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Loreto
Chronicle
Timor Leste Immersion
Volume 30 No.2 November 2015
From the Principal And suddenly you know: It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings. (Meister Eckhart) Last November, I wrote of our eager anticipation of commencing a new chapter in Loreto Coorparoo’s story. With the arrival of the Year 7’s in 2015, the College has expanded from five to six year levels; 700 to 800 students; 70 to 80 teachers; and from 620 to over 700 families. As this period of significant change and growth draws to an end, I am filled with a sense of delight and gratitude for the year that has been. The new students, families, staff and facilities have each greatly enhanced the fabric of our community. Threads of the ‘new’ and the ‘old’ have woven together beautifully to create a ‘new’ Loreto; the same in so many essential ways but yet different in important ways that add richness and diversity. We have sought ways to welcome and to demonstrate what it means to be ‘Loreto’ with the aim that all new members of our community quickly feel that they can call Loreto ‘home’. I thank new parents and students for their affirmations: “Loreto has been superb and so supportive. It has been a good year. Thank you.” (Parent) “We are extremely impressed with all aspects and grateful for the support and open communication.” (Parent) “I love all the time we get to spend with our ‘Big Sisters’.” (Student) “The teachers were very welcoming. They settled us in well within each subject.” (Student) The success of this year is the result of many years of planning as well as the complete professionalism of the Loreto staff, the wonderful example of the student leaders and the support of the wider community. I especially commend to you the excellent leadership of Mrs Anna Nielson and Mrs Jan Kearney, Coordinators of Years 7 and 8 respectively, whose contribution this year has been outstanding. I offer my sincere thanks to all who have contributed to the success of 2015. Having now begun this new chapter, we look forward with confidence to a bigger and brighter future for Loreto. Mrs Cheryl Hamilton
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ver the September holidays, 12 students and two staff from Loreto College Coorparoo embarked on the school’s first ever pilgrimage to Timor Leste. Preparation for this trip began a year in advance with regular meetings led by Mr Kieran Donnelly and Catholic Mission Representative, Mr Bill Owens. In these sessions, our travelling group learned about the culture and history of Timor Leste and prepared both mentally and spiritually for our journey. After all of this preparation, staff and students finally left for Timor on 21 September with Catholic Mission Facilitator, Mr Mark Smith. The first stop on our Immersion experience was at the Dominican Orphanage in Dili. Here, we had our first taste of the Timorese culture. Being exposed to abject poverty first hand was initially a shock, but significantly altered all our viewpoints and made us appreciate our own situations. Whilst in Dili, we visited the Resistance Museum and Santa Cruz Cemetery where our knowledge of Timor’s history was expanded, enlightening us about the struggles the Timorese people have endured. The majority of our time in Dili was spent bonding with the children at the Orphanage and creating memories that we will never forget. Our second destination on the trip was Baucau, a four hour drive from Dili. Our main reason for visiting Baucau was to witness the work of the Loreto sisters working in Gari-uai, just outside of the town centre. The pre-school they have
established is painted ‘Loreto’ blue, and houses over 40 children aged 3 to 6 years. The group spent two days with the Sisters and children of Loreto, and through that time the group were able to create memories that will be cherished forever. Sisters Diaan, Margie, Francine and Natalie are incredibly selfless in their work and we were privileged to witness the noble acts being undertaken. Through discussion at lunch with the Sisters, we established various ways to perpetuate a connection between Loreto Gari-uai and Loreto Coorparoo. Indeed, an outstanding moment from our time at Loreto was when the two groups from neighbouring countries came together to sing ‘Cruci Dum Spiro Fido’. There were tingles felt up the spines of all who were there! Our last few nights were spent in a small town called Laleia. Our sleeping quarters were in the Capuchin Friary, where we were fortunate to fall asleep to the sound of priests singing hymns. Whilst in Laleia, we played with the children in the pre-school, formed friendships with some of the older boys and girls, and immersed ourselves in the community. The biggest highlight for all of us was our last night in Laleia when the community was celebrating the Feast of Our Lady, which included a cultural procession before Mass and dancing with the townspeople under the blood moon. An integral component of the trip was the continued journaling and reflection that took place. Every night a different girl prepared and delivered a prayer and reflection on the day. This was incredibly Front Row (L-R) Lauren Effeney, Mikayla Papantoniou, Grea Effeney, Laura Schenk, Lauren Michael, Anna King, Ms Emma Beach. Back Row (L-R) Mrs Diane Hansen, Gabrielle Beiers, Lily Devine, Kate Duffy, Nicola Tracey, Kate O’Sullivan, Erin Littler, Mr Mark Smith
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Timor Leste Immersion cont. worthwhile – it allowed us to contemplate the events of the day and what they meant to us. To finish this ritual of reflection, our last night in Dili was spent on an in-depth reflection that included looking back at the highlights of the trip followed by personal affirmations from each girl and the staff members. After returning home, reading these kind words and reflecting on our companions in the immersion brought about an immense sense of pride and joy. Ms Emma Beach and Mrs Diane Hanson, the two Loreto Coorparoo staff members who accompanied us, played the roles of caretakers and organisers with impressive knowledge and warmth. Our Catholic Mission Facilitator, Mr Mark Smith, was instrumental in our understanding of the mission dimension of the experience; his wisdom and insight are unparalleled and we cannot thank him enough. After returning home to Brisbane, it’s safe to say that everyone was enlightened about the different lifestyle experienced by so many. The Loreto Coorparoo Timor Leste Immersion was truly the experience of a lifetime, with memories made and friendships forged that won’t be forgotten for a very long time. Anna King & Lauren Michael
Your girls were amazing. They are a credit to you and to the Loreto community. I was so impressed with how well they embraced every opportunity along the way. I knew that this team and this experience was going to be special the very first night in Dili when I came out to a stunning sunset in our common area and saw the girls all in small groups sitting around on the floor playing with the kids from the orphanage barely minutes after unpacking after a day’s travel. And so they continued all the way through. Every community leader we connected with communicated to me the same sentiment - what a great group this is and in particular how well they have immersed themselves into our community life. You would have been so proud of them. (Mark Smith – Catholic Mission Facilitator)
They worked exceptionally well with the young children and were most generous in giving of themselves. The two groups of boys that played soccer were in seventh heaven as they usually just watch from the sidelines as the bigger boys play. A couple of them were dripping with perspiration when they came in as they had never had such fun before. The children learned the songs the girls taught and their singing was beautiful. Even the effort to translate some of the words to make it more accessible for the little ones was sensitive and thoughtful. (Sr Diaan Stuart)
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Loreto Gari-uai – Timor Leste O
ur Loreto Sisters working in Timor Leste opened a Loreto Pre-Primary School for 45 students in the remote area of Gari-uai earlier this year. The Pre-Primary School opened on 1 June in a refurbished community building and will later this year move to a new building, currently under construction. The full Primary School is planned to open in 2016. The Loreto Sisters presently working in Timor Leste are Sisters Margie Bourke, Natalie Houlihan, Diaan Stuart and Francine Roberts. Timor Leste, located over 400 kilometres north of Australia, is one of the least developed countries in the world, with basic health, literacy and income levels similar to sub-Saharan Africa. According to UNICEF, two thirds of the population are under the age of 25, approximately 40% of children are malnourished and more than 58% of the population is illiterate. With so many young children in need of education the school system is simply under-resourced. (Source: www.mwia. org.au) The Loreto Sisters are committed to addressing the lack of educational opportunities facing the Timorese people in the remote area of Gari-uai.
Students and staff from Loreto Coorparoo and Loreto Pre-Primary School Gari-uai
The two Timorese teachers at the Pre-Primary School were trained in Baucau but received additional training in Brisbane. With the kind assistance of Brisbane Catholic Education, they spent some time at St Agnes’ Primary School at Mt Gravatt, observing and learning. The Principal and staff of St Agnes were
Enrolment at Loreto College YEAR 7 2019 - CLOSING SOON
most generous in their support and the teachers have been putting into practice the student-centred methodology they saw at St Agnes. The teacher employed to take the first Year 1 class in 2016 has also spent time at St Agnes developing his skills.
Open Day Sunday 31 July 10.00am
Loreto College is currently accepting enrolment applications for Year 7 2019 (students in Year 4 2016). APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2016. Offers will be made during Term 1, 2016. Applications received after Friday 5 February 2016 will be placed on a waiting list.
YEAR 7 2020 - NOW OPEN Enrolment applications for Year 7 2020 (students in Year 3 2016) are now open and will close on 3 February 2017. Loreto College only conducts interviews for students already accepted into the College and these will be held when students are in Year 6.
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he 2016 Loreto College Open Day for prospective families will be held on Sunday 31 July commencing at 10.00am and concluding at approximately 12.30pm. Further details are available on the College website www.loreto.qld.edu.au.
For more information on your daughter’s prospective enrolment please contact, Ms Emma Beach, Manager of Enrolments on: P: 3394 9999 or E: enrol@loreto.qld.edu.au
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Family Occasions Father’s Day Breakfast
Fathers and daughters enjoy the annual P & F Father’s Day Breakfast
Year 12 Mother & Daughter Breakfast
Mothers gathered with their Year 12 daughters at Dockside
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Year 12 Formal
Glamour and elegance on display at the Year 12 Formal in July
Year 6 Orientation Day
Year 6 students enjoyed a taste of life at Loreto during their Orientation Day in October
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Student Representative Council “Big Day In” Congratulations to Ms Christine Rynne, Mrs Rosemary O’Neill and the members of the Student Representative Council for their successful organization of the “Big Day In” at the end of Term 3. The ‘Hippy Happy’ day was filled with fun, food and relaxation. Over $5000 was raised to help support the work of Micah and Best Life, organisations which help the homeless and support families who have children with disabilities.
Inaugural Sports Dinner Congratulations to the Loreto Parents’ Sport Support Group for their organization of a thoroughly enjoyable and successful Sports Dinner. The night was hosted by Channel 7 Sports Reporter, Jennifer Huxley, and featured a panel of past and prospective female Olympians including past pupils and volleyball dream team, Team Mowen – Jordan Mowen (2006) and Justine Mowen (2003), Olympic gold medallist Gail Miller (1993) and former world number 2 javelin thrower, Joanna Stone. The audience was thoroughly engaged with these impressive women and their reflections on the joys and challenges of life as elite Australian
sportswomen. The event’s objective, promoting the importance of girls in sport, was certainly attained. Guests enjoyed a delicious two course meal from Ave Cucina (Veronica Abraham nee Tornabene, 1998). Additional funds were raised through a silent auction, which included sporting memorabilia, luxurious holidays, photography packages, gym memberships, a vintage bike and other quality goods. All funds raised were donated to the Loreto Parents’ Sport Support Group who are working closely with the College to highlight and support Loreto students in sport.
Organizers, parents and students enjoyed the evening
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(2006), (L-R) Justine Mowen (2003), Jordan Mowen & Joanna Stone (1993) Miller Gail ere), (comp Huxley er Jennif
Justine & Jordan Mowen with former coach and mentor, Gavin Swanson
Live & Wired Music Festival This year’s Live & Wired Music Festival was blessed by good weather and drew a large and enthusiastic crowd. Thanks must go to the Music Support Group, as well as the P&F and the Sports Support Group, who worked together to bring this event to our Loreto community. Our event sponsors also have our sincere gratitude – The Village Coorparoo, Edge Orthodontics, Clark’s Lifestyle Centre, and Ray White Coorparoo. An extra special thank you is extended to some of our current parents and past pupils for helping us deliver such a lovely family day - Nadia Vanek (2006) our MC; Angie Phelan (1997) owner of Edge Orthodontics; Melanie & Georgia Klinakis (2014) providing delicious cupcakes & sweet treats with MG Cuisine; Veronica Abraham (Tornabene
1998) & husband Shadi with Ave Cucina’s coffee cart; the ever-smiling barista, Claudia Miotti (2014), Kerry & Wes Clarke from Clark’s Lifestyle (Year 9 parents), Heidi McLeod (Year 8 parent) owner of Espial Interiors & Gifts, and Dale Hall (Year 8 & 10 parent) of CAP Security Services. It is wonderful to have your continued support. Congratulations are also in order for Belinda and Patrick Moffett (parents of Alexandra Year 10) who won the Tuition Fee Raffle and certainly celebrated their good fortune as all of their three children will be in high school next year. What a lucky break! For enquiries about becoming a sponsor or stall holder in 2016, please contact Ms Terry Hamilton hamiltont@loreto.qld.edu.au
Queensland Catholic Colleges’ Music Festival Loreto Music students performing at QCMF
Sorelle
Guitar Ensemble 2
Combined Symphony Orchestra
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Loreto Stars of 2015
Megan Cooper (Year 9) was awarded two trophies at the Queensland Equestrian Eventing Awards for 2014 including the Mark Meyers – Junior Rider, recognising her as the Queensland Junior Rider of the Year. Megan and her horse Kelecyn Bam Bam were awarded the title of Most Promising Horse and Rider Combination. Megan also came third in her class in the National Equestrian competition held in Tamworth. Georgia Johnson (Year 12) was selected as part of the Queensland Women’s U19 Beach Volleyball team and competed in Adelaide at the Australian Junior Beach Volleyball Championships. Georgia was then selected in the Australian Junior Women’s Development Program and travelled on tour to the USA in July. Georgia was also selected for the U19 Women’s Queensland Indoor Volleyball team and competed at the Australian Junior Volleyball Championships in Canberra. Georgia was one of three Loreto students in the Queensland Elite Development Program for Volleyball at the Queensland Academy of Sport. Tiaan Smith (Year 10) and Francis Wong (Year 11) were also selected in the program. Tiaan Smith (Year 10) won the U17 division in the Queensland Junior Beach Volleyball Championships and made the Australian Junior Volleyball U17, travelling to Adelaide to represent Queensland. Tiaan also made the Australian U17 Volleyball team and travelled to New Zealand in April. Sophie Mednis (Year 7) gained first place in the State, receiving a Gold medal in the Australian College of Music Speaking and Communicating exams. Emma Reid (Year 8) and Tamara Wolf (Year 9) gained second places in the State, receiving Silver Medals in the Australian College of Music Speaking and Communicating exams. Ellen Stamatiou (Year 12) achieved Honours in her Grade 7 Piano for Leisure AMEB exam. Erin Joyce (Year 7) competed in the Indoor Netball Federation of Queensland Junior State Titles and was then chosen to represent Queensland at the National Junior Indoor Netball Championships to be held in December. Georgia Bishop-Cash (Year 9) was selected to compete at the U25 Wheelchair Basketball Championship in China. Mikaela DiSavia (Year 11) was selected to travel to Rome as part of the Female Football Academy from Perth. Mikaela was also selected in the Under 20 Queensland Futsal team to compete in the National Titles in Sydney in the first week of January 2016.
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Rachel Larkin (Year 12) won the following prizes in the Queensland History Teachers’ Association Essay Writing Competition: 1st Place Overall; 1st Place for the Indigenous Section; The Russell Crowe Prize for the best entrant in any age group.
Rachel Larkin with Mr Kevin McAlinden
Elise Andreas (Year 10) was awarded 1st Place for Section B – Short Story in the 2015 Literary Competition conducted by the IEUA-QNT, the English Teachers’ Association and James Cook University. Matilda Day (Year 12) was awarded Highly Commended for Section A – Short Story. Constantina Xynias (Year 11) was selected as a finalist in the Photography section of the Goa project in conjunction with the Brisbane Festival. Her work was exhibited at the Judith Wright Centre and featured on one of Goa’s electronic billboards.
Loreto Music students enjoyed wonderful success at ‘Generations of Jazz” festival in Mt Gambier. The ‘Big Band’ attained overall 4th place out of 22 bands in Division Three. Frances Wong (Year 11) was awarded a scholarship as part of the 2015 – 2016 Queensland Swiss student exchange program. Frances hosted a Swiss student in Term 3 and will spend nine weeks in Switzerland over the Christmas holidays. Loreto’s Team Innovation, comprising Year 11 students, Nicole Hodge, Isabelle Orazio, Brittany DiSavia and Jemima Reid, placed 3rd at the QUT Blueshift competition. Anyela Rogan (Year 7) was selected in the Queensland U13 State team for trampolining, double mini trampolining and tumbling. Anyela competed in the Australian Gymnastics Championships
in Melbourne and placed in the top ten in her events. Georgia Garrett (Year 12) was one of five student participants in the Catholic Education Week Q&A with Education Minister Kate Jones and radio presenter Madonna King. The topic was ‘Social Media - More harm than good? How would Jesus use social media?’ Elish Harvey (Year 10) competed in the U15 State Age Netball Championships at Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast, with her team coming in as Runner’s Up in their division. Year 9 Business students, Grace Marshall, Jocelyn Nguyen and Sophie Plumridge, received second place in the Office of Fair Trading BuySmart competition and were shortlisted as finalists. The girls were invited to Parliament House to attend the Awards Ceremony. Maria Caravousanos and Bryana Hartley also received an award of Highly Commended. The following Music students were selected for the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s State Honours Ensemble Program for 2015: Ainsley Carter, Izabella Cehajic, Georgie Christie, Sophia Clarke, Leah Condoleon, Charlotte Coorey, Holly Davey, Lauren Gleed, Abbey Guilfoyle, Lauren Hocking, Matilda Ingram, Kristelle Jaimes, Anna King, Chelsea Kuhl, Miriam Kwong, Rachel Larkin, Emma Lorimer, Brigette Mastry, Natasha Naraniecki, Lucy Nielson, Lauren O’Neill, Lucia Palacios, Rachelle Pinto, Emma Quinn, Ella Smythe, Sabrina Sydney, Lucy Towner, Austen Whitewood, Francesca Wong and Lillian Yee. Four Loreto Kokoda Challenge teams successfully completed the 48 km endurance challenge. Team leaders, members and completion times were as follows: Loreto One: Mr Alan Lane-Richardson, Alex White, Austen and Taylor Whitewood, Jamie Fletcher (11hrs 17mins) Loreto Lightning: Ms Michelle Davidson, Chloe Loveday, Emily Andrews, Caitlin Faux, Amy Gayton (14hrs 39mins) Loreto Wombats: Miss Stephanie Nolan, Isabella Felesina, Katina Yanardasis, Marianthe Boobaris, Sophie Leroy (15hrs 25mins) Loreto Coorparoo Four: Ms Elizabeth Gaber, Imogen Dibley, Catherine Weiss, Claire Webby, Sara Bakker, Catherine Cockerill (13hrs 36mins) The Wombats placed overall 7th on the fundraising ladder with $1,163.00. They were followed by Loreto Coorparoo Four with $760.00, Loreto Lightning with $751.75 and Loreto One with $570.00. A wonderful effort!
Christina Stephanos (Year 11) was accepted into the QUT Vice-Chancellor’s STEM Camp based on her academic achievement and passion in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Holly Munn (Year 7) competed competed at the State Aerobics Championships and placed first in her solo routine and third in her Aerodance Team. Holly has qualified to compete in the Queensland State team for the third consecutive year. Ella van Dyck (Year 10) became the Queensland State Irish Dancing Champion for 2015 making her back-toback Champion 2014-2015 and World Championships Qualifier. The Loreto Tournament of Minds Team consisting of Jemima Ede (Year 10), Lara Tomlinson, Mikayla Staples (Year 8), Jessica Pearson, Caitlyn Faux, Hannah Page and Elizabeth Costi (Year 7) took out first place in the Regional Finals. Ashleigh King (Year 9) competed in the Australian Physie and Dance Senior National Final selections. Madeline Christie (Year 10), Stella Griffin (Year 10), Sophie Capell (Year 10), Sarah Stockley (Year 8), Angeliki Samios (Year 8) and Meika Stafford (Year 7) were selected to attend the Volleyball Future Stars Camp run by Queensland Volleyball. Arabeth Ireland’s (Year 9) team won gold at the State Synchronized IceSkating Championships. Arabeth was then selected to represent Queensland at the National Championships. Madeline Jones (Year 10) was selected into the 2016-17 QUT Future Leaders Program, an enrichment program for students entering Year 11 in 2016. Philippa Leask (Year 10) and Jessica Balzano (Year 12) were the 2015 recipients of the Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Awards.
Kasey Hiscock, Lauren Hocking, Ruby McWilliam, Tayla Schwarze, Isobella Scott, Angela Serena, Emily Thomas, Lucy Towner, Meghan Williams-Dell and Madison Witt (Year 12) were all accepted into the Griffith University Guaranteed Admission program for study in 2016. Special congratulations to Isobella Scott who was awarded the $3000 Griffith Connect Academic Excellence Bursary. Loreto Music students performed wonderfully at the Catholic Colleges’ Music Festival winning 14 Gold, five Silver and one Bronze Award. Results were: Gold Award: Guitar Ensemble Two, Guitar Ensemble One, Concert Band Two, Sorelle, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band One, Clarinet Ensemble Two, Clarinet Ensemble One, Big Band, String Ensemble, Exit Stage Left, Saxophone Ensemble, Flute Ensemble One Silver Award: Percussion Ensemble One, Flute Ensemble Two, Junior Choir, Senior Choir, Chamber Strings Bronze Award: Percussion Ensemble Two Lucy Nielson (Year 12) received an ‘Award for Excellence’ for her performance in Percussion Ensemble One. These Awards are only given at the discretion of the section adjudicator and only 10 – 12 are expected during the entire Festival.
Jessica Balzano
Philippa Leask
Sporting Success
CaSSSA Premiership Teams 2015 Junior B AFL Intermediate B Basketball Open D Netball Intermediate C Netball Intermediate E Netball Junior C Netball Junior F1 Netball Junior G1 Netball Intermediate B Tennis Junior B Tennis Open A Touch Football Intermediate B Touch Football Intermediate D Touch Football Junior C Touch Football Junior E Touch Football Open A Volleyball Open C Volleyball Intermediate C Volleyball Junior D Volleyball BWPI Water Polo Premiership Teams 2015 U16 Division C Lytton District School Sport Representatives 2015 Erin Joyce – Triathlon Composite District School Sport Representatives 2015 Charlotte Grigson – Athletics Alexandra Hall – Athletics Eliza Greene – Basketball Philipa Leask – Cross Country Kate O’Sullivan – Cross Country Zoe McNamee – Cross Country Stephanie White – Cross Country Ciera Stafford – Cross Country Riah Manser – Football Katerina Astropalitis – Football Gaby Lynch – Hockey Madison Ryan – Netball Eloise Mahon – Netball Georgia Walklate – Swimming Gabrielle Beiers – Swimming Matilda Ingram – Tennis Julia Logan – Volleyball Gabryela Sellars – Volleyball Sophie Underwood – Volleyball Sophie Capell – Volleyball Madeline Christie – Volleyball Metropolitan East School Sport Representatives 2015 Helena Beiers – Athletics Morgan O’Neill – Athletics Ciera Stafford – Athletics Jessica Galpin – Basketball Erin Joyce – Netball Taylor Chinn – Triathlon Maddison Chinn – Triathlon
The Year 7/8 Team 1 won the Gold Medal at the Qld Junior Schools’ Cup Volleyball Competition, defeating All Hallows 2 sets to nil in the Grand Final.
Qld School Sport Representatives 2015 Helena Beiers – Cross Country Mikaela DiSavia – Football Audrey McCosker – Football Erin Joyce – Indoor Netball Georgia Bishop-Cash – Swimming SWD Bella Danieli – Swimming Miranda Dinnen – Swimming
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Dramatic Developments Drama Studio 411 Thanks to the Loreto P&F as well as the generous donors in our Annual Tax Appeal this year, we have been able to carry out a significant refurbishment of the existing drama space housed within the Casket Building. The creation of Drama Studio 411, now a flexible, intimate studio theatre, has allowed our students to immerse themselves further in the theatrical world. This important project has been an intermediate step towards our MasterPlan vision of a Performing Arts Theatre adjoining Cruci. Key elements such as portable staging, drama blocks, stage curtains, lighting bar, lights and sound can all move to a new Theatre in future. The girls certainly wasted no time in making full use of their own dedicated performance space with the production of Paper Moon in October.
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Paper Moon Remember the days of the iconic Brisbane dance hall of yesteryear, Cloudland? Renowned Brisbane playwright, Victoria Carless, delighted audiences with a funny, heart-warming, coming of age story set in Cloudloud, Paper Moon. Inspired by the virtue of Verity, Victoria scripted this original play specifically for Loreto Drama students. Set in the late 1940s, Paper Moon centred on the lives of three Cloudland staff: Essie, Grace and Hazel. Together, this unlikely trio navigated a dubious boss, returned soldiers and privileged debutantes to find the way towards their futures – and their dreams. Congratulations to the cast, crew, production team, the talented playwright and our exceptional directors, Mrs Lissa Gyte and Ms Stephanie Coleman, on an outstanding performance. Our new Drama facility enabled the girls to experience the richness of theatrical performance in front of an appreciative audience without needing to move to and from external facilities.
CAST Essie Connie Grace/Clementine Hazel Phyllis Mrs Cleaver Mrs One Mrs Two Peter Sam/Sir Lawrence Electra One Electra Two Electra Three Cecile Nurse Vivien Leigh Emily Lowe
Beth Kassulke Aislind Bell April Lopez Vacquero Aimee Conwell Vanessa Everett Elizabeth Winter Anna McGuckin Ruby Daly Riley Anderson Liam McNaught Lucy Briggs Isla Greenwood Alice Downie Zoe Schramm Sophia Dabinett Emma O’Brien
PRODUCTION TEAM Alice Crawford Emily Littleton Isabella Kubler Spencer Gauci Catherine Cockerill
Guys and Dolls Preparations for the biennial Loreto/ Villanova musical are well underway. The 2016 production of ‘Guys and Dolls’ will be showing from 9 to 12 March at Villanova’s Hanahran Theatre. Tickets will be available early next year via the Loreto website www.loreto.qld.edu.au
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Drama Tour
During the June/July school holidays, 29 Year 11 and 12 Drama students travelled to Sydney to attend the first Loreto Drama Tour. Over five days, the girls participated in a variety of workshops, attended live theatre, visited television and radio studios and soaked up all that Sydney’s Arts scene has to offer. Highlights included a workshop at NIDA, being in the live studio audience for the taping of Studio 10, seeing Les Misérables at the Capital Theatre and a tour of the Sydney Theatre Company. It became clear that there are a wide range of careers available in the Arts and the exposure the girls had to inspirational professionals opened their eyes to the possibilities of combining a love of Drama with other skills such as business, production, design, technology and marketing. Well done to the girls who embraced this experience and to the organizing and supervising staff – Ms Stephanie Coleman, Mrs Lissa Gyte, Mrs Meg Logan and Mrs Rosemary O’Neill.
Annual Art Show
The annual Art Show was held in conjunction with the Live & Wired Festival in October. Visitors enjoyed this display of the skill and imagination of Loreto Art students – all with the guidance and inspiration of the team of Art teachers – Mrs Maria Ashton, Mrs Leonie McCulkin & Ms Michelle Davidson (pictured).
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Loreto Ring The opportunity to purchase a Loreto ring is available to all Loreto College Coorparoo alumni.
This beautiful ring provides you with a special link to your years at Loreto and connects you to the many past pupils of Loreto schools throughout Australia.
How to order your Loreto ring: 1. Tell us your ring size. Visit the College, or your local jeweller to find out your ring size. Remember to measure the finger on which you wish to wear your ring. No returns due to incorrect sizing. 2. Fill in the order form and send it to the College. Forms can be obtained from our website (www.loreto.qld.edu.au/community/past-pupils/loreto-rings/) or from the College (Mrs Trish Willing Ph: 3394 9999) 3. Collect your ring from the College. Rings cannot be posted.
Timing: Orders are generally placed at one time each year to accommodate our graduating Year 12s. Orders received by the end of May are filled by November. Orders received after 1st October are included in the following year’s order. Let us know if you require faster delivery.
Loreto College Coorparoo
OPEN DAY Sunday 31 July, 10am www.loreto.qld.edu.au Now accepting enrolment applications for Year 7 2020 415 Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo | 07 3394 9999 | enrol@loreto.qld.edu.au
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A Taste of Spring The Loreto Past Pupils’ Association’s annual Spring Luncheon, held on Sunday 13 September at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre featured guest speaker, Cathy Seaholme (Scott 1983), General Manager of The Body Shop and former Group General Manager of Witchery. LPPA President Mrs Susan Milward said, “It was a delight to hear Cathy reflect on her days as a Loreto schoolgirl and share her experiences of commencing part-time work with The Body Shop, to now governing the business as the Australian General Manager. That’s what this event is all about. It’s about celebration; a wonderful opportunity to bring people together, to raise funds and to be inspired by successful women.” Cathy was quick to credit her Coorparoo College and Catholic upbringing with providing her with the courage, belief and
Book Buzz
Jennifer Stephens (1988) from Avid Reader hosted our very first ‘Book Buzz’ event in the library in November, with an enthusiastic turnout from past pupils. We are preparing to launch the Loreto Alumni Book Club, as a way of bringing old friends back together to discuss new books through the shared lens of the Mary Ward virtues – Felicity, Freedom, Sincerity, Verity and Justice. Following a quick trip down memory lane with a twilight tour of the school, the Book Club’s ‘foundation members’ took their role in selecting the first two books very seriously, guided by Jen to look for stories that encourage a juicy discussion. Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend and The Other Side of the World by Stephanie Bishop were the winning choices.
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skill set to pursue her dreams. The audience resonated with her warmth, her passion for life, her stewardship of the environment and her support for women in business and education. The three most influential women in her life were her mother, Joy Scott – former Loreto Tuckshop Convenor, Anita Roddick – founder of The Body Shop, human rights activist and environmental campaigner, and Mary Ward – founder of the Loreto Sisters. It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout from our younger alumni, as well as plenty of new faces who thoroughly enjoyed their first Spring Luncheon. We are grateful for the support of generous sponsors, including Edge Orthodontics. All proceeds from the Spring Luncheon were donated to the Loreto College Scholarship Fund and Mary Ward International, making a difference to the lives of young women.
For our alumni based in Brisbane, Book Club will take place each term, with our first gathering planned for Monday 22 February, 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start. Even if you already enjoy your own regular book club, you can add this one into your calendar and
Cathy Seaholme, General Manager of The Body Shop, Australia (centre) with fellow Past Pupils and former The Body Shop junior employees, Catherine Michael (far left) and Lis Mastry (far right)
catch up with other Loreto ‘old girls’ on a quarterly basis for wine and cheese and a stimulating book chat amongst friends. For more information, please contact Ms Terry Hamilton hamiltont@loreto.qld.edu.au
Odds & Ends
Nikita Bedwell (2014) produced a runway show called ‘Futures Unthreaded Fashion Festival’, which took place in October at Boggo Road Gaol. The successful show, featuring designs by another past pupil, Ciane Gallenti-Guilfoyle (2014), was created specifically for Mental Health Week to “spotlight the next generation of fashion designers; promote a non-exploitative, psychologically healthy and sustainable fashion industry; and raise mental health awareness”. Proceeds went to support the work of the Richmond Fellowship QLD. For Nikita, this event was about being daring and expressive of individuality. She is hopeful of changing the negative connotations surrounding the fashion industry and mental health, as well as affirming and empowering young women so that they do not blindly follow the expectations of the fashion industry and fashion magazines. www.futuresunthreaded.wix.com/event Jill Dwyer (2007) and Murphy Allendorf (2011) were part of the Queensland team that competed at the Australian Hockey League in Sydney in early October. Queensland won both the men’s and women’s tournaments. Jill scored the (L-R) Jill Dwyer & winning goal against NSW Murphy Allendorf that put Queensland
Ciane Gallenti-Guilfoyle speaks with Loreto Fashion students
through to the finals. Murphy and Hockeyroos player Jodie Kenny were Queensland’s top scorers with five goals each. Congratulations to both Jill and Murphy on such a stellar achievement. Caroline Shaw (2006) was awarded an Assistantship to New Caledonia, a French speaking country two hours from Brisbane. This is an Australian government scholarship and successful applicants are Caroline Shaw at rewarded with a Ouen Toro, New Caledonia teaching placement in New Caledonia. Competition for these places is fierce so we congratulate Caroline on such a wonderful achievement.
LPPA Executive Update Heartfelt thanks to outgoing Loreto Past Pupils’ Association President, Martine Whitton, who served as President for three years, making a valuable contribution to the group. The new President, Susan Milward, is joined by Catherine Reid as Secretary, and we welcome back Michelle Rovere as Treasurer. See the Past Pupils page on our website www.loreto.qld.edu.au to update your contact details, follow the LPPA Facebook page or join our new Linked In group. There are many ways to stay connected! To keep up-to-date with happenings in the broader Loreto community, subscribe to the ‘Loreto Networker’ on https://loreto.org.au/
Jessica McMillan (2010) recently returned to Loreto to speak with current students of Japanese about her work with the Japan Exchange and Teaching program. This organisation arranges teaching placements for English speakers in Japan. Jessica is currently working in two high schools in Kyoto where she has been teaching English since July 2014.
Jess McMillan in Kyoto
Michelle Payne (Loreto Ballarat 2000), the first female Jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, is a past pupil of Loreto Ballarat. The Loreto Ballarat community is of course justifiably delighted. We join them in congratulating Michelle on her wonderful achievement, the result of belief, hard work, persistence and courage.
DATE CLAIMER Martine Whitton
Loreto Past Pupils’ Association AGM
We sincerely apologise to Samantha Papas and Mae Papasavas whose names were not included in the Year 12 2014 Destinations in the June Chronicle. Their destinations are as follows: PAPAS, Samantha
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University
PAPASAVAS, Mae
Working Full Time
6.00pm – Wednesday 10 February 2016 Boardroom – Cruci Level 2
Spring Luncheon 12 noon – Sunday 11 September 2016
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Lynette Slatter – a touching memorial
A couple of months ago my daughter, Olivia Feather (Jackson 1996) inquired as to whether it was possible to buy a copy of Mrs Bunney’s cookbook. (Mrs Helen Bunney was a Home Economics teacher at Loreto from 1990 until 2005) She wanted to surprise her sister, Carly (1998), who had always wanted a copy of her own. It’s a very good basic cookbook and Olivia’s copy was passed down to Carly and then back to Olivia at the end of school. Olivia found that Mrs Bunny’s book was no longer available,
but that Loreto had published a beautiful cookbook of favourite recipes contributed by Loreto families. We collected two copies from the office, one each for the girls. On the way home I was leafing through the book, looking at the photographs, when I came upon a photograph from 1966 of girls in the Home Economics room and, to my delight, there was a photo of Lynette Jackson (1970), (my daughters’ Aunty and my sister-in-law) wearing a babushka and holding a bowl and spoon. I can’t tell you what it meant to us
and to Lynette’s sisters, Rosalene (Jackson 1968) and Bonnye (Jackson 1973) and their children to see her photograph in the front of the Loreto Cookbook. Lynette sadly died on 18 April this year and we are all still coming to terms with the loss of our dear Lynette. Somehow it felt like a memorial to her that her photo was in the cookbook printed the year she died. It blessed us greatly. Thank you to all who compiled this lovely cookbook and added their favourite recipes for us to enjoy. Michelle Jackson
Catherine Mary Browne
Lynette Slatter (Jackson 1970) pictured with wooden spoon and bowl
During Term 3, I was extremely blessed to be phoned by a lovely gentleman by the name of Anthony Browne. He was ringing to let me know that his older sister Catherine Mary Browne (1963) had passed away. Anthony is also an ‘old boy’ having been at Loreto until Year 4, then going to Villanova where he graduated in 1965. Catherine and Anthony’s mother was Mary Herbert - one of the first seven students to commence at Loreto Coorparoo in 1928. Anthony sent me a lovely photo of Catherine and their mother for inclusion in The Chronicle. Catherine had been a Prefect while at Loreto and many Loreto old girls had come to her funeral and shared with him their memories of Catherine. A search through the Archives uncovered a wonderful photo of Anthony and Catherine in their early years together at Loreto. I was thrilled to discover a photograph of Mary Herbert as a very beautiful debutante in the 1930’s. We are delighted to pay tribute to Catherine who would no doubt be so pleased with her brother’s desire to pay her such loving respect. Terry Hamilton
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The Loreto Ball at the Belle Vue in the late 30’s (L-R) Joyce Armstrong, Mary Herbert, Joyce Fullagar, Vera Andrews, Mary Stewart
Catherine Mary Browne (1963) and her mother, Mary Herbert (1931)
Children of Past Pupils 1950 M Atkinson, L Atkinson, M-E Atkinson (Edna Keane) M Luddy (Joan Carrick), M Crawford (Kath Gavin) C Marshall, C Marshall (Helen Fitzpatrick) (centre front) C Browne, A Browne (Mary Herbert) Absent: M Stewart (Erica Binnington)
Would you like to visit our Year 7 students? I am calling for interest from past pupils who would like to visit our Year 7 students. There are two opportunities in Term 1 2016 where this could occur. On 2 March, the Year 7s will experience their first Retreat Day at Loreto. We are looking for people willing to share their stories with a particular emphasis on how their Loreto schooling has impacted on their lives. We hope to have a number of past pupils from a range of age groups who would be prepared to be part of a panel to engage in a conversation with the girls. The second opportunity will be on 22 March when we will be running an event called Create the Debate. The day will run in three sessions: 1. Public Speaking games, introduction to debating techniques and skills and a sample debate 2. Resarching and writing a speech on a given topic in House teams 3. An interhouse debating competition will be held in the afternoon.
(Some of you may remember that in the 70s and 80s, Denise Frost used to run a lunchtime inter-house debating competition called the “Chocolate Frog” Competition, so named because the winners of each debate received Chocolate Frogs!) If you are interested in sharing your public speaking skills by working in small groups for part of that day or by offering your skills as an adjudicator – we would love to hear from you. To express your interest in either of these events please email Anna Nielson nielsona@loreto.qld.edu.au
Helen Jones (grandmother of Grace Stonely and past student of Loreto Calcutta) spoke of her experiences of the Loreto nuns in India
Year 7 Debaters 2016 (Front row L-R) Charlotte Culshaw, Lani-Belle Bickerton, Rachel Hegerty, Mackenzie Richards, (Back row L-R) Meghan Condoleon, Sofia Gray, Nina Moore, Matina Kentrotes Absent: Sallie Littleton
Past and present students and staff speak with the Years 7s on their Retreat Day this year. (L-R) Abbey Martin, Sr Zita, Samantha Crawford, Helen Jones, Peita Ward
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Loreto Reunions
Class of 2014 1 year reunion
Though well and truly onto the next chapter following their Loreto days, our 2014 Loreto graduates came back together on Friday 31 July to celebrate their very 1st Loreto Reunion. Georgia Klinakis supplied her ever popular cupcakes, which certainly reminded everyone of their school days. Our past College Captains encouraged all the girls to maintain connections with each other and the school. With the girls embarking on a diverse range of exciting new adventures, the air was full of squeals of delight as people caught up and shared their news.
Class of 2010 5 year reunion On October 17, the Loreto Class of 2010 gathered at the Carindale Hotel to celebrate their 5th year since graduating school. It was a wonderful night to catch up on the latest news such as exciting careers, university degrees, even a few marriages and engagements, and to share happy, not-sodistant memories. The dress code “be such as we appear and appear such as we are” was an appropriate theme for the occasion. We can’t wait to do it all again in another 5 years!
It has been an extremely full Reunion calendar for Loreto Past Pupils this year with 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 50+ year events celebrated. We would love to hear from members of the classes of 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2011 who are keen to organise 2016 Milestone Reunions. We can support you with contact details and tips on how to organise your reunion. Please contact Ms Terry Hamilton on 3394 9999 or hamiltont@loreto.qld.edu.au. We would like to thank all past pupils who have supported the Past Pupils’ Association and the College this year. We invite you to send in pictures and stories that we can use within our Archives which we are keen to have as complete as possible as planning begins for the College’s 90th birthday celebrations in 2018. Past Pupils are also invited to advertise your business in our Online Business Directory.
Class of 1995 20 year reunion Over 50 ladies from the Class of 1995 joined together to celebrate our 20 year reunion. It was hard to think twenty years had passed as the conversation flowed easily whilst recounting tales of our days at Loreto and what we were up to now. The common theme of the night was how good everyone still looked all these years later! A special mention for the several people who travelled from interstate, with one even travelling from America to join us. So much fun was had that everyone is keen to meet up for our 25 year reunion.
Class of 85 30 year reunion The quest was to find as many 1985 year classmates as possible and to this end… 36 of our year gathered on the evening of 10 October to have their 30 year reunion at the Crosstown Eating House, Woolloongabba. Listening to the achievements of life journeys since leaving school was inspiring. But so many laughs and stories were recounted of our school day antics… and this is the very essence of these reunions as the bonds of the past always last no matter how far and wide we have wandered. A special thanks to Sr Anne Kelly for sharing the special occasion with us, and for those who travelled from NSW to be there. We remembered all those who could not be there with us.
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Class of 75 40 year reunion They came from all over Australia, as far away as Perth, for the 40th reunion of the Class of ‘75! And what a night it was – full of laughter, stories and memories. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and many old friendships were revisited or rekindled. An overwhelming comment was how friendly, welcoming and inclusive the group was and there were requests for annual or biennial get togethers. Thank you to all who helped organise and those who came to make it a wonderful evening.
Class of 65 50 year reunion The 50 year reunion of the Class of ’65 was a great success. Those who attended both the Seniors’ Reunion at the school, as well as our year group reunion really enjoyed the chance to catch up again and share precious stories and memories.
Seniors’ Reunion On Thursday 30 July, we welcomed over 60 of our Senior Past Pupils (graduating at least 50 years ago) back to the school for the annual Mass and celebration. Greeting the ladies as they arrived, our Year 8’s were enthralled by the stories of their time at Loreto, and the ladies were very generous in sharing their precious memories. One particular story touched our hearts as Beth Craddock (Goring 1951) exclaimed, “It’s like coming home… no really… Our house used to be where the Mary Ward Centre sits now”. The bottom floor of Cruci was abuzz with the excited sounds of reminiscing as the ladies enjoyed a beautiful High Tea provided by Chez Nous [Penny Vaitsas (1998) & Maria Nicolaou (Vaitsas 1994]. Also recognised fittingly on the day, was Mother Gonzaga Barry, the founder of the first Australian Loreto convent and school in Ballarat in 1875. A progressive and innovative educationalist, she founded Loreto convents and schools, kindergartens and teachers’ colleges around Australia. 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of her death and 140 years of Loreto in Australia. With a commemorative rose dedicated to her loving memory – an almost thornless Hybrid Tea Rose with deep raspberry red double blooms – our groundsman, Michael Mulcahy, has paid very special attention to giving these special buds pride of place at the school’s entry, with a commemorative plaque, blessed at the Semester 2 Mass, proudly placed in honour of Mother Gonzaga Barry.
Our eldest attendee, Patricia Toohey (Cleary 1943) & birthday girl Barbara Luttrell (Simpson 1963) cutting the cake
LPPA President Mrs Susan Milward
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Christina Bougoure (Monro 1961) with fond memories of her days at Loreto
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BIRTHS
MARRIAGES
To Camille (McDermott 2004) and Tenielle Marshall, a son Finley Van
Rebecca Lloyd (2010) and Daniel Hetherington Cassandra Beggs (2003) and Mackenzie Waugh Madeleine Williams (2007) and Nick Ramsey Nicole Dutka (2010) and William Baskerville Amy Stewart (staff) and Hugh MacDonald Amy Stewart (staff) & Hugh MacDonald married at Stradbroke Island in July
Finley Marshall
Nicole Dutka and William Baskerville were married on 29 August and held their reception at The Tattersall’s Club Brisbane. (L-R) Stephanie Parkinson, Phoebe Baskerville, Amy Cullen (2010), Katelyn Bell (2010), Nicole Baskerville (Dutka 2010), William Baskerville, Daniel Fick, Matthew Neuendorf, Ben Bruyn & Peter Mastin
To Clare (Holmes 2005) and Michael Rigby, a daughter Isabel Kay, sister for Henry
Isabel Rigby Madeleine Williams (2007) and Nick Ramsey were married on 6 June 2015 at the Boomerang Farm, Mudgeeraba.
To Jody (staff) and Michael Anderson, a son Lucas James
(L-R) Bridie Williams (2009), Kirstie Webb, Madeleine Ramsey (Williams 2007), Brittany Kearns, Gabrielle Williams (2011) & Lizzie Lewis
Rebecca Lloyd (2010) and Daniel Hetherington married at Burleigh Heads on 11 October 2014 at Oskars in Burleigh on the Gold Coast. Bridesmaids included (far left) Connie Toohey (2010) and (far right) Eliza McNamee (2010).
Lucas Anderson
To Nathene and Chris Henry (staff), a son William
Cassandra Beggs (2003) and Mackenzie Waugh married on 1 August 2014 at Gabbinbar Homestead in Toowoomba.
DEATHS Jane Parmentier (Rhodes 1941), sister to Elizabeth Cheetham (1940) and Roslyn Rhodes (1955). William Henry
To Maree (Andary 2004) (staff) and Adam Inger, a son Harry Eli, brother to Charli
Diane Tyszkiewicz, mother to Rebecca (1987), Katharine (Kate) (1989), Larissa Hart (1991) and Helene Brennan (1991) and grandmother to 15 children Lynette Slatter (Jackson 1970), sister to Bonnye Lewis (1973), Rosalene Maile (1968) and aunt to Olivia Feather (1996), Carly Pascoe (1998), Danielle Lewis (2002) and Carmel Lewis (2004) Father Tony O’Brien M.S.C, brother to Sr Celia O’Brien ibvm (RIP), and Sr Mary (Bernadette) Valerian (1946) Henry Weld, husband of Jill Weld (Webb 1952), father of Virginia Stark (Weld 1981)
(L-R) Janet Tan, Sarah Jensen (2002), Cassandra Waugh (Beggs 2003), Melissa Ambrosini (2003) & Gemma Cuskelly (2003) (This photo was published in the Spring 2014 issue of Harpers Bazaar Bridal.)
ENGAGEMENTS Jessica Waite (2004) and Daniel George
Helen Brodie (Ross 1951), sister of Isabel Taylor (Ross 1950), and Phillipa Ross (1954), and mother of nine, including Jane Brodie (1973), Philippa Fletcher (Brodie 1976), and Virginia Brodie (1977)
Harry Inger with big sister Charli
To Louise Tilly (staff) and Nik Arieta, a daughter, Maya Alexis Yvie, sister to Lachlan
Catherine Mary Browne (1963), sister of Anthony Browne (1965), daughter of Mary Herbert (1931), one of the first seven students commencing at Loreto in 1928 Catherine Linton, mother of Berenice Stratton (1982), Clare-Louise Westaway (1984) and Elaine Somerville (1989) Brian King, father of Edwina King-Smith (1976), Bede, Grainia, Andrew and Megan Simon George, father of Renee Vickers (1974)
Maya Arieta
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Robert Ridgway, husband of Jane Ridgway (staff) Judith McGeary (Ahern 1958)
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Grace Croft, step-mother to Mary Canniffe (Croft 1969)