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Our 2012 theme, "We seek what they sort in new and different ways" has provided great reflections for our community this year. It has been delightful to celebrate and acknowledge the llOth anniversary of Catholic Ladies' College and the special people who have contributed to where the College is placed and valued today. The highlights, though many, include the Opening Mass, a special Afternoon Tea with Melbourne Sisters of Charity, International Women 's Day and a staff day visiting places of ministry for the Sisters of Charity in Melbourne.

So how can this significant anniversary inform and guide us into the future? My sense is that the values and beliefs of the College embedded in our Christian heritage continue to guide, challenge and inform new, contemporary and responsive directions for the students of Catholic Ladies' College in 2012 and beyond . Mary Aikenhead, founder of the Sisters of Charity in Ireland, wrote to her Sisters,

"Just because it has not been done before doesn't mean that it can't be done."

We look to the future with confidence, curiosity and energy for all that is in store for CLC students.

Special thanks to all who have contributed to the life of the College throughout 2012 . I particularly acknowledge the College Board of Directors, the College Parents' Association and the Old Collegians' Association; each group provides wise and generous input into the many facets of College life. Congratulations to the Student Magazine Team and Mrs Lynn Mason - you have captured a wonderful year at Catholic Ladies' College.

As you enjoy this edition of Caritas, I am sure you will appreciate educational differences over time, but also the strength of character, friendship and collaboration which are surely at the heart of our 2012 young women.

Mrs Margaret McKenna Principal

It seems like yesterday that Reyna and I stood before the entire school, shaking hands with Mrs McKenna as we were appointed the roles of College Co-Captains for 2012. And yet here we are a year later, already handing over our positions to next year's captains, packing up our lockers, and preparing to trek down the hill from Currajeen for the very last time.

To say this year has been an eventful one would be an understatement. Few words could describe the plethora of SACs, homework, formals, midyears, homework, assemblies, 18ths, folios, homework, deadlines and caffeine that is Year 12. But one thing is for certain, we could not have done it without the help and support of our dedicated teachers, and the group of girls residing in Currajeen, who have become our fam ily.

As one half of this year's College Captain duo, it has been an honour to lead the 2012 Student Leadership Team in endless efforts to fundraise, organise, plan and prepare events throughout this year. These young women are some of the most hardworking, committed and dedicated individuals I have had the privilege of working with and they should be extremely proud of all that they have achieved.

To my partner in crime, Reyna, I thank you for all your support and for your incredible gift of bringing humour to any situation; your infectious smile and positive outlook on life has helped me countless times this year. On that note, I wish next year's captains, Georgie Sullivan and IIlaria Bigarian the best of luck in 2013.

To our teachers - we are forever grateful for your never ending support and dedication throughout this year. With your help and guidance the struggles and stresses of Year 12 seemed to lessen . And to Mr Salmic; an overwhelming and tremendous thank you for your tireless efforts and dedication as Year12 Team Leader this year. Without your care, persistent monitoring of common room cleanliness, constant supplies of nail polish remover and, of course, the container of lollies, we would not have made it through the year.

To the Year 12s, thank you for your support and trust of Reyna and myself this year. We hope that as your College Captains, we have represente.d you proudly. Remember that on the horizon, just beyond the looming exams, that next year holds a bright and promising future for each and every one of you. As we walk through those wrought iron gates for the last time and bid farewell to CLC, I know the memories and friendships that we have made here will stay with us forever.

Thank·you, farewell and good luck!

Brigette Duckworth College Co-Captain Reyna Vincent College Co-Captain

Student Wellbeing This year we celebrated 110 years of Catholic Ladies' College as a learning community where student wellbeing is at the heart of all that we do. Our College theme for this year, We seek what they sought in new and different ways, has encouraged us to reflect on this 110 year journey, to look at what we are doing presently and to envision future directions.

What has changed and stayed the same in student wellbeing over the past 110 years? What remains constant is the value we place on knowing each individual student well, our encouragement of the building of positive and respectful relationships and our commitment to a learning environment which is inclusive and where students feel safe and connected . While our values and commitment remain unchanged, it is in the "how" that we see some changes. Our student wellbeing programs have been designed to meet the challenges of our contemporary society and changes in our approaches to learning reflect the needs and characteristics of the 21st century learner.

We move into the future, enriched by our tradition and fully committed to the College Mission of seeking ways to continue enhancing the wellbeing of all members of this community.

Mrs Stephanie Evans Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing

Learning and Teaching A myriad of environments swirl around CLC, reminiscent of the dry autumnal leaves which swirl to the ground as they fall from the numerous branches; reminiscent of the splendid parrots which swirl around the tree tops - indeed reminiscent of the girls who swirl around the yard . We are certainly fortunate that we can enjoy such a stunning and natural environment - furthermore, our environment is one where friendships are strong and support is always at hand; additionally, it is an environment of hope and opportunity, an environment of tradition and planning, an environment that welcomes and sustains as well as providing wings to the future.

But of all these environments, the central one is the environment of Learning and Teaching - this environment has always been at the heart of what we do. In 2012, we celebrated 110 Years of CLC - 110 years of dynamic and relevant teaching, matched by purposeful and eager learning Teaching and Learning are two sides of the same coin - and this year we witnessed excellence in all areas; excellence in endeavor and excellence in pedagogy. 2012 has proven that in Learning and Teaching the next 110 minutes, let alone years, are filled with questions, discovery, collaboration, inquiry, laughter and learning. CLC truly has environments we call home.

Ms Mary Farah Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching

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The first day of Year 7 was a very nerve-racking but exciting day. It was really good because on the first day we were the only year level at school other that the Year 12s. We arrived and walked up the steps to the Year 7 area with all our books and bags and we had our picture taken by a member of the CLC staff.

Then we headed inside and found our new classroom and class mates and found out what houses we were in. We had a lot of fun trying to figure out our combination locks, being assigned a locker and putting away all our brand new things.

Later on we meet our Year 12 buddies and played some games. It was very different to primary school and was strange being with people we had never met. Everyone had a fun and exciting day, it was awesom'e !

By Jessica Atkinson and Mia Jackson

On 3 February, 140 girls began their secondary school journey. They brought with them bags filled with new books and equipment and plenty of enthusiasm and much excitement, maybe tinged with a little anxiety. The girls soon settled into their new classrooms and then readily embraced all that the day offered.

The Year 7s were indeed fortunate to experience many learning opportunities beyond the classroom in 2012. In Term I they enjoyed a three day Outdoor Education camp to Camp Manyung at Mount Eliza . The girls participated in many activities including the vertical challenge, canoeing, sea kayaking, the flying fox, snorkelling, beach ed, giant swing, leap of faith and high/low ropes course and fishing. These activities were not only physically challenging, but they also provided many opportunities for the girls to meet, mix and work with many new girls and form some new friendships .' There was also much excitement and fun enjoyed by all at the evening activities which included a talent and a movie night. The three days proved.to be a positive bonding experience.

The Year 7s enjoyed many opportunities to celebrate, learn and reflect as a group including the Year 7 and 12 Easter breakfast, Peer Support, Reflection Day at the

Eltham Community Centre, the Tree of Life Programme and the Year 7 Eucharist which was the first to be held in the Sister Una McAllister Centre. The 7s also participated in their first House competitions of swimming and athletics and enjoyed an Interdisciplinary Studies excursion to the zoo and swimming lessons at the YMCA as part of PE. One of the highlights of the year for the Year 7s was receiving their ipads. As 21st century learners, the girls embraced this learning tool with much enthusiasm . It has been a year of learning how to use the ipad responsibly and respectfully. We hope that lessons and protocols learnt will help the girls develop into responsible digital citizens particularly as they continue to embrace the ipad as a tool that can take them to places far beyond the classroom and provide many unique learning opportunities.

It was wonderful to see many of the girls participate in the extensive range of extracurricular activities offered at CLC. Year 7s have ably represented the College in many sporting competitions and been involved in a variety of clubs and groups including Chess Club, Drama Club, Social Justice Group, Choir, Junior Band, Junior Debating, the Da Vinci Decathlon and Tournament of Minds.

I was delighted to see many Year 7 girls participate in the College production Jesus Christ Superstar and can only marvel at their enthusiasm and many skills and talents.

This year has been a busy and exciting one.

I would like to thank all who contributed to the successful running of this year level.

In particular, I thank the Year 7 Homeroom teachers, Mrs Chris Nolan, Mr Sil Ruron, Ms Michelle Onezime, Ms Renee Maloney, Mrs Geraldine Sanderson, MsJadeCharalambous, Ms Kyl ie Bezzina, Mr Tony Chaloub and Ms Caroline Bailey for their dedicated interaction with the girls in their care.

I was truly delighted to see the Year 7s embrace with joy, enthusiasm and commitment all of the opportunities the College offered this year. These experiences enabled the girls to frequently reflect upon the 2012 College theme of 'We seek what they sought in new and different ways'. We hope that they truly valued and enjoyed the many new and unique experiences of Year 7 and will continue to seek and find further opportunities in Year 8 and beyond.

Mrs Debbie Brock

This year has been an incredible year for the Student Leadership Team! We started the year off with a bang with International Women's Day Celebrations, an inspired initiative which the SLTworked hard to present.

It was wonderful to see our ideas and hard work come to fruition! The hard work and dedication of the entire team did not stop there .

Terms 1 and 2 were filled with enthusiasm as the girls worked tirelessly to fundraise for Project Compassion, endlessly baking for cake stalls, organising lunchtime concerts and raising awareness in the school community. Much planning and hard work also went into organising the College's 110 year anniversary, which was a fantastic celebration of such a special event . Thank you to the Students Leaders of 2012 for all your dedication and commitment; you should be extreme ly proud of your efforts!

Brigette Duckworth and Reyna Vincent College Co Captains

My first Founders Day was amazing! The day started with an Interesting school Assembly where a lady who was a past student, called carollne Evans, talked to us about what school was like when she was here and her career now. We then headed back to the Year 7 area, for snack and enjoyed sharing donuts with our Year 12 buddies. In the time between snack and lunch we played minor games activities such as jump rope, bean bag throwing, and handballlng a football Into a target.

For lunch we were treated to pl11a, a sausage roll or a pie. The best part of Founders Day was the Olympic themed, whole school CLC Challenge, where students and teachers got Into their house groups and competed In all sorts of challenges. The afternoon was fllled with lots of fun and laughter. I can deflnltely say my first Founders Day was awesome.

Adele Greenwood 7E

Year 8 ski camp was filled with many memories I will cherish forever. There was a buzzing vibe on the bus with great excitement from everyone.

I am so glad I was able to share my experience with group one . We all grew closer through supporting one another and shared many laughs. The coldness of the snow was the part I struggled with most, but knowing everyone was feeling the same stopped me from complaining. Skiing was difficult to get used to but fun when we were able to experience the many steep hills. Over the two days, I was able to feel proud of how I had improved dramatically. The first day was just learning how to fall over and be able to get back up again, as well as some basic skills. Camp Jungai was very peaceful ahd quiet.

I loved spending time and comparing experiences with all my friends in the cabin . Overall, I feel very privileged to have been on the ski camp.

Jess Abbott SD

Halloween Spooky Dinner

On Thursday the 13th September, the Year 8 students eagerly dressed up in their spooky costumes for a very special occasion - the Halloween dinner. There were people dressed as devils, witches, pirates, zombie brides, spooky book and movie characters and many more. The exciting and festive atmosphere really added to the whole experience, as did the spooky Halloween decorations, pizza for dinner and professional DJ . Throughout the night, everyone was dancing and singing, and taking pleasure in an event that brought the whole of Year 8 together. It was an amazing night, and everyone had a real treat of a time!

Sarah Fairlie SE

After preparation and the gathering of gifts, we all came together as a year level in the Sr Una McAllister Centre to celebrate the end of the Term with a Year 8 Mass. Father Terry said the Mass in a way that made it a formal and meaningful occasion for all to enjoy. The theme was if you want peace, work for justice and we pondered what that meant for each of us. We came to realise we can make a difference to those who are less fortunate simply by donating loose change. We were also left to reflect on the Term; the good times, the bad and our achievements and how we can move on towards next Term to continue to flourish at C.L.C. Overall, the Year 8 Mass was a celebratory time that allowed us to come together as a year level for the last time in Term 3.

Madalyn Wachinger SC

cJl~llR WRITl~G Deaf Generation I walk along the street trying to weave in and out of the daily crowd, wondering if one day that would include me. I feel like I'm losing myself in this crowd . I feel like no one notices me. It is scary how these people get around with their phones glued to their ears. We are the deaf generation, never knowing what could happen, always assuming the best. Just standing here in the middle of the pavement I see so many people jaywalking, being crazy and ruining their future because of a late appointment or a dare with friends .

So many people in this world never realise what they are missing. With phones, apple products and the loud music that surrounds our world, no one stops to smell the flowers. If the modern society walk past the world assuming it will still be there, they are kidding themselves.

The deaf generation never realises what they are risking until it is too late. We risk our lives, but we also risk walking past an open door. One day these crazy adolescents will grow up and get a job. But then again maybe they won't due to an employer looking them up on Facebook, YouTube, twitter and other social media and seeing their future employee in their juvenile state and then declining them the offer of a good job. No one looks forward, we never hesitate. We are always taking what we want, going for the big time, wanting that five minutes of fame and doing anything we can, laying everything on the line and never noticing until the light just gets too bright. I never realised how much of a problem the 'deaf generation' is until right now - standing on the middle of this pavement, weaving through the crowd.

Victoria Hogan SC

Year 8 Ski Camp Reflection for Homerooms ABC Year 8 Ski Camp cannot be described in words; it was an absolutely wonderful experience that I will remember forever. As we got on the bus on the freezing cold morning at 7am to leave for Lake Mountain the excitement in us couldn't b~ contained . We simply couldn 't wait till we got to the snow and started skiiQg. Some, unlike myself, have skied before, but I wasn't afraid to try.

Once we got close to the mountain we stopped, met our instructors got our waterproof clothing and ski boots, then got on the bus and went up the mountain. The views we saw were absolutely amazing. Once we got to the snow we got our skis and began to climb the mountain . It was a difficult walk carrying our day bags and skis, but everyone made it.

During the day we all learnt how to ski, and along the way it was a great time for us all to get to know each other. We climbed the mountain and in a big area everyone skied and had snowball fights. After that, we went down the mountain, got on the bus and headed for Camp Jungai. At Camp Jungai we had a great time; we got to our cabins and relaxed for a while, we then were called for dinner.

Dinner was great; we had Lasagna and potato wedges and for dessert we had fruit salad and whipped cream. We then went into the camp's hall and we had an Aboriginal guest speaker who told us many interesting facts about Aboriginal people and she told us her dreamtime story. She got us to get into groups and our task was to make a dance for her dreamtime story. It was great to see how people interpreted her dreamtime story.

After that, unfortunately, it was bed time. We all couldn't wait for the next day of skiing.

On day two it was an early start; we had to be out of bed by 7am and had to be ready with all our luggage and gear by Sam and ready for breakfast.

Breakfast was also great. After breakfast we made our lunches, as we weren't going to come back to camp.

We loaded our luggage on the bus and headed off to the mountain for another exciting day of skiing.

We headed straight up to the big open area that we were at the day before .

We had many snowball fights, built snowmen, ate lunch and had a laugh and play around with all our friends .

After all that fun, we all knew camp had come to an end so we went back down the mountain, and headed home, and that was the end of Ski camp for Homeroom ABC

High Resolves Reflection The first time we participated in the high resolves program was during Activities Week in Term 1. We entered the hall to see various pictures stuck

to the floor and sat in the groups that we were assigned to. Our presenters for the day introduced themselves and then we started activity to see that, despite how different we all are we did have some similarities. W~ then moved on by finally being told what the signs on the floor meant · we were to play a game connectin~ the people on the posters with other people and figuring out their family lines. It was amazing to see how people's family histories could be traced back all over the world .

After recess we came back and learnt about how some people judge each other on racial backgrounds. We talked about how we should be more accepting about each other.

We were lucky enough to have the people from High Resolves come back to talk to us about our global citizenship and identity. This time we looked at justice in the world and how people are living a lot differently to us. We made chains with our hands to see which had the smallest chains with selection processes to see wh~ got the first and who didn't. We then talked about how people in other countries are not getting a fair chance when it comes to wages and standards of living. Then the most exciting activity of the day was when we were given tickets to indicate whether we were representative of upper, middle or lower classes in developing countries. Over half the girls got lower and a meal of plain bread and a glass of water. A third of the girls got middle which included a meal of bread with cheese and refillable water. And finally the rest of the girls received upper class tickets and were given pizza, chocolate, lollies, cordial and service from the teachers. It was interesting to see how many people didn't eat as much as we did and that everyone above the poverty line is said to be upper class. Ten percent of the world is above that line. After that we had lunch and then came back to discuss which organisations we should support. We identified that that water organisations would be best to support so that everyone in the world gets a fair go. Many people chose fair trade organisations as they give back money to the farmers who grow their ingredients. The day was really good and it was interesting to see how different the world is and how we can help those in need Jayde Rutter SC

At Catholic Ladies' College, we aim to provide the students with a range of educational experiences within the Humanities learning area. Our girls are challenged to be active participants within the classroom and to extend their learning through experiences outside of the classroom. Excursions to a variety of destinations are organised for each of the year levels and people are invited into the College to speak to the girls about issues and topics that they are studying.

At the senior level, the girls are able to select from a range of subjects within the Humanities area . Students study History, Geography, Legal Studies, Accounting and Business Management. The girls are encouraged to think more deeply about their learning and to delve more intensely into their chosen areas of study.

Our students have provided their impressions of studying Humanities at CLC.

Year7 In Humanities this year, we have covered Geography, the Asia-Pacific region, History, and Ancient Egypt. In Geography we learnt about BOLTSS and mapping.

Our class really enjoyed working on researching new and exciting places. In the next topic, the Asia-Pacific region, we were assigned partners to investigate a country in this area . The best part of this was to put it all together and present it to the class. In History, we covered timelines and primary and secondary sources. We really enjoyed creating our personal timelines, as well as a giant timeline on Ancient Civilisations that is displayed in our classroom . Finally, we learnt about Ancient Egypt. This topic connected really well to our English text 'Pharaoh'. Our class loved studying Ancient Egypt best because it was a very intriguing topic

and we got to work in groups to create interesting presentations on a specific aspect of life in Ancient Egypt. We also enjoyed studying the other Ancient Civilisations. Overall, Year 7 Humanities was a fantastic experience.

Carina Curtolo and Georgie Aidonopoulos, 7E

Years Year 8 Humanities was very exciting.

Medieval Europe was a highlight of this subject. It was fun to learn about this topic in many different ways such as creating our own castles and expanding our knowledge of the Black Death.

We really enjoyed the Renaissance as we researched our very own famous Renaissance people. We have also covered many Ancient Civilizations such as Ancient Rome, the Ottoman Empire and the Khmers. This topic was very intriguing as we learnt how their daily lives were different from ours. We also learnt about weather. This was interesting as we have learnt how our daily lives are affected by the weather. This year Humanities has been a very enjoyable subject.

Vanessa Plumb and laura Hall SA

Year9 On Tuesday the 28th of August this year, Year 9 students went on an excursion to Sovereign Hill for an experience to learn about our history in the gold rush era .

Sovereign Hill was a chance for everyone to learn a lot more about the gold rush period and the history of Australia . The students all received a booklet that they we re required to fill out and hand in by the end of the trip. It had questions that they needed to answer. They could have found the answers out by

themselves or they might have asked one of the costumed actors walking around Sovereign Hill. We enjoyed learning about how people reacted to the newly found gold in Australia and how so many people from so many different countries came to Australia to find gold. We enjoyed walking around with our friends and looking in all the shops and seeing how people lived during the gold rush era . There were many exciting attractions and stores at Sovereign Hill including the mine tours, panning for gold and (the girls' favourite) the candy store! The girls enjoyed this trip as it was a good experience to learn about their history in a very "hands on" way, while also having fun .

Alexandra Scott & Amber Ryder 9A

Year 10 Year 10 Humanities this year has been super awesome! We have covered many different topics and learnt about all the different parts of the world. In the first semester, we looked at History, going back to the first world war all the way to the end of the Second World War. We looked at all the events that happened in this time period and all the causes of these catastrophic world wars. In second semester we started Geography and we looked at global inequalities. We learnt about the developing countries in the world that are not as fortunate as Australia. We learnt how to measure a country's wealth and the indicators that show us how well that country is going.

This year, Humanities has been extremely interesting and we are looking forward to finishing up the course next Term .

Junior Badminton Team 2nd Row L-R Paris Penny, Kasia Silva, Eloise Whitcroft, Madalyn Wachinger, Kira Green law, Kate Burelli Front Row L- R Kirsten Houghton, Ruby Hardy, Eliza Wood, Hailey Ross-Smith

Junior Basketball Team 2nd Row L-R Natalie MacDona ld, Eliza De Bomford, Chloe Toll, Meaghan lewis, Georgia Dale, Isabella Brancatisano Front Row L-R Brittany Jackson, Maggie McCarthy, Emma Phelan

Junior Hockey Team 3rd Row L-R Danielle Wiles, Casey lmeneo, Emma Procter, Caitlin Pilatti 2nd Row L-R Mia Siemonsma, Chelsea Cooper, Adele Greenwood, Bridget Hammond, Bridget Pilatti, Ciara Croft Front Row L-R Kate Poulier, Alana Taylor, Victoria Hogan, As hlea Boxer

Junior Indoor Cricket Team 2nd Row L-R Cha rlotte Mikic, Lily Brancatisano, Paris Penny, Georgia Dale, Eliza Wood Front Row L-R Brittany Jackson, Alex Hartig, Samantha Ryan

Junior Indoor Soccer Team 2nd Row L-R Jasmine Fisher, Eliza Wood, Alex Hartig, Mia Paxinos Front Row L-R Tanvi Mane, Aimee Bisiani , Francesca McMill en, Teigan Fishe rStamp

Junior Netball A Team 2nd Row L-R Claudia Sharples, Emma Ph elan, Meaghan Lewis, Eloise W hitcraft, Georgia Da le, Jaynaya Wharton, Charlotte Mikic Front Row L-R Chl oe To ll, Shae Kirby, As hl eigh Sullivan

Junior Netball B Team 2nd Row L-R Che lsea Cooper, Zoe Athanitis, Caitlin Pilatti, Caitlyn Meffl in Front Row L-R Natalie MacDona ld, Olivia Lees, Mia Siemonsma

Junior SCSA Tennis Team L·R Celeste Argent, Eliza Wood, Alex Hartig, Olivia Pepper, Sarah Toomey

Junior Soccer Team 2nd Row L-R Stefanie Girdler, Eliza Wood , Pari s Penny, Chloe Toll, Alexandra Macca rrone, Ciara Croft, Mia Paxinos Front Row L-R Lily Brancati sano, Tanvi Mane, Ce leste Argent, Teigan Fisher-Stamp, Alanna Pu rchase, Natalie MacDonald

• Junior Volleyball Team 2nd Row L-R Jaynaya Wharton, Paris Penny, Cassandra Zaccagnini, Kasia Silva, Isa bella Tipper, Nikita Karslake, Olivia Daffy, Caitlyn Mefflin Front Row L-R M ia Siemonsma, Natalie MacDonald, Eden Febbraio, Eliza De Bamford, Eliza Wood

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2012 was a brilliant year for the Performing Arts at CLC, and I had so much fun being a part of it. Our various bands and music groups played brilliantly on many occasions and assemblies. As all good school bands and music groups should, they performed lunchtime concerts and music nights that were enjoyed by all. For the second year, CLC had a very exciting Music Tour in regional Victoria which was a great learning and enjoyable experience .

And, of course, who could forget the amazing spectacle that was the CLC 2012 production of Jesus Christ Superstar? Our very own home-grown talent danced, acted, sang, played, choreographed, moved and stage-managed their hearts out for a show that was an amazing success. Many a good thing was overheard from the audience and we even managed to sell out a couple of shows which, for any performer, is an amazing feeling.

Hopefully, my gratuitous use of the word amazing will really be able to emphasise how well the girls did. Production is a huge commitment and responsibility and they tackled it like champions, and for that I salute them.

All in all, CLC had a great year with the Performing Arts and hopefully this will continue for years to come .

Sarah Photiadis Performing Arts Captain

Dance Troupe L-R Caitlin Walker, Rachael Hodgson, Alexandra Critchley, Harley-Rose Platania, Julia Chiocci, Aimee Bisiani

Drama Troupe 3rd Row L-R Zoe Patterson-Janes, Jacquelyn Flynn, Mia Turner, Madison Silver, Jordyn Kerr 2nd Row l-R Madeline Nibali, Bronte Gierer, Amber Ryder, Kara Moss, Molly Grimshaw, Katie Kilpatrick, Samantha Chan Front Row L-R Jessica Maio, Victoria Thompson, Alexandra Scott, Kate Gilmour, Alicia Jackson, Sarah Loncarevic

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Mission Captain 2012 Being Mission Captain this year has been a really great experience. I feel so lucky to have attended CLC where Mission and Social Justice are given such priority and where we are constantly supporting new initiatives for outreach . There are so many ways in which the school community has reached out in terms of Mission this year, both locally and globally; for instance through our fundraising and awareness-raising for Project Compassion.

Within the Mission Team, in particular, we have organised a few really y.torthwhile projects. The first was the Fitted for Work initiative, which is an organisation that provides local disadvantaged women with suitable clothes and other support for their transition into the work-force. We had various collection boxes for good quality used work-clothes and eventually sent off 6 large boxes.

We also organised support for the baby care packages for St Paul's Overseas Aid which send many needed supplies to communities in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands.

The girls were really behind this and we were able to send off a number of boxes of soaps, face-washers and childrens' books, which was great.

Our next plan was to organise a cake stall for the Catholic Mission's Tinputz relocation project, also in Papua New Guinea. Tinputz, on mainland Bougainville, is the first relocation site for the most vulnerable families who have volunteered to be relocated from the Carteret Atoll due to increasing hardships caused by extreme weather events.

Hopefully, we raised awareness as well as funds for this great cause!

Overall, I have really loved being part of the Student Leadership Team and Mission Team this year. I've had the chance to make friends and work with some amazing girls and have felt totally immersed in the CLC Community. Leadership at CLC has been so much fun and I'm grateful for all the opportunities it has given me!

Cassidy Livingstone Mission Captain

What Do You Stand For? 'What do you stand for?' is a question posed in a song sung by a group of students accompanied by a live student band, together with teacher Mr Fred Leduc. This was to support a cake stall to raise money for Poverty Week. The College Community also participated in the STAND UP DAY against poverty. There were more than 500 students and staff standing up to express their solidarity with those who live in inhumane conditions around the world, due to the locality in which they live, their race, religious belief and political stance.

Listening to the question 'What do you stand for?' made me think of what I stood for in life, what individuals at Catholic Ladies' College stood for and what the College as a community stood for in educating young women for the 21st century the Asia Century, according to a current government report.

To the question posed in the song, students who participated in the Social Justice's activities throughout the year would say, 'I stand for justice, compassion and the wellbeing of the environment'. Th is was demonstrated in many ways in their participation in Clean Up Australia Day when Soci al Justice students picked up rubbish in Alastair Knox Park while enjoying the freshness of Eltham air. It was also displayed in the Silent-a-than activity where they were silent for the duration of the activity and stood up for the rights of women whose voices had not been heard . The money raised was sent to refugee women, who live on the border of Laos and

Cambodia, for education and empowerment programs within their community.

Throughout the year, the Social Justice Group worked tirelessly to raise funds for their D040THERS project with money raised during the season of Lent allocated to support the work of Caritas Austral ia and other funds ra ised supporting an orphanage, run by St Paul's Overseas Mission in Papua New Guinea .

Some students, together with Mr Platt and Mrs Mason, attended a workshop related to social justice issues. This included guest speakers who came to the College to share their stories and experiences of working with groups or communities in Third World countries enriching and expanding students' knowledge, awareness and sense of social justice.

I would like to thank the Co-Captains of t he Social Justice Group 2012, Simran Preet Kaur and Ilaria Bigaran, for their leadership this year in working with their peers and with me to make social justice events possible. I also would like to thank parents for encouraging and supporting their daughters to bring in cakes to sell for the fundraising events and for sponsoring the Silent-a-than .

Pak Silvinus Lado Ruron Social Justice Coordinator Catholic Ladies' College

We all have a story, we are all unique in a special way. We are all diffe rent like the colours of the rainbow.

Each colour rep resents a new unique trait that no one else has but you

R,~CeNCILliTleN Reconciliation to me is the coming together of everyone.

It is being one as a community, a community where everyone is treated equally, w ith the dignity and respect that they deserve. Reconciliation is when everyone understands and owns up to the ir rights and wrongs, though only to put these beh ind themselves and make a fresh start.

As the year ended we commenced an exciting new project, initiated by Catholic Abo riginal Ministries, called A Proud Race Project. This project is to build awareness of local Aboriginal people in our community and ends on 13 February, 2013 where we will commemorate the National Apology by Mr Kevin Rudd. This is a significant anniversary for Aboriginal people .

This year the Reconciliation Group has been a part of so many exciting and worthy events such as selling ribbons to ra ise ~ money for the Opening Doors Foundation, going out to the Nillumb ik Council and listen ing to Mr Mick Woiwood speak about the rich and diverse local Aboriginal history and so much more . Being a part of the Reconciliation Group has been a great experience for me and I am sure that we will be able to continue on and do so much more in the future .

I thank the small but dedicated Reconciliation Group of Ashlan Spiden 9E, Kate Montgomerie 9B, Madeline Nibali lOE, Rachel Margaret Peiris 9A, Ruby Martin 9B, Victoria Thompson lOE, myself and Mrs Mason . We have all worked hard to promote Reconci liation in 2012 .

Gursimran Kaur 9A On behalf of the Reconciliation Group

Year 7 Homeroom Representatives L· R Chloe Boot, Darcy Craig, Monique Theisz, Stephanie Ristovski, Siobhan Roe, Lauren Farrelly

Year 8 Homeroom Representatives L~ R Linda Badawi, Sarah Fairlie, Jessica Abbott, Jayde Rutter, Kara Farrell Absent Julia Broadbent

Year 8 Level Leaders l · R Madalyn Wachinger, Gabrielle Power

Year 12 Homeroom Representatives L-R Abhilasha Gaddi, Rachel Ground s, Ashleigh Doyle Absent Laura Costello, Ashlee Tindale

We learnt not to take things for granted, Because we are more fortunate than others, We learnt that family is important, Even our sisters and brothers.

We now know we don't need to be busy all the time, Having places to go and people to see, We should just relax and go with th e flow, We can just sit and be.

We learnt that silence is a good thing, When we have things to think about, We don't always need to talk, And we don't always need to shout, We now know we should be more accepting, Like the Anangu were to us, They just waved and didn't judge us, As we drove through thei r town on their bus.

We learnt that their art tell s stories, And they're not just thou sands of dots, They teach us the Indigenous culture, Which really means a lot.

Personally, I learnt that shooting stars existed, Because I never actually thought they were real, As I looked into the sky and watched them fly by, It was just amazing to feel.

Ashlan Splden 9E

Aboriginal Immersion Experience

3rd Row L-R Amy O' Nei ll, Ruby M arti n, Han nah Major, Stephanie Doyle, Ka ra Moss, Jac inta Ganino

2nd Row L·R Rhiannon Hooper, Shanti Wh itte n, Kayla Raif, Charlotte Edgley Front Row l -R Katie Ki lpatrick, Madeleine Nay ler, Sarah Dillon, As hlan Spiden Absent Leila Frizza, Ashlee Tucker

It's been another productive and rewarding year for the Student Services department and the students with whom we work. There has been an array of different programs and opportunities offered, both within and beyond the classroom.

The school day in Student Services begins with our enthusiastic Morphograph classes, frequented by Year 7-8 students wanting to develop their spelling strategies. Throughout the day we are committed to assisting students within the classroom and in small groups in their learning, enabling access to all aspects of the curriculum . The day concludes with more Direct Instruction classes in the disciplines of both Mathematics and English, with Morphographs and Elementary Math Mastery classes. Student Services also offers Homework Help twice a week in the Resource Centre which many students find beneficial to assist in skill development.

Beyond assisting students with accessing the curriculum, the Student Services department is highly committed to extending and enriching the learning of all students . This has been provided through enrichment and extension programs such as the Da Vinci Decathlon, Odyssey Program and Tournament of the Minds. These programs provide students with the opportunity to further develop their ability to problem solve by using creative, critical and analytical higher order thinking skills. Similarly, such programs facilitate the development of social skills, and student's ability to work collaboratively as part of a team . This year our inaugural Applied Technology Team participated in Tournament of the Minds and was awarded a class Honour.

A group of our students took part in the Senior Pathways and Transition Program, a brilliant Catholic Education Office program that focuses on employability and life skills. The girls participated in a structured work placement which gave them the opportunity to explore one of their chosen career path possibilities. These students enjoyed the rich benefits of such a program and the associated work experience.

Thank you to the wonderful team for all their hard work that enriches our students in immeasurable ways - Mrs Maureen Emslie, Mrs Judy Haberman, Mrs Margaret Hayes, Mrs Mary Anne Mannix, Mrs Alison Pharoah and Ms Laura Farchione.

Ms Renee Maloney Individual Learning Programs Team Leader

Da Vinci Decathlon Team

L-R Jasmine Waters, Lily Brancatisano, Hayley Irvi ne, Laura Lazza ra, Tahlia Whitten, Clare Zammit, Jessica Atki nson

Tournament of Minds 3rd Row l -R Ala nn ah Gaspari, Teigan Fisher-Stamp, Ash leigh Call away, inda Badawi, M adison Billings, Jasmine Waters 2nd Row l -R Laura Halt, Tahlia Whitte n, Samantha Ryan, Stephanie Naylor, Rashi m Joshi, M ikaela Tomazic Front Row L-R Maggie McCa rthy, M ary Aido nopoulos, Alexandra Scott, Isabella Mcca nn Abse nt Ell en Cosgrove, Gillian Habgood

Peer Support Leaders 4th Row l - R M olly Gri mshaw, El iza Dea n, Matilda M ikic,

Han nah Major, Rachael Durand, Vanessa Noakes, Shiveena Vijayakum ar, Darcy Hardy 3rd Row L-R Jacqu elyn Flynn, Lea h Ki rby, Jordan Gamble, M ary Aidonopoulos, Kara Moss, Stephanie Doyle, Brighid Donova n, Victoria Thompson, Amy O' Nei ll, Laine Hardy 2nd Row L-R Samanth a Taylor, Elysha Ringin, Rebecca Jackson, Jessica Barnes, Rebecca Gazelle, Kayla Scott, Elle Stephens, Sa rah Croke, Millicent Kirk Front Row L-R Stephanie Rosch, Alanna Ra if, Liana Tieri, Zoe Patterson-Jan es, Meghan Kostas, Amanda Bu rell i, M addison Jackson, Chloe Broad by, Geraldine Chan, Kate Hayes Absent Kate Belvedere, As hl ee Dorcic h, Geo rgia Hall, Nata lie Labita, M addison Smart, Bria nna Tabacch iera

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on my own terms rather than waiting for God to take me? I The air was fresh as I breathed it questioned and contemplated, in, but as it passed through my . but it just sent me into a deeper My eyes twitched open, but it lungs, I felt a soothing warmness state of depression . Was the usual than strength took more to it, like it was telling me it and physical pain that as my surroundings were pitch emotional would all be okay soon. The trees I was trapped in worth living black, making it hard to see. Razor surrounding the entire perimeter I was an emotional sharp pains ran continuously up through? of the park area were still and wreck, needed someone to it and pounded head my my legs, quiet. All was quiet, except for rational with me was freezing. The floor was cold provide the relaxing ripple sounds that thinking. I was so alone.

I can hear. against my back. The little airthat were made by the large pond in was surrounding me was thick I had to look for a way out I the very middle. Here, my mind 'Mr and Mrs Lynch, your with dust making it a struggle owed it to my daughter. I moved suffered has Hayley daughter was clear and at ease. This was to breathe. I felt something cold around with my legs still pinned she When . trauma spinal severe the only place that felt the same and wet near my arm . I leant away from my daughter to find a to me since that day. The day I jumped, the impact to her left out on the other side of the leg broke her femur bone, which over to investigate further; both way became like this ... . I wriggled and squirmed instead of releasing the pressure, my legs were pinned rendering room 'Let's go again, Haley. Come on, trying to minimise the pushed upwards into her pelvic my ability to move any further cautiously let's jump!' experience. Under would I pain pivot to tried I impossible. near bone crushing four of her lower The crystal clear water of the vertebrae and causing injury of my waist to move closer to the a collapsed wall I saw my first ocean glistened under the sun. the spinal marrow. From tests, intriguing object. I stretched my glimmer of hope, a tiny crack There was something about being we know she hasn't suffered any arm out to its limit and traced of light. It was only small, but I out on the pier that was different brain damage; in fact, her mind the object with my lanky fingers. knew I had a chance. I waited a to just being on the sand;the way is still fully aware and capable It was cold, wet and somewhat short while for the sun to rise in which one minute the water of thinking . But she has been sticky in places. I withdrew further. More cracks of light the was like glass, still and calm. diagnosed Hemiplegia- my hand and brought it back began appearing around with Then someone would scream out paralysation of half the body; in towards my face, I could smell fallen infrastructure. I began to whilst jumping off the edge and Hayley's case, her left. We predict blood and was surprised I hadn't plan my route out. I was getting the following minute the same that she will be able to hear, think noticed the rotting, bloody, tireder and weaker with each water, once smooth like glass, and understand, but only time stench earlier. My mind began to waking moment, but I knew if to sleep I may was now broken . will tell if she will be able to orally wonder, but I was too scared to I allowed myself not have the strength to wake confirm my suspicions.

It was one of those perfect days communicate. I'm sorry to bring up again. I heard muffled My hand was drawn back. I had back - our best friends at the beach you this news.' voices in the distance. I tried to there, lie couldn't I . in the summertime, constant Wheelchair bound, stare to check yell but they were too far away laughter and radiating smiles straight ahead as I use my right not knowing. I traced the object and my noise was just drowned without a care in the world . We'd arm to push the wheel. In the again this time more thoroughly, out. If I wanted to live I had to hadn't.

I wished I immediately hours for been out on the pier supermarket aisle, I accidentally act now, my escape route was after we'd first seen a group of bump girl. The small perfectly shaped nose, now planned. I planned to leave little a into locals running up the length of 'Sorry,' I say instinctively, only plump lips and soft eye lashes. my daughter's body where it was the entire walkway and, without nothing comes out. I can't turn I began to sob hysterically, and guide the authorities back to before. cried never had I like edge. the off hesitation, jumping to face her; I can't even smile. her when I was out safely.

Although I'd done it a dozen times I offer my eyes, as the only Normally, there is someone before, the feeling of excitement source communication . to comfort you, tell you to get Sarah lock lOF of as I leapt through the air always 'Mummy, why is that girl staring yourself together. Not here, the carried a hint of nervousness at me?' I hear her question. sound just got swallowed by the and butterflies as my body would I'm sorry, I say again, sorry that I dark surrounds. I pulled my baby girl close to my body hoping that tense waiting for the splash and am like this . my body's warmth, hope and instant feel of coldness before My wheelchair. That is how I got love would bring a miracle and getting used to it. place to this place, to the only she would start breathing again.

'Hayley, are you jumping or what? that feels the same since that Deep down, I knew it couldn't Look, the water is starting to get day. The air, still fresh as I breathe happen . She was glacial, bloated rocky, the fun is just beginning! ' it in, became soothing with and had no pulse or signs of We were all getting cocky, warmness, like it was telling me breathing, but I didn't want to probably because we were so it would all be okay soon . Here is it. She could have been believe overtired and sun struck, that where I can still think the same lying there dead for days. Worst even I didn't really take notice thoughts, without realising that I she may have lay there for days of just how rocky the water had can't speak them . Here is where I crying suffering from horrible and in become. Waves rolled can still be just me. injuries whilst I was only meters out and the sky seemed to be I want to stay forever in the safety away unconscious, unable to changing colour, signs of a change of the calm trees, the ripples of hear her, cuddle her or assist her.

Mother Nature had planned for the water, where the frustration As I stroked the side of her face the evening of this perfect day. I and negative thoughts can't get the ground began to shake don't know what drove me to do to me; where I can show the uncontrollably. I didn't move. it, but I didn't wait till we were people I love that I love them, tell I no longer felt the pain of my all ready to hold hands and jump them, hug them . legs or head . I just lay there with in together. I didn't scream out a funny word . ( just took a breath As I wheel myself in, I feel the my baby as if we were the only cool water on my foot, my right two people left in the world . I and I jumped. foot . As it rises and I descend, I was paralysed with grief. Many A wave rolled out, the water have a feeling of going home, thoughts ran through my head level dropped; I saw the ocean's for this place, this peaceful place over the next few hours: Why pain, Then floor. mysterious where I am headed, is where I had God chosen me over my shock and a blinding numbness can show them how much I love daughter? How long had I been filled me, and this time I broke them, where I can tell them, lying here? Would my life be with the water. where I don't have to be like this . snuffed out like my daughters?

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English Report 2012 The introduction of the first phase of the Australian Curriculum in 2013 in the key learning areas of English, History, Mathematics and Science is an exciting and challenging prospect for teachers .

The Australian Curriculum has provided the opportunity for primary and secondary schools throughout Australia to reflect on their current curriculum and pedagogy and to respond to the new national agenda.

For the past two years, the English faculty at Catholic Ladies' College has been involved in the trialling of the new English curriculum . This has provided us with opportunities for collegial conversations about the new curriculum, for collaboration and innovation. It is not just what we teach that is changing, but also how we teach and how we promote and assess student learning. We also need to think about how we will incorporate the general capabilities, such as the use of technology and ethical understanding, into our English programs.

In 2012 as a volunteer trial school, we decided to focus on a discreet area of literacy, persuasive writing and designed a task at each year level that allowed for a scope and sequence development across Years 7 to 10. We were also mindful that some specific content descriptors, such as the knowledge of bibliographic protocols at Year 10, had to be incorporated . This led to interesting discussion .

The template. we produced has been published by the Victorian Curriculum and Assesment Authority as an example of the kind of sequential development they had in mind when writing the Australian Curriculum . As year level groups we devised criteria sheets which would allow us to assess students' achievement.

We also agreed to supply the Victorian Curriculum and Assesment Authority with some annotated samples of students' work. But the process didn't end here. Perhaps the most valuable part of the exereise was the collaborative work teachers undertook to moderate their assessment of students' work. The work of moderation led to rich discussions about the interpretation of criteria, about what

understandings and skills had been consolidated by particular students and others that were not.

This has only been one component of the diverse opportunities for professional development at the College where staff are encouraged to embrace new possibilities for more effective teaching and learning. Teaching and learning is a continually changing environment especially as we strive to incorporate new technologies into the classroom . In 2012, all students in Years 7 to 9 have been equipped with iPads and students in Year 10 have laptops, which senior students also use regularly. Such technology has created new opportunities of e-learning, online research and the integration of multimedia in the creation and presentation of their work within English .

Engagement is fundamental to good teaching and English actively supports key interdisciplinary programs, such as City Experience in Year 8, which strive to make learning self-directed and engaged. In August, during English Week and Book Week Students were treated to a number of performances by the Comp!ete Works Theatre Company. This lively troupe of actors presented a condensed version of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to Year 10 and a condensed version of the bard's Macbeth to students in Year 11.

The company congratulated our students on their attentive and appreciative response. Poetry came to life for Year 7 students with the rap and rhyme antics of the actors.

Teamwork is of critical importance in teaching and the English faculty is committed to the principle of lifelong learning. We hope to continue to harness our collective creativity and skills. The support of the College's Leadership Team, the dedication of our Individual Learning team, the expertise and assistance of the Resource Centre Staff, all have been vital in the ongoing process of striving for best practice English teaching at Catholic Ladies' College.

Dr Christine Crowle

Energy Evolution in Science at Catholic Ladies' College 2012 This year, the theme has been Energy Evolution and it all started with a Big Bang! Well, fortunately not a real explosion but a lot of excitement and energy was generated amongst the new Year 7 young scientists as they learnt how to light bunsen burners and mix chemicals together, at all times remembering the importance of safety in the laboratory!

Year 7 Science was really fun . we started off with safety in the lab and are now finishing our topic on Precious Resources. We learn so much in Science; it is hard to put into words! It is so interesting to learn about our universe and all of the important things on it!

Lily Bakkum 7A Year 7s participated in the Cosmodome Experience, as an introduction to Science. As we entered the big black dome the sight of a 3D astronaut came as a big surprise. We learnt many interesting facts on the ice planets and space and were shown information like a 3D video and a tour of space, changing our perspective on space. One of the most interesting points for us was all the different constellations that fill the sky. · Ashleigh Callaway and

Natalie MacDonald 7B During Science Week Years 8s were fortunate . to watch the Bad Science Show, presented by Nicholas J Johnson : Australia's honest con man. I doubt anyone would soon forget watching a man hammer a nail into his nose and

walk across broken glass and walk away unscathed as Nicholas did. He opened our eyes to some of the "bad sciences" in the world, 1.e. con. men trying to prove that the impossible is possible .

My favourite example was the two men who for four years convinced scientists that th_ey could read minds. Overall_, the Bad Science Show was both educational and a memorable experience I thoroughly enjoyed.

Julia Broadbent SF

working with our resident Scientist Dr and motivational subject as Kate Tamarind Murphy, as part of the travelled on a lively excursion to Scientist in Schools program. forests of Toolangi, a day filled with Science Meets the Future has been an the fascinating exploration of the exciting new subject for the science endangered Leadbeater's Possum enthusiasts to enjoy. We were given habitat. Our cosy class of 10 girls will be the chance to be astronauts on forever memorable and unforgettable Mars, control a mission in_ the space as we shared a reat ear together control centre, a special v1s1t from a . g . Y mountaineer, listen in on a third year with_ one of our favourite teachers, Mrs university lecture and the chance to Notting! be scientists for a day. The subject Julia Maugeri llA has given all many different careers to . consider in_science and ways to make a Year 9 Physics students explo'.ed difference in the world.

Studying both Year 12 Biology and energy transformations in .practical Matilda Mikic lOE Chemistry has been an enjoyable, investigations into wind turbines a_nd challenging and rewarding experience solar cells. 1 found it interesting learning . enabling me to further appreciate about different types of energy and the Science students reflect the energy and understand the world around me. movement of sound. We created wind and enthusiasm in Year 11 and 12 VCE turbines where we had to come up classes In Biology we explored the nature of with the most efficient combination of . b the cell, our body's immune systems, Year 11 Boo 1ogy should not even e ti d t ·ti I I ti blades, including angles and length, for called a subject, but rather an inspiring gene cs an ' mos exci ng y, evo u on, a wind turbine that would produce the journey that has opened our minds. JUSt to name a few. Throughout most energy. Physics is quote different to We visited Healesville Sanctuary Chemistry this year we have learnt the other types of science. It's good to where the presence of the biological many fascinating things regarding the learn how different things that we use environment overwhelmed us with chemical processes in our bodies, food every day, like a hair straightener, work. the company of leeches. We examined chemistry and the application of new Emily Harriss 9A cells and organelles that increased technologies helping us to further our knowledge of the intercellular understand the chemistry which is . environment. We learned about the around us every da 2012 introduced a Year 10 Science working nature of plants and animals y.

Elective Science Meets the Future and explored the production of which has been a great success. Student photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Vanessa Hally c 12 (and teacher) energy levels were high as Overall biology has been a breathtaking they ignited rockets on the oval which unforgettable learning experience.

2012 Energy Evolution in Science has reached _great altitudes before . safely Melissa Maugeri llD certainly been an energy filled year with parachuting back to earth woth no much of it expended in stimulating the major casualties on re-entry! The girls brain cells and not only learning about, also explored the amazing body parts My year studying Year 12 Environmental but also appreciating many aspects of displayed in the Melbourne Unoversoty Science has allowed me to expand the incredible world in which we live.

Anatomy Museum. In addition, they my knowledge, learning about the were able to stain muscle tissue imperative ecological issues which Dr Dawn Duncan sections in the Physiology laboratories, surround us. It has been an inspiring Science KLA Team Leader

House Captains Loyola L-R Meghan Kostas, Lauren Fleurie, Gemma Moss, Laura Lazzara, Julia Marulli, Stephanie Brock

Cheer Leading Level 1 3rd Row L-R Cassandra Karanicolos, Maddison Ellis, Teagan Hume, Rebecca Kelsey, Kyla Cummings, Eden Febbraio, Danielle Wiles 2nd Row L-R Emily Baker, Holly Volkmer, Phoebe Boot, Alana Taylor, Olivia Jende, Ariane Levacic, Natalie MacDonald, Olivia Triandafyllakos Front Row L-R Madeline Glass, Claire Koops, Olivia Newton, Mia Paxinos, Amy Kostas

Aerobics Team 2rnJ Row L-R Rebecca Zanatta, Zoe Athanitis, Stephanie Bini, Emily Maiden Front Row L-R Dharma Woods, Natalie Hackett, Jasmin Licht

House Captains Marita L-R Maddison Ellis, Caitlin Sutterby, Mollie Bracken, Madison Frith , Molly Grimshaw, Isabella McNulty

Cheer Leading Level 2 3rd Row L-R Annalise Tahtatzis, Claire Curtis, M adison Woodfall, Elizabeth Muscat, Eden Sterry, Millicent Kirk 2nd Row L-R Tylah Jay, Shae Kirby, Kelsey Green, Hope Barry, Allyra Van Zwienen,

Megan Smythe Front Row L-R Chloe Boot, Alicia Jerram, Stephanie Francis, Monica Vangeli, Antoinette Rahovitsas

Equestrian Team 2nd Row L-R Emily Lavery, Samantha Reeder, Ashleigh Harris, Hannah Sharp, Jacinta West, Juliet Reeder, Courtney Elliott, Sarah Pike Front Row L-R Elyse Blackley, Evie Atkins, Natasha Blaker, Jessica Wa lton, Kristen Rosch, Stephanie Rosch Absent Romany Morgan, Melissa S.ergeant

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Intermediate Badminton Team 2nd Row L-R Jordan Crundwell, Sa rah Lock, Holly Gilbert, Bethany Dazzi, Emma Procter, Abigail Collard Front Row L-R Bridget Hammond, Amy O'Neill, Jane Carmel

Intermediate Indoor Cricket Team 2nd Row l -R Emma Procter, Kelson Hunter, Hannah Murphy, Amy O'Neill, Laura De Bolfo, Danielle Wiles, Jane Carmel, Lauren Hansford Front Row L-R Julia Marulli, Alana Taylor, Laura Verrocchi, Bridget Hammond

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Intermediate Indoor Soccer Team 2nd Row l-R Bethany Kirk, Brittany Engellener, Zoe MacDonald, Julia DelleVergini, Courtney Barro, Jessica Donaldson, Ch loe Beare Front Row l -R Joanne Pearson, Alana Taylor, Danielle Wiles, Taylor-Jade Mullane

Intermediate Netball A Team 2nd Row L-R Scarlett Faulkn er, Emily Hunt, Georgia Bowkett, Montana Watt, Holly Gilbert, Molly-Rose Dale, Stephanie Wilson Front Row l-R Georgia Towers, Amy O'Neill, Isabella Saker, Bridget Hammond

Intermediate Netball B Team 2nd Row L-R Zara Toll, Leah Kirby, Brighid Donovan, Bronte Gierer, Cara Jarvie Front Row L-R Molly-Rose Dale, Lauren Hansford

Intermediate SCSA Tennis Team L-R Daisy Cheung, Emma Alexander, Rachael Durand, Amy O' Neill, Jane Carmel, Laura Verrocchi

Intermediate Volleyball Team 2nd Row L-R Amy O'Neill, Molly-Rose Dale, Georgia Bond, Rachael Durand, Eloise Trayhurn, Georgia Towers Front Row L-R Emma Procter, Alana Taylor, Julia Cinel , Bridget Hammond

As the 2012 College year draws to a close and its final memories are created, students and staff might look back and find that some of their highlights of the year occurred while they were dressed in blue, red, green or gold, cheering for their fellow house members in one of the many house competitions. Such College events as the Swimming and Athletics Carnivals brought out the best in our athletes and their spirited supporters, while the less formal Founder's Day Super-challenge gave all house members the opportunity to 'entertain or be entertained' in an hour of fun-filled, action packed mental and physical competition.

'Lap-it-up' had students earning house points as they improved their fitness doing laps around the oval at lunchtime and 'Simply Sharing' provided a means for members of the College to donate, and House Captains .to collect, essential food items and toiletries to the less fortunate in our community. This year the contributions

were particularly gratefully received as our collectors, St Vincent de Paul, reported that stocks in the local depot had become dangerously low just as the call came to pick up CLC's two car loads of collections.

Finally, our Year lls have been earnestly writing letters to their prospective Year 7 buddies, continuing the tradition of the House Buddy Program and ensuring that the newest members of our community receive a warm welcome. The 2012 house year has truly been one of diverse achievement and as we look back with pride at members of Marita, Vincentia, Aikenhead or Loyola, let's also acknowledge the work of our House Captains, whose willingness to attend meetings, organise and run events and lead their fellow students throughout the year was nothing short of inspirational.

House Coordinators Mr David Young and Miss Stephanie Audley

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Mission Captain 2nd Row L-R Ilaria Bigaran, Victoria Thompson, Sim ran Preet Kaur, Vanessa

Plumb, Isabella Mccann, Maggie McCarthy Front Row L-R Emily De Petro, Cassidy Livingstone, Georgie Aidonopoulos, Adele Greenwood, Estelle McDonald, Linda Badawi

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Reconciliation Group

L-R Hailey Ross-Smith, Maggie McCarthy, Victoria Hogan, Adele Greenwood, Isabella McCann, Estelle McDonald

2nd Row L-R Ashlan Spiden, Madeline Nibali, Kate Montgomerie, Gursimran Kaur, Rachel Peiris

Front Row l -R Victoria Thompson, Ruby Martin

Social Justice Group 3rd Row L-R Vanessa Plumb, Simran Preet Kaur, Ilaria Bigaran, Amy Fleming, Melinda Fonseka, Jessica Kennealy, Bronte Gierer, Scarlett Faulkner, Maggie McCarthy 2nd Row L-R Estelle McDonald, Victoria Thompson, Isabella Mccann, Madeline Lane, Sophie Webb, Alexandra Critchley, Brooke Smale, Madeline Nibali, Cassandra Goodge Front Row L-R Tiyasha Senanayake, Ariane Levacic, Emily De Petro, Emma Harvey, Caitlin Walker, Arsha Kalirajah, Tanvi Mane, Charlotte Lane, Linda Badawi, Madison Billings Absent Natalie Cowdery, Sa rah Gazelle, Rebekah Hitchens, Stefanie Shears, Lau ren Todd, Olivia Triandafyllakos, Ashlee Tucker

College Tour Guides 5th Row L-R Emily Harriss, Jessica Barnes, Saajal Maharaj, Brigitte La Rosa, Rachel Dow, Chiara Pinder, Holly Gilbert, Charleigh Curran, Alana Daly, Nicola Brock, Liliana Oppedisano, Amy Dormehl, Kaylah Del Romano 4th Row L-R Olivia Carr, Jacquelyn Flynn, Georgia Borg, Ashley Lennon, Jordan Gamble, Sarah Lock, Olivia Chamberlain, Ilaria Bigaran, Kayla Raif, Sarah loncarevic, Jessica Maio, Maggie McCarthy 3rd Row l -R Samantha Taylor, Abigail Collard, Harley-Rose Platania, Maddison Ellis, Jordan Crundwell, Amy O'Neill, Vanessa Plumb, Zoe Athanitis, Jane Carmel, Emma Harvey, Maddison Jackson, Zara Toll, Samantha Chan 2nd Row l-R Georgia Geary, Alanna Raif, Madison Silver, Cassandra Goodge, Geraldine Chan, Kelson Hunter, Mia Turner, Cassandra Bird, Liana Tieri, Aimee Bisiani Front Row L-R Olivia Newton, Kirsten Houghton, Meghan Kostas, Holly Howden-Crhak, Charlotte Edgley, Stephanie Brock, Laura Verrocchi, Bethany Kirk Absent Madeline Berry, Ashlee Dorcich, Leila Frizza, Rebekah Hitchens, Rachael Hodgson, Olivia Holmes, Natalie Labita, Stefanie Shears, Brianna Tabacchiera

College Athletics Team 5th Row l -R Kyla Cummings, Kasia Silva, Vicki Matsakos, Chiara Mocnik, Emma Shelton, Shannon Brydson, Teaghan Watt, Georgia Bowkett, Ruby Martin, Melissa Mansfield, Ashlee Willoughby, Caitlin Sutterby, Hannah Sharp 4th Row l -R Julia Haberman, Lauren Kil kenny, Emma Procter, Alexandra Toll, Alana McDonald, Holly Gilbert, Charleigh Curran, Eloise Whitcraft, Isabella Brancatisano, Amy O' Neill, Annika Sharard, Caitlin Pi latti, Kate Hayes 3rd Row L-R Claudia Sharples, Bridget Hammond, Chloe Toll, Vanessa Jackson, Georgette Watling, Rebecca Gazelle, Magdelene Antypa s, Lauren Hansford, Cassandra Zaccagnini, Courtney Leet e, Sarah Dillon, Maggie McCarthy, Nikita Karslake, Jane Carmel, Kate Poulier 2nd Row L-R Claire Koops, Eliza Wood, Adele Mossuto, Julia Chiocci, Kelsey Green, Kimberley Gordon, Alana Taylor, Danielle Wiles, Phoebe Boot, Shae Kirby, Zoe MacDonald Front Row L-R Lauren Farrelly, Clare Zammit, Natalie MacDonald, Ashleigh Sullivan, Mia Siemonsma, Alei sha McKay, Lily Brancatisano, Morgan Van Zwienen, Antoinette Rahovitsas Absent Darcy Craig, Xanthe Doran, Bethany Dozzi, Felicia Galanis, Rebekah Hitchens, Julia Temos, Hannah Wales, Anja Wolff

College Swim ming Team 3rd Row L-R Simone Karatsoglou, Rhianno n Hooper, Emily Maiden, Isabella Brancatisano, Eloise Trayhurn, Anneliese McDonald, Georgia Bowkett, Courtney Barro, Charlotte Edgley, Cait lin Sutterby, Holly Gilbert, Samantha Taylor, Stephanie Brock 2nd Row L-R Brie Muscat , Chloe Toll, Vanessa Plumb, Ash lee Willoughby, Tahlia Mcleish, Madalyn Wachinger, Emma Shelton, Rebecca Kelsey, Kimberley Gordon, Zoe Athaniti s, Amy O' Neill, Danielle Wiles Front Row l-R Lauren Farrelly, Kate Pouli er, Bronte Clarke, Caitlin Pilatti, laura Verrocchi, Meghan Kosta s, Courtney Bailey, Madison Billings, Aleish a M cKay, Mia Siemonsma Absent Ellen Cosgrove, Melanie Fyffe, Georgia Hall, Olivi a Holmes, Natasha Kazmierczak, Chloe Lojko, Hannah Major, Gabrielle Moore, Janan Ngawati, Carl ene Parker, Stefanie Shears, Iman Taylor, Madison Young, Ella Zentgraf

Cross Cou ntry Team 3rd Row L-R Rhiannon Hooper, Emma Procter, Amy O' Neill, Lauren Kilke nny, Julia Haberman, Natalie MacDonald 2nd Row L-R Charlotte Mikic, Maggie McCarthy, Alexandra Toll, Chloe Toll Front Row L-R Bethany Hayes, Kate Hayes, Ashleigh Callaway, Bridget Hammond, Mia Siemonsma Absent Holly Bowman, Bethany Dazzi, Heidi Olynyk, Caitlyn Tapping

Perfect Scores College Dux 2011

Congratulations to Samantha Bird and Brigette Duckworth on being awarded Premier's Awards for Psychology.

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We also congratulate the following Students who achieved a perfect ATAR score of 50.

Samantha Psychology: Lauren Sanders

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English : Audrey Capasso, Maria Karakas

Congratulations to Kathryn her outstanding success as Dux. Kathryn attained an ATAR currently studying Commerce University.

Alexander for 2011 College of 99.2, and is at Melbourne

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2011 VCE Success We also celebrate the achievements of the 2011 VCE Students on their outstanding success with 24% attaining an ATAR scores over 90.

Back: Claudia McKeough, Georgette McKeough, Olivia Trayhurn, Jacqueline O'Neill, Lauren Sandars, Madeline Shipley, Laura Smoorenburg, Brittany Stella and Melanie Nolan Middle: Lauren Drzewucki, Amy Freund, Bridget Gilmartin, Rebecca Gallo, Prani Harrison, Grace Hardy, Chloe Jackson and Maria Karakas.

Front: Innes Bigaran, Alissia Bisiani, Sophie Boyd, Audrey Capasso, Adeline Chan, Alexandria Currie, Jackie Dalrymple and Jessica De Bolfo Absent: Kath ryn Alexander, Catherine Gierer and Laura Porter-Jacobs

Junior Band

4th Row L-R Catriona Marshall, Georgie Aidonopoulos, Jessica Walton, Samantha Ryan, Jennifer Holmes, Xanthe Sefton, Hayley Irvine 3rd Row L-R Saman Molaverdikhani, Laura Lazzara, Emma Phelan , Bridey O'Leary, Morgan Van Zwienen, Paige Shott, Maddison Illingworth, Bridget Pilatti, Cassandra Karanicolos, Isabella McNulty 2nd Row L-R Teigan Fisher-Stamp, Arsha Kalirajah, Caitlin Harris, Ana Quine, Penelope Bowler, laura Dobson, Tahlia Whitten, Jessica Dyson Front Row l-R Imogen Azzopardi, Madison Billings, Alannah Gaspari, Claire Koops, Hailey Ross-Smith, Annaleise Xanthos, Eleisha Murray, Gillian Habgood, Jasmine ... Waters Absent Ellen Cosgrove, Alexandra Maccarrone

Senior Band

3rd Row L-R Casey lmeneo, Teagan Farrell, Caitlin Johnson, Sarah Williamson, Chloe Lojko, Chloe Pukk, Rebecca Zanatta 2nd Row L-R Josephine Molloy, Stefanie Roussety, Alyssa Ellingsen, Alexandra Scott, Isabella Cameron, Emily Harriss, Katie Kilpatrick Front Row L-R Lauren Foster, Kate Poulier, Liana Tieri , Julia Marulli, Megan Deakin, Georgina White, Ashlan Spiden Absent Anastasia Lutrov, Brittany Wallace

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Seehaber Absent Sarah-Jayne Ashworth, Julia Malone

Feedback Contemporary Band l -R Erin Wilkie, Kat e David son, Ashlea Crupi, St ephani e Ch an, Karina Aston, Georgia Sho lly Absent Kat e Dickson

College Choir 3rd Row l-R Alexandra Scott, Jacqueline Kingston -Waras, Victoria Hogan, Erin Wilkie 2nd Row L-R Karina Aston, Jacinta Ganino, Ashlee Tu cker, Alicia Jackson, Ilaria Bigaran, Adele Greenwood Front Row L-R Rachel Peiris, Chantelle Cross, Sarah Velkovski , Brianna King, Ariane Levacic, Jordyn Kerr Absent Georgia Jennings, Caitlyn Tapping, Caitlin Wouters, Ella Zentgraf

Funk 3rd Row l -R Sarah Tiziani, Caitlin Johnson, Ca sey lmeneo, Josephine Molloy 2nd Row l -R Georg ia Sholly, Heather Moon, Rebecca Zanatta, Jessica Maio, Julia Marulli Front Row l -R Lauren Foster, Kate Poulier, Georgina White, Ashlan Spiden

Intermediate Band 3rd Row L-R Amelia Best, Olivia Tieri, Jaimee lice n, Est e lle McDonald, Charlotte Lane 2nd Row L-R Kelly Mcllwaine, Ke lson Hunter, Laura Hall, Isabella McCann, Tamara Ackland , Linda Badawi , Elizabeth Tapley Front Row L-R Ciara Triffett, Stephani e Naylor, Ooyun Kim, Sarah Booth Abse nt Dan a Scott

We Speak - Band l -R Al iejana Harri s, Shanti Whitten, Isabella Vot sis, Kasia Silva, Kayla Ra if, Liana Ti eri

Percussion Ensemble L-R Teagan Farrell, Alexandra Scott, Charlotte Lane Absent Anastasia Lutrov

Flute Ensemble L-R Linda Badawi, Isabella McCann, Tamara Ackla nd, Laura Hall

The debating season of 2012 has been a road of up and downs, of spectacular wins and narrow defeats. CLC had 5 teams: two D grade, one C grade, one B grade, and finally one A grade, competing at Loyola College over two terms for round after round of thought provoking debates. With three ex-CLC students, Georgette McKeough, Kathryn Alexander and Laura Porter-Jacobs, and a selection of teachers coaching the teams, they were ready and waiting for opponent and secret topics alike under their careful tutelage.

As well as these debates, the debating co-ordinator Miss Duncan, Debating Captain, Carlene Parker, Debating Vice-Captain, Kaitlyn Williamson, and Junior Debating Captain, Zoe Patterson-Janes, and the whole debating

team organised a Staff versus Students debate to raise money for our partner school in Africa . Over the debating season, all teams performed.spectacularly with many of our speakers winning best speaker, and all teams winning debates throughout the season .

For quite a few of our new team members, this was their first taste of debating (particularly our Year 7 teams); for others, it was their first go at a secret topic debate, where the topic is only released an hour before the debate.

But for all, it was a fantastic season with many good memories to reflect upon.

Zoe Patterson Janes Year 10

Debating Captains l-R Kaitlyn Williamson (Vice Captain), Carlene Parker (Captain), Zoe Patterson-Janes (Junior Captain)

Debating Team 3rd Row l-R Zoe Patterson-Janes, Bridget Pilatti, Mary Aidonopoulos, Chloe Cook, Kaitlyn Williamson, Kate Gilmour, Sarah Williamson, Matisse McEntee, Chelsea Cooper, Adele Greenwood 2nd Row L-R Estelle Pelletier, Julia Broadbent, Victoria Thompson, Nicola Brock, Kristen Rosch, Stephanie Naylor, Vanessa Plumb, Simran Preet Kaur, Emily Ristovski, Bridey O'Leary, Kara Farrell, Alexandra Scott, Sophie Barker Front Row l-R Carlene Parker, Claire Koops, Lily Brancatisano, Phoebe Boot, Teigan Fisher-Stamp, Courtney Bailey, Siobhan Roe, Natalie MacDonald, Ciara Croft, Samantha Bird Absent Ellen Cosgrove, Emma Stringer, Monique Theisz

The Arts Committee L-R Erin Wilkie, Julia Malone, Stephanie Chan, Karina Aston Absent, Madison Woodfall

Student leadership Team 2nd Row l-R Isabella Brancatisano, Ashlee Willoughby, Sarah loncarevic, Leeah Caverzan, Georgia Sullivan, Madalyn Wachinger, Brigette Duckworth, Elizabeth Muscat, Georgie Sull ivan Front Row L-R Reyna Vincent, Caitlyn Meftlin, Bridget Power, Maddison Jackson, Ciara Croft, Sarah Photiadis Senior Captains 2nd Row L-R Ilaria Bigaran, Simran Preet Kaur, Isabella Brancati sano, Brigette Duckworth, Elizabeth Muscat, Ashlee Willoughby Front Row l-R Sa rah Photiadis, Reyna Vincent, Rebecca Matlioski, Cassidy Livingstone

H~ilTH i~I. ~H~SICiL ~l.ICiTie~ Every four years when the Olympics Games are held there always, there always seems to be a greater emphasis on health and sport in our society. This year at Catholic Ladies' College, we have adopted the same emphasis on the significance of health and sport with a major spotlight on our theme 'Fit 4 Success'. Our theme was selected as evidence indicates that fit minds and fit bodies have a positive impact on broader academic achievement and social skills.

The Health and PE KLA staff are firm believers that healthy competition and participation in sporting programs is an integral part of student development. Through active participation in our classrooms, our students are better prepared for the reality of life, are learning different types of skills and are striving to do their best.

An example of this approach was seen this year in our Year 9 PE classrooms. During Term 2, all Year 9 classes participated in a SEPEP Netball Program (Sport Education in Physical Education Program). This program had an interactive and social student focussed learning approach that taught students about the numerous roles and benefits of netball

in both a practical and theoretical sense. This program was designed around being inclusive of everyone but at the same time developing students' learning through active participation .

In each class, the Health and PE teacher shaped the learning environment to enable students to assume far greater responsibility for their own learning. In this environment students developed social and cognitive skills along with sport skills through mixed ability teams. A round robin competitive season was planned and at the conclusion of the season a grand final was played and successful students were awarded premiership medals.

Perhaps programs like SEPEP will help develop our Australian Olympic athletes of tomorrow, but for the time being, at least they are providing valuable opportunities for our youth to extend their personal development. Overall, the ' Fit 4 Success' theme has encouraged our students to embrace and strengthen Health, PE and School Sport programs within our College this year.

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Another year of Mathematics has flown at CLC with lots of fun and exciting things happening. The major event for our department this year was the celebration of " Maths Week" in September. Throughout the week there were many fun (and interesting) mathematical or mathematics related activities.

The week began with a " Maths Trail" around the school where students were asked to find many shapes and other mathematical features within the school buildings and surrounds. We also held a pi "quote off" to see who could remember the decimal places of pi to the greatest accuracy. Zoe Athanitis was able to recall an amazing 110 decimal places! The week ended off with the Maths Cake Decorating challenge, where once again the girls rose to the challenge to produce a cake with a mathematical theme. It was extremely difficult to judge an overall ~ winner from this, but eventually it was decided that two cakes were equally deserving : Jaimie Harrison and Leeah

Caverzan of Year 11 produced a cake themed around " limits" while Allyra van Zwienen and Rachel Keane created a replica of their Maths text book.

Two teams of 4 girls each also participated in the Year 10 Statewide Mathematics Games Day held at Mt Scopus Memorial College. We travelled to Burwood to compete against 58 other teams from all around Victoria in problem solving, one-on-one maths games and a problem solving relay.

The introduction of the iPads at Years 7-9 has meant that the teachers and students have been investigating many of the apps available to enhance the learning of maths at these levels.

Mr Paul Kelly Mathematics KLA Team Leader

It was my pleasure to witness young women create and achieve many diverse and unique outcomes throughout 2012 .

Technology students were able to express their creativity when developing new ideas. They were also able to problem solve when creating solutions in order to produce their final products : kimonos, clocks, robots, finger foods, major folios, resin jewellery, brooches, necklaces, fabric bags and iPad presentations. The Technology subjects offered have been received with excitement, engagement and enthusiasm by the students. I wish to thank the passionate and knowledgeable Technology Key Learning Area Team Members, Mrs An Durham, Mrs Loretta Falvo, Mr Chris Haller, Mr Fred Leduc, Mrs Anne Maynes, Mrs Yvonne O'Connor, Mrs Helen Paraskevopoulos, Mr Brian Pearce and Ms Melinda Wills. Each team member was .able to uniquely combine modern approaches throughout 2012 with an enthusiasm that comes with their love for

technology. Their intrinsically motivated approach enabled so many students to acquire new skills, knowledge and confidence to investigate, design, produce and analyse.

We look forward to 2013 with new equipment, approaches and eagerness.

Ms Josie Loughman Technology KLA Team Leader

have one-on-one contact with Mrs Maynes who made sure that we worked to the best of our ability. Food Technology was one of the subjects that we enjoyed doing the homework for!

Anneliese McDonald, Elise Cowdery, Jacqueline Kingston-Waras, Jessica Spencer and Nicole Jernejcic

Year 9 Food Technology Year 12 Food Technology Year 12 Food Technology has enabled us to expand our food knowledge and future career options. The folio which we completed increased our organisational skills and time management. It sparked individuality in our choices and provided a good release from our other subjects.

Food Technology enabled us to be creative and flexible in our choice of individual topics. Having such a small class allowed strong friendships to form and to also

During the Year 9 Food Technology course, we created a portfolio on finger foods, making many tasty treats throughout our allotted term . We were assessed on our Food Design Folios which included recipes, production plans, evaluations and photographs of the food we cooked.

Overall, we learnt many new complex cooking processes in the kitchen, from sauteing to shallow frying, and produced many delicious dishes such as Greek meatballs, friands, madeleines and our

HD' and 'Animation HD' (both free) very interesting because we learnt that some movies use these same techniques and I found it fun to try them out. It was great working with the other people in my class because we got to share ideas and work together to create presentations for the class to watch . We made presentations like 'What do you like about Catholic Ladies' College?', requiring the class to go around the school and make a Kira Wilson 9F video. Another example was when we completed a creative project using all the skills we had acquired . I had great fun and learnt a lot about the iPads and how they Year 9 3is The 3is was a very interesting, enjoyable work. and educational class. We learnt many Alyssa Ellingsen 98 things like how to make presentations really interesting and which new apps to use. We shared our ideas and have found Year 8 Technology new ways to do things with our iPads. We Technology was a great subject. It took a were encouraged by Mr Pearce to test while to feel confident and over the fear out these new ideas and experience how of being burnt; however, when I did, I had they worked. I found the apps 'Imation lots of fun and made myself proud . We

choice of a vegetable soup. This subject provided us with many chances to learn new skills but also a lot of freedom in the kitchen . For any student wishing to learn more about cooking in the kitchen, but also wanting the freedom to express themselves through food whilst surrounded by a friendly environment, Year 9 Food Technology is the thing for you!

started off with safety and the required basic steps which are important. When we made a robot, we were allowed to go at our own pace, and I had a great time .

Making the robots meant designing and creating our own part by personalising its song, dance and shell. I made a mouse, which I am most proud of. Overall, I really enjoyed Technology.

Victoria Hogan, Sc

Year 9 Technology I really enjoyed studying Technology with Mr Haller. Our main task was to make a clock and I was really happy with my finished product. It was interesting to learn how to cut wood with a scroll saw and mould plastic to make the shape of our designs. Even though I was initially out of my comfort zone, I am proud that of my new knowledge and achievements.

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It has certainly been an exciting year for Languages at CLC this year, the girls having thoroughly enjoyed the vast array of opportunities and learning experiences offered by the Languages KLA. Of particular note this year was Catholic Ladies' College's performance in the Language Perfect World Championships. We achieved 96th overall globally out of 802 schools, achieving 5th in Victoria in our category and 2nd in German . We also had 20 students achieve medals! For the first time ever at Catholic Ladies' College we had four students achieve gold medals, namely Vanessa Plumb, Sarah Booth, Kiera Fatone and Laura Hall. Cohgratulations to all those who participated in the World Championships!

Year 9 Language students created their own short films based around the theme of fairytales. This involved scripting and filming original short films in either German, Indonesian or Italian. These films were then ~screened at our film premiere during Languages Week.

It was a brilliant experience that the girls relished and

which challenged them to use the language they had been learning in class creatively.

Also during Languages Week Year 7 and 8 students participated in making badges in German, Indonesian and Italian, while students in all year levels enjoyed German Brezel and Indonesian Nasi Goreng and Mie Goreng at lunch time!

Immersing students in the language they are learning and its culture is of enormous benefit to their language acquisition and developing intercultural awareness, essential components of the 21st century global citizen .

Consequently at CLC Indonesian students participated in an immersion day at Loyola College and also enjoyed visiting the Indonesian consulate where they learnt how to play the gamelan .

Year 10 Italian students visited the Museo Italiano in Carlton, a museum where the exhibits are in the Italian language. This provided them with an immersion experience and an insight into Italian migration to

Australia . Years 10 and 11 German students participated in the overseas study tour to Germany this year which included a homestay with a German family and the opportunity to attend school in Germany.

We are also very pleased that students from our German sister school were able to visit us during Term 4 and were hosted by families of Catholic Ladies' College students in Years 9 and 10. We are currently in the process of organising study tours to both Malaysia and Italy for 2013.

From magic schools to secret agents, from gladiators to gamelan musicians, there is never a dull moment learn ing a language at Catholic Ladies' College.

Mrs Kristy Irwin Languages KLA Team Leader

Year 7 Homeroom Representatives L-R Chloe Boot, Darcy Craig, Monique Theisz, Stephanie Ristovski, Siobhan Roe, Lauren Farrelly

Year 8 Homeroom Representatives L-R Linda Badawi, Sarah Fairlie, Jessica Abbott, Jayde Rutter, Kara Farrell Abse nt Julia Broadbent

Year 12 Homeroom Representatives L-R Abhilasha Gaddi, Rachel Grounds, Ashleigh Doyle Absent Laura Costello, Ashlee Tindale

In 2012, Alumni participation in the life of the College has continued to grow. The College community was privileged to be addressed by former College Vice Captain Kathryn Gilbert (CLC 1998) and her sister Deborah Hitchen (nee Gilbert, CLC 1993) during our first International Women's Day assembly. Deborah, a social worker, encouraged her audience to become strong women with a moral conscience; women who can make a difference in the lives of other women who endeavour to survive under extremely challenging conditions . Kathryn, who has worked with the United Nations in Fiji, the Soloman Islands and Haiti, focused on challenges still faced by women worldwide and the importance of listening, respecting, caring and celebrating different views and values.

At our Founders Day assembly, Professor Carolyn Evans (CLC 1988), human rights academic and the first female Head of Law at Melbourne University, spoke about the qualities she admires in people : generosity, integrity and courage.

Th is year Georgette McKeough (College Captain 2011), Kathryn Alexander (CLC 2011, College Dux) and Laura Porter-Jacobs (CLC 2011) helped to mentor some our debating teams while Samantha Shelton (CLC 2010) assisted with the coaching of our aerobics teams.

Nine reunions enabled many of our College Alumni to reconnect with former school friends and teachers. Venues varied - from the Common Room in Currajeen to the Park Hyatt in East Melbourne - the former site of Catholic Ladies' College . The Class of 2010 reunion was held at the College and was an opportunity for the girls to share news of the past 18 months. The Class of 2002 had a fun reunion at the trendy Sentido Funf in Fitzroy while the Classes of 1982, 87 and 92 loved roaming the familiar passageways at CLC, reminiscing about their schooldays.

The Class of 1972 and the Class of 1962 both celebrated with High Tea at the Park Hyatt while the Class of 1952 had High Tea in the Sister Una McAllister Centre. This was the first visit for many in this group to CLC in Eltham and it was a privilege to host their 60 year reunion in our new and very special Sacred Space.

It never ceases to amaze how special it is when former students reconnect with one another at these events. It is as if it were only yesterday that they were participating in lessons, attending sports carnivals, performing in College musicals and sharing all the angst associated with growing up. CLC is proud of the women they have become .

Mrs Marianne Roberts Alumni Coordinator

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Precious New Arrivals Jessica Gibson Teacher Jessica Gibson and her husband Steve Balmforth welcomed daughter Harper Jade on the 29 October, 2011 at the Mercy Hospital.

We wish Jess's new family well!

David Young On the same day at the same hospital as Jessica Gibson, teacher David Young and his wife Miki welcomed their second daughter Erika on 29 October, 2011 . Erika is a much loved sister for Hana. Congratulations David and family!

Helen Paraskevopoulos We congratulate Helen and husband Danny on the safe arrival of their first baby, a daughter Eva. Eva was born on 20th April this year.

Diana Randazzo A beautiful baby girl Alannah, born on 17 February, 2012, is the first child for teacher Diana Randazzo and her husband James Maroge. We congratulate Diana and James!

Kirsten Laurie Brodie Thomas Laurie was born on 21 August, 2012 to first time mum and teacher Kirsten Laurie and her husband Matt. Congratulations to you both!

Silvanus Ruron It was with much joy that teacher Sil Ruron and his wife Rosalia welcomed their newest family member, baby Adrian, born on 15 June 2012. Adrian is the second son for Sil and Rosalia and a brother to William who will be 2 in January. We wish the family much happiness.

Farewell to Staff Anne Young We congratulate Ms. Anne Young on her appointment as Mission Resource Coordinator for Presentation Ministries. Ms. Young has been at Catholic Ladies' College since 2005.

In the past six years she has held the position of Deputy Principal Mission. During this time, CLC students, staff and parents have been blessed and nurtured with many and varied faith experiences. Ms. Young has honoured the students of the CLC Community in her creative and thoughtful preparations of liturgies, reflections, retreats and Eucharistic celebrations, to name but a few. Her integrity and commitment has ensured all are welcomed and sustained in their respective faith and spiritual journey, always within the context of our Catholic and Sisters of Charity Heritage. We wish Ms. Young well in her new position and thank her for the many ways that she has touched and enriched Catholic Ladies' College students, parents and staff.

Lindsay Hendry Sadly, we say farewell to Mrs Lindsay Hendry who is retiring after 25 years teaching at Catholic Ladies' College.

She has had many teaching positions across a number of key learning areas. She began at CLC in 1988 as a teacher of German. Her love of literature was evident in her teaching of senior English and English Literature. In the early 1990s she taught in Student Services and Careers and continued to teach junior German. She settled in as the Careers teacher and then continued there in a part-time capacity. She enthusiastically embraced many other aspects of school life such as committees, camps and musical productions.

Her breadth of experience, positive relationships, genuine caring nature and sharp wit have always been evident and have enriched the lives of her students. We wish her well in her future pursuits.

Margaret Butler Mrs Margaret Butler, Personal Assistant to the Principal, retires this year, after 14.5 years in this role and over thirty years' service to Catholic Education in Melbourne. Throughout these years, Mrs Butler has been the gracious and dignified welcome to so many within our community. Initially her role included all student enrolments; increasing organizational complexity saw different developments in this role. As Personal Assistant to the Principal, Mrs Margaret Butler has been most conscientious and diligent in all aspects of her responsibilities. Amongst her colleagues she is valued and appreciated for the enduring grace, integrity and wisdom which she brings to her work. Mrs Butler has contributed generously to the operations of the College Board of Directors and is commended and appreciated by current and past Directors. We thank Mrs Margaret Butler for all that she has been and given to the Catholic Ladies' College Community and wish her great joy as she begins this new phase in her life.

Mary Farah It is with appreciation and gratitude that we congratulate Ms Mary Farah on her appointment as Principal to St Aloysius College, North Melbourne from 2013.

Ms Farah joined Catholic Ladies' College as Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching in 2008; in the past five years Ms Farah has provided significant and sustained leadership on behalf of the students of this College. Her enthusiasm, energy and vision has guided and supported individual student learning as well as provided new and enhanced student programs. We thank Ms Farah for all that she has been and given to Catholic Ladies' College students and staff and wish her well in her new role as Principal.

Mrs Margaret McKenna Principal

The Parents Association has continued to be an active participant in College life in 2012, with a promise of even bigger things to come, in 2013 .

Earlier this year we gauged our parents' views on our future directions, through a parent opinion survey on the work of the PA. The results of this indicated a desire for increased opportunity to meet other parents of their daughters' year levels, while continuing to offer the incentive of the working bee credits attached to the barbeque.

We have already embarked on providing year level specific social functions and probably our highlight for the year was our recent Year 12 mother /significant woman and daughter high tea. In the beautiful surrounds of Ballara Receptions, all the ladies feasted on a lavish spread and indulged in a special time together.

It was a true success and one which we hope to repeat in 2013.

Our main fundraiser for the year was our school fee/uniform raffle and this year we took the opportunity to draw the raffle in the company of our parent volunteers. Again with

fine food and refreshment, we acknowledged the parent volunteers and their contributions, whilst proudly hosting this event in the gathering area of the Sr Una McAlister Centre.

Mrs. McKenna proudly gave those who attended a guided tour and the evening was a great success not only for the winners of the raffle, but also for us, experiencing a beautiful area that we know will be a favorable meeting place for parent gatherings into the future.

We were also delighted to be able to present to Margaret McKenna, $20,000, a final contribution towards the air conditioning of the College.

With regard to the beautiful sacred space, the Parents Association is proud to be the donor of the hand blown glass baptismal font/ water receptacle, candlestick holders and ewer, all currently under construction .

within the Sr Una McAllister Centre and, more especially, them being used as part of liturgies into the future.

Our Year 7 Welcoming Barbeque continues to be a popularly supported Parent Association activity and we hope to provide similar opportunities for gathering and social activities for other year levels in 2013. Our lunchtime barbeques remain a hit with all members of the college community, with the food always being good and the company of parents mingling with each other an even bigger bonus. The annual shopping tour promises to be big and much fun .

Maintenance working bees, second hand uniform sales and the second hand book sale all speak of opportunities for our parents and daughters alike. They would not happen without the dedication and the community spirit of our committee members. They are a fine group of people and we are grateful that they prioritize CLC. Many heartfelt thanks for their efforts in 2012.

We felt that, as parents, these were fitting pieces to donate, as they are reflective of a parent presenting their child for baptism; bringing knowledge of a loving God and welcoming to a faith community. We look Mrs Mary Snipe forward to these pieces taking pride of place Parents Association President

The Escape It's was a Monday morning. I woke up to the sound of my mother's soft voice and gentle touch on my back. Today was another Monday to drag my body to child care while my mother set off to work. All that was runn ing through my mind was the long day ahead of me . Mondays are the days where I'm at child care from 7:00am to 6:30pm.

Mum knows I don't like going on Mondays; I cry, scream and hold onto her for as long as possible, in the hope she will give up and take me back home.

I really don't mind going to child care any other day, but Mondays are long, tiring, boring and to be honest, I don't like my Monday carers. They aren't the usual faces.

It was a struggle to get me in the car, I kicked and screamed, but I still ended up on my way. I could see mum was frustrated, but I didn't care. After the dreadful fifteen minute car ride, we got to the centre. As mum got out of the front seat and slammed her door, I sneakily looked out of the window to see how I could escape. While she walked around to open my door, I had an idea of running straight for the park across the road while mum got my bags out. As soon as mum lifted me out of the car and turned back in to get my bags, I ran . I thought I had been doing well, until another parent caught me and brought me back to mum . That idea, to run through the car park at

prime time, probably wasn't the best; .

Mum shook her head as we walked to the front door knowing it was going to be a typical Monday morning. She was right. Once again I cried, screamed and held onto her, but again I lost. The door of my room shut, mum waved to me through the glass and the unfamiliar carers grabbed me for cuddles. That is the point when I knew this was the day I'd get out.

All through the day I analysed the room for ways I could escape. I tried many; sneaking out the bathroom door that leads to outside; volunteering to be the helper with the lady who does the washing and then running in the opposite direction towards the front door. At outdoor play time, I could creep through the small hole in the back corner of the fence . But none of them worked. Each time someone caught me and brought me back to where I should have been. At least they were doing their jobs properly.

It got to lunchtimes where parents started coming to pick up their children. As parents walked in and children walked out with them, I sat in book corner with my arms crossed in disgrace wishing that was me. I sat there for an hour or so, slowly getting sick of being asked if I was ok and if I wanted more cuddles or to sing a song or to read a book. I all of a sudden got the best idea, I knew it had to be the one that would work for sure; sneaking

out with another parent. I knew these carers didn't know these families one hundred percent so how would they remember who my mum or dad was?

The father of a child walked In, with the carers too distracted telling him how his child's day went. I slowly crept towards the door, pretending to play with the blocks that were beside it. After what felt like the longest conversation a carer and parent could have, the father and his child walked towards the door to go home. The carers turned their backs not thinking there would be any children where I was. That is when I knew this was actually going to be the escape.

The father smiled at me while opening the door, the idea not even crossing his mind that I would slip right behind him as he walked out.

I was finally out the door, casually creeping behind this man and his child as if I belonged to them. I followed them up the hallway, across the foyer, out the front door, out the child proof fence and down the path to the car park. I then ran to the side of the road towards that park I had seen earlier that morning. I looked both ways to see if any cars were coming; Mum had taught me that the other week. None could be seen, so I ran as fast as I could before someone had seen me.I got there and I was out of sight. That was it, I was finally, I had escaped.

Nicolette Geisler, Year 12 VCAL Literacy

Senior Years Once more school is coming to a close and it is time to say goodbye to our Year 12 students as they prepare for the exams coming up and then the next part of their lives. This year has been very exciting and at the same time challenging for them as they involved themselves in all aspects of College life and concentrated on their studies, completing the many SACs and SATs required by their courses. 2012 held many special occasions for the girls from the Formal to the final Assembly where the students were recognised for their academic achievements. The year has been one of great friendship and joy as demonstrated by the laughter that emanated from the common room.

The Year lls have also participated in many wonderful social events, especially the delightful evening of the Formal in July. For the Year 10s, the Whitefriars's social was a highlight for many and a great time was had by all.

Over 2012 the senior students supported the College in many ways, demonstrating their commitment to the College in the different areas of college life. By leading or participating in sporting events, the seniors were most supportive of their sports leaders and assisted the younger students when required. Involvement in the Production, Debating, Peer Support, Social Justice, Dance groups, Art shows and being Tour Guides are only some of the activities that the senior students have participated in over the year.

I would like to wish the Year 12s the very best of luck for the next part of their journey and thank them for all their support during this year. For the Year lls and the Year 10s, a thank you for being such supportive and generous young women . A special thank you to the Senior Leadership Team, Mr Frank Salmic, Mr Tony Regan and Mr Jeff Hobbs, for their commitment to the students and the smooth running of the year level during 2012.

Mrs Christina Pascalis Senior Years Leader

Senior Indoor Cricket Team L-R Simone Lyo ns, Lau ren Greenlaw, Ash lee Willoughby, Isabe lla Brancatisano, Evange line Cameron

Senior Netball A Team 2nd Row L-R Caitl in Sutterby, Cla ra Nickson, Tarliah Weitacher, Stephanie Nolan, Rebekah Hitchens Front Row L-R As hlea Cru pi, Alexa ndra Tol l, Isabe ll a Brancatisa no, Ash lee

Senior Indoor Soccer Team L-R Sophie Vinger hoets, Do m iniq ue Filipovic, Eva ngeline Came ron, Jessica Spence r, Stephan ie Tiep po, Tanja Karan

Senior Netball B Team L-R Jessica Danson, Laura Costello, Shannon Brydson, Brigette Duckworth, Madison Woodfall, Rebecca M atlioski

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SCSA Tennis Team L-R La ra Pigatto, Sarah Marino, Loretta Snipe, Melissa Mansfield, Sharn McAllister Absent Kara Farrell, Marguerite Hickey

Senior Football Team 3rd Row L-R Melissa Sergeant, Dominique Filipovic, Isabella Brancatisano, Teagan Clea ry, Cassandra Scu lli, Rebecca Matli oski, Ashl eigh Ridde ll 2nd Row L-R Stefan ie Kabitz, Amy O'Neil l, Gemma Moss, Laura Costello, Ashlee Wil loughby, Brigette Duckworth, Shannon Brydson, El izabeth Muscat, Eva ngeline Cameron Front Row L-R Dan iell a Di Pierro, Jessica Danson, Georgette Watli ng, Julia Haberman Absent Laura Verrocch i

"Once again, the Arts have continued to develop and flourish here at Catholic Ladies' College in 2012."

In a year packed with musical, drama and visual arts activities, it has been an exciting 2012 with the additions to our usual arts programme consisting of concerts, performances, and displays of students' visual artworks.

This year 's school production Jesus Christ Superstar showcased the diverse talents found in each year group.

It has been a fantastic year with many interesting and exciting offerings displaying the diversity of the arts in performances and visual art works.

In 2012 CLC launched a new direction in Music with the opening of the Sr. Una McAllister Centre. The

new music centre provided students with a broad range of learning opportunities in the technical and creative aspects of music. These are now delivered in the purposefully built music room and studio.

The new music building will become the aesthetic and functional focal point of the School. The facilities available to students will allow them to express their creativity in music.

2012 has been a successful year in promoting the Arts at CLC and we look forward to further extend new initiatives and introduce new and exciting events into the students' Art experiences at CLC in 2013 .

Mr Tony Chalhoub Arts Key Learning Team Leader

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talents this year level possess. We have had Year 11 idol with the one off performance by One Generation, along with the competitive Year 11 trivia on Founder's Day. We have also used assemblies and pastoral periods as a time to think about the future and what it may provide. This has included the Fit 2 Drive program which focuses on the responsibilities This year 's Formal at the Lincoln of Toorak once young drivers have when they are behind the again provided an opportunity for students, wheel of a car. partners and staff to see one another in a relaxed setting - how encouraging it was to First term involved a week of work experience see our girls conduct themselves in such a with the girls situated all across Melbourne responsible young adult manner. Evenings and, in some instances, country Victoria. This such as this sh6w how mature and responsible week is an important time to establish future our girls can be. Our formal committee, who career paths but also to come to a better were responsible for the night, included Leeah understanding of the demands of a working Caverzan, Georgie Sullivan, Ashleigh Riddell, week and juggling work with social and sporting Georgie Macri, Caitlyn Matthews, Rebekah pursuits. The girls once again displayed their Hitchens and Jaimi Harrison. Well done, girls, high levels of maturity, which were evident in the number of positive comments the school for organising such a great night. received from a number of diverse placements.

Throughout the .Year there have been Year Level assemblies to discuss the important This year a number of girls had the courage to matters of VCE but also show off the wonderful put themselves forward for senior leadership

This year, as usual, has gone too quickly. This is probably due to the range of activities in which the girls have been involved. Study alone is a great consumer of time . When we add to this sport, formal, music, productions, overseas trips and a myriad of other activities, one is not surprised to find time is a premium.

positions for next year. I wish all those girls the very best of luck and feel safe in the knowledge that they will all be outstanding leaders of Catholic Ladies' College. To Georgie and Leeah, a big thank-you for your outstanding leadership as Year 11 leaders and also the energy and drive you both brought to the Year.

Finally, I would like to thank this year's homeroom teachers - Mr Paul Kelly, Mrs Trish Kirley, Mr Fred Leduc, Mrs Kirsten Laurie and Mrs Celia McDonnell and Mrs Mary-Anne Mannix. All of these teachers have wonderful qualities and it was with their support that we were able to get through the year with the greatest of care .

Mr Tony Regan Year 11 Team Leader

~~iR, Time flies, an often used expression, and our Year 12s have experienced the truth of this first hand this year. At the start of the year, time seemed to stretch on and November was far in the distance. Then, almost unnoticed, it is Term 4 and the end is there suddenly! Where did the year go ?

Once again, over the journey, the students enjoyed their last CLC formal, shared Easter with their Year 7 'buddy', enjoyed Founder's Day and College sporting days and College productions. At the same time they enjoyed the privilege of a common room and the tranquillity of Currajeen.

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However, in all the study, learning, assessment tasks and the general hurly burly of Year 12, our students were regularly invited to reflect, be still and contemplate the things in life that are eternally important- faith, hope, compassion and love.

At the last Year 12 Assembly in Term 3 the Year 12s came together as a community around a liturgy that was centred on the call on all who believe in Christ to be lamp lighters, candles for the world . The liturgy began with a prayer used in Salisbury Cathedral (England) that reads 'Lighting a candle is a prayer When we have gone it stays alight...

The retreat in March was a very special Lighting a candle is a parable ... opportunity that allowed girl s time to think about their views and values as well relax with It gives light to others ... friends.

Lighting a candle is a symbol In each fortnightly Assembly the girls presented with an interesting range of speakers and topics ranging from membership, to safe partying, to the Application process!

were Of love and hope guest Of light and warmth .

RACV VTAC Our world needs them all .'

As the class of 2012 looks towards 2013 and beyond, I know they will carry with them something of the spirit of Mother Mary Aikenhead and the Sisters of Charity with them forever. Like the Sisters, may they also be 'candles' as women of faith , courage and compassion.

So, as with all endings, there is an equal mixture of excitement, anticipation, wonder and joy but balanced by a sense of having to leave behind a place that will be forever special but no longer part of everyday.

On behalf of the CLC community I farewell you .

All the best, and I leave you with this blessing.

Loving God, may we always know that you walk closely with our Yeor 12s as they step into their future .

Mr Frank Salmic Year 12 Team Leader

(25%) . We are now looking for ways we can improve and increase the number of cans that are put in our bins. We have collected a total of 6.078 kg over the past 2 BBQ days, with the recycling company giving us 85 cents for every kilogram of cans. We will receive $5 .17!

Sarah and I decided to make a 'Honey Oat' body scrub. There were lots of ingredients we had to buy, but trying to find the essential oils was one of the toughest things.

A lot of time and effort went into this task and being able to find a suitable time and day to go shopping took up a lot ofourtime.

Teaching the class how to make the scrub was a very messy procedure but it turned out nicely in the end . It didn't look too pleasing when it was in the bowl, but once it was finished and after it set in the fridge, then applied it to the girls' skin, it left it feeling nice and smooth.

Throughout this project we all learnt how important time management is.

The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) was undertaken by 17 students this year. All students must complete Personal Development Skills, Work Related Skills, and VCAL Literacy to the level of the certificate they are enrolled in. Numeracy is required at Intermediate level only, so it was pleasing to see some students opt to progress to the Senior level of this subject.

One of our major projects for numeracy in Term 3 was the water tanks project.

We got assigned partners and chose two questions to answer for the Power Point, that we were putting together for the Sustainability Group.

We had to break up into small groups and plan and organise a project or activity for the rest of the class. We had to choose an activity that would then teach the class a skill that they can use and possibly teach Paige and I worked out what tanks were others in the future . suitable for the amount of rain water we Maddie, Courtney and I chose to could collect around the school and the do beading. We organised a trip to different size water tanks we needed. So Harmony Beads in North Balwyn to take we researched three different internet a professional beading class . During the sites that had different water tanks. Our class, we were taught by an instructor second question was about the rebates how to make a set of earrings, a necklace, and if CLC was eligible for the business and matching bracelet. We then planned rebates that the government provides. a lesson to teach the rest of the class the Sarah new skill we had learnt. We chose to teach them how to make a bracelet by seating everyone around a large table and giving We decided we would learn to cook a them clear, step-by-step instructions. meal of spaghetti bolognaise and garlic

Once again, most students were successful in finding work placements where they could practise the skills necessary for them to pursue their chosen career paths.

Several students linked their courses with a place of work through a traineeship or school based apprenticeship. Courses that were studied to satisfy the Industry Specific component of the VCAL certificate Sara included : Hair, Beauty, Ch ild Care, Retail, Business Administration, Music and Events Management.

In numeracy this semester we recycled as The " hands on" nature of the VCAL many aluminium cans on BBQ day as we course meant that students pursued could! Molly counted $499 was spent on a wide variety of practical activities in cans; being a dollar each. Just over half their classes. Following are extracts (53%) of those cans were recycled into from some of the speeches given by the our bins! We then went on an excursion students at their annual evening where to Bunnings in Eltham and bought 19 they presented a summary of their work bins that we could paint, label and to their parents, teachers, friends and permanently have around the school on BBQ days. prospective students of VCAL. Mrs Janet Deller VCAL Personal Development

pizza . All three of us had to go shopping and buy enough food for our practice and for the class to make the meal in pairs. We had to have a practice session so that we could teach the rest of the class. When we had our practice we had many problems making the pizza base from scratch and we then had to decide what we would do so Molly and I organised to practise it one day after school at her house. We then had to find a day that we could use the Food Tech room for the class to come down and we could give them all step by step instructions to make the meal.

We are giving our aluminium cans to a recycling company who in exchange Besides learning to cook the meal, we also give us money for each kilogram of cans practised communication and decision we give them . Unfortunately we did making skills. not collect as many cans as we did the Mia first time, collecting a total of 114 cans

Caltex All Rounder Award Brigette Duckworth - 12B Presented by Sr Judith Peart RSC and Sr Elizabeth Costigan RSC

Old Collegians' School Spirit Award Karina Aston - 12B Presented by Mrs Cathy Nassios

Natalie Vita Award Writer's Award

Mary Aikenhead Ministries Social Justice Award

Zoe Patterson-Janes lOC Presented by Mr Mike and Mrs Val Vita

Cassidy Livingstone - 128 Presented by Prof Gabrielle McMullen

Patricia Ryan Love of Learning Award

Community Service Award

Samantha Bird -12C Presented by Ms Patricia Ryan OAM

Sarah Gazelle -128 Olivia Watson - 9A Presented by Mr Steve Herbert MP

ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Awards Colleen Smith Award Commitment in the face of Challenge Molly McGrath - 12A Presented by Mr Alan Smith

Janette Clarke Award Ashlee Willoughby-12D Presented by Mrs Margaret McKenna and Mrs Debbie Willoughby

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Leeah Caverzan - llE Prese.nted by Mr Kevin & Mrs Jan Ryan and Ms Brooke Ryan

Lauren Kilkenny - 12C Presented by Mrs Margaret Cross

Dr Jane Westerman Excellence in Mathematics Award Sarah Gazelle - 128 Presented by Ms Sally Westerman

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Fl~il THi~K,S It is with great joy mixed with sadness that we say goodbye to CLC after six amazing years. On behalf of all the Year 12 girls we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the teachers who have taught us over our time here. We would especially like to thank our Year 12 Teachers this year, Mr Salmic, Year 12 Team Leader and Mrs Pascali s, Senior Years Coordinator who have helped us so much throughout our final year. Our last thank you is to our wonderfully families who have loved and supported us on this six yea rs of discovery. Thank you.

Brigette and Reyna

Year 12 6th Row L-R Hannah Voce, Ashleigh Doyle, Rachel Grounds, Emily Jeans, Tarliah Weitacher, Jaclyn O' Boyle,

Irene Matsakos, Ellen Lock, Amanda Poljakovic, Brianna Staples, Jacqueline Kingston-Waras, Shannon Brydson, Laura Costello, Catherine Habgood, Sophie O'Malley 5th Row L-R Elizabeth Muscat, Simran Preet Kaur, Alexandra Johnston, Emily Walker, Alycia Bertolin, Gemma Moss,

Hayley Ewart, Madison Woodfall, Clara Nickson, Emma Smale, Ashlea Crupi, Merryn Waldron, Mollie Bracken, Chloe Murphy, Bridget Harris, Madeline Mocnik 4th Row L-R Jessica Darcy, Nicole Jernejcic, Brittany Summers, Alexandra Toll, Sophie Bonello, Sophie Dent,

Emily Carpenter, Georgie Grimshaw, Melanie Bakis, Ciara Flynn, Ella Tankey, Stephanie Tieppo, Kelly Morpurgo, Alexandra Bushby, Isabella Brancatisano 3rd Row L-R Stephanie Boff, Isabella Webb, Stephanie Chan, Rachelle Woodrow, Laura Dunstan, Ashlee Willoughby,

Amy Howard, Caitlin Wood, Alyssa Tingwell, Bethany Peterson, Kathleen Donovan, Catherine Vingerhoets, Reyna Vincent, Georgia Sholly, Kate Davidson, Stefanie Roussety, Bridget Whelan, Richelle Gent, Lauren Kilkenny, Carlene Parker, Erin Romanin 2nd Row L-R Tami Britton, Karina Aston, Dominique Filipovic, Jessica Danson, Julia Haberman, Kate Dickson,

Erin Wilkie, Ashlee Tindale, Taylah Kuhar, Ellen Murphy, Jessica Spencer, Katherine Sheppard, Abhilasha Gaddi, wAshlee Davis, Madeline Gibell ini, Sarah Photiadis, Renata Dragoli, Claire Ampt, Melissa Sergeant, Sarah Gazelle, Monique Caruana, Cassidy Livingstone, Ashlee Lyons Front Row L-R Rebecca Curtis, Molly McGrath, Karissa Marshall, Elise Cowdery, Orla Sheehan, Bridget Colussa,

Nicolette Geisler, Tanja Karan, Marina Abdelmalik, Gabriella Vangeli, Jessica Ramsay, Rebecca Matlioski, Tegan Azar, Samantha Bird, Jacquel ine·Chan,

~llTeRliL As the Chief Editor of Caritas 2012, it is both my privilege and pleasure to present this report on behalf of the Magazine Team.

Since I started at CLC in 2007, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of the magazine team. After just one year of being a part of this fantastic group, I knew that one day I would aspire to be the student editor. As a younger student, I looked up to the student editor, wishing I could oversee the production of Caritas. Throughout the last six years I have learnt the wonders, and the frustrations, of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and lnDesign and this experience of being the chief editor is one I will never forget .

The theme for this year's Caritas is Outer space. I was inspired by the "theory of 2012" and its belief that the world would end this year. This led to me thinking about what would happen to all the other worlds out there, and so I decided on the theme of Outer space.

I created space fields for the inner layouts and a vortex for the front and back covers.

The completion of this year's Caritas would not have been possible without the dedicated work of the college magazine representatives. I would like to thank all the members for attending meetings and doing such a wonderful job on the pages they created . They look great, girls! I would also like to thank my fellow Year 12s, Samantha Bird and Lauren Todd, who have helped and supported me throughout the year. My biggest thank you, however, goes to Mrs Mason. Without her tireless efforts and dedication, the magazine would not be of the high quality it is. Thank you for putting up with me over the last few years. You have given me so many opportunities and I have enjoyed every minute of my association with the magazine. I wish you and the Magazine Team of 2013 the very best; I am going to miss meetings every Tuesday!

My final thanks go to my family for their ongoing support this year as I tackled the challenges of VCE. Without your love and guidance, I would not have made it through the year.

I hope you enjoy this year 's Caritas.

Sarah Gazelle Chief Student Editor

Magazine Representatives

4th Row l -R Olivia Ch amberlain, Belinda Krm potic, Sa rah Ti zi ani, Shiveena Vij aya kumar, Rebecca Gazell e, Cou rtney O' Reilly, Melinda Fonseka, Chl oe Boffa, Kimb erl ey Gord on, Xanth e Sefton, Jenn ifer Holmes, Tahlia Craig 3rd Row L- R Holly Vol km er, M ega n Fairchild , Ila ri a Biga ran, Bri ann a Hobbs, Eliza Dea n, M atild a M iki c, St ep hani e Bini, Charleig h Cu rran, So ph ie Webb, Ash ley

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2nd Row l -R Kathy Kim, Este lle McDonald, Cassa ndra Bird, Ke lson Hunter, Natas ha Bl aker, Sarah Gazell e, Catriona Marshall, Kate Hayes, Samantha Bird , Hail ey Ross-Smith, Kirsten Houghton Front Row L-R Beth any Hayes, Mia Ja ckson, Natalie Hac kett, As hlan Spiden, Philippa Tyssen, Annaleise Xanthos, Amy Kostas, Gilli an Habgood, Jessica Atkinson, Eleisha Murray

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