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PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME 1

HISTORY AND GOVERNANACE

Loreto Crest 2

History of Loreto 2

Loreto College Coorparoo 3

Philosophy and Aims 3

Names to Know 4

School Council and Committees 4

Staffing Structure 6

Staff 2016 7

Staff Qualifications 11

Student Leadership 13

STUDENTS

Code of Conduct 16

Mobile Phone & Electronic Device Policy 19

Uniform 20

Secondary School Studies 22

Homework 22

Library 22

Co-Curricular Activities 23

Music Program 24

Your Ensemble Questions Answered 25

Private Music Tuition 26

Health & Physical Education 27

Sport 27

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PARENT INFORMATION & PROCEDURES

Administration of Medication to Students 28

Attendance at School 28

Awards 29

ID Cards and Badges & Loreto College Access Cards 30

Borrowing of Money 30

Conditions of Enrolment 30

Counselling Services 30

Dances 31

Driving to College by Students 32

English as a Second Language (ESL) 33

Family Information 33

Fees Information 33

Free Dress Days 34

House System 35

Illness Procedure 35

Interhouse and Interschool Carnivals 35

Learning Enrichment 35

Locks and Lockers 35

New students Years 8-12 and after the commencement of Year 7 36

Parent Lounge 36

Parent Participation 36

Parental Contact with School 36

Parents and Friends’ Association 37

Parking 37

Past Pupils’ Association 38

Permission for Excursions, Camps and Field Trips 38

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Personal Development 38

Reporting to Parents 41

School Facilities 41

Second Hand Uniforms and Books 41

Smoke Free Zone 41

Speech Night Policy 41

Student Accident Insurance 42

Student Leadership 42

Supervision Before and After School 42

Term Dates 42

Timetable 42

Transport 43

Tuckshop 45

Website 46


Page 1 Parent Handbook

Welcome to the Loreto College Coorparoo community for 2016.

Our College vision and mission continues to drive our policies and procedures. This

Parent Handbook is one of the tools to give parents necessary information regarding

College procedures and annual organisational structures and personnel. It compliments

the Student Handbook which is distributed to the girls at the beginning of Term 1.

In keeping with our philosophy of continually improving communication and forming positive partnerships with our

families, we see mutual responsibility for providing up-to-date, relevant and appropriate information. The Parent

Handbook goes hand in hand with other College documents, such as the Studies Guide and Policies Handbook, all of which

are available on the Parent Lounge and College website www.loreto.qld.edu.au

I commend this handbook to you as an important resource and look forward to working with you to ensure your family ’s

Loreto journey is one of personal and spiritual growth, commitment and service. I wish you a happy and productive 2016.

Cheryl Hamilton

Principal


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LORETO CREST

Loreto College Coorparoo is conducted by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), more commonly known as Loreto

Sisters.

The Loreto Crest is older than the history of Loreto in Australia. It is made up of four symbols which hold an important place in the

lives of all Catholics: the Cross, which is a sign of Christ; the Sacred Heart, which symbolizes the unfailing love of God; the Anchor

of Hope, an old symbol for Mary and for the promise of Christ to be with His people always; and the Heart of Mary, who provides

an example for all.

The Latin words Maria Regina Angelorum mean Mary, Queen of the Angels and the motto Cruci dum spiro fido means, As long as I

live I place my trust in the Cross –signifying an understanding of the centrality of Christ.

HISTORY OF LORETO

The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM) was founded by an Englishwoman, Mary Ward, in 1609. By that time, the

Reformation had taken a strong hold in England, thus the opportunity for religious life or religious education for women was

severely restricted. Mary Ward was called by God to do something more than ordinary in responding to her religious vocation.

Initially she felt drawn to the contemplative life, but gradually her vocation emerged as an active apostolic response to the needs

of the time.

Together with a group of six like-minded companions, she established a religious community of women dedicated to care of the

faith through the Catholic education of girls and any other means congruous to the times. Modelled on the Society of Jesus and

essentially missionary in character, the young Institute was marked by several innovative features: the group was to be governed

by a woman; it was to be free from the restrictions of strict monastic enclosure and its members were to dress in the manner of

ordinary women of the time. Such features proved too controversial for the Church authorities and Pope Urban VIII finally

suppressed the Institute in 1631. With their leader Mary Ward imprisoned as a heretic and many members dispersed, it seemed as

if the Institute was at an end. But on her release from prison, Mary gathered a few companions to live in community with her

under the protection of the Pope. From this tentative beginning emerged an Institute, governed under three Generalates, with

works of service in all five continents. The year 2003 saw the historic reunion of the Irish and North American Provinces so that the

Institute now has two Generalates and works in 16 countries.

From the start, the education of women has been a central concern of the IBVM. True to the spirit of Mary Ward, this Institute is

committed to care of the faith through the education of girls and other means demanded by the times, reflecting, in whatever

works it undertakes, her emphasis on verity, felicity, freedom, justice and sincerity. The Australian foundation was made from

Ireland in 1875 by Mary Gonzaga Barry. From her first foundations in Ballarat, she set the pattern by establishing the equivalent of

parish primary schools and primary-secondary day and boarding schools. Committed to providing a Catholic, liberal education,



these schools encouraged students to discover and build on their natural gifts and to acquire those qualities of mind and heart

which would enable them to be of service to the Australian Church and society.

Loreto College Coorparoo remembers its origins by naming its Houses after significant people: Mary Ward, Mother Gonzaga

Barry, Mother Stanislaus Mulhall (the first Novice Mistress in Australia and the second Mother Provincial) and Mother

Stanislaus Mornane (the first Australian to join the Institute).

LORETO COLLEGE COORPAROO

Towards the end of 1927, Archbishop Duhig approached Mother Provincial (Mother Teresa Gertrude) regarding a foundation in

Brisbane. Mother Teresa Gertrude and Mother Philomena travelled to Queensland in September 1927 to look for a site. The

Archbishop took them to see the Deshon home, Kemendine, built in 1885. Early in December a group of nuns came to Coorparoo

to make ready the house which was to open as a school in the following January. School opened about 26 January 1928 with

seven pupils. By January 1929 the school had increased to 40 students. Not long after the opening of the school, a lucky Casket

ticket, bought for the nuns by Alice Cummins, won £5000. This money enabled the nuns to finance the classroom block which

came to be known as the Casket Building.

At the end of 1941, after the attack on Pearl Harbour, it was decided to move the school inland. Glen Innes was chosen as a

suitable site. During this time the Australian Armed Forces took over the Cavendish Road Loreto Convent as a Convalescent

Hospital for injured soldiers. In 1944, Loreto returned to Coorparoo and life went on.

Since then, Loreto Coorparoo has grown steadily and whilst both the primary and boarding schools were phased out by 1979, the

secondary day school has continued to flourish. In 2015, Year 7 became part of secondary schooling in Queensland and the

College now has a population of just over 800 students with a staff of more than 100. In 1986 the Loreto Advisory Board was

established and a School Council was inaugurated in 1993.

To provide necessary facilities for Music, Drama and Physical Education as well as a large assembly area, the Mary Ward Centre

was opened in August 1991. The Deshon oval was established at the front of the school in 1993.

In 1997 four Technology Rooms were added and the Home Economics and Tuckshop areas expanded and relocated. A major

expansion of the Science facilities was completed in 2000 and a refurbishment of the Library and Art Rooms was completed in

2004. In 2009, Mulwith, named after the birth place of Mary Ward, was completed on the site of the old Convent on the corner

of Dale and Lade Streets. It contains facilities for Art, Learning Support and ESL, as well as general learning areas.

In 2014, in preparation for the inclusion of Year 7s, both the Tuckshop and Home Economics area were expanded and

modernized, and a new building named Cruci in honour of the College motto Cruci dum spiro fido, was completed at the front of

the College. It provides further general learning areas and it is hoped the ground floor will eventually become the foyer of a

Performing Arts Centre.

PHILOSOPHY AND AIMS Be seekers of truth and doers of justice

Mary Ward 1585-1645

In the spirit of the foundress, Mary Ward, Loreto schools aim to promote in their students personal and intellectual development

supported by Christian values.

To fulfil these aims, particular emphasis is given to nurturing the virtues of gentleness, receptivity, compassion and reflection, as

well as those qualities held dear by Mary Ward: freedom of spirit, sincerity in communication, personal integrity, a discriminating

attitude to truth and a cheerful disposition.



It is envisaged that in becoming well-informed, self-directed, spiritually mature women, the students in their turn will be

capable and willing to contribute to the building of a society characterised by the Gospel.

Mary Ward recognised the critical difference that education could make to her troubled world, especially through the care and

development of faith. It was also her strong conviction that women in time to come will do much. This vigorous belief in the

capacity and responsibility of women to contribute significantly to society and to the church underlies the emphasis in our

tradition on the education of girls.

NAMES TO KNOW

BABYLON: This is the Science Building on the lower level near Lade Street. ST MICHAEL: There is a white statue of St Michael the Archangel at the front of the school. The protection of St Michael has traditionally been a part of Loreto history and devotion. DESHON OVAL: The original school building, Kemendine, sometimes called the pink building, had been the home of the Deshon family. The Deshon Oval was established in 1993. THE CIRCLE: This is the central landscaped court within the College. When Kemendine was demolished it was hoped that this central area would never be built on. THE CASKET BUILDING: The original classroom block built with the proceeds from a winning Casket ticket. MARY WARD CENTRE: The Multipurpose Learning Centre named after the founder of the IBVM and opened in 1991. GONZAGA BARRY BUILDING: This is named after the IBVM sister, Mary Gonzaga Barry who led the first group of nuns to Ballarat in 1875. MULWITH: The building constructed on the site of the old Convent during 2008/2009. Mulwith is the birth place of Mary Ward in Yorkshire, England. CRUCI: The building off the circular drive at the front of the College completed in 2014. Cruci is a reference to the College motto, Cruci dum sprio fido, and means ‘Cross’.

SCHOOL COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES

THE COUNCIL OF LORETO COLLEGE

The Council of Loreto College, which was established in 1993, has been given responsibility for the governance and management of the school by the Provincial Superior of the IBVM. The day-to-day running of the school is delegated to the Principal to whom the Council gives support and direction. Members of the School Council have expertise in Education, Finance, Law and Management and are appointed because of their belief in the value of an education in the Loreto tradition. The Council is involved in long-term planning and financial management and is charged with maintaining the ethos of Mary Ward and the IBVM. SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS 2016

Diane Bukowski (Chairperson) Judy Smeed

Anne Barker Warren Bath

Lisa Claes Cheryl Hamilton (ex officio)

Therese Coutts Noel Williams (ex officio)

Orfeo Lazzaretti

Anne Kelly ibvm

Anne Schenk



FINANCE COMMITTEE

Malcolm McDougall

Charmaine Herbert

Peter Schenk

Virginia Stirling

Cheryl Hamilton (ex officio)

Darren Howell (ex officio)

Noel Williams (ex officio)

CAPITAL WORKS & PROPERTY COMMITTEE

Orfeo Lazzaretti (Chairperson) Louise Booth Tim Treby

Diane Bukowski Peter Schenk

James Loveday Cheryl Hamilton

Noel Williams John Welch

IBVM COORPAROO COMMUNITY MEMBERS 2016

Elisabeth Keane (Labrador) (Community Leader)

Jan Niall (Darwin)

Mary O’Brien (Labrador )

Zita O’Donohue (Coorparoo)

Helen Parer (Coorparoo)

Anne Kelly (Coorparoo)

Helen Salter (Coorparoo)

PARENTS AND FRIENDS’ COMMITTEE 2016

President Garry West

Vice-President Maureen Robb

Vice-President John Daly

Secretary Carolyn Stanmore

Treasurer Shaun Cochran

PAST PUPILS’ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2015/2016

President Mrs Susan Milward (nee Bange - 1980)

Vice-Presidents Vacant

Secretary Dr Catherine Reid (1980)

Treasurer Mrs Michelle Rovere (nee Dixon - 1971)



STAFFING STRUCTURE

Year 12 Coordinator— Ms Annie Diamond Year 9 Coordinator— Mrs Kirsty Gore Year 11 Coordinator— Mrs Fiona Meecham Year 8 Coordinator— Mrs Jan Kearney Year 10 Coordinator— Mrs Meg Logan Year 7 Coordinator— Mrs Anna Nielson

Art - Mrs Leonie McCulkin Business - Mr Matthew Preston English - Mrs Catherine O’Donoghue Geography - Mrs Diane Hanson Health & Physical Ed - Mr Chris Jones History - Ms Sally Crothers Home Economics - Ms Margaret Duncan Languages - Ms Louise Tilly/Mrs Amy MacDonald Mathematics - Mr Adrian Corrado Performing Arts - Mrs Lissa Gyte Religion - Ms Anthea Newcombe Science - Mr Matthew Lourigan Technology - Mr Russ Morgan

Director of Music - Mr Ben Langford Director of Sport - Mrs Meg Stevens eLearning Coordinator - Mr Russ Morgan Learning Enrichment Coordinator - Mrs Ruth Goldney Library & Information Services Coordinator - Ms Andrea Engler Middle Years Teaching & Learning Coordinator - Ms Tania Gallen Pathways Coordinator - Ms Christine Rynne



LORETO COLLEGE COORPAROO STAFF 2016 - Term 1

Jody Anderson – 8 White

Aruni Arachchige – 10 White

Maria Ashton – 8 White

Jessica Badke – 7 Blue

Deb Bauer – 11 Gold

Emma Beach – Communications & Enrolments Manager

Therese Begley - 11 Blue

Lesley Bongaarts – Student Services & Reception

Bill Bradic – Facilities Manager

Dianne Bush – Teacher Aide – Science & Laboratory

Rebecca Bush – 9 Gold

Linda Carstensen – Deputy Principal – Curriculum & Technology

Helen Carty – Deputy Principal - Pastoral Care

Karen Carr – Music Aide

Rachel Cody – 11 White

Ljiljana Cokara – Cleaner

Stephanie Coleman – 10 Green

Nadia Conradi – 9 Red

Clare Cooper – Compliance Manager

Adrian Corrado – Maths Curriculum Leader – 12 Red

Sally Crothers – History Curriculum Leader – 12 Blue

Chris Cuskelly – 11 Red

Michelle Davidson – 10 Blue

Barbara Davies – School Counsellor

Nat Dawes – 8 Blue

Rosemary Diako – 8 White

Annie Diamond – Year 12 Coordinator

Deana Dodds – 7 White

Kieran Donnelly – Deputy Principal – Mission

Michael Downey – 9 Blue

Margaret Duncan – Home Economics Curriculum Leader – 9 Green

Andrea Engler – Library & Information Services Coordinator – 7 Red

Celia Evans – Cleaner

Jan Findlay – 8 Gold (Term 1)

Jodi Finucan – 12 Gold (2016)

Cara Fox – 7 White (Maternity Leave 2016)

Paul Franco – 9 Green

Tamsyn Freeman – 8 Green (Semester 1)

Elizabeth Gaber – Deputy Principal – Administration



Tania Gallen – Middle Years Teaching & Learning Coordinator

Ange Glancy – Enrolments Officer

Ruth Goldney – Learning Enrichment Coordinator - 7 Red

Melita Gratwick - 7 White (Term 1 - 3)

Kirsty Gore – Year 9 Coordinator

Lissa Gyte – Performing Arts Curriculum Leader – 8 Red

Yuri Hada-Baxter – 12 Green

Lara Ham – Home Economics Assistant

Cheryl Hamilton – Principal

Terry Hamilton - Community Relations & Development Manager

Karen Hamlet – Art Assistant

Diane Hanson – Geography Curriculum Leader – 11 White

John Henderson – General Hand and Team Leader

Chris Henry – Technical Support Officer

Sonia Hereth – 9 Blue

Anne Herft – Services Coordinator

Gillian Hibbert – 7 Gold

Darren Howell – Assistant Business Manager

Maree Inger – 8 Green (Maternity Leave Semester 1)

Chris Jones – Health & PE Curriculum Leader – 12 White (LSL Term 1)

Nathan Jones – General Hand

Tim Joyce – 10 Green

Jan Kearney – Year 8 Coordinator

Christine Kelly – College Receptionist

Alan Lane-Richardson – 10 Gold (25/1 – 19/2)

Ben Langford - Director of Music – 11 Green

Jeanette Little – 8 Gold (LSL Term 1)

Lu Liu – 8 Gold

Meg Logan – Acting Year 10 Coordinator

Matthew Lourigan – Science Curriculum Leader – 12 Green

Kate Ludwig – Year 10 Coordinator (Leave 2016)

Christine Mann – Cleaner

Gary Marsh – ICT Manager

Kevin McAlinden – 12 Gold

Kath McCormack – Learning Support Officer

Leonie McCulkin – Art Curriculum Leader – 7 Gold

Amy MacDonald – 10 Red (Languages Curriculum Leader Term 1-3)

Alison McEneny – Tuckshop Manager

Diane McGowan – 10 White

Chris McGregor – Laboratory Manager



Robyn McKeon - Systems Administrator - Admin

Georgina McKeown – 7 Red (Leave Semester 1)

Fiona Meecham – Year 11 Coordinator

Russ Morgan – eLearning Coordinator & Technology Curriculum Leader – 10 Red

Tara Morris – Executive Assistant to the Deputies Curriculum & Technology and Admin

Michael Mulcahy – Groundsman

Kate Mulherin – School Counsellor

Paul Murrin - Network & Systems Administrator

Sunil Nagoji – ICT/AV Technician

Anthea Newcombe – Religion Curriculum Leader – 10 Gold

Gail Newman – Executive Assistant to the Principal

Stacey Nicol – Services Assistant

Anna Nielson – Year 7 Coordinator

Stephanie Nolan – 11 Blue

Sonia O’Brien – 7 Red (Semester 1)

Tamara O’Callaghan – 7 White (2016)

Catherine O’Donoghue – English Curriculum Leader - 12 Blue

Libby Oliver – Finance Officer

Kerensa O’Neill – 10 Green

Mark Onions – Assistant Facilities Manager/Painter

Sarina Polliciana - Tuckshop Assistant

Matthew Preston – Business Curriculum Leader – 11 Gold

Diana Pritzler – 8 Red

Kristy-leigh Quinlan – 9 Blue

Cory Rawding – 12 White (Term 1)

Jane Ridgway – Library Technician

Meg Runge – Learning Support Officer

Christine Rynne – Pathways Coordinator – 12 Red

Helen Salter IBVM - Assistant Archives

Nadya Shale – 8 Green

Marie Shaw – 12 White

Meg Stevens – Director of Sport – 7 White

Jenny Strachan – 8 Gold

Gavin Swanson – 9 Gold

Paul Svoboda – Music Teacher

Chrissie Swain – Library Technician



Isabel Taylor – 8 Blue

Louise Tilly - Languages Curriculum Leader - 7 Blue (Maternity Leave Term 1-3)

Chris Timbs – Fees Administrator

Irene Valentine – 7 Green

Rebecca Valmadre – 10 Blue

Deb van den Brink – 7 Green

Angela Waite – 9 Red

Peita Ward – 11 Red

Jane Wilkinson – Assistant to Director of Sport

Noel Williams – Business Manager

Trish Willing – Communications & Community Relations Officer

Nyree Wood – 11 Green (Health & PE Curriculum Leader Term 1)

Ian Wright – 10 Gold (Paternity Leave 25/1 – 19/2)



STAFF QUALIFCATIONS 2016

Jody Anderson B Education, Grad. Dip Tch, Cert TESOL

Aruni Arachchige B Engineering (Hons), Grad Dip Ed

Maria Ashton Dip Teaching (Visual Arts), BA

Jessica Badke B Journalism, B Arts, Grad Dip Education, M Education

Deborah Bauer BA, Dip Ed

Therese Begley B HMS (Ed), Diploma in Remedial Massage, Cert II Applied Science – Remedial Massage

Rebecca Bush B App Sc

Linda Carstensen BA, Grad Dip Ed (Sec), M Education, M Rel Ed

Helen Carty B Econ, Dip Ed, Dip Christian Leadership

Rachel Cody B Sc, Dip Ed

Stephanie Coleman B Creative Arts (Drama), B Ed (Sec)

Nadia Conradi B Eng, B Com, Grad Dip Ed (Sec)

Adrian Corrado B Ed (Secondary)

Sally Crothers B Ed (Hon), M Ed Leadership

Christine Cuskelly BA, Dip Ed, B Com, Cert IV Training & Assessment & Cert IV Career Development

Michelle Davidson Dip T Secondary, Grad Dip Business Admin, Com Dec

Barbara Davies BA, Post Grad Dip Psych, M Social Sciences (Counselling)

Nat Dawes B Geog, M Town Planning, Dip Ed

Rosemary Diako B Arts (Psychology), Dip Prim T/Spec Grad Entry

Annie Diamond B Econ, Dip Ed

Deana Dodds Grad Cert Maths, Grad Dip Music, Dip Ed (Primary), Cert Choral Conduction (Monash)

Kieran Donnelly BA (Hons), Dip Ed, Grad Dip Rel Ed, M Rel Ed

Michael Downey B Sc, Grad Dip Tch, Grad Dip Arts, M Arts, Ph D, Cert IV Training & Assessment

Margaret Duncan Dip T, B Ed, M Hlth Sc

Andrea Engler B Ed, M Ed (Teacher Librarian)

Jodi Finucan B Ed

Cara Fox B Music (Hons), B Ed

Tamsyn Freeman B Ed (Design &Technology), Master Leadership Management & Education

Tania Gallen B Ed

Elizabeth Gaber B Sc, Grad Dip Ed, Grad Cert Rel Ed, Cert I IT, Cert IV Assessment & Workplace Training

Ruth Goldney BA (Hons) Literature, Dip Literature, Grad Dip Ed, Grad Cert RE

Kirsty Gore BHM&H, Dip Ed

Lissa Gyte B Ed (Sec)

Yuri Hada-Baxter BA, Grad Dip Ed, Post Grad Dip Ed St, M Ed

Cheryl Hamilton B. Sc, M.Sc. Soc, Dip Ed

Diane Hanson BA, Grad Dip Communications, B Ed, Grad Cert Arts

Sonia Hereth B Ed

Gillian Hibbert B Sc, Dip Ed

Maree Inger B Sc (Education)

Chris Jones D Ed, B Ed, M Health Science

Tim Joyce B Ed, B Sc, B Design, Master of Architecture



Jan Kearney M Ed, B Ed St, Grad Dip RE

Ben Langford B Music (Educ), Grad Cert Music Technology

Jeanette Little B Sc (Hons), Dip Ed

Lu Liu Grad Dip Ed (Sec), M Ed, Grad Ed TESOL, B Comm

Meg Logan Dip Teach – Sec, B Ed, Cert IV Training & Assessment

Matthew Lourigan B. App Sc., B Ed (Post Grad)

Kate Ludwig B Ed, B Arts, M Business Administration

Kevin McAlinden BA (Hons), Dip Ed

Kath McCormack BA, Grad Dip Ed, Dip Resource Teach

Amy MacDonald BA, Dip Ed

Leonie McCulkin Dip Teach, Cert III Arts - Digital Imaging

Diane McGowan Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip RE, BA

Fiona Meecham Dip Teaching (Sec), Grad Dip Health Ed

Russ Morgan B Ed (Hons), M Sc

Kate Mulherin B Psychological Sc (HonsI), Doctor of Psychological (Clinical)

Anthea Newcombe B Ed (Sec), B Arts

Anna Nielson B Music Ed, B Music (Hons), A Mus A

Stephanie Nolan B Ed (Secondary)

Sonia O’Brien B Arts, Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Tamara O’Callaghan B Arts, Grad Dip Ed

Cathy O’Donoghue BA, Dip Ed

Kerensa O’Neill B Arts

Matthew Preston B Bus, B Ed, Cert IV Training & Assessment, Cert IV Career Development

Diana Pritzler B Arts, B Ed

Kristy-leigh Quinlan B Communications, B Ed (Secondary Honours)

Christine Rynne B Ed, Dip T, Cert IV Training & Assessment, Cert IV Career Development

Nadya Shale Grad Dip Ed, PhD Chemical Engineering

Marie Shaw B Sc, Dip Ed

Meg Stevens B App Sc, B Ed

Jennifer Strachan Dip T

Paul Svoboda B Music (Hons), Dip T, Ph D, LTCL

Gavin Swanson B Sc, Dip Ed, Grad Dip Arts

Isabel Taylor B Health, Sport & PE

Marie-Louise Tilly BA, B Ec, Grad Dip Ed, Grad Cert RE

Irene Valentine BA, Dip Ed

Rebecca Valmadre B Arts (Drama), Grad Dip Ed

Deb van den Brink Dip T (Commerce)

Angela Waite Dip Teach, B Ed

Peita Ward BA, Dip Ed

Noel Williams B Com, CPA

Nyree Wood BHMS (Ed)

Ian Wright B Bus.Ed., Grad Dip Teach



STUDENT LEADRSHIP 2016

College Captain Aislind Bell College Captain Isabelle Orazio

Barry Captain Alice Crawford Captain Christina Stephanos

Mornane Captain Beth Kassulke Captain Zoe McNamee

Mulhall Captain Mikaela DiSavia Captain Emily O’Brien

Ward Captain Annetta Hile Captain Frances Wong

COUNCIL LEADERS:

Student Representative Council (SRC)

Yasmin Abraham, Agapi Kalligeros, Anna King

Art Daniela Lazzaretti

Dance Paige Paremain

Drama April Lopez-Vaquero

Health & Well-being Ruby Prideaux

Links Georgia Williams

Liturgy Priyanka Mirchandani

Loreto Environment Taylor Jansen

Media & Communication Tania Mangifesta

Multicultural Alexandra White

Music Julie Beiers

Social Justice Matilda Ingram

Sport Emily Littleton

Debating Captain Amelia Abdelrazek

Tech Crew Leaders Mikaela Keyser

SPORT CAPTAINS 2016

Swimming Gabrielle Beiers & Brooke Chatfield

Tennis Brigitte Mastry & Matilda Ingram

Cross Country Zoe McNamee & Jesse St Ledger

Volleyball Frances Wong (Senior) & Sophie Freeman (Junior)

Athletics

Track Ciera Stafford (Middle) Tea Marinov (Sprints)

Field Charlotte Grigson

Soccer Victoria Flores-Rodriguez

Netball Rebecca Smith (Senior) & Annette Hile (Junior)

Hockey Lucy Power

Touch Football Emily Littleton (Senior) & Farren Buckley (Junior)

Basketball Jessica Galpin

Water Polo Rebecca Smith

AFL Beth Kassulke



MUSIC ENSEMBLE CAPTAINS

Big Band Frances Wong

Chamber Strings Izabella Cehajic

Clarinet Ensemble One Holly Davey

Concert Band One Austen Whitewood

Exit Stage Left Bronte Finn

Flute Ensemble One Gabrielle Beiers

Guitar Ensemble One Taylor Whitewood

Guitar Ensemble Two Bronte Finn

Percussion Ensemble One Sophie Freedman

Senior Choir Tilly Ingram

Senior Chorale Anna King

Sorelle Chelsea Kuhl

String Ensemble Marie Falieros

ST VINCENT DE PAUL EXECUTIVE AND BOARD

President Katina Yanardasis

Vice-President Christiana Stewart

Secretary Emily Andrew

Treasurer Ruby Daly

Year 10 Representatives Sofie Moore & Sophia Morris

Year 9 Representative Annie Bates

Year 8 Representative Maddison White

General Board Members: Leah Condoleon

Sophia Dabinett

Gabrielle Djelovic

Jemima Ede

Samantha Nguyen

Victoria Smith

Leyla Sozkesen

Grace Winch

INTERACT BOARD

President Erin Littler

Vice-President Isabella Lovenitti

Secretary Adrianne Nicolaou

Years 7 & 8 Representative Bridget West

Years 9 & 10 Representative Brittany DiSavia



YR 7 – 11 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS & HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES 2016

SRC MEMBERS – Year 11

Phoebe Reid-Smith

Olivia Rogers

Kristina Trigenis


Abigail Clark

Madelyn Kelley

Anna Stathis


Ashlin Dunleavy

Katie Griffin

Fiona O’Sullivan


Charisse Mone Tamara Seeto

Meika Stafford


(Semester 2)

HOUSE REPS – Year 11

Barry Kate Marshall

Mornane Madeline Christie

Mulhall Stella Griffin

Ward Helena Beiers


Barry Alice Parmiter

Mornane Bella Danieli

Mulhall Eloise Mahon

Ward Gemma St Ledger


Barry Meg Crawford

Mornane Maggie Thomas

Mulhall Jessica Riley

Ward Georgia Ganim

HOUSE REPS - Year 8

Barry Maddison White

Mornane Kate Blew

Mulhall Erin Joyce



CODE OF CONDUCT

Members of the Loreto community are part of a continuing tradition of Christian education for women based on the ideals of Mary Ward.

While individuals, they are also members of a group. As such, they face the challenge of considering and working towards their own development as well as being mindful of the impact of their behaviour on others. Students have a responsibility to recognise the ideals of the school and to comply with the rules and procedures set down to ensure its smooth running. Amid changing values and relative standards, these ideals should guide their pattern of living.

It is hoped that each student will take a lively interest in exploring and realising her spiritual, mental and physical potential as well as contributing positively to the well-being of others. In this regard, students are encouraged to develop a spirit of compassion and an active sense of social justice, as well as self-discipline, logical reasoning and critical judgement.

If each student is to have the opportunity she deserves, mutual respect and consideration for others are necessary. Honesty, justice, truthfulness and tolerance are essential values in a school community.

Respect for other students, teachers and visitors to the school is expressed through courteous behaviour at all times.

On the way to and from school, Loreto girls are expected to wear correct uniform including hats and to behave safely and courteously. This means crossing roads carefully (at lights), being polite and helpful to others on trains, buses, footpaths, etc. Bad language, loud and offensive behaviour, vandalism and littering are unacceptable.

Courtesy is expected inside the school also. Running is not permitted on verandahs or walkways for safety reasons. Students are expected to be punctual for all classes and should avoid interrupting classes for forgotten books or other reasons. Visitors and new students or staff should be treated with special courtesy and helpfulness. When a teacher enters a classroom students should give quiet attention and be ready to begin work. Students are encouraged to approach staff for assistance and guidance, however staff are generally unavailable before 8.00am and should not be unnecessarily disturbed at recess or at lunchtime. The supervising staff (those on playground duty) are available if there is a problem. The office is open between 8.00am and 4.00pm for queries or emergencies.

At times, communication between teachers and students via email, mobile telephone, etc may be appropriate. Such communication should be respectful, should show due regard for staff members’ time and privacy, and should never be presumed or misused. Staff cannot be expected to respond to emails outside of school hours and may take some time to respond to emails during the school day because of their teaching commitments.

Punctuality to every class is essential. Attendance for all classes and at homeroom is compulsory. Students are expected to arrive at school before 8.25am so they are ready for Morning Homeroom at 8.30am. Students who are late to Morning Homeroom, ie after 8.30am, must check in through the office and obtain a late slip. A telephone call or note of explanation should be provided. Students who are absent from all or part of a class should ensure the Movement Log in their Student Handbook is completed.

No student should ever leave the school grounds without permission after she has arrived at school for the day until afternoon dismissal. If a student has to leave the school before 3.20pm for an appointment, she should bring a note beforehand requesting permission and present this to her Homeroom Teacher who will complete her Student Movement Log. This is to be presented at the office when she checks out. Students in Year 12 must have their Movement Logs completed by the Year 12 Coordinator. On Day 5, because of the need to confirm arrangements for E.P., Year 11 students must have their Log completed by the E.P. Coordinator. If a student does not have a note, or needs to leave the grounds before morning homeroom, she must obtain permission from the Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care or, in her absence, another Deputy. Students and parents are asked to keep appointments during school time to a minimum.

Parents should contact the school by telephone early in the day if a student is absent or will be late for school. If no notification is received by 9.00am, parents will be contacted by the College by SMS or telephone call.



Special requests for absence during Term time must be made in writing to the Principal. Such requests should be for serious reasons and should endeavour to avoid test blocks. Interhouse and Interschool Swimming and Athletics Carnivals are normal school days and all students in the designated Year groups are expected to attend. Absence from school to complete assignments is totally unacceptable. Students should plan their work to enable it to be presented on the due date without undue stress.

Students must take responsibility for their own property by marking all belongings (uniforms, shoes, books, equipment). Each student is allocated a locker and issued with a good quality lock so that her locker can be securely locked at all times. Large sums of money or valuables should be left at the office for safe-keeping. Students must also respect the property of others and the school – library books, sporting equipment, classroom furniture, etc. School bags, tennis racquets etc, must be kept in lockers provided.

Laptops are not to be taken out of carry bags at morning recess or lunch unless the student is working in the library or is under the direct supervision of a teacher. Laptops should be shut down and locked in a locker at morning tea and lunch. Laptops should not be left in lockers overnight but must be taken home. Bags, laptops or books left lying around may be confiscated. Please consult the Loreto Laptop Policy for further details.

If, for good reason, a student brings a mobile phone or other electronic device to school, it must be turned off when students are in class, moving between classes, in private study, at assembly or involved in any formal school activity in which the use or activation of the phone or device would interrupt the program, unless given specific permission from a teacher. Teachers may ask students to place their phones or other devices on their desks or on the floor to ensure they are not being used inappropriately. If students leave the classroom, eg to go to the toilet, they will be asked to leave their mobile phones with the teacher or on their desks until they return.

During the school day, ie between 8.25am and 3.20pm, if students do not need their mobile phones or other devices for class activities in their subjects, it is recommended that they be secured in lockers. This is compulsory for students in Years 7 and 8. If students do carry their mobile phones with them, they should not be visible, eg they should be in the skirt pocket. No phone should be left unsecured in a bag, desk or change room. Students are able to access their phones to check messages and respond briefly via text message during morning tea and lunch while at their locker. Students must have permission from a teacher to make a voice call. Students are not to use their phones or electronic devices in any other part of the school grounds during morning tea and lunch.

If these rules are not observed, phones will be confiscated till the end of the day, or for longer periods in the case of repeat offences. In-phone cameras and voice recorders are only to be used in school with permission from a teacher, as part of the College’s educational program and with the permission of all people who will be photographed / videoed or otherwise recorded.

Electronic devices such as iPads and other tablet devices, DVD players, MP3s, electronic games, iPods etc will be confiscated if used during school hours, ie between 8.25am and 3.20pm, without specific permission from a teacher.

Some areas of the school are out of bounds. Students are not permitted near the perimeter fences, at the back of the Mary Ward Centre or Pool, nor on the far verandahs of the main classroom block. For safety reasons, students should never enter the staff carpark or sit in the Circular Drive. Students should not block the entrance to the Service Area or lifts, or the path in front of the Administration Building. Students are not allowed in laboratories or specialist rooms unless accompanied by a teacher.

Students are expected to care for their environment and take responsibility for the tidiness of the school. Chewing gum is not allowed in the school at all. Eating is never allowed in school buildings including stairs and verandahs and, except for legitimate meetings, classroom areas are generally out of bounds at lunchtime unless there is a real need to go to lockers.

Students must have the Principal’s permission to collect or raise money for any purpose whatever. Money should only be borrowed from the office, never from students or staff. Such borrowing should be in emergencies only and the loan repaid the next day. If repayment does not occur promptly, no further borrowing will be permitted for the remainder of the semester.

As a matter of courtesy and because of limited parking parents must inform the Principal in writing that their daughter has their permission to drive independently to and from school. Student drivers must not transport other students without the specific written permission from all parents concerned. The Principal must be informed of these arrangements.

The writing and passing of notes between students during class is forbidden as is the sending of emails without specific permission from a teacher. Parents will be contacted if the matter is serious.

Students are not permitted to order food of any kind and have it delivered to them at school.



Smoking is not permitted at school, in school uniform anywhere or at any College function.

Alcohol is not permitted at school, in school uniform anywhere or at any College function.

Illegal drugs are forbidden on the school premises, in school uniform anywhere or at any College function.

School rules apply even when students are involved in activities which do not require uniform. If a student finds herself unable to comply with this code of conduct she should discuss her difficulty with her parents and the school authorities, so that all concerned may find a solution.

The interpretation of these regulations rests with the school administration, which has the power to suspend or expel from Loreto College Coorparoo any person who has seriously transgressed these principles.

Uniform

Correct uniform means clean lace-up, low heeled, black shoes; short, plain white socks or 70 denier navy pantyhose; white blouse; blue check skirt and tie with school badge; clean hat in good shape; tidy hair worn in a colour and style appropriate for school and tied back if longer than collar length with royal blue ribbon. Year 12 students may wear the white ribbon with blue and gold stripe.

Make-up, including coloured nail polish, is not to be worn with uniform nor is jewellery except for one pair of small plain studs or sleepers in the earlobes. Any other visible jewellery will be confiscated until the end of term. No student should have a visible tattoo.

Only the school blazer or jumper may be worn in cold weather. With the introduction of the new blazer from 2013, it is expected that Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 students wear the blazer to and from school from May until August. Other students are encouraged to do likewise.

Hats are always to be worn to and from school. To reduce the risk of sun damage to skin, hats, caps or sunvisors must be worn at recess and lunchtime and for outdoor PE classes. Hats are not to be worn in class nor to evening functions.

Sports uniform consists of the royal blue with gold/white trim polo shirt with Loreto crest and royal blue shorts. Short white socks and predominantly white sandshoes are to be worn. The Loreto tracksuit top is to be worn with the sport uniform during cold weather. The sports cap or bucket hat is compulsory for all PE lessons, training and matches. Togs are to be the uniform one-piece blue and gold or navy blue. The school swim cap must also be worn. Students change into and out of sports uniform at the beginning and end of each PE lesson. The sports uniform may only be worn to and from school for official training or matches. Students should note that selection into an interschool team may require further items specific to that sport. Some will need to be purchased; others will be loaned by the Sports Department.

Every item of student property must be clearly and legibly marked with the owner’s name. Indelible laundry markers are readily available.

CONSEQUENCES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF CODE OF CONDUCT

Infringements of the Code of Conduct will incur an appropriate consequence or penalty. The aim of such penalties is to allow the student to understand the damaging impact of the infringement on herself and others, to develop more positive behaviours, and to repair damage or hurt where possible.

The range of penalties may include:

attending an interview with a teacher, Year Coordinator, Deputy Principal or Principal

parents being called in for interview

providing a verbal and/or written apology

providing a written reflection on inappropriate behaviour

making reparation for damage or hurt caused

for students in Years 7 – 10, receiving Conduct Penalty signatures in the Student’s Handbook. Failure to produce a Handbook for signature on request is itself a minor disciplinary matter.

completing a lunchtime detention

being given afternoon detention

being suspended either in-school or at home

being expelled from the College.

Conduct Penalty signatures may be given for students in Years 7 – 10 for failure to comply with the College’s Code of Conduct, eg



failure to complete homework or assessment, rudeness or lateness to class.

Lunchtime detention may be given from 1.00pm to 1.20pm for failing to comply with the Code of Conduct, eg repeated uniform infringements.

Afternoon Detention may be given after school on Tuesday from 3.20pm to 4.20pm for more serious offences such as missing a class, inappropriate messaging, eating in any school building, inappropriate behaviour, vandalism or for adding up a series of minor offences, eg receiving five Conduct Penalty signatures in one week. The student’s parents may also be notified regarding the Conduct Code infringement and action taken by the College.

Advance notice is always given for a detention and students are expected to attend on the date specified. Requests for an alternative date for a detention must be made in writing by parents. Students who fail to attend a detention will be required to make up that detention the following week and may be required to complete an additional afternoon detention.

Because of the importance of participation in appropriate exercise, two Conduct Penalty signatures is the consequence for Years 7 - 10 students for not being prepared for PE lessons, ie not wearing PE uniform or not wearing a hat. Any Year 11 or 12 student who is not prepared for a Core PE lesson will be required to undertake an alternative activity during that time. For all students, failure to have correct uniform twice in one semester will result in an after school detention.

Any student with a long term illness or injury will abstain from lessons. If a student with a long term injury can use the time to rehabilitate her injury, this will be discussed with the teacher. If a student repeatedly fails to participate appropriately in core PE lessons or alternative activities, a detention will be issued or another appropriate consequence applied.

Suspension may be given as a result of a number of after school detentions in a single semester or for major breaches of the Code of Conduct. Usually, such suspensions will occur at school with students required to work by themselves to complete set work or tasks.

Students who are absent for a day without parent permission and appropriate reason may be required to make up that time outside normal student hours.

Infringements of the rule regarding smoking are serious. Penalties may range from detention to suspension or expulsion.

Infringements of the rule regarding alcohol are serious. Penalties may range from detention to suspension or expulsion.

Any illegal drug carrying or usage at school, in uniform anywhere, or at any school function may lead to expulsion. This wil l be determined by the Principal or Acting Principal.

The expulsion of a student is the province of the Principal in consultation with the Chair of School Council and with reference to the LSAC Policy on Expulsion. Advice from the Leadership Team and any other relevant persons will always be sought.

MOBILE PHONE & ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

This policy covers the use of student owned mobile phones, smart phones, iPods and other electronic devices (including smart watches, iPads and other tablet devices) with built in cameras and/or the ability to connect to the internet.

RATIONALE

Loreto College acknowledges that there are many valid educational uses of mobile phones and other electronic devices. However, the use of such devices during school times or on school activities must be carefully regulated and considered to prevent inappropriate use. Students’ engagement in learning, development of positive relationships and healthy social interaction should never be compromised by inappropriate use of mobile phones or other electronic devices.

ACCEPTABLE ACCESS TO MOBILE PHONES AT SCHOOL

Mobile phones and other electronic devices are brought to the College by students at their own risk. The College does not accept responsibility or liability for lost or damaged student property and does not have insurance which would cover such loss or damage.

During the school day, ie between 8.25am and 3.20pm, if students do not need their mobile phones or other devices for class activities in their subjects, it is recommended that they be secured in lockers. This is compulsory for students in Years 7 and 8. If students do carry their mobile phones with them, they should not be visible, eg they should be in the skirt pocket.

Phones and other electronic devices must be turned off when students are in class, moving between classes, in private study, at assembly or involved in any formal school activity in which the use or activation of the phone or device would interrupt the program, unless given specific permission from their teacher. Teachers may ask students to place their phones or other devices on their desks or on the floor to ensure they are not being used inappropriately. If students leave the classroom, eg to go to the toilet, they will be asked to leave their mobile phones with the teacher or on their desks until they return.



Students are able to access their phones to check messages and respond briefly via text message during morning tea and lunch while at their locker. Students must have permission from a teacher to make a voice call. Students are not to use their phones or electronic devices in any other part of the school grounds during morning tea and lunch.

Mobile phones or other electronic devices must be turned off during a fire evacuation or lockdown procedure as use could pose significant risks.

During exams or assessment, students who have a mobile phone with them will be asked to place their phones on the floor beneath their desks or some other visible area within the room. Disciplinary action will be taken against any student who is using a mobile phone during exams or assessments as per the Assessment Policy and Procedures for Loreto College Coorparoo.

Students must not use their mobile phone to contact their parents and/or arrange to be collected from school if they are unwell. Students should go to Sick Bay. College staff will then contact parents if appropriate. When students go to Sick Bay, they must hand their phones to the Sick Bay supervisor.

CAMPS, RETREATS AND EXCURSIONS

Students will be advised by the organisers of camps, retreats, excursions, inter-school sport or other College activities whether permission is granted to take and use a mobile phone or other electronic device whilst undertaking these College activities.

Failure to follow this policy will result in the mobile phone or electronic device being confiscated for the duration of the activity.

CONSEQUENCES

Failure to follow the above policy will result in the mobile phone or electronic device being confiscated from the student. The device will be handed to Student Reception where the student’s name will be recorded and the phone passed to the Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care.

The student is able to collect the mobile phone or device from the Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care at the end of the school day.

If the student has her phone or device confiscated three times then she will be placed on a Thursday lunchtime detention and parents will be notified of these repeat offences.

If a student has her phone or electronic device confiscated a further three times then the student will be placed on a mobile phone/electronic device acceptable use contract which will involve handing her phone or other electronic device to Student Reception at the start of the school day and collecting it after afternoon homeroom.

DEVICE USAGE AND LEGAL ISSUES

In-phone cameras and voice recorders are only to be used in school:

with permission from a teacher

as part of the College’s educational program

with the permission of all people who will be photographed / videoed or otherwise recorded

Any student who uses a mobile phone or other electronic device to menace, harass or offend another person may be charged with a criminal offence. Students who use their phone or electronic device at school to engage in such behaviour, or take unauthorised photos or video footage, or post private information about another person, will have their mobile phone or electronic device confiscated and their right to have a phone or electronic device at the College will be reviewed. Further disciplinary action may also be taken in accordance with the Loreto Student Code of Conduct.

Any serious cyber offence may result in police involvement and may result in the offender receiving a criminal record. The Principal will involve the police where appropriate.

UNIFORM

Correct uniform means clean lace-up, low heeled, black shoes; short, plain white socks or 70 denier navy pantyhose; white blouse; blue check skirt and tie with school badge; clean hat in good shape; tidy hair worn in a colour and style appropriate for school and tied back if longer than collar length with royal blue ribbon. Year 12 students may wear the white ribbon with blue and gold stripe.

Make-up, including coloured nail polish, is not to be worn with uniform nor is jewellery except for one pair of small plain studs or sleepers in the earlobes. Any other visible jewellery will be confiscated until the end of term. No student should have a visible tattoo.

Only the school blazer or jumper may be worn in cold weather. With the introduction of the new blazer from 2013, it is expected that Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 students wear the blazer to and from school from May until August. Other



students are encouraged to do likewise.

Hats are always to be worn to and from school. To reduce the risk of sun damage to skin, hats, caps or sunvisors must be worn at recess and lunchtime and for outdoor PE classes. Hats are not to be worn in class nor to evening functions.

Sports uniform consists of the royal blue with gold/white trim polo shirt with Loreto crest and royal blue shorts. Short white socks and predominantly white sandshoes are to be worn. The Loreto tracksuit top is to be worn with the sport uniform during cold weather. The sports cap or bucket hat is compulsory for all PE lessons, training and matches. Togs are to be the uniform one-piece blue and gold or navy blue. The school swim cap must also be worn. Students change into and out of sports uniform at the beginning and end of each PE lesson. The sports uniform may only be worn to and from school for official training or matches. Students should note that selection into an interschool team may require further items specific to that sport. Some will need to be purchased; others will be loaned by the Sports Department.

Every item of student property must be clearly and legibly marked with the owner’s name. Indelible laundry markers are readily available.

UNIFORM LIST UNIFORM (ALL STUDENTS) Compulsory Items - Formal Uniform Skirt, Blouse and Tie Royal blue wool jumper Royal blue blazer (Blazers are to ordered through Ranier - www.ranier.com.au) Royal blue hair ribbon (available from the College Tuckshop) White ankle socks or 70 denier navy blue panty-hose Black polished leather conventional lace-up low-heeled school shoes White straw formal hat with crested band Loreto school backpack School Badge (supplied by College) PHYSICAL EDUCATION Compulsory Items Royal blue sports short/Royal blue sports skirt Royal blue & gold/white trim sport shirt Loreto sports cap or bucket hat Loreto track jacket Predominantly white medium priced sports shoes with white soles Plain white sport socks One-piece College swimmers (compulsory for Swimming Team members) or plain navy or royal blue one-piece swimmers Swim cap (available from the College Tuckshop) Optional Items Loreto sports socks Loreto sports bag Loreto tracksuit pants Bike Pants Tennis Skirt Basketball short Atheltics singlet Loreto College uniforms are supplied by Uniform Management Services (UMS) Pty Ltd 2/205 Queensport Road North, MURARRIE QLD 4172 P: 3535 9500 E: [email protected] W: www.umspl.com.au Shop Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm, Thursday 8.30am—5.00pm. Saturday by appointment. INTERSCHOOL SPORTS TEAMS The College has endeavoured to keep to the one PE uniform for as many sports as possible. When purchasing sports uniforms it would be wise to consider any interschool sports your daughter may wish to play and buy the uniform specific to that sport. A track jacket must be purchased for afterschool competitions. NETBALL: royal blue shorts, royal blue & gold/white trim polo shirt, school cap (Senior and Open teams uniform on loan from the Sport Department)



HOCKEY: royal blue shorts, royal blue & gold/white trim polo shirt, royal blue and gold football socks, school cap TENNIS: royal blue skirt, royal blue & gold/white trim polo shirt, school cap VOLLEYBALL: royal blue and gold cycle pants, royal blue and gold football socks or Loreto sport socks, school cap, (singlet on loan from Sport Department) SOCCER: royal blue and gold football socks, school cap, (uniform on loan from Sport Department) TOUCH FOOTBALL: royal blue and gold cycle pants, Loreto sports socks, touch football shoes, school cap (uniform on loan from Sport Department) BASKETBALL: royal blue basketball shorts with gold trim, school cap (singlet on loan from Sport Department) ATHLETICS: royal blue and gold/white trim athletics singlet, royal blue and gold cycle pants, school cap CROSS COUNTRY: royal blue and gold/white trim athletics singlet, royal blue and gold cycle pants, school cap SWIMMING: Loreto swimmers and Loreto swim cap WATER POLO: Loreto Water Polo swimmers and Loreto swim cap NOTE: Hoodies can only be worn during training. No hoodies are to be worn at any competitions. ALL ITEMS INCLUDING SHOES SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED.

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDIES

In secondary school students must share responsibility for their own education. They should become conscious of the value and importance of education in today's world as a source of wisdom, freedom and power for good. They are offered a wide range of subjects and are expected to do their own research and to read widely so that they can make a contribution to the subject. Each girl must do her best. In Year 7-10 students may often work in groups which is enjoyable, but they must work to enhance learning. In Years 10, 11 and 12 students must set reasonable goals for themselves by investigating a range of future career opportunities. These goals will demand self-control and self-direction in study. Study at home should consist not only of assignments and set homework but of revision and reading as well. TV viewing, Internet use, telephone conversations, co-curricular activities, part-time work and social activities should be carefully balanced with study commitments. Careful decisions need to be made about the number of hours a student can reasonably work in employment and maintain currency in study, family life, rest and commitments.

HOMEWORK

Homework should occupy approximately:

Year 7: 1-1 ½ hours

Year 8: 1-1 ½ hours

Year 9: 1 ½ - 2 hours

Year 10: 2 – 2 ½ hours

Year 11/12: 3 hours It should not be necessary to panic the night before a test or assignment is due if a regular program is worked out. The hours listed above should be given to study six times per week.

LIBRARY

This is the resource centre for the school and it is an important part of the College life. In many of your subjects you wil l do units of work based in the Library. You will use many materials—including books, ebooks, newspapers, periodicals, the Internet and external databases. There is a wide range of novels and you will be encouraged to develop an enthusiasm for reading.



WHEN IS THE LIBRARY OPEN? The Library is open from 7.30am to 5.00pm. All girls are welcome to spend time in the Library before and after school, as well as during breaks HOW DO I BORROW? You will need your ID card. Take it to the desk with the books you want to borrow. The date due stamped on your fiction books will remind you when to return it to the Library. Take note of it—a good place to record due dates is in your student handbook! Non-fiction books are overnight loans and, therefore, the reminder stamp is not necessary. HOW MANY BOOKS CAN I BORROW? There is no limit for Fiction. Two non-fiction books per subject (i.e. two books for History, two for Geography). WHAT’S THE LOAN PERIOD? Fiction - 28 days Non-fiction - overnight, due before 8.30am so that they can be used for classes during the day. WHAT HAPPENS IF MY BOOK IS OVERDUE? Return the book immediately. You may not borrow while you have overdue materials. Your parents will be notified if your book is more than one week overdue and a detention may be issued if it is not returned. Sharing resources fairly is important. If you still require the book, you are able to renew it.

If a book is lost, see Library staff as soon as possible.

HOW DO I FIND INFORMATION? The Library portal has lots of information to help you find resources and do your assignments. You will learn how to find and use information when you do your first History assignment. The Library staff are always happy to help you. HOW TO USE THE LIBRARY The following aids will help students to use the Library:

Library portal

Oliver OPAC - the Library catalogue on all computers

Library staff HOW DO I ACCESS HELP FOR MY ASSIGNMENTS? The Library portal offers numerous resources to assist students in completing various aspects of their assessment, including access to external databases, the catalogues of other libraries and useful search engines, and delivers strategies and tools to enhance students’ understanding of research and how to approach assignments methodically and with purpose. Included on the portal is The Assignment Guide, a booklet providing guidelines to writing assignments, researching in the Library and on the Internet, and compiling a bibliography. The Library portal is easily accessed through a handy icon on each students’ laptop, or online through student café. Staff are also available to assist students with queries about research at the Library information desk throughout the day. At times throughout the year, Library staff offer research-related instruction to class groups that target specific needs for a particular subject or assessment.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

OVERVIEW

Co-curricular activities enrich the curriculum and develop strengths and skills in the students. Staff undertake these activities voluntarily in an honorary capacity over the year. Staff are involved in extending opportunities in sport, music, art, drama, mathematics, social sciences, languages, science, information technology and sound and lighting. Opportunities are planned for social justice through service organisations such as Interact, St Vincent de Paul and Caritas; staff are involved in Magazine preparation, Open Day organisation, debating, public speaking and committees. Each staff member is involved over at least one term every year. The generosity and work of staff in all these co-curricular areas is greatly appreciated. Because of varying levels of musical and dramatic expertise, auditions are held for the biennial Musical and all musical groups except Choir. Major Carnivals for swimming, athletics and cross-country are held for Catholic schools. Wednesday afternoon sports program is conducted over three trimesters. Trials are held for team selection. It should be noted that Core Physical



Education is organised to afford every student the opportunity of developing skills in many sports. There are parent support groups from the P&F for Music and Sport. Help from parents for sports coaching and exam supervision will always be gratefully received. It is a cause of satisfaction that a very high proportion of students is involved in co-curricular activities. Loreto offers a wide range of co-curricular activities but no student can participate in them all. Students should make sensible decisions about what they can undertake and do those well, making that their way of contributing to the life of the school. It is not acceptable for a student to indicate that they will do something then drop out. Students must rather develop an understanding of the importance of commitment to what is undertaken. Because after-school activities do affect families, students should therefore discuss these things with their parents before they make a decision. EXAMPLES

Service clubs: Interact The Interact Club is the youth arm of Rotary and the Loreto Club is associated with the Stones Corner Rotary Club. Meetings are called when needed to plan fundraising and service activities. Students in Years 9-12 are able to join the Interact Club. The Interact Dance is the major fundraising event. Funds are distributed in November to selected charities. St Vincent De Paul Society The Loreto Conference includes girls from all year levels and is run by Year 11 students. Caritas The Loreto Caritas group promotes awareness of the work of this Catholic aid organisation and is open to girls from all year levels. Sport Refer to Page 20 for a comprehensive list of sporting activities. Clubs College clubs currently include Art, Science, Chess, Knitting and Ukulele. Drama A range of drama activities is offered via Junior Drama Club, theatre visits and the biennial School Musical with Villanova College.

Music The College has an extensive co-curricular Music Program - details are provided below. Debating and Public Speaking Loreto is involved in QDU competitions. These debates are held at night and students need to arrange their own transport. Involvement in Public Speaking competitions e.g. Lions Youth of the Year is encouraged.

MUSIC PROGRAM

Loreto College runs an extensive Music Program that includes: curricular classes from Year 7 right through to Year 12; Music Extension in Year 12; 21 performing ensembles with places for close to 300 students; and private tuition with instrumental and vocal specialists on just about every instrument! These next few pages will try to answer most of the questions you might have about how your daughter can become involved.

YOUR CURRICULAR MUSIC QUESTIONS ANSWERED What year levels study music at Loreto? Music can be studied in all years at Loreto. In Years 7 and Year 8, all students will study Music for one semester. Music at this level is a very practical course where students are taught to play guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drumkit, as well as to sing and set up Live PA systems. This gives them the practical experience to then get together as a band and try playing some covers. From Years 9 to 12, Music becomes an elective subject that students can choose.



YOUR MUSIC ENSEMBLE QUESTIONS ANSWERED Would you like to play or sing in a music group at Loreto? All Loreto Ensembles are selected at auditions. For 2016 Music Ensembles auditions are being held on Sunday 25 October from 9.00am to 1.00pm. If you have missed completing an online application for these auditions, then ring Karen Carr in the Music Office (3394 9915). While membership in some of the more advanced groups may already be finalised, Loreto College runs 24 different ensembles and we will always try to find a place for students in the most appropriate group for their playing experience. How much does it cost to join a music group at Loreto College? There is NO cost involved. We encourage participation from as many students as possible and music groups are an important part of the educational experience supplied by the school. Are you worried about not getting into a group? Don’t be! Our aim is to place every single student who applies into at least one music ensemble. Why hold auditions then? Because there is no point being selected in an advanced group such as Big Band, Symphony Orchestra or Chorale if you have only recently started learning your instrument – you will probably find the music too difficult and become discouraged. However, if you have been learning a little longer or are practising hard and advancing quickly, then we don’t want to place you in a beginner group where you might get bored. Auditions are our way of making sure every student is placed in the most suitable group for their playing level so that they can all achieve to their potential and enjoy music making. Does it matter what instrument I play? Or if I sing? No. We have 24 different music ensembles and can find a place for almost any instrument. We include in this four different choirs that you can sing in while at Loreto. Are there any groups I can join without needing to audition? Most instrumental groups require an audition to join. However, the Junior Choir is not auditioned and any Year 7 student can join. The Improvised Jazz Ensemble is also open to anyone who wants to join. You do still need to fill out the Audition Application though, so that we can add you to the Junior Choir or Jazz Ensemble roll and contact you with rehearsal details once they are finalised. If you have missed completing an online application for these auditions, then ring Karen Carr in the Music Office (3394 9915). Can I be in more than one ensemble? Or can I choose to just be in some groups? Absolutely! You can elect to join as many as you want, or tell us on the Audition Application that you only have time to participate in one or two. After the auditions we will offer the most appropriate group for your instrument and experience. You may not make it into every group that you are interested in at first but we aim to place every single student in at least one ensemble. Can I choose which groups I want to be in? You can apply to be in any group that you wish to join but we do expect students to audition first for the large core ensembles most appropriate for their instrument (Concert Band, String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble or Choir). Keep in mind that some of our ensembles might be called by different names to what you have heard before. You may not be quite sure which group is best for your instrument or experience. This is where we can advise you and why we hold auditions. What groups do you have at Loreto? Which instruments / voices are in them? Here is a complete list of our ensembles for 2016:

String Ensembles 1 & 2 (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

Concert Bands 1 & 2 (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion)

Choirs (Junior Choir for Yr 7/8, Senior Choir for Yr 9-12)

Guitar Ensembles 1 & 2 (Classical Guitar, Bass Guitar)

Symphony Orchestra (combined with Villanova College, Strings/Wind/Brass/Percussion)

Big Band & Improvised Jazz Ensemble (Brass, Saxes, Bass & Electric Guitar, Piano, Drumkit, Voice)

Sorelle & Exit Stage Left (Soul/Pop bands, Brass, Saxes, Voice, Piano, Bass & Electric Guitar, Drumkit)



Chorales (Junior for Years 7-8 and Senior for Years 9-12)

Improvised Jazz Ensemble (all instruments and voices for anyone who is interested in joining)

Flute Ensembles 1 & 2 (Flutes)

Clarinet Ensembles 1 & 2 (Clarinets)

Saxophone Ensemble (Saxophones)

Percussion Ensembles 1 & 2 (all percussion)

Beginner Brass & String Ensembles (for students who have never played before - find out more next year!)

YOUR PRIVATE TUTION QUESTIONS ANSWERED! INSTRUMENTS

Music tuition is available at the College for Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium, Saxophone, Percussion, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar and Voice. Classes are also offered in Theory of Music for all A.M.E.B. grades.

TUITION

Tuition at Loreto is offered primarily on an individual basis. However, in some instances, shared lessons (two students) may be available, subject to demand (only available to students of similar performance level). It is expected that students would move on to individual lessons after one year’s tuition.

FEES (Correct at time of printing)

Individual tuition: $34.00 for one half hour lesson per week in accordance with and subject to changes of the recommendation of the Music Teachers Association of Queensland. Shared tuition: $17.00 per student for one half hour lesson per week. Accounts will be sent home with students four times per year at the beginning of each term. All fees are payable in advance. If fees are not paid within the specified time, lessons will be suspended. Teachers cannot continue to teach students whose accounts have not been finalised. LESSON TIMES A big part of the convenience of taking lessons at school is that these lessons occur during school time. They are timetabled so that students do not miss the same subject each week. LOAN INSTRUMENTS A limited number of school instruments are available for loan from the College by application to the Director of Music. Instruments available include Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, Saxophones, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass and Percussion Packs. These loans are normally available for a period of one year, after which time students are expected to provide their own instruments. In special circumstances, this loan period may be extended. While there is no hire charge, students are expected to pay for strings / reeds and breakages. SCHOLARSHIPS A variety of music scholarships are made available for students to learn specific instruments. These scholarships are advertised in newsletters during the year and are usually offered to students in Years 7. They are financed by the active parents’ Music Support Group and are designed to assist with the cost of the lesson fees and to encourage participation in a range of specific instruments. Scholarship offered include;

Brass & Strings—the college offers a full scholarship Beginner Ensemble Program aimed specifically at Year 7 students who have limited or no ensemble playing experience.

Specific Instrument Scholarship—a number of these scholarships are offered at the start of the year for certain instruments that may be required eg: Bassoon or Oboe

Annual Scholarships—promising students who have already demonstrated commitment to the College Music Program are invited to apply at the end of the year. These will be available to Year 7 students at the end of 2016.

DO YOU NEED MORE DETAILS? You can find out more by contacting the Music Office on 3394 9915 and asking for a Private Music Tuition Application Form or speaking to the Music staff.



HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION The College is very aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, which includes physical activity, for young women. Our aim is to educate our students to make well-informed, healthy choices in a broad range of areas, and specifically to give them skills and positive experiences of physical activity so that they are encouraged to make it part of their lifestyle now and for their entire adult lives. Studies show there is a decline in participation in physical activities with the onset of adolescence, especially by females. This decline in participation corresponds with a time when adolescent girls become much more concerned about their appearance and self-esteem and self-concept issues become critical. It is, therefore, imperative that adolescent girls understand that participation in physical activity has beneficial effects on body shape, self-esteem and body image. In addition to this, participation in exercise can lead to improved fitness, which has been shown to improve significantly the quality of life in the middle and later years. All the evidence published suggests it is imperative adolescent girls remain physically active. Loreto’s Core Physical Education Program is designed to help achieve this goal. Within the curriculum, students in Years 7 and 8 will have three compulsory Health & Physical Education classes each cycle, Years 9 and 10 will have four classes and Years 11 and 12 will have two classes each cycle. Year 11 and 12 students also have the option of studying the QCCA subject, Physical Education and Health Education. These subjects are administered by the Health & Physical Education Department within the College. External limitations are placed on the number of teams allocated for interschool competition; therefore, some sports are selective, relying on already highly developed skills. Each year trials are held for team selection. It should be noted that Core Physical Education classes develop skills in those sports included in the interschool competition. This enhances students’ chances of selection for interschool competition and club membership.

Loreto College has a strong sporting tradition and each student is presented with numerous opportunities to participate in sport at every level. The College boasts excellent sporting facilities and students have the opportunity to pursue their interests in a range of individual and team sports.

SPORT Our Vision for Sport at Loreto “We believe participation in sport is life enhancing. A dedicated commitment to give one’s best enables each student to have a positive experience, which builds pride in self and others. This act of service builds community and enhances the overall well-being of Loreto.” Sport is also amongst the wide variety of co-curricular activities that enrich the curriculum and develop strengths and skills in the students. Staff undertake these activities voluntarily in an honorary capacity over the year and their generosity is greatly appreciated. Major Carnivals for swimming, athletics and cross-country are held for Catholic schools. A Wednesday afternoon sports program is conducted over three trimesters. The Director of Sport oversees these activities. CaSSSA Sport CaSSSA (Catholic Secondary Schoolgirls’ Sports Association) is the leading sporting competition for Catholic secondary schools in Brisbane. The weekly CaSSSA competitions are held each Wednesday after school from 3.30pm to approximately 5.30pm. Students can register and attend trials to gain places in teams in the following Sports:

AFL

Basketball

Hockey

Netball

Soccer

Tennis

Touch Football

Volleyball

Interhouse Carnivals

Loreto College annually convenes Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Interhouse Carnivals. Every student is encouraged to participate in these events to represent their House. Loreto College encourages strong spirit in support of the four Houses:



Barry, Mornane, Mulhall and Ward. Following Interhouse Carnivals, squads are selected to represent the College at CaSSSA competitions. Qualified coaches are provided for training in the lead up to the competitions. Tennis CaSSSA Tennis is played throughout Terms 1 and 2 on Saturdays. Students wishing to participate in Tennis are required to attend the Loreto Trials/Championships in February. Composite District Association (District and State competition) The Association provides a pathway for individuals to succeed in their chosen sport at representative level. Students are required to attend district trials, or submit a paper nomination to Loreto College depending on the individual sport, to qualify as part of the Metropolitan East Region. Brisbane Water Polo In 2012 Loreto started a joint program with Carina Leagues Warriors Water Polo Club. The sport is played in Terms 4 & 1 with the Brisbane Water Polo Association Inc. Training and trials commences in Term 3. The new students for the following year are offered an opportunity (Year 6 students) to commence playing prior to commencing at Loreto College. The competition is conducted on a Saturday.

ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION TO STUDENTS

Should your daughter be prescribed medication by her medical practitioner, to be taken under supervision while at school, the following guidelines are to be followed:

The parent must make a written request to the Principal in order for it to be stored and administered.

A daily record will be kept.

The medication with pharmacist’s written instruction on the original container must be given to staff in the Service Area

Administration of the medication will be monitored by staff.

Non-prescribed medications e.g. Panadol, aspirin, antihistamine, cough medicine will never be administered by school staff.

Students who are asthmatic may keep their medication with them and administer it as required. Parent are asked to inform the school if their daughter needs to have medication with them.

Students must never share medication with each other - prescribed or non-prescribed. The danger of paracetamol mis-use cannot be underestimated by students or parents.

Epipens

Families of students with anaphylaxis are required to provide the College with an Epipen which will be held in Sick Bay. In the event of an emergency, the Epipen can be taken directly to the student rather than having to take the time to access the student’s locker or find her bag. The student is also required to carry an Epipen with them on the way to and from school.

ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL

Regular attendance at school is critical for student learning and social development. Research shows clearly that frequent or prolonged absence from school has a very damaging impact on learning and achievement as well as engagement and friendships. To support parents and fulfil our duty of care to students, the College will contact families as soon as concerns about unexplained attendance arise, eg if a student is absent for three consecutive days or for five days in a term, or is frequently late for school. It is also very clear that dealing with this issue early rather than allowing poor attendance to become a habit is much more effective for re-establishing good attendance. Parents may be asked to attend a meeting with the Year Coordinator, Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care or Principal to discuss ways to ensure consistent attendance. On-going, significant absence without clear medical reason may jeopardise a student’s continuing enrolment.

When a student needs to be absent for a period of time for medical or other reasons, the school will endeavour to provide some work for the student to continue with. However, there will be times when, due to the nature of the subject or the length of the absence, this will not be practical or possible. Sending work home will never fully compensate for the student not being in class.

Requests for special absence from school must be directed, in writing, to the Principal. While the educational value of overseas or other extended trips is recognised as is the occasional need for attendance at family events in term time, priority must be given to regular school attendance. This is particularly the case when absence would involve missing end-of-term assessment. Please check



the College’s Assessment Policy, especially the section on special consideration, for more information on how the impact of illness and absence on assessment is managed. On-going, significant absence, especially in combination with non-completion of assessment, may mean the College is not able to report on a student’s progress or achievement in her academic studies.

Lack of engagement with school or anxiety about attending school can be a very difficult issue to address. The College would like to support families to ensure that students establish and maintain good attendance and are happy and settled at school. Early communication about anxiety or non-engagement is vital so that student learning and well-being are maximized.

AWARDS

Academic Achievement is acknowledged by certificates. In Years 7-10, students who show exemplary achievement in a subject, usually approximately 10% of students in that subject group, are acknowledged. In Years 11 and 12, certificates are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd on the rank order in each subject. Curriculum Leaders, in consultation with subject teachers, determine who will receive this Award according to student profiles and rank orders.

Certificates are also awarded for School Spirit, Application to Study, and participation or achievement in sport, debating or other co-curricular areas. School Spirit Certificates are awarded to students in Years 7 – 12 at the end of each semester. The Coordinator and Homeroom Teachers in each year level determine who will receive a School Spirit Certificate according to the primary criteria for Honour Pockets listed below. Information is gathered from the following sources:

Homeroom teacher nomination.

Nomination by subject teachers and those responsible for sport, special areas such as music, language competitions, debating, drama etc.

Reference to participation lists for each year level.

The Year Coordinator will establish the final list on the basis of all this information and after discussion at a Year Level meeting.

Application to Study Certificates are also awarded to students in Years 7 – 12 at the end of each Semester if they receive 80% or more Very Good ratings in the Application criteria on their Report.

Commendation certificates are sent throughout the year to parents of girls who have made a particular contribution to the school.

Honour Pockets are distributed to Year 12 students at the end of each semester and to Year 7 – 11 students at the end of the year. In order to be considered for the award of an Honour Pocket a student must fulfil the primary criterion: The behaviour and attitude of any student receiving an Honour Pocket should be exemplary ie in keeping with the high traditions of Loreto and her school spirit should be evident.

These guidelines indicate the requirements for a student to be considered for any Honour Pocket:

a sense of responsibility;

a concern for the welfare of other students;

an ability to relate well to staff;

a willingness to be involved in all kinds of school activities;

a respect for property;

a willingness to do the right thing even when no-one notices;

a readiness to offer assistance.

Students nominated for Honour Pockets for School Spirit would need to display these qualities to a very high level.

Special awards made at the end of each year are:

Amanda Milligan Memorial Award for Felicity – Year 12

Sister Maria Welch Award for Justice – Year 12

Sister Rosario North Award for Academic Excellence – Year 12

Sister Thérèse Daly Award for English – Year 12

Sister Helen Salter-Carroll Family Award for Mathematics – Year 12



Sister Juliana Coughlan Creative Arts Award – Year 12

Alison Lazenby Award for Senior Sportswoman of the Year

Sister Dominic Jones Award for School Spirit - Year 10

Moya Hickey Award for Religion – Year 10

Sister Claire Gardiner Award for Science - Year 10

Sister Mary Muirhead Junior Music Award

Margaret Macfarlane Award for Junior Sportswoman of the Year

ID CARDS AND BADGES & LORETO COLLEGE ACCESS CARDS

All staff and students are issued with ID cards. Visitors to the school, including parents, are required to wear identification badges when they are on the school premises. Badges are to be collected at the Main Office and returned on departure.

Student ID cards will include a photograph and are necessary for obtaining public transport and other concessions. They will be re-issued every two years. Students should have their ID cards with them while at school and, for security, should ensure their cards are not visible while they are travelling on public transport.

All students are also issued with a Loreto College Access Card which they will keep for their six years at the College. This card will be used to borrow from the Library, to register if arriving late, to pay for printing and photocopying and to order or make purchases at the Tuckshop. It is essential that students have this card with them every day at school.

BORROWING OF MONEY

The office will lend money to a student in time of need on condition that it is repaid the next day. If money is not repaid, the student will not be permitted to borrow again for the remainder of that semester.

CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT

When parents accept the offer of a place at Loreto College for their daughter they acknowledge that they have read the Loreto Schools of Australia Mission Statement and agree to the school’s conditions and policies for student management. They also accept the College’s requirements for student participation and attendance at compulsory activities. An official declaration is signed to make this agreement. Parents must encourage their daughter to fulfil her responsibilities for full participation. Pressure of exams or assignments is not a valid excuse for non attendance at College functions or carnivals. Parents have also signed to indicate their awareness of School Fees and the possibility of an approximately 10% rise each year. These financial commitments must be fulfilled in a timely manner. Parents in times of difficulty need to make an appointment with the Business Manager.

COUNSELLING SERVICES

The counselling service at Loreto College is available to all students. School counsellors are trained to help students with emotional, social and behavioural issues. Counsellors take a non-judgemental, empathic approach to student concerns and will work to help them better cope with whatever is happening in their lives.

Students come to see the counsellor for many reasons – no problem is too big or too small, or too embarrassing. Some examples of issues discussed with a counsellor include:

Feeling left out

Relationship difficulties (with family, friends or others)

Problems with study, organisation and/or time management

Anxiety and/or stress issues

Mood difficulties (e.g., feeling down)

Eating issues and/or body image concerns



Worries about a friend or family member

Dealing with changes in life

Grief and loss

Self-confidence and identity issues.

Counselling sessions are completely voluntary. Sessions may involve discussing problems and coming up with strategies to help students cope with these problems, talking through decisions that students find difficult to think through on their own, talking about ways to manage upcoming stressful events, and learning about the links between thoughts, feelings and actions.

What students talk about in appointments with the school counsellor is confidential. This means that what is discussed during the appointment will not be shared with anyone else including parents, friends and teachers. This provides students with a safe place to talk.

However, there are some situations where counsellors are required to share confidential information. These situations are:

Students have been or are at risk of being harmed.

Students provide information that suggests another student may have been harmed or is at risk of being harmed.

Legal entities request information about students, as related to a legal or court matter.

When students give permission for a counsellor to share information with certain people.

There are several ways to request an appointment with a counsellor:

Drop in to the counsellors’ offices any time before school, during break times, between classes, or after school. The offices are on the top level of the Gonzaga Barry building, next to the Careers room.

Send an email to either counsellor – Mrs Barb Davies ([email protected]) or Dr Kate Mulherin ([email protected]). They will respond offering potential appointment times. Students can ask a teacher to make the first contact with a counsellor if they prefer.

In addition to the counselling service at Loreto College, there are other options for seeking help for emotional issues, including phone services and online forums and information. Some of these include:

Kids Helpline – Free call to 1800 55 1800

Lifeline – 13 11 14

ReachOut Australia – au.reachout.com

Beyond Blue – www.beyondblue.org.au

Youth Beyond blue – www.youthbeyondblue.com

Headspace – www.headspace.org.au

Your General Practitioner/Family Doctor

Parents are also free to telephone or email the counsellors for advice about parenting, adolescent development or other issues.

DANCES

Years 10, 11 and 12 girls are offered invitations to open dances at other schools. Loreto usually passes on invitations and distributes tickets from Villanova, St Laurence’s, Gregory Terrace, Marist Ashgrove and Iona. The College feels that Years 7, 8 and 9 students are too young to attend large open dances at boys’ schools. Dances conducted by Loreto, with Loreto staff and parents supervising, are a safer and more supportive environment for young students, as are dances conducted by boys’ schools specifically for younger year levels. Dances that younger students are able to attend are listed below. It is the parents’ responsibility to check the arrangements to decide whether they wish their daughter to go.

Years 7 to 12 students are permitted to attend the Loreto Interact Dance.

Year 10 may also attend the Marist Ashgrove dancing classes and final dance.

Tickets will also be distributed for socials or dances organised by other schools for specific year levels.

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The Parents and Friends Association organise an annual Loreto Dance for Years 9 to12. An additional Years 7 – 10 Dance is also organised. This is strictly supervised by parents, security guards and some members of the Leadership Team. This dance cannot occur without significant numbers of parent supervisors. The Year 11 Semi-Formal takes place in Term 1 each year in the form of a supper dance. The evening commences at 7.30pm and concludes at 11.00pm. It is a requirement that partners currently attend a secondary school. The Year 12 Formal is held early in Term 3. This evening is meant to be a memorable one for the girls but not an occasion for great show and extravagance. Parents are invited to join the girls and staff at the pre-dinner gathering from 7.00pm until 8.00pm. Alcohol, drugs and smoking are prohibited. The evening will conclude at 11.30pm. No girl will be able to leave before this time. The College recommends strongly against large post-parties or gatherings that are not carefully supervised. Limousines are not to be hired for arrival or departure. If parents cannot agree to these requirements their daughter should not attend. Partners should be informed of the requirements well before the evening. A photographer will be present during the evening. It is important that this evening is a special one for the students and not marred by anything that would detract from their enjoyment. The College does not condone any absence from College connected with attendance at other College’s dances or formals. Year 12 students will all be permitted to go home at 12.30pm on the day of the Loreto Formal if it is held on a Friday. Year 11 students may leave school at 2.20pm on the day of their Semi-Formal. No allowance whatsoever will be made for students who make appointments when they should be at school. Parental support for this position is expected. Can parents please consider the following points:

Tickets from boys' schools inviting Loreto students to their open dances are offered to Years 10, 11 and 12 girls only, in accordance with the above Policy. Tickets for year level specific dances will be offered as appropriate.

Each of these schools states in their accompanying letter that students will not be allowed entry to the dance without a school ID and, in some instances, a ticket.

Clearly these schools do not always follow this instruction and students with the appropriate ID are sometimes able to buy tickets at the door. But parents need to be aware that students who try to gain entry to a dance without a ticket, a practice which Loreto recommends against, may not be able to purchase one. Unless parents have waited to check that their daughter can enter the dance, she may be left outside, unsupervised.

Even if students have in fact purchased a ticket, parents are advised to wait to ensure their daughter does actually enter the dance. Occasionally, students arrange to be dropped at a dance but then go elsewhere for the evening, returning at the time parents have arranged to collect them.

Schools set clear guidelines for dress and behaviour at dances – for visiting girls as well as their own boys! Obviously, any girl carrying alcohol or under the influence of alcohol or any other drug will not be admitted to any dance. A typical dress code for girls is – no hats or caps, bikini tops, midriff tops, backless tops, excessively short skirts. Girls not complying with the code will be refused admission, with or without a ticket. Please monitor what your daughters are wearing or bring to dances. Be aware that girls may leave home in one outfit but change into less acceptable clothing at a friend's place or at the dance.

While Loreto distributes tickets to dances at boys' schools, Loreto staff are not involved in supervision at these dances.

We advise against large post-parties associated with school dances/events. The College’s concern is always for the safety and well-being of our students. Parents do of course take ultimate responsibility for the attendance, behaviour and dress of their daughters at school dances or any other social event. We hope that this information is helpful.

DRIVING TO COLLEGE BY STUDENTS

Parents, as a matter of courtesy and safety, are to inform the Principal if their daughter has their permission to drive to College.

You will be asked to fill in an official form giving details of car registration, make and colour and the names of any other student who has her parents’ permission to travel with your daughter.



You need to carefully consider your reasons for allowing your daughter to drive. If it is a case of necessity, then parents must be convinced that their daughter’s sense of responsibility and driving skills are well-developed. If it is not necessary, you are asked to reconsider your permission.

It is essential that you seek the permission of a passenger’s parents before giving your daughter permission to drive other students.

If your daughter is a passenger in another student’s car, you need to seek permission of the parents of the driver. Out of courtesy and the need for appropriate knowledge, you also need to inform the Principal.

Parking around Loreto is limited and students must give priority to staff. Students are to avoid parking in Lade and Dale Streets, in front of the Chemist, opposite the College on Cavendish Road, and in front of the shops at the top of Pellham Street.

If your daughter does drive to school, the car must be used only as transport at the beginning and end of the day. Students must not leave the College grounds during the day without permission. Specific permission must be given by a student’s parents and then by a Deputy Principal or the Principal.

No student is to drive to College on the last day of classes for Year 12 or on their Graduation day. There is a high security risk during these days.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

The ESL program is aimed at students who speak another language at home, are bilingual or who were exposed as a young child to a language other than English. If any of these apply to your daughter, even in a small way, please allow your daughter to have her language skill evaluated through a confidential diagnostic test. This will indicate if she would gain from inclusion in the ESL program.

FAMILY INFORMATION

It is very important for parents to provide the school with any information which will help staff to care for their daughter. If there is any change in family circumstances, illness or anxiety which could affect a student, then it would be very helpful if staff could be told.

FEES INFORMATION

Fees are set by the Loreto School Council and are reviewed for the following year at the Council’s meeting held in November each year. TUITION FEES As you will be aware, Tuition Fees at Loreto College Coorparoo are largely all-inclusive and there are no additional subject charges. However, Camps and Retreats which involve a cost for accommodation and/or food will be charged separately. These will include, but are not limited to, Year 11 and 12 Retreats, Year 11 Leadership days, Years 7 and 10 Camps and Music Camp. Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be payable on food supplied during these activities and will be shown separately. All other excursions are funded out of Tuition Fees. Other charges which may appear from time to time are:

Cost of activities which do not form part of the school curriculum e.g. Year 12 Formal and Year 11 Semi-Formal. Such charges attract GST.

Any items purchased by students where ownership is transferred from the school to the student e.g. Senior Jerseys and calculators. Again, these items attract GST.

FEES 2016

Per Term (Years 7 - 11) Per Term (Year 12)* Per Annum

1st Child $2,493.00 $3,324.00 $9,972.00

2nd Child $2,243.50 $2,991.60 $8,974.80

3rd Child $1,994.40 $2,659.20 $7,977.60



Loreto College Coorparoo operates a Laptop Program for all Year levels and the cost of these programs will appear as a separate charge. The Year 8 and 9 programs will be charged at the rate of $150 per Term while the Year 7 to 12 programs will be $165 per Term.

Other charges which may appear from time to time are:

Cost of activities which do not form part of the school curriculum e.g. Year 12 Formal and Year 11 Semi-Formal. Such charges attract GST

Any items purchased by students where ownership is transferred from the school to the student e.g. Senior Jerseys and calculators. Again, these items attract GST.

Building Fund

The Loreto College Coorparoo School Building Fund was established and has been maintained exclusively for providing funds for the acquisition, construction and/or maintenance of buildings used for school purposes. The voluntary Building Fund payment represents the tax deductible component of school fees. Gifts to the Building Fund are fully tax deductible.

During 2016, a suggested gift of $200 per family to the Building Fund will appear on each Term’s account ($800 per year).

Loreto College Coorparoo Parents and Friends Association

The Loreto College Parents and Friends Association (P & F) raises funds by means of a levy which appears on school fees accounts each Term. The P & F fundraising levy for 2016 will be $21 per term ($84 per year) per family.

Payment Arrangements

Accounts for school fees for Years 7 to 11 will be issued on a per Term basis in January, April, June and September and fees for Year 12 will be billed in three instalments in January, April and June. Payment will be due and payable on the first day of each Term.

The College offers a number of methods by which school fee accounts can be made:

1. BPay. The Biller Code and the Customer Reference Number will appear on fee account statements.

2. Direct Debit. Direct Debit enables parents to spread their full year account over regular (fortnightly, monthly or quarterly) payments. A Direct Debit Request form is available from the College Finance Office or from the website www.loreto.qld.edu.au. To take up this option simply fill in the form and return it to the College. It is a requirement of the College that the fees will be paid within the 2016 school year.

Other payment methods that are available are:

3. Internet Banking. Payment can be made by transferring funds directly into the College bank account, the details of which are on the reverse side of school fee account statement. It is essential to include the Family Number in the payment reference to ensure it is processed correctly.

4. Credit Card. Credit Card payments can be made by completing the details on the remittance advice and returning it to the College Office.

5. Cheque. Cheques should be made payable to Loreto College Coorparoo and returned to the College Office along with the remittance advice.

The College will be introducing an on-line payments system during 2015 and further details will be provided when arrangements are in place.

Any questions in relation to fees can be directed to the Business Manager on 3394 9999 or to the Finance Officer on 3394 9928.

PRINCIPAL’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

The Principal’s Discretionary Fund was established to assist families in time of financial need. Money for the fund is provided by the Past Pupils’ Association, the Parents and Friends’ Association and individual donations. The School Council also approves funds to be set aside for this purpose each year. In order to assist as many families as possible, the maximum amount of assistance from the fund per family is limited to 25% discount on tuition fees. Applications for assistance from this fund must be made in writing to the Principal.

FREE DRESS DAYS Occasionally, students may be permitted to wear plain clothes for a day or to add an item to their normal school uniform, eg socks, sunglasses, hats, in order to raise money for a particular cause. These events may be organised by student Councils, Clubs or Committees in consultation with relevant staff and the Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care. Students may also be able to wear plain clothes for various excursions, camps, retreats etc. On all these occasions, attention should be paid to Health and Safety issues, the

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reputation of the College in the community and the fact that some students may feel uncomfortable or pressured during these days. Students are expected to wear sensible simple plain clothes eg shorts and shirt or jeans in cool weather. Bare midriffs or skimpy tops are not suitable. Classes which have PE on these days are required to bring PE uniforms as usual. All students must wear sports shoes and have a hat or cap, to comply with Workplace Health & Safety requirements.

HOUSE SYSTEM

There are four Houses in the School - Barry (Gold), Ward (Blue), Mornane (Green) and Mulhall (Red) - so that each girl belongs to a group encompassing all ages as well as to her own class. Interhouse activities include sport, cultural activities, fun activities, general care of environment and school spirit activities. The weekly Assembly is organised in House groups to provide further opportunities for girls within the school to mix and know each other well.

ILLNESS PROCEDURE

If a student is ill in class, she should tell her class teacher who will sign the Student’s Movement Log if she/he gives permission for the student to leave class to go to Sick Bay. She should then go directly to the Sick Bay.

Our duty of care to your daughter means that under no circumstances is your daughter to contact you directly by mobile phone, text message or email.

Parents will be contacted by staff and asked to collect their daughter where necessary.

Parents are asked to take staff advice and come willingly to collect your daughter.

It is vitally important that parents notify the school of an emergency contact number so that arrangements can be made for the welfare of a sick student if her parents cannot be contacted.

Students who are unwell are not usually permitted to travel home by public transport.

Students may remain in Sick Bay for one hour only. They must then return to class or parents are contacted.

INTERHOUSE AND INTERSCHOOL CARNIVALS

Interhouse Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country carnival days are regarded as normal school days. All students are expected to attend as such events form an important part of a Loreto education. Interschool carnivals are attended by selected year groups. Attendance either at school or at the carnival as appropriate is also compulsory on those days.

LEARNING ENRICHMENT

Under the leadership of the Learning Enrichment Coordinator, students who need extra help or enrichment are recognised and supported. All departments take seriously their responsibility to ensure that all students as far as possible have these opportunities for growth. An annual report on departmental initiatives for gifted students is collated by the Learning Enrichment Coordinator.

LOCKS AND LOCKERS

Each student is provided with a locker in which to keep her school bag, books and other belongings. Each student is issued with a good quality combination lock for her locker. Students will keep the lock for the duration of their time at the College (and afterwards). It will need to be taken home at the end of the year and returned at the start of each new school year. Students who lose their locks will be issued with another one and the cost put on their account. Students must use a school issued lock.

Students will need to memorise their lock’s combination or write it down somewhere very inconspicuous. Students should never give their combination to another person. Students need to keep their belongings, particularly valuable items and mobile phones, locked in their lockers. Each girl needs to take responsibility for the security of her own things.



The College will maintain a spreadsheet with each lock’s serial number, combination and the name of the student to whom the lock has been issued. If a student forgets her combination, she will be able to go to the Student Receptionist who can check the spreadsheet. Locks can also be opened with a master key.

NEW STUDENTS YEARS 8 -12 AND AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF YEAR 7

New students are welcomed to the school by the Enrolments Department, teachers and the Year Coordinator. Mr McAlinden also takes the role of ensuring that is every opportunity for communication and assistance during the early weeks of a student’s entry into the College.

PARENT LOUNGE Parent Lounge is an on-line portal providing parents and guardians the opportunity to view information about their daughter and events that are occurring at the College, to up-date important family information and to carry out a range of administrative tasks. Parent Lounge is a secure, password protected site and an increasingly important means of communication between families and the College. For example, from the end of 2015, paper copies of student reports are no longer posted to parents; reports will all be accessed via Parent Lounge. Some of the specific information that you can access includes:

Attendance Records

Student Reports

Student Timetable

Comprehensive Calendar.

Tasks which will need to be completed via Parent Lounge include:

Updating Student Details (including address) as required

Updating Student Medical Information as required

Booking Parent/Teacher interviews

Paying school fees. You are also able to add your contact details to the Parent Directory if you choose to do so. On the home screen there is a menu option called ‘Parent Directory’ and you have the option here of adding some contact information that other parents will be able to view. Parent Lounge is accessible from the College website www.loreto.qld.edu.au. To login you will require your username, which is your Parent Code found on your Fee Statement, and your password. If you are unable to remember your password go to the Login page and click on ‘Forgotten Password’. Follow the prompts and a password will be returned to you via email.

PARENT PARTICIPATION Education is a collaborative enterprise between parents and the College. It is, therefore, important for parents to feel they are able to assist in a variey of ways and their involvement is greatly valued. At the beginning of the year parents are invited to indicate areas in which they could contribute.

The Parents and Friends’ Association and its Sport & Music Support Groups are always looking for assistance. The Tuckshop and Library have regular helpers and always need more. Large numbers of parents regularly act as exam supervisors; others accompany excursions, do clerical work, help students arrange work experience, offer work experience placements or assist in other ways. Parents also help with coaching, refereeing and supervising sport. Helping like this, if you are able, is a good way to be involved in your daughter’s education and is greatly appreciated.

PARENTAL CONTACT WITH SCHOOL The Homeroom teachers are responsible to the Principal for the general behaviour and pastoral care of the homeroom group. Subject teachers are responsible for monitoring the behaviour and progress of students in individual subjects.

Parents with any concerns should contact the homeroom or subject teacher through the school office either by telephone or email. If appropriate, the teacher will direct the issue to another member of staff - Curriculum Leader, Year Coordinator, School Counsellor, Learning Enrichment Coordinator. Staff cannot be expected to respond to emails outside of school hours and may take some time to respond to emails during the school day because of their teaching commitments. Urgent requests or concerns should be conveyed by telephone through the school office; staff will ensure they are attended to in a timely manner.



All enquiries about students should be made at the office. Parents must not go directly to classrooms. Parents must not go to staffrooms or offices without prior arrangement. Requests or queries should always be conveyed in a reasonable and respectful manner.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION Parents are encouraged to join the meetings of the P & F usually held on the first Tuesday of each month. Dates may change at the end of the school year. Dates of the P & F meetings can be found in Parent Lounge and on the College website. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of the ongoing life of the school. Guest speakers are organised and matters of interest and concern are debated.

P & F activities include:

Welcome Morning Tea for Year 7 parents

Welcome Barbeque in February

Student Dances

Parent Social functions

Fundraising to support school projects/equipment needs

The generosity of parents and friends, as well as their wisdom and honesty, is highly valued and ensures a means of contact and direct communication. The P & F Executive Committee members are elected at the AGM and can be found on the College website.

PARKING

This local rule is to be observed by all staff, students and parents. By mutual agreement no staff or parent cars are to be parked in front of 29 or 33 Dale Street at any time. This was a condition agreed to at the time of the building of the Mary Ward Centre and still continues. The safety of students is of prime concern to parents and staff. It is, therefore, most important that parents observe regulations when dropping or collecting students or parking around the College. An extract from the traffic regulations reads: “…. You cannot park, stop or stand”:

Less than 6 metres from the building or property line at any intersection;

Less than 18 metres from the approach side and 6 metres from the departure side of a bus stop;

On a hill or a curve in such a way that any driver coming from behind would not have a clear view of your vehicle for at least 50 metres.

The circular drive at the front of the College cannot be used to drop or collect students. During the school day, it can only be used to collect students who are sick or injured. NB No right turn is permitted at the exit from the circular drive. Double parking, parking across driveways or in No Standing areas endangers the lives of students and staff. Entrance to the Babylon parking area is restricted to staff. Parents should never stop in the gateway to drop or collect students. Parents have two set-down/pick-up points for students. Brisbane City Council has designated the areas in Lade Street from the back steps near the Mulwith building and on Cavendish Road between the circular driveway and the bus stop as a set-down/pick-up zone. This zoning applies from 7.00am to 9.00am and 2.00pm to 4.00pm. During those times 2-minute parking only will be allowed for the purpose of dropping off or picking up students. Normal parking regulations will apply in this zone between 9.00am and 2.00pm. Please note that the section of Cavendish Road between Park Street and Dale Street is a designated school speed zone. The speed limit is 40km/h between 7.00am and 9.00am and between 2.00pm and 4.00pm on designated school days. Parents are advised to take care at these times.



PAST PUPILS’ ASSOCIATION

The Loreto College Coorparoo Past Pupils’ Association (LPPA) aims to foster an energetic and social link between our alumni

and community. There is a rich tradition of connectedness in our College community characterised by genuine and loyal

friendships. The LPPA boasts a proud history and we now have over 6,000 members in Australia and across the globe.

PAST PUPILS’ BURSARY & AWARDS

Through our many fundraising efforts, including our annual Spring Luncheon, open to the entire Loreto community, we are

proud to provide needs-based bursaries, at the discretion of the Principal, to students who otherwise may not be able to attain

and complete a Loreto education.

The Past Pupils' Association also endows awards for School Spirit encouraging Loreto girls to be the best they can be.

BECOME A MEMBER

As well as receiving our bi-annual publication The Chronicle, members benefit from networking, friendships and special

invitations to events and reunions. Recent graduates of the College are automatically welcomed as members.

To become a life member (graduates prior to 2010) please send a cheque for $110 payable to:

Loreto Past Pupils’ Association

c/o Loreto College Coorparoo Development Office

PO Box 1726

Coorparoo DC QLD 4151

PERMISSION FOR EXCURSIONS, CAMPS AND FIELD TRIPS

At the beginning of each year parents are asked to sign a form giving permission for students to attend curriculum-related excursions and field trips. During the year additional excursions of a cultural or other nature may be arranged; some of these will be outside class time. Overnight camps and retreats require special permission forms and medical information details. A specific permission slip will be issued to cover such instances. The slip must be signed and returned by the due date, usually two days in advance of the excursion. If this does not occur the student will not be permitted to attend. Students who are absent on the day the forms are issued are responsible for obtaining a form from the appropriate teacher.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

One 50 minute period each seven day cycle is allocated specifically to the Personal Development Program. This Program aims to address issues of interest and concern to adolescent girls in a developmentally appropriate fashion. It is designed by the Year Coordinators and delivered by Homeroom Teachers. At times, external guest speakers may also present to the girls on specific topics.

Coordination across Year Levels ensures that over the six years the Program is comprehensive, relevant and re-visits important concepts, but is not repetitious. A summary of the Program is attached.



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REPORTING TO PARENTS

At the end of Term 1 all students will receive Interim Reports.

At the beginning of Term 2 all students from Years 7-12 will have a Parent-Student-Teacher interview with their Home Room teacher. Prior to this meeting each student will complete a reflection to be discussed as part of the meeting. Interviews will be of 10 to 15 minutes duration and will be held between 1.30pm and 6.30pm approximately. Students will be dismissed from classes at lunch time. It is strongly encouraged and expected that all will attend an interview.

At the end of Semester 1, all students in Years 7-12 will receive reports on their academic progress. In the second week of Term 3 a day is set aside for Parent-Student-Teacher interviews. These will begin at 10.00am and continue until 8.30pm in the Mary Ward Centre. All teachers will be present and parents can make interview appointments on-line. Parents are free to see all or some of the staff who teach their daughter, and the girls are expected to attend with their parent(s).

Students in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 will receive reports at the end of Semester 2.

Students in Year 12 will know their position on the Rank Order for each subject. They will be able to examine their SAIs in the week after graduation. They will be issued with Statements of Results and, if they are eligible, Qld Certificates of Education by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority at the end of the year.

SCHOOL FACILITIES

The facilities at Loreto have been developed and enhanced to maximise the education and co-curricular activities for the current and future student body. Apart from individual school training and competition, for Workplace Health and Safety reasons, school sporting facilities are not available for use outside school hours. Due to the numerous and diverse activities that the students participate in at the College outside normal school hours, the College has a very strict policy towards allowing other organisations or individuals to use school facilities. Basically, the grounds and buildings are not available for hire or loan.

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS AND BOOKS

Good quality second hand uniforms and books are available from the Sustainable School Shop http://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au

SMOKE FREE ZONE

The school property is a smoke-free zone. Parents are asked to support this policy when attending functions or visiting the school at any time.

SPEECH NIGHT POLICY

Reflection on the traditions of Loreto schools and on the principles in our Mission Statement and educational philosophy form the basis of this policy.

Loreto schools pursue and recognise excellence in all fields of endeavour. This provides a broad base for recognition of achievement.

Loreto schools do not conduct formal, public Speech Nights. We believe that it is more appropriate to offer recognition of a wide range of student achievement in a formal manner at a full school assembly or at special assemblies throughout the year.

Parents are welcome to attend.



STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

The College participates in the Catholic Church Insurance Ltd School Plan for student personal accident and disability insurance. This covers all students at the College whilst participating in school organised activities, including excursions, camps and retreats. The insurance cover is worldwide. The benefits payable under this plan cover all medical expenses other than those which may be claimed under Medicare or Medicare Gaps. Claim forms can be obtained from the school office.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP The Year 12 class has a special leadership role in the College and works through a series of Councils. The School Captains, House Captains and Council Leaders have been chosen to carry out the particular tasks. These girls act as an example for younger students.

Opportunities for younger students to develop leadership skills include election as a Student Representative Council member (three students per year level) or as a House Representative (one student per House from Years 8 – 11). Each Homeroom class also elects two Class Captains each semester (two in Terms 2, 3 and 4 in Year 7). Important leadership roles also exist in co-curricula areas such as service groups, music ensembles and sporting teams.

SUPERVISION BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

Supervision of students begins at 8.10am and finishes at 3.30pm each day. No responsibility for students is taken outside those times, other than students involved in particular activities under the supervision of a particular teacher, coach or other staff member. Theses activities may include training for sporting teams, Music Ensemble rehearsals, Club activities or meetings. Some other facilities are made available to students outside the general supervision times. The Library is open between 7.30am and 5.00pm. A staff member will be available in Room 217 each morning between 7.15am and 8.00am for assistance with Maths and supervision of school related computer use. No responsibility can be taken for students not involved in one of these activities before 8.10am or after 3.30pm.

When social functions or sporing activities are held at Loreto, staff will remain behind until all students have been collected. It is, therefore, most important that students are collected punctually. For sporting activities off-site, staff will transport back to Loreto any students who have not been collected by the appointed time. Staff will take no further responsibility for supervision. Students will then be expected to wait in the undercroft until collected by parents.

TERM DATES 2016

Term 1 Wednesday 27 January (Years 7 & 12) - Wednesday 23 March (Good Friday 25 March) Thursday 28 January (all students) Term 2 Monday 11 April - Friday 24 June

Term 3 Tuesday 19 July - Friday 16 September

Term 4 Tuesday 4 October - Friday 18 November (Year 12) Friday 25 November (Years 7-11)

TIMETABLE

The Seven Day Timetable

Loreto College operates on a seven day cyclical timetable. The Student Handbook and College Calendar will indicate which ‘day’, from Day 1 to Day 7, will occur on each date during the school terms. Certain dates, such as Sports Carnivals and Mission Day and when there are no scheduled classes, will be called Day 0.

This timetable structure allows for a more flexible and equitable distribution of time across subjects. Each day will begin and end with a Homeroom Class Meeting and will have six periods of 50 minutes. All students have a Personal Development lesson once a cycle on Day 1. A whole school Assembly will occur on each Day 3 and Year 11 students will be engaged in Enrichment activities for two periods on each Day 5.



Before and after school activities will continue to be scheduled on a Monday-Friday basis. This will include Music Ensemble Rehearsals, inter-school Sport, sport team training, after-school detention, Junior Drama Club, etc.

Most lunchtime meetings and activities will be scheduled on a Day 1 to 7 basis. A small number of lunchtime activities will continue to be scheduled on a Monday-Friday basis, eg Friday lunchtime Mass and Beginner Ensembles conducted by private music tutors.

Private music tuition will be scheduled on a Monday-Friday basis to allow part-time music tutors to fit in their other commitments.

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE COLLEGE

The information below is a brief outline only. Please call Transinfo 131230 or the private bus companies to confirm timetables. Loreto College Bus Stop is No. 35 located on Cavendish Road directly out the front of the College.

GARDEN CITY BUS ROUTE 184 & 185

CARINDALE INTERCHANGE

Bus 878 – please note the morning service ends at Cavendish Road High School. Students can walk the 1.5kms to the College or link up with the 184/185 service on Cavendish Road. Afternoon service picks up from Loreto College.

Bus 202 & 208 – students hop off at Bus Stop 30 (Cnr Cavendish & Chatsworth Rds) and walk to Loreto College (5mins)

COORPAROO RAILWAY STATION BUS ROUTE 184/185 & 884 Students alighting from Coorparoo Railway Station (2.5km from College) can connect with the following services from Cnr Yarrabin St & Cavendish Rd – Bus Stop 20

Bus 878 – finishes at Cavendish Road High School Bus 879

Departs CI Arrives CRH Departs LC Arrives CI Departs CI Arrives LC Departs LC Arrives CI

7.49am 8.25am 3.30pm 4.01pm n/a n/a 3.30pm 3.55pm

Bus 202 Bus 208 – PREPAID SERVICE ONLY

Departs CI Arrives Departs Arrives CI Departs CI Arrives Departs Arrives CI

7.25am 7.43am 3.29pm 4.00pm 7.07am 7.25am n/a n/a

8.00am 8.17am 3.54pm 4.25pm 7.40am 7.58am n/a n/a

Bus 184 Bus 185

Departs GC Arrives LC Departs LC Arrives GC Departs GC Arrives LC Departs LC Arrives GC

6.53am 7.20am 3.11pm 3.55pm 7.11am 7.45am 3.26pm 4.15pm



Bus 184 Bus 185 Bus 884

Departs CS

Arrives LC

Departs LC

Arrives CS

Departs CS

Arrives LC

Departs LC

Arrives CS

Departs CS

Arrives LC

Departs LC

Arrives CS

7.59am 8.08am 3.24pm 3.34pm 7.25am 7.31am 3.56pm 4.06pm 7.51am 7.58am 3.25pm 3.30pm



BAYSIDE: REDLAND BAY - BRISBANE CITY (AM ONLY – PEAK TIME) BUS 250 This is a TransLink service operated by Transdev Queensland. Students can either catch a bus to Coorparoo Junction (opp old Megamart Building) and then transfer to bus 184/185/884 (Cavendish Rd) to Loreto College OR catch the train to Coorparoo Railway Station and connect with bus 184/185/884. Enquiries to Translink 131230

CARINDALE, CARINA HEIGHTS, BAYSIDE: School Service 5005 PM ONLY Departs 3.32pm Loreto College arriving 4.15pm at Capalaba Interchange (Stop A). This services goes via Boundary St, Samuel St, Winstanley Rd, Carindale St, stops at Carindale Shopping Centre (Bay J), continue Carindale St, Winstanley St, Scrub Rd, Old Cleveland Rd, Bacton Rd, Tilley Rd, Old Cleveland Rd, Redland Bay Rd. Enquiries to Transdev Queensland 3248 6100

BURBANK – CANNON HILL: SERVICE 10A Mt Petrie/Gainsborough Park Departs 6.45am from Underwood depot and arrives 7.30am at Loreto College. Services goes via Balmain Street, Compton Rd, Logan Rd, Springwood Rd, under M1, Rochedale Rd, Miles Platting Rd, Gardner Rd through lights at Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Rd, continue on Mt Petrie Rd, through to Gainsborough Park Bus Shelter, under Gateway, Broadwater Rd, Ham Rd, Wecker Rd, Newnham Rd, Creek Rd, Logan Rd, Holland Rd, Cavendish Rd. Service 10B afternoon bus departs Loreto College 3.55pm. All enquiries to Mt Gravatt Bus Service 3808 7800

BURBANK – HAWTHORNE: Service 14A Garden City/Mt Gravatt/Wellers Hill/Holland Park. Departs 6.40am Underwood Depot and arrives 7.25am at Loreto College. Services goes via Compton Rd, Logan Rd, cross Underwood Rd, under M1, Miles Platting Rd busway station, Garden City Shopping Centre busway station, Griffith Uni busway station, Sports Drive, Circular Drive, Messines Ridge Rd, Gaza Rd, underneath M3, Bapaume Rd, Monash Rd, Toohey Rd, Wellers Hill, Cracknell Rd, Esther Rd, Gilmore Rd, Pauline Rd, Sexton St, Esher Rd, Birdwood Rd, Logan Rd, Abbotsleigh St, Holland Park, Geelong St, Cavendish. Service 14B afternoon bus departs Loreto College 4.00pm. Enquiries to Mt Gravatt Bus Service 3808 7800

BURBANK – EAST BRISBANE: Service 16A Underwood/Eight Mile Plains/Sunnybank/Salisbury/Tarragindi/Wellers Hill/Holland Park Departs 6.30am Underwood Depot and arrives 7.45am at Loreto College. Service goes via Balmain Rd, Compton Rd, Logan Rd, Underwood Rd, under Gateway Overpass to Warrigal Rd, Padstow Rd, McCullough Rd, Troughton St to Kessels Rd. Continue on Kessels Rd, Orange Grove Rd, Henson Rd, Cripps St, McCarthy Rd, Evans Rd, Beaudesert Rd, Mayfield Rd, Tarragindi Rd, Beverley Hill St, Glendale Gr, Sarah St, Cavan St, Tarragindi Rd, Andrew Av, Fernvale Rd, Weller Rd, Toohey Rd, Monash Rd, Chadwick St, Monkton St, Pozieres Rd, Messines Ridge Rd, Bapaume Rd, Sterculia Av, under Pacific Mwy, Logan Rd, Holland Rd, Cavendish Rd. Service 16B afternoon bus departs Loreto College at 3.37pm. Enquiries to Mt Gravatt Bus Service 3808 7800 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------

TRANSLINK - 131230 TransLink makes public transport easier to catch. Just one TransLink ticket will take you wherever you want to go on participating buses, QR Citytrain and Brisbane City Council ferries within South East Queensland. Connect to the TransLink’s comprehensive website for:

bus, train and ferry timetables;

route maps;

fares and integrated ticketing information;

journey planning.

Go Card

Please refer to the TransLink website, for more information.

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SAFETY NET ELIGIBILITY

Families may be eligible for fully funded travel assistance from the Queensland Government if they receive: Additional Family Payment; Austudy; Abstudy; Care and Protection Order; Service Pension (with dependent child/student add-on) etc. If you are eligible under the Safety Net scheme only one type of assistance is available – either train or bus but not both. The application form for travel by train can be collected from your nearest railway station. Parents/Guardians will be required to pay the full costs of travel until interim approval is granted by Queensland Transport. These fares are not refundable.

For further eligibility details regarding any of the above, please call Queensland Transport on 13 23 80.



Private Bus Companies: You should contact the bus company concerned for an application form. The student must live more than 4.8 kilometres by the shortest trafficable route from the nearest State Secondary School and Catholic School.

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TELSTRA PHONEAWAY CARD

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALLS: The PhoneAway Card is a convenient calling card that enables you to make telephone calls from most phones – ideal with a last minute change of plans, missed buses etc. The PhoneAway Card is a prepaid card and can be purchased from Post Offices, Newsagents, Telstra shops or on-line.

For further information please telephone 1800 815 700 or go to the website www.telstra.com.au

TUCKSHOP

The Tuckshop operates on a daily basis and in order to continue its smooth operation we rely on our voluntary helpers. As many hands make light work we require parents to assist us on a monthly roster (9.00am—1.30pm). Food is sold over the counter at recess and lunch. The menu may vary according to the season; however, a wide range of healthy food is available. For any queries regarding the Tuckshop, the Manager will be pleased to hear from you. CASHLESS TUCKSHOP

Loreto College is always seeking to make your interactions with the school more convenient and secure and that ’s why we have engaged Flexischools to provide a cashless way to use the school tuckshop.

Students use their Loreto College Access Card to purchase goods at the Tuckshop. Parents set up a Flexischools account online and pre-load their account with funds. Students can make purchases at the Tuckshop by swiping their card at the cash register. Parents can view their daughter’s purchases online and can set a daily spending limit on the student’s card. The cards do not carry any financial information on them and connect to a secure database here at school. When a student makes a purchase her photo appears on the cash register screen ensuring another student’s card cannot be used. If a student loses a card it can be disabled very quickly and a student issued with a new one. Once replaced with a new card the old card cannot be used for purchases as part of the security process.

Online Ordering

Parents and students will be able to order from the Tuckshop online up to 9.30am in the morning. The payment for this is also done online, so you no longer need to send cash or a paper order to school. As well as being convenient for parents, the online orders are more accurate and much faster for the Tuckshop to operate.

Set Up Your Account

Setting up an account for either Online Ordering or Card Payments is done online and only takes a minute. Simply go to www.flexischools.com.au and click Register. You will need your daughter’s student ID number for registration. These have been issued and can be located on the cover of this handbook.

If you have a son or daughter in another school and have already set up a Flexischools account, you can simply add your daughter to your existing account. You will be sent an email with further instructions on how to complete the registration. Once registered, you can start placing orders immediately. You can activate the card payments during the online registration by entering your student card number indicated on the student card.

A few tips for registration are below.

When registering, ensure you link your daughter’s account to her Loreto ID card. These are issued in January and will have the same ID number that begins with an ‘s’ for student eg. s1977323. Please use a lower case ‘s’ at the beginning of the student ID number.

If you set a daily cash limit on this account your daughter will not be able to purchase anything that goes over this limit. You may like to review the Tuckshop menu before you set this limit. If you do an online order this limit does not apply.

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There also needs to be sufficient funds in your Flexischools’ account if your daughter is to be able to buy from the Tuckshop. You may consider enabling an auto top on your account once it reaches a certain level to alleviate this problem.

The system operates via a pre-paid account, so you don’t need to search for coins in the morning and can easily budget for your spending throughout the term. There are a variety of payment options supported, including Visa, MasterCard (credit and debit), PayPal and Bank Transfer. Some top-up methods have fees or restrictions – please check online for details.

What does it cost?

Student Card payments at the canteen attract no transaction fee, but online pre-orders of food incur a 25c fee per order. Bank Transfers are free but cause a delay for the funds to reach us. Credit Card payments are online and immediate, but incur a 29c fee, which is similar for PayPal, but the fee is 35c.

If you have any questions about registering, Flexischools provide a great help desk on 1300 361 769, or you can contact them via their website, www.flexischools.com.au

WEBSITE

The College website www.loreto.qld.edu.au contains a great deal of useful information for students and parents. School policies can be accessed on the site as can employment information, booklists and the school’s Mission Statement. The section on Loreto history and philosophy is an interesting journey into the past, which contrasts with the special events page that keeps you up-to-date with all the latest happenings in the College. The weekly College Newsletter is published on the website and the various Loreto community groups such as the Parents & Friends, the School Council and the Past Pupils’ Association have pages on the site. In order to communicate effectively the full extent of College life, the Loreto Coorparoo website will include images of students. While students whose images appear on the site will usually not be named, this may happen occasionally. We also like to use photos in school publications such as the Magazine, Loreto Chronicle, Loreto Facebook, Twitter, Prospectus, publications of Queensland Catholic Education Commission, The Catholic Leader and Quest Newspapers. SOCIAL MEDIA

We encourage families to follow Loreto College on social media. This is a great way for parents to keep up to date with College events, academic, music and sporting results, fundraising achievements, social events and day-to-day happenings. Join the Loreto social media forum: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Loreto-College-Coorparoo/252078328212886 Twitter @LoretoCoorparoo Loreto App- search for Loreto College Coorparoo on either the Apple App Store or Google Play.

http://www.flexischools.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Loreto-College-Coorparoo/252078328212886

Documents

Parent Handbook - Loreto College Coorparoo · GONZAGA ARRY UILDING: This is named after the I VM sister, Mary Gonzaga arry who led the first group of nuns to allarat in 1875. MULWITH: