From the Principal Dear Parents and Students

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1 Issue 17 Friday 19 November 2010 From the Principal Dear Parents and Students It is a great privilege for me this week to write to you in my first letter as Principal of the College. I would like to thank all the staff, parents and students for the many words of encouragement and support which I have received as I have taken up this new role in the last fortnight. I look forward to the future with great optimism and enthusiasm, as we continue to work together and grow this wonderful community which is Loreto. Farewell and Thank you Friday 5 November was Mrs Cheryl Hamilton s last day as Principal of the College and was marked by a lunch time sausage sizzle and ice blocks for all the students. Mrs Hamilton had the opportunity of saying goodbye to the girls in a relaxed, fun way as she mingled with the girls. This was the culmination of a number of farewell events which had occurred earlier in the term including the Community farewell on Saturday, 16 October, at which Mr Mark Bodycoat, Chair of the College Council, Dr Vicki Franzon-Lewis, Chair of the Parents and Friends, Mrs Tara Gremmett, President of the Old Scholars Association and Sr Christine Burke, Provincial, had the opportunity of acknowledging and thanking Mrs Hamilton for the enormous contribution that she has made to the Loreto College community over the last 10 years. This was followed by the student farewell assembly on the following Monday, where the students presented a stroll down memory lane of Mrs Hamilton s time at Loreto. The students affectionately crowned her the Loreto Queen of Hearts acknowledging Mrs Hamilton s compassion, empathy, generosity, kindness and love for all. Mrs Hamilton has been a much loved Principal, who will be very much missed by all staff, parents, students and the wider College community; our prayers and love go with her and her husband Ian as they move back home to Queensland. We are, indeed, very fortunate that Mrs Hamilton will remain in the Loreto family, as Principal of Loreto, Coorparoo and we look forward to our continued association in the coming years. Thank you Mrs Hamilton; we will miss you. Remembrance Day 11 November 2010 Last week, as we commemorated Remembrance Day across the College, I was particularly moved by the Monday morning R-5 Remembrance Day liturgy led by Ms Hattie Ziesing s Year 3 girls. The girls, wearing their red poppies and sprigs of rosemary, were just beautiful. They were well prepared and demonstrated a real understanding of the significance of the day, as did the rest of the primary students, in the reverent manner in which they participated in the liturgy. I share with you below the poem that was read in a most moving manner by the Year 3 girls. PLEASE WEAR A POPPY. Please wear a poppy, the lady said And held one forth, but I shook my head. Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there, And her face was old and lined with care; But beneath the scars the years had made There remained a smile that refused to fade. A boy came whistling down the street, Bouncing along on care-free feet. His smile was full of joy and fun, Lady, said he, may I have one? When she s pinned it on he turned to say, Why do we wear a poppy today? The lady smiled in her wistful way And answered, This is Remembrance Day, And the poppy there is the symbol for The gallant men who died in war. And because they did, you and I are free - That s why we wear a poppy, you see. I had a boy about your size, With golden hair and big blue eyes. He loved to play and jump and shout, Free as a bird he would race about. As the years went by he learned and grew and became a man - as you will, too. In this Issue Rowing Page 3 Music Page 4 Social Justice Page 4 Junior Sports Page 5 Readers Cup Page 5 Premiers Reading Challenge Page 6 Textbook exchange Page 6 Christmas hampers Page 7 Uniform sale Page 7 Community notices Page 8 Diary Dates Saturday 20 November Sport Round 6 Monday 22 November Year 11 exams until Thursday R-5 Volunteer thank you liturgy 7.00pm LOSA AGM Tuesday 23 November 6.00pm Capital Works meeting Wednesday 24 November Year 10 Study Day Year 6 Surf Day Reception transition visit Thursday 25 November Year 10 exams until Friday 2011 ID Photos Year 11 Merit Ceremony Year 11 second hand book collection Year 7 surf day Friday 26 November LSAC student leadership conference all weekend Monday 29 November Year 10 exams until Tuesday Year 5 Graduation Council dinner Tuesday 30 November Year 10 Merit Ceremony Year 10s dismissed at lunchtime Wednesday 1 December Peer support training until Thursday Thursday 2 December R-5 Christmas concert Friday 3 December R-6 moving up session R-5 Christmas concert (evening) Loreto College 316 Portrush Road Marryatville 5068 South Australia Loreto College News - 1 Tel: Fax: Uniform Shop: info@loreto.sa.edu.au To report Student Absentees Senior School Junior School Early Learning to Year 12 A Catholic day and boarding school for girls Established 1905 CRICOS Provider No: 00629G Loreto College Marryatville Association Incorporated ABN:

2 2 He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile, But he d seemed with us such a little while When war broke out and he went away. I still remember his face that day When he smiled at me and said, Goodbye, I ll be back soon, Mom, so please don t cry. But the war went on and he had to stay, And all I could do was wait and pray. His letters told of the awful fight, (I can see it still in my dreams at night), With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire, And the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire. Till at last, at last, the war was won - And that s why we wear a poppy son. The small boy turned as if to go, Then said, Thanks, lady, I m glad to know. That sure did sound like an awful fight, But your son - did he come back all right? A tear rolled down each faded cheek; She shook her head, but didn t speak. I slunk away in a sort of shame, And if you were me you d have done the same; For our thanks, in giving, if oft delayed, Thought our freedom was bought - and thousands paid! And so when we see a poppy worn, Let us reflect on the burden borne, By those who gave their very all When asked to answer their country s call That we at home in peace might live. Then wear a poppy! Remember - and give! Don Crawford. DIGITAL EDUCATION REVOLUTION (DER) Thank you to all parents who attended our DER meeting last Wednesday evening and also to the parents who responded to our on-line parent survey regarding the 1:1 funding by the Federal Government for the provision of computers to students from Year 9 onwards. Over 30 parents across year levels engaged in conversation and provided feedback to the College regarding the many issues surrounding this funding. It was heartening to see the parents acknowledge and appreciate the complexities with the distribution of this money, as it is only sufficient to provide students in two year levels with computers. Parents also appreciated that, as the payment is a one off, the long term sustainability of the program is not guaranteed. The feedback will be summarised and incorporated in our decision making as we move forward to a more definite position for We hope to have this program in place in Semester 2, If you were unable to attend the meeting and would like to give us feedback, we have organised the following address for you to contribute your ideas: notebookprogram@loreto.sa.edu.au Your feedback is very much welcomed and we will inform all parents of our final decision early next year. Congratulations To the Vice-Captains for Sport & Performing Arts for 2011 Mulhall Performing Arts Sport Ward Performing Arts Sport McGrath Performing Arts Sport Barry Performing Arts Sport Music Leader Vice Music Leaders Victoria Laranjeira Jo Overell Madeleine Russell Gabby Parente Charlotte Dunn Amelia Rasheed Caitlyn Simpson Chloe Swift Juliet Morelli Natalie-Alana Diglio Fiona Fraser Georgia Payze To the Year 7 House Leaders for 2011 Barry Annie Simpson and Georgia Donnelly McGrath Mulhall Ward Eboni Hall and Annabel Lane Lucy Markos and Malkah Lara Emilia Polisena and Lili Gambranis To Jade Pass and Clair Coat (Year 10s), who are amongst the 8 winners from South Australia to participate in a History study tour, which includes a three-day study tour in Canberra, and a two-week study tour which includes visiting the Western Front Battlefields, London and Paris. To Juliet Morelli (Year 11), who won the following awards in the 2010 National History Challenge: * the State winner in the category of Year 11/12 * the State winner in the National History Challenge Special Category Museum Exhibit * the National winner in the National History Challenge Special Category Museum Exhibit * the 2010 South Australian Premier s Young Historian of the Year Award To Lucinda Manning, Ellie Prest and Juliette von der Borch (Year 11s), who were state winners in the National Statistics Competition To Emily Farrell and Chanel Saleh (Year 11s),who were State runners up in the National Statistics Competition To Madeleine Papilion and Abbey Roff-Smith (Year 11s), who received a state commendation in the National Statistics Competition Loreto College News - 2

3 3 To Venetia Rigoni (Year 7), for her selection in the State U/13 Futsall Team. Venetia will compete in the National Championships in Canberra in January To the Years 4/5 Team who won the B2 Division of the Southern Area Junior Softball Lightning Carnival. The Years 6/7 Team were runners-up in the A1 Division and the Year 7 Team were runners-up in the A2 Division. To Sophie Wormald (Year 1), who has been selected in the National Junior Calisthenics Team. Sophie will travel to Queensland in July 2011 to compete. Entrance via 316 Portrush Road A reminder to all parents that the entry via 316 Portrush Road onto school grounds is a vehicle entry only for staff and visitors. It is not a drop off entry point for students. If you are dropping off students for before school or after school activities, this must be done on Talbot Grove. Can I please ask all parents to cooperate by using Talbot Grove as the drop off point for all students. Rosalie Gleeson Principal Talbot Grove parking Could I please ask parents and carers to be mindful of being courteous to the residents of Talbot Grove and adhere to correct road rules. There have been instances when cars have blocked driveway access to residents homes, even though this may have been only for a few minutes. We thank you for your cooperation. TALBOT GROVE PICK-UP/DROP-OFF: TWO MINUTE ZONE I would also ask that all parents and carers please observe the two minute restrictions, as per the parking regulations. These restrictions enable the traffic to keep moving and are fair to everyone, provided that we all observe the regulations. As a community that values and respects each other, your courtesy and full cooperation is greatly appreciated. Immediate Pick Up and drop Off only 2 minute maximum 8.00am am 3.00pm pm Driver MUST remain with vehicle. Rowing Update It was the second rowing regatta for this term last Saturday where the teams began to perform exceptionally well. In the Year 8 Quad Scull there were 2 wins and medals were awarded and Loreto also placed 1st as an invitational boat for a combination of year 9s and 10s (no medals awarded). The other crews had a mix of top 3 positions and were exceptionally well placed given the quality of the field. Year 8 Quad Scull Claudia Dottore, Eliza Sullivan, Imogen Wyld, Genevieve Collins (Stroke) Coxed by Jo Overell Torrens Regatta Saturday November 20th This weekend s regatta on the Torrens operates under a much reduced number of races and is inclusive of junior and intermediate quad scull events only. Junior crews will need to be at the CBC boatshed on the Torrens by 7.00am, 1st race approximately 8.00am dismissal 11.00am. Intermediate and Open crews are required to be at the CBC boatshed by 10.30am, 1st race approximately 11.55am dismissal 2.00pm. Kellie Martin Sports Coordinator Loreto College News - 3

4 4 Music News Instrumental Music lessons Only students who wish to commence music tuition in 2011 need to complete an Application for Music Tuition form. It is assumed that any student currently learning an instrument will be continuing next year. If a student wishes to discontinue lessons or change to another instrument please advise the tutor and request a discontinuation form. An Application Form for the new instrument will then need to be submitted. Music tuition is undertaken on a semester basis. Forms are due for return to Christine Trahair in the Music department by Friday November 26th. Congratulations to Shani DeSilva Year 9 who achieved an A for her Grade 5 AMEB Piano exam and to Meg Rosenbauer Yr 8 who achieved an A for her Grade 6 AMEB Piano exam. Ms Christine Trahair Music Coordinator R-12 Social Justice Focus: Win/Win Situations With much work behind the scenes, the students have embraced the notion of and have a greater understanding of the term Fair Trade. Fair Trade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices, Fair Trade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. It enables them to improve their position and have more control over their lives. Hence, we are able to source Fair Trade products from many parts of the world and then sell them in our school during nominated lunch times during the term. The first Fair Trade Friday was extremely well-received by students and staff. The Gonzaga Youth Leaders decided this year to donate all profits raised from the Fair Trade Fridays to the St Vincent de Paul Fred s Van Program at the end of the year. On November 26 we will have the Fair Trade Christmas Friday in the foyer of the St Anne s Performing Arts Centre from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm. We invite students, staff, parents and friends to come along to purchase an array of beautiful and affordable pieces. There will be a number of products which will cater for all tastes including: Indigenous art; skin care; accessories; clothing; jewellery; food stuffs; sporting goods; and home wares. Present on the afternoon will also be other senior students selling cupcakes outside the foyer. All money raised from the sale of these will go towards Childhood Heart Disease (CHD). In fact: Childhood heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth abnormality affecting one in 100 children. That is six babies every day across Australia born with some form of CHD - over 2000 per year. Heart Disease is the greatest killer of children under the age of 5 in Australia taking more lives than all other diseases combined. CHD takes more lives than all other childhood diseases combined, twice that of cancer. For 80% of the cases the cause is largely unknown so there is much to be done and many miraculous discoveries to be made. Prevention, detection, and early intervention are needed so that we can beat every form of childhood heart disease. Finally, as we approach the end of the year, we are reminded that Christmas is a lovely time spent with family, friends and receiving gifts. Yet not everyone has the same opportunity. This year the school community will be supporting Moore Street Day Centre with the Christmas Hamper drive. Over 1900 hampers will be distributed to needy people in Adelaide. The advertisement on page 7 of this letter advises you of the non-perishable and other new items your daughters can donate this year. The hamper collection ends Friday morning Week 7. Nancy Rodi SJC/REC Loreto College News - 4

5 5 Junior Sports News R 2 Sports Day On Monday, we were blessed with perfect conditions for our rescheduled R-2 Sports Day. It was wonderful to see our junior athletes participate in the tabloid of athletic and novelty team events with such enthusiasm and tremendous team spirit. Thank you to our Year 6 students who provided outstanding leadership throughout the morning, in their coordination of the tabloid activities and their support of both staff and junior students. Results Athletics Shield McGrath 420 points Barry 417 points Mulhall 336 points Ward 309 points Team Spirit Shield - Mulhall Softball Lightning Carnival Congratulations to our Year 4/5, Year 6 & Year 7 Softball teams who were very successful in the recent Southern Area Junior Softball Lightning Carnival held at West Beach on Sunday, November 14. The Year 4/5 team won the B2 Division. Year 4/5 Maisie Packer, Sophie Roberts, Alice McVann, Georgia Saggese, Emma Wycherley, Christina Taglienti, Matilda Coventry, Isobel O Loughlin, Edwina Pyne, Dominique White Coach: Vito Saggese. The Year 6 team were runners-up in the A1 Division. Year 6 Amelia Kain, Annabel Lane, Georgia Donnelly, Annie Simpson, Portia Bradley, Ellen Lynch, Winnie Packer, Millie Meegan, Emilia Galluccio, Claudia Marro, Ivana Suen Coaches: Seb Packer, John Kain. The Year 7 team were runners-up in the A2 Division. Year 7 Holly Russell, Carla Benuzzi, Georgia McVann, Phoebe Swift, Jessica Robins, Beatrice Bradley, Isabella Egan, Margaux Ricourt, Nicola Taglienti, Alice Lange Coach: Kym Russell State Futsal selection Congratulations to Venetia Rigoni (7W) who has been selected in the State U/13 Futsal team. Venetia will compete in national Championships in Canberra in January, National Junior Calisthenics Congratulations to Sophie Wormald (1B) on her selection in the National Junior Calisthenics Team. Sophie will travel to Queensland in July 2011 to compete. Netball There will be no Year 3, 4 & 5 Netball matches on Friday, December 3 as students will be performing in the R-5 Christmas Concerts. Year 6 and 7 Netball matches will go ahead as programmed. Holiday Tennis Clinics James Partington Tennis Clinics will be holding tennis clinics in the holidays. Where: East Torrens Kensington Gardens Tennis Club When: Dec 14-17, Dec 21-24, Jan 18-21, Jan Time: 9.30am noon Earlybird fee: $143 inc GST per clinic. To book in, or for further information, phone James on , or visit tennisclinics.com.au Narelle Dew Junior Sports Coordinator LORETO Year 6 Readers Cup Final The following team of girls from 6W Lilli Heard, Emilia Galluccio, Millicent Meegan and Eboni Hall, won the final of a closely contested Year 6 Readers Cup competition held last term. All classes were represented in the finals with all girls in 6G competing in the second round final a record effort. The girls in the winning team were presented with a $25 voucher from Dymocks at a recent assembly. Congratulations to all the Year 6 girls for their enthusiastic support of the Readers Cup competition. Mrs Holman Information Resources Coordinator R-7 Interschool Readers Cup and Year 6 representatives This term five girls from Year 6 volunteered to read five books and then compete in a Southern Areas Interschool Readers Cup competition for Year six and seven students. Students from seven schools from the government and independent sector competed. Our girls worked hard and independently to prepare themselves for the competition. They were placed third with only one point separating each of the top three teams. Emilia, Millicent and Lilli from 6W wrote: On Wednesday in Week 4, five girls from Year 6 represented Loreto at Belair School in the Southern Areas Interschool Readers Cup competition. Emilia Galluccio, Millicent Meegan, Lilli Heard from Year 6W, Ellen Tosolini Year 6B, Evelyn Green Year 6G went to participate. We were placed 3rd, Mitcham Primary was placed 2nd and Belair School won the competition. We had to read a series of books and answer questions about them. We were asked 5 questions per book. We also had a lovely recess, two platters of which were brought by Ms Smith and Mrs Holman. It was an enjoyable experience and we all had wonderful morning. I recommend this to all of the Year 5s. At assembly in Week 6 the girls were congratulated and in recognition of their fine effort each girl was presented with a $20 voucher from Dymocks. Mrs Holman Information Resources Coordinator R-7 Loreto College News - 5

6 Textbook Exchange Loreto College Year Rec Year 9 Outstanding results in the Premier s Reading Challenge 2010 This year Loreto College has been selected as one of the schools where outstanding results in the PRC were gained by students. As a result two girls and two staff members were invited to attend the official reception at the University of SA on Friday 19th November. Emma Bleby 4G and Roxanne Lewis 8B have been selected to represent the College at the reception. Both girls read an outstanding number of titles in addition to the 12 required for the challenge. This year 15 students were awarded a Hall of Fame medal. This can only be won by students who began partaking in the challenge from its inception seven years ago. The following girls are to be commended on their commitment to enjoying literature and for having the perseverance to devote time to reading over an extended period. Congratulations are extended to the following winners of a Hall of Fame medal. Once again we are offering students the chance to dispose of old textbooks and the chance to acquire next year s (2011) textbooks at a reduced rate. Where: Senior School Square When: Saturday 4th December 2010 Time: Who: Cost: Between 9am and 12noon ONLY All 2010 Year 8 to 12 students Maximum price 2/3rds of current retail price (Prices taken as quoted on 2010 book lists) What to do: Check 2011 book lists at to ensure book is still on list. Students are issued with 2 pages of Book ID Forms and spares are available from Student Services. Fill out the form - books are not to be priced. Slip form into centre of book with your year level visible. Do not use any cellotape. Veronica Iadarola Natalie Naccarella Laura Bleby Eliza Payze Donella Coro Emma Scheer Tayla Tarca 6B 6G 6G 7B 7G 7G 7G Ellie Svanborg Rhiannon Butler Isabella Carbone Kara Lagana Leah Rigon Maria Lagana Alice O Connell Amelia Kinsman 8G 8R 8R 8R 8R 8W 8W 9W P & F Association retains 20% from sale price. Collection days: Years 10 and 11: 25th November 2010 (Year 11 classrooms) Years 8 and 9: 2nd December 2010 (In the Square) Books will not be accepted after Thursday 2 December. In R-7 the total number of girls who received an award was 351, and in Year 8-9, 67 girls received an award. This is a fabulous effort. Congratulations to all of the girls who received an award and thank you to the staff and parents who supported them. It is hoped that again next year many girls will accept the challenge to read. The awards will be presented to the girls at the Middle School and Junior School assemblies in Week 8 of this term. Mrs Holman Information Resources Coordinator R-7. YEAR 3 END OF YEAR PICNIC Sunday 21 November - Tusmore Park from All Welcome! Books on sale day can be purchased by using cash, cheque, eftpos or credit card. Please choose carefully as we cannot refund or exchange. P&F do not accept responsibly for incorrect purchases. The Book Exchange Committee will price all books to ensure that books in a similar condition will all have the same selling price. Please erase all pencil markings throughout your books, as books in such a state will not be accepted for sale. A cheque for textbooks sold will be sent to parents/ guardians of students. Unsold books will be available for collection in the first week of the new school year, Books not collected will be donated to a worthwhile charity. Although all care is taken with the books no responsibility can be taken for lost books. Any queries call Gail Gibson on if you are able to help. Loreto P & F Book Exchange Committee Loreto College News - 6

7 7 Christmas Hampers 2010 Christmas Hampers 2010 This Christmas Moore Street Day Centre will be delivering more than 1900 Christmas Hampers to needy people all over Adelaide. We urgently need your support to fill the hampers with non-perishable foods and other new items. The hamper collection begins on Monday Week 6 and ends Friday Week 7. All items can be collected in your classrooms and then be placed outside Mrs Rodi s office on the senior campus by the end of lunch on Friday of Week 7. Reception skipping ropes Year 1 building blocks Year 2 textas or colour pencils Year3 bats or balls Year 4 beach bags or sun hats Year 5 card or board games Year 6 reading or colouring books Year 7 tea or coffee Years 8B and 8G pasta and rice Years 8R and 8W milo and long-life milk Years 9B and 9G biscuits and jams Years 9R and 9W honey and sugar Years 10B and 10G tinned fruits and vegetables Years 10R and 10W Christmas puddings or dried fruit Year 11 plain t-shirts (no advertising) Staff plain t-shirts (no advertising) PARENT & FRIENDS SECONDHAND UNIFORM SALE TRANSITIONAL CHANGE Given the transitional change of the winter uniform, The Parents and Friend s have decided that there will be NO Collection of uniforms this year and the SALE of secondhand uniforms will be held at the end of 2010 on the same day as the secondhand book sale instead of the beginning of Term This also gives us the opportunity to sell some of the summer and sport stock still on hand from last year. Details for the sale are as follows: Saturday 4 December 2010 The Square Senior School - 10am - 12 midday. Access to the Senior school can be made from Talbot Grove. Credit and Eftpos facilities will be available on the day. Please note that this is only a once off; all will return to normal at the end of 2011 (collection) and beginning of Term (sale). If there are any queries please do not hesitate to contact me on Cristina Clemente Secretary & Coordinator 2010 Community Activities 21-Nov Sunday Year 3 End of year picnic, Tusmore Park from 10.30am. 22-Nov Monday LOSA AGM, 7pm The Acacias 26-Nov Friday Year 8 Coffee morning, 9am Taylors Blend, Hallett Road 6-Dec Monday P&F AGM, 7.30pm The Acacias For further information please contact your class rep or Marg Campbell, Community Relations P marg.campbell@loreto.sa.edu.au Loreto College News - 7

8 Community Notices 8 Back To School Uniform Shop Hours 2011 You are invited to Fair Trade Christmas Friday November 26 Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Monday January 18th 10.00am-4.00pm January 25th 10.00am-4.00pm January 19th 10.00am-4.00pm 26th CLOSED - PUBLIC HOLIDAY January 20th 10.00am-4.00pm January 27th 10.00am-4.00pm Boarders Only January 31st 10.00am-4.00pm 3.30pm to 6.30pm Foyer of the St. Anne s Performing Arts Centre Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Normal trading hours during school terms am-4.00pm 8.00am-4.00pm 2.30pm-6.30pm Your support will be greatly Claire Royal Loreto Uniform Shop appreciated by the Gonzaga Youth Leaders who are donating all profits obtained to the Fred s Van Program to feed Adelaide s homeless over Christmas. Loreto College Old Scholars Association Notice of Annual General Meeting Monday 22 November pm, The Acacias All Old Scholars Welcome LORETO TUCKSHOP ROSTER Week 7 starting Monday 22 November Monday: Michelle Trengove. Tuesday: Colleen Caruso. Wednesday: Lynne Di Cesare, Kate Berry, Josie Nozza. Thursday: Lisa Semaan, Jacqui Weigold. Friday: Domenica Villano, Rosie White, Fiona Ingram. Week 8 starting Monday 29 November Monday: Jill Svengis. Tuesday: Katrina Wyman. Wednesday: Help please. Thursday: Meg Bleby, Rina Polisena. Friday: Bernie Sexton, Emma Evans. NOTICE OF PARENTS & FRIENDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Front Parlour, The Acacias Refreshments afterwards Parents & Friends AGM Monday 6 December pm We hope to see you there for this important meeting All Welcome Loreto College News - 8