Loreto College Newsletter 23 June 2015 by Loreto College Coorparoo

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Volume 20 - 23 June, 2015 Dear Parents & Students Yesterday with the Winter Solstice we experienced our shortest day of the year. From this point in time onwards we see a gradual lengthening of our days and the ‘return of the sun’. But let us not miss this remaining glorious opportunity of winter to rest, stand still, reflect and ponder the seeds within us yet awaiting growth.

“Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle . . . a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream.” (Barbara Winkler)

There is a winter in all of our lives,

Then winter, cold and bare as nature takes stock

a chill and darkness that makes us yearn

rests, unwinds, sleeps until the time is right.

for days that have gone

An endless cycle

or put our hope in days yet to be.

and yet a perfect model.

Father God, you created seasons for a purpose.

We need a winter in our lives.

Spring is full of expectation

A time of rest, a time to stand still.

buds breaking

A time to reacquaint ourselves

frosts abating and an awakening

with the faith in which we live and breathe.

of creation before the first days of summer.

It is only then that we can draw strength

Now the sun gives warmth

from the one in whom we are rooted,

and comfort to our lives

take time to grow and rise through the darkness

reviving aching joints

into the warm glow of your springtime,

bringing colour, new life

to blossom and flourish,

and crops to fruiting.

bring colour and vitality into this world,

Autumn gives nature space

your garden.

to lean back, relax and enjoy the fruits of its labour

Thank you Father

mellow colours in sky and landscape

for the seasons of our lives.

as the earth prepares to rest.

(John Birch – www.faithandowrship.com )

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SEMESTER REPORTS

On Friday afternoon all students will receive their end of Semester Reports. With these reports will also come important information for parents regarding making appointments for the Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews on Tuesday 28 July. These reports provide an opportunity for acknowledging each student’s achievements and successes and also for reflecting upon actions she (and we) might take for her growth and improvement as a learner next semester. I encourage all families to make the most of this opportunity to engage in fruitful discussions. FAREWELL & THANK YOU We offer our thanks to the following staff who have been with us this term and wish them well for the future: Mr David Grimes; Ms Jan Findlay; Mrs Jane Bernays; Ms Jenny Sampford; Mrs Kerry Williams and Mrs Anne Heathcote. BEST WISHES We send our very best wishes to: 

Mrs Maree Inger who is taking maternity leave for the rest of the year. We wish her every blessing for the birth of her baby and look forward to news of “baby Inger’s” arrival.

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Ms Amy Stewart who will be getting married these holidays. We wish her blessings and grace on her marriage and look forward to welcoming her return to us as Mrs MacDonald.

CONGRATULATIONS 

To Mrs Jody Anderson on the birth of her first baby: a boy Lucas James. We give thanks and gratitude for his safe arrival.

CONDOLENCES 

To Avalon Kelly Watrous (Year 7) on the recent passing of her Nanna, Goldie Kelly, aged 94. May she rest lovingly in God’s peace. Amen.

I offer my best wishes to you for the holiday period. May those of you who are travelling be blessed with the gifts of joy and gratitude and may your travels be safe. For the term ahead (as I take a period of sabbatical/enrichment leave) I offer my love and blessings. I will hold you all warmly in my heart and prayers wherever I go. Thank you for your prayers and your well wishes for my time away. I know I leave you now in the very capable hands of Ms Carty. I thank you, in anticipation, for the support you will give her.

God Bless.

Yours sincerely Cheryl Hamilton Principal

NEW PROVIDER FOR LORETO UNIFORMS I wish to advise that Loreto uniforms will no longer be available through Weareco. During the next two weeks our uniform stocks will be in transfer transition and thus unavailable. The new provider of the Loreto Uniform, from 13 July, will be Uniform Management Services (UMS) Pty Ltd at Murarrie:

Shop Hours:

Mon – Fri – 8.30am – 4.00pm. Online ordering will also be available from 13 July.

Address:

2/205 Queensport Road North Murarrie Qld 4172

Phone:

3535 9500

Email:

enquiries@umspl.com.au

Contact Person:

Maya at UMS Reception will assist with all parent orders.

We look forward to improvements for families in terms of pricing, service and supply. I thank you for your patience and understanding regarding the difficulties experienced in recent times.

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Wednesday 24 June 

Year 11 & 12 Hospitality Novotel Trip

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Loreto Music Festival Finals Concert

Date Claimers:

Thursday 25 June

P&F Parent Forum

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Date:

Wednesday 26 August

Friday 26 June

Time:

6.30 pm

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Interhouse Athletics Carnival

Venue:

Bottom floor, Cruci Building

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END OF TERM 2 (School finished at the normal time of 3.20pm. Semester 1 Reports will be distributed to Fundraising Dinner - Room to Read projects in Nepal students before they leave.)

Junior Debating - Round 1

Monday 20 July

Date:

Saturday 19 September

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Venue:

Mary Ward Centre, Loreto College

Staff Day

Tuesday 21 July 

TERM 3 COMMENCES



Students Return

Year 12 Mother / Daughter Breakfast Date:

Sunday 11 October

Time:

9.00am - 11.00 am

Venue:

The Landing at Dockside, Kangaroo Point

More details and flyers for the above events will follow in future newsletters. Thank you.

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Art News Students of Year Nine Art began the term exploring the works of artists such as Duchamp, Fiona Hall and Donna Marcus. An excursion to GOMA gave them the opportunity to be exposed to the works in the Sublime Exhibition. Students selected a partner with whom they would work collaboratively and were allocated a bay of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Materialâ&#x20AC;?. Using the five senses they explored their material, although they were encouraged to imagine the taste, photographed and drew them to engage with its aesthetic qualities and researched to understand its origins and cultural significance. After designing and negotiation the groups arrived at a focus for their work which could have been to create an artwork which responded to the esthetic qualities of the material or to use the material to create social comment. The creation of the work involved flexible, creative and innovative thinking as they resolved issues of construction and composition. Works ranged from photographic images capturing the beauty of the reflective quality of an aluminum can to a bubble wrap baby commenting on over protective parenting. Leonie McCulkin - Art Coordinator

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Careers News 2015 Careers Market This year the Careers Market will be held on Wednesday 5 August in the Cruci building. This is an opportunity for all students to meet with representatives from various universities, TAFE, private colleges, Australian Defence and other post school education providers during the lunch hour. It is highly recommended that students in Years 10, 11 and 12 visit the Careers Market to gather information about courses and pathways they may wish to pursue after Year 12. This year we would like to extend an invitation to any parents who would like to visit the Careers Market during lunch (12.30pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.30pm). Chris Rynne - Careers Coordinator

Year 12 Formal

The countdown is definitely on with the Year 12s eagerly anticipating their Formal on Saturday night, 18 July. A reminder for parents that the Pre-Formal function is from 7pm until 8pm in the foyer area of the Grand Ballroom on Level 5 of the Hilton. Please escort your daughters and their partners to the venue at 7.00pm and return to pick them up at 11.30pm. Parking is available at the Wintergarden complex, just next to the Hilton Hotel. You can book ahead online and get a cheaper rate. The link is http://www.secureparking.com.au/displaycarpark.aspx?carparkid=92 We are looking forward to seeing you at the Hilton.

Annie Diamond - Year 12 Coordinator

Year 7 & 8 Happenings Last Friday, Years 7 and 8 students were involved in a Brains in Gear day in their homerooms. The students explored ideas of meeting challenges in their learning with growth mindsets rather than fixed mindsets. They learnt about how their brain works and how different parts of the brain let us do things, think things and remember things. Working in groups, the students planned, designed and built tall towers made from straws to hold the weight of a tennis ball for three seconds. The students and their teachers had a fantastic day of thinking, constructing and putting their brains in gear! We look forward to students transferring this understanding into their everyday thinking and learning. Jan Kearney - Year 8 Coordinator / Anna Neilson - Year 7 Coordinator / Tania Gallen Year 7 & 8 Teaching & Learning Coordinator

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Performing Arts Theatre Production – PAPER MOON Our commissioned script by playwright Victoria Carless is currently undergoing final edits and will arrive this week. It has been titled Paper Moon as this is has emerged as a beautiful symbol of friendship and truth within the play. Our cast will be finalised this week and we will meet for a polished reading of the final draft with Victoria on Thursday 25 June 3.30pm – 5.30pm in Room 411. I thank all of the girls who have participated in the weekly lunch time workshops. I encourage those who don’t secure a role to consider taking on roles within the production team and learning about the other exciting aspects of theatre production. I wish to acknowledge and thank the Facilities team and Mrs Leonie McCulkin who are busily creating set items and helping us realise the artistic possibilities of Paper Moon. Our production will be performed in Term Four on 22, 23, 24 October. Lissa Gyte - Curriculum Leader - Performing Arts

Music News Band Slam The Band Slam Final will be held in the MWC at lunch on Tuesday 24 June – audience applause and involvement will be taken into consideration in the judging so make sure you come along and support your favourite band! Please come along and support all of your friends who have made it to the final of this battle of the bands and see who takes home the prestigious perpetual trophy. Loreto Music Festival The final concert for this prestigious event is on this Wednesday 24 June from 6pm – 10pm in Mary Ward Centre. We have 60 finalists competing and it should be a wonderful evening of talent. Please come along and support all our finalists. Light refreshments will be served, thank you to all girls performing for assisting with a plate for supper. Any other students who are attending the Finals Concert are encouraged to bring a plate to share as, this event always draws a large audience. The Beginner Brass Ensemble is performing prior to the commencement of the Loreto Music Festival. The girls need to meet Ms Clark at 5pm in the Mary Ward Centre in full school uniform. They will be playing at approximately 5.30pm Recording Studio Students of Year 10 Music participated in the much anticipated recording studio excursion last week. The girls worked hard over the term to write four songs in their groups, which were recorded over two days. It was a valuable experience for all involved and we are very impressed with the results. Ensemble Rehearsals All Ensemble Rehearsals will run as normal this week except Friday (Athletics Carnival). Music Support Group AGM The Music Support Group is a fantastic group of parents who help at concerts (canteen, raffles), run social events (Trivia Night, Live and Wired Music Festival) and fundraise (Mega-raffle, Bar at concerts) to support Music Tuition Scholarships. The group’s next meeting on Wednesday 22 July is our AGM. At this meeting we will farewell some of the parents in key roles. While the group as a whole is incredibly supportive and always willing to help with all tasks, it is still important to have parents to fill vital executive positions. If you are interested in becoming involved in the Music Support Group in any way, or even willing to take on a leadership role, please feel welcome to contact the Music Office on 3394 9915. Jane Bernays - Acting Director of Music

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Congratulations

To all the following Loreto students who have been selected to participate in the State Honours Ensemble Program for 2015. This well respected event brings together some of the finest musicians in Queensland secondary schools. Positions are awarded based on nominations by school music teachers, with preference given to advanced students and those in older year levels. In addition to the list below, we also have several girls on the Reserve list. Well done girls!

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Instrument

Ainsley

Carter

French Horn

Izabella

Cehajic

Cello

Georgie

Christie

Clarinet

Sophia

Clarke

Violin

Leah

Condoleon

Clarinet

Charlotte

Coorey

Violin

Holly

Davey

Clarinet

Lauren

Gleed

Trumpet

Abbey

Guilfoyle

Voice Alto

Lauren

Hocking

Voice Alto

Matilda

Ingram

Voice Alto

Kristelle

Jaimes

Violin - Celtic

Anna

King

Voice Soprano

Chelsea

Kuhl

Trombone

Miriam

Kwong

Violin

Rachel

Larkin

Euphonium

Emma

Lorimer

Double Bass

Brigette

Mastry

Viola - Celtic

Natasha

Naraniecki

Violin

Lucy

Nielson

Percussion

Lauren

O'Neill

Clarinet

Lucia

Palacios

Violin

Rachelle

Pinto

Voice Alto

Emma

Quinn

Voice Soprano

Ella

Smythe

Voice Soprano

Sabrina

Sydney

French Horn

Lucy

Towner

Clarinet

Austen

Whitewood

Clarinet Bass

Francesca

Wong

Trumpet

Lillian

Yee

Viola - Celtic

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QCMF Please find attached the schedule for Queensland Catholic Music Festival in August. All students in the performing bands are expected to attend. More information will be in future newsletters but please lock in the dates for this important event. DAY

ENSEMBLE

PERFORMANCE TIME

Thursday 13 August Thursday 13 August

Concert Band 2

4:30:00 PM

Guitar Ensemble 2

6:37:00 PM

Thursday 13 August

Guitar Ensemble 1

8:22:00 PM

Friday 14 August Friday 14 August

Clarinet Ensemble 2 Flute Ensemble 2

8:40:00 AM 9:10:00 AM

Friday 14 August

Saxophone Ensemble

10:25:00 AM

Friday 14 August

Big Band

6:48:00 PM

Saturday 15 August Saturday 15 August

Flute Ensemble 1

9:00:00 AM

Chorale

10:02:00 AM

Saturday 15 August

Senior Choir

11:13:00 AM

Saturday 15 August

Percussion Ensemble 2 Clarinet Ensemble 1

2:49:00 PM 3:35:00 PM

Saturday 15 August

Percussion Ensemble 1

6:30:00 PM

Sunday 16 August Sunday 16 August

Chamber Strings Orchestra

9:36:00 AM

Sorelle

11:25:00 AM

Sunday 16 August

Junior Choir

12:35:00 PM

Sunday 16 August

Combined Symphony Orchestra

2:00:00 PM

Sunday 16 August

String Ensemble

3:08:00 PM

Sunday 16 August

Exit Stage Left Concert Band 1

4:05:00 PM 5:40:00 PM

Saturday 15 August

Sunday 16 August

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Sports Department CaSSA Sport Volleyball Due to the wet weather last week all games were cancelled and drawn points awarded to all teams. Training is continuing this week leading into school holidays and will re-commence on the first day back in Term 3 Tuesday 21 July. The two teams that usually train on a Monday will have re-scheduled sessions once again for that week. The 7Cs will train on the Wednesday morning and 8Cs on the Friday morning. Games for Round 6 are not finalised as yet, the Semi-final opposition and venues will be decided in the coming days . Rebbeca Bush - Volleyball Coordinator

Draw Round 6: 22 July Junior A V All Hallows’

HOME: Loreto College, Mary Ward Centre, Cavendish Rd, COORPAROO

Junior B (1)

AWAY/HOME: SEMI FINALS (TBA)

Junior B (2)

AWAY/HOME: SEMI FINALS (TBA)

Junior C

AWAY/HOME: SEMI FINALS (TBA)

Junior D V St Rita’s

AWAY: St Rita’s College, Enderley Rd, CLAYFIELD

Junior E V All Hallows’

HOME: Loreto College, Mary Ward Centre, Cavendish Rd, COORPAROO

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CaSSSA Netball IMPORTANT REMINDER: All girls MUST have a note in early Wednesday morning (by 8.30am) if they are being picked up at the venue. The games for next term resume on 22 July. Draw: Round 6 - 22 July Team/Opponent

Location

Court

OPEN A V Mt St Michael’s

AWAY:

Coach: Mrs Logan OPEN B (1) V St James College

DOWNEY PARK, WINDSOR HOME:

Coach: Kara Williams OPEN B (2) V Mary Mackillop

DOWNEY PARK, WINDSOR HOME:

Coach: Sam Firrell OPEN C V St Johns Fisher

DOWNEY PARK, WINDSOR HOME:

Coach: Meg Roberts OPEN D (1) V Our Lady’s College

DOWNEY PARK, WINDSOR AWAY:

Coach: Chloe Zouppas OPEN D (2) V BYE

DOWNEY PARK, WINDSOR HOME:

Coach: Lynne Dixon Intermediate A V Brigidine

DOWNEY PARK, WINDSOR AWAY:

Coach: Trinity Lowe Yr 10A Intermediate B V San Sisto

DOWNEY PARK, WINDSOR AWAY:

Coach: Taya Christie Yr 10B

DOWNEY PARK, WINDSOR

Intermediate C V St Mary’s College

HOME:

Coach: Briony Logan Yr 9A

DOWNEY PARK, WINDSOR

Intermediate D V Mt Alvernia

HOME:

Coach: Georgia Dennis Yr 10C Intermediate E (1) V Our Lady’s

DOWNEY PARK, WINDSOR HOME:

Coach: Annie Passingham Yr 9B Intermediate E (2) V St Rita’s

FAULKNER PARK, GRACEVILLE HOME:

Coach: Rebecca Gillman Yr 10D Intermediate F (1) V St Rita’s

FAULKNER PARK, GRACEVILLE HOME:

Coach: Mia Page Yr 9C Intermediate F (2) V BYE

FAULKNER PARK, GRACEVILLE AWAY:

Coach: Melissa Roberts Yr 9D Intermediate G (1) V St Rita’s

FAULKNER PARK, GRACEVILLE HOME:

Coach: Olivia Mastry Yr 9E Intermediate G (2) V Brigidine

FAULKNER PARK, GRACEVILLE HOME:

Coach: Chiara Asnicar Yr 9F

FAULKNER PARK, GRACEVILLE

14 BYE 15 20 24 26

2 3 6 BYE 7 9

Netball Results: Due to the wet weather last week all games were cancelled and drawn points awarded to all teams. Training is continuing this week leading into school holidays and will re-commence on the first day back in Term 3 for students, Tuesday 21 July. Pre-carnival Field Events in Shot Put and High Jump The Shot Put and High jump events will be held at school prior to the carnival. Students competing must be in correct PE uniform including cap and shoes. We encourage all girls to participate and earn points for their house. The girls must make sure they bring their PE uniform on the following days below: YEAR 8: YEAR 10: YEAR 11: YEAR 12:

Wednesday 24 June, Periods 1 & 2 – DAY 1 Wednesday 24 June, Periods 5 & 6 - DAY 1 Tuesday 23 June, Periods 1 & 3 - DAY 7 Tuesday 23 June, Periods 4 & 5 - DAY 7

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Loreto College Athletics Carnival

A reminder that students will be attending the Interhouse carnival on Friday 26 June at the University of Queensland track. This is the last interhouse sporting event for the year and it is a normal school day. All students are expected to attend as students are there to support their house and participate in events. All magazines, I pod players, MP3 players and the like are NOT permitted. Students are to wear correct school sports uniform including normal sports runners and cap and can change into house colours once they arrive at school. Students will travel to and from the carnival by bus and will receive their reports when they return to school in the afternoon. An early bus will leave at 8.00am for the 1500m runners. If any student is not able to be here on Friday, 26 June, her report will be posted home. Students who are unable to participate for medical reasons, are to see Ms Carty with a note prior to the carnival date and will be issued with a job on the day. There will be limited canteen facilities but it is strongly advised that each student brings her own lunch. Student should ensure they have a Loreto Sports hat sunscreen and water bottle. Students are asked to ensure that they come prepared for potentially overcast and windy weather conditions. Students should have warm clothes (Loreto Jumper), spare shoes, socks and shirt, rain jacket and/or umbrella. Helen Carty - Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care Track and Field Training Holiday Program Coaches are conducting training sessions for Track and Field. Please wear your school PE uniform. Girls must bring $5.00 for entry to QEII and meet at the State Athletics Track. All runners will meet at the QEII (Kessels Road, Nathan).

DAY

DATE

TIME

VENUE

EVENTS

Tuesday

30 June

3.00pm to 4.30pm

Wednesday

1July

9.00am to 10.30am

QEII-Warm up Track – ENTRY TO THE STADIUM IS $5.00 EACH SESSION QEII- Warm up Track ENTRY TO THE STADIUM IS $5.00 EACH SESSION

Thursday

2 July

3.00pm to 4.30pm

HURDLES/SPRINTS/ MIDDLE DISTANCE THROWS/JUMPS HURDLES/SPRINTS/ MIDDLE DISTANCE THROWS/JUMPS HURDLES/SPRINTS/ MIDDLE DISTANCE THROWS/JUMPS

Tuesday

7 July

9.00am to 10.30am