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MRS KIM WICKHAM’S COMMISSIONING Mrs Wickham is officially welcomed to Loreto College Coorparoo as part of the Inaugural College Mass.

90TH ANNIVERSARY History and special anniversary events.

GEOGRAPHY CURRICULUM FEATURE An insight into the Geography curriculum in Years 9 - 12.

LORETO FEDERATION, ‘BE THE CHANGE’ A reflection of this memorable event.

LPPA SPRING HIGH TEA AND FASHION PARADE INVITATIONAll welcome to join the College community, both past and present, for this special event.

ACADEMIC RESULTS AND DESTINATIONS

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TO ACT JUSTLY, TO LOVE TENDERLY AND TO WALK

HUMBLY WITH YOUR GOD.

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THE YEAR OF JUSTICEV I C T O R I A L O P E Z V A Q U E R O & M I A W O N G

This is an edited version of the Justice Address, delivered by College Captains, Victoria Lopez Vaquero and Mia Wong, at the Inaugural Mass in February 2018.

We thank you for joining us to celebrate our Inaugural Mass in the 90th year of Loreto Coorparoo. We acknowledge our many special guests, here to celebrate the commissioning of our new Principal, Mrs Kim Wickham.

Mary Ward wanted to bring about a more humane and caring world based on right relationships. We are challenged in this special anniversary year to ensure our relationships are right, with God, our neighbours and all of creation. The motto chosen for this year is from the prophet Micah. When the people of Israel asked what God wanted of them, Micah said, “To act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God.” (Mi 6: 8)

What does this mean for us here at Loreto? Acting justly is about being generous and using what we have to improve the lives of people in need. In a world of inequality and oppression, we stand with those exploited in any way by unjust systems and structures. We begin by being grateful for what we have and thanking God for this; then we must reach out to those who are marginalised. Acting justly requires action, not mere talk.

Micah prompts us to love others tenderly, to treat them with loving-kindness. We are asked to have compassion for those around us and, as Mary Ward promoted, an open circle of friends. We challenge you, the young women of Loreto, to include others in this year of justice. When you see someone who is left out or alone, invite her to sit with you, show an interest in her and accept her differences. In other words, love her tenderly.

Finally, Micah explains that the Lord requires us to walk humbly with our God. To ‘walk humbly’ is a description of the heart’s attitude. Instead of taking pride in what we bring to God, we humbly recognise that nothing can replace a heart truly committed to justice and love. Our final challenge for you all is to resist the desire to judge others. Refraining from negative judgements will create in our school a liberating environment where every girl can have the courage to be herself.

An environment which allows each girl to flourish is only possible if each of you are able to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with God. The three challenges that we have asked of you are not easy; at times they will require immense courage – courage to be seekers of truth and doers of justice. The response of a good heart is outward, through works of justice; inward, by loving tenderly; and upward, as we strive to walk humbly with God.

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FROM THE PRINCIPALM R S K I M W I C K H A M

This biblical passage, taken from St Paul’s letter to the Philippians, was read at my Commissioning Mass at the start of the year. Paul wrote to a fledgling Christian church community providing advice on how to enact a Christian life. It is thought that Paul wrote the letter in prison where he faced the possibility of execution. Throughout his life, he travelled to dangerous places where his reception was often hostile. This took great faith and courage.

Courage is almost always a key ingredient of humanity’s remarkable achievements. Maya Angelou wrote:Without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. You can be kind for a while; you can be generous for a while; you can be just… or merciful or… (even) loving for a while, But it is only with courage that you can persistently and insistently be kind and generous and fair.

In my address to the community at the Commissioning Mass, I reflected that we can all find examples of courage within ourselves and our families. I referred to the achievements of my parents and the courage they showed raising a family with five small children. My parents instilled in all of us not only the importance of education but also of having the courage to strive for excellence, to face the future with hope and to stand behind our principles.

In the image of Mary Ward and her companions, her circle of friends, we see diversity; each of these women is facing in a different direction. There is a sense of animation - perhaps they were engaged in rigorous debate? These women were a diverse group but were united by their faith and the charism of Mary Ward. Their courage and their charism enabled this group to be united in their support of Mary Ward’s vision, enduring suppression, poverty, ridicule, illness and imprisonment.

As a school community, we can learn from this; we are a diverse group. Our community includes board members,

new and established staff, younger and older students, past pupils and Loreto families. Each member of our school community has different strengths and faces different challenges. So what does unite us as a school?

I believe it is the charism of Loreto and our commitment: To do ordinary things well, to act in freedom rather than in fear, … (to find joy in all we do), to work for justice (and truth) … and to seek God in all things. (archives.loreto.org.au/Home/Our-Spirituality.aspx)

This is central to our identity:Acting justly in loving service for the common good: (www.loreto.org.au/about-us/our-spirituality)

Our diversity as a group means that each of us will enact this charism in different ways; it could mean embracing failure so we stretch ourselves academically, culturally or on the sporting field.

It could mean not accepting second best for ourselves and also silencing our inner critic.

It could mean staying focussed and making sure we take time for reflection.

It could mean celebrating our wins and ensuring we celebrate the wins of our fellow students and staff.

This is what unites us, as a school, as part of the broader Loreto community and indeed as members of society. The only way to do this is to be the best expression of ourselves and to support others in achieving this.

I am honoured and privileged to have been entrusted with the leadership of Loreto College Coorparoo by our School Board. I hope and pray that as your Principal, I have the courage as a leader to be the best expression of myself and to support all members of our school community to be the best expressions of themselves as we undertake this journey together.

BE OF THE SAME MIND, BY HAVING THE SAME LOVE, BEING UNITED IN ONE SPIRIT AND HAVING ONE PURPOSE.

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MRS KIM WICKHAM’S COMMISSIONING

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1 Ms Cates Sydes, Mrs Kim Wickham, Sr Wendy Hildebrand2 Ms Anne Barker, Mrs Diane Bukowski, Mrs Kim Wickham, Ms Alison Terrey, Mr Orfeo Lazzaretti.3 Sr Wendy Hildebrand, Mrs Kim Wickham, Sr Anne Kelly, Sr Zita O’Donohue, Sr Helen Salter

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LORETO COORPAROO 90TH ANNIVERSARY:

1928-2018M R K I E R A N D O N N E L LY– L O R E T O C O L L E G E C O O R PA R O O A R C H I V I S T 2 0 1 8

In 2018, Loreto schools around Australia are focused on the virtue of Justice. Consequently, Loreto Coorparoo’s 90th Anniversary is an opportune time to survey a history of the College’s commitment to Justice over its 90-year history. When Mary Ward opened schools for girls, many of them from poor families, it was her loving relationship with Jesus that motivated her mission. In the Loreto tradition, works of justice and mercy have always originated from, and been sustained by, our identity as a community loved by God.

The College began in 1928 due to the generosity of the initial Sisters who served the Catholic community, living in spartan conditions and reliant upon generous benefactors.

Historically, Sodalities were an important means by which the nexus of faith and action for justice were nurtured at Loreto Coorparoo. The 1934 minutes of “Our Lady’s Sodality” speak of garments for the poor being donated and needy children being supported.

In the 1970s, Loreto Coorparoo responded to Vatican II’s challenge that Catholics more closely connect their faith in Jesus with the day-to-day needs of others by creating the Loreto Social Welfare Committee. This group of students raised awareness of social justice issues and promoted action for justice.

One practical result of this grounding of faith in day-to-day realities was that on Saturday mornings, three taxis delivered Indigenous children from neighbouring suburbs to Loreto where girls provided learning support in writing, spelling and maths.

In 1981 the Interact Club commenced. The group’s initial emphasis on fund raising was later complemented by action for compassion and justice. Practical action was the focus of the community service program that began in 1982 where Year 11 students provided support to local families with particular needs. They assisted staff in the care of children at Xavier Special School, Buranda School for the Blind and the Autistic Association. Girls visited the elderly in local aged care facilities and respite centres.

In 1988 the St Vincent de Paul Society began at Loreto and to this day it continues due to the generosity of the hundreds of students who have been members over the past 30 years and the staff who have supported them. Over this time, Vinnies students have supported the homeless, visited the elderly, assisted disabled children and raised funds for health care in Timor Leste.

1 1931 Coorparoo IBVM community2 1934 Children of Mary with Archbishop Duhig and Father Dowling3 1978 Social Welfare Committee4 Saturday morning pupils

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JUSTICE: AN ENDURING COMMITMENT

5 Community Service Program6 Helping out at Oz Care hostel for the homeless, 20097 1991 First Amnesty International group8 Caritas9 Loreto Coorparoo supports the MWIA “Baby Milk Project” in Zambia10 Timor Leste Immersion, 2017

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In 1991 Amnesty International commenced at Loreto. The group advocated for prisoners of conscience through letter writing campaigns. In 2008, Amnesty was replaced by Caritas, a group of students who supported the principles and the work of the church’s major overseas aid organisation of the same name. The Caritas group advocated for justice and peace through the annual peace day celebrations, the Make Poverty History Campaign and the Millenium Development Goals. They promote Project Compassion appeals each Lent and raise school awareness of global development challenges.

In 1990 a significant and continuing initiative was introduced to our much-loved annual Mission Day. Today, senior students enter each classroom to conduct a 45-minute lesson to help all girls more deeply appreciate the focus of the day’s enjoyable activities. Specific projects conducted by Catholic Mission and Mary Ward International are chosen to benefit from funds raised from Mission Day. The senior students familiarise every girl in the school with the specifics of these targeted projects. This has effectively connected Loreto Coorparoo with the global Mary Ward community and the universal Church.

The College’s first Immersion experience was in 2015 in Timor Leste. Then followed an immersion to Vietnam in 2016 and a return to Timor Leste in 2017. The College worked closely with Catholic Missions and with Loreto communities working in schools and orphanages in Vietnam and Timor Leste. The girls and staff privileged to engage with the local Timorese and Vietnamese people were gifted with transformative experiences.

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SR CLAIRE GARDINER DAY AND 90TH ANNIVERSARY

GALA BALL

(L-R) Special guests Gretel Tippett, Tatiana Grigorieva and Delissa Kimmince with MC Brittney Kleyn


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JUSTICE ORATION AND BOARD DINNER

NOW ACCEPTING ENROLMENTS for Year 7 2022

Enrolment applications for Year 7 2022 (students in Year 3 2018) are now open and will close on Friday 1 February 2019.

Offers will be made during Term 1 2019. Applications received after Friday 1 February will be placed on a waiting list.

For more information about your daughter’s prospective enrolment please contact the Enrolments Department on 3394 9999 or via [email protected] or visit www.loreto.qld.edu.au

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LORETO VILLANOVA MUSICALFOOTLOOSE


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SCHOOL EVENTSMISSION DAY

ANZAC DAY


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JUSTICE – AT THE HEART OF THE GEOGRAPHY CURRICULUM

At Loreto Coorparoo, justice is a key theme throughout the curriculum and is certainly at the heart of the Geography program. It is a discipline that naturally lends itself to exploring Catholic values in terms of social and environmental justice and our responsibility to be stewards of the earth. Centred on these values, our units of study encourage students to become informed, responsible and active global citizens who can contribute to the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable and socially just world. Some examples of study include:

YEAR 9 – People on the Move

This unit focuses on the complex issues surrounding the movement of people around the world, particularly in terms of refugees and those seeking asylum. Students develop an understanding of the key concepts and facts about refugees and asylum seekers as well as some of the myths and stereotypes surrounding these groups of people. During Refugee Week, our students have the opportunity to listen with empathy and understanding when we invite refugees from within the community to tell the stories of their own journeys. This unit also encourages our students to become involved in other activities in their quest to strive for social justice and inclusivity.

YEAR 10 – Striving for Global Equality and Behind the Brand

In studying the theme Striving for Global Equality, students examine the reasons for global differences in wellbeing between countries and conduct an inquiry into a particular country struggling with this issue. They investigate how

different governments, organisations and individuals are responding to reduce the gap between countries’ human wellbeing levels and represent their findings in the form of an infographic. In the unit Behind the Brand, students investigate transnational corporations and the responsibilities they have in looking after the environment and the people who work for them. As consumers, we have the power to choose what these corporations produce through fair trade and ethical consumerism practices. Students have the opportunity to set up and run their own Fair Trade Stall to promote ethical consumerism within the College.

YEAR 12 – Living with Climate Change

This unit focuses on the very real and topical issue of climate change, including factors contributing to the rise in global temperatures, the impact this is currently and likely to have on our earth’s biosphere, and responses to this environmental problem. Students are equipped to be responsible global citizens and help enact change from a local level. For example, to raise awareness about the issue, students have conducted interclass debates on the use of alternative energy sources and, in 2016, they signed the petition urging our government to sign the Paris Climate Change Agreement.

In the words of Pope Francis, “We must never forget that the natural environment is a collective good, the patrimony of all humanity and the responsibility of everyone.” This is what we hope to make clear in our studies of Geography here at Loreto.

Mrs Diane Hanson Curriculum Leader – Geography

WE MUST NEVER FORGET THAT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IS A COLLECTIVE GOOD, THE PATRIMONY OF ALL HUMANITY AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERYONE.

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Thank you to our community for your support of the 2018 Annual Giving Appeal. To date over $15,000 has been donated towards Loreto College’s Building Fund and Scholarship Fund.

A key strategy of the College is to provide an environment and facilities that inspire and enhance learning. To do this we need to have flexible and innovative teaching and learning spaces across the entire campus. Our goal is to transform the existing classrooms in the Crescentia Building (main teaching block) to create these learning environments.

As stated by Principal, Mrs Kim Wickham, the College is committed to providing students with contemporary spaces that maximise learning. The refurbishment of classroom spaces in the Crescentia Building will facilitate greater flexibility for students and teachers in addition to promoting innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

This architectural image provided by Tanya Mathers Architecture and Design provides an insight into the re-imagined learning spaces that will be created to support a dynamic culture of thinking and inspire a love of learning in all our students.

With the support of our community, we will be creating spaces that encourage students to articulate and visibly share their thinking as they learn from and with one another, thereby increasing their collaboration and engagement.

In addition to this specific goal, there is an ongoing appeal to provide bursaries for students whose families are facing unexpected hardship or loss. In order to minimise the impact on students’ education, Loreto bursaries can be offered to families in adverse circumstances, at the Principal’s discretion.

Please note, it is not too late to make a donation as the Appeal will continue through to the end of 2018. Any donations made to the Building Fund or the Scholarship Fund will then be tax deductible in the 2018 – 2019 financial year.

To donate online visit, www.loreto.qld.edu.au/loreto-community/support-loreto/make-a-gift/

To donate via post, please contact the Community Relations office via [email protected] or on 3394 9999 to request a copy of the 2018 Annual Giving Form.

APPEAL UPDATE

Nicole Burnheim

Ben and Julie Campbell

Craig and Louise Campbell

Peter and Joanne Culshaw

Minh Dinh

Judy Dolan

Mrs Maggie and Dr Michael Dwyer

James Fee

Elizabeth Fort

Kerri Fowler

Jenny Gribbin

John Hellas

Patricia Hickey

Ivan and Stef Ivankovic

Roxanne and Sylvester Iwinski

Leigh Kitching

Penelope Krishna

Morgan and Jill Lane

Suzanne McLellan

Linda Miller

Susanne Nelles

Kathryn O’Toole

Anthony Portas

Zena Roslan

Eugene Rukundo

Catherine and Russell Smith

John and Eleese Thelander

Vesna Tomic

Ralph and Theresa Weiss

Anonymous (35)

LIST OF DONORS


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Would it not be a good thing for all Loreto girls to Federate!

Federate to lend a helping hand to whatever is good and

beautiful, noble and useful in the world around.

So Mother Gonzaga Barry challenged Loreto past pupils

to unite together with spirit and passion to lend a helping

hand to make the world a better place. Across the

Pentecost weekend over a hundred years later, around

400 delegates participated in various sessions at Loreto

Federation, hosted by Loreto past pupils and the extended

Loreto Normanhurst community.

The theme for Federation 2018 ‘Be the Change’ was

brought to life in keynotes and workshops exploring care

LORETO FEDERATION BE THE CHANGE!

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in the health sector, concerns of Australia’s First Peoples, sustainable farming, women in the Church, advocacy for those living with disabilities and those caught up in human trafficking. Through prayer, input, dialogue, shared meals and stories; delegates were promoted and encouraged to consider how our actions large and small can have a transformative impact on our world.

Encouraged once more by Mother Gonzaga Barry let us strive to do good…

“It may seem to you that you cannot do much but you will do much if you do all you can and do it with a great and generous heart and a humbled mind – and do it for God’s sake”

By Wendy Hildebrand IBVM

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LORETO PAST PUPILS ’ ASSOCIATION

F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T

“Do good and do it well”, could be the soundtrack for the Loreto Coorparoo Past Pupils’ Association. We are proud to initiate and support many events and programs that make Loreto College Coorparoo special.

The Past Pupils’ Association will fund the Peer Mentor Program this year, which trains a group of Year 11 students to provide support to their peers across all year levels. It is a lovely way to complement the excellent pastoral care offered at Loreto College.

One of the special traditions that Loreto Seniors undertake each year is to receive autograph books from the Past Pupil’s Association. Many special messages, private jokes and memories are captured in these unique keepsakes.

Federation was held in May at Loreto Normanhurst. Mary Clarke (1968) and Donna King (1980) attended and reported the weekend was a huge success. The theme, Be The Change, provided the opportunity for much discussion and debate between Loreto family and friends, which attracted delegates from around the country and across the world. The next Federation will be held at Loreto Marryatville in 2020.

This year, in recognition of the 90th Anniversary, our annual spring event will return to the College. We are hosting a High Tea and Fashion Parade on Sunday 9 September in the Mary Ward Centre. Be sure to organise a table and book your seats. There will be many opportunities to purchase raffle tickets on the day to win amazing prizes.

The event promises to be a wonderful afternoon to mingle, observe fashions and enjoy divine food. There will also be a Heritage Parade, care of the wonderful work that has been happening in the Archives department, under the careful guidance of Mr Kieran Donnelly.

This event is for the whole Loreto Coorparoo community - past, current and future families. It brings us much joy, and

a chance to do well, to be able to raise funds each year to go towards the Past Pupils’ Student Support fund. This fund helps students who otherwise might not have been able to have a Loreto Coorparoo education. In the past five years, we have proudly helped over 21 girls complete their Loreto educational journey.

We recognise that many Loreto past pupils are on the move – locally, nationally and internationally - and the cost of mailing to a very large database is ever increasing. We are keen to connect with as many past pupils as possible on Facebook. Connect with us to see Loreto College Coorparoo women living the core values of Felicity, Freedom, Sincerity, Verity and Justice.

Ms Catherine Michael President – Loreto Past Pupils’ Association

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REUNIONS

1 YEAR REUNIONDate: Friday 26 October 2018

Time: 10am

Venue: Cruci Building Loreto College Coorparoo

RSVP: Friday 12 October 2018

Contact: Bridgette Ryan, [email protected]

Olivia Rogers, [email protected]

10 YEAR REUNIONDate: Saturday 6 October 2018

Time: 7pm – 10pm

Venue: The Landing at Dockside

RSVP: 17 September 2018

Contact: Rebekah Higgins (Apelt) [email protected], 0412 647 891

30 YEAR REUNIONDate: Saturday 13 October

Time: 7pm

Venue: The Charming Squire, upstairs in the River Room, 3/133 Grey St, South Brisbane

Contact: Lisa Lum (nee Pandy), [email protected]

Georgina Sefton, [email protected]

Trish Job (nee O’Dwyer), [email protected]

40 YEAR REUNION

SENIOR PAST PUPILS REUNION 50+ YEARS

DATE CLAIMERS


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ODDS AND ENDS

BOOK CLUB

Jane Owen (1984) Partner at law firm Bird and Bird, won Specialist Firm of the Year at the Australasian Law Awards. Jane is a specialist in contentious IP and focuses on patent litigation, particularly life sciences disputes. Congratulations, Jane!

Helen O’Leary (1985) has been awarded Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role at the Queensland Matilda Awards. Well done, Helen!

Meg (2014) and Matilda (2016) Ingram travelled to France with the Voices of Birralee to sing at the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux to commemorate the centenary battle.

Ella Van Dyck (2017) has been awarded a full scholarship to study a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music) at QUT. Congratulations, Ella!

Aislinn Healy (2010) is completing her PhD focusing on chronic disease and neighbourhood socioeconomic disadvantage. She is also the Vice-President in Research with ACU’s Postgraduate Association (ACUPGA) for 2018. The goal of the association is to provide postgraduate students with opportunities for career development, intellectual engagement and social companionship and networking. There is also support for study-related affairs and acting as an advocate on behalf of the students to ensure needs are met.

We are always interested to hear past pupil news and updates. Please email any related information to [email protected]

Loreto College has been fortunate in 2018 to have the continued support of Avid Reader and past pupil, Jennifer Stephens (1988) with the Past Pupils’ Book Club.

The Book Club is an opportunity for our community, both past and present, to come together and share in lively discussions about the chosen books whilst enjoying light refreshments with great company. One of the strengths of the group is the inter-generational aspect, which provides interesting and wonderful layers to the book discussions.

So far this year, the books read include Kamila Shamsie’s ‘Home and Fire’, Celeste Ng’s book ‘Little Fires Everywhere’, ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’ by Amor Towles and ‘The Yellow House’ by Emily O’Grady.

The Book Club always welcomes new members. These events are a great opportunity for book lovers to enjoy cheese and wine shared amongst friends whilst discussing the chosen book. Please note, there isn’t an expectation to have read the book, just come along for a lovely gathering.

Aislinn Healy (2010) pictured left

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DEATHS

BIRTHS

Neville Stone, husband of Lorraine Stone (former Loreto staff member) and father of Stephanie Engler (1987), passed away 25 October 2017.

Simon Benham, father of Molly Benham (2017), passed away 22 December 2017.

Raymond (Ray) Murphy, brother to Clare Edwards (Murphy 1967) and father of Rebecca Davidson (1991) and Rachael Bath (1986), passed away 22 December 2017.

Mary-Pat Ogilvy (Parer 1959), sister to Helen Parer ibvm (1960) and mother to Helen-Jane Shipman (1986) and Jacinta Ogilvy, passed away 13 December 2017.

Therese McCabe (O’Donohue), sister to Carina Reid (1956), Zita O’Donohue ibvm, and Loyola O’Donohue, passed away 12 January 2018.

Veronica Rose Sydes, mother of Barbara Ferguson (1966), Patricia Sydes (1968), Jo-Anne McDougall (1971), James Sydes (Gregory Terrace 1975), passed away 17 July 2017.

Terence Effeney, father of Jessica (2010), Grea and Lauren (2015) Effeney, passed away 30 March 2018.

Susan Mullins, mother of Kate Mullins (2011), passed away 9 April 2018.

John Hodgkinson, father of Jane Hodgkinson (1979), Louise Gasper (1984) and Louise Hodgkinson, passed away 24 May 2018.

Anne Kearney (1973), aunt of Grace Kearney (2011) passed away 31 May 3018.

Sr Mary Murray ibvm (formerly known as Mother Mary Stanislaus). Sr Mary taught at Loreto College Coorparoo from 1950 to 1960.

Dr John Gallagher, father of Jane Corbett (1978) passed away 19 June 2018.

Jan Dooley (Evans 1962), passed away 27 June 2018.

Lexi Ferguson, mother of Cathryn Crowe (1973), Tricia Groen (1975) and Louise McGovern (1979).

Julia Lane, mother of Morgan Lane (1974), Julian, Daniel, Maurice, Adrian and Peter Lane and grandmother to Celia (2013), passed away 7 July 2018.

Elizabeth Moran (former staff member) and mother of Catherine Kiernan (1979).

Pat Finnimore, husband of Erica (Healy 1958), father of Mary Bunzli (1984) and sister of Moira Moss (1960), passed away 5 August 2018.

Mary Panizza, mother of Helen Panizza (1974), Ben, Albert and Mark Panizza, passed away 9 July 2018.

Moya Hickey (1949, Loreto Toorak) Staff member and Deputy Principal of Loreto Coorparoo. Mother of Kate Moloney (1972), Brendan and Damien (1983), Brigid (1980), Meg Ferrett (1989), Grandmother of Siobhan (2003) and Julia Moloney (2006) and Charlotte Ferrett (Year 8). Passed away 29 April 2018.

“We acknowledge Mrs Moya Hickey who sadly passed away. Moya worked at the College for 34 years, for 22 of which she was a Deputy Principal. As a teacher, she taught subjects including Science, Religion and German.

Moya‘s connections with Loreto are deep. Her mother attended Loreto Convent, Portland in 1906. Moya attended Loreto Toorak for three years as a boarder. Her children and grandchildren attended Loreto College. Moya’s legacy at the College include her care for the welfare of each individual student and her conviction that all students have the potential to achieve.”

1 To Genevieve Mathieson (2007) and Cameron French, a baby boy Thomas Patrick French, born 7 November 2017.2 To Laura (Robinson) (2007) and Corey Rogers, a baby boy Elijah Thomas Rogers, born 5 September 2017.3 To Nadya Shale (staff) a baby boy Ismael Murayan, born 11 November 2017. 4 To Rachel Cody (staff) a baby boy Noah James, born 20 May 2018.5 To Cara (Dickie (1998) (Teaching staff 2018) and James Fox, a baby girl Hannah Rose, born 6 July 2018.

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ENGAGEMENTS

Fiona McMahon (2013) and Nicholas Park

Suzie Creevey (2006) and Robert Fairey


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WEDDINGS CELEBRATIONS

Eleni Theodotou (2006) and Jon Goupis Michaela Langmaid (2005) and Harry Penkeyman Jenna Henderson (2005) and Craig Howard

1 Eleni Theodotou (2006) and Jon Goupis were married on 29 April 2017 at the Greek Orthodox Church and celebrated their wedding reception at the Greek Club. 2 & 3 Michaela Langmaid (2005) and Harry Penkeyman were married on 2 September 2017 at St Bernard’s Church, Mount Gravatt. Breanna Brosteanu (Langmaid 2001) (far left) and Brooke Siepen (Wearing 2005) (second from right) were in the bridal party. 4 & 5 Jenna Henderson (2005) and Craig Howard were married on 4 January 2018 on the Steps of Grand Central Station in New York. The wedding was on the day of a huge snow storm in New York.

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BACHELOR OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES – Marguerita

BACHELOR OF JUSTICE/LAW – Sophia

BACHELOR OF VETERINARY SCIENCE – Katelyn

BACHELOR OF PODIATRY – Kristina

BACHELOR OF MUSIC – Lydia

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING – Audrei

BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY – Isabella

BACHELOR OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

– Meg

BACHELOR OF SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE

– Grace

BACHELOR OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY

– Caitlin

2017 ACADEMIC RESULTSNATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM LITERACY AND NUMERACY (NAPLAN)All Year 7 and 9 students take part in the NAPLAN tests that are undertaken across Australia. The results are provided to parents by way of an individual report showing their daughter’s results compared with the average of all Queensland students. The College is also provided with summary results, which outline the mean results for the College compared with the mean results for Queensland. These results are outlined below.

Year 7, 2017

Grammar Numeracy Reading Spelling Writing & Punctuation

Loreto 572 574 574 567 555

Queensland 538 549 540 546 503

Year 9, 2017

Grammar Numeracy Reading Spelling Writing & Punctuation

Loreto 619 624 625 616 607

Queensland 574 585 575 577 539

Below is a sample of tertiary study being undertaken by the 2017 cohort.

2017 ACADEMIC RESULTSLoreto Coorparoo congratulates the Class of 2017.

This year 99% of students graduated with a Queensland Certificate of Education.

Over 1 in 5 students graduated with an OP of 5 or better.

Almost two-thirds of the graduating cohort received an OP of 10 or better.

OP Loreto College

1 - 5 22.5%

1 - 10 63.3%

1 - 15 87.5%

1 - 20 100%

These results reflect the hard work of the 2017 cohort and the support of the teaching staff, families and educational experience offered at Loreto College.

It is important to note that these scores are only one indicator of the dedication and diligence of our students and staff.


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UPCOMING EVENTS

End of Term 4

Friday 30 NovemberEnd of Term 3

Friday 21 September

Term 4 commences

Monday 8 October

Year 7 2019 Orientation Day 2 Monday 22 October 9am – 3pm

P&F AGM Tuesday 4 September 6.30pm for a 7pm start Cruci

Sport Support Group Meeting Tuesday 11 September 7pm Room 602

Music Support Group Meeting Wednesday 12 September 7pm Cruci

Year 7 2019 Orientation Day 1 Wednesday 17 October 9am – 3pm

Year 7 2019 Parent Information Evening Tuesday 16 October Mary Ward Centre

Spring Concert Tuesday 23 October 7pm – 9.30pm Queensland Multicultural Centre

LPPA Spring High Tea and Fashion Parade Sunday 9 September 2pm – 5.30pm Mary Ward Centre

Year 12 Graduation Friday 16 November Mary Ward Centre

College Tour Wednesday 24 October 9am

P&F Meeting Tuesday 30 October 6.30pm for a 7pm start Cruci

Past Pupils’ Book Club Thursday 8 November 6.45pm for a 7pm start Library

Music Support Group Meeting Wednesday 14 November 7pm Cruci

Primary Music Camp Sunday 26 August 8.30am – 3pm Mary Ward Centre

‘The 5 Secrets of High School’ by Bec Sparrow Monday 27 August 6pm Mary Ward Centre

Live and Wired Festival Sunday 21 October 3pm – 7pm

P&F Father’s Day Breakfast Friday 31 August 7am – 8am Mary Ward Centre

*Dates are correct at the time of printing.

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER

Madonna King Fathers & Daughters Monday 8 October Mary Ward Centre

Sport Support Group Meeting Tuesday 9 October 7pm Room 602

Music Support Group Meeting Wednesday 10 October 7pm Cruci

Year 12 Mother Daughter Breakfast Sunday 7 October Blackbird Restaurant, Riverside Centre

OCTOBER

A U G U S T / 2 0 1 8

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