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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College We Believe! We Achieve!

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Education in the OLSH Tradition: Pursue Excellence

Dear Family and Friends of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, This week we have celebrated the Academic Awards Ceremony for Semester One. Congratulations to students who received awards. We delight in your achievements and we look forward to the second semester and all that it invites us to undertake in the months ahead. With enthusiasim, creativity and a sincere search for what’s possible we embark once more on this great journey of lifelong education in 2013! OLSH girls can do anything!

Know that I am with you always, yes, until the end of time. Matthew 28:20

Anne O’Loughlin Principal

NEWSLETTER

There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.

Paul Coelho

Friday 26 July 2013 Volume 42, Number 11

We Believe! We Achieve!

Congratulations to:

Kate Kelly-Oman Year 8

Kate has been selected to represent Victoria in the National Netball Under 15 Championships next week in Tasmania. Good luck Kate!

Chair of the OLSH Board, Mr Michael Renwick with College Vice Captain Marisa Cafasso (above left) and Piwainashe Kahonde (above right) with Mr and Mrs Kahonde after the Academic Awards Assembly on

Wednesday.

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I thank my God whenever I think of you,

And every time I pray for all of you;

I pray with joy!

Philippians 1:3

It is with sadness that OLSH College Bentleigh acknowledges the passing into eternal life of Sr Mary Fyfe

FDNSC. Sr Mary is an alumnae of the College and also past teacher and past Deputy Principal.

Sr Mary held the position of Superior General of the Congregation of the Daughters of Our Lady of the

Sacred Heart until May 25, 2013 when due to ill health she had to submit her resignation from the role.

Whilst in the position of Superior General Sr Mary came from Rome to celebrate the 70th anniversary of

the College. Sr Mary always showed a keen interest in the life of the College and strongly supported the

mission of the school.

Sr Mary’s dedication to the education of girls, her leadership of the OLSH sisters worldwide and her

commitment to our motto Regnet Christus was unwavering. We are grateful for the gift of the life of Sr

Mary Fyfe to our OLSH Bentleigh story and for the inspiration she was for so many people within Australia

and throughout the world.

In truth Sr Mary Fyfe lived the values of our OLSH Proclamation…a woman of heart…faith-filled, who

reverenced relationships, pursued excellence and touched the hearts of others.

TO BE YOUR HEART

May your name be my last word

O Jesus may your name be heard

May my last breath be your love,

Jesus may I be your heart.

Only this I desire, to be your heart on earth

Jesus use me to spread your love to all

Use me to spread your love to all.

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This evening, a number of staff and students are participating in our inaugural St. Vinnie’s Winter Sleepout. The evening will include a simple meal together, a guest speaker from St. Vincent De Paul, the packaging of toiletry packs to be given out on the Footscray Soup Van and a time of prayer and reflection. To those students and staff who are giving so generously of their time and forgoing a comfortable bed in the hope of raising awareness as you stand in solidarity with the most vulnerable, we say an enormous thank you. By your actions, you remind us all that we are heart people called to touch the hearts of others. A special thank you to Mrs Josie Dilettoso for all she has done to facilitate our Sleepout.

Next Friday the Issoudun girls who are currently participating in the Hartzer Park residential programme will have their Retreat Day. We remember them and pray for them that their hearts and minds continue to be opened to God as they share this special day together in the midst of what has been an incredible journey.

Finally, we turn our thoughts to our brothers and sisters who at this moment may be risking their lives on the open ocean in search of a new life and the recent response of our nation’s leaders to their plight: “In the long term, we, a first world country with a commitment to the Refugees Convention, will not stop the boats until we work cooperatively with our neighbours seeking better upstream processes and protection for asylum seekers in our region and negotiating an equitable distribution of resettlement places. Let's hope the boats do stop before the election. And let's hope that after the election whoever is in government can call a truce on the race to the bottom, committing to the hard diplomatic work needed for a regional solution to a regional problem. With every step like the PNG Solution, we Australians show the rest of the region that we are only special because we think we are; and we're not. Just judge us by our actions. When in a tight spot, we use our neighbours.” (Fr. Frank Brennan sj, Eureka Street, www.eurekastreet.com.au PNG move proves Australia is not special, July 2013)

Sr Megan Donohue fdnsc

Assistant Principal Faith and Mission

Faith and Mission

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This week we celebrated the academic achievement of many of our students at an impressive Academic Awards Assembly; over 120 members of the wider OLSH community came to applaud over 100 awardees. At OLSH we are committed to building a learning community of excellence, providing a well-rounded girls’ education where all are committed to life-long learning. All that we do in learning and teaching is anchored in a fundamental commitment to a culture of learning and engagement. The partnership between parents and staff is an integral part of the family spirit in the College. We place strong emphasis on family, the first educators of the child. When a student enrols in OLSH College, the entire family signs up; parents become part of our endeavour to promote our students’ moral, intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical growth.

What is the award criteria?

Consistent Application to Studies awards recognises students who have demonstrated a consistent, organised and enthusiastic approach to their studies across a majority of their subjects.

Academic Achievement recipients have demonstrated an excellent level of application and endeavour across 6 subjects in Years 7 to 10. At VCE recipients have demonstrated an excellent level of application and endeavour in at least 2 subjects; recognising that VCE students undertake a maximum of 7 subjects.

Outstanding Academic Achievement recipients have demonstrated academic excellence, while performing at the highest levels. They have approached their studies with rigour and enthusiasm, achieving exemplary results.

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Ms Tania Tickyj

Assistant Principal Curriculum

Curriculum Matters

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Academic Award Winners - Semester 1, 2013

Year 7 Consistent Application to Studies Academic Achievement Outstanding Academic Achievement Lily Aldridge Aisling Atkins Lauren Earls (8 subjects)

Mia Barber Angela Cheng Georgia Sheppard (7 subjects) Carey Chim Samantha Hogan Diana Vagas (7 subjects) Micaela Harvie Diana Lautenbach Alexandra Parmar Isabella Livis Tiffany Ung Olivia May Jaimee Woods-Scamporlino Emily Vo

Year 8 Consistent Application to Studies Academic Achievement Outstanding Academic Achievement Katelyn Fitchett Emily D’Rose Jacquelyn Cox (7 subjects)

Genevieve Gallucci Piwainashe Kahonde Felicia Didulo (6 subjects) Darcy Hall Emma Medland Bridget Cleary (5 subjects) Chloe Hart Simone Pereira Ankita Sehgal (5 subjects)

Maddison McKee Tahira Tannen Helena Palmos Jessica Thatcher Molly Stackpole Brooke Stevens Doris Tran Angela Truong

Issoudun

Issoudun Awards will be presented upon the return of the Hartzer Campus Group.

Year 10 Consistent Application to Studies Academic Achievement Outstanding Academic Achievement Sarah Freeman Lauren Caia Mary Hanna (8 subjects)

Patricia Palmos Natasha Kilpady Katherine Martin (8 subjects) Jaime Stevens Natasha Ockenden Lisa Grant (6 subjects) Taylah Quick Sasha Hermosa (6 subjects) Anastasia Stenos Danni Tzivakis (6 subjects) Yan Zhang Jessica Vo (6 subjects)

Monash Scholars Foundation VCAL Award Natasha Ockenden Madison Costa Belinda Srea Lara White

Academic Award Winners

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Academic Award Winners - Semester 1, 2013

Year 11 Consistent Application to Studies Academic Achievement Outstanding Academic Achievement Sarah Fasolino Elizabeth Gracias Victoria Low (6 subjects) Dariyn Girton Kim Koelmeyer Demika Tantra (6 subjects) Jessica Hiep Georgette Masters Luisa Locantro Mairead McCaffrey Intermediate VCAL Award Bethany Rowland Amanda Meach Elena Stojkovska

Emma Sturt Martha O’Hagan Amber White Most Improved Intermediate VCAL Award Reni Maddaford

Year 12 Consistent Application to Studies Academic Achievement Outstanding Academic Achievement Marisa Cafasso Charlotte Cleary Gemma Chris (4 subjects) Emily Carroll Joanne Deftereos Jessica Zeller (3 subjects) Samantha Cramer Katya Eskola

Dominique Hanna Alana Iudica Senior VCAL Award Jessica Hartanu Alana Taranto Abby Mackie Hayley Lyons Emma Moss Stephanie Oswald Victoria Pechlivanis Most Improved Senior VCAL Award Caitlin Marshall

Staff Academic Awards Dr Gavin Brown Mr Phillip Carmody Master of Theological Studies Middle Leaders Program in 2012 Ms Josie Dilettoso Sr Megan Donohue Graduate Diploma of Theology Master of Arts (Theology) Mrs Kellie Mentlikowski Mrs Cathy Pearce Professional Certificate of Adolescent Counselling Master of Arts (Theology) Mrs Jyotika Singh Post Graduate Dip Ed in Inclusive Schooling and Student Wellbeing Middle Leaders Program in 2012

Academic Award Winners

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“Preparing young people with disabilities and learning differences for a successful life beyond school.”

Beyond the School Gates is an extended school hub that provides programs for secondary school

aged students with intellectual disabilities and learning differences and their families in the Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Port Phillip regions.

Beyond the School Gates coordinates and customises a range of programs that promote health, recreation, family support and work and educational opportunities.

For further information go to http://www.beyondtheschoolgates.org.au/

National Self-Detection Program for Scoliosis Brochure

What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a lateral or sideways curve of the spine. The spine also rotates on its long axis as it curves. It usually develops during early adolescence (age 10-13 years) when growth is most rapid. What Is The Cause Of Scoliosis? The cause is unknown, but 80-90% of cases occur in otherwise healthy adolescents. This is called idiopathic (cause unknown) scoliosis. We know that scoliosis is NOT contagious and NOT caused by bad posture, a soft mattress, carrying a heavy school bag or junk food. Why Is Early Detection Important? While very small curves are common and of no significance, about 2% of girls have a curve which warrants medical observation during the growth period. Three girls per 1,000 will require treatment during the growth phase. If treatment is required, the earlier it is undertaken, the better the long-term result. This is the basis for screening since in the early stages; scoliosis produces no symptoms. The way to detect scoliosis is to look for it!

Please download the brochure on the following site: http://www.scoliosis-australia.org/scoliosis/self_detection.html

Mrs Amanda Malone Acting Assistant Principal Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing News

The Flame Scholarship Award is funded by donations from OLSH alumnae and any Year 10 girl is eligible to apply. Applications for the 2013 award are now open and close on Thursday, 29 August 2013. A panel makes the final decision which will be announced on Regnet Christus Day in Term 4. The application form can be downloaded from the College Website and a letter has been emailed to all Year 10 parents and guardians giving further details of the award. We look forward to many wonderful applications from the Year 10 cohort.

Ms Shane O’Neil

Alumnae Secretary

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Student Wellbeing News

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Well it is only one month to go before the Arts Festival, to be held in conjunction with Open Day on Thursday, 22 August. In the Visual Arts we are gearing up for our most diverse show in recent times. There will be work on display from all year levels in the school and we encourage everyone to come and view the displays either when you drop students off for the afternoon or when you pick them up after classes, at the end of the day. There will be some light refreshments available. Open Day is exactly that. Our department will have much of the work produced this year displayed in the Hall and will be open from 12.00 midday until approximately 7.00pm. At the end of official classes for the day many students will flock to the hall for the musical soiree. While viewing the fine art and design work of Visual Communication students, photography from the Studio Arts group and exquisite textiles from the Design and Technology department, the patrons will be entertained by the choirs, music ensembles and pianists. We look forward to showcasing the talent of girls who experience the value of the Arts in their lives.

Mrs Bronwyn Cottrell Head of Arts

In Science for Living this semester, we studied a broad range of topics including the science of food, cosmetics, travel and travel diseases. In the first term, we had Ms Jamieson, and in the second term Ms Petering. In prac sessions we made several products, such as lip gloss and perfume. Everyone really enjoyed the pracs in which we learnt valuable information and practised our lab skills. We made funny and scary iMovie advertisements for our perfumes. We learnt about the risks of travel from a scientific perspective.

For the last couple of lessons, we used laboratory equipment to make candles with ice and bath bombs, using the excellent knowledge of our Lab tech, Ms Newbold. Science for living has been a worthwhile and enjoyable subject for all of us!

Sarah Freeman and Jess Longton

College News

Wearable art (above) was produced by Year 12 student Michaela Knowles.

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We are looking forward to an exciting term in the Performing Arts at OLSH. Highlights include:

The new OLSH Orchestra, directed by Ms Enya Widdicombe. The first session was on Monday 22 July, and we eagerly

anticipate some great performances this term. If any students are interested in joining the OLSH Orchestra please contact

Enya, ewiddicombe@olsh.vic.edu.au

Open Day. Rehearsals for The Cagebirds, Wakakirri and Choir will take place in the Theatrette; Voice, Guitar and Violin

lessons in the Music Studios; Rock Band in the Canteen Courtyard; Guitar and Ukulele ensembles in the Library; Piano

students playing in the hall while visitors enjoy the Student Art Show.

The Cagebirds. This one act play by David Campton will be performed by senior students in the College Theatrette at

7.30pm on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 August. Tickets, $15, can be purchased via the College website from Monday

29 July.

Wakakirri. OLSH College has entered the new Wakakirri competition for secondary schools in which participants are

encouraged to portray a story through a creative combination of dancing, singing and acting. We are delighted to offer

this opportunity to our students who will experience the exhilaration of creating a performance from scratch to realisation.

Rehearsals are in full swing and the public performance in September will be a celebration of the achievement of a

significant number of students and staff.

Our Performing Arts program continues to encourage students to explore their individual creative and artistic talents through participating in music, dance and drama activities and events.

Mrs Michelle Fenton Performing Arts Coordinator

College News

Congratulations to the Inter Team losing their Semi-Final by only one run

Parents, a reminder to please take care at the School Crossings,

both on Jasper Rd and Robert Street.

It is important to follow the road rules and be mindful of the parking directions.

The safety of our girls, staff and parents is vital and your help and consideration is much appreciated.

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