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THE COLLEGIAN

IN THIS ISSUE: ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, PRODUCTION, VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION, OLD COLLEGIANS NEWS

CATHOLIC LADIES’ COLLEGE YEAR 7 TO 12 CATHOLIC GIRLS' SCHOOL

The Collegian December 2013 Volume 19 Number 2

To the delight of the gathered crowd, CLC African Immersion Experience students played a friendly game of Netball against an Embul-bul girls team whilst in Kenya.

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From the Principal

In considering 2013 and the events and people highlighted in this edition of The Collegian, I am drawn to the links and connections that begin with

the enrolment of a student or the employment of a staff member at Catholic Ladies’ College and the ways these connections grow, develop and make extraordinary links over many years.

In essence, they are at the heart of all that is “community” at CLC.

The shy and tentative ways of the new student, the confident and respectful relationships of established friendships and then over many years, the richness and diversity of the stories which emerge is, at its best, something of human beauty. There are so many people who make up and contribute to this notion of community. The sense of belonging and the rich tapestry that is Catholic Ladies’ College moves and connects stories across and through the years in quite remarkable ways.

Our Sisters of Charity heritage is central to CLC’s community story and continues to provide strong, courageous and compassionate role models for all our young women.

On 31 December, 2013, the Sisters of Charity will begin the year marking the 175th Anniversary of

the first five Irish Sisters arrival in Australia. The Sisters’ early work with the female prisoners of Parramatta soon grew to include education, health and community outreach ministries. I extend our warmest congratulations and heartfelt thanks to the Sisters on this special occasion.

In the spirit of partnership and connections, this edition of The Collegian highlights the extraordi-narily rich and diverse opportunities, experiences and actions that formed the “tapestry of life” at CLC this semester. I extend my humble thanks for the generous community contributions of so many. May the gifts, talents and goodwill that are at the heart of our students touch and energise you through this publication.

Finally, as we near the end of the year, may the blessings and joy of Christ’s birth be with all throughout this Christmas Season.

Mrs Margaret McKenna Principal

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Congratulations 2014 Student Leadership Team

We congratulate the newly elected 2014 Senior Student Captains and wish them well for the year ahead. We look forward to each of these young women sharing their leadership gifts with our community.

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Performing Arts Captain Kara Moss, Visual Arts Captain Madeline Nibali and Mission Captain Nicole Milella. Front L-R: College Co-Captains Maddison Jackson and Meghan Kostas and Sports Co-Captains Amy O’Neill and Laura Verrocchi.

Term 1, 2014 commences for Years 7 and 12 on Thursday, 30 January and the remainder of the school returns on Friday, 31 January, 2014.

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OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS


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The School Spirit Award was presented to Sharn McAllister by President of the Old Collegians’ Association Mrs Sue

Vander (nee Mitcham CLC 1987).

We congratulate Melinda Fonseka who was presented with the Mary Aikenhead

Ministries Social Justice Award by Sr Helen Clarke RSC, Trustee of Mary

Aikenhead Ministries.

CLC School Spirit Award

Mary Aikenhead Ministries Social Justice Award

The Patricia Ryan Love of Learning Award was presented to Georgia

Macri by and in honour of, former CLC Principal, Ms Patricia Ryan OAM.

Patricia Ryan Love of Learning Award

Community Service Award

This award was sponsored and presented by Mr Steve Herbert, MP, State Member for Eltham, to Maggie

McCarthy (9F).

These awards are sponsored by the Australian Government and

were presented to Ilaria Bigaran (12D) and Ruby Martin (10B) by

Mrs Jan Kronberg (nee Burgess CLC 1965) MLC, State Member for Eastern Metropolitan Region.

Congratulations girls!

ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork AwardsCaltex All-Rounder Award

The Caltex All Rounder Award was presented to Ilaria Bigaran by Sr

Elizabeth Costigan RSC and Sr Judith Peart RSC, both former CLC students.

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CELEBRATING SUCCESS


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English/Book Week Literary Breakfast

Budding WriterEarlier this year I entered a short story in an annual competition run by Forming Circles, called Written Portraits. The theme was portraits of home and the story had to be between 800 and 1200 words. I wrote my story about a friendship that is formed between an elderly lady named Peggy and a young girl named Simone. A few months ago, I was thrilled to find out that my story had been selected, along with some others, to be published in an anthology. My mum and I flew to Sydney for the book launch, which was an incredible experience. I met the founder of Forming Circles and listened to inspiring speeches, including one by a young girl whose book was published when she was 10 years old! It was a truly surreal experience to see one of my stories in print and I am very thankful for the opportunity.

Sarah Booth 9C

As part of English/Book Week a Literary Breakfast was held in the Resource Centre with a very special guest, award winning playwright and novelist Anna Barnes who spoke about her writing career. Her first published book Girl! The Ultimate Guide to Being You, was named one of the Eva Pownall Notable Books of 2013 by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. The students particularly enjoyed the interaction with Anna after asking her many questions about her career.

Back L-R: Emily Harriss, Kate Gilmour, Anna Barnes, Victoria Hogan, Vanessa Plumb and Sarah Booth. Middle L-R: Taneisha Fredericks and Katherine Kim.Front L-R: Sarah-Jayne Ashworth, Alicia Jackson and Jordyn Kerr.

Language Perfect AwardsThe Language Perfect World Championships can be likened to a race with all the thrill of fingers dashing across keyboards and minds racing to answer questions word for word. Added to that is the fierce global competition and at the finish line, there is great excitement for the achievements of all competitors. For ten days students worked hard and were sometimes challenged to keep going, but the determination of the CLC language students meant they all had enormous success! The girls answered a staggering 849,813 questions and Catholic Ladies’ College was ranked 31st in the world! Congratulations to all competitors and to Katherine Kim (9C) and Vanessa Plumb (9C) who attained Elite Awards in the Competition of which only 597 were awarded in the world.

Language KLA Team Leader, Ms Kristy Irwin with Katherine Kim, Vanessa Plumb and Principal, Mrs Margaret McKenna.

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COLLEEN SMITH AWARD Commitment in

the Face of Challenge

The Colleen Smith Award was presented to Rachel Watkinson by Colleen’s father, Mr Alan Smith.

DR JANE WESTERMAN Excellence In Mathematics Award

Congratulations to Naomi Bury who was presented with the Dr Jane Westerman Excellence in Mathematics Award by Jane’s husband, Dr Mike Westerman.

NATALIE VITA - Writer’s Award

The Natalie Vita Writer’s Award was presented to Rebecca Kazmierczak by Natalie’s parents, Mr Mike and Mrs Val Vita.

Margaret Cross Award

The Margaret Cross Award was presented to Caitlin Sutterby by Mrs Margaret Cross, former CLC PE Teacher.

Janette Clarke AwardThe Janette Clarke Award was presented to Holly Bowman by Mr and Mrs Clarke and Janette’s sister and staff member, Mrs Debbie Willoughby.

Jacqueline Ryan Collegial Award

Congratulations to Ashleigh Riddell who was presented with the Jacqueline Ryan Collegial Award by Jacqueline’s parents Mr Kevin and Mrs Jan Ryan.


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MathematicsAs part of Maths Week the Year 10 students enjoyed a fun look at “A Brief History of Mathematics” presented by the hilarious comedian Rod Quantock. Bringing into the spotlight history’s hidden women Mathematicians and tales of famous and not so famous Mathematicians from early history until today, Rod had the students engaged and enthralled in his own amusing way.

Inaugural Italian Sister School Visit

As part of a reciprocal exchange, ten students from Agli Angeli College Verona, Italy accompanied by teacher Prof Chiara Sartori, were hosted by CLC families whose own daughters had visited Agli Angeli College earlier in the year. The Italian tour group had a taste of the Australian lifestyle seeing football games at the MCG, visiting the Eureka Sky Deck, the Queen Victoria Market as well as Healesville Sanctuary where they loved seeing all the Australian animals.

They also enjoyed experiencing family life

with their hosts and having an Australian

barbeque.

The students were amazed at the facilities

that CLC offered and the vast open spaces of

the campus, both of which they experienced

whilst attending classes with their host

sisters. Agli Angeli students appreciated the

generosity of the school and host families as

did the CLC students on their visit to Italy.

Language KLA Team Leader, Ms Kristy Irwin (left) with Students from Agli Angeli at CLC.

Victorian Space Science Education CentreAt the Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC) Year 10 students undertook a Mission to the Orbiting Space Laboratory (MOSL). Each girl underwent Pre-Mission training to enable them to understand the roles and activities that real Astronauts undertake. Firstly the girls underwent fitness testing in preparation for space flight in the Human Performance Laboratory. They then investigated and calculated oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, metabolic rate, urine and blood analysis.

Students also experienced a mission briefing, a simulated flight and a mission to the ISS where they performed various experiments. They then swapped roles and were assigned to the Mission Control room, linked by audio and visual communications to the space laboratory. The Mission Control officers are responsible for the safety and success of the mission, constantly monitoring the Space Station’s orbit, environment and the safety of the Astronauts which also tested the students’ ability to think and act under pressure. This was an exciting excursion that put the students’ scientific knowledge into practice in a real life situation. We may have some budding Astronauts in the making!

Music

An excellent night of entertainment was provided by the CLC contemporary bands when they had the opportunity to experience a professional gig at Degani’s Café/Restaurant, Diamond Creek, performing to an enthusiastic and appreciative live audience.

Other outside performances were also held this term. They included the vocal group Grace Notes opening the Practically Green Festival at Edendale farm in Eltham and the Junior Band performing at the Beginner Band Bonanza Bash at Blackburn High School.

To conclude a big year in Music, an Evening Concert was enjoyed by many of the CLC community. The concert included performances from our concert bands, contemporary bands, strings, percussion and vocal groups

The Music curriculum at CLC has soared to new heights this year and we are looking forward to another exciting year of music making in 2014.


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PETER PAN Congratulations to all the cast and crew involved in this year’s production of Peter Pan. The students involved, both on-stage and backstage, were filled with anticipation and excitement as they performed at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre. A very pleasant adventure was had by many family and friends who hoisted sail and journeyed out to enjoy the show.

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FOUNDERS’ DAYReflecting on the remarkable life of Mary Aikenhead and the Sisters of Charity , founders of Catholic Ladies’ College, we once again came together to celebrate Founders’ Day, providing opportunities for both fun and quiet gratitude. As we prepare to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Sisters of Charity arriving in Australia we remember Mary Aikenhead, the inspirational woman whose spirit has enriched our College heritage from its inception. Fittingly, another inspirational woman, past student Liselle Thorburn (nee Pote, CLC 1993) gave a moving address to the College Community and was the highlight of the special Founders’ Day Assembly.

Celebrating the Sisters of Charity 175th Anniversary 1838-201331 December 2013 will be the 175th Anniversary of the arrival of the first Women Religious in Australia. In 1838 Mother Mary Aikenhead, foundress of the Irish Sisters of Charity generously responded to Dr Polding’s pleas and released four professed sisters and one novice to make the long and arduous journey to serve the poor and marginalised in the far off Penal Colony.

On 31 December all Sisters of Charity Australia will be united through modern technology in a prayerful service of thanksgiving and reflection. During 2014 the subsequent foundation date in each eastern Australian States will be commemorated. The Melbourne celebration will be at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne, at 10.00am on Saturday, 22 March, 2014 and everyone is welcome to attend.

The Francis Spaight on which the Sisters arrived in Sydney in 1838.

Mary Aikenhead.


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VCE VISUAL ART EXHIBITION 2013A stunning array of VCE Visual Arts, Visual Design and Communications, Media and VET certificate II Applied Fashion and Design Technology was on display at the Annual VCE Art Exhibition. A highlight for the many students, family and friends who gathered on the night was special guest and past student Simone LeAmon (CLC 1988) who, in opening the exhibition, spoke of her remarkable career in the art world.


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Farewell to much loved teacher – Mrs Christine Nolan

After 26 years at CLC, it is with mixed emotions

that we say goodbye to Mrs Christine Nolan

who has been such an integral part of the

College community. We are excited for her and

wish her well in her retirement, yet, it is with

sadness that we say goodbye.

At CLC Chris has been involved in education

at all year levels, teaching Humanities, RE and

The Parents’ Association Special EventsThe Parents’ Association joined their Year 12 daughters once again to enjoy a lavish High Tea in the beautiful surrounds of Ballara Receptions. A highlight of the year for Year 12 students was also the Bowling Evening where all those who gathered shared a special time together. Both events were a great success for those who participated; hopefully these events will be opportunities to share again next year. We thank the parents for their hard work and generosity throughout the year. Anyone interested in joining the Parents’ Association would be most welcome. For further details please email: [email protected] or visit: http//:www.clc.vic.edu.au/community/parents or contact our College Reception on 9439 4077

English. She has been an exemplary teacher – highly interested in her students in a caring and compassionate way, both in the classroom and beyond. Chris has provided an enriched learning environment in her classrooms whilst establishing an excellent rapport with her students. Her door has always been open - for students, parents, as well as her colleagues. She has been a role model for young teachers and

is so very well respected and loved by all staff.

Chris has embraced the way education has changed over the years and was integral to the setting up of the Year 7 Interdisciplinary Studies program, taking on the role of Year 7 Coordinator for many years. Beyond the classroom, she has been involved in many aspects of College life, from liturgies to sporting carnivals to production supervision. She has also made significant contributions to many and various professional development committees.

Her wisdom, openness and friendship will be missed by all. The College community sincerely wishes Mrs Christine Nolan a well-deserved and most fulfilling retirement.

As I retire from 40 amazing years in education I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. How fortunate am I to have been part of this incredible profession!

26 years of my teaching career have been spent as part of the Catholic Ladies’ College Community and I offer my heartfelt thanks to Principal, Margaret McKenna and former Principal, Patricia Ryan, for their unending support, guidance and friendship and for the wonderful career opportunities provided.

The Sisters of Charity are outstanding women whose faith, sense of justice and spiritual wisdom pervades all that we do at Catholic Ladies’ College. It is their ethos that is the essence of the CLC community.

I would like to thank all the hardworking members of the Catholic Ladies’ College Administration and Maintenance Teams. Their support in every aspect of the school is strong and sure. CLC is most fortunate to have outstanding leadership and I feel extremely lucky to have worked with such wonderful people.

Finally, and most importantly, I wish to say a very deep thanks to the incredible colleagues and friends with whom I have worked closely over years; to the wonderful students whom I have taught and to the many parents with whom I have worked in partnership. These people are at the heart of what Catholic Ladies’ College is about and I will treasure the relationships I have formed in the CLC community forever.

I feel privileged to have been part of this profoundly rich Catholic Ladies’ College community for such a large part of my life. The College and the Sisters of Charity will always remain an integral part of who I am and who I continue to be.

Mrs Christine Nolan


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Farewell to much loved teacher – Mrs Christine Nolan

LEARNING MATTERS

Inside the 21st Century ClassroomIn looking for unique and interesting stories to celebrate the diversity of learning at CLC, I have tended to not use classroom situations in an effort to highlight features of College life that people are not so familiar with. That was, until recently, when I had the pleasure of shadowing a film maker in some of the classrooms for the production of A Year in the Life of CLC DVD. I was astounded by this experience.

Our day began with the excited buzz of students and sewing machines in the Textiles room for the Year 11 VET Certificate II in Applied Fashion and Design Technology class. All students were totally engrossed in an eclectic mix of fabrics, texture, drawing, design and machine skills. From there we witnessed the talents of a Year 10 Jewellery class using various techniques and industrial machinery in creating stunning brooch designs.

The Year 11 Mathematics class was a revelation! The teacher was communicating the skills of calculating interest rates, property leasing and

more, using iPads, an electronic white board and graphic calculators. The class was dynamic, interactive and exciting.

It was wonderful to hear the respectful, informed, adult discussion of a Year 11 English Literature class as they revised the play Macbeth for their upcoming exams. Likewise it was a delight to listen to Year 8 English students who delivered well informed and articulate speeches with pride and confidence.

In the Resource Centre students sat in colourful bean bags with their iPads and books as they listened to descriptions of the latest literature on offer. Other students were researching and discussing weather patterns and how they form, whilst many other activities absorbed students from all year levels.

Using the state of the art audio visual system in the Sr Una McAllister Centre, a Year 9 Humanities class was holding a video conference with a class of secondary students in Hong Kong via Skype. All the students were amazed at just how much they had in common!

We enjoyed the lively conversations in a Year 8 Italian Class and the excitement of the Year 7 students answering questions in German on their iPads. Year 11 Science students performed experiments revising for their exams as Visual Communication and Design students grappled with colour and effects working on their own advertising folios.

I felt privileged to observe a small number of classes that contribute to a day in the life of CLC and was thoroughly energized by my experience of the teaching and learning that goes on behind the classroom doors. It reinforced what a progressive and innovative College this is, with dedicated, enthusiastic staff who pride themselves in assisting their students to reach their potential. I have discovered many opportunities to promote CLC from inside the classroom that are genuinely inspiring!

Mrs Lynn Mason Editor

DON’T FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK and join the growing community that is enjoying informative posts and photos of the life of the College. The official Facebook page is the one with the College crest.

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Community

Aboriginal Immersion Experience

We see struggle and hardship in third world countries but we are not seeing what is wrong in our own country, the place we call home. Through the Aboriginal Immersion Experience the girls and I have seen how hard life is for aboriginal people trying to live in their traditional ways and their acceptance into society. There are some people fighting to help, such as Yipirinya School Staff who are doing an amazing job. However, we all need to

get together to help the original people of Australia so that they can live lives where they can afford to feed their children a decent amount of food, put clothes on their backs and send them to school. This experience has really helped me to realise that Australia needs to make changes and stop sugar coating things; we all need to help to make Australia one.

Ashley Lennon 9A


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On the inaugural visit, three CLC staff and 14

students from Years 10 and 11 were privileged

to participate in a group immersion to Embul-

bul just outside Nairobi, Kenya.

In this life changing experience the main

purpose of the group was to visit the Br

Beausang School, affiliated with the Christian

Brothers in the Embul-bul community.

Br Beausang School is able to operate

successfully because of the fundraising efforts

of many individuals and groups. It was with

humility that the Immersion Group saw

firsthand the church in action and what a

difference the CLC fundraising efforts make

to the children of Embul-bul.

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Congratulations to all our sporting teams and coaches on their outstanding successes and to the individual students who excelled in personal sporting endeavours.

Cross Country

Congratulations to winner Kate Hayes and Holly Bowman who finished 5th in the Secondary Catholic Schools Association Cross Country. Great effort girls!

Holly Bowman and Kate Hayes.

Pierre de Coubertin Award Cycling Championships

Named after the founder of the modern Olympic Games and funded by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, the Pierre de Coubertin Award recognises students who demonstrate academic excellence and sporting prowess whilst exemplifying the Olympic values.

Congratulations to Brittany Jackson (9F) who competed in the Victorian Secondary Cycling Championships recently and came second in the Under 17 girls Road Race. This was a great effort, as Brittany is actually a Track Sprint cyclist and has just returned from injury.Congratulations Holly Bowman on

being awarded this year’s Pierre De Coubertin Award. Well done Holly!

Senior Volleyball Back- Loretta Snipe, Melissa Mansfeild, Rachael Durand, Monique Karslake Front- Melissa Maugeri & Julia Maugeri.

SCSA Volleyball Champions

Congratulations to the Junior, Junior B, Intermediate and Senior Volleyball Teams on winning the SCSA Volleyball Competition. Special congratulations to Ruby Martin, Abbey Turnbull and Kristen Fisher who received Most Valuable Player for their section.

Intermediate Volleyball Back- Ruby Martin, Madeline Witbooi, Eloise Witcroft, Natasha Kazmierczak Front- Alana Taylor, Eden Febbraio.

Tennis

Congratulations to Kristen Fisher (7A) who competed to earn a place on the Victorian State Tennis Team SSV to represent Victoria at the National Championships.

Equestrian

Congratulations to the College Equestrian Team who participated in the State Interschool Championships and especially to Abbey Turnbull who achieved selection for the National Championships in Dressage held in Perth.

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SCSA Table Tennis

CLC competed in the SCSA Table Tennis for the first time playing in a round robin competition. Laura Verrocchi received the ‘Most Valuable Player’ on the day.

Back L-R: Sarah Lendaro, Nicole Milella, Hannah Major and Amy O’Neill. Front L-R: Paige McCormack, Tahli Brittain, Rhiannon Woroniuk and Laura Verrocchi.

Cycling Championships

Senior Softball Champions

Back L-R: Holly Gilbert, Sarah Lendaro, Sophie Campbell, Holly Bowman, Sharn McAllister and Hannah Major. Front L-R: Ashleigh Riddell, Georgette Watling and Monique Tenaglia.

SCSA Hockey Champions

Congratulations to the Senior Hockey Team who won the SCSA Hockey Competition. Well done also to Jasleen Randhawa (12D) for winning the Most Valuable Player.

Back: L-R Georgina White, Victoria Hogan, Casey Imeneo and Evangeline Cameron Front: L-R Lauren Fleurie, Isabella Cameron, and Alana Taylor. Absent: Kristina Borgolotto, Zoe Christie, Courtney Elliott, Marguerite Hickey, Sharn McAllister and Laura Verrocchi.

Milo Indoor Cricket Junior Champions

Congratulations to the Junior Indoor Cricket Team who won the Milo Indoor Cricket 2013 Competition.

Front L-R: Shania John, Kristen Fisher, Lara Vitez, Madeline Brancatisano and Lily Brancatisano. Back L-R: Hayley Ross-Smith, Emma Thompson, Natalie MacDonald and Charlotte Mikic. Absent: Stephanie Francis.

Australian Basketball TeamCongratulations to Lauren Scherf (11B) who was a member of the Under 19 Australian Basketball Team that recently won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Lithuania.

Victorian Women's Baseball TeamBelated congratulations to Paris Penny who was a member of the Victorian Women's Baseball Team that won a gold medal at the Australian Championships earlier in the year. Well done Penny!

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OLD COLLEGIANS


Thank you so much Old Collegians for all your support in 2013. Both our Park Hyatt Luncheon and Movie Night have been most successful and will allow us to give our yearly donation to the College to be used at Principal, Margaret McKenna’s discretion. This is a very important part of our Mission and we are happy to be able to contribute to the life of the College in this way. Our Remembrance Mass last week was a very peaceful celebration and a lovely way for us to take some time to remember friends, relatives and colleagues who have been part of the school history and are sadly no longer with us.

Thanks to all the hard working committee who provide me with great support. We truly enjoy

working together to achieve our common goal of friends gathering and fundraising!

If you would like to join our committee or give us feedback on any event, please

feel free to contact me as we would love to hear from you.

All the best for a very safe and Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you in 2014.

Sue Vander President, Old Collegians’ Association

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Old Collegians' News

Joy Bashford (nee Power CLC early 1940s)It was a pleasure to catch up with Joy Bashford (nee Power) who attended CLC East Melbourne in the late 1930s – early 1940s, from Grade 7 to Form 5. Each day Joy caught the train from Malvern Station into the city, travelled by tram up Collins Street (the fare was one penny) and then walked the short distance to school. After such a long journey and because Joy suffered from arthritis, the kindly nuns would give her breakfast to ensure she was well nourished and feeling stronger before school started.

Joy has happy memories of her days at school. No-one had much during the war years but all shared what they did have. She remembers going to confession at St Patrick’s Cathedral and going on retreat when the priest ‘scared the life out of us’ in his talk about relationships between boys and girls. Joy’s dreams of ever becoming an artist were shattered when, after drawing a

Memories

Pat Gartlan (nee Anchen CLC 1953)“My days at CLC were very important in my life. The Sisters were marvellous…and pretty demanding! They taught us well and insisted that we recognise and use the gifts we had been given, whatever they were. Half measures were not tolerated! The other big message was that God is always there beside us to help, whatever’s going on, whatever we’re doing and whether we remember it not. Leaving school knowing that gives you a great start!”

leaf in Art, Sister Claver told her very bluntly that ‘ you will never be an artist.’ Instead, she pursued her love of Maths which helped her career in banking.

During the holidays Joy remembers travelling to a house in Healesville owned by the nuns. Orig-

inally it was used during the war to house those stu-dents living close to the city because it was a safer envi-ronment.

In 1949, after the war, Joy worked in a bank in Darwin where she met her future husband Morrie who was

on a working holiday around Australia. They eventually settled in Berwick and Joy recalls the famous movie stars Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner coming briefly to Berwick for the film-ing of some scenes for ‘On the Beach’. In fact,

some of the family’s cows had a starring role!

CLC would like to thank Joy for her donations to the College Archives which included a CLC cup, saucer and matching plate, as well as College magazines.

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L-R Mrs Patricia Gartlan (nee Anchen), Mrs Mary Stella (nee Dunlea), Mrs Gladys Bardini (nee Gori), Sr Elizabeth Costigan RSC, Mrs Marie Slavin (nee Frewen), Mrs Maureen Lawson (nee Cocks).

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Class of 1953 (Intermediate 1951) High Tea It was a pleasure to welcome ladies from the

Class of 1953 to High Tea in the Boardroom at

CLC Eltham. Pat Gartlan ( nee Anchen) flew

from Tasmania for the occasion and Year 7

student Cody Lee was invited to meet some of

the ladies who had completed her questionnaire

about CLC East Melbourne earlier in the year.


Special MemoryNorma Jones (nee Glasson, CLC 1955)

Norma remembers going with her friend, Ruth O’Brien to the ice-skating rink which was situated where the Arts Centre is now. It was a Saturday and the girls chose to wear trousers. They were spotted by a prefect who reported them to the Mother Superior at the time who was not at all impressed!

Helen Ludwig (nee English, CLC 1942 - 1950)School life in the 1940s

The English family had a long association with Catholic Ladies’ College. Helen’s mother, Jean McDonough, and her twin sister Aileen, went to CLC, around 1921, as did another sister, Sheila. When Helen commenced at CLC, Sister Theophane who was very old, remembered her mother Jean, as did the German teacher Miss Rush. Helen progressed quickly, completing grades 3 to 6 in two years – disadvantage being that she had to repeat Form 3 because she was too young to progress into Form 4. To quote Sister Claver: ‘The baby has to grow up’.

Helen’s remembers learning hymns and French songs and reading widely. She learnt about the Grand Trunk Road and Rudyard Kipling, developing a great interest in India. She also took piano and elocution lessons through to Matriculation. Helen’s love of languages began in Form 1 learning French and Latin and in Form 2 she chose German because she wanted

to be a spy – due to radio serials and movies she was watching at the time. She noticed that all the spies were caught because they couldn’t speak a word of German.

In a study of ‘Ourselves and the Pacific’, Helen remembers Sister Claver having an admiration for the Chinese and their love of learning and remarking that if there were a fire in the home, the Chinese would save their books, whereas the Australians would save The Sporting Globe - a newspaper which had all the sporting results!

Helen recalls during the war years, some students being evacuated to Healesville and trenches being built all around the Treasury Buildings just near CLC East Melbourne. The students had to practise running out to the trenches just in case the need arose.

Helen remembers school concerts at Cathedral Hall and the Melbourne Town Hall as well as the tradition of singing in the choir at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Holy Thursdays. At one of the school concerts in the Melbourne Town Hall, she felt very privileged when, as a prefect, she had the honour of taking Mr Arthur Calwell (a most prominent politician at this time) and his wife to their seats.

In Matriculation (Form 6) there were only 12 students and Helen studied English, Literature, Music, French and German and then continued studying at University after winning a scholarship.

Helen has no bad memories of CLC but does remember that one of her main worries was always losing her gloves!

Liselle Thorburn ( nee Pote CLC 1993)Founders’ Day.It was indeed a pleasure and a privilege to welcome alumni Liselle Thorburn (nee Pote, CLC 1993) to address the College Assembly on Founders’ Day.

Liselle reflected about her involvement in school life and how proud she was ‘to belong to such a uni-fied, faith-filled and energized CLC com-munity’. She shared her story about life post CLC when her happiness was shat-tered; not only did she have to learn to live with Multiple

Sclerosis but she and her husband Steve were then challenged to the very fibre of their being when their son Caleb died so suddenly from Meningococcal Strain B.

Liselle eventually found the resolve to turn this nightmare into something that could, maybe one day, prevent what happened to Caleb, from happening to anyone else. She utilised her knowledge and professional skills to establish the Caleb Thorburn Foundation which raises funds to assist in the research and development of an immunization to eradicate and / or indeed reduce this insidious disease within Australia. Liselle works tirelessly for the Caleb Thorburn Foundation which is committed to empowering people with accurate information to assist in the identification and diagnosis of Meningococcal, as well as encouraging smart choices to ensure this killer disease does not claim more lives.

Liselle’s life experiences certainly resonated with her audience and the following are some reflections from students:

Yesterday’s speaker was extremely inspirational. We were very lucky to hear Liselle share her tragic story with us. She emphasized to the students that we have to embrace College life and take risks. She was an enthusiastic speaker who kept all the students engaged. Although she had a lot of tragedy in her life she always managed to find the best things in life.

Inspirational. Lesson to be learnt: to live every day as if it were your last one; to not worry about the past because you can’t change it; break down ‘impossible’ into ‘I’m possible’; get involved and make the most of your opportunities.

‘Nothing is ever ‘impossible’. The word itself says ‘I’m possible’; make the most of your time at Catholic Ladies’ College; Catholic Ladies’ College prepared me for life.’

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This year the Year 12 Visual Arts Exhibition was opened by internationally recognised leading Australian artist and designer Simone LeAmon. Simone was very impressed with the work by VCE students studying Art, Media and Visual Communications and Design, as well as VET Fashion Design. Her message focused on encouraging the students to continue pursuing what they loved but not be afraid of changing direction. Simone has been engaged as a consultant curator for the biggest and most ambitious exhibition ever staged by the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Now.

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Simone LeAmon (CLC 1988) / Art Exhibition 2013

Congratulations to Dr Claire Fenby who graduated in March, 2013 having completed her thesis, Experiencing, Understanding and Adapting to Climate in South-Eastern Australia, 1788–1860. Claire analysed the way that climate extremes like drought, high rainfall, flood and bushfire impacted upon Australian societies in the 18th and 19th centuries. The thesis was an interdisciplinary project that used traditional historical documentary material, meteorological observations and palaeo climate data (e.g. tree ring, coral and ice core records) to fill gaps in our understanding of Australia’s past climate. This research was conducted at the University of Melbourne's School of Earth Sciences and the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, as part of the South-Eastern Australian Recent Climate History (SEARCH) project.

Dr Claire Fenby (CLC 2002)

Congratulations to author Krista Bell on the publication of her latest children’s book The Burning of the Bails. This beautifully presented book is set at Rupertswood Mansion, Sunbury. The story is a semi-fictional/historical account of the origin of the Ashes Cricket Tournament.

Krista Bell (nee Blakeney CLC 1967)

The annual Remembrance Mass was held in the Sister Una McAllister Sacred Space in November to mark All Souls Day and remember all deceased past Collegians and staff. Those attending were invited to write the names of those they wished to remember and pray for in a beautiful Remembrance Book which is made available each year for this purpose. The service was celebrated by Father Terry Kean.

Remembrance Mass

ValeLet us remember in our prayers our deceased Old Collegians and their families.

Kathleen Mary Ryan (nee Reid, CLC 1930s)Kaye Moloney (nee Frith CLC 1959)

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REUNIONS, REUNIONS, REUNIONSgirls flourish here


18MONTH REUNIONClass of 2011

5Class of 2008 YEAR REUNION

Forthcoming Reunions:10 YEAR Saturday 3 May

20 YEAR Saturday 24 May

5 YEAR Friday 20 June

18MONTHS (Class of 2012) Thursday 24 July

25 YEAR Saturday16 August

30 YEAR Saturday 30 August

40 YEAR Saturday 25 October

50 YEAR Saturday 22 November

Tentative Dates for the 2014 reunions. If you are interested in becoming involved in the organisation of these events, please email Alumni Coordinator Marianne Roberts [email protected]

CLC ArchivesDonations of past uniforms, books, photographs, school magazines, documents, production programs, costumes, awards, trophies and any other memorabilia of significance to the College are always welcome.Please contact Mrs Marianne Roberts 9439 4077 or email [email protected] au.



25YEAR REUNIONClass of 1988

30Class of 1983 YEAR REUNION



Standing L-R: Ann De Pellegrin, Anna Pelling (nee Brinkotter), Josie Tynan (nee Brosnan) ,Tracey Bailey (nee Dark) and Lynn Mason (nee McCrohan) Sitting L-R: Geraldine Groenewegen (nee Ryan), Julie Canals, Elsa Jackson (nee Firczak), Michelle Jemmeson and Fiona Taylor (nee Burns).

Class of 1975 High Tea On the Sunday following Melbourne Cup Day members of the Class of 1975 met for afternoon tea at the Park Hyatt, East Melbourne. The group, which has been meeting this day each year since their 30 Year Reunion, changes in size and participants, but happily meet to catch up on each other’s news. The idea was the initiative of Julie Canals who emails an invitation to her class mates each year prior to the event. It is a great afternoon of fine food, champagne and laughter. The Class of 1975 would love to see others attend this gathering and as many women as possible for our 40th Reunion in 2015. If you would like to be included next year please email Julie: [email protected]

BABIES

Congratulations and our very best wishes to Conor and Helene Flanagan (nee Warrillow CLC 1992) on the birth of a beautiful daughter, Sadie Mary, born May 14 and weighing 1.8.kgs (4lbs). May she bring joy and happiness to this new little family.

In September, Paul and Antonina Duncan (nee Chiocci, CLC 1990) welcomed with much love Sebastian, their first son, and brother for daughters Alicia (4) and Madeline (2). We wish them much joy as they watch Sebastian grow into a fine young man.

Michael and Melissa Glenn (Maynes CLC 1999) welcomed their first child, a daughter Laila Chloe on 17 April 2012. Melissa, daughter of teacher Anne Maynes, moved from Canberra to Melbourne just a few days before Laila was born. We wish Melissa and Michael well with their new baby in their new home.

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WEDDINGS BELLESgirls flourish here


Our congratulations and very best wishes to Tom and Kerry-Ann Grove (nee O’Connor,

CLC 2000) who were married at St. Thomas' Church in Greensborough. Kerry was

attended by her sister, Lisa-Marie (CLC 2004). The happy couple celebrated later

with family and many of Kerry-Ann’s school friends from CLC at the Harbour Room, Royal

Melbourne Yacht Squadron in St. Kilda.

L-R: Rebecca Nisbet, Belinda Allen (nee

Zolis), Jessica Kennedy, Alicia Neilsen, Kerry-

Ann Grove (nee O'Connor), Chloe Hand (nee L'Huillier), Jessica

Donnelley, Claire Sartori, Leah Cleland and Emma O'Sullivan, all from the

Class of 2000.Kerry-Ann and Tom Grove.

It was indeed a CLC wedding when Julia Celotti (CLC 2003) married Brad

Chiang at Emu Bottom Homestead in Sunbury. School friends Stefanie

Styring (CLC 2003) and Jayde Craven (CLC 2003) together with Julia’s

sister Elise Phelan (nee Celotti CLC 2001) attended the bride. Many of her friends from school were there to help the happy couple celebrate

their nuptials including Karina Beattie (nee Barca), Hayley Byrnes (nee

Cartwright), Nikita Walsh and Carly Cosh, all CLC 2003 alumni.

Julia and Brad Chiang.

Bride Julia with her bridesmaids Stefanie

Styring (CLC 2003) and Jayde Craven

(CLC 2003), together with Julia’s sister Elise

Phelan (nee Celotti, CLC 2001).

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WEDDINGS BELLESgirls flourish here


Immaculate Conception Church, Hawthorn was the setting for the marriage of beautiful bride Jacqueline Emslie (CLC 2004) to Matthew Lavric. Jacqui was attended by her sisters Jacinta (CLC 2002) and Samantha (CLC 2009), and school friend, Lisa-Marie O’Connor (CLC 2004). We wish Jacqui and Matthew a happy and fulfilling life together.

L – R: Samantha Emslie (CLC 2009), Lisa-Marie O’Connor (CLC 2004), Jacinta Emslie (CLC 2002),bride and groom Jacqueline and Matthew Lavric, groomsmen Damian Lavric (groom’s identical twin), Josh Lucas and Jacqui’s brother Luke Emslie.

Geri and Anthony Gaffney.

Congratulations to Sarah Cardamone (CLC 2005) and Mark Smith, who were married

at Carousel, Albert Park earlier this year. The stunning bride was attended by her sister Tanya

(CLC 2007) and school friend Sarah Barclay (CLC 2005). We wish Sarah and Mark much

happiness for their future life together.

L-R Tanya Cardamone (CLC 2007), groomsman Simon Tuckman, Sarah Barclay (CLC 2005), Mark

and Sarah Smith (nee Cardamone, CLC 2005), groomsman and Jamie Smith (groom’s brother).

Strong CLC connections were cemented even further when Geraldine (Geri) Hiser (CLC 2006) and Anthony Gaffney married at St. Peter’s Catholic

Church, Hurstbridge. The groom’s three sisters, Catherine, Anita and Megan were all former CLC students, along with the bride’s sister Roslyn.

Geri was attended by Roslyn (CLC 2008), the groom’s sister Anita Gaffney (CLC 2004) and Pip Humphries. The groom’s father and sisters, Catherine

and Anita, provided the music for the service and sister, Megan, did a reading. The reception was held at Bridges in Hurstbridge. Many CLC friends, along with the bride’s aunt, CLC Principal Margaret McKenna,

attended to help the happy couple celebrate.

Back row L-R: Elizabeth Audley (nee McKenna CLC 2000),

Bridget Matulick(nee McKenna CLC 1997), Margaret McKenna

(bride’s aunt and CLC Principal) Geri Gaffney (nee Hiser CLC 2006), Caitlin Stephens (CLC

2006), Elissa Rontani (CLC 2006), Siobhan McKenna (CLC 2003), Catherine Thwaites (nee

Gaffney CLC 2002), Natasha Van Noorden (CLC 2006) Front: L-R: Christine (Chrissy) Dalgleish (CLC 2006),

Anita Gaffney (CLC 2004), Megan Gaffney (CLC 2008) and Roslyn Hiser (CLC 2008).

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College Sports Co-Captain and winner of the Old Collegians’ School Spirit Award, Sharn McAllister celebrates her achievement with her Grandmother Mrs Eunice Wilson at morning tea following the Awards Assembly in the

Sr Una McAllister Centre. The Centre is named after Sharn’s great Aunt.

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