna Paolone

Ltura Paolucci

Isabella Pelle

Alisa Pino

Tayla Pisani

Chloe Raad

Anne-Marie Refalo

Olivia Robertson

Gabriella Rosace

Stephanie Said

Sabine Schiavone

Gabriella Serrano

Jennifer Shevlin

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Stephanie Sleiman

Cassandra Smart

('.harlize Somerset

Celia Talbot-Roche

Siena Tavoletti

Chloe Tay lor

Thembi Tlhabanc

Antonia Topic

Alls Tomese

Jennifer Tran

Jenny Tran

Taylah Tran

Vivien Tran

Amelia Tros atello

Naomi Vella

Lauren Vcrlaque

Alana \ isalli

Abbey \\ illiams

Brigitte Williams

Carina Wilson

Alyssa Zampicri

Johanna Zoccali

Nadia Di Salvatore 12A

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AVE MARIA COLLEGE • 2017

FAJIEWtU. CONCERT

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BE A MIRROR OF CHRIST

On Sunday, 10 September 2017 Ave Maria College welcomed back the Classes of 2012, 2007,1997,1987,1977 and 1967.

The afternoon was filled with laughter, as memories and stories were exchanged.

Those in attendance took the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, take a tour of the College and peruse old year books, photos and uniforms.

Emily Daye (‘12) shared a personal reflection of her time at Ave Maria College and journey since. Emily spoke of affection for a College community who has gifted her

with friends, fond memories and a platform iq launch a professional career in both health and music

The reunion event, held in the award winning Man Centre, oilcred past students an opportunity to reconnect with the College.

Thank you to all those in attendance. We look forward to growing our ‘Women of Ave’ network. Please visit the College website to register your details.

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Mary Calthorpc

Kathryn De Bolfo

Sarah De Nicolo

I lelcn Aliaga

Leah /Vikins

Alex Brown

Bridget Blackburn

Judith Cole

John Condcllo

Ann Coni ini

Richard Coswav

Karen Cottle

Marina I) 'Astoli-Carinci

Jeanne Dcutschcr

Nadia Di Salvatore

Vivian Duong

Helen Eischeid

Joanne Fastuca

('laudia Filippone

Jessica Hall

Susanne Hall

Joanna Hammer

Elizabeth IJanney

Stuart Hensley

Sarah Kline

Suzanne Lake

Michelle Lawlor-McNamara

Belinda Leoncllo

Jennifer Lorrimar

Janeane Millar

Arlene Miller

Carolyn Mills

Lisa Moran

Laura Pugliese

Shannon Rose

Carmel Rumoro

Maxine Ruining

Casey Janides

Patrick Jurd

Chen I Kerin

Daniela Khoury

Christine Lovell

Sandra Mamo

Martin Marek

Robert Martini

Helen McCormick

Suzanne Morgan

Christopher Moss

Jenin Papassarant’opoulos

Olixia Pearce

John Perez

Brooke Povnton

Natalie Sacchetta

Lina Saho

Maria Saunders

Elisa Scoglio

Ashish Shanna

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Melanic Zahra

Danielle Zarafa

Pamela Wiseman Mary Younes-1 lickland

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