Loreto Coorparoo Chronicle June 2011

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Loreto

Chronicle Volume 24 No.2 June 2011

From the Principal

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n 1609, Mary Ward experienced her “Glory Vision”; a moment in time when she understood distinctly and profoundly that she was at one with the Lord in her life’s mission. But for three patient years thereafter, she prayed for insight and for understanding as to how her calling might come to be. How might her sisters be free to serve the poor? How might they be governed? How might they endure? One can only imagine that these questions and uncertainties would be deeply troubling for most. But for Mary, one has the sense that her profound faith gave her freedom from such anxiety, enabling her to trust that in time, God’s time, the answer would come. And so it did when, in 1611, Mary understood with great and sudden clarity that she was being called to “take the same as the Society”. She was being led to found her order on the same principles as the constitutions for the Jesuits (the Society of Jesus) established by St Ignatius. The Loreto sisters today refer to this as her “take the same” moment and celebrate it as the true beginning of their spiritual foundation. In 2011, we take time to remember this extraordinary moment and to celebrate our Ignatian heritage. Ignatian spirituality is accessible, relevant and practical. Ignatius and Mary Ward were both “contemplatives in action” for whom prayer and active service were inextricably linked: prayer through service and service through prayer. Ignatian spirituality invites us: - to listen to ourselves, to others and to God; - to pay attention to our deepest longings; our genuine hearts’ desires; - to serve others with love and great generosity; and - to seek and find God in all things; in the ordinary and the extraordinary. Let us “take the same”, finding joy and gratitude in simple pleasures and ordinary moments. May we be a community of freedom and joy, finding richness in service and acts of social justice. In the words of Mother Gonzaga Barry ibvm: All around you are possibilities for doing good and making the world richer for your having lived in it. Mrs Cheryl Hamilton

The Year of Felicity This is an edited version of College Captain Emily Poncini’s address at the Inaugural Mass.

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s we come into the new year of 2011, we once again step up to the challenge of incorporating the values of Mary Ward into our everyday lives. Last year, we gathered to reflect on Mary Ward’s virtue of verity. This year, we celebrate the virtue of felicity. Felicity is attitude of mind, a disposition of the heart which manifests itself in cheerfulness, good humour, joy, happiness, hope, optimism, friendliness, courtesy, positive thinking, inner peace, self-acceptance and courage. At first glance, one can make the assumption that felicity simply means fun; however there is always more than meets the eye. The student leaders of Loreto schools around Australia together wrote this prayer to reflect their understanding of this deep spark within each of us: Lord, in the spirit of FELICITY, may we embrace each day with an open mind, to value ourselves so we can accept others. May we inspire hearts with a humble tongue, to build a community of cheerful givers. May we strive to be women of optimism, peace and joy women of generous hearts. Amen.

To ensure that 2011 is filled with the spirit of felicity, we must focus on what strengthens and unites us. This year we have already experienced devastation and heartache caused by floods that have left Queensland bruised and battered. I am sure that many people here today have felt the destruction of the floods first hand and will continue to for months, even years to come. However, I am also sure that through it all, no one has been alone. I will certainly remember the way Queenslanders have become united to support those in need. I feel privileged to have witnessed the beauty and goodness of people in my own community as they constantly gave of themselves and what they had. Walking through the streets, I saw things that brought tears to my eyes. But then the sound of laughter from someone who had lost everything was enough to stop me and I couldn’t help but be humbled and just marvel at the courage shown by these people. This is what has strengthened us and what will enable us to overcome the desolation we have faced. The spirit of felicity is already in our midst; we need now to harness this and work towards keeping it alive throughout the year. Cont. next page

Be seekers of truth and doers of justice


Felicity is nourished by fun and celebration, by beauty and creativity, by sensitivity to the natural environment and by opportunities for self-expression and for reflection. This means that, as we have done during the flood crisis, we must steer away from acts of self-pity, selfcentredness, undue anxiety, despondency, envy, cynicism, apathy and fanaticism. These acts only weaken and divide us as they push us further away from one another. How can we remain happy, positive and hopeful for the future if we cannot accept ourselves and others? By accepting yourself and truly being who you are, your simple presence will make others happy. Remain cheerful in your everyday duties and give yourself to others with friendliness, good humour and an honest courtesy that enables you to be equals. When times are difficult, look to God to find inner peace and stay optimistic. Do not let the little things get you down. Never make the mistake of thinking you are alone; you are surrounded by family and friends and no matter what, God will not leave your side. It is when all of this falls into place that we are able to enjoy ourselves, have fun and celebrate in the spirit of Felicity. Someone once gave me this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson: What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. This is the image I leave you with today. Challenge yourself to make the most of what this year throws at you. Have the courage to take a leap of faith; have the hope to believe in yourself and in your dreams; have the self-acceptance and inner peace to be your true self; and have the joy to share this with others. Share the spirit of Felicity.

Mrs Cheryl Hamilton Inducted as Principal of Loreto Coorparoo D

uring the Inaugural Mass on 3rd February 2011, Mrs Cheryl Hamilton was inducted as the second lay principal of Loreto College Coorparoo and welcomed home to the Coorparoo community. Mrs Hamilton and her husband Ian’s move to Brisbane was somewhat disrupted by the flooding that occurred in Brisbane during January. Whilst still in the midst of un-packing, they were forced to evacuate their building which was expected to be affected by flooding. Fortunately, this did not occur, but Mrs Hamilton was heard to joke rather despairingly, “Well, my maiden name was Fludder!” While the College itself was not directly affected by the floods, its internet/ email service provider was located in the basement of a building on the banks of the river in the Brisbane CBD which was completely inundated, leading to several days of electronic isolation. Despite this rather trying start, Mrs Hamilton settled quickly into her role as Principal and the wonderful gifts she brings to the Coorparoo community were soon evident: her experience and dedication, her compassionate and insightful response to the needs of others and her clarity and skill in administration and planning.

Flowers to mark a wonderful occasion

Members of Mrs Hamilton’s family join her for this special event

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argaret Mary Flynn ibvm was appointed in January this year as Provincial Leader, Loreto Sisters Australia. Her previous role was as CEO of CentraCare in WilcanniaForbes, the largest and poorest diocese in NSW. She has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life in rural and indigenous communities and has been successful in lobbying government to provide significant funding for remote rural areas of NSW. Margaret Mary was chosen as the new provincial leader following a detailed selection process. Sisters were asked to consider who had the gifts, skills and experience to lead the Loreto Sisters and be responsible for the overall mission

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of the province. Nominations were sent to the Loreto International Leadership Council (based in Rome) who then made a decision following prayerful discernment, extensive consultation and interviews. Christine Burke ibvm, current provincial leader said, “Margaret Mary is recognised as an innovative and creative leader and will bring with her to the Loreto Centre and its entire works, an enviable insight into the issues facing rural Australians, as well as her many gifts in administration, counselling and spirituality. We are indeed blessed that she has accepted this new call.” Margaret Mary said that leaving her role at CentaCare was a difficult decision but one reached with a sense of inner peace. She said, “I will miss the wonderful team,

the beauty of this amazing country, and the opportunities for creating innovative responses to the many issues we face out here. It was a very difficult decision, but we have a gift in our Ignatian spirituality which guides us in moments of discernment. One of the fundamental things to listen to is our inner sense of peace or disturbance. Where there is a deep sense of peace surrounding a particular decision, we believe the Spirit is in it. This is how it was and is for me.” At the end of May, Margaret Mary facilitated an institute-wide meeting Toronto for key individuals engaged in Loreto educational governance; justice, peace and integrity of creation; Mary Ward International and formation ministries. She will begin her sixyear term as provincial leader in July.


Ignatian Spirituality at the Heart of Mary Ward’s Institute A

ll religious congregations have a particular way of expressing and applying the spirituality of the Gospel to their lives. Spirituality is about how we live, see and experience God’s presence. Three significant moments in the spiritual journey of Mary Ward were the founding experiences of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto Sisters) and shaped their particular spiritual identity. These experiences are commonly called: - The ‘Glory Vision’ (1609) - The Inspiration to take the Ignatian way of life (1611) - The ‘Just Soul’ experience (1615) with its emphasis on right relationships, integrity and the freedom to refer all to God.

A ‘graffiti art’ version of the familiar traditional painting of Mary Ward was presented to Mrs Hamilton by the Marryatville community and now hangs in the foyer of Loreto Coorparoo

In 2009, the Loreto Sisters celebrated the 400th anniversary of the foundation of their Institute with particular reference to the Glory Vision event, where Mary Ward received a profound insight that she was to follow her heart and establish a new way of living out the call to serve God. However, this moment was the beginning of a journey of discernment and discovery rather than an end point where all was finalized and clear. In 2011, we remember Mary Ward’s second important insight: to adopt the

spirituality and way of life expressed in the constitutions of the Society of Jesus and founded on the teachings of St Ignatius. I heard distinctly, not by sound of voice, but intellectually understood, these words: ‘Take the same of the Society’… These few words gave me so much light in that particular Institute, so much comfort and strength, and so changed my whole soul, that it was impossible for me to doubt that they came from Him whose words are works. Mary Ward (1585-1635) Mary Ward’s spirituality was shaped by the Ignatian model of “contemplation in action”. The key concepts of her spirituality are that in everything we: - work for the greater glory of God; - seek and find God in all things; - work to be “wholly God’s”; - refer everything to God; - be contemplatives in action.

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n early June this year, the Loreto Sisters launched their new website aimed at the larger networks of sisters, supporters, colleagues and friends, without whom many Loreto projects would not be possible. The new website is a fresh and modern take on the work of Loreto Australia. It represents a progressive and global movement of individuals all committed to working together to bring the gospel to life by promoting dignity, advocating for women and children, challenging unjust systems and educating for the future. Outgoing Provincial Leader, Christine Burke ibvm said, “It is wonderful that this website is now up and running. It has been a long journey, with meticulous work being done by all concerned. If it helps people in our wide circle of friends to be in touch

with what is happening, but also to tap into something of the spirituality that keeps us alert to God’s presence and challenge in our lives, it will have succeeded in its purpose…” The spirituality of the Loreto Sisters permeates the entire website with beautiful imagery by Susan Daily ibvm, vivid photos of and stories about sisters, volunteers and colleagues in action, and quotes to bring the stories to life. Galleries and timelines including Mary Ward’s life, the history of Loreto in Australia and ‘The Painted Life’ all help to paint the picture of Loreto past and present. An online archival search tool provides students, historians, genealogists and friends of Loreto with an insight into the rich historical holdings of the Loreto Province Archives in Ballarat.

An emphasis on Mary Ward International, volunteering, partnerships, getting involved and Loreto community encourages individuals to engage with the Loreto Sisters, a key strategy in the continuation of Mary Ward’s work in the future. Go to www.loreto.org.au to explore the new website.

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Mission Day One of the most loved traditions at Loreto Coorparoo is Mission Day – a wonderful day of fun, food, song, dance and spirit. This year, over $8000 was raised which will go to support Mary Ward International and Catholic Missions, particularly St Anthony’s Orphanage in Zambia. Thank you to parents who generously provide extra pocket money to support a good cause. Congratulations to staff and students whose preparation and participation make the day such a success. Special mention must be made of our Year 12 girls who prepare and conduct many of the key activities; their hard work, generosity and creativity are simply wonderful!

Year 11 Semi-Formal Year 11 students (and Homeroom Teachers) dazzled at the SemiFormal in March this year

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Accolades for Loreto Guitar Ensemble Guitar Ensemble 1 with Conductor Dr Paul Svoboda and internationally acclaimed guitarist Karin Schaupp. This Ensemble will also be featured in an up-coming ‘Totally Wild’ program

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n 29th and 30th of April, the thirty-seven members of Loreto’s Guitar Ensemble 1 had the privilege of performing with world renowned artists, guitarist Karin Schaupp and singer Katie Noonan, at their two concerts at the Brisbane Powerhouse. After travelling to Perth to adjudicate at the Western Australian International Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival last year, Karin Schaupp was astonished by the girls’ performance there, exclaiming, “You are in a class of your own”. Guitar has tended to be a male-dominated instrument and Karin was particularly delighted to see an advanced group of almost forty girls. When the opportunity arose for the ensemble to feature in Karin and Katie’s two Powerhouse concerts, the girls were ecstatic. After weeks of hard work preparing two pieces – Aurora and The Green Glens of Gweedor – the big night finally arrived. As the girls entered the blue lit stage, anticipation was thick in the air. This was it! Our hearts raced with nerves and excitement; then Dr Svoboda smiled at us all, raised his baton and closed his eyes. We played like never before; the atmosphere driving our Ensemble to new heights. A big thank you must go to all the people, in particular Dr Svoboda and Mr Langford, who made this experience possible. The chance to perform alongside Karin and Katie was truly an honour. It was an amazing opportunity; an experience we are immensely grateful for and will treasure for many years to come. Thank you!

Emma-Shay Guilfoyle & Hayman Lui

Members of the Guitar Ensemble with Karin Schaupp (centre left) and Katie Noonan (centre right)

Powerhouse performance

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Parents & Friends’ Student Dance – Opposites attract!

Energy, creativity and friendship combine at a fun-filled Student Dance

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he Loreto Parents & Friends’ Association is a small, but energetic group of parents committed to supporting their daughters’ education and well-being by organizing events that strengthen the bonds within our community. The Association meets on the first Tuesday of each month to plan events and activities and to hear about and make comment on various aspects of school life. This year, Ms Louise Tilly, Languages Coordinator, reported on the Exchange Trip to France at the end of 2010 and Mr Gavin Swanson, Deputy Principal – ICT, discussed plans for the provision and development of ICT within the College. On previous occasions, there have been presentations and discussions on cybersafety, sporting opportunities, learning support, career education and vocational education. Members of the P & F play a vital role in providing feedback to the Principal and Administration Team on both new initiatives and traditional procedures. Meetings are a forum for raising concerns as well as for affirming College policies and practices. The P & F organizes a range of social events where parents can form friendships and support each other in the joys and trials of being the parent of a teenage girl! These opportunities to welcome new families and to strengthen and celebrate connections are a wonderful gift to the whole community. The P & F also raises funds which are used to enhance the facilities and resources of the College and, ultimately, the education of our students. Every family is asked to pay the P & F Levy with their fees each Term and the Student Dance also raises considerable funds. This year, these funds are being used to install ‘super-size’ fans in the Mary Ward Centre and so make some of our large school gatherings more comfortable. Funds raised from the raffle associated with the Parent Dinner Dance in May were generously donated to the College’s flood relief appeal. We are most grateful for the hard work and commitment of the executive, year level representatives and members of the P & F Association. The executive for 2011 is President

John Welch

Vice-Presidents

Mary Favios & Jim Bellos

Secretary

Elizabeth Fort

Treasurer

Christina Polichronis

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Welcome Barbeque New acquaintances are made and old friendships renewed at the Welcome Barbeque


Association

Parent Dinner Dance – Bling it on! Lots of ‘bling’ and great companionship at the Parent Dance

Parent Social Nights Parents meet and mingle at the Year 8 Parent Social Night in Term I

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Loreto Connections through Four Generations Laurel Chan (2007) during her time at Loreto Sealdah

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t the end of 2010, I went on a trip to Kolkata, India, where I spent four weeks volunteering at Loreto Sealdah. This trip came about because I wanted to do some sort of volunteering in a different country. I suddenly remembered Sister Cyril, who came to Loreto when I was in Year 10 and, an email later, I was warmly invited to volunteer at Loreto Sealdah. Sister Cyril is a Loreto nun from Ireland and her mission in Kolkata is to provide equal opportunities for both poor and rich girls to access quality education. Loreto Sealdah is a well-known school in Kolkata. Half of the girls pay fees, whereas the other half can attend school for free and receive all their uniforms and school materials for free. In this way, the rich and the poor mix and the girls get to know each other for who they are, rather than how much money their families have. One of the main features of Loreto Sealdah is the “Rainbow Home”. This is the top level of the main building which serves as a home for a few hundred girls who would otherwise have to live on the streets – here they are provided with a safe and warm place to sleep and three meals a day. During the four weeks that I was at Loreto Sealdah, I met three other Loreto girls – two from Loreto Toorak and one from a Loreto College in England. Sharing the experience with other Loreto girls from different parts of the world was so amazing. I found out that I was a part of a huge community and it was interesting to discover how similar our education had been – we had all learnt about Mary Ward and the qualities of Freedom, Justice, Sincerity, Verity and Felicity. It is so difficult to sum up my time in Kolkata, but it was a very rich experience where I learnt a bit about the Indian culture, enjoyed the company of the other Loreto girls and learnt a whole lot more about myself!

Laurel Chan

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he sad death earlier this year of Mary Willis (Smith), aged 90 years, prompted her daughter Judy Quinn (Willis) to explore the many Loreto connections in her mother’s life. She writes: I’ve been checking a few details about Mum, particularly her involvement with Loreto. Mum attended Loreto Mandeville Hall in Melbourne, matriculating in 1937. She was also a prefect. Her mother Kathleen Mongovan (1892-1938) and grandmother Margaret Brophy (1864-1913) attended Mary’s Mount in Ballarat. To add to the connections, Margaret Brophy’s sister Ellen became Mother Joseph Peter IBVM, and Mum’s cousin Mary O’Malley (1911-2004) became Sister Mary Sylvester IBVM. Of course, Mum’s five children (Kate, Anne, Mary, Judy and Rob) all attended Loreto Coorparoo, including Rob until Grade 4. The long involvement Mum’s family have had with Loreto is quite amazing and probably unlikely to be repeated with more mobile families these days.

Mary Willis (Smith), 2nd from left, back row

Mary Willis (Smith), centre, front row, during her school days at Loreto Mandeville Hall

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ary Ward International is the Loreto Sisters’ international justice and development program. It was established in 2002 to support the projects and ministries of the Loreto Sisters for economically disadvantaged and marginalised people. “Those who are poor or lack the very basics of life, those in need of any kind, have a special claim on our energies and love.” IBVM Constitutions vol ii 2.7 You can help us make a difference by raising awareness and advocating for social change, making or encouraging donations and bequests, and running education and fundraising events within your school, community or workplace. The MWIA Volunteer Program is aimed at Loreto students, past-pupils, staff, parents and friends of the wider Loreto network wishing to become more involved with Loreto works for justice and development in Australia and overseas. To make a tax deductible donation, cheques can be made out to the “Mary Ward International Australian Foundation” and sent to the office of Mary Ward International/ Australia, PO Box 4082, Auburn South Vic 3122. A formal receipt will be sent to the donor acknowledging the gift, which may be used for tax deductibility purposes. For more information, go to www.loreto.org.au.


Odds & Ends Alison Dower (2004) has been selected as the Youth Member for Greenslopes for the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament this year. Alison works full time as a Program Officer with Lifestream Foundation in East Brisbane supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as learning AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language) at TAFE and completing her Bachelor of Social Work at QUT.

Past Pupils’ Association

SPRING LUNCHEON 11th September @ 12 noon River Room, Southbank Parkland

Sarah Batchelor with PM Julia Gillard beside her memorial to honour Australian Service personnel of Chinese heritage

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Sarah Batchelor (2007) is in her second year of a Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architectural Studies) at Griffith University and last year won a prestigious competition to design a memorial to be built in honour of Australian Service personnel of Chinese heritage. The memorial is now in the Veterans’ Memorial Park Garden at Sunnybank RSL. Guests at its unveiling on 6 April included the Prime Minister Julia Gillard as well as Sarah’s proud parents and her sister Eliza (Year 12). The design features a black granite base, stainless steel bowl and two structures designed to emulate smoke rising from the bowl, capturing the Chinese tradition of burning incense to commemorate the dead and the Australian ode to the fallen, ‘lest we forget’. Rebecca Carroll (1991) was made Partner in Energy and Resources at the law firm, Clayton Utz on 1 January 2011. Rebecca has worked in Melbourne, Sydney and London since her graduation and now works part time while raising her three daughters in Brisbane. Kathryn Roberts (2010) was awarded a merit certificate for the 2011 TJ Ryan Memorial Medal in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements and leadership qualities demonstrated in Year 12. Carolyn Jacobs (2004) participated in ‘The Challenge’ in May this year - a 14 day trip to Nepal involving a 5 day hike through the Nepalese Himalayas. Carolyn’s aim was to raise funds for the development organization Plan. Plan’s GirlsFund supports initiatives that work with girls and women within a community development framework around the world. These include projects in TimorLest, Uganda, Indonesia, India, and Zimbabwe. Jill Dwyer (2007) gained selection into the Hockeyroos Squad in January this year and is currently in the Hockeyroos Development Squad. Jill is living and working in Perth. Alex Valentine (2008) was acclaimed for her performance as the Pink Lady in Harvest Rain Theatre Company’s recent production of the musical Grease.

CLASS OF 1978 REUNION EVENT:

CLASS OF 1981 REUNION EVENT:

This is an open invitation to all 1978 Past Pupils, family and friends to join a four day short break

We would love to contact all members of our 1981 Senior class,or 1979 Year 10 class, to organise a reunion on October 15 this year. Please contact Sarah Clough (Dann) sclough@ozemail.com.au or Marita Fox (Moffett) mfox@bne.catholic.edu.au for further details. We would greatly appreciate this information being shared to ensure we can contact as many of our class as possible.

P & O Cruise, to and from Brisbane in May 2012. If you are interested in this cruise, please contact Kate Miller at:

katemiller@ozemail.com.au for booking information and details.

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Awards 2010 Special Awards

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ach year, a number of special prizes are awarded to students who have made an outstanding contribution to the College community and whose spirit, talent and commitment are an inspiration to others. Congratulations to the following students: AMANDA MILLIGAN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR FELICITY (YEAR 12) Bianca Zouppas & Caitlin Finn

Honour Pockets

Year 12 NAME

SEMESTER 1

Marissa Brennan

Year 11 Murphy Allendorf

Hockey

Vail Bromberger

Academic Excellence

Leah Brown

Academic Excellence

Lydia Carstensen

Academic Excellence

Marianne Curran

Academic Excellence

Clare Feeney

Academic Excellence

SEMESTER 2

Emma-Shay Guilfoyle

Music & Academic Excellence

Debating

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t is a tradition at Loreto Coorparoo to recognize student achievement and contribution to College life by awarding Honour Pockets. Honour Pockets are awarded to Year 12 students at the end of Semesters I & II and to Years 8 to 11 students in Semester II. Congratulations to the following Honour Pocket recipients for 2010:

Eleese Hamrey

Academic Excellence

SR MARIA WELCH AWARD FOR JUSTICE (YEAR 12) Georgia Williams

Rebecca Calder

Academic Excellence & Service to Sport – Volleyball

Academic Excellence

Anna Hertle

Academic Excellence

Grace Christiansen

Academic Excellence

Service to Sport – Soccer & Academic Excellence

Zoe Johnston

Academic Excellence

Swimming

Briony Logan

Academic Excellence

SR ROSARIO NORTH AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE (YEAR 12) Kathryn Roberts

Amy Cullen Felicity Day

School Spirit

Hayman Lui

Music & Academic Excellence

Mikaela Lynch

Academic Excellence

SR THÉRÈSE DALY AWARD FOR ENGLISH (YEAR 12) Kathryn Roberts

Bronte Devine

Charlotte McMahon

School Spirit & Academic Excellence

SR HELEN SALTER/CARROLL FAMILY AWARD FOR MATHEMATICS (YEAR 12) Rebecca Calder SR JULIANA COUGHLAN CREATIVE ARTS AWARD (YEAR 12) Bronte Devine ALLISON LAZENBY AWARD FOR SENIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Stephanie Fallon SR DOMINIC JONES AWARD FOR SCHOOL SPIRIT (YEAR 10) Bridget Power

Chevaunne DeSouza Music

School Spirit

Music

Elizabeth Edwards

School Spirit

Rebecca Meimaris

Music

Jessica Effeney

Academic Excellence

Jenna Nash

Academic Excellence

Stephanie Fallon

Service to Sport – Cross Country & Athletics

Athletics

Georgia O'Sullivan

Academic Excellence

Caitlin Finn

School Spirit

Service to School

Renee Pippos

Music

Gemma Geary

Service to Sport – Cross Country

Freya Scheele

Academic Excellence

Anna Simpson

Academic Excellence

Leah South

Academic Excellence

Helen Svoboda

Music

Keryn Tighe

Academic Excellence

Grace Williams

Academic Excellence

Hannah Williams

Academic Excellence

Eleni Grady

School Spirit

Rebecca Grady

School Spirit & Music

Amy Hall Brittany Hatchman Aislinn Healy

Music

School Spirit Academic Excellence Drama

Academic Excellence School Spirit

Anthea Jones

School Spirit

Dayna Louca

Academic Excellence

Service to School, Service to Sport – Touch Football & Academic Excellence

Fiona Maher

Academic Excellence

Debating

Kyra Mangelakis

School Spirit

SR CLAIRE GARDINER AWARD FOR SCIENCE (YEAR 10) Toula Savva

Rebekkah Markey-Towler

School Spirit & Academic Excellence Academic Excellence & Service to Sport – Swimming & Athletics

MARGARET MACFARLANE AWARD FOR JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Hannah Wixted

Eliza McNamee

MOYA HICKEY AWARD FOR RELIGION (YEAR 10) Brigid King

New Honour Boards at Loreto

Cara McLean

Charlotte Miller

Academic Excellence

Dimity Miller

Academic Excellence

Emma Bourke-MatasAcademic Excellence

School Spirit, Service to Sport – Hockey & Academic Excellence

Larissa Claridge

Music & Academic Excellence Music & Academic Excellence

Rachel Collins

Academic Excellence

School Spirit

Elizabeth Davey

Music

Rachel Farrah

Music

Elise Fort

Music

Brigid King

Music & Academic Excellence

Annick Mewing

Academic Excellence

Eden O’Sullivan

Academic Excellence

Toula Savva

Academic Excellence

Lalita Waddell

Academic Excellence

Eloise West

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence

Siobhan Mulcahy

School Spirit

Elizabeth Myers

Music

Bridget O’Connor

Service to Sport

Emily O’Connor

Academic Excellence

Tara O’Neill

School Spirit

Madelyn Page

Service to Sport – Volleyball

School Spirit & Service to Sport

he school is in the process of producing a new set of Honour Boards to record the recipients of our End of Year Special Awards. If you are (or you know of) a recipient of any of the awards below prior to the year listed, could you please provide the school with this information in writing before the end of July, so that we can ensure these names are included on the Board.

Margaux Page

Service to Sport – Volleyball

School Spirit

Kathryn Roberts

School Spirit & Academic Excellence

Service to School & Academic Excellence

Nicolle Sepulveda

Service to Sport – Tennis

- Sister Thérèse Daly Award for English – Year 12 (instituted pre 1990 but we only have records from 2002)

Kate Shaw

Service to Sport – Hockey

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- Sister Helen Salter-Carroll Family Award for Mathematics – Year 12 (we have records from 1999)

Bonnie Rogers Rachel Rollo

Madeleine Simson

Service to Sport – Volleyball

Claire Smallhorn Sarah Spann

Academic Excellence

Katherine Stephanos

Music & Service to Sport – Tennis

Jennifer Van Pelt

School Spirit

- Sister Claire Gardiner Award for Science Year 10 (instituted pre-1998 but we only have records from 2001)

Paras Vasiliou

School Spirit

- Margaret Macfarlane Award for Junior Sportswoman of the Year (we have records from 2003) We thank you for your kind assistance.

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Rachael Vaux School Spirit & Academic Excellence

School Spirit & Music

Louise Chan

Year 9 Anthea Bach

Academic Excellence

Emmaline-Kate Ball Academic Excellence Madeline BlanchfieldAcademic Excellence Sabrina Ciancio

Academic Excellence

Kate Clarke

Academic Excellence

Elana Forbes

Academic Excellence

Tiana Gilhooley

Academic Excellence

Erin Leask

Academic Excellence

Fiona McMahon

Academic Excellence

Rachael McMillan

Academic Excellence

Alana Mulderry

Academic Excellence

Service to School & Academic Excellence

Brigid Oliver

Academic Excellence

Music

Hannah Reece

Academic Excellence

Service to School

Naa Adjeley Sackey Academic Excellence

Service to Sport – Hockey

Academic Excellence

Service to School School Spirit

Marianna Yelorm Bianca Zouppas

Academic Excellence

School Spirit

- Sister Juliana Coughlan Creative Arts Award – Year 12 (instituted pre-1998 but we only have records from 1999)

Georgia Williams

Academic Excellence

School Spirit Academic Excellence

Year 10


Destinations – Year 12 2010 NAME

DESTINATION

ALITHINOS, Gina

BECK, Emily

Bachelor of Commerce – Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Agricultural Science – University of QLD (deferred - working as jillaroo in Western Qld) Bachelor of Clinical Exercise – QLD University of Technology

BELL, Katelyn

Bachelor of Health – University of QLD

BELLOS, Vanessa

NAME

DESTINATION

NAME

DESTINATION

PEKIN, Clare

Bachelor of Psychological Science – Griffith University

POWELL, Jessica

Bachelor of Health Sciences – University of QLD

GREER, Jessica

Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition or Public Health)/Bachelor of Media and Communication – QLD University of Technology Bachelor of Aviation – Griffith University

HALL, Amy

Bachelor of Social Science – University of QLD

PRENTICE, Kelly

Bachelor of Economics – University of QLD

HAMMOND, Anna

Certificate IV in Fitness – Southbank Institute of Technology

QUAILL, Natasha

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – University of QLD

Diploma of Management/ Bachelor of Business – Southbank Institute of Technology

HATCHMAN, Britney

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – University of QLD

REDDAN, Bridget

Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health) – QLD University of Technology

BERRIMAN, Giselle

Diploma of Justice Administration/Bachelor of Justice – Southbank Institute of Technology

HEALY, Aislinn

Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health) – QLD University of Technology

REDSHAW, Dalaney

Bachelor of Nursing – Australian Catholic University

BRENNAN, Marissa

Bachelor of Nursing – University of QLD

HOGAN, Perri

Diploma of Marketing/Bachelor of Business Southbank Institute of Technology

BRIGHT, Emma

Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) – Australian Catholic University

HORDER, Louise

BRIODY, Alicia

Certificate III Dental Assistant – Southbank Institute of Technology

BROADLEY, Johanna

Bachelor of Applied Science – University of QLD

HUMPHRYS, Jessica

Working full time

ANGUS, Catherine

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws – University of QLD Bachelor of Medical Science (MBBS CALDER, Rebecca Provisional Entry forSchool-Leavers) – Griffith University of Pharmacy – CAMBACLIS, Zoe Bachelor QLD University of Technology

GREENWOOD, Holly

Bachelor of Veterinary Science – University of QLD

CLARKE, Chelsea

Bachelor of Medical Imaging – QLD University of Technology

CLARKE, Rebecca Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD COLLIN, Anna-Jane

Bachelor of Mass Communication – QLD University of Technology

CONWELL, Bethany

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) – QLD University of Technology

CULLEN, Amy

DAY, Felicity

Bachelor of Exercise Movement Science – QLD University of Technology Bachelor of Education (Primary) – Australian Catholic University (deferred – gap year in UK) Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management – University of QLD Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education & Care) Southbank Institute of Technology Bachelor of Social Work – QLD University of Technology

DESOUZA, Chevaunne

Bachelor of International Hotel & Tourism Management – University of QLD

DEVINE, Bronte

Bachelor of Music – Griffith University

DI MAURO, Lisa

Bachelor of Multimedia Design – University of QLD

CURREY, Kate CUSACK, Brooke DA SILVA, Natalie

DOWNEY, Kathleen Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD

ROGERS, Bonnie ROLLO, Rachel

Bachelor of Nursing – Griffith University Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD

of Exercise Movement Science – SANKEY, Gabrielle Bachelor QLD University of Technology

KING, Kristy

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Performance)/ Graduate Diploma in Education – QLD University of Technology Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – University of QLD

SEPULVEDA, Nicolle

Bachelor of International Studies – University of QLD

LEASK, Peta LLOYD, Rebecca

Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD Working full time

SHAW, Kate

Bachelor of International Hotel & Tourism Management – University of QLD

LOUCA, Dayna

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science – University of QLD

SIMSON, Madeleine

Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) – QLD University of Technology

MAHER, Fiona

Bachelor of Pharmacy – University of QLD

SIVITER, Kelsey

Bachelor of Mass Communications – Griffith University

MANGELAKIS, Kyra

Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD

JONES, Anthea

BROSNAN, Julia

CHRISTIANSEN, Grace

of Physiotherapy – ROBERTS, Kathryn Bachelor University of QLD Bachelor of Psychological Science ROBINSON, Australian Catholic University Cassandra (deferred – modelling overseas)

SMALLHORN, Claire

Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD

MARKEY-TOWLER, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws – Rebekkah University of QLD

SMITH, Elise

Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) – QLD University of Technology

MARULANDA, Angela

SPANN, Sarah

Bachelor of Pharmacy – University of QLD

STEPHANOS, Katherine

Bachelor of Science – University of QLD

STEVENS, Angela

Bachelor of Business – QLD University of Technology

STEVENS, Laura

Bachelor of International Hotel & Tourism Management – University of QLD

STIRLING, Tiani

Bachelor of Education (Primary) – Christian Heritage College

STONEMAN, Angela

Bachelor of Arts (Environment) – Griffith University

STUCKEY, Kristyn

Bachelor of Applied Science/Bachelor of Mathematics – QLD University of Technology

Diploma of Interior Technology – Southbank Institute of Technology Diploma of Community Services Work/ MCCUE, Madeleine Bachelor of Social Work – Southbank Institute of Technology MCDONNELL, Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management Katie – QLD University of Technology MCLEAN, Cara

Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science – Griffith University

MCMILLAN, Jessica

Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Applied Linguistics – Griffith University

MCNAMEE, Eliza

Diploma of Interior Technology – Southbank Institute of Technology

MCPHERSON, Lauren

Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD

MEIER, Brittany

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – QLD University of Technology

MICHELINNOCEND, Amanda

Bachelor of Business – QLD University of Technology

MIETHKE, Melanie

Bachelor of Arts/Graduate Diploma of Education – Secondary Griffith University

MILLER, Charlotte

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws – University of QLD

MILLER, Dimity MOORE, Zoe MORAN, Rose

Bachelor of Science – University of QLD Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD Bachelor of Nursing – Griffith University

of Applied Science (Medical THOMPSON, Kiara Bachelor Science) – QLD University of Technology TOOHE

Diploma of Music Business/Bachelor of Business Southbank Institute of Technology Diploma of Children’s Services (Early TUMINI, Kristelle Childhood Education & Care) – Southbank Institute of Technology VAN DER MERWE, Bachelor of Biotechnology – Lauren University of QLD

EFFENEY, Jessica

Bachelor of Applied Science – QLD University of Technology Diploma of Events/Bachelor of Business (Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate and Property, Sport) – Southbank Institute of Technology Bachelor of Business – QLD University of Technology

MULCAHY, Ashleigh

Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD

EGOROV, Laura

Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) – QLD University of Technology

MULCAHY, Caitlin

Diploma of Hotel Management – QLD Institute of Business and Technology

ESPRESTER, Hannah

Bachelor of Business (Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate and Property, Sport)/Bachelor of International Business – Griffith University

MULCAHY, Siobhan

Bachelor of Nursing – QLD University of Technology

FALLON, Stephanie

Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Nutrition Sciences) – University of QLD Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)/ Bachelor of Child and Family Studies Southbank Institute of Technology Bachelor of Mass Communication – QLD University of Technology

MYERS, Elizabeth

Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD

NORRIS, Tahnee

Diploma of Photoimaging – Southbank Institute of Technology

in preparation for development VAN PELT, Jennifer Working work overseas Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition or Public Health)/Bachelor of Media and VASILIOU, Paras Communication QLD University of Technology Bachelor of Education (Primary) – VAUX, Rachael Australian Catholic University Diploma of Hospitality/Advanced Diploma VICCARS, of Hospitality/Bachelor of Business Charlotte (Tourism and Hospitality Management) Southbank Institute of Technology Bachelor of Behavioural Science WARE, Lucinda (Psychology) – QLD University of Technology

NUNAN, Elizabeth

Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Nutrition Sciences) – University of QLD

WARRILOW, Amy

Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science – Australian Catholic University

O'CONNOR, Bridget

Bachelor of Justice/Bachelor of Laws – QLD University of Technology

WATSON, Bridgette

Bachelor of Education (Primary) – QLD University of Technology

O'CONNOR, Emily

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws – University of QLD

WILLIAMS, Georgia

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws – University of QLD

O'KEEFFE, Briony

Bachelor of Business (Event Management); (Sport Management) – Griffith University

WOOD, Rebecca

Bachelor of Business – Griffith University

YELORM, Marianna

Bachelor of Music – Griffith University

ZOUPPAS, Bianca

Bachelor of Arts & Applied Theatre/Graduate Diploma in Education - Griffith University

DUTKA, Nicole EDWARDS, Elizabeth

FILIPPAKIS, Paraskevi FINN, Caitlin

GEARY, Gemma

Bachelor of Exercise Movement Science – QLD University of Technology Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)/Bachelor of Child and Family Studies Southbank Institute of Technology Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science – Australian Catholic University

O'NEILL, Tara

Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD

GEORGE, Joanne

Diploma of Events – Southbank Institute of Technology

OWENS, Kristen

Bachelor of Applied Science – University of QLD

GEORGIOU, Eleni

Bachelor of Education (Primary) – QLD University of Technology

PAGE, Madelyn

Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) – QLD University of Technology

GIBBS, Courtney

Bachelor of Business – Griffith University Bachelor of Business Management/Bachelor of Arts University of QLD

PAGE, Margaux

GRADY, Eleni

Bachelor of Medical Imaging Science – QLD University of Technology

GRADY, Rebecca

Bachelor of Arts – University of QLD

PAVOURIS, Eugenia

Bachelor of Education (Primary) – QLD University of Technology

FOX, Hannah GAYTON, Leisha

O'MALLEY, Sarah

Bachelor of Education (Primary) – Christian Heritage College

VAN DER ZANT, Marlee

Bachelor of Social Work – University of QLD

Loreto Chronicle – 11


BIRTHS To Christalla (Solomon 1998) and Chris Savva, a son Harris, a brother for Mariah To Shelly (Wenzel 1998) and John Kerschner, a son Zachary Alexander To Kylie (Dowdell 1991) and Chris O’Shea, twins, a son, Bailey Ross and daughter, Mackenzie Margaret

MARRIAGES Jessica Scapolan (2004) and Warren Neilson-Scott Danielle Harrop (2001) and Andrew Garton Alecia de Marco (2000) and Ruari Elkington Christopher-John Harrop, Danielle Harrop (2001), Andrew Garton, Charlotte Garton (2005)

To Nina Quinn (1988) and Soeren Schauki, a son, Max Sean

Max Sean Schauki being held by his mother Nina Quinn (1988) with aunts Sally Warren (Quinn 1997) on the left & Paula Hoctor (Quinn 1991) on the right

(L to R) Sophia De Marco (2008), Emily De Marco (2008), Sarah Kurth (2000), Sandra Quinn (2000), Alecia De Marco (2000), Ruari Elkington, Jeremiah Stewart, Aran Elkington, Ossian Elkington and Matthieu Bernard.

To Melissa (Schoch 1999) and Joshua Dodd, a daughter, Audrey Melissa

DEATHS Peter Kyranakos, father of Elene (1995), Kalliope (1997), Joanne (1999) and Nicole (2002) Mary Quinn, grandmother to current students Laura (Year 12), Emma (Year 8) and former students, Lisa (1990), Rebecca (1993), Naomi (1997) and Ellen (1998) Michael Walsh, father of Tracy (1987) and Kate (1989) Audrey Melissa Dodd

To Rachael (O’Dwyer 2000) and Ryan Tiernan , a son Patrick

Ellen Chadwick, mother of Margaret Donoghue (1969), Claire Fisher (1972), Barbara Chadwick (RIP), and grandmother of Claire Chadwick (1998) Betty Rosenberg (nee Houston 1941), mother of Ristan Greer (1969) Mary Patterson Willis, mother of Katie (1964), Anne (1965), Mary (1966) and Judy and Robert (1969) Susan McEniery (1974) mother of Louise Morahan (1980) Tim O’Neill, father of Ann (1971), Patrice (1972), Judy (1974), Maree (1976) and Helen (1982) John Cleary, brother of Patricia Toohey (1942), Helen Rogers (1946), Janet Berkeley (1958) and Anne Griffin (RIP, 1950)

ENGAGEMENTS Patrick Tiernan

Megan Joseph (2004) and Luke Moloney To Anna (Leask 2000) and Kelton Harvey, twins, a son, Hugo and daughter, Eliza

12 – Loreto Chronicle

Cassandra Austin (2001) and James Boulter Lisa Sarquis (2001) and Joshua Coulson

Editor: Helen Carty Assisted by the Community Relations Committee of the School Council of Loreto College 415 Cavendish Road Coorparoo PO Box 1726 Coorparoo DC 4151 Tel: 07 3394 9999 Fax: 07 3847 1254 Email: email@loreto.qld.edu.au Web: www.loreto.qld.edu.au

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Yvonne Rowley, mother of Lorilie Cunningham (Burton 1975)


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