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Welcome
“…a place from which we depart”
I am delighted to introduce our community to the very first edition of ‘Beyond Loreto Coorparoo’. Over many years, the College has produced the ‘Chronicle’ as a way of communicating with our extended Loreto community. ‘Beyond’ is the new name for this publication, and it includes a greater focus on the broader Loreto Coorparoo family. We hope to connect our past pupils and current Loreto families and to share information about events, achievements and news relevant to you, our past pupils. The title of this publication was inspired by a musical work commissioned in 2019 for our inaugural ‘Ceremony of Excellence’. ‘Beyond the Shores’ was written by Alexander Voltz and a text crafted by the then Director of Mission for Loreto Ministries Limited, Anne Muirhead. ‘the image of the shoreline; the place where we contemplate taking the first step, where we ponder the possibility and beauty of the horizon… and a place from which we depart…’ (Muirhead, 2019). As we prepare our graduates for life beyond Loreto, the College Board has developed the Strategic Plan 2024 which outlines the vision for Loreto into the future. Staff, students and parents have provided feedback into our Reviewed Masterplan and we look forward to sharing this with our extended community as the next phase of the consultation process. These are important steps in the governance of the College under the leadership of the Board, chaired by former Loreto College Coorparoo parent, Donna Orazio.
‘Cherish God’s vocation in you. Let it be constant, efficacious and loving’ (Mary Ward, 1645)
In June, the College was able to formally thank former Board Chair, Di Bukowski, for her significant contribution to the governance of Loreto Coorparoo and retiring Director of Finance and Business Operations, Noel Williams. We were fortunate to have many current and former Board and Board Committee members in attendance to share their memories of the College as we look to the future with confidence. In attendance were also three Loreto Coorparoo prior College Principals: Carmel Dunne, Cheryl Hamilton (1978) and Anne Kelly, ibvm. What is notable about all these leaders is their commitment to the values of a Loreto education while at the same time ensuring an education responsive to the needs of the times.
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Farewell TO THE CLASS OF 2020 Flourish on the wings of truth
The Class of 2020 certainly flourished in their final year despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. This cohort were the first to complete Year 12 under the new ATAR system in Queensland, which was going to be daunting in its own right but the challenges of their senior year were complicated by the pandemic. As a result, the Seniors re-imagined and re-invented key events that met COVID safe requirements including Mission Day which became Mission Week. Friday morning homeroom visits to younger year levels took place in virtual and real time to ensure there was regular engagement across the year levels. It was wonderful to see the students all gather together to celebrate their Formal in September. With many restrictions in place and no dancing allowed thanks to social distancing rules, they still managed to have a fabulous evening. The Class of 2020 showed resilience, determination and innovation throughout the year and proved that they could flourish in the face of adversity.
The Class of 2020 showed resilience, determination and innovation throughout the year. They certainly proved that no matter what, they will always flourish. 4
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SPECIAL AWARD SPECIAL AWARDS
winners
Moya Hickey Award for Religion
Zoe King
Moya Hickey Award for Religion
Molly Convery
Sister Claire Gardiner Award for Science
Molly Convery
Sister Dominic Jones Award for School Spirit
Danielle Karam
Sister Mary Muirhead Junior Music Award
Ruby Simmons
Margaret Macfarlane Junior Sportswoman of the Year
Sophia Danieli
Mrs Kim Wickham Principal
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ATAR Highlights
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ATAR ATAR 43% 90+ 95+ Sister Therese Daly Award for English Isla Jenkins Congratulations to theGrace Loreto College Coorparoo graduating Class of 2020 Catherine Mary Browne Award for History Stoneley ATAR MEDIAN 87.85 90% Sister Helen Salter & The Carroll Family Award for Mathematics Bridie Webber 70+ ATAR Alison Lazenby Award for Senior Sportswoman of the Year Sister Juliana Couglan Creative Arts Award
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Amanda Milligan Award for Felicity Sister Maria Welch Justice Award Contribution to Loreto Music Award
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100% graduating students have attained a Queensland Certificate of Education LucyofPeers (QCE). Consequently, all students in the 2020 cohort have graduated with a Bridie Webber qualification. Furthermore, 19 students (14%) received a Diploma, and 28 students (21%) Ninagained Moorea Certificate III, with 4 students gaining 2 Certificate III qualifications.
Contribution to Loreto Sport Award Terri Butler MP – Griffith Science Medal Kevin Rudd Foreigh Language Award
Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award – Year 12 I extend Makenzie my Rowe thanks to Ms Jan Kearney for her care of the cohort, the Curriculum teachers for their work with the students, Ms Michelle Davidson for her Griffith Partner School Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship – Offer Leaders Bridieand Webber role as Academic Mentor for the Year 12s, Ms Kristal Meekings for her work as
Australian Defence Force Future Innovators – Year 10 Careers Molly Convery Counsellor and Mr Chris Nastrom-Smith for his leadership as Deputy Mrs Kim Award Wickham Olivia Bielen Bridie Webber Principal Curriculum. Australian Defence Force Long Tan Award for Youth Leadership Jordan Aitchison Principal and Teamwork Award – Year 10 In wishing the graduates of 2020 well, we recall Mary Ward’s adage that ‘women in to come will do much’. We congratulate the Class of 2020. Australian Defence Force Long Tan Award for Youth Leadership time Gemma Nguyen and Teamwork Award – Year 12
ATAR Highlights
QCE Highlights
We celebrated an outstanding year of academic excellence from the Class of 2020 and congratulated all students on their achievements.
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Full Marks - External Assessment We celebrated and acknowledged the students who achieved full marks for their External Assessment across 5 different subjects. Design
Music Extension
Drama
English
Gemma Nguyen
India McDougall
Georgia Papagiannis
Harriet Thelander
Modern History
(Composition) Elissa Punnoose
Olivia Bielen Meghan Condoleon Meabh Donovan Miranda James Karlia Weiss
Olivia Bielen
Olivia Bielen
Bridie Webber
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Every story has a great
beginning
Welcome to the
CLASS OF 2026!
We were delighted to officially welcome 157 Year 7 students from over 40 different primary schools through the gates on the first day of school. The students attended two Orientation Days in late 2020 as part of their transition from primary to high school. The Orientation Program is comprehensive and provides students with the opportunity to experience language and elective subjects on offer, learn about the many co-curricular opportunities and audition for Music Ensembles.
Year 6 students also have the opportunity to represent Loreto in the Summer Water Polo competition. With over 50 participants this year, this is fast becoming a very popular program. The Year 7 cohort enjoyed a fabulous few days away at the Friendship and Personal Development Camp held at Tallebudgera in early Term 2. Camp provides another opportunity for students to develop friendships and get to know homeroom teachers and key staff.
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Fast forward to Term 3 and the Class of 2026 are all looking very settled and embracing the many opportunities on offer. Before we know it, they will be heading into Year 8 and we will be welcoming the Class of 2027 through the gates.
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2021 OUTSTANDING Young Alumnus Award Established in 2019, these awards have been created to recognise, acknowledge and celebrate the College’s alumni for one or more of the following areas: professional, business, academic, research, government, sport, social justice and contributions to the community at local, state, national and/or international levels.
HELEN SVOBODA (2011) Studying at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in the Jazz course, Helen graduated with first class honours in the Bachelor of Music. She also received the Conservatorium Medal for outstanding achievement. She has since travelled to the Netherlands to complete a Masters of Music. Now an award-winning bass player, singer and composer, Helen is known for her exploration of innovative practices as a musician. She has won many awards including a Queensland Jazz award in 2019, the Maastricht Jazz Award in 2021, and the Freedman Fellowship in 2020, one of the most prestigious awards in Australian Jazz. This is an incredibly prestigious award – artists cannot self-nominate but rather are independently selected as candidates by distinguished musicians from around Australia. While the maximum age for candidates is 35 years, this is not an award for students or emerging artists. Instead it recognises “artists who are already very well established and at the top of their profession”. What an absolutely amazing achievement by our very own alumni! Helen has performed with many well-known artists including Katie Noonan and Emma Pask and has performed at many festivals including the Woodford Folk Festival, the Queensland Music Festival and the Hasselt Jazz Festival. At the end of 2020, she was appointed to the role of Pathways Associate Artist with the Australian Art Orchestra. She is also the daughter of our very own esteemed guitarist, composer and teacher, Dr Paul Svoboda. Congratulations Helen!
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JENNY GEALE (2004) Jenny graduated from Loreto as Dux and completed a Bachelor of Economics followed by a Masters in Development Practice (Community Development). She has built a successful career as an e-commerce entrepreneur as co-founder and General Manager of MTB Direct, an award-winning online retailer for mountain bike parts. MTB Direct has been recognised by the Australian Finance Review Fast100, Deloitte Tech Fast 50, Telstra Women’s Business Awards as a State Award Winner and National Finalist and Westpac Businesses of Tomorrow. Jenny has been recognised as one of the Top 50 people in e-commerce for two years and is invited to speak regularly at conferences both here and in the US. As a leader, her goal is to ensure all divisions of her teams are connected, focused and performing in a fast-paced environment. Jenny works as a guest speaker and on research projects into volunteer engagement in youth-led organisations. She has facilitated the Innovate Symposium and presented at the International Volunteers Workshop. She understands the importance of innovation, critical thinking and entrepreneurship in today’s business environment but also in the justice space. Jenny’s success in business is matched by her justice work – she is vice president of the Board of Retail ROI, a charitable organisation focused on creating avenues for retailers in Australia to support grassroots children’s charities across the world. She also founded the Brisbane chapter of Room to Read, an international NGO which promotes literacy and gender equality in education. Jenny established the We Care Nauru initiative to enable Australians to donate food, clothing and other supplies to refugees and asylum seekers living on Nauru.
2020 Outstanding Alumnus Awards LORELLE HILLMAN (1996) Lorelle has twenty years’ experience both nationally and internationally in the financial services and insurance industry. She is a firm believer in Mary Ward’s adage, “women in time to come will do much”, as the first female Head of Sales and Relationship Management for QBE in Queensland and also the Queensland State Manager at AIG Australia. As President of the Australia Women and Allies Employee Resource Group, she successfully drove a diversity agenda leading to the launch of similar programs at other companies. An outstanding role model for men and women alike, she also launched the Women in Leaders Development program. Lorelle mentors less experienced female professionals in the insurance industry and supports the Young Professionals Committee designed to spotlight emerging talent. She has spoken at both national and international events, including in Nashville, where she spoke to the importance of providing female talent with the necessary tools to succeed in the insurance industry. Lorelle has also delivered presentations at the Chief Executive’s Leaders program, The Leadership Summit for Women in Insurance, the Queensland Young Insurance Professional Trailblazers event and has been profiled in various industry journals. In 2010, she was awarded the AIG Australasia Leadership Development Program. Lorelle understands the importance of keeping pace with technological developments particularly in relation to data-analytics and task management. Above all, she is committed to a future working world which is inclusive; where there is gender balance in leadership. 9
She’s got
MAKALA FFRENCH CASTELLI (2002)
TANYA DEAN (NEE KING, 2005)
LUCY GAFFY (1996)
Makala launched Limonata, an adaptive clothing label for when life gives you lemons. She was inspired by her own treatment experience for bowel cancer and so the functional fashion range has been designed with style and accessibility in mind to help women feel comfortable and confident during treatment.
Tanya is based in Brisbane and currently working as a Campaign Manager at CUA. Since graduating from Loreto, she completed a Bachelors Degree in Business at QUT and has since worked in marketing teams across a number of industries including property, travel, retail and finance.
Lucy is a Masters graduate of AFTRS. In 2016 her film Dream Baby won the AACTA Award for Best Short Film. In 2017 Lucy received the Screen Australia Talent + Development Endowment for a placement as an observing Director at the Juilliard School of Drama in New York before being selected by the ADG to direct an episode of the Channel 9 series Doctor Doctor. She then went on to direct four subsequent episodes. In 2018 Lucy was selected for the Talent Campus at the 2018 Berlinale Film Festival and in 2019 Lucy completed Directing 3 episodes of the ABC/Netflix Co-Production The Unlisted. Lucy continued to develop her own projects in 2020 as well as direct 2 Episodes of the Channel 9 series Amazing Grace. In 2021 Lucy’s feature film debut Here Out West will premiere. She will be Directing 5 of the 10 Episodes for the Netflix/NBC Co-Production Irreverent.
Makala is a passionate advocate for improving patient experience and has transitioned her career in corporate strategy to health advocacy. She has recently been accepted into the inaugural LuminaX HealthTech accelerator program where she is developing a digital health and wellbeing platform for people living with and beyond cancer. www.limonata.com.au www.instagram.com/limonata_thelabel www.facebook.com/limonatathelabel
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Tanya also worked overseas in London for a few years for the Cannes Lions Advertising Festival, notably the world’s largest advertising awards festival. In 2020, she co-founded her own marketing consultancy (Cultivate Marketing) alongside a university friend. Tanya was married in 2018 and has one daughter, Ayla who is 18 months old. www.cultivatemarketing.com.au www.instagram.com/cultivate_marketing www.facebook.com/ cultivatemarketingaustralia
RACHELLE ST LEDGER (1994)
ELLA VAN DYCK (2017)
Rachelle completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Retail and Marketing at Griffith University.
Ella received the Vice Chancellor’s scholarship from QUT and graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Music with Distinction. She has over 20 years’ experience in the global She is pursuing a career in composition and fin-tech sector having been a key player in sound design for the screen, particularly video establishing and growing the prepaid industry games. Ella is currently designing the sound in Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe. for a horror game and composing the music Rachelle is the Australian CEO of EML Payments, for a battle game. an innovative payment solutions platform “Working in game development requires helping businesses all over the world create creative and technical skill. We don’t awesome customer experiences. EML Australia produce linear audio, we create and has over 50 full-time staff. The EML group has implement audio and music that responds 486 employees worldwide in 28 countries. to user input. Making those responses feel During her career Rachelle has been trusted by natural and supportive of the game play takes a lot of finesse. Good sound design leading brands including Apple, Mastercard, and music creates a deep level of immersion PayPal, Virgin Money, Ticketmaster, and connection in a gamer’s experience. Sainsbury’s, as well as NSW, QLD, SA, NT I find the pursuit of that connection really governments. Rachelle has led many world rewarding and fun.” first prepaid product initiatives. Rachelle has won several awards being voted one of the “top 10 most powerful women in prepaid” for Paybefore and most recently “highly commended executive leader” at the BandT women leading tech awards, sponsored by Google.
In her spare time, Ella produces pop music under her pseudonym EVD, and for other young Australian artists. In 2020, she released three singles on Spotify and other streaming platforms.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-stledger-31b8711/
www.instagram.com/evd.music
https://www.bandt.com.au/meet-thewomen-leading-tech-eml-payments-ceorachelle-st-ledger/
www.ellavandyck.com
ALISON SANDY (1994) Alison is a multi-award winning journalist who has been lodging Freedom of Information applications since starting her career 20 years ago. Alison joined the Seven Network in 2014 to become the nation’s first female FOI Editor. Last year, she lodged almost 800 applications nationwide. On average, the Seven Network puts to air three FOI-related stories a week. Alison is a fierce advocate of the media’s role in holding governments and its representatives to account. She has successfully fought and won several appeals for access to documents under FOI laws and uncovered details that have contributed to positive changes in legislation. Some of Alison’s more successful investigations include revealing the extent of Child Brides in Australia where children are regularly being forced to marry much older men, and a year-long FOI investigation into the extent of sexual assaults across the nation’s 39 universities. For the latter, she won an award from the United Nations Association of Australia for the Promotion of Gender Equality – Empowerment of Women and Girls. Most recently, she has taken on the role of Executive Producer of the global hit podcast The Lady Vanishes, the true story of a woman who steps on an international flight and is never seen again. https://7news.com.au/original-fyi/the-ladyvanishes
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EMMA-SHAY GALLENTI-GUILFOYLE (2011) Emma-Shay began her guitar studies at Loreto with Dr. Paul Svoboda. She completed her Bachelor of Music at the Australian National University with First Class Honours. In 2020, Emma-Shay received her post-graduate Künstlerisches Aufbaustudium at the Akademie für Tonkunst, Darmstadt, Germany. Since graduating from Loreto, Emma-Shay has been a classical guitar teacher and has taken a great interest in music education and now teaches at the Hamburger Musikum and Musikschule Krol in Germany. Emma-Shay’s recent career highlights include performances at the Melbourne Guitar Festival and Darmstädter Gitarrentage. She has released a number of video recordings showcasing both her solo performance and Contra Guitar Duo. In 2020, Emma-Shay was a finalist in the New York Guitar Competition and semi-finalist in the Deutscher Gitarrenpreis. Emma-Shay was a key person in establishing the Guitar Brisbane Concert Series and Brisbane International Guitar Festival that ran from 2017 to 2020 as Social Media and Event Manager. emmashay.com
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GEORGIA JOHNSON (2015)
MELANIE & GEORGIA KLINAKIS (2014)
Georgia graduated in 2015 and was awarded an Athletic and Academic Scholarship to Georgia State University in Atlanta, USA.
Melanie and Georgia graduated in 2014. The twins went on to each complete a Bachelor of Business at QUT and after working for several years in their respective fields, decided that corporate life wasn’t for them.
After completing four years of study, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs. Georgia was awarded Academic Honours every semester and was named as part of the Conference All-Tournament Beach Volleyball Team in her freshman year. Unfortunately the senior season was cut short due to COVID-19 however Georgia managed to equal the fifth most wins in program history with 71 match wins across four seasons. Currently living on the Sunshine Coast and studying a Bachelor of Engineering – Chemical and Environmental, Georgia continues to train as much as possible and is a member of the Queensland Academy of Sport. Georgia and her playing partner (who also completed her undergraduate degree in the USA on a volleyball scholarship) have competed in the Australian National Tour with a notable Silver Medal in the first round. They were seeded last in this tournament and competed against the 1st seeds in the Gold Medal match. In addition to this, they have competed in the Queensland State Tour earning three Gold Medals and one Silver Medal. Their goal is to represent Australia and begin playing internationally as soon as possible.
In 2020, they took a leap of faith and launched their own dessert business. Baked by M&G was established in memory of their grandmother, Yiayia who taught them to never take food for granted, cook with love and care, and most importantly, never leave a crumb on the plate. Over the years, they shared many memorable occasions baking with Yiayia, watching and learning from the master and they soon acquired a knack for cooking and baking. Despite the many trials and tribulations of starting a new business along with the challenges of COVID-19, they don’t have any regrets about the path they have chosen. They are overjoyed to be pursuing their dream of spreading little moments of magic through their artisanal desserts. They both believe that Yiayia would be over the moon to see them continue to spread joy and happiness through their food – food that’s not meant to be enjoyed alone, but shared with friends, family and loved ones. bakedbymg.com.au
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GEORGIA WILLIAMS (2010)
DONNA KING (NEE SPEEDY, 1980)
JULIA LOGAN (2015)
Georgia has been awarded the OxfordHackney BCL Scholarship offered by Wadham College. This postgraduate scholarship is awarded to a candidate of exceptional academic merit studying a Bachelor of Civil Law at the prestigious Oxford University. It is awarded on the grounds of academic excellence and aptitude. Georgia relocated to the United Kingdom to continue her studies and a postgraduate Bachelor of Civil Law.
Congratulations to Professor Donna King for her appointment as the National Head, School of Education at ACU. She is based at Banyo but her portfolio covers six campuses where education is taught: North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown, Ballarat, Melbourne and Canberra. Some of Donna’s responsibilities include overseeing all the undergraduate and postgraduate education courses that are taught in the National School as well as building partnerships with the Catholic Dioceses and other external stakeholders.
Julia studied a dual Bachelor Degree of Nursing and Paramedics at QUT.
Previously Georgia has practised as a solicitor in Australia and served as Associate to a judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Donna’s three daughters are also Loreto Coorparoo past pupils. Brigid (2012) is a Doctor in the Alice Springs Hospital, Sarah (2014) is finishing her final year of medicine at UQ and Anna (2016) has completed two Diplomas in Musical Theatre and is living in Melbourne.
During her four years of study she took every opportunity to volunteer as a medic for sporting and community events. The culture of leading through service, which her Loreto education ignited, continues to guide her work ethic and approach to life. Upon graduation in 2020 she accepted a position with South Australian Ambulance as a paramedic. The opportunity to explore another part of Australia was a bonus of the job. She is almost finished her intern year and has been awarded outstanding results in her recent appraisal. Julia is looking forward to a rewarding career in paramedicine and would like to work towards becoming a specialist Critical Care Paramedic.
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TimelessTales Jill Webb Award for Proxime Accessit We were delighted to have Jill Webb (1952) join us at our Academic Assembly in February to present the inaugural Jill Webb Award for Proxime Accessit to Bridie Webber. This award was named in Jill’s honour due to the length of time she spent at Loreto and her scholastic achievements. It was wonderful to hear her tales about life at Loreto in the early days. Following is her reflection… I came to Loreto College Coorparoo in 1940 and graduated in 1952. This period includes two years in Glenn Innes when the school was evacuated there in 1942 and 1943. I was aged 7 and 8 at the time. A Loreto education was very different from that at other schools in Brisbane. It was not directed towards passing public exams, but towards turning us into widely educated women. As well as the normal primary school subjects we began French and Latin when we reached Year 5. We had etiquette lessons and Mother Gertrude took us for a class called Greetings where we learnt to behave respectfully in social settings. Most importantly we were encouraged to read. The universally used State readers were not for us – our Year 5 class reading book was Ben Hur by Lew Wallace and in Grade 6 it was The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. I still have my copy with Jill Webb 1947 written in my childish hand. In Grade 7 we read A Tale of Two Cities, also by Dickens. As to expectations of our behaviour, we were left in no doubt as to what was right and what was wrong nor as to what the Catholic Church believed and taught. Reprimands were handed out when needed but we were treated by the nuns with respect and kindness. Classes were small at Loreto - probably five to eight girls. We sat for the Secondary School Public Exams and when it came to Junior (Year 10) our class did well. I achieved 8 As and 2 Bs in my ten subjects. In the Senior (Year 12) our class of six again did well. We only studied Humanities and Maths - no Senior Science. I was awarded an Open Scholarship to the University of Queensland, which was awarded to the top 35 students in the state. I was the first from Loreto to get one of these scholarships. I salute my wonderful teachers, especially Mother Marie Therese, Mother Bernarda and Mother Rosario.
Senior Past Pupils’ 50+ Years Due to ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19 last year, the College was not able to host the Semester 2 Mass and Senior Past Pupils’ Reunion. This occasion is much loved by our past pupils and given the Class of 1970 missed their first opportunity to attend this significant event, the College decided to send a special care pack to each guest. The pack consisted of a card handwritten by a student, a tea towel and chocolate. The Class of 1970 also received their very special 50 Years’ plus badge. The feedback from the recipients was overwhelmingly positive - the past pupils were so very grateful for the thought and effort that went into this initiative. The College is looking forward to hosting the 2021 Senior Past Pupils’ Reunion later this year.
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Magic MEMORIES
from the 70’s
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Whoa baby
Claire (Mohr – 2007) and Angus Munro, a baby son Ernest (Ernie) Bruce born on 8 May 2020.
Laura (Jackson – 2006) and Alex Grace, a baby son Banjo James born on 28 July 2020.
Fiona (McMahon – 2013) and Nicholas Park, a baby daughter Bridget May Park born on 3 December 2020.
Ashleigh (Wearing – 2009) and Nathan Ryan, a baby daughter Isla Kaye was born on 6 June 2019. Ashleigh is expecting again, so Isla will have a new baby brother or sister in November. Casey (Savage – 2009) and Robert McGuire, a baby daughter Tessa Ann McGuire born on 18 May 2020.
Larissa (Meecham – 2006) and Thomas Robbins, a baby son Hugo George born on 1 July 2020 weighing 4.1kg (9lbs). Proud grandparents Fiona Meecham (Loreto staff) and Peter Meecham (Villanova staff). Mareegoula (Prostamo – 2005) and Christopher Odgers, a baby daughter Leia Christelle born on 7 September 2019 in Dubai.
Kelli (Waite – 2002) and Samuel Jones, a baby son Oscar Alan born on 4 June 2020. Proud grandparents Angela Waite (Loreto staff) and Alan Waite. 16 BEYOND LORETO
Lucy (Sullivan – 2009) and Josh (Loreto staff) McKechie, a baby daughter Lily, born on 2 June 2020.
Marriages
Amy Logan (2008) married Michael Gilbert in Mudgee NSW on 8 May 2021 at the Blue Wren Winery. Amy is the daughter of current staff member, Meg Logan. The bridal party included Caitlyn Gyatt, Abby Wallace (2004), Katrina Ferguson, Briony Logan (2011) and Julia Logan (2015).
Jasmine Sue (2006) married Bevan Connelly in Cabarita NSW on 17 April 2021. One of Jasmine’s bridesmaids was her best friend, Felicity Cox (2006).
Veronika (Koprivcic 2014) married Wesley Stone at Boulevard Gardens, Indooroopilly on 5 July 2020. The bridal party included Tania Koprivcic (2020), sisterin-law Veronica Stone, Martina Koprivcic (2017), Chloe Schmidt (2014).
Eliza Hinchliffe (College Captain 2009) married Jacob Meecham (Villanova College Captain 2009) at the Holy Spirit Church at New Farm with celebrant Fr Pete Wineke on Saturday 22 May 2021. The Reception was held at the Calile Hotel. The Bridal party included Nicola Hinchliffe (2012), Sophie Hinchliffe (2016), Rebecca Healy (2009) and Cara Mattiuzzo (College Vice Captain 2009). 17
Tributes to
Lesley Clarke (Byrne) (1970) passed away on 7 August 2020. She was the sister to Anne-Marie White (OAM) (1969), Jill Gray (1972) and Kim Rhoeder (DEC) (1976). Catherine Dolgner (formerly Nan McGuckin of East Brisbane) passed away peacefully at Marycrest, Kangaroo Point on 16 April 2020. She was the mother of Susan (1972) and Michael McGuckin (1977) Desmond (d), Genevieve, Kate and John McGuckin. Nathalie Dudson (Stuart) (1956) passed away on 1 June 2020. She was the mother of Naomi McKeen (Dudson - 1985), sister of Sr Diaan Stuart ibvm (1959), Mary Irmer (1963) and Patricia Gillespie (1969) and a former staff member of Loreto Coorparoo. Stephanie Gahan (1984) passed away on 27 July 2019.
Sr Noni Mitchell, ibvm passed away on 28 April 2021. The former Province Leader and Superior General attended the Loreto Schools of Ballarat, Claremont and Coorparoo before completing her education at Loreto Kirribilli. She went on to study Medicine at the University of Sydney, graduating in 1950. After graduating, she joined the Schools’ Medical Service in South Australia working as a doctor for three years before entering the Loreto Novitiate, Ballarat in 1954. After profession, Noni undertook further studies in Theology and completed a degree in Science at the University of Melbourne, followed by studies towards her Diploma in Education. Her outstanding contribution to education was recognised in 1997 with an honorary doctorate from the Australian Catholic University and an Order of Australia from the Commonwealth Government. We pray for eternal rest unto her, O God, and that perpetual light shines upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Patricia George passed away on 26 May 2021. She was mother of John and Phillip George (primary school students who attended Loreto during the 1960’s), Joanne Kennedy (1979) and Lisa George (1981). Andrea Howie (2003) passed away in December 2019. John Leifels passed away on 10 May 2020. He was the father of Kerrie Leifels (1988) and Susan Leifels (1990). Cecily McMahon passed away on 5 August 2020. She was the mother of Kate Ayre (1981), Marianne Ellison (1982) and grandmother of Rebecca Ellison (2009). Kathleen Pigott (1950) passed away peacefully on 3 September 2020. She was the mother of Clare Paterson (1981) and sister in law of Mary Rossler (nee Pigott – 1949). Patricia Toohey (Cleary) (1943) passed away on 17 January 2020 at the age of 93 years. Amanda Wilson (Studders) (1978) passed away peacefully on 21 April 2020 at Hopewell Hospice after a short illness. She was the sister of Leanne Sinclair (1978). Angela Zivkovich (1984) passed away on 28 February 2021. She was sister of Amanda Romeo (nee Zivkovich – 1990).
Sr Lenah Mambo ibvm passed away on 28 May 2021 from complications related to COVID-19. Lenah was a member of the Lukulu Community in Zambia and was only 44 years old. We also pray for her colleagues and students of her school in Lukulu. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Connecting our COMMUNITY
International
Women’s Day International Women’s Day was celebrated in-style this year with our Mother Daughter Breakfast held at the Greek Club for the first time. The event sold out in less than 24 hours with a number of people hoping for last minute tickets. It was wonderful to see our community together to celebrate this important day. The special guests were three past pupils: Georgia Johnson (2015) and Melanie and Georgia Klinakis (2014) sharing valuable advice and inspiring stories that matched this year’s theme #choosetochallenge. You can read more about these ladies on page 12.
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Connect WITH US BE A PART OF THE CONVERSATION AND KEEP IN TOUCH TO FIND OUT ABOUT NEWS AND EVENTS ACROSS THE LORETO COMMUNITY.
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STAY CONNECTED SHARE YOUR NEWS If you have any news you would like to share with the Loreto community, please email community@loreto.qld.edu.au We would love to hear from you! Please note that all contributions are subject to consideration by the editorial team. STAY IN CONTACT Please ensure your details are up-to-date so we can continue to keep in contact. Please email community@loreto.qld.edu.au or call 07 3394 9999 to update your details.
Have you ever stumbled across a complete stranger somewhere around the world only to find you were both wearing a Loreto Ring? If so, we would love to hear your story. Please email community@loreto.qld.edu.au
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Do you know an outstanding past pupil to nominate for the 2021 Alumnus Award? All candidates aged 36 years and over at the time of nomination may be considered for this Award. Nominees must comply with the following eligibility criteria: They must have studied at Loreto Coorparoo for a minimum of three years and/or graduated from the College at the end of Year 12 Demonstration of on-going high level of achievement in their field Demonstration of on-going high level of achievement in their service to the community Previously nominated Past Pupils who were unsuccessful in winning an award may be renominated.
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Loreto Industry Network Connect (LINC) unites Loreto College past pupils and current students with networking and mentoring opportunities. A STEM breakfast event was held in May and a multi-industry breakfast is being held later this year. There are exciting plans to expand this initiative. If you would like to know more or be involved, please contact the Mrs Nicole Earley, Community Engagement Manager via earleyn@loreto.qld.edu.au
At times, Loreto families, staff and past pupils can find themselves in need of assistance. The Care and Concern Group has been established to support the wider Loreto community, whether through the provision of meals, help with lifts to and from school or other tasks as identified. We are calling for volunteers to join the inaugural Care and Concern Group. If you are interested in joining, please contact Mrs Nicole Earley, Community Engagement Manager via earleyn@loreto.qld.edu.au or on 3394 9999. Likewise if you, or someone you know*, is in need of support please use the above contact details to connect with the Care and Concern Group. All information will be treated as confidential. *Permission to share details with the College must be given by the concerned party/ies.
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