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29 March 2011
Dear Parents and Students In the midst of exams, which continue for the senior students until week’s end, we offer the students our prayers and best wishes. May their months of application and effort be reflected in pleasing academic outcomes and achievements. May they experience feelings of success and satisfaction, knowing that they have done their best for themselves and their families. In the late 19th Century, Mother Gonzaga Barry IBVM, the founding sister of Loreto Schools in Australia, offered the following sage advice to her students: “Go through the different studies diligently and cheerfully and under the eye of your Heavenly Father, with a pure and upright intention making every act a prayer . . . . . The motive of giving satisfaction to your parents is one that ought to be very powerful with you, if you will only reflect on the many sacrifices they have made for your advancement. In one respect it is a matter of strict justice that you should do your very best and avail yourselves of every opportunity to improve”. This advice seems both timeless and timely. Let us pray that each and every Loreto student lives out the call to be both ‘diligent and cheerful’ in doing her very best. Amen. AN IMPORTANT TWO WEEKS AHEAD: Term Two Work Commences Even though exams will be over this Friday, it is important for all parents and students to be aware that all classes will commence Term Two work from next Monday, April 4th. Due to the shortness of Term Two it is critical that during the upcoming fortnight, students remain focussed and diligent. Understandably, they will be ‘ready for a holiday’ but we ask for your support in encouraging their sustained efforts and application until April 15th, when they will at last be able to rest and revive. WHOLE SCHOOL SURVEY Yesterday, all staff, parents and students should have received an email inviting participation in an on‐line survey. This survey will be open for ten working days with reminders being sent periodically. In anticipation, I thank you for your support in taking part. The higher the level of participation, the more meaningful is the data, so again, thank you. CONGRATULATIONS To Emily Rendon (Year 8) who recently won an award from the Queensland Quilters’ Guild Craft Expo. Her delightful hanging quilt will travel around Australia. I’m sure you’ll agree, Emily has great talent indeed. To Bridget Sankey (Year 11) and Kelley O’Leary (Year 12) on their selection to the Metropolitan East Team for Soccer.
Loreto College Coorparoo — Felicity
“Underwater Disco” by Emily Rendon
CONDOLENCES We offer prayers and sympathies to Erin Stafford (Year 9) and her family on the recent passing of Erin’s grandfather who lived in the UK. May he rest eternally at peace in God’s loving care. We offer our prayers and sympathies also to Lily Betzien (Year 8) and her family on the recent passing of Lily’s grandmother. May she be welcomed in peace into God’s loving embrace. We offer our prayers and condolences to Paige McDonald (Year 10) and her family on the recent passing of Paige’s grandmother. May she be at rest in God’s eternal loving peace. Amen. Yours sincerely
Cheryl Hamilton Principal
Reminder ‐ 2011 Term Dates Term 1 : Term 2: Term 3: Term 4:
25 January ‐ 15 April 3 May ‐ 24 June 19 July ‐ 16 September 3 October ‐ 25 November (Year 12s finish 18 November)
Please Note: The last day of Term 1 is Friday 15 April. Students will be dismissed at 3.20 pm. Page 2
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Loreto College Coorparoo — Felicity Calendar — Coming Events
Career News
30 March
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Parent Information Night ‐ If any student is considering a
Year 11 and 12 Exams
Year 9 and 10 Exams
Round 7 ‐ BSGSA Volleyball
Debating Round 2 ‐ Year 10 and 12
31 March / 1 April
volunteer gap year break next year, you have an opportunity to attend the parent/student information session on Thursday 31st March 6.30pm – 7.30pm, University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, Building 68, Room 320. Students need to register no later than Wednesday, 30 March at: http://www.antipodeans.com.au/info‐nights.htm
Street Parking
Year 11 and 12 Exams
2 April
Round 7 Tennis
5 April
Year 11 Home Ec Excursion ‐ 8.30am ‐ 1.30pm
P & F Meeting 7.30 pm
6 April
Business Manager
Round 8 ‐ BSGSA Volleyball
Debating Round 2 ‐ Year 9 and 11
7 April
Year 8 Hep B/HPV Vaccinations ‐ 1.30pm
Year 10 Geography Field Trip
8 April
Interhouse Cross Country
Autumn Music Concert 1 ‐ 6.00pm MWC
11 April
Year 12 Geography Field Trip
12 April
Year 11 Geography Field Trip
Year 11 C Art Excursion
School Council Meeting
13 April
Year 9 Art Workshop
Composite District Cross Country ‐ 4.00pm
Autumn Music Concert 2 ‐ 6.00pm
14 April
Parent/Student/Homeroom Teacher Interviews 1.30pm ‐ 6.30pm
15 April
Closing date for Interhouse Music Festival Entries
END OF TERM 1 ‐ Students dismissed at 3.20pm
3 May ‐ START OF TERM 2
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We have received a number of complaints from neighbours in relation to cars parking around the school particularly at drop off and pick up time. While afternoons in particular are very busy, parents are asked to observe the traffic rules in the area to ensure the safety of students and residents. You will be aware that Queensland Police regularly patrol the area and fines are issued for any infringements. Your observance of the rules will be appreciated. Noel Williams ‐
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St Vincent de Paul News Thanks to all of you in the Loreto Community who assisted us with the Easter egg collection. We have enough now. A special thanks to Ciane Guilfoyle who organised the wrapping (green cellophane with silver ribbon mainly) in lunch times by a dedicated team of members. Well over 200 eggs have been wrapped. These members will deliver the eggs on Wednesday 20th April. Any extras will go to the local nursing home and also to needy families through the Inala Family Support Centre. Also thanks to those students who volunteered to help sell raffle tickets. That has given us much needed funds for other projects this year. Thanks, everyone. We pray that Easter is a much needed break when we will have time to reflect on the spiritual in our busy lives.
Bill Kenny ‐ Coordinator
Music News Ensemble Rehearsals – All students are reminded that rehearsals for all ensembles are back on as normal as of Friday 1 April (this week).
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Loreto College Coorparoo — Felicity you have a band or duo, make sure you have signed up to participate (sign‐up sheet on the music noticeboard) Friday 8 April: Jazz Ensemble, String Sextet – Caitlin Uittenbosch (Music Extension Soloist), Sorelle, Intermission, asap. Competition Heats starts next week on Monday 4 Concert Band 1, Guitar Ensemble 1, Concert Band 2, Guitar April. Ben Langford ‐ Director of Music Ensemble 2, String Ensemble, Orchestra
Autumn Concerts: Concert Programs
Year 10 Alcohol Education Day - Friday 1
Wednesday 13 April: Percussion Ensemble 1, Helen April
Svoboda (Music Extension Soloist), Flute Ensemble 2, This Friday will be an ‘Alcohol Awareness and Education Day’ Percussion Ensemble 2, Chorale, Intermission, Flute for Yr 10 students. This is a new initiative for the Health Ensemble One, Junior Choir, Rebecca Meimaris (Music Education department that aims to increase students’ Extension Soloist), Clarinet Ensemble, Senior Choir. alcohol related knowledge and to develop skills to resist the social influences that currently encourage alcohol Concert Supper – At our department concerts, consumption in young people. The Yr 12 Health Education performing students are asked to supply a plate of food for students will ‘teach’ 4 of the 6 lessons for the day, to utilise supper. Could all instrumentalists (Guitar / Band / Strings) please supply supper for the Friday 8 April Concert and all the effectiveness of peer education as a valuable strategy in singers (Junior Choir, Senior Choir) please supply supper for alcohol education. The Yr 12s have planned a variety of the Wednesday 13 April Concert. Plates should be delivered interactive learning experiences. Each lesson will explore the issues associated with teen drinking culture through the to the MWC canteen on arrival at 5:30 PM. Thank you. social inquiry process and will include group discussions Music Tour – The extra Tour Rehearsal for members of followed by feedback. Current social marketing campaigns Jazz Ensemble and Sorelle will run on Sunday morning 10 and programs are used in the lessons. A survey will be given April from 9am to 1.00pm. Jazz Ensemble will start (from 9 at the end of the lesson to determine the level of success of am to 11.00am) and Sorelle will follow (from 11am to the various activities and to indicate levels of knowledge 1.00pm). I am aware that these times do not suit one or two compared with a pre‐test survey. Under‐age drinking and students, however, they were the best fit for the ensembles binge drinking have a significant impact on the health, safety that we could find. If there is any way that other and well‐being of our young people. We hope that this commitments can be varied so that we have full attendance Awareness Day will make a positive difference and thank the that would be fantastic but I will understand if this is not Health Education students and staff for this initiative. possible. Any student who will definitely be absent must Helen Carty – Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care confirm this with me in advance so that the rehearsals can be planned to be most effective. P & F News
Private Music Tuition – Private tuition fees at Loreto
The Parents and Friends’ Association is very proud to College are kept “in accordance with and subject to changes announce that our Gala Dinner Dance, “Bling it On,” is of the recommendation of the Music Teachers Association of planned and ready to go on May 28th! You can purchase Queensland” (excerpt from “Private Music Tuition – 2011 tickets from now on, simply by completing your details on Application Form”. At the start of 2011, the recommended the flyer attached to this newsletter. Tables of 8 are best, so rate for private tuition was increased from $30 / 30 min phone your friends and reserve a spot. There is an incentive lesson to $31 / 30 min lesson. Tuition Fees at Loreto will to get in quickly! By purchasing your tickets before Friday 6 therefore increase after the Easter Holidays to match this May, you will go into the exclusive draw to win a new ipad recommendation. computer. (Sponsored by RBS Morgans, Milton). A Powerhouse Concert – Katie Noonan & Karin complimentary glass of champagne will be offered on arrival, Schaupp ‐ On Friday, 29 and Saturday 30 April Ms Schaupp canapés and a two course dinner will be served and the band will play some great tunes for dancing. You can wear as much will be performing at the Powerhouse with well‐known vocalist Katie Noonan, with whom she has recorded a CD of or as little bling as you wish but do come along for a great night out and Bling it On! songs of the British Isles. It is a reflection of our Guitar Ensemble One’s outstanding performances at the West A reminder to contact Mary Favios on 0417 609603 if you Australian festival last year that Ms Schaupp has invited the have any donations for the raffle to be held on the night of group to perform at these two concerts. This is a wonderful the Dinner Dance. Proceeds of the raffle are being given to and generous opportunity to share the stage with one of the the Loreto College Flood Appeal which is directly supporting world’s foremost guitarists. We congratulate all of Guitar the Grantham Community and Milperra State High School as Ensemble One on being invited to this prestigious well as Inala St Vincent de Paul Family Support Centre. Your event. Tickets can be purchased through Brisbane help will be gratefully accepted. If donations could be in by Powerhouse on (07) 3358 8600 or visit April 21, that would be most helpful! Thank you for your www.brisbanepowerhouse.org. support of this worthy cause.
Bandslam
– The Music Council is running a band The next meeting of the Parents and Friends’ Association will competition next week as a fundraiser for Flood Relief. If be held on Tuesday April 5, at 7.30pm, in the staff room. All are welcome. Elizabeth Fort ‐ P & F Secretary Page 4
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Loreto College Coorparoo — Felicity Sports Department News
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Interhouse Cross Country
The Interhouse Cross Country will be held on Friday 8th April Results: Round 6 ‐ 26 March A/ARES V St Rita’s lost 25‐45 2011. All students are expected to participate in the Interhouse Cross Country. Students will walk from school to B1/B2 V St Rita’s (1) lost 12‐48 Majestic Park and run a course that takes the students B3/4(2) V San Sisto won 29‐23 through the bushland of Coorparoo for a distance of approximately 2 kilometres. A map of the exact course will B5 V Brigidine lost 9‐36 be displayed on every Home Room noticeboard. Every V Lourdes Hill won 44‐19 student is expected to complete this course whether it is by C1 running or walking. The House and Sports captains are C2/3 V Mt St Michael’s won 36‐11 looking forward to having their teams come together and C4/5(1) V All Hallows’(1) lost 21‐26 compete in a very spirited manner. If a student is unable to complete the course a note must be given to Mrs Stevens or C4/5(2) V Lourdes Hill lost 23‐31 the Sports Office with Mrs Wilkinson. Your daughter will be D1/2 V Lourdes Hill lost 21‐23 supervised at school only if she is unable to walk to the venue otherwise she will be expected to still join with her D3/4 V Stuartholme lost 6‐36 house group at the park. Students are to wear their school D5 V St Rita’s lost 22‐31 sports uniform and cap to school and bring a shirt in their house colour to compete in. All students need to wear lace E1/2 V Brigidine won 36‐16 up running shoes. It is recommended that all students bring E3/4 V Stuartholme (2) lost 22‐32 a water bottle. If there is rain forecast for Friday morning all students please bring along your books for Period 1 & 2 in Meg Stevens ‐ Tennis Coordinator/Director of Sport case the event is called off in the morning.
Cross Country Training
Volleyball
There will be cross country training on this Thursday 31st This Week’s Draw ‐ Round 7: 30 March March and Friday 1st April as well as the following Monday Open A v Brigidine Home: Southbank Tafe 4th and Thursday 7th April at 6.45am to 8.00am in Open B v MTA Away: Mt Alvernia College preparation for the Cross Country carnival. All students must Jun A v SRC Away: St Rita’s College sign up in the Sports Office before attending the sessions. Jun B Semi Final v LHC Home: MWC
Tennis Training
Jun D v MTA Away: Mt Alvernia College There will be tennis training for C1 and A Reserve this Jun E2 Semi Final v BRI Home: Southbank Tafe Thursday morning and training will begin for all teams next Girls are reminded to change into their playing uniform at week Monday 4th April. Meg Stevens ‐ Director of Sport Lunch time and report to the MWC at 3.05pm ready for a 3.15 departure. If there is a change to your daughter pick up Tennis arrangements, a note needs to be given to Mrs Gore by This Week’s Draw ‐ Round 7: 2 April morning tea on game day. A/ARES V All Hallows’ (2) at Morningside Tennis Centre Please note: Training will re‐commence as normal for the B1/B2 V All Hallows’ (2) at Morningside Tennis Centre remainder of the season. Good Luck to all teams in their last regular round matches. Play well. B3/4(1) V Loreto (2) at Brisbane Girls Grammar B3/4(2) V Loreto (1) at Brisbane Girls Grammar B5
V Stuartholme at Stuartholme Toowong
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C4/5(1) V Stuartholme (3) at Stuartholme Toowong C4/5(2) V Stuartholme (1) Brisbane Girls Grammar D1/2
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Results: Round 6 ‐ 26 March
This week saw our most competitive matches of the season with two of our teams playing in quarter final matches and other teams playing top performing teams. Well done, Girls, on a week of highly skilled and entertaining Volleyball. Open A ‐ Lost 2 sets to 1, All Hallows This game was definitely the most exciting and challenging game of the season so far for the Open A team. The first set was very close and the girls served strongly to win this set. The second set proved challenging also with the All Hallows’ team fighting hard for every point and eventually tying up the game 1 ‐ 1. The third set was nerve racking for the girls but they showed real fight and determination turning the game around from 16 ‐ 20 to 24 ‐ 24. After some amazing rallys the girls unfortunately lost the game but showed great
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for the future. The interviews will have a slightly different sportsmanship in defeat. We look forward to hopefully focus depending on the student’s Year Level, eg Year 8’s playing them again. will reflect on the process of settling into secondary school Open B ‐ Lost 3 sets to 1, MSM and Year 11’s on their adjustment to senior schooling. The Unlucky again this week to not get a win! We lost the first set by only a margin of 2 points. In the second set we staged a Year 10 interviews will form part of the development of decent comeback but unfortunately couldn't get on top of Mt each student’s Senior Education Training Plan. St Michael's. In the third set we went down by quite a close Interviews will be conducted between 1.30pm and 6.30pm margin as well, but the girls played really well again. Fingers and will be for approximately 15 minutes. Classes will are crossed for our remaining round match of the sea‐ conclude at 12.30pm. Students may go home or be supervised at school during the remainder of the son. Onto next week! afternoon. This interview is in addition to the Parent/ Junior A ‐ Won 2 sets to 1, All Hallows’ Teacher interviews held in July when Student/Subject Junior A's had their greatest and most competitive game yet this week against All Hallow's, winning 2‐1; the game was an parents have the opportunity to talk with each of their accumulation of all their hard work and training throughout daughter’s teachers about her progress in particular the season so far. Everyone displayed superb skill and game subjects. We hope this interview opportunity will enhance play, with Carla Caputo absolutely lethal through attack and communication between families and the College and our great defence by Georgia Hillas and Emily McMahon. Next ability to provide the very best for your daughters week, the girls will be aiming to keep this court momentum academically and pastorally. On Tuesday or Wednesday next week, each family should and teamwork up. Great game girls! receive in the post a letter with details of the interviews Junior B ‐ Lost 2 sets to 1, Our Lady’s College and a sheet for nominating your preferred interview time. The Junior B Volleyball team played against the strong Our On Monday 11 April, students in Years 8 and 11, as well as Lady’s outfit, losing narrowly 2 ‐ 1 in a hard fought and new students in other year levels, will receive Interim competitive game. Winning the first set, and only just losing Reports in Afternoon Homeroom. Helen Carty ‐ Deputy the second and third was a considerable improvement from Principal ‐ Pastoral Care the last time they played. Mia Page played exceptionally well this week in scrabbling defence, as did Sarah Toohey with her Items of Interest consistent serving. Noah's Ark Quiz Night - Noah's Ark, a partner Junior D ‐ Won 3 sets to 0, All Hallows organisation for our Community Service Program, is holding Our 3 hit rally gameplan resulted in a 3‐0 scoreline! Well done a Quiz Night on Friday 8th April 2011 from 7‐ 9pm to raise to each of the girls on their self discipline in foregoing the funds for their organisation. Tickets $30 includes nibbles temptation to quickly hit the ball back over the net. Georgia & a light meal. The theme is Travel with a prize for best Christie served beautifully throughout the game, but dressed. If you're interested in attending, please contact particularly in the first set with 9 serves straight without a Noah's Ark on 3391 2166. mistake, putting a lot of pressure on the opposition. Siobhan Setch's confidence is growing with every game and she is to Keeping Kids Active ‐ Get your kids active over the be congratulated on her lovely passing in the match. Autumn Holidays, with a wide range of boredom‐busting Our attack is built on such passes. The fight back of the game activities to choose from! Choose from Athletics, came in the 3rd set when we came back from 6‐15 down, to Tennis, Cross Country or Multi‐Activity programs. These win it 25‐17! We're hoping to maintain our intensity for our clinics are specifically designed to develop children's next match against Mt Alvernia! fundamental sporting skills in a safe and enjoyable environment. Each child receives instruction from qualified Junior E2 ‐ Won 2 sets to 1, MSM Another dominating performance from our E2 team saw and experienced teachers to improve their level of skill and to inspire them to be active for life. Dates for Autumn them blow MSM off the court in the first two sets! An impressive display of serving and even a couple of three hit Holiday programs: 28 March ‐ 1 April 2011: Athletics attacking plays proved far too strong for the MSM team. The programs only* 18 April ‐ 21 April 2011: Athletics, Tennis third set saw an improved MSM who served well and fought and Multi‐activity programs. For more information and to for the set, eventually winning the set 17‐15, a very close and enrol, visit www.activetribes.com.au, email competitive set. Well done, Girls. One more game before info@activetribes.com.au or phone us on 1300 585 939. the Grand Final!
Kirsty Gore ‐ Volleyball Coordinator
3D Animation Movies ‐ Have you ever wondered how 3D movies like Toy Story and computer games are made? Parent/Student/Homeroom Teacher Learn the latest in 3D Animation and Games Design on a Interviews Bubble Dome School Holiday workshop these holidays. On Thursday, 14th April we will be conducting interviews for Other courses in Science, Inventions and Technology are on each student and her parent/s with one of her Homeroom offer this April. For students aged 6 to 18 years. Tel: 1800 teachers. The purpose of this interview is to reflect on the 11 55 62 or Email: info@bubbledome.com or Book online student’s progress and to make positive and practical plans
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Loreto College Coorparoo — Felicity Tuckshop Vounteers Monday 4 April ‐ Friday 8 April Monday 4 April: Tuesday 5 April: Wednesday 6 April: Thursday 7 April: Friday 8 April:
Angela Sankey, Cath Tapsall, Kerry Gellweiler Tina Ogilvie, Deb Firrell, Louise Forbes Barrie Spring, Louisa Coote, Vivienne Lloyd Toni Toohey, Helen Briody, Michelle Brown, Meg Norris, Maria Balzanao Brigid Batchelor, Sue Carey, Robyn Kearney, Gloria Cust, Christine Murphy
Special of the Day ‐ $3.50
Monday 4 April: Tuesday 5 April : Wednesday 6 April: Thursday 7 April: Friday 8 April:
Sushi (Tuna, chicken, avocado) $2.30 pr roll Fettucini Cabonarra Chicken Fried Rice Meat Lovers Pizza Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Library Roster Volunteers Monday 4 April ‐ Friday 8 April Monday 4 April: Tuesday 5 April: Wednesday 6 April: Thursday 7 April: Friday 8 April:
Tiziana Linning, Jill Moloney, Rita Foster, Siobhan Stafford Barb Laycock, Janelle O’Brien, Kemly Gorogo, Karen Meimaris Rachael Sydney, Tricia Shannon, Christine Farrah, Sharon Orr Maria Balzano, Loretta Scaini‐Clarke, Helen Mylonas Marisa Leask, Kerry Tully, Jamila Padhee, Madonna O’Sullivan
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Loreto College Coorparoo — Felicity Ensemble Rehearsals During Exams Semester One 2011
Week 9 21/3/11 Chorale Yes Sorelle Yes Junior Choir Yes Concert Band 2 Yes Orchestra Yes String Yes Ensemble Clarinet Yes Ensemble Flute Yes Ensemble 1 Choir Yes Jazz Yes Ensemble Flute Yes Ensemble 2 Yes Guitar Wed 23/3/11 Ensemble 1 Room 702
Week 10 28/3/11 No
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VILLANOVA COLLEGE YEAR 8 – 10 DANCE CARINA PCYC (CNR CREEK RD & NARRACOTT ST) SATURDAY, 2 APRIL 7.00 – 9.30PM
The Year 8 – 10 students of Villanova College would like to invite students in Years 8, 9 & 10 to a Villanova Dance to be held at Carina PCYC on Saturday, 2 April. The cost of the dance is $12.00 to be paid at the door. Students must bring school ID. (No tickets will be issued prior to the Dance.) Dress is to be appropriate for the occasion of a school dance and should express respect for self and others, eg provocative clothing, extremely short shorts and skirts are not to be worn. Also, chewing gum is not allowed. Villanova College looks forward to welcoming any Loreto students who would like to attend.
Please see the accompanying sheet for the Loreto policy on Dances. This information can also be found in the Parent Handbook.
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Loreto College Coorparoo — Felicity DANCES Years 10, 11 and 12 girls are offered invitations to dances at other schools. Loreto usually passes on invitations and distributes tickets from Villanova, St Laurence’s, Gregory Terrace, Marist Ashgrove and Iona. The College feels that Year 8 and 9 students are too young to attend large dances at boys’ schools. Dances conducted by Loreto, with Loreto staff and parents supervising, are a safer and more supportive environment for young students, as are dances conducted by boys’ schools specifically for younger year levels. Dances that younger students are able to attend are listed below. It is the parents’ responsibility to check the arrangements to decide whether they wish their daughter to go.
Years 9 to 12 students are permitted to attend the Loreto Interact Dance.
Year 10 may also attend the Marist Ashgrove dancing classes and final dance.
At times tickets may also be distributed for socials or dances organized by other schools for specific year levels.
Parents and Friends organise an annual Loreto Dance for Years 8 to12. This is strictly supervised by parents, security guards and some members of the Administration Team. This dance cannot occur without significant numbers of parent supervisors.
Can parents please consider the following points:
Invitations from boys' schools asking Loreto students to their whole school dances are offered to Years 10, 11 and 12 girls only, in accordance with the above Policy.
Each of these schools states in their accompanying letter that students will not be allowed entry to the dance without school ID. This rule is followed quite strictly. Entrance payment is normally collected as students enter the dance.
In some cases, no dance tickets are issued and students simply present at the venue with school ID. At other times, boys’ schools send tickets to be issued to interested students and state that no‐one will be admitted without a ticket. Sometimes, they adhere strictly to this rule; at other times, they are reluctant to refuse entry and students with the appropriate ID are able to buy tickets at the door. But parents need to be aware that students who try to gain entry to a dance without a ticket, a practice which Loreto recommends against, may not be able to purchase one. Unless parents have waited to check that their daughter can enter the dance, she may be left outside, unsupervised.
Even if students have in fact purchased a ticket, parents are advised to wait to ensure their daughter does actually enter the dance. Occasionally, students arrange to be dropped at a dance but then go elsewhere for the evening, returning at the time parents have arranged to collect them.
Schools set clear guidelines for dress and behaviour at dances – for visiting girls as well as their own boys! Obviously, any girl carrying alcohol or under the influence of alcohol or any other drug will not be admitted to any dance. A typical dress code is – girls should not wear hats or caps, bikini tops, midriff tops, backless tops, excessively short skirts or shorts. Girls not complying with the code will be refused admission, with or without a ticket. Please monitor what your daughters are wearing or bring to dances. Be aware that girls may leave home in one outfit but change into less acceptable clothing at a friend's place or at the dance.
While Loreto distributes tickets to Years 10, 11 and 12 students to dances at boys' schools, Loreto staff are not involved in supervision at these dances. The College’s concern is always for the safety and well‐being of our students. Parents do of course take ultimate responsibility for the attendance, behaviour and dress of their daughters at school dances or any other social event. We hope that this information is helpful.
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Loreto College Coorparoo — Felicity The “Loreto Parents & Friends Association” invites you and your friends to
“Bling It On...”
Loreto Gala Dinner Dance Saturday 28th May, 2011 Mary Ward Centre From 7:00 pm until late 3 Course Dinner/ BYO / Live Band Tickets $60 each –
A Complimentary champagne on arrival
“Early Bird “ Ticket Purchase by Friday 6th May- Go in the draw to win an I Pad Donated by RBS Morgans, Milton
Enquiries? Please phone Libby Oliver on 33949999
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Cardholder’s Name: ....................................................................................................... Cardholder’s Signature: ................................................................................................ Address for receipt to be posted to: ……………………………………………………………………………… OR : Phone Credit Card details to: Leslie Bongaarts at Loreto College Page 11
Ph: 33949999
Tel: 3394 9999 F: 3847 1254 Absentee Line: 3394 9964 Email: email@loreto.qld.edu.au www.loreto.qld.edu.au