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Loreto College Newsletter 14 August 2012
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T (07) 3394 9999 Absentee Line (07) 3394 9964
E [email protected] W www.loreto.qld.edu.au
PO Box 1726 Coorparoo DC Qld 4151
Volume 24 - 14 August, 2012
Dear Parents and Students
Last week the CARITAS group led our community with daily reflec ons and ac vi es to mark Peace Week. They did this in ways that were crea ve and though ul. I thank them sincerely for their significant contribu on.
The students have asked me to bring to your a en on two important events that will be happening in the near future: the Father Daughter Breakfast and the “Villa Miracle” Bridge to Brisbane run. The Father Daughter Breakfast, proudly sponsored by the P and F, will be held Poolside, star ng from 7am on Friday 31 August. Last year this event was held for the very first me and it proved to be a wonderful success. We hope that many Fathers will be able to join the girls in celebra ng being “proud Loreto Dads”.
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Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of thy Peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow Love. Where there is injury, thy Pardon, Lord. Where there is doubt, let there be Faith. Oh Lord, make me an instrument of thy Peace. Where there is despair, let me bring Hope. Where there is darkness, let there be Light. Where there is sadness, let there be Joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek: To be consoled, as to console, To be understood, as to understand, To be loved, as to love. Lord, make me an instrument of thy Peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow Love. For it is in giving that we receive, It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. And it's in dying that we are born To eternal life, to eternal life. Lord, make me an instrument of thy Peace. An instrument of thy Peace. Amen.
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The Villa Miracle student execu ve team (Andre Fisher, Ben Ellis and Jonathan Wyvill) has cordially invited the Loreto Community to support them in their fundraising efforts where they are aiming to raise $5000+ for the Royal and Mater Children's Hospital. They are holding barbecues and collec on ns at Villanova but their major event is the Bridge to Brisbane (Sunday 2 September).
Their goal thus, is to have at least 50 people sign up to Team Villa Miracle on‐line before next Friday, www.bridgetobrisbane.com.au, so that the various business sponsorships they are hoping to secure can be arranged to provide funds for team singlets/running tops for all runners/walkers.
Each runner or walker can a ract individual sponsorship through the everydayhero page. So the boys are keen for our Loreto community to support them by running, walking, dona ng or sponsoring them for this most worthy cause. Villa Miracle badges can also be purchased for $5 and the money is due on Friday this week. Sponsorships and dona ons paid through the everyday hero page are tax deduc ble. For more informa on about the Villa Miracle team please see the two links below. h p://villamiracle.weebly.com h p://everydayhero.com.au/Villa_Miracle_2012 MASTER PLAN AND FIRST STAGE WORKS FOR 2015 The College Facili es Master Plan that has been in development for the past 12 months is nearing its comple on. In early September, members of the College Leadership Team, College Council, Finance Commi ee and Capital Works & Property Commi ee will meet with representa ves from the Na onal Loreto Educa on Council to present the final dra of the plan before seeking final approval by year’s end. This document will thus be a blueprint for future development at the College assis ng us now and into the future to create an educa onal environment that reflects the needs and aspira ons of this dynamic school community.
In the mean me, however, being conscious of the reality that the school will have an addi onal year level (Year 7’s) arriving in 2015, the Capital Works & Property Commi ee have directed the commencement of Schema c Designs to ensure the mely development of the essen al first stage elements of the master plan that are required for the accommoda on of increased numbers of staff and students from 2015. These projects will be subject to final approvals from the IBVM and also dependent upon suitable funding being achievable.
In summary, the Stage 1, project brief for Thomson Adse is:
That Year 7 will be sited in the Mulwith Building, with Year 11 being situated in a new building adjacent to the exis ng circular drop off zone off Cavendish Road.
Home Economics will be expanded to include an addi onal tex le room and an addi onal hospitality kitchen.
The Administra on Building will be refurbished upstairs and downstairs to form a modern staff environment with addi onal space provision for student recep on services and also expanded staff areas for addi onal numbers of staff.
A new College public recep on area, housing the finance department, uniform shop and prin ng and sick bay/first aid is required.
An expanded Tuckshop facility and improved open air café‐style ea ng area is needed.
The Learning Support services will need to be relocated to be more central, from Mulwith into the Main classroom block, as the Mulwith offices will be required to accommodate the Year 7 Pastoral Care and Teaching and Learning team.
An interim addi onal temporary drama teaching space is required.
Provision of play spaces on hard surfaces at the base of Mulwith is required.
BEST WISHES I send my very best wishes to all students and their teachers involved in the upcoming QCMF. We wish you well and thank you for the many hours of prac ce and effort. We offer our support and encouragement and thank you for your commitment to Loreto and to Music. We are all so proud to have you represen ng Loreto.
I also send my very best wishes to all members of the College Athle cs Squad who will compete next Monday in the CSGSSSA Interschool Beirne Cup. May your many hours of training, endurance and skill development be rewarded with personal success. We are so proud to have you represen ng us. Good luck!
Go Loreto!!
Yours sincerely
Cheryl Hamilton Principal
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XäxÇàá VtÄxÇwtÜ Wednesday 15 August
Exhibition Day Holiday
Thursday 16 August
Year 12 Ancient History UQ Research Day
Year 8 Geography Field Trip: 8Blue and 8Gold 7.30am - 3.10pm
QCMF Begins
Friday 17 August
Year 8 Geography Field Trip: 8Red, 8Green and 8White 7.30am - 3.10pm
QCMF
Debating Quarter Finals
Saturday 18 August
QCMF
Sunday 19 August
QCMF
Monday 20 August
CSGSSA Athletics - Beirne Cup (Year 9 and Year 11 Supporters)
Tuesday 21 August
Loreto Past Pupil’s Association Meeting 6.00pm
St Vincent de Paul Oz Care Visit 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Debating Semi-Finals
LOTE Movie Afternoon - 3.30pm - 6.00pm
Wednesday 22 August
LOTE Movie Afternoon - 3.30pm - 6.00pm
Thursday 23 August
Interschool Chess Competition
LOTE Movie Afternoon - 3.30pm - 6.00pm
Saturday 25 August
P & F Year 8 - 10 Dance 7pm Mary Ward Centre
Sunday 26 August
Primary Music Camp
Monday 27 August
Year 10 and 11 Subject Selection Night
Tuesday 28 August
Year 10 Art Excursion - P2, 3 & 4
Year 10 Boostrix Vaccinations 1.30pm
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VtÜxxÜ axãá Australian Institute of Applied Sciences The AIAS Brisbane Campus is hosting an Open Day for students to explore Natural Medicine, Nutrition, Massage, Beauty, Hairdressing or Aged Care/Counseling. This is a free event which will be held at AIAS Brisbane Campus, 337 Logan Road, Stones Corner QLD on Sunday 19th August from 10am – 12pm. For event details and registration interested parties can visit www.aias.com.au Ms Chris Rynne - Business & Careers Coordinator WÜtÅt axãá The Harbinger
Last Saturday evening, Mrs Radvan, Sam Bull, Sia Cambaclis, Rebecca Newman and myself, along with our fellow La Boite Theatre student ambassadors, previewed La Boite Theatre’s latest co-production with The DeadTheatre Puppet Society - The Harbinger. This production features larger-than-life puppets along with abstract puppets, who each become the central characters in a dark, twisted tale of love, loneliness, loss and longing. When creating this work, the writers David Morton and Matthew Ryan were inspired by the style, elements and characters from existing fairytales, films and film directors, including the
Brothers Grimm Fairytales, Harry Potter, Spirited Away and Tim Burton. The performance and design elements of this production are gothic in style. The running time of the show is 90 minutes without an interval. If you are interested in attending a performance of The Harbinger or any other of La Boite Theatre’s main stage or indie productions throughout the year, please contact either myself or one of the other La Boite Theatre student ambassadors (Rebecca Newman-12 Red, Sia Cambaclis - 12 Red or Samantha Bull - 11 White) who will be able to give you significantly discounted tickets. This offer extends to parents and friends of our Loreto College community. We are endeavouring to make the most of this opportunity to represent Loreto College and La Boite Theatre and we want to ensure that we can extend the benefits of the Ambassador Program to the Loreto school community. Flynn Hall - Theatre Student Ambassador
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Next week is LOTE (Languages Other Than English) Week at Loreto! However, due to the CSGSSA Athletics Carnival on Monday 20th August, LOTE Week will in fact start this Friday 17th August and continue from Tuesday 21st - Friday 24th August. The idea of LOTE Week is to provide information about the study of French, German and Japanese after Year 12 and the wide variety of ways in which these skills can be applied. Activities will take place during lunch times and after school. This Friday, Patricia Clunes from Nacel will give a presentation about international exchange programs. Next Tuesday, the girls will be given the opportunity to talk with Dr Geoff Wilkes, Director of Studies at the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies at UQ. Dr Wilkes will discuss the Diploma in Languages, Bachelor of International Studies and the Brisbane Languages Alliance between the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technolo-gy and Griffith University. Anna Simpson (Loreto 2011) will provide the student perspective of tertiary languages study in a presentation on Thursday. These lunch time presentations will primarily interest LOTE students in Years 10-12 but younger girls are also welcome to attend. On Wednesday, we will have a “Learn a LOTE at Lunch time” session with games and next Friday there will be a trivia quiz and dance off to French, German and Japanese music. Everyone is welcome and prizes will be awarded. The program for LOTE Week is outlined on the following page. LOTE Movie Afternoons As part of LOTE Week, we will be hosting French, German and Japanese film afternoons from 3:30pm – 6:00pm as outlined. Your Languages teacher will give you a slip to complete to indicate if you will be attending these film afternoons. As snacks will be provided, please return this slip to your Languages teacher by Friday 17th August in order to assist with catering. All girls are welcome to come irrelevant of whether or not they study a LOTE, as each film has English subtitles. Here is an overview of the three films with their respective ratings:
Tuesday 21st August – German Film Afternoon: Keinohrhasen – Rabbit Without Ears (2007) German with English subtitles Runnng Time: 111 minutes Rating: M Gossip-columnist Ludo (Til Schweiger) finds himself sentenced to three-hundred hours of community service after he literally crashes a private celebrity party. The work is at a children's day-centre and while the job's fine, it is his bad luck that the person in charge is a woman whom he used to play endless practical jokes on when they were at school; she hasn't forgotten and is prepared to use her new-found power to get her own back. Anna (Nora Tschirner) finds however that, like the children, she's warming to him. (imdb.com). This popular romantic comedy, in the style of Notting Hill, was a huge hit in Germany.
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Wednesday 22nd August – French Film Afternoon: L’Arnacoeur – Heartbreaker (2010) French with English subtitles Running time: 101 minutes Rating: M
Heartbreaker is an action-packed romantic comedy pairing two of France's biggest young stars: Romain Duris and actress/singer Vanessa Paradis. A smash hit in France, the film was also featured at the Tribeca Film Festival. Charming, funny and effortlessly cool, Alex (Duris) is a professional heartbreaker who for a fee can turn any husband, fiance or boyfriend into an ex. Alex has one ironclad rule: He only breaks up couples where the woman is unhappy. His latest job will put that rule to the test. The target is Juliette, a beautiful heiress who is set to marry the man of her dreams. However, will he discover to his own cost that when it comes to love, the perfect plan doesn't exist?
Thursday 23rd August – Japanese Film Afternoon: Laputa - Castle in The sky Japanese with English subtitles Running time: 125 minutes Rating: G In a world very similar to our own, young Pazu works at a mine, assisting Mr. Duffy with the heavy machinery. One night he sees something shining slowly descending from the sky. It is a young girl named Sheeta, who is wearing a pendant of rare levitation stone. Both a band of pirates led by their mother Dola, and the military led by Colonel Muska are after the girl, trying to find the secret of Laputa, the legendary flying island and Pazu finds himself thrown into a merry mess of trouble as the two groups struggle for the girl and the island. Louise Tilly - Languages Coordinator
Friday 17 Aug
Tuesday 21 Aug
Wednesday 22 Aug
Thursday 23 Aug
Friday 24 Aug
Lunch me Lunch me Lunch me Lunch me Lunch me
Presenta on by Patricia Clunes NACEL Overseas exchange programs Room 402
Presenta on by
Dr Geoff Wilkes,
Director of Studies,
School of Languages
& Compara ve
Cultural Studies, UQ
Con nuing LOTE studies a er Year 12
Room 402
Learn a LOTE at Lunch me! Games for LOTE and non‐LOTE learners of all Year levels
Presenta on by
Anna Simpson
(ex Loreto student)
Languages Study at University Room 402
France / Germany / Japan Trivia Quiz & Dance Off Lots of prizes!!
A er school A er school A er school
German film a ernoon 3:30pm‐6:00pm
Room 410
Snacks provided
French film a ernoon 3:30pm‐6:00pm
Room 410
Snacks provided
Japanese film a ernoon 3:30pm‐6:00pm
Room 410
Snacks provided
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`âá|v axãá Parents information for QCMF Could all parents please be aware, particularly parents of new students, of the following information for this weekend.
1. QCMF is run at 4 venues, all accessible from Villanova College. On site are three areas, Goold Hall (closest to Eigth Avenue), the Veritas Building (in the centre of the campus) and the Augustine Centre (closest to Sixth Avenue/Dowar Street). Nearby is St James Church (Old Cleveland Road). It is a 5-10 minute walk from the Villanova venues to St James Church. Please check the attached Loreto Performance Schedule for venues for each of our groups.
2. Parking at all venues is street parking only and can therefore be a little difficult to find at times. Please allow enough time to park and walk up to the venue.
3. It is vital that you arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your daughter’s scheduled performance time, as au-dience members are only allowed entry to the venues between performing schools. Arriving late frequently causes parents to miss performances as no access to venues is allowed once a school has started playing.
4. Entry is by ticket only purchased at the venue on the day! But the ticket cost is only $5/day and it is worth buying a weekend pass ($10) if your daughter is in 2 or more sections. This IS NOT fundraising by Villanova College– the money directly finances the costs of running this fantastic event!
5. there are plenty of food/drink options available on site if you need refreshments.
QCMF – Urgent Plea Villanova College is desperate for volunteer helpers for this weekend’s Festival. They are on the verge of cancelling some sections as they simply cannot staff them. If you have any free time between Thursday and Saturday this week and would be willing to assist for even one shift, they would be very appreciative! If you can help, please email the Volunteer Co-ordinator Janette Henderson at [email protected] as soon as possible. The QCMF Festival provides a major perfor-mance focus for not just our own students but all Catholic schools in south east Queensland and is deserving of our sup-port. Please sign up using the email above, as the QCMF website server is currently down.
Guitar Ensemble Two Don’t forget that as your performance time is very soon after school on Thursday 16 August, the College will organise a bus to transport you directly to Villanova at the end of the day. Please make sure you bring your Guitar, Music, Black Uniform and footstool to school with you Thursday this week (Wednesday is a public holiday!). Directly after homeroom you should change into your performance uniform and then meet in the Mary Ward Centre mezzanine by 3:30 pm. You are to organise your own transport home after the performance.
QCMF Uniform expectations The college’s uniform expectations are very simple – all groups, except guitars, perform in regular school uniform with navy blue stockings (not socks). Blazers and school pullovers may be worn on the day for warmth but will be left in the warm-up area and not actually worn on stage. Guitar Ensembles will wear black pants (not jeans), plain black button-up, collared shirt with ¾ or full length sleeve (no short sleeves), black socks or stockings and black shoes. Guitarists may also wear their own choice of coloured scarf.
Thanks Thank you to all the students (String Quartet, Jazz Ensemble, Chorale, Sorelle, Exit Stage Left, Concert Band One) who have performed at the College Open Day, Mt Carmel Fete and school assemblies over the past two weeks. Your contribution to the success of these events is appreciated!
Celtic Storm The end-of-year concert for our Senior Choir and Symphony Orchestra students will be two performances at the “Celtic Storm” event at Villanova College on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 October. If you saw last year’s Broadway show, then you will know that not only will this be a fantastic event, but tickets WILL SELL OUT FAST. Don’t miss your daughter’s performing or the fantastic guests, award winning Irish Band the “Barleyshakes”. Tickets go on sale Friday 31st August at 6 am on www.trybooking.com.
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_|uÜtÜç axãá Year 8 Reading Olympics 6-20th August Congratulations to our winner in the Semi Finals: Georgia - 8R. The Finals will be announced next Monday 20th, the beginning of Book Week. Its theme is “Champions Read”. Please check that your daughter is reading every night and providing an accurate tally. Also, sign the Parents’ Verification this weekend. Your daughter should bring this Tally Sheet with your two signatures to her English class next Monday. We hope that the Reading Olympics encourages and broadens reading tastes. I value your encouragement and support! Kathy Hedemann (Teacher-Librarian)
Book Week Program17-24 August Friday 17th: Winners of Book Week competition announced nationally. Which book will win? Monday 20th: Finals for the Year 8 Reading Olympics. Which country will read the most pages? Tuesday 21st: Literary Lunch for avid readers. Guest: author Kate Hunter Wednesday 22nd: Library display of Book of the Year contenders Friday 24th: 12.30 Mini Olympics in the library. 1pm Dress-up parade of book characters. Dress up as a book character. Your daughter will need to prepare ahead for this!
Ensemble Day/Date Arrival Time Performance Time Venue Sec on
Guitar Ensemble Two Thursday 16 Aug 4:05 PM 4:43 PM Augus ne Centre GE1B
Junior Choir Thursday 16 Aug 6:52 PM 7:25 PM Goold Hall CH1B(1)
Guitar Ensemble One Thursday 16 Aug 7:14 PM 7:52 PM Augus ne Centre GE1A
Percussion Ensemble Two Saturday 18 Aug 9:09 AM 9:50 AM Augus ne Centre PE1B(1)
Chorale Saturday 18 Aug 9:36 AM 10:09 AM St James' Church VE1A(1)
Flute Ensemble Two Saturday 18 Aug 9:58 AM 10:36 AM Veritas Building IE1B(2)
Percussion Ensemble One Saturday 18 Aug 12:33 PM 1:14 PM Augus ne Centre PE1B(2)
Clarinet Ensemble Saturday 18 Aug 1:40 PM 2:18 PM Veritas Building IE1A
Combined Guitar Ensemble Saturday 18 Aug 2:06 PM 2:44 PM Veritas Building IE1A
Flute Ensemble One Saturday 18 Aug 2:45 PM 3:23 PM Veritas Building IE1A
Jazz Ensemble Saturday 18 Aug 6:35 PM 7:15 PM Augus ne Centre JB1A
Exit Stage Le Sunday 19 Aug 9:45 AM 10:30 AM Veritas Building CE1B
Senior Choir Sunday 19 Aug 10:51 AM 11:24 AM St James' Church CH1A(2)
String Ensemble Sunday 19 Aug 11:55 AM 12:35 PM Augus ne Centre SO1A(2)
Concert Band Two Sunday 19 Aug 12:43 PM 1:25 PM Goold Hall CB1C(3)
Sorelle Sunday 19 Aug 1:15 PM 2:00 PM Veritas Building CE1A
Symphony Orchestra Sunday 19 Aug 2:20 PM 3:00 PM Augus ne Centre FO1A
Concert Band One Sunday 19 Aug 5:03 PM 5:45 PM Augus ne Centre CB1A(2)
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ctÜ~|Çz exÅ|ÇwxÜ Parents are reminded of traffic and parking rules that apply around the College particularly at drop-off and pick-up times. Two rules of particular importance are:
The speed limit between 7.00am and 9.00am and between 2.00pm and 4.00pm is 40 km/h.
The maximum length of stay in drop-off zones is 2 minutes during drop-off and pick –up times.
The safety of students and staff and the wider community is of paramount importance to the College and accordingly your compliance with all traffic and parking rules is sought. We also encourage all parents to be considerate of our neighbours when in the vicinity of the College grounds. Do not queue across driveways or stand your vehicle in a manner that could endanger the safety of otherS and do not park your vehicle in “No Standing” zones.
Please be aware that at times the College requests Queensland Police to monitor compliance with the rules and offending parents have been issued with fines. We look forward to your continued compliance with relevant rules and regulations. Annie Diamond - Acting Deputy Principal - Pastoral Care Noel Williams - Business Manager
ctáà câÑ|ÄáË TááÉv|tà|ÉÇ axãá All members of the Loreto Community are warmly invited to attend the Annual Spring Luncheon. Guest speaker is Channel 7 My Kitchen Rules Winner (Series 1) and Loreto College Captain 1998, Veronica Abraham. Bookings can be made via www.trybooking.com/BMTX The lunch is on Sunday 9th September at 12 midday at the Sky Room, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Tickets are $85 and you must RSVP by Friday 31 August (See attached flyer for details). Get a table of ten together, or we can place you at a year level table. Places are limited so book early! Multi-draw raffle to be held during lunch with proceeds going to the Principal's Discretionary Fund and Mary Ward International Literacy Programs. We look forward to seeing many of you on the day. Martine Whitton - LPPA President
Spring Luncheon Multi-draw Raffle Class of 1982 - 30 Year Reunion We are looking for prizes for our raffle to be held during the annual Spring Luncheon on Sunday 9 September. If you are a Loreto Past Pupil and would like to donate items or services please contact Trish Willing at the school office. All funds raised go to supporting the work of Mary Ward International Australia, and the Principal's Discretionary Fund for families in need. We appreciate and thank you most kindly for your support. LPPA
Class of 1982 - 30 Year Reunion To be held at the Loreto Spring Luncheon on Saturday 9 September at 12 midday. When booking, list Table Captain as ‘30 Year Reunion’ on Trybooking. The group will be going on for a drink afterwards to celebrate the 30 year reunion. For more information please contact Helen Beylot (O'Neill) E: [email protected]
c9 Y axãá AGM The next P and F meeting will be the Annual General Meeting (Sept 4). Nominations for committee positions are open and we ask you to consider nominating people for these. Roles include President, Vice President , Secretary and Treasurer. There are also general committee members, liaison people for Music, Hospitality and Sports groups and our wonderful Parent Representatives for each year level. There is a role to suit you! Please complete the form attached to this newsletter and drop it into the office. We appreciate your consideration for this important task. Thank you.
Years 8 - 10 Dance ‘Safari Around the World’ is the theme for the dance which will be held on Saturday August 25, from 7 - 10pm. This dance is sure to be a lot of fun for our younger students. We need adult supervision so please consider helping by completing the roster attached to the newsletter. Your assistance is valued by your daughters as it makes the night able to run smoothly. Profits are going to the Sports Support Group and the Music Support Group to assist their costs. We have a few spaces to fill so if you haven’t completed the reply form, now is the time! Thank you for your help!
Father’s Day Breakfast On Friday 31 August, from 7am onwards, Loreto fathers are invited to a Father’s Day breakfast with their daughters. Come and dine on bacon and egg burgers, fresh fruit, juice, tea or coffee and meet other fathers. We simply ask for a gold coin donation please. The breakfast will be held outside the Mary Ward Centre, near the pool. This was a very successful event last year and we hope that we will see lots of students bringing their Dads to school for breakfast this year. For catering purposes please complete and return the attached form by Tuesday 28 August. Thank you. Elizabeth Fort - Secretary
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fv|xÇvx axãá This week is National Science Week so there are many exciting activities to get involved in over the next few days. There is an interactive display set up in our labs to enable our girls to see our most impressive equipment in use. There are opportunities to use chemistry to make sherbet and slime and there will be some fantastic explosions. We are running a stained glass window design competition to highlight Science Week. The winning designs for each year level will be reflective of the work being done this term in Science classes and put on display around the College. Due to the landing of the Curiosity probe on Mars last week, there is a focus on space science and there will be some spectacular rocket launches at lunch time. Students and their families are welcome to attend an Astronomy Night tonight at 6.30pm. The evening will comprise of some short movies showing the Curiosity mission and the scale of the known universe followed by some star gazing through our high powered telescope. In keeping with the astronomical theme, hot milo, milky ways and mars bars will be supplied for supper. Attendees should bring a blanket/warm clothes, a mug for hot chocolate/milo and binoculars if available. Smart phones with astro apps would also be useful. The evening should wrap up by approxi-mately 8.30pm. Students need to inform their science teacher if they are coming and if other family members are also attending so catering can be arranged accordingly. Matt Lourigan - Science Coordinator
fàtç |Ç gÉâv{ à{ÜÉâz{ gxv{ÇÉÄÉzç Besides the college newsletter, there are two other great ways to stay up to date with everything Loreto through our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Loreto-College-Coorparoo/252078328212886 and our Twitter feed @LoretoCoorparoo
ZxÇxÜtà|ÉÇ axåà @ Y|ÄÅ VÉÅÑxà|à|ÉÇ G lÉâÇz cxÉÑÄx Get YaHead Right GetYaHeadRight is a Generation Next Initiative to gain awareness about mental health and wellbeing in young people. The aim of this event is to generate short 4-minute films suitable for digital propagation that delivers useful mental health and well being messages made by young people for young people. Chance to win a share in $2000 worth of JB Hi-Fi gift vouchers. For more information or to enter the competition go to website: www.getyaheadright.com or Email: [email protected]
fÑÉÜàá WxÑtÜàÅxÇà Gym News Last Thursday 9th August, Loreto received a number of new machine weights. The equipment was donated to the College but the person who instigated, organised, and facilitated this process was Gary Pettiford (Sarah’s father). Gary organised four helpers and a truck to retrieve the equipment form the Sunshine Coast and bring it to Loreto. As you can imagine the equipment was very heavy and it took all the manpower needed to move it. The machine weights are in good condition and now provide more exercise options. On behalf of the College, I would like to thank Gary for his efforts and I am sure that the staff and students will continue to gain benefits both now and in the future. Chris Jones - Physical Education Coordinator
CSGSSA Athletics Loreto College will be taking up to 80 athletes to compete in the Catholic Secondary Girls School Sport competition on Monday 20nd August 2012. The athletes will catch a bus at 7.15am to QE11 on the day of the carnival. A letter will be distributed to the Athletics Team including program details this week. The Year 9 and Year 11s will be spectators on the day of the carnival and will be transported out to the QE11 Athletics track at ANZ stadium. The students will leave school directly after Assembly and return to school around 2.45pm to take their normal buses home. School will finish at normal time for all students including the athletes. All students are expected to be there and wear full school uniform including their hat. It is strongly advised that the girls bring a packed lunch for the day. If you have any further enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact the Year Coordinators or Mrs Meg Stevens in the Sport Office. There will be an Athletics Squad breakfast on Friday 17 August at 7.00am outside the MWC. All squad members are welcome. Mrs Meg Stevens Director of Sport
Sport Support Meeting Are there any parents who are interested in being part of the Sport program at Loreto College in the form of fundraising, promotion and support? You are welcome to come to a meeting at Loreto College on Tuesday 28 August at 7.30pm. The meeting will be held in 605. Look forward to seeing you there.
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AFL Competition Senior Team Report
On Thursday 9th August, 26 girls from Year 10,11 and 12 combined to form Loreto’s inaugural senior AFL side. There was an air of excitement on the bus and great enthusiasm displayed in each match. Loreto played 5 consecutive matches on the day against: John Paul College, Victoria Points SHS, Beaudesert SHS, Springwood SHS, Mt. Gravatt SHS and Shailer Park SHS.The girls played with determination all day to produce 1 win, a loss by 1 point and 3 losses. The overall improvement in skills and teamwork was very pleasing to watch throughout the day. Congratulations to all girls who competed with tremendous spirit on the day. Ms Nyree Wood – PE Teacher/Sport Department
Junior Team Report Well done to all the Year 8 and 9’s who played in the Junior Loreto AFL competition. Three games were played on the day and all convincingly won by the Loreto Junior AFL team. Game One was played against Victoria Point SHS with a convincing 5 goals 1 behind (31 points) to Victoria Points 4 point result. Even though this was a convincing win, the Loreto team started slowly and worked mainly on the handball and tackling. In Game Two against Beaudesert SHS, the players picked up a bit of pace and started to use the field and kicking to their advantage to run away with an astounding win of some 50 points and qualify to play in the final round. The final round was played against Victoria Point SHS. In the final game the Loreto team streaked away, with many scoring kicks both goals and behinds. Even though Victoria Point SHS never gave up, they were unable to match the determination and skill of the Loreto team. In the final match, all players worked hard displaying excellent handball, kicking, tackling and use of the ground to dominate the game from the beginning to end. Although the Junior Loreto AFL team qualified to move on to the regional competition, other commitments at school has meant they will need to withdraw. Well done to all of the players who participated on the day in the Junior Team and for displaying team spirit and respecting players from other teams. Alan Lane-Richardson – AFL Manager/Teacher
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Last week from Monday 6th August, Loreto experienced our first ever “Olympic week” organized by the Student Representative Council (SRC). Each Homeroom was assigned a certain country as their team. It was fantastic to see not only the students, but the staff as well showing great participation and friendly competitiveness with the mini activities and games held to delegate points. Every homeroom was so beautifully decorated that travelling from one classroom to another felt like a journey to a new country. The enthusiasm portrayed throughout the school was a lovely way to create a bigger sense of community, interaction between the different year levels, and embracing multiculturalism. A big thank you goes to Mrs Gore for all her hard work in ensuring the organisation of the week and good luck to the girls who have to clean up the countless amounts of balloons and streamers. Sandy Vo - SRC Co-Leader
Results:
Ball Games: 1st Norway (11 Blue)
2nd France (11 White)
3rd Australia (11 Green)
Trivia: 1st France (11 White)
2nd New Zealand (12 Blue)
3rd Australia (11 Green)
Uniform: 1st Cuba (8 White)
2nd Brazil (8 Blue)
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Decorating: Year 8 Winners: United Kingdom (8 Gold)
Year 9 Winners: China (9 Blue)
Year 10 Winners: America (10 Blue)
Year 11 Winners: Australia (11 Green)
Year 12 Winners: Italy (12 Gold)
Overall: GOLD: Cuba (8 White)
SILVER: America (10 Blue)
BRONZE: Russia (10 Gold)
lxtÜ L `Éà{xÜBWtâz{àxÜ [|z{ gxt tà à{x [|ÄàÉÇ [ÉàxÄ Year 9 Parents - A reminder that there has been a change of date from Sunday 2nd September to Saturday 1st September due to Father’s Day. See flyer attached to newsletter. We apologise for the change but we realise many families are quite committed on Father’s Day and attendance at the event might be difficult. We hope that many of you will be able to attend and look forward to seeing you at the High Tea. Thank you. Kim Devine and Katrina Capelli - Year 9 Parent Representatives
UâÄÄxà|Ç B aÉà|vxá Rail Safety Week As part of Rail Safety Week (13 - 19 August 2012), Queensland Rail is reminding school students to stay alert near rail-way tracks, and ensure they act safely on and around rail property. Did you know?
Trains can’t swerve and by the time the driver can see you it is already too late for the train to stop in time.
Disobeying railway crossing signals or trespassing on railway property is not only dangerous, but is also illegal.
Keep yourself safe
Only cross railway tracks at designated crossings where it is safe and legal to do so.
At railway crossings, obey all signs and signals. Listen for a warning bell or train whistle, watch for flashing lights and always look both ways.
When riding your bike, walk it across the tracks when crossing at a marked railway crossing.
Queensland Police Service Party Safe Program
Everyone enjoys going to or hosting a great party. For young people it is certainly a part of growing up and celebrating special occasions with friends. The Queensland Police Service Party Safe program allows you to register your party with local police. Registering your party gives police the opportunity to supply you with some great advice and re-sources to help you organise a safe and lawful party. It also ensures that, if things do go wrong on the night, police have the information necessary to effectively deal with issues. To find out more about Party Safe, and for some great ideas to help make your party safe, lawful and enjoyable for everyone concerned, including parents, hosts and guests, go to www.police.qld.gov.au/party
Carina Cricket Club - Season 2011/12 Interested in playing cricket this summer? The Carina Cricket Club is looking for boys and girls to register now for the 2012/13 season, commencing in Term 4, for “Milo” In2Cricket Skills Program (aged 5-8yrs) and Junior cricket teams (u9 to u16). For further information about sign days (major sign on 25 and 26 of August 2012) or to register online please see www.carinacricket.com.au or email Ben Brown, Carina Cricket Registrar at
Private Singing Lessons Loreto Past Pupil available for private singing lessons. $15 half hour lesson or $25 hour lesson. Please phone Bethany on 0401 188 244 for more information. Thank you.
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Tuckshop Volunteers Required Urgently!
Due to some changes in the tuckshop rosters we urgently require assistance from parent volunteers. If you are able to give some of your time as a volunteer, please phone Alison at the College Tuckshop on 3394 9944. Thank you.
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Tuckshop Vounteers Monday 20 August - Friday 24 August
Monday 20 August: Kerrie Bull, Louise Roberts, Gigi Sagner, Megan Stannard Tuesday 21 August: Paula Freedman, Judith Beganovic, Dana Rooney Wednesday 22 August: Jan Quinn, Jill O’Mara, Maria Pavouris, Katrina Christ Thursday 23 August: Donna Byrne, Brenda Scott, Julie Garrett, Angela Papanotoniou Friday 24 August: Jayne Smith, Jenifer Hunter, Linda Schmidt, Marina Pennisi
Special of the Day $3.50
Monday 20 August: Chicken/Vegetable Burgers Tuesday 21 August: Sushi ($2.50 pr roll) Chicken/ California/Avocado/Tuna Wednesday 22 August: Meatlovers Pizza Thursday 23 August: Lamb Souvlaki Wraps Friday 24 August: Butter Chicken and Rice
Library Roster Volunteers Monday 20 August - Friday 24 August
Monday 20 August: Bronwyn O’Shea, Lisa Roberts, Kerri Fletcher, Tina Palazzotto Tuesday 21 August: Nuch Waddell, Maria Balzano, Ally Loborec, Melissa Lorimer Wednesday 22 August: Janelle O’Brien, Cathy Crocker, Trish Juillerat, Hein Hoang 23 August: Cristina Palacios, Michael Claridge Friday 24 August: Caroline Young, Judy Daw, Aurea Taylor, Heather O’Brien
COME AND TRY
Welcome to Water Polo
2,9,16 September
2 - 4pm, at Clem Jones Pool
Zahel Road, Carina
Three sessions for $30
(rebated from your fees if you join
for 2012/13 season)
Website:
www.warrriorswaterpolo.com
CARINA LEAGUES
WATER POLO CLUB INC.
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
LORETO PARENTS' & FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION
TUESDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 2012 ‐ 7.30 pm ‐ Room 605, Loreto College
Nomina ons are called for the posi ons of:
President
Vice‐President Vice‐President
Treasurer Secretary
Commi ee Member Music, Sport, Hospitality Support Group
Year 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Year Level Representa ves
I, ___________________________________________________________ nominate
to the posi on of ______________________________________________
Seconded by _________________________________________________
Nomina on accepted __________________________________________ Date __________________
Please return nomina on slips to Trish Willing, College Office by Friday 31 August 2012.
PARENT SUPERVISION SLIP ‐ YEAR 8 ‐ 10 LORETO STUDENT DANCE SATURDAY, 25 AUGUST
(Please complete and return to College Office ASAP)
Name: ___________________________________________________
Daughter's Name & Class: ___________________________________
Phone Home:_____________________________________ Mob: ____________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
I would prefer the following me slot:
Security 6.30 ‐ 8.30 p.m. (4 more fathers required)
8.15 ‐ 10.30 p.m. (6 fathers required)
Parent helpers are mostly at entry and exit points as we have security guards inside and outside the hall.
Cloakroom 6.30 ‐ 8.30 p.m. (3 helpers required) 8.30 ‐ 10.00 p.m. (5 helpers required)
Tickets 6.30 ‐ 8.30 p.m. (5 helpers required)
Drinks 8.30 ‐ 10.00 p.m. (2 helpers required)
Set Up Saturday from 11am (takes about 20 mins (6 fathers required)
FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST 31 August ‐ RSVP Tear off Slip
(Please return to College Office by Tuesday 28 August)
I will be a ending the Father’s Day breakfast with my daughter/s
Name: ___________________________________________________ Number of daughters___________________
Signature: ________________________________________________
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Open Day - Sunday 12 August
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Olympic Homeroom Gold Medallists
Year 8 Gold - Great Britain Year 9 Blue - China
Year 11 Green - Australia Year 12 Gold - Italy
Year 10 Blue - USA
The
Competition
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Peace Week
Peace Garden
Peace Coin Line
Year 9 Mother & Daughter
High Tea
“Saturday 1st September” (*Note date change from Sunday to Saturday due to Father’s day)
Venue: Vintaged, Hilton Brisbane
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
Cost: $50.00 per Mother and Daughter couple
Includes: Champagne /glass of juice or iced tea on arrival
Ribbon Sandwiches, scones, petit fours, juice, tea and coffee
Rsvp: Friday 24th August.
Note: Numbers limited to 110 guests so please rsvp ASAP.
Payment: Payment only by Credit card through trybooking .com using the
following link http://www.trybooking.com/BSSR. By using this link it will go straight to the buying a ticket page for this event.
Dietary
Requirements: Please email Katrina on [email protected] for any
specific dietary requirements.
We look forward to you joining us. If you have any queries, our contact details are:
Kim Devine 0402744303 Katrina Capelli 0403356822
Spring Luncheon
Sunday 9 September 12 midday
Sky Room Brisbane Convention &
Exhibition Centre Grey Street entrance, South Brisbane
Guest Speaker
Veronica Abraham My Kitchen Rules Winner & Loreto College Captain 1998
Tickets $85 - Tables of 10
Sumptuous two course lunch
with drinks included
RSVP Friday 31 August
www.trybooking.com/BMTX
Advance bookings only, no tickets at the door
Enquiries to Emma Beach
3394 9999 / [email protected]
Multi-draw raffle during Lunch
The Loreto Coorparoo Past Pupils’ Association cordially invites you to
the annual
Luncheon