OLSH NEWSLETTER 1 It is only with the Heart that one sees clearly What is essential is invisible to the eye! Antoine St Exupery 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 Friday 26 August 2011 Volume 40, Number 13 Heart Matters We Believe! We Achieve! Congratulations to all students and staff involved in this year’s RAW Rock Eisteddfod. The performance at Hisense Arena on Friday 12 August was brilliant! OLSH College Awards and Results were: Excellence in Performance Choreography Soundtrack Entertainment Costume & Character Initiative Visual enhancement Concept Drama Storyboard Spirit Overall the OLSH performers achieved SECOND PLACE in the competition. A great result for great effort! Education in the OLSH Tradition: We value: a spirit of reflection Dear Family and Friends of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, This week the College community has welcomed the announcement of the inaugural OLSH Flame Scholarship Award. This award is provided by the OLSH Alumnae and is given to a Year 10 student in order to assist her in her studies in Years 11 and 12. Congratulations to Bianca Fernandes (Year 10BL) the first recipient of this award. In celebrating Open Day and the Arts Festival we have had a wonderful opportunity to rejoice in the giftedness of our students and staff. The spirit that draws us together as OLSH College is strongly evident on such occasions. We are connected at the deepest of levels by this spirit – it is, at the onetime what we have in common and what we treasure. I have come that you may have life and have it to the full! John 10:10 Anne O’Loughlin Principal
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OLSH NEWSLETTER 1
It is only with the Heart that one sees clearly
What is essential is invisible to the eye! Antoine St Exupery
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College We Believe! We Achieve!
We Believe! We Achieve! Congratulations to all students and staff involved in this year’s RAW Rock Eisteddfod. The performance at Hisense Arena on Friday 12 August was brilliant!
OLSH College Awards and Results were: Excellence in Performance Choreography Soundtrack
Entertainment Costume & Character
Initiative Visual enhancement
Concept Drama
Storyboard Spirit
Overall the OLSH performers achieved SECOND PLACE in the competition.
A great result for great effort!
Education in the OLSH Tradition: We value: a spirit of reflection
Dear Family and Friends of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, This week the College community has welcomed the announcement of the inaugural OLSH Flame Scholarship Award. This award is provided by the OLSH Alumnae and is given to a Year 10 student in order to assist her in her studies in Years 11 and 12. Congratulations to Bianca Fernandes (Year 10BL) the first recipient of this award. In celebrating Open Day and the Arts Festival we have had a wonderful opportunity to rejoice in the giftedness of our students and staff. The spirit that draws us together as OLSH College is strongly evident on such occasions. We are connected at the deepest of levels by this spirit – it is, at the onetime what we have in common and what we treasure. I have come that you may have life and have it to the full! John 10:10
The importance of courage I read an interesting article in The Age recently which outlined the findings of a study published in the School Psychology Quarterly. Here’s what it said: “Students facing difficulty at school should take courage—literally. Demonstrating courage in the face of academic challenges and fear can help high school students improve their performance, research show, and it may ultimately help them enjoy school more. Professor Andrew Martin, from the faculty of education and social work at the University of Sydney, examined four approaches to schoolwork— confidence, courage, avoidance and helplessness—among more than 7600 students from 14 Australian high schools.
He found it paid to persevere, that courageous students, those who persisted in the classroom
despite difficulties and anxieties, could do just as well as their confident peers.” The Age, Monday, 22 August 2011
Ms Tania Tickyj
Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching
Curriculum Matters
Sr. Megan Donohue, Assistant Principal Faith and Mission
As we celebrated Open Day this week, it gave us an opportunity to showcase the best we at OLSH have to offer and also gave us cause to reflect on the gifts we offer as a College community. To see our wonderful staff in action, preparing displays, rooms and lessons and to see our girls busily cleaning rooms and tidying up yesterday afternoon, the word ‘hospitality’ came to mind. Open Day is gift for us – it is our opportunity to extend an invitation, to welcome visitors, to make room for the ‘other’ and to share generously of our gifts and talents. We open our gates, our hearts, our classrooms and our grounds so that our visitors may experience something of the hospitality of God through us. So while it may be Open Day, it is so much more than that! Our delightful Year 9 girls will have a retreat day today. Held at school and facilitated by our wonderful Year 9 RE team, it promises to be a day of connection, a day of fun and a day to stop and pause to remember God’s gifts and presence in our lives. And next Monday, our Year 11s will also head off on their days of retreat. It will be a wonderful opportunity for them to leave their mobile phones and i‐pods behind, and to spend some time together, with their God. Please keep all our Year 9 and Year 11 girls and the staff who will accompany them in your thoughts and prayers over these coming days. May our gracious God bless us all.
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StudentWellbeing Matters OAK Awards: OLSH Acts of Kindness Awards At Tuesday’s assembly we acknowledged in a special way students from Years 10, 11 and 12 who have demonstrated acts of kindness to other members of the school community. Each year level was given an opportunity to nominate a student who they believe goes out of their way for others. Congratulations to the following girls who actively live out the OLSH pillars; who reverence relationships and, through their way of being, touch the hearts of others.
You are the Voice: Parent Survey A huge thank you to all parents who have taken the time out to fill in the survey regarding the College Winter and PE uniforms. Your feedback has been invaluable. Results of both the parent and student surveys will be presented to the girls at lunchtime on Wednesday 31 August in the College Hall. Once the results have been presented a small working party will be created to look at the options suggested. A massive 193 parents have taken the time out to give feedback. Thank you for your suggestions. The results of the parent survey are displayed below. Feedback from the students will be presented in the following newsletter.
Ms Dina Oro
Assistant Principal Student Wellbeing
Would you be in favour of the school making enquiries into the purchase of a rain jacket that can be worn over the blazer when it rains? Yes‐ 67% No‐ 33%
Realising that not all aspects of the PE uniform can be changed, choose two aspects that you believe need reviewing. Rugby Top Track suit pants Polo Top Spray Jacket Shorts
23% 27% 54% 11% 30%
In comparison to other PE uniforms where would you rate OLSH’s current PE uniform?
I don’t particularly like it I think it looks ok It looks good It looks great
3% 28% 43% 27%
With an understanding that not all of the uniform can be changed, what two aspects of the winter uniform do you believe needs reviewing? Tie Shirt Jumper Skirt
65% 31% 44% 24%
In comparison to other winter uniforms where would you rate OLSH’s current winter uniform?
I don’t particularly like it I think it looks ok It looks good It looks great
7% 24% 45% 24%
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College News
RAW ROCK EISTEDDFOD
Congratulations and well done
to all our students and staff
Involved in our entry in this year’s
Rock Eisteddfod.
Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Walkathon Om Friday 9 September we will gather as a school community to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, and in a special way we walk together to raise awareness and funds for our brothers and sisters in South Africa and the Sudan. Our student leaders are very keen to support our OLSH overseas missions and have thus written a letter to all families that will be emailed to you. Please take the time to read the letter that they have prepared. A reminder to all students and parents—this a compulsory school day and it is an expectation that all students will be in attendance. A medical certificate will be required for those that are sick on the day. Let’s celebrate and join together as one to support our OLSH family! Ms Dina Oro Assistant Principal Student Wellbeing
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College News
Tea and conversation for VCE Literature students
In honour of Jane Austen and the study of her novel Emma, VCE Literature students were delighted to attend a tea party. The affair was cordial and conversible and the scones and Laura’s fairy cakes were strenuously recommended. The following are extracts from Creative Responses to Emma composed by students: “Emma Woodhouse, despite her admirable traits and attention seeking ‘charm’, could in no way avoid her petty, pitiful acts of naivety, obliviousness and arrogance. A rather fortunate offspring of the Woodhouse family is she, inheriting wealth and distinction in regards to high esteem. She gained this from her father who, seemingly intellectually deficient, claims social standing by fortune. To be frank, Emma is truly perceived as a self absorbed, pathetic, inferior young lady by members of Highbury, but that is typically muttered behind closed doors and in the absence of either cook or governess. Her tendency to disturb the settled village and lack of approvable behaviour poses as a detriment to that society.” Samantha Cramer 10 Green “For Miss Caitlin Phillips, mistress of fifteen thousand pounds, nothing less would have been expected but an invitation to be “distinguished guest” at the evening party of her neighbour Mr Watson. Indeed, it was common knowledge that her beauty was unrivalled, and her recognition and importance in town unrivalled; and with the recent passing of a doting but rather ineffective father, Miss Phillips now had the liberty to perfect everything in her power. The carriage ordered, Miss Phillips pondered over the events of the past few days. She remembered the public fawning during her father’s funeral, and the presentations of pansies; she had politely declined them, they were “too good, but unnecessary at such an occasion”. In her heart, though, she thought only of how insufferable it was to be presented with such cheap flowers. She would have much preferred something more exquisite.” Sarah Neumann 11 Blue
The Parents and Friends Committee would like to extend a warm invitation to all members of our school community to be part of a friendly and dynamic group working to foster a welcoming environment for new and existing families of our school community and to raise funds for projects to enhance our girls' learning environment. At the Annual General Meeting for the Parents and Friends Committee the following positions will be thrown open for nominations:
President Treasurer Minute Secretary General Secretary Fundraising Secretary
In addition to the above roles we are always keen to welcome new Committee Members who can assist with events during the year and contribute to our meetings. Even if you are only able to attend a couple of meetings a year your assistance is welcomed. If you wish to know more about the positions available please contact the office staff at OLSH on tel: 8520 9200 or our current President, Jennifer Knowles, on mobile: 0400 950 341 The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the College at 7.30 p.m. on 6th September, 2011. Please come to the office and a P&F member will direct you from there. We hope to see you there. Margaret Degering, Secretary
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College News
We acknowledge the dedication and commitment of our Class and Vice Captains this term. Congratulations girls!
Congratulations to the following students who have recently been awarded College Colours:
White Jessica Bergin Mary Hannah Sasha Hermosa Louise Jin Isabel Quintal Claudia Roszkiewicz Aviva White
Green Sarah Jones
White, Green and Red Dariyn Girton
Homeroom Class Captain Vice Captain Homeroom Class Captain Vice Captain
7 Blue Jessica Smith Amelia Mercuri 9 Red Megan Cairns Eleanor Mumford
7 Gold Amanda Tapai Katrina Valiakas 9 White Andrea La Fontaine Victoria Low
7 Green Alexandra Mallis Rebecca Nielson & Paris Tatter 10 Blue Michelle Dela Cruz Rachel Coutinho
7 Red Emily Casaceli Evangelia Vlahandreas 10 Gold Hannah Thomas Michaela Knowles
7 White Mary‐Anne Margaritis Elaine Liu 10 Green Molly Winton Tonia Barbalace
8 Blue Taylor Quick Stephanie Chappell 10 White Josephine Gonzales Charlotte Cleary
8 Gold Kate Burge Stefani Savic 11 Blue Elaine Tsang Zhoe Botsis
8 Red Claire Blenkinsop Jessica Bergin 11 Green Sarah Ferris Sarah Lawrence
8 White Jessica Vo Bethany de Vries 11 White Polly Mitchell Kimberley Pereira
9 Blue Kaylee La’Brooy Erin O’Shanassy 12 Blue
9 Gold Alexandra Pardy Elizabeth Prior 12 Gold Amanda Kachab Erin Knight
9 Green Julia Alfonso and Nadia Mase 12 Green Eliza Dunn
12 White Oubada El‐Ali
Madeleine Kyriacopoulos
Achieving in the ICAS Science competition
The ICAS science competition was held on 8 June. The following girls are to be congratulated on achieving a Credit (top 33% in the state) or Distinction (top 10% in the state):
Year 7 Credit: Aoife Barker, Taylor Barone, Rosie Howard, Maree Pechlivanis, Hannah Peters and Georgie Sturt Distinction: Janis Cox Year 8 Credit: Louise Jin, Danni Tzivakis and Yan Zhang Distinction: Bethany De Vries and Natasha Ockenden Year 9 Credit: Celine Leong, Rachel Pinto, Bethany Rowland, Katrina Shawcroft and Emma Sturt Year 10 Credit: Dominique Hanna and Jessica Zeller
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College News
The OLSH Canteen Roster
Mon 29/8 NEED HELP PLEASE Tues 30/8 NEED HELP PLEASE Wed 31/8 Gina D’Onofrio Thurs 1/9 Jenny O’Shanassy Fri 2/9 Julie O’Halloran Mon 5/9 Majella Kovac Tues 6/9 Anna Rosenfeld Wed 7/9 Carolyn Peet Thurs 8/9 Leanne Kerr Fri 9/9 WALKATHON
If your daughter will be away from school or late arriving...
... please leave a message on the dedicated Absences line — 8520 9250 — as early as possible.
Please do not leave your message on the main College number as
messages are retrieved off this phone later in the day.
Monday, 29 August Year 11 Retreat Tuesday, 30 August School tour Year 11 Retreat Wednesday, 31 August Students finish @ 2.30 pm
2—4 September Ski trip Tuesday, 6 September P&F Meeting @ 7.30pm in the Boardroom Friday, 9 September Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mass @ 9.00 am—all welcome Walkathon from 10.30am
Tuesday, 13 September School Tour Wednesday, 14 September Students finish @ 2.30 pm Thursday, 15 September Year 8 Reflection Day Year 12 2010 Cocktail Party @ Bistro 97, Oakleigh @ 6.00pm
Dates for your Diary
PASTORAL CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY
As people of the Heart, we are committed to providing an environment in which every person feels valued and cared for. Our College Chaplain, Sr Liz Taylor, offers students and their families pastoral care. For any need you may have for life, spiritual or bereavement counselling, Sr Liz is available to meet and talk with you. Does your daughter need to receive any of the Church’s Sacraments? If your daughter has missed any of the Sacraments and you would like her to access these, Sr Liz is able to help.
