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OLSH Newsletter
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
We Believe! We Achieve! 111 Jasper Road, BENTLEIGH 3204 Ph (03) 8520 9200 Fax (03) 8520 9299 Absence Line (03) 8520 9250
Email: [email protected] website: www.olsh.vic.edu.au
Education in the OLSH Tradition At Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, we are Heart people
who are faith-filled, reverence relationships, pursue excellence, touch the hearts of others.
We are passionate about the education of young women and their success. We empower the learner, inspire a global consciousness
and are at the forefront of innovative learning. WE BELIEVE! WE ACHIEVE!
A warm welcome to this new year of education here at OLSH! The beginning of the year always has so many activities to attend and tasks to complete. And, rightly so, because that is at the very heart of our living in the here and now. To our new Year 7 students and their families may you know that your presence with us is our privilege and we wish you well for this year and the years ahead at OLSH. In a special way we also welcome the following new students (Years 8 ‐ 12): Rebecca Block, Stella Blowers, Julia Boganova, Monique Chapman, Samantha Cheung, Stephanie Christodoulou, Laura Halliday, Methma
Hewagampalage, Belinda Jennings, Nikita Psarakis, Ella Sleeman, Ingrid Zwolanski. Every blessing to our new staff members for 2014: Ms Jo Bradley (Head of Department Mathematics), Mr Stephen Pham and Mr Andrew Kerr. A constant theme of our life here is our belief that OLSH girls can do anything! May this be the theme that becomes our conviction in 2014 knowing deeply the words of Jesus…
I have come that you may have life and have it to the full. John 10:10
Anne O’Loughlin Principal
HEART MATTERS
May you always be united forming only one heart
Mother Marie Louise Hartzer fdnsc
NEWSLETTER
Volume 43, Number 1Friday February 7, 2014
Students, left, at the Opening College Mass and Investiture of Student Leaders
Ceremony on Wednesday February 5, 2014
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2013 VCE Results
The OLSH VCE class of 2013 has continued the outstanding academic tradition of the College. Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding results.
Dux of the College
Gemma Chris 97.65
ATAR Scores over 90 Jessica Zeller 97.30 Alana Iudica 95.45 Dominique Hanna 93.95 Samantha Davies 92.35 Stephanie Loiacono 90.65 Victoria Pechlivanis 90.35
Outstanding Study Score of 50!
Congratulations to Demika Tantra for her top of the State Award in Legal Studies with a Study Score of 50.
Yes, OLSH girls can do anything!
VCE Results
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As this year begins, we step out in faith walking in the footsteps of Jesus and placing ourselves under the guidance and protection of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Entrusting ourselves and the year ahead to God, the staff had several opportunities to come together for prayer, reflection and for the sharing of Eucharist before the girls’ return to school. We welcomed Father Paul Gurry as our celebrant for our Opening Staff Mass and then, on Wednesday Father Paul returned to lead the College community in celebrating our Opening College Mass for 2014. During the mass, our new Year 7 students were anointed by their Year 12 ‘big sisters’ as were all other new students and staff. To anoint another is to welcome, bless and commission them and so, this was a most special part of our mass.
As we look ahead over these next two weeks, there are a number of upcoming events you may be interested to know about:
Caritas ‘Just Leadership Day’ (Monday Feb 10) being hosted here at the College for student leaders of Justice and
Peace and Faith and Mission. We will welcome representatives from Presentation College Windsor and Kilbreda College
to join us for this day.
World Day of Justice (Thursday February 20).
Year 12 Retreat (February 19‐21) at Rutherford Park. This is a wonderful opportunity for our Year 12s to move into the
countryside and spend some time apart with their God and with each other. Please keep all our Year 12 girls and the staff
who will accompany them in your thoughts and prayers over these days.
History, Heritage and Heart programme for new staff (February 21). This is an opportunity for staff new to the three
OLSH Colleges to come together for a day as they begin to be immersed in the story and spirituality of our OLSH tradition.
A highlight of the day is always meeting some of the OLSH Sisters and hearing their stories of mission and ministry over
many years.
Anniversary of the death of Marie Louise Hartzer (February 21).
Our 2014 launch of Vinnies (St. Vincent De Paul) through homerooms. Just a reminder that involvement in Vinnies is
open to all students in Years 10 ‐12. I take this opportunity to invite all our parents to consider whether you might like to
be part of our involvement. If so, please contact us.
I look forward to working with your daughters as we work towards making Jesus’ love known to the ends of the earth. I speak on behalf of the Sisters when I say please be assured of our on‐going prayers for you and yours throughout this year.
Sr Megan Donohue fdnsc
Assistant Principal Faith and Mission
Faith and Mission
Photos from Wednesday’s Opening College Mass and Investiture of Student
Leaders Ceremony
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NEW STAFF ROLES FOR 2014 We congratulate the following staff members who have taken up new roles for 2014:
Ms Bernadette Anderson Director of School Operations Ms Dianne Byers Head of Department (Science)
Ms Lynn Egan Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning Ms Lisa Hanlon Year Level Co‐ordinator (Year 10)
Mrs Cathy Pearce Head of Department (Religious Education) Mrs Tania Tickyj Director of Special Programs
Building Works commence at OLSH
Over the January school holidays, work commenced on the College Courtyard and Robert Street boundary.
The project is due to be completed in March 2014. .
OLSH College 2015 Enrolments
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Bentleigh will be hosting an Enrolment Information Morning Tea on:
Friday February 14 10.00am to 11.00am
The Morning Tea is a great way to discover all that OLSH College has to offer and to help prospective parents for 2015 and beyond make an informed decision concerning their daughter’s education.
It also provides an opportunity to meet the Principal, teaching staff and current students.
For further information please contact the College Registrar, Sister Elizabeth Taylor on 8520 9200.
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Staff Professional Learning
2014 at OLSH has begun very well with students and staff full of enthusiasm and energy for all that a new year has to offer. Prior to the commencement of the school year, teaching staff spent considerable time involved in a flexible professional learning program. All staff were required to complete an online certificate in anaphylaxis training, as well as an update in CPR. At the curriculum level, the focus of this professional learning was to reconnect with or continue with developing the OLSH Curriculum using some of the concepts and/or tools introduced during the last 2 ‐ 3 years. Some of these areas included: Visible Learning (especially moving towards including Formative Assessment), Backward Design Curriculum Planning, Australian Curriculum, Use of Data, Differentiation, Flipped Classroom, Edmodo, OneNote, Schoology or other areas of interest. During the next few weeks, a couple of the Wednesday afternoon professional learning sessions will be dedicated to each staff member providing an interactive presentation demonstrating one useful tool for either curriculum development or use in the classroom. This will give all staff the opportunity to share with and to learn from each other.
Ms Lynn Egan Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching
Curriculum Matters
OLSH mentioned in Parliament!
Elizabeth Miller MP, State Member for Bentleigh, recently addressed the Parliament and spoke about our College and Regnet Christus Day.
A copy from the Hansard extract 28 November 2013:
Last Thursday I was kindly invited to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College in Bentleigh to celebrate Regnet Christus Day. ‘Regnet Christus’ is the motto of the school, meaning ‘May Christ reign’. The school really embodies this statement in its ethos and delivery of education. I was proud to have attended the ceremony of excellence celebrations on this day and present a ‘Women in Leadership Encouragement’ Award to Miss Martha O’Hagan. I congratulate her on demonstrating strong leadership qualities that will put her in good stead for her very bright future. This year the college is celebrating 75 years of educating young women, and I commend it on this feat. The College would like to thank Ms Miller for the donation of this award and her encouragement of the young women in our College.
VCE Excellence Awards Ceremony
Tuesday February 18 All welcome
11.40am in the College Hall
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Student Wellbeing News
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Bentleigh
welcomes
Dr Michael Carr Gregg when he speaks to all Year 12 Students and Parents on
Surviving Year 12
Wednesday February 26 8.00am Breakfast
8.40am- 9.30am Presentation
College Theatrette
Parent RSVP College Reception
by Thursday February 20, 2014
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Throughout the first day of school I had the opportunity to witness many examples of why it is great to have our girls back and
why OLSH is the place to Be! To Gillian Lantouris and Lauren Caia who saw Mrs Bertschik struggling with her books as she moved up the stairs and offered to carry them for her; To Reni Maddaford who saw a Year 10 student lost and offered to show her to her classroom; To our College Leaders, Leanne Haidar, Kim Koelmeyer, Rachel Pinto and Jasmina Lieu for the way they welcomed each of our Year 7s and their parents on their first day at OLSH; To Charlotte Yanko for the way that she welcomed and warmly greeted one of our new students on her first day at the College. I’m sure that Charlotte’s welcome has made this girl’s transition an easier one; and To Andree D’Angelo who greeted her new ‘little sister’s’ mother with such enthusiasm and delight. Girls, thank you for showing with action what it means to be an OLSH girl and for living out our OLSH pillars.
Girls, you are the reason why OLSH is the place to Be!!! Immunisations Years 7 and 10 Parents in Year 7 and 10 should have received immunisation consent cards from Glen Eira Council. It is important that all cards are returned to your daughter’s homeroom teacher by Wednesday February 12. Any late cards will need to be delivered personally to Glen Eira Council. The dates for the administration of immunisations for this year are: Year 7 Hepatitis B, Varicella (Chickenpox) and Gardasil (HPV)
February 25, April 29, September 5
Year 10 Boostrix February 25
For further information of HPV please refer to the following link http://health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/resources/human‐papillomavirus.htm
Ms Dina Oro
Assistant Principal Student Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing News
Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Bentleigh Community Forum
Tuesday February 11 From 6.15pm
Bentleigh Bayside Community Health
2A Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East
Speakers Dr Sally Cockburn and Dr Neale Cohen Specialist Panel Discussion
Free
Bookings 9575 3522
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Student Leaders 2014
Leadership Position
Name
Year 8 Faith and Mission Captain Aisling Atkins
Xavier House Captain Micaela Harvie
Sweeney House Captain Zoe Moran
Hartzer House Captain Hannah Layzell
Chevalier House Captain Ashleigh Meredith Issoudun Faith and Mission Chloe Hart
Xavier House Captain Brooke Stevens
Sweeney House Captain Claudia Carter
Hartzer House Captain Emily D'Rose
Chevalier House Captain Genevieve Gallucci Year 10 Faith and Mission Captain Aviva White
Hartzer House Captain Amanda Tapai
Sweeney House Captain Hannah Peters
Xavier House Captain Annelise Turco
Chevalier House Captain Josephine Cappadona Year 11 Faith and Mission Captain Patricia Palmos
Environment Captain Danni Tzivakis
Visual Arts Captain Jasmine Daher
Sports Captain Sarah Cleary
Public Speaking and Debating Captain Sarah Jones
Chevalier House Captain Stephanie Chris
Hartzer House Captain TaeJin Kim
Sweeney House Captain Madeleine Kent
Xavier House Captain Alishia Francis
Performing Arts Captain Bianka D’Souza Year 12 College Captain Leanne Haidar
College Vice Captain Kim Koelmeyer
College Prefect Jasmina Lieu
College Prefect Rachel Pinto
Chevalier House Captain Andrea La Fontaine
Xavier House Captain Alisha Fissenden
Sweeney House Captain Emma Sturt
Hartzer House Captain Eleisa D’Rose
**Year 7 Captains still to be elected
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Australian Youth Humanities Forum Congratulations Demika Tantra!
During January, VCE student Demika Tantra was one of just 100 Victorian students invited to attend the inaugural Australian Youth Humanities Forum hosted by The University of Melbourne. The program included a number of well‐known guest speakers and panellists including authors, playwrights and philosophers. Throughout the program participants worked with Alice Pung, Hannie Rayson, Raimond Gaita and Dr Robert Mann to gain a sense of the great impact and positive change that humanities can create in our world. Students were given the opportunity to experience lecture style learning on campus and to meet with current humanities undergraduate students and university lecturers. Many of the workshops were designed to open the participant’s eyes to the vast array of career pathways for students who undertake studies in Humanities during and after their school years. As a teacher it was certainly most inspiring to hear of the many exciting journeys that our students can embark upon using their humanities skills. We congratulate Demika for taking up this wonderful opportunity and we look forward to following her own humanities journey into the future – no doubt it will be a remarkable one!
Adele Schocker Humanities Teacher
China Language & Cultural
Tour 2014 A journey like no other
Students in Issoudun, Year 10 and 11 are invited to attend the China Language and Cultural Tour in September 2014.
When? September 21 – September 30 Who ? Issoudun, Year 10 and Year 11 students Cost ? Approx $3700
What? Includes visits to Beijing, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Xian, Terracotta Warriors and Shanghai
Applications expressing interest must be submitted to Sr Megan Donohue no later than Monday February 10, by 9.00am. Applications can be found on Ametur. A compulsory information evening for all students wishing to attend and their parents will be held on Tuesday February 11. This meeting will be dependent on the number of expressions of interest received by the College. The meeting will be confirmed with students on the day prior.
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Open Day Winners
Congratulations to Mackenzie Burn from St Paul’s Primary (pictured right with Principal, Ms Anne O’Loughlin) and Sophie Peachy – currently at Bentleigh West Primary (pictured with her mother Donna and her twin sister below). Both girls were presented with laptops as winners from last year’s Open Day.
Keeping OLSH Girls Safe on our Roads
Parents dropping off and picking up their daughters outside the College on Jasper Road and Robert Street are asked to be mindful of how and where they park, including leaving the driveways of our surrounding residents clear. In the interests of the safety of all our girls, please do not stop in front of the crossing flag on Jasper Rd or across the main exit driveways in Robert Street. It is also important that all road rules and parking restrictions in the area are observed, including not making u‐turns during school hours in Jasper Rd and Robert St. With the construction around our school, it may be an advantage to meet the girls in surrounding streets away from the College.
Please take care driving around OLSH! Your assistance and cooperation is much appreciated.
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Sports News Swimming Training Dates and Times
Education Maintenance Allowance The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided by the Victorian Government to lower‐income families to help with education related costs. To be eligible to receive the EMA you must: • Be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age of sixteen; and • Be an eligible beneficiary of a valid Health Care Card, Pension Card or are a temporary foster parent; and • Submit your application to the College by the due date. The eligibility criteria must be met as at the first day of Term 1 – January 28, 2014 for the first instalment and the first day of Term 3 – July 14, 2014 for the second instalment. The EMA application form must be submitted to the College by February 28 2014 for the first instalment of the EMA and by 1 August 2014 for the second instalment. The EMA provides an annual amount of $300.00 for secondary students in Year 7 only, and $250.00 for secondary students in Year 8 until 16 years of age, and will be paid in two instalments. Parents with continuing eligibility, who are paid the first instalment of 2014 through this College will not be required to submit a new application for the second instalment. Parents who transfer children to another College after February 28 2014 and prior to August 1 2014, must re‐apply at the new College for the second instalment. If you have not received an application form, but believe you are eligible, further copies are available at the College Office. Please provide a copy of your current health care card with the application upon return to the College Office.
Date Time Venue
07/02/2014 7:00am – 8:00am GESAC
14/02/2014 7:00am – 8:00am GESAC
21/02/2014 7:00am – 8:00am GESAC
28/02/2014 7:00am – 8:00am GESAC
03/03/2014 7:00am – 8:00am GESAC
07/03/2014 7:00am – 8:00am GESAC
17/03/2014 7:00am – 8:00am GESAC
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Performing Arts News Welcome to 2014 ‐ another exciting year in the Performing Arts at the College. We look forward to offering a variety of Performing Arts events this year, including the musical My Fair Lady. Watch this space for more information! Vocal and Instrumental Music Lessons The instrumental staff at OLSH currently offer lessons, either individual or group, in voice, guitar, violin/viola, drums, piano (individual only), cello and woodwind. Further details about tuition and an application form to learn an instrument in 2014 are available from the College office. Students can also download these documents on Ametur. We look forward to welcoming new students into our vibrant Instrumental program in 2014.
OLSH Singers The OLSH Singers (Junior Choir) will be running from 3.20pm until 4.20pm every Friday afternoon. All students from Year 7 ‐ Issoudun are welcome to join this choir. There is no audition for this choir. If you are interested in learning singing technique and expanding your performance skills please come along! Students are asked to see Mrs Mentlikowski for details. Senior Vocal Ensemble The Senior Vocal Ensemble is an auditioned group that will rehearse every Wednesday morning from 7:45am until 8:30am. Any student in Year Issoudun ‐ 12 is welcome to audition. Students who have previously auditioned will not need to re‐audition. Students are asked to see Mrs Mentlikowski for details.
Calling all Musicians for the 2014 OLSH Orchestra and Musical The OLSH Concert Orchestra is recruiting all students who learn an instrument to join the Orchestra this year, and participate in the 2014 OLSH Musical. All girls who play an instrument, either through the College or privately, are strongly encouraged to join the Orchestra. All instruments and year levels welcome ‐ no auditions or selection process. Repertoire varies from contemporary film soundtrack and pop music through to classical and romantic. For further information and queries, please contact Strings Teacher, Ms Enya Widdicombe: [email protected] Calling Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass Musicians The OLSH College String Ensemble is recruiting students who learn violin, viola, cello and double bass to join the ensemble this semester. All girls who play a stringed instrument, either through the College or privately, are strongly encouraged to join the ensemble. All year levels welcome. This is an exciting opportunity for string players to learn ensemble playing and performance skill, as well as the importance of chamber music. For further information and queries please contact Strings Teacher, Ms Enya Widdicombe: [email protected] Dance Club A dance club will be held each Monday lunchtime where students are able to participate in learning a group dance. The dance club is open to all year levels and offers students performance opportunities and participation in the primary school workshops. It is a great way to flex creative skills, learn new movement ideas and meet new friends. Back to 2013! At the end of last year our Voice students presented a wonderful Singing Gala in the College Theatrette. Under the direction of Voice teachers, Ms Melanie Adams and Ms Diana Clark, the girls showcased what they had learnt in their lessons during the year. There were many standout performances and the most appreciative audience was delighted to see singers who have grown in confidence and the use of technical, expressive and performance skills. Congratulations to all performers and sincere thanks to Melanie and Diana for their expertise and commitment. We look forward to more vocal performances in 2014. Singing Gala 2014 Enrolments are now open for voice lessons with Melanie Adams who is an experienced teacher and performer in her own right, having worked as a Principal Artist for Opera Australia, Oz Opera and Victorian Opera. You can be involved in lunchtime concerts, AMEB exams, assembly performances, Eisteddfod performances and even consider auditioning for the 2014 OLSH musical My Fair Lady! We have lots of fun and you will learn so much in the weekly 30 minute sessions ‐ you may just discover that you are the next Lorde! Feel free to come and have a chat with Melanie on a Monday or Tuesday or ask Mrs Fenton for an enrolment form! Come and have a sing ‐ you'll love it! In 2014 the Performing Arts staff at OLSH will continue to encourage students to explore their individual creative and artistic talents through participating in music, dance and drama.
Michelle Fenton Performing Arts Coordinator
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Dates for your Diary
Wednesday, 12 February to Friday, 14 February Year 7 Camp Friday, 14 February Year 12 Formal (Year 12 students dismissed at 1.30pm)
Tuesday, 18 February VCE Excellence Awards Ceremony 11.40am to 12.40pm College Hall All Welcome Wednesday, 19 February to Friday, 21 February Year 12 Retreat
College News
The OLSH Canteen Roster
Mon 10 February need help please Tues 11 February Cathy Pantelidis Wed 12 February need help please Thurs 13 February need help please Fri 14 February need help please
Mon 17 February need help please Tues 18 February need help please Wed 19 February Lisa De Fazio Thurs 20 February need help please Fri 21 February need help please
Please call the College if you are able to assist in the Canteen. Any help is much appreciated.
Siblings, Friends, Family, please note
Applications for Year 7 2015 Close Friday February 28, 2014
Please phone the school on 8520 9200 for tour dates, enrolment packages or further information.
An education at OLSH is an education of the heart – the Heart of Learning and the Heart of Life!
IF YOUR DAUGHTER IS LATE OR ABSENT
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Thank you to all parents who have been using the
Absence Telephone number: 8520 9250.
The Absence line is the number to call if your daughter
will not be attending school OR will be late for school
that day.
Your cooperation is much appreciated