T (07) 3394 9999 Absentee Line (07) 3394 9964 E email@loreto.qld.edu.au W www.loreto.qld.edu.au PO Box 1726 Coorparoo DC Qld 4151
Volume 3 February 14, 2012 Dear Parents and Students From Sunday’s first reading we have (1 Corinthians 10 : 31) “So, whatever you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” The freedom which Mary Ward describes includes “an entire application and apt disposition to all good works.” To the best of our ability then, we are called to apply ourselves to work for “the greater glory of God” in whatever way seems best, right and just. I thus commend to you the efforts of our wonderful student social justice groups. In their planning for the year ahead they are keen to make a genuine difference for good. I offer heartfelt thanks and praise to all of these students and the staff who assist and encourage them, for their generosity, spirit and compassion. Thank you to Loreto’s St Vincent de Paul group; Caritas group; Interact group; Social Justice Council; Year 11 Community Service volunteers; Rosie’s volunteers; Oxfam Fair Traders; and All who support their efforts. PARENT SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE NEEDED At last week’s P&F meeting we discussed the value and benefits to students of parental involvement and support. An excellent example of this is our Parental Music Support Group. This dynamic and committed group of parents contribute significantly to the high quality and renowned reputation of Loreto’s Music program. Through their involvement they promote increased participation and joyful engagement. Many rewards come from their time, energy and effort. In this spirit, the P&F are keen to see two other groups grow and develop to achieve similar success in line with the goals of the P&F to promote community and to support the efforts of the school. The two additional parent groups we plan to establish are: A Sports Support Group; and A Hospitality and Welcome Group (to include Year Level and Class Parent Reps). The following parents have kindly agreed to oversee the establishment of these groups: Sports Support Group: John Welch and Garry West Hospitality and Welcome Group: Mary Favios and Kerry Fowler
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Elizabeth Fort and Lyndal Bray-Claridge will continue to act as a link between the P&F and the members of the Music Support Group. If you are willing and able to offer support to anyone of these groups please contact Trish Willing at the College on 3394 9913 and she will put you in contact with the relevant parent leaders (see article within regarding the Sport Support Group). Another area in which we seek particular support is Debating. We continue to have large numbers of girls interested in debating. This is a wonderful “problem” to have. The “problem” is that our staff simply cannot physically attend each and every debate for each and every team. The one teacher to every four students ratio simply makes this impossible for us to cover. This is where the involvement of parents can really help. If your daughter is in a debating team and you were to nominate as the debating team manager for her team, this would be of great assistance to us. We would be very happy to provide you with some basic training if it would help. The teaching staff at school would provide team coaching during the week and you, as Manager, could then be the coach’s “eyes and ears” at the debate, reporting back to the teacher/coach with feedback. If you think you can help in this way, please email Mrs Rosemary O’Neill on oneillr@loreto.qld.edu.au I thank you greatly for your support. COLLEGE FINANCE COMMITTEE – members sought As part of our regular rotation of members on College Council Committees, we seek expressions of interest from members of the community, with relevant financial and/or legal qualifications, experience and expertise, to join the Finance Committee. Presently we are particularly keen to hear from parents, or others, with a legal background. If you or someone you know might be suitable please submit a one page resume to the College addressed to Geoff McMahon – Chair of Finance, Loreto College Coorparoo, C/- Gail Newman (email to newmang@loreto.qld.edu.au) by Tuesday 21 February. Once again, I thank you for your support. GONSKI FUNDING ARTICLE Next Monday (20 February) the Australian Government will release its report of the Gonski Review of Funding for Schooling. This report is the first step towards the Government’s plan to introduce a new funding system for Australian schools from 2014 and it could have significant consequences for Catholic schools. We believe it is vital that Catholic school communities are well informed of the facts about school funding and are able to constructively participate in the discussions that will follow the release of this report. Some of the key facts about funding for Catholic schools are:
Catholic schools educate 1 in 5 Australian children, yet on average operate with 10% less recurrent funding than government schools, even when parent contributions are taken into account *NB: ‘recurrent funding’ is the money received every year by a school for its day to day operations+.
On average, 53% of Catholic school income is provided by Federal government and 19% by State government, while 28% is contributed by parents and community.
On average, Catholic schools receive just 73% of the annual recurrent government funding (per student) received by government schools. Catholic schools receive $7,708 per student while government schools receive $10,562 per student.
Including government funding + parent contributions, Catholic schools have an average annual income of $10, 008 per student, while government schools receive $11,132 per student and Independent schools $13, 711. (MySchool website 2011).
Through parent and community contributions to schooling costs, Catholic schools deliver savings to Australian tax-payers of around $2.2 billion per year.
The school funding debate should not be reduced to an ‘us’ or ‘them’ argument. The success of Australia’s education system relies on children in all schooling sectors - Government, Catholic and Independent - receiving fair and equitable government support. Fair and equitable government support for Catholic schools guarantees real parental choice in education. Catholic education authorities are seeking a modest increase in funding that will assist Catholic schools to build on their capacity to provide high quality education while keeping school fees as low as possible and striving to address educational disadvantage. We encourage you to take note of the recommendations of the Gonski report and remain vigilant about the school funding policies that will be framed by government and opposition in the weeks that follow its release. For further information we invite you to visit www.fundinginfo.catholic.edu.au or contact your school principal or Diocesan education office if you have particular queries or concerns.
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CONDOLENCES
We offer our prayers and condolences to the family of Isabella Willmett (8 Gold) on the recent passing of her beloved Aunt. May she rest eternally in God’s loving care.
We offer our prayers and sympathies to the family of our College Gardener, Mr Michael Mulcahy, on the passing of his Mother. We pray for her eternal peace in God’s loving care.
Yours sincerely
Cheryl Hamilton Principal
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Events Calendar Wednesday 15 February
Alcohol & Drug Education Evening for Parents 7.00 - 8.00pm
Round 1 BSGSA Volleyball
Thursday 16 February
Year 11 An History Field Trip
Met East U19 Softball
Met East U15 & U19 Volleyball
Year 8 Hep B/HPV Vaccinations
Friday 17 February
Villanova Swim Meet 4.00pm
Year 12 Geography Field Trip
Yr 11 Economics Field Trip
Grease Rhearsal 4.00 - 7.00pm
Year 8 Parent Social Gathering (by the Pool) 7.00 - 9.00pm
Rosie‟s Street Outreach
Saturday 18 February
Round 1 Tennis
Sunday 19 February
Enrolment Interviews - Year 8 2014
Debating Summer School
Grease Rehearsal 1.00 - 6.00pm
Tuesday 21 February
Welcome Day for Parents
Year 12 Drama “As you Like it” - 10.15am
Grease Rehearsal 4.00 - 7.00pm
Wednesday 22 February
Ash Wednesday Assembly - 8.45am
Year 12 Retreats 23 / 24 / 25 February
Round 2 BSGSA Volleyball
Saturday 25 February
Round 2 Tennis
Camp Grease 9.00am - 5.00pm
26 February
Council Formation & Planning Day
LPPA AGM 4.00pm
Camp Grease 9.00am - 5.00pm
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Careers News TAX FILE NUMBER APPLICATION FORMS All students are able to apply for their tax file number through the ATO schools application process. If you don‟t have a tax file number, please collect a form from the careers room and return to Ms Jones once completed. The ATO will send the tax file number directly to you once processed. Christine Jones - Careers Coordinator
Drama News MARY POPPINS BOOKING Wednesday 15th February, 2012 – Zoe Clarke will be performing in this show!! All tickets for “Mary Poppins” should have been collected by your daughter from our main office. This is just a reminder to those parents either accompanying or dropping off your daughter to allow plenty of time for arrival and if necessary, purchase a pre-paid parking ticket to ensure that you have a trouble free arrival. These can be purchased online at http://www.qpac.com.au/qpac_carpark/ for a cost of $21.00. If you arrive and it says "Car Park Full" you will still be able to enter the carpark with a guaranteed parking space. The show is sold to near full capacity so it would be in your best interest to consider this option. They will not allow anyone to enter the theatre if you arrive late, until an appropriate break! Unfortunately, we have no more tickets available for this performance. However, there are tickets available via QPAC‟s website www.qpac.com.au If you want to see Loreto College‟s very own Zoe Clarke perform in the lead child role of Jane Banks, please take note of the following dates she will be performing: Wed 15th Feb 7.30pm (Loreto College Booking) Fri 17th Feb 7.30pm Wed 22nd Feb 7.30pm Sat 25th Feb 1.30pm Wed 29th Feb 1.30pm Sat 3rd March 7.30pm Wed 7th March 1.30pm Sun 11th March 6.30pm Wed 14th March 7.30pm Sat 17th March 7.30pm We hope you enjoy this magical production!!
ANNIE BOOKING Tuesday 17th April, 2012 Parents/Students, if you are interested in seeing “Annie” featuring Anthony Warlow, Nancye Hayes and Todd McKenney - Tuesday 17th April 2012 @ 7.30pm. ($85.90 per ticket - Adults, $50.90 -Children/Students) as part of a school group booking, please have your daughter place her name at the office, including number of tickets required. She will also need to collect a payment slip and return it to school as soon as possible to secure seats. We have been allocated seats in the Stalls. Tickets usually sell out fast, so please book early otherwise you may be disappointed. Ticket orders close this Friday 17th February, 2012. Helen Radvan - Drama Department
Grease Rehearsals We have now completed our 6th rehearsal for our “Grease” production and things are starting to take shape! This week we welcomed our Technical Crew members on board. They will be vital members of our Musical team. We thank all the students from both Colleges for honouring their commitments to the contracts they signed and for putting in 100% effort. We would like to remind students and parents once again that all rehearsals from this point on are compulsory (please refer to Student Contracts). Any clashes must be avoided. If you have any problems you need to contact Mr Gavin Swanson swansong@loreto.qld.edu.au
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Costume Lists I apologise for the delay in costume lists being distributed to students this week. We have had to accommodate for a few additions to the list. Most of these additions are accessory items we are supplying. Updated costume lists will be emailed to parents this week. All cast members have been asked to try on all of their costumes before next Sunday‟s rehearsal and if they have any concerns, to bring them in to the rehearsal on Sunday 19 th February. If you have any questions regarding costumes, please do not hesitate to email me: radvanh@loreto.qld.edu.au or Mrs Anne Herft: herfta@loreto.qld.edu.au Requests for Assistance Thank you to the many parents who contacted me during the week to offer your assistance with various aspects of the production including Camp “Grease”. Adrien Roberts (Mother of Lauren - Year 12) has generously offered to co-ordinate the team of helpers for this event and she will contact you all soon. There will be email contact with all of the other helpers later this week. Facebook Page We would also like to remind you all that we have a Facebook page which we use to post regular updates, photos and videos. There are over 165 members already! The link is: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Loreto-Villanova-Grease2012/254577551258367 or search Loreto Villanova Grease 2012 Helen Radvan - Executive Producer and Director
Grease Ticketing Details
Grease the musical is coming soon! Loreto and Villanova college students and staff have been rehearsing and working hard to prepare what promises to be an outstanding night‟s entertainment! Performance nights and ticket prices are as follows: Preview Night Performance Performance
Wednesday 7th March th
Thursday 8 March th
Friday 9 March th
$16 per ticket $28 per ticket $28 per ticket
Closing Night
Saturday 10 March
$28 per ticket
Venue:
Hanrahan Theatre, Villanova College
Time:
7pm SHARP
Ticketing for this year’s musical will be done entirely online and will require the use of a credit card. The ticketing process is being done through a professional ticketing company with a secure website for financial transactions. Tickets will go on sale on Monday 20th February at 4pm. The details of how to book and the link to go to the booking service will be put onto the websites of both Colleges at this time. Loreto à www.loreto.qld.edu.au Villanova à www.vnc.qld.edu.au Please note that specific seating will be allocated when you book, which means that you will be able to choose exactly where you sit in the Hanrahan Theatre. There are seats allocated for disabled patrons and these are indicated by a wheelchair symbol. Please do not book these seats unless you require them for a disabled person and his/her carer.
There will be no walk up ticket sales at the door.
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Library News We are launching the National Year of Reading today, Valentine‟s Day – love of reading! In the lunch hour, we are holding a Read-In, using a Read-O-Meter constructed by the Tech Council and Mr Lane-Richardson to tally the number of readers. Do encourage your daughter to join in and borrow a book. She might like to take out a Blind Date from the library. We are starting a NYR book club for students on the last Friday lunch of the month in the library. Your daughter can bring her lunch but we‟ll provide special food from books such as Bertie Bott‟s Beans from Harry Potter. All students who love2read should be there! Kathy Hedemann - Teacher-Librarian
Music Department News All Music students Are you aware that the Queensland Symphony Orchestra offers a special discount to school students? You can book 4 or more tickets to the main stage season for just $15 per concert. Details of this offer can be found at www.qso.com.au/ student.
Music Parents Thanks to all those parents who came along to our Music Support Group Welcome Supper last Wednesday – it is looking already like it will be another great year and to have so many willing helpers to share the load is a great reflection on the quality and enthusiasm of our school community! Our first tasks for the year will be to assist with the combined Loreto / Villanova Musical. We are looking for parents to help with serving meals at the Musical Camp on February 25/26 and also parents to help run supper and the bar for two of the performance nights in early March. If you would be available to do a shift on any of these dates, please contact the Music Support Group Secretaries Norah Kojrowicz (tedkoj@bigfoot.com) or Mary McMahon (pmf7@optusnet.com.au) as soon as possible.
Private Tuition Just to keep parents “in the loop”. When students leave a regular curricular class to go to a music lesson, they should ask their teacher to sign the Movement Log from the Student Handbook. When they leave their music lesson, they must ask their private tutor to add a departure time and re-sign this same entry in the Movement Log. If the lesson crosses over a morning or afternoon homeroom, then the student should go to Student Reception and sign in / out with their ID card. If you could please reinforce this system and the obvious Health & Safety implications with your daughters, that would be much appreciated.
Year 8 Brass Ensemble This week the Co-ordinator of Music, Mr Ben Langford, will visit all Year 8 classes to introduce the students to the full scholarship Year 8 Beginner Brass Ensemble. Fully sponsored by the parents Music Support Group, the Brass Ensemble gives Year 8 students the chance to “try-before-you-buy” playing music in a group. Selected students will be loaned an instrument, provided with weekly private tuition and ensemble rehearsals for the remainder of Semester One AT NO COST to parents. Students will then be given the opportunity to decide if they wish to continue into Semester Two. If they have worked well in Semester One and are keen to continue, they will then be offered an extension of this scholarship until the end of 2012. Places are extremely limited and are only available on Euphonium, Trombone, French Horn and Trumpet. If you are keen to be involved, then you must return the Application Form (received in class or from the Music Office) by this Friday 17 February as we would like to start the program next week! Ben Langford - Director of Music
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P & F News Thank you to all those who contributed to the successful Welcome BBQ on the weekend. Our BBQ chefs, servers, staff and attendees all made the afternoon enjoyable. The P and F would especially like to thank Trish, Alison and the ground staff at Loreto for all their work in coordinating the requirements. It would not have happened without you! We look forward to seeing parents at other events in the year. Please note the upcoming Year Eight Parent Evening on this Friday, by the pool.
Year Level Parent Representatives We are still looking for more Parent Representatives. Please email Trish Willing if you are available to assist. willingp@loreto.qld.edu.au Thank you. Elizabeth Fort - P & F Secretary
P & F Student Dance The annual student dance will be held on Saturday, 17th March from 7.00pm - 10.00pm in the Mary Ward Centre. This dance is for all Loreto students. In keeping with the 2012 virtue Freedom , the theme for the dance will be „Freedom Fiesta” so come along in your favourite Mexican, Latino, Salsa dress for the night. A reminder that it is a CLOSED dance (no one can leave before 10.00 pm without a parent to pick them up) for Loreto students and boys from invited schools. Admission is $12.00. Current student ID is also required. The following rules of entry apply:
Alcohol, drugs, cigarettes and lighters are not permitted
No stiletto heels
Coats and bags are to be left in the cloak room before the dance
No chewing gum is permitted
Respectable dress standards are required.
Please take particular note of the last point and do not embarrass yourself or the parent volunteers by being inappropriately dressed. Parents will be phoned and asked to collect any girl who is not dressed appropriately. Be reminded that unacceptable attire includes (but is not limited to) the following:
No very short shorts or skirts
No midriff tops or backless tops
No plunging necklines
No masseur sandals or thongs.
Helen Carty, Deputy Principal - Pastoral Care
Secondhand Uniform/Bookshop The shop will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 - 8:30am during February for the collection of late book orders. The uniform shop is also open at lunchtime (12:30 - 1:30pm) every Friday during the term .There are still a number of secondhand books available for purchase from the bookshop. If you need to order any books from Symons please see Mrs Herft in the bookshop so that your order can be sent through or you can contact Symons directly on 55313633 and pay by credit card.
Wanted We are looking for small silk/plastic flowers, off cuts of ribbon and lace (any colour ) to make buttonholes and corsages for the cast of Grease. If you have any of these items and are happy to donate them could you please send them into the school office as soon as possible. Thank you.
Science News This year has started on an exciting note as we warmly welcome our new Year 8s into the labs. The girls are currently learning about the safety precautions we take in the laboratory environment as well as the names of all of the strange looking pieces of apparatus they will be using over the next few years. This year‟s Year 8s are the first cohort to study
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Science under the new Australian Curriculum so 2012 will be somewhat of a milestone for the Loreto Science Department. I wish the girls all the best in their studies and hope that they see the lab as an amazing and fun place where they can explore how the world around them works. The University of Queensland Junior Physics Olympiad (JPhO) is a 5-day hands-on immersive programme for Year 10 students being held on campus from Monday 25th to Friday 29th of June. It encourages students to expand their knowledge of physics, confront and solve problems and focus on practical learning. As many students in Year 10 have not yet formally studied physics, JPhO assumes only a strong general knowledge of science and mathematics in attendees. JPhO includes lectures, tutorials, tours and interactive workshops and students will gain an insight into the work of UQ lecturers and researchers in the school of mathematics and physics. The program provides an excellent introduction to senior physics and is a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded students from all over the state. Any interested students can visit www.smp.uq.edu.au or see me at any time for additional information or application documents. Matt Lourigan - Science Coordinator
Sports Department News BSGSA Volleyball This week sees the start of our interschool Volleyball. All girls have prepared well and are very excited about their first round of matches. This Week’s Draw: Round 1: 15 February OPPONENT
VENUE
TRANSPORT
Open A – SRC
Loreto - MWC
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Open C – MSM
Southbank Tafe
Bus 1 – Mrs Gold
Junior A – SSC
San Sisto College
Bus 2 – Mr Wright
Junior B –LHC
Loreto – Tennis court
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Junior D – LHC
Lourdes Hill College
Bus 2 – Mrs Heathcote
Junior E – MSM
Southbank Tafe
Bus 1 – Mrs Gold
Junior F – AHS
All Hallows’ School
Bus 3 – Mrs Ward
Girls are reminded that if they are travelling away from Loreto, they are to change into their playing uniform at lunchtime and report to the MWC at 3.05pm. If parents intend to collect their daughter from the „away‟ venue a note must be given to Mrs Gore by morning tea on match day. All buses aim to return to Loreto between 5.30-5.45pm, depending on traffic. We wish all teams the best of luck. Spectators are most welcome, we‟d love to see you there! If you have any further questions please don‟t hesitate to contact me. Kirsty Gore – Volleyball Coordinator
Congratulations to: The following girls who have been selected into the Composite District Volleyball teams to compete at the Metropolitan East Cluster Day on Thursday 16 February.
Year 9 - Georgia Johnson, Julia Logan
Year 10 - Wade Bilton, Mia Page, Shannon O‟Connor
Year 11 – Carla Caputo, Isabelle Mowen.
The following girls who have been selected for the Metropolitan East Regional Tennis trials on 6 February at Mt Gravatt campus at Griffith University.
Year 10 – Georgia Klinakis and Melanie Klinakis
Year 11 – Olivia Mastry and Emily Smallhorn.
We wish all the girls every success for the day.
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Congratulations also to the following girls who have selected for the Metropolitan East Regional Triathlon team to compete at the State Championships:
Year 8 - Maddison Chinn, Taylor Chinn
Year 11 - Celia Lane
We wish the girls all the best for the championships on the 23 February 2012.
Tennis This Week’s Draw: Round 1: 18 February A/ARES
V Stuartholme at Stuartholme
B1/B2
V Mt St Michael‟s at Brisbane Girls Grammar
B3/4
V Lourdes Hill (1) at Morningside Tennis Centre
B5/6
V Lourdes Hill (2) at Brisbane Girls Grammar
B7/8
V Mt Alvernia(1) at Mt Alvernia
C1
V Lourdes Hill at Morningside Tennis Centre
C2/3
V Lourdes Hill at Brisbane Girls Grammar
D1/2
V Brigidine at Nudgee Jnr Indooroopilly
D3
V St Rita‟s at Brisbane Girls Grammar
D4
V Mt Alvernia at Mt Alvernia
E1/2
V All Hallows‟ (1) at Brisbane Girls Grammar
E3/4
V Mt St Michael‟s at Mt St Michael‟s
E5
V All Hallows‟ at Brisbane Girls Grammar
Times for fixtures on Saturday 18 February 2012 A/ Ares, B1/B2 and C1 games start at 11.30am. B3/4, B5/6, B7/8 , C2/3 games start at 12.30pm D1/2 D3 D4 E1/2 E3/4 7 E5 games start at 8.00am Training times for teams are as follows: Monday
6.45am to 7.30am – B3/4, B5/6, D3
Monday
7.15am to 8.00am – B7/8, C2/3, D4
Tuesday
6.45am to 8.00am – A Res, B1/2, E1
Wednesday 6.45am to 8.00am – E5 Wednesday 6.45am to 7.30am – E3/4 Thursday
6.45am to 8.00am – C1 and D1/2
Please check new grading on the Sports notice board in the centre.
Meg Stevens - Director of Sport
Sports Supporters – You’ve spoken, we’ve listened One of the significant issues raised by Loreto parents and students in the recent School Survey was the desire for improved opportunities for the girls in Loreto sports teams. The College leadership and Parents and Friends (P&F) Association want to blow the whistle and kick off into a new season of sports participation. Historically, Loreto was a founding member of the TAS group, but this membership could not continue after 2008 due to circumstances beyond our control. We have since played in the BSGSA competition (Brisbane School Girls Sporting Association) on Wednesday afternoons. This format has its limitations and is held at a difficult time for parents wanting to watch their daughters play. to watch. Loreto also played in schoolgirl netball and hockey competitions but was limited to single teams.
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Where possible and viable, Loreto is now looking to expand sporting participation over time by competing in a wider range of sports with more teams. This greater participation will require more resources including coaches and managers, uniforms, equipment, entrance fees as well as our girls‟ time. Obviously, parents are essential to the success of Loreto sports. The P&F Association is therefore starting a Sports Supporters Group to support the efforts and directions of the Loreto Sports department in the best way possible to increase participation and improved outcomes for girls in Sport. We will have a meeting on at 7.30pm Tuesday 28 February in the Gonzaga Barry building to discuss items including:
Explore possible sports and related competitions for consideration Structure of the Supporters Group Role of the Supporters Group (coach/managers, fund raising, socialising, training) Funding of teams (uniform and equipment costs, dues, contributions from school fees) Improving training facilities Parental and past pupil involvement
Parents and friends, we seek your input and support. Please come and let us know what you think. If you cannot attend the meeting, we still want to hear from you. Email pandf@loreto.qld.edu.au with your comments. Thank you.
Parent Welcome Open Day You are invited to attend our Parent Welcome Day on Tuesday 21 February. This is an opportunity for you to visit the school and sit in on classes with your daughter. The day will begin with Homeroom as usual. You are welcome for any part of the day or the whole day depending on the time you have available. To make your job easier, please find attached a timetable which your daughter should fill out for you. You can collect a College map on the day from the College office which will make it easier to find your daughter‟s classes. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. Jenny Strachan - Year 8 Coordinator
Open Day Timetable Please fill in the classes and room numbers for Tuesday, 21 February LESSON HOMEROOM
BELLS 8.30am - 8.43am
CLASSES
Period 1
8.46 - 9.36am
Room
Period 2
9.39 – 10.29am
Room
RECESS
10.30 - 10.45am
Room 227 Morning Tea
Period 3
10.47 – 11.37am
Room
Period 4
11.40am – 12.30pm
Room
LUNCH
12.30 - 1.27pm
Period 5
1.30 – 2.20pm
Room
Period 6
2.23 – 3.13pm
Room
HOMEROOM
3.14 - 3.20pm
Room
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Tuckshop Roster Library Roster Volunteers
Tuckshop Vounteers Monday 20 February - Friday 24 February Monday 20 February: Kerrie Bull, Louise Roberts, Gigi Sagner, Megan Stannard Tuesday 21 February: Ghazal Khokhar, Paula Freedman, Judith Beganovic, Dana Rooney Wednesday 22 February: Jan Quinn, Jill O‟Mara, Maria Pavouris, Katrina Christ Thursday 23 February: Donna Byrne, Brenda Scott, Julie Garrett, Angela Papanotoniou, Veronica Kozionas Friday 24 February: Josie Mellick, Clare Thomas, Meg Norris, Donna Orazio, Anne-Marie Paroz
Special of the Day $3.50
Monday 20 February - Friday 24 February Monday 6 February: Marija Koprivcic, Howard Groffman, Julie Davies, Kathryn McMahon Tuesday 21 February: Suzanne Spencer, Helen Palmer, Ludmila Rodriguez, Monica Urbina Wednesday 22 February: Kathy Cavaliere, Maria Mead, Rebecca Yarrow, Nicole Guarrera Thursday 23 February: Deborah Smith, Geraldine O‟Brien, Roslyn Willmett Friday February: Marisa Leask, Kerry Tully, Jamila Padhee, Renette Nicholson
Monday 20 February Chicken /Vegetable Burgers Tuesday 21 February Quiche & Salad Wednesday 22 February “Ash Wednesday” Nachos Thursday 23 Feburary Vietnamese Rice Rolls (Gluten/f) Friday 24 February: Chicken Fried Rice
Year 8 Parent Gathering All Year 8 parents are invited to attend a get-together gathering by the pool on Friday 17 February from 7 - 9.00pm. This will be a great opportunity for new parents to meet and catch up socially. We hope you can attend and look forward to welcoming you to this evening. Please bring your own drinks and a small plate of food. Contact Julia Gough (M: 0408 288 221) or 34231919 (evenings). See attached flyer for details and RSVP by Wednesday 15 February or email: Trish Willing: willingp@loreto.qld.edu.au
Year 11 Parent Dinner - Friday 2nd M arch, 2012 A Year 11 Parent Dinner is being held on Friday 2 nd March (the same night as the Semi Formal) at The Pineapple Hotel. For more information, please see the flyer at the end of this week‟s newsletter.
Bulletin/Notices Our Lady of Graces Parish, Carina Calling all students (primary, secondary and tertiary!). Our Parish is made up of students from many different primary and secondary schools including Loreto, as well as tertiary students! What more brilliant way to start the year than gathering together! On 16th of February we‟re kicking off the year with a Mass and supper for ALL students. Mass will start at 6:30 with a light supper afterwards wrapping up at 8:30. There will also be information about what is on offer in the Parish and Deanery this year for students. Hope to see you there! For more information contact Ciara Retford on 0410895723.
Morningside Panthers Netball Club - Are looking for players, especially 13yr old girls. If you would like to join a team, please contact Fay on 3399 5787.
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All Year 8 Parents are invited to a social gathering beside the pool at the College on Friday 177h February 2012 From 7.00pm to 9.00pm BYO drinks and a small plate to share (enough to feed a couple) Contact: Julia Gough (M: 0408 288 221) or 34231919 (evenings). Email: juliaigough@hotmail.com
............................................................................................................................... Year 8 Parent Get-Together - RSVP Tear off Slip (Return to College Office by Wednesday 15 February) (or email: willingp@loreto.qld.edu.au)
Yes I/we will be able to attend.
Parent’s Name/Names ..................................................................................... No attending: ……………………………………………………………………………………... Daughter’s Name .................................................
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Homeroom:....................
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Volume 3 February 14, 2012
Year 11 Parent Dinner All Year 11 parents are invited to attend a social dinner at The Pineapple Hotel on Friday 2 nd March commencing at 7.30 pm – the same evening as the Year 11 Semi Formal. This is a great opportunity to catch up with or meet other parents. A group booking has been made at The Pineapple Hotel, however we do need to know final numbers so please send in your RSVP to the school office by Monday 27th February, or alternatively, send an email to willingp@loreto.qld.edu.au If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact one of the following Year 11 Parent Representatives: Donna Byrne Cathie Dennis Libby Oliver Lisa Roberts Maria Spero
madonnabyrne@yahoo.com cathie.dennis@optusnet.com.au teoliver@mackay.net.au manorandshack@optusnet.com.au j.spero@bigpond.net.au
0419 776 216 3849 7947 3394 1417 0402 682 978 3390 2963
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Year 11 Parent Dinner (Please return this form to the school office by Monday 27 th February 2012) Yes I/we will be attending the Year 11 Parent Dinner at The Pineapple Hotel on Friday 2 nd March 2012.
Parent Name: ………………………………………………………………………. Parent Name: ………………………………………………………………………. Daughter’s Name: ……………………………………………………………….. Homeroom: 11 ………………
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FREEDOM
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TEENAGERS, ALCOHOL and DRUGS What your kids really want and need to know about alcohol and drugs Presented by PAUL DILLON
An Information Session for Parents Wednesday 15 February 7.00pm - 8.00pm Mary Ward Centre There is a great deal of anxiety and misinformation about drugs and their use. This short, sharp, one hour presentation by one of Australia’s most respected researchers in this field will give accurate, up-to-date information on what we know about young people, alcohol and drugs in Australia. It aims to empower parents with some basic information about current trends in alcohol and other drugs by examining the questions young people really want and need answers to. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 will have heard from Paul Dillon earlier in the day – attending this information session will assist you to have useful conversations with your teenager and to respond to queries that may be raised.
LORETO COLLEGE COORPAROO ASSESSMENT PLANNER MONTH JAN
WEEK 23 - 27
JAN/FEB
30 - 3
FEB
6 - 10
FEB
13 - 17
FEB
20 - 24
FEB/MAR
27 - 2
MAR
5-9
MAR
12 - 16
MAR
19 - 23
MAR
26 - 30
Staff Day
2012– SEMESTER 1 MONDAY
Lang Skills: Diary (GIVEN) ICT: In class project (Database – development in class across whole term) (GIVEN) MUSIC: Band Performance 1 (GIVEN) Home Ec (sewing): PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE SEWING TASK & PROCESS JOURNAL (GIVEN) ART: Assignment (GIVEN) SCIENCE: EXTENDED EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION (GIVEN) MATHS: ASSIGNMENT (EXTENSION) (GIVEN) ENGLISH: Written Persuasive Test (GIVEN) Lang Skills: Procedural Writing (GIVEN) ENGLISH: Written Persuasive Test (THIS WEEK) DRAMA: Presenting Task: Poetry/ritual performance (DUE) GEOG: Short Response Test (THIS WEEK) JAPANESE: Speaking & Reading tests GERMAN: Listening & Speaking tests (THIS WEEK) MATHS: ASSIGNMENT (EXTENSION) (DUE) MUSIC: Band Performance 1 (DUE) ART: Folio One + Book (DUE) ART: Folio Two + Book (GIVEN) FRENCH: Listening test (THIS WEEK) JAPANESE: Cultural Project (GIVEN) Exams
TUESDAY Year 8 & 12 Return
WEDNESDAY All Students Return ART: Folio One + Book (GIVEN)
YEAR 9 THURSDAY AUSTRALIA DAY
FRIDAY Music Camp – students leave 12.30pm
Inaugural Mass 11.00am
Interhouse Swimming Carnival
DRAMA: Presenting Task: Poetry/ritual performance (GIVEN)
Ash Wednesday Lang Skills: Diary (DUE)
Grease Performance ART: Assignment (DUE)
SCIENCE: EXTENDED EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION (DUE)
ICT: In class project (Database – development in class across whole term) (DUE)
Exams
Grease Performance
Exams
Interhouse Cross Country End of Term 1
BLOCK EXAMS – Religion, Home Ec: Cooking – written test, Home Ec: Sewing – written test, Geog - Practical Test, Science, Business Practices, French: Speaking test, Maths, History
MONTH APR
WEEK 16 - 20
APR
23 - 27
APR
30 - 4
MAY
7 - 11
MAY
14 - 18
MAY
21 - 25
MAY/JUN
28 - 1
JUN JUN JUN
4–8 11-15 18 - 22
MONDAY TERM 2 COMMENCES Students Return HOME EC (COOKING): PROCESS JOURNAL & PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE TASKS (GIVEN) GERMAN: Cultural Project (GIVEN) HISTORY: Research Task (GIVEN) ICT:In class project (Control Technology - development in class across whole term) (GIVEN) Lang Skills: Letters (GIVEN) JAPANESE: Cultural Project (DUE) MUSIC: Band Performance 2 (GIVEN) DRAMA: Responding Task: Analytical essay (GIVEN) ENGLISH: Written Personal Narrative Assignment (GIVEN) GEOG: Report based on Field Work (GIVEN) LABOUR DAY
ENGLISH: Written Personal Narrative Assignment (DUE THIS WEEK) HOME EC (COOKING): PROCESS JOURNAL & PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE TASKS (DUE) FRENCH: Cultural Project (DUE) HOME EC (sewing): PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE SEWING TASK & PROCESS JOURNAL (DUE) JAPANESE: Listening & Writing tests (THIS WEEK) GERMAN: Cultural Project (DUE) MUSIC: Band Performance 2 (DUE) LANG SKILLS: Expository Speaking (GIVEN) GEOG: Report based on Field Work (DUE) FRENCH: Reading test (THIS WEEK) HISTORY: Research Task (DUE) Exams QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY
2012 - TERM 2 YEAR 9 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY Lang Skills: Procedural Writing (DUE)
ANZAC DAY
ENGLISH: Imaginative Spoken Task (GIVEN) FRENCH: Cultural Project (GIVEN) Naplan
DRAMA: Responding Task: Analytical essay (DUE) Naplan
Naplan
ART: Folio Two + Book (DUE)
Exams
CORRECTION DAY
Mission Day
Lang Skills: Letters (DUE) ICT:In class project (Control Technology - development in class across whole term) (DUE)
Exams
JUNE BLOCK EXAMS: ENGLISH: Imaginative Spoken Task, RELIGION, SCIENCE, BUSINESS PRACTICES, HEALTH & PE, FRENCH- Writing test, GERMAN- Reading & Writing tests, MATHS
LANG SKILLS: Expository Speaking (DUE) Interhouse Athletics Carnival End of Term 2
LORETO COLLEGE COORPAROO ASSESSMENT PLANNER MONTH JAN
WEEK 23 - 27
JAN/FEB
30 - 3
LSK: Bibliography GIVEN ICT: Project GIVEN
FEB
6 - 10
FEB
13 - 17
FEB
20 - 24
FEB/MAR
27 - 2
MAR
5-9
MAR
12 - 16
MAR
19 - 23
MAR
26 - 30
HOME EC: Research Assignment GIVEN MUSIC: Band Performance & Individual Composition GIVEN this week ENG: Narrative Assign GIVEN this week DRAMA: Forming Task GIVEN this week GERMAN: Cultural Project GIVEN this week ART: Assignment GIVEN this week DRAMA: Responding Task: Analytical Essay GIVEN HOME EC: Sewing Task & Journal GIVEN this week FRENCH: Cultural Project GIVEN this week LSK: Bibliography DUE LSK: Report GIVEN SCIENCE: Extended Response GIVEN & DUE this week ENG: Narrative Assign DUE this week HOME EC: Research Assignment DUE RELIGION: Oral Presentation DUE this week BP: Assignment GIVEN FRENCH: Cultural Project DUE this week GEOG: Short Response Test IN CLASS ART: Assignment DUE this week FRENCH: Speaking Test this week JAPANESE: Listening & Speaking tests this week GERMAN: Cultural Project DUE this week GERMAN: Listening & Speaking tests this week MUSIC: Individual Composition DUE BP: Assignment DUE JAPANESE: Cultural Project GIVEN this week MUSIC: Band Performance DUE Exams
Staff Day
MONDAY
2012– SEMESTER 1
TUESDAY Year 8 & 12 Return
WEDNESDAY All Students Return ART: Folio 1 & Journal GIVEN
YEAR 10
THURSDAY AUSTRALIA DAY
FRIDAY Music Camp – students leave 12.30pm
Inaugural Mass 11.00am
Interhouse Swimming Carnival
Grease Performance
Grease Performance
Ash Wednesday
DRAMA: Responding Task: Analytical Essay DUE
ICT: Project DUE
Exams
Exams
Interhouse Cross Country End of Term 1
BLOCK EXAMS – HISTORY(Short Answer & Response to Stimulus Test) MATHEMATICS(Exam)
GEOGRAPHY(Practical Test) MUSIC (Exam)
DRAMA: Forming Task
SCIENCE
2012 - TERM 2 YEAR 10 MONTH APR
WEEK 16 - 20
APR
23 - 27
APR
30 - 4
MONDAY TERM 2 COMMENCES Students Return LSK: Report DUE this week LSK: Comparative Essay GIVEN HISTORY: Research Task GIVEN ENG: Feature Assign GIVEN this week ICT: Project GIVEN DRAMA: Scripted Perf GIVEN this week ART: Folio 1 & Journal DUE this week RELIGION: Written Assignment GIVEN FRENCH: Listening Test this week JAPANESE: Cultural Project DUE this week MUSIC: Group Composition and Recording Studio GIVEN this week ART: Folio 2 & Journal GIVEN this week
MAY
7 - 11
LABOUR DAY
MAY
14 - 18
ENG: Poetry Spoken Task GIVEN this week
MAY
21 - 25
MAY/JUN
28 - 1
JUN
4–8
GEOG: Short Response Test IN CLASS DRAMA: Scripted Perf DUE this week HOME EC: Sewing Task & Journal DUE this week JAPANESE: Reading & Writing tests this week LSK: Comparative Essay DUE HISTORY: Research Task DUE RELIGION: Written Assignment DUE FRENCH: Reading Test this week Exams
JUN
11-15
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY
JUN
18 - 22
MATHEMATICS ADV & ORD: Assignment DUE this week
JUNE BLOCK EXAMS:
PE(Exam) FRENCH(Writing Test)
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
ANZAC DAY
ENG: Feature Assign DUE
Mission Day
Yr 10 Retreat
MUSIC: Group Composition DUE
ICT: Project DUE
CORRECTION DAY
Exams
Exams
MATHEMATICS ADV & ORD: Assignment GIVEN this week MUSIC: Recording Studio DUE this week
GEOGRAPHY(Response to Stimulus Essay) GERMAN(Reading & Writing Tests)
Interhouse Athletics Carnival End of Term 2
ENGLISH (Poetry Spoken Task) MATHEMATICS(Exam)
SCIENCE
BP
LORETO COLLEGE COORPAROO 2012– SEMESTER 1
ASSESSMENT PLANNER MONTH JAN
WEEK 23 - 27
JAN/FEB
30 - 3
FEB
6 - 10
FEB
13 - 17
FEB
20 - 24
FEB/MAR
27 - 2
ECONOMICS: SRT Part A
MAR
5-9
MAR
12 - 16
SOR: SRT ENG COM: Media Assign ECONOMICS: S Part B MATHS B: Emps Anc History: Field Trip Report DRAMA: Directing Task GERMAN: Speaking Test
MAR
19 - 23
MAR
26 - 30
Staff Day
MONDAY
TUESDAY Year 8 & 12 Return
WEDNESDAY All Students Return
YEAR 11 THURSDAY AUSTRALIA DAY
FRIDAY Music Camp – students leave 12.30pm
Inaugural Mass 11.00am
Interhouse Swimming Carnival
CA: Folio 1 (sets & props)
IPT: Extended written response
GEOG: SRT
Ash Wednesday
CA: Folio 1, Theory1 CERT III Business: Assign ENG: Newspaper Column Yr 11 Exams
Home Ec: Analytical exposition Grease Performance
MUSIC: Performance
Yr 11 Exams
Yr 11 Exams
Semi-Formal Grease Performance
Yr 11 Exams
HEALTH: Analytical Exp PE: Multi-modal Task ICT: Folio & Evaluation Yr 11 Exams
DRAMA: Analytical essay
Interhouse Cross Country End of Term 1
BLOCK EXAMS –
VIS ARTS: Folio 1 & Journal; MOD HIT: Short Response & Response to Stimulus; PE: Prac; RELIGION: Reflective Writing Task; IPT: Written response; ACCOUNTING: Exam; ENG COM: Spoken Panel Discussion; PHYSICS: Exam; BIOLOGY: Exam; CHEMISTRY: Exam; GEOG: Prac Test; FRENCH: Speaking Test / Reading Test; JAP: Speaking Test / Reading Test; GERMAN: Reading Test; Maths A: Exam; Maths B: Exam; Maths C; ANC HIST: Response to Stimulus.
2012 - TERM 2 YEAR 11
MONTH APR
WEEK 16 - 20
MONDAY TERM 2 COMMENCES Students Return
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
APR
23 - 27
APR
30 - 4
MAY
7 - 11
MAY
14 - 18
MAY
21 - 25
MATHS A: Emps MATHS B: Emps
MAY/JUN
28 - 1
GEOG: Report
VIS ARTS: Journal MUSIC: Composition
JUN
4–8
CA: Folio 2 & Book, Theory 2 MOD HIST: Written Research Task DRAMA: Script Presenting BIOLOGY: ERT FRENCH: Listening Test JAPANESE: Listening Test GERMAN: Writing Test Yr 11 Exams
Yr 11 Exams
CORRECTION DAY
Yr 11 Exams
Yr 11 Exams
JUN
11-15
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY
Yr 11 Exams
Yr 11 Exams
Yr 11 Exams
Yr 11 Exams
JUN
18 - 22
ANZAC DAY
LABOUR DAY RELIGION: Research Assign & PP (Emailed) ENG: Imaginative Spoken Task
Yr 11 Retreat
Yr 11 Retreat
SOR: Records & extended written response
GEOG: SRT
ECONOMICS: Report
VIS ART: Assignment
HEALTH: Analytical Exposition HOME EC: Product & PJ ICT: Project & Evaluation & Presentation CHEMISTRY: EEI
Interhouse Athletics Carnival End of Term 2
JUNE BLOCK EXAMS: VIS ARTS: Folio 2 & Journal; PE: Touch Prac & Theory; RELIGION: Imaginative Writing Task; SOR: Multimodal Presentation; ACCOUNTING: Exam; ENG COM: Individual Spoken Task; ENG: Analytical Essay; HOME EC: Written Exam; PHYSICS: Exam; ECONOMICS: Response to Stimulus; CERT III BUS: Exam; FRENCH: Writing Test; JAPANESE: Writing Test; GERMAN: Listening Test; MATHS A: Exam; MATHS B: Exam; MATHS C: Exam; MUSIC: Listening Exam; ANC HISTORY: Multi-modal Research Task