Mandevillian, 2018, Vol33, No2 by Loreto Toorak

Mandevillian

DECEMBER 2018 VOLUME. 33 NO. 2

Contents LEADERSHIP 2

SOCIAL JUSTICE

SPORT 38

Welcoming our New Leaders

Feast Day

Eleanor Brown Joins the AFLW

CURRICULUM

MUSIC 32

ACHIEVEMENTS 40

Pioneers of Positive Education

Farewell to our Leading Lady of Music 34

Celebrating our Achievements

PERFORMING ARTS

COMMUNITY

An Evening with Roald Dahl

Special Birthday Celebrations

RATHFARNHAM Picnic Sports

Designer & Editor

Contributors

Ms Tailem Tynan Communications Coordinator

Dr Susan Stevens Principal

Printer

Ms Michelle McCarty Director of Mission & Leadership

DMC Group Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 10 Mandeville Crescent Toorak Victoria Australia 3142 +61 3 9823 8100 www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au LoretoToorak

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Photography Ms Tailem Tynan Mark Chew Photography National Photography Front Cover Image Higgins Room art installation Mapping Loreto Mandeville Hall by Gosia Wlodarczak

Mrs Judy Reid Director of Development Ms Annette Rinaudo Development Officer – Operations Mrs Melindy Green Head of Marketing & Communications Ms Angela O’Dwyer Executive Deputy Principal

Principal’s Welcome

DR SUSAN STEVENS

“With open hearts, we welcome all to the table’’… Year after year, the incoming student leaders workshop the Loreto value for the year; 2018 being the Loreto Year of Justice. They distil their profound exploration of the nominated value into a theme that becomes a guiding signpost for the year. In 2018 this wonderful theme was launched. With it came the promise of our Captains of School and School Councillors continuing to think about open hearts, the concept of welcome, and how these values accompany all our considerations of justice in the world. Our programs of social justice throughout the whole school are many and diverse. The commitment shown by our students to contribute positively, to take part in activities, tutoring, pilgrimages and programs big and small, is testament to the fact that to give, and to give back, is a real and expected response from a Loreto student. Our Year 12s graduate as Loreto women with a sense of justice in their very being, almost in the fabric of their DNA. Within daily interactions, this disposition to help others, to give back, to be inclusive and to be aware of those in need, is an overt expectation here at school. Linked inextricably with the value of justice, and with the belief of acting for justice, is Mary Ward’s understanding of sincerity, “to be such as we appear, and to appear such as we are.” For our students, welcoming all to the table in their lives is likewise essential to justice. All students have been encouraged this year to ponder the open heart. As you read this beautiful publication, the final Mandevillian for 2018, you will be impressed by their generosity and their commitment to act for the good of others, whilst striving to do their best. I extend warmest wishes to our broader Loreto family for the Christmas season and for all that it brings. My gratitude to all for the strong support Loreto Toorak receives from our community; it is exceptional and appreciated. May you experience peace and joy.

DR SUSAN STEVENS PRINCIPAL

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Leadership

FAREWELLING OUR CAPTAINS OF SCHOOL

Welcoming all to the table... If you get to know Meg and I, you will soon realise that we are opposites, yet we make an amazing team. Meg has an incredible way with words; I guarantee that in 10 years’ time, one of her books will be on a best-seller list. She has a love for reading and is the more creative member of our dynamic duo. I am the more pragmatic and logical one. In looking back on our childhoods and the influences on our development, we had a funny realisation. Meg said that when she was younger, her dad would tuck her into bed every night and read to her. I laughed and reminisced that my dad used to tuck me into bed each night and tell me a business tip. Economics is now my best subject. In that moment we realised that we are very much products of our environment and the importance of our family in shaping us into the women we are. It is fair to say that our passions were planted by our parents, however, what I have come to appreciate is how significantly my passions have been nurtured by my Loreto Toorak education. Each year, the Loreto Schools of Australia select one of our five values to build our actions upon. This year we focused on the Loreto value of Justice. To complement this value, Meg and I, along with the team of Year 12 Councillors, devised the theme, ‘with open hearts we welcome all to the table.’ This theme focuses on the importance of having right relationships; that is, relationships built on showing respect to other people, different groups and even to our natural world. What I love about this theme is that it can be adapted to any situation. We often speak to the students about applying this through everyday actions such as welcoming others to sit with them at lunch or in the classroom, as a table is often a place where meals are shared and work completed. However, this theme can be applied to the world outside of Loreto Toorak; a world upon which the Class of 2018 are soon to embark. The tables we may find ourselves at, where people come together in work, in decision-making, in conversation and in collaboration. I feel incredibly blessed to be born in a country and a culture where women are valued and accepted at all kinds of tables; however, there is a long way to go in many parts of the world. The world needs more women in positions of leadership; women who can make influential decisions guided by sincere values. It just so happens that our Loreto Toorak girls are ideal candidates, growing into strong women with a voice and an opinion, guided by the truest values of all; sincerity, verity, felicity, freedom and justice. I know that because of my education, I have been inspired to make a difference in my world. I will forever be seated at a table where I feel compelled to welcome every individual as it is right and just to do so. As Captain of School, every day I make the decision to be a role model to our students, to be seekers of truth and doers of justice. I know that if our students are welcoming of every opportunity that our education has to offer, then they will give themselves the means to grow and develop the capacity to influence others at whatever table they may be seated at. LAUREN GRANT CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL (2018)

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The things we ‘get’ to do. I watch a lot of films. Last year I watched one called Gold, with Matthew McConaughey. Admittedly, the film as a whole did not change my life, but, there was one line in it that did. It was in a scene where McConaughey’s father, who works as the head of a huge corporation, turns to his son, and says, “I don’t have to do this; I get to do this.” At the time, this line leapt out at me, thinking what a wonderful way to regard one’s work, as something you get to do.” But then, the thought sank to the bottom of my mind where it lay dormant for many months until September last year, when I had a Year 11 Politics SAC to do. It was a big, end-of-year task and I had elected to do a case study on the cholera outbreak in Yemen, to which I quickly grew an emotional attachment. As a result, I felt scared of the enormity of what I was supposed to write; scared of not delivering on something I felt passionate about; and cruelly, at the same time I was both scared of beginning and of the deadline. And all of this meant that I left the task until the night before it was due to be submitted.

Politics, because my school wants the young women it raises to be politically aware and mindful. 5. I get to do this Politics SAC, and in doing so, I get to write, and to practise using my own voice, to discuss things that are important to me. When I went back into the work, it had changed. This Politics SAC was not just a Politics SAC, but a means to connect with aspects of my life that are worth being grateful for. I found that this SAC was not an isolated task to inconvenience me, but a means to grow my own voice and apply it to my interests. I have since found that this mantra of “I don’t have to do this; I get to do this” can be applied to anything. Work, jobs, chores, events, even unpleasant interactions with other people. When I am met with any circumstance that I feel apprehension towards, sometimes just saying that line “I don’t have to do this, I get to do this,” is enough to move me forward. Other times I am more inert, and so I list. This process of listing the things “I get to do” might seem like overthinking. You might be thinking right now, “Oh my gosh Meg, it is a Politics SAC, just get done.” But these things “I get to do” underpin almost everything that we do in a day, we just don’t pay attention. In reality, given where we live, the communities we belong to, there is very little we truly have to do. There is choice in everything. Even if it be the way you perceive something.

In reality, given where we live, the communities we belong to, there is very little we truly have to do. There is choice in everything. Even if it be the way you perceive something. I began to resent the task, and with it, the rest of my school work that was being put on hold. It was at this point that the line resurfaced in my mind; “I don’t have to do this; I get to do this.” Remembering that I found it a powerful sentiment, I humoured myself in applying it to my own work. I asked myself – Do I have to do this assignment? And I realised that no, I didn’t. That if I went to class tomorrow without it having been completed, I would probably come out the other side physically alive. But I knew I was going to do the report, showing me that buried deep, I did want to do this. And so I asked myself – what is it about my life, that means that I get to do this Politics SAC. I started broad: 1. I get to do this Politics SAC because I’m alive. That’s pretty good – being alive and having a Politics SAC to do, is better than the alternative. And then I got specific: 2. I get to do this Politics SAC because I’m physically and mentally able to.

In one of my favourite books, Man’s Search for Meaning, by Victor E Frankl, he says that it is the “last of human freedoms, to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” This has taught me that even if I am met with an “I have to do this”, I get to choose the way I approach it and what I bring to the moment. This whole process has been one of the most powerful lessons in mindset that I have encountered. To this day, that Politics SAC is one of my favourite pieces of work. My whole way of learning changed as I did it, because I loved the work in a way I hadn’t before, and because I found a personal connection to it, that meant that I became less concerned about grades and more concerned about my life beyond the work that this assignment was enriching. This is so important to remember, particularly as the VCE cohort. Perspective and a growth mindset, keen on working out the problems as they come, and finding gratitude and joy at every turn is vital.

3. I get to do this Politics SAC because I get to go to school. 4. I get to do this Politics SAC because not only do I get to go to school, something that many girls around the world do not get to do, but I get to go to a school that offers the subject of

MEG TARANTO CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL (2018)

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Introducing

Kate Guggenheimer

DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS

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Kate Guggenheimer, MEd (Leadership&Mgt), BAFineArts, GDipEd, Cert in Adolescent Counselling (Monash), commenced at Loreto Toorak in 2016, employed as the Head of Year 11 and Art Teacher from Year 7 to VCE. At the commencement of the 2018 academic year, Kate was appointed to the new role of Director of Students.

It is about being inclusive to all. It is ensuring that we embrace our differences and celebrate our individuality. Why is this role integral to the school environment?

What are some of the most fulfilling or memorable aspects of your role?

This isn’t a new role, as such. In previous incarnations it was known as the Director of Pastoral Care or the Director of Wellbeing. The new title, Director of Students, encompasses all aspects of the student – wellbeing, welfare, day to day student management etc. This position is integral to the everyday care of our students. My job is to ensure that every student is cared for and their social, emotional and educational needs and interests are considered at all times.

I love when I get back to my desk and find coloured sticky notes with funny messages from the girls all over my office. It is when students pop in to say hello and sit and have lunch with me. It is when a parent tells me that a conversation that I had with their daughter made a difference. Sometimes it is seeing a student make it through the year. One of the most beautiful notes I have received was from a Year 12 student who sent me a gratitude note in which she wrote, “thank you for noticing me, for talking to me and for not giving up on me. Without you doing that, I wouldn’t have made it through.” I feel blessed to work here, teaching these girls and working with a team of highly skilled and professional people. The students and my colleagues make every day memorable.

What character strengths do you bring to the role? How do they help you in developing relationships with students? My top character strengths are kindness, humour, forgiveness, love and an appreciation of beauty and excellence. In order to care for young people kindness, humour, forgiveness, and love are the pillars on which successful relationships are built. These strengths help me to develop positive relationships with the students and allow me to relate to them in a variety of situations.

What are your future hopes for Loreto Toorak? Loreto Toorak is already such a wonderful school, with a team of hard-working professionals, who are shaping our students to be strong, independent, free-thinking young women. My hope for all students is for them to acquire self-belief and leave Loreto Toorak as women with the skills and fortitude to face challenges beyond our school gates. My desire is for Loreto Toorak to be known as the best girls’ school in Australia.

What does this year’s theme “with open hearts we welcome all to the table” mean to you? How has it inspired your approach to the role? It is about being inclusive to all. It is ensuring that we embrace our differences and celebrate our individuality. Sometimes we don’t agree on all aspects of school life but it is about building respectful relationships and working together as a community to grow the girls in our care.

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School Takes Students to the Wider World The Age, Sunday 20 May 2018, Independent Schools Guide, by Kate Stanton Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is as focused on student learning outside the classroom as it is on academic success. The ELC to Year 12 school offers an expansive list of co-curricular activities such as travel, camps and volunteering, which are seen as complementary to the academic experience. “We want to educate our students’ hearts and minds,” says Ms Michelle McCarty, Loreto Toorak’s Director of Mission and Leadership. “That holistic approach is something that we take very seriously.”

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Ms McCarty says Loreto Toorak chooses external learning opportunities that reflect the Catholic school’s values of justice, sincerity, verity, freedom and felicity. Pilgrimages are especially popular among students. “We call them pilgrimages because we believe they have a spiritual element to them,” she says. “We hope that, in taking a pilgrimage, the students are transformed, and they have an opportunity to contribute to something that’s bigger than themselves.” Loreto Toorak is now in the 14th year of its popular Vietnam Pilgrimage, in which a group of Year 11 students travel to Vietnam for 10 days of volunteer work in local schools. Loreto Toorak students assist in the classroom, organise activities for the children and learn about their communities. “The idea is to try and have our students put themselves, as much as they can, in the shoes of someone else, particularly in places where they are still developing the educational resources we would take for granted in Australia,” Ms McCarty says. “For our students to develop relationships and demonstrate empathy with the lives of those children and their families, even for a short amount of time, gives them a perspective on another way of life. It gives them a perspective on issues of justice and injustice in the world.”

For our students to develop relationships and demonstrate empathy gives them a perspective on another way of life. It gives them a perspective on issues of justice and injustice in the world. Another pilgrimage opportunity for Year 10 students is a visit to the Aboriginal community of Ramingining in Arnhem Land. Students learn the history, traditions and culture of the Yolgnu people. “We are invited very year, and it’s a real source of pride for us that we have that relationship,” Ms McCarty says. “It really shows our students that we need to learn about the lives of everyone in this country, and that justice comes from developing relationships between different communities.” Loreto Toorak also offers language and cultural tours of Italy, China and Malaysia and a student exchange program to France. A group of students interested in science and engineering have visited NASA laboratories in the USA. But students are also encouraged to engage with local communities through tutoring or volunteering around Melbourne. Music and sport are also opportunities for students to challenge themselves outside of academics. They can choose from 28 sports and 24 music ensembles, as well as drama, public speaking and social justice. Ms McCarty says activities outside the classroom create well-rounded students. “The students at Loreto Toorak are curious and eager to learn,” she says. “I think they are even more interested in their studies because of that energy that comes from the co-curricular opportunities that we provide. It has a ripple effect.” Ms McCarty says Loreto Toorak has a responsibility to encourage students to interact with the world outside of school. They need to be productive and caring citizens who understand more about the world than what they see of inner-city Melbourne. “We take that really seriously,” she says. “We can’t just be inward-looking, we have to be outward-looking.” Left: Jenalle Anthonypillai interacting with a student from the Can Thanh Special School, a school supported by the social justice work of Loreto Toorak, on the 2017 Year 11 Vietnam Pilgrimage.

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Welcoming our New Leaders 2018/2019 SCHOOL COUNCILLORS

With great joy we proudly announce our new School Councillors for 2018/2019. We trust that they will exercise their responsibilities with wisdom, generosity, joy and in solidarity with their companion Councillors. We congratulate this group of students, who have pledged themselves as leaders of Loreto Toorak, that they may understand their responsibilities and carry out their duties in the spirit of kindness and concern for others. May they strive to observe the rules and help to maintain and develop a good spirit in the School so that all who form this Christian community in the spirit of Mary Ward may grow together in the love and service of God and all people. We thank our outgoing Year 12 Leaders for all they have contributed to the School during their time of influence.

Captains of School

Administrative Portfolios

House Portfolios

Isabella Gunn and Eloise Rosengren

Administrative Caitlin Chiam

Barry Alexandra Amanatidis, Tereza Ljubicic

Rathfarnham Liaison Gretel Gibson-Bourke, Vivian Jin

Mornane Sienna Dalbosco, Ciara Utri

Environment Sophia Cullen, Isabella Stutt

Mulhall Tallulah Frigo, Charlotte Gorman

Liturgy Brianna Dooley

Ward Meg Baker, Vivienne Johnston

Pastoral Portfolios Year 7 Dominique Hart, Lucy Kenealy Year 8 Mia Hegarty, Maria Wright de Pedro Year 9 Tegan Burns, Jessica Canning Year 10 Grace Hyslop, Grace Murphy Year 11 Ellie Ansett, Miranda Delaney

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Social Justice Camilla Baxter, Imogen Connors Wellbeing Alessandra Nugent, Alison Reid

NAPLAN

RESULTS REFLECT POSITIVE GAINS

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It has been an everyday part of the school calendar since 2008. NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life, such as reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. NAPLAN test results provide information on how students are performing and support improvements in teaching and learning.

In 2018 we are once again pleased and impressed with the overall results for NAPLAN. The accompanying tables highlight how Loreto Toorak compared with the state mean in each of the domains; reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation and numeracy. We are pleased to report that our NAPLAN results continue to be well above state means with significant improvements on 2017 data in all areas for Years 3 and 5. Whilst the NAPLAN tests reflect a ‘moment in time’ assessment of our students, the data can be particularly rich when used in conjunction with range of internal measures. Such data allows us to carefully tailor our programs to individual student needs, to longitudinally track student and cohort progress and in the development of a robust and challenging curriculum.

SAMANTHA JENSEN DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – STUDIES

Year 3 Reading Writing Spelling Grammar & Punctuation Numeracy

2018 Loreto Toorak

521

State

448

Loreto Toorak

474

State

422

Loreto Toorak

465

State

426

Loreto Toorak

520

State

441

Loreto Toorak

496

State

419

Year 7 Reading Writing Spelling Grammar & Punctuation Numeracy

2018 Loreto Toorak

595

State

548

Loreto Toorak

556

State

514

Loreto Toorak

572

State

547

Loreto Toorak

598

State

549

Loreto Toorak

589

State

556

Year 5 Reading Writing Spelling Grammar & Punctuation Numeracy

2018 Loreto Toorak

568

State

521

Loreto Toorak

522

State

479

Loreto Toorak

534

State

508

Loreto Toorak

578

State

512

Loreto Toorak

553

State

504

Year 9 Reading Writing Spelling Grammar & Punctuation Numeracy

2018 Loreto Toorak

623

State

591

Loreto Toorak

594

State

551

Loreto Toorak

613

State

586

Loreto Toorak

631

State

584

Loreto Toorak

626

State

603

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Curriculum

Flipped Learning

LEADING EDGE CONCEPT PROVING SUCCESS

An excerpt from the article Making Flipped Learning Fit, published in Education HQ, 24 July 2018, by Chelsea Channing Educators around the world are experimenting with Flipped Learning, a new pedagogy which is said to free up more class time, enable differentiation and give students more control over their learning. Ms Aimee Shackleton, a Victorian teacher and global leader in Flipped Learning shares some insights into how you can make the method work at your school. Ms Aimee Shackleton made her first Maths video five years ago, and ever since, students, parents and employers have flipped for this new pedagogical approach. Just this year she took up the post of eLearning and Innovation Leader at Loreto Toorak – an opportunity she credits, in part, to her experience with Flipped Learning. Ms Shackleton is a big name in the world of flip, having been named one of 20 International Flipped Learning Faculty members, a Global Ambassador, Certified Trainer (Level 2)

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and one of the top 100 educators leading Flipped Learning worldwide. The tech savvy educator spends much of her time these days, sharing the secrets of her flipped classroom and how it benefits students and staff alike. “What I love about [Flipped Learning] is it reaches, and is successful, for all student levels,” Ms Shackleton says. “It’s the one technique in my entire teaching career that equally supports all students, and all students at different levels seem to really love it.”

Ms Shackleton began flipping her classroom at a previous school, when she was finding a lot of her students were missing large chunks of class time for a number of reasons, including high level sporting competitions, illness and overseas adventures. Also finding herself time-poor like so many teachers, Ms Shackleton thought the answer to her problems might just lie with this new teaching method. So Ms Shackleton began filming Maths lessons which her students could watch in class, at their own learning pace. This element, she says, proves invaluable in a classroom with huge variances in ability.

and help support their children a lot more. “I’ve never had a technique where I’ve had so many parents come to me voluntarily and say that a teaching style really suits their child.” For school leaders keen to see what Flipped Learning can do for their students, Ms Shackleton has many tips she can offer. First, she says, it’s important to start small. The Flipped Learning leader also says it’s important to be open and honest with students and parents about what you’re trying to implement and seek feedback from students on how videos can be improved.

Ms Shackleton began filming Maths lessons which her students could watch in class, at their own learning pace. This element proves invaluable in a classroom with huge variances in ability. “Flipped Learning can help cater for academic differences. Midrange students, I find challenging them to take responsibility for their own learning pushes them to not just cruise and get away with the minimum, and extension students love it because they can watch my videos on double time. She goes on to describe how, for students who aren’t quite up to speed, there is always the option of rewinding the clip and watching it again. A brilliant success story from one of Ms Shackleton’s previous schools stands out in her memory as a defining moment in her commitment to the Flipped Learning model. The story began in a Year 10 Mathematics learning support class she was charged with. “They were the weaker students who were not expected to continue on to do any Year 11 and 12 Mathematics. Ms Shackleton decided to spend the year setting high expectations and coaching students with the mindset that ‘yes, in fact they could do Year 10 Mathematics’. She also turned to her handy library of videos, which she had going all the way back to Year 7 level, to help her with the challenging class. Ms Shackleton goes on to describe that by the end of the year, she had all students feeling confident and happy to go on and select Year 11 Mathematics. For parents, Ms Shackleton says the technique is ticking a lot of boxes as well. “I love that it opens up the four walls of the classroom to outside of your classroom and your school. Parents can see what their girls are working on in class

When it comes to technology, Ms Shackleton says there’s no right or wrong tool for the job, it’s more important to use what you are familiar with. Personally, Ms Shackleton uses a laptop for filming and screencasting, and a program called Screencast-O-Matic. “Because Mathematics is very much about handwriting and showing students how to show your working properly by hand, you don’t want to have it typed up, so I use a tablet with a stylus and the handwriting comes up on the screen in front of me. I use YouTube to host all of my videos up online. I make them all publicly available, which is a choice I made right at the start and I’m so pleased I did. I have people watching my videos from 152 different countries around the world, and that’s how the Flipped Learning Global Institute in America found out about my work. It also means many more people around the world have the opportunity to benefit from my teaching, not just my students in my class.” Wherever you are at in your Flipped Learning journey, Ms Shackleton says it’s important to persevere. “Don’t give up and think it’s all too hard, because it is worth it in the end. Reach out to people like Flipped Learning Global Initiative and their online Innovation Centre, you’ve got FlipCon (RESCON) Australia, or just talk to people online and find like-minded teachers.”

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Inspiring Creativity VCE ART SHOW

Monday 17 September 2018 saw the official opening of the Loreto Toorak VCE Art Show in our newly renovated Crescent Theatre. The exhibition was opened by highly acclaimed Australian contemporary artist, Lisa Roet, whose large scale drawing of primate hands is currently on display in the Mandeville Centre. The exhibition contained an extraordinary diversity of concepts and ideas, materials and techniques and aesthetic qualities presented in the art and design work by 39 of our Year 12 Art, Studio Arts and VCD students. Left: Lisa Roet with Year 12 Art student Paris McBride. Below Left: Paris McBrideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artwork (background) and as viewed in colour inversion on a mobile device (foreground). Below Right: Lisa Roet with Primate Hands #2 (2006), charcoal and conte on silk paper displayed on the Art Billboard of the Mandeville Centre. Bottom: VCE Art Show displayed in the new Crescent Theatre

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Belles Fleurs

GRACE GIBSON (2016)

We congratulate Grace Gibson, from the Class of 2016, who was commissioned by Loreto Toorak to create an artwork to add to the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curated art displays. Inspired by Graceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful work in VCE Art and her folio of enchanting floral paintings, the School commissioned Grace to produce an artwork to hang in the stairwell near the art rooms in the Barry Centre. The School celebrated this commissioning by inviting Grace and her family to afternoon tea. Her piece is entitled Belles Fleurs (Acrylic on Canvas, 2018), translated from French to mean Beautiful Flowers. The pallet of soft pastel colours and the smooth gracefully orchestrated brush strokes enhances the subject matter and presents an artwork that will be greatly admired by all who visit this building. Left: The Gibson Family, Anna (Year 7), Grace, Mark, Sarah (Year 11) and Nicole.

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Pioneers of Positive Education

with DR SUZY GREEN and JULES DENNETT PUCOVSKI

Jules Dennett Pucovski is Head of Positive Education and Staff Coaching at Loreto Toorak. Her background is an eclectic mix of pastoral leadership positions including Heads of House and Year, Head of Middle School, and Deputy Head of Senior School. She spent six years as the Head of Psychology at Monash University, Clayton, training the future teachers of Psychology in the Diploma Education program and has taught both IB and VCE Psychology. Jules’ interest in Positive Education originated in her youth, in the field of sport, having played representative netball and having been involved in athletics as a mid-distance runner.

It is really important when taking this path of Positive Education that we take the approach of “learn it, live it, teach it, embed it.” So we are really keen to hear how you apply it to you own life? One of the things I rely heavily on is my mindfulness practice each day. I find time to just sit, clear my mind and go to the breath; this gives me grounding in my day. It allows me to launch into appreciation for what I do and the opportunities that come my way. The other thing mindfulness helps me do is go to my values. I think about how they guide my behaviour. I find my purpose and things to appreciate everyday.

What brought Loreto Toorak to Positive Education? We looked at girls helping beyond themselves and dealing with their own pressures. People can create pressure cookers for themselves. I think that is what is really important about this school. We take the student outside of themselves and lead them towards purpose. The school wanted to introduce an evidence-based framework that could give our pastoral care program, and the overall wellbeing of the citizens of the school, a sense of purpose; a sense of what to do next in support of the pastoral care of the students. We wanted to get the best out of them. We wanted great results but also to coach the girls to take in their present and set up their futures. We want students to believe that when they leave the School, they are going to cope beyond our walls. Setting wellbeing as a priority within the school aligns with the values of the school. I think there was an epiphany when the school prioritised dispositional learning as an essential part of learning. As a result, the school orients education around the whole child.

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Schools that are going down the path of Positive Education are looking at building up their internal capabilities and supporting staff in further training. How important is that? Staff efficacy is imperative to success and study elevates capability. I am studying myself. It’s really important to have that background and essential understandings. Many of our staff members are studying as well. Another way we are building capability in our staff is through in-house professional learning opportunities.

One thing you have highlighted that is absolutely key is positive relationships. Out of all the factors or variables that have been studied to impact wellbeing, it has the most positive effect. What are your thoughts around using coaching as a support in Positive Education? The two marry really well together; they are part of the same ‘best self present’, because at the core of coaching conversations is the intention to develop strong relationships. For a coach, it is being brave enough to set up conversations and structures that allow others to lead; so coaching is a leader facilitating others to lead. The questioning and the framework brings out the best in others. Done well, the students come up with ideas themselves, however supported those ideas may be, they’re still their ideas. It’s their future that they are proposing and owning. An important question in coaching is “how would you action that?”. It’s a bit by bit approach and an affirmation of achievement, but also the capacity to reflect upon what doesn’t work with a resilient mindset, emotional regulation and the ability to find success in failure. I think that is really relevant to the girls here. Perfection is not a human condition. Growth to one’s capacity is the ultimate human condition.

What have your greatest learnings, thoughts or reflections been? What worked well or what you might do differently if you had your chance again?

Can you recommend a book, a podcast or TedTalk that has been impactful for you or a must read for people interested in Positive Education?

What comes home to me is that my psychological knowledge has been used in pastoral care in a lot of the jobs that I’ve done prior to this. It has helped me understand that developing structures that support growth in staff and students is vital. I appreciate the lessons experience has taught me in going forward. I think that you need to look at the way you set up the school so that the learning is genuine and at its optimum. It comes back to relationships. It always will. In order for Positive Education to be authentic and make sense, staff need to be involved in the lives to affect the lives. This approach allows students to flourish in a supported way.

The book that got me absolutely firing on Positive Education is called The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle. What I understood from that book was that talent is not all born, talent can be taught. To me that was the living embodiment of best self enterprising. It was a mind shift for me. It was hope, teaching and learning all in one. More recently, Dr Lucy Hone’s Resilient Grieving. It is transformative, practical, moving and human. It’s applicable not just for the grieving process, but in building everyday resilience and a growth mindset.

This is an adapted except from Episode 3 of the Podcast entitled Pioneers of Positive Education with Dr Suzy Green, CEO of The Positivity Institute, which is available on iTunes.

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MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE FOR

Girls in

STEM The Age, Sunday 12 August 2018 Innovation in Education, by Kate Stanton

Expanding the STEM offering at Loreto Toorak piqued student interest, writes Kate Stanton. Students at Loreto Toorak have built drones, learnt to fly planes and experienced zero gravity at NASA’s space program in Houston. It’s all part of the school’s efforts to raise the profile of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects among its students. Deputy Principal, Ms Samantha Jensen, says the decision to offer more STEM subjects and extracurricular programs has led to a marked increase in the number of students taking up STEM career pathways when they progress to university. “Twenty per cent of VCE students who graduated last year have chosen STEM tertiary pathways,” said Jensen. “That’s increased quite significantly from previous years.” More Loreto Toorak students are going on to study fields such as biomedical science, engineering and information technology. Ms Jensen credits much of the change to the expanded range of STEM electives available to Year 10 students since 2015. This year, more than half of Year 10 students have chosen at least one of the new STEM electives, which include neurobiology, aviation and biochemistry. “Given our girls are very strong and very interested in the arts and humanities, we weren’t necessarily sure how many would take up the new classes,” reflects Ms Jensen. “But it has been absolutely brilliant.” She believes that Loreto Toorak’s focus on service to the community helps students connect their subjects to the real world, which makes them more likely to be interested in STEM.

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“They’re looking towards what they can do and what they can offer in the world,” she says. “We have an emphasis on how STEM can offer ethical and sustainable solutions.” Ms Jensen says STEM education at Loreto Toorak focuses on how the skills they learn can be used beyond school. “We always try to include an element of the social and the ethical in STEM subjects, so it has a bit more of a connection for our students.” Year 7 and 8 students, for example, can participate in Project STEM, an elective that allows them to work collaboratively on a project that has relevance in the real world. This year, students took part in Outbreak Alert, a biomedical engineering challenge where they forecast virus behaviour to stop a pandemic from occurring. Alternatively, students who take aviation learn theory of flight, meteorology and aeronautics, and they can even opt for pilot training at Moorabbin Flying Services, which is a Year 11 elective.

STEM programming has encouraged Loreto Toorak students to visit NASA. Every year, a group of students travel to Houston and Huntsville in the US to attend NASA’s space school, where they undertake a simulated space mission, float around in zero gravity and work with young people from all over the world. Ms Jensen says these opportunities also provide students with soft skills, such as communication and creativity, which they need to be successful in STEM. Above: Luella Boyd, in Year 9 Digital Technologies elective, programming and 3D printing her Lego block Below: Year 9 student Georgie Dole examining the final product of her laser cut spirograph

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Italian Student Exchange

This year saw Loreto Toorak develop its involvement in the Italian Exchange Program by hosting students from Italy. During Term 3, six students began their five week stay in our School, generously hosted by Loreto Toorak students from Years 9-11. Spending time together was a welcome extension of the friendships they begun cultivating when we visited Verona during the Cultural Tour of Italy in April this year. Developing lifelong friendships is only one of the many benefits of the Exchange Program; the Languages Faculty believes that the program not only develops a better understanding of the language and culture through immersion, but that it also builds on the interconnectedness and cross-cultural awareness of our students.

Exchange Student Reflections

Host Student Reflections

“When I left Italy I did not know what to expect, as the Australian lifestyle is very different from the one I am used to. However, Loreto Toorak was welcoming and friendly, with openminded students, curious to know my story and who I am. This experience will be imprinted in my heart, for I have spent a very interesting and stimulating month in a new and memorable school. I believe this experience broadens a person’s mind and helps to increase independence and the ability to adapt.”

“What I found challenging was finding things to do because what we do in our everyday life may seem normal to us but to someone from another country, it would be extremely interesting. The experience is something I will never forget because I feel like I have a connection and a new friend with whom I hope to keep in contact.”

– Giulia Dal Maso, hosted by Isabella Roda (Year 11) “This experience has given me important memories including knowledge of the language, the Australian culture and their way of life. I am very glad to have been hosted by Emily and her family because of the kindness and generosity they have shown to me. This experience made me grow so, much.” – Clara Frizzi, hosted by Emily Cavallaro (Year 11) The experience was unlike anything that I have ever experienced, in a foreign place with foreign people but it was because of the kindness of strangers that I felt comfortable my entire time. It was difficult in the beginning to adjust but in the end I found myself creating deep connections with the people around me and I will be forever thankful for that. – Matilde Baietta, hosted by Dominique Hart and Carla Fera (Year 11)

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– Carla Fera (Year 11) “It has been a great experience and I have thoroughly enjoyed hosting Camilla. It has been very interesting to find out the differences from Camilla’s life in Italy to my own, here in Australia.” – Eliza Paterson (Year 11) “The exchange experience has been a great journey. It was lovely to show our Australian culture to the Italian students, taking them to the football with meat pies and hot chips, and visiting the Dandenong Ranges. Ultimately, this experience was one to remember and I’m grateful to have made such a wonderful friend. – Emily Cavallaro (Year 11) CATERINA CHNG ITALIAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Chinese Cultural Tour

The privilege of attending the Cultural Tour to China was an exciting experience and one that taught us a vast amount about Chinese language and culture. After a night’s recovery from our flight, we attended Mass on Sunday morning before embarking on our first day in China. Our group visited the bustling Tiananmen Square and learnt about Chinese history as well as the current Chinese government, followed by a walk through the elaborate Forbidden City; an opulent sprawl of buildings that once hosted emperors, the old rulers of China. We also visited a night market where we ate scorpions on a stick and practised our bargaining skills for the first time.

escalators in the street to take us up. We rode a tram to Victoria Peak, witnessing the breathtaking views. Whilst we were there, Hong Kong celebrated its National Day, marking the founding of the People’s Republic of China, and we saw a fireworks display, which was just amazing. Our last day was spent at the Chinese International School where we enjoyed taking part in classes with the students there. It was interesting to learn about life in Hong Kong from the friends we made at the school.

The next day took us to the Temple of Heaven where we practised Tai Chi and 踢毽子 (ti jianzi; a game which involves kicking a shuttlecock to keep it in the air). The Summer Palace was also a delight to see with intricate decorations, an interesting history and one of the longest corridors in the world. On our last full day in Beijing we visited the site of the Beijing Summer Olympic Games and admired the symbolic architecture and walked along the imposing Great Wall of China, once used to protect the country from invaders. We then had the amazing experience of taking a bullet train to Shanghai where the next part of our journey began.

Above: Beautiful hanging lanterns at the Zhujiajiao Gardens Below: Ms Whitney Beseler with travellers on the Great Wall of China

Everyone on the tour had an amazing time. We thank all the teachers and students who made this trip so special.

On our first night in Shanghai we travelled to The Bund; a waterfront area in central Shanghai where the skyscrapers lit up the night sky in a stunning scape. We visited the 88th floor of one building where we could see all of Shanghai. We visited the Yu Garden, Tianzifang and Zhujiajiao (朱家角); a beautiful ancient water city. Inside the temple in Zhujiajiao, hanging near the statues of their gods, the ceiling was filled with beautiful coloured lanterns. Our guide explained that people come to the temple to make wishes and hang red ribbons with their wishes on the trees outside; the red lantern is the symbol of booming life and prosperous business. The Yu Garden (豫园) was beautiful, hosting many Chinese-style buildings and lovely gardens with ponds, home to koi and turtles. Tianzifang (田子坊), a tourist arts and crafts community, was made up of many laneways filled with shops selling souvenirs. We spent the last few days of our tour in Hong Kong. There were so many steep hills, but extraordinarily, they had

BRIDGET MCFARLANE (YEAR 9) and CAITLIN KELLY (YEAR 10)

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Rathfarnham

Recently, I read a thought-provoking and challenging book written by Dr Judith Locke called The Bonsai Child, sharing some of the concepts covered with the school community. I had rigorous discussions with parents who appreciated Dr Locke’s clear, and at times blunt, ‘shoot from the hip’ style advice. Whilst some may challenge aspects of her theories, one cannot contest the clarity of her conviction. Dr Locke looks at the type of adult that parents want their children to become and the methods and strategies that she believes are required to achieve this goal. She challenges routines and practices that have become the ‘norm’ in recent years and questions the ability to either assist or hinder the social and emotional development of a well-rounded, grounded, resilient and empathetic adult. Dr Locke challenges parents and educators alike to consider their actions, no matter how well intentioned, and their impact on children’s development. One area Dr Locke discusses is learning through set back and failure, which, she notes, most successful people have experienced in their lives. But it is their ability to work through and rise above this that has provided the strength and resilience to ultimately achieve success. When things do not go according to plan, or decisions do not go our way and mistakes occur, we have to appreciate and recognise this as a vital ingredient in independence and resilience building. Every time adults step in to ‘make things right’ by providing the forgotten equipment, giving the answer or changing a decision, we deprive our children of developing valuable and necessary life skills. We also send them a subliminal message that we do not believe they can cope with and rise above the consequences of a challenging situation.

When things do not go according to plan, or decisions do not go our way and mistakes occur, we have to appreciate and recognise this as a vital ingredient in independence and resilience building. Dr Locke, like many of her contemporaries, encourages parents, teachers and care-givers to spend quality time with children, delay gratification, praise effort, be clear, consistent and maintain boundaries. Furthermore, in order to strengthen emotional intelligence, we must encourage our children to look at life from other points of view. This both allows for a broader perspective of the world and provides a deeper, richer thought process. it also aligns with our school values that are grounded in the gospel. It provides the ability to step into someone else’s shoes, developing compassion and empathy. Vital qualities that we seek in our citizens and the leaders of tomorrow. CATHERINE MAIMONE CROWHURST DIRECTOR OF RATHFARNHAM AND ELC

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Rathfarnham Picnic Sports On Friday 26 October, the Rathfarnham community celebrated the annual Picnic Sports. In stunning conditions, all girls in Preparatory-Year 6 participated with great enthusiasm in a range of tabloid sports and sprints on St Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green. It was wonderful to see so many families join us for an afternoon picnic. The Houses were led by their energetic Sport Leaders and prior to the sprints in the afternoon, the scores were extremely close. The chanting, sunshine, colour and cheering families on the lawn all helped to create a fun and energy filled atmosphere. We thank the many parents and siblings for attending and supporting the girls in their endeavours. A special thank you to our parent helpers and to the Friends of Sport committee members.

We congratulate the winning House, Mornane, who won this event for the first time in many years. All of their hard work and dedication on the day really paid off. We also congratulate Barry for winning the Spirit Award on the day. Their cheering and support throughout the afternoon was fantastic. Below: Sport Leaders from the overall winning House, Mornane, and Spirit Award winning House, Barry.

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(L-R): Rathfarnham Writing Competition winners Clare Tuckwell (Year 6), Bridget Burke (Year 4) and Claudia Cunningham (Year 2).

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Celebrating

Book Week

RATHFARNHAM WRITING COMPETITION

The Rathfarnham Writing Competition, in conjunction with Book Week, was a wonderful success. In its third year, the interest level from the students was inspiring and the stories written were thoughtful and complex. Congratulations to the 109 Rathfarnham students who entered the competition. We congratulate the winning entries in each age group; Claudia Cunningham (Year 2), Bridget Burke (Year 4) and Clare Tuckwell (Year 6), whose stories have been transformed into beautiful, illustrated picture books which are available for borrowing from our Library. An excerpt from each winning story is presented below. Read the full stories on our website at: www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au/news/rathfarnham-writing-competition

The Little Witch

by Claudia Cunningham, Year 2

by Bridget Burke, Year 4 Blue

Whispers

The Adventures of the Shocked Man

Once there was young girl called Mia and there was one thing she always wanted – to be a witch. When she was in Kindergarten she always made a fuss about wearing her uniform because she always wanted to dress up as a witch!

Ivy is having a terrible night’s sleep. In fact, she hasn’t had a decent sleep for nearly two weeks. Ivy hears strange whispers all through the night. She tosses and turns trying to block them out. Giving up on sleep, Ivy decides to lie still and quiet like a statue. She wants to hear what the whispers are saying. She wants to know where they’re coming from.

It was in mid-June when this conundrum started. Early on a Saturday morning, Ms Nancy Clary came to visit us. Our housekeeper let her in and sat her warmly in the Parlour, for she was in an agitated state, then called on Sherly and me to come and see her. As we sat, I saw a faint air of excitement on Sherly’s face. She always had this look about her before we consulted people about their problems. “Good morning,” said Sherly. “What might your name be?” “Clary, Ms. My name is Nancy Clary.” Our visitor said, still nervous. “Lovely. So what might be your problem?” Sherly questioned.

When she was in Prep everyone stared at her because she was the only one wearing a witch costume! The teachers were not impressed. When she was in High School she was given many detentions because of her costume. Every day after school she would look at a particular castle outside her window. One day she was sitting on her balcony looking at the castle when she saw a witch fly out of the castle on her broomstick! That day she realised it was a witch castle. As the witch flew closer and closer the witch suddenly fell off her broomstick and on top of Mia. The witch apologised and introduced herself. “Hello and sorry about that. My name is Emily” said the witch. “That’s okay” said Mia. “I’m used to it. My friends at school fall on me all the time.” Emily asked Mia if she would like to go back to the castle with her. She told her it wasn’t really a witch castle - it was a witch school. “Yes I’d love to! I’ve always wanted to be a witch!”

After 15 long minutes of not really understanding any of it, Ivy decides to get up, grab the torch and investigate. Tiptoeing through the house, Ivy nervously checks all the rooms. Suddenly, as Ivy approaches the kitchen, she notices the whispers have stopped. “That’s strange.” thought Ivy. As she turns back to her bedroom door she was surprised to find a shimmery golden glow coming out of a little hole in her room next to her desk. As Ivy approaches the glow, she trips on her shoes and, as she puts her hands out to brace herself, her hands break through the wall. Suddenly, Ivy finds where the glow is coming from. She sees a magical treasure box covered in blood red rubies. Moving closer, Ivy puts her hands on the side of the box and pulls it out and sees a silver lock. “I wonder what’s inside?” Ivy says out loud...

by Clare Tuckwell, Year 6 Red

“Well it all started in the early hours of this morning, where I work, at Windchester Hall”, she began. “I arose from my quarters at the usual time of six o’clock this morning. I went to do my usual morning chores. First I cleaned the entry hall. This took me approximately a half hour. The morning had a very odd start. The first odd thing that occurred was the butler, sprinting out of the house. He left with all his things and yelled, ‘I must leave. Sorry I have a last minute trip that I have to go on. Goodbye Ms. Clary!’” “He left without another word. I found it rather strange...

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St Peter’s

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

We didn’t realise we were making memories; We just knew we were having fun. – A.A. Milne The children at St Peter’s Early Learning Centre have had a wonderful year, with laughs, learning and new discoveries. The time in early learning, whilst preparing the children for their formal years of education through play-based learning, is also a time to connect with peers and find a sense of belonging. As the children settled into their routines and environments, they soon grew in confidence as their social and emotional skills developed. Throughout the second half of the year, the Kinder children welcomed some new friends who brought in knowledge of outer-space, the universe and planets. This lead the children to a project creating the planets and learning all there was to know about each one. Science teacher from the Senior School, Mr Eric Friedman, was also able to join the children to further extend their understandings of astronomy. The Kinder children have also focused on nature, finding a connection to growing and living things; both fauna and flora. Watching the life cycle of silk worms within the classroom and seeing the changes first hand was also helpful in the garden. The children planted some seeds and watched as they grew to be harvested, cooked and eaten.

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Learning within the classrooms and following the children’s interests has also extended to incursions and excursions. This has included a visit from Indigenous storyteller Boori Monty Pryor, Bully Zero workshop, visits to local parks and gardens as well as the Botanical and Fitzroy Gardens, Tesselaar Tulip Farm, Hawksburn Village and Werribee Zoo. Both the Kinder and Pre-Prep children were delighted to work with ceramist Ann Ferguson, who assisted the children in their knowledge of all things clay. This also followed the children’s interests of homes, houses and habitats. Kinder student Alice reflects; “My house is made of bricks like the three little pigs. It has a pointy roof. My Mum, Dad, Lucy, Henry, Matthew, Brownie, my rabbit and Sandy live in it. Sandy lives outside in her kennel with a locked door”, while Pre-Prep student Harrison shared that “I’m moving to my Grandma’s house soon because I’m renovating my house.” Within the Pre-Prep room, the focus has also been on houses, habitats and nature. Following the addition of ‘Leafy’, a stick insect, the children have observed the changes the animal has made, noting the loss of his exoskeleton. The children also created their own Bower nest, leading their learning into the environment and how they could help to look after their world. A promise was made by each of the children, some included;

“I promise to look after stick insects.” – Millie “I promise to look after dogs.” – Lacey “I promise to look after ladybugs.” – Alexis The Pre-Prep children also let their learning move beyond the classroom and environment to the globe, as they opened ‘Axe Agency’, a travel agency where the children learnt about countries around the world, booked trips to far off places and shared knowledge from adventures they had been on with their families. We were lucky to have some of our parents join the children to share their cultures and traditions. Connecting with our families and welcoming the community into the ELC is key to give the children a strong conceptual understanding of their inquiries. This also creates a strong sense of community for our families, as we have enjoyed some wonderful events organised by our Parents and Friends Committee. This has included dinners, morning teas and our annual Auction Night in July, sharing the children’s talents, as well as the generosity of our families to our charities, Mary Ward International Australia and the Edmund Rice Foundation. “My favourite thing was looking at the art work and then doing a drawing. I drew a house and lots of pictures.” – Helena

“I love drawing with my Mummy and going upstairs to play with my train tracks.” – AJ To our Pre-Prep children and families, farewell and we wish you every success in the next big adventure to school. To our Kinder children and families, we look forward to sharing another wonderful year together next year. We wish you all a very safe and happy Christmas. Dear God, May our Christmas be your Christmas, Let us give and receive gifts with love. Let us feast on friendship and forgiveness. Let us decorate not just with tinsel But with the light that shines from heaven. Amen Opposite: Students from St Peter’s ELC visit Hawksburn Village Above (L-R): AJ drawing his family portrait; Pre-Prep students Xavier, James, Alexandra and Helena tending to the garden Below (L-R): James engaging in block building with Kate Buffham; one of our Year 11 Student Councillors; Pre-Prep students Zara, Zoe, Helena and Alexandra painting garden pots

KATHLEEN BROHIER HEAD OF ST PETER’S ELC

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Social Justice

Ramingining

YEAR 10 PILGRIMAGE

The Aboriginal community of Ramingining in Arnhem Land is home to around 800 people and a permit is needed to enter this unique, remote place. Earlier this year, six of my Year 10 peers and I were privileged to spend a week in this community. When we first arrived in Ramingining, the local children jumped into our car and gave us hugs and kisses; it was overwhelming in the best way possible. Straight away we noticed the huge differences between Ramingining and Melbourne; here everyone has somewhere they need to be, and a deadline they need to meet, rushing on their phones with their earphones in. In Ramingining there are mothers with babies taking a leisurely walk down the road, kids playing with sticks they found on the ground and elders talking with each other and playing cards. But the biggest difference was that in Ramingining everyone waves, everyone smiles and everyone is up for a chat. It is a place where time pressure, as we know it, is non-existent. On one occasion, we were scheduled to meet with Yvonne, a Yolngu elder, so we could go looking for pandanus leaves which the ladies weave to make baskets, mats and fishing nets. We went to pick up Yvonne but she was nowhere to be found. We drove around for about an hour until we found her at the pandanus collecting area, not worried at all! There really is a very different sense of time. I found myself walking places with a sense of calm and felt that I was never in a rush.

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The sense of community in Ramingining is contagious. Everyone knows everyone, and everyone has an optimistic outlook on life. Material goods do not determine anyone’s level of happiness. The people of Ramingining are from the Yolgnu people; their language, Yolngu Matha, has about eight different dialects. This meant most five-year-olds, when they spoke to us, were translating English through eight different languages. The Yolngu people also have a very rich traditional culture, full of ceremonies, singing and dancing. At lunchtimes the kids would play tip tip or tiggy and make up songs with each other, each creating a different rhythm; music ingrained in their brains. The more I learnt about this complex culture the more I realised I didn’t know very much at all. I was fortunate to meet an elder with the same skin name as me, ‘Gamajan’, but her white name was Linda. Skin names were used many years ago by the Yolngu people and are still used today to identify how each person is related to another. There are a few things that Linda said that will stay with me forever. She was giving some of the Yolngu girls a teaching on how they are the future of their culture and need to keep it alive. She then proceeded to tell us that it was our job as Loreto girls to go back to Melbourne and tell everyone that Yolngu people were strong in their culture and strong as a community. That we were the future of their culture as well. As we were leaving I said goodbye to Linda and she took my face in her hands and told me that a part of me will always be in Ramingining. It’s safe to say I will never forget my time in Ramingining and the people that I met along the way. Above: 2018 Year 10 pilgrims Riley Burns, Anneka Davys, Alexandra Desmond, Amy Hrysomallis, Tess Langton, Emmelina Southey and Millicent Walker, accompanied by staff members Mrs Felicity Ferdinands and Ms Whitney Beseler, engage with the Ramingining community foraging and making woven items with pandanus leaves.

EMMELINA SOUTHEY YEAR 10

Mary Ward Justice Lecture SEEKING TRUTH, DOING JUSTICE

Our Mary Ward Justice Lecture, held on Thursday 24 May 2018, featured two wise Mary Ward women, Sr Libby Rogerson ibvm and Sr Trish Franklin ibvm in a discussion on the theme of ‘seeking truth, doing justice’. The discussion was led by our Captains of School, Lauren Grant and Meg Taranto, canvassing questions of faith, life and justice. Sr Libby and Sr Trish spoke from the depth of their life experience as advocates for social justice both in Australia and overseas, about the importance of us being prepared to get our hands dirty and to form real, grounded relationships with those we seek to serve, in whatever capacity and wherever we might be. Knowledge, awareness, listening and passion are the key skills they encouraged our current Loreto girls to develop in their own pursuit of justice. This was a lively, insightful, moving and ultimately powerful evening shared by many members of our school community. In this Loreto Year of Justice, Sr Trish and Sr Libby shared the great gifts of themselves with sincerity and generosity, reminding us that in the words of Mother Gonzaga Barry, “all around you are possibilities of doing good and making the world richer for your having lived in it.”

Two students described their response to the Mary Ward Justice Lecture: “It really allowed us to comprehend how grounded, selfless, and socially aware and just Sr Trish and Sr Libby are as people. I truly feel a great connection to the work they do as Loreto Sisters now and a greater appreciation for how much dedication goes into developing and supporting a passion. I felt truly inspired by the words of these two great Sisters and feel honoured to have heard them speak and share their wisdom. – Lucy Kenealy (Year 11) “The idea that most resonated with me was the emphasis both Sr Libby and Sr Trish placed on discovering a passion in the pursuit of justice. Both Sisters demonstrated an extensive knowledge on the issues they raised, and their position was a clear reflection of their own personal experiences. Their ardent stance definitely inspired me to further educate myself on the injustices that are present locally and abroad, and in doing so, establish where my own passions lie in order to best strive for change.” – Isabella Gunn (Year 11) Below (L-R_: Lauren Grant, Meg Taranto (Captains of School), Sr Libby Rogerson ibvm, Sr Trish Franklin ibvm, Natasha Quirk, Celia Mance (Year 12 Social Justice Councillors)

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Feast Day

SUPPORTING LORETO RUMBEK, SOUTH SUDAN

Happy Week was a felicitous feature of Term 3, culminating in the truly joyous occasion of Feast Day on Friday 7 September 2018. The annual Feast Day Mass at St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral was a beautiful celebration of the many gifts bestowed upon our Loreto community, in both prayer and song. At school our Feast Day fete was, once again, both festive and inclusive. Our SRCs, Year 6 Social Justice Leaders and Year 12 Councillors did an outstanding job in leading the activities and stalls on this, the most favourite day of the year for many of our junior (and not so junior) students! The sunny weather certainly helped the festive mood.

The Principal of Loreto Rumbek, Sr Orla Treacy ibvm, is an inspiring Mary Ward woman and an exemplary leader. The impact of her work in South Sudan was recently recognised through an award by the Irish government. Above: Sr Orla talking with Secondary School students at Loreto Rumbek Below: Year 5 students, Indy Harris and Gabrielle Boquest, enjoying the activities at the Feast Day fete Opposite Top: Feast Day Mass celebrated at St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral in Melbourne Opposite Middle: Specialist Maths class at Loreto Rumbek Opposite Bottom: Grace Murphy (Year 11) with Arabella East (Year 1) at the face painting stall at the Feast Day fete

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Each year Happy Week marks the final stage of leadership of our current Year 12 Councillors and throughout the week they focused our attention on our chosen Mary Ward International Australia project for support this year; Loreto Rumbek, our sister school in South Sudan. Under the coordination of our 2018 Captains of School, Lauren Grant and Meg Taranto, we learned more about the wonderful work being carried out at Loreto Rumbek and the extraordinary educational outcomes achieved by the students there in its 10 year history. The Principal of Loreto Rumbek, Sr Orla Treacy ibvm, is an inspiring Mary Ward woman and an exemplary leader. The impact of her work in South Sudan was recently recognised through an award by the Irish government. In 2017, South Sudan was ranked as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most difficult nation for girls to receive an education. Girls in South Sudan face extreme adversity in the pursuit of academic success. Even a basic education is a right denied to many. Young girls and especially young women are less likely to enrol and more likely to drop out. The young girls in the Loreto Rumbek program receive support through meals, access to water, healthcare, security, and social programs to help engage them and the community so that they can receive a high-quality and relevant education. Funds collected and donated during the year, and most particularly during Happy Week, allowed us to raise almost $50,000 for Mary Ward International to support the work of Loreto Rumbek in this Loreto Year of Justice. We thank the school community for their wonderful support and heartfelt generosity. MICHELLE MCCARTY DIRECTOR OF MISSION & LEADERSHIP

For more information, or to make a donation, please go to www.loretorumbek.ie/

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The Costurera Workshops

MARY WARD INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA

Reproduced from MWIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sustain, June 2018. Article by Sr Janet Palafox ibvm. In a small room in Jicamarca a lively group of young women sit around a table, note taking, chatting and drawing patterns on reams of paper. Welcome to the Costurera Workshops.

This is the Loreto Sisters Peru Project that meets the needs of the women in the poverty-stricken community of Lima by providing courses in tailoring. The project offers women one year training in Ă&#x2021;ostura Basica, basic dressmaking, and a two year course in Alta Costura, haute couture. These women and their families have been internally displaced by years of terrorism from the communist militant group the Shining Path. They are well known for their revolutionary campaign in remote areas of the Andes and their engagement in bombings, assassinations and other terrorist acts in urban centres, including Lima and Callao. The project was established in 2005 by the IBVM Loreto Sisters in response to a request from the women in the community, wanting to learn dressmaking to enable them to make clothes for their children and earn some much needed income. The Sisters began the project with the assistance of various Loreto Provinces, including Australia, which have funded the purchase of commercial sewing machines and the employment of a dressmaker to teach the women. The project is also funded by the small tuition fee that the participants pay and profits from the colourful backpacks they make. These profits combined with ongoing funding by MWIA

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have meant more women being accepted into the course, which translates into jobs and the skills to provide clothing for their children and family. The current participants are young women and mothers aged 18-30 years from the local community parish and adjoining villages. A few of these women have children enrolled in the Mary Ward Fe y AlegrĂa School which is very conveniently situated next door to the workshop; a blessing as they head together for a day of education and learning. Workshops have also provided the opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of labour migration, human trafficking and exploitative work conditions. For many, gaining these skills has improved their selfesteem, given them the security of having their own source of income and not relying solely on their husbands, allowing an independence and a respectable place in their communities. Although Peru experienced a strong growth in its economy in the last 10 years, inequality remains high and people from rural areas are mostly poorer than their urban counterparts. Deficiencies in basic services, health and nutrition remains with many living in slums, with no access to safe water, insufficient daily caloric intake and without education for their children.

For many, gaining these skills has improved their self-esteem, given them the security of having their own source of income and not relying solely on their husbands, allowing an independence and a respectable place in their communities. In Jicamarca there is no access to the public water network but a reliance on water being delivered by truck which can cost 10 times more than piped water. Roads are unsealed and during heavy rain become flooded and impenetrable. Since its inception many women have gained the necessary skills to be gainfully employed in local factories or have started their own businesses. They are now able to work and provide

a stable income for their families and the economy of their communities. This is the life changing wonderful work of Mary Ward International Australia that takes place each day, in a small room, in a small community of Peru.

To find out more about MWIA or to donate securely online please visit www.mwia.org.au MWIA is the Australian and international development organisation of the Loreto Sisters. They strive to make a difference in the areas of education, community development, human rights, social justice, and the empowerment or women and children. Subscribe to MWIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sustain at www.mwia.org.au

Information republished with permission from Loreto Ministries Limited Australia and South East Asia and MWIA.

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JUNE 2018

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Music News How quickly our 2018 school year has flown by, filled with so much to celebrate in our girls’ performances, across Preparatory to Year 12. Terms 2 and 3 once again saw a myriad of performances beginning with the Rathfarnham Ensembles Concert and the Celebration of the Piano, where the theme chosen celebrated Around the World in 88 Keys. The Stage Band travelled to Generations In Jazz in Mt Gambier and immersed themselves in ‘all things jazz’ for the weekend, with more than 3,000 students and staff from around Australia. We were especially proud of Elizabeth Prosser (Year 10) who was chosen for the Division 3 Superband on percussion. For the Years 6-9 Music Camp, held at school in May, we welcomed Australian composer Dan Walker who took a wonderful workshop with our girls, focusing on one of his compositions Out There, which the Years 7 & 8 Choir then performed at the Annual Music Concert. Loreto Unplugged, our contemporary music performance initiative, launched last year, expanded its instrumental base to cellos during Term 2, with a Lunchtime Concert in Winifred Square entitled Cellos Unplugged. At the Chapel Concert, in late May, the school’s chamber and instrumental ensembles performed in the beautiful acoustic of the Chapel of Christ the King. Towards the end Term 2, the Singers’ Soirée paid tribute to the vocal excellence of our singing program, with wonderful solo and ensemble performances. The Annual Music Concert at Hamer Hall on 31 July celebrated the very best of our whole-school music program with superb performances from all our bands, choirs, orchestras and selected smaller ensembles. Celebrating the 2018 Loreto value of Justice, our musicians performed with great camaraderie and skill. In the words of Mary Ward, our musicians indeed ‘do good and do it well’. Our Masterclass Program in Semester 2 welcomed the following musicians to work with our instrumentalists: Caroline Almonte (piano), Megan George (clarinet), Sue Bradley (brass) and Stephen Grant (voice). Our girls and staff have very much

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Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. – Plato appreciated the opportunity to work with and learn from these wonderful musicians. Other concerts held in Term 3 and early in Term 4 included the Brass and Percussion Concert and the Bands Concert. Held in the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall of the Melbourne Recital Centre, the Showcase Concert was once again a highlight in our performance calendar. Many of our musicians have achieved impressive individual performance success and I particularly commend the following students: Anushka Tiwari (Year 11) and Annabella Merakis (Year 9) have been members of VOYCE (Victorian Opera Youth Chorus Ensemble) this year and they performed in the Victorian Opera’s production of The Magic Pudding; the production was held at the State Theatre of the Arts Centre Melbourne in March. Vivian Jin (Year 11) took part in the Australian Youth Orchestra’s 2017 Young Symphonists Program in the April holidays, alongside 60 other musicians from around Australia. The week long orchestral program was held at Toowoomba Grammar School, Queensland. Mikayla Fitzgerald (Year 7) was part of the Children’s Chorus for Opera Australia’s production of Puccini’s opera Tosca which was held at the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne in April/ May. Four of our senior school pianists have achieved outstanding performance results during this year: Clarisse Dinh (Year 9) received her Associate in Music, Australia (AMusA) Diploma.

Kasie Wang (Year 10) received her Licentiate in Music, Australia (LMusA) Diploma. Sophie Nguyen (Year 9) received an A+ in her Certificate of Performance. Irene Popan (Year 9) received an A in her Certificate of Performance. The Certificate of Completion examination, introduced by the AMEB in recent years, is a recital only examination designed to help students bridge the gap between grade and diploma examinations. At the Rathfarnham Recitals in Term 4, more than 150 Rathfarnham girls performed at four recitals scheduled over two weeks. The musical future of Loreto Toorak is evident every year at these recitals, with the girls always performing with security, well prepared and engaged in their music making. What a privilege it has been to have shared the musical journeys of so many beautiful young women at Loreto Toorak over the past 20 years. From the very youngest through to those leaving school each year, our musicians have been simply the best. They have been generous in sharing their love of music throughout the whole school community, focused and committed to achieving the best they possibly can on their instruments and always kind and caring. As has been shown by the countless past pupil musicians who have returned to their school on numerous occasions to perform, music is an integral part of who they are and their love of music will always play a significant role in their life, be it for career or for pleasure.

2019 Music Events Performing Arts Festival

Monday 18 February 2019 7.00pm, MCEC

P-12 Annual Music Concert

Tuesday 30 July 2019 7.00pm, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne

Showcase Concert

Wednesday 11 September 2019 Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre 7.00pm

MARY O’DRISCOLL DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Left: Cellists perform at a Lunchtime Concert in Winifred Square entitled Cello Unplugged Above: Ms Wendy Anderson conducts the Concert Band performance at the Annual Music Concert Below (L-R): French Horn players perform at the Chapel Concert; Students perform at the Singers Soirée in the Crescent Theatre; Vivian Jin performs Concertino, Op. 107 by Cécile Chaminade on flute at the Showcase Concert

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Farewell

TO OUR LEADING LADY OF MUSIC

“Miss O’Driscoll has created something truly special in the Loreto Toorak Music Department. Through her tireless work and inspiring passion, she has instilled a love of music into so many girls that will follow them for the rest of their lives. Miss O’Driscoll truly cannot be thanked enough for the work she has done for each and every musician and it is hard to imagine music without her.” – Lisa Bertoncello (Year 12), Leader of Stage Band “Miss O’Driscoll is an incredible role model and every student who knew her has been privileged to have been associated with her. What makes Miss O’Driscoll so special is her dedication to each student that she is associated with, in that she ensures everyone is cared for and achieves their potential in not just music, but all aspects of school life. Miss O’Driscoll is a teacher who has taught me, and many others, countless life lessons and I will forever be grateful for her presence in my schooling career. Her passion for student success is a driving force in the school, and she will be incredibly missed, yet remembered, in the future of Loreto Toorak.” – Natasha Quirk (Year 12), Leader of Symphonic Band

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It is not really surprising that Loreto Toorak is a singing school. After all, we have had the blessing of Miss Mary O’Driscoll, Director of Music, for a period of almost 20 years. I offer a special mark of gratitude to Mary as she takes the decision to retire from this role at the end of this year. During her time at Loreto Toorak, having commenced as Director of Music in 1999, Miss O’Driscoll has lead the music program at our school to a standard of national acclaim. Her vision, energy and commitment has resulted in a music program of exceptional breadth and quality, with ensembles, choirs, orchestras, bands and soloists aplenty. Her infectious enthusiasm for all things musical has resulted in us being a school of music lovers, musicians and audience – we are indeed blessed.

Her infectious enthusiasm for all things musical has resulted in us being a school of music lovers, musicians and audience – we are indeed blessed. With a strategic eye over the program as a whole, Miss O’Driscoll’s detailed planning and forward thinking has resulted in our school always having enough musicians in every orchestral section, band and choir at different year levels from Preparatory to Year 12. With a determination to keep improving, ever-seeking new directions and opportunities for our students, Miss O’Driscoll has taken us to a point of excellence that is quite exceptional. As we listen to the last musical phrases of the choirs she conducts in the final days of the school year, we do so with hearts full of gratitude. We wish Miss O’Driscoll well as she transitions to her new home in Ballarat, and enjoys all that she will be looking forward to in years to come.

DR SUSAN STEVENS PRINCIPAL

“Miss O’Driscoll’s passion for and commitment to music at Loreto Toorak has shaped the schooling experiences of countless students. We are so fortunate to have had such an inspiring role model with whom to share the beauty of music.” – Sylvia Sherborne (Year 12), Music Captain “Miss O’Driscoll is an amazing woman. She has taught me so much about love and passion, as her pure passion for music is evident in everything she does. We all wish her the best of luck and will miss her dearly.” – Eliza Wilson (Year 12), Senior Chorister “Miss O’Driscoll has displayed a consistent example of passion, dedication and love from the moment I arrived at Loreto Toorak. Growing to know her over these past six years has been so special and learning from her has been endlessly rewarding. She is both a wonderful teacher and woman and will be sorely missed.” – Samantha Holt (Year 12), Leader of Loreto Symphony Orchestra

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Performing Arts News Voice & Speech Congratulations to our Year 12 Voice and Speech students who have achieved their Certificate of Voice and Communication (CVCA). These exams are designed to develop confidence in communication, the skills to read effectively, speak with clarity, and make presentations to a variety of audiences. The CVCA is an AMEB qualification that is the culmination of these students’ five or six year commitment to developing effective communication skills through their Voice and Speech studies. (L-R): Voice and Speech Teacher Catherine Macleish, with CVCA recipients Helena-Marie Granada, Catherine Truong and Alessandra Akerley. Absent: Ellie-Grace Mooney, Voice and Speech Teacher Tamara Kuldin

100 Years of AMEB On 15 May 2018, the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, hosted a reception to recognise the AMEB’s contribution to the musical life of our nation over 100 years. The Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) commenced when the NSW State Conservatorium joined with the leading universities of other states to provide a national program of public examinations in music. The Governor poignantly noted that the AMEB was established during the midst of the Great War: “How heartening that, at that time of destruction and sadness, for the world and for Australia, the beauty of music could so aptly reflect the goodness that remained in the world. Leaders of music and speech education in government schools, independent schools and private studios joined the celebrations at Government House. (L-R): Voice and Speech Teacher at Loreto Toorak, Mrs Catherine Macleish; Director of Music at St Kevin’s College, Mr Simon Harris and Director of Music at Loreto Toorak, Miss Mary O’Driscoll.

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Cosi Year 12 Theatre Studies

Ivy Shambitt and the Sound Machine

Bravo to the Year 12 Theatre Studies students for their entertaining and poignant performances of Cosi by Louis Nowra. In VCE Theatre Studies the students are responsible for all aspects of the production including direction, acting, set, costumes, properties, hair-and make-up, lighting and sound. Audiences in our new Crescent Theatre were both delighted and moved by the detailed characterisations, the creative staging of the charactersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; inner worlds and the clever 70s ramshackle design elements.

Year 10 Theatre Studies

The Secret in the Wings

An Evening with Roald Dahl

Year 11 Theatre Studies

Spring Play, Loreto Toorak & Xavier College

Theatre Studies students demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm throughout the year, leading to incredible productions. We congratulate the hard work, dedication and evident talent presented throughout their performance of The Secret in the Wings, where students transformed the Crescent Theatre into an eerie, dream world with creative design and heightened performance styles for their production.

The Spring Play saw record numbers of student involvement in a beautiful Evening with Roald Dahl. This colourful production was brought to life with superb performances from our Years 9 and 10 students. In a nostalgic interpretation, the detailed and highly entertaining multimedia and set design enhanced the evident talent of the cast.

Opening the Performing Arts Week, our the Year 10 Theatre Studies students presented a delightfully dark interpretation of Ivy Shambitt and the Sound Machine by Australian writer Daniel Evans in the Crescent Theatre. Throughout the year, our students have been fortunate to work with a range of professional theatre makers, including guest director Katrina Cornwell, to bring this magical comedy to the stage.

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Sport News

Striving for Excellence GUEST SPEAKER: MICHELLE PAYNE

On Sunday 19 August 2018 we were blessed to have Michelle Payne address our Athletics Team at MSAC. Michelle, a past pupil of Loreto Ballarat, is the only female jockey to have won the Melbourne Cup, riding ‘Prince of Penzance’ in 2015, in its 158 year competition.

Interviewed by Loreto Toorak parent and renowned member of Melbourne sports media, Jason Richardson, Michelle had an incredible message to share with the girls on overcoming setbacks in life, persistence and striving for excellence. Michelle, the youngest of 10 children, was raised by her father after her mother passed away when she was six months old. She has overcome horrendous injuries as a jockey, including a fractured skull and vertebrae to win more Group 1 races than any other female jockey in Australian racing history. In 2015, in the 156th edition of the Melbourne Cup, Michelle became the first and only female jockey to win the iconic race. The Hollywood movie inspired by her life story, and directed by Rachel Griffiths, Ride Like A Girl is due for release in 2019. Michelle was very generous with her time. We were also lucky to have the solid gold 2018 Melbourne Cup (and accompanying security) visit our training session where the students and parents alike were able to take photos with Michelle and the Cup. Our sincere thanks to Jason Richardson for his time and organisation and the exceptional interview he conducted with Michelle; it truly was a treat. Michelle’s visit was an incredible inspiration and motivation for our Athletics Team who, the following week, went on to win the GSV Division 1 Championship Carnival for the fifth consecutive year, winning the Senior, Intermediate, and Junior age groups. Above: Athletics Team, winners of the GSV Division 1 Championship Carnival Left: The Richardson family with Michelle Payne; interviewer Jason Richardson, Milla Richardson (Year 8), Loreto Toorak Athletics Coach Kate Richardson, Cleo Richardson (Year 6) and Ruby Richardson (Year 10)

JENNA WARD HEAD OF SPORT

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Eleanor Brown

JOINS THE AFLW WESTERN BULLDOGS

The rise of the AFL Women’s game has proven that women’s sport has a strong and exciting future in this country. We are thrilled to share in the success of Eleanor Brown (2017) who joins Aisling Utri (2016) at the Western Bulldogs next year. Thousands of women have fought to make the first AFLW competition a reality. Sport is a key part of the Australian identity and for many of us, men and women alike, AFL is our national game. Yet for too long women were kept on the sidelines, excluded from playing at an elite level. Thankfully those days are over. The AFL is to be commended for its leadership in introducing ALFW, which has gone a long way in raising the profile of women’s sport and inspiring young women to get active. Almost half as many women take part in organised sport compared to men, and women are most likely to stop playing sport as teenagers. Unsurprisingly it is at this age when the sporting opportunities start to dry up for girls. Women playing at the highest level of AFL sends a clear message to our community that gender equality matters, and that women deserve to be on the field just as much as men. Loreto Toorak proudly hosts three AFL teams representing the school at GSV level.

As published on www.westernbulldogs.com.au Tuesday 23 October 2018 Eleanor Brown will wear the red, white and blue in 2019 after being selected by the Western Bulldogs at pick 10 in today’s 2018 NAB AFLW Draft. Recognised for her impressive workrate, agility and high endurance, the 18-year-old enjoyed a strong TAC Cup Girls campaign with the Sandringham Dragons, before making six appearances for the Southern Saints in the Swisse Wellness VFL Women’s league. Brown represented Vic Metro in the AFLW U18 Championships, and received All-Australian honours for her outstanding 2018 season. Standing at 176cm tall, Brown was named in the Southern Saints’ best in five out of a possible six games and was ranked second at the Club for average disposals (20) and uncontested possessions (10) per game. She finished second in the 2km time trial at the 2018 NAB AFLW Combine, behind the highly-rated Nina Morrison. Western Bulldogs AFLW List Manager Michael Sandry said that Brown’s outstanding work rate and strong character were

Eleanor is of exceptional character and we are really pleased to bring her into our already talented group. key factors which led to her selection. “Eleanor is a running midfielder with excellent work rate and great endurance,” Sandry told westernbulldogs.com.au. “Her football has developed considerably this year and we are excited to add another strong player to our list to complement our current midfield line-up.” “Eleanor is of exceptional character and we are really pleased to bring her into our already talented group.”

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Achievements Sophie Leishman

Olivia Di Cocco

We congratulate Clarisse Dinh (Year 9) who participated in the Musical Society of Victoria’s Eda Schurmann Memorial Award for Piano 15 Years and Under, achieving first place. Clarisse also successfully achieved her AMusA (Associate of Music Performance Diploma) on Piano.

We applaud Sophie Leishman (Year 5) who progressed to the third trial and was successfully selected for the U12 SSV Victorian Hockey Team.

We celebrate the success and achievements of Olivia Di Cocco (Year 11) who successfully auditioned for Melbourne Youth Orchestra, one of Australia’s leading youth orchestras, with many members advancing to professional careers. Playing violin, Olivia joined this orchestra in Term 1 this year.

Grace Taranto

Kasie Wang

We applaud Grace Taranto (Year 9) who has been selected as one of four girls from Victoria to attend the Under 17 Women’s National Team Camp at the AIS in Canberra to select an Australian soccer team to travel to Kyrgyz Republic to compete in the AFC Asian Cup. This is a wonderful opportunity for Grace to potentially represent Australia in this Junior Matilda’s team.

We are proud to congratulate Kasie Wang (Year 10) who was recently awarded second place in the Boroondara Eisteddfod 16 years and Under Pianoforte Solo section. We also extend our congratulations to Kasie on receiving her LMusA (Licentiate of Music Performance Diploma) on Piano. This is an extraordinary performance achievement for a musician of her age.

Clarisse Dinh

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The team competed at the School Sport Australia Hockey Championships in Newcastle in August, finishing in fifth place. Congratulations Sophie on an amazing achievement!

Zoe Keeghan and Katerina Bitzios Congratulations to Zoe Keeghan (Year 11) and Katerina Bitzios (Year 10) who both achieved a result in the top 1% of all students in the Australian Geography Competition. In assessing their geographical knowledge and skills. the competition encourages student interest in geography and rewards excellence.

Sally Bertoncello

Daniella Esposito

Abigail Gitsham

Congratulations to Sally Bertoncello (Year 9) on being accepted as one of only 30 students in Victoria to the Girl Power in STEM program at the University of Melbourne. Sally will participate in hands-on workshops, lectures, and networking events and be provided with mentorship and work experience opportunities over the next three years.

Daniella Esposito (Year 12) and a group of instrumentalists achieved first place at the Battle of the Bands at the Maytime Fair, winning a recording deal. Well done to her accompanying members Darcey Bowd, Helena-Marie Granada, Sarah Ho, Lily Li, Moira Negline, Kathy Yuan, Serena Su and past pupils Michaela Janssen and Amelia Grossi.

Congratulations to Abigail Gitsham (Year 8) who was a State Finalist in the National History Challenge; a researchbased competition encouraging students to explore an aspect of history. Abigail researched and filmed her own documentary detailing key moments in history. This is a particularly impressive achievement as it is the second year that Abigail has been a State Finalist.

Cleo Richardson

Equathon

Marietta Stents

With excitement and pride we congratulate Cleo Richardson (Year 6) who progressed through the rankings of division, regional and state to qualify for the National Cross Country Championships on the Sunshine Coast. Cleo ran in the 12 year old girls 3km event and came eighth overall, and the first Team VIC competitor over the line.

We congratulate six students who represented Loreto Toorak in the Boneo Park Equathon Challenge in swimming, show jumping and cross country. Our 7-9 year old team (pictured above) secured silver: Claudia Grant (Year 2), Heloise Murray and Annabelle Cornish (Year 3) and our 10-12 year old team secured bronze: Mathilda Grant, Jemma Potts and Catherine Boyle (Year 6).

Congratulations to Marietta Stents (Year 10) who received a Swannie Award from the Debaters Association of Victoria for her ranking as the top Public Speaker in the Intermediate section.

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Celebrating our Achievements Yoshie Koh

Serena Su

Alessandra Negline

Congratulations to Yoshie Koh (Year 6) who participated in the Ringwood Eisteddfod, in the 12 Years and Under Solo Pianoforte section. There were 36 performers in this section and Yoshie achieved an Honourable Mention for her performance. Well done indeed.

We congratulate Serena Su (Year 10) who performed recently at the Harp and Chamber Music Recital at Scotch College. Serena performed as a soloist and in harp ensembles in a delightful afternoon of exquisite harp playing. (Serena pictured below middle with Head of Year 10, Ms Debbie Suss, and Director of Music, Miss Mary Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll).

We are incredibly proud of Alessandra Negline (Year 10) who was one of six students from Victoria to compete for a place in the National Finals of the VCAA Plain English Speaking Award (PESA). Alessandra, the first Loreto Toorak student to progress to this stage in many years, gave a speech about gender inequality and its prevalence in the writing of history.

Elise Kenny

Isabella Atkinson

Sophie Varis

Congratulations to Elise Kenny (Year 10) who finished a thrilling second place in the Alpine GS Division 2 at the Victorian Interschools Championships in August to secure her place in the National Championships.

We congratulate Isabella Atkinson (Year 12) who has been awarded Miss Vic NAIDOC, acknowledging a young person and their contribution to their community. NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Isabellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother was Ms NAIDOC in 1988, giving this honour a special place in her heart.

We congratulate Sophie Varis (Year 8) and her Age Group 1 Trio who were successful at the ANAC competition in Phoenix in July. The girls won gold ahead of teams from China and Canada in a very close competition.

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We are extremely proud of Sophie and her team mates who have worked very hard to achieve their goal.

Emily Waring

Cindy Chen

Li Cai Xu (Emily) Miao

Congratulations to Emily Waring (Year 11) who qualified to compete at the Hancock Prospecting Pan Pacific Trials in Adelaide in July for 100m Backstroke.

Congratulations to Cindy Chen (Year 7) who competed in the 2018 Melbourne International Youth Music Competition for piano, and was awarded second prize in the Junior â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Romantic section at the Melbourne Preliminary round. This competition was organised by the International Music and Art Guild of Australia.

We congratulate young flautist Li Cai Xu (Emily) Miao (Year 5) who recently was awarded first place at the Musical Society of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frank Biesterfeldt Award for Winds, 12 Years and Under.

Isabella Ellis & Mikayla Fitzgerald

Alice Evans & Sophie Jacka

Angelique Gleeson

We celebrate the achievements of Isabella Ellis and Mikayla Fitzgerald (Year 7) who have been selected for the Victorian Performing Arts Showcase Time to Shine; a musical celebration to showcase the talents of students from Catholic Secondary Schools, staged at Arts Centre Melbourne in July.

We applaud Alice Evans (Year 5, pictured left) and Sophie Jacka (Year 4) who represented Team Victoria at the SSV Swimming Championships in Hobart in July. Both girls swam incredibly well, and the highlight was Sophie and her 4x50m Freestyle relay team achieving bronze in the final.

Emily swam extremely well achieving a time of 1:07.69. Swimming at such a prestigious event is a significant achievement and we congratulate Emily on her stellar effort.

Well done, we are very proud of your efforts.

Congratulations to Angelique Gleeson (Year 8), who travelled to China to sail at the Qingdao International Optimist Training Camp and Regatta in August. Angelique had a wonderful experience and excitingly placed first in her race. A wonderful achievement!

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Community

Mandeville Cultural Series Gaudeamus Singers The Gaudeamus Singers, a very talented group of five opera singers, combined with their accompanist and musical director, renowned pianist Anthony Halliday, performed an exceptional concert as part of the Mandeville Cultural Series. The Oak Parlour echoed with their glorious voices on Wednesday 17 October 2018 as the repertoire focused on prayer at the opera. The audience was delighted with inspirational favourites along with some new melodies. Anthony will return to play harpsichord and organ, accompanying violin and trumpet soloists in our Christmas Concert, Gloria in Excelsis Deo, held on Monday 10 December 2018 at 7.30pm in the Chapel of Christ the King.

2019 Calendar of Events Tour of the Mansion

Sunday 5 May, Sunday 6 October, 2.00pm-4.00pm, Mandeville Hall

Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day High Tea

Sunday 12 May, 2.00pm-4.00pm, Mandeville Hall

Jazz in the Mansion Saturday 18 May, 6.00pm, Mandeville Hall Stonnington Mansions Bus Tour Sunday 19 May, Sunday 20 October, 2.00pm-4.00pm, Departs from Mandeville Hall Opera in the Mansion TBC, Mandeville Hall

Card Day

Friday 11 October, 10.30am-2.30pm, Mandeville Centre Gallery

Messiah Monday 14 October, 7.30pm, Chapel of Christ the King Christmas in the Mansion Sunday 8 December, 2.00pm, Chapel of Christ the King

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Parents’ Association Tennis Day Mark your diaries for Tennis in 2019. For the first time both Tennis and Cardio will be held at Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club on Friday 1 March 2019. Our continued thanks go to Angela Catalfamo for her organisation of this social event. Above: 2018 Parents’ Association Tennis Day and Cardio Tennis representatives

Fathers’ Dinner Loreto Toorak fathers and friends celebrated the annual Fathers’ Dinner at the MCC Members’ Dining Room on Thursday 14 June 2018. Guests dined and socialised while gazing out on the hallowed turf and also raising muchappreciated funds for the school. Convenor Dougall McBurnie and his team: John Blackney, Dean Clarke, Armando Dacal, Simon Noonan, Jason Pennell, Tim Reid, Michael Spence and Mark Topy arranged an enjoyable and successful event. Left Above: Simon Noonan, Armando Decal, Dougall McBurnie, Mark Topy, Jason Pennell and Michael Spence. Left Below: Fathers’ Dinner attendees in the MCC Members’ Dining Room listening to address from Captains of School, Meg Taranto and Lauren Grant.

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Captains’ Table Dinner Past Captains of School during Dr Stevens’ time as Principal, were invited to a dinner held at the Garden State Hotel. A group of 27 past Captains and members of staff gathered to enjoy each other’s company and to share stories of where life has taken them since leaving school. Our most recent graduates, Lauren Girardi and Amelia Grossi, were welcomed into this unique group of past pupils who share a wonderful bond of having had the privilege of being a Captain of School at Loreto Toorak. Back (L-R): Annabelle Healey, Bridie Scanlon, Nicole Jee, Rebecca Edwards, Liz Papapetrou, Sarah Glynn, Emma Quirk, Ms Michelle McCarty, Ms Angela O’Dwyer. Middle: Alice McNamara, Gab Coles, Mads Tehan, Emily Rodrigo, Lauren Girardi, Amelia Grossi, Dr Susan Stevens, Ms Maree Lindsay, Mrs Elizabeth Burns, Mr Seamus Scorgie, Mrs Danielle Lord. Front: Madeleine Doyle, Maggie Dunn, Emily Wright Smith, India Marks, Mrs Louise McNamara, Mrs Judy Reid

Celebrating 10 Years of Loreto in Asia Loreto Toorak values its alumnae and seeks to develop this important connection at reunions, both in Australia and overseas. With many past pupils now living in South East Asia, it has been exciting to hold reunions in this area; our first Reunion was held in Hong Kong in 2007. Since that time, our Principal, Dr Susan Stevens, has held annual reunions in Hong Kong and for the last four years, also in Singapore. We were delighted to have a group of 40 guests attend our 10th Anniversary Celebration at the Consul-General’s residence this year. Dr Stevens acknowledged Anna Steiner and Megan Dwyer who have both been integral in keeping our Loreto connections alive in South East Asia. The group included Loreto Toorak alumnae, alumnae from other Australian Loreto Schools, current parents, future parents, current and past staff members, Board members and Silk Society members. Attendees (A-Z): Virginia Banks, Rachel Bui, Chloe Bulloch, Katie Campbell, Louis Chiam, Anthony Correa, Danielle Crews, Hollee Crews, Dr Anthony Dickinson, Leisa Grant, Graeme Hand, Virginia Hand, Debbie Henry, Maria Horgan, Sophie Jackson, Justine Latham, Jae Lemin, William Leung, Jane Li, Kesiah Lock, Alexa Madden, Louise McNamara, Khoa Pham, Tram Probert, Judy Reid, Annette Rinaudo, Eliette Rosich, Monique Stapleton, Dr Susan Stevens, Cara Stevens, Lisette Stevens, Anneke Thompson, Samantha Tonkin, Dr Sylvia Walton, Robin Walton.

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Supporting our Give a Girl a Dream Fund Vale Dora O’Sullevan Dora O’Sullevan, an alumnae of Loreto Ballarat and Loreto St Albans in the United Kingdom, died on 26 March 2018; four months before her 100th Birthday. Her sisters are past pupils of Loreto Toorak: Rita André, (1941) and the late Natalie O’Sullevan (1943). Their mother, Isabel, was a student of Loreto Ballarat and their aunt was one of our first six students at Loreto Toorak. Their father, Frederick, was a Senior Captain with The Orient Line, hence the moves to England and back. Dora was a person of strong determination and generosity of spirit, who spent much of her life serving Red Cross in an honorary capacity. A large contingent of Loreto past pupils volunteered to support Red Cross early in the second World War which Dora joined. Afterwards she stayed on to head the transport division for many years in an entirely honorary capacity. The Australian Red Cross advised of their honorary life member’s passing in The Age; “A dedicated and tireless supporter of the society. A great loss to the humanitarian community.” It is with great appreciation that we share the news that Dora’s sister, Rita André, has made a substantial donation from Dora’s estate to the Give A Girl A Dream fund, towards providing assistance to girls who would not otherwise be able to attend Loreto Toorak. We applaud the generosity of the O’Sullevan sisters and acknowledge the many opportunities this creates for future young Loreto women.

Silk Society Luncheon Our second annual Silk Society Luncheon was held on 27 July 2018 at the Alexandra Club. We were thrilled to acknowledge a real growth in our members; our group is diverse across varying ages and connections which ensures engaging chatter amongst like-minded friends, wonderful stories involving Loreto connections and an opportunity to hear our Patron, Dr Susan Stevens, report on the School and its achievements. Our Bequestors form a significant role in the future of our School and we delighted in the opportunity to hear our Chair of the Board, Mr Gerard Dalbosco, share the Board’s plans for the continued successful development of the School.

Bequests to Loreto Toorak Unless otherwise specified, Bequests are directed to our Give a Girl a Dream fund to help provide an education to girls who, without this support, would be unable to attend Loreto Toorak. It is the School’s vision that we remain accessible, inclusive and diverse. Please let us know if you have provided for Loreto Toorak in your Will and we will ensure you remain informed on our progress towards this vision. In recognition of your support, you will be invited to be a part of the Silk Society, named in honour of the silk wall hangings in the Reception Room of Mandeville Hall. Membership will ensure you are kept informed of achievements and activities of the students of Loreto Toorak and receive invitations to all important school events.

Silk Society

Should you wish to have a confidential discussion regarding our Silk Society, please contact: Louise McNamara (Whelan, 1982) Development Officer – Bequests & Endowments louise.mcnamara@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au +61 3 9823 8149

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Special Birthday Celebrations All Loreto Toorak past pupils turning 90 years old or more this year were invited to attend a special Rathfarnham Assembly held in the Crescent Theatre. We were delighted to welcome 13 members from this cohort on this occasion. Our guests were entertained by our Year 2 students, our Mary Ward Singers and Rathfarnham Chamber Ensemble, and heard about life as a Loreto girl today from Year 6 students, Bianca Court and Emily Zappia. Past pupils, June McCann (Shelton, 1942) and Helen Marron (Healy, 1942) shared wonderful memories of life as a Loreto Toorak girl when they were at school. Following Assembly, guests were invited to a delicious morning tea in the Gallery. We congratulate these wonderful women on achieving such a treasured milestone in their lives, and thank them for allowing us the privilege of sharing this special occasion with them.

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Mrs Rita André (O’Sullevan, 1941) Mrs Mary (Mollie) Anstee (Carter, 1936) Mrs Nancye Best (Donovan, 1938) Mrs Mary Danckert (Plunkett, 1943) Mrs Pat Lachal (Peppard, 1937) Mrs Helen Marron (Healy, 1942) Mrs Jill Martin (Barclay, 1946) Mrs June McCann (Shelton, 1942) Mrs Wilma McCoy (Jorgensen, 1943) Mrs Elizabeth McKenzie (Cahill, 1944) Mrs Pamela Nicholls (Corben, 1941) Mrs Joan O’Leary (Shirley, 1942) Mrs Margaret Wrigley (O’Grady, 1946) Above: Special guests at the Rathfarnham Assembly in the Crescent Theatre with oldest past pupil, Mrs Mary (Mollie) Anstee (Carter, 1936), being presented with her flowers from Preparatory student, Olivia Chen.

Our Oldest Past Pupil Turns 100

Mary (Mollie) Jean Anstee (Carter, 1936) Mary, known always as Mollie, was born in Traralgon, Victoria on 15 July 1918 and celebrated her 100th birthday this year with her three children, their spouses, 10 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. A past pupil of Loreto Toorak, Mollie has a special love of her school still to this day. Mollie received a Papal Blessing at a special Mass this year at her parish church, Sacred Heart Pymble, Sydney. Mollie still attends regular morning Mass and is an active member of the Rosary Group. Loreto is in Mollie’s blood. She loved the Loreto Sisters and was extremely proud of her school. She demonstrated a love of learning and as Sports Captain, always showed great promise in sport, particularly tennis, winning the Victorian School Girl’s Championship at Kooyong in 1936. Mother Michael, the Superior, held a special assembly where the whole school celebrated Mollie’s achievement.

This is one of Mollie’s favourite stories to this day. Amusingly, in order to win, Mollie had to remove certain uniform items - her thick red belt, petticoat, stockings and suspender belt, as these compulsory sports clothing items were weighing her down and impeding her freedom to run, hence, her victory! Mollie went on to win many titles and also introduced cricket to the school. Mollie achieved meaning in her life when she found the Loreto family. Her faith was enriched by the Loreto values of felicity, sincerity, freedom, verity and justice. She was personally nourished by the Sisters who valued her individuality and who taught her with love and a sense of freedom. They encouraged her to do a business course while at school and she had a job in a sports store when she left Loreto Toorak. She was a personal assistant and also managed the accounts where her discipline, work ethic and maths skills came to the fore. Her tremendous love and gratitude for Loreto Toorak ensured her three children commenced schooling at Loreto Toorak and completed their education at Loreto Claremont, Loreto Coorparoo and Loreto Kirribilli; Pamela Jane Virgona (Anstee, Loreto Coorparoo, 1964); John Edward Anstee (St Aloysius College, 1968); Judith Elizabeth Hutchins (Anstee, Loreto Kirribilli, 1970). Mollie’s four granddaughters attended Loreto Kirribilli and currently two great granddaughters are pupils there. The Loreto community and the values are still at the centre of Mollie’s life where she found joy, enthusiasm, life affirmation and a sense of God with her always. Above: Mollie and her Loreto family, along with Director of Development, Judy Reid, and Development Officer - Bequests and Endowments, Louise McNamara. Left: Certificate presented to Mollie at her Papal Blessing, reading: The Holy Father Francis cordially imparts the requested Apostolic Blessing to Mary Jane Anstee (nee Carter) on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Mollie, pictured here with Father Bagoslaw, Louise McNamara and Judy Reid.

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Be The Change

LORETO FEDERATION, 18-20 MAY 2018

Around 400 past pupils, Loreto Sisters and friends of Loreto gathered at Loreto Normanhurst in May for the 30th Loreto Federation. Loreto Federation developed from an idea of Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry when she implored Loreto past students to: “Federate - Sydney with Perth: Melbourne with Ballarat: Randwick, near the blue waters of Botany Bay with Portland, facing the Great Southern Ocean. Federate to lend a helping hand to whatever is good and beautiful, noble and useful in the world around. It may seem to you that you cannot do much, but you will do much if you do all you can, and do it with a great and generous heart and a humbled mind, and do it for God’s sake.”

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The theme for this Federation was Be the Change. Delegates were given a wonderful opportunity to hear from some outstanding guest speakers discussing thought provoking topics including the role of women in the Catholic Church, the euthanasia debate, the education of indigenous students and the power of individuals to influence change in the world. All who attended came away from the weekend feeling inspired that they can indeed make changes in the world and in fact, as members of the Loreto family, have an obligation to do so. We are most grateful to Loreto Normanhurst for hosting this event so gracefully, and for the organising committee for all their hard work to ensure the Federation ran smoothly. Above: Toorak delegates at Loreto Federation Below (L-R): Staff member and past pupil, Emily Russell (2007), and family; Annemaree Jones and family; Sr Jane Kelly ibvm (1962) and friends

Loreto Ball

SATURDAY 18 AUGUST 2018, CAROUSEL

The Loreto Toorak school community gathered in glittering style for the annual Loreto Ball on Saturday 18 August 2018. An elegant crowd of 300 parents, friends and staff glammed up at Carousel in Albert Park to wine, dine, dance and fundraise for the redevelopment of CafĂŠ Mandeville and the Give a Girl a Dream fund. A very healthy total of $60,000 was raised through loud and silent auctions, raffle and donations. Ball Convenor, Tahli Hilton, did an impressive job in delivering an outstanding night of entertainment. We thank her and her hard-working committee: Vicki Athanasiou, Jacquie Blackwell, Gina Cidoni, Kate Collins, Lisa Costa, Bridget Coyne, Katie Flannigan, Linh Guzzardi, Zoe Murphy, Maria Negline and Lydia Pak Poy.

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Reunions Class of 2017 – 1 Year 01 Class of 2017 Phoebe Appleby, Lily Beamish, Claire Bird, Nicola Birrell, Eleanor Brown, Charlotte Buettner, Chloe Burke, Nastasia Cartsidimas, Charlotte Davies, Liliana De Giusti, Ariane Djirkalli, Neve Donovan, Beatrice Drake, Bea Emerson, Shi-Mei Ewing, Adoree Filippini, Calista Flannery-Sweet, Olivia Ganci, Melis Gezer, Lauren Girardi, Annabelle Gorman, Chloe Goutallier, Amelia Grossi, Maddy Harpur, Charlotte Higgins, Molly Howard, Grace Huang, Michaela Janssen, Molly Jensen, Grace Johnson, Annabel Jones, Elodie Latour, Emily Liang, Emily-Rose Maroun, Lily Martin, Isobel Moore, Emily Moore, Lottie O’Neil Donnellon, Louisa Pedley, Inoshi Perera, Eliza Reid, Thi Reynolds, Bronte Robinson, Dominique Rosengren, Kathryn Sabljak, Claudia Scidone, Ruby Sitzler, Shae Souter, Clare Stacey, Grace Sutherland, Kathryn Szajrych, Mimi Tuddenham, Markella Votzourakis, Catherine Wicks, Annabel Wright, Maggie Zhou.

03 Prep, 2001 (L-R) Front: Victoria Poppins, Artemis Sfendourakis, Isabella Iafrate. Middle: Michael De Luca, Phoebe Arvanitis, Melina Cosentino, Eliza Harrison. Back: Jess Gribbins, Rejane Filippini

Class of 2013 – 5 Years 02 Class of 2013 Carla Ardi, Phoebe Arvanitis, Sarah Birchall, Caitlin Bourke, Annabel Brandner, Kimberley Carvalho, Charlie Cenedese, Charlotte Coburn, Sarah Contin, Melina Cosentino, Micaela De Luca, Matilda Donovan, Adelle Elksnis, Rejane Filippini, Julia Gammon, Emily Garth, Neesha Gezer, Jessica Gribbin, Frances Guastalegname, Eliza Harrison, Hannah Hartigan, Alice Healey, Meghan Hester, Nicole Hurley, Bella Iafrate, Caroline Johnston, Amelia Kelly, Chanise Konstantinidis, Ella Leyden, Suzanna Linschoten, Annais Lombard, Sonia Mackie, Hillary Mansour, Stephanie Meysztowicz, Georgina Moir, Nikki Morabito, Millie Mustey, Rosie O’Neil Donnellon, Andrea Pandazopoulos, Isabella Perruzza, Isabella Pirrie, Victoria Poppins, Giuli Puopolo, Lily Quinn, Madeleine Quirk, Claudia Radzikowska Tanas, Artemis Sfendourakis, Bridget Sheahan, Courtney Sinha, Jacqueline Smith, Rachele Stin, Monique Taylor, Madeleine Tehan, Madeleine Toohey, Amy Vaughan, Jessica Ward, Jessica Xi

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Reunions

Class of 1998 – 20 Years 05 Prep, 1986 (L-R) Back: Lucy Maule, Anne Storey (Conroy), Olivia Curtain. Front: Ginny Williams (Ball), Georgina Ampt (Ryan)

04 Class of 1998 Jo Amott, Georgina Ampt (Ryan), Rachel Ball, Sarah Balmer, Jennifer Bell (Donald), Lana Burton (Mai), Therese Carrodus (Hanrahan), Eloise da Silva (Armstrong), Kate Duggan, Meaghan Edwards (O’Loughlin), Gemma Fleurisson, Samantha Fooks (Basford), Anna Francis, Kelly Gallivan, Kate Hair (McFarland), Sunaina Heather (Miranda), Phoebe Knowles-Mulholland (Knowles), Georgie Labb, Claire Lachal, Katsy Lee, Aimee Lipscombe, Jennifer Ma (Bishop), Sarah Martini, Lucy Maule, Lucinda McCarthy (Gannon), Kate McCartney, Anna-Marie McGann (Black), Megan McGay (Haratsis), Catherine Meehan, Marie Murphy (Dermatis), Meg Ockelshaw, Clare ONeil, Emily Petricola, Jane Rogan, Roxanna Ryan, Rachel Shovelton (Hoy), Stella Spitaliorakis, Annie Storey, Amanda Targett (Cosgriff), Maria Tolis (Asimakopoulos), Olivia Trembath (Sweeney), Kasey Warner, Sophie Wenckowski (Dowling), Ginny Williams (Ball)

Class of 1993 – 25 Years

06 06 Prep, 1981 (L-R) Front: Sarita Merlo, Gabrielle McCorkell, Annabel Cornfoot (Collie). Back: Marika Mackinnon (Benetti), Emily O’Sullivan (Kift), Clare Nelson, Katrina Punt (Laurence)

07 Class of 1993 (L-R) Row 1: Amy Pinner (Green), Amanda Johnson, Catherine Alford, Felicity Bloom, Prue Wilshire, Anouk Sherman, Katrina Varis (Martin). Row 2: Sarita Merlo, Gen Sheehan, Claire Nelson, Kate Harriott (Routley), Karolinka Gruba, Kymm Verwey (Ermacora). Row 3: Hayley Kennedy (Jackett), Emily Rafaelle, Katrina Punt (Laurence), Anna Brasch (Coppel), Marika Mackinnon (Benetti), Emily O’Sullivan (Kift), Catherine Green, Emma O’Connell (Grant), Nicole Cummins, Liz Kelly. Row 4: Danielle Newhouse, Emma Warner (McCarthy), Katrina Chapman (Kubale), Liz Moran, Amanda Flouch (Humphreys), Virginia Croagh, Naomi Kononada, Liz Mann (Moir). Row 5: Lucy Kent (Curtain), Caroline Strahan, Julia Cullity, Michelle Wenzel (Mihelcic), Nicole Crabtree (Santo), Jane Nolan. Row 6: Emma Nicholson, Gabrielle McCullough (Walpole), Gabrielle McCorkell, Anna McCann (Fogarty), Emma Dunlieve, Annabel Cornfoot (Collie), Caroline Healy

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Reunions

Class of 1988 – 30 Years 01 Class of 1988 Liesl Aitken (Hanger), Libby Aitken (O’Sullivan), Sarah-Jane Clarkson (Hingston), Melanie Clements (McGuigan), Melissa De Angelis (Pescatore), Alison De Souza, Georgina Hall (Griffin), Kristen Hammond (Baragwanath), Jane Harrison, Gabrielle Hawley (McInerney), Sarah Heath, Brigitte Johnson, Elise Kelsey, Freya Liddell, Catriona Lightfoot (Bongiorno), Clare McBeath, Jemma McInerney, Claudia Mynott (Ness), Sarah Pettenon (Croagh), Trish Riddell, Celia Scott (Ludowyk), Genevieve Walker, Fiona Waring (Breen), Tara Webb, Annabel Williamson (Drake), Ilona Zagon-Campi (Ilona Zagon) 02 Prep, 1976 (L-R): Genevieve Walker, Georgina Hall (Griffin)

Class of 1978 – 40 Years 03 Prep, 1966 (L-R) Row 1: Florence Nell (Quennoy), Paulette Pleasance, Amanda Wells (Callander), Louise Phillips (Antonie). Row 2: Jane Deany. Row 3: Priscilla Kiernan, Genevieve Ryan, Trish Kevin, Virginia Mock (Whelan). Row 4: Anne McDermott, Frances Dickerson (Hewison), Helen Shortell.

04 Class of 1978 Martine Burger, Grania Burke, Suzy Calley (Walsh), Julie Clowe (McNamara), Jane Deany, Barbara Demediuk, Frances Dickerson (Hewison), Angela Doake (Fay), Wendy Elford, Annemaree Fitzgerald, Fiona Forras (Tait), Lisa Gribbin (Taylor), Frances Grimes (O’Neill), Jennifer Haas, Anita Hughes (Carrington), Mary Kehoe, Trish Kevin, Priscilla Kiernan, Loreto McCaffrey (Monaghan), Anne McDermott, Virginia Mock (Whelan), Mary Nagle, Florence Nell (Quennoy), Maureen Parolini (Eichhorn), Louise Phillips (Antonie), Paulette Pleasance, Jane Poletti, Sue Prowse (Hess), Genevieve Ryan, Michelle Scully (Baker), Helen Shortell, Sue Vaughan (Heath), Amanda Wells (Callander), Fiona Wiseman

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Reunions

Class of 1968 – 50 Years 05 Prep, 1956 (L-R) Back: Anne Barnett, Wendy Carew, Adrienne Smith, Marita Wilcox. Middle: Louise Clayton, Jann Casey, Anne Quilty, Judy Hemingway, Joan Knowles, Rosemary Lechte, Audra Kascuikatis, Gigi O’Donohue, Sally Breheny. Front: Sally Fletcher, Kathleen Hutchens, Penny Noonan, Christine Hauserman, Anne Fenner, Brenda Lea

06 Class of 1968 Marie Aitken (Ryan), Anne Barnett (Best), Sally Breheny, Catriona Cain (Bryce), Wendy Carew (Gerber), Mary Ann Carroll (Marzorini), Jann Casey (Ryland), Louise Clayton, Merrin Corrigan (Pacini), Margaret De Campo (Westmore), Anna Doyle (Cahill), Anne Fenner (Reid), Sally Fletcher (Walker), Chris Hauserman (Guest), Rosie Hayes (Johnson), Judy Hemingway (McCann), Margery Hopkins (McEncroe), Kathy Hutchens (Timar), Irene Jordan (McCardel), Audra Kasciukaitis (Junokas), Katherine Kelly, Joan Knowles (Fetherstonhaugh), Brenda Lea (Lea), Anne Lechte (Kevin), Rosemary Lechte, Jennifer Lewis (Sheahan), Gay McColl (Mansour), Madeleine McLelland, Liz Meagher (Peppard), Sue Moloney (Walker), Penny Noonan (Wood), Gigi O’Donoghue (Douez), Margaret O’Loughlin (McCann), Helene Penney (McGloin), Anne Quilty (Callanan), Jan Sinn (Chamberlain), Adrienne Smith, Jenny Vaughan, Angela Wallace (Wright), Marita Wilcox, Frances Williamson (Pitt)

Class of 1963 – 55 Years 07 & 08 Class of 1963 Brenda Bath (Donahoe), Anne Bowden (Woodward), Margaret Brushfield (Green), Julia Clancy (Adams), Denise Clancy, Jan Cody (Meldrum), Jill Coyne (Guest), Liz Escott (Daily), Elizabeth Fitzgerald (Connellan), Madelon Foletta (Boileau), Mary (Gail) Gemmell (Murphy), Ann Gibson (Carolan), Chree Gledhill (Kearney), Sue Halestrap (Kelly), Sandra Harris (Synman), Jane Hume (Bowden), Felicity Jackman (Sinn), Adrienne Kennedy (Ireland), Veronica Lee, Jill Lethlean (Maggs), Jill Linton (Robertson), Lorraine MacLagan (Crosbie), Anne McCoy, Liz McDowell (Edgerton), Estelle McNamara (Campbell), Rosalind Merry (Ahern), Angela Moran, Prue O’Day, Pat Parkinson (Galbally), Rani Ryan (Tiernan), Catherine Simpson, Mary Uren (Keenan), Eleanor Von Der Muhll (Hirsch)

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Where Are They Now?

EMMA KINGSBURY CLASS OF 2004

HASITHA PELENDA CLASS OF 2010

Loreto Toorak encouraged Emma’s passion for theatre and design, and teachers sparked her love for plays and literature. She attended Melbourne Theatre Company productions and participated in school productions and is sure that these experiences enticed her to pursue a career in the arts and film.

After leaving school, Hasitha completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne and was accepted into their Doctor of Dental Surgery program. She attests it has been a tough yet rewarding journey, finally entering the workforce at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service after seven years of study.

Following school, Emma completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts at the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Design) at NIDA. She has worked in costume and set design in Australia, USA and Europe for ballet, opera, film and television and is now a permanent resident of the USA and calls California home. Career highlights have included Assistant Costume Designer to Ngila Dickson (Lord of the Rings) and designing a world premiere for the Scottish Ballet. Last year she designed in Disney Hall - the concert hall designed by Frank Gehry; a dream come true. She is currently in Los Angeles, costume designing for the LA Philharmonic.

Hasitha’s passion in supporting rural communities stemmed from her early days in dental school, acknowledging the disparity between urban and rural healthcare services and believing it is in these communities that her skills are needed most.

In Sydney some years ago, Emma designed the African ladies troupe for Belvoir; a rewarding theatre experience for artists and audience alike. The heartbreaking true stories of African women living in the suburbs of Australia, their resilience and their voices inspired her throughout this project. In her spare time Emma enjoys drawing and gardening. She and her partner David bought a Japanese Maple tree farm between Sonoma and Napa which keeps them busy. Next year Emma will return to Australia to design The Ghost Sonata for Opera Australia. She is designing The Crucible for the Scottish Ballet opening the Edinburgh Festival in 2019 while continuing to work in film and television in Los Angeles as an illustrator and costume designer. Emma believes that Loreto Toorak gave her a vitality and a confidence to push for meaning and expression, including a focus on ethics. She says, “Loreto girls are encouraged to become women with strong and powerful voices; it is a wonderful thing with which to be equipped, especially if you are able to use that voice to make the world a kinder place. I think Loreto taught me how to be heard and my mother taught me the importance of listening - I am so grateful for both!”

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She shares that her biggest achievement to date is her success in graduating from dental school. Now working in rural Victoria, there are many things that Hasitha is exposed to, such as oral surgery and patients with special needs and complex medical histories, that she may not have had the opportunity to experience in urban services. Her career highlight is the appreciation she feels in her daily work. With scope to expand her skills and knowledge in these areas, she understands that the learning never stops and she would like to continue working in the public dental system. “We don’t often realise how important a person’s smile is, as it can contribute greatly to their self-esteem. I have the ability to improve their smile and health, one tooth at a time!” In her spare time, Hasitha enjoys Sri Lankan, Bollywood and Salsa dancing, which she participates in on the weekends when travelling back to Melbourne. Since moving out of home, Hasitha is also learning to cook. “Women in time to come will do much.” Hasitha remembers hearing these words on a daily basis during her school days and it is not until now, after entering the real world, that those words have become so important to her. “We were often taught in school about becoming strong female role models in society. It is only now as I experience the real world, how important that is. Loreto Toorak has instilled in me a sense of motivation and ambition, and the calling to provide help to those who need it the most, which I will carry with me throughout my career.”

Where Are They Now?

EMILIE GUY CLASS OF 2015

While at school, Emilie was highly involved in sports, as well as the concert band and percussion ensemble which are the source of happy memories. In Year 10 Emilie enjoyed being part of the Mary Ward Connect exchange to Loreto Kirribilli and a found the Vietnam Pilgrimage to be an exceptional experience. These motivated her to go to India a few years later to become involved in Mary Ward International projects. After school, Emilie studied Biomedical Science at Monash University, still finding time to volunteer with Mary Ward International in India, travelling with her twin sister Sarah. They spent three weeks in Lolay, helping the Sisters at the Loreto convent primary school, planning lessons, teaching, preparing for the Christmas play, writing exams, attending house visits and assisting with the medical clinic administration work. Currently completing her final year of her Biomedical Science degree at Monash University, Emilie is in the midst of organising an Honours project for next year. She still competes in athletics and cross country, qualifying for state and national competitions and has also worked as a Mandeville Mentor and a debating, athletics and cross-county coach and a Biomedical Science tutor. Career highlights include coming seventh overall in the open category and third in under 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the Australian Cross Country Championships in August this year and being selected in the 2018 world university cross country team. She hopes to undertake further study - Honours year then potentially postgraduate medicine, and to participate in the selection trials for the Open World Cross Country Championships. In her spare time Emilie surfs and plays tennis and golf. She also cooks, paints and enjoys ski trips with friends and family. Emilie believes her Loreto education instilled in her the values of compassion and respect to all people, their views and circumstances, gratitude for all her opportunities and talents and the ability to joyfully make the most of each day, especially when she can be of assistance to others. It provided her with the confidence to get involved and learn new skills. She has amazing Loreto friends who she knows she can always turn to for advice or assistance.

TAYLOR PEEL CLASS OF 2016

After leaving school, Taylor realised how fortunate and privileged she was for the opportunities her Loreto education offered. Alongside her highlights of joining the rowing team and attending camps and regattas with friends, Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s significant memories surround the Aviation Program and her opportunity to fly a plane solo. Following Year 12, Taylor headed to New York City to pursue her education, further her training as a figure skater and experience life as an elite athlete, training six hours a day, six days a week in preparation for international competition. Recently commencing university at Berkeley College studying Business Marketing, Taylor is enjoying the campus and the friends she has made so far. She loves that her ice skating has allowed her to experience university in another country. Acknowledging that her dedication to skating requires determination and motivation, Taylor supplements her schedule with dance classes at the Broadway City Dance Centre, spin classes at Soul Cycle and pilates and aerial yoga classes around the city. Alongside this, Taylor is working on a business idea whilst trying to get through her first year at university. One of the most special experiences for Taylor was skating at Bryant Park, amongst the famous New York sky line. A couple of mornings a week she gets to watch the sun rise over the city, while skating in Chelsea. She loves that every day is an adventure, which makes her life interesting and exciting. Given her busy schedule, Taylor notes she has very little spare time, but enjoys seeing shows around the city. She loves walking in Central Park, shopping, visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art and exploring rooftops with her mates in search of the perfect brunch spot. Recognising that her Loreto education is one of the most valuable experiences of her life, Taylor says that the values taught by the School are outstanding. After sharing classes with students from America, Finland, Asia, Switzerland and Sweden, she appreciates that the standard of a Loreto education is so high and how lucky she is to have experienced it.

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Recognising our Donors We acknowledge the support of our donors who have made financial gifts to the School this year. We also thank those who have elected to remain anonymous. To make a tax deductible donation, please contact Mrs Judy Reid, Director of Development. judy.reid@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au +61 3 9823 8147

Michelle Lindeman and Samuel Abusah Christine and Val Adami Cristina Sita and Dean Akerley Rita André Jenny Ho and Michael Argent Soonee and John Armsby Angela Arthur and John Arthur OAM Jennifer and Raymond Ball Mary and John Barlow Sally and Vic Barnes Amanda and Isaac Barrell Siobhan and Aaron Baxter Ann Bennett Bronwynn and Richard Betts Kate and Neil Birchall Elizabeth Blackie Daniela and Carlo Borzillo Emma and Kevin Bowd Kate Brady Anni and David Breene Anna and Peter Brennan Sandy and Trent Brooks Rebecca and Andrew Buettner Valerie and Peter Burley Fiona and Michael Burn Elizabeth and Robbie Burns Margot Burt Lana Burton Pip Buxton Mary Kaimakamis and Anthony Caligiuri Joan and Wallace Cameron Therese and Peter Campbell Grace Cavallaro Licia and Massimo Cellante Loretta and Tony Cinque Mathilde Clark Michelle and Dean Clarke Nicola and Alex Commins Annabel and Scott Cornfoot Bridget and Tim Coyne Teena Croker Nicole and Mark Cullinan Julia Cullity Dominique and Damian Dalton Millie Dalton Ann De Castella Anna Marguglio and Paul DeLutis Sascha Demkiw

Dr Susan Stevens and Dr Anthony Dickinson OAM Alistair Dobson Bernie and Chris Dodd Majella and Michael Donovan Sophie and Anthony Duggan Vicki and James Dynon Sophie Gannon and Frazer East Angela Elliot Larissa and Nick Farnan Katie and Patrick Flannigan Sarah Rey and Richard Fleming Angela Fletcher Darryl and Mark Foley Angela-Jane and Andrew Fox Alexandra Gauci Linda and Peter George Lesley Gillespie OAM and Roger Gillespie OAM Olivia and Vito Giudice Kathleen and Vaughan Grant Leisa and Aaron Grant Marie and Dean Grant Sophia and Mark Gray Monique and Andrew Harpur Kerri and Tim Hart Gabrielle Hawley Kerryn and Peter Higgins Lisa and Anthony Ives Marie-Therese Jensen Colleen and Elias Jreissati Georgina and George Karagiannis Brydie Kelliher Meg and Mick Kelliher Kate and Jason Kelsey Margaret and Mark Kennedy Annabelle Knight Angela and Stefan Kos Artemis and Anthony Kritikides Bill Lally Patricia and Philip Lane Zita Lo and Bill Leung Alison and Andrew Leyden Jennifer and Michael Lhuede Kerri Price and John Lincoln Breda and Simon Linge Samantha Lipscombe Jo Little Loreto Toorak Parents’ Association Loreto Toorak Past Pupils’ Association

From our Heritage Centre Reunions are almost always a source of wonderful discoveries, with many past pupils bringing along items from their time at school. Some past pupils even arrive to reunions dressed in their old school uniforms! At recent reunions, a number of photographs from the 1970s have been donated or loaned to us for copying. It is these “happy snaps” taken on student’s personal cameras (before “smart phones” were even thought of) that enrich our Heritage Collection. STEVE STEFANOPOULOS HERITAGE COLLECTION & RECORDS MANAGER

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Diana and Rod Lowe Margaret and Frank Lynch Lauren and Thomas Maidment Marianne and Peter Margin India Marks Maria McCarthy and Michael Marks Jane and David Martin Kellie and Lewis Martin Sarah Mason Lee Matenga Trish and Dougall McBurnie Suzan and Eddie McDaniel Peta and Martin McFarlane Jemma McInerney Karen Williams and Matthew McIntyre Louise and Matt McNamara Michaela and Matthew McNee Genevieve and Simon Moore Natalie and John Morello Susie (dec) and Jonathan Mott Jacquie Blackwell and Richard Murray Carla Newton Kieu Truong and Trung Nguyen Cate and Bede Noonan Majella and Gary Nugent Denise and Sean O’Callaghan Lucy O’Rourke Estate of Dora O’Sullevan Estate of Natalie O’Sullevan Maryellen Peppard Nicole Pereira Lisa Barker and Chris Pidcock Isabelle Pidcock Dianne Pook Elizabeth and Joost Poulus Colleen and Mehdi Qerim Haiyan Fan and Simon Qiu Claire and Ben Quin Suellen and Andrew Quin Amanda and Greg Quirk Katie and Craig Rahilly Barbara and John Ralph Maeve Rapkins Rebecca Henry and Mark Rawolle Judy and Richard Reid Daniela and Peter Riachi Jo O’Rourke and Jack Ribbands Vivienne Ringersma

Clem and Charbel Rizk Therese Barry and Peter Roach Fiona and Kent Roberts Carly Rowell Kate Russell and Stephen Russell Susan Russo and Patrick Russo Silviya and John Sabljak Joe Salanitri Annabelle and Terence Scanlon Catherine Self Sophie Bobeff and Matt Sheehan Gabrielle and David Sinn Rosie and Brian Smith Val Smorgon Speech and Drama Teachers Association of Victoria Nicole Spicer and Robert Stary Anne and David Storey Fiona and Mark Stretton Nerida Sullivan Tracey and Andrew Tanner Tahli Hilton and George Tannous Vessela and Paul Tasker Cathy and Gerhard Taubitz Maria and Michael Tehan Ruth Trait Lien Tran Caitlin Tsiolkas Carlo Vaccari Susan Laws and Richard Van Der Merwe Sarah and Matt Vaughan Sophie and Scott Vickers-Willis Sue Wakeham Genevieve Walker Christine and Peter Walsh Brigid and Leighton Warwick Victoria and James Watson Damian Whelan Claire and John Paul Whitbread Mary Ann Willis Charlotte Wilson Glennis and Jason Winnett Anna and Jim Wright-Smith Emma Wright-Smith Jacque and Oliver Yates Diana Yeldham Patricia and Rob Zahara

Family News

Births

Weddings

BARRETT, Claire (Ogilvy, 2001) and Andrew, Chloe Ava, born 27/01/18, sister for Ella, granddaughter for Chris and Prue Ogilvy (Winship, 1970) and Michael and Jane Barrett (Furnell, 1970)

HEATLEY, Briony (1991) to Rohan May, 14/04/18

CAIA, Maria (staff member) and Steve McGregor, Stella, born 08/10/18 CARTER, Megan (Walters, 1999) and Justin, Hugh Emrys James, born 07/08/18, brother for Grace (dec), Nicholas and Madeline GIGLIOTTI, Margaret (Walsh, 2003) and Gerard, Peter Francis, born 22/09/17, brother for Millicent Anne, grandson for Christine and Peter Walsh

MEEHAN, Catherine (1998) to Liam O’Riley, 26/09/14

01 Jaxon Christopher Lee 02 Peter Francis Gigliotti 03 Kitty Florence Frost 04 Hugh Emrys James Carter 05 Stella McGregor 06 Catherine Meehan and her father Philip Meehan 07 Henry Stephen James with grandmother Andrea Maule 08 Florence Katherine Hemingway

HEMINGWAY, Jessica (Cuttler, 2001) and Charlton, Florence Katherine, born 22/05/18, sister for Polly, Wynter and Rupert

Enrolments at Loreto Toorak

MAULE, Lucy (1998) and Christian James, Henry Stephen, born 31/07/18, grandson for Andrea Maule (England,1968)

MEEHAN, Catherine (1998) and Liam O’Riley, Eamonn Liam Philip, born 05/04/17

If you are intending to enrol your daughter at Loreto Toorak, we suggest that you do this online as soon as possible, as we have waiting lists for several years into the future. Please visit the website below:

RODD, Liz and Tony, Claire Julia, born 03/09/18, sister for James, granddaughter for Peter and Joan Knowles (Fetherstonhaugh, 1968)

www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au/admissions/enrolmentand-fees

McGRATH, Kate (1994) and James Frost, Kitty Florence, born 22/08/17

SUTANTO, Francisca (2005) and Damon Lee, Jaxon Christopher, born 01/06/18, brother for Evan

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Family News It is with sadness we advise that the following members of the Loreto Toorak community have died. Our sincere condolences to their families.

ANDERSON ibvm, Sr Anne, 11/11/18, aunt of Annemaree Jones, great aunt of Annabel (2011) and Charlotte (2016) Jones BREHENY, Letitia Mary (Lettie) (King, 1944), wife of Desmond (dec) (Kinder, 1926), mother of Mark (Year 2, 1961), Martin (Prep, 1960) and Justin (Kinder, 1966), sister of Tom King (Year 1, 1936) BURKE, Janet Mary (1947), 18/10/18, sister of Margot (dec) (1945), Thomas (dec) and Sylvia (dec) (1951) CARNOVALE, Anthony John (Tony), 01/08/18, husband of Jill, father of Andrea James (Carnovale, 1985), Emma (1986) and Bec (1991), grandfather of Elvie Stocks (Preparatory), President of Loreto Toorak Fathers’ Association (1988) CARRINGTON, George Edward, 15/10/18, husband of Barbara, father of Ross, Chris, Anita Hughes (Carrington,1978) and Melissa Smith (Carrington, 1981), father-in-law of Rachael, Jacquie, Dominic Hughes (1976) and David, grandfather of Anna Hughes (2012) CHIPP, Monica, 5/10/17, 91 years, wife of Don (dec), mother of Debbie Reid (1971), Greg, John, Melissa (1981 and current parent), grandmother of Emily, Sasha, Hayden, Hannah, Bonnie, Patrick, Alex and Abi (Year 8) CZAUDERNA, Stefan, 09/10/18, husband of Helena, father of Teresa Mierzwa (staff member) and Mark, father-in-law of Vick and Nyree, grandfather of Chris, Stefani (2006), Julia (2011) Mierzwa and Josh, great grandfather of Jarrah and River Lewis HICKEY, Moya Brendan (Doyle, 1949), 29/04/18, wife of William (dec), mother of Kate, Brendan, Brigid, Damian and Meg HUMMERSTON, Edward (Ted) John, 26/10/18, husband of Angela, father of Jennifer (1987), David and Emily (1993), fatherin-law of Bruce, Nina and David, grandfather of Bella (2016)

KIERNAN, Joan Catherine (Silk, 1943), 15/08/18, wife of Peter, mother of Ben (1969), Hugh (dec) (1971), Grace (1973), Bruno (1975), Priscilla (1978), Pauline Steedman (Kiernan, 1979) and Peter (1983), grandmother of Bridie (2012) and Lucie (2014) Greene and Maggie Steedman (2014), sister of Judith (dec) and Kevin (dec) Silk LOMBARD, Catherine Bernadette (Cate), 06/10/18, wife of Michael, mother of Tess, Marcus and Annais (2013) MCNAMARA, Dr John Martin, 18/06/18, husband of Mary McNamara (Crawford, 1953), father of Tim, Michael, Claire (1983) and Louise McRostie (McNamara, 1984) and Charles MEEHAN, Philip Gregory (1967), 06/08/18, husband of Judy, father of Catherine (1998), Patrick and Genevieve (2001), brother of Toni (1955) MILLER-GREY, Diana Therese (Grogan, 1981), 25/06/18, wife of Mark, mother of Luke and Edward, daughter of Diane Grogan (Holmberg, 1951), sister of Joanne Chappell (Grogan, 1979), aunt of Tess Chappell (2009) MOTT, Susan (Spring, 1957), wife of Jonathan, mother of Sarah (1982), Susannah (1983), Kip, Sophie Vickers-Willis (Mott, 1989), grandmother of Isobel MacKay (2009), Tilly (Year 12), Lucy (Year 9) and Annie (Year 7) Vickers-Willis O’SHEA, Joseph Raymond, 20/6/18, husband of Mary Denise (dec), father of Bernard (Year 1, 1967), Caroline Nattrass (O’Shea, 1982) and Felicity Kennedy (O’Shea, 1986, current parent), grandfather of Rebecca (2016) and Connie (Year 10) Kennedy, Chair of Advisory Board (1979-1980) VELLA, Dr Albert, 13/04/18, husband of Carmen, father of Mariella Kirkham (Vella, 1974), Carl, Christine (1979), Gillian Wright (Vella, 1981) and Simon, grandfather of Madeleine Kirkham (2009) and Isabel Wright (2015)

If you would like to make a contribution to our Family News section, please contact: Danielle Lord (Field, 1985) Development Officer - Alumnae danielle.lord@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au +61 3 9823 8148

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Events & Reunions FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2019

FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2019

FRIDAY 1 MARCH 2019

School Cocktail Party

Lunar New Year Celebration

Tennis Day and Luncheon

THURSDAY 28 MARCH 2019

SUNDAY 31 MARCH 2019

THURSDAY 4 APRIL 2019

Sapphire Dinner

Parents’ Association Family Picnic

Dream Beyond Dinner

FRIDAY 12 APRIL 2019

FRIDAY 10 MAY 2019

THURSDAY 23 MAY 2019

Past Pupils’ Golf Day

Ladies’ Luncheon

Mary Ward Justice Lecture

THURSDAY 13 JUNE 2019

SATURDAY 17 AUGUST 2019

FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019

Fathers’ Dinner

Loreto Ball

Parents’ Association Golf Day

Date

Event

Date

Event

26 & 27 February 2019

Diamond Luncheons

9 August 2019

Class of 1999 – 20 Year Reunion

22 March 2019

Class of 1969 – 50 Year Reunion

4 September 2019

Class of 2018 – 1 Year Reunion

3 May 2019

Class of 1989 – 30 Year Reunion

13 September 2019

Class of 2014 – 5 Year Reunion

2 August 2019

Class of 1979 – 40 Year Reunion

18 October 2019

Class of 2009 – 10 Year Reunion

For further information about any of these events, please contact the Development Office on +61 3 9823 8167 or visit our website at www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au

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