Mater Christi Yearbook - 2018

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WELCOME Once again it is a delight to introduce you to the 2018 Mater Christi College Yearbook. This publication is testimony of the many challenges, achievements and efforts of students and staff over the past twelve months.

Throughout these pages, there is clear evidence of emerging skills and unique talents. You are invited to peruse through its reports and visual images, to ponder the selection of art works, to revel in the achievements of diverse sporting contests, music ensembles, debating activities, this year’s shared production of The Wedding Singer, maths and science challenges, language competitions, environmental improvements and so much more.

But at a deeper level, here at Mater Christi College, we have selected relevant and meaningful opportunities for our girls so that they will value creativity, flexibility and respect as the source for their future learning, enabling them to create effective solutions, to develop resilience through adversity and to realise the productive capability of teams. In other words, we work to inspire and lead our girls through “a caring atmosphere of Christian love and understanding” to become independent learners, empowered to move into their adult futures, with the skills, knowledge and commitment to make a difference.

Today, when technology provides for faster and more immediate connectivity across our world, where earlier constraints of time and place are replaced by new challenges of interdependence and sustainability, it is affirming to see how enthusiastically our students are preparing themselves to contribute meaningfully in a changing, complex and exciting world.

Our role as parents, teachers and mentors is to love, support and teach the girls to be lifelong learners.

To form active adult citizens of the future, the learning experiences must focus on relevance, respect and relationship. These are effectively integrated through this year’s theme “seek peace and pursue it”.

I commend all contributors to this year’s magazine, especially our editing team of Jacinta Crocker and Simonne Licciardi for their careful preparation and competent planning and Year 12 International Student Yuhuan (Joy) Shen for the beautiful cover. I am confident that this magazine presents a lively visual and informative snapshot of a year in the life of Mater Christi College, where we ‘make community happen’, with inspiration from St Benedict “so that in all things God may be glorified” (Rule 57: 7) Mary Fitz-Gerald Principal

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Domain - Arts Art Gallery Production - The Wedding Singer Music Domain - English Domain - HPE Domain - Humanities Domain - LOTE Domain - Mathematics Domain - Religious Education SoJuSt - Social Justice and Stewardship Domain - Science Domain - STEM Domain - Technology Domain - Design Technology Careers Zenith Program Learning Commons

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Sports Report Sports Results

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House Reports

College Photos 95 95 98 100 102 103 105 105 108 108 111 112

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Middle School Leaders Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Council Year 10 Year 11 Council Year 11 SRC Year 12 In Memoriam College Staff

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1 Principal’s Welcome 3 Board of Governance 4 College Captains 5 Deputy Principal 6 College Leaders 9 Awards

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BOARD OF GOVERNANCE Good Samaritan Education (GSE) is the collegial Public Juridic Person responsible for the ten incorporated Colleges in Australia, each retaining the distinctive spirit that connects them to the local church in which they are situated. Each College is accountable to Good Samaritan Education for its Catholic ethos and mission, embodied in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition and for the administration of the temporal goods assigned to it for its work.

From the GSE group of 15 Members, a Governing Council of seven Members is elected. Each GSE Member is also a Member of the Company for either one or two Good Samaritan schools and as such, is involved in the life of the school communities. Here at Mater Christi College, we are fortunate to have the support of the following Members: Peter Nicholson (Chair of Members), Lucy Molony, Sr Veronica Hoey sgs, and more recently, Rosalie Jones and Eileen O’Leary.

GSE has full responsibility for all matters of mission, finance and governance of all Good Samaritan schools.

Fiona Purcell was Chair of the Board and was supported by the following:

Steven Langford - Director Tony Lancaster - Director Rick Westerhoff - Director Tony Chapman - Director Terry Stephens - Director to March Mary Close - Director from AGM in May Sharnee Moore - Director from AGM in May Fiona Bygraves - Director from September

Ex Officio Mary Fitz-Gerald - Principal Mark Janke - Business Manager to October Tatum Mitchell - Business Manager from October Fiona Griffith - Business Manager from October

Committee Members Terry Stephens - Development and Finance Committees to March Trudi Bons - Finance Committee

Cherine Kenna - Company Secretary

Tim Crowe - Development Committee

Paul Kremer - Deputy Chair/Director from AGM in May

Julie Feeney - Development Committee

Olwen Horton - Deputy Chair to AGM in May/Director

Collette Bond - Development Committee

Philip King - Director

Philip Thomas - Compliance and Governance Committee

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COLLEGE CAPTAINS

We are amazed with how incredible our 2018 year has been.

The time has flown by and we are so sad to see it come to an end. The experience and opportunities we have all had will stay with us forever. Mater Christi College has taught us important values that we will live by. Our final year was so much fun and it has a been a privilege to share it with our incredible year level.

The formal, wow, what a night! It was a highlight for many, a great event that united our year level before commencing this mammoth final year. We are grateful to our amazing formal committee who worked so hard to make the night special and fun. It was lovely to see everyone look so beautiful and dance the night away.

Where do we even begin with Mater Day? When it was suggested that we, as the SR team could change Mater Day, we were daunted by the task. However, the hard work resulted in a wonderful Mater Day with generous donations from all year levels raising $15,173.44, the most amount of money EVER raised on Mater Day. Sadly, for the Year 12 cohort, Year 7 ‘smashed’ the donations, winning them the Year 12 common room for an entire week! This community focused Colour Run was a day to remember, marking new beginnings for Mater.

Moving into the Year 12 common room at the beginning of the year, was much anticipated and being able to enjoy the warmth of the area and the lunches has kept us thriving during this busy year. Year 12 has been a year where everyone has come together and special friendships have been formed. We give thanks for the endless laughter and happy times that we shared together.

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We wish to thank all our supportive teachers. We offer thanks to our Principal, Mary Fitz-Gerald for supporting us and allowing us to drown her in colour at Assembly - we can’t imagine many others who would allow this. Thanks also to Mrs Feeney, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Bishop-Foster for all their hard work making this an incredible year for all of us.

We are truly grateful for your help and guidance. We also acknowledge the hard work of all our student leaders from Pastoral Group reps to SRC general and executive, who contributed mightily in making 2018 so great.

We offer our thanks to all the 2018 graduates and hope that they too will treasure their time at Mater. We wish the very best to the younger year levels and encourage everyone to make the most of their time at school and enjoy wonderful times ahead.

Emily Clarke and Sophie Clarke

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL ‘What others do to me, shapes me. What I do to others, affects them. What all of us do to those around us makes for the character of the world. Nothing that happens in this world happens in isolation… What makes community is meaningful contact, a common vision, and the beating of a cosmic heart big enough to embrace all of life.’

Joan Chittister OSB The Benedictine value of community is key to how we operate at Mater Christi. From the first greeting in Main Reception, the quick ‘how are you?’ in corridors, the intentional support in classrooms to the noisy line-ups in Café Bene, its crucial role in our school was evident in College life in 2018.

Through belonging in community - and this can be through a variety of roles - we are able to show what we stand for, who we are and what we are capable of doing.

Community as a concept or experience is manifest in several ways: in Masses, liturgies, assemblies, classes, sports, social justice activities and friendship groups.

As a Catholic school, we gathered together for meditation, communal prayer, reflection and Eucharist, stilling ourselves and making time for the sacred in our lives.

Across the learning community, students inherently develop a sense of belonging as they pursue their interests, passions and talents, overcome obstacles and develop character and personality. Successes such as high achievement in national Maths, Science, English and LOTE competitions were celebrated at Assemblies and briefings.

Other occasions like Progress meetings provided a time to focus on personal growth with the added value of building a sense of belonging within class, pastoral and year level groups.

Other events - the Ensemble Night, the College production and the Sports Award evening were opportunities to acknowledge and applaud the excellence, prowess and significant development of skills of members of our community. Perhaps the stand-out event of this year was Mater Day, coming together as community for Mass, a concert, lunch and then the inaugural Colour Run, a day of being together for the sake of celebrating who we are and then focusing on communities beyond our school via fundraising activities.

Some student observations about community and what it means to them: Year 7 Belonging to a community means that everyone plays a part and you get a sense of belonging.

I love my friendship group and the way my teachers help me feel comfortable and like I have a place at school.

Year 9 Teachers are easy to get on with and people are supportive. We can enjoy each other’s company and get our work done because we accept each other even when we’re different. Mostly our classes are inclusive and I feel like I belong.

Year 11 I feel we belong because of our friendship groups and the support we give each other.

As a new student, I felt welcomed and I like the fact that there are so many opportunities, so everyone has something to choose.

Everyone has a place here…

So, there was much to be grateful for as a community in 2018. As Joan Chittister tells us, “Nothing that happens in this world happens in isolation” and this was certainly evident throughout this past year. Hopefully our “cosmic heart” will continue to beat vigorously!

Julie Feeney Deputy Principal

Learning and Teaching at Mater Christi College There are many challenges facing educators as we work to find new ways to engage girls with learning that develops the skills and knowledge they need to be their very best selves in a world that is rapidly changing.

Over the next five years some of the key questions in education include: - how can authentic learning opportunities be provided to enable students to learn by doing?

- which trends and technological developments will drive educational change?

- what opportunities will allow students to experiment and create in ways that encourage complex thinking?

- how can interdisciplinary learning be developed to ensure a well-rounded perspective and skill set which is vital for connecting learning to outside the school?

- what strategies can be used to successfully analyse student data to improve learning?

These are just some of the questions that teachers have been exploring in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) this year. Teachers have worked collaboratively in PLCs to; research evidence-based best practice in teaching and learning, collect and analyse student voice data and to use feedback to ensure that high expectations for learning and success for all students are the key drivers of teaching practices at Mater Christi College.

This commitment to learning is demonstrated through the experiences in the Year 9 Discover Program, student engagement in the Middle Years Program in Years 7 to 10 and in the excellent results of our VCE, VET and VCAL students. Improving learning will continue to be the key focus in 2019 and beyond as we strive to meet the changing needs of all our students.

Leah Eekelschot Director of Curriculum

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COLLEGE LEADERS

SRC Executive 2018

SRC General 2018

College Captains

Emily Clarke Sophie Clarke

Year 7

Charli Hart Alisha McGaffin

Gibbons House Captains

Tess Bekkers Keeley O’Halloran

Year 8

Lily Calvert Sienna Reeves

Chisholm House Captains Teraize Bonner

Lauren Hussey

Middle School Captains

Cassidy Ede Tegan Philp

Lyons House Captains

Year 9

Indigo Sangster Justice Singh Ruby Bakker Morgan Godfrey

Year 10

Avreet Sandhu Hayley Mafrici

Year 11

Haylee Deichsel Grace Hardwick

College Captains

Emily Clarke Sophie Clarke

Jessica Horner Hayley Mettes

MacKillop House Captains Tess Horton-Crundall

Maddison Van Twest Arts Captains

Clancy Box Sarah Smedley

Social Justice and Stewardship Captains

Saasha Burby Molly O’Bryan

Sports Captains

Nicki Cormack Elyse Richards-West

Faith and Liturgy Captains Sian Janke

Caitlin Pearce

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STEM Captain

Rithika Muddagowni

International Captain

Sona Zhou

COLLEGE LEADERS Middle School Leadership Team

Student Council

Middle School Captains

Cassidy Ede Tegan Philp

Year 10

Vidhi Adeshara Chelsea Carlyon

Gibbons House Captains

Ashlynn O’Halloran Rhianna Little

Holly Johnson

Kashish Kashish

Hayley Mafrici

Lillie Park Jenkinson

Avreet Sandhu

Ruby Southam

Chisholm House Captains Pranita Bagri

Stephanie Williams Lyons House Captains

Taylah Rickards Ella Tevaga

MacKillop House Captains Ruby Lucas

Gabriella Petersen Arts Captains

Jessica Chapman Ebannie Sidoti

Social Justice and Stewardship Captains

Sasha Hundle Ella Lancaster

Faith and Liturgy Captains Isabella Arthur

Imasha Nonis STEAM Captains

Pasandi Perera Emily Pavic

Sports Captains

Georgia O’Halloran Jennifer Sahely

Pastoral Group Representatives Year 7

Charli Hart Charlotte Brache Ally Smart Alisha McGaffin Ashleigh Thomson

Year 8

Madison Zapanta Catalina Macfarlane Grace Henry Sienna Reeves Lily Calvert

Year 9

Justice Singh Morgan Godfrey Ruby Bakker Indigo Sangster

College Captains Emily Clarke and Sophie Clarke with Sister Rita Hayes, Good Samaritan Sister.

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Awards

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AWARDS

2017 Awards Presented in 2018 College Dux

90+ ATAR

Gemma Tripp

Gemma Tripp Caitlin MacDonald Toni O’Sullivan Niamh Keighran Elissa Tifere Taylor De Chalain-May Ciara Flanagan Rhianna Gulati Bronte Reich Emma White Isabella Stamenkovic Monique Stoyanovich-Kristie Olivia Crofts Madison Winkler Elizabeth Nicholson Kiara Henkul Ella Busatta Sarah Parker Tayla Cross Grace Ashford Yuqing Deng

Top VCAL Student Chloe Crumpton

VCE Excellence Astrid Renehan Excellence in Chemistry Toni O’Sullivan

Jane Austen Award for Excellence in VCE Literature Caitlin MacDonald

Rebecca Jago Outdoor Education and Environment Award Rebecca Jago (1992 - 2011) was a Mater Christi College student 2005 - 2010. Rebecca was an enthusiastic participant in all sporting activities, relished her role as a team member and actively encouraged fair play and enjoyment. Choosing Outdoor Education as a VCE subject allowed Rebecca to pursue her love of the natural world and appreciate opportunities to be with friends in wonderful places.

Abbie Gunn

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AWARDS 40+ Study Score Year 12

VCE Season of Excellence

Ijeoma Anyadoro Grace Ashford Sarah Bibo Ella Busatta Olivia Crofts Tayla Cross Taylor De Chalain-May Yuqing Deng Mohita Dhaliwal Rachel Ferguson Ciara Flanagan Nicole Genato Cassandra Goodie Rhianna Gulati Ruby Hardwick Tayla Harry Madelyn Hassan Kiara Henkul Niamh Keighran Rebecca Kuhlmann Charli Long Caitlin Macdonald

Top Design

Kirra McKenzie-Mizis Neve McKersie Pearson Simone McPeake Kendra Nichols Elizabeth Nicholson Toni O’Sullivan Sarah Parker Brianna Pettenuzzo Tiarna Porcaro Jasmine Poynter Bronte Reich Renee Riotto Casey Seymour Sonam Sharma Naomi Smith Isabella Stamenkovic Monique Stoyanovich-Kristie Emma Thomson Elissa Tifere Gemma Tripp Emma White Madison Winkler

40+ Study Score Year 11 Jazmyn Barfoot Sophie Clarke Hayley Curtis Iris De Wit Jessica Horner Sarah Lenarcic Jessica McDowell Molly O’Bryan Jasmyne Russell

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Shortlisted - Ashlee Church

Top Arts Grace Ashford and Caitlyn Harry invited to audition for Top Class.

Top Screen Bronte Reich

AWARDS

2018 Awards

Maureen Keating Stewardship Award

ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award

This award is open to students from any year level who are active in the Environment Group, the role of which is to create an awareness of and consideration for, “our” environment.

The ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award recognises a student in Year 10 who demonstrates leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader community and who displays strong values (such as doing one’s best, respect for others and “mateship”) that are integral to Australian society.

Year 10

Sarah Prass

Arts and Technology Festival People’s Choice Award Yuhuan (Joy) Shen

Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program This award is presented on behalf of the University of Melbourne and recognises academic performance as well as leadership potential.

Anastasia Armitage Mollie Keene Alannah McPeake

Monash Scholars’ Program This Monash Scholars’ Program enables students’ access to Monash University extension studies in Year 12 and offers leadership, careers and study programs for those participants throughout Year 10 - 12. Those who choose to study at Monash after completing their VCE will continue to be offered special opportunities such as mentoring and leadership roles within the University.

Vidhi Adeshara Amelyn Gilbert Shivangi Palliyil

Lillie Park Jenkinson (Recipient) Holly Johnson (Nomination) Louise Punturere (Nomination) Anri Kim (International)

LaTrobe Leadership and Community Service Award This award recognises young people in the electorate of LaTrobe for their community services to leadership skills and qualities as demonstrated through the year.

Lucy Fenton Indigo Keating (Recipient) Sophie Ryan

Mater Christi College Excellence Awards These awards recognise students from Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 who have excelled across a number of scholastic achievements, sport, community work, conduct and leadership. The award winners are characterised by an overall commitment to doing their best in whatever they do, setting outstanding examples and assisting their peers and community.

Year 7

Charli Hart

Year 8

Madison Zapanta

Year 9

Poppy Adams

Year 10

Isabelle Dowell

Year 11

Alexandra Mai

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Senior School

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SENIOR SCHOOL Senior School students have been kept busy this year with their learning programs as well as the vast array of activities that they have been involved in. Year 10 students have experienced their first year in Senior School participating in various co-curricular activities, the Interdisciplinary Day, the Year 10 Wellbeing Day, Central Australia, Work Experience, mock job interviews, completing personal projects and some have also taken on Higher Studies, been members of the Year 10 Council and the Leadership Certificate Program.

Year 11 students commenced their chosen pathway of VET, VCAL or VCE. They have managed homework schedules, completed numerous SACs and met many competencies in their learning. In addition to this, many girls participated in the Presentation Ball, the Constitutional Convention and Year 11 Council.

Year 12 students should feel a sense of relief and pride as they finish their formal schooling. Managing Year 12 comes with challenges and the girls have certainly risen to the occasion and worked through VCAL outcomes, SACs and/ or Exams.

Of note this year, was the creativity and generosity of the girls as they came together to raise funds on Mater Day. Although the Year 12s temporarily ‘lost’ the use of their common room for a week, they were proud of their sponsored contribution of $4,317.67. All of Senior School can be equally proud of the way they came together on the day and the great community spirit that was so evident.

Shae Mayes Head of Senior School

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SENIOR SCHOOL

Highlights from the Class of 2017 At the High Achievers College Assembly in February 2018, we acknowledged and offered congratulations to many of the Year 12 of 2017 students. A selection of those students and their future pathways include Dux of the College, Gemma Tripp (98.3) was offered a place to study a Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Global Studies at Monash University.

Caitlin MacDonald (98.05) was offered a place in Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics/Bachelor of International Relations at Australian National University.

Toni O’Sullivan (96.85) received an offer to study Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Science at Monash University.

College Captain, Niamh Keighran (95.9) received an offer to study Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne.

Elissa Tifere (94.55) was offered Bachelor of Laws (Honours) /Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash University.

Taylor De Chalain-May (94.2) received an offer to study Bachelor of Applied Science/Bachelor of Orthoptics at Latrobe University.

Ciara Flanagan (93.8) received an offer to study Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce at Monash University.

Rhianna Gulati (93.7) received an offer to study Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts at Monash University.

Bronte Reich (93.5) was offered a place in Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts at Monash University.

Top VCAL Student of 2017 Chloe Crumpton, plans to study Nursing in 2019.

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2017 Academic Results

College Dux

Gemma Tripp

98.3

ATAR over

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38%

61% 70

21 students ATAR over

study score of

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90

20 different subjects

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100% 100% VCE

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Season of Excellence Shortlist

Ashlee Church Top Design

Bronte Reich Top Screen

Caitlin Harry Top Acts

VCAL

completion

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of applicants secured first-round

90%

Tertiary Offers

SENIOR SCHOOL

Vocational Education and Training (VET) This year 56 students studied 12 different VET (Vocational Education and Training) subjects. Apart from VET Hospitality which is delivered at Mater Christi, students travel off campus to courses as diverse as Beauty Therapy, Equine Studies, Acting for TV and Early Childhood. A VET course can be taken within the VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) or VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) and provides nationally accredited qualifications.

Many students undertook Structured Workplace learning placements to gain further industry experience. Some enrolled in a school-based apprenticeship and training course (SBAT) such as Allied Health which has a direct pathway into careers such as Nursing, Myotherapy and Physiotherapy. These opportunities allow students to gain an insight into the world of work and to interact with the wider community through a series of real appointments, while at the same time achieving a recognised certificate.

Sara Mugridge VET and Pathways Coordinator In Year 10, I had the option to enrol in the VET Hospitality Course at Mater Christi College. VET hospitality seemed like a great chance to gain some of the skills I thought I would need if I pursued a career in hospitality and almost 2 years later I can say that I have learnt so much.

The first year was spent learning industry specific skills in cooking as well as hygiene, safety standards and functions on and off campus. As this course is delivered on site, I did not have to travel which made it easier for me to keep on top of all my other VCE studies.

After Year 12, I plan to complete Commercial Cookery and Patisserie courses at William Angliss Institute.

Stephanie Wheeler Year 12

Throughout the year, we completed practical activities, learning new skills and cooking techniques. The functions we participated in provided an opportunity to practice these new skills, develop confidence and gain experience from working in a hospitality industry environment. From our excursion to the Langham Hotel, we were able to learn how a hotel functions from the staff perspective, its key operational aspects and customer interaction techniques.

Dana Kontra Year 11

VCAL 2018 Mater Christi College students have the opportunity to study the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) as an alternative graduation pathway. Sixteen students in Years 11 and 12 chose this option. Students who choose the VCAL pathway do not complete exams or SACS but are required to complete a range of competencies in each learning area to a satisfactory standard and then receive a Year 12 completion certificate. The subjects undertaken are: literacy, numeracy, work related skills, personal development and religious education. Students attend the College three days a week, an off-campus TAFE course on Wednesdays and a structured work placement on Fridays.

Students organise and run various projects and events throughout the year including the annual VCAL camp and a Main Event which this year raised funds for the Emerald/ Monbulk Wildlife Rehabilitation Program. Students continued the Roar Espresso coffee initiative, participated in fire awareness training and the cultivation and harvesting of vegetables for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Students also gained their Responsible Serving of Alcohol certificate.

All Year 12 graduating students are required to attend an exit interview with a panel of senior members of staff to present a folio of their best work. The VCAL program offers many opportunities to help develop life-long skills and general knowledge for students’ futures.

Throughout this year in hospitality we have been able to acquire new skills and knowledge that not only can help us throughout our education but also in the workforce.

I have really enjoyed learning about the way a restaurant runs, as well as learning about the key aspects/areas of front and back of house. The units we have studied covered food safety, hygiene standards, customer interactions and working effectively with others. This helps us to understand how each of these areas is important to the hospitality industry.

Sara Mugridge VET and Pathways Coordinator

As part of our studies, we were able to participate in structured workplace learning which enabled us to put our new skills and knowledge into practice. It helped us develop confidence and to better understand the hospitality industry.

The VCAL program has been an amazing learning experience. It provides many opportunities to help develop skills and knowledge for our future.

In Year 11, I chose to enrol in a Certificate III in Allied Health at Box Hill TAFE. I enjoyed the program so much that I decided to enrol in a traineeship in Allied Health at VFA Learning. As part of the course, I was required to do work placements and these have included Knox Private Hospital, Ringwood Private Hospital, Willowbrooke Nursing home and an Osteopathy clinic.

Amber Johnson Year 12

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SENIOR SCHOOL

Year 12 2018 has been a positive time for the Class of 2018. The girls have balanced the heavy work load of Year 12 and have supported each other through the year. There have been lots of highlights, laughs and a few tears along the way. It was wonderful to see the focus and determination of the girls as a group when raising funds for Mater Day. Although the Year 12s ‘lost’ the common room for a week, they were compensated with full access to the Staff Lounge. Although it is sad to farewell to this amazing group of young women, we all look forward to hearing from the Class of 2018 as they continue their journey of making a difference in future communities, global and local.

Amanda Bischof-Foster Year 12 Learning Coordinator

Welcome Night In early February, Year 12 students remained at school for our Welcome Night. The aim of this event was for parents to meet with our Pastoral Group teachers and learn how they would support their daughter in the final year of school. We began with a liturgy in the chapel focused around our school’s theme for 2018, ‘seek peace and pursue it’. We then heard from Careers Counsellor, Ms Donnelly, about how to discover our passions and ensure we knew what prerequisites were required for each course. With that information in mind, we then studied the VTAC website checking out courses that may be of particular interest. This was great, as it provided time to really think about what we want to do once high school is over.

We also had the opportunity to create a study time table, so we would make better use and be more organised with our time. To finish the afternoon sessions, we enjoyed a dinner together provided by Café Bene.

Once our parents arrived, we met with our Pastoral Group teachers and were told about important events coming up in the year ahead. Our parents were pleased to have this information as well as the opportunity to meet some of our teachers.

Renowned Psychologist, Dr Michael Carr-Greg spoke to the combined group of parents and students about how to “survive year 12”. Some of his tips included having 9 hours of sleep, eating yogurt, blueberries and walnuts and to only study for 20 minutes at a time. Overall, the night was great fun enabling us to not only feel at home in the Mater Christi College community, but to also better understand and appreciate all the support on offer.

Emily Clarke and Sophie Clarke

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SENIOR SCHOOL

Formal

Reflection Day

The Year 12 Formal Committee worked together, tirelessly planning invitations, decorations, the menu and the sequence of activities for the night, while the rest of the year level spent months organising dresses, sourcing ideas for spectacular hair styles, stunning makeup looks and semi “natural” tans! The long-awaited night arrived all too quickly, following the commencement of our final year.

Despite numerous appeals to teachers to allow us to leave before 1pm, no student was successful.

For Year 12 Reflection Day, we focused on members of our Australian community by making care packs for Worawa Aboriginal College, Healesville. We put together school supply packs that included stationary and work books, as well as sports packs that included basics such as sports tape and first aid supplies. We also ran a shoe drive to collect sport runners. Throughout this day, our focus was ‘working through a storm’, which involved understanding how to overcome our own difficulties and then how to help in the overcoming of others’ difficulties. Our guest speaker, Glenn Manson maintained this theme throughout his speech to us. He told us about his struggles with depression and his divorce and how he helped those around him through their personal difficulties. By the end of the day, we all felt closer to each other and therefore more able to handle this final year together.

The custom designed flower wall provided a picture-perfect background for the thousands of photos taken to capture this memorable night. A Mater Christi trivia quiz followed an introductory video featuring Peter Hitchener, both setting an exciting tone for the remainder of the evening.

All students bonded happily together over delicious cuisine, with much laughter, then dancing and finally chatter about voting choices for the awards.

Saasha Burby and Sian Janke

We were grateful to Mrs Bischof-Foster for her support in organising formalities as well as the Formal Committee for all their hard work in preparing for this ‘night of nights’.

Hayley Mettes

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Ashna Adeshara

Simran Adeshara

Ravneet Arora

Jasdeep Bal

Jazmyn Barfoot

Ella Bateman

Kayla Beattie

Tess Bekkers

Melinda Bertuna

Anoushka Bhatia

Teraize Bonner

Clancy Box

Samantha Brouwers

Paige Brown

Saasha Burby

Tamika Cairns

YEAR 12 PHOTOS

Felecity Campbell

Jessica Clark

Emily Clarke

Sophie Clarke

Nicki Cormack

Hayley Curtis

Hannah Dale

Tahlia Davison

Iris de Wit

Shiuli De Zoysa

Hannah Eastwood

Amelia Edwards

Rachel Fermaha

Brittany Fernandez

Tara Fowler

Jasmine Frost

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YEAR 12 PHOTOS

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Alyssa Gabriele

Olivia Galea

Ashleigh Goldman

Emily Goodie

Tayla Graham

Estella Greenwood

Jordyn Griffiths

Kristina (Xinyan) Guo

Emma Harris

Melissa Hawkins

Meli Hellier

Emma Horne

Jessica Horner

Tess Horton-Crundall

Lili Huang

Zhiyuan Huang

YEAR 12 PHOTOS

Aoife Hubbard

Lauren Hussey

Abbey Hutcheon

Tarsh Irshad

Sian Janke

Isis Jenkins

Amber Johnson

Gemma Jordan

Palvir Kaur

Zoe Kavaliotis

Grace Koski

Tahlia Kremer

Eva Kuleesa-Spires

Phoenix Lee

Chloe Leipold

Sarah Lenarcic

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Claire Liebler

Indigo Lowery

Bryn Mahon

Bree McArthur

Bridget McCaughey

Jessica McDowell

Ava McGill

Tess McLeod

Allison McMahon

Tahlia Merrett

Hayley Mettes

Alanna Mills

Rithika Muddagowni

Mikayla Navakas

Chloe Nieuwenhuizen

Rose Nixon

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Molly O’Bryan

Keeley O’Halloran

Madeleine Ostoja-Solecki

Kayra Oztunar

Caitlin Pearce

Laura Peele

Annelise Rankine

Aleisha Reynolds

Brodie Richardson

Elyse Richards-West

Jessica Rigby

Jasmyne Russell

Olivia Ryan

Jayde Salan

Josephine Saltalamacchia

Krishna Santhosh

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Nicola Scarso

Caitlin Schimleck

Joy Shen

Tharini Sivakumaran

Sarah Smedley

Samantha Smith

Taylor Smith

Patricia Summers

Georgia Taylor

Lauren Taylor

Hayley Turner

Maddison Twirdy

Maddison Van Twest

Zoe Vanderputt

Chloe Vanderschoot

Carly Waller

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Samantha Walters

Katie Warner

Ashleigh Waters

Charlotte Weerasinghe

Natalie Welch

Stephanie Wheeler

Georgia White

Olivia Wilson-Todd

Chelsea Wright

Georgia Young

Yiyi Zhao

Sona Zhou

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Year 11 Guiding the Year 11 students through the transition into their final years of schooling and onto the pathways of post-school life is a duty that, as Year 11 Learning Coordinator, I am privileged to have.

Students have matured as they have faced the challenges and opportunities offered by VCE, VCAL and VET programs.

Through their individual studies and participation in diverse pastoral, extra-curricular and personal development activities, students have developed a better understanding of themselves and their relationships with others. They have grown to appreciate their own special gifts and talents and to understand the aspects of their character that will benefit from further nurturing and development.

The involvement of many Year 11 girls in various community and social justice programs is admirable as this has developed their leadership qualities and moral strength.

Our final activity for the year will be a three-day retreat where the girls will join as a supportive and compassionate community to reflect on their personal journeys, relationships and aspirations in anticipation of their final year of secondary school ahead.

James Bakker Year 11 Learning Coordinator

Presentation Ball In June, 28 Mater Christi girls and their partners were presented at the Mater Christi College Presentation Ball at The Grand in Wantirna. After several weeks of rehearsals, standing on our partners’ feet and spinning the wrong way, we were finally ready to perform the dances in front of friends and family. It had been a hectic nine weeks of planning for hair appointments, photos, limos, rehearsals and fun. We have great memories of the night itself and will cherish the many friendships created throughout the experience. Most truly it was a night to remember.

Alanna Jackson The Presentation Ball provided a time to cherish and remember. The experience involved countless rehearsals, repairing mistakes and then many photos and videos on the actual night. What others did not see, were all the Sunday morning rehearsals leading up to the event, where we were learning from our brilliant dance instructors who choreographed the dances. During this time, we had a lot of fun picking out our glamorous white gowns, organising hair and makeup appointments and ensuring that we had our beauty rest in time for the big day. It would be fair to say that many profile pictures were updated from that night!

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Constitutional Convention The Year 11 Council organised and ran a Constitutional Convention that explored the distinction between freedom of speech and offensive speech, in particular, Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. The Convention was also attended by students from Kingswood Secondary College, St Francis Xavier College, Leongatha Secondary College and Sacred Heart Girls’ College.

The exploration of this topic was conducted through group discussion, a presentation from a guest speaker and then a debate to decide upon a final statement on the topic.

We were fortunate to have as our Guest Speaker Julian McMahon, AC, SC who practices human rights law both in Australia and internationally. Julian’s presentation was interesting and informative. The final statement that was decided upon is that, while freedom of speech is important and controversial discussions need to occur, Section 18C could be altered to better protect those who are victims of intentional hate speech. The Convention was an amazing experience which significantly challenged the organisational and planning skills of all those involved.

Alannah McPeake

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Global Young Leaders Conference During the July holidays, we travelled to the United States to participate over two weeks in the Global Young Leaders Conference.

During the conference, we stayed in Washington DC and then travelled to New York. Alongside 428 other students from across the globe, we worked in small groups to create and attempt to pass a bill to help achieve the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.

After much discussion and debate, on the final day of the program, we presented our bill at a model United Nations (UN), hosted within an actual UN session.

Along the way, we enjoyed many memorable occasions such as visiting the Holocaust Museum, climbing the Empire State Building, Times Square, seeing the White House, watching a Broadway show, going to a Mets game, exploring Central Park and pretending we were Serena Van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf while strolling down 5th Avenue, with our hands full of shopping bags!

The program is something that we would recommend all Year 10 students consider. Even if you are not particularly interested in politics or do not necessarily want to be a leader, it provides a once in a life time opportunity to meet people from all over the world and learn about their cultures.

The 430 students that attended the program came from 152 different countries. There were people in our groups from less familiar places such as Mozambique, Ecuador, Jordan and Cyprus. It was certainly an unforgettable experience.

Chioma Anyadoro and Olivia Koolstra

Reflection Day Our Year 11 Reflection Day was focused around the theme of unity. We started the day with a liturgy to help set the mood and reflect on the topic itself. Afterwards we heard from our guest speaker, Sam Clear, whose story was truly inspiring. We were asked to think about the things that we can do as individuals to promote unity in our own community. We also learnt from Sam that unity is not confined to one community, race or group but should be something that is shared between every single individual.

For the rest of the day we split into groups to complete various tasks. My group elected to make the care packs for The Good Samaritan Inn which provides support for women and children who are seeking refuge from domestic violence. Overall the day was motivating, engaging and inspirational.

Alexandra Mai In July, the Year 11s heard Sam Clear speak about his walk for unity across the world. He was an inspiring speaker who faced many challenges as he travelled through temperatures ranging from 33 to 47 degrees and related health risks. He discovered that walking through 21 countries and being able to talk to as many people as possible had united some unlikely people. He was a very empowering speaker.

Grace Hardwick

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Year 10 Students starting Year 10 became an important part of the Senior School and were given the privilege of wearing the coveted Senior School blue jumper. The girls transitioned well and took up the challenges before them with determination and enthusiasm. This included the hard work that the girls put into their Personal Projects and the culminating Exhibition night.

An important focus of Year 10 this year was exploring career pathways. By writing resumés and cover letters, students participated in Mock Interviews designed to develop skills and improve confidence. Many students undertook Work Experience in an area of interest. The Tertiary and Subject Expo and the excursion to the Age Careers Expo presented everyone with diverse career pathways to consider for the future. Taster Day provided a snap shot of subject content allowing students to make decisions regarding subject selections.

Throughout the year, students participated in various activities including the Welcome Night, Reflection Day, Wellbeing Day, an Arts/LOTE Interdisciplinary Unit activity and Pastoral Group activities, all contributing to a positive Year 10 learning experience. The Road Smart program by Vic Roads provided valuable driver information for these next generation drivers. The end of year was celebrated with an exciting camp experience that gave students an opportunity to reflect on the year and acknowledge their achievements.

I congratulate the girls on their successes and for taking up the many opportunities offered to improve their skills and knowledge. I acknowledge the Year 10 Council for their leadership, organisation and their enthusiastic support throughout the year.

Lisa Costello Year 10 Learning Coordinator

Knox Young Leaders Program During the year, Shivangi, Sarah, Chelsea and I were given the opportunity to participate in a workshop for the Knox Young Leaders Program. When we first arrived in the room with fellow young leaders, nerves were high but these settled as we warmed up through simple games such as introducing ourselves with fun facts. Throughout the day we discussed our personal values and had to choose our top three. This helped us to realise what is important in our lives and what we take for granted.

On the second day we split into two groups and participated in games which exercised our team building and communication skills. This included an activity that consisted of the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of public speaking.

We also had the privilege of meeting Melbourne Boomers’ player, Maddie Garrick who explained her personal journey and how she got to where she is today. We also learnt about conflict and how to deal with it responsibly.

We prepared speeches based on a local social issue to present on Friday in front of three Knox Council members including the Vice Mayor. After presenting our speeches to the full Council and receiving feedback from them, we set about planning the Presentation Night for our parents.

Overall, it was an extremely enjoyable week which we recommend to all those who are given the opportunity.

Not only did we learn and develop leadership skills, but we have made some good new friends Zoe Haritos, Shivangi Pallilyl, Chelsea Carlyon and Sarah Prass

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Work Experience

Central Australia Trip

For work experience, I was given the opportunity to spend a week at Monash Hospital. I have always been passionate about pursuing a career in Medicine and so when I found out I was accepted I was very excited.

In March, 44 Year 10 students embarked on a trip of a lifetime.

I had five days at the hospital and each day I was involved in different activities to see how the hospital worked.

Every morning, I would go on rounds with the doctors, consultants and the medical residents, which I really enjoyed as I was able to learn so much from the doctors and how an examination is performed. For the rest of the day I would spend time with the nurses, who would perform their daily care of the patients and occasionally I would shadow the rehabilitation facilitator.

The highlight of my experience was when I got to observe an operation. Most importantly, it provided me with more information about the career pathway I am interested in following secondary school.

Vidhi Adeshara

Wellbeing Day In November, Year 10s participated in a Wellbeing Day. This program was organised to give students an opportunity to relax, reflect and learn more about mental wellbeing. An organization called Batyr spoke to us about mental health and the positives and negatives of it.

Two people then spoke about their own experiences of struggling with depression and anxiety. After this, we split into groups to participate in supportive wellbeing activities including meditation, mindfulness colouring, table tennis and yoga.

We ended the day with a fun game of dodgeball and an energising Zumba session. Overall, the day was inspiring and fun. Everyone learnt something new but the most important thing that we took away from this day is to be a friend to those who need it.

Molly Milne

The first couple of days were spent in Alice Springs where we visited Hermannsburg and learnt about the positive relationship between Europeans and Indigenous Australians. We also visited Simpson’s Gap and got to ride camels, Halle, Sparky, Murky and Chrissie. This was a major highlight. We then travelled to Kings Canyon where we completed the Kings Canyon Rim walk, volunteered and learnt more about Indigenous culture at the Karrke community. Many of us went on a helicopter ride over Kings Canyon which was extraordinary. We then made the journey to Uluru, a highly anticipated destination.

Another memorable experience was watching the sunset over Uluru and walking around its base. We later arrived at Coober Pedy which was not like anything we had ever seen before. It was quite remarkable seeing much of the town underground. Tourist Guide, Desiree gave us an amazing and informative tour around Coober Pedy, showing us an underground church and the Opal Mine and Museum. We were all very excited to experience sleeping underground. We then commenced our long drive back home.

On our last night in Adelaide, we got to watch an amazing sunset at the Glenelg beach. We arrived back home with highlights and experiences that we will remember forever.

Jordyn Yeoman and Sophie Ryan

Reflection Day It started with the remarkable and inspirational guest speaker, Fr Rob Galea, a priest and contemporary Christian singer-songwriter. The moral of his story was that there is always hope and ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ even if life is throwing tough obstacles at us.

The day continued with further reflection and Mass followed by participation in an Outreach project for a local or global community of our choice. We enjoyed these activities and it bought us great joy to know that we were helping others in one way or another.

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Personal Project The Personal Project is a learning journey towards identity and place in the world. It is an independent inquiry process encompassing research, planning, taking action and reflection. The project is completed over eight months and submitted in Year 10. Students self-manage and self-monitor their project with the guidance of a mentor.

The skills necessary to complete a successful project include organisation, research, thinking, communication and social. Upon reflection, students discovered their identity as learners, their strengths and weaknesses, their problem-solving skills and their various coping mechanisms.

The breadth and depth of student projects this year was broad and varied and was showcased at the Exhibition Evening where family and friends celebrated achievement and learning.

Jennifer Cain Personal Project Coordinator

Confident and Comfortable Size does not define us My Personal Project was on the topic of eating disorders, body image and fashion. I wanted to teach others about this frequently unspoken topic. Size does not define us.

I created a magazine article that briefly explains eating disorders and how they are perceived in today’s society.

My article discussed how eating disorders and body image issues can worsen due to fashion and the media. If we replaced harsh and daunting clothing expectations with beautiful colours and inspirational words, we could help save people’s lives.

Throughout my project, my knowledge about eating disorders and body image increased enormously. I realised that when we walk into a clothing store we look at sizes and these numbers can become demeaning and controlling.

I hope I have helped change how people feel about sizes and their perception of their body.

Holly Johnson

The impact of chemicals on our skin health My Personal Project was on the harmful impact of chemicals on our skin and overall health. I wanted a greater understanding of the impact of chemicals and then to educate others on its impact. I also explored the benefits of organic and natural products on your skin.

I learnt that many supermarket and chemist brands use harmful chemicals in their products and that we do not see their impact immediately.

My research enabled me to understand what chemicals are bad for skin and health and how to identify them in products. I discovered that organic products do not have to be expensive and that there are also many useful products in the home.

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SENIOR SCHOOL What really is homelessness For my Personal Project I investigated homelessness because I have recently become interested in how and where homeless people live in the Melbourne CBD. I often visit the city with my grandparents and see first hand evidence of homelessness.

I wanted to learn about the causes of homelessness and to broaden my understanding of what it would be like.

By the end of my project, I learnt about the many pathways and different people who become homeless as well as the various experiences of homelessness.

I hope my project created a greater understanding of homelessness.

Jessica Cunnington

For the love of reading

The stories of World War 2 I chose to do my Personal Project on World War 2 and how it affected young people while also creating a greater understanding and interest among current teenagers and young adults.

Despite World War 2 being a long time ago, some of the same issues still plague our current world. So I wanted my project to give people a chance to relate to those who were and are still affected by conflict.

I have learnt so much from completing my project, more than I could have imagined. I also found a passion in researching war, its impact and how important it is to strive to make this world a more peaceful one.

Molly Milne

With society so dependent on technology, not many people get to sit down and relax reading a physical book. For my Personal Project I chose to focus on the pleasure of reading as I wanted to highlight the benefits of reading and thereby encourage people of all generations to make it an integral part of their everyday life.

By building my reading chair, I wanted to intrigue and then encourage people’s interest in the art of reading a physical book. I want people to lose themselves in a book rather than a screen.

My project provided me with an insight into how I learn and deliver a major project on time. It also enabled me to learn and explore new construction skills which I will be able to use in everyday life. Happy reading.

Isabelle Dowell

Creating safe drinking water For my Personal Project I chose to learn how to produce safe drinking water because I camp with my family and it is often difficult to find. I wanted to create an easily transportable product that would produce filtered water.

My aim was to create a solar powered water filtration system that worked in any weather and could be used by communities throughout the world. By researching various ‘hands on’ techniques and how solar energy works, I created a design that used solar energy and incorporated a filtration system.

I enjoyed working on this project and learnt that research and perseverance are necessary to achieve desired outcome.

Gemma Masterson

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MIDDLE SCHOOL 2018 has been an energetic and productive year, providing students in Years 7, 8 and 9 with a vast array of exciting learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom.

The Middle School curriculum is informed by the International Baccalaureate mission to develop active, compassionate and life-long learners. The Middle Years’ Program (MYP) encouraged the girls to make connections between their classroom learning and the real world.

Meaningful and long-lasting learning comes through direct experience and interaction with the intellectual, social and physical environments. Intellectual learning challenges were presented through inquiry-based activities undertaken through interdisciplinary units, the Discover program, Zenith, problem-solving activities, with much of the learning presented through multimedia presentations.

Social learning outcomes were evident through whole class discussions, camps, the iChooz program, or small group projects. Physical learning was witnessed through hands-on projects, games, lab experiments, sport or building models.

The Pastoral Program, underpinned by the principles of positive psychology, empowers students to discover who they are as developing young women. Through year level activities, students learnt about how to develop positive experiences and influences in their life like happiness, gratitude, resilience and compassion. We have witnessed these principles through activities such as RUOK? Day, Bullying-No Way!, Tin Shed food preparation, the Mater Day Colour Run, Project Compassion, Tinnies for Vinnies and preparing Christmas hampers. These activities allowed students to work together for a common purpose and through reaching out to others in our community, truly embody our Benedictine values.

I would like to acknowledge the work of the Middle School leaders and Pastoral Group Representatives for their enthusiastic and valuable contributions throughout the year and for making Mater Christi a positive and inclusive learning environment. I thank also Year Learning Coordinators and Pastoral Group Teachers across Years 7, 8 and 9 for their on-going care and support of our girls, so they can flourish and develop into the best version of themselves.

Marlo VanderZalm Head of Middle School

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Year 9 Year 9 students were offered many learning opportunities in 2018 through the continuation of the Discover and Pastoral Programs. These experiences gave students a chance to show their capabilities and extend themselves.

During the Pastoral Program we focused on life skills, emotional intelligence and creating a sense of belonging within the Year 9 cohort and community.

Year 9s were informed by the Careers Counsellor in preparation for the selection of pathway into Senior School.

Students were excited by future prospects at Mater Christi and the range of subjects on offer.

The Sexual Assault Prevention Program in Secondary Schools (SAPPSS) was a valuable part of the Pastoral Program during Term 4. It is important not only for promoting the prevention of violence against women but also for teaching positive understanding and respectful relationship frameworks between males and females.

The students learnt strategies aimed to reduce the incidence and impacts of sexual assault.

Throughout the year, Year 9s are taught ways to deal with problems, how to defend themselves, how to bounce back from challenges and how to take risks and be adventurous.

Eliza Fildes Year 9 Learning Coordinator

Discover Program The Discover Program sets out to ensure that Year 9 girls are ready for Senior School studies, are connected, confident and resilient learners who are excited by and engaged in learning as well as on developing transferable skills such as communication, collaboration, self-management, research and thinking. To achieve this, we focused on breaking down boundaries between subjects but also connecting key content and skills in core subjects. We ensured that our curriculum design was deeply grounded in a genuine inquiry approach, deliberately focused on transferable learning skills and encouraged creative, entrepreneurial thinking and problem solving. We explored ideas locally, nationally and globally.

In doing so we provided a low risk yet high challenge learning environment for our Year 9 students that prepares them well for VCE and beyond.

Often Year 9 students attend school with classroom experiences similar to all other students. But at other times it looks very different - on some days their classroom is the Melbourne CBD or an art gallery or Halls Gap. Our aim this year was to support the Year 9s through this journey of discovery, enabling them to connect with the wider community and develop self-confidence.

Eliza Fildes Year 9 Learning Coordinator Collette Bond Assistant Director of Curriculum

Challenge In the Challenge rotation, we discovered our STEM skills.

We focused on 3D printing, robotics, coding and gaming.

In 3D printing, we made a name tag and a product that would help unwell or disadvantaged people. Through robotic studies, we focused on the one type of robot and made wearable technology to help people.

Morgan Godfrey

Expression Expression included a variety of different art and technology subjects such as dance, drama, visual arts, textiles and food technology. Over the nine weeks, all students completed either the one combined project or two separate projects, the one focussed on arts, the other technology. We visited three exhibitions - the NGV (National Gallery of Victoria) Triennial, Alice in Wonderland and NGV MOMA (Museum of Modern Art). By the end of the 9 weeks we had gained many new skills and were able to use these to produce fabulous pieces of art.

Cassidy Ede

Alice in Wonderland As part of our Expression unit, we visited the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) to view the exhibition of Alice in Wonderland. It was both exciting and insightful.

We learnt about the development of the original sketches drawn for the cartoon movie as well as the costumes.

Tahnee Meehan

Identity Identity centred on Australian culture. We explored the meaning behind different Aboriginal art works and stories and delved deeper into what values we believe are Australian. We were lucky enough to hear Scott Darlow (guest speaker) on Aboriginal history, culture and the stolen generation in perfect timing for our focus in the unit.

Identity was a great learning experience and gave us an insight into Aboriginal culture and dream time stories.

This experience helped us have a deeper understanding of the country we live in and its people.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL Communication

Self Defence

Communication in the Year 9 Discover program is based around media. We were able to create a podcast on any subject of interest. I shared my views about important racial issues in my podcast, which created some controversy amongst my family and friends. In creating the podcast, we provided a script, showed all the research on the topic and then produced a 7 - 10 minute recording. Our views on this or another topic was presented as a written article thereby developing our reporting skills.

Throughout the year, all Year 9 students undertook a self defence unit in PE. We learnt the basics of protecting ourselves and becoming in one sense ‘street smart’.

With the guidance of our instructor and support from our teacher, we practiced self-defence skills such as how to get out of a hand grab or protect ourselves from an armed attacker. This unit was a real eye-opener and an amazing opportunity.

Justice Singh

Adventure The aim of ‘Adventure’ is to develop outdoor skills in order to prepare us for a four-day camp to the Grampians National Park. During the term, we expanded our knowledge of the topography, climate, geology and flora and fauna of the Grampians. We created a personal training program to improve and monitor our fitness.

We went on a day hike in the Sherbrooke Forest and went indoor rock climbing to learn rock climbing and abseiling skills.

For camp, we completed an ‘Overnight Hike’, where we had to carry all of our food, tent, clothes and water in our hiking bag. We visited the popular sites around the Grampians such as McKenzie Falls and the Pinnacle and enjoyed the experiences of rock climbing and abseiling.

Overall, we learnt many new skills and discovered new things about ourselves.

Ruby Bakker

A note from the Outdoor Education Coordinator The ‘Adventure’ camp program - guided by Bindaree an outdoor education provider - aimed to highlight the development of each student and their place within a community. Students were introduced to a variety of recreational skills through experiential learning, promoting challenge, leadership and group co-operation in a variety of outdoor settings. This experience impacted positively on the girls and certainly demonstrated that they can achieve almost anything ‘if they put their minds to it’! With the support of parents, teachers and their peers this program was a true success, with the girls holding many positive memories and learnings which we hope will last well into their adult life.

Chrysta Colpman

Ignite the Passion Program with St Joseph’s Primary School in Boronia In Term 3, 24 Mater Christi students volunteered for a three-week program at St Joseph’s Primary School, teaching Grade 5/6 students. We split into four groups, each teaching different subjects - ICT/movie making, cooking, dance/drama and sport and fitness. We learnt the importance of flexibility and of modifying lessons on the spot when things didn’t go to plan. Teaching, rather than being the students, was a new experience for us and it provided new insight into a perspective of the class that we do not usually consider. It was a positive experience for everyone involved.

Emma Gerber

Reflection Day Year 9 Reflection Day offered ways to learn new things about ourselves and what makes us, us. We had the College Psychologists come in and help with activities such as identifying some of our personality traits. Through a quiz of random scenarios and questions, we developed a list of those qualities that we show the most to the least.

The Year 10 Youth Ministry students provided the day’s highlight for me where they invited us to use colour signs, each one having a different personality association, for example: yellow - bright and bubbly. Overall, I really enjoyed this year’s Reflection Day and enjoyed spending the day getting to know more about myself and my friends.

Tegan Philp

Eliza Fildes Outdoor Education Coordinator

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Year 8 As Year Level Coordinator, I encouraged the Year 8 cohort to embrace the many learning opportunities provided to them at the College. These enabled them to grow and engage as young leaders and learners. Many students performed well in the role of Student Service helpers where they conducted College Tours and supported College administration needs. In addition, the students were active participants in school events such as the production, sporting competitions and the inaugural Colour Run on Mater Day. Margherita Magagna Year 8 Learning Coordinator

Pastoral Group Representatives share their views It was an honour to be a pastoral group representative.

We shared many amazing experiences which have extended our leadership skills. We have been a voice for the Year 8 level pitching new ideas. Our leadership opportunities included running Year 8 Assembly, organising and running year level activities and baking goods to raise money for RUOK day. Having the chance to try new things in this role has been truly amazing.

Sienna Reeves As Year 8s our curriculum provided many interesting learning experiences. In Science, we dissected a lamb’s heart to help us understand the circulatory system. This part of our body systems unit was ‘really cool’. In Drama, we performed Greek theatre through standout characters to portray the story of Orpheus and Eurydice: Journey to the Underworld. In English, we developed advertisements using persuasive techniques to promote a product or idea that we would otherwise not use in a positive light. Students also got to choreograph and compete against each other as whole pastoral group in the Annual Year 8 Dance Off. Everyone learnt that there was a lot of talent amongst us.

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Year 8s were involved in a series of incursions and excursions over the year. The team from Elevate trained us on developing good time management and note-taking skills while the African drummers taught us drumming.

Brainstorm Productions showed us what happens if we misuse the internet.

Grace Henry A visit to the St Kilda Jewish Museum and Synagogue tied in with our study of ancient Christian traditions. We looked at religious groups of the time, participated in a ‘mock’ Shabbat ceremony and learnt how some traditions continue such as the Passover ceremony. The program at Yarra Range’s Technical School taught us ways to work with technology in teams to problem solve, with one project being to program a “dog robot” for hospital use.

Catalina Macfarlane

MIDDLE SCHOOL Reflection Day We began our Reflection Day with Mass, where we considered the question ‘What does it mean to be a part of a Good Samaritan community?’ We contemplated the answer all day. We were told the story of the Good Samaritan and its message of loving your neighbour and being actively part of the community. We were told about the work of the Good Samaritan Sisters in the Philippines which made us all feel very grateful for all the things we have. At the end of the day, we wrote thank you letters to our chosen teacher and peer as one small way for us to show appreciation. We all learnt the importance of being kind to everyone, selfless and appreciating those around us. We ended the day grateful that we were at school and getting a good education.

Ava Jacob

Medieval Day On medieval day we enjoyed learning about medieval life through different physical activities. For example, we learnt about medieval music and then played instruments like trumpets and horns. We played a music game of dancing in a big line that was popular in the Middle Ages.

We also learnt about other medieval games, armour, weapons and fashion. I really want to thank the people that visited and taught us on the day. They made sure we always had something to enjoy! We had so much fun.

Jade Hendy Medieval Day is a really fun time when we experience in a small way what it was like in the Medieval times.

A group of visiting people ran activities that helped us learn about clothing, games, music, armour and weapons in medieval times.

I learnt a lot about the music and instruments of this time as well as the games that children played, some to teach strategies for life when they were older. I really enjoyed how everyone could participate in activities that were interactive and fun. My favourite activity was when we made a shield wall to block tennis balls from hitting us!

Suseon Hellier

Jewish Museum Excursion Visiting the Jewish Museum was an amazing opportunity for Year 8 students. We learnt all about Jewish rituals and traditions and were able to see inside a modern day Synagogue.

My favourite part of the day was getting the chance to experience a Jewish Sabbath ceremony. During this ceremony, there were some prayers in Hebrew which blessed the Sabbath food. We all got to try some of the traditional Challah bread along with grape juice (traditionally wine). It was very interesting to me as I was able to relate the ceremony to Catholic communion which also includes wine and bread. Overall, this excursion was very worthwhile as it provided students with knowledge about the Jewish religion and what it means to be a Jew. Sienna Cross

Cyberia Bullying Performance In May this year two actors from Brainstorm Performance came to our school to demonstrate to Year 8s issues around cyber safety and how important it is.

Their performance told of Ruby and Tim, a true story of two teenagers, a brother and sister who did something silly on the internet.

Tim had been in contact with a man who he had met online, spending all his money on one video game. When he met the man in real life, he found out that it was a scam.

Ruby had posted on her blog about Tim’s ex-girlfriend, claiming that she had no right posting and because of this post Tim’s ex-girlfriend was really hurt.

The performance taught us that we need to think before posting online, otherwise we can too easily hurt other people. We should apologize everytime when we offend or hurt others. We also learnt not to trust someone we have met online because they can lie about who they are.

This session highlighted that we can be safe online.

Juanita Branson

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Year 7 The Year 7 students have truly embraced the true spirit of the Mater Christi Community. We have seen the girls immersed in the Pastoral Program, in learning activities as well as in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Their spirit of giving was evident in their efforts in the lead up to Mater Day where funds were raised to support the work of our Good Samaritan communities.

Year 7 is an important time to make new friends, to learn to problem solve, to be challenged and to discover exciting possibilities in exploring their secondary school environment.

The girls have put in a solid effort throughout Year 7 and we trust that this will continue to drive them to great things throughout their time at Mater Christi and beyond.

Barbara Alexander Year 7 Learning Coordinator

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Welcome Night At the Year 7 Welcome Night, we went to the movie “Wonder “, an amazing story about a boy who was different from others. After the movie we walked back to school and had yummy wraps for dinner. This gave us an opportunity to continue making new friends and getting to know everyone. It was a great evening and I know we all had lots of fun spending extra time with our year level.

During this time, our parents enjoyed an informative session from Judith Locke a psychologist and expert in parenting skills.

Ella Jonker

MIDDLE SCHOOL Wellbeing Day Wellbeing Day was a good learning experience and a great time. For the first activity, students had to pick one of two options depending on their own opinion. This game reminded us that not all decisions need to be influenced by friends.

We then watched the movie Inside Out which focussed on emotions and feelings. Even though this was a movie that most of us had previously seen before, this time we recognised and understood its messages. After the movie we worked through several activities, one being to list emotions relating to Disgust, Joy, Anger, Sadness and Fear.

Reflection Day We began our first Reflection Day by moving into different groups and doing activities around the Good Samaritan story. Some of the activities included making cut out puppets of the characters in the story and creating a drama scene recreating a part of the story line. At the end of the day, we had our first Mass in the school chapel. We spoke about what it was like to be a part of the Mater Christi College community and how to be a Good Samaritan.

Overall it was a great day to meet new people and learn more about our College.

Eliza Forbes

Community Service with St Joseph’s College In May, Year 7 students from Mater Christi and St Joseph’s Colleges shared their community service day. Our day included a Mass at St John the Baptist church followed by lantern making at St Joseph’s for the Belgrave Lantern Parade. We were split into groups where we made new friends and connected with old friends from primary school.

After lunch we went roller skating at Rollerama and fortunately there were not too many collisions!

Jemma Mason

One of the main activities on the day was to identify ways to calm down when experiencing bad emotions. We listed good ways and bad ways to help and discussed them as a class. This helped everyone to know what ways to help are bad, good or even both. All the activities we did on that day really helped us to learn about our emotions. Overall, it was a great learning experience and a nice day.

Kavinaya Athithan

Project Rockit We had a visit from “Project Rockit” an organisation who visits different schools to talk to students about the serious issue of bullying and how we can help others and ourselves in difficult situations.

The Project Rockit team entertained us with exciting activities that helped us understand what bullying is about and ways to deal with bullies. The games made us more aware of the impact of our words and actions on others and we learnt how simple it is to defend ourselves. I know that we will all remember the word ‘barbecue’ to remind us how to scare off the bullies. Project Rockit did more than just teach us about bullying. We were taught ways to be confident when people are being negative towards us.

Whether we have lots of friends or a few, everyone should be treated the same.

Finally we completed activities focused on self confidence and self-esteem. We appreciated all the helpful information and tips that were shared with us and especially all the funny stories.

Charlotte Brache

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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

It is hard to believe that it is the final year of High School and I am in Year 12. I still remember the day I first arrived in Melbourne with the fresh air and the sight of the country side. I love the environment of Mater Christi College deeply, both physical and personal. Besides the wonderful view of the trees and sky, kind and helpful teachers and “informed, creative and compassionate� classmates my life at school has always been full of love and joy.

It was a great honor for me to become the International Captain this year. At first, I thought it would be a hard job to do. But, I discovered that this was not true. It was really a day-to-day activity that allowed me to mix with others.

I experienced many things that I would not have imagined before I came to Mater Christi College. We visited Government House in Melbourne and were greeted by the Governor of Victoria. In Year 10, we went to the Traffic Management Centre to see how the speed limit works.

We were part of the Soup Van Program to help the homeless people on the street. (I loved the reflective jacket!). We had a black out during our Ensemble Night last year and successfully completed the performance using flash lights on our phone. We had several amazing lunch time activities in the International room - celebrating the Lunar New Year together, welcoming new students and sharing lunch. We have experienced so much as a group far away from our own country.

Friendships between International students never end.

At the start of August, a group of students from the graduation class of 2001 had a Reunion dinner. It was lovely to see the bond of friendship still holding them together.

I thank the greatest International Student Coordinator, Jenny Lee for her endless care and help and all Mater Christi College staff for giving us lots of opportunities to experience amazing things. Also, I thank the Year 12 class of 2018 (and especially Joy, Lili, Zhiyuan, Yiyi, Kristina) for supporting me in my leadership role.

Zhou Zhou International Student Captain

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Reflections It was a great opportunity to study at Mater Christi College; I made lots of new friends here.

Xinyan Guo Year 12 As an overseas student, I felt the warmth of family at Mater Christi College. It also provided me with opportunities to learn through the efforts of amazing teachers and girls.

Yiyi Zhao Year 12 I love the design of the Year 12 Hoodies (soooo much)!

Hot water and a microwave are available in the Year 12 common room, which is great.

Lili Huang Year 12 Joining the Orchestra was great fun!! Please go ahead and join in if you can play an instrument! (Or you can just hit the triangle if you would like!)

Zhou Zhou Year 12 I always remember the first day when I saw you.

I loved you MCC. Yuhuan Shen Year 12 Thank you to Mater Christi for providing me with a good learning environment.

Zhiyuan Huang Year 12 The students and teachers are friendly and always help me.

Tieria Li Year 8 As a new International student at MCC, when I first came to school I didn’t know a lot of things, but the teachers and students are very friendly and helpful. They taught me a lot and helped me to adapt to the new environment very quickly. Also, I have learned many new skills such as coding, robotics, writing essays and so on. I have made so many new friends here and I have become more confident and optimistic.

Angelina Lyu Year 9 I am fortunate to be able to come to Mater Christi. My experience tells me to study hard. There is no shortcut to learning and Mater Christi helps me towards my dream.

Hongling Fan Year 10

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2018 has seen many exciting and inspiring events showcasing student creativity. The year started with an outstanding display of Year 12 artworks at the VCE Creative Showcase exhibition held at Burrinja Gallery. This was closely followed by the Catholic Education Week Visual Arts Exhibition in East Melbourne, displaying top artworks from Catholic schools Australia wide. This year, Mieke Florrison and Sarah Goggin were selected to take part in the annual event. Students also participated in the College Theme Art Competition - Seek Peace and Pursue It, with winning entries being on display at The Blacksmith Café in Belgrave.

Life drawing was a popular extra-curricular activity for senior art students enabling them to build skills outside the classroom. Excursions to many exhibitions were organised to enhance understanding of real-world practice. These included visits to the VCAA Season of Excellence, Alice in Wonderland exhibition, Museum of Modern Art, Heide Gallery, theatre productions and Melbourne International Film Festival.

In August, the Mater Christi College Art Show was held at Burrinja Gallery once more to display the excellent works created by students in Years 7 to 12. The Opening Night to this wonderful event was attended by a full house of students, parents and teachers. Jessie Journoud-Ryan, a well-known mosaic artist, opened the evening with an inspiring speech encouraging students to maintain their creativity and build long lasting friendships and networks within their local art community.

The year ended with a stunning display of artworks exhibited at the Mater Christi College Arts and Technology Festival. The student work on display showed the incredible variety of skills taught across the year. The Opening Night featured live musical performances, living artworks as performed by the very talented Arts Committee, Performing Arts screenings and the gorgeous fashion parade showcasing the creative talents of Technology Design students. To celebrate the work of Media students, we held the Mater Christi Film Festival at Cameo Cinema, Belgrave. This was a red-carpet event that impressed the local community and brought tears to the eyes of some very proud parents. Congratulations to all students who participated in The Arts this year and shared their talents with us, not only in the classroom, but also beyond.

Marina Sipos Arts Domain Leader

Arts Captains This year we were given the wonderful opportunity to work as part of the SRC team and the Arts Committee, as well as being the Arts Captains of 2018. Being a captain for Mater Christi helped us gain experience in working as a team and build our confidence when speaking in front of large crowds. We really enjoyed working with all different Year levels and teachers and sharing insights and opinions towards the arts.

The College Theme Art Competition saw some amazing artworks from students across all Year levels. The College theme was to “Seek Peace and Pursue It” and we saw its message expressed in so many outstanding creative works. Congratulations to first place winner Amelia Edwards, second place Maddy Court and third place Erin Thomas. These artworks and many more were exhibited at the local Blacksmith Café to celebrate the wonderful creative talents in our school community.

There were a number of activities and events which we participated in during the year, including Chalk Art, House Performing Arts and VCE Performance Night. The theme of this year’s Chalk Art Competition was Pop Culture! It was so much fun to walk around and see all the amazing chalk drawings by Year 7 and 12 students, ranging from Nemo to the Hulk. VCE Performance Night allowed family and friends to see what Year 11 and 12 students in drama, music and dance have been working hard on throughout the year.

During August and September, we were delighted to see a wonderful variety of artworks on exhibition at Burrinja Gallery. Exemplar artworks from students in Years 7 to 12 were displayed to our local community and were a great inspiration to all students who came to view the exhibition.

Artworks were created in Visual Arts subjects which include Art, Studio Arts, Visual Communication Design and Media.

We thank all who participated in Art activities in 2018. We had a great time being involved in the different activities and seeing all the amazing talent produced by our wonderfully creative students! We hope students continue to showcase their outstanding skills in 2019!

Sarah Smedley and Clancy Box Senior School Arts Captains

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DOMAIN ARTS Year 11 Media Year 11 Media saw students discuss and evaluate the many social trends and engagement techniques used by media creators to attract audiences. Students analysed the representation of high school students in Australian, American and Japanese media products through forms such as TV shows, films, news reports and video games.

Using this knowledge, students then created their own individual short films, music clips, movie posters and album covers to communicate their personal views of high school students.

Excursions to Top Screen and the Melbourne International Film Festival further enhanced students understanding of the role of media and how it influences audiences.

Marina Sipos Arts Domain Leader and Media Teacher Media Units 1 and 2 are about learning the reasons behind why and how movies are made through fun and collaborative ways such as class discussions. Personally, I enjoyed Media as we discussed current and modern media products that interest us as students, sharing our opinions and different ideas as to why we think something is the way it is and showing the different ways something can be depicted. Expressing our creative ideas through different types of media such as short film, movie posters and gaming was both interesting and fun, allowing us as individuals to express ourselves uniquely.

Maddison Trill Year 11

Year 12 Media This year, Year 12 Media began with a new study design.

Our first outcome was Narrative an Ideology - here, we looked at how films are constructed and how they engage audiences from different time periods. We also looked at how films represent different ideologies. To do all of this we studied two films ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ and ‘Get Out’. Next, we looked at Agency and Control in and of the media, examining how the relationship between audiences and media has changed, the impact of social media and how media is regulated. We were also given the opportunity to design, develop and create our own films. At the end of the year, our films were showcased at Cameo Cinemas in Belgrave, where we, along with our family and friends, had the opportunity to watch our films on the big screen!

Jordyn Griffiths Year 12

The Art of Life Drawing For 10 weeks during Term 2, students from the Year 11 and 12 Art and Visual Design classes participated in life drawing. We were able to explore the form of the human figure through drawing, experimenting with a variety of different materials and methods to improve our skills in observational drawing.

Hayley Curtis Year 12

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VCE Visual Communication Design Students in Year 11 Visual Communication Design worked through a range of skill building tasks in preparation for design industry expectations. Using both traditional and digital techniques, students created designs for various briefs including a Kikki. K stationery range, kitchen renovation and branding for London’s beverage range, Dalston’s. As part of their work in Visual Communication Design, students prepared a design market stall, extending entrepreneurial skills to attract audiences into purchasing their designs. This year we saw a range of products including Arianna Grande t-shirts, Kombucha tea, art prints, greeting cards, tote bags and notebooks.

Year 12 students worked progressively on their folios and produced some innovative designs. Excursions and workshops supported student learning in the classroom.

Students visited Melbourne Museum to view the Top Designs exhibition, attended Swinburne University design lectures and participated in an architectural workshop run by professional architect, Andrew Zunica.

Marina Sipos Arts Domain Leader and Studio Arts Teacher Visual Communication Design gave me a taste of what I would like to do in the future and what I am interested in.

Throughout the year, I learnt to do different types of drawings and how to present them, product designing, architecture and typography. I recommend this as a great subject for all artists ‘out there’ to take.

Shivangi Palliyil Year 10 Visual Communication Design taught me new techniques and skills within the design process, especially when drawing traditionally and using digital programs, as well as allowing me to explore a variety of other mediums.

It enabled me to be creative and see the design world in a new perspective.

Kira McIntyre Year 11

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Drama

Mater Christi College Dancers have had a wonderful year of performance once again!

VCE Drama Students (Year 11 and 12) viewed two plays in Semester 1, Good Muslim Boy and HART, with Year 11 students also viewing The Fall in Semester 2 together with the Year 10 Drama class. Students worked on group-devised ensemble performances in Semester 1 and performed them at Burrinja Cultural Centre in May. In Semester 2, the focus was on self-devised solo performances. In the lead up to the external examination, the Year 12 students performed their solos in a Senior Performing Arts Concert at the end of Term 3 and participated in a Solo Performance Workshop, run by the Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC). Year 11 students wrapped up their year with a public performance in October.

Our Expression Program at Year 9 allowed a number of students to explore the field of dance in a creative direction of their choice. The talent on show in Year 9 exceeded expectations of students and staff alike.

In Year 10 Expressive Dance students explored the history of Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Students learnt the famous Coppelia Ballet Solo where a doll comes to life, explored the lives of dance practitioners Martha Graham and Isadora Duncan, analysed the timeless film ‘Centre Stage’ and also performed in the modern contemporary group dance ‘Mad World’. Students also refined their own choreographic skills by creating and performing their own solos, duos and trios through an expressive intention (storyline).

In VCE Dance, students engaged with a variety of different professional texts for analysis including ‘You’re all the world to me’ by Fred Astaire, ‘The West Side Story Prologue’ by Jerome Robbins and then the new and exciting text ‘Take me to church’ by Sergei Polunin. Students worked with past student Lisa Herbert developing Jazz techniques and learnt the work ‘Maria’ before performing it to peers in Term 2 and then the wider community at the Senior Performing Arts Night in September. Also on the performance night students showed their Technique Solos and Composition Solos displaying a variety of technique skills, choreographic skills and personal artistry skills. The dancers showed off their expertise in a range of different dance styles including Jazz, Contemporary and Ballet. Dancers were also active around the school in 2018 with the combined schools production of ‘The Wedding Singer’, HPAC (House Performing Arts), Arts and Technology week workshops and the Year 8 Dance Competition.

Libbie Rogers Drama Teacher This year in VCE Drama, the Year 11 and 12 class worked in groups of four to create ensemble performances exploring the impact of consumerism on today’s society. In these performances, we explored environmental, social and global impacts including how we as a generation need to change our ways to become a more sustainable society.

Abbey Hutcheon Year 12 VCE Drama gave us many opportunities to explore the world of theatre and drama. Over the past two years, we learnt about different theatre styles and were given opportunities to see shows around Melbourne. VCE Drama gives students an insight into the different pathways an actor can take.

Jasmine Cruikshank Year 11

Sarah Owen Dance Teacher

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Maddy Court

Alexandra Pirotta

Eva Kulessa-Spires

Phoebe Wilhelm

Amelia Edwards

Bianca Maio and Pat Foo

Freya Nixon

Indigo Keating

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Indiana Davis

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Hannah Hodges

Taylah Robinson

Deana Riotto

Jerusha Fernando

Jasmine Lobb

Charli Wigg

Harper Guerin Hayley Curtis

Ava Margolis

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The Wedding Singer We realised yet again a successful combined schools’ production with St Joseph’s and Mater Christi Colleges.

In its second year of bringing these learning communities together to showcase our love of performing arts, the result was again wonderful.

St Joseph’s College were the coordinating and leading school in 2018 selecting a very comedic play, ‘The Wedding Singer’ to bring to life on stage.

The energetic team at St Joseph’s were dedicated, creative and instrumental in the success of the 80s themed show.

The development of this musical began with auditions completed in Term 4 2017, allowing a smooth start to rehearsals in 2018. Students and staff refined the singing, dancing, music and drama skills at rehearsals every Tuesday and Thursday at St Joseph’s College Campus from February to early August.

Five shows were performed from 8 to 11 August at Burrinja Cultural Centre. Each time our student performers shone and the audience was wide eyed and laughing along with the abundance of jokes.

Some exceptional performances were given from main characters Alexandra Mai, Chelsea Verrell, Abbey Hutcheon and Jasmine Cruikshank. We also saw the emerging talents of male lead Tom Hurley whose voice and characterisation had the audience behind him from the first scene. Songs such as “It’s your wedding day”, “Someday”, “Right in front of your eyes”, “Single” and “If I told you” were spectacular and no doubt remained in the heads of the audience for days.

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The production was a delight for all involved with a hilarious storyline (from the creative genius of Adam Sandler), catchy songs, high energy dance numbers, glowing stagecraft items and of course unforgettable characters. Much commendation is due also to those who worked conscientiously behind the scenes; backstage crew, costume coordinators, props, make up crew and set construction.

Thanks to all staff and especially the combined performing arts community from St Joseph’s and Mater Christi Colleges for their support of this opportunity for our students. It was certainly a memorable set of performances.

Sarah Owen Performing Arts Teacher

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In this year’s musical production of The Wedding Singer, I was in the ensemble, played a waiter that got engaged and a Tina Turner impersonator. The production was a great way to meet different people that have similar interests to me and wish to perform on stage.

Molly Paton Year 10 It was an amazing experience to take part in my first high school production (The Wedding Singer). There were so many new things that I learnt, including how people lived in the 80s. As part of the Ensemble there were always new dances and melodies to learn.

Being in the production was the best!

Simone Martin Year 7 In the 2018 Production, The Wedding Singer, I performed as a dancer/ensemble, but also had a cameo role in the song “Casualty of Love”. The Production was a great way to meet new friends and create a family within the performing arts community of Mater Christi and St. Josephs Colleges.

Tara Janke Year 11

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MUSIC 2018 has been another busy and productive year for the Mater musicians. Students showcased their talents at various times throughout the year, including a range of public events. This type of real-world hands-on performance experience in front of a live audience provided an excellent platform for honing skills, engaging with diverse performance settings and most importantly nurturing the love of music.

The ensemble program catered for a wide range of musical interests and instruments. Students were able to join the Orchestra, Jazz Band, Rock Band, String Ensemble and/ or the College Choir. These groups performed regularly at school events, giving the girls the opportunity to display teamwork skills and develop camaraderie as supportive collaborators.

The students also enjoyed opportunities to perform at school. This year’s Arts captains launched a Lunchtime Concert series in the Pavilion on Fridays, organising a successful combination of set repertoire as well as “open mic” sessions to encourage students to “have a go”.

A particular highlight for the Music department was the annual Music Camp. This three-day experience focused on intensive ensemble rehearsal, as well as workshops designed to enhance the development of our students, no matter what stage they are at on their musical journey.

This year’s workshop sessions included presentations from two Mater Christi alumni. Annie Pirotta held a composition workshop, followed by a presentation about being a young woman in the Music industry in today’s world.

Eloise Wilmann held a choral workshop and directed an inspiring performance of the Monash University Choral Society, teaching our students a new song. Having two past students deliver these workshops showed our students some of the directions in which Music can take them after their high-school years.

Each year, at Music Camp, we have our annual “Concert for Friends” performance, which is always a delight. In a safe and supportive environment the girls performed for each other and the positive and supportive attitude they demonstrated again filled me with pride and admiration.

The fruits of their hard work over Camp was showcased at our annual performance evening - Ensemble Night. This was once again a tribute to the hard work and dedication that these students demonstrated not only during Camp, but over the course of their time as developing musicians.

Once again, it has been a true privilege to work with the young musicians at Mater Christi College. The experiences that have been shared by students and teachers are inspirational and will be cherished for a long time. I am very grateful for the hard work, dedication, tenacity and the positive “can-do” attitude of these marvellous Mater musicians.

Graham Balderstone Head of Music

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MUSIC Ensemble Night On Ensemble night we had an amazing opportunity to perform in different musical groups such as orchestra, jazz band, rock band, choir and strings ensemble.

We prepared for the Ensemble night at our Music Camp where we practiced and held group singing lessons every day.

Overall, it was an incredible experience and so was the preparation at Music Camp which was fun, inclusive and creative. It was so good to share our music on the night with the staff, friends and family.

Clancy Box Year 12 Martha Box Year 7

Music Camp Music camp was held in June at Oasis Christian Camp in Mt Evelyn. The camp gave us an opportunity to rehearse various group performances for the upcoming Ensemble night. We also had sessions where everyone sang and we learned ‘When You Believe’ from the Prince of Egypt with the orchestra as accompaniment. We ended with the annual music camp Concert for Friends which allowed students and teachers to showcase serious (and some not so serious) musical acts.

Throughout the camp, through music we were able to strengthen bonds and create new ones with students from all year levels and the teachers. As a part of the camp, we had the chance to take part in some physical activity such as yoga, walking and physio which helped us understand the importance of a healthy balance between music and exercise. All in all, music camp offered us a variety of experiences, all of which were beneficial to our music goals.

Tara Janke, Molly Dillon and Mieke Florisson Year 11

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DOMAIN ENGLISH As always, it has been a busy year in the English Domain as students grappled with various literary texts and their own writing styles as we wound our way through human experience, history, philosophy, adventure and conflict.

Students’ classroom learning was complemented by a plethora of enriching experiences from guest speakers and incursions, to passionate debates and creative writing for authentic audiences. There were moments of delight and success for many, as students extended their knowledge and developed confidence in ‘English’ classrooms.

What students can do with texts - both their own and other people’s - continued to astound those in the English Domain.

As we live in the age of technological growth, English teachers are mindful of updating our practices and student learning to reflect the changing way students learn. This year we ran successful trials of Blended Learning units in Year 7 and Year 10. In this style of learning, some prior learning took place independently at home, freeing up class time for lively discussion, application of analytical skills through self-paced activities and one-on-one teacher guidance. We plan to implement more Blended Learning units in 2019 as this innovative way of learning really struck a chord with our students.

In addition to the learning activities, students as well as teachers, set learning goals, in order to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Following the success of our school-wide annotation strategy (yes - we were encouraging students to write in their texts!), as part of our commitment to best practices and maximising student learning, our major focus for 2018 was reading comprehension. Confidence in reading - both comprehension and inferential - underpins greater success in literacy, something that all students, no matter their ability, would benefit from. In particular, English teachers researched the most effective, current strategies ranging from teacher-led instruction, to individual student approaches and ways that parents can assist at home.

We are already seeing the results in the classroom and are excited about the future for Mater girls.

The hard work of students and teachers over this year is to be commended and we look forward to more thought provoking learning in the years ahead.

Torie Gordon English Domain Leader

Unit 2 Literature Debate In Unit 2 Literature, we studied a classic author - Jane Austen and her novel, Northanger Abbey. This novel is a parody of the gothic literature style, one which was very popular in the period Northanger Abbey was written.

Our assessed coursework for this topic was an Oxford-style debate. The topic in question was “Austen’s message in Northanger Abbey is that gothic literature only leads to an overactive imagination resulting in mayhem.” I was on the negative team. This assessment was not only a new experience for many, but also an enjoyable task where everyone in the class was able to enthusiastically deliver their view on the novel. For anyone contemplating taking VCE Literature, do it!

Jasmine Cruikshank Year 11

Blended Learning As part of our transition into Senior School and preparation for VCE, Year 10 English students were introduced to Blended Learning for our Linguistics unit through a website called eCoach. We moved away from the traditional teaching method and instead used videos and online activities to learn some of the content on our own, creating more opportunities for personalised instruction in class time. The Blended Learning approach enabled students to work at their own pace, both individually and in small groups and made class time much more enjoyable. It also made finding homework that much easier and gave students a better understanding of the tasks.

Zoe Haritos Year 10

Bombshells Incursion Year 11 English students compared Suffragette, the story of women’s right to vote at the turn of the 20th century and Bombshells, a series of six monologues about women who “struggle with their inner and outer worlds”.

We were fortunate enough to watch a performance of Bombshells by Eagle Nest theatre and were eager to use this to our advantage when writing our essays. We had three actors, each performing two of the six monologues.

All performances were highly entertaining and very funny but most importantly, after each monologue, the actors dissected their performance, helping us to better understand the themes, issues and ideas within the text.

Overall, it was a beneficial experience from which we drew a lot.

Chelsea Verrell Year 11

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DOMAIN ENGLISH Peter Skrzynecki Incursion

The Joy of Writing - Writers’ Workshop

It’s not often that authors take time out of their lives to speak to school groups studying their novels, but early this year we were lucky enough to have Peter Skrzynecki, the author of ‘Old/New World Poetry,’ speak to us about his life experiences and how they influenced his writing.

The Year 11 Literature class and Writer’s Club hosted a visit from the charismatic published author Lili Wilkinson for a writing workshop. Armed with pens, paper and creative ideas, we sat, waiting and watching. And let me tell you, it was well worth the wait.

Skrzynecki’s visit gave us the opportunity to ask questions relating to his poems that we were able to use in our creative writing SAC as we could draw on his inspiration to gain a greater understanding of the poems and apply it to our own writing. Skrzynecki shared personal stories of his immigration to Australia and the difficulties faced throughout that period in his life, illuminating the importance of identity and personal experiences to influence our own writing as it had his. We were given a great deal of insight into his thinking, learning that he is an instinctual and honest writer that uses punctuation intuitively rather than planning out his work which contrasted with our perceptions of poetry authors. It was an incredibly beneficial incursion and heavily influenced the writing of our own creative pieces, overall making for a very successful and inspiring experience.

Lili Wilkinson published her first book Scatterheart when she was 24 years old, but her writing career started much earlier than this. When she was just 12 years old she had her work published for the first time in Voiceworks Magazine.

Since then she has written many novels, including Pink and After the Lights Go out. She has a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Melbourne and manages a website for teenagers that actively involves them in the beauty of literature.

Stephanie Wheeler Year 12

She told us how she developed ideas for her earliest novel and of how initially she really did not want to write this book but her publisher asked her to. She also said that authors are a lot like magpies, in the way they gather ideas and hoard them. They find the ‘sparkly ideas’ and use them to create a story that only they could come up with. One point to note about Lili, was that she was very passionate about the power of female characters.

Overall, the workshop with Lili Wilkinson provided us with the opportunity to explore our own writing skills.

We were shown effective techniques for building our world, the characters and plot. Her bubbly personality kept us engaged throughout the two hours we had together.

Her passion for writing was contagious as we took heed of her words and applied them to our writing. It was a great experience, beneficial for writers and readers alike.

Bronya Robinson and Catherine La Ponder Year 8

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DOMAIN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2018 was a fun and exciting year for the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Domain.

Students learnt the importance of physical fitness and the benefits that come from being physically fit. All Year 7 and 8 students worked hard to improve their cardiovascular fitness with 10-minute running sessions at the start of each lesson. The girls worked in teams to improve their beep test results and used this data in maths to find their fitness growth. With the aim of reducing sedentary behaviour the HPE domain launched the ‘Move it Booklet’ to help students improve their concentration in class by breaking sitting time with small amounts of physical activity.

Students in Year 7 showed their creative side through the development of group gymnastics routines and performed as their delegated country. They developed and refined skills in Athletics, Basketball, Football codes and Softball.

In Year 8, the students were appropriately competitive in a Netball round robin with 8C the victors of the A division.

They developed skills and game sense knowledge in the now famous ‘Year 8 Soccer World Cup’ and displayed teamwork and creativity in the all-important Year 8 dance off. They also explored a wide range of important health topics to promote happy, healthy and safe lifestyle choices.

Health and Physical Education week was dedicated to getting all students up and moving and engaged in physical activity. With this in mind, each day from 5 - 9 March we organised a fun activity that encouraged all girls to develop a ‘have a go attitude’ and get involved.

On Monday we set a cracking pace, hosting the Middle School Ultimate Beep Test Competition. There were over 25 participants in this event and a huge effort was given by all. Jennifer Sahely took out the 2018 title with an impressive score of 12.3.

Tuesday saw the next stage of the Ultimate Beep Test Competition, with the Seniors turning up for their chance at the title. It was Nicki Cormack who came away with the win, racking up an incredible 12.7 - the highest ever score reached in an Ultimate Beep Test Competition at Mater Christi College.

On Wednesday, we dropped the beeps for some balls and engaged in an epic staff vs student volleyball match.

It was a close game with some outstanding effort and participation by both teams, but to the students’ dismay, it was the staff that ran away with the win.

Year 9 provided a new and exciting direction for students with the addition of the new ‘Adventure class’ which allowed students to improve fitness in the great outdoors.

They also participated in the Volleyball SEPEP round robin, overhand throwing skill acquisition and self-defence sessions. In health, they looked at mental health and drug education.

Our action packed week ended with Thursday’s dodgeball competition. This was a fun way to ensure high level participation and enjoyment. We are pleased to say that we had many students from all year levels coming to play and putting in some epic moves. No year level however was a match for the Year 12s so they took the overall dodgeball title.

Living safely covered a range of topics including physical health, sexual health and risk-taking behaviours. They were also active in class working on personal fitness, Sports Aerobics and Table Tennis as well as a driving experience at METEC.

H&PE week was fantastic, with a great atmosphere and students from all year levels were active and engaged in physical activity.

Students in Year 10 Competitive sport classes put each other through their paces with a fitness, skills and tactics lesson on a variety of sports.

The Year 11 class covered the Musculoskeletal and Cardiovascular Systems in Unit 1. In Unit 2, they created and completed a personal physical activity plan, explored and presented contemporary issues of physical activity and finally enjoyed the challenge of completing the 1000 Steps.

Students in Year 12 investigated energy systems, fatigue and recovery with high tech equipment led by Luke from Mets Performance Consulting. Two students, Nicole Cormack and Tahlia Merrett, achieved elite-level VO2 Max scores. The students also completed training sessions made up of a program of fitness components, training methods, training principals and fitness testing.

Melinda Galt HPE Domain Leader

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Later in the year, a running club was formed, with early morning runs each Tuesday morning before classes commence. This provided another opportunity for students to improve their fitness and speed in a fun and inclusive environment. It was another way to meet students with similar interests!

We can’t wait to see what next years’ Sports Captains come up with!

Georgia O’Halloran and Jennifer Sahely Middle School Sports Captains

DOMAIN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Outdoor Education Outdoor Education at Mater Christi continued to provide students with diverse experiences outside the classroom.

Through an ‘Adventure’ unit in the Year 9 Discover Program, all Year 9 students experienced a range of recreational pursuits and developed environmental knowledge of not only our surrounding environments such as the Dandenong Ranges, but also the Grampians National Park.

Outdoor Education improves physical fitness, outdoor safety knowledge, staff and student relationships, selfresponsibility, resilience and self-esteem. It provides a range of outdoor recreation experiences, education for sustainability and environmental appreciation, knowledge of different outdoor environments and opportunities to develop leadership skills and group cohesion.

This year, Year 9 and VCE classes participated in a range of outdoor adventures all around Victoria: - Bushwalking/Hiking and camping at Wilsons Prom, Great Otway National Park, Grampians National Park.

- Bush Cooking.

- Kayaking - Yarra River.

- High Ropes Course at Trees Adventure in Belgrave.

- Rock Climbing and Abseiling - Hardrock Indoor Climbing and Grampians.

- Cross Country Skiing at Lake Mountain.

- Bike Riding at Lysterfield Lake.

- Community Action along Belgrave Rail Trail.

Eliza Fildes Outdoor Education Coordinator

Senior School Snow Trip - Falls Creek As a first time ‘snow-goer’ and skier I had a fabulous time at Falls Creek with a great group of girls and teachers. Each day, we had lessons either at skiing or snowboarding in the morning and then we could apply our new skills in the afternoon on the slopes. Amidst the many falls, there were lots of laughs. I highly recommend the trip to anyone thinking about having a go - it was an awesome experience, one not to forget.

Kirsten Andrich Year 11

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DOMAIN HUMANITIES The Humanities teaching team continued to foster learning growth in all our students and enhance students’ understanding by providing effective feedback via mentoring and collaboration.

Students continued to develop critical thinking skills and we worked together with our students to assist them to develop their thinking around a dynamic world.

We developed classroom strategies to foster a culture of learners and provided engaging activities aimed at extending and developing our students’ thirst for learning across all year levels.

Janine Callahan Humanities Domain Leader

Youth Parliament Throughout this year Jessica McDowell, Estella Greenwood, Alannah McPeake, Zoë Evans from Monash University, Sean Duguid from Emerald Secondary College and I worked together to create a Bill to debate in YMCA Victoria’s 2018 Youth Parliament.

Youth Parliament is an apolitical program for 16-25 year olds. Twenty teams comprised of 120 young people from rural and regional Victoria participated.

We began as a self-run team, the Dandenong Ranges and raised money through busking, radio shows and engaging with our local community to participate in the program.

We prepared the Bill titled: “Implementation of area catchment buses on extreme and code red fire danger days”. The intention was to assist those who are elderly, disabled or otherwise unable to drive, evacuate on extreme and code red fire danger days, alleviating stress on those people as well as on the CFA in an emergency.

We attended a training weekend in May in Myrniong where we were taught the State Parliament debating procedures and finalised our Bill as per the amendments process.

During the school holidays, we attended a week-long camp where we spent three days in the Legislative Council of Victoria debating our Bill and many others.

The team refuting our bill was Deaf Hood. They presented a great challenge and it was wonderful to conduct parts of our debate in sign language. Our Bill passed the Youth Parliament Legislative Council and will now be presented to the relevant minister for consideration.

This program was an amazing experience that helped us with public speaking, knowledge of Parliamentary Procedures and brought to our attention the issues concerning youth throughout Victoria. It was an experience which we will never forgot.

Mieke Florisson Year 11

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DOMAIN HUMANITIES Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) I think when many people hear the word RBA they tend to think it is something to do with the serving of a food item or a certificate they can receive. However, Year 12 Economic students learnt that RBA stands for the Reserve Bank of Australia. A visit to RBA offices in Melbourne made our learning in the classroom come alive. All of a sudden, we were economists and the possibilities were wide open.

Our speaker from the RBA was very informative and helped us to consolidate our learnings so far. We discussed and had time to ask many questions about the Reserve Bank.

We were very thankful for this unique experience.

Melissa Hawkins Year 12

Melbourne Magistrates Court Year 11 Legal Studies students attended the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court. After having studied sanctions, students were able to witness and consider the practices of court-imposed sanctions in real life cases. Throughout the day, we watched cases such as drug trafficking, assault, theft and family violence. We noted the procedures required to determine guilt and impose consequences. After this visit we better appreciated the time and effort the legal system applies to ensure appropriate consequences for offenders, thereby guaranteeing the safety of our community.

Anyier Deng Year 11

ANZAC Day Service Mater Christi College students including school captains Sophie Clarke and Emily Clarke attended the ANZAC Day Memorial Service at the Thousand Steps, Upper Ferntree Gully. It was a wonderful service with inspirational stories told about the brave soldiers who fought for our country.

There was a wreath laying ceremony where Emily laid the wreath then Sophie and I read a beautiful poem of Flanders Fields.

It was an incredible experience, one which I will never forget.

Cassidy Ede Middle School Captain

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DOMAIN LOTE Regularly there is debate about the validity of students studying a second language, particularly in a country as geographically and linguistically isolated as Australia perhaps even our students have pondered this question.

There is no doubt that learning an additional language is challenging, yet Mater Christi students embody all the positive outcomes of second-language learning: - increased empathy through an understanding of different cultures; - becoming global citizens in a rapidly shrinking world; - demonstrating increased cognitive ability through the new neural pathways created when learning a new language; - preparation for entering the workforce with the ability to communicate internationally.

At the same time, students gained a greater understanding of their own language and culture through comparison with other languages. At a simpler level, the aim of the LOTE program was to provide students with an enjoyable stimulating language learning experience. With the introduction of the Education Perfect language program across Year 7-10 classes, students engaged with the online program with enthusiasm on a daily basis and also at a global level in the Education Perfect World Championships, where several students placed in the top 10% of participants around the world. Special commendation must go to Katelyn Nicholas - Year 9 - for her exceptional result, placing in the top 2% of French students around the globe.

Another way that students improved their language skills was through immersion and the 2018 biannual trip to China provided a second-to-none learning opportunity for 19 Year 9 and 10 students.

Finally, it has not just been a busy time for our students, but for LOTE teachers as well. The focus for our Professional Learning was on increased target language use - essentially, making our LOTE classrooms as English-free as possible!

This is an ongoing project, developing confidence and use of Chinese or French on a more regular basis. ˇ guò lái to 2019.

So, we say au revoir to 2018, and fàng ma ˇ guò lái means bring it on) (fàng ma Torie Gordon LOTE Domain Leader

VET Chinese Cert III Excursion Throughout the Chinese Cert III course, we completed numerous oral, written, listening and reading tasks over 18 months. One of my favourite memories of the course was the Chinese excursion, where we pretended to be tour guides in Melbourne for the rest of our class. Each group presented their speeches at the location they chose and discussed facts to teach the ‘tourists’. I loved experiencing the Chinese culture while having lunch at Ding Tai Fung Chinese restaurant. This Chinese course was challenging as it tested my ability to understand the Chinese language through learning and memorisation of the pinyin and characters. However, I now have the skills to construct sentences and understand many words. This course will help me in the future as I can now communicate with fellow Chinese speakers.

Emily Preston Year 11

China Trip As Year 9 and 10 students, the chance to travel to China and experience the culture, customs and to have the opportunity to develop our language skills was incredible.

One of the highlights of the trip, was The Great Wall of China, which was overwhelming in its magnitude. One of the seven wonders of world, we were amazed that we were able to experience this phenomenal World Heritage Site.

The terracotta warriors, another highlight, was very chaotic, as many people were crowded into a small warehouse to view the 2,000-year-old clay warriors. We were amazed that we were lucky enough to see something so old and historic.

To say the Chinese cuisine was delicious would be an understatement. Every night we enjoyed buffet dinners of multiple mouth-watering dishes. This gave us the opportunity to strengthen our chopstick skills.

Over the trip, we visited multiple historical temples, each one mesmerising in their architecture and colour. The Forbidden City was an example of this and it was incredible to learn the history and purpose of each building. As well as this, China is known for Kung Fu and one night we attended a Kung Fu show. Dangerous flips and risky tumbles had us on the edge of our seats the whole night.

This could also be said about the astonishing circus we visited, where acrobats performed handstands and human pyramids on moving bicycles!

Throughout the trip, the Year 9s and 10s really supported and connected with each other and lifelong friendships were made. We were all grateful for this opportunity to travel to China and hold memories that will last a lifetime.

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DOMAIN LOTE À l’écoute de Melbourne Audio Tour of Melbourne On a crisp July morning our Year 10 French class, headed off to the city to take part in an audio tour in French of key Melbourne landmarks. The audio tour took us out of the classroom and into the world while also learning about the French culture in the city and Indigenous communities around the Yarra and early settlements. We learnt about the city’s historical significance and even visited Young and Jacksons to view the iconic painting, Chloé.

VCE French Conversation Class All VCE French students at Mater Christi College have access to weekly one-on-one French conversation classes as a part of our course. The sessions are an initiative provided by the College with the idea of preparing us for our final Year 12 Oral Examination. In the sessions, we cover potential exam topics to build confidence and develop an in-depth understanding. The sessions have been extremely helpful as having this time individually with a native French speaker was critical to building appropriate pronunciation and communication confidence.

Paige Van Leeuwen Year 11

Year 11 Chinese City Excursion On 23 August students from the Certificate III Chinese class along with Mr. Zhou and Mrs. Got headed into the city to present our orals in a different and fun environment.

In pairs, we had to present a 6-minute presentation of our choice about a famous tourist site within the CBD. These places included: Flinders Street station, Federation Square, Royal Botanic Gardens, National Gallery of Victoria, The Regent Theatre, Bourke Street and Queen Victoria Market.

As the audio tour was in French, it was challenging.

However we found it engaging to practice our skills in a different environment. While exploring Melbourne’s laneways we were also able to indulge in French cuisine for our déjeuner (lunch) which mostly consisted of crêpes, baguettes and croissants. Along with the delicious French food, we valued our experience and appreciate the new innovative ways to learn outside the classroom.

Year 10 French pathway to VCE class

French Film Festival We went to the French Film Festival in the city to see a French film called “L’école Buissonnière” (The School of Life). It was a great experience to watch this film outside of class and helped us to better understand French language in a real environment. It was interesting to see students from other schools studying this language, all part of a French community. Overall, the day was an engaging way to help us become more aware of how the French people use their language in a less formal manner.

Savanna Germano Year 10

We received a few odd looks from passers-by, but still it was good experience to use our Chinese oral skills in this practical way. For lunch we ate at Din Tai Fung, a Chinese restaurant in the Melbourne Emporium. We sampled wontons, spicy dumplings, tasty chicken and fried rice and had a quick lesson from Mrs. Got on how to use chopsticks.

Overall the day was terrific and very beneficial.

Holly Hodges Year 11

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DOMAIN MATHEMATICS We have a goal of creating Mathematical risk takers.

To facilitate this during the year we focused on: - growth mindset (abilities can be developed through effort, good teaching and persistence); - feedback (timely formative tasks that promote reflection and improvement on direct and indirect skill areas); and - conceptual understanding (understanding mathematical ideas and having the ability to transfer knowledge into new situations and apply it to new contexts).

The Mathematics domain provided a range of opportunities for students this year: - Number talks and conceptual understanding activities from Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) for Year 7s and 8s.

- Mathematics Association of Victoria Games Day for several Year 7s.

- AMSI International Woman’s Day lecture regarding opportunities for woman to pursue careers in Mathematics for Year 9s and 10s.

- AMSI mentoring program for Year 9s (again regarding opportunities for females to pursue careers in Mathematics).

- Australian Mathematics competition for all students and Monash Big Data Challenge Day for Year 12s.

Our aim was to create a blend of opportunities that provided a variety of learning experiences. This was underpinned by the relationships built between students and teachers and supported with hands on activities to promote understanding and traditional lessons to consolidate understanding and knowledge.

George Chilianis Mathematics Domain Leader

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Choose Maths Excursion A group of Year 9 and 10 students attended the IMAX cinema to listen to some inspirational speakers in the field of mathematics. These speakers told us about their journey from initially almost failing maths to loving it and succeeding in their jobs, all of which require high level maths.

We were told about the importance of maths in careers today and that students do not always have to be the best at maths to love it. Another key point, was that everyone can improve and better their maths’ skills to succeed in the future.

This day was both insightful and inspiring.

Gabby Petersen Year 9

DOMAIN MATHEMATICS Year 7 MAV Mathematics Games Day

Year 8 Maths AMSI Project

This year, the Year 7 State-wide Mathematics Games Day was held at Waverley Christian College. Fifty-three teams from various schools participated on the day with four members in each team.

“Learning Mathematics through discovery and collaboration”

We began the day working together to solve puzzles and problems. After a short break, we played games against teams from other schools. The competition was tough, but we managed to win a few games.

After lunch, it was time for the mathematical relay! We chose the fastest runner to collect the problems and bring them back to the team. It was the team’s job to solve the problem. We only had three attempts to get the correct answer and it was a great test of our problem-solving skills as many of the problems were very challenging.

“It was a full mental workout and an amazing and fun experience for all of us.”

Simone Martin, Hannah Koolstra, Kavinaya Athithan and Jovi Simon Year 7

Australian Mathematics Competition High Achievers Year 7 High Distinction

Hannah Koolstra

Distinction

Jovisha Simon Simone Martin Aly-Jack Robinson

Mater Christi has an ongoing relationship with the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI). This relationship provided students with examples of positive female role models who regularly use mathematics as part of their working lives. During the year, Nadia from AMSI shared her experiences with mathematics as well as her expertise with problem solving and mental arithmetic strategies.

Nadia led the exploration with a ‘number talk’. “We had to work it out in our heads and then try and use different ways to get the answer.”

“She [Nadia] taught us different ways of doing things and that you shouldn’t always use the first way you know how to do it.”

Problem solving outside of a school setting often involves more than one person. Different perspectives and strategies can contribute to creating efficient and effective solutions. Nadia challenged the students to solve a realworld problem.

“We worked in little groups and then came together to put all of our ideas together.”

Year 8 Maths Class 4

Year 9 Distinction

Angelina Lyu Emma Gerber Gabriella Petersen Molly Stow

Year 10 Distinction

Yao Shen HongLing Fan

Year 11 Distinction

Zoe Kouris Yifan Mao Charlotte Buckingham Brown Tash Bartley

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DOMAIN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mater Girl and The Good Samaritan Story How do we support the spiritual and faith development of our students in a pluralistic culture where individual aspirations have precedence over the needs of the community, let alone the marginalised? The story of the Good Samaritan animates our community with a vision that challenges the bystander effect and continually ‘seeks peace and pursues it’. It challenges us to notice and commit ourselves to alleviating the suffering of the other, to speak up for those who cannot and to give of ourselves, our time and our resources, even when there is nothing to be gained in return. This story, though well known, is counter cultural and its message challenged students across all levels.

Students engaged with the difficult and complex issues of homelessness and domestic violence, the gap between Indigenous and non-indigenous people, the inhumane treatment of refugees and asylum seekers, the destruction of environment and climate change and mental health issues. Their interest was translated into powerful campaigns to engage with the broader community. They advocated for people experiencing homelessness, stood in solidarity for the release of refugee children on Nauru, made sports’ packs, toiletry packs, stationery packs and collected food items. From students’ own accounts, their deep care for social and environmental issues was evident, their prayer became action with love of God and Neighbour at its core. Our students made a significant difference to those whom they were able to help… actions more beneficial to community than those frequently stemming from our individualistic, self-centred main-stream culture.

Ewa Toomey Faith Development Leader

Good Samaritan Immersion to the Philippines In the third term break, we had the unique opportunity to travel to the Philippines on a Good Samaritan Education Immersion. Together with students from our other Good Samaritan schools, this was an awakening experience.

We learnt a lot more about ourselves as about these two communities in the Philippines. We worked with staff at the Good Samaritan Kinder School in Bacolod and the Sisters of the Good Samaritan Outreach Centre, spending time with the children and helping with the feeding program.

Being immersed in these two communities really opened our eyes to the reality of their poor living conditions and we returned home, inspired to be kind and appreciative of all that we have. We met so many amazing people and now hold special memories of our time with them.

Trinity West and Kassidy Hawke Year 11

Faith and Liturgy Captains This year’s College theme was “Seek Peace and Pursue It”. As a school community, we wove its message into our actions throughout the year by strengthening our faith in God and following Jesus’ footsteps by “seeking and pursuing peace” in practical ways.

In our work for a better community and a more just world, we asked for God’s assistance and blessings. As one of the quotes on our college walls says, ‘If you want peace, work for justice’, (Pope Paul VI). We worked closely with the Social Justice and Stewardship Captains.

During our campaigns we raised awareness of issues faced by people escaping areas of conflict around the world, experiencing poverty, homelessness and domestic violence.

We also focused on stewardship and environmental issues.

We raised funds for Caritas’ “Project Compassion,” which was a great success. Mater Day Colour Run was a new initiative of the Student Representative Councils (SRC) and we raised a record amount of money for the Good Samaritan Foundation. We also supported the local Vinnies by collecting “Tinnies for Vinnes” and by putting together Christmas hampers for families struggling to provide the essentials.

We trust all future Mater Christi College student leaders will continue to live and learn fully inspired by the story of the Good Samaritan.

Caitlin Pearce and Sian Janke Senior School Faith and Liturgy Captains

Catholic Action Program The Catholic Action Program is a religious education program offered to students in Years 11 and 12 which explores the 6 fundamental principles (Stewardship of Creation; The Common Good; Preferential Treatment of the Poor; Human Dignity; Participation and Solidarity) of Catholic Social Teaching through actions.

Throughout the year our class explored the work of several charities and learnt about the issues facing refugees, people who are experiencing homelessness, victims of human trafficking and those escaping domestic violence.

We participated in the Vinnies Soup Van program which distributes food and other basic necessities to those in need, organised a Trivia Night to raise funds for Caritas and a Variety Night with funds raised going to the victims of the floods in India. We also supported the plight of Refugees and Asylum Seekers writing letters and signing petitions to the Government. We joined the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum, organised a Circle of Silence and prayed that something positive might take place.

This was an amazing program as it raised our awareness of important social justice issues that are prevalent in our society. We recommend it to future students who want to make a difference and learn about ways in which this can be realised.

Madison Sammut, Brooke Bowler, Alexandra Mai and Alannah McPeake Year 11

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DOMAIN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Interfaith Excursion

Year 10 Youth Ministry Outreach

In September, Year 11s had the most memorable of experiences. We visited several different places of worship and learnt more about each one of them, with questions being answered by their various guides.

Prior to St John the Baptist Primary School students’ receiving the sacrament of Confirmation, students from Mater Christi College Year 10 Youth Ministry went to Don Bosco Retreat Centre to assist the students with their preparation.

In different groups, we investigated these different cultures. In my group we laughed with young girls our age as they happily answered our questions about the Muslim faith at an Islamic Mosque. We saw a beautiful Sikh temple and ate Tim-Tams while chatting with Buddhist monks.

It was an unforgettable day for everyone involved. It was not only beneficial to understand better how other peoples’ faiths are reflected in their lives, but it was also incredibly interesting.

Viktorija Strazdauskaite Year 11

Ministry Outreach Program In July, students and teachers from Good Samaritan schools participated in the Ministry Outreach program in Sydney.

This program gave us an opportunity to help people who are in need and to learn how we can make a difference to those facing daily challenges such as poverty and homelessness.

Although the Ministry Outreach week was hectic and tiring, it was an experience that will stay with me and all the other students for the rest of our lives. It changed many of my perceptions and impacted on the way I see, hear, do and believe.

Through this work, we gained a deeper understanding of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and what they meant to the kids who were making their Confirmation.

Annie Fitzgerald Year 10

Celebrating Catholic Education Week In March, a group of Middle and Senior school leaders attended Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral for the Feast of St Patrick, as part of Catholic Education Week. Around 3,000 students from 300 Catholic primary and secondary Schools in Victoria joined the celebration.

After Mass we attended the ‘Young Speakers Colloquium’ at the Catholic Education Centre. We heard from two inspirational young speakers involved in social justice programs and enjoyed a dance and singing performance from another school.

We also had the opportunity to view a display of many students’ artwork on display, chosen from around the State including two of our own students - Mieke Florisson and Sarah Goggin.

Cassidy Ede Middle School Captain

This experience has made me want to help people in my own community and beyond. I would encourage all students to participate in it.

Hayley Ruddell Year 11

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SOJUST SOCIAL JUSTICE AND STEWARDSHIP The little number 1 is significantly greater than zero.

You may well ask how is this significant to the drive of social conscience?

In a world where we are constantly saturated with images of brutality, destruction, degradation and depravity, it is very easy to become anaesthetised if not blind to human misery.

With that comes helplessness and the nourishment of the zero.

Social justice is about fiercely refusing to be blinded by misery and instead, to be moved by it, to feel it and to make a compassionate response. Saint Benedict reminds us that we must “listen with the ear of our hearts” and Jesus through the parable of the Good Samaritan, asks us to “go and do likewise”. Both speak to the individual and with respect of their immutable human dignity. When the Good Samaritan helped his enemy stranger without judgement or any other expectations he was not trying to save the universe from its own perils but just the life of one person at risk of perishing - the 1.

When students bring in a can of soup, beans, tuna or whatever, they leave helplessness behind. Through this non-earth-shattering act, there is great comfort to be had in knowing that food is provided for someone who might otherwise have gone hungry. Such action offers nourishment and hope - hope for the person who feels cared for and hope for one who gives through the realisation that the world might become a better place because other 1s are doing similar things.

This year students at Mater Christi once again cancelled out the zero. Individually and collectively they contributed physical and spiritual sustenance to bring hope to many.

When we add 1 and 1 repeatedly, we give lots.

I commend the work of our wonderful Senior School and Middle School Social Justice Captains - Saasha Burby, Molly O’Bryan, Ella Lancaster and Sasha Hundle who made sure we got our additions right.

Con Sarris Social Justice Coordinator

Social Justice and Stewardship Captains Our first major fundraising focus for the year was supporting Caritas through Project Compassion.

Throughout the term there were pancake and hot cross bun sales as well as free dress days. The Catholic Action Program (CAP) comprising of Year 11 and 12 students ran a Trivia Night which raised $1,500. The combined total of all the fundraising efforts for Project Compassion came to a fantastic $4,500. All these proceeds went to support Caritas’ communities in Australia and internationally.

In Term 2 we launched the Tinnies for Vinnies campaign aimed at collecting non-perishable food items as well as necessities such as toiletries and socks. The annual Vinnies Senior Sleep Out in June was a huge success with various activities over the evening including the sewing of small bags to create toiletry care packs. With a fantastic total of 2,556 items, MacKillop House collected the most and won this year’s Vinnies House Cup. In Term 3 our focus was on raising funds for the Good Samaritan Foundation. We held the Mater Day Colour Run which raised over $15,000. And then on 7 September we held the annual Variety Night a most entertaining display of different and spectacular acts from talented Mater Christi and St Joseph College students. The $1,900 raised on the night went to assist people displaced in floods in Kerala, India.

Our major stewardship action this year was the introduction of the ‘Fork in the Road’ campaign. The campaign saw the removal of plastic forks from Café Bené. These were replaced with metal forks that were used and then returned to the cafe. This was a simple but effective way for our community to minimize its environmental impact.

We also worked on further educating students about the differences between rubbish and recycling and promoting the correct use of school bins.

We loved being the 2018 Social Justice Captains. We learnt so much and had a wonderful time organising all these fantastic events with total donations at $21,770 and 2,556 items. We thank Mr Sarris who provided untiring support and mentored us throughout the year. Thank you to the students for their generous donations and support for all the events this year!

Saasha Burby and Molly O’Bryan Senior School SoJuSt Captains

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SOJUST SOCIAL JUSTICE AND STEWARDSHIP Celebrating International Women’s Day at Parliament House To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, Year 12 leaders attended a breakfast at Parliament House.

In addition to enjoying beautiful food we had the opportunity to celebrate women around the world with 18 other schools from Victoria.

Middle School Social Justice and Stewardship Captains This year’s SoJuSt group was amazing! We enjoyed being Middle School Social Justice and Stewardship captains.

The team was so supportive and positive and working across all year levels really allowed us to come up with some amazing ideas.

Our guest speaker was Melbourne Mayor, Sally Capp and she explored this year’s theme ‘press for progress’. Sally shared her journey in the workforce and most importantly, demonstrated her courage when facing situations where she had been overlooked because of her gender. Sally expressed three tips to overcome this - say what you want, build a network of support and take a risk. Hers was an inspirational message and made this year’s International Women’s Day most memorable.

Sasha Burby and Sian Janke Year 12

The SoJuSt team helped with raising funds and awareness for a number of charities including Caritas, Vinnies (Tinnies for Vinnies) and the Good Sams Foundation. Being in this leadership role enabled us to extend many skills including public speaking, collaboration, communication and creativity. 2018 was such a successful year due to student generosity and raising awareness! We look forward to continuing to work with the group in the future as it is great to be part of such important actions.

Ella Lancaster and Sasha Hundle Middle School SoJuSt Captains

Student Social Justice Day at Australian Catholic University Social Justice can be defined in many ways. The Student Social Justice day at Australian Catholic University gave us a new insight of what it means to be part of a social justice community and how we can implement social justice activities in our life.

The day involved learning about different charities and organisations that are helping people in need. One such organisation was supporting a journalist who was imprisoned, wrongfully. Lunch was provided by Middle Eastern refugees with the final session giving participants the opportunity to learn African drumming. The day was a great learning experience for all involved.

Avreet Sandhu Year 10

Variety Night Variety Night 2018 was a night of laughter, awe and community. It was an opportunity to celebrate the amazing talents of our Mater Christi and St Joseph’s students. This event showcased a variety of acts; comedy, dance, poetry, singing, musical pieces, circus tricks and skits. From Year 7 to 12, many students were involved. The performers were also backstage encouraging each other and building friendships.

It was great that both school communities worked together to provide funds for Caritas to support over 200,000 victims of the Kerala flooding. We were humbled by the support and generosity of everyone that attended.

Saasha Burby and Molly O’Brien Senior SoJust Captains

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DOMAIN SCIENCE The importance of scientific thinking to help us make sense of the world is ever present.

To enhance the learning of science, our student focus is for a growth mindset (abilities developed through effort and persistence), data interpretation (implementation of processes through which data is reviewed for the purpose of arriving at an informed conclusion) and conceptual understanding (understanding scientific ideas and having the ability to transfer knowledge into new situations and apply it to new contexts).

This year, we provided a range of science learning opportunities for students. These have come in the form of incursions and excursions (Lizzy’s Lizzards with Year 7 and opportunities at Yarra Ranges Tech School for Year 8), Spaghetti Machine Competition for Year 10, Crystal Growing Competition for Year 7, Titration competition and National Chemistry Quiz for VCE students and ICAS Science competition for Years 7 to 10. An outstanding outcome of these opportunities was first place results from our Spaghetti Machine Team and one of the Titration teams.

A major highlight of the year was Family Science Night celebrated in National Science week. Students, parents and grandparents participated in constructing a huge Rude Goldberg machine. Team work, collaboration, scientific thinking and fun came to the fore.

We continue to create a blend of opportunities that allow a variety of learning experiences that will enable students to thrive and enjoy the sciences and provide the opportunity to pursue careers in these fields.

George Chilianis Science Domain Leader

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Captain This year as STEM captain, I was able to pursue my passion towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. I worked collaboratively with the Middle School STEM captains and it was rewarding to see all students participating with so much enthusiasm in the very first STEM House Cup Challenge during Knowledge Week. The day was a great success with many students individually taking part in a range of exciting activities that involved tangrams, makey makey, sphero mazes and slime making.

The day has also brought the whole school together to participate in three main House events including sphero racing, radioactive and tower building challenges with Chisholm House taking out the inaugural STEM House Cup. Another major event was Science Week with its many innovative and enlightening lunchtime activities. These included fun science Kahoots, ‘Marshmallow Challenge’ and challenging coding projects.

Overall, this leadership opportunity encouraged me to become more involved in the school community, improve my organisational skills and share my interest in STEM. Through STEM activities this year, I have truly learned that, “science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated”.

Rithika Muddagowni STEM Captain

DOMAIN SCIENCE Family Science and Technology Night

Lizzy’s Lizzards Reptile Show

Family Science and Technology night was celebrated as part of National Science Week. Participants created a Rube Goldberg Machine construction using a variety of materials to make a chain reaction that completed a simple task.

We used STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) skills to design and build with the aim of popping a balloon.

The Lizzy’s Lizzards Year 7 incursion was about reptiles and how every reptile is different even if they share the same family classification. We learnt about some of the different types of lizards, snakes, turtles and frogs. During this incursion, we got to hold all the reptiles and have a really fun science lesson. Overall, it was a really great experience.

Groups worked on their own mechanisms and then joined with everyone to create one functioning whole. The balloon eventually popped with some help from the audience.

It was a fun night of entertaining problem-solving.

Jasmin Donner Year 7

Poppy Adams Year 9 The Science and Technology Night was a fantastic experience which involved team work, resilience and creativity. Maker Dojo are specialists in STEAM learning.

The night involved all these subject areas as we had to create an exceedingly complicated design which would complete the simple task, to pop a balloon.

Families worked together to create a piece using recycled materials such as dominos, marbles and cardboard. We had one hour to complete this task and then link all families work together.

It was a great night as we were challenged to think outside the box. We had to collaborate, communicate and problem solve, as things don’t always go to plan and most importantly we had fun. Science and Technology night enabled me to truly delve into a whole new way of learning.

Jasmine Andrews Year 8

The Royal Australian Chemical Institute - Titration Competition The Titration competition had 2 stages, one was state based and the next one was National. In stage 1, we had to find the titre that neutralised the unknown solution which was provided by the competition organisation. We managed to get 3 groups in the top 50 out 322 teams. Two groups made it to the National competition and came 1st and 28th place. The National competition was harder as it was more complicated with us having to make a standard solution, do twice as many titrations and a filtering in 3 hours. One of the groups had difficulties with filtering and found it hard to get the right answer. However, Saasha Burby, Anri Kim and Sian Janke had a deviation less than 20 and received a gold award. Saasha had a deviation of 0.001 which was amazing. Overall, we had an amazing time with team members working together to achieve the best results.

Anri Kim and Zoe Kouris Year 11

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DOMAIN STEM Middle School STEM Captains Two major events that we as Middle School STEM Captains helped plan were the annual Knowledge Week and Science Week activities. Over these two weeks, we organised intriguing Maker Faire activities and implemented entertaining STEM related games. Some of the highlights of the two weeks included a Science kahoot containing stimulating questions and a tower-building competition with cups and sticks. Overall, the two events were a success enabling students to demonstrate their inner STEM skills.

The highlight of the year as STEM captains was being able to plan and help with the first STEM House Cup. During Pastoral Period, activities, challenges and games were set up around the school. These included a flying drones obstacle course and a paper plane competition. All students then gathered in the hall for House challenges. The first involved each house having to carry a bucket without touching it or spilling its contents and this could only be done using string. The second was a sphero chariot race followed by tower-building. The day was great fun.

Our experience as STEM captains has been a very positive one. We have learnt a lot, including planning, time management, organisation and leadership skills.

We are very grateful to have had a positive experience of student leadership.

Pasandi Perera and Emily Pavic Middle School STEM Captains

Yarra Ranges Technical School (YRTS) The Yarra Ranges Technical School teaches purely STEM based programs, ranging from robotics and engineering to coding and problem solving. In addition, we developed many new skills, such as programming, designing, improvisation and 3D printing. We spent our first day creating a prototype for wearable technology. My group created a watch that presented the time, heart rate, pressure levels, body temperature and a reminder for taking medication. This design was aimed towards people who require long-term medication.

On the next visit, we made the prototype into a reality by designing and 3D printing our wearable technology.

This way was linked to prior knowledge gained from our DISCOVER Challenge unit.

Ebannie Sidoti Year 9

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The Amazing Spaghetti Machine Competition The Amazing Spaghetti Machine Competition is an annual maths, science and engineering contest where Year 10 students from across Victoria compete to create an amazing ‘spaghetti machine’. The Spaghetti machine is a Rube Goldberg Machine, that is an overly complicated device that executes a simple task. The aim this year was to squirt toothpaste onto a toothbrush. For our machine, we decided to have chattering teeth start a chain reaction that ends in toothpaste going on to a toothbrush. For the process the machine used gravitational potential when a balloon pops, dropping a weight, chemical potential from the motor used to lower a Listerine bottle, elastic potential when the dominos fall, kinetic energy when a bowling ball rolls and squirts the toothpaste out, sound when the balloon pops and motors run and electromagnetic radiation from a remote-controlled car.

On the day of the competition we went to Melbourne University to compete against 20 other secondary schools.

We demonstrated our engineering skills and it was exciting to see how our machine achieved its goal. Beyond this, we were thrilled to come first and win The Spaghetti with Everything Award.

It was a very rewarding experience as we learnt much about ourselves and gained many new skills such as time management, teamwork, engineering, maths and science, problem solving, persistence and communication.

Overall the Amazing Spaghetti Machine Competition was a sensational experience that as ‘spaghetti engineers’ we will always remember.

Louise Punturere Year 10

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DOMAIN TECHNOLOGY Students in Technology subjects had a fantastic year learning and developing skills through a range of subjects.

Food Technology and VET Hospitality students enjoyed catering for school events and creating masterpieces in ‘High Tea’ and ‘MaterChef’. Memorable moments in these subjects included the ‘Build a Belgrave Burger’ challenge and excursions to the prestigious ‘The Hatter and The Hare’ food emporium.

Product Design and Technology students created an array of garments across the year levels and looked at themes such as upcycling to save the environment, pyjama party, electronic ‘Light Me Up’ projects and children’s wear.

Students in Year 12 undertook a photoshoot at the end of the year to celebrate their folio work.

STEM was a major focus for all students, with the first ever STEM Cup event challenging students to participate in activities that brought Technology, Maths and Science classes together. Year 9 students attended the Yarra Ranges Technical School and participated in workshops for 3D printing and Littlebits electronics to design their very own wearable technologies.

High levels of enthusiasm and participation contributed to an exciting year for Technology.

Marina Sipos Technology Domain Leader

Food Technology Across many activities, students participated well and produced quality meals and catering for a variety of events.

Through ‘High Tea’ cake decorating provided students with another way to demonstrate creative flair.

This year, we introduced a new Year 10 Unit, ‘Mater Chef’ with a focus on community and service. Students organised and cooked for several charity events, raising over $1,800 in support of community groups.

Judy Lawson Health and Design Technology Teacher

High Tea High Tea is served and taken in the afternoon and consists of tasty but small sweet and savoury items such as scones and cakes along with coffee and tea. In ‘High Tea’ I learnt not only how to bake different items but also how High Tea came to be.

High Tea was an enjoyable subject and helped me gain new skills and techniques such as a better sense of baking and the use of fondant. If I had not chosen High Tea, I would not have learnt how to design my own cake. Also, many new friends were made.

Suhaila Cattini-Schultz Year 10

MaterChef MaterChef is available to students in Year 10. This subject taught me many skills to use in and out of the classroom, both cooking and non-cooking related. I enjoyed completing the ‘Food Truck Burger’ Challenge, where I had to create my own burger with a Belgrave twist.

Another challenge was the team challenge where students baked goods to raise funds for different charities in the community. Here students used their newly acquired skills to produce delicious food such as cookies, muffins, sausage rolls, slices and more.

Stephanie Stoitsis Year 10

Textiles As part of STEM, Year 7s were asked to design and make either a button or a name tag for their iPad covers out of re-cycled fabric. They also made boxer shorts to be modelled at the Fashion Parade.

Senior students continued to demonstrate flair and excellence in the production of their design folios and garments. A highlight in November was the Fashion Show where students from Year 7 - 12 presented their designs and production talents.

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The Art of Sewing In Year 7, we participated in exciting activities and subjects that we had never done before, such as design technology and textiles. In textiles we learnt basic sewing skills and then practised them through making our very own boxer shorts or pyjama pants. I made pyjama pants and I have to say it was one of the highlights of this year. We had to go through many steps including filling in documents about our design choices and what kind of things we were going to include on our pyjama pants or boxer shorts. We also had to earn our “sewing licence� by explaining to our teachers how to set up and thread a sewing machine and showing our teacher a sewing sample. We learnt skills such as cutting out and stitching the front and back together in two different stitches. Overall, this subject was enjoyable, challenging and informative.

Emily Tyquin Year 7

Design Technology I undertook Year 11 Product Design and Technology as a higher study. It was the first time I had studied this subject.

I started not knowing how to sew or what a pattern was!

Over time I learnt many different skills. Design technology focuses on creating artworks that presents the individual and creativity through fashion. I enjoyed this program because it helped me to mature and see a future pathway.

Clover Johnston Year 10

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Designer Laura Peele Client Samantha Walters

Designer Claire Liebler Client Shelby Hauwert-Swistak

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Designer Hayley Curtis Client Jasdeep Bal

Designer Samantha Walters Client Jessica Walters

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CAREERS

What Does the Future Look Like for our Students?

What is a Career? A career refers to all of life’s experiences including paid and unpaid work, leisure activities, training, study and volunteering in the community. A career can be viewed as one’s life journey and as such, a plan is needed to navigate through possible options.

Through Career Education and Pastoral programs, students develop their career awareness alongside subject knowledge, skills and values.The focus is not just on University or TAFE education, but also on preparing young people for new and diverse work futures with a focus on core skills.

There are 7 new job clusters where essential skills are closely related and these are: Generators use interpersonal interaction in retail, sales, hospitality and entertainment.

Artisans undertake manual tasks related to construction, production, maintenance or technical customer service.

Carers seek to improve the mental or physical health or well-being of others, including medical, care and personal support services.

Coordinators involve repetitive administrative and behind-the-scenes process or service tasks.

Designers involve deploying skills and knowledge of science, mathematics and design to construct or engineer products or buildings.

Informers involve professionals providing information, education or business services.

Technologists require skilled understanding and manipulation of digital technology Research also indicates it is especially important for girls to follow future focussed pathways. This was the direction of Career Education over this year at Mater Christi College, with highlights as follows: - Online Career action plans for every student from Year 7-12 - Online Careers News each fortnight - Year 9 “What’s it really like” WIRL Workshops - Year 10 Mock Interview Program - Year 10 Careers and Jobs in the Vocational Sector - RACV Careers Fair - University Lunchtime Seminars - Tertiary and Subjects Expo for Year 9-12 Andy Donnelly Careers Coordinator

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RACV Careers Fair The Year 10 Student Council attended the RACV Club in the city for a Careers Fair. This excursion was about exploring different future careers and job opportunities. We were provided with advice on employment, apprenticeships, traineeships as well as university, TAFE and training courses.

This excursion was extremely informative and beneficial.

Kashish Kashish Year 10

ZENITH PROGRAM

Mars... the mere mention of the name stirs the imagination in many of us. It is our closest planetary neighbour, one “rock” closer to the sun and yet it currently remains tantalisingly beyond our reach. What we’ve learned from humankind’s brushings of its surface serves only to further stoke the fires of our curiosity.

Over the course of the year, the Zenith program has been “Mission to Mars”. The girls have investigated and engaged in a wide range of activities, spanning several topics including Government, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Data Collection and Processing, Rocket Science, and of course “How to put on a Spacesuit”.

The aim of the program is to engage the girls’ lateral thinking and problem-solving skills in group and individual settings, with a focus on a single theme.

A particular highlight this year has been our excursions to participate in the “Mission to Mars” experience, hosted by the Victorian Space Science Education Centre.

Activities included a simulated Mars surface on which twelve girls were given various roles as Geologists, Biologists, Engineers and Commanders. The girls were in constant radio communication with their twelve counterparts in Mission Control, where they assigned tasks to the astronauts. Once their mission was complete, the two groups swapped roles.

The mission was not without hazards. There were solar flares, dust storms and equipment emergencies. Thankfully due to the watchful eyes of the Mission Commanders, we narrowly escaped the surface with no casualties.

Back in the lab, the girls analysed the various samples they collected, collated the data and started to put together the pieces of the puzzle at the core of the mission: “What is the story of Mars?” Based on their data analysis, the girls concluded that there was a body of flowing water at the landing site.

Altogether, the Zenith students have been very active this year, pushing the boundaries, taking academic risks and always approaching their tasks with a “can-do” attitude. Hence we are pleased to declare this year’s mission a success!

This year, Zenith was based on the topic ‘Mission to Mars’.

We had the freedom to design what we thought Mars would look like if we were to live there. We all had a student from each year level in our groups, which made it a great opportunity to get to know everyone. One of the highlights this year, was going to the Victorian Space Science Education Centre. We got to investigate the sustainability of Mars, rocket science, urban planning, data collecting and processing as well as how to put on a spacesuit. We completed a science experiment and learnt a lot about rockets and got to model our own biosphere. This year’s program was fun as Zenith provides a great way to learn!

Graham Balderstone and Rhoda Gavin Zenith Program Leaders

Imasha Nonis Year 9

Another highlight of the program was the rocket-science practical experiment. The girls converted the Sports Courts into a launch site.

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LEARNING COMMONS

The Learning Commons is a hub of collaboration, providing rich and experiential learning opportunities for students.

The participatory nature of the space celebrates student innovation and creativity, entrepreneurial and risk-taking skills, and creative and expressive communication.

Knowledge Week 2018 delivered engaging opportunities for students to showcase their expertise and entrepreneurial skills at the Maker Faire and Pop-Up Market Bazaar.

Student workshops included jewellery making and wearable technology, while market stalls ranged from the sale of doggy bandanas to hand crafted greeting cards. The overwhelming number of students participating in these events contributed positively to a culture of knowledge building and development of skills.

GirlEdWorld presented to senior students focusing on leadership, innovation, design thinking and future-focused mindsets. The follow-up WOW Summit held at RMIT, provided an opportunity for a number of students to attend and listen to inspirational women leaders resulting in a ‘powerful experience’ which instilled ’motivation and confidence’ providing insights into understanding the potential strength of young women.

The Learning Commons played a key role in leading special projects and initiatives and members of the student Book Club curated a unique section of the fiction collection.

Each student chose a genre, based on personal interest, and made recommendations for new titles using a selection criteria, thereby developing skills necessary to evaluate a range of points of view.

The learning environment continued to be future-oriented with students utilising the MakerSpace to create and innovate using 3D printing as an integral part of their studies. Students created buttons, bag tags, cookiecutters, gaming components and aids for arthritis sufferers.

Jennifer Cain Head of Learning Commons

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SPORTS REPORT

The 2018 sporting calendar was a big one for Mater Christi College, with participation and enthusiasm levels at an all-time high. Because of our girls determined ‘have a go’ attitude, Mater Christi left a positive impression on each competition, as well as frequently returning home with winning trophies. Despite many early mornings and late nights, students beamed with pride while wearing the MCC uniforms and competing with 100% effort!

The year began with our annual Middle School Swimming Carnival. From the outset there was a competitive atmosphere and energetic spirit that made the day one to remember, with Year 7 and 8 students recording the highest participation levels ever. There was cheering, laughter and great memories made on this sunny Belgrave day - especially so for Lyons House, who scored above MacKillop, Chisholm and Gibbons and was awarded not only the Swimming Trophy, but the House Spirit award as well.

Next was the biggest sporting event of the year - The Athletics Carnival. This long-awaited day involved serious costume preparation, House cheering practices and of course, training for athletic events. The ‘fashions on the field’ were impressive, with entries of ‘bogan’ tourists, the Wiggles and most impressively, a blow-up dinosaur.

In addition to the costumes, cheering squads and House Spirit, importantly there were impressive performances on the track and field. With participant aplenty, the competition was fierce. The fastest 100m sprint time of the day was recorded by a Year 7 student. It was a close call for the overall House winner, but again, it was Lyons who won the Athletics Trophy. MacKillop received the ‘House Spirit’ award as a result of their relentless enthusiasm and creative but very loud chants.

Aside from much-loved House events, students were able to participate in a wide variety of sports throughout the year. The options were far and wide, with positions available in sports that ranged from Cheerleading and Gymnastics to Football and Lacrosse. There were many great team achievements, with first place results for Junior Swimming, Senior Indoor Cricket, Senior Football, Junior Volleyball and Junior Sports Aerobics. We were proud of the 21 individual top 3 placings, a likely consequence of much hard work and lunchtime training sessions.

We ended our year on a strong note with the 2018 Sports Awards Night where as a community we celebrated the performances of all teams and individual athletes over the course of the year. The ‘Best Athlete’ and ‘Coach’s Award’ were awarded to the student in each team of every sport acknowledging effort and excellence. The ‘Sportswoman of the Year’ award was also presented on this night.

At Mater Christi College, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to be physically active and test our skills across many sports. We are grateful for the support, time and effort of many staff coaches who generously train and guide all players.

As 2018 Sport Captains, we congratulate all students on a fantastic sporting year. We are proud of the displays of skill and sportsmanship and hope this will continue in future years.

Nicki Cormack and Elyse Richards-West Sports Captains

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Junior Sportswoman of the Year

Ultimate Beep Test Challenge

Madyson Merrett

Jennifer Sahely

Intermediate Sportswoman of the Year

Senior School

Emily Wellington

Senior Sportswoman of the Year Emily du Vallon

Middle School

Nicki Cormack

AAS Cheer Dance Championships Results Cheerleading Pom 2nd Cheerleading Stunt 1st

Best Athlete Charli Hart

Athletics Carnival

Coach’s Award

Year Level Champions

Alanna Mills

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12

Cheerleading Pom Team

Paityn Horne Alicia Masterson Hannah Hodges Sophie Ryan Holly Hodges Olivia Ryan

Overall Lyons House Spirit MacKillop

Middle School Swimming Carnival Year Level Champions Year 7 Year 8 Year 9

Summer Mitchell Lana O’Brien Ella Liebler

Overall Lyons House Spirit Lyons

Cross Country Carnival Year Level Champions Year 7 1st 2nd 3rd

Charli Hart Danielle Cooke Jessica Pacevski

Year 8 1st 2nd 3rd

Madyson Merrett Meg Groeneveld Alanah Epps

Year 9 1st 2nd 3rd

Georgia O’Halloran Jennifer Sahely Ashlynn O’Halloran

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Isabella Arthur Charli Gardiner Poppy Goyne Charli Hart Charlotte Musk Sarah Nash Gabriella Petersen Abbey Sammut Maddi Sammut Emily Reid Emily Tyquin Sanduni Wijjarupage Amy Winters

Cheerleading Stunt Team Alanna Mills Elyse Richards-West Jessica Casey Charlotte Musk Lily Ryan Charli Hart Milly Bradley Zoe Christensen

Charli Gardiner Hayley Kenna Sami Lane Rubey Philp Ashleigh Thomson Charlotte Weerasinghe

Champions Cup/VCC Best Player Junior Intermediate Seniors

Ruby Merrett Casey Donner Georgia Robinson

Coach’s Award Junior Intermediate Seniors

Nikki Stanic Jordyn Yeoman Emily du Vallon

Equestrian Best Athlete Phoebe Dixon

Coach’s Award Matilda Kennedy

Team Zoe Kavaliotis Matilda Kennedy Candice Lepore Jasmine Lobb Rosie Schnell Sarah Goggin Tahlia Harriss Jana Hoefler Julia Hoefler Kirsten Andrich Amelia Anderson Sierra Dempster Phoebe Dixon Shanae Geysen Vanessa Mills Laura Peele Grace Wilhelm Phoebe Wilhelm

SPORTS RESULTS

Victorian Interschool Gymnastics Competition Results Team E Team 1 B1 Team 2 B1 Team A Team D Team B2

1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st 2nd

Best Athlete Junior Senior

Monique Doherty Jessica Casey

Coach’s Award Elyse Richards-West

Junior Team Rachel Bumbak Zoe Christensen Monique Doherty Charlotte Guillet-Jones Charli Hart Hayley Kenna Summer Mitchell Charlotte Musk Charlotte Pither Harriet Siep Ashleigh Thomson Lorelei Sykes Alanah Epps Lane Marcuccio Caitlyn Whitelaw Piper Wilson

Intermediate Team Georgia Brownscombe Jess Casey Holly Johnson Sarah Nash Georgia O’Halloran Emily White Arwen Wilson

Senior Team Elyse Richards-West Nicola Scarso Keeley O’Halloran

SCSA Athletics

SCSA AFL

Results

Results

Junior 6th Intermediate 3rd Senior 5th

Best Player

Best Athlete Junior Intermediate Senior

Paityn Horne Georgia O’Halloran Olivia Ryan

Coach’s Award Junior Intermediate Senior

Junior 3rd Senior 1st

Charli Hart Hannah Hodges Cale McNess

Junior Team Paityn Horne Ashleigh Thomson Madyson Merrett Jessica Pacevski Charli Hart Charli Gardiner Ava Dreher Lane Marcuccio Bridget McGreal Olivia Tavella Nikki Stanic Ruby Merrett Helena Anestis Niamh Hunter-Clear Lily Ryan Alanah Epps Lana O’Brien

Intermediate Team Hannah Hodges Ruby Bakker Georgia O’Halloran Jennifer Sahely Maddison Davis Pranita Bagri Emily Wellington Chloe Grandia Sophie Ryan Stephanie Cooke Casey Donner Georgia Brownscombe Haylee Lechner Katelyn Nicolas Indigo Sangster Arianna Forman Phoebe Dixon Ella Smith Kathleen O’Mahony Rhianna Little

Senior Team Kirsten Andrich Lucy Taylor Jessica Dunning Holly Hodges Rahni Hubery Cale McNess Georgia Robinson Olivia Ryan

Junior Senior

Madyson Merrett Tegan Stephenson

Coach’s Award Junior Senior

Ruby Merrett Jessica Dunning

Junior Team Ashlynn O’Halloran Ruby Merrett Jennifer Sahely Nikki Stanic Madyson Merrett Georgia O’Halloran Sammy Beecroft Emily Wellington Jennifer Sahely Alicia Masterson Charlie Bakker Evie Bamford Vanessa Bateman Taylah Diedrich Emily Herter Hannah Hodges Jessie Jordan Lana O’Brien Jessica Pacevski Mia Peeters Aly-Jack Robinson Ally Smart Nikki Stanic Ashleigh Thomson Madison Zapanta

Senior Team Sophie Clarke Nicki Cormack Emily du Vallon Jessica Dunning Chelcie Farrall Zoe Haritos Hayley Mafrici Gemma Masterson Tahlia Merrett Elyse Richards-West Georgia Robinson Olivia Ryan Josephine Saltalamacchia Ruby Southam Tegan Stephenson Maddison Van Twest Zarli Vandenberg Chelsea Verrell Trinity West Lauren Hussey

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SCSA Badminton

SCSA Basketball

SCSA Cross Country

Results

Results

Results

Junior 4th Intermediate 4th Senior 5th

Junior 5th Intermediate 4th Senior 1st

Junior Intermediate Senior

Best Player

Best Player

Best Athlete

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Sara Carlin Zarli Vandenberg Nicki Cormack

Junior Intermediate Senior

Jemma Mason Zoe Haritos Emily du Vallon

Junior Intermediate Senior

6th 3rd 3rd

Madyson Merrett Georgia O’Halloran Lucy Taylor

Coach’s Award

Coach’s Award

Coach’s Award

Junior Intermediate Senior

Junior Intermediate Senior

Junior Intermediate Senior

Taylah Diedrich Sophie Ryan Taylor Smith

Aly-Jack Robinson Penelope Dousset Sarah Donald

Charli Hart Hannah Hodges Tahlia Merrett

Junior Team

Junior Team

Junior Team

Alanah Epps Bronya Robinson Madison Zapanta Tamsyn Hansell Taylah Diedrich Kyra Bechaz Sara Carlin Madyson Merrett Nikki Stanic

Madyson Merrett Ruby Merrett Clare James Jemma Mason Catherine La Ponder Nikki Stanic Aly-Jack Robinson Maudie Paterson Taylah Robinson

Intermediate Team

Intermediate Team

Emma Carlin Chloe Grandia Sophie Ryan Lillie Park Jenkinsen Avreet Sandhu Vidhi Adesara Phoebe Dixon Ruby Bakker Zarli Vandenberg

Penny Dousset Meg Robinson Emily Wellington Zoe Haritos Pranita Bagri Steph Stoitsis Ruby Southam Casey Donner Jordyn Yeoman

Vanessa Bateman Danielle Cooke Taylah Diedrich Jasmin Donner Alanah Epps Meg Groeneveld Charli Hart Indigo Keating Madyson Merrett Ruby Merrett Elisa Morales Jessica Pacevski Maudie Paterson Emily Reid Ally Smart Nikki Stanic Lani Sutherland Erin Thomas Phoenix Whitty

Senior Team

Senior Team

Nicki Cormack Tess Horton-Crundall Paige Brown Taylor Smith Madison Van Twest Elyse Richards-West

Nicki Cormack Tegan Stephenson Emily du Vallon Chelcie Farrall Trinity West Tahlia Merrett Sarah Donald Allison McMahon Georgia Robinson

Intermediate Team Maddison Davis Phoebe Dixon Penelope Dousset Hannah Hodges Sarah Payne Jennifer Sahely Jordyn Yeoman

Senior Team Kirsten Andrich Tahlia Merrett Lucy Taylor Zarli Vandenberg

SPORTS RESULTS

SCSA Diving

SCSA Hockey

SCSA Indoor Cricket

Results

Results

Results

Junior Intermediate Senior

2nd 2nd 2nd

Best Athlete

Junior Senior

4th 2nd

Junior Intermediate Senior

Lane Marcuccio Emily Preston

Best Player

Best Athlete

Lorelei Sykes

Junior Senior

Coach’s Award

Coach’s Award

Jessica Casey

Junior Team Lorelei Sykes Piper Wilson Summer Mitchell

Intermediate Team Jessica Casey Gabriella Peterson Georgia O’Halloran

Senior Team Elyse Richards-West Keeley O’Halloran Abbey Sammut

Junior Senior

Sammy Beecroft Molly King

Junior Team Emily Herter Alanah Epps Emily Wellington Ally Smart Alicia Peterson Maddison Davis Sammy Beecroft Hannah Hodges Georgia O’Halloran Ashlynn O’Halloran Taylah Diedrich Ashleigh Thomson Jennifer Sahely Lane Marcuccio

Junior Intermediate Senior

2nd 2nd 1st

Sienna Cross Emily Wellington Nicki Cormack

Coach’s Award Junior Intermediate Senior

Emily Herter Sophie Ryan Tegan Stephenson

Junior Team Martha Box Danielle Cooke Ella Crivera Sienna Cross Poppy Goyne Emily Herter Maudie Paterson Mera Pringle Aly-Jack Robinson Madison Zapanta Claire James

Senior Team

Intermediate Team

Chelsea Verrell Molly King Emily Preston Stephanie Stoitsis Jordyn Yeoman Zarli Vandenberg Sophie Ryan Zoe Haritos Stephanie Williams Georgia Brownscombe Ella Smith Jamee Uren Annie Fitzgerald

Phoebe Dixon India Griffiths Hayley Mafrici Sophie Ryan Jennifer Sahley Ella Smith Ruby Southam Zarli Vandenberg Jordyn Yeoman Emily Wellington

Senior Team Nicki Cormack Tayla Graham Tess Horton-Crundall Lauren Hussey Alanna Jackson Elyse Richards-West Olivia Ryan Tegan Stephenson Maddison Van Twest

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SCSA Indoor Soccer

SCSA Lacrosse

SCSA Netball

Results

Results

Results

Junior A 1st Junior B 6th Senior A 4th Senior B 6th

Junior A 6th Junior B 6th Junior C 5th Intermediate A 4th Intermediate B 6th Senior A 1st Senior B 2nd

Junior Intermediate Senior

4th 3rd 2nd

Best Player Junior Intermediate Senior

Ally Smart Zarli Vandenberg Emily du Vallon

Coach’s Award Junior Intermediate Senior

Aly-Jack Robinson Emily Wellington Jessica Dunning

Junior Team Aly-Jack Robinson Ally Smart Taylah Diedrich Madyson Merrett Alannah Epps Charli Hart Madison Zapanta Emily Herter

Intermediate Team Jennifer Sahely Zarli Vandenberg Emily Wellington Jordyn Yeoman Phoebe Dixon Ella Smith Georgia O’Halloran Sophie Ryan

Senior Team Emily du Vallon Jessica Dunning Rahni Hubery Chelcie Farrall Charlie Williams Lucy Taylor Ari Dousset Emily Thomas

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Best Player Junior A Junior B Senior A Senior B

Emily Wellington Madyson Merrett Nicki Cormack Gabriella Petersen

Coach’s Award Junior A Junior B Senior A Senior B

Ruby Merrett Jana Hoefler Hayley Mettes Lauren Hussey

Junior Team Taylah Diedrich Emily Herter Madison Zapanta Ruby Merrett Emily Wellington Nikki Stanic Gabriella Petersen Jennifer Sahely Ashlynn O’Halloran Georgia O’Halloran Hannah Hodges Ella Smith Madyson Merrett Charli Petersen Charli Hart Danielle Cooke Jasmin Donner Ally Smart Evie Bamford Bethany Koster Vanessa Bateman Jana Hoefler Poppy Goyne

Senior Team Sophie Ryan Hayley Mettes Ruby Southam Olivia Ryan Nicki Cormack Annie Fitzgerald Keeley Bakes Jordyn Yeoman Maddison Van Twest Tahlia Merrett Stephanie Cooke Lauren Hussey Hayley Mafrici Teraize Bonner Molly King Stephanie Stoitsis Mary Westneat Claudia Dabb Brodie Richardson Alanah Epps

Best Player Junior A Junior B Junior C Intermediate A Intermediate B Senior A Senior B

Taylah Diedrich Charlie Bakker Charli Gardiner Stephanie Cooke Ashlynn O’Halloran Tegan Stephenson Ari Dousset

Coach’s Award Junior A Junior B Junior C Intermediate A Intermediate B Senior A Senior B

Danielle Cooke Alisha McGaffin Kaitlyn Wyborn Jennifer Sahely Emily Wellington Molly O’Bryan Olivia Ryan

Junior Team Romy Cairns Taylah Diedrich Eliza Forbes Raquel Pospischil Mera Pringle Danielle Cooke Olivia Tavella Alisha McGaffin Maggie Long Charlie Bakker Ebony Davine Ella Crivera Angeline Pavic Bridget Moran Helena Anestis Kaitlyn Wyborn Ava Thompson Nina Price Charlotte Rickards Jemma Mason Neive Rendell Burns Charli Gardiner Lana O’Brien

SPORTS RESULTS Intermediate Team Jamee Uren Jennifer Sahely Sophie Ryan Ella Tevaga Melissa Andrich Annie Fitzgerald India Griffiths Stephanie Cooke Jordyn Yeoman Emily Wellington Milly Bradley Stephanie Stoitsis Gabrielle Sard Lillie Park-Jenkinsen Hayley Mafrici Ella Smith Ashlynn O’Halloran

Senior Team Kirsten Andrich Jessica Horner Hayley Mettes Tamika Cairns Maddison Van Twest Molly O’Bryan Tegan Stephenson Emma Jones Allison McMahon Sophie Clarke Chelcie Farrall Lauren Hussey Olivia Ryan Josephine Saltalamacchia Ari Dousset Trinity West

SCSA Soccer Results Junior 5th Intermediate 2nd Senior 4th

Best Player Junior Intermediate Senior

Ally Smart Zarli Vandenberg Ari Dousset

Coach’s Award Junior Intermediate Senior

Emily Herter Ashleigh Gasson Lauren Hussey

Junior Team Ally Smart Alanah Epps Mera Pringle Ella Decorrado Charli Hart Olivia Tavella Vanessa Bateman Emily Herter Madison Zapanta Lane Marcuccio Taylah Diedrich Romy Cairns Aly-Jack Robinson Emily Dahlborg Milani Danyi

Intermediate Team Emily Wellington Hannah Hodges Jennifer Sahely Ashlynn O’Halloran Georgia O’Halloran Zarli Vandenberg Ashleigh Gasson Jordyn Yeoman Maddison Davis Ella Smith Nina Handler Vidhi Adesara Claudia Dabb Georgia Brownscombe

Senior Team Lauren Hussey Lucy Taylor Kirsten Andrich Julia Hoefler Ari Dousset Gladiz Gregory Phoebe Wilhelm Madelyn Curtis Aurelia Cannata Hannah Matthews Nicci Baum Tahlia Merrett Zoe Haritos Sophie Jackson Kathleen O’Mahony

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SCSA Softball

SCSA Sports Aerobics

Results

Results

Junior 3rd Intermediates 2nd Senior 1st

Year 7 Year 8 Intermediate Senior

Best Player Junior Intermediate Senior

Emily Herter Hailey Norden Teraize Bonner

Coach’s Award Junior Intermediate Senior

Madison Zapanta Emily Wellington Tahlia Merrett

Junior Team Alanah Epps Olivia Tavella Lane Marcuccio Taylah Diedrich Keiley Crook Alicia Petersen Emily Herter Madison Zapanta Phoenix Whitty

Intermediate Team Emily Wellington Jennifer Sahely Ashlynn O’Halloran Hannah Hodges Hailey Norden Maddison Davis India Griffiths Lillie Park-Jenkinsen Ella Smith Sophie Ryan

Senior Team Teraize Bonner Tahlia Merrett Nicki Cormack Maddison Van Twest Tess Horton-Crundall Jessica Dunning Cale McNess Caitlin Schimleck Taylor Smith Paige Brown

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1st 2nd 6th 4th

Best Athlete Holly Johnson

Coach’s Award Emily Reid

Team Jess Casey Holly Johnson Alana Mills Keeley O’Halloran Elyse Richards-West Maddison Van Twest

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SCSA Swimming

SCSA Table Tennis

SCSA Tennis

Results

Results

Results

Junior Intermediate Senior

1st 5th 4th

Best Athlete Junior Intermediate Senior

Junior Intermediate Senior

2nd 5th 3rd

Best Athlete Lana O’Brien Ella Liebler Chelsea Verrell

Junior Intermediate Senior

Junior Intermediate Senior

2nd 6th 3rd

Best Player Keiley Crook Sophie Ryan Tahlia Merrett

Junior Intermediate Senior

Keiley Crook Kirily Ashford Emma Schmidt

Coach’s Award

Coach’s Award

Coach’s Award

Junior Intermediate Senior

Junior Intermediate Senior

Junior Intermediate Senior

Abbey Preston Jordyn Yeoman Elyse Richards-West

Jasmine Andrews Ruby Bakker Nicki Cormack

Junior Team

Junior Team

Junior Team

Lana O’Brien Abbey Preston Bethany Koster Summer Mitchell Charli Hart Jasmin Donner Raquel Pospischil Eliza Moralis Paityn Horne Lily Ryan Indigo Keating Lorelei Sykes Erin Thomas Charli Peterson Piper Wilson Neive Rendell-Burns

Jasmine Andrews Keiley Crook Georgia Birch Ally Smart Emily Herter Madison Zapanta Taylah Diedrich Lane Marcuccio Alanah Epps

Keiley Crook Stephanie Bent Madison Zapanta Tamsyn Hansell Helena Anestis Caitlin Kiel

Intermediate Team Ashlynn O’Halloran Maddison Davis Jordyn Yeoman Ella Liebler Casey Donner Kira Mackrill Gabriella Peterson Jennifer Sahely Georgia O’Halloran Abbey Sammut Phoebe Dixon Chloe Grandia Sarah Nash Sophie Ryan Tanisha Kremer Chelsea Carlyon

Intermediate Team Sophie Ryan Zarli Vandenberg Ruby Bakker Ella Smith Ashlynn O’Halloran Jennifer Sahely Penelope Dousset Jordyn Yeoman Mary Westneat Claudia Dabb

Tamsyn Hansell Sophie Ryan Tahlia Merrett

Intermediate Team Kirily Ashford Sophie Ryan Kashish Kashish Ella Smith Hayley Mafrici

Senior Team Emma Schmidt Tahlia Merrett Anabel Weiner Phoebe Dixon Jordyn Yeoman Mary Westneat

Senior Team Nicki Cormack Olivia Ryan Tahlia Merrett Tegan Stephenson Samantha Smith Maddison Van Twest Tess Horton-Crundall Cale McNess Jessica Dunning Rahni Hubery

Senior Team Rahni Harrison Chelsea Verrell Elyse Richards-West Jessica Horner Olivia Ryan Maddison Van Twest Jess Casey Keeley O’Halloran

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SCSA Triathlon

SCSA Volleyball

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Results

Junior Intermediate Senior

5th 4th 4th

Best Athlete Junior Intermediate Senior

Emily Herter Georgia O’Halloran Keeley O’Halloran

Coach’s Award Junior Intermediate Senior

Vanessa Bateman Jordyn Yeoman Emily du Vallon

Junior Team Jasmin Donner Ashleigh Thompson Emily Herter Vanessa Bateman Jessica Pacevski Sarah Macdonald Hayley Kenna Zoe Christensen

Intermediate Team Georgia O’Halloran Maddison Davis Ashlynn O’Halloran Jennifer Sahely Zarli Vandenberg Jordyn Yeoman Hannah Hodges Amy Cunliffe

Senior Team Emily du Vallon - 16th Lucy Taylor Kirsten Andrich Keeley O’Halloran - 15th Rahni Harrison

Junior A Junior B Junior C Intermediate A Intermediate B Senior A Senior B

1st 4th 5th 3rd 4th 2nd 4th

Best Player Junior A Junior B Junior C Intermediate A Intermediate B Senior A Senior B

Olivia Ward Brianna Wilcox Aly-Jack Robinson Annie Fitzgerald Jennifer Sahley Tegan Stephenson Trinity West

Coach’s Award

Junior A Eliza Forbes Junior B Olivia Tavella Junior C Ava Zidek Intermediate A Hayley Mafrici Intermediate B Hannah Hodges Senior A Emily du Vallon Senior B Maddison Van Twest

Junior Team Eliza Forbes Olivia Ward Taylah Diedrich Emily Herter Alicia Masterson Madison Zapanta Romy Cairns Kyra Bechaz Alanah Epps Vanessa Bateman Alli De Hoogd Keiley Crook Ava Jacob Lane Marcuccio Brianna Wilcox Olivia Tavella Ava Zidek Jasmine Andrews Mera Pringle Aly-Jack Robinson Stephanie Bent Ella Crivera Rachel Bumbak Lilly Gaudion-Arrowsmith

Intermediate Team Ruby Southam Annie Fitzgerald Hayley Mafrici Emily Wellington Pranita Bagri Zarli Vandenberg Sophie Ryan India Griffiths Lillie Park-Jenkinsen Hannah Hodges Ashlynn O’Halloran Imasha Nonis Jess Casey Jennifer Sahely Ella Smith Leah Franklin

Senior Team Tess Horton-Crundall Ella Bateman Alanna Jackson Ari Dousset Kirsten Andrich Maddison Van Twest Trinity West Nicki Cormack Tegan Stephenson Tamika Cairns Emily du Vallon Olivia Ryan Jessica Dunning

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Vic State Netball Championships Results Junior A Junior B Intermediate A Intermediate B Senior A Senior B

7th 8th 6th 6th 5th 8th

Best Player

Junior A Junior B Intermediate A Intermediate B Senior A Senior B

Sammy Beecroft Charlie Bakker Annie Fitzgerald Ashlynn O’Halloran Kirsten Andrich Emily du Vallon

Coach’s Award Junior A Junior B Intermediate A Intermediate B Senior A Senior B

Intermediate Team Jamee Uren Jennifer Sahely Sophie Ryan Ella Tevaga Melissa Andrich Annie Fitzgerald India Griffiths Stephanie Cooke Milly Bradley Gabby Sard Lillie Park-Jenkinsen Hayley Mafrici Ella Smith Ashlynn O’Halloran Chloe Grandia

Senior Team Allison McMahon Sophie Clarke Chelcie Farrall Emily du Vallon Georgia Robinson Lauren Hussey Olivia Ryan Josephine Saltalamacchia Emma Jones Tamika Cairns Jessica Horner Kirsten Andrich Hayley Mettes Maddison Van Twest Molly O’Bryan Tegan Stephenson Charlie Williams Tess Horton-Crundall

Romy Cairns Ella Crivera India Griffiths Gabrielle Sard Tamika Cairns Chelcie Farrall

Junior Team Romy Cairns Taylah Diedrich Eliza Forbes Helena Anestis Raquel Pospischil Mera Pringle Sammy Beecroft Danielle Cooke Olivia Tavella Alisha McGaffin Maggie Long Charlie Bakker Ebony Davine Ella Crivera Matilda Kennedy Angeline Pavic Bridget Moran Lana O’Brien

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Middle School Swimming Carnival

House Performing Arts

The 2019 House Cup competition began with the Middle School Swimming Carnival. Years 7-9 participated in competitive and novelty swimming events with enthusiasm, exhibiting a true can-do attitude. The day started with all students plunging into the pool in a novelty House relay, followed by competitive swimming events including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.

The day concluded with each house presenting their chant, as passionately and as loudly as possible in the hope of winning the Middle School Swimming Carnival Spirit award.

The whole school community came together for Mater Day and our annual House Performing Arts Competition.

This year Houses worked on the theme, “Something goes wrong on a school excursion or school trip”. The theme was interpreted in different ways with each House group featuring Dance, Drama and Music on stage. Each House also had to draw inspiration from a singing icon with Gibbons featuring Justin Beiber, Lyons including Lady Gaga, MacKillop showcasing Beyonce and Ed Sheeran was represented by Chisholm House. Lyons travelled to Los Angeles, Gibbons to the Thousand Steps, Chisholm landed in Coachella and MacKillop set their story in New York City, certainly providing evidence of how creative and unique each house was with their ‘excursion’ theme.

It was a great day for Lyons House which was awarded both trophies - for Swimming and for Spirit. In Swimming, Chisholm finished second, MacKillop took third place and Gibbons was fourth. In the Spirit competition Gibbons was placed second, Chisholm third and MacKillop fourth.

Whole School Athletics Carnival A beautifully sunny morning saw all four Houses ready for a fun and competitive day. The girls participated in a wide variety of events both on the track and field, producing spectacular results from all year levels. There were also many fantastic costumes and House cheers, with MacKillop coming first in House Spirit, followed by Lyons, Chisholm and Gibbons. In what proved to be a close finish Lyons just managed to win the Athletics events with Chisholm finishing in second place, MacKillop in third and Gibbons in fourth.

Middle School Cross Country Middle School cross country was another exciting day!

All the girls presented with a positive attitude, encouraging each other and ready to have fun, as they either walked and jogged the course to Grant’s Picnic Ground with their friends, or raced to be the first to cross the finishing line!

There was strong participation from girls across all Houses and some amazing results were achieved. The overall results saw MacKillop finish fourth, Chisholm third, Lyons second and Gibbons House took out first place!

The guest judges Pippa Chisholm (alumni 2016), Hope Gould (alumni 2017), Grace Ashford (alumni 2017) and Louise Mugridge (alumni 2016), were overwhelmed by the talent and enthusiasm in each performance group. They noted the up and coming talent in the Middle School in dance, drama and music! MacKillop took out the top spot on the day followed by Lyons, Gibbons and Chisholm. The event was truly memorable with an excellent community feel, involvement of all year levels and wonderful House spirit.

House SoJuST - Tinnies for Vinnies The Tinnies for Vinnies campaign is run throughout Term 2, calling for items of food, warm clothing such as scarves and socks, blankets and toiletries. These items support those in need, through the local Vinnies. Each House aims to collect as many of these items as possible and MacKillop led the way with donations followed Lyons, Chisholm and Gibbons.

As part of the Tinnies for Vinnies campaign, each year the Houses take part in building different structures out of the donated food cans. This year’s theme was “natural wonders of the world”. Each House worked collaboratively among year levels to create a structure of their choice. Winning the competition was Gibbons House building The Great Barrier Reef. Both Lyons and MacKillop House built Mount Everest and Chisholm built The Grand Canyon.

Chalk Art

House STEM Competition

Students enjoyed this year’s House Chalk Art Competition where they created murals displaying Pop Culture. The activity was a paired event bringing Year 7 and 12 together to work as buddies. The courtyard was filled with images of cartoons, well known TV characters, quotes and lots of colour! Mario, Princess Peach, Shrek, Dory, Nemo and SpongeBob were left a while, brightening up the courtyard until the rain! The event was run by the Arts Committee and saw MacKillop take out first place followed by Lyons, Chisholm and Gibbons.

This year, we held the inaugural House STEM cup.

This event involved activities from science, technology, engineering and maths. Some of the activities on the day included a dominos challenge, sphero challenge, straw bridges, electronic circuits, paper planes and a drones obstacle course. After the activities, all Houses went to the hall for three whole House challenges with Chisholm taking out the fastest chariot in the sphero chariot races, Lyons victorious in the radioactive bucket races and the Cup Tower challenge came down to the last cup between MacKillop and Lyons until MacKillop’s tower topelled first. The results of the day were Chisholm first place, Lyons second place, MacKillop third place and Gibbons fourth place. The STEM cup is a great addition to our House competition.

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1st

House Captains

Lyons House

60 points

Jessica Horner and Hayley Mettes

2nd

MacKillop House

54 points

Tess Horton-Crundall and Maddison Van Twest

3rd

Chisholm House

47 points

Teraize Bonner and Lauren Hussey

4th

Gibbons House

39 points

Tess Bekkers and Keeley O’Halloran

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COLLEGE PHOTOS

College Photos

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COLLEGE PHOTOS

Middle School Leaders Top Row Isabella Arthur, Gabriella Petersen, Ruby Lucas, Emily Pavic, Ella Lancaster Third Row Ella Tevaga, Stephanie Williams, Rhianna Little, Imasha Nonis Second Row Marlo VanderZalm, Pranita Bagri, Sasha Hundle, Tegan Philp, Ashlynn O’Halloran, Cassidy Ede, Mary Fitz-Gerald First Row Jessica Chapman, Jennifer Sahely, Pasandi Perera, Taylah Rickards, Ebannie Sidoti, Georgia O’Halloran

Year 7A Top Row Elisa Morales, Jessica Pacevski, Sarah MacDonald, Paityn Horne, Sammy Beecroft, Simone Martin Third Row Sami Lane, Eva McNamara, Rosemary Roberts, Georgia Birch, Harriet Seip, Jessie Jordan, Zara Irshad Second Row Sineka Premaratne, Kyah Gebing, Maddie Mitchell, Zara Cumming, Paige Casey, Tess Grandia First Row Maya George, Vera Meina, Charli Hart, Emma Di Nardo, Alicia Petersen, Ella Jonker, Cerise Wallace Teacher Natalie Nash

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Year 7B Top Row Dakota Jackson, Sierra Dempster, Charli Petersen, Maebh Mannello, Eliza Forbes, Jaya Kumar Third Row Neive Rendell Burns, Chloe Yeoman, Jasmin Donner, Alli De Hoogd, Alison Sanna, Vanessa Bateman, Harper Guerin Second Row Hayley Kenna, Jerusha Fernando, Caitlyn Whitelaw, Alexandra Brown, Bella Kropman, Asha Day First Row Zoe Christensen, Kiara D’Sylva, Charlotte Link-Freeman, Freya Nixon, Emily Copelin, Charlotte Brache, Jemma Mason Teacher Rhoda Gavin

Year 7C Top Row Epreet Hothi, Kaitlyn Briginshaw, Hannah Koolstra, Angelina Hochholzer, Lucy Jones, Jazzie Haimovich Third Row Rachel Bumbak, Sisley Huang, Monique Doherty, Shelby Edgar, Ava Thompson, Phoenix Whitty Second Row Milla Blackburn, Charli Gardiner, Kahlani Gage, Maggie Long, Summer Mitchell, Tara Kamari, Mollie Keene First Row Sienna Ross, Kimberly Berry, Ally Smart, Abbey Reeves, Ella Decorrado, Lily Ryan, Elise Bardsley, Willow Simandjuntak Teacher Graham Balderstone

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Year 7D Top Row Emily Portelli, Aly-Jack Robinson, Charlie Bakker, Danielle Cooke, Jasmine Woodgate, Tahlia Harriss Third Row Jessica Brown, Charithi Fernando, Sanuli Wijesingha Arachchige, Ruby Law, Alisha McGaffin, Maria Girgis, Chathu Herath Second Row Grace Campbell, Nina Price, Charlotte Thompson, Gemma O’Grady, Lily King, Emily Tyquin First Row Amy Cunliffe, Raquel Pospischil, Vanessa Mills, Angel Edwards, Sanduni Wijjarupage, Hanna Rush, Poppy Goyne Teacher Elize Brozgul

Year 7E Top Row Bethany Lobb, Alice Findlay, Ashleigh Thomson, Liliana Cartwright, Keiley Crook, Taylah Robinson, Bethany Koster Third Row Ebony Davine, Charlotte Rickards, Lucy Clair, Evie Bamford, Taylah Robinson, Martha Box, Emmie Hervet Second Row Milani Danyi, Chloe Telling, Emily Dahlborg, Jovi Simon, Natalie Tsagazones, Kavinaya Athithan, Ariella Berton First Row Mera Pringle, Renee Oleskowski, Olivia Hewins, Olivia Ward, Polly Payne, Ava Zidek, Piper Wilson Teacher Mary Lo

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Year 8A Top Row Alicia Masterson, Brianna Wilcox, Nikki Stanic, Madyson Merrett, Abbey Preston Third Row Madison Zapanta, Jade Hendy, Talia Laurence, Alessia Cannata, Sophie Redgewell Second Row Sienna Cross, Emily Herter, Olivia Winters, Candice Lepore First Row Charlotte Musk, Helena Anestis, Ellie Haynes, Kaitlyn Wyborn, Susoen Hellier Teacher Lisa McLean

Year 8B Top Row Angelina Djeri, Lexie Walsh, Ruby Merrett, Sara Carlin Third Row Lana O’Brien, Charlotte Pither, Catalina Macfarlane, Heather Ladley, Samantha Miller Second Row Indiana Gaunt, Alexandra Kund, Mia Acosta-Harvey, Charlotte Rose First Row Cassidy Germano, Stephanie Damon, Alanah Epps, Tieria Li, Sarah Goggin Teacher Jenny Got

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Year 8C Top Row Romy Cairns, Jasmine White, Megan Prass, Indigo Keating, Sinead Hubbard, Grace Henry Third Row Hannah Rachelski, Chloe Welch, Angeline Pavic, Devapriya Shiva Kumar, Viveca Kleinert, Sanjana Ganjoo, Brooke Welsh Second Row Bridget Moran, Avnish Arora, Erin Thomas, Olivia Tavella, Rakhsha Gurukhal, Claire James First Row Emily Reid, Lorelei Sykes, Thalia Romero Hill, Taylah Diedrich, Ella Collins, Matilda Kennedy, Olivia Fitt Teacher Angelina Singh

Year 8D Top Row Jana Hoefler, Maudie Paterson, Ava Jacob, Bronya Robinson, Catherine La Ponder, Madeleine Palivos Third Row Jessica Worsnop, Ava Guario, Charlotte Guillet-Jones, Saskia Hansom, Jessie Thomas, Teneal Wakker, Jasmine Rotchan Second Row Meg Groeneveld, Cloe Douglas, Sienna Reeves, Jessica Silva, Maddison Bednarz, Rubey Philp, Amelia Anderson First Row Ella Crivera, Caitlin Falovic, Emma Beckwith, Bridget McGreal, Nyobi Stallbaum, Alana Spiteri, Mia van Kollenburg Teacher Simon Templin

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Year 8E Top Row Madeline Attalla, Anastasia Armitage, Kyra Bechaz, Caitlin Kiel, Lily Calvert, Lani Sutherland Third Row Juanita Branson, Stephanie Bent, Ava Dreher, Georgia Atkinson, Cassandra Toskov, Niamh Hunter-Clear, Tamsyn Hansell Second Row Erin McPeake, Lili Davies, Katrina Stokes, Cassie Maisey, Indiana Davis, Shanae Geysen, Mackenzie Procter First Row Deana Riotto, Emily Wilson, Chelsea Green, Jasmine Andrews, Divya Adeshara, Lane Marcuccio, Alexandra Pirotta Teacher Debbie Gould

Year 9A Top Row Mia Vourdanos, Gabriella Petersen, Jacqueline Mei, Meg Robinson, Indigo Crnogorac Third Row Sarah Bowie, Ella Smith, Melissa Andrich, Leah Franklin, Imagen Reibelt, Keely Rodgers Second Row Justice Singh, Kaitlyn Gibbons, Abbey Barr, Ashwin Sarai, Maddy Court First Row Aradhana Gowda, Grace Smedley, Abbey Sammut, Georgia O’Halloran, Emma Gerber, Jessica Chapman Teacher Kate Hazeldine

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Year 9B Top Row Ella Liebler, Ella Walden, Phoebe Dixon, Ruby Lucas, Emily Pavic Third Row Jade Smith, Stephanie Williams, Isabella Arthur, Indigo Bryant, Rhianna Little, Bailey Caldow Second Row Chrysta Colpman, Morgan Godfrey, Sara Joshi, Jemma Edyvane, Georgia Brownscombe, Jennifer Sahely First Row Katelyn Nicolas, Molly Mai, Ebannie Sidoti, Olivia Eastwood, Maddison Davis, Molly Webb Teacher Melissa Phillips

Year 9C Top Row Rosie Schnell, Ella Lancaster, Mikayla Porteous, Oriane Cleary, Charli Wigg Third Row Hannah Hodges, Gabrielle Sard, Ella Tevaga, Sarah Payne, Tegan Philp, Lakisha Peluso Second Row Pasandi Perera, Freya Taffe, Jocelyn Doyle, Gosia Piosicka, Aleysha Davine First Row Jordan Van Galen, Penelope Dousset, Emily Wellington, Tahnee Meehan, Bianca Caron, Jasmine Lobb Teacher Bernd Kirsch

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Year 9D Top Row Imasha Nonis, Ruby Bakker, Keeley Morris, Mia Childs, Shayla Thomas Third Row Ashlynn O’Halloran, Haylee Lechner, Isabelle Hrubos, Samantha Clark, Sasha Hundle, Ava Margolis Second Row Pranita Bagri, Poppy Adams, Mia Peeters, Indigo Sangster, Arwen Wilson, Eliza Pereira First Row Felicity Morris, Ciara Stephenson, Cassidy Ede, Taylah Rickards, Molly Stow, Hailey Norden Teacher Leo Zito

Year 10 Student Council Top Row Lisa Costello, Kashish Kashish, Holly Johnson, Hayley Mafrici, Mary Fitz-Gerald First Row Avreet Sandhu, Lillie Park Jenkinson, Ruby Southam, Chelsea Carlyon, Vidhi Adeshara

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Year 10A Top Row Hayley Mafrici, Bailey Sykes, Maeve Nixon, Millie Metcalfe, Brianna Smith, Isabella Thomas, India Griffiths Third Row Fiona Johnson, Jasmine Ray, Ruby Southam, April Earl, Molly Paton, Annika Harman Second Row Kira Mackrill, Emily Goldman, Arianna Forman, Zoe Haritos, Kashish Kashish, Tessa Bygraves, Nyah Dennis First Row Laura Marotti, Milly Bradley, Violet Chisholm, Carly Miller, Sarah Nash, Madelyn Wilson Teacher Libbie Rogers

Year 10B Top Row Emily White, Kathleen O’Mahony, Stephanie Stoitsis, Sarah Prass, Chloe Kamsteeg, Zarli Vandenberg, Isabelle Dowell Third Row Lillie Park Jenkinson, Sofie Thomas, Holly Johnson, Hayley Leach, Arwen Collings, Shreya D’Cruz Second Row Erin Dekker, Jess Casey, Chelsea Carlyon, Kirily Ashford, Mary Westneat, Lucy Fenton, Chloe Spooner First Row Rhianna George, Gemma Masterson, Avreet Sandhu, Emma Carlin, Grace Wilhelm, Molly Milne, Danielle Luo, Shania Hennequin Teacher Denise Simmons

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Year 10C Top Row Tanisha Kremer, Olivia Whyte, Emma Johnston, Emily Cantwell, Yihui Wang, Jamee Uren, Madeline Steele Third Row Miaomiao Yu, Chantelle Gerard, Victoria Chi, Ainsley Smith, Madison Embury, Yuerou Feng Second Row Shivon Alley, Vanessa Mackey, Lauren Hallmark, Rhomony Kennedy, Savanna Germano, Amelyn Gilbert First Row Shelby Benporath, Sophie Ryan, Shivani Adeshara, Claudia Dabb, Jordyn Yeoman, Laura Thomas Teacher Janine Callahan

Year 10D Top Row Beverleigh Brown, Alycia Fisher, Stephanie Cooke, Annie Fitzgerald, Amy Sondhu, Jessica Cunnington Third Row Bridget Vardy-Willsher, Molly King, Grace Mardy, Jie Mei, Louise Punturere, Casey Donner, Dakota Rendell Burns Second Row Yidan Chen, Chloe Grandia, Mira Dale, Emma Li, Alana Myatt, Anna Bullock, Dawt Zaitu First Row Vidhi Adeshara, Gabriella Macfarlane, Clover Johnston, Madelyn Brown, Tess Hayman, Lauren Baker, Shania Madrid Teacher Anne-Louise Sheehan

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Year 11 Student Council Top Row Grace Hardwick, Chioma Anyadoro, Anyier Deng, Haylee Deichsel Second Row Mary Fitz-Gerald, Michelle Gulati, Alannah McPeake, Liv Koolstra, Kassidy Hawke, Holly Hodges, James Bakker First Row Madi Sammut, Charlotte Buckingham Brown, Emma Schmidt, Chelsea Verrell, Alexandra Mai, Emily Preston

Year 11A Top Row Jess Taffe, Chioma Anyadoro, Anyier Deng, Analeigh Birch, Ciara Goldrick Third Row Soft Srisuwanwatthana, Zoe Barton-Smith, Maddison Trill, Bronwyn Ireland, Emily Thomas, Cassidy Spalding Second Row Kassandra Adams, Grace Hiosan, Amy Winters, Madonna Guirguis, Emilee Baird, Ari Dousset, Kitty He First Row Bianca Maio, Ruby Jones, Saraya Peluso, Brooke Della, Puneet Arora, Payton Kay Teacher Grace Dillon

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Year 11B Top Row Kassidy Hawke, Haylee Deichsel, Ebony Dickinson, Meg Bottone, Trinity West, Hashini Ishara Nonis, Caitlin De Chalain-May Third Row Holly Doran, Alexandra Atkinson, Liv Koolstra, Jessica Dunning, Talisha Iacuone, Madisyn Carnell Second Row Annabel Weiner, Lauren Churchward, Alexis Blackburn, Aurelia Cannata, Holly Hodges, Jasmine Cruikshank First Row Tara Burke, Cassandra Dunkinson, Tania Corrie, Zoe Kouris, Emily Preston, Julia Beare Teacher Ren Zhou

Year 11C Top Row Madelyn Curtis, Grace Hardwick, Rahni Hubery, Ruby Fransen, Shirley Ren Third Row Colby Rough, Chelcie Farrall, Maya Hunter-Clear, Willow Cleary, Rahni Harrison, Viktorija Strazdauskaite Second Row Lu Yang, Annie Tang, Sophie Bonnici, Mieke Florisson, Sera Long, Gloria Xian First Row Daisy Mao, Makayla Hughes, Sophie Hill, Natalie Gerard, Kira McIntyre, SooJoo Wang Teacher Marina Sipos

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COLLEGE PHOTOS

Year 11D Top Row Sophie Jackson, Brooke Bowler, Stella Hall, Tegan Stephenson, Georgia Robinson, Matilda Hibbert, Sophie Hrubos Third Row Monique Bast, Dana Kontra, Hayley Ruddell, Emma Schmidt, Sara Sworowski, Alanna Jackson Second Row Molly Mardy, Gladiz Gregory, Michelle Gulati, Emily du Vallon, Ella van Kollenburg, Kristy Prakash First Row Charlotte Buckingham Brown, Bianca Gerard, Gloria Tsang, Samantha Warren-Hoffman, Molly Dillon, Zoe Findlay Teacher Lauren Faragher

Year 11E Top Row Pat Foo, Fleur de Wit, Kirsten Andrich, Charlie Williams, Julia Hoefler, Phoebe Wilhelm Third Row Chelsea Verrell, Hannah Matthews, Rose Probst, Alannah McPeake, Tash Bartley, Samantha Goodie, Amber Wallace Second Row Anri Kim, Alexandra Mai, Sarah Donald, Aurea Palmer, Cale McNess, Lucinda Issell First Row Tara Janke, Izabella Philp, Lucy Taylor, Nicci Baum, Ella O’Neil, Cara Belvedere-Bain, Madi Sammut Teacher Linda Tilson

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SRC Top Row Elyse Richards-West, Clancy Box, Tess Bekkers, Teraize Bonner, Emily Clarke, Jessica Horner Third Row Molly O’Bryan, Keeley O’Halloran, Sian Janke, Sophie Clarke, Hayley Mettes Second Row Mary Fitz-Gerald, Saasha Burby, Tess Horton-Crundall, Sarah Smedley, Sona Zhou, Shae Mayes First Row Nicki Cormack, Lauren Hussey, Caitlin Pearce, Maddison Van Twest, Rithika Muddagowni

Year 12A Top Row Zoe Vanderputt, Sian Janke, Georgia Taylor, Jazmyn Barfoot, Tamika Cairns, Ravneet Arora, Kristina Guo Third Row Ella Bateman, Laura Peele, Hayley Mettes, Sophie Clarke, Molly O’Bryan, Samantha Walters Second Row Melissa Hawkins, Sona Zhou, Bree McArthur, Charlotte Weerasinghe, Gemma Jordan, Olivia Galea First Row Rithika Muddagowni, Tayla Graham, Saasha Burby, Grace Koski, Maddison Twirdy, Maddison Van Twest Teacher Con Sarris

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Year 12B Top Row Estella Greenwood, Iris de Wit, Tess Bekkers, Teraize Bonner, Tahlia Merrett Third Row Keeley O’Halloran, Yiyi Zhao, Chloe Leipold, Ashleigh Goldman, Jessica McDowell, Isis Jenkins Second Row Lili Huang, Zhiyuan Huang, Charlii Taylor, Madeleine Ostoja-Solecki, Indigo Lowery, Carly Waller, Abbey Hutcheon First Row Annelise Rankine, Lauren Hussey, Emma Harris, Tahlia Davison, Paige Brown, Amber Johnson

Year 12C Top Row Allison McMahon, Emily Goodie, Georgia Young, Chloe Nieuwenhuizen, Nicola Scarso, Olivia Ryan Third Row Lauren Taylor, Samantha Smith, Emma Horne, Tara Fowler, Natalie Welch, Mikayla Navakas Second Row Nicki Cormack, Sarah Smedley, Alyssa Gabriele, Brittany Fernandez, Patricia Summers, Kayra Oztunar First Row Simran Adeshara, Ava McGill, Jessica Horner, Sarah Lenarcic, Josephine Saltalamacchia, Ashna Adeshara Teacher Tara Baker

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Year 12D Top Row Aoife Hubbard, Elyse Richards-West, Bryn Mahon, Samantha Brouwers, Brodie Richardson, Emily Clarke, Chelsea Wright Third Row Eva Kulessa-Spires, Jordyn Griffiths, Zoe Kavaliotis, Chloe Vanderschoot, Ashleigh Waters, Hayley Turner Second Row Krishna Santhosh, Felecity Campbell, Jasmine Frost, Shiuli De Zoysa, Meli Hellier, Anoushka Bhatia First Row Natarsha Irshad, Tharini Sivakumaran, Jasmyne Russell, Caitlin Pearce, Amelia Edwards, Alanna Mills Teacher Torie Gordon

Year 12E Top Row Rose Nixon, Hannah Dale, Taylor Smith, Katie Warner, Clancy Box, Jayde Salan, Melinda Bertuna Third Row Hayley Curtis, Tess McLeod, Claire Liebler, Hannah Eastwood, Kayla Beattie, Jessica Rigby Second Row Caitlin Schimleck, Aleisha Reynolds, Palvir Kaur, Tess Horton-Crundall, Georgia White, Phoenix Lee First Row Rachel Fermaha, Olivia Wilson Todd, Stephanie Wheeler, Tahlia Kremer, Jasdeep Bal, Jessica Clark Teacher Judy Lawson

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IN MEMORIAM

Lisa Di Donato

Lorraine McCart

Lisa Di Donato, the much loved daughter of Tony and Elena and older sister to David, who attended Mater Christi College from 2003 - 2008, was tragically killed on 15 February 2018.

Former Mater Christi College teacher Lorraine McCart died peacefully on 14 July 2018, only a short while following her sudden diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. A Canadian by birth, Lorraine settled happily in the Dandenong Ranges enjoying nothing more than to roam about in the outdoors to discover nature’s delights.

At school Lisa was kind, friendly and approachable… and very organized. She formed many close friendships at school and these continued on strongly afterwards. She worked tremendously hard both in her secondary and tertiary studies. She was also very involved in the school sports teams throughout her time at Mater Christi, acknowledged as Silver House Sports Captain in Year 12. Dedicated and always striving to achieve, she moved to Sydney to follow her dream to become a Pharmacist. She returned to Melbourne and worked enthusiastically as a Pharmacist, where she became a popular and much loved support for those with whom she worked as well as, for many customers.

Lisa prioritized nothing over her family and friendships and was a constant source of wisdom and encouragement. She was always the one to remember and celebrate birthdays and special occasions. She was caring, thoughtful and ‘sunshine’ to all that had the privilege of being loved by her - her family, her friends and Shaun, her partner since school days.

Ellen Winbanks We were saddened to learn of the tragic and sudden death on 16 September this year of former student, Ellen Winbanks. Ellen followed in the footsteps of her two older sisters, Kristie (VCE 1995) and Bree (VCE 1997) and attended Mater Christi College from 2004 - 2009.

Ellen was a conscientious student who pursued her studies and interests quietly and without fuss. Ellen was well respected by her peers and teachers alike for her gentle manner and achieved success in her VCE.

Following teaching positions at St John’s College in Dandenong and Mt Lilydale College, Lorraine commenced at Mater Christi College in 1985, teaching primarily in the areas of mathematics and science. She was a conscientious Home Room Teacher and in her final years, was Special Education Coordinator, supporting teachers, parents and students with hands on and effective learning support as required.

Over twenty five years, Lorraine was a generous and willing supporter of all school events, including most particularly House Sporting Competitions and Mater Day celebrations. Many teachers from these years benefitted from her professional mentoring and generous support of them. It was in the area of science that she was most passionate, being ever curious and inspiring students to not only research, but to also develop sustainable living habits. She had a prolific knowledge of local flora and fauna, extended by walks and travels.

She was active in retirement, studying and upon graduation at Masters level, repairing and maintaining old records and artefacts. In addition, she worked one day a week as a volunteer in support of the organ donor foundation. Her son James had died five years ago and Lorraine and her family were proud to support the successful donation of his organs to five recipients. She is survived by her husband Peter, daughter Sarah, son-in-law Steven and two grandchildren, Catherine and Lachlan.

Lisa, Lorraine and Ellen hold now a special place in our hearts and in the College Memorial Garden.

May they Rest in Peace

Although she began tertiary studies at RMIT, she deferred part way through and took up work as a Control Room Operator for the City of Melbourne. She transferred then to working as a Security Officer for Westfield and then for several other companies.

In 2016 she was ready to return to tertiary studies, with a new direction to take on the Bachelor of Health Science, Paramedic. While studying, she continued working as a Patient Transfer Officer for National Patient Transport.

Her loss is felt keenly by her mother Anne and sisters Kristie and Bree, especially following the death of Robert, husband and father, in Ellen’s final VCE year.

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College Leaders

Rochelle Davy Finance Officer

Kate Hazeldine Teacher

Cara Manion Tutor

Grace Dillon Teacher

Mark Janke Business Manager (till Oct)

Shae Mayes Head of Senior School

Deepika Dissanayake Learning Assistant

Katrina Jay Teacher

Jenny McAdam Tutor

College Staff

Andy Donnelly Careers Counsellor

Jessica Journoud-Ryan Tutor

Jennifer McKane Laboratory Technician

Barbara Alexander Year 7 Learning Coordinator

Evelyn Dousset VASS Coordinator/ Administration Assistant

Peter Kadar Teacher

Andrea McKay Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Mary Fitz-Gerald Principal Julienne Feeney Deputy Principal

Francois Armansin Teacher

Leah Eekelschot Director of Curriculum

Cherine Kenna Executive Assistant/ Company Secretary

Shelley Falconer Teacher

Bernd Kirsch Teacher

Lisa McLean Domain Leader - Religion

Lauren Faragher Teacher

Tony Kolb Daily Organiser

Tatum Mitchell Business Manager (from Oct)

Virginia Farrell Administration Assistant

Wendy Langford Nurse

Amanda Morris House Leader - Lyons

Leon Fent Finance Officer

Brigitte Laville Psychologist

Sara Mugridge Pathways Coordinator

Eliza Fildes Year 9 Learning Coordinator

Judith Lawson Teacher

Natalie Nash Teacher

Michelle Flintoff Teacher

Margaret Lawson STEAM Coordinator

Kim Neate Food Technology Assistant

Elizabeth Brozgul Teacher

Rhoda Gavin Teacher

Sharon Olive Teacher/Tutor

Jennifer Cain Head of Learning Commons

Tim Glover Operations Coordinator

Kylie Lee Registrar/Director of International Students

Janine Callahan Domain Leader - Humanities

Vicki Godfrey House Leader - Chisholm

George Chilianis Domain Leader Maths and Science

Torie Gordon Domain Leader English/LOTE

Catherine Close Teacher

Jenny Got Teacher

Brooke Cooke Psychologist

Debbie Gould Teacher

Lisa Costello Year 10 Learning Coordinator

Fiona Griffiths Business Manager (from Oct)

Jacinta Crocker Marketing and Communications Manager

Shona Hardwick Administration Assistant

Tara Baker Teacher James Bakker Year 11 Learning Coordinator Graham Balderstone Head of Music Nicole Biggelaar Teacher Amanda Bischof-Foster Year 12 Learning Coordinator Collette Bond Assistant Director of Curriculum

Timothy Crowe Director of Development

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Andrea Hayman Administration Assistant

Jennifer Lee International Student Coordinator Mary Lo Teacher

Annette McKernan Nurse

Sarah Owen House Leader - MacKillop Melissa Phillips Sports Coordinator Belle Price AFL Trainee

Melinda Lovat Domain Leader - Health and PE/Sports Coordinator

Monica Rankin Teacher

Sue Lyford Office Manager

Greg Rivaloro Teacher

Melissa MacEoin Teacher

Libbie Rogers Teacher

Anthea Mafrici Finance Officer

Andrew Rousche Instrumental Teacher

Margherita Magagna Year 8 Learning Coordinator

Con Sarris Social Justice and Outreach Coordinator

Genevieve Mallia Teacher

COLLEGE COLLEGE PHOTOS STAFF Anne-Louise Sheehan Education Support Coordinator Denise Simmons Teacher Judith Simpson Teacher Angelina Singh Teacher Marina Sipos Domain Leader Arts/Technology Simon Pierre Templin Teacher Linda Tilson Teacher Ewa Toomey Faith Development Leader Nardia Trubridge Teacher Andriana Tsikouris Teacher Alisa Turner Learning Assistant Marlo VanderZalm Head of Middle School Saskia VanSchie Homestay Coordinator Sandra Waldron Instrumental Teacher Chris Walker Instrumental Teacher Kathleen Ward Chaplain Caroline Wareham Teacher Wendy Warren Food Technology Assistant Rebecca Woff House Leader - Gibbons Kaitlyn Woods Library Technicial Ren Zhou Teacher Leo Zito Teacher

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Barbara Alexander

Francois Armansin

Tara Baker

James Bakker

Graham Balderstone

Nicole Biggelaar

Amanda Bischof-Foster

Collette Bond

Elize Brozgul

Jennifer Cain

Janine Callahan

George Chilianis

Catherine Close

Lisa Costello

Jacinta Crocker

Timothy Crowe

Rochelle Davy

Grace Dillon

Deepika Dissanayake

Andy Donnelly

Evelyn Dousset

Leah Eekelschot

Shelley Falconer

Lauren Faragher

Virginia Farrell

Leon Fent

Eliza Fildes

Mary Fitz-Gerald

Michelle Flintoff

Rhoda Gavin

Tim Glover

Vicki Godfrey

Torie Gordon

Jenny Got

Debby Gould

Fiona Griffith

Shona Hardwick

Andrea Hayman

Kate Hazeldine

Mark Janke

Katrina Jay

Jessica Journoud-Ryan

Peter Kadar

Cherine Kenna

Bernd Kirsch

Tony Kolb

Wendy Langford

Brigitte Laville

Judy Lawson

Margaret Lawson

Kylie Lee

Jennifer Lee

Mary Lo

Melinda Lovat

Sue Lyford

Melissa MacEoin

COLLEGE STAFF

Anthea Mafrici

Margherita Magagna

Genevieve Mallia

Cara Manion

Shae Mayes

Jenny McAdam

Jennifer McKane

Andrea McKay

Annette McKernan Lisa McLean

Tatum Mitchell

Amanda Morris

Sara Mugridge

Natalie Nash

Kim Neate

Sharon Olive

Sarah Owen

Melissa Phillips

Belle Price

Monika Rankin

Gregoria Rivaloro

Libbie Rogers

Con Sarris

Anne-Louise Sheehan

Denise Simmons

Judith Simpson

Angelina Singh

Marina Sipos

Simon Templin

Linda Tilson

Ewa Toomey

Nardia Trubridge

Andriana Tsikouris

Alisa Turner

Marlo VanderZalm

Saskia van Schie

Sandra Waldron

Chris Walker

Kathleen Ward

Wendy Warren

Rebecca Woff

Kaitlyn Woods

Ren Zhou

Leonardo Zito

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