Loreto College Newsletter 30 January 2014

T (07) 3394 9999 Absentee Line (07) 3394 9964 E email@loreto.qld.edu.au W www.loreto.qld.edu.au PO Box 1726 Coorparoo DC Qld 4151

Volume 1 - 30 January, 2014 Dear Parents & Students I warmly welcome you to 2014, the year in which all Australian Loreto Schools focus upon the essen al Mary Ward virtue of SINCERITY. Together we pray:

Loving God, Sincerity is to speak with true feelings, act with true kindness and think with true understanding.

We praise you for our individual gi s that allow us to live in the service of Sincerity.

We ask you Lord for the support, guidance and courage to be sincere women of Mary Ward.

Give us the resilience to overcome challenges by having faith in our ins ncts.

Let us embrace our imperfec ons, to let our light shine in the sight of all to see.

May we live by a deep truth that leads us to forgive absolutely, love uncondi onally and express ourselves sincerely.

May we open ourselves to enrich our spirit and let all that we do be a reflec on of our heart’s true values.

We give thanks to you God for sending us your son Jesus to model true Sincerity through the unity of his words and ac ons.

We are grateful for your invita on to belong and the opportunity to walk humbly alongside our Loreto Sisters in this year of Sincerity.

In one spirit we pray.

Amen.

In this spirit of sincerity we especially welcome those people who are new to our community: students, families and staff.

It gives me pleasure to introduce four new members of staff to Loreto: 

Mrs Jody Anderson – (Learning Enrichment);

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Mrs Maree Inger – (Home Economics);

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Ms Kate Mulherin – (Counselling); and

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Ms Stephanie Veitch – (Maths & Science).

We look forward to making them feel sincerely welcome and hope that their me with us is both rewarding and enriching.

Also re‐joining the staff are Ms Stephanie Coleman, Mrs Margaret Dowling, Mrs Cara Fox, Ms Kath McCormack and Mrs Kerensa O’Neill.

Mr Bryan Deveson, Mrs Helen Radvan, Mrs Terryll Dowden and Ms Louise Tilly are currently on leave.

Following the happy event of her recent marriage Ms Rachel Ryan is now to be known as Ms Rachel Cody.

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In new roles for 2014 we also have:

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Ms Tania Gallen (Teaching & Learning Coordinator – Years 7 & 8);

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Ms Kirsty Gore (Year 9 Coordinator); and

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Ms Chris ne Rynne (SRC Coordinator).

And finally, we rejoice in the happy and safe return of our German travellers who experienced a most wonderful and memorable trip to Bad Hamburg in December. Once again I offer my sincere thanks to Frau Ward, Frau Stewart and Mrs van den Brink for their leadership and great generosity in accompanying the students. I am delighted to know that the trip went so very well but not surprised to hear that “our girls were magnificent”.

The girls outside the Mary Ward School (die Maria‐Ward‐Schule) in Augsburg

The girls with Sr Rita in the school assembly hall that contains the 50 pictures known as “The Painted Life of Mary Ward”

BUILDING PROGRESS Whilst construc on of the new classroom block is progressing nicely, unfortunately we have experienced some frustra ng delays with both the Home Economics and Tuckshop developments and as such they are not yet complete in readiness for the return of the students this week.

However, whilst not ideal, this eventuality is not en rely unexpected as the program melines were extremely ght and op mis c. As such we do have in place some con ngency plans to ensure both uninterrupted delivery of the curriculum and the provision of student catering.

These par cular works are now due for comple on by 17 February. In the interim, a temporary basic tuckshop service (with no hot food) will operate from the Mary Ward Centre kitchen at recess and lunch me each day, as occurred in the final weeks of 2013. A temporary sewing room has also been created in the Gonzaga Barry building and the Home Economics curriculum program has been re‐sequenced to accommodate more cooking later in the teaching program cycle.

I thank the students and the staff for their generous understanding, pa ence and forbearance in working with and around these par cular circumstances.

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During the next six months of ongoing construc on works we par cularly seek parent support and awareness with traffic management and pedestrian safety issues. With the circular drive now closed, student drop off and pick up is only available on Cavendish Road on either side of the driveway and in Lade Street. These areas are sign posted and a two minute limit is in opera on between 7.00am and 9.00am and 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Parents are asked to please observe all parking and speed restric ons.

Addi onally, due to the high volume of demand (at pick‐up me especially) it may be wise to choose an alterna ve mee ng point further from the College to which your daughter(s) can walk. This may relieve some unnecessary traffic conges on.

In an cipa on we thank you for your understanding, pa ence, co‐opera on and courtesy.

LIBRARY REFURBISHMENT I am delighted to report that we have made some exci ng, changes to the Library layout and furnishings aimed at improving student learning and engagement. I look forward to seeing the students and the teachers delight in this improved environment. I thank Ms Engler and Mr Bradic and their respec ve teams for their efforts in re‐imagining and re‐crea ng this important space for learning.

CONGRATULATIONS 

To Taylor and Maddison Chinn on their selec on to compete in the Queensland School Sport State Triathlon Championships, represen ng Metropolitan East, to be held at Hervey Bay in February 13‐15. We wish them every success.

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To Mikaela Di Savia (Year 10) who travels next week to the USA represen ng the Queensland Girls’ Futsal Academy compe ng in the U16 Youth Na onal Futsal Championships. We wish Mikaela every success.

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To Ms Amy Stewart on her recent engagement. We wish her every blessing with our sincere best wishes for her future.

CONDOLENCES 

To Mrs Deb van den Brink and Mrs Celia Robertson. Both staff members sadly lost their beloved Mothers in December. Neither loss was unexpected but none‐the‐less such loss is always profound and painful. We offer both ladies and their families our hear elt sympathies and prayers. May each of their dear Mothers rest eternally in God’s loving peace. Amen.

Yours sincerely

Cheryl Hamilton Principal

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VtÄxÇwtÜ Éy XäxÇàá Thursday 30 January 

Term 1 Commences

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Year 8 Parent Information Night - 7.00pm

Friday 31 January 

Loreto/Villanova Music Camp

Saturday 1 February 

Loreto/Villanova Music Camp

Sunday 2 February 

Loreto/Villanova Music Camp

Monday 3 February 

School Class Photos / Year 12 Council Photos

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Year 12 Parent Information Night - 7.00pm

Tuesday 4 February 

P & F Meeting 7.30 pm

Wednesday 5 February 

Year 10 Laptop Distribution - 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm (Top Floor of Mulwith)

Thursday 6 February 

Inaugural Mass 11.00 am - Mary Ward Centre

Sunday 9 February 

P & F Welcome BBQ - 4.00 pm

Term Dates for 2014

Term 1

30 January

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3 April

Term 2

22 April

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27 June

Term 3

22 July

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19 September

Term 4

7 October

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28 November

Please Note: 1. Queen’s Birthday will be observed on Monday 9 June and Labour Day on Monday 6 October.

2. Friday 14 November - Public Holiday due to G7 Conference.

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Volume 1 - 30 January, 2014 Student Drop-Off and Pick up Arrangements during Building Construction

Now that building works are underway there have been a few changes to parking and drop-off arrangements around the College grounds. Parents are asked to observe all parking and no-standing restrictions around the College to ensure maximum safety for all concerned.

Please comply with the following arrangements: 

The circular drive at the front of the College is closed to all traffic and will no longer be available for student drop-off or pick up.

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There are two designated “Drop Off Zones” – one on Cavendish Road on either side of the circular drive and the other at the back of the College in Lade Street.

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In each of these two zones there is a 2 minute standing period between 7.00am and 9.00am and also between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. PARENTS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO EXCEED THESE TIME RESTICTIONS.

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When using these zones, it is best to stop as far along the zones as possible to ensure other vehicles can also access them as well.

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Please comply with all No Standing restrictions around the College. They are there to ensure safety and any parking in these areas places others at risk.

The College is conscious of the residential neighbours in the area and we strive to be a “good neighbour”. Please respect the rights of the neighbours and do not park in front of driveways or in other manners which may restrict access.

Parents should be aware that Queensland Police do patrol the area from time to time and have in the past issued infringement notices and fines for any vehicles that have not complied with parking restrictions.

We look forward to your assistance with this.

Noel Williams - BUSINESS MANAGER

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P and F meeting Tuesday 4 February at 7.30 pm in the Ch@t Room on the upper level of the Admin building (Please come to College recep on). All welcome.

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P and F Welcome BBQ for families on Sunday 9 February from 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm. (Circular garden area TBC)

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Year 8 Parent Social Gathering Friday 21 February at 7.00 pm in Poolside area

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College Mass on Thursday 6 February at 11.00 am in Mary Ward Centre

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Welcome Day for Parents: Tuesday 25 February, 9.00 am - 3.00 pm.

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Music Support Group Welcome Supper : Wednesday 12 February 7.30pm (Room 702 in the Mary Ward Centre)

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Information Nights: Year 12 Monday 3 February, 7.00 pm, Mary Ward Centre, Year 11 Monday 17 February, 7.00 pm, Mary Ward Centre

Laptop Distribution 

Year 8:

Information Night and Distribution (Mary Ward Centre) Thursday 30 January at 7.00 pm.

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Year 10:

Wednesday 5 February 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm (Top Floor of Mulwith)

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VÄtáá ?\Çw|ä|wâtÄ tÇw f|áàxÜ c{ÉàÉá Class, individual, and sisters’ photos will be taken on Monday 3 February. A separate flyer/envelope has been sent home explaining the products available. Each envelope has a unique code printed on it which is required for each student to place an order. If you wish to have a family photo taken, please collect a Sibling /Family Photo Envelope from the College Office. Once completed you must ensure that each student returns her own envelope even if payment is made in the eldest child’s envelope. Envelopes are not to be placed inside other envelopes as they can often get missed. Please return these envelopes plus your individual photo order on the photo day Monday 3 February. Please do not return these to the College Office as it is not a collection point. Unfortunately, if envelopes are not brought on this day, orders will need to be made directly with the photographer (Advanced Life Photography 3216 8280) and a late fee will need to be paid with the order. You can make payments by cash, cheque or money order.

NOTE: Credit Cards - Advanced Life also have an automated system for payments by credit card. Go to www.advancedlife.com.au for easy to understand payment instructions. To validate your online payment, you will be issued with an 8 digit receipt number. As proof of payment this must be written on the envelope in the space provided. Your receipt number must be recorded on your envelope and returned to school for your order to be completed. You can also make payments by cash, money order or cheque. Make payable to Advancedlife. Complete bank name and cheque number on the Order Envelope. Write your name and address- on the back of the cheque and allow 60 days for your cheque to be finalised.

Thank you.

lxtÜ K tÇw lxtÜ DC itvv|Çtà|ÉÇ VÉÇáxÇà YÉÜÅá All Year 8 students were given a consent form for Boostrix, Varicella (Chickenpox) and HPV Vaccinations today Thursday 30 January. From 2014 a free booster dose of adult/adolescent diptheria-tetanus-pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine will be offered in the school based vaccination program for every Year 8 student. Year 10 students were given a consent form for Diphteria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping Cough). It is very important that these forms are completed and returned to the College office by 8.00 am FRIDAY 7 February. Year 8 will have their first dose of HPV and their Boostrix vaccinations on Thursday 27 February at 9.00am, therefore it is imperative that students return the forms by above date, otherwise they will miss the opportunity to have the vaccination. The Varicella and second HPV vaccinations will take place on Tuesday 13 May. The final HPV vaccination will be given on Monday 10 November. Please note that Year 8 students cannot have the 2nd or 3rd HPV vaccination unless the first one has been administered.

The Year 10 vaccination will be given on Thursday 27 February and it is highly recommended that they receive this injection as a recent tetanus vaccination is a requirement to be able to attend the Year 10 Camp later this year. This is a free service provided by the Brisbane City Council.

Parents are asked to sign and return these forms even if you do not wish your daughter to receive this vaccination Completed forms will be collected via courier from the College main reception on Monday 11 February. Thank you.

Helen Carty - Deputy Principal - Pastoral Care

UâÄÄxà|ÇBaÉà|vxá Translink Bus & Rail Services - On 20 January 2014, major changes were made to TransLink bus and rail services across south-east Queensland. Students who catch an urban bus route or Queensland Rail train to school may be impacted by these recent public transport changes. Students and parents are encouraged to visit translink.com.au to plan their journeys to and from school and to find out if their service has changed. If you have any questions regarding the SEQ Bus Network Review please contact TransLink External Affairs by email at external.affairs@translink.com.au or phone 07 3338 4438.

Join an ‘Encounter’ to East Timor or Kiribati with Palms Australia - A Catholic organisation which has been preparing, placing and supporting skilled Australian volunteers in placements in Asia, Africa and the Pacific for 50+ years. A Palms Encounter is perfect for anyone interested in learning about another culture, as well as those interested in social justice and reducing poverty. During this cross-cultural experience, you will gain insight into the life of work of Palms’ volunteers, and learn about the pressing development issues facing our neighbours. Dates are 14-26 April 2014, 26 July-7 August 2014 and 22 Sept- 4 October 2014. For further information visit: http://www.palms.org.au/encounters, email: encounter@palms.org.au, or call Palms on 02 9518 9551. Limited places remain as numbers are restricted to ~8 per Encounter.

“Would you like to play Table Tennis? Then why not contact our Local Table Tennis club 86 Green Terrace, Windsor to play Socially or competitively. Table Tennis is a growing sport. It is one of the fastest sports in the world as well as an Olympic event! Test your skills, agility and mind in this great sport.

Call (07) 3357 8992 to enquire or email brisbane@tabletennisqld.org

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[ÉÇÉâÜ cÉv~xàá If your daughter received an honour pocket last year and she has a new style blazer, these will be collected later in the term to be sendtaway to have the embroidery done. More instructions will be given later in the term as to the collection dates and costs. Please continue to watch out for instructions in future newsletters. If you have an old style blazer you will need to take the blazer the wearitto (formally y’s uniforms)Cnr Roscoe & Seville Rd Holland Park.

\ Vg axãá Year 8 Student Laptops The incoming Year 8 students will receive their first orientation session with their new laptop on Thursday 30th January. On the same evening, beginning at 7pm in the Mary Ward Centre, there will be an information session called “Habits and Tools for Learning”. Ms Tania Gallen (Yr 7/8 Teaching & Learning Coordinator) will outline some of the educational programs focussed on good habits for learning and Mr Gavin Swanson (Deputy Principal – ICT) will provide information about the student laptop program. At the end of the evening the Student Laptop Agreement can be signed and students are able to take their laptop home. It is imperative that at least one parent accompany their daughter to this evening as only parents are able to sign the agreement.

Year 10 Student Laptops Year 10 student will receive their new laptop on Wednesday 5th February. During this day the students will hand in their present laptop and then will be able to login to their new laptop for the first time. Parents are able to come to the top floor of the Mulwith building between 3.30pm and 6.00pm to sign the Student Laptop Agreement to allow their daughter to take the laptop home. Laptops can only be sent home after a parent signs the agreement. At the same time, parents are able to indicate whether they wish to purchase the laptop their daughter has used for the past 2 years.

School Network Upgrade During the holiday period a significant amount of work has been undertaken to upgrade the school wireless network to cater for the increased demand. I would like to acknowledge the hard work of the ICT Support staff, led by Mr Gary Marsh (Systems and Network Administrator) in carrying out this major upgrade within such a tight timeline.

Student Printing Allowance Each student is allocated a $15 printing allowance for the year. Black and white copies are 10c per double sided page and colour is 40c per double sided page. Once this allowance has been used up by students they will need to go to Mrs Bongaarts in student reception to put some more money on their account. We would encourage all students to use the printers wisely and to question whether they really need to print as much as they do.

ICT Help Desk If students have a laptop that is not working correctly, or has been accidently damaged, then they need to take it to the ICT Help Desk in the Library promptly. All student will be given a ‘spare’ laptop if their own needs to go away for repair so that they have no interruption to their learning.

Mr Gavin Swanson - Deputy Principal - ICT

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The information below is taken from the 2014 Parent Handbook which is available on the College Website. They relate to the critical issue of the partnership between the school and parents to ensure that your daughter’s safety and well-being is given the highest priority. There are some changes to procedures, so I would ask that all parents read this information carefully.

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL In the best interest of your daughter’s safety it is ESSENTIAL that you contact the School Office or the Absentees line 3394 9964 as early as possible if she is absent from school. If the office is not open a message can be left.

This is the only way to determine if there is a valid reason for your daughter’s absence. If your daughter has not arrived and no notification has been received by 10.00am, you will be sent an SMS message asking that you contact the College to verify your daughter’s absence.

At intervals telephone checks are made to ensure that absences are legitimate.

Requests for special absence from school must be directed, in writing, to the Principal. While the educational value of overseas or other extended trips is recognised as is the occasional need for family holidays in term time, the priority of regular attendance must always be considered.

ILLNESS PROCEDURE 

If a student is ill in class, she should tell her class teacher who will sign the Student’s Movement Log if she/he gives permission for the student to leave class to go to Sick Bay. She should then go directly to the Sick Bay.

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Our duty of care to your daughter means that under no circumstances is your daughter to contact you on the College phone, her mobile phone, by text message or email.

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Parents will be contacted by staff and asked to collect their daughter where necessary.

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Parents are asked to take staff advice and come willingly to collect your daughter.

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It is vitally important that parents notify the school of an emergency contact number so that arrangements can be made for the welfare of a sick student if her parents cannot be contacted.

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Students who are unwell are not usually permitted to travel home by public transport.

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Students may remain in Sick Bay for one hour only. They must then return to class or parents are contacted.

PARENTAL CONTACT WITH SCHOOL The Homeroom teachers are responsible to the Principal for the general behaviour and pastoral care of the homeroom group.

Subject teachers are responsible for monitoring the behaviour and progress of students in individual subjects.

Parents with any concerns should contact the homeroom or subject teacher through the school office either by telephone or email. If appropriate, the teacher will direct the issue to another member of staff - Subject Coordinator, Year Coordinator, School Counsellor, Learning Enrichment Coordinator. Staff cannot be expected to respond to emails outside of school hours and may take some time to respond to emails during the school day because of their teaching commitments. Urgent requests or concerns should be conveyed by telephone through the school office; staff will ensure they are attended to in a timely manner.

SUPERVISION BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL Supervision of students begins at 8.10am and finishes at 3.30pm each day. No responsibility for students is taken outside those times, other than students involved in particular activities under the supervision of a particular teacher, coach or other staff member. Theses activities may include training for sporting teams, Music Ensemble rehearsals, Club activities or meetings. Some other facilities are made available to students outside the general supervision times. The Library is open between 7.30am and 4.30pm. A staff member will be available in Room 210 each morning between 7.15am and 8.00am for assistance with Maths and supervision of school related computer use. No responsibility can be taken for students not involved in one of these activities before 8.10am or after 3.30pm.

When social functions or sporing activities are held at Loreto, staff will remain behind until all students have been collected.

It is, therefore, most important that students are collected punctually. For sporting activities off-site, staff will transport back to Loreto any students who have not been collected by the appointed time. Staff will take no further responsibility for supervision. Students will then be expected to wait in the undercroft until collected by parents.

Helen Carty - Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care

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c 9 Y axãá Welcome Back The Loreto Parents & Friends (P & F) Association is pleased to welcome families back to school for the start of the 2014 year. If this is your first time at Loreto Coorparoo, welcome to the beginning of a wonderful journey for you and your daughters. The P & F is your collective voice in the Loreto community (for more information, go to the following page on the school website at: http://www.loreto.qld.edu.au/community/parents-and-friends/. For all families, we hope the Christmas and new year holiday period was all that you hoped and that your ‘batteries’ have been recharged. You will certainly need your energy because the school year begins with a flurry of activities for parents, carers and friends organised by the P & F. Some of you may have attended the morning tea yesterday in the Mary Ward Centre to welcome new parents. Other upcoming events to mark in your diaries include: Tuesday 4 February 2014:

P & F meeting (more details below)

Sunday 9 February 2014:

Welcome BBQ (see below for more details)

Friday 21 February 2014:

Year 8 Parent Social Night

Welcome BBQ (For ’newbies’) This is a great forum for meeting other Year 8 parents, P & F members and teachers. It also gives the Committee a chance to explain what it can do for you. The event begins at 4.00 pm in the Circular Garden area (TBC)and is expected to finish about 6.00 pm. Bring the whole family along with refreshments and spare chairs. If you plan to attend, please notify Trish Willing at willingp@loreto.qld.edu.au or complete the tear off slip below and return to the school office by Wednesday 5 February.

P & F Meeting All are welcome to attend the first P & F meeting of the year next Tuesday (4 February) at 7.30pm. If your only experience of a P & F meeting is from primary school, you may find this is a more relaxed forum. If you do come along you will get a sense of the great work we do for the school and you may want to contribute yourself. The meeting will be held in the Ch@t Room on the upper level of the Admin building as the regular venue is being used as a classroom. (Please come to College recep on).

Parent Year Representative 2014 The P & F seeks nominations from people to act as representatives of parents in each year level (8 to 12) this year. With guidance from Catherine Shipton, Community Relations and Development Manager, you would organise events that generate community spirit, such as drinks by the pool, dinner and other social activities. This is a rewarding role which should not involve an excessive call on your time. If you are interested, more details will be available at the first P & F meeting on Tuesday 4 February. You can also email Meg Norris at meg.norris@arup.com if you have any queries or complete the attached form and return to the college as soon as possible. Thank you. Garry West - P & F Secretary

Parent Year Representative 2014 - (Tear off RSVP Slip - return to College office) Or email reply to Meg Norris: meg.norris@arup.com

I would be interested in nominating to be a Year Representative in 2014.

Name: _______________________________________

Daughter’s Year Level__________________

Mobile (or best contact number): _________________________________________________________

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P & F WELCOME BBQ - RSVP Slip (Return to College Office by Wednesday 5 February) Or email reply to Trish Willing: willingp@loreto.qld.edu.au

I / We will be attending the P & F Welcome BBQ Name:

___________________________________________________________________ (Please print clearly)

No of Adults attending: ____________________ No of Children attending: __________________

The Loreto College Coorparoo Community Business Directory is now open!

COMMUNITY Business Directory

Current parents, past parents, past pupils and friends of the College, who all share an ongoing commitment to suppor ng us and our ini a ves are invited to submit your pla num, gold or standard online business lis ng.

Please email your completed booking form to shiptonc@loreto.qld.edu.au

For further details please contact Catherine Shipton, Community Rela ons and Development Manager shiptonc@loreto.qld.edu.au or phone 07 3394 9957

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How to Access Parent Lounge from the Loreto Website A reminder that Parent Lounge provides you as parents and guardians the opportunity to view information about your daughter and events that are occurring at the school. Parent Lounge is a secure, password protected site.

The Parent / Teacher interviews will also use this portal to book meeting times for the interviews that occur early in Semester Two. You are also able to add your contact details to the Parent Directory if you choose to do so. On the Parent Lounge home page there is a menu option called ‘Parent Directory’ and you have the option here of adding some contact information that other parents will be able to view.

To access Parent Lounge go to the College website www.loreto.qld.edu.au and click on ‘My Loreto’ at the top right of the page. Then click on ‘Parents’ to go to the link for Parent Lounge.

Once you are at the Parent Lounge login screen you enter your user name (parent number on fee account) and your password. Once you log in for the first time you can change your password to something easier for you to remember by clicking on the ‘Change Password’ icon at the top of the Parent Lounge home page. You are able to return to the home page at any time by clicking on the Loreto Crest at the top left of the screen.

We hope that you use Parent Lounge regularly to stay in touch with your daughter’s and the College’s activities.

If you forget your password it is a very easy process to change it.

Once you get to the Parent Lounge login screen the image below will appear. Click on ‘Forgotten Password’ and then follow the instructions to change your password. You must use an email address that you have given the College and is on the database to change your password.

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fâáàt|ÇtuÄx fv{ÉÉÄ f{ÉÑ If you have any secondhand uniforms to sell please register online www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au

fxvÉÇw {tÇw UÉÉ~á Any books that did not sell in the sale last November should have now been returned to the students. Payment for any books sold in the sale will be credited to your term 2 fees account. If you would like to sell any unsold books you can now advertise these on the sustainable school shop. www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au Please note that the school no longer has any second hand books for sale. If you need to order any text books you will have to do this directly through Symons (phone 55313633) or check out what is available on the sustainable school shop website.

fçÅÉÇá UÉÉ~ á Late/back orders can be picked up from the service area from 7.30- 8.30 Monday, Wednesday & Friday until the end of February . Books will only be distributed during this time. If you need to order any text books or have any queries regarding book orders please contact Symons directly on 55313633.

fã|Å vtÑá? uÉuu|Çá tÇw Ü|uuÉÇá These are available through the tuckshop . Silicone swim caps (swim team must purchase) $14, Rubber swim caps $5, Bobbins $2 & Ribbons 80c. Senior ribbons are available from the school office for $2.

gâv~á{ÉÑ axãá Due to the new tuckshop not being operational for the start of the school year, we will be operating out of the Mary Ward Centre, with a limited summer menu.

There will be no hot food or toasting, and once the food is sold no more will be made.

It would be advisable if students could bring their morning tea and lunch each day so as to avoid the possibility of not getting something to eat. Thank you for your cooperation, patience and understanding at this time.

Tuckshop Volunteers Needed We are in urgent need of Tuckshop volunteers on Tuesday and Thursdays. If you are to help please call Alison on 0407162901 or email mcenenya@loreto.qld.edu.au Thank you.

Alison McEneny - Tuckshop Convenor

lxtÜ L @ DE fâu}xvà V{tÇzxá All changes of subjects must be finalised with Mr Elsworthy by 3.00pm, Friday 7 February at the latest. Please collect a Subject Change form from the College office. A letter from parents is essential if any subject changes are to be considered.

Return both the form and the letter to Mr Elsworthy.

Pat Elsworthy - Deputy Principal - Curriculum

lxtÜ DE \ÇyÉÜÅtà|ÉÇ a|z{à A reminder to all Year 12 parents and students that the Information Night will commence at 7.00pm on Monday 3 February in the Mary Ward Centre. We will address many of the concerns that you may have about Year 12 including: study planning, balancing extra-curricular activities and part-time work, career preparation and tertiary entrance. We look forward to seeing you there.

Annie Diamond - Year 12 Coordinator

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`âá|v axãá Music Camp We leave tomorrow (Friday 31st)! Students attending the camp should bring their lunch in a disposable container and wear appropriate free clothes to school. On arrival, please put your bags in Room 701 (top level Mary Ward Centre). Meet in the MWC Mezzanine at 12:30 pm to mark rolls for an immediate departure. Parents – don’t forget that we will finish the camp with a short concert at Villanova College (24 Sixth Avenue, Coorparoo) from 4pm and you should collect your daughters from there after the concert.

"Crazy For You” Update While the school year is just getting started, rehearsals for this term’s combined musical production “Crazy For You” have already begun! Last week the leads and orchestra began rehearsals in the Augustine Centre. We asked all students to learn their lines, songs and parts over the holidays and the production staff were very pleased with the preparation of all students involved.

To update our progress since 2013, the construction of an elaborate New York and American Western set has commenced.

My thanks to the Villanova maintenance staff for their creativity and hard work in converting drawings on paper into the complex set we will see in the coming months. The production team, involving staff from both Villanova and Loreto Colleges, have been fine-tuning the production schedule and designing sets and costumes over the break. Thank you to the staff involved for giving so freely of their own time for what is shaping up to be a very memorable, entertaining and lively musical production.

Upcoming Rehearsals Due to the Music Camp this weekend, there are no rehearsals until Tuesday 4 February 4-7pm (Leads, Orchestra and some additional cast members will attend this rehearsal - additional cast members required will be notified by email). The first FULL cast rehearsal is on Friday 7 February 4–7pm. For all afternoon rehearsals can students please eat afternoon tea before 3:45pm and be seated in the Hanrahan Theatre no later than 3:59pm. Afternoon rehearsals will commence at 4:00pm sharp.

Production dates The musical will be performed over four nights: Wednesday 12 March 7pm, Thursday 13 March 7pm, Friday 14 March 7pm and closing night on Saturday 15 March 7pm.

Tickets go on sale in less than 3 weeks time!

Ticket sales will commence at 6am on Friday 14 February using an online ticketing system. More information about ticket sales will be posted in future newsletter articles.

Crew, stand by!

Crew members are not required to attend rehearsals until mid-February. This later start should compensate for a more demanding production schedule for the crew commencing late February and extending into March. However, the crew are expected to help with some of the set painting tasks in the coming weeks as the set pieces roll off the assembly line. I will email crew members and their families with further details shortly.

If there are any questions concerning the musical, please contact myself at jlane@vnc.qld.edu.au or 3394 5566. For more regular updates like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/c4u.2014 Mr Jason Lane - Musical Producer

Farewell We would like to wish a fond farewell to Miss Emma-Shay Guilfoyle, who for the past two years has been our second Classical Guitar tutor. Over the holidays Emma was accepted into the School of Music at the Australian National University in Canberra. Emma is sad to leave Loreto and her students here but obviously excited by this wonderful opportunity. We wish her the best of luck for her continued studies and this new challenge!

Guitar Lessons There is currently a small waiting list of students wishing to learn Guitar. We will be looking at employing another Guitar tutor in the near future.

Congratulations To the following students who have recently completed AMEB examinations: Hannah Radvan (Grade 8 Flute – Honours), Emma Quinn (Grade 5 Piano for Leisure – Pass), Charlotte Coorey (Grade 3 Piano – Credit)

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Music Support Group Welcome Supper The Parent’s Music Support Group meets once a month to help plan and run social events and fundraising for the Music Department. Involvement with this group is a great way to contribute to the school if your daughter is part of the music program. Come along on Wednesday 12 February to the Welcome Supper in room 702 of the Mary Ward Centre to find out more. Please note that this is a new venue for our meetings caused by a variety of classroom changes due to our current building works.

Ensemble Rehearsals All Music Ensembles begin rehearsals next week – starting with Clarinet Ensemble 2, Concert Band 2 and Big Band on Monday! If you are a keen singer, or even would just like to give it a go , then don’t forget that the Senior Choir (Years 10 12 Tuesday after school) and Junior Choir (Years 8 - 9 Thursday after school) are not auditioned – anyone is welcome to come along and give it a try.

Ensemble Music Any students who were not able to attend the final rehearsals for their music groups at the end of last year and therefore still have ensemble music, could you please return this to the Music Office urgently.

Ben Langford - Director of Music

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fÑÉÜàá WxÑtÜàÅxÇà LORETO TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014 All tennis players who trialled at the end of 2013, and all new Yr 8, 9, 10 ,11 and 12 students who would like to trial must compete in the Loreto Tennis Championships. Trophies will be awarded in each Age group. This event will be conducted at Brisbane Girls Grammar School Tennis Courts, 70 Gregory Terrace, SPRING HILL. The date is as follows: Saturday 8 February 7.30am to 12.00pm – Year 8 12.00pm to 5.00pm – Year 9 Sunday 9 February 7.30am to 12.00pm – Year 10 12.00pm to 5.00pm – Year 11 and 12 All players need to sign up via email by Wednesday 5 February at morning tea outside the sports office A DRAW WILL BE PUT TOGETHER ONCE ALL GIRLS HAVE SIGNED ON.

Trophies will be awarded for winners in each category, as well as awards for runners up. All players go into the draw to win a “Lucky Player Prize”. Hope to see lots of Loreto Tennis players there. Please bring the following: 

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All students will need to wear their PE uniform, hat, water bottle, sunscreen, sports shoes and a racquet. Please provide a healthy morning/afternoon tea to share as this is normally a practice for all our home games. Training for all teams begins 10 February 2014. Please see Mrs Stevens should you have any queries. The Saturday fixtures run from 22 February to 17 May 2013.

The tennis skirts are now available from the uniform shop. All players need to purchase the skirt prior to the competition starting. Please see Mrs Stevens should you have any queries.

Meg Stevens - Director of Sport/Tennis Coordinator

INTERHOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL – FRIDAY 14 February The Interhouse Swimming Carnival will be held at Chandler on Friday, 14 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 big Interhouse Carnival of the year and all students are expected to attend, 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 INDEPENDANTLY FROM THE CARNIVAL UNLESS A PARENT IS ACTUALLY AT THE CARNIVAL AT 2.00PM. A LETTER REQUESTING PERMISSION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO MS CARTY, DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – PASTORAL CARE BY THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY. Walkman/Discmans/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.

Meg Stevens - Swimming Co-ordinator

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LORETO WATERPOLO There will be training for the U16 and U18 team on Thursday 30 January at 3.30pm at Loreto Pool.

Each team is playing at the Somerville House swimming pool. Players MUST be at the venue 30 minutes prior to the game.

The game for week 10 – February 9 are as following: TIME

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Loreto Warriors C v St Peter’s

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BYE

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U18C

Loreto Warriors C v Brigidine

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All teams must wear the current Loreto swimming togs, Loreto swim cap and a mouth guard. Please check your nails are cut before the game.

Parent Support Group Meeting.

All interested parents are invited to attend the first Parent Support Group meeting for 2014. This will be held on Tuesday 11 February at 7.30pm in Room 604. We look forward to welcoming last year’s parents and new parents to the school in 2014.

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Loreto College Coorparoo is an independent Catholic secondary school for girls offering an education which liberates, empowers and motivates students in the Mary Ward tradition of excellence in education.

Year 7 2017 - Closing Soon Loreto College is currently accepting enrolment applications for Year 7 2017 (students in Year 4 2014).

Applications close on 7 February 2014.

Offers will be made during Term 1, 2014.

Applications received after 7 February 2014 will be placed on a waiting list.

Year 7 2018 - Now Open Enrolment applications for Year 7 2018 (students in Year 3 2014) are now open and will close on 6 February 2015.

Loreto College only conducts interviews for students already accepted into the College and these will be held when students are in Year 6.

Enquiries for enrolment applications can be made by contacting the Manager of Enrolments on P: 3394 9999 or E: enrol@loreto.qld.edu.au 415 Cavendish Road, Coorparoo P: 07 3394 9999 E: enrol@loreto.qld.edu.au W: www.loreto.qld.edu.au

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