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Volume 6 - 3 March, 2015 Dear Parents & Students
In this year of Verity and this season of LENT I share these thoughts expressed to young people by Pope Francis on his visit to the Philippines earlier this year. This first quote aligns closely with our focus on Verity whilst the second aligns particularly with the call in Lent to care for others. Pope Francis says first to young people that you have a “significant contribution to make” and that one of the “challenges” to be faced is the “challenge of integrity”. He says:
“The word “challenge” can be understood in two ways. First, it can be understood negatively, as a temptation to act against your moral convictions, what you know to be true, good and right. Our integrity can be challenged by selfish interest, greed, dishonesty, or the willingness to use other people. But the word “challenge” can be also understood positively. It can be seen as invitation to courage, a summons to bear prophetic witness to what you believe and hold sacred. In this sense, the challenge of integrity is something which you have to face now, at this time in your lives. It is not something you can put off until you are older or have greater responsibilities. Even now you are challenged to act with honesty and fairness in your dealings with others, young and old alike. Do not avoid the challenge!” In his closing remarks, his final emphasis is on the contribution dear to all of us - care for the poor. “We are members of God’s family. No matter how much or how little we have individually, each one of us is called to personally reach out and serve our brothers and sisters in need. There is always someone near us who is in need, materially, emotionally, spiritually. The greatest gift we can give to them is our friendship, our concern, our tenderness, our love for Jesus. To receive Jesus is to have everything: to give him is to give the greatest gift of all.” Much in this address, by Pope Francis aligns perfectly with Mary Ward’s call to us that we “be seekers of truth and doers of Justice”. LORETO WELCOMES OUR ARCHBISHOP Tonight, with pleasure we welcome the Most Reverend Mark Coleridge, Archbishop of Brisbane, to Loreto. His Grace will be delivering the annual Council Oration speaking to staff, student leaders and invited guests on the theme of Verity. We look forward to his presence and the wisdom be brings and thank him for his generous leadership in accepting this invitation. MARY WARD CONNECT This week we welcome to Loreto Coorparoo twelve Year 10 students and two staff from Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak,
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Victoria and Loreto Kirribilli, NSW as part of our annual “Mary Ward Connect” program. As part of this program we also have twelve of our own students and two staff visiting these schools in exchange. Visiting Loreto, Mandeville Hall, Toorak are: Ella Smyth, Helena Beiers, Bridgette Ryan, Christiana Stewart, Madeline Jones, Miranda Pattison and Mr Corrado. Visiting Loreto Kirribilli are: Olivia Wintour, Madeline Miller, Spenser Gauci, Charlotte Coorey, Katina Yanardasis, Emily Quinn and Mrs Bongaarts. I extend my sincere thanks to these girls and staff and wish them safe and happy travels. I am confident they will prove to be fine ambassadors for Loreto Coorparoo and know that they will make some wonderful connections and lasting friendships. I also offer my grateful thanks to the twelve families of the Year 10 students who will generously be hosting our special visitors this week. Thank you to the families of: Caitlin Dixon, Lydia Weir, Gabriella Miotti, Ruby Daly, Meg Luton, Stella Griffin, Alexandra Hall, Chanelle Gandhi, Alexandra Moffett, Hannah Robb, Sophia Dabinett and Anna McGuckin. I thank you in anticipation for making our Loreto ‘sisters’ so welcome and for extending to them the hospitality of your home and for your support. I offer my thanks also to Ms Carty and Ms Ludwig for their expert coordination and leadership of “Mary Ward Connect”. OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT – TOP RESULT IN STATE It is with much pleasure we congratulate Rebecca Marshall, Class of 2014, on attaining the highest result in Queensland for last year’s Queensland Core Skills (QCS) test. With approximately 28,500 students sitting the test, this is indeed a most remarkable achievement. Rebecca expressed her sincere thanks to her parents and family for their wonderful support and she also graciously acknowledged the important influence of her teachers. We wish Rebecca every success with her future studies. YEAR 7 AND 8 RETREAT DAYS Please remember in your prayers our students in Years 7 and 8 who will both have a Retreat day later this week. We pray in thanks for the teachers and special guests who will lead them and we pray in hope that the girls will grow in their understanding and knowledge of each other and of the importance of Mary Ward values in Jesus’ name. Amen. YEAR 11 SEMI-FORMAL We offer our best wishes to our Year 11’s for their upcoming Semi-Formal being held on Friday night. We offer thanks to Mrs Meecham and the Year 11 teachers for their support. CONGRATULATIONS
To Mikaela DiSavia (Year 11) on her selection to travel to Rome as part of the Female Football Academy from Perth. We wish her well especially as she is the only Queenslander selected for this tour.
BEST WISHES
To Ciera Stafford (Year 11) who will travel to Sydney next week (12 – 15 March) to compete in the Australian Junior Athletics Championships. We wish her safe travels and every success.
To Riah Manser (Year 9) who has qualified for several individual and team events at the State Surf Lifesaving Titles at Maroochydore on 20 - 22 March. We wish her every success.
CONDOLENCES
To Melanie Irwin (Year 11) and her family on the recent passing of her Grandmother, Dorothy Irwin. We pray for her eternal rest in peace, in the gentle and loving care of God. Amen. Yours sincerely Chery Hamilton Principal
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Calendar of Events Wednesday 4 March
Mary Ward Connect
Year 7 Retreat
CaSSSA Tri 1 Sport - Round 2
Debating - Round 1 - Year 9 & 11
Thursday 5 March
Mary Ward Connect
Friday 6 March
Mary Ward Connect
Year 8 Retreat
Year 11 Semi-Formal - 7.30pm (Year 11s depart at 2.20pm)
Year 11 Parent Dinner - Story Bridge Hotel 7.30pm
Saturday 7 March
Water Polo - Round 14
Tennis - Round 4
Year 9 Parent Get Together by the Pool - 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Monday 9 March
Year 11 Ancient History Excursion
Year 12 Economics Excursion
Composite District Football
Tuesday 10 March
P&F Committee Meeting 7.00pm - Level 2, Cruci
Wednesday 11 March
French Day
CaSSSA Tri 1 Sport - Round 3
Debating Round 1 - Year 10 and 12
Thursday 12 March
CaSSSA Swimming Carnival (Year 8 and 12)
Friday 13 March
P&F Student Dance (Year 9 - 12) - 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Saturday 14 March
Tennis - Round 5
Water Polo - Round 15
Lions Youth of the Year Regional Competition
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Curriculum and Year Level Reports Art Department As we reach the middle of our first term for 2015, Art classes are well underway in researching and developing ideas for their assigned tasks. Year 12 Visual Art Students have been exploring the concept of the ‘Human Condition’ as they develop their own focus for their Body of Work One. Year 10 Art Students have researched the ‘The Dinner Party’ by artist Judy Chicago and are now working with their understanding of the symbolic representation of women of achievement to create visual representation through drawn images of their own selected woman of Truth. Mrs Leonie McCulkin - Art Coordinator
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Year 11 Semi-Formal The Year 11 girls are looking forward to their Semi-Formal with eager anticipation. The aim of the evening is to provide an introduction into the etiquette and delight derived from a more formal occasion than most girls would have experienced at this stage of their lives. Inviting a partner adds to this sense of celebration and responsibility. The Greek Club venue and the attendance of Year 11 Homeroom teachers will provide the girls with a safe, festive and formal environment in which to celebrate their important transition into the Senior School. Over the next few weeks, the girls will be briefed about expectations of dress, behaviour and partners. We ask that parents support us by personally delivering their daughters and partners to the Greek Club punctually at 7.30 pm and then again promptly picking them up at 11.00pm. No one will be allowed to leave the venue before 11.00pm. All partners must produce a current ID card from their school and your daughters have been asked to politely introduce their partners to their Homeroom teachers. Whilst Loreto College does not support the girls attending ‘post parties’, we are aware that some girls may progress from the Semi-Formal to other celebrations. The responsibility for the safety of the girls moves back to their parents at this stage but the girls also need to be aware that their actions for the entire evening will reflect upon the College. It is timely, therefore to remind parents about the issue of alcohol consumption by underage drinkers. Many girls may have their parents believing at this stage that ALL girls will be attending a post Semi-formal party and MOST girls will be consuming alcohol. This is not true but these beliefs contribute to the normalization and cultural acceptance of drinking and often lead to episodes of binge drinking which can seriously harm the health of your daughters. If you are permitting your daughter to attend a party please ensure their safety by:
Ensuring that your daughter gives you the phone number of the parents in charge.
Checking with the host parents of the party that there will be sufficient adult supervision at a safe and suitable venue, security at the door/gate, water, soft drinks and food.
Checking that there is a restricted guest list.
Taking a strong stance against the consumption of alcohol by these underage teenagers.
Personally delivering and picking up your daughter from the party at a pre-arranged time.
Making sure your daughter keeps a fully charged mobile phone with her throughout the party.
Discussing these harm minimization strategies with your daughter.
I hope that your daughter has a most enjoyable evening – one that she will remember fondly for the rest of her life. Thank you to Yasmin Abraham and Lauren Michael for their lovely illustration! Fiona Meecham - Year 11 Coordinator
Co-Curricular Events Music News Beginner Ensembles Final decisions regarding placement of students have now been made and have been sent to parents via both email and regular mail on Monday this week. We would like to start lessons this week but cannot let students take instruments home until signed Loan Agreements have been returned to the Music Office, so we would ask that parents look after the paperwork you are sent as quickly as possible.
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Performance Uniform for Chorale, Big Band, Sorelle & Exit Stage Left We are currently organising the 2015 order of performance shirts for these groups. If your daughter is in one of these groups, she will this week receive an information letter. It is particularly important for students who are attending the Music Tour to look after this promptly as we will need the black performance shirts on tour. Sorelle Performance (Saturday 14 March) Sorelle has been asked to represent Loreto by performing at a concert called “Women Make It Happen” to celebrate International Women’s Day. The concert will start at 6:30 pm and run for about an hour. We will need to meet at All Hallows’ school by 5:15 pm to get organised (this is a little earlier than previously advertised). Please find all information regarding ticket purchase, venue address, and parking at the following website: http://brisbanecitysounds.com.au/category/ news/ Please be aware that we will wear the alternate black performance uniform on this night, so if you do not have the proper shirt, you may need to organise one for this first concert. Music Camp Lost Property A new “Black Wolf” brand sleeping bag was lost during the concert at the end of Music Camp. If anyone has found this item, or mixed it up with their own, could you please bring it to the Music Office so that it can be returned to its owner? I also currently have in the Music Office a large red and green sleeping bag, in a black Coleman Pilbara C3 bag, left over from the Music Camp. Please claim this item if it is yours. Ben Langford - Director of Music
Sports Department Cross Country Training Training has begun for Cross Country in lead up to the Interhouse Carnival on 1 April. Girls must sign up and fill in a medical form prior to training. Training will be conducted outside the school grounds at Majestic Park, Mott Park and White’s Hill. Girls meet at the Mary Ward Centre at the beginning of the session.The training is on the following days: Monday 3.30pm to 5.00pm Tuesday 3.30pm to 5.00pm Wednesday 6.30am to 8.00am Thursday 3.30pm to 5.00pm Friday 6.30pm to 8.00am. If you have any further enquiries please see Mrs Stevens. CaSSSA Swim Carnival On Thursday 12 March the CaSSSA Cup Swim carnival will be held at Chandler. All Year 8 and Year 12 students will be attending the day to support our Swim Team . This is a wonderful opportunity for Big Sisters and Little Sisters to get to know each other, as well as the Year 12 students to induct Year 8 students into some important Loreto traditions such as the College War Cry. Attendance is compulsory on this day as on any other. Students who do attend feel let feel disappointed by other students who stay away without a valid reason. We would like this to be an occasion to build community rather than damage it. All non-attendance will be checked. Students are not to bring magazines or electronic devices such as ipods. They will be fully engaged in cheering for our swimmers. Dress for the day for spectators is perfect formal school uniform- hat is not required. Students in the Swim team will received a letter with specific details regarding events, uniform arrival and departure times. All students should bring food and plenty of water. Only very limited canteen facilities will be available for a short time. Students will be travelling to and from the carnival by bus. No student will be able to leave from Sleeman Sports Centre, Chandler unless they bring a parental note to Ms Carty prior to the event and the parent is there to collect their daughter by 2.00pm. The selected members of the Swim Team will receive details of the CaSSSA Swim Carnival event by the end of this week. A reminder that the Swim Team breakfast is held on Monday 9 March at 7.15am. This is held just outside the Mary Ward Centre by the pool area. Swim training will be held from 6.30am to 7.00am prior to the breakfast. Meg Stevens - Director of Sport 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. We wish the girls well leading up to the finals.
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This Week’s Draw: Round 13 – 7 March TIME
AGE
TEAMS
VENUE
9.20am
U12
Loreto Warriors v St Rita’s Brown
Musgrave
11.20am
U13B
Loreto Warriors v BGGS
Musgrave
12.00pm
U13C
Loreto Warriors v Brigidine
Somerville House
11.20am
U14B
Loreto Warriors v Moreton Bay College
Fortitude Valley
1.20pm
U14C
Loreto Warriors v All Hallows’
Somerville House
2.00pm
U15C BLACK
Loreto Warriors v St Peter’s
Somerville House
3.20pm
U15C ORANGE
Loreto Warriors v All Hallows’
Somerville House
4.00pm
U16 C
Loreto Warriors v Sommerville
Somerville House
4.00pm
U18B
Loreto Warriors v Polar Bears
St Rita’s
Results: Round 12 AGE
TEAMS
Results
U12
Loreto Warriors v All Hallows
Loss 5 - 6
U13B
Loreto Warriors v Brigidine
Won 6 - 4
U13C
Loreto Warriors v Rivercity
Loss 1 - 12
U14B
Loreto Warriors v Polar Bears
Won 6 - 4
U14C
Loreto Warriors v St Rita’s
Won 6 - 1
U15C BLACK
Loreto Warriors v All Hallow’s
Won 8 - 0
U15C ORANGE
Loreto Warriors v BYE
BYE
U16 C
Loreto Warriors v Mt St Michael’s
Won 8- 2
U18B
Loreto Warriors v Brigidine
Loss 2 - 12
CaSSSA Touch Football We wish the girls all the best in their first fixture. Play well, ruck hard and fast, talk and point in defence and make sure you run at gaps! Girls are reminded that as they are travelling away from Loreto, they are to change into their playing uniform at lunchtime and report to the MWC at 3.05pm when the sports bell rings. If parents intend to collect their daughter from the venue, a note must be given to Ms Begley by morning tea on match day. The bus cannot wait at the venue if you are late, so if you are not there when the game concludes, your daughter will return to the College on the team bus. All buses aim to return to Loreto between 5.30 - 5.45pm, traffic dependent! Spectators are most welcome; we’d love to see you there! If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. This Week’s Draw: Round 2 - 4 March JUNIOR A (8A)
(A) V MTA
Norths Hockey
H3
JUNIOR B (8B)
(H) V MTA
Norths Hockey
H6
JUNIOR C (7A) JUNIOR E (7B)
(A) V OLC (A) V SJF
Norths Rugby Kedron AFL
R2 K3
Valleys Hockey Fields
Shaw Road , Wooloowin FIELDS NAMED ‘H’
Norths Rugby Union Fields
Shaw Road , Wooloowin FIELDS NAMED ‘R’
Kedron AFL
Sixth Avenue, Kedron
(A) = Away Game
(H) = Home Game
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CaSSSA Volleyball Congratulations to all teams on a great start to the season. The enthusiasm and team spirit was evident and without doubt impacted positively on their performance on court. Loreto teams won five out of eight matches, with one still to be played. A top effort, girls! This Week’s Draw: Round 2 - 4 March Opposition Open A - MTA Open B - SMC Open C - LHC Inter A - MSM Inter B - OLC Inter C - SSC Inter D - LHC Inter E - MSM
Venue
Supervising Teacher Mr Swanson Mrs Gold Ms Stewart Mrs Nielson Mrs Gore Mr Franco Ms Stewart Mrs Nielson
Mt Alvernia College, Somerset Rd, Kedron Eagles Sports Complex, Mansfield Lourdes Hill College, 86 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne Loreto College, Mary Ward Centre Our Lady’s College, Chester Rd, Annerley San Sisto College,97 Mayfield Road, Carina Lourdes Hill College, 86 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne Loreto College, Mary Ward Centre
Results Round 1: Open A
Rescheuled due to Retreat
Open B
MMC 2 def LOR 1
16-25, 25-23, 15-11
Open C
LOR 2 def OLC 1
22-25, 25-19, 15-5
INT A
LOR 3 def STU 0
25-16, 25-17, 15-12
INT B
LOR 3 def BRI 0
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INT C
LOR 2 def MSM 1
25-24, 25-15, 15-2
INT D
SJF 2 def LOR 1
25-19, 25-14, 15-4
INT E
LOR 2 def MMC 1
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Girls are reminded that if they are travelling away from Loreto, they are to change into their playing uniform at lunchtime and report to the MWC at 3.05pm when the sports bell rings. If parents intend to collect their daughter from the ‘away’ or home ‘Mt Gravatt’ venue, a note must be given to Mrs Gore by morning tea on match day. All buses aim to return to Loreto between 5.30 - 5.45pm, traffic dependent! Please Note: The address of the Mt Gravatt Youth and Recreation Club is 4 Weedon Street, Mansfield. We wish all teams the best of luck. Spectators are most welcome, we’d love to see you there! If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Kirsty Gore – Volleyball Coordinator
MEETING FOR LORETO SPORTS SUPPORT GROUP The next Parent Sport Support Group meeting will be held on Tuesday 17 March at 7.00pm on the bottom floor of the new building Cruci. All Parents are most welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Parent Information 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 will 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 one 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 or you can now also register your interest as a Volunteer for the Loreto School Dance as follows. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the Signup sheet: https://www.volunteersignup.org/X4HFX To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do. Thank you for volunteering! Barb Kassulke - Dance Convenor
Tuckshop Volunteers Required We are in urgent need of Tuckshop Volunteers for Thursday and Fridays. If you are able to assist on either of these days please contact Alison on 0407 162 901or email: mcenenya@loreto.qld.edu.au Thank you. Alison McEneny - Tuckshop Manager
Tuckshop Roster Monday 9 March - Friday 13 March Monday 9 March:
Jan Quinn, Geraldine Dwyer-West, Nikki Eisenhut, Kiria King
Tuesday 10 March:
Lisa Roberts, Bridget Gavin, Melissa Liddy, Carolyn Jensen, Michelle Nicholson
Wednesday 11 March:
Kim Devine, Christy Grigson, Katrina Cappelli, Brenda Scott
Thursday 12 March:
Loretta Sciani-Clarke, Leanne Jackson
Friday 13 March:
Deanna Smith, Steve / Marie Baaker, Roxanne Iwinski
Tuckshop Special - $4.00 Monday 9 March:
Chicken subs
Tuesday 10 March:
Macaroni cheese
Wednesday 11 March:
Pumpkin ravioli with creamy tomato sauce
Thursday 12 March:
Thai green chicken curry
Friday 13 March:
Toasted pulled pork wraps with coleslaw and cheese
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New Parents Relax by the Pool More than 50 parents of Year 7 and 8 students came together last Friday night to enjoy drinks, plates of food and chat. There was quite a party atmosphere as they relaxed for a couple of hours beside the swimming pool. Thanks to everyone who supported what has become an important social event on the Loreto calendar aimed at bringing together mums and dads who are new to the school. Numbers were up because of the double intake of new students with the introduction of Year 7 to secondary school. Our appreciation also goes to Trish Willing and Mark Onions for assisting with preparations.
One down and Five to go A reminder that the next P&F meeting will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 10 March in the new Cruci building on Level 2. All are welcome to attend. We meet only six times a year so make the most of the opportunity to hear what we do. Garry West - P&F Secretary
Community Events Mercy Community Services Mercy Community Services is a not-for-profit non-government organisation who specialise in community based services for the most vulnerable people within our community. As such we are endeavouring to recruit new carers to provide stability and nurturing to children and young people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to remain living within their family for a period of time. Foster carers can be couples, single, parents already or without children of their own. If you enjoy interacting with children and can give a child or young person a nurturing home and would care to join us please phone 3340 5600 for Logan and Southern Brisbane, 3280 800 for Goodna or 3267 9070 for North Brisbane. Further information is available on our website at: www.mercycs.org.au
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