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Loreto News – Issue 4, Week 8, Term 1 - Thursday 24 March 2016

Issue 4 – Thursday 24 March 2016

Dear Parents and Students For any group to function successfully, regardless of whether it is small or large, a high level of both freedom and relational trust are necessary. Australian Catholic University Professor, Jim Bright, is a regular contributor to careers publications and discussions. The following article was published on 17 November 2015. He compares and contrasts trust based on control or as based on faith. “Give freedom a chance Trust can be built by control or faith There are at least two forms of trust: trust as control and trust as faith. Trust as control is reflected in the idea that I trust you to do the right thing because I have sufficient control over your behaviour through accountability and deterrents that I can be sure you will do the right thing. Trust as faith occurs when I have faith in your character, integrity and maturity to do what is right. Reflecting an increasingly secular and legalistic world, trust as control is now the dominant form found in most workplaces. Trust as control is coercive and limiting. It operate in a closed system where a person’s options are reduced to a series of anticipated and legislated scenarios. Limiting choice in this way and restricting the possible outcomes reduces uncertainty. It is easy to trust in a certain outcome. Within the trust as control model, individual integrity, professionalism, character and honesty are effectively irrelevant. A person either complies with the systems in place or they are in breach. The system demands permission before action as well as accountability and justification before and

after permission. Discretion in acting is reduced or eliminated. Responsibility takes precedence over freedom. It is about control at all costs. Ultimately it is disempowering and reduces engagement. Trust as faith is a more liberal and optimistic idea. Within this philosophy, personal character and integrity are more relevant. It is open systems thinking where there is less emphasis on trying to predict or control precise outcomes. Individuals are empowered and respected to do the right thing. How they go about that and what they achieve are largely left to the discretion of the individuals concerned. The results speak for themselves. It is an emergent perspective where, over time, outcomes will emerge, perhaps in unanticipated ways. It is a more flexible model that promotes creativity and innovation rather than compliance and instruction. Trust as control is sometimes necessary. For instance, trainee surgeons and pilots need to be subject to pretty close supervision and constraints for the sake of their victims, I mean, patients and passengers! However, organisations fail when they are unable to move beyond trust as control to trust as faith. Too often, organisations scare themselves about hypothetical risks or let themselves be bullied by other organisations that demand of them control practices under the dubious premise of being ‘’best-practice” or “benchmarks”. This fuels the trust as control model at the expense of trust as faith. Trust as control is not trust in another, it is ultimately trust in no-one but oneself, the rules and the closed system. It stymies creativity and


alienates competent, honest, experienced and high-achieving staff. A lack of decision-making discretion is one of the biggest and best predictors of occupational stress, yet the trust as control model becomes ever more dominant. At what expense to things that really matter to organisations and nations, such as creativity, innovation and engagement?” We are fortunate to be at Loreto where trust as faith, based on our charism, is central to all learning and teaching. There will always need to be a concept of order and a framework for us to understand our organised school life – but ultimately in all we do we must have faith and a high-level of relational trust.

For Reflection

“Only by acting in harmony with correct principles, exercising patience, humility and courage and working with your Circle of Influence can you transform yourself and positively influence your organization.” S.R. Covey “You will never attain to true perfection if you pay attention to other peoples’ doings which concern you not.” Mary Ward

The Reverence of Easter

Easter is the most important time in the Catholic calendar. It is a time for gathering with family and sharing the stories that shape us as families and as a Catholic community. We have seen some poignant and reverent liturgies shared at the College over the past week in preparation for the holiest time of the year, and we sincerely thank the staff, students and parents involved for their wonderful and moving work.

The death and resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of our Christian faith. At the heart of Easter is the message that Jesus is risen, and is with us now and forevermore. The spirit of the Easter season is one of joy and peace, based on the teachings and words of Jesus. We wish you a peaceful and blessed Easter season. May the love and peace of God be with you during this special time. Dr Sylvia Walton AO Executive Principal

Congratulations

Congratulations to the following students for

their achievements:

Tahlia Scipioni (Year 8) has been

selected to represent South Australia at

the U14 National Water Polo Club

Championships in Albury-Wodonga.

Hannah Osborn (Year 11) competed at

the National Track Championships,

representing South Australia at the

Adelaide Superdome in the U19 Womens’

Division. She came 4th in the 7.5km

Scratch Race and 5th in the 30km Points

Race.

Ailani Cox (Year 7) has been selected to

compete in the Youth Archery National

Competition in Penrith, NSW during the

Easter holiday.


Parent Teacher Interviews and

early dismissal (Year 7-12

students only)

On Tuesday 29 March, the school will close early

for Year 7-12 students (12.25pm) so that we can

offer an increased number of meeting times for

Parent Teacher interviews.

Parent Teacher interviews begin at 1.30pm. The

Year 7-12 interviews will be held in the

Gymnasium. This will be a normal length school

day for Years R-6 students.

On Monday 11 April, the school will close early

for the second round of the Year 7-12 Parent

Teacher interviews (1.05pm) with interviews

commencing at 2.00pm and concluding at

8.00pm in the Gymnasium. This will be a normal

length school day for Years R-6 students.

Students who need to remain at school to catch

the Loreto school bus at 3.30pm on either of

these two days are to report to the York Library

where they will be supervised by Mr Andrew

McDonald. If you would like your daughter to

remain at school, please advise Mr David Hall by

emailing [email protected]

Parent Teacher Interviews for

Years R-6 Students

On Tuesday 5 April, there will be Parent Teacher

interviews for Years R-6 from 3.00pm - 8.00pm in

the Junior School Hall.

On Wednesday 6 April, there will be more Parent

Teacher interviews for Years R-6 from 3.30pm -

6.00pm in the Junior School Hall.

Farewell to our Executive Principal

All families will receive an invitation to a

community afternoon tea on Sunday 29 May for

our Executive Principal, Dr Sylvia Walton, who will

finish at Loreto Marryatville on Friday 3 June

2016.

We would truly love to see as many of you as

possible at the community gathering to farewell

Dr Walton. Please save this date.

Welcome to Dr Archard

On Wednesday 15 June, we will host a

Community Mass in the College Gymnasium to

welcome and induct our new Principal, Dr Nicole

Archard. All families will receive an invitation to

this event. Please save this date.

If you would like to play a small part in the Mass

by way of a Reading or Prayer of the Faithful,

please let me know and I will pass your name on

to Ms Isabelle Roberts, our College Liturgist.

Mary Ward’s Europe

On Tuesday 29 March, I have the privilege of

joining other leaders from our schools around

Australia and members from our Provincial Office

in Melbourne to follow the footsteps of our

foundress, Mary Ward.

As part of a team of 17 pilgrims, we will

commence our journey in York and progress to

London, St Omer, Liege, Augsburg and Munich.

I look forward to gaining a deeper understanding

of the life and journeys of this amazingly

courageous, determined and resourceful woman.

In my absence, please contact Mr David Hall,

Head of Senior Years.

Head of the River Regatta

The recent Head of the River Regatta was the

most successful in our seven-year history.

Not only did we enter our largest field (12 crews),

we also placed in five events (our previous best

was two). Congratulations to all 52 participants.

We are very proud of you, as well as the very

spirited supporter base who were a credit to the

College.

Once again many thanks for your continuing

support of Rowing at Loreto.

Please refer to the Beyond the Classroom section

of this newsletter for comprehensive Head of the

River achievements and results.


Loreto College Class of 1991

25 Year School Reunion

When: Saturday 9 April 2016, 11.30am

Where: Loreto College (Acacias Verandah) to

commence the school tour. Lunch to follow at

the Robin Hood Hotel.

RSVP: Sarah Killey, [email protected]

Rostrevor College Open Day

Rostrevor College warmly invites you to join them

at their upcoming Open Day on Sunday 3 April

2016, from 1.00pm – 4.00pm.

Each tour will commence with an address from

the Principal, Mr Simon Dash. Tours will depart

the Valley at the following times, and will take

approximately 30 minutes.

Junior (Reception to Year 6)

1.15pm, 1.45pm, 2.15pm, 2.45pm

Middle & Senior (Year 7 to Year 12)

1.15pm, 1.45pm, 2.15pm, 2.45pm

Boarding (Year 7 to Year 12)

1.45pm, 2.45pm

To find out more about Rostrevor College’s Open

Day, contact the Enrolments Officer, Ms

Annemarie Mein, on 8364 8244 or visit

http://www.rostrevor.sa.edu.au/open-day.html

Uniform Shop

Winter Uniform Changeover

Changing of the season, and the transition into

the winter uniform for Terms 2 and 3, is almost

here.

All winter uniform items are now available at the

Uniform Shop on the corner of Talbot Grove. The

shelves are packed, ready to outfit your daughter

for the coming winter months.

Secondhand Uniforms

At the Uniform Shop, we have a good supply of

second-hand uniforms available for purchase.

Luisa Benuzzi will be at the Uniform Shop on

Tuesday mornings, from 8.00am - 11.00am, to

assist with second-hand purchases and enquiries.

New Polo Tops

The new polo top has been reordered. Delivery is

expected in time for the start of Term 2.

Those who have already ordered polo tops will

be contacted when they become available.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Tuesday 8.00am-12.00pm; 12.30pm-4.00pm

Wednesday 8.00am-12.00pm; 12.30pm-4.00pm

Thursday 2.30pm-6.30pm

mailto:[email protected]


If you ask any teacher their motivation for

becoming a teacher, most would reply “to make

the world a better place.” Recently, the

Leadership teams from all seven Loreto Schools

in Australia, gathered in Melbourne.

The focus of our gathering was to explore the

place of Gospel Values in our leadership and

education. A Catholic education strives to make

a difference in the lives of individuals and in turn

the wider community by challenging students,

through God, to find meaning and value in their

lives and reach their full potential as

compassionate, contributing, life-giving

members of society who are highly skilled,

informed, tolerant, open and just.

In a society that increasingly judges the quality of

educational institutions on their academic results

alone, the inclusion of Gospel Values into our

curriculum can be difficult to justify. Yet, as I type,

I watch another European city held to ransom by

ignorance, fear and intolerance.

These acts of terrorism only strengthen my

resolve that regardless of the demands of society,

the teaching of values along with knowledge is

needed more now than ever.

“Act not out of fear but solely from love.”

Mary Ward

It’s Not Rocket Science

It really was Rocket Science at the STEM Club

workshop last week! Astronautical engineer,

Flavia Tata Nardini, presented "Launchbox", a

company devoted to teaching students how to

design, build and launch their own miniature

satellites (CubeSats).

Flavia is Loreto College’s “Scientist in Residence”

for 2016 and during Term 2 she will be leading our

girls through launching their own satellites.

Below are two student reflections from Flavia’s

presentation:

“Flavia recently visited the STEM Club to give an insight into Launchbox, which offers younger students a unique experience to create and send a satellite into the stratosphere and eventually space. She has also founded Fleet, which aims to use a constellation of low orbit satellites to bring cheap internet connections to the developing world. By giving us an awareness of the possibilities she and the world has to offer, it pushed many of us to challenge our own thinking. When Flavia moved from Europe to Australia, she noticed an obvious lack of interest in Space exploration and innovation, yet she stayed positive and hopeful that this trend would change. When I asked Flavia the following question: “What type of data will the satellite be programmed to receive?” I was excited to learn that we would be deciding on the purpose of the satellite. I am looking forward to the launch later in the year. Flavia’s lifelong motivation and intuition has given me the confidence to follow in her footsteps and to push the boundaries as she did to create something incredible.”

Samantha Summerford (Year 9)

“I can speak for everyone who attended when I say

Flavia was a true inspiration. She was very

passionate about the work she does and she

encouraged us to pursue our interests in science

and technology. She told us that we shouldn’t be

put off if we want to pursue a predominantly male

career. She was proof that we could do anything

we put our minds to and that no one can tell us

otherwise.”

Laura McKenzie (Year 11)


PYP Parent Information Night

What is the PYP? This is a question I will delve

into at our PYP Information evening, to be held on

Thursday 5 May (Week 1 of Term 2) from 7.30pm

– 8.30pm.

PYP stands for Primary Years Program and is the

branch of the International Baccalaureate (IB)

designed for learners aged 3-13.

Loreto College has been an authorised IB PYP

school for several years now and our teachers are

well-versed to deliver the curriculum based on

this internationally recognised framework.

The aim of the evening is to leave you with a

greater understanding of how powerful the PYP

can be, and what it might look like in your

daughter’s classroom.

I warmly invite all new Loreto parents, and anyone

who hasn’t previously attended a PYP

Information evening, to do so on Thursday 5 May.

Please keep an eye out for this invitation, which

will include an RSVP slip.

Ms Kathryn Morgan

PYP Coordinator


Year 7

David Suzuki

David Suzuki was “virtually” here during Year 7

Science recently. Canadian environmentalist,

scientist, author and broadcaster David Suzuki

made time during his appearances at the

WOMADelaide Festival to field questions from

students around Australia.

This truly memorable event livestreamed David

into the Year 7 Science lesson to answer students’

questions about Science and the Environment.

The girls became far more informed about the

impact of global warming on our environment

and were reminded that it is not too late to save

our planet.

Fish Friday

Fish Friday was a great success, with $137.50

raised by Year 7 students for Project Compassion.

Anyone lucky enough to taste the fish

commented that it was absolutely delicious. A

special thank you to our parents who assisted

with cooking on the day. Fish Friday during Lent

is here to stay!

Year 8

Recently the three Year 8 Homerooms completed

the themed decoration of their classrooms.

Criteria included:

Three Pastoral Care sessions to plan and

complete their classroom with no extra

lesson time

The decorations must cost less than $50

in total

The competition must be student-led

The Loreto value of Felicity must be

reflected in the theme and decorations

There must be evidence of teamwork in

the decorations

The classrooms must be neat and tidy

and look like a learning environment

(rather than a teenager’s bedroom!)

Judging was conducted by the Principal and

Head of School who were impressed with the

efforts of the students and, more importantly, the

felicitous manner in which they were greeted and

explanations given so eloquently and confidently.

Each classroom was certainly brightened by the

efforts of the girls.

Year 9

Parents had the opportunity to hear from Luke

Duncan of Wilderness Escape regarding the

Camp which will take place at the beginning of

Term 2 (Tuesday 3 May – Friday 6 May).

Please return all forms by Friday 1 April, and

contact Ms Baccanello for any further

information relating to the Camp.

Year 10

Students involved in the Mary Ward Connect

program had the opportunity to share their

experiences with the rest of the school

community at our weekly Assembly.

The students focused on similarities and

differences between the Loreto schools and

encouraged all Year 9s to consider applying when

their time comes next year.

There are two areas where students can prepare

to enhance their success in the PLP. On Monday

11 April the Year 10s will attend the Careers Expo,

and as previously advised, the girls should now

be seeking placements for their Workplace

Learning days which will take place during Term

3.

Year 11

On Thursday 17 March, the Year 11 students

participated in a full-day workshop with Glen

Gerreyn. They focused on goal setting and

resilience and learned about strategies to help

keep them motivated to follow their dreams and

achieve great success.

The students found the session very useful and

enjoyable, leaving with a feeling of hope and

determined to accomplish individual goals.

Through all of this was the reality that hard work

and persistence are necessary; there are no

shortcuts to fulfilling one’s aims.


Year 12

A short and sharp three-lesson presentation from

Glen Gerreyn has helped the Year 12s develop

effective study habits and learn how to remain

focused and achieve their goals.

This was a follow up to the whole day session

that the students experienced in Year 11 last year,

and really put into perspective their final year of

secondary education.

Harmony Day

A focal point of Monday’s Assembly was

Harmony Day. This is Australia's celebration of

our country's cultural diversity. It coincides with

the United Nations International Day for the

Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Lively music in the morning, and the sale of

orange ribbons, brought in $117 for our Mission

Day efforts.

A further $141.60 was raised on Tuesday when

our Student Executive challenged the Rostrevor

College Prefects to a well-attended netball match

at lunchtime.

A feature of the week was the manner in which

the Senior and Middle leaders worked together to

create a happy and positive atmosphere.

Movies under the Stars

On Friday 8 April, our Student Executive Leaders

will be hosting a movie night. The evening will

begin at 5.30pm with a sausage sizzle. The film

Frozen will be screened at 6.30pm and Cheaper

by the Dozen at 8.30pm.

A letter providing more details, together with a

booking form, was sent home this week.

Mr David Hall

Head of Senior School Years 7 - 12


Holy Week

We marked the beginning of Holy Week on the

Junior Campus with a reverent liturgy led by Year 4G.

This sacred liturgy was both moving and

dramatically narrated enabling the Junior students

to gain a deeper understanding of the last week of

Jesus’ life.

On Thursday 24 March, the Year 5 students led us

in praying the Stations of the Cross in the Sunken

Gardens, concluding our Holy Week liturgies prior to

Easter. As this is the most sacred week in the

Liturgical calendar, much time has been spent

preparing the girls to confidently lead the Primary

community in reflection and prayer.

The final Liturgy, which will be led by Year 4B, will

celebrate the Easter story of the risen Lord. This will

take place on Tuesday 29 March at 8.40am in the

Junior School Hall.

Parent Teacher Interviews:

Reception – Year 6

Tuesday 5 April 3.00pm - 8.00pm

Wednesday 6 April 3.30pm – 6.00pm

Parent Teacher Interviews (R-6) will be held in the

Junior School Hall. Please make sure that you have

booked online using Edval.

Year 4 Retreat

Wednesday 13 April

Year 4 Retreat will be held on the Senior Campus

from 8.30am – 5.45pm, led by Father Paul Mullins,

SJ.

A concluding family Mass will be held in the Chapel

at 5pm for all Year four parents and students. We

look forward to sharing this celebration.

NAPLAN Information Session

Reminder

Thursday 14 April 9.00-10.00am in OSHC,

facilitated by Fiona Basedow.

Topics include:

What is NAPLAN?

How to read the website

What the test entails

Strategies taught in the classroom

This information session focuses on Year 3-5

students, but all are welcome should you wish to

learn more about NAPLAN in general.

Wakakirri Information Night

Thursday 14 April 2016

The Wakakirri Information Night will be held in the

Junior School Music Room from 7.30pm – 8.30pm.

Information will include:

What is Wakakirri?

Philosophy

How the competition works

Rules and judging procedures

We will then focus on our community strategies for

costuming and recycling. We would love as many

parents to attend as possible. We are looking for

parents to assist in the organisation of costumes

and prop-making.

This year, our Wakakirri team will be comprised of

Year 5-6 students. Please contact Ms Callaghan if

you have any questions.

Term 2 Dates

Wednesday 4 May

R-6 Athletics Carnival to be held at the SA Athletics

Stadium. Parent helpers will be greatly appreciated

for this event. Further information to follow.

Monday 9 May

Mothers’ Day Liturgy, led by Year 1, to be held in the

Junior School Hall at 8.30am.

Tuesday 10 May – Thursday 12 May

NAPLAN Years 3, 5, 7, 9. Catch-up day Friday 13 May.

More information to follow.

Tuesday 17 May (time to be confirmed)

Confirmation at St Ignatius Church

Wednesday 25 May - Friday 27 May

Year 5 Camp at Illawonga

Sunday 29 May

First Communion: Year 4 students at St Ignatius

Church at 2.00pm.

Wednesday 8, 15 & 22 June. Reception Transition

visits.


“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by

experiences in the environment.” Maria Montessori

The Montessori philosophy focuses on children undertaking real life experiences. This term, we

introduced an incubator and eggs for hatching chicks. Along with many interesting learning experiences,

the children watched in wonder at the amazing work that a small chick undertakes in order to break

open the shell and hatch. The children have demonstrated their ability to handle the chicks by holding

them gently and to feel how soft their downy feathers are. Once hatched, the children have been gaining

knowledge about how to hold and care for the chicks, as well as learning about the lifecycle of a chicken.

We have also welcomed two new classes of Loreto Year 10 Child Studies students to interact with and

get to know the children. As part of their studies, the girls are required to make a game or activity for

children aged 3-5 years. We look forward to them returning and sharing their prepared activities with

the children.

As part of connecting to the Loreto community, the children thoroughly enjoyed visiting and borrowing

a book from the Loreto Junior School Library. Amongst the beautiful surroundings of Loreto, the

children have begun using the tennis courts and grassed area to develop their gross motor skills

through Physical Education lessons.

Kylie Kennewell

Director


Head of the River

Saturday 12 March was the season-ending Head

of the River Regatta, held at West Lakes. It

proved to be Loreto’s most successful Regatta

in our seven-year rowing history. Not only did we

enter our largest field (12 crews), but we also

placed in five events (our previous best was two).

Those crews achieving placings on the

weekend were:

Year 10A: Place 1st - Madison Blacker, Molly

Everett, Ella Borlase, Georgina Berry, Maddie

Peisley (cox), Ashley Fitch (coach)

First VIII: Place 2nd - Ruby Sims, Alicia

Henderson, Alexandra Bull, Holly Ashworth,

Emily Scutter, Zoe Molloy, Rebecca Cock,

Hannah Sexton, Lucy Sullivan (cox), Tom

Doornbos (coach). This was the best placing

ever for a Loreto Senior crew!

Year 9C: Place 2nd - Eloise Penny, Esther Lange,

Hannah Heading, Georgia Williams, Kate Jolly

(cox), Georgia McVann (coach)

First IV: Place 3rd - Ashley-Anne Matto, Nadia

Williams, Lily Steer, Georgia Frick, Chloe Haggart

(cox), Tom Doornbos, Izzy Rositano, Tahlia

Jones (coaches). This result was particularly

noteworthy as the majority of the crew are

intermediates and have only been rowing as a

crew for a few weeks!

Year 9D: Place 3rd - Kate Williams, Matilda Miller,

Dimity Dagas, Holly McRae, Grace Steer (cox),

Tahlia Jones (coach)

The Loreto community is very proud of all our 52

participants, as well as the very spirited

supporter base who were a credit to the College.

Once again many thanks for your continuing

support of Rowing at Loreto.

Catholic Primary Schools’

Swimming Championships

Congratulations on an outstanding team effort

on Tuesday 22 March at the Catholic Primary

Schools’ Swimming Championships.

Loreto College won the Section 2 Swimming

Shield (overall winning school) and won both the

U11 and Senior age groups.

A fantastic effort by all swimmers who

represented Loreto today. I am so proud of you

all!

There were 45 swimming events at today’s

carnival.

Loreto College placed in the top 4 places in 41 of

the 45 events. (1st places: 17, 2nd places: 13, 3rd

places: 7 and 4th places: 4) - an awesome effort!

We are very appreciative of the time given by

Tania McInerney, Mel Maiello, Kim Laing, Jane

Ford and Fiona Ingram, who assisted with timing.

Thank you!

Narelle Dew

Micklegate Library

Loreto Junior School had the luck of the Irish on

St. Patrick’s Day and welcomed the talented

author Samantha Wheeler.

In a workshop environment, Samantha closely

worked with Year 5-6 students, with the goal of

further developing their writing skills.

The response from the girls was extraordinary

and Samantha was enthused and surprised to

witness the positive attitude the students

displayed toward improving their final written

text. Both classes enthusiastically took risks and

challenged themselves to write more creatively.

Fortunately, Samantha was in Adelaide

conducting research for her new book about

wombats so the girls were able to hear and

experience the process an author utilises to

research topics and develop a storyline.

It was an exciting and informative day! The

learning and enjoyment will continue on

Tuesday 5 April. The renowned actor and author

Tristan Banks will visitLoreto to talk to our Year

3-6 girls about his books and experiences as a

published author. This event will take place in

the Performing Arts Centre on the Senior School

Campus at 9.00am. Parents are welcome to join

us.


As a reminder, we ask that over the Easter break

you gather up any library books that may be

lurking around your homes and drop them back

into the library. Your daughters know to return

them into the slot at the library desk.

Ms Annie Lange

Interschool Swimming

Competitions

On Tuesday 8 March, our Loreto Swimming

Squad competed in the SASSSA B Grade

Swimming Carnival at the SA Aquatic & Leisure

Centre.

26 students represented the College, competing

with great spirit and an endeavour to do their

best.

We finished 7th overall. I would like to

congratulate everyone involved, and to

acknowledge the students who received a place

for one or more of their events. These students

are:

Isabella Baldino

3rd Open Girls 100m Freestyle Div 2

3rd U16 Girls 50 Backstroke Div 2

3rd U16 Girls 50 Breaststroke Div 2

Georgia Donnelly

3rd Open Girls 50 Backstroke Div 1

3rd Open Girls 50 Freestyle Div 1

Tayla Lipkiewicz



Adele Lynch


3rd U15 Girls 50 Freestyle Div 2

Demi Lynch


Ebony-Jade Nash-Smith

1st U16 Girls 50 Freestyle Div 3

Ivana Suen

2nd Open Girls 50 Backstroke Div 2

On Wednesday 16 March, the squad competed

in the Catholic Schools’ Swimming Carnival. The

girls finished 4th overall, picking up five 1sts, 15

2nds and 18 3rds.

One of the highlights of the evening was the

Open 4 × 50m Freestyle relay team, which

consisted of Georgia Donnelly, Emily Scutter,

Ivana Suen and Sofia Zielonka, gaining 1st place.

This was the last event for the evening and a

wonderful way to finish the swimming season.

Thank you to the parents who attended and

supported the Loreto Swimming Squad.

Mrs Mandy Braddock

PE and Health Coordinator

Year 7 Pi Quiz

On Friday 18 March, all of the Year 7 girls

participated in an exciting Pi Quiz. After

watching a video full of 20 interesting facts

about pi, they began the Pi Challenge to

determine the best team. Girls were in teams of

4-5.The first challenge was memory: they had to

look at a set of 16 round things for a minute and

then write down as many as they could

remember. Two girls remembered them all!

The girls then worked in their teams to solve 15

curly Maths questions. This got very noisy, with

squeals of delight when a team got a question

right. Challenge 3 involved drawing circles

freehand and Challenge 4 found the girls finding

where their birth dates were in pi. The winning

team will be announced in Assembly in Week 11.

For a final activity, the girls made a pi chain. All

ten digits were assigned a colour and then the

strips were curled and stapled together. Even

though we only had 15 minutes, the girls

managed to get a chain of the first 150 decimal

places of pi.

Many thanks to Ms Vistoli and Ms Warrender

who gave up their time to help run the afternoon.

Maths can be noisy, frustrating, rewarding and

fun!

Miss Alicen Miller

Year 7 Maths Teacher


Vocational Education Studies –

Student Reflections

This semester, a selected group of Year 11

students have been participating in Certificate I

in Animal Studies at Rostrevor College. They

have shared a reflection of their studies below.

For further information about SACE recognised

studies, visit www.sace.sa.edu.au.

“Throughout the VET course Animal Studies, we

have worked with a large variety of animals.

There are two parts to the course: theory and

practical.

In theory work, we cover Occupational Health &

Safety, the Animal Care Industry, job

opportunities in Animal Care, Animal Welfare

and Animal Husbandry.

In the practical lessons, we focus on caring for

the animals hosted by Rostrevor. These include

reptiles – including lizards, snakes, bearded

dragons and frogs – as well as fish and insects.

We clean the cages, provide the animals with

necessary food, ensure cages remain at

adequate temperatures, and more.

We also have the opportunity to visit the on-

campus agriculture farm and handle the animals

there including sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits

and mice. We had the opportunity to leave our

mark and name some of the lizards.

The course is very educational and hands-on. It

offers variety to everyday lessons and is a great

way to get a head-start in the animal care

industry.

Personally, it has opened us up to more careers

in the animal care industry and has immensely

assisted us with our career pathways.”

Narsheka-Sian Jones Josie Ager Mcconnell Caitlin Nicholls

Vocational Notices

Thinking about a Career in Hospitality?

ICHM International College of Hotel

Management Scholarship has now opened.

Hotel Management – it’s more than a job; it’s a

lifestyle and a passion. The “people emphasis”

of the industry makes it one of the most

interesting and challenging careers available.

The ICHM Career week is about getting to know

the hotel industry and the studies required.

Be a Rural GP – Thinking of studying

Health at University?

RDWA is a not-for-profit organisation that

supports South Australia’s rural health

workforce so it can enhance the wellbeing of

rural communities. Knowing that a career in

rural health is professionally and personally

rewarding RDWA supports young people who

will become our health workforce of the future.

If you have any questions about studying a

health degree at university, including financial

and accommodation options for rural students

or would like to know more about the different

university pathways for rural students and

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

contact [email protected] or visit

www.ruraldoc.com.au call 8234 8277

So you want to be a doctor?

RDWA and medSPACE program in South

Australia offers FREE workshops.

medSPACE UMAT Preparation Workshop is a

free one day workshop helping students to

prepare for the UMAT, held in Adelaide on

Saturday 21 May.

[email protected], visit

www.ruraldoc.com.au or call (08) 8234 8277

UMAT Reminder

Registrations close 4.30pm, Friday 3 June

https://umat.acer.edu.au/

Loreto Careers Carousel Expo Evening

http://www.sace.sa.edu.au/


http://www.ruraldoc.com.au/


http://www.ruraldoc.com.au/

https://umat.acer.edu.au/


Wednesday 22 June (7.00pm-8.30pm)

All students and parents are welcome.

Attendance is compulsory for all Year 10

students and parents as part of the Personal

Learning Plan Program (PLP).

The evening will enable students to talk with

professionals who can provide valuable

information on tertiary studies, career options

and relevant, local industry information.

We extend an invitation to parents and past

scholars to be part of the night as an exhibitor

and/or guest speaker.

Workplace Learning

Loreto College is committed to supporting our

students in a range of programs that promote

career development and meaningful vocational

pathways. Workplace learning is the new

comprehensive term which encompasses the

development of vocational skills, knowledge

and attitudes in the context of real work

environments.

All Year 10 students will engage in Workplace

Learning (Work Experience) in Term 3, Week 7

(Wednesday 7 – Friday 9 September 2016).

St Andrew’s College, University of Sydney

2017 Scholarship Applications now open.

Closing date for the 2017 intake is Friday 22

July 2016.

Visit www.standrewscollege.edu.au for further

information, or email Mrs Emma Searle

[email protected]


March 2016

Friday 25 March Good Friday

Monday 28 March Easter Monday

Tuesday 29 March Easter Liturgy (Junior School) SACPSSA Swimming Carnival Selection 2 Years 7-12 Parent Teacher Interviews

April 2016 Saturday 2 April Sport Round 5 Monday 4 April - Wednesday 6 April Year 7 Camp Monday 4 April - Friday 8 April SAPSASA State Softball Carnival Tuesday 5 April Catholic Combined Athetics Carnival Parent Teacher Interviews (R-6)

Wednesday 6 April Parent Teacher Interviews (R-6)

Saturday 9 April Sport Play-Offs Sunday 10 April LOSA Graduating Class of 1991 - 25 Year Reunion Monday 11 April Years 7-12 Parent Teacher Interviews Tuesday 12 April - Friday 15 April Year 8 Camp Thursday 14 April SASSSA Athletics Carnival Wakakirri Information Evening NAPLAN Information Session Friday 15 April Term 1 ends Casual Day (Project Compassion)

Save These Dates

Sunday 29 May Community Farewell to Executive Principal, Dr Sylvia Walton AO Wednesday 15 June Community Mass and Welcome to new Principal, Dr Nicole Archard

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