Mater Christi College - 2015 Yearbook by Mater Christi College

Welcome It is with pleasure that I welcome all readers to the Mater Christi College Magazine of 2015. During yet another exciting year, there have been many postings on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, all testimony to the wonderful participation of our students in so many amazing learning opportunities. This College Magazine provides a more reflective collection, a keepsake for students and a snapshot for others, of the diverse learning activities and experiences on offer to our students. The College theme “Who is my Neighbour” challenged us to establish a community–focussed learning profile. All curriculum experiences are organised to inspire students so that they will respond intelligently, ethically, creatively and compassionately to the needs of the other. In this year marked by ongoing political and religious conflicts, and increasing concerns about climate change and human migration, it is important that our students are grounded with the essential knowledge, skills and moral values which will form women working for peace and justice. I am proud of the many opportunities taken up by the girls and their efforts to equip themselves to contribute, to develop an informed ‘can-do’ approach, all underpinned by a compassionate heart.

As educators of girls and specialists in this field, we well know that positive results are the outcome of effort, commitment and a generous spirit. As a community in action it has been a delight to acknowledge budding leaders, effective performers, inspired creators, intelligent players, problem-solving communicators, … and so, the list could go on. I invite you as reader to look for yourself and know that you too will realise the great excitement that is ever present for all who work in partnership to form young people for their futures. Golden moments in teaching are enriched by the proven imperative of education for social advancement. I applaud the confidence and enthusiasm evident across this student community of 2015. I thank all involved in the preparation of the College magazine, and especially its editors and producers, Tim Crowe, Director of Development, Jacinta Crocker, Community Liaison Officer and Casey Eruvelil, Office Administrator. May we all continue to ensure that we listen openly and carefully to the needs of young people, especially so “that the strong have something to strive for and the weak have nothing to fear.” (RB 64:19)

Mary Fitz-Gerald, Principal

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Board of Governance 2015 signalled the final phase of Mater Christi College’s governance transition. Over the past four years, the College Board engaged in a series of processes to establish a new governance structure, Good Samaritan Education. Terry Creagh was appointed its first Chair, with Sr Catherine Slattery sgs as Director of Mission and Kay Herse as Executive Officer. From 2016, Leonie Keaney, formerly principal of Presentation College Windsor, is appointed as Executive Officer. Good Samaritan Education (GSE) is the collegial Public Juridic Person responsible for each of the ten incorporated colleges in Australia, each retaining the distinctive spirit that connects them to the local Church in which they are situated. Each College is accountable to Good Samaritan Education for its Catholic ethos and mission, embodied in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition, and for the administration of the temporal goods assigned to it for its work. From the GSE group of 15 Members, a Governing Council of seven members is elected. Each Good Samaritan Education Member is also a Member of the Company for either one or two Good Samaritan schools and, as such, is involved in the life of the school communities. Here at Mater Christi College, we are blessed with the support of the following Members, Peter Nicholson (Chair of Members), Lucy Molony, Maria Kirkwood, Sr Veronica Hoey sgs. At year’s end Good Samaritan Education assumed full responsibility for all matters of mission, finance and governance of all Good Samaritan schools. Following the completion of this transition, the Board acknowledged its appreciation to the Sisters of the Good Samaritan for their generous leadership, conscientious stewardship and great foresight. While the Sisters will no longer play a role in the corporate leadership of the College, their partnership as women of faith will continue to inspire the lives of future generations throughout our ten schools.

Terry Stephens was Chair of the Board in 2015 and was supported by the following: ► Cherine Kenna, Company Secretary

► Fiona Purcell, Deputy Chair, ► Chair of Development Committee

► Sue Martin, Chair of Finance Committee ► (resignation in May, Peter Bast then acting Chair)

► Philip Thomas, Chair of Compliance & Governance

► Peter Bast, Director until AGM in May

► Steven Langford, Director

► Bernadette Feeney, Director

► Philip King, Director

► Paula Hall, Director

Ex Officio: ► Mary Fitz-Gerald, Principal

► Mark Janke, Business Manager

Committee Members: ► Tony Lancaster, Development Committee

► Peter Bast, Finance Committee

► Carmel Feeney, Compliance & Governance Committee

► Tim Crowe, Development Committee

► Fiona Griffith, Compliance & Governance Committee

College Captains It seems like only yesterday that we were in Year 7, nervous about starting our first year of secondary school. Now it’s hard to believe that our journey at Mater Christi has come to an end. We have had an amazing year filled with many incredible opportunities to get involved and really enjoy our final year. It is safe to say that one of the biggest highlights this year was organising our Year 12 Formal. Choosing the 1920s ‘Glitz and Glamour’ theme made it a night to remember with everyone dressed to impress. The students on the Formal Committee planned thoroughly and worked hard to ensure the night was a great success. This year was always going to be stressful at times, but we have had many outlets to help us enjoy our final year. One of the events was the game of ‘Assassins’ in Term 2. Whilst some may argue that it added stress because we were constantly looking over our shoulder, it was a great bonding experience. One of the defining moments for Year 12 students was receiving the all-important hoodies that we had been patiently waiting for since we first started in Year 7. Excitement was high on that cold June day when we finally laid our hands on the precious garments. We all look forward to Mater Day each year. This year’s theme was ‘Mater has a Heart’ with all funds raised going to Nepal to support its rebuilding after the horrific earthquakes.

The day was a great success with everyone contributing in some way. We appreciate all of the hard work and dedication of the student leaders and teachers in organising this wonderful event. The last week of Term 3 was busy, but we added extra enjoyment through the ‘Pop Culture Dress Up Day’. The corridors were filled with princesses, animated characters and many more. We also raised funds to support Very Special Kids to assist their work with sick children. We are grateful for the support and work of the 2015 Year 12 Leadership Team. All of the events would not have been so successful without all of their hard work and dedication. The guidance we received from College leaders, especially Principal Mary Fitz-Gerald, Deputy Principals Julie Feeney and Carmel Feeney, Year 12 Learning Coordinators Maryanne McPhee and Cathy Michael, and Head of Senior School, Shae Mayes, was also greatly appreciated during our leadership journey this year. We wish the 2015 Year 12 class the very with all of their future endeavours and hope that they succeed in all that they do. It has been a privilege to be College Captains. We will miss all of the crazy antics from our days at Mater Christi, but our school will always hold a special place in our hearts. Stephanie Cross and Emilly van Dijk – College Captains

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College Leaders Student leadership is greatly encouraged and supported at Mater Christi. It gives voice to young people and is another avenue for students to engage and assume responsibility.

SRC Executive

There are a number of student leadership groups across the College. Pastoral Group Representatives are elected for Years 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9. The Middle School Leadership Group consists of Year 9 students with responsibility for student leadership across the entire Middle School in positions that replicate the Year 12 Student Representative Council (SRC). Years 10 and 11 Councils represent their Year levels and organise key events such as the Year 10 Wellbeing Expo and Year 11 Student Convention.

Social Justice & Stewardship Captains: Cashveen Kaur, Alana Majstorovic

The SRC provides an opportunity for students across all Year levels to collectively have an active voice in activities and events in the Mater Christi College community. The SRC General is made up of two student representatives from each Year level, the Middle School Captains and is led by the College Captains. The elected representatives from each Year level meet twice a term at student led meetings to contribute ideas and propose improvements. The Year 12 SRC Executive meets separately to plan events and set agendas. The SRC has been very productive this year with suggestions for uniform changes, new House names and more sustainable water and energy usage. The SRC has enabled strong bonds and relationships to be created between Year levels, bringing students closer together and further developing our leadership skills.

College Captains: Stephanie Cross, Emilly van Dijk Faith & Liturgy Captains: Georgia Bishop, Rachel David

Arts Captains: Shenae Broadbent, Isobelle Caterer Sports Captains: Rebeccah Clarke, Jessica McFarlane International Captains: Ellen Nguyen, Bonnie Xu Blue House Captain: Rosaria Cosentino Green House Captain: Bridget Ardley Orange House Captain: Breanna Harris Purple House Captain: Emily Dowling Red House Captain: Meg Hardwick Silver House Captain: Chelsea Van Twest Yellow House Captain: Maddison Corcoran

SRC General College Captains: Stephanie Cross, Emilly van Dijk Middle School Captains: Amelia Edwards, Iris de Wit Year 11 Representatives: Laura Backhouse, Vivienne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Year 10 Representatives: Neve Pearson, Gemma Tripp

We thank and congratulate the students and staff of Mater Christi for making 2015 a positive year of change and growth.

Year 9 Representatives: Tess Horton-Crundall, Hayley Mettes

Stephanie Cross and Emilly van Dijk - College Captains

Year 7 Representatives: Claudia Dabb, Annie Fitzgerald

Year 8 Representatives: Sera Long, Molly Mardy

College Leaders Middle School Leaders

Pastoral Group Representatives

Middle School Captains: Amelia Edwards, Iris de Wit

7A: Casey Donner

Faith & Liturgy Captains: Sophie Clark, Tahlia Kremer

7B: Claudia Dabb

Social Justice & Stewardship Captains: Sian Janke, Emily Clarke

7C: Annie Fitzgerald

Arts Captains: Samantha Walters, Jessica McDowell, Abbey Hutcheon

7D: Shreya D’Cruz

Blue House Captain: Caitlin Pearce Green House Captain: Melissa Hawkins Orange House Captain: Sarah Lenarcic Purple House Captain: Hannah Eastwood Red House Captain: Jessica Clarke Silver House Captain: Elyse Richards-West Yellow House Captain: Keeley O’Halloran

7E: Tessa Bygraves 8A: Tegan Stephenson 8B: Ruby Fransen 8C: Sera Long 8D: Molly Mardy 8E: Bronwyn Ireland 8F: Stella Hall 9A: Mia Schütz-Beaton

Student Council Members Year 11: Laura Backhouse, Madelyn Cahill, Sarah Camm, Glenda Gregory, Nikola Henkul, Saran Kim, Bhoomika Kodela, Natasha Mathiasz, Molly McKernan, Vivienne O’Brien, Lauryn Simpkin, Claire Tilley, Angela White Year 10: Ijeoma Anyadoro, Juliana Begue, Ella Busatta, Corinne Carlyon, Ashlee Church, Tayla Cross, Rachel Ferguson, Abbie Gunn, Riley Haddock, Madelyn Hassan, Kiara Henkul, Caitlin MacDonald, Sophie MacEoin, Sarah Nixon, Neve Pearson, Tearnha Porteous, Chloe Richardson, Elissa Tifere, Gemma Tripp, Matilda Van Vloten, Emma White, Victoria Young

9B: Saasha Burby 9C: Tess Horton-Crundall 9D: Stephanie Wheeler 9E: Hayley Mettes 9F: Lauren Hussey

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Wellbeing@materchristi “Students who receive quality evidence-based social and emotional skills programs delivered within positive school environments tend to be more resilient. They feel more connected to school and to learning, have improved academic achievement, and are less likely to exhibit problem behaviour” (The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Graduate School of Education Youth Research Centre, 2015) Wellbeing matters. We recognise that it is fundamental to student engagement and learning. It is essential in the development of strong, resilient young women. We support wellbeing through a whole-school approach. It is witnessed through positive student-teacher relationships, specific social and emotional learning programs and a strong sense of belonging to the community. We want our students to know and to be known. During 2015, the Pastoral Program provided students with opportunities to develop age appropriate skills and understandings that enhance positive emotions, mental and physical health, engagement and a sense of accomplishment.

Class-based activities, guest presentations and ‘‘iChooz’’ workshops enabled students to be educated, affirmed and empowered. Pastoral Group teachers have focused on building positive student-teacher relationships and engaged with students through the Pastoral Program, community days and regular classroom programs. The student leadership development program is open to students in Years 7 – 12 and builds confidence and competencies. Through a series of workshops, it has facilitated students’ ability to lead within their own community and be better prepared to contribute positively to society. The Big Futures mentoring program has developed individual students’ strengths and confidence. A vibrant House structure allowed for cross-age interactions through an array of activities, enabled students to learn from each other and build social connections across Year levels. At Mater Christi, we deliberately and actively engage in practices to enable our girls to flourish. Carmel Feeney – Deputy Principal, Wellbeing

Learning@materchristi What do these observations made over one week have in common? ►► A Year 11 Studio Arts class in the courtyard, considering the contradiction between the beauty of spring blossom and its pungent perfume.

►► Year 12 students working together in revision groups, sharing notes, making posters and completing terminology quizzes

►► Year 7 Maths students busily collating data about their own experience to use in learning about frequency

►► A group of enthused Year 9 students in the Staff Lounge using a phone to film their ‘three minutes in six hours’ project

►► Students delighting in their own and others’ performances at Variety night ►► A Year 10 student’s account after her recent return from ‘an awesome week’ of Work Experience at the Mt Buller Ski School

►► The palpable pride and enjoyment of Year 8 students and their families at the Medieval Day presentations

Yes, it’s all about learning and throughout the year; the opportunities have been endless and diverse, in our learning spaces and beyond. In amongst the busy days of class work, due dates, excursions and sporting events, it is worth remembering that our community is focused on learning, whatever or wherever the context. There have been so many opportunities for our students and their teachers to be engaged together in developing competence, building self-awareness and increasing understanding of our world. Julie Feeney – Deputy Principal, Learning & Mission

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Awards & Scholarships 2014 Awards presented in 2015

College Dux

40+ Study Score

Sze Wing (Nicole) Knorr

Year 12: Kate Anderson, Molly Butler, Sharn Butler, Ella Clark, Emma de Wit, Jasmine Di Valentine, Amanda Dickson, Evelyn Franes, Rhiannon Froude, Tess Gellie, Sarah Gibcus, Georgia Hill, Samantha Ireland, Annie Jones, Rochelle Kirkham, Natalie Kumarakurusingham, Amelia Lazarus, Zoe Magill, Erin Mitchell, Milena Montenegro, Stephanie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, Elliana Saltalamacchia, Jasmine Stiff, Jessica Summers, Sarah Vanderschoot, Tian Chen (Jenny) Yin

Astrid Renehan Excellence in Chemistry Rhiannon Froude

VCE Excellence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Top International Student Tian Chen (Jenny) Yin

VCE Excellence 90+ ATAR Sze Wing (Nicole) Knorr, Tian Chen (Jenny) Yin, Molly Butler, Samantha Ireland, Evelyn Franes, Rhiannon Froude, Zoe Magill, Lixi (Hannah) He, Natalie Kumarakurusingham, Simran Singh, Rochelle Kirkham, Elliana Saltalamacchia, Gemma Hartley, Ella Clark, Jasmine Di Valentine, Georgia Hill, Georgia-Rose Robinson, Amelia Lazarus, Claudine Mulley

Year 11: Gulnit Arora, Georgia Bishop, Shenae Broadbent, Molayo Fashogbon, Kristy Hicks, Rebecca Johnson, Emily Peele, Zihui (Dorothy) Zeng

VCAA Season of Excellence Top Designs Amy Lees-Doherty Top Arts Shenae Broadbent, Alexandra Paffenholz

Awards & Scholarships Art Show Awards

Pastoral Group Awards

Year 12: Georgia Bishop, Shenae Broadbent, Isobelle Caterer, Rebecca Johnson, Kulani Perera, Alexis Poulopoulos, Courtney Siesmaa

Year 12: Kahli Deichsel, Ruby Rawlings, Anahat Baweja, Meg Hardwick, Stephanie Cross, Gemma Bohan, Claire Teo

Year 11: Lily Alateras, Rebecca Bowden, Ruby Davis, Olivia Gyulavary, Saran Kim, Abby Lancaster, Emma Porcaro, Claire Tilley Year 10: Rachel Ferguson, Caitlin Harry, Niamh Keighran, Madeline Kolb, Rebecca Kuhlmann, Charli Long, Jasmine Poynter, Renee Riotto, Sonam Sharma, Madison Winkler, Yin Ting (Hebe) Wong Year 9: Hayley Curtis, Iris de Wit, Allison McMahon, Molly O’Bryan, Keeley O’Halloran, Natalie Welch Year 8: Willow Cleary, Sera Long, Phoebe Wilhelm Year 7: Valentina Brugaletta, Isabelle Dowell, Lillie Park Jenkinson

Arts & Technology Festival People’s Choice Award Jaimee Rayner

Year 11: Jemma Goldsack, Vivienne O’Brien, Lisa Herbert, Karen Weerasinghe, Lauryn Simpkin, Nikola Henkul, Saran Kim, Natasha Mathiasz Year 10: Jasmine Poynter, Gemma Tripp, Blaney Murphy, Sophie MacEoin, Kiara Henkul, Sarah Nixon, Rachel Ferguson Year 9: Jazmyn Barfoot, Iris de Wit, Tess Bekkers, Tahlia Merrett, Molly O’Bryan, Caitlin Pearce Year 8: Jaimee Rayner, Fleur de Wit, Sera Long, Molly Mardy, Imogen Ball, Nicole Baum Year 7: Louise Punturere, Lucy Fenton, Emily White, Lillie Park Jenkinson, Arwen Collings

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Awards & Scholarships Mater Christi College Excellence Awards These awards recognise students from Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 who has excelled across a number of scholastic achievements, sport, community work, conduct and leadership. The award winners are characterised by an overall commitment to doing their best in whatever they do, setting outstanding examples and assisting their peers and community.

Chair of the Board Award, Year 11 Sarah Camm, Hayley Hall, Molly McKernan (recipient), Vivienne O’Brien, Jaimie Sheil, Lauryn Simpkin

ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Awards The ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Awards recognises a student in Year 10 and Year 12 who demonstrates leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader community and who displays strong values (such as doing one’s best, respect for others and “mateship”) that are integral to Australian society.

Year 12: Yu Wei Cai, Isobelle Caterer (recipient)

Bendigo Community Bank Award, Year 10 Ashlee Church, Rachel Ferguson, Tian Gibson, Gemma Tripp (recipient)

Year 10: Ashlee Church, Chloe Richardson, Elissa Tifere, Gemma Tripp (recipient)

Parents’ Award, Year 9 Tahlia Kremer, Hayley Mettes, Molly O’Bryan (recipient), Elyse Richards-West

Caltex Best All-Rounder Award

Good Samaritan Award, Year 8 Willow Cleary, Emily du Vallon (recipient), Alannah McPeake, Emma Schmidt Past Students’ Award, Year 7 India Griffiths, Molly King, Emily White, Jordyn Yeoman (recipient)

Mater Christi College General Excellence Scholarship Jazmyn Barfoot, Clancy Box, Jessica Horner, Tess Horton-Crundall, Jessica McDowell, Elyse Richards-West, Jasmyne Russell

Awarded to a Year 12 student who has excelled across a number of areas including scholastic achievements, sport, community work, conduct and leadership.

Isobelle Caterer, Stephanie Cross (recipient), Alana Majstorovic

The Gallery B&B Award This award seeks to acknowledge and encourage students who demonstrate a high level of artistic talent and social justice awareness.

Saran Kim

Grant Thornton Auditors’ Award Awarded for leadership and participation in College activities throughout the year and for the contribution to the wellbeing of the Year 12 group.

Yu Wei Cai, Rachel David (recipient)

Awards & Scholarships Hannah Kinross Social Justice Award

Monash Scholars Program

In memory of Hannah Kinross (1986 – 2009): student at Mater Christi College from 1999 – 2004 who displayed a strong commitment to social justice both in Australia and overseas.

The Monash Scholars’ Program enables students access to Monash University extension studies in Year 12 and offers leadership, careers and study programs for those participants throughout Years 10 – 12. Those who choose to study at Monash after completing their VCE will continue to be offered special opportunities such as mentoring and leadership roles within the University.Principal’s Art Award

Alana Majstorovic (recipient), Vivienne O’Brien

Kwong Lee Dow Scholarship This award is presented on behalf of the University of Melbourne and recognises academic performance as well as leadership potential.

Year 10 Juliette Davies, Tian Gibson (recipient), Chloe Richardson, Elissa Tifere International Saran Kim

Rachel Ferguson, Cassandra Goodie, Kiara Henkul, Caitlin MacDonald (recipient), Chloe Richardson (recipient), Elissa Tifere (recipient), Gemma Tripp

Principal’s Award Caitlin MacDonald

Principal’s Music Award Bethany Wallach

La Trobe Leadership and Community Service Award This award recognises young people in the electorate of La Trobe for their community services and leadership skills and qualities as demonstrated throughout the year.

Rebecca Jago Outdoor Education and Environmental Education Award

Emily Bencsics, Rachel Ferguson (recipient), Ashleigh Kilminster, Josephine Saltalamacchia, Stephanie Wheeler, Chelsea Wright

Rebecca Jago (1992 – 2011) was a Mater Christi College student from 2005 – 2010. Rebecca was an enthusiastic participant in all sporting activities, relished her role as a team member in all sporting activities and actively encouraged fair play and enjoyment. Choose Outdoor Education as a VCE subject allowed Bec to pursue her love of the natural world and appreciate opportunities to be with friends in wonderful places.

Maureen Keating Stewardship Award

Gabrielle Bast

This award is open to students from any year level who are active in the Environment Group; the role of which is to create an awareness of, and consideration for, “our” environment.

Rotary Outstanding Citizen Award

Tian Gibson, Saran Kim, Caitlin MacDonald, Vivienne O’Brien (recipient)

Inaugurated in 1989, this annual award is presented to a student from any Year level, adjudged by staff to be an outstanding school citizen in that year.

Tayla Cross, Hayley Mettes, Vivienne O’Brien, Elyse Richards-West, Elissa Tifere (recipient), Gemma Tripp

VCAL Award This award recognises a student who has made significant personal growth in learning through secondary school, contributes to group projects and actively participates in workplace training.

Leah Borg, Ebonni Cuff (recipient), Jemma Goldsack, Ebony Miller

Year 11 Outdoor Education

Senior School Senior School has been abuzz with activities in 2015! Girls made the most of these opportunities by being involved in The Wiz, Hybrid Car, Sports teams, Year 11 Presentation Ball, Year 12 Formal, Snow Trip, Central Australia Trip, Big Sister/Little Sister activities, Leadership workshops and mentoring, Spaghetti Machine, Debating, Reflection Days, St Vincent de Paul Winter Sleep Out, St Joseph’s College Production, University Open Days, Careers and Tertiary Expo… the list goes on. We have also met as Year levels and listened to inspiring guest speakers and celebrated achievements of girls in the Senior School.

It has been great to see the way the girls have embraced the new Pastoral structure and program, and the enthusiasm they showed with ‘iChooz’ activities. Senior School girls are expected to show a strong commitment to their studies and the girls are to be congratulated on the way they have approached their learning. They have certainly shown that they are informed, compassionate and creative young women and we have thoroughly enjoyed working with them in the Senior School this year. Shae Mayes – Head of Senior School

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Year 12 2014 Highlights from 2014 Year 12 2014 Studies

Some notable high achievers include:

►► 156 students participated in VCE and/or VCAL studies with 100% successful completion

►► Three students achieved ATAR scores above 98

►► 3 students achieved an ATAR over 98

►► College Dux, Nicole Knorr 98.6, Jenny Yin 98.15 and Molly Butler 98.1. Of the seventeen subjects undertaken by these three students, 11 were scored at 40 or above.

►► 19 students achieved an ATAR over 90

►► Another five students attained ATAR scores above 95 Samantha Ireland 97.6, Evelyn Franes 96.9, Rhiannon Froude 96.2, Zoe Magill 95.55 and Hannah He 95.35.

►► 38 students achieved ATAR over 80 ►► Study scores of 40 and above were achieved in 21 different studies and by 62 students

►► Rhainnon Froude, recipient of the Astrid Renehan Chemistry Prize for 2014, attained an ATAR score of 96.20 and was offered a place in Pharmacy (Honours) at Monash University.

►► Over 80% of VTAC applicants received their 1st or 2nd course preference ►► 7 students completed a VCAL Certificate

►► Samantha Ireland and Amy Lees-Doherty were shortlisted for Top Designs all as part of the VCE Season of Excellence 2015. Samantha’s Folio was selected for display at the Melbourne Museum.

2014 Tertiary Offers (number of students) ► Deakin University

► Latrobe University

► Monash University

► Chisholm TAFE

► Australian Catholic University

► Holmesglen TAFE

► RMIT University

► University of Melbourne

► Other Colleges

► Victoria University

► Swinburne University

► Federation University

► Box Hill TAFE

►► Four students received an ACU Early Achievers offer Khyanne D’Sylva (Business/Laws), Leilani Alivio (International Development), Emelia Backhouse (Nursing) and Maddison Lowe (Occupational Therapy).

VET & VCAL Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)

Students enrol in a variety of VET courses through the Mullum Cluster which is a collection of schools and TAFEs providing access to a wide range of VET courses including hospitality, engineering, tourism and events, childhood, sports and recreation, acting and many more.

A new structure was introduced in 2015 for VCAL and it continued to provide a practical and engaging pathway for Year 11 and 12 students.

The VET courses can be part of a VCE or the new VCAL program and provide nationally recognized qualifications. Many students also undertook Structured Workplace Learning placements to gain valuable industry experience. In 2015 the Hospitality program was delivered at Mater Christi. Students demonstrated their skills through various functions including staff and parent dinners, Alumnae evenings, Year Level lunches and catering for St John the Baptist Primary School’s Art Show. The excursions to the Langham Hotel, Yarra Valley, local coffee roasters and a cultural tour of the City of Dandenong were also very enjoyable and informative highlights.

Mullum Cluster VET Awards Nominees:

Recipients:

► Laura Byrne-King Certificate III Early Childhood Education & Care

► Gabrielle Bast Certificate II Kitchen Operations

► Isobelle Caterer Certificate III Screen Acting

► Claudia Busatta Certificate II Hospitality

► Rhiannan Dike Certificate III Allied Health Assistance

► Sonja Finnlayson Certificate III Early Childhood Education & Care

► Erin Hartley Certificate III Design Fundamentals

► Tahlyshia Phillipson-Blease Certificate III Health Services Assistance

► Jennifer Smith Certificate II Hospitality

VCAL students were on-campus for three days a week for Literacy, Numeracy, Work Related Skills and Personal Development subjects. On the other days, students attended their industry recognised Pathway Vocational Education and Training (VET) course. Senior VCAL students also completed 60 hours Community Service as part of their learning. This year students assisted at the Tin Shed, ANZAC commemorations, several charities, Primary Schools and set up a volunteer expo for a local organisation. The Intermediate VCAL students also completed Certificate II in Business. Ongoing projects are part of the VCAL course and in 2015 the students led and participated in catering for the Middle School Swimming Carnival, Shrove Tuesday, City Camp with Christian Youth Camp, Culpable Driving Focus through a court visit and assisted with meals for the homeless at the Brotherhood of St. Lawrence. At Mater Day, the VCAL students set up small business kiosks and sold items ranging from handmade jewellery and dream catchers to RSPCA approved dog biscuits. With this activity the students learnt how to run a small business to deliver a profit. One of the highlights in 2015 was the VCAL Pink Day. This event took many hours of planning and preparation and was a great success, both in raising funds for research and awareness of breast cancer. Each of the projects allowed the students to develop and demonstrate their employability, teamwork and communication skills and assisted their personal development. Sara Mugridge – Hospitality Trainer

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Year 12 The new Pastoral Program at Year 12 provided a great opportunity for student engagement and enhanced school climate. The students enjoyed a variety of guest speakers and activities aimed to meet the specific needs of their final year. The year began with a focus on preparation for Year 12 with study skills sessions and a motivational presentation for parents, teachers and students. The presenter, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, provided practical tips for parents and students to support their learning. Students also enjoyed a special year of celebrations including the Year 12 Formal, Valedictory Mass and Graduation. They were given opportunities to take a break from busy timetables to reflect and consider future pathways. Sam Clear was an inspirational keynote for the Reflection Day with the theme, ‘Reflection, Connection and Direction’. He encouraged students to face challenges and take time to reflect on their own journey. Year 12 2015 students should be very proud of their dedication and enthusiasm and we hope they will continue to reflect the values and beliefs nurtured in them throughout their time at the College. Cathy Michael and Maryanne McPhee – Year 12 Coordinators

Reflection Day The theme for our Reflection Day was ‘Reflection, Connection, Direction’. It was a good opportunity for us to take time to relax amidst the stresses of VCE and reflect on our achievements so far and our hopes for the future. We began with Mass led by Father John, when we came together to remember our time at Mater Christi. We then heard from Sam Clear who spoke about his mission ‘Walk4one’ and his incredible journey around the world to pray for unity. Sam spent 18 months walking across the globe and his experiences were both eye-opening and inspiring. We spent the remainder of the day in activities that encouraged us to examine our strengths and weaknesses as students and to remember the need to support each other. Rebecca Johnson – Year 12

Year 12 Welcome Night The Year 12 Welcome Night was one of the first steps in the journey of our final year. It featured a presentation from the wise and hilarious Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. His lessons included tips for sleep (and how important it is), good brain foods, study techniques and taking care of ourselves and friends. This was an amazing start to the year and I have kept many of his ideas in mind throughout my Year 12 experience. Isobelle Caterer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Year 12

Formal The Formal was certainly a highlight of Year 12. It was the topic of conversation for weeks leading up to the date and expectations were high. Each girl slipped on her beautiful outfit and felt glamorous on arrival at the Lincoln of Toorak. Mater Christi girls were stepping out in style! The night was filled with dancing, awards, photos and a magnificent three-course dinner. Best dressed award went to Ruby Rawlings in a beautiful blue number. Feeling elegant gave us the confidence to forget about the stresses of study and enjoy our important school celebration. It was an unforgettable night that took so long to come and yet was over so quickly. Breanna Harris â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Year 12

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Year 12

Abbie Alateras

Samantha Anastasi

Madeline Anderson

Rachel Anderson

Lauren Aquino

Bridget Ardley

Gulnit Arora

Madeline Assi

Daisy Bai

Sam Bakker

Emma Banane

Emma Barbanti

Phoebe Barbour

Emma-Jane Barr

Marina Baselyous

Gabrielle Bast

Year 12

Anahat Baweja

Kristine Bi

Georgia Bishop

Sarah Blair

Gemma Bohan

Teagan Boka

Georgia Bolesworth

Taylah Borg

Shenae Broadbent

Yu Wei Cai

Deona Caiafa

Mikaela Camilleri

Bree Capusso

Isobelle Caterer

Niamh Clarke

Rebeccah Clarke

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Year 12

Maddison Corcoran

Lia Corica

Molly Cormack

Rosaria Cosentino

Leah Crampton

Grace Crole

Olivia Crook

Stephanie Cross

Ebonni Cuff

Rachel David

Hannah De Wet

Kahli Deichsel

Shailyn Devine

Natasha Di Luzio

Rhiannan Dike

Neisha Dockery

Year 12

Bridie Donohoe

Tegan Doran

Emily Dowling

Molayo Fashogbon

Nilu Fernando

Bridget Findlay

Ashleigh Gadsden

Sharon Giulieri

Rachael Godfrey

Alison Gottliebsen

Sarah-Jessica Grande

Victoria Greenway

Skye Gresle

Madeleine Hall

Naoise Halliday

Meg Hardwick

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Year 12

Breanna Harris

Jessica Hartin

Erin Hartley

Claire Henry

Kristy Hicks

Chloe Hill

Monique Hodgson

Nadeen Ibrahim

Seasaidh Jackson

Kristen Jerzyna

Courtney Jinks

Rebecca Johnson

Emma Karacsonyi

Cashveen Kaur

Alexis Kavaliotis

Cassandra Kay

Year 12

Abby Levin

Lili Lin

Ella Longstaff

Amanda Lopez

Hannah Lutgens

Scarlett Mahony

Alana Majstorovic

Grace McDermott

Jessica McFarlane

Alicia McKee

Samantha Mellis

Alani Merry

Jamie Miller

Emma Murphy

Ashleigh Nelson

Ellen Nguyen

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Year 12

Megan North

Kulani Perera

Molly Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell

Tahlyshia Phillipson-Blease

Alexandra Paffenholz

Emily Peele

Jessica Piazzon

Alexis Poulopoulos

Amy Quaye

Shaye Raatjes

Naomi Rankine

Meg Raupach

Ruby Rawlings

Amanda Ray

Renata Retegan

Chelsea Richardson

Year 12

Charlotte Robertson

Clementine Robertson

Haylee Rogers

Louise Roupas

Briony Santamaria

Courtney Schmidt

Courtney Siesmaa

Veneet Singh

Caitlyn Smith

Hayley Spiteri

Yvette Stanford

Ella Stoeckli

Alissa Tahlambouris

Claire Teo

Zoe Thomas

Jaymie Tonisson

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Year 12

Alexandra Tragear

Brittany Trill

Tyler Twirdy

Jorden Uranie

Emilly van Dijk

Chelsea Van Twest

Cody Walsh

Georgia Walsh

Adele Ward

Jennifer Wen

Kiah Whelan

Hannah White

Chelsea Wilson

Karen Wong

Bonnie Xu

Rebecca Young

Dorothy Zeng

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Year 11 This year has been a busy one for Year 11 students, full of opportunities and challenges.

Pastoral Group

Year 11 Regional Convention

During Pastoral Group, guest speakers spoke with the girls on a variety of issues and topics.

The Year 11 Council organised a Regional Convention on the question ‘Is the closure of Indigenous communities a backwards step for Australia?’. This involved planning and organising activities, speakers, catering and invitations for neighbouring schools.

The Butterfly Foundation discussed body image and how to keep a positive mindset. Australian Paralympic bench-press athlete, Jessica Grey who has Multiple Sclerosis spoke of how her life experiences have shaped her and how resilience gave her the strength to push through her challenges. As a former Mater Christi student, many of the girls found her presentation very meaningful. Sonja Karris presented Party Safe strategies and Melinda Tankard Reist an Australian writer, speaker, blogger and media commentator challenged the girls to question the media’s use of gender stereotypes..

Bullying. No Way! Week The Year 11 Council created a message wall for the ‘National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence’. Students and staff shared their thoughts about bullying and collaboratively built up the wall with messages, signifying our active opposition to bullying, its impact on those who bully and those who are bullied. We all have the right to feel safe and supported.

Organising this big event was very rewarding and it strengthened the enthusiasm of the Council. It was also empowering to share the message about a topic we feel so passionate about in such a productive manner. So overall, Year 11 2015 has been a wonderful journey ﬁlled with many incredible memories and experiences.

Presentation Ball The two 2015 Presentation Balls were fabulous nights that showed off nine weeks of rehearsals and dedication by the girls and their partners. The enthusiasm shone through on the dance ﬂoor and was evident in the smiles and laughter shared among the families and guests on the night. It was an unforgettable event. Year 11 Council, Kate Jay and Denise Simmons – Year 11 Coordinators

Central Australia Trip The Year 11 Central Australia camping adventure was an inspiring and eye-opening journey. An awesome highlight of the trip was the ďŹ rst glimpse of the iconic silhouette of Uluru, which left us mesmerised and in awe of its beauty. Other enjoyable activities included camel riding, the visit to the Sounds of Starlight theatre for the Didgeridoo Show in Alice Springs, tasting traditional bush food and medicinal remedies, hearing about the traditional land management practices of Indigenous people and learning about the work of the Royal Flying Doctor service. We slept underground in Coober Pedy and hiked around Kata Tjuta, Uluru and the spectacular Garden of Eden at Kings Canyon. Our trip concluded with a brief stop at the scenic Glenelg beach and an enjoyable bus ride home ďŹ lled with pleasant memories of an unforgettable experience. Central Australia was an amazing opportunity to get to know our country and build a connection with a part of Australia that holds so much spiritual history and is such a sacred place for the custodians of the land.

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Year 10 This year has been exciting and eventful for Year 10 students as we made the transition into Senior School; no more Core Groups, a new Pastoral Program and of course the coveted Senior School jumper. We participated in many different activities such as Reflection Day, Mater Day, Work Experience, Personal Project, Subject Selection, VicRoads’ Keys Please and Fashionista Sista. We were involved in events to prepare us for the challenges of VCE and our futures. As a Year level we attended “The Age VCE and Careers Expo” to explore over 150 tertiary institutions, almost overwhelming with options for our post-secondary journey. We had the opportunity to go on Work Experience and several girls tested possible careers in nursing, communications and teaching. Many students faced the challenge of a Higher Study and we worked hard at improving our study skills. This was really tested when the due date for Personal Project loomed in mid-May. After months of research, brainstorming, ‘journaling’, building, organising, sewing, painting, and writing, we finally submitted our Personal Projects. We celebrated with the inaugural Personal Project Exhibition Evening. It was amazing to witness the achievement of all students and to see the product of our efforts on display. Year 10 has been a year filled with challenges and we are now prepared to leap into whatever next year will bring us whether studying VCE, VCAL or VET. Year 10 Council

Knox Young Leaders Program For one week in August, five Year 10 Mater Christi students participated in the Knox Young Leaders Program. The program has been running for more than 15 years and aims to guide 40 students through five days of skill development and confidence building. The Knox Young Leaders program was a once in a lifetime opportunity for us. We were taught valuable skills such as public speaking, how to evoke confidence, the positive thought processes a leader needs, management skills and how different leadership styles create different results within a group. The activities were challenging and taught us how to be resilient and problem solve. These qualities were of great importance when we were given a short time to plan a 45 minute presentation for families, friends, teachers and the Mayor of Knox. It was a test of how well everyone could work as a team and really gave us the chance to put everything we had learnt into action. The week gave us great insight into the qualities of a leader and teamwork. It was a fun and interactive program which gave us the opportunity to form new relationships with like-minded people. It was definitely a valuable program, which would help us as leaders in the future. Rachel Ferguson and Corinne Carlyon – Year 10

Year 10 Work Experience For my work experience, I went to Knox Private Hospital. For a while now I have known that I want to work in the medical field but after a week at the hospital I have decided exactly what I want to do – Nursing and Midwifery. While at the hospital, I got to work in 10 different wards/fields. These included; The Maternal Ward, Orthopaedic Ward, Physiotherapy, Medical Records and the Orderlies. I learnt how to do hospital corners on beds and witnessed the nurses changing patients dressings and checking stoma bags. I also got to see the nursery for premature babies and a two day old baby being bathed – which was a very intriguing experience considering I now want to go into midwifery. The staff and patients were all very welcoming and I would recommend this placement to any girls who are interested in working in the medical field. Tayla Cross – Year 10

Work experience at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court provided me with an in-depth look at the justice system. I was introduced to many crucial parts in the running of the Magistrates’ Court, such as police and law work, organisational tasks and case management. I witnessed many controversial court cases, such as the children’s court, people with families, very ill people and drug users. This made me realise just how complicated the judicial system is. I worked with a university student on work placement and we provided assistance in smaller tasks and independently managed our time to learn more. Watching and talking to different people working in the judicial system provided me with more information about what I wanted to do after school. Juliette Davies – Year 10

In April, I spent a week in Telstra’s Retail Social Media team. I was in the team that engages Telstra’s customers on social media through sites like Facebook and Twitter. I got to see how largescale businesses communicate with their customers and monitor online conversations about Telstra. I was involved in meetings, conference calls, writing reports, providing input in social media studies, responding to customer comments online, and editing content. The highlight of the week was participating in a ‘Women in I.T’ networking event where I met many female leaders from Telstra. Working in the Retail Social Media team, I was able to make a number of valuable industry contacts. I also spent time talking to some of the team about the path they took to end up in that occupation. This has helped me in choosing VCE subjects, future study and career ambitions and was a fun valuable insight into work life. Erin Wilson – Year 10

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Personal Project Students undertake the Personal Project over nine months and it is a culmination of the learning that has occurred through the Middle Years Program (MYP). All students commence their Project in Year 9 and work independently to research an area of interest, which results in designing and producing a product or outcome and a formal report to explain the learning that has occurred.

To celebrate the completion of Personal Project all students planned and designed an exhibition to share their learning with our school community. It is always a pleasure to see the amazing things our students can achieve that reflect their own personal interests outside of the regular curriculum. Amanda Bischof-Foster – Assistant Director of Curriculum

I created a series of drawings to highlight the characteristics of particular endangered Australian animals. Tayla Harry – Year 10

For my Personal Project I made a book of social stories for my 10 year old cousin Amy who was born with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability and sensorineural hearing loss.

For my Personal Project I made a 3-piece Steampunk outfit which consisted of a corset, a full skirt and a knee-length coat. Rebecca Dingjan – Year 10

Sarah Nixon – Year 10

I wrote a novella “Categories of Perfection” about two girls, one who develops OCD and the other who has Asperger’s Syndrome. I found this topic both a challenging and rewarding as there was a lot of research involved. I read books, looked online and talked to a psychologist. Tian Gibson – Year 10

I constructed a bench seat that would fit perfectly at my grandma’s new house and also because it came under the area of interaction that I wanted to explore, Human Ingenuity.

Building the Chicken House was both interesting and challenging. The most rewarding part of the whole project is having a physical item which I am proud of and knowing that I have created a great home for three happy chickens – Omelette, Theodore and Fleur.

Ella Czudar – Year 10

Madeline Kolb – Year 10

I organised a trivia night raising money for cancer research as both of my grandparents passed away from cancer. I organised all aspects of the fundraiser including trivia questions, games and auction items. The fundraiser was a huge success as I raised over $5700.

I combined my passion for dance and my desire to support others by organising a fundraising event including 13 Dance Schools for the Make-a-Wish Foundation as part of my Personal Project. Madelyn Hassan – Year 10

Gemma Tripp – Year 10

For my Personal Project, I created a flight simulator. I sourced a damaged aircraft cockpit from Moorabbin Airport. I then fully refurbished the interior, created a dashboard and installed flight control equipment and a computer with flight simulator software. I connected an old projector to display the images from the simulator onto my plane’s windshield. Samara Dowell – Year 10

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Middle School Swimming Carnival

Middle School Without change there is atrophy – stagnation. The Greek word ‘trophy’ in modern times means food and nourishment. In 2015 the Middle School has been significantly nourished through changes. We have experienced major changes with the introduction of the horizontal Pastoral Group structure, schedules have been moulded to accommodate the new structure, the introduction of Year Level Coordinators, the changed roles for Pastoral Group teachers and the introduction of the ‘iChooz’ program to just name a just a few.

At the very core of these changes is the goal to nourish the student so as to find her inner strengths, to solve problems, to become inquisitive, to grow in compassion, to flower through learning and with hope, one day create a better world. Testimony to that nourishment is given in the many activities highlighted throughout this magazine, many specific to the Middle School. Con Sarris – Head of Middle School

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Year 9 Working with Year 9 in 2015 has been a privilege.

Youth Summit

With more time in the Pastoral Program this year we decided to focus on life skills, emotional intelligence and creating a sense of belonging within the Year 9 community.

A group of 25 Year 9 leaders participated in the Yarra Rangers Youth Summit Program as part of National Youth Week. We were joined by Jason Ball who shared his courageous story of challenging homophobia in the AFL. Sammy J spoke of the importance of following our dreams. Indigenous Hip Hop Project got us up on our feet and taught us to ‘use art for change’ along with many other inspiring speakers. The day was filled with energy, enthusiasm and excitement.

Students participated in workshops on Digital Citizenship, Emotional Intelligence and Goal Setting as well as course planning sessions with the Careers Coordinator. We also worked with the Sexual Assault Prevention Program in Secondary Schools (SAPPSS) which is highly regarded not only for promoting the prevention of violence against women but also teaching positive respectful relationships.

A number of lessons we took from the day included learning to believe and stand up for ourselves and, most importantly, to feel comfortable in our own skin.

During the year there were also many opportunities for Year 9 students to become involved in the local community. Baking at the Tin Shed in Belgrave was one such experience for the girls to witness the appreciation of people in need.

Tess Horton-Crundall – Year 9

During co-curricular week we participated in a 3-day camp at Ocean Grove. Students were introduced to a variety of recreational skills; bike riding, bush walking, canoeing, raft building, cooking on Trangias and camping to promote challenge, leadership and group co-operation.

At the start of this year we became Coastal Ambassadors along with six other Year 9 girls. We attended a camp at Phillip Island Nature Park to learn more about our environment and how we can make a change in our local communities. The camp enabled us to learn new skills, work in teams and make new friends.

The Year 9 students have been encouraged and taught how to deal with problems, how to defend themselves, how to bounce back from challenges and how to take risks and be adventurous, all auguring well for their future pathways.

We participated in activities such as a beach clean up and surveying, planting native trees, building possum boxes, surfing, scenic bike ride, cruise to Seal Rock, Penguin Parade and an underthe-sea themed dinner

Barbara Alexander and Eliza Fildes – Year 9 Coordinators

One of the main goals of the camp was to create action plans that could be implemented at school. This camp was a very memorable experience.

Coastal Ambassadors

Emily Clarke and Saasha Burby – Year 9

Year 9 Physical and Outdoor Education

Reflection Day

The Year 9 Physical and Outdoor Education program has been a challenging, exciting and an informative course. Term 1 began with water safety at Belgrave Pool, where we became lifeguards for a day, learning skills to keep ourselves and those around us, safe.

During Reflection Day we listened to Hugh Van Cuylenburg from Resilience Project. He was engaging and fun which made what he was talking about really hit home. The theme was mental health with stories of his travels woven in. Through hearing about the many hardships of those in poverty, we learned to appreciate what we have even more. When we moved on to the other activities, we were in the right thinking space and more open to making positive changes in our lives.

In the Physical Education Program (SEPEP), we all had a role in conducting a volleyball competition. Term 2 ended on a high when we put our skills into action with the SEPEP Volleyball Grand Final. Year 9 Pastoral Groups also embarked on a hike in our beautiful back yard, the Dandenong Ranges. At the beginning of the first hill we questioned why we agreed to this, but at the top we felt a sense of accomplishment! A highlight was the Mater Chef competition on Trangia stoves at Grants Picnic Ground. Hayley Mettes – Year 9

Mia Schütz-Beaton – Year 9

Community and Service Day During Community and Service Day, Scott Darlow visited to share an understanding of his culture. We learnt about the many challenges that Indigenous people deal with currently and in the past. Scott told us engaging stories. Some were passionately expressed through his music which everyone loved. We then painted human bollards with Indigenous symbols of culture and stories. Stephanie Wheeler – Year 9

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Year 8 It has been a busy and exciting year for Year 8 students. During the new Pastoral program we explored the themes of Positive Self, Body and How can I be the best me?. The ‘‘iChooz’’ program was a huge success allowing students from Year 7-12 to explore and learn a new topic or skill. I especially liked the free choice and the variety of activities that were on offer including meditation, public speaking, fitness based sessions, literature and finger painting. Every activity was different and gave us the opportunity to explore our interests.

Physical Education Dance Unit: Throughout Term 3 and the beginning of Term 4, Year 8 PE classes participated in a Dance unit. Each class was required to create and design an original whole-class dance performance, select a theme, songs and costumes and to put together the final routine. All classes competed in an exciting and fun dance battle at the end of the unit. Tegan Stephenson and Ruby Fransen – Year 8

Molly Mardy – Year 8

Reflection Day The Year 8 Reflection Day focused on Benedictine values with an emphasis on the value of Humility. The day began with a Mass which set the tone for the day. In the second part of the day we listened to guest speakers Ms McLean, Ms Costello and Mrs Alexander who spoke about their amazing journeys to different countries and their time in different Benedictine communities including the Philippines and Kiribati. They taught us about how these places show Benedictine values especially Hospitality and Community. In the afternoon we made puzzles and puppets that will be given to children in Kiribati. Bronwyn Ireland and Tegan Stephenson – Year 8

Year 8 Interdisciplinary Unit Learning Day

Mater Day Celebrations:

During the Interdisciplinary Unit Learning Day we were placed into groups of 4 or 5 and our task was to create a whole new society. These societies were based on our current RE and Humanities topics, Good Samaritan Values and Parliamentary Laws. Each group was randomly allocated an era, government type, location and an issue to be resolved. At the end of the day each group presented their newly created society to the whole class. There were many different combinations such as Ancient Islands, Stone Age democracy and a Monarchy in the Stone Age. This was an interesting and fun day for all.

Every year as a part of Mater Christi’s tradition the annual Mater Day fundraiser is held to help those less fortunate. This year the funds are going to help the people of Nepal rebuild their homes and lives. Year 8 students were partnered with Year 11 and we collaboratively worked on many stalls including Tacos, Teacher Makeovers, Bike Smoothies and Hot Chips. We all had a fantastic day as we came together as community to raise money for those in need.

Bronwyn Ireland and Sera Long – Year 8

Stella Hall and Sera Long – Year 8

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Year 7 Year 7 students have had a wonderful start to school at Mater Christi! The first week began with a transition program to introduce students to Mater Christi and finished with an outing to Belgrave Pool. Later in the term, we had our first Reflection Day and explored the 2015 College theme “Who is my neighbour?”. After the NAPLAN testing in May, we ended the week with an enjoyable Year 7 Community Day with St Joseph’s while some students represented Mater Christi at the SCSA Athletics Competition. During this term students also explored Digital Citizenship, and the Year 7 Pastoral Group representatives shared their understandings at the Middle School Assembly.

The College Body Image Ambassadors led the Pastoral Program in Term 3 with a focus on self worth. Also in Term 3 the girls joined their Year 12 buddies for their first Mater Day to organise some very successful stalls. It was fantastic to see many Year 7 students on the stage and actively involved in the House Performing Arts Competition. All too quickly, Term 4 was upon us! We completed the Community and Service program before our year finished with the muchanticipated Year 7 Camp at Phillip Island Adventure Resort. The girls took to the challenges of the activities with excitement and laughter and consolidated relationships formed through the year. The Year 7 Pastoral Group team, the Pastoral Group Representatives and all Year 7 students are to be congratulated for creating great camaraderie that will build through their time at Mater Christi College. Colleen Browne and Margherita Magagna – Year 7 Learning Coordinators.

Year 7 First Day

Body Image Ambassadors

Hectic, nerve-wracking and awesome – words that perfectly describe my first day of Year 7. Hectic because there was lots of paperwork and information. Nerve-wracking because, although none of the other Year levels were present, it was a completely new place with new people. Awesome because it was the first day of secondary school and it was the day I made some new friends.

The Year 10 and 11 Body Image Ambassadors spoke to us about Self Worth and Body Image. They gave a short explanation about Body Image including how to give and receive compliments. It was a very interesting experience and we enjoyed it thoroughly. Shreya D’Cruz – Year 7

Annie Fitzgerald – Year 7

The Pastoral Program Leadership Opportunities An amazing part of Year 7 for me was the opportunity to become a leader. Being a Pastoral Group leader provided me with many experiences. I have learnt leadership skills that will definitely help in the future. I encourage all new Year 7 students to have a go at a leadership. You never know what you’ll get out of it! Claudia Dabb – Year 7

Coming into a new school this year, Pastoral Group has helped us make new friends, explore the school and also to settle. We had many fun activities and it has been great to have a Pastoral Group teacher who looked after us. One highlight of the Pastoral Program was our pizza and movie night. Tessa Bygraves – Year 7

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Co-Curricular Week We end the school year with further experiences outside the classroom. Students can safely test their own boundaries, be challenged, be inspired, be reflective, be creative â&#x20AC;Ś and see others in a different context. Each program is a journey of discovery and learning in a new context, building a sense of belonging and community.

Year 11 Retreat Year 11 students attend a three day residential Retreat. The Retreat seeks to develop understanding about the presence of God through prayer and reflection. It also provides the opportunity for the students to form stronger relationships with each other and with staff in preparation for their final year of school.

Year 10 Pathways Program The Year 10 camp focuses on considering study and career pathways. Students stay overnight at The University of Melbourne residential colleges and explore a variety tertiary and career options in the Melbourne CBD. Students also engage in a community awareness activity during the program.

Co-Curricular Week Year 9 Outdoor Activities Program

Year 7 Adventure Camp

The Outdoor Education experiences are extended for Year 9 students at their camp in Ocean Grove. With more adventure and camp style activities, students are challenged to safely test and extend some of their boundaries.

Through Outdoor Education activities, the Year 7 Camp aims to reinforce values of community, friendship, teamwork and cooperation as well as environmental awareness.

Year 8 Urban Experience The MYP concepts of Communication and Intercultural Awareness are integrated within the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Melbourne Discoveryâ&#x20AC;? Year 8 Camp. Students explore the city of Melbourne and its numerous interesting and beautiful museums, buildings, parks and markets.

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International Program It has been a wonderful opportunity to be a Mater Christi student, studying in Melbourne. If I wasn’t studying in this school, I wouldn’t have met such great teachers and friends, and gained amazing experiences especially in visual arts and music. Saran Kim – Year 11

I am feeling much more confident, even though I have only been here for a month. Hebe Wong – Year 10

I’m happy to be a student of Mater, because it gives me lots of choices to help decide my future and gives me lots of experience. Anri Kim – Year 8

I am proud to be a Mater Christi student. At Mater Christi College I have lots of fun and friends. Carol Li – Year 11 Studying overseas you can meet the nicest people ever. It is my pleasure to be a member of Mater Christi. Lorraine Ng – Year 11

Mater Christi helps me to set goals for myself to try hard to be a ‘better me’ in every event and improve myself everyday to become much stronger. Icey Wang – Year 11

I am glad to be a Mater Christi student. Studying here I feel very happy, and have a good time at school. Emily Yan – Year 11

I am very happy to be a Mater Christi student and the Bridging class is helpful for me. Scarlett Lu – Year 10

I am a lucky girl who got lots of help from patient teachers and friendly girls so that I can have a wonderful experience. Lili Lin – Year 12

It feels like we just started Year 12 yesterday but now our time is nearly over. We fondly remember the first day we started at Mater Christi. We will never forget it. As Year 12 students, it has been a very busy but unforgettable year. Being International Captains makes this year even more remarkable.Â The role gave us the opportunity to participate in planning activities for our Year level, and it also gave us the greatest chance to take responsibility to care for our international sisters.

Studying overseas can be tough but it is a great challenge as well. Through it all, we have learnt more about others and ourselves. We have had a wonderful time working and learning and wish to thank our teachers, support staff and fellow students. We have received love and support, more than we could ever hope. We offer our best wishes to everyone who has been part of our International family and school community at Mater Christi. Ellen Nguyen and Bonnie Xu â&#x20AC;&#x201C; International Captains 2015

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Arts To begin another successful year of learning in the Visual Arts, students submitted artwork to represent their interpretation of the 2015 College theme ‘who is my neighbour?’, and exemplary works were displayed at Evolve Café in Belgrave. Students took many opportunities to display their work in professional exhibitions and settings including the Catholic Education Week Visual Arts Exhibition, Mater Christi Art Show at Burrinja, VCE Creative Showcase at Burrinja and the Top Shots exhibition. Renee Riotto won first place in the secondary school section of the Ferntree Gully Arts Society exhibition at The Hut Gallery and Saran Kim’s design was shortlisted in the Premiers’ Reading Challenge Paper Cuts Competition.

2015 has been a standout year for the Arts at Mater Christi College. The success of many of the Arts events has made us feel very lucky to have been Arts Captains. Our first big event of the year was Chalk Art where Year 7 and 12 students gathered to listen to music and create temporary pieces of art based on the theme: ‘Candy-land’. The event was highenergy and fun-filled, and ultimately saw Blue House take out first place. Later in the year, the Art Competition winners had their work displayed at Evolve Café and the College production of ‘The Wiz’ was a huge success and joy for all involved.

The Arts Committee was active and excitedly hosted the House Chalk Art competition and Can-Land activity alongside the House Captains, promoting positive teamwork and creativity.

The vibrant House Performing Arts Competition was held on Mater Day and we were thoroughly impressed by the talent. This year’s performances were wonderful; filled with hard work, creativity and entertainment. We had so much fun hosting the afternoon and seeing the whole school come together after the buzz of Mater Day. Green House took the title again (3 from 3!), but every House did an amazing job!

There have been many opportunities for students to participate in Arts events this year. The dazzling Arts and Technology Festival was again an exceptional celebration of talent, hard work and commitment with a feast of Technology, Dance, Fashion, Drama, Media, Music and Visual Arts.

This year has been a wonderful journey and we have loved being able to represent the Arts (one of our true passions). It’s been a joy to be involved in so many amazing and inspiring artistic adventures. As we say farewell, remember, “To be an artist, is to believe in life.” [Henry Moore].

Marina Sipos – Domain Leader, Arts

Shenae Broadbent and Isobelle Caterer – Arts Captains

Our Art students mentored the Grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 girls from St. John the Baptist Primary School with printmaking and ceramic workshops.

Arts Dance

Drama

“When you are a dancer there is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you, this expression is unique.” – Martha Graham

“In the language of an actor, to know is synonymous with to feel” – Konstantin Stanislavski

In 2015 we have witnessed a wonderful year of students sharing their talents with the College community. In Middle School, students in Year 9 studied the importance of safe dance, the history of Jazz and story telling in movement. They also learnt about Michael Jackson and his famous Thriller Dance whilst also exploring the world of Musical Theatre movement. The ‘Move It, Groove It’ classes performed key dances from a range of musicals. Our Expressive Dance classes in Year 10 enjoyed a variety of technical workshops exploring dance styles such as Contemporary, Classical Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop. The elective of Expressive Dance allowed students to develop their choreographic skills creating a story telling dance solo or duo. Students were also given the opportunity to perform in a Group Dance of ‘Elastic Heart’ or ‘Big Girls Cry’ at the biennial VCE Dance Performance Night. The 2015 VCE Dance class displayed an outstanding standard of Dance ability through their technique and composition solos. Along with this practical element, students performed two memorable group dances titled ‘People Help the People’ performed at our VCE Dance evening and Assembly; and ‘You’ve got the Love’, a featured dance item at the annual ‘Art and Technology Show’.

Liturgical Dance Liturgical Dance is always a focal point for our Mater Day Mass in August. This year students explored the symbolism of white lilies and the colour of blue representing Mary. The gestural movement, which was choreographed to the acoustic song ‘Say Something’, allowed the audience to reflect on the famous imagery of mother and child and also set the tone for the Mass. Sarah Owen - Dance Teacher

2015 has been another exciting year for Drama at Mater Christi. Year 7 and 8 Drama engaged students with units including Fantasy Drama, Melodrama, Greek Theatre, Naturalism, Non – Naturalism and Improvisation allowing students to expand their theory and practical acting skills. At Year 8 the new Improvisation unit proved popular with students creating their own hilarious ‘Thank God You’re Here’ performances. Year 9 ‘Acting for the Stage’ students wowed audiences with three varied productions performed in the Black Box Theatre at Burrinja. The productions titled, ‘Facebook Ruins Everything’, ‘Selfie’ and ‘The Audition’ provided great entertainment for the ‘full house’ audience. This year’s Senior School and VCE Drama classes created their own sophisticated ensembles and solos, performing them at Burrinja at the biennial VCE Drama Performance Nights. Student ensemble performances were influenced by current issues in society such as Gender Equality and Refugees, while solo monologue performances were inspired by a series of stimulus characters. Senior Drama students also attended and analysed a number of professional Drama performances including ‘Black Diggers’, ‘I Call my Brothers’ and ‘Antigone’. Nardia Trubridge - Dance and Drama Teacher

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Arts Life Drawing I found life drawing a wonderful experience which allowed me to develop my drawing skills in a relaxing environment. Rebecca Bowden – Year 11

Life drawing was a great experience. I got to improve on my drawing and rendering skills which was very useful as I was doing two folio subjects. I highly recommend life drawing classes to students who do folio subjects. Nilu Fernando – Year 12

Life drawing was probably one of the most beneficial programs for me at school. At first I was almost nervous to go into a room, sit down and draw a nude model. But it was quite the opposite. I didn’t see the model’s body as anything other than a form, a shape, an object that I could interpret and be creative with on paper. It was a beautiful experience to have someone allow me to interpret and draw their body. Ella Stoeckli – Year 12

Media This year in Lights, Camera, Action, Year 10 students have learnt about narrative film and genre. They have re-mashed trailers, produced their own Thriller/Horror film, visited a ‘Family Feud’ recording to look at how a TV studio runs and worked in production teams to produce 1-minute clips about Year 10 electives. Year 11 and 12 Media students have been busily preparing folios and producing 4-10 minute films as part of their VCE program. They have studied different representations in the media, the impact of new media, production and story elements in narrative film, media influence and how society’s values are reflected in and influence media texts. Students’ work was entered into the Warburton Film Festival with great success. Isobelle Caterer, Rebecca Johnson and Alexis Poulopoulos received a Junior Commendation Award for their film ‘Haven’. Year 12 students from 2014 were also recognised with Samantha Ireland receiving a Junior Commendation Award for her film ‘The Cookie Jar Dispute’ and Sierra Laird was the overall winner, picking up the The Golden Shorts Award for ‘Help Wanted’. Shae Mayes - Media Teacher

Arts Studio Arts

Visual Communication Design

Year 11 and 12 Studio Arts students created a range of unique artworks that reflected their individualism and desire to search for a distinctive aesthetic.

Visual Communication Design students have creatively interpreted new trends in the projects they have undertaken.

They defined personal expression in a range of artforms that reflected their character and personality. The classes embarked on a number of excursions, giving each student an opportunity to source and reflect upon artists and exhibitions that would further contribute to their artistic skills. A high point for the year was the success of Year 12 students, Shenae Broadbent and Alexandra Paffenholz, whose photographic work was selected and exhibited at the Monash Gallery of Art as part of the state-wide exhibition of photographic works, entitled Top Shots. Amanda Dickson was selected for the Catholic Education Art Exhibition, and was presented with the People’s Choice Award for her landscape/interior paintings. Anthony Clarke - Studio Arts Teacher

Within Communication Design, students explored various rendering techniques using both traditional and digital media. They analysed pop culture and investigated how designs attracted target audiences through genre, interests and style. Within Industrial Design, students were introduced to various technical drawing skills to create quirky products for the home, ranging from furniture to handheld kitchen appliances. We worked with a professional architect at Monash University, following floor plans to create a scaled three-dimensional model of a house. Students had the opportunity to once again attend the AGIdeas Design Conference which introduced them to international designers and their professional working methods. Attending Top Designs at Melbourne Museum was also inspiring for the students, particularly seeing the work of former student, Samantha Ireland (Year 12 2014), on display. Local Melbourne designers also engaged students in a VCAA seminar by explaining the requirements of their folio. Visual Communication Design is focussed on digital media and to support students in their professional presentation of work, the College partnered with Fuji Xerox and the ‘Schools to Career’ program teaching students skills in file management, colour choice and a range of presentation formats. Marina Sipos and Spyros Stasi - Visual Communication Design Teachers

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College Production Mater Christi College presents ‘The WIZ’ The 2015 College Production of ‘The Wiz’ was performed at Burrinja Theatre in late August. This year we had a Primary Schools matinee performance, followed by three nights of ‘soldout’ audiences. It was eleven months in the making, and began with a group of nervous girls who eased on ‘Down the Road’ to auditions, where we sung, acted and danced our hearts out in front of Mrs Trubridge, Miss Owen and Mrs Waldron in the hope of receiving a part. We ended up with an incredibly talented and dedicated cast. This coupled with a brilliant team of teachers, directing, choreographing and conducting, meant that this production couldn’t be anything but amazing. As time went on, more and more people came on board; a great costume team, a wonderful makeup team, a talented set and props team, an efficient backstage crew and possibly the cutest dog ever to take on the role of Toto! Everyone was as enthusiastic about this production as the performers.

The Wiz really brought together and showcased a lot of talent from Mater’s Performing Arts community and was supported by those with talents in media, textiles and the visual arts. A lot of teamwork, commitment, creativity and energy went into ‘The Wiz’ and the results were incredible! As ‘The Wiz’ himself would say, enough with the ‘Wizness Business’. It definitely was a fantastic trip we took along the Yellow Brick Road and not only did we meet the Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion along the way, but we formed friendships with many people from different Year levels. This was an experience that we look back on with fond memories already. Olivia Gyulavary (Royal Gatekeeper) and Caitlin Alcock (Scarecrow)

Cast, Orchestra & Crew Aunt Em...........................Molly Cormack Toto.......................................Jackson Stiff Dorothy...........................Louise Roupas Uncle Henry.....................Angela White Addaperle....................Molly McKernan Munchkin 1................................Alex Mai Munchkin 2.........................Molly Mardy Munchkin 3........................Emma White Munchkin 4...................Pippa Chisholm Munchkin 5...................Chelsea Verrell Yellow Brick Road....Amelia Edwards, Caitlin Harry, Tayla Harry, Sian Janke, Indigo Lowery, Sophie MacEoin, Jessica McDowell, Caitlin Pearce, Patricia Summers, Maddison Van Twest Scarecrow.........................Caitlin Alcock Tinman........................Louise Mugridge Lion...........................................Abbie Stiff Poppy Queen...........Rebecca Johnson Field Mouse 1...........................Alex Mai Field Mouse 2........................Tara Janke Field Mice........................Holly Johnson, Madelyn Brown, Lucinda Williams Gatekeeper.................Olivia Gyulavary The Wiz.................................Mia Bergles Wiz’s Dancers............Briony Edwards, Lisa Herbert, Rebecca Johnson, Ruby Winters Citizen 1.................Mia Schütz-Beaton Citizen 2......................Bronwyn Ireland Citizen 3..........................Riley Haddock Citizen 4..................................Sian Janke Evillene.........................Isobelle Caterer

Lord High Underling..Ruby Rawlings Messenger................Laura Backhouse Head Guard...............Rebecca Johnson Winkie Singers.........................Alex Mai, Tayla Harry, Caitlin Harry Winged Monkey................Emily Clarke Glinda.............................Briony Edwards Glinda’s Dancers......Amelia Edwards, Caitlin Pearce, Patricia Summers, Maddison Van Twest Chorus.......................Laura Backhouse, Madelyn Brown, Claudia Busatta, Pippa Chisholm, Emily Clarke, Caitlin Harry, Tayla Harry, Riley Haddock, Bronwyn Ireland, Sian Janke, Tara Janke, Holly Johnson, Sophie MacEoin, Alex Mai, Molly Mardy, Jessica McDowell, Mia Schütz-Beaton, Zoe Vanderputt, Chelsea Verrell, Samantha Walters, Emma White, Lucinda Williams Dancers........................Brooke Bekkers, Madelyn Cahill, Ashvina De Zoysa, Hannah Eastwood, Amelia Edwards, Briony Edwards, Emily Goldman, Hope Gould, Chloe Grandia Lisa Herbert, Sarah Jaeschke, Rebecca Johnson, Indigo Lowery, Caitlin Pearce, Claire Power, Sarah Power, Stephanie Sarritzu, Ashleigh Staples, Patricia Summers, Kodie Williams, Amy Winters, Ruby Winters, Maddison Van Twest

Orchestra..............................Clancy Box, Yu Wei Cai, Sarah Camm, Martha Clark, Jemma Eastwood, Mieke Florisson, Tori Greenway, Saran Kim, Jaymie Tonisson, Amber Wallace, Gemma Hartley, Rochelle Kirkham, Genevieve Matthews, Cassie Stanford, Sandra Waldron, Graham Balderstone, Elize Brozgul, Mary Lo, Chris Walker Pit Singers...................Pippa Chisholm, Sian Janke, Sophie MacEoin, Jessica McDowell, Molly McKernan Director/Producer...Nardia Trubridge Choreographer...................Sarah Owen Musical Director.........Sandra Waldron Assistant to Director................................ Isobelle Caterer, Grace Ashford Assistant to Choreographer.................. Rebecca Johnson, Lisa Herbert Stage Manager..............Vonny Van Os Backstage..................Emma Thomson, Melissa Hawkins, Laura Peele Stage Mics..........................Sarah Owen, Kahli Deichsel Lighting.................................Kate Taylor Spotlight..........................Grace Ashford Set Design................Nardia Trubridge, Sarah Owen Set Construction........Tony Trubridge David Christie, Spyros Stasi

Props..................................Hayley Perrin Nardia Trubridge, Sarah Owen, Stacey Nesnas, Marina Sipos Costumes..................Nardia Trubridge, Sarah Owen, Phoebe Barbour, Natasha Di Luzio, Claire Liebler, Julie Gellie, Debra Herbert, Roxana Sarritzu, Renee Riotto, Georgia Raudino, Kiara Henkul, Judy Lawson, Barb Alexander Makeup........................Catriona Warren, Jessica Van Osselaer, Amy Teasdale, Briony Santamaria Projections.....................Vonny Van Os, Nardia Trubridge, Elissa Tifere, Stacey Nesnas, Claire Hanley Keynote Operator.........Saasha Burby Artwork Design................Spyros Stasi, Tony Trubridge Program Design............Casey Eruvelil Promotions....................Jacinta Crocker AV Promotions.................Lisa Herbert, Vonny Van Os Toto’s Assistant..........Amber Johnson

The Wiz was a wonderful experience and one that I will cherish forever. I never thought I would become so close to the people involved in the production and I am so thankful for this experience. Riley Haddock – Year 10 (Chorus)

Being amongst a production family and performing together is truly incredible. Memories like this are so special to take from secondary school. The Wiz was a wonderful journey of joy, hard work and creativity! Isobelle Caterer – Year 12 (Evillene & Assistant to Director)

I was very lucky to be chosen to participate in this year’s wonderful production ‘The Wiz’. The production was a great experience that I will never forget. I already miss the fun, friendly and welcoming environment. Holly Johnson – Year 7 (Dancer)

I was constantly inspired by the talent, dedication and kindness of those involved in ‘The Wiz’. I am really glad to have shared this brilliant experience with such a fantastic group of girls. Ruby Rawlings – Year 12 (Lord High Underling)

My experience in ‘The Wiz’ cannot be put into any word other than ‘incredible’, from rehearsal one, to the emotional final performance. I’ve come to miss every second I spent working with the other students to put on the best production Mater Christi has ever seen! Mia Bergles – Year 11 (The Wiz)

Being up on the stage in front of an audience is the best feeling in the world and I didn’t want it to end. Emily Clarke – Year 9 (Winged Monkey & Chorus)

The best part about the school production was making new friends. Molly Mardy – Year 8 (Chorus)

I had so much fun during ‘The Wiz’. I didn’t know what to expect when I became a part of it all, but it was incredible! I got to sing, dance and act with all of the new friends I had made. Being able to perform ‘The Wiz’ after 10 months of rehearsals was really exhilarating and it made us all feel proud of what we had achieved! Samantha Walters – Year 9 (Chorus)

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Arts – Music The Music School has had a varied and exciting 2015 program.

A Night at Burrinja

After a year of learning and rehearsing new music the orchestra presented a variety of styles including classical, contemporary and upbeat jazz for a major performance at Burrinja. We have also had numerous solo performance opportunities at ‘A Night at Burrinja’, lunchtime concerts and assemblies. The Rock Band was very popular with Primary Schools after the St Patrick’s Day performance for Catholic Education Week and Materbellas and the Jazz Band have also found themselves in high demand. Music Camp, held in June, was again a huge success with 60 girls enjoying three days of music related activities.

As someone who is passionate about music, it is truly great to see so many girls coming together to celebrate music. This year’s Night at Burrinja was a raging success for everyone involved. The long preparation process for the orchestra, choir and soloists was well worth the effort as the result was superb. This year was the first time that I had conducted the orchestra on stage and it was an experience I’ll never forget. As a team, we presented a variety of musical styles, and the soloists were inspiring.

Sandra Waldron – Head of Music

Although we have many opportunities to perform throughout the year, performing for ‘A Night at Burrinja’ on a stage with lights and a live audience was a unique experience. This event allowed me to showcase my abilities and gave me a taste of a career in solo music performance. I loved this opportunity and I believe that it allowed me to grow as a performer, giving me a specific event to aspire to for my personal goals.

Ensembles Our String Ensemble consisted mostly of violin players this year so we combined with the Guitar/Percussion group to form a very interesting ensemble. We explored and played the music of Django Reinhardt, a Belgium-born French composer of jazz music featuring violin and guitar with percussion to enhance the colour and rhythm. At Music Camp we rehearsed a Reinhardt piece named ‘Coquette’ and Ed Sheeran’s ‘Bloodstream’ arranged by Chris Walker. The students performed these pieces with great enthusiasm and success at Ensemble Night. Mary Lo – Violin and Classroom Music Teacher

Sarah Camm – Year 11

Jaymie Tonisson – Year 12

Arts – Music Choir

Materbellas

From traditional Spirituals, Simon and Garfunkle to French film music, Mater Christi’s choir has sung it all! We performed at Ensemble Night, A Night at Burrinja and at Mater Christi Masses. All of the performances were memorable but perhaps the highlight was A Night at Burrinja.

Materbellas is an Acapella group that is both student and teacher run. I have been a really passionate member since it began. It has given me the chance to explore my love for singing with a group of great people who have become close friends. Materbellas has also given me the chance to learn new things, to perform in front of others and build my confidence. Everyone is given the same opportunities, a chance to solo and to sing and arrange their own music. It is always exciting to attend, great fun and a fantastic way to end the day.

Most members of the choir attended Music Camp for the three days of singing, laughing and making memories. Songs performed through the year included The Sound of Silence and Bridge over Troubled Water, Deep River and Caresse sur l’ocean from the film ‘Les Choiristes’.

Bethany Wallach – Year 11

Samantha Walters – Middle School Arts Captain 2015

Rock Band Jazz The Mater Christi Jazz Band enjoyed very successful performances across a range of venues. The girls played with a great passion, joy and musicality that truly represents their love of music. It is a privilege to work with such energetic and well-rounded musicians. Graham Balderstone – Music Teacher

The Deep End (College Rock Band) performed at twelve fêtes and other community events this year. The highlight event for our students was the Catholic Education Week “Concert in the Park” at Treasury Gardens where we played to an extremely appreciative audience of around 1,000 primary school students and their teachers. These experiences are invaluable for the girls as they develop confidence and skills in working with precision in a group situation. And they are a lot of fun! Chris Walker – Music Teacher

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English Blogging

Macbeth Incursion

Year 7 students set up our own blogs for English this year. We posted different forms of writing such as narratives and informative texts. One of our tasks was to create a short story. We learnt how to structure texts to entice our audience to keep reading. Once we had completed our planning and writing we posted it on our blog where others could view and comment on our work.

Year 11 students enjoyed a compelling live performance of Shakespeare’s tragedy ‘Macbeth’ in Term 3.

We also created persuasive writing about whether Narnia was a figment of Lucy’s imagination, in the text The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. We had to choose whether Narnia was or wasn’t part of Lucy’s imagination and give good reasons to support our opinion. We enjoyed creating and using our own blog and the opportunity to read and learn more about different writing styles. Isabelle Dowell and Jessica Cunnington – Year 7

The performance and workshop gave insights into the betrayal and disastrous world of the fallen hero Macbeth, allowing students to develop their own opinions and ideas of what the story truly means; a question of uncontrollable fate, the malevolent supernatural forces and the vixen which is Lady Macbeth. The workshop helped students to build on their essay writing skills as well as explore their own concepts of the story. Eagles Nest Theatre Company’s performance used three actors to demonstrate the entire play. Their performance particularly explored the effects of characters’ presence in the play, through presenting alternative interpretations of their roles. This was most notably through the witches who were never seen on stage but remained a pervasive presence through off-stage voice. We were encouraged to question other possibilities about the witches; were they truly there or just a figment of Macbeth’s wandering imagination? For those who enjoy literature and drama, the performance was both informative and entertaining. For others the performance was an opportunity to explore the complex notions of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ at a level of understanding and engagement, which drew the appreciation of the cohort. Bree Kitt – Domain Leader, English

English Debaters Association of Victoria (DAV) Debating

Hills Debating

‘Madam chairperson, ladies and gentlemen…’

A dynamic convergence of passionate ideas and talented presenters was seen once again at the Hills Debating Competitions. This was the first year that the Hills Debating Competition included two rounds, an exciting initiative for Year 7-10 students of Mater Christi, Monbulk College and St. Joseph’s.

Each year, the DAV runs an inter-school debating competition. Five Year 10 students formed the Mater Christi College C-grade team. Under the diligent guidance of Mr Wood, our team prepared for and won our first 4 debates. Sadly, we were eliminated from the competition by just a few points in our final debate. Over the course of the competition, we debated topics such as ‘Parents should be responsible for their child’s behaviour’, ‘Fur should be banned’ and ‘That all educational institutions should reserve places for Indigenous students’. In preparing for these debates, we developed valuable research and writing skills. Through our experiences debating against many extremely competent inter-school teams, we have consolidated our passion for, and skills in forming and presenting arguments, public speaking and fast-thinking! We are looking forward to taking what we have learnt from this experience into our wider education. Caitlin MacDonald, on behalf of our team: Niamh Keighran, Elissa Tifere, Sarah Nixon & Chloe Richardson – Year 10

Whether a student has never debated or is an experienced debater, the Hills Debating Festival is an exciting opportunity to learn new skills. In a competitive yet supportive atmosphere, teams competed over topics such as ‘Beauty contests should be banned’ (Year 7), ‘PE should be required of all students throughout high school’ (Year 8), ‘Gambling should be banned’ (Year 9) and ‘Prisoners should be able to vote’ (Year 10). For some Year 10 students who have been debating in this competition since Year 7, this year’s competitions were an exciting end to the wonderful opportunity that is Hills Debating. Caitlin MacDonald – Year 10

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Health & Physical Education 2015 was another great year in the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Domain.

The Year 10 Living Safely class learned about traffic safety and driving skills at METEC

During Health / PE week, students were put through their paces by specialist coaches from Proactivity, engaging in some challenging and fun fitness activities. The week also included the Staff vs Students Volleyball match, the Mater Mudder obstacle course and finished with a spirited carnival at Knox Athletics Track.

Year 10 Competitive Sport students gained a coaching accreditation through Basketball Victoria

Students in the Middle School demonstrated their teamwork and creativity through the development of Gymnastics, Dance and Cheerleading routines, as well as analysing and developing their skills in sports such as Basketball, Netball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Cricket and European Handball. There was also a great opportunity for Unit 2 Physical Education students to apply their skills by coaching Year 7 students to develop their AFL skills and play in a friendly, competitive tournament. A number of exciting incursions and excursions ran across the Year levels giving the students an opportunity to further explore concepts covered in class.

Unit 3 Physical Education Students attended an Energy Systems session at Exercise Research Australia Year 9 Students participated in Self Defense classes, Surfing lessons at Phillip Island and Hikes through the Dandenong Ranges Amanda Morris - Domain Leader, HPE

AFL Sportsready Traineeship Congratulations to Anna Schurink on her graduation in the 2014 AFL Traineeship following her work in the Sports and Health & PE departments. Her role included organisation of carnivals and sports day, coaching a range of sports, and supporting Outdoor and Environmental Studies trips. Anna is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science at Deakin University. Amanda Morris â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Domain Leader, HPE

Health & Physical Education Outdoor Education It has been another successful year for Outdoor Education at Mater Christi College in 2015. Year 9 Physical Education curriculum has included Outdoor Education to offer students a range of sporting activities, recreational pursuits and local environmental understandings. Outdoor Education improves physical fitness, outdoor safety knowledge, staff and student relationships, responsibility, resilience and self-esteem. It provides a range of outdoor recreation experiences, education for sustainability and environmental appreciation, knowledge of different outdoor environments and opportunities to develop leadership skills and group cohesion. VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies Unit 1 – 4 provides a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary relationships with outdoor environments and how to maintain healthy and sustainable outdoor environments.

This year the Year 9 and VCE classes have participated in a range of outdoor adventures utilising local facilities: ►► Water safety pool sessions

►► Surfing

►► Kayaking – River

►► Bush cooking

►► Bushwalking/Hiking

►► Camping

►► High Ropes Course

►► Rock Climbing

►► Cross Country Skiing

►► Navigation/ Orienteering

►► Bike Riding

►► Community Action

Eliza Fildes – Outdoor Education Coordinator

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Humanities Education has long moved beyond the acquisition and recall of facts. Research, critical thinking, communication and presentation skills are paramount. Students also need to discover their own identity and ethical compass. In Humanities courses, we aim to give students the skills and knowledge to develop themselves and as Pope Francis said, “… to work for the good of society”. We believe that each student can make a positive contribution to the world in which she lives and we strive to ensure that our students believe this about themselves. The range of subjects offered from Accounting to Geography, History to Legal Studies enable us to expose students to knowledge, skills and ideas which challenge and excite them.

In addressing topics as diverse as Medieval and C20th History, the settlement of Melbourne, the running of a business in a globalised economy, the management of environmental and agricultural systems, the development of financial literacy, through to the impact of disasters on social and economic development… Humanities units provide students with the opportunity to explore their communities, both local and global, and to appreciate what role they can play to enhance them. There have been innovative and engaging activities across all Year levels including the highly successful Year 8 Medieval Day and Exhibition Night and various other excursions and activities. However, it is the day-to-day learning and teaching and insights of the students which is often the most inspiring. James Bakker - Domain Leader, Humanities

Humanities Medieval Day: Throughout Term 3 Year 8 Humanities classes studied Medieval History and the interesting features of that time. As part of this unit a Medieval Day was organised and we participated in a range of activities such as medieval lifestyle, music, dance and much more. We had to choose an event, person or object to research and then present our findings to parents during the evening session. Molly Mardy and Ruby Fransen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Year 8

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LOTE The ‘Year of the Goat’ has been a fruitful and creative year for our Languages Other Than English (LOTE) learning students.

Immersed in the ‘Golden Age in China’

Bastille Day lunchtime event initiated by a group of Year 10 students not only brought dancing, music and fun, but also raised funds for East Timor. It reflected the spirit of understanding, caring and sharing of our school community.

In May, a small group of Year 10 Chinese learning students spent a day immersed in Chinese history at the ‘Golden Age in China’ exhibition held at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition allowed us to appreciate some amazing historical artifacts from the Qing Dynasty and to explore the identity of the Qianlong Emperor who reigned in China between 1736-1795.

There was high participation in ‘iChooz’ programs for both French Food Safari classes and Chinese painting classes. We were fortunate to receive support from the Chinese artist Echo Wu to demonstrate Chinese water painting skills. Students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to learn about cultures through different activities.

To conclude the experience, we participated in a Chinese painting workshop. We appreciated the graceful artwork produced by a Chinese artist and then tried our own version. It was a fantastic way to learn more of the history and culture of China outside the classroom.

The VET Chinese course has proved successful since its implementation last year. 80% of our students studying Chinese received their Certificate II in Applied Language (Mandarin) and 14 students have chosen to pursue Certificate III in Applied Language (Mandarin). The activity-filled LOTE Week was an engaging and positive event. We celebrated our multiculturalism through movies, food, fashion and sports. Students enjoyed the lunchtime activities and we again raised funds for East Timor. LOTE excursions and the France trip remain popular among students. Thirty two students travelled to France for an amazing time studying and sightseeing from Nice to Paris. It was an enriching experience. The students who are studying Chinese are looking forward to the China trip next year.

Caitlin MacDonald – Year 10

Bastille Day for a Cause To bring some French culture to Mater Christi, Pastoral Group 10F held a Bastille Day celebration to commemorate the storming of Bastille on 14 July 1790. We sold crepes, cupcakes and sweets with all funds going to our sister school in East Timor. We raised $476 which will be used to buy much needed resources for the school. We enjoyed coming together as a Pastoral Group, celebrating French culture while raising funds for a very worthy cause. Sarah Nixon – Year 10

A day at Queen Victoria Market Year 10 VET Chinese students and nine international students visited Queen Victoria Market in September. We were given a set of tasks that enable us to learn either Chinese or English. Together we learnt a lot of new phrases and expressions in the target language. We also received assistance from Mandarin-speaking vendors to find out the answers. After the market, we enjoyed an authentic Chinese banquet. It was very enjoyable day, much was learnt and many friendships were formed. Kiara Henkul – Year 10

LOTE 2015 France Trip In September, with great trepidation and excitement, 32 students and 4 teachers began their French adventure with a 24 hour flight (stopping in Dubai) to Nice in the south of France. We arrived in Nice feeling tired but excited about spending the weekend visiting local tourist attractions, including the town of Antibes with the Picasso Museum, the walled medieval town of St Paul de Vence with its arts and crafts, the perfume factory Fragonard in Grasse, Monaco with its world famous Monte Carlo Casino, the Grimaldi royal palace and the cathedral. In addition we undertook a walking tour of Nice: the old town, the beach, the city gardens, the main square and le Musée d’art moderne et d’art contemporain. We attended Mass in the Nice cathedral where ‘la groupe australienne‘ was given a special welcome. After spending the weekend together, the students went in pairs to their Homestay families for a taste of French family life. From Monday to Friday the students attended the Azurlingua Language School where they were immersed in learning which further developed their French language skills and offered opportunities for practice.

We travelled by TGV (very fast train) to Paris where we stayed at a MIJE hostel, in the Marais district. There was plenty of walking, dealing with crowds of tourists and travelling on the underground train system, the Metro. We toured Musée du Louvre, the palace and apartments at Versailles, Monet’s garden at Giverny, Notre Dame Cathedral, the artists’ quarter of Montmartre and the Basilica of Sacré Coeur. We visited Le Tour Eiffel and strolled down l’Avenue des Champs-Élysées. After Paris we had a guided tour of the Somme. A thought provoking and sombre day was devoted to visiting the WWI ANZAC memorials and cemeteries. We reflected on the sadness and horror of war. We also visited the town of Villers Bretonneux which has a link with the people of Melbourne. We enjoyed: les croissants, les chocolats chauds, le coca, les glaces, les crêpes, les galettes, les éclairs, les baguettes, les fromages Camembert et Brie. le saumon , le café, le pain, le limonade, les pommes, les pommes frites, les pâtes, le poulet, la terrine, les diabolos menthes, la salade niçoise, du jus d’orange, du jambon, du pâté, les champignons, l’omelette ........ In early October we arrived home – exhausted but very satisfied. The weather was brilliant, the students exceptional and the group dynamics super. Genevieve Mallia - LOTE Teacher

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Mathematics Mathematics is a way of seeing the world. It allows us to solve everyday issues and helps us to understand our world. We want students to think like mathematicians. The tasks that students are given, allow them to apply their knowledge in real life contexts. Designing school playgrounds, investing in the share market, investigating a wheelchair ramp, the spread of the Ebola virus and jumping the Grand Canyon are just some of the real life tasks that students have completed this year. Over the last few years the teaching of Mathematics has become more purposeful. In Middle School, more pretesting has been used to determine prior knowledge. Concrete materials and different teaching strategies are being used to help students develop a better understanding of concepts.

Mathematical Association of Victoria Games Day ‘The day was spent problem solving, playing games against students from other schools, running in a mathematical relay and having fun with like minded students. “There were many challenging games, problem solving questions and a relay race. It was a fun day that challenged us both mentally and emotionally; giving our brains a good workout.”

MAV Games Day Team List Year 8

Cally Ferguson Cara Belvedere Bain Anri Kim

Maths did not only happen inside classroom. How do you divide a birthday cake into eight equal pieces with only three straight cuts? This was one of the problems posed at the Family Maths night. About twenty Year 7 students and their families enjoyed a fun night solving problems and playing mathematical games. Almost 150 students participated in the ICAS Mathematics Competition. Students from Year 8 – 10 also participated in the Maths Games Days run by the Mathematical Association Victoria. Two Year 8 students, Haylee Deischel and Kassandra Adams competed in the Maths Talent Quest. Haylee was awarded a credit for her project titled ‘Will you make it to Number 1?’ and Kassandra was awarded a distinction for her project titled ‘How much air do you pay for?’ Year 7 students were also involved in a Maths/Science interdisciplinary unit. Students visited various water sites to investigate riverine ecosystems and looked at the impact of humans on the Dandenong and Yarra Valley catchments. It is important for students to know that they can ‘do’ Mathematics. We hope by providing students with positive experiences both inside and outside of the classroom it will lead to greater engagement and understanding. Deborah Gould – Domain Leader, Mathematics

Ruby Grujic

Year 9

Hannah Eastwood Sian Janke Saasha Burby Jessica McDowell

Year 10

Ashlee Church Simone McPeake Rebecca Kuhlmann Kiara Henkul

Mathematics Family Maths Night The night started with some quick brain warm ups: estimating the weight of the chocolate jar, the number of jelly beans in a jar and the time for a candle to burn. After some brain food, we were ready to get straight into the brainteasers. We had to work out how we could cut a hole in an A4 piece of paper big enough for us to get through. This was the one our table got stuck on, but luckily with the help and teamwork of other

families, we eventually worked it out. We solved problems, played greedy pig and heads and tails, worked out the prices on the menu and investigated the net of a cube. Another highlight of the night was the prizes – chocolates, pencils, magazines and many more. Every table was eagerly battling it out to win at least one! After a delicious supper provided by the VCAL students, it was time to say goodbye to all the fun. Annie Fitzgerald – Year 7

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Religious Education Who is my Neighbour? The year began with a celebration of the Eucharist where the story of the Good Samaritan provided a special focus as it asked the question ‘Who is my neighbour?’ and provided us with a challenge to ‘go and do likewise’. Students and staff continued to hear the Gospel message at significant times of the year. Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent and an invitation to become more open to others. Masses at Reflection Days provided students with an opportunity to focus on what was relevant to them, and Mater Day and end of year College Mass were opportunities for the whole community to celebrate who we are. The question: Who is my Neighbour? is as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago when a young man posed this question to Jesus. Since then the story of the Good Samaritan has served as a model of compassionate response to those in need, regardless of who they are. For Jesus’ audience, a Samaritan was someone who was despised, practised the wrong kind of religions and was an enemy; it would have been a shock to hear that an enemy came to help while those who were expected did not. During the year, the story continued to challenge and expand our definition of being a neighbour and urged us to respond with compassion to the needs of others in our community and beyond. Students, responded to the challenge to ‘go and do likewise’ in a variety of other ways. The disastrous effects of the earthquake in Nepal galvanised students to raise funds for the recovery. At Mater Day, they doubled the money raised from last year and the proceeds were forwarded to Caritas for building shelters for the monsoon season as well as to Sr Rita for scholarships in East Timor. On the local level, Year 11 students made toiletry packs for asylum seekers and refugees in the Dandenong area and participated in various other social justice outreaches. These were in addition to whole school campaigns for collections of food for St. Vincent de Paul, Project Compassion for Caritas and Christmas hampers.

As Faith and Liturgy Captains we strived to be informed, compassionate and creative women of faith. Throughout the year, we have seen Mater Christi community live out the Benedictine values of hospitality, social justice and stewardship and we wanted to reflect these in our poems, prayers, reflections and videos. We wanted to inspire and encourage others to discover God’s loving presence in their own lives. The role also allowed us to learn more about our own faith and reflect on scripture values. We wish the Faith and Liturgy Captains of 2016 all the best in sharing God’s love with the Mater Christi community. Rachel David & Georgia Bishop – Faith and Liturgy Captains 2015

Benedictine and Good Sam Communities – Year 8 Reflection Day Year 8 students explored how the Good Samaritan story informs the College vision and mission. Students went on a virtual journey in the footsteps of St Benedict with Ms McLean, and learnt that St Benedict and his twin sister, St Scholastica were visionary leaders of communities of men and women who wanted to love and serve God and neighbour. Their values of hospitality, contemplation and service continue to inspire communities today. Ms Costello took students to a Good Samaritan school in the Philippines, where Good Sam sisters provide education to underprivileged students and training for their parents. Ms Alexander told girls about the effects of rising sea levels and the need to evacuate whole communities living on the islands of Kiribati in the Pacific. The stories, photos and film clips of children in the Philippines and Kiribati brought those communities closer to us and brought the story of the Good Samaritan to life. Students also had an opportunity to ‘go and do likewise’ by making puzzles and puppets for children. These and other resources were taken to the Good Sam community in Kiribati.

The story of the Good Samaritan and the question ‘Who is my neighbour?’ provided a vision for creating a community where everyone was able to respond with generosity and compassion.

The day began with a question ‘Who is my neighbour?’ and concluded with ‘I felt like I was there’ and ‘it was good to make puzzles and puppets for children in Kiribati’.

Ewa Toomey – Faith Development Leader Lisa McLean – Domain Leader, Relgious Education

Ewa Toomey – Faith Development Leader

Religious Education Catholic Action Classes

Service and Simple Living

The Catholic Action class took a new shape this year – one extended session per fortnight allowed students to engage more meaningfully. Students focused on a range of social justice issues through the lens of Catholic Social Justice principles. The class engaged in discussion and debate looking at global poverty, homelessness, asylum seekers and indigenous issues. Students were able to gain a greater awareness of particular topics through guest speakers, documentaries and hands on opportunities. Within the program students also worked on group projects raising awareness and funds for Caritas in its efforts to support people affect by the earthquake in Nepal. Individually, students also participated in 20 hours of community services within their own local areas.

Ministry Outreach is a week long, service based program for students in Good Samaritan schools. It aims to immerse students in community service and provide them with understanding of social justice issues faced by people living in difficult circumstances.

Maryanne McPhee – Year 12 Learning Coordinator

Ministry Outreach gave us the opportunity to gain an insight into the lives of those in our community who face a range of challenges on a daily basis and to respond in a very practical way. It engaged us in exploring the question of ‘Who is my neighbour?’ in an unfamiliar environment. The experience enthused us to ‘Go and do likewise’ in our own time with a changed heart and a renewed spirit. It was a wonderful experience for all and it was great to be apart of the energy, enthusiasm and engagement of the program.

“I enjoyed the composite class environment. It promoted greater discussion on social justice issues and encouraged us to work together to make a change” Seasaidh Jackson – Year 12

“The class was highly engaging, challenging our views and questioning our beliefs. It opened our eyes to current issues and asked us what will you do about it?” Yu Wei Cai – Year 12

“Catholic Action gave me the opportunity to engage in my local community through the community service component. I hope to continue this involvement beyond my time at Mater Christi” Hayley Spiteri – Year 12

“It helped me understand how I can make a difference” Emma Karacsonyi – Year 12

During the July holidays, a group of Year 11 girls went to Sydney for the Ministry Outreach Program. Around 40 students from eight Good Samaritan Education schools came together for a week of service and simple living. The students and their accompanying teachers put in some very long days visiting various community organisations including community kitchens, op shops, disability centres, refuges and aged care facilities.

Natasha Mathiasz – Year 11

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SoJuSt – Social Justice Our social justice philosophy, with human dignity as our focal point, has raised understanding and substantial funds for Caritas Australia this year, especially through ‘Mater Day’. Enthusiastic and committed students have been involved in many initiatives such as: the Trivia Night, St Vinnies Sleepout, Tinnies for Vinnies, Variety Night, FairGo and the preparation of our Christmas Hampers. As a College community we can be proud of the student commitment to be compassionate Lorinda Eden – Social Justice Coordinator

Variety Night Every year we join with students from St Josephs College to hold a Variety Night. Students from both schools audition and then perform on the evening. The amazing and talented acts were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. Through the generosity of family and friends purchasing tickets, refreshments and raffle tickets the joint venture raised over $1000. It was a wonderful night. Cashveen Kaur – Social Justice & Stewardship Captain 2015

Project Compassion The Project Compassion Trivia Night was a huge success. Everyone enjoyed a night of fun knowledge-testing. A representative from Caritas attended and gave a moving speech about how our money would help. We all left with the satisfaction of knowing that we had changed someone’s life for the better. Money was also raised for Project Compassion by selling pancakes at lunchtime. It was a very productive and exciting time raising awareness and funds for Caritas Australia. Sian Janke – Middle School Social Justice & Stewardship Captain 2015

Tinnies for Vinnies, Senior School Sleepout and 40-hour Famine Tinnies for Vinnies was a great success this year! The new Pastoral Program meant a big change to our method of collecting cans, but that didn’t change our girls’ can-do attitude. The Vinnies’ School Sleepout was also an exciting experience. We had guest speakers from the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service who had first-hand experience with homelessness. Activities throughout the night linked with the theme of homelessness with quizzes and trivia on the issues to develop a greater understanding. The freezing temperatures did not stop us from sleeping outside to get the full experience, and really brought home what it would feel like every night for many Australians who don’t have the luxury of ‘home’. Later in the year, some students took part in World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine to raise awareness and funds for the worldwide hunger crisis, giving up things central to their lives such as technology, furniture or food. We had a big outpouring of support from the student body and their families and for that we’re very grateful. Alana Majstorovic – Social Justice & Stewardship Captain 2015

SoJuSt – Stewardship We look out over Sherbrooke Forest through our windows at Mater Christi every day – the natural environment is literally so close to our hearts. It’s only to be expected that there are many students who are passionate about the environment. A particularly active group of these students is the Social Justice and Stewardship Team – or “SoJuSt”.

Earth Hour

Our fabulous and motivated SoJuSt Team have shown great leadership in a number of activities and initiatives, led by College Social Justice and Stewardship Captains, Alana Majstorovic and Cashveen Kaur and Middle School Social Justice and Stewardship Captains, Emily Clarke and Sian Janke. On the Stewardship side, there are constant discussions about how to reduce litter and improve recycling efforts, how we can encourage use of Fair Trade products in the school, and how to reduce energy use. We highlight some of these issues during our SoJuSt Week in May.

The SoJust Group made posters and promoted the Earth Hour at school. As a school, we tried to use minimum energy by reducing the use of lights, electronic whiteboards and heaters/coolers.

This year on our Blue Ocean theme dress day, we raised funds to continue supporting two orangutan orphans, Dodo and Miko, in Borneo. The money will help Borneo Orangutan Survival Australia protect the habitat of orangutans and rehabilitate orphaned orangutans. Fun and games during the week included a best costume competition, Amazing Race and a Trivia Quiz. We look forward to continuing to improve sustainability at Mater Christi and raise awareness of the importance of protecting our environment in 2016. Katrina Trost – Sustainability Coordinator

On Friday 27 March, Mater Christi College celebrated Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a worldwide grassroots movement uniting people to protect the planet and is organised by the World Wildlife Fund. We are encouraged to switch off our lights for an hour on the day.

It was a great community experience. We believe that participating in Earth Hour makes a difference and encourage it every year. Cashveen Kaur – Social Justice & Stewardship Captain 2015

The SoJuSt Group have contributed to many school activities and projects over this year and I’ve really enjoyed being able to contribute and work with other students to help out as best I can. I really value being able to assist when the projects are in areas I feel passionate about. Vivienne O’Brien – Year 11

Being a part of SoJuSt has been an enriching experience, helping people and the environment around us is really rewarding. Also being a part of this group has helped me to get to know people from different Year levels which has made me more community oriented. Stella Hall – Year 8

I really enjoyed being with like-minded people. It gave me the opportunity to discuss and solve problems that really matter to me! Tian Gibson – Year 10

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Science Opportunities abound in Science, and the girls have certainly made the most of those on offer this year. Outstanding classroom programs have seen students at every level engaged in the pursuit of understanding that elusive question: Why is it so? We’ve seen those precious light bulb moments as students applied their scientific enquiry in many areas, within the classroom, during excursions, in practical investigations and external challenges. We have seen Year 7 students boldly handle bearded dragons and pythons during the Reptile Show, Year 8 students skillfully execute dissections and Year 9 classes analyze forensic evidence to solve crimes. As well as engineering egg-lander modules and pursuing elective Sciences, there were ongoing opportunities for Year 10 girls to participate in the Growing Tall Poppies work experience program at Melbourne University and the Amazing Spaghetti Machine Competition. Senior Sciences saw a range of activities support our programs, including Psychology classes visit to the National Gallery, Chemistry students attending Monash University and Biology students exploring animal behavior at Melbourne Zoo, while others headed to Melbourne University’s Genetics Workshops. And who could ask for more than the fun of studying Year 11 Physics at Melbourne’s Ice House and Year 12 Physics at Luna Park. There have also been the ongoing challenges of participating in the annual ICAS Science Competition and Chemistry Titration Stakes. We’ve also seen wonderful leadership and teamwork amongst the girls this year, with some exciting initiatives to be more involved in Science, all coming directly from the girls. It has been a busy but exciting and prosperous year of exploring and learning. Yvonne Sanders – Domain Leader, Science

Amazing Spaghetti Machine Competition The creativity and engineering skills of Mater Christi College girls has delivered another successful entry in the annual Amazing Spaghetti Machine Contest, held by the Engineering Department at the University of Melbourne. Our team of nine students improved on last year’s high achieving equal first finish by collecting the two main prizes, Contest Champions and Audience Choice Award. This year’s challenge was to design and construct a ‘Pour me a bowl of cereal’ machine. The team undertook the challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, teamwork and skill. The colorful machine delivered the ‘bowl of cereal’ in grand style, using a model airplane, light sensors, dominoes, electrical motors, marbles and a drawbridge. It drew on a clear understanding of the laws of motion, relied on gravity to trigger a mouse-trap and the momentum of a matchbox car to trip an electric switch. There were strings and switches and spindles and gates. Several months of dedicated lunchtime and after school preparation and a total of 33 energy transformations later, the bowl of cereal was delivered…very successfully! Congratulations to the team for their commitment over many months. The team of young engineers from Year 10 included: Jemma Eastwood, Simone McPeake, Ellie Patten, Gemma Tripp, Elissa Tifere, Casey Seymour, Rebecca Dingjan, Elena Frawley and Ashlee Church Zara Dennis – Physics Teacher

Science Growing Tall Poppies: Colder Than the Depths of Space – Cold Atoms and Diffraction The perception that Physics is highly complex and impossibly mathematical was challenged by our experience at the Growing Tall Poppies work experience program at the Melbourne University School of Physics this year. Over the three-day program, we explored cold atoms and diffraction. We performed experiments to investigate the idea of diffraction, which is most simply explained as the bending and dividing of light. We used diffraction to divide light into its colored components, and then calculated the distance and angular size of the spectrum. We visited the ‘cold atoms’ lab where students from the University are working to create cold atoms in a controlled environment which is colder than space. Though the apparatus was extremely complex and filled an entire room, we were able to understand the basic function of the lab through discussion with our mentors. Great emphasis was placed on science as an industry and how useful science is in understanding ‘everyday life’. We also explored how science is taught in schools, the stereotypes and perceived expectations attached to science and how this effects the students (especially girls) embarking on science-based study and careers. Caitlin MacDonald, on behalf of our team: Corrine Carlyon, Ashlee Church, Elena Frawley and Sophie MacEoin – Year 10

Science Leadership & Science Week Each year we see students step up in Science with wonderful ideas and natural leadership. This year the girls’ enthusiasm has seen the emergence of the SASi team (Serious About Science). This team of dedicated Year 10 and 11 students has been responsible for initiatives such as lunchtime Science Workshops and planning for this year’s entertaining schedule of Science Week activities. Their fresh vision and energy have driven a program filled with exciting, relevant and fun activities, including a scavenger hunt, Hot Seat competition, Periodic Table ear-ring workshop and daily games and quizzes. In keeping with the International Year of Light we challenged students to design and construct a Do-It-Yourself kaleidoscope to enter into our kaleidoscope competition. And of course there was Family Science Night – an evening of exciting exploration in every area of Science. As always the night was a huge success and not the least because of the dedication of our Year 12 Chemistry students and their teachers who staged the spectacular Chemistry show. Yvonne Sanders – Domain Leader, Science

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Science Alliance of Girls’ Schools Annual Breakfast

Chemistry Olympiad

Keynote speaker: Robogals CEO Nicole Brown

A fast track Chemistry training program and Chemistry Olympiad Competition

I really enjoyed meeting scientists and talking with them about their studies. I enjoyed Ms Brown’s presentation about how she came to study engineering. It was a relaxed, fun morning spent with many science and maths lovers! Saran Kim – Year 11

It was great to see a person similar in age to ourselves share her story; such a great example for us of our potential in the field of science. Vivienne O’Brien – Year 11

I was fortunate to participate in this program at Melbourne University. I attended the 14-lecture program covering a wide range of Chemistry topics from Year 11 to first year university level. The program ended by sitting for the Chemistry Olympiad exam. The program has been a great learning experience – it helped me consolidate my understanding of Chemistry and at the same time I made many new friends who also have a great interest in Chemistry. Kaytlin Spencer – Year 11

Science Digestive System Games Challenge

The NASA Conundrum

We all had a part to play in designing the game, making the rules and answering questions. When we were finished we played each others’ games, all different and fun.

One for the record books when Sarah Benson (Year 11) directed a curly question to NASA and despite research by the NASA Library Manager, the question remains unresolved. The question: “Is an astronomical unit (the average distance between the earth and the sun) measured surface to surface or centre to centre?”

Colby Rough – Year 8

Reptile Show Year 7 classes welcomed Lizzy’s Lizards and other creatures. My favourite part of the show was getting to hold the baby possum. I also liked holding the turtle. Tessa Bygraves – Year 7

The answer: “While none of the pages specifies how the measure is derived other than the “mean distance between the Sun and the Earth”, I believe the term “between” supports an interpretation of a surface-to-surface measurement.” A great question! Zara Dennis – Physics teacher

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Technology Technology involves students in solving problems using a wide range of materials. They learn to investigate, design, plan, create and evaluate their solutions. This resulted in a diverse range of products, reflecting student creativity and ingenuity. Technology also provides students with an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their practical skills. The students had many wonderful opportunities throughout the year, visiting textiles suppliers, participating in design workshops and visiting Markets and restaurants. The new unit, High Tea has been very successful and the girls created some delectable treats.

The introduction of coding and robotics into Year 9 Information Technology was very successful with students creating intriguing games. Through the ‘iChooz’ program, many Year 7 and Year 8 students learnt basic game making skills and played with new tools such as the 3D doodler pen. The students in Product Design and Technology – Textiles continue to amaze with their creative flair and it was fantastic to see so many students model their garments at the Arts and Technology Festival. The new elective, Grow it, Eat it, has also been very successful with the girls, cultivating their own crops in the College vegetable gardens. Jane Lawrence - Domain Leader, Technology

Hybrid Car This year was our 12th appearance at the Maryborough RACV Energy Breakthrough. We had two teams – PINK LIGHTNING and PINK SPARK, both Energy Efficient Vehicles which continue to become more efficient thanks to the innovative designs and assistance that we receive from HP Racing and Braymac Corporations. PINK LIGHTNING uses human power through a pedal system similar to a bike and a petrol motor that the driver can engage to increase speed. PINK SPARK uses petrol and electricity operating like a car with pedals the driver uses to engage the electricity and petrol as needed. In preparation for the event, we attended training sessions at METEC where we learnt how to drive the cars, racing lines, important safety procedures, how to engage and disengage the petrol motor, swapping drivers, preparing each other to get in the car, making sure everyone had the correct helmet, shoe and seatbelt size… We had to pass the license test set by VicRoads to participate in Maryborough. However, the real preparation was changing our diets and exercise routines to be physically fit enough to drive the cars.

Apart from driving, each team was required to make a presentation about the cars, their energy efficiency, aerodynamics and design functions. The PINK SPARK team won the Design & Construction category and came Runner’s up in the Energy Efficient Vehicles Category for the race. PINK LIGHTNING also placed well, finishing midfield. The 24 hour race itself was a blur. It was long, packed with tired and excited girls and a lot of fierce competition out on the track. We are grateful for the work of Mr Kirsch, Dr Dennis, Mr Chu, Olivia Lucas, Lauren Briscoe, Adele Lucas and Brian Lucas, our sponsors Braymac Corporation and HP Racing and Saran Kim for the design work for our uniforms. This was a very memorable experience, exciting, tiring but well worth the effort. We have made many new friends in other teams and we are glad that Mater Christi offers this wonderful event through the STEM program. Lauryn Simpkin – Year 11

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Pastoral Group ‘iChooz’

‘iChooz’ Careers

The ‘iChooz’ program was introduced to complement the new Pastoral Program. ‘iChooz’ allows students to pursue an interest in a relaxed and social manner away from strictly academic concerns and encourages balance in study and recreation.

Students attended presentations by Australian Catholic University, Deakin University and University of Melbourne as part of the ‘iChooz’ program. They were given an overview of a variety of study options, overseas study opportunities, industry placements, student services and more.

‘iChooz’ sessions were offered in Terms 2, 3 and 4. On these days the College was abuzz with students engaged in activities of their own choice. Staff offered 30 different options that reflected their own interests and passions. The options were as diverse as writing, Chemistry and Maths workshops, health and fitness, meditation, mindfulness, cooking, crochet, origami, finger painting, and gardening. Next year we hope to invite students to run activities now that they have had a taste of the philosophy of ‘iChooz’. It was wonderful to see the way students engaged with their peers in making their choices and then working together with their teachers and students across Year levels to complete an activity. Con Sarris, Head of Middle School and Shae Mayes, Head of Senior School

The second part of the ‘iChooz’ program was to hear of opportunities for a GAP year including working as a volunteer through Projects Abroad or through Schoolies Revolution.

Careers Careers in the Classroom: This year Careers Education was delivered within the Pastoral Program for all Year levels. The focus for Middle School students was developing and refining Career Action Plans to help students identify their interests, values and attributes. Senior School students focused on how interests can match job occupations, which then assisted with subject selection, courses at tertiary level and further education and training. Year 10 attended the Age/Careers Expo which is the largest of its kind in Australia with over 140 exhibitors. Students could attend seminars, speak to representatives from a wide range of tertiary providers and gather information and resources. This is a great beginning to choosing what to do at university or TAFE. Students are empowered to determine their career path and navigate the options available to them. Year 10 Fashionista Sistas Presentation introduces students to â&#x20AC;&#x153;First Impressionsâ&#x20AC;? and how body language, dress sense, presentation and grooming can all be factors that influence employers in a job interview. It was a great presentation.

Subject and Tertiary Expo: Subject Selection can be a daunting process. Early in August the Subject Expo took place and was a huge success in providing information so students could confidently make informed subject choices. Domains had information stands and counselling available. This whole school approach to subject choice is a fantastic opportunity for parents to be involved in helping their girls make educational choices and career decisions. Andy Donnelly - Careers Counsellor

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Zenith Mater Christi’s Mission to Mars The Zenith program took a wider interdisciplinary approach in 2015. We also included students with an “outside the box” quality that can be sometimes overlooked in standard tests. In Term 1, the girls tackled issues around leadership and management. While looking at town planning and infrastructure, we held a democratic vote to elect the first Mars Government. After the elections, we assessed the needs of a new colony by looking at previous examples on Earth and adding the complication of planning for a 10-month trip and a hostile environment where no human could survive without substance, shelter and technology.

As a part of this stage, the girls were also introduced to what it would be like to actually walk on Mars; issues such as a 98% carbon dioxide atmosphere, temperatures typically around minus 70 degrees, planet wide dust storms, solar radiation and coronal mass ejections that would fry any Mater Astronaut left exposed on the surface! Imaginations were going wild. In Term 2 we looked at the scientific aspects of the mission. What do we need to survive? How can this be made into an isolated system? We built biospheres; sealed habitats where snails, crickets and fish cohabit with various flora for a mutual exchange of gases through respiration and photosynthesis.

A fortunate group of 24 students were selected for an excursion to the Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC). They took astronaut training; measured blood pressure, eyesight, and even urine tests before donning space suits to experience The Mars simulation surface. Term 3 presented more complex challenges. Linking with the 2015 College theme “who is my neighbour?”, we considered the psychological aspects of journeying to another planet and the notion they may never return. To start the day, the girls took part in a series of activities to explore what it meant to be human; cue Carl Segan for his wonderful video on human curiosity and wonder. This was then followed by gaining an understanding of our place in space and the vastness of the cosmos when the girls made their own pocket solar systems.

The view of how amazing humans can be was contested by images of war and conflict, taking us to the main message for the day, conflict resolution... particularly on Mars where a walk outside to cool off will kill you! Term 4 saw the culmination of this Mars’ journey with the girls putting together an entertaining and informative presentation for their friends and families depicting the story of Mater’s Mission to Mars. Congratulations to all participants in the Mission to Mars and to Gemma Tripp, Tian Gibson and Saran Kim for their mentoring of the younger students. Zara Dennis – Zenith Program

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Learning Commons Welcome to the Learning Commons. 7.30am Doors open and the ‘early birds’ wander in to the warmth and comfort and flip open their laptops. 8.20am First bus arrives and the Learning Commons is filling up fast and the buzz begins. 8.40am 150 plus students are sitting at the tables, in the booths, on the floor and on the couches. Last minute homework is being finished and the IT Help Desk is busy. The printers and photocopiers are constantly whirring adding to the busyness. Period 1 A Year 8 English class arrives for wide reading: there are e-books on iPads while some prefer browsing the fiction books and magazines. Latest releases are promoted along with the MCC GoodReads social platform where students share what they’ve read and post recommendations. Senior students with a study period rush for the Learning Booths to work collaboratively and display their laptop on the screens for their classmates to see. A Year 9 English class is at the tables using the ‘research template’ to develop note taking and critical thinking skills. They begin exploring the online resources such as, Encyclopedia Britannica, for reliable information about life in China under Chairman Mao which links to their text, Mao’s Last Dancer.

Recess The place is alive with students meeting friends, talking, laughing, playing UNO and ‘Snap’, as well as preparing for the next lesson. Period 2 A Year 11 Ethics class is discussing the rights and wrongs of a ‘just war’, animal rights along with a myriad of controversial issues. They’re engaged and learning valuable skills to prepare them for the challenges of forming opinions based on evidence and assessing the bias of media.

Period 3 In comes a Year 7 Science class to research the blackberry plant. Their ‘plus, minus, interesting’ charts are filling fast with arguments for and against the destruction of all blackberry plants. The MCC LibGuide is providing them with an online scaffold full of resources such as websites, audio and video files, and images, all carefully selected for their reliability and to suit their level of understanding. Lunchtime Let the fun begin. It’s Thursday and the MakerSpace is in full swing. Students of all Year levels join in. Here is a space that inspires deeper learning and fosters curiosity with hands-on learning as students construct, tinker and create using tools from a hole-punch to a circuit board. Today it’s Makey Makey kits creating a musical keyboard from bananas.

Period 4 Let’s go back in time with two Year 8 classes who are here to research the Black Plague, Joan of Arc and the fascinating time that was the Medieval era. Students choose where they feel comfortable learning, be it the tables, the couches, the learning booths, in a small groups or on their own. The choice is theirs. After school The Learning Commons is nowhere near empty. Teachers are collaborating, designing new units of work, there’s a first aid session in the Seminar room and Middle School students grab a hot chocolate and biscuit as teachers support them in the Homework Club. 5.30pm Lights off as the last student leaves. All is quiet for now. Jennifer Cain - Head of Learning Commons

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Lunchtime in the Learning Commons

The Learning Commons has offered students a new and exciting service this year in the form a MakerSpace.

We are given a place to have fun but also learn.

It’s a place where students from all Year levels have an opportunity to explore their own interests, learn to use tools and materials, and develop creative projects.

There are lots of things to do, good energy and vibes.

Every Thursday the Learning Commons is transformed into a workshop where the learning is unstructured and allows students to explore, collaborate, problem solve and become self-directed independent learners equipped with valuable critical thinking skills. Projects this year have included creating a musical keyboard using bananas with a Makey Makey kit, jewellery from shrinkable plastic and unique designs using the electronic cutter and software.

Elyse Richards-West - Year 9

Phoebe Wilhelm - Year 8

I love the atmosphere, really enjoy playing with all the accessible games. Julia Beare - Year 8 Other than being warm, the environment is great for studying and there are more activities on offer this year. Jessica McDowell - Year 9 The warmth, the brightly coloured furniture and the helpful staff. Hope Gould - Year 10

The feeling of being welcomed. Sara Sworowski - Year 8

Homework Club

MakerSpace

I enjoy the hot chocolate while I do my work. I find it relaxing and productive. Violet Chisholm - Year 7

MakerSpace offers an outlet for creativity that unites Year levels.

It’s a good place to relax and focus on homework. Arwen Collings - Year 7

Learning Booths I enjoy the privacy. Mia Schütz-Beaton - Year 9 It’s comfortable. It’s easy to focus and I like how the tables are high and good to work on. Georgia Bolesworth - Year 12 You can talk without being ‘shhhh’d’ Lucinda Williams - Year 7

Jessica Clarke - Year 11

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House Activities Once again we have witnessed excellent enthusiasm for House events. House Captains in 2015 were asked to take on more responsibility and together with their Middle School Captains led their House groups. This saw our Captains immediately motivated and ready to take on the challenge. House activities began with our Middle School Swimming carnival. With a perfect setting and beautiful weather, students enjoyed the fun of swimming competitively against their House rivals. A highlight of the day was a student versus staff race; however unexpectedly the teachers won! At the end of the day Yellow House took home the swimming trophy while Red House won House Spirit.

Our first whole-school House event was Athletics. Students were eager to show off their House coloured costumes, partake in novelty events and compete on the track for the title of Athletics champions! Memorable costumes included the Orange House Flame Princess, the Futurama Group and who could forget the friendly Priest and Nuns from ‘The Convent’? Before the day ended the crowd witnessed some brilliant House Cheers resulting in Green House as Spirit Champions and Yellow House taking the title of House Athletics winners. Creative students from Blue House stood out in Autumn during House Chalk Art where groups explored the theme of ‘Candy Land’. They were clear winners of the House event with a great number of students involved from Year 7 and 12.

House Activities Another visual arts House event during the year was ‘Can-Land’ where teams were asked to re-create famous world Landmarks with donated cans. Green House came together in great numbers and spirit for the activities which allowed them to be the victors. All cans were later donated to St Vincent De Paul to support our local community. Preparation for House Performing Arts Competition (HPAC) began in Term 2 when the theme ‘Tourism Australia’ was launched. Groups were asked to create a live action role-play including dance, drama and music that reflected the Aussie theme. Eager students began rehearsing their ideas with numerous ‘Kath and Kim’, Bindy Irwin, and ‘Hamish and Andy’ ideas emerging. Houses showed that they ‘still call Australia home’, bringing the best of Down Under to the stage in order to claim House points in the last event of the year.

On Mater Day the performances engaged a packed hall with excellent hosting by Arts Captains Isobelle Caterer and Shenae Broadbent. The spirited audience waited silently until Mrs Fitz-Gerald revealed the results naming Green House as the winners for the third year in a row! Congratulations to all students who participated in 2015. We particularly congratulate Green House as the winners of the 2015 House Cup. Vicki Godrey and Sarah Owen – House Coordinators

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Sport The 2015 sporting calendar began with a splash at the Middle School Swimming Carnival when Yellow House was crowned champions for the second year in a row and Red House awarded with the best House spirit. The annual House Athletics Carnival was next and Yellow House was again victorious and Green house won the House spirit award. This year the girls won trophies in many sports including, Tennis, Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Gymnastics & Volleyball. A wonderful achievement for all involved. We participated in 23 sports over the year and at every event our girls showed great commitment, determination and most

importantly great sportsmanship. We are appreciative of all the efforts by staff and students who assisted with training and coaching at lunchtimes, before and after school and on weekends. The year ended on a high at the Annual Sports Awards Night in October. The evening celebrated commitment, hard work and successes of the girls. Best Athlete and Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards were presented to team members in all sports as well as the Sportswomen of the Year titles. Congratulations to all girls who participated in sport this year. 2015 was a huge success. Melinda Galt & Melissa Phillips â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sports Coordinators

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Sport Awards Sports Women of the Year Junior: Intermediate: Senior:

Imogen Ball

SCSA Tennis Coach’s Award:

Coach’s Award:

Olivia Ryan

Tess Horton-Crundall

Paige Whitworth

Emma Walker

Jemma Goldsack

Middle School Swimming Carnival Year 7:

Casey Donner

Year 8:

Rahni Harrison

Year 9:

Samantha Smith

Ponsruthi Ponnarasu

Coach’s Award:

Best Athlete:

Iris de Wit

Emilly van Dijk

Hoang Dung (Ellen) Nguyen

SCSA Athletics Chelsea Verrell

Coach’s Award:

Emily du Vallon

Jessica McFarlane

Brodie Richardson Jemma Eastwood

Holly Hodges

Samantha Smith

Paige Whitworth

Olivia Ryan

Paige Whitworth

Sophie Ryan

Year 8: Year 10:

Shelby Kay

Year 11:

Paige Whitworth

Year 12:

Emilly van Dijk

Best Athlete:

Jessica McFarlane Best Athlete:

Jordyn Yeoman Ruby Southam

Coach’s Award:

Elyse Richards-West

Best Athlete:

Rebecca Langford

Olivia Ryan Shelby Kay Paige Whitworth Emilly van Dijk

SCSA Indoor Cricket Coach’s Award:

Tegan Stephenson

Sophie Ryan

Chelsea Carnell

Imogen Ball

Gigi Collins

Abigail Kenny

Best Athlete:

SCSA Basketball Coach’s Award:

Kayla Beattie

Keeley O’Halloran

Emma Walker

Bridget Walters Best Athlete:

Coach’s Award

Samara Dowell Jessica McFarlane Best Athletes

Tegan Doran

Equestrian Coach’s Award:

Grace Wilhelm

Best Athlete:

Ruby Hardwick

Emily du Vallon Shelby Kay

Paige Whitworth

SCSA Cross Country Coach’s Award:

Ruby Grujic Brodie Richardson Alexis Kavaliotis

SCSA Indoor Soccer Coach’s Award:

Emily du Vallon

Best Athlete:

Jessica McFarlane

Chelsea Van Twest Best Athlete:

Imogen Ball Jemma Eastwood

Kiara Henkul

Chelsea Verrell Jemma Eastwood

Imogen Ball Naomi Smith

Tahlia Merrett

SCSA Triathlon

Emily du Vallon Felicity Schill

Jessica Dunning

Chelsea Verrell

Ella Bateman

Sophie Ryan Holly Hodges

SCSA Diving

Middle School Cross Country

Year 9:

Chloe Grandia

Samara Dowell Rahni Harrison

Year 7:

Year 8:

Fleur de Wit

Sarah Nixon

SCSA Swimming

Whole School Athletics Carnival

Year 7:

Imogen Ball

Iris de Wit Best Athlete:

Year 9:

SCSA Badminton Alanna Jackson

Zarli Vandenberg Josephine Saltalamacchia Clare Di Stefano

SCSA Hockey Coach’s Award:

Emily Preston Cassandra Kay

Best Athlete:

Olivia Ryan Gemma King

Sport Awards SCSA AFL Coach’s Award: Best Athlete:

SCSA Volleyball Tegan Stephenson

Coach’s Award:

Inter-School Gymnastics Competition Fleur de Wit

Coach’s Award:

Elyse Richards-West

Bridget Ardley

India Griffiths

Best Athlete:

Nicola Scarso

Jessica Dunning

Anyier Deng

Emma Walker

Allison McMahon Rachel Ferguson Emma Walker

McDonald’s Cup Basketball Coach’s Award:

Willow Cleary Allison McMahon

Chelsea Van Twest Best Athlete:

Rebekah Oleskowski

Georgia Stewart Best Athlete:

Tegan Stephenson

Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation (AASCF) State Championships - Scholastic Coach’s Award:

Gemma Jordan

Best Athlete:

Alanna Mills

Caitlin Phelan Caitlin Pearce

Lillie Park Jenkinson

Emily du Vallon

Tamika Cairns

Naomi Smith

Olivia Ryan

Samantha Mellis

Cassandra Grigoriadis

SCSA Lacrosse Coach’s Award:

Bridget Ardley

Ruby Fransen

Netball Victoria Schools Championship Coach’s Award:

Kirsten Andrich Olivia Young

Jessica McFarlane

Lacrosse Victoria Secondary School Competition

Tegan Stephenson Sophie Hill

Lauren Hussey

Emma Walker

Alison Gottliebsen

Olivia Meagher

Susanne Bourchier

Rebecca Young

Lauren Hussey

Olivia Meagher

Best Athlete:

Paige Whitworth

Jaimee Nelson

Olivia Ryan

Rebecca Langford

Jessica Dunning

Maddison Van Twest

Ruby Grujic

Chelsea Richardson

SCSA Table Tennis Coach’s Award:

Paige Whitworth Best Athlete:

SCSA Soccer

Fleur de Wit Corinne Carlyon

SCSA Netball Coach’s Award:

Best Athlete:

Samara Miller

Coach’s Award:

Cassandra Grigoriadis

Coach’s Award:

Chelsea Verrell

Cassandra Grigoriadis

Iris de Wit

Best Athlete:

Emily du Vallon

Sophie Ryan Olivia Ryan Jemma Goldsack

Kirsten Andrich Chelsea Verrell

Jessica Dunning

Sophie Ryan

Hayley Mettes

Cassandra Goodie

Amy Erasmus

Lauren Hussey

Imogen Ball

Jemma Goldsack Ebony Miller

Kiara Henkul Gigi Collins

Best Athlete:

Tegan Stephenson Fleur de Wit Jessica Dunning Rebecca Langford Dana Trott Cassandra Grigoriadis Emma Banane

SCSA Softball Coach’s Award:

Imogen Ball Tahlia Merrett Chelsea Van Twest

Best Athlete:

Olivia Meagher Teraize Bonner Isabella Smith

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Sport Competitions SCSA Triathlon

SCSA Tennis

SCSA Swimming & Diving

Date:

Tuesday 24 February

Date:

Tuesday 3 March

Date:

Thursday 19 March

Venue:

Eastern Beach, Geelong

Venue:

Boroondara Tennis Complex

Venue:

Coaches:

Melinda Galt, Melissa Phillips

Coaches:

Amanda Morris, Melissa Phillips, Marlo VanderZalm

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC)

Coaches:

Melinda Galt, Vicki Godfrey, Melissa Phillips

Key Results

Key ResultsW

Junior:

2nd

Junior:

3rd

Junior:

4th

Intermediate:

3rd

Intermediate:

1st

Intermediate:

3rd

Senior:

2nd

Senior:

1st

Senior:

1st

Individual

Jemma Eastwood (4th), Jessica McFarlane (6th), Paige Whitworth (5th) Chelsea Verrell (2nd)

Individual:

Emilly van Dijk (Best Player)

Overall:

5th

Junior Team Emily du Vallon

Abigail Kenny

Junior Team

Swim Team

Alanna Jackson

Jaimee Rayner

Imogen Ball

Rebecca Langford

Talia Lovric

Emma Schmidt

Jordan Conroy-Benson

Danielle Luo

Ponsruthi Ponnarasu

Tegan Stephenson

Hannah Crampton

Kira Mackrill

Ebony Dickinson

Jessica McFarlane

Ruby Grujic

Sophie Ryan

Stella Hall

Chelsea Verrell

Iris de Wit

Jana Jordan

Casey Donner

Elizabeth Nicholson

Rahni Harrison

Jordyn Yeoman

Rachel Ferguson

Niamh Keighran

Isabelle Dowell

Keeley Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Halloran

Sarah Nixon

Samara Dowell

Lillie Park Jenkinson

Jessica Dunning

Kiara Pospischil

Hannah Eastwood

Elyse Richards-West

Jemma Eastwood

Sophie Ryan

India Griffiths

Madison Sammut

Intermediate Team Jocelyn Bennett

Intermediate Team

Kiara Henkul Rebecca Kuhlmann

Senior Team

Jordan Conroy-Benson

Elyse Richards-West

Caitlin Alcock

Abbie Stiff

Jemma Eastwood

Olivia Ryan

Katerina Feoktistov

Emilly van Dijk

Bhoomika Kodela

Emma Walker

Shelby Kay

Samantha Smith

Senior Team Teagan Boka

Jessica McFarlane

Samara Dowell

Lillie Park Jenkinson

Cassandra Kay

Isabella Sard

Payton Kay

Paige Whitworth

Stella Hall

Samantha Smith

Meg Hardwick

Chelsea Verrell

Ruby Hardwick

Layla Vourdanos

Rahni Harrison

Mikaela Walles

Jessica Horner

Alex Walters

Cassandra Kay

Erin Walters

Payton Kay

Paige Whitworth

Shelby Kay

Chelsea Wright

Tanisha Kremer

Jordyn Yeoman

Rebecca Kuhlmann

Dive Team Jocelyn Bennett

Rebecca Langford

Ebony Dickinson

Elizabeth Nicholson

Payton Kay

Abigail Trzcinski

Sport Competitions SCSA Indoor Cricket Date:

Wednesday 15 April

Venue:

Box Hill

Coaches:

Melinda Galt, Tim Glover, Melissa Phillips

Key Results

Tintern Schools Victorian Inter-School Horse Trials Championships Date:

Saturday 25 April, Sunday 26 April

Venue:

Wandin Park

Coach:

Eliza Fildes, Rebecca Woff

Key Results

Junior:

2nd

Intermediate:

2nd

Overall:

Senior:

3rd

Individual:

Kayla Beattie (Best Player)

Date:

Monday 27 April

Venue:

Albert Park

Coaches:

Hayley Arnott, Melinda Galt, Amanda Morris

Key Results 48th

Equestrian Team

Junior Team

SCSA Indoor Soccer

Junior:

1st

Intermediate:

5th

Senior:

5th

Individual:

Zarli Vandenberg (Best Player)

Ruby Hardwick

Emily Peele

Madeline Hayes

Laura Peele

Julia Hoefler

Jessica Weller

Junior Team

Imogen Ball

Alanna Jackson

Janis Hosking

Grace Wilhelm

Imogen Ball

Alanna Jackson

Fleur de Wit

Danielle Luo

Lucy Mae McLennan

Phoebe Wilhelm

Emily du Vallon

Tegan Stephenson Zarli Vandenberg

Emilly du Vallon

Sophie Ryan

Jessica Dunning

Tegan Stephenson

Ruby Grujic

India Griffiths

Intermediate Team

Kiara Henkul

Hayley Mettes

Kayla Beattie

Iris de Wit

Lauren Hussey

Emma Thomson

Susanne Bourchier

Tess Horton-Crundall

Tahlia Merrett

Emma White

Chelsea Carnell

Lauren Hussey

Josephine Saltalamacchia

Tayla Cross

Olivia Ryan

Senior Team

Senior Team Gigi Collins

Jessica McFarlane

Cassandra Kay

Clare Di Stefano

Chelsea Van Twest

Rebeccah Clarke

Jessica McFarlane

Amy Erasmus

Emma Walker

Gigi Collins

Chelsea Van Twest

Cassandra Kay

Natasha Di Luzio

Emma Walker

Jemma Goldsack

Paige Whitworth

Hayley Arnott

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Sport Competitions SCSA Badminton

SCSA Athletics

Date:

Tuesday 5 May

Date:

Friday 15 May

Venue:

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC)

Venue:

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC)

Coaches:

Melinda Galt, Melissa Phillips, Zoe Robertson

Coaches:

Lisa Costello, Melinda Galt, Claire Hanley, Amanda Morris, Melissa Phillips

Key Results

Intermediate Team

Junior:

5th

Junior:

5th

Ijeoma Anyadoro

Rebecca Langford

Intermediate:

8th

Intermediate:

4th

Susanne Bourchier

Tess McLeod

Senior:

4th

Senior:

5th

Sophie Clarke

Hayley Mettes

Overall:

3rd

Iris de Wit

Emily Mitchell

Individual:

Cassandra Kay (Walk), Shelby Kay (Walk, High Jump), Brodie Richardson (Walk), Olivia Ryan (Javelin, Triple Jump) Paige Whitworth (200m)

Jemma Eastwood

Blaney Murphy

Georgia Fraser

Keeley Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Halloran

Junior Team Imogen Ball

Jessica Dunning

Willow Cleary

Sophie Hill

Fleur de Wit

Alanna Jackson

Ari Dousset

Emily Preston

Intermediate Team Iris de Wit

Bryn Mahon

Rachel Ferguson

Brianna Pettenuzzo

Tess Horton-Crundall

Olivia Ryan

Rebecca Langford Josephine Saltalamacchia

Senior Team

Junior Team

Hope Gould

Lily Probst

Jessica Horner

Brodie Richardson

Tess Horton-Crundall

Olivia Ryan

Shelby Kay

Maddison Van Twest

Nicole Baum

Rahni Hubery

Violet Chisholm

Alanna Jackson

Brooklyn Clifford

Abigail Kenny

Bridget Ardley

Emily du Vallon

Cale McNess

Emily Dowling

Kiara Pospischil

Chloe Grandia

Sophie Ryan

Jemma Goldsack

Emilly van Dijk

Ruby Grujic

Tegan Stephenson

Cassandra Kay

Chelsea Van Twest

Stella Hall

Chelsea Verrell

Jessica McFarlane

Paige Whitworth

Jordyn Yeoman

Jemma Goldsack

Bridget Walters

Rahni Harrison

Saran Kim

Angela White

Holly Hodges

Ellen Nguyen

Paige Whitworth

Emma Walker

Emily Yan

Senior Team Lucy Mae McLennan

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Sport Competitions SCSA Basketball

SCSA Cross Country

Date:

Monday 25 May

Date:

Tuesday 16 June

Venue:

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC)

Venue:

Yarra Bend

Coaches:

Melinda Galt, Melissa Phillips

Coaches:

Melinda Galt, Melissa Phillips, Spyros Stasi

Key Results

Intermediate Team

Junior:

3rd

Junior:

5th

Ijeoma Anyadoro

Tess McLeod

Intermediate:

1st

Intermediate:

2nd

Ella Bateman

Tahlia Merrett

Senior:

4th

Senior:

5th

Jordan Conroy-Benson

Hayley Mettes

Individual:

Naomi Smith (Best Player)

Overall:

4th

Emily Devine

Keeley Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Halloran

Individual:

Jemma Eastwood (4th) Shelby Kay (6th) Jessica McFarlane (8th)

Samara Dowell

Jemma Pearce

Jemma Eastwood

Brodie Richardson

Ruby Hardwick

Olivia Ryan

Jessica Horner

Lauren Taylor Maddison Van Twest

Junior Team Imogen Ball

Rebekah Oleskowski

Willow Cleary

Ruby Southam

Sarah Donald

Chelsea Verrell

Holly Doran

Jordyn Yeoman

Emily du Vallon

Intermediate Team

Junior Team Imogen Ball

Olivia Meagher

Zoe Kavaliotis

Emma Carlin

Rebekah Oleskowski

Shelby Kay

Arwen Collings

Colby Rough

Claudia Dabb

Sophie Ryan

Ella Bateman

Anastasia Papakatsikas

Emily du Vallon

Ruby Southam

Allison McMahon

Jemma Pearce

Ruby Grujic

Lucy Taylor

Tahlia Merrett

Felicity Schill

Stella Hall

Zarli Vandenberg

Blaney Murphy

Naomi Smith

Rahni Harrison

Chelsea Verrell

Holly Hodges

Emily White

Ashleigh Nelson

Payton Kay

Jordyn Yeoman

Tegan Doran

Emily Peele

Abigail Kenny

Brooke Eccleston

Georgia Stewart

Ainsley Johnson

Bridget Walters

Senior Team Bridget Ardley

Mikayla McNamara

Senior Team Alexis Kavaliotis

Abbie Stiff

Cassandra Kay

Alexandra Tragear

Jessica McFarlane

Paige Whitworth

Sport Competitions SCSA Hockey Date:

Tuesday 23 June

Venue:

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC)

Coaches:

Melinda Galt, Melissa Phillips

Key Results

Victorian Interschool Championships

Date:

Friday 24 July

Date:

Monday 29 June - Friday 3 July

Venue:

Highett Reserve

Venue:

Werribee

Coaches:

Melinda Galt, Melissa Phillips

Coach:

Eliza Fildes, Rebecca Woff

Key Results

Junior:

2nd

Senior:

3rd

Junior Team Imogen Ball

Tess Horton-Crundall

Felecity Campbell

Hayley Mettes

Sophie Clarke

Emily Preston

Fleur de Wit

Elyse Richards-West

Iris de Wit

Olivia Ryan

Sophie Hill

Chelsea Verrell

SCSA AFL

Key Results

Preliminary Dressage:

Ruby Hardwick (3rd, 9th), Janis Hosking (11th, 13th)

Novelties:

Janis Hosking (6th)

Novice Dressage:

Emma O’Rourke (10th)

Preliminary Emma O’Rourke (13th) Combined Training:

Equestrian Team Ruby Hardwick

Emily Peele

Madeline Hayes

Laura Peele

Junior:

1st

Senior:

8th

Individual:

Jessica Dunning (Best Player)

Junior Team Imogen Ball

Tahlia Merrett

Brooklyn Clifford

Hayley Mettes

Iris de Wit

Olivia Ryan

Emily du Vallon

Ruby Southam

Jessica Dunning

Tegan Stephenson

Sophie Hill

Dana Trott

Tess Horton-Crundall

Zarli Vandenberg

Cassandra Kay

Chloe Leipold

Chelsea Verrell

Ella Czudar

Gemma King

Olivia Meagher

Natasha Di Luzio

Jessica McFarlane

Josephine Saltalamacchia

Rachel Ferguson

Emilly van Dijk

Hope Gould

Emma Walker

Kirsten Andrich

Alanna Jackson

Ruby Grujic

Paige Whitworth

Bridget Ardley

Cassandra Kay

Susanne Bourchier

Jessica McFarlane

Sophie Clarke

Tess McLeod

Lia Corica

Blaney Murphy

Natasha Di Luzio

Olivia Thompson

Jessica Hare

Matilda Van Vloten

Danielle Hodgson

Emma Walker

Lauren Hussey

Ashleigh Waters

Josephine Saltalamacchia

Senior Team Susanne Bourchier

Julia Hoefler

Jessica Weller

Janis Hosking

Grace Wilhelm

Lucy Mae McLennan

Phoebe Wilhelm

Senior Team

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Sport Competitions McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup Basketball Date:

Monday 3 August (Intermediate) Monday 10 August (Senior) Wednesday 12 August (Junior)

Venue:

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC), State Basketball Centre

Coaches:

Melinda Galt, Melissa Phillips, Spyros Stasi

Netball Victoria Schools Championships Date:

Monday 10 August

Venue:

Waverley Netball Centre

Coaches:

Collette Bond, Lisa Costello, Amanda Morris, Melissa Phillips, Zoe Robertson, Marlo VanderZalm

Key Results

Key Results Junior:

3rd

Intermediate:

3rd

Senior:

3rd

Junior Team

Intermediate B Team

Junior A:

2nd

Junior B:

4th

Intermediate A:

5th

Intermediate B:

6th

Imogen Ball

Rebekah Oleskowski

Senior A:

3rd

Willow Cleary

Ruby Southam

Senior B:

7th

Sarah Donald

Chelsea Verrell

Emily du Vallon

Jordyn Yeoman

Intermediate Team

Hannah Dale

Samantha Smith

Emily Goodie

Maddison Van Twest

Senior A Team

Junior A Team Kirsten Andrich

Emma Jones

Imogen Ball

Olivia Meagher

Emily du Vallon

Alyssa Moxham

Ella Bateman

Anastasia Papakatsikas

Stella Hall

Megan Naranpanawa

Emily du Vallon

Felicity Schill

Junior B Team

Allison McMahon

Naomi Smith

Fleur de Wit

Jaimee Nelson

Olivia Crook

Cassandra Grigoriadis

Alisha Dixon

Ashleigh Nelson

Jemma Goldsack

Emma Walker

Alison Gottliebsen

Paige Whitworth

Senior B Team

Alanna Jackson

Jasmine Ray

Tegan Doran

Naomi Smith

Dana Kontra

Chelsea Verrell

Brooke Eccleston

Georgia Stewart

Hannah Matthews

Olivia Young

Ashleigh Nelson

Bridget Walters

Carly Miller

Intermediate A Team Susanne Bourchier

Rebecca Langford

Tamika Cairns

Hayley Mettes

Iris de Wit

Olivia Ryan

Cassandra Goodie

Dana Trott

Tess Horton-Crundall

Isabella Sard

Josephine Saltalamacchia

Blaney Murphy

Felicity Schill

Lauren Hussey

Sophie Clarke

Jessica Horner

Imogen Ball

Senior Team

Corinne Carlyon

Emma Banane

Ebony Miller

Tabella Bown

Chelsea Richardson

Rebeccah Clarke

Claire Tilly

Stephanie Cross

Rebecca Young

Jessica McFarlane

Sport Competitions SCSA Soccer

SCSA Volleyball

Date:

Wednesday 19 August

Date:

Thursday 27 August

Venue:

Darebin International Sports Centre

Venue:

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC)

Coaches:

Hayley Arnott, Melinda Galt, Melissa Phillips, Zoe Robertson

Coaches:

Alexis Bell, Lisa Costello, Melinda Galt, Amanda Morris, Melissa Phillips, Zoe Robertson, Rebecca Woff

Key Results

Junior C Team

Junior:

1st

Junior A:

1st

Haylee Deichsel

Kyeema Kennedy

Intermediate:

2nd

Junior B:

1st

Anyier Deng

Lillie Park Jenkinson

Senior:

2nd

Junior C:

3rd

Ruby Fransen

Lucy Taylor

Individual:

Amy Erasmus (Best Player), Ruby Grujic (Best Player)

Intermediate A:

1st

Intermediate B:

2nd

Susanne Bourchier

Rebecca Langford

Senior A:

1st

Tamika Cairns

Allison McMahon Hayley Mettes

Junior Team

Intermediate A Team

Imogen Ball

Ruby Grujic

Senior B:

2nd

Iris de Wit

Arwen Collings

Sophie Hill

Individual:

Tess Horton-Crundall

Jessica Cunnington

Colby Rough

Ari Dousset (Best Player), Cassandra Grigoriadis (Best Player)

Ari Dousset

Zarli Vandenberg

Emily du Vallon

Chelsea Verrell

Intermediate Team Emily Bencsics

Tess Horton-Crundall

Susanne Bourchier

Lauren Hussey

Iris de Wit

Tahlia Merrett

Rachel Ferguson

Hayley Mettes

Olivia Galea

Olivia Ryan

Kiara Henkul

Lucy Taylor

Josephine Saltalamacchia

Senior Team Sam Bakker

Lucy Mae McLennan

Gigi Collins

Abbie Stiff

Natasha Di Luzio

Emilly van Dijk

Amy Erasmus

Chelsea Van Twest

Cassandra Kay

Emma Walker

Jessica McFarlane

Paige Whitworth

Intermediate B Team

Junior A Team Imogen Ball

Jessica Dunning

Willow Cleary

Alanna Jackson

Fleur de Wit

Tegan Stephenson

Emily du Vallon

Kirsten Andrich

Sophie Hill

Ari Dousset

Olivia Koolstra

India Griffiths

Jazmyn Barfoot

Jasmine Poynter

Ella Bateman

Elyse Richards-West

Corinne Carlyon

Olivia Ryan

Rachel Ferguson

Ashleigh Waters

Senior A Team

Junior B Team

Isabella Dowell

Josephine Saltalamacchia

Rebekah Oleskowski

Olivia Crook

Cassandra Grigoriadis

Alisha Dixon

Emma Walker

Jemma Goldsack

Paige Whitworth

Alison Gottliebsen

Senior B Team Bridget Ardley

Ashleigh Nelson

Amy Erasmus

Alexandra Tragear

Katerina Feoktistov

Chelsea Van Twest

Cassandra Kay

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Sport Competitions Lacrosse Victoria Secondary School Competition

SCSA Netball Date:

Wednesday 9 September

Monday 7 September

Venue:

Waverley Netball Centre

Venue:

Paisley Park, Altona North

Coaches:

Melinda Galt, Melissa Phillips, Zoe Robertson

Collette Bond, Lisa Costello, Melinda Galt, Amanda Morris, Zoe Robertson, Claire Tuminello

Date:

Key Results Team C:

Key Results 2nd

Team A Ella Bateman

Cassandra Kay

Ella Czudar

Hayley Mettes

Iris de Wit

Chelsea Verrell

Cassandra Grigoriadis

Emma Walker

Tess Horton-Crundall

Paige Whitworth

Team B Susanne Bourchier

Sophie MacEoin

Natasha Di Luzio

Lucy Mae McLennan

Jemma Eastwood

Samara Miller

Katerina Feoktistov

Olivia Ryan

Team C Imogen Ball

Alanna Jackson

Fleur de Wit

Olivia Meagher

Emily du Vallon

Tahlia Merrett

Jessica Dunning

Tegan Stephenson

Josephine Saltalamacchia

Team D Ruby Fransen

Rhomony Kennedy

Ruby Grujic

Tess McLeod

Sophie Hill

Megan Naranpanawa

Lauren Hussey

Zarli Vandenberg

Emma Jones

Georgia White

Payton Kay

Intermediate A Team

Junior A:

2nd

Susanne Bourchier

Rebecca Langford

Junior B:

2nd

Tamika Cairns

Hayley Mettes

Junior C:

3rd

Iris de Wit

Olivia Ryan

Intermediate A:

3rd

Cassandra Goodie

Dana Trott

Intermediate B:

4th

Tess Horton-Crundall

Senior A:

2nd

Intermediate B Team

Senior B:

3rd

Corinne Carlyon

Lauren Hussey

Individual:

Tegan Stephenson (Best Player)

Hannah Dale

Samantha Smith

Emily Goodie

Maddison Van Twest

Junior A Team

Jessica Horner

Kirsten Andrich

Emma Jones

Imogen Ball

Olivia Meagher

Emily du Vallon

Alyssa Moxham

Stella Hall

Tegan Stephenson

Junior B Team

Josephine Saltalamacchia

Senior A Team Olivia Crook

Ashleigh Nelson

Alisha Dixon

Chelsea Richardson

Jemma Goldsack

Emma Walker

Fleur de Wit

Carly Miller

Alison Gottliebsen

Paige Whtiworth

Alanna Jackson

Megan Naranpanawa

Cassandra Grigoriadis

Dana Kontra

Chelsea Verrell

Hannah Matthews

Olivia Young

Junior C Team

Senior B Team Emma Banane

Jessica McFarlane

Tabella Bown

Ebony Miller

Aurelia Cannata

Hayley Mafrici

Rebeccah Clarke

Isabella Sard

Ari Dousset

Grace Mardy

Stephanie Cross

Claire Tilley

Jessica Dunning

Sophie Ryan

Sophie Hill

Bailey Sykes

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Sport Competitions Inter-School Gymnastics Competition - Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) Date:

Thursday 10 September

Venue:

Eastern Gymnastics Centre

Coaches:

Vicki Godfrey

Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation (AASCF) State Championships - Scholastic Date:

Saturday 19 September, Sunday 20 September

Venue:

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC)

Coaches:

Vicki Godfrey, Sarah Owen

Key Results

Key Results Team A

2nd

Cheer (Stunt):

Team B

2nd

Dance (Pom):

Team C

6th

Team D

3rd

Date:

Wednesday 7 October

Venue:

Paisley Park, Altona North

Coaches:

Melinda Galt, Melissa Phillips, Zoe Robertson, Phil Skiller

Key Results 2nd

Junior A:

1st

2nd

Junior B:

3rd

Senior A:

3rd

Senior A:

3rd

Individual:

Tegan Stephenson (Best Player)

Cheer (Stunt) Team

Team A

SCSA Lacrosse

Maya Ammendola

Lucy Mae McLennan

Nicole Baum

Shae McWilliams

Rebecca Langford

Elyse Richards-West

Brooklyn Clifford

Alanna Mills

Keeley O’Halloran

Nicola Scarso

April Earl

Madison Sammut

Gemma Jordan

Isabella Smith

Imogen Ball

Olivia Meagher

Rebecca Langford

Emily Spizzo

Fleur de Wit

Tahlia Merrett

Brodie Mazins

Chelsea Srinivasan

Emily du Vallon

Olivia Ryan

Jessica Dunning

Tegan Stephenson

Team B Jordan Conroy-Benson

Gemma Jordan

Georgia Fraser

Alanna Mills

Dance (Pom) Team

Team C Jessica Casey

Abigail Trzcinski

Holly Johnson

Emily White

Team D Maya Ammendola Claudia Failla

Sarah Nash

Junior A Team

Alanna Jackson

Amelia Edwards

Caitlin Phelan

Emily Goldman

Claire Power

Gemma Jordan

Sarah Power

Brodie Mazins

Particia Summers

Ruby Fransen

Payton Kay

Alanna Mills

Maddison Van Twest

Ruby Grujic

Rhomony Kennedy

Amy Winters

Sophie Hill

Tess McLeod

Caitlin Pearce

Josephine Saltalamacchia

Junior B Team

Lauren Hussey

Megan Naranpanawa

Emma Jones

Zarli Vandenberg

Senior A Team Ella Bateman

Jessica McFarlane

Ellz Czudar

Hayley Mettes

Iris de Wit

Emma Walker

Tess Horton-Crundall

Paige Whitworth

Cassandra Kay

Senior B Team Susanne Bourchier

Sophie MacEoin

Laura Clarke

Lucy Mae McLennan

Natasha Di Luzio

Samara Miller

Jemma Eastwood

Chelsea Verrell

Katerina Feoktistov

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Sport Competitions SCSA Table Tennis

SCSA Softball

Date:

Friday 9 October

Date:

Thursday 15 October

Venue:

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC)

Venue:

Geelong Softball Centre

Coaches:

Melinda Galt, Melissa Phillips

Lisa Costello, Melinda Galt, Melissa Phillips

Key Results

Junior:

2nd

Junior:

3rd

Intermediate:

2nd

Intermediate:

1st

Senior:

2nd

Senior:

1st

Individual:

Jemma Goldsack (Best Player), Oliva Ryan (Best Player)

Individual:

Teraize Bonner (Best Player), Isabella Smith (Best Player)

Junior Team

Imogen Ball

Kyeema Kennedy

Kirsten Andrich

Alanna Jackson

Arwen Collings

Olivia Meagher

Imogen Ball

Olivia Meagher

Fleur de Wit

Sophie Ryan

Fleur de Wit

Daokta Rendell Burns

Emily du Vallon

Tegan Stephenson

Emily du Vallon

Sophie Ryan

Alanna Jackson

Zarli Vandenberg

Jessica Dunning

Zarli Vandenberg

Sophie Hill

Intermediate Team Susanne Bourchier

Tess Horton-Crundall

Intermediate Team

Corinne Carlyon

Annelise Rankine

Jazmyn Barfoot

Tahlia Merrett

Iris de Wit

Olvia Ryan

Ella Bateman

Hayley Mettes

Rachel Ferguson

Teraize Bonner

Olivia Ryan

Josephine Saltalamacchia

Iris de Wit

Maddison Van Twest

Tess Horton-Crundall

Senior Team Rebeccah Clarke

Jessica McFarlane

Josephine Saltalamacchia

Senior Team

Maddison Corcoran

Alexandra Tragear

Jemma Goldsack

Emma Walker

Susanne Bourchier

Chloe Hill

Paige Whitworth

Natasha Di Luzio

Isabella Smith

Katerina Feoktistov

Chelsea Van Twest

Cassandra Kay

Emma Walker

Rebecca Langford

Paige Whitworth

Cassandra Kay

Jessica McFarlane

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College Photos 7A

Back Row: Brooklyn Clifford, Kathleen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mahony, Chantelle Gerard, Beverleigh Brown, Stephanie Stoitsis, Charlotte Merrett, Louise Punturere, Mary-Christi Duivenvoorden Middle Row: Violet Chisholm, Madeline Steele, Kirily Ashford, Ruby Sheppard, Jasmine Ray, Shivani Adeshara, Estella Huijbregts, Casey Donner, Erin Dekker Front Row: Danielle Sammut, Rhomony Kennedy, Paige Chiarilli, Molly King, Carly Miller, Bridget Vardy-Willsher, Alana Myatt Teacher: Karlene Rainbow

Back Row: Tahlia McInnes, Lucinda Williams, Annika Harman, Saskia Carroll, Emily Cantwell, Brianna Smith, Hayley Mafrici, Ruby Southam Middle Row: Claudia Dabb, Vidhi Adeshara, Shania Hennequin, Jaime Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Jordyn Yeoman, Amelyn Gilbert, Savanna Germano, Mira Dale, Tess Hayman Front Row: Madelyn Brown, Lucy Fenton, Olivia Meagher, Gemma Masterson, Shivangi Palliyil, Sophie Ryan, Holly Johnson, Brooke Bekkers Teacher: Helen Ferguson

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College Photos 7C

Back Row: Layla Vourdanos, Kira Mackrill, Amy Sondhu, Annie Fitzgerald, Tess Goodie, Hannah O’Reilly, Miranda Cook, Jessica Hands Middle Row: Isabelle Dowell, Tanisha Kremer, Jessica Cunnington, Chloe Grandia, Emily White, Lauren Baker, Avreet Sandhu, Hayley Leach, Suhalia Cattini-Schultz Front Row: Emily Goldman, Serena Chebaro, Emma Carlin, Dassa Main, Jessica Casey, Chloe Sander, Milly Bradley, Madelyn Wilson Not Photographed: Arianna Forman Teacher: Priscilla Chu

Back Row: Chloe Kamsteeg, Jamee Uren, Jaimee Nelson, Emma Johnston, Nikki Usatov, Mele Ngauamo, Shreya D’Cruz, Nyah Dennis Middle Row: Sarah Nash, India Griffiths, Danielle Luo, Grace Mardy, Olivia Whyte, Amelia Patten, Ainsley Smith, April Earl, Claudia Failla Front Row: Laura Marotti, Gabriella Macfarlane, Sofie Thomas, Lillie Park Jenkinson, Chelsea Carlyon, Chanice Bourbon, Maya Ammendola, Dawt Zaitu Teacher: Angelina Singh

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College Photos 7E

Back Row: Valentina Brugaletta, Grace Wilhelm, Maeve Nixon, Brodie Mazins, Sarah Prass, Zarli Vandenberg, Stephanie Barlow, Arwen Collings Middle Row: Chloe Spooner, Aimee Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Anna Bullock, Laura Thomas, Isabella Thomas, Dinithi Ranatunga, Emma Dickson, Sandra Joseph, Tessa Bygraves Front Row: Molly Paton, Shivon Alley, Ruby Dealy, Bailey Sykes, Molly Milne, Madison Embury, Dakota Rendell Burns, Mary Wesneat Teacher: Rebecca Woff

Back Row: Willow Cleary, Talisha Iacuone, Ebony Dickinson, Tegan Stephenson, Kassidy Hawke, Natalie Gerard Middle Row: Jaimee Rayner, Emily du Vallon, Alanna Jackson, Sophie Bonnici, Monique Bast, Holly Hodges, Tania Corrie Front Row: Anri Kim, Kassandra Adams, Abigail Trzcinski, Emma Jones, Lucinda Issell, Zoe Findlay Not Photographed: Brianna Damen Teacher: Jenny Got

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College Photos 8B

Back Row: Cally Ferguson, Analeigh Birch, Anyier Deng, Kirsten Andrich, Matilda Hibbert, Fleur de Wit Third Row: Isabella Trensky, Madelyn Curtis, Alannah McPeake, Samantha Goodie, Tash Bartley, Caitlin De Chalain-May, Zoe Barton-Smith Second Row: Michelle Gulati, Saraya Peluso, Ari Dousset, Rahni Hubery, Alexis Blackburn, Cara Belvedere-Bain Front Row: Tara Janke, Charlotte Buckingham-Brown, Grace Hiosan, Ruby Fransen, Jessica Dunning, Julia Beare, Ella van Kollenburg Teacher: Genevieve Mallia

Back Row: Patrinia Foo, Grace Hardwick, Julia Hoefler, Brooke Bowler, Ciara Goldrick, Chioma Anyadoro, Phoebe Wilhelm, Alyssa Moxham Middle Row: Kira McIntyre, Ruby Grujic, Ella Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil, Tayleisha Board-Kay, Haylee Deichsel, Olivia Young, Sera Long, Rahni Harrison, Lucy Taylor Front Row: Isabella Fox, Molly Dillon, Gladiz Gregory, Jasmine Cruikshank, Emily Spizzo, Amy Winters, Abbey Wentworth, Puneet Arora Teacher: Denis Cunningham

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College Photos 8D

Back Row: Emma Schmidt, Audrey Kidgell, Maddison Trill, Sophie Jackson, Trinity West, Hannah Spencer, Sara Sworowski Middle Row: Ponsruthi Ponnarasu, Zoe Kouris, Olivia Koolstra, Alexandra Atkinson, Madisyn Carnell, Sarah Donald, Rebekah Oleskowski, Annabel Weiner Front Row: Emily Preston, Elena Twirdy, Cassandra Dunkinson, Emily Thomas, Molly Mardy, Ruby Jones, Madison Sammut Not Photographed: Hashini Ishara Nonis, Jiao (Sue) Sun Teacher: Claire Hanley

Back Row: Bronwyn Ireland, Sophie Hrubos, Kyeema Kennedy, Talia Lovric, Hayley Ruddell, Imogen Ball Third Row: Abigail Kenny, Chelsea Verrell, Aurelia Cannata, Holly Doran, Megan Naranpanawa, Eliza Macleod, Cale McNess Second Row: Kristy Prakash, Stephanie Martini, Aurea Palmer, Sophie Hill, Makayla Hughes, Zoe Tomlinson First Row: Biance Maio, Emilee Baird, Mieke Florisson, Alice Huijbregts, Zoe Bull, Aman Hothi, Tara Burke Teacher: Michael Dillon

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College Photos 8F

Back Row: Zoe Quirk, Rose Probst, Margaret Bottone, Stella Hall, Gabrielle Turner, Sidonie Cooper Third Row: Lauren Churchward, Viktorija Strazdauskaite, Amber Wallace, Alyssa Watt, Colby Rough, Bianca Gerard, Patricia Taripo Second Row: Samantha Warren-Hoffman, Nicci Baum, Mikaela Field, Sutria Stewart, Layla Balakas, Payton Kay Front Row: Alexandra Mai, Tahlia Briggs, Kiara Ventieri, Gloria Tsang, Hannah Matthews, Brooke Della, Dana Kontra Not Photographed: Izabella Philp Teacher: Graham Balderstone

Back Row: Allison McMahon, Brodie Richardson, Samantha Brouwers, Jazmyn Barfoot, Teraize Bonner, Clancy Box, Mia Schütz-Beaton Middle Row: Melissa Hawkins, Emily Bencsics, Ashna Adeshara, Ella Bateman, Kayla Beattie, Olivia Ryan, Claire Liebler, Phoenix Lee Front Row: Bridget McCaughey, Jasdeep Bal, Melinda Bertuna, , Krishna Santhosh, Samantha Smith, Keeley O’Halloran, Meli Hellier Not Photographed: Baylee Eason, Lili Huang, Zhiyuan Huang, Natarsha Irshad Teacher: Melinda Galt

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College Photos 9B

Back Row: Ashleigh Waters, Brittany Fernandez, Taylor Smith, Chloe Nieuwenhuizen, Iris de Wit, Eliza Campbell, Aoife Hubbard Middle Row: Emma Harris, Ashleigh Kilminster, Sophie Clarke, Sian Janke, Sarah Lenarcic, Hayley Curtis, Rebekah Marshall, Angelina Rivera Front Row: Ruby Dempsey, Maddison Van Twest, Paige Brown, Jordan Conroy-Benson, Tahlia Kremer, Bree Jackson, Saasha Burby, Lucia Rodriguez Baubeta, Rithika Muddagowni Not Photographed: Charlotte Mason Teacher: Nardia Trubridge

Back Row: Brodi Dodd, Rose Nixon, Emily Goodie, Tess Bekkers, Tamika Cairns, Hannah Dale, Ravneet Arora Middle Row: Ashy Bennys, Emma Morcos, Emma Horne, Mikayla Navakas, Madison Parker, Jessica Horner, Jasmine Frost, Caitlin Box Front Row: Amelia Edwards, Bree McArthur, Eva Kulessa-Spires, Hannah Eastwood, Zoe Vanderputt, Tess Horton-Crundall, Angelina Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Gemma Jordan, Patricia Summers Teacher: Katrina Trost

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College Photos 9D

Back Row: Palvir Kaur, Rey Logan, Emily Clarke, Nicola Scarso, Tahlia Merrett, Jessica McDowell, Chelsea Wright Middle Row: Taniesha Marsh, Olivia Galea, Shiuli De Zoysa, Carly Waller, Stephanie Wheeler, Jasmyne Russell Front Row: Annelise Rankine, Josephine Saltalamacchia, Ava McGill, Indigo Lowery, Kayra Oztunar, Tharini Sivakumaran, Rachel Fermaha Not Photographed: Madeline Vear Teacher: Bernd Kirsch

Back Row: Tess McLeod, Abbey Hutcheon, Dana Trott, Katherine Warner, Sinead Farrar, Jayde Salan, Zoe Kavaliotis Middle Row: Jordyn Griffiths, Chelsea Oleskowski, Corazon Jackson-Dart, Tara Fowler, Ashleigh Goldman, Hayley Mettes, Chloe Leipold, Georgia White Front Row: Sarah Smedley, Tahlia Smithson, Katie Board-Kay, Jessica Rigby, Madeleine Ostoja-Solecki, Molly Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan, Felecity Campbell, Alanna Mills Teacher: Mary Lo

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College Photos 9F

Back Row: Suliana Ngauamo, Chloe Vanderschoot, Lauren Taylor, Georgia Young, Bryn Mahon, Hayley Turner, Samantha Walters Middle Row: Charlii Taylor, Maddison Twirdy, Charlotte Curtis, Natalie Welch, Laura Peele, Sian Hoy, Lauren Hussey, Tahlia Davison Front Row: Amber Johnson, Anoushka Bhatia, Elyse Richards-West, Tayla Graham, Grace Tomlinson, Grace Koski, Caitlin Pearce, Jessica Clark, Simran Adeshara Not Photographed: Areti Dougramagis Teacher: Patrick Wood

10A

Back Row: Isabella Sofra, Maddison Wickham, Ciara Flanagan, Jade Appelman, Grace Ashford, Sarah Pavey Middle Row: Andrea Kljajic, Bronte Reich, Rhianna Gulati, Ashleigh Batson, Jasmine Palamara, Kirra McKenzie-Mizis, Aira Belisaro Front Row: Mohita Dhaliwal, Tian Gibson, Alice Moore, Kodie Williams, Isabella Stamenkovic, Courtney Worsnop, Hope Gould, Jasmine Poynter Not Photographed: Ziying (Evelyn) Chen, Rachael King Teacher: Lisa McLean

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College Photos 10B

Back Row: Chelsea West, Caitlin MacDonald, Chelsea Carnell, Gemma Tripp, Holly Adams, Rebecca Langford, Sonam Sharma Middle Row: Hayley Perrin, Elena Frawley, Ruby Winters, Olivia Crofts, Rebecca Dingjan, Olivia Thompson, Tearnha Porteous, Tiarna Cunningham Front Row: Caitlin Phelan, Christine Kassis, Abbie Gunn, Corinne Carlyon, Juliette Davies, Madison Winkler, Ling Ling (Winnie) Sung Not Photographed: Xueting (Chloe) Jia Teacher: Zara Dennis

10C

Back Row: Jessie Kamsteeg, Neve Pearson, Blaney Murphy, Felicity Schill, Eliza Goodie, Riley Haddock, Lily Probst Middle Row: Chloe Richardson, Jennifer Wayman, Ellena Bast, Georgia Taylor, Natasha Hansell, Orla Cook, Georgia Raudino, Anastasia Papakatsikas Front Row: Danielle Hodgson, Claudia Cosentino, Georgia Cummings, Gemma Sammut, Rebecca Kuhlmann, Bridget Collins, Sharanya Srinivas Not Photographed: Sixian (Linda) Lin Teacher: Amanda Morris

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College Photos 10D

Back Row: Emma Thomson, Emily Mitchell, Indy Bakker, Cassandra Goodie, Madeline Kolb, Sophie MacEoin, Madeline Hayes, Emily Johnson Middle Row: H’Onorine Willenberg, Laura Djordjevic, Jana Jordan, Ruby Hardwick, Samantha Rivera, Jasmine Horne, Tylah Jansen Front Row: Tiarna Porcaro, Emily Devine, Madelyn Bills, Isabel Bramble, Kayla Butler, Chloe Bedson, Renee Riotto, Emma Dickeson Not Photographed: Jiayun (Scarlett) Lu, Taylor De Chalain-May Teacher: Patrcia Louden

10E

Back Row: Jocelyn Bennett, Shelby Kay, Brianna Pettenuzzo, Chloe Crumpton, Eleanor Patten, Katelyn Baird, Ashlee Church Middle Row: Jessicah Panozzo, Elizabeth Nicholson, Isabella Sard, Madelyn Hassan, Hannah Crampton, Victoria Young Front Row: Samiksha Jain, Caitlin Harry, Simone McPeake, Casey Seymour, Toni O’Sullivan, Harmeet Kaur, Kiara Henkul Not Photographed: Janis Hosking, Yin Ting (Hebe) Wong, Lingke Zhao Teacher: Cathy Wu

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College Photos 10F

Back Row: Emma Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke, Erin Wilson, Niamh Keighran, Nadiah Ljajic, Crystal Nicholas, Georgia Mathews-Barnes Middle Row: Jessica Hare, Stacey Young, Laureen Lajtner, Sarah Power, Georgia Fraser, Emma White, Shaylee de Bolster Front Row: Emily Campbell, Isabella Chicas, Sarah Nixon, Elissa Tifere, Claire Power, Teah Petrusic, Kendra Nichols, Kendra Bygraves Not Photographed: Xinyu (Yannis) Lu, Monique Stoyanovich-Kristie Teacher: Marjorie Lenette

10G

Back Row: Ella Busattam Renay Hrubos, Ijeoma Anyadoro, Naomi Smith, Samara Dowell, Stacey Nesnas Middle Row: Juliana Begue, Ashleigh Lowe, Tayla Cross, Rachel Ferguson, Sarah Parker, Ella Czudar, Jemma Eastwood Front Row: Matilda Van Vloten, Ambah Doyle, Rebecca Sweetten, Charli Long, Bianca Jaeschke, Susanne Bourchier. Olivia Edgley, Tayla Harry Not Photographed: Nicole Genato Teacher: Marina Sipos

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College Photos 11A

Back Row: Monique Trzcinski, Grace Nixon, Jordyn Drewett, Jemma Goldsack, Cassandra Grigoriadis, Lily Alateras Middle Row: Anisha Sarai, Alex Walters, Brooke Eccleston, Chelsea Srinivasan, Candice Strange, Sonja Finlayson, Youshiyi (Emily) Yan Front Row: Kyla Thomson, Samara Miller, Leah Borg, Jade Hillier, Jessica Sharma, Fionna Keating, Isabella Dabb, Hayley Arnott Not Photographed: Huijing (Icey) Wang Teacher: Mary Clark

11B

Back Row: Caitlin Philp, Kirrily Ireland, Vonny Van Os, Molly Issell, Cassandra Jackson, Gemma King, Vivienne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Middle Row: Xinyu (Ciel) Lai, Courtney Li, Emma Hill, Alexandra Jackson, Paige Whitworth, Angela White, Shae McWilliams, Lucy Mae McLennan Front Row: Louise Samios, Briahna Ascenzo, Vorandi Kahandage, Olga Soares Da Dilva, Ashlee Evans, Alice Carvalho Piedade, Briony Edwards, Emily Lynch, Martha Clark Not Photographed: Lauren Borgia Teacher: Justine Edwards

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College Photos 11C

Back Row: Ruby Davis, Danielle Horton, Chloe Hind, Narisse Privitera, Lily Moody, Katherine Bottone Middle Row: Claire Tilley, Natalie Pike, Emma Porcaro, Bridget Walters, Kara Marshall, Lisa Herbert, Emma Walker, Celeste Lowe Front Row: Mae Wellington, Georgia Stewart, Carly Johnson, Nadia Biondo, Laura Backhouse, Isabella Smith, Georgina Smith, Gigi Collins Teacher: Tony Chu

11D

Back Row: Caitlyn Laidler, Louise Mugridge, Tahlia Stephenson, Sarah Camm, Mikayla McNamara, Kaytlin Spencer Middle Row: Pippa Chisholm, Amy Teasdale, Natalie Payne, Rebecca Sheil, Bethany Wallach, Stephanie Steele, Molly Jones Front Row: Laura Byrne-King, Molly McKernan, Karen Weerasinghe, Alexandra Vardy-Willsher, Mia Bergles, Stephanie Sarritzu, Bonnie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, Ashvina De Zoysa Not Photographed: Aprajeeta Singh Teacher: Eliza Brozgul

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College Photos 11E

Back Row: Breanon Jones, Kartiya Fernando, Katerina Feoktistov, Ebony Taylor, Keling (Kelly) Yu, Rachael Figg, Vanessa Sgro, Tabella Bown Middle Row: Hayley Lowe, Jennifer Smith, Alyssa Easton, Jessica Van Osselaer, Caitland Edwards-Brown, Tsz Ching (Lorraine) Ng Front Row: Glenda Gregory, Rachel Bollen, Alexandra Lloyd, Ebony Miller, Laura Clarke, Lauryn Simpkin, Tiana McInnes, Isabelle Tasker Not Photographed: Wenzhen (Carol) Li Teacher: Sara Mugridge

11F

Back Row: Erin Walters, Georgia Sombekke, Sarah Jaeschke, Sarah Benson, Victoria Trichias, Jessica Clarke, Alexandra Steyer Middle Row: Lauren Wallace, Nikola Henkul, Jaimie Sheil, Caitlin Alcock, Ashlee Stephenson, Olivia Gyulavary, Tamsyn Schwind, Emily Hamilton Front Row: Kiara Pospischil, Vihani Serasinghe, Jessica Shannon, Mikayla Van Loon, Olivia Connell, Stephanie Taylor, Amy Erasmus Teacher: Bree Kitt

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College Photos 11G

Back Row: Cassandra Scarso, Millie Dempsey, Jessica Quinn, Sophie Westcott, Abby Lancaster, Saran Kim, Olivia Jones Middle Row: Mikaela Milesi, Alexandra Minenna, Ainsley Johnson, Claire Gibson, Kai Ting (Crystal) Mai, Rebecca Bowden Front Row: Mikaela Walles, Abbie Stiff, Eden Teicher-Sapozhnikov, Tai Ching (Daisy) Ho, Claudia Busatta, Madeleine Redgewell, Natasha Varghese Teacher: Spyros Stasi

11H

Back Row: Hayley Hall, Claudia Campbell, Shelby Parker, Madelyn Cahill, Alisha Dixon, Clare Di Stefano Middle Row: Shannon Distefano, Alexia Davies, Gemma Liddell, Navkiran Deol, Bhoomika Kodela, Shannon Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Sirjana Batra Front Row: Ashleigh Staples, Hanna King, Natasha Mathiasz, Samantha Butler, Holly Pearce, Olivia Bouloukis Not Photographed: Natalie Naidu, Meg Novotny Teacher: Jane Lawrence

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College Photos 12A

Back Row: Samantha Anastasi, Rachel Anderson, Amanda Ray, Jorden Uranie, Kiah Whelan, Rhiannan Dike, Clementine Robertson Middle Row: Emma Murphy, Grace Crole, Kahli Deichsel, Brittany Trill, Hayley Spiteri, Amanda Lopez Front Row: Hannah White, Niamh Clarke, Chelsea Van Twest, Claire Henry, Chelsea Richardson, Naomi Rankine, Rosaria Cosentino Not Photographed: Amy Quaye, Georgia Walsh Teacher: Tara Baker

12B

Back Row: Ella Stoeckli, Rebecca Young, Sharon Giulieri, Olivia Crook, Zoe Thomas, Alexandra Tragear, Courtney Schmidt Middle Row: Hanxiao (Bonnie) Xu, Ruby Rawlings, Jessica McFarlane, Gulnit Arora, Alana Majstorovic, Zihui (Dorothy) Zeng Front Row: Megan North, Teagan Boka, Rachel David, Jennifer Wen, Lili Lin, Molly Cormack, Cashveen Kaur Teacher: Linda Tilson

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College Photos 12C

Back Row: Grace McDermott, Leah Crampton, Jaymie Tonisson, Cody Walsh, Neisha Dockery, Emma Barbanti Middle Row: Marina Baselyous, Sam Bakker, Emilly van Dijk, Yu Wei Cai, Victoria Greenway, Natasha Di Luzio, Yun (Daisy) Bai Front Row: Tyler Twirdy, Rachael Godfrey, Veneet Singh, Sarah-Jessica Grande, Cassandra Kay, Naoise Halliday, Jessica Piazzon, Anahat Baweja Teacher: Lauren Faragher

12D

Back Row: Ashleigh Gadsden, Ella Longstaff, Samantha Mellis, Alani Merry, Gabrielle Bast, Tahlyshia Phillipson-Blease Middle Row: Courtney Siesmaa, Georgia Bishop, Sarah Blair, Meg Hardwick, Liana Lloyd-Williams Front Row: Emma-Jane Barr, Courtney Jinks, Briony Santamaria, Abbie Alateras, Shenae Broadbent, Madeline Assi Not Photographed: Erin Hartley, Kulani Perera Teacher: Anthony Clarke

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College Photos 12E

Back Row: Hannah De Wet, Chelsea Wilson, Kristen Jerzyna, Bridget Ardley, Molayo Fashogbon, Stephanie Cross, Bridie Donohoe Middle Row: Phoebe Barbour, Ebonni Cuff, Rebecca Johnson, Alison Gottliebsen, Hannah Lutjens, Isobelle Caterer, Emily Dowling, Nilu Fernando Front Row: Yvette Stanford, Shailyn Devine, Maddison Corcoran, Alicia McKee, Rebecca Lenarcic, Renata Retegan, Jessica Hartin Teacher: Laura Parkin

12F

Back Row: Charlotte Robertson, Alexis Kavaliotis, Chloe Hill, Madeline Anderson, Haylee Rogers, Deona Caiafa Middle Row: Emma Banane, Lauren Aquino, Gemma Bohan, Skye Gresle, Bridget Findlay, Breanna Harris, Lia Corica Front Row: Bree Capusso, Alissa Tahlambouris, Taylah Borg, Alexis Poulpoulos, Tegan Doran, Adele Ward, Monique Hodgson, Rebecca Clarke Teacher: Judy Lawson

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College Photos 12G

Back Row: Abby Levin, Ashleigh Nelson, Caitlyn Smith, Emily Peele, Jiaye (Kristine) Bi, Jamie Miller, Seasaidh Jackson Middle Row: Ka Lam (Karen) Wong, Nadeen Ibrahim, Meg Raupach, Scarlett Mahony, Madeleine Hall, Hoang Dong (Ellen) Nguyen, Shaye Raatjes, Alexandra Paffenholz Front Row: Louise Roupas, Mikaela Camilleri, Emma Karacsonyi, Kristy Hicks, Georgia Bolesworth, Molly Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, Hadassah Le Ping (Claire) Teo Teacher: Janine Callahan

SRC Executive

Back Row: Breanna Harris, Jessica McFarlane, Stephanie Cross, Bridget Ardley, Georgia Bishop, Isobelle Caterer, Alana Majstorovic Middle Row: Shaye Mayes, Hoang Dung (Ellen) Nguyen, Meg Hardwick, Carmel Feeney, Mary Fitz-Gerald, Emily Dowling, Emilly van Dijk, Julie Feeney Front Row: Shenae Broadbent, Hanxiao (Bonnie) Xu, Chelsea Van Twest, Maddison Corcoran, Rachel David, Rosaria Cosentino, Cashveen Kaur, Rebeccah Clarke

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College Photos Year 11 Council

Back Row: Carmel Feeney, Shae Mayes, Bhoomika Kodela, Saran Kim, Sarah Camm, Madelyn Cahill, Natashia Mathiasz, Mary Fitz-Gerald Front Row: Glenda Gregory, Laura Backhouse, Lauryn Simpkin, Vivienne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Angela White, Nikola Henkul, Claire Tilley, Molly McKernan

Year 10 Council

Back Row: Madelyn Hassan, Caitlin MacDonald, Neve Pearson, Riley Haddock, Gemma Tripp, Ijeoma Anyadoro, Sophie MacEoin, Ashlee Church Middle Row: Mary Fitz-Gerald, Carmel Feeney, Tayla Cross, Victoria Young, Elissa Tifere, Rachel Ferguson, Tarnha Porteous, Emma White, Shaye Mayes Front Row: Kiara Henkul, Chloe Richarson, Abbie Gunn, Sarah Nixon, Ella Busatta, Corinne Carlyon, Matilda Van Vloten, Juliana Begue

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College Photos Middle School Leaders

Back Row: Carmel Feeney, Con Sarris, Melissa Hawkins, Sarah Lenarcic, Hannah Eastwood, Iris de Wit, Emily Clarke, Abbey Hutcheon, Jessica McDowell, Sophie Clarke, Mary Fitz-Gerald Front Row: Jessica Clark, Elyse Richards-West, Tahlia Kremer, Sian Janke, Samantha Walters, Keeley Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Halloran, Caitlin Pearce, Amelia Edwards

New Students

Ran (Loki) Chen

Brianna Damen

Natarsha Irshad

Xueting (Chloe) Jia

Yin Ting (Hebe) Wong

Lingke Zhao

Taylor De Chalain-May

Rachael King

Zhou (Sona) Zhou

Areti Dougramagis

Sixian (Linda) Lin

Baylee Eason

Jiayun (Scarlett) Lu

Arianna Forman

Xinyu ( Yannis) Lu

Zhuyan (Yan) Guo

Janis Hosking

Charlotte Mason

Izabella Philp

Lili Huang

Jiao (Sue) Sun

Zhiyuan Huang

Hua (FLorence) Tao

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Alumnae Reunions Class of 2005 - 10 Year Reunion

Class of 1995 - 20 Year Reunion

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In Memoriam Rest in Peace Sharmaine Blyth The Mater Christi College community was deeply saddened by the death of former student, Sharmaine Blyth, VCE 2014. Sharmaine was killed while driving to work in April, 2015. Sharmaine completed a successful VCE and after a Gap Year in 2015, was planning to undertake studies at Monash University Berwick, studying Education (Hons). She enjoyed her time at the College and is remembered as positive, hardworking and caring by her friends, teachers and classmates.Â We pray for Sharmaine, her grieving parents, Aaron and Yvonne, her siblings, Jessica and Chris, her beloved nephews, family and friends, especially those from this Mater Christi community. May God grant them courage and peace. Eternal rest grant unto Sharmaine, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

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College Staff Board Directors

College Leaders

Terry Stephens

Mary Fitz-Gerald

Cherine Kenna

Chair

Company Secretary

Fiona Purcell

Deputy Chair, Chair of Development Committee

Sue Martin

Chair of Finance Committee (until May)

Philip Thomas

Chair of Compliance & Governance

Peter Bast

Director (until May), Chair of Finance Committee (from May)

Steven Langford

Mary Clark

Eliza Fildes

Teacher

Year 9 Year Learning Coordinator

Principal

Anthony Clarke

Michelle Flintoff

Carmel Feeney

Teacher

Mary Close

Melinda Galt

Leadership Coach

Sports Coordinator

Brooke Cooke

James Girling

Deputy Principal, Wellbeing

Julie Feeney

Deputy Principal, Learning & Mission

David Cope

College Staff Anne Maree Abikhair Scholastica Supervisor

Barb Alexander Year 9 Year Learning Coordinator

Tara Baker

Director

Teacher

Bernadette Feeney

James Bakker

Director

Domain Leader, Humanities

Philip King

Graham Balderstone

Director

Gifted and Talented Coordinator

Paula Hall

Jack Bennett

Director

A/V Support Technician (T2-T4)

Amanda Bischof-Foster

Ex Officio Mary Fitz-Gerald Principal

Psychologist

Assistant Director of Curriculum (Senior School)

Collette Bond

Director of Information Services (T1)

Lisa Costello Year 8 Year Learning Coordinator

Jacinta Crocker Community Liaison Officer

Tim Crowe Director of Development

Denis Cunningham Teacher

Rochelle Davy Finance Officer

Zara Dennis Gifted and Talented Coordinator

Michael Dillon Teacher

Deepika Dissanayake Teacher (T1-T3)

Assistant Director of Curriculum (Middle School)

Andy Donnelly

Gloria Bower

Evelyn Dousset

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Administration Assistant

Committee Members

Julie Brown

Lorinda Eden

Tony Lancaster

Mark Janke

Business Manager

Careers Counsellor

Learning Assistant

Social Justice Coordinator (T2-T4)

Development Committee

Colleen Browne

Justine Edwards

Peter Bast

Year 7 Year Learning Coordinator

Social Justice Coordinator (T1-T2)

Elize Brozgul

Leah Eekelschot

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Director of Curriculum

Jennifer Cain

Casey Eruvelil

Head of Learning Commons

Development Officer

Janine Callahan

Lauren Faragher

Teacher

David Christie

Virginia Farrell

Property Manager

Administration Assistant

Priscilla Chu

Leon Fent

Teacher

Finance Officer

Tony Chu

Helen Ferguson

Teacher

Finance Committee

Carmel Feeney

Compliance & Governance Committee

Tim Crowe

Development Committee

Fiona Griffith

Compliance & Governance Committee

ICT Technician (T1-T3)

Tim Glover Operations Coordinator

Vicki Godfrey

House Coordinator, Acting Domain Leader, HPE (T4)

Torie Gordon Year 10 Year Learning Coordinator

Jenny Got Teacher

Debby Gould Domain Leader, Mathematics

Fiona Griffith Assistant Business Manager

Claire Hanley Teacher (T1-T2)

Shona Hardwick Administration Assistant

Wayne Harman Grounds Services Officer

Andrew Herzfeld Teacher (T2-T4)

Katrina Hooke Psychologist

Tamara Hume Teacher (T4)

Nadia Jackson Assistant Business Manager (T3-T4)

Mark Janke Business Manager

Kate Jay Year 11 Year Learning Coordinator

Stephen Jay Teacher (T4)

Jessie Journoud-Ryan Teacher

Peter Kadar Teacher

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Shae Mayes

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Head of Senior School

Alysha Kent

Jennifer McAdam

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Alisa Turner Learning Assistant

Andrew Rousch

Saskia van Schie

Instrumental Teacher

Home Stay Coordinator

Domain Leader, Religious Education, Liturgy Coordinator

Yvonne Sanders

Marlo VanderZalm

Domain Leader, Science

Year 8 Year Learning Coordinator

Maryanne McPhee

Rachel Santoro

Sandra Waldron

Year 12 Year Learning Coordinator

Teacher (T2-T4)

Head of Music

Cathy Michael

Con Sarris

Chris Walker

Year 12 Year Learning Coordinator

Head of Middle School

Instrumental Teacher

Tatum Mitchell

Anne-Louise Sheehan

Kathleen Ward

Assistant Business Manager (T1-T3)

Education Support Coordinator

Chaplain

Amie Moody

Amanda Shepherd

Wendy Warren

Finance Officer

Food Technology Assistant

Denise Simmons

Rebecca Woff

Year 11 Year Learning Coordinator

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Judith Simpson

Patrick Wood

Teacher

Angelina Singh

Kaitlyn Woods

Teacher

Library Technician (T2-T4)

Marina Sipos

Cathy Wu

Domain Leader, Arts

Domain Leader, LOTE

Gabrielle Skiller

Leonardo Zito

Bree Kitt

Annette McKernan

Domain Leader, English

Nurse

Maureen Lambden Laboratory Technician

Wendy Langford Nurse

Jane Lawrence Domain Leader, Technology

Judy Lawson Teacher

Margaret Lawson Library Technician

Jenny Lee International Student Coordinator

Kylie Lee Registrar

Marjorie Lenette Teacher

Mary Lo Teacher

Daniel Lodder Learning Assistant (T3-T4)

Patricia Louden Teacher

Sue Lyford Office Manager

Melissa MacEoin Teacher

Margherita Magagna Year 7 Year Learning Coordinator

Genevieve Mallia Teacher

Debbie Malmo Teacher (T2-T4)

Heather Martin Office Manager (T1)

Claire Tuminello

AFL Trainee

Laboratory Technician

Registrar (T1-T2)

Teacher

Zoe Robertson

Jennifer McKane

Connie Koomen

Malcolm Roberts

Andriana Tsikouris

Year 10 Year Learning Coordinator (T2-T4)

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Year 10 Year Learning Coordinator (T1-T2) Grounds Services Officer

Bernd Kirsch

Tony Kolb

Gregoria Rivaloro

Lisa McLean

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Amanda Morris Domain Leader, HPE (T1-T3)

Sara Mugridge Pathways Coordinator

Cathy Nicholls Teacher

Sharon Olive Teacher

Sarah Owen House Coordinator

Laura Parkin Teacher

Melissa Phillips Sports Coordinator

Trevor Ploeg A/V Support Technician (T1-T2)

Jett Prout Teacher (T3)

Karlene Rainbow Teacher (T1-T2)

Monica Rankin Teacher (T3)

Lia Reyerse Learning Assistant

Library Administrator (T1-T2)

Phil Skiller ICT Technician

Spyros Stasi Teacher

Kelly Sullivan Office Manager

Bei Yang Tang Teacher (T1-T2)

Linda Tilson Teacher

Ewa Toomey Faith Development Leader

Katrina Trost Sustainability Coordinator

Nardia Trubridge Teacher

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Anne Maree Abikhair

Barb Alexander

Tara Baker

James Bakker

Graham Balderstone

Jack Bennett

Amanda Bischof-Foster

Collette Bond

Gloria Bower

Julie Brown

Colleen Browne

Elize Brozgul

Jennifer Cain

Janine Callahan

David Christie

Priscilla Chu

Tony Chu

Mary Clark

Anthony Clarke

Mary Close

Brooke Cooke

David Cope

Lisa Costello

Jacinta Crocker

Tim Crowe

Denis Cunningham

Rochelle Davy

Zara Dennis

Michael Dillon

Deepika Dissanayake

Andy Donnelly

Evelyn Dousset

Lorinda Eden

Justine Edwards

Leah Eekelschot

Casey Eruvelil

Lauren Faragher

Virginia Farrell

Carmel Feeney

Julie Feeney

Leon Fent

Helen Ferguson

Eliza Fildes

Mary Fitz-Gerald

Michelle Flintoff

Melinda Galt

James Girling

Tim Glover

Vicki Godfrey

Torie Gordon

Jenny Got

Debby Gould

Fiona Griffith

Claire Hanley

Shona Hardwick

Wayne Harman

Andrew Herzfeld

Katrina Hook

Tamara Hume

Nadia Jackson

Mark Janke

Kate Jay

Stephen Jay

Peter Kadar

Cherine Kenna

Alysha Kent

Bernd Kirsch

Bree Kitt

Tony Kolb

Connie Koomen

Maureen Lambden

Wendy Langford

Jane Lawrence

Judy Lawson

Margaret Lawson

Jenny Lee

Kylie Lee

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Mary Lo

Daniel Lodder

Patricia Louden

Sue Lyford

Melissa MacEoin

Margherita Magagna

Genevieve Mallia

Deborah Malmo

Heather Martin

Shae Mayes

Jennifer McKane

Annette McKernan

Lisa McLean

Maryanne McPhee

Cathy Michael

Tatum Mitchell

Amie Moody

Amanda Morris

Sara Mugridge

Cathy Nicholls

Sharon Olive

Sarah Owen

Laura Parkin

Melissa Phillips

Trevor Ploeg

Karlene Rainbow

Lia Reyerse

Gregoria Rivaloro

Malcolm Roberts

Zoe Robertson

Yvonne Sanders

Rachel Santoro

Con Sarris

Anne-Louise Sheehan

Amanda Shepherd

Denise Simmons

Judith Simpson

Angelina Singh

Marina Sipos

Gabrielle Skiller

Phil Skiller

Spyros Stasi

Kelly Sullivan

Bei Yang Tang

Linda Tilson

Ewa Toomey

Katrina Trost

Nardia Trubridge

Andriana Tsikouris

Claire Tuminello

Alisa Turner

Saskia van Schie

Marlo VanderZalm

Sandra Waldron

Chris Walker

Kathleen Ward

Wendy Warren

Rebecca Woff

Patrick Wood

Kaitlyn Woods

Cathy Wu

Leo Zito