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If we have love in our hearts

we shall have God with us.

Mary Mackillop

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College We Believe! We Achieve!

111 Jasper Road, BENTLEIGH 3204 Ph (03) 8520 9200 Fax (03) 8520 9299 Absence Line (03) 8520 9250 Email: office@olsh.vic.edu.au website: www.olsh.vic.edu.au

Friday 12 August 2011 Volume 40, Number 12

Heart Matters

We Believe! We Achieve!

OLSH COLLEGE AFL TEAM SCSA PREMIERS

CONGRATULATIONS!

Anne O’Loughlin Principal

Education in the OLSH Tradition: We value: gratitude, simplicity, integrity, compassion and forgiveness

Dear Family and Friends of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College,

This week we have been pleased to share in the great work of our Rock Eisteddfod students. Their creativity, commitment, enthusiasm and pursuit of excellence have been an inspiration to the College community. To witness so many of our students being involved in a common activity is a wonderful opportunity for us to be grateful for the sheer enjoyment of being with each other! We certainly also pay tribute to the teachers who have been involved in the performance preparation. Their energy and generosity provide the foundation for such opportunities for our girls. One of the highlights of returning to term three this year has been the launch of our new College website. Indeed it now offers the world a true glimpse of what it means to have an education at OLSH in the OLSH tradition. We are especially grateful to Ms Faye Jamieson our eLearning Leader for the great care and enormous amount of time that she has placed into the development of this website. As the banners so powerfully say: Heart People… Passionate about Learning… Empowering Girls… Global Consciousness… We Believe! We Achieve!

Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter and said to him O you of little faith, why did you doubt?

Matthew 14:32

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Faith and Mission

On Monday morning, we gathered as a College community to honour and celebrate the life of St. Mary of the Cross. A woman of courage and determination who lived faithful to the Gospel of Jesus, Mary brought hope and encouragement to the needy and disheartened. May our own faith be fired by the Holy Spirit as hers was! In looking at our pillars, one cannot help but think of Mary MacKillop. The four pillars speak of her very life and mission and I sense that she would easily have found a home among us. In the spirit of St. Mary of the Cross then, with a desire for God’s Kingdom to reign here in our hearts….in our community….in our land….. we pray:

I believe in God the Creator of all, who has given the earth to all people, and I believe in people as the image of God. I believe in Jesus Christ, who came to encourage us and to heal us, to proclaim the peace of God to humankind. I believe in the Spirit of God, who works in every man and woman. I believe in the Church, moved by the Spirit to serve all people. I believe in Australians, in their courage and spirit of adventure in their perseverance and hard work in their ordinariness and at‐home‐ness in the their black Aboriginal beauty in their migrant struggles in their search for identity. I believe in our responsibilities for creation: The trust of every mountain range, of every forest, of every harbour, of every city, of every plan to build a future. Sr. Megan Donohue, Assistant Principal Faith and Mission

We remember

We pray for the repose of the souls of: Roy Edema, grandfather of Brittany Raux in Year 9 Green

Aileen Lovick, grandmother of Shannon McInnes in Year 10 White

We pray with confidence in the Heart of our compassionate God that they may rest in peace. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, pray for us!

Change of class times and a traffic alert for Thursday 25 August As you would know OLSH College will be enjoying OPEN DAY on Thursday 25 August from 1.30pm—5pm. In order for visitors to witness our students in action, there will be a change to the times of our school day on Open Day, with classes running from 1.30pm—5 pm. With additional people coming to OLSH College we anticipate increased traffic around the school. We ask that you please obey the traffic signs around the College, especially in Robert Street. Please check College website before the day to confirm the changes to traffic conditions.

I do not believe in the right of the strongest nor the power of the oppressors. I do not believe that I can fight oppression far away if I tolerate injustice here. I do not believe that conflict and hunger are inevitable and peace unattainable I do not believe that all suffering is in vain, Nor that dreams will remain dreams, Nor that death is the end. But I dare to believe , always and in spite of everything, in a new humanity, in God’s own dream of a new heaven and a new earth where justice will flourish and peace will reign, in our land, in our world.

Taken from: Inclusive Language Project, PO Box 1400 Toombul Qld

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Curriculum Matters

How do you recognise a successful student? Successful students exhibit a combination of successful attitudes and behaviours as well as intellectual capacity. Here are some pointers to consider. Successful students:

‐ are responsible and active Successful students get involved in their studies, accept responsibility for their own education, and are active participants in it!

‐ have educational goals Successful students are motivated by what their goals represent in terms of career aspirations and life's desires. If your educational goals are truly yours, not someone else's, they will motivate a vital and positive academic attitude. If you are familiar with what these hot buttons represent and refer to them often, especially when you tire of being a student, nothing can stop you; if you aren't and don't, everything can and will!

‐ ask questions Successful students ask questions to provide the quickest route between ignorance and knowledge.

‐ learn that a student and a teacher make a team.

‐ don’t sit in the back Successful students minimise classroom distractions that interfere with learning.

‐ understand that their actions affect learning. Successful students know their personal behaviour affect their feelings and emotions which in turn can affect learning.

‐ talk about what they're learning. Successful students get to know something well enough that they can put it into words. Talking about something, with friends or classmates, is not only good for checking whether or not you know something, it’s a proven learning tool.

‐ don't just study at assessment or exam time Successful students know that divided periods of study are more effective than cram sessions, and they practise it.

‐ are good time managers. Successful students do not procrastinate. They have learned that time control is life control and have consciously chosen to be in control of their life. Ms Tania Tickyj Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching

ARTS FESTIVAL ARTS FESTIVAL ARTS FESTIVAL ARTS FESTIVAL ARTS FESTIVAL ARTS FESTIVAL Arts education—be it Visual Art, Music, Drama, Design & Technology or Visual Communication and Design—provides an experience that’s not about just being able to recognise a Van Gogh or a Mozart. It is about an invaluable creative experience that teaches students to problem solve, think creatively, be self disciplined and self motivated. The ARTS FESTIVAL will celebrate our students’ imagination, skill, hard work and talent. The Visual Art exhibition will be open from 12 noon in the School Hall. The Rock Band will be playing from 4.50 pm—5.20 pm. Ms Elizabeth Miller MP will officially open the festival at 5.20 pm. Music Ensembles and the Choir will entertain from 5.30pm—6pm. The Arts Domain would like to invite all members of the OLSH Community to call in after school and enjoy the celebrations. Ms Bronwyn Cottrell Arts Domain Leader

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Student Wellbeing Matters

OLSH Year 11 Seminar Day

On 8 August, Jonathan E Doyle, the National Director of Choicez Media visited Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College to help Year 11s explore some of the big issues for young women in the area of relationships. Jonathan focused on getting all of us to realise our value and our worth, teaching us that we should never settle for less than we deserve. Every Year 11 student was given a personal journal so that we had the chance to reflect on the issues and the pressures raised and then talk about them in group discussions. Jonathan stressed to us that “if you do what you’ve always done then you’ll get what you’ve always got” and in order for us to have a happier future we need to overcome our fears of being alone and focus on ourselves for once. We learnt that the real meaning of human love “...is to will the good of the other”. Overall, every girl enjoyed the day and the seminar was an interesting way to educate us in developing better outcomes in our relationships. By Mikaele Horsnell, Year 11 White

Dina Oro Assistant Principal Wellbeing

OAK Awards

Congratulations to the following girls who were presented at our assembly on Tuesday with an OAK Award (OLSH Acts of Kindness). Students in each year level were asked to nominate a student who they believe has shown acts of kindness throughout this year. Thank you girls for continuing to show us what it means to be heart people who touch the hearts of others. Year 7– Kate Rabel Year 8‐ Lucy Rochford Year 9– Nadia Mase

Jeans for Genes Day

On Friday, 5 August the school community helped to patch up our genes by supporting Jeans for Genes Day. Organised by the student leaders, a cake stall and the casual day raised $1,006.90 for research into genetic illnesses. Congratulations to all girls on a great effort!

Enjoying their jeans! From left: Alessia Marinelli, Ruby Harkness, Katrina Valiakas and Ms Angela Pane

Leah Stillitano, Leisl Degering, Joanne Deftereos and Kaitlyn Smith

Andree D’Angelo and Morgan Hughes

Pictured top, from left: Amelia Falvo, Victoria Cleary, Jonathan Doyle and Eleanor Hunt. Bottom,from left: Theresa Meach, Aliyah Belo, Leticia Francis and Camilla Santos

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College News

PERFORMING ARTS NEWS: Music, dance, drama ROCK EISTEDDFOD We wish all in the Rock Eisteddfod team the very best of luck for their performance at Hisense Arena on Friday 12 August. Staff and students have been very busy this week in their final preparations for the big event, performing at the School Assembly on Tuesday and for primary schools on Wednesday. The photos below show some of our students in action at rehearsals. The wonderful Rock Eisteddfod performance is the result of months of teamwork and dedication. WE BELIEVE! WE ACHIEVE!

OPEN DAY We are looking forward to showcasing the talent of our Performing Arts students on Open Day, Thursday 25 August. Choir, dance, and drama will be featured in the College Theatrette throughout the afternoon. The Rock Band will perform outside the hall from 4.50pm – 5.20pm and a musical soiree is scheduled to commence in the hall at 5.30pm where a brilliant Student Art Show will be presented throughout the afternoon and early evening. ONE ACT PLAY This Village I Know by Tom Piggott will be performed in the College Theatrette on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 September, commencing at 7.30pm. A special feature of both evenings is the College String and Jazz Ensembles. Details and ticket booking information will soon appear on the College website and in the next newsletter. Ms Michelle Fenton Performing Arts Coordinator

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded College Colours on Tuesday, 9 August: WHITE Year 7s: Ruby Harkness Tara Rohan Paris Tatter Faye Valladares Alecia Wong

WHITE Other year levels: Jessica Azzolini Nadia Mase Rachel McKenna Lucy Rochford Sarah Scaramozzino Margarita Theodor‐poulos

WHITE AND GREEN Emma Sturt

GREEN Natasha Ockenden Simran Talwar Danni Tzivakis

GREEN AND RED Bianca Fernandes RED Kim Koelmeyer Natalie Leontaridis Elaine Tsang

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College News

SCSA Interschool Volleyball—OLSH teams make the Grand Finals On Tuesday, 2 August at Springers Recreational Centre, the OLSH junior, intermediate and senior teams competed against five other teams from Melbourne and Geelong in the SCSA Volleyball tournament. At the end of the day all three of our teams played in their respective Grand Finals, but unfortunately none of our teams came away as premiers. However, congratulations must go to intermediate player, Daryin Girton took out Most Valuable player for her division. This award was cause for great celebration. Senior Team The seniors had a very enjoyable day, winning two games and drawing three. Their efforts resulted in them making the Grand Final against Clonard on percentage. After a tight game however, Clonard College from Geelong came out on top. The five participating Year 12s enjoyed their last school volleyball tournament ever and will definitely miss participating every year! Annie Mirabile, Year 12 White Intermediate Team The interschool Volleyball team had a very successful day at Springers Reserve. The girls only lost one of the four pool games against Catholic Ladies College (CLC), who we eventually played in the Grand Final. The Grand Final against CLC was a great game to watch, with both schools trying their hardest for the premiership. CLC however were victorious in two close sets, with a much older and more experienced squad than ours. Special mention to Ellen Newton, Pearl Stockley and Josie Gonzalez who showed great commitment and skill all season—a fantastic example to our younger team members. Also to Dariyn Girton who was MVP in the Grand Final and played a tremendous game of volleyball. Mr Nicholas Wanless Junior Team The OLSH junior team started out on a high note with a win against St. Columba’s from Essendon. We went on to win the next two games against Avila and Clonard. We then lost to Ave Maria, and drew against Catholic Ladies College (CLC.) At the end of the day, there was a mix up in the junior results. We thought that we had finished third and Mr Carmody let two girls go home with their respective parents. After a recount of points with all of the results added in, we discovered that we were into the Grand Final against Avila. Girls ran madly to the car park to get the two players back so they could take the court. OLSH won the first set, but Avila won the second. As the game was played to time, at the siren the result came down to points won. Sadly, OLSH lost by 7 points. The girls tried their hardest and it was a great game! A big ‘thank you’ to Mr Carmody for his patience, time and efforts in coaching us this year. Jaymie Hutchinson, Year 8 Green and Beth De Vries, Year 8 White

Pictured above from top: OLSH’s Volleyball Senior, Intermediate and Junior team players

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College News

OLSH’s AFL footy team wins a hard‐earned victory in SCSA competition On Thursday 4 August, the OLSH school AFL footy team stepped onto the Elsternwick Park footy field, wearing uniforms of a range of colours and creating a fun and bubbly atmosphere as we warmed up for the day ahead. We began the first game firing, the midfield worked well as a collective group to get the ball up into the forward line, and many girls had a crack at kicking a goal and increasing the margin, while the backline fought their opposition off the ball. The first game produced a score of 51‐15, OLSH dominating. The rest of the day was played in a similar manner, girls not being afraid to throw their body on the line and go in hard for the ball, and others showing some muscle, when tackling the opposition and producing a holding the ball result. The second game was played in high spirits, OLSH defeating St. Columba’s College 31‐6. The third game was played against Sacred Heart Girls College. This game was closer than the rest and girls dug deep to produce a score of 28‐13, in favour of OLSH. Our final match before the grand final was played against Presentation College, Windsor (PCW). Most of those playing in the grand final were kept off to rest up for the big game ahead and those on were exhausted and needed a break. The game was dominated by PCW, producing a final score of 8‐28. Once the last game was completed, a short break was given to the teams playing in the grand final, giving girls a chance to get rehydrated and prepare themselves for the game ahead. The grand final was to be played between OLSH and SHGC (Sacred Heart Girls College). The game was close from the start, girls went in hard and placed their bodies on the line, each girl giving it their all and leaving nothing in the tank when the game was complete. We gained a small, yet comfortable margin on the opposition throughout most of the game, yet as the players became fatigued SHGC kicked a goal. This placed an immense amount of pressure on us as the game began to draw to a close. Although bodies were sore and players were exhausted, the girls continued to go hard at it and their efforts are to be congratulated. As the final siren sounded, OLSH was in front by the most miniscule of margins: 16‐13. Well done to Bridie Malone who was named Most Valuable Player for the Grand Final game. All in all, the day was fantastic and all who participated throughout the day should be very proud of their efforts. Thank you to our coaches, Mr Wanless and Mr Tench, for coaching the team in the lead up and throughout the course of the day and helping us produce a victory. Thank you also to Mrs Rayment for organising the day, and all the Vet Sport and Rec girls who lent a helping hand. All those involved enabled the day to be a great success. GO OLSH! By Zara Phillips, Year 11 Blue

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College News

The OLSH Canteen Roster

Mon 15 August Koa Kofler Tues 16 August Debbie Murphy Wed 17 August NEED HELP PLEASE Thurs 18 August NEED HELP PLEASE Fri 19 August Tara Wolbers Claire Attard Mon 22 August Margaret Diggerson/ Margaret Clarke Tues 23 August Kay Faullks Wed 24 August Lisa Petrou Thurs 25 August Lisa Moulton Friday 26 August Stella Lawrence/ Trish Taylor

Parent Information Night Survival Skills for Parents with Dr Andrew Fuller Glen Eira City Council Youth services will be hosting a parent information night on Tuesday 11 October. The guest presenter for the night is Dr Andrew Fuller. The night will look at different ways to broaden your understanding of how to develop resilience in young people and yourself. The evening will include a fun and factual presentation for parents and families who have young people in their lives.

The evening will begin at 7.15pm and will be held at the Theatrette, Glen Eira City Council Town Hall, Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads Caulfield. The night is free, however bookings are essential. Please call 9524 3676 to secure a booking.

If your daughter will be away from school or late arriving...

... please leave a message on the dedicated Absences line — 8520 9250 — as early as possible.

Please do not leave your message on the main College number as

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'Physical, Cognitive, Emotional and Social Development of Teens, 'Family Relationships and Risk Taking' Bentleigh Bayside Community Health Speakers on Tuesday 23 August 7.30pm Please join us for this talk at St Peter's Church, Centre Road, Bentleigh East— the McKenna Centre, Bignell Road entrance. Ph 9579 4255 $5 per session to cover speaker and supper costs.

Friday, 12 August RAW Rock Eisteddfod Hisense Arena, 7am—11pm Tuesday, 16 August School tour Web preferences Yrs 9 and 10 in 2012 CLOSES Wednesday, 17 August 2.30 pm—early finish for students

Thursday, 25 August OPEN DAY, 1.30pm—5pm Change to school day, classes will run from 1pm —5 pm. Change to traffic conditions—please obey signs, especially in Robert Street. Please check College website prior to confirm details. OLSH Arts Festival: 12 noon—7pm Soiree 5.30pm—6pm

Friday, 26 August Year 9 Reflection Day 29—30 August Year 11 Retreat Wednesday, 31 August 2.30 pm—early finish for students

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