OLSH Newsletter 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 Dear Family and Friends of OLSH College Bentleigh, Education in the OLSH tradition is the foundation of all that we do here at OLSH College. Collectively, as OLSH family we are called to live out the four pillars in our life here at OLSH College and beyond. In the coming week we celebrate Regnet Christus Day - it is the celebration of every person who has been part of Education in the OLSH Tradition in 2015. We begin this day with the formal recognition of all that contributes to the educational enterprise here at OLSH College Bentleigh. The formal award ceremony will celebrate the achievements of our OLSH College community. The individual year level assemblies later in the day will enable students to recognise each other in the spirit of the four pillars… faith filled...reverence relationships…pursue excellence…touch the hearts of others. The OLSH Graduate is a woman of simplicity and a leader who is prepared to serve. She is recognised because she is a woman of: Heart Active Faith Compassion Courage Integrity Wisdom Prayer Independent Thought Hope and Resilience Transforming Vision Regnet Christus May Christ Reign Always united in our shared OLSH Spirit. Anne O’Loughlin Principal NEWSLETTER Volume 44, Number 18 Friday 13 November 2015 Joy is the most infallible sign of the presence of God Teilhard de Chardin OLSH College Bentleigh warmly invites you to celebrate with us Regnet Christus Day Celebration of Excellence Ceremony Thursday 19 November College Hall 9.30am RSVP College Reception P: 8520 9200 [email protected]
Dear Family and Friends of OLSH College Bentleigh,
Education in the OLSH tradition is the foundation of all that we do here at OLSH College. Collectively, as OLSH family we are called to live out the four pillars in our life here at OLSH College and beyond.
In the coming week we celebrate Regnet Christus Day - it is the celebration of every person who has been part of Education in the OLSH Tradition in 2015. We begin this day with the formal recognition of all that contributes to the educational enterprise here at OLSH College Bentleigh. The formal award ceremony will celebrate the achievements of our OLSH College community. The individual year level assemblies later in the day will enable students to recognise each other in the spirit of the four pillars…
faith filled...reverence relationships…pursue excellence…touch the hearts of others.
The OLSH Graduate is a woman of simplicity and a leader who is
prepared to serve. She is recognised because she is a woman of:
Heart Active Faith Compassion
Courage Integrity Wisdom Prayer
Independent Thought Hope and Resilience Transforming Vision
Regnet Christus May Christ Reign
Always united in our shared OLSH Spirit.
Anne O’Loughlin Principal
NEWSLETTER
Volume 44, Number 18 Friday 13 November 2015
Joy is the most infallible sign of the
presence of God Teilhard de Chardin
OLSH College Bentleigh warmly invites
you to celebrate with us
Regnet Christus Day Celebration of Excellence Ceremony
Last Wednesday 11 November was Remembrance Day. On the 11th November, 1918 at 11am, the First World War came to an end. Much of the war had been fought in dug out trenches across Belgium and France. It is thought that about 9 million soldiers lost their lives and about 27 million were wounded - many of them permanently disabled.
On Remembrance Day ten Issoudun students were lucky enough to attend the Bentleigh RSL for a Remembrance Day Service. We were joined by students from McKinnon Secondary, St Paul’s Primary, Bentleigh Primary and McKinnon Primary.
The ceremony commenced with a speech from the Secretary of the Bentleigh RSL and was followed by the Laying of the Wreaths, where Serena and Cindy laid two wreaths on behalf of OLSH College. Hannah and Sophie recited ‘In Flanders Fields’ and ‘We Shall Keep the Faith’ during the service. All students were then invited to place a poppy at the cenotaph. It was a great opportunity to remember those who have serviced our country and have sacrificed so much.
Following the service we were then invited to a morning tea at the Bentleigh RSL along with others who had attended the service. We were given the opportunity to meet war veterans and their families. We had the chance to speak to a war veteran who had served in World War 2 when he was just 18 years old. Listening to the stories was a great way to become connected to Australia’s history and they were very moving.
We are very thankful to Ms Verna, our Humanities teacher, and the Bentleigh RSL for giving us this opportunity to attend this moving ceremony and meet new people.
Kathleen O’Leary and Sophie Trajer Issoudun Gold
Sr Megan Donohue fdnsc Assistant Principal Faith and Mission
Faith and Mission
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VCE classes begin Monday 16 November for Year 12 2015 students
As assessment and examination periods pass for our senior students, the College is transitioning into the next phase of the school
year. For all students studying a Unit 3 & 4 subject in 2015, the KickStart program begins on Monday 16 November.
The classes will be rigorous in all aspects and it is important that you and your daughter note the following:
All teachers will be introducing work for the first outcome/s in each VCE subject, while providing a formal overview of all
work that will be undertaken in Semester 1.
In all subjects, students will be beginning tasks which will contribute to their VCE course requirements.
Attendance for this program is an expectation and will form part of the required attendance record for the VCE.
This time is critical for your daughter in her development of a strong determined approach to her senior studies; in terms of
preparation and readiness for successful VCE completion, this is a crucial part of the process. We would encourage all parents to
ensure that their daughters have an unblemished attendance record for the duration of these programs.
Our Celebration of Excellence Ceremony will be held in the College Hall at 9.30am on Thursday 19 November.
If your daughter is listed to receive an award you would have received an invitation in the mail. Please refer to this invitation
regarding any rehearsal requirements for your daughter.
All students are reminded that complete summer uniform including blazer is to be worn and homeroom will start at 9.00am. Students with PE or Dance on this day will be required to bring their PE uniform with them.
All parents are cordially invited to this important formal celebration of our students’ academic, sporting and community
achievements. Parents of awardees are especially encouraged to attend.
Please RSVP to the College Office on 8520 9200 or [email protected] by 4.00pm on Tuesday 17 November.
The following is a brief explanation of the process used to determine the award recipients for the Consistent Application to Studies, Academic Achievement and Academic Excellence Awards:
For Semester 2, an analysis of the student report data for the whole year (up until the end of October) is generated from the Accelerus reporting software which is used by the College. The top two students in each year level (according to proportion of excellent grades across the year) receive an Academic Excellence Award. The next group (approximately 6 – 7 students) receive an Academic Achievement Award. The Consistent Application to Studies award recipients are determined via an analysis of the Work Habits data, which are an indication of how well a student has applied herself to her work.
The students who achieve the academic awards typically achieve grades between B and A+. It would be rare for a student below the B/B+ range to receive an academic award. Students receiving Consistent Application to Studies achieve ‘Consistently’ or ‘Excellent’ in almost every work habit - this group of students includes the hard workers who do not necessarily get the best grades.
Students are not required at the College on this day.
Congratulations to the following Year 10 students on being elected to the Student Leadership team for 2016. We wish these students every blessing as they take on this role next year.
All Year 7, 8 and Issoudun students will begin the process for student leadership on Monday 16 November. We wish these girls well.
A reminder to all students that the Swimming Carnival will be held on Friday 20 November. Attendance is compulsory and a medical certificate will be required if a student is absent on this day. Information and permission for this event was received via Caremonkey. I encourage all parents to ensure that their Caremonkey account has been created. This method will be the only way that the College will now use to inform parents of excursions and incursions. Thank you to all parents that have set up their account and for the positive feedback we have received.
All students are reminded that full school uniform including blazers will be required on the following days:
Student Wellbeing News
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Ms Dina Oro
Assistant Principal Student Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing News cont…
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The Unit 3 & 4 students gained inside knowledge of the work that goes on behind the scenes in a public art gallery by visiting the Monash Gallery of Art in Wheelers Hill, to view the Bowness Photography Prize. The first prize of $25,000 was awarded to Joseph McGlennon and was chosen from 47 finalists. Ms Julie Perrin Studio Arts Photography Teacher
College News
We pray for the repose of the souls of:
Radmila Kotaranin Curuvija, Grandmother of Aemilya Sargent, Issoudun
Therese Jane, Grandmother of Kiara Matthiesson-Jane, Year 7
May Our Lady of the Sacred Heart hold them gently in her care and may their souls rest in peace.
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OLSH College Parents and Friends will be holding a Community Market on Sunday 22 November from 10am until 4pm.
There will be a wide variety of stalls as well as a café and bbq.
Why not come along and do your Christmas shopping at the OLSH College Community Market?
If you are interested in having a stall at the market, please contact David Formosa on 8520 9270.
Students who represented the College in sporting teams,
and their families, are invited to attend the
with Guest Presenter past student Kelley Musster
Thursday 19 November
College Hall
6.15pm for a 6.30pm start
Light refreshments provided
RSVP and booking details to come via email and http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/ShoppingCart.aspx?embed=166348
Please join us for a music event celebrating all things seasonal. A number of students from all year levels will be presenting a variety of repertoire at this event and we invite you to come along and get into the spirit of the season.
Ms Veronica Marrie Performing Arts Coordinator
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College News
Academy Uniforms are now ON-LINE
1. Simply go to https://www.academyuniforms.com.au/login.php
2. Select ORDER ON-LINE
3. Choose Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College and enter password OLSH
