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Volume 3 - 10 February, 2015 Dear Parents & Students I take great delight in sharing with the wider Loreto Community this extract from the College Captains’ Address on the national Loreto theme of Verity, which was given to the students at last week’s Opening College Mass.
“In the year of 2015 let us pause and think about what Verity means to each of us. Who are we called to be? What is divine in all of us? Mary Ward believed Verity was to live with integrity and truth, particularly the profound truth of who we are and what gives meaning to our lives. To be seekers of truth and doers of justice. To love and speak the truth at all times. To do good and do it well. Mary Ward believed in the capacity of women to contribute significantly to society and to face challenges or adversity with a courageous heart. In the words of Mary Ward “no half women, no half measures”. Verity means committing passionately, with fervour, to all that we do and being authentic and sincere in our words and actions. We must have the courage to seek the truth. We must be able to love ourselves for all that we are – which enables us to be true to ourselves and then to others. When we open our hearts to Verity and truly embrace the truth of who we are, it is a natural progression to live sincerely, to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with God. This year, we ask you to “ignite the fire, let truth inspire”. This is our motto for the year and we encourage you to awaken the passion in yourselves, in your class, in your cohort, in our college and allow truth to be our calling for the year. Look within yourselves and do not be afraid to rely on others to help you through difficult times. Ask yourself, ‘What would Mary Ward do?’ Challenge yourselves to make the most of every aspect of the year whilst having the courage to put yourselves out there. Believe in yourselves and pursue your dreams, having the inner strength to be your true selves. We would like each one of you to embrace the virtue of Verity and begin 2015 with the belief that we can: seek the truth always; have the courage to speak the truth without fear; and have the joy of accepting who we are and sharing this with others. Let’s unite and ignite the truth in all that we do this year. Let the ‘truth be seen in Loreto ’15.” Grea Effeney and Georgia Garrett - College Captains
PARENT EVENING The Parent Communities of both Loreto and Villanova are warmly invited to attend an important informative presentation by Paul Dillon on “Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs” to be held at Loreto in the Mary Ward Centre on Monday 16 February from 6.00pm – 7.00pm. Paul is highly regarded for his work in this area. He is an excellent communicator whom I highly recommend. I hope you can make the time to attend. This event is proudly sponsored by your Loreto College Parents & Friends Association. We thank them sincerely for their support.
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BEST WISHES We wish all students and House teams the very best for this Friday’s Swimming Carnival. I also thank the House Leaders in advance for their efforts in co-ordination and organisation. They have created some wonderful House themes (and banners) and have worked very hard in preparation for this day. I am confident the day will be enjoyable, competitive and spirited.
We wish all of our Year 7 students and teachers the very best for their Camp next week. The three day camp promises to provide an ideal opportunity for the girls to get to know each other and their teachers better, thus enabling good relationship foundations to be made. We wish them lots of fun and great enjoyment.
CONGRATULATIONS To Taylor Chinn and Maddison Chinn (Year 11) on their selection to compete in the Queensland School Sport State Triathlon Championships being held in Hervey Bay next week. We wish them every success.
To Jessica Galpin (Year 11) on her selection in the U17 emerging Queensland State Basketball team. The team will be travelling to Los Angeles in July. We wish her and her team safe travels and every success.
To the Class of 2014 on the high percentage of the girls to receive and accept QTAC offers. 95% of the Students received an offer and of these 81% were offered either their first or second preference. These are wonderful results for the girls. We wish them every success in the coming months as they begin their eagerly awaited tertiary studies and a new chapter in their educational journey.
CONDOLENCES To Charlotte Butterfield (Year 7) and her family on the recent passing of her Grandfather. May he rest in eternal and loving peace. Amen.
To Hannah Sas (Year 9) and her family on the recent passing of her Grandmother. May she rest eternally at peace with her loving God. Amen.
Yours sincerely
Chery Hamilton Principal
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Tuesday 10 February
Year 11 and 12 Creative Art Workshop - Periods 1 - 4
School Council Meeting - 5.45pm
Wednesday 11 February
Year 10 - 12 AFL Trials
Music Support Group Welcome Supper - 7.30pm
Thursday 12 February
Year 11 and 12 Visual Art Excursion - Periods 2 - 4
Friday 13 February
Interhouse Swimming Carnival
Year 11 Parent Get-Together ‘Drinks by the Pool” - 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Saturday 14 February
Tennis - Round 1
Water Polo - Round 11
Sunday 15 February
QDU Debating Summer School
Monday 16 February
Year 7 Camp
Met East Softball 19 & U
Parent Night - Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs 6.00pm - Presented by Paul Dillon
Tuesday 17 February
Year 7 Camp
Year 10, 11 & 12 Alcohol & Drug Information Sessions with Paul Dillon
Lions Youth of the Year Club Competition
Wednesday 18 February
Ash Wednesday
Year 7 Camp
Thursday 19 February
Met East Tennis 18 & U
Met East Hockey/Football/Basketball
Composite District Volleyball
Friday 20 February
Year 12 Religion Guest Speaker
Year 8 Debating Workshop
Swim Meet at All Hallows’ - 4.00pm
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Art Department The Art Department would like to welcome Year 7 and Year 8 students to the College community. Year 7 Blue and Gold students have started their first unit “Self and the Selfie” , where they will explore identity through photography and paint. Year 8 Blue and Gold students will be working with clay as they create “Whistling Creatures” in response to evolution of natural forms. This week was the first meeting of Art Club where students were involved in Art games. It was a wonderful opportunity to get to know students from across the year levels. At the end of 2014 students in Years 8, 9 and 10 were involved in making stars for the “1 Million Stars to End Violence”, an international weaving project aimed to end violence, including violence against women. Samoan- Australian artist and weaver, Maryann Talia Pau, will include these stars in an installation as a symbol of light and courage. Our students created 806 stars. The end of year was a very busy time for the Art Department as classes displayed the results of their learning through their resolved artworks. Year 9 Art A created beautifully executed lino block prints which explore identity. We look forward to 2015 and seeing the work of these students as they continue to be learners who are prepared to take risks as they create, imagine and innovate. Mrs Leonie McCulkin - Art Coordinator
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Year 7 Camp Next Monday morning the Year Sevens will be heading off to Tallebudgera for a three day camp. The girls are in for a treat as we have organised a variety of outdoor team pursuits. Some points to note are:
Girls should arrive to school at the normal time on Monday and take their bags to the Undercroft.
All medication should be delivered to Mrs Nielson or Mrs van den Brink and all mobile phones should be left at home.
The rolls will be marked in the Undercroft and then we will proceed to the buses.
Girls will be allocated to cabins and activity groups upon arrival at the camp.
We will return in time for a normal pick up on Wednesday afternoon after celebrating an Ash Wednesday Liturgy at the camp.
Girls will need to bring morning tea for Monday.
The Year Seven staff are looking forward to an exciting and valuable time away with the girls. If you have any queries about the camp, please do not hesitate to contact me. Anna Nielson - Year 7 Coordinator
Debating Last week was quite hectic, with Year 8 students auditioning to represent Loreto in debating and the students in higher grades signing up or being coerced to sign up! All debaters have received a letter regarding the QDU Summer School which is being held again at Brisbane Boys Grammar School this Sunday 15 February from 10 am to 3 pm. All Year Eight and Year Eleven students should attend and all others are encouraged to do so. The school pays the attendance fee. If a debater is intending to attend but has not returned the reply slip, they must do so as soon as possible. The letter also included the dates for Round 1: Years 9 and 11 on Wednesday March 4; Years 10 and 12 on March 11; Year 8 on March 18. The coaches all have the topics for the first round but until QDU provides the draw, we do not know times, venues or whether a team is affirmative or negative. All debaters are encouraged to access the QDU website at regular intervals so as to keep abreast of the latest information. Good luck to all participants in 2015! Mr McKinlay - Debating Coordinator
The Premier’s Anzac Prize Winners Last Monday at assembly the local LNP state representative, Ian Kaye assisted Madame Dawes in announcing the two winners from Loreto College Coorparoo of the Premier’s Anzac Prize, Alex White and Taylor Whitewood of Year 11. To enter the competition for this prize, Alex and Taylor had to submit a five minute film describing what the Anzac tradition meant to them, and how it helped to shape our nation. They have won a two week all expenses paid study tour to the Western Front battlefields in France and Belgium and in Turkey in April of this year, together with other students from across Queensland. The highlight of the trip is attendance at the centenary Dawn Service commemoration of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli in 1915, to be held at the very spot where they occurred, now called Anzac Cove. Alex and Taylor will be representing Loreto College, Queensland and Australia during the trip, and at a number of events before and after. We’re certain they will make us proud. Congratulations girls. Nat Dawes - French & Geography Teacher
Public Speaking The ESU Roly Sussex Short Story Award You have until 28 February to send your entry to ESU. Winner : $7500 Runner-Up: $1500
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Best Secondary School Student: $1000 Length is 3000 words. This is run by ESU and as we are a part of their Public Speaking Competition we have been invited to join. This is a fantastic opportunity for all our budding writers. If you are interested, please see Mrs O’Neill as soon as possible for information. You only have 24 days left!
Lions Youth of the Year Work for Lions has started. Our Year 12 participants are Lauren Causer, Rachel Larkin, Siobhan Setch and Nicola Tracey. We wish the girls the best of luck on their journey. The first interview is 14 February and the speaking competition is 17 February. Rosemary O’Neill - Public Speaking Coordinator
Music News Beginner Ensemble Program On Thursday last week, all students in Year 7 and 8 were offered the opportunity to join Loreto’s Beginner Ensemble Program. While many students in these year levels are already involved in music ensembles and playing an instrument, there are also many students who have never had this opportunity. The aim of the Beginner Ensemble Program is to give students a chance to try playing a musical instrument at no cost to parents. Students who apply and are selected will be given a loan instrument, lessons with a specialist tutor, a book of beginner music and an ensemble to play with each week (except Oboe) all free of charge for the duration of Semester One. If at the end of this time students decide that playing an instrument is not for them, they withdraw from the program. If they decide that they have enjoyed playing instrumental music students can also apply to continue, at which stage the College will continue to loan them instruments and books and subsidize lesson fees as much as possible. Instruments available in this program include: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Oboe, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium & Tuba. All Year 7 and 8 students who expressed an interest in the program took home a letter of detailed information (please see letter on following Page 8) and an application form. If you have any questions, please call the Director of Music, Mr Langford, at the Music Office. Applications are due to be returned to the school by this Wednesday 11 February and places are limited. Rehearsal Changes Chorale and Improvised Jazz Ensemble. It has come to our attention that quite a number of students have ended up in multiple ensembles that rehearse on the same day. This is particularly a problem for vocalists on Tuesdays with a number of girls in rehearsals before school, at lunch AND after school. We have therefore swapped the lunchtime rehearsals for Chorale and Improvised Jazz Ensemble. Starting this week, Improvised Jazz Ensemble will rehearse on Tuesday lunch and Chorale will rehearse on Thursday lunch. Music Tour By the start of next week all students in Chorale and Big Band should receive a letter with final information regarding the Music Tour to Mt Gambier in May. This tour is not too far away so timeframes for final permissions, medical forms and deposits will be fairly short. Please watch out for this letter and contact the Music Department if you do not receive it promptly. Music Support Group Welcome Supper The Music Support Group is a fantastic group of parents who help at concerts (canteen, raffles), run social events (Trivia Night, Live & Wired Music Festival) and fundraise (Mega-raffle, Bar at concerts) to support Music Tuition Scholarships. We would like to all parents of Music students to come to the MSG Welcome Supper this Wednesday 11 February. This will be a very casual event where we can meet and greet both new and returning parents. Please note that the venue for parent meetings has now changed to Cruci lower level. We hope to see you all there at 7:30 pm! Swimming Carnival & Rehearsals Could students and parents please be aware that before and after school music rehearsals will run as normal on Friday either side of the swimming carnival. While a small number of students may need to leave early from morning rehearsals (e.g. if they are involved in set up or early races), music will finish in time for all students to catch the regular coaches that the school is organising so attendance at rehearsals is expected. Autumn Concert Date Correction In last week’s newsletter, the second of our Term Two Autumn Concerts was incorrectly listed as being on Tuesday 28 April. Please note that this concert is actually scheduled to be held on Monday 27 April. Ben Langford - Director of Music
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Beginner Ensemble Program Dear Parent I am writing to you to offer your daughter the chance to join one of the Loreto College Beginner Ensemble Program (Beginner String Ensemble OR Beginner Brass Ensemble). It does not matter if she does not play a string or brass instrument – in fact this is actually preferable! Everything she needs to join will be supplied by the College and everything she needs to know will be taught during ensemble rehearsals and shared lessons. Additionally, for Semester One we are offering Music Tuition Scholarships to a limited number of students who join either of these ensembles! What’s Involved? The College is offering members of this new group:
In return, the College expects that members shall:
FREE use of an instrument for Semester One (we have a variety of instruments available, including violin, viola, cello, double bass, trumpet, french horns, trombone, euphonium, tuba and oboe);
Care for the loaned instrument and return it in good condition at the end of semester; Attend lessons every week and contact the teacher if you can’t make a lesson for any reason (eg. school trip or sickness);
Weekly shared instrumental lesson with a specialist string or brass teacher (also for the remainder of this semester);
A tutor book specific to your instrument;
A weekly ensemble rehearsal (Lunchtime from 12:45 to 1:15);
Attend weekly Ensemble rehearsals promptly and contact the conductor (Mrs Reck or Ms Clark) if you can’t attend for any reason;
The chance to continue learning your instrument in Se- mester Two with a free loan instrument. Some continued scholarships may be available in Semester Two to selected students.
Commit to participate fully in the Beginner Ensemble Program for the duration of Semester One (continuing into semester two is optional
The chance to perform at our school concerts THIS YEAR and to progress into other College ensembles as suitable playing standards are reached.
Put aside time daily (5-6 times per week) to play your instrument at home (initially for 10 minutes each session, increasing to 20 minutes through the semester);
How do I join? If you would like to take this exciting opportunity to join a Beginner Ensemble, then all you need to do is return the attached Application Form to the school office by Wednesday 11th February! (Please note that places in the Ensembles are limited by the number of instruments available – therefore it may not be possible to select all applicants). How can I find out more? Please feel free to ring Mr Langford (Director of Music) at the College on 3394 9915 at any stage before applications are due on Wednesday 11th February to discuss your options and get answers to all your questions.
Yours sincerely,
Ben Langford DIRECTOR of Music
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Sports Department Swim for Fitness and Stroke Development Swim for Fitness Training runs on Wednesday and Friday morning at the Loreto pool from 6.30am to 8.00am. It is recommended that all water polo players try to attend one session for fitness. Loreto Tennis Championships Congratulations to all girls, particularly the Year 7 & 8 girls, who competed at the Tennis Championships last weekend at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. Congratulations to the following players who were awarded Single Champions and Runners up for each Year level for 2015
Year 7 Champion: Francesca Mullen
Runner up: Bridie Webber
Year 8 Champion: Maggie Thomas
Runner up: Chelsea Mellick
Year 9 Champion: Hannah Adlam
Runner up: Emilie Beausang
Year 10 Champion: Sophie Underwood
Runner up: Katelyn Pertnikovs
Year 11 Champion: Matilda Ingram
Runner up: Brigitte Mastry
Year 12 Champion: Gabryela Sellars
Runner up: Tayla Schwarze
Congratulations also to the Tennis Captains, Gabrielle and Tayla for their outstanding assistance and contribution. A special thank you to Charlotte McMahon, Emily Smallhorn and Taili Beausang for their valuable support as Court Coordinators. Loreto Tennis Competition The first round of matches begin this weekend Saturday 14 February. Training has started and teams will be meeting on Wednesday 11 February at lunch to confirm first round matches. All players must attend the team training session at the Loreto Courts. The start time for the games are as follows: Year 7 and 8 Teams (Junior teams) Warm up 10.30am and start time at 11.00am Year 9 and 10 (Intermediate teams) Warm up at 7.00am and start time at 7.30am Year 11 and 12 (Open and Senior) Warm up 10.30am and start time 11.00am Players will need to wear their PE uniform with the skirt and Loreto cap and bring a water bottle, sunscreen and a racquet. Please provide a healthy morning/afternoon tea to share as this is normally a practise for all our home matches. A booklet will distributed shortly when the draw is finalised. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Composite District / Lytton District Selections Students who are experienced athletes in their chosen field of Sport need to check the daily notices if they want to nominate to trial for District or Regional level sport. All registrations MUST go to the Sports office. All nominations and registrations are directed through the Sport Department at Loreto. If you have any further enquiries please see Mrs Jane Wilkinson or Mrs Meg Stevens. Meg Stevens - Director of Sport/Tennis Coordinator Loreto Water Polo Each player MUST be at the venue 30 minutes prior to the game, with full sports uniform, togs, cap and mouth guard. A reminder that full PE uniform MUST be worn to and from the venue. Any girls who are unable to make it to the game must notify Mrs Stevens prior to the game.
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This Week’s Draw: Round 10 - Saturday 14 February TIME
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VENUE
8.00am
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Loreto Warriors v St Rita’s Yellow
Musgrave
10.40am
U13B
Loreto Warriors v Mt St Michael’s
Musgrave
12.40pm
U13C
Loreto Warriors v BGGS Blue
Somerville House
12.00pm
U14B
Loreto Warriors v St Margaret’s White
Fortitude Valley
2.00pm
U14C
Loreto Warriors v BGGS
Somerville House
U15C BLACK
Loreto Warriors v BYE
BYE
3.20pm
U15C ORANGE
Loreto Warriors v Somerville Navy
Somerville House
4.00pm
U16 C
Loreto Warriors v Warriors
Somerville House
4.40pm
U18B
Loreto Warriors v Warriors
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U12
Loreto Warriors v All Hallows Blue
Loss
U13B
Loreto Warriors v Somerville
Win 9 - 4
U13C
Loreto Warriors v Mermaids
Loss 0 - 14
U14B
Loreto Warriors v St Rita’s
Loss 7 - 11
U14C
Loreto Warriors v Somerville
Loss 7 - 8
U15C BLACK
Loreto Warriors v Somerville Navy
Win 8 - 4
U15C ORANGE
Loreto Warriors v Somerville Lime
Loss 0-13
U16 C
Loreto Warriors v River City
Drew 5 -5
U18B
Loreto Warriors v St Margaret’s white
Loss 5 -6
We wish the girls well leading up to the finals. INTERHOURSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL - Friday 13 February The Interhouse Swimming Carnival will be held at Chandler on Friday 13 February. Girls must wear sports uniform to school and can change into house colours on arrival at school. Girls will need to change back into sports uniform before going home. Closed in shoes must also be worn. All students will travel by bus to and from Chandler and should arrive at school no later than 8.25am. All buses will return to Loreto for a usual 3.20pm finish to the day. This is the first Interhouse Carnival of the year and all students are expected to attend and encouraged to compete and contribute to the House spirit on the day. This is a compulsory school day. Any student who cannot swim in events due to medical reasons should see Mrs Stevens in the Sports office prior to the carnival day to be allocated a job at the carnival. All competitors are to swim in one-piece togs, preferably Loreto togs. Each girl is encouraged to bring her own lunch and a drink as there will only be limited access to the canteen. Girls are not permitted to leave the pool area during the carnival. NO GIRLS MAY GO HOME INDEPENDENTLY FROM THE CARNIVAL UNLESS A PARENT IS ACTUALLY AT THE CARNIVAL AT 2.00PM. A LETTER REQUESTING PERMISSION TO BE COLLECTED AT CHANDLER SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO MS CARTY, DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – PASTORAL CARE BY WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY. IPods and magazines are not to be taken to the Carnival. Please note that no paper streamers are allowed. No zinc cream or face/body paint is permitted. Good luck to all Houses and we look forward to an exciting and enjoyable carnival day. Please see programme on next page. Meg Stevens - Director of Sport
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Volume 3 - 10 February, 2015 SWIMMING PROGRAMME FRIDAY 13 FEB
START TIME: First race - 9.15am
Time
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Event Description
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100M Freestyle Open 50M Freestyle 12 years 50M Freestyle 13 years 50M Freestyle 14 years 50M Freestyle 15 years
M. Geraghty(1997)
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E Kennedy (2007) D. Rose (1996) D. Rose (1997)
29.91 28.27 27.73
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50M Freestyle 16 years 50M Freestyle 17 years 100M Breaststroke Open 50M Breaststroke 12 years 50M Breaststroke 13 years 50M Breaststroke 14 years 50M Breaststroke 15 years
D. Rose (1998) D Rose (1999) K. Waite (2000)
27.3715 27.50 1.14.13
50M Breaststroke 16 years 50M Breaststroke 17 years 100M Backstroke Open 50M Backstroke 12 years
36.04 34.74 1.09.70
12 11 1
N. Bates (2009) N Bates (2010) N Bates (2011) A. Carter (1999)
35.66 33.64 33.66 32.52
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50M Backstroke 17 years 100M Butterfly Open
A. Carter(2000)
32.65
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34.02 31.31 30.89
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C. McLean(2009) M.Geraghty(1997)
29.34 29.77
6 7
2.14.66 2.07.73 2.04.15 2.01.47 1.59.92
1 1 1 1 1 1
50M Butterfly 16 years 50M Butterfly 17 years 4x50M Freestyle 12 years 4x50M Freestyle 13 years 4x50M Freestyle 14 years 4x 50M Freestyle 15 years 4x 50M Freestyle 16 years 4x 50M Freestyle 17 years Teachers/ Student Relay
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K. Waite (1999) K. Waite (2000)/ E Tarrant (2005) H Williams (2010) K. Waite (2002)
37.08 36.50 35.7
15 16 1 5 14 12 13
50M Backstroke 13 years 50M Backstroke 14 years 50M Backstroke 15 years 50M Backstroke 16 years
50M Butterfly 12 years 50M Butterfly 13 years 50M Butterfly 14 years 50M Butterfly 15years 1.00pm
FINISH TIME: 2.00pm (moving to buses)
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Barry (2003) Mornane (2007) Mornane (2008) Mornane (2009) Mulhall (1998)
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LORETO SPORTS SUPPORT GROUP CHANGE OF MEETING DATE AND TIME
The Parent Sport Support group meeting date has been bought forward by a week. Parents are asked to note the meeting will now be held this evening Tuesday 10 February at 7.00pm (not 6.00pm as originally advertised). The group will meet in Cruci (new building) and all are welcome. We would especially like to meet the new Year 7 & 8 Parents. Please come and assist in planning for Sport Support Group events for 2015! We apologise for the change in date and time, and hope you can join us. We look forward to seeing you there.
Sport Support Group T-Shirts Now Available Sport Support Group T-Shirts are now available for parents at only $40. Be one of the first to purchase a Loreto Sport Support T-Shirt. Please contact the Sports Office to order your T-Shirt.
Are you a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes? Every day, thousands of Australian children suffer the effects of type 1 diabetes and families struggle with illness management and children’s behavioural and emotional adjustment. Positive Parenting for Healthy Living is an adaptation of the successful Triple P- Positive Parenting Program offering practical ideas and support for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. This innovative group program is designed to help parents manage their child’s illness, assist children in coping with their illness and emotions, and prevent and manage difficult child behaviour. Over the next few months and for a limited time only, parents of 2-10 year old children with type 1 diabetes are able to access Positive Parenting for Healthy Living Triple P as part of a University of Queensland research project. Parents will be able to attend the program free of charge, and will be asked to complete 2 sets of assessment measures (questionnaire and family observation) over a 6 month period, as part of the study. Contact Aditi Lohan on (07) 3346 7689 or email diabetes.healthyliving@uq.edu.au or visit https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/t1diabetes for more information.
Honour Pockets If your daughter has one of the new style blazers and received an Honour Pocket at the end of last year I am now collecting blazers to have the embroidery done. All blazers need to be handed into the service area by Friday 13 February (please note change of date) so that they can be sent away to Ranier in Sydney who do the embroidery. Blazers need to be dry cleaned, have owner’s name clearly marked on them and the letter stating what embroidery is to be done attached . A table of costs is included in the newsletter. Payment details are still being finalised with Ranier and you will be notified as soon as this is available as to the payment options. Ranier will only accept blazers for embroidery twice a year in Terms 1 & 4 so if your blazer is not handed in on time it will not be sent away till Term 4. Any queries please contact me at school. Thank you. Anne Herft
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EMBROIDERY SERVICE COSTING
NEW DESIGN APPROVED
Initial Embroidery 1 Row of Text
Unpicking of garment by sample machinist
Description
COST $40.00
Embroidery Disc Setup Artwork Setup Re- stitching of lining/ pocket after embroidery Touch up press Freight ( To and From QLD) Additional 1 Line of Text
Academic Excellence, etc. Unpick the pockets Measure, cut and add the grosgrain
$12.00
Grosgrain (gold ) – 3X POCKETS
Re-stitching and pressing
$24.00
Replace pocket with embroidery (Applicable for New Pockets)
$20.00
Tuckshop Roster: Monday 16 February - Friday 20 February Monday 16 February:
Louise Rendon, Gigi Sagner, Trish Sim, Karen Hartley
Tuesday 17 February:
Paula Freedman, Judith Beganovic, Dana Rooney, Kathy Kwan
Wednesday 18 February:
Jill O’Mara, Alex Sellars, Justine Kelley, Melanie Quinn
Thursday 19 February:
Lisa Stone, Vicki Postle, Roslyn Munch
Friday 20 February:
Clare Thomas, Josie Mellick, Donna Orazio, Anne-Marie Paroz
Tuckshop Special - $4.00 Monday 16 February:
Chicken & Cheese Burgers or Veg & Cheese Burgers
Tuesday 17 February:
Macaroni Cheese
Wednesday 18 February: Ash Wednesday - Nachos Thursday 19 February:
Honey Soy pork with Hokkien Noodles
Friday 20 February:
Tortellini with Bologanaise Sauce
P&F School Dance Friday 13 March - Years 9 - 12 The first 2015 Loreto school dance is upon us! The dance will be held on Friday 13 March at 7.00pm. The theme for the evening is “Around the World”. The dance feature a professional DJ, prizes and themed costumes. It is a lot of fun for both students and parents, and one we all aim to make enjoyable and safe. With that in mind, we require parents to register their preference and availability for the following jobs: Ticket sales:
Six parents needed for student entry and 1 to assist with the counting and clearance. 6.30pm - 7.30pm.
Security:
Twelve parents needed for each shift. Crowd control while waiting for tickets and supervising the outside of the hall. The doors of the hall are open for ventilation. Parents are required to stop attendees leaving and others entering. There are two shifts: 6:30pm - 8:30pm and/or 8:30pm - 10:30pm. (Professional security guards will be employed for inside the hall).
Cloak room:
Six parents needed for each shift. Receiving bags for safe keeping during the dance and then distribution at end. 6:30pm - 8:30pm and/or 8:30pm - 10:30pm.
Canteen:
Three parents needed for each shift. Drinks sales. 6:30pm - 8:30pm and/or 8:30pm - 10:30pm.
Please email your interest and availability asap to secure your preferred job to Barb Kassulke at: barb.kassulke@gmail.com
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Welcome BBQ Thanks to everyone who attended what may have been our most successful barbecue in recent years to welcome new families to Loreto. The numbers at the welcome BBQ were boosted by the impact of two grades of students, Years 7 and 8, joining Loreto in 2015 with the Undercroft area filled to capacity. Adults and children alike enjoyed hamburgers and sausages in bread, along with soft drinks and beer sold by the Sports Support Group, which was also selling its t-shirt. It was great to see so many families chatting to each other for hours on the benches. Our appreciation also goes to the many volunteers who helped organise, set up, cook, serve and pack up, led by Shaun Cochran.
P&F Meeting Also well attended was our first meeting of the year which was held in the new Cruci building for the first time. A range of topics were covered included funding the swimming pool heating project, P&F levy, social media, volunteer register and school dances. To those who attended for the first time, regular participants and anyone thinking of coming along in future, we would love to see you at the next meeting on Tuesday 10 March at 7pm.
Year 7/8 Parent Get-Together Social events for Year 7 and 8 families continue with drinks beside the pool near the Mary Ward Centre on Friday 27 February at 7pm. Please see flyer for more details.
Year 7/8/12 Year Level Representatives Like to volunteer as a 2015 Year Level Representative? We are especially looking for parent volunteers for Year 7, 8 and Year 12. The job involves organising social events for parents, held at the school, your home or an external venue such as a restaurant, cafe or bar. If you are holding an event at a private home, we will provide you with a copy of the GUIDELINES FOR HOLDING FUNCTIONS AT PRIVATE RESIDENCES. Promoting your events is as simple as placing an advertisement in the weekly Loreto newsletter. You can put together your own advert or we can help you. If you are interested in becoming a Year Level Representative, come along to the next meeting, or phone Trish Willing on 3394 9999 or email Trish on: willingp@loreto.qld.edu.au Garry West - P&F Secretary
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Year 7 & 8 Social Event
Come and enjoy drinks & nibbles by the Loreto pool All Year 7 & 8 parents are invited to enjoy a relaxing evening of drinks and nibbles by the school pool. Catch up with friends, and meet some new ones! Please bring a small plate to share (savoury or sweet), and your own drinks.
Friday, 27th February 7pm - 9pm.
RSVP Monday, 23rd February Email RSVP or any queries to: Trish Willing: willingp@loreto.qld.edu.au SEEKING: Parent representatives for both Year 7 and Year 8. A fun job to share between two, and a great way to keep parents connected.