Issue 12/2015, 19 August 2015

Issue No. 12/2015
Wednesday 19 August 2015
FROM THE PRINCIPAL…
Star of the Sea prides itself on a deep, broad and rich curriculum, providing every student with an opportunity to excel
across a range of interests, activities and pursuits. Recently I have been delighted and moved by this desire for, and
pursuit of, excellence by members of our College community …
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Holly Felsenthal and Charlotte Keon have displayed outstanding commitment, initiative and creativity to receive
the Queen’s Guide Award (read report on page 3)
the speed and skill of our senior netballers against a New Zealand team last week could have been a game
between the Diamonds and the Silver Ferns at the World Netball Championships!
Sarah Loschiavo (Year 11) has become the first Star student to receive a Gold Spirit Award for excellence in
academic pursuit, community service, cultural and sporting activities
Year 7 Maths’ students undergoing lunchtime tutoring last Wednesday in a bid to develop their skills and
improve their marks
VET hospitality students prepared and served a delicious three-course meal for the College Board members on
Monday night (see photo on page 2)
Year 10 students have participated in the Growing Tall Poppies program this week hosted by the Physics
Department at Melbourne University, working on specific projects under the tutelage of staff and postgraduate
students
on Friday staff will meet in a range of forums to hone their own professional practice and offer collegial support
to one another
In addition to the above, the names of students who have been acknowledged for their excellence in Semester 1
studies and, for the first time, the significant improvement in their studies are published on pages 4 and 5. Heartfelt
congratulations to all!
It is with great sadness that I offer our condolences to the family of Jennie Morrish, a former Star music teacher, who
died last week (see page 2). I would also like to wish Mrs Jennifer Levett, Lily Zuzek, Elouise Ackerman, Clare Cooper,
Josie Holland and Tori Coyne a safe and enlightening exchange experience with the Iona Presentation College
community in Perth across the coming week.
Although the wintry weather may have left some of us feeling a bit depleted, I encourage and urge each member of our
community to be inspired by the Guiding Principle from our Mission Statement – teaching and learning with passion
and excellence. As one very proud principal, I know that everyone has been blessed with God-given gifts that we are
called to develop and utilise to the very best of our ability. We pray …
Gracious God,
you have showered each one of us with abundant gifts.
As we consider our 2016 subject selection
fill us with wisdom to make good decisions, the humility to accept advice
and the courage to utilise our gifts in the service of others.
We make this and all our prayers in your most Holy Name, now and forever. Amen.
Sandra Diafas - Principal
[email protected]
IMPORTANT DATES
(Term 3, 2015: August 20 - September 2)
Thu Aug 20 PST Interviews (2.30 - 8.30pm)
Fri
Aug 21
Staff Professional Learning Day
(student-free day)
Mon Aug 24 School Holiday
Fri
Aug 28 Father/Daughter Afternoon BBQ
Sun Aug 30 Year 8 Camp (Aug 30 - Sep 5)
DON’T MISS THESE TWO UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE STAR COMMUNITY …
FATHER DAUGHTER AFTERNOON BBQ (NOTE – NOT BREAKFAST) GUEST SPEAKER: JASON MIFSUD
Friday, 28 August – 3.45pm to 6.00pm
more information in the PA flyer attached
STAR WOMEN SPEAK – GUEST SPEAKER: NICKY BUCKLEY
(STAR 1983)
Wednesday, 2 September 2015 – 6.15pm for 7.00pm
more information in the attached flyer
70-84 Martin Street (PO Box 7001 Gardenvale LPO) BRIGHTON VIC 3186
Phone: (03) 9596 6099 Fax: (03) 9596 6821 Email: [email protected] www.starmelb.catholic.edu.au
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Student News ...
Star’s family newsletter is published fortnightly and we want your items for our popular feature … STUDENT
NEWS. It’s easy! Email information and a photograph (if possible) of your daughter’s achievements outside of
school hours to Judy Ryan, Publications Officer: [email protected]
Year 12 students Audrey Fithall and Bridget Hogan have returned from Edinburgh having
represented Australia in the Under 19 Women’s Lacrosse World Championships. Australia
finished fourth in the competition, losing by just one goal to England in the bronze medal
game. Audrey and Bridget had a good championship, both playing in key defence roles. What a
fabulous effort!
Roisin Feeney (Year 8) recently competed in the Victorian Junior State Hockey Championships as
part of the Metro Flames Under 13 Girls’ team. Competition for places in the Flames team was
intense. They won the overall Under 13 State Hockey Champions’ title. Great work, Roisin!
VET hospitality students prepared a three-course meal for the College Board members on 17 August.
Vale Jenny Morrish (1984-2015)
Jenny (centre) with Georgia and Kate at a recent Performing Arts Camp
The Star community was saddened by the recent, untimely death of former
percussion teacher, Jenny Morrish. Jenny taught at Star from 2007 until
2014. She assisted at weekly orchestral rehearsals, the annual Performing
Arts Camp and numerous concerts during her time at Star. We farewelled
Jenny on Tuesday at a Prayer Service conducted during the usual orchestra
rehearsal time. We welcomed back to Star many of Jenny’s former students
and other Star musicians. May Jenny rest in peace.
Jenny was such an amazing inspiration to all the girls. She was always giving the best advice - whether about
drums, problems or what amazing movie to watch next! Everyone who knew Jenny had a close bond and
friendship with her. We are all going to miss her very deeply … Greta
Jenny taught us all so much, not only about percussion and music but about having a positive outlook on
life. Rest in peace. You will be greatly missed … Ruby
Jenny brought with her a sense of fun and inclusiveness to Star … she was so talented, willing to help, happy to
direct and was not only amazing with percussion but also with the string section … Larissa
Jenny was inspiring as a musician and had a friendly, good-humoured relationship with her students at Star … Jo
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HOLLY & CHARLOTTE RECEIVE THE PRESTIGIOUS QUEEN'S GUIDE AWARD …
Heartiest congratulations to Holly Felsenthal (Year 11) and Charlotte Keon (Year 12) on receiving the Queen's
Guide Award from Girl Guides Victoria (GGV). The Queen's Guide Award is Guiding’s peak achievement award. The
Award is similar to the Duke of Edinburgh Award - it focuses on the awardee’s personal development that will
benefit the community in the long term.
The Award requires completion of the following components …
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accomplish leadership tasks and undertake courses
community service with more than 140 hours of volunteer work
outdoor skills including first aid training and outdoors qualifications
cultural awareness
working with peers
advancing personal development and research projects on a diversity of topics from historical events to
copyright law
Holly Felsenthal reflected on her involvement with the GGV and the Queen's Guide Award – see below.
Charlotte Keon will provide her reflections in the next edition of the newsletter – Editor
How long have you been involved with the GGV?
I started at the Hampton Brownies at 10 years of age, followed by the Brighton Brownies and Brighton Guides. I am
still a leader at Brighton Brownies and am a member of the Rangers at Bentleigh.
What would you tell your friends was the best thing about being in GGV?
Camping, cooking on open fires and singing songs; being part of the Guiding family and meeting other Brownies
and Guides from all over the world; participating in the annual production – Showtime; all outdoor activities
(except hiking!) like abseiling and rock climbing
How long did it take you to complete all of the requirements for this Award? Give an example of how you met
one of the requirements of your choice …
It normally takes about two years but I completed it in 18 months. I had all my evidence but it was a lot of work
writing up everything. I really loved the Outdoors requirements: I chose boating because I love sailing. I had to do a
“Better Sailing” course where I learnt boating skills: knots, what to do if boat capsizes, knowing the wind direction
and how to handle this, steering, and what crew members do. I had to make a presentation to the Rangers about
what I had learnt so I took a model boat to explain the various parts and taught them to tie knots. I reviewed their
knowledge at the end of the presentation!
After achieving Guiding's Peak Achievement Award, what is the future for you at the GGV?
I am thinking of moving onto Olaves (18-30 year old Guides) or becoming a senior leader at 4th Brighton Brownies.
I may also start Scouts … I just don’t know!
Holly Felsenthal
Charlotte Keon
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2015 Academic Excellence Awards Semester 1
YEAR 7
Lola Allen (7KE1)
Gracie Angus (7AL2)
Alice Burke (7JO2)
Eva Burwood (7AL2)
Grace Byers (7JO1)
Abigail Cameron (7AL1)
Alazne Corp Lopez (7AL2)
Erin Crocker (7CA2)
Alessia D'Este (7CA2)
Chloe Dodd (7CA2)
Hannah Douglas (7JO1)
Angelica Durbidge (7KE1)
YEAR 8
Margaret Bailey (8RU2)
Sophie Behnke (8DU1)
Ashley Bell (8RU2)
Lulu Bolt (8KEO2)
Eliza Browne (8CO2)
Georgia Burke (8RU2)
Catherine Campbell (8KEO1)
Sara Campitelli (8KEO1)
Lara Carboni (8CO2)
Lauren Carrigg (8DU1)
Charlotte Carson (8KEO2)
Phoebe Clark (8KEO1)
Kathryn Cooper (8KEO1)
YEAR 9
Amber Berzins (9G1)
Elisa Biviano (9L2)
Neve Bricker (9L2)
Sophie Buckeridge (9L1)
Molly Burke (9L1)
Samantha Cameron (9T2)
Holly Cook (9L2)
Ruby Cowan (9L1)
Ella De Santo (9G1)
Carlota Duggan
DeSantisteban (9L2)
Naomi Duroselle (9T2)
Grace Dwyer (9K1)
Genevieve Evans (9K2)
Coco Dwyer (7KE2)
Charlotte Freeman (7KE2)
Julia Fullard (7JO1)
Carla Galvin (7AL2)
Maria Gojak (7CA1)
Sophie Horrigan (7CA2)
Abbey Howell (7JO1)
Chantal Kaliny (7KE1)
Angela Lee (7AL2)
Holly Loquet (7AL2)
Isabelle Mann (7CA2)
Charli Marinelli (7AL1)
Lexie Marks (7JO2)
Ella Micari (7JO2)
Monique Moor (7AL2)
Ruby Mumford (7CA2)
Louise Nguyen (7CA1)
Shantelle O'Shea (7KE2)
Macy O'Sullivan (7CA2)
Julia Olson (7AL1)
Macey Pacquola (7JO1)
Juliet Palleschi (7JO2)
Josephine Papafotiou (7AL2)
Stephanie Paul (7AL2)
Michaela Perkins (7JO2)
Polly Pritchard (7CA1)
Emily Roggero (7CA2)
Jessie Rowe (7AL2)
Isabella Sells (7KE2)
Rebecca Shaw (7AL2)
Amelia Sorrenti (7AL2)
Nina Spriggs (7KE2)
Ella Stankovich (7KE2)
Isabella Strahan (7KE2)
Isabella Swinnerton (7JO1)
Lucy Vaughan (7KE2)
Sarah Vinton (7AL1)
Hilary Wallace (7CA2)
Madeline Critchley-McSwain
(8RU1)
Eimear Cunningham (8RU2)
Jessica D'Este (8DU1)
Monique de Leeuw (8DU1)
Aliki Diamantis (8KEO2)
Amiriya Dorian (8RU2)
Roisin Feeney (8DU2)
Sienna Fernando (8RU2)
Karisma Fung (8CO2)
Grace Harley (8KEO2)
Zara Harrington (8KEO2)
Isobel Hibbs (8RU1)
Elise Hudson (8RU1)
Antonia Imeneo (8KEO2)
Lucy Jones (8KEO1)
Mattea King (8KEO1)
Saskia Komljenovic (8DU2)
Nika Krogh (8RU2)
Katrina Larcher (8KEO1)
Lauren Loschiavo (8DU1)
Georgia Mathieson (8DU1)
India Mayer (8DU2)
Molly Moore (8DU1)
Jessica Murphy (8DU2)
Annie Nicola (8RU1)
Maggie Pewtress (8RU2)
Katrina Repse (8DU2)
Ella Rizzi (8DU1)
Tilly Rose (8DU1)
Phillippa Rushford (8DU2)
Ella Segota (8KEO2)
Molly Silvey (8KEO1)
Amy Thompson (8CO1)
Imogen Tozer (8DU1)
Sophia Vladicic (8RU1)
Laura Yeo (8CO1)
Caeli Yole (8KEO2)
Charlotte Frencken (9L2)
Bridget Graffeo (9K2)
Lucy Hagan (9L2)
Samantha Hanzalek (9K2)
Ellie Hearnes (9T1)
Mattea Hocevar (9T1)
Madeline Hodgkins (9T1)
Riley Hodgson (9K1)
Priscilla Hynes (9K2)
Olivia Kastelic (9G2)
Sophie Levett (9K1)
Megan Lord-Henry (9L2)
Ciara Losty (9G2)
Chloe Malouf (9G1)
Ella McDonell (9G1)
Emily McKenna (9G2)
Tess McKenzie (9T2)
Isabella Molino (9L1)
Eliza Morley (9K1)
Elli Murphy (9G1)
Emily Nevell (9K2)
Meg O'Sullivan (9K1)
Georgie Park (9L2)
Isabella Paturzo-Polson (9L2)
Mia Puttick (9T2)
Georgia Rees (9T2)
Isabella Renehan (9G1)
Luisa Russo (9T2)
Olivia Santospirito (9G1)
Megen Shaw (9T1)
Alexandrea Strangward (9G1)
Julia Surace (9T2)
Jodie Tavares (9G1)
Sophia Tesoriero (9T1)
Sarah Wilkes (9T2)
Allannah Yaksich (9T1)
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YEAR 10
Elouise Ackerman (ST6)
Nicole Andrews (NA3)
Julia Arrighi (AV5)
Cyd Barker-Peak (FA2)
Lucy Bird (FA1)
Nicole Campbell (AV1)
Maireid Carrigg (ST6)
Romany Columb (ST2)
Phoebe Conroy (FA4)
Gemma Cooper (FA2)
YEAR 11
Madeline Bastow (AV4)
Ruby Burke (NA3)
Barbra Charge (ST2)
Amelia Clark (FA3)
Sophie Conroy (FA6)
Ruby Darmody (NA4)
Hayley Fenech (NA3)
Emma Forbes (FA1)
Maggie Gill (ST3)
Maddison Graffeo (NA5)
Hayley Cox (NA6)
Annabelle Eastman (NA2)
Michaela Fernando (NA1)
Hannah Gehrig (ST5)
Mia Geraerts (ST1)
Hayley Green (ST1)
Meg Halpin (ST1)
Olivia Holland (ST2)
Josephine Holland (ST4)
Majella Howey (ST3)
Stephanie Iera (FA2)
Francesca Imeneo (ST2)
Meg Jones (FA6)
Charlotte Kelly (NA4)
Philippa Kretschmer (ST5)
Justyna Lech (FA1)
Grace Lilai (ST6)
Georgia Lilley (AV3)
Samantha McMaster (ST3)
Emma Moore (NA3)
Tanya Murphy (AV1)
Georgia O'Sullivan (AV6)
Kate Olson (AV3)
Emily Orrell (ST1)
Geneveive Papavasiliou (AV6)
Tia Paravicini (FA3)
Emilienne Paul (NA4)
Nadine Rabahi (AV5)
Nicole Rose (AV2)
Aemilia Sherwell (FA3)
Rubina Smith (FA1)
Carli Tesoriero (FA4)
Sarah Thompson (NA3)
Karina Vasudevan (NA2)
Kate Warman (AV6)
Olivia Willet (FA6)
Sarah Williams (ST6)
Emma Herbold (FA1)
Rachel Higgins (ST4)
Jessica Hodgson (AV5)
Serena Jaeggi (AV3)
Amberly Jones (ST4)
Maia Kjendle (ST4)
Sammy-Jo Lang-Waite (AV1)
Bridget Lord-Henry (ST1)
Sarah Loschiavo (AV1)
Siobhan Lynch-Wells (FA6)
Eloise Mahony (NA3)
Holly Malouf (AV4)
Elise Miller (FA5)
Ally Moylan (NA2)
Bronte Mularczyk (FA2)
Dominique Pielach (ST2)
Sophie Prosser (ST2)
Elizabeth Quinton (ST6)
Alexandra Quitt (AV2)
Caitlin Rizzoli (NA5)
Kearly Schirrman (NA6)
Madison Smith (AV4)
Sofia Stafford (NA3)
Lucinda Sutcliffe (ST6)
Nicole Tryndoch (FA1)
Beth Valles (NA3)
Madeline Vinaccia (AV3)
Siena Visentini (NA3)
Olivia Wallace (FA3)
Jessica Zuk (AV1)
2015 Academic Improvement Awards Semester 1
YEAR 8
Pia Arrighi (8DU2)
Emer Brady (8RU2)
Jihan Hannan (8RU2)
Madeline Marchesani (8RU2)
Sophie Scott (8RU2)
Phoebe Stanfield (8KEO2)
YEAR 9
Isabella Manakis (9L2)
Madison Rogers (9G2)
Erin Spruth (9L2)
YEAR 10
Stephanie Adams (AV4)
Anna Barker (ST6)
Amelia Benvenuto (ST5)
Alyssa Cerantonio (ST2)
Bridget Chadwick (AV1)
Ashleigh Chernikeeff (NA5)
Mia Cosgriff (FA5)
Lily Fitzpatrick (ST2)
Eliza Franes (AV6)
Annie Gillan (AV3)
Muireann Grogan (AV2)
Emily Henderson (ST3)
Rebecca Martens (AV3)
Charlotte Martens (AV5)
Ashleigh Mazzocchi (NA1)
Mia McDonald (ST1)
Jessica Myers (AV2)
Imogen O'Reilly (AV3)
Kathleen Ryan Fay 5
Charlotte Senior (NA1)
Veronica Shaw (NA5)
Phillippa Simon (FA3)
Natasha Takis (FA5)
Breanna Taylor (ST3)
Zoe Thompson (AV2)
YEAR 11
Victoria Burns (ST1)
Tessa McCann (AV6)
Laura McDade (ST4)
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AWARDING SCIENCE EXCELLENCE - UNSW SCIENCE COMPETITION
In Term 2, the UNSW Science competition was undertaken by all Year 7 and a selection of Year 8 - 12 students.
Students achieved very pleasing results for their efforts. Our Year 9 students in particular performed extremely well
and showed their excellent aptitude in applying their scientific skills. Special congratulations go to the following
students who achieved excellence in their performances…
Year 7
Year 8
Distinction
Hiliary Wallace
Distinction
Lauren Loschiavo
High Credits
Louise Nguyen
Sienna Kazoglou
Josephine Papafotiou
High Credits
Sara Campitelli
Monique De Leeuw
Sophie Tucker
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11 & 12
Distinction
Ellie Hearnes
Chloe Malouf
Distinction
Rubina Smith
Josephine Holland
Distinction 11
Jessica Zuk
Holly Malouf
High Credits
Ella De Santo
Eva Rafferty
Bridget Graffeo
Serena Spiteri
High Credit
Ashleigh Chernikeeff
High Credits 11
Maddison Graffeo
Amberly Jones
High Credits 12
Rachael Beaumont
Jacqueline Gehrig
Natasha Pace
Science Excellence Awards & Master of Science Awards
We congratulate two of our students who have
received Science Excellence Awards for their
outstanding efforts and achievements in Science
throughout the years. Amberly Jones (Year 11)
and Rubina Smith (Year 10) accumulated six
science badge merit points which means they
were awarded the Science Excellence Award…
A truly wonderful result for all of their hard
work!
We have also reached a new level of accomplishment in Science with two students who have achieved an amazing
result – accumulating twelve science badge merit points. We congratulate and applaud their dedication and
passion in achieving such exceptional results in Science consistently throughout the years.
Congratulations to Jessica Zuk (Year 11) and Rachael Beaumont (Year 12).
Toula Tripaydonis
Science Coordinator
[email protected]
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The current Science badge tally board showing the accomplishments of our students …
Year 7
Isabelle Mann
Lucy Abbott
Hiliary Wallace
Louise Nguyen
Sienna Kazoglou
Josephine Papafotiou
Year 8
Saskia Komljenovic (2)
Sophie Behnke
Annie Nicola
Lauren Loschiavo(4)
Amiriya Dorian
Monique de Leeuw (3)
Molly Moore
Emma McCann
Ashley Bell
Nicole Grenville
Lara Carboni
Sara Campitelli (2)
Sophie Tucker
Year 9
Sophie Daw
Olivia Santospirito (2)
Chloe Malouf (4)
Julia Surace
Eva Rafferty (2)
Jamieson Andrews
Ellie Hearnes (2)
Naomi Duroselle (2)
Meg O'Sullivan
Olivia Kastelic
Amber Berzins
Teresa McKenzie
Elli Murphy
Jennifer Schweitzer
Megen Shaw
Ella De Santo (3)
Mattea Hocevar
Lucy Hagan
Ruby Cowan
Bridgette Graffeo
Serena Spiteri
Year 11
Dominique Pielach (4)
Siobhan Lynch-Wells
Nicole Tryndoch
Emma Herbold (6)
Amberly Jones (6) *
Holly Malouf (8)
Bronte Mularczyk
Natasha Willet
Eloise Mahony
Natalie Scordel(2)
Siena Visentini
Alexandra Quitt
Rhea Schreuder
Georgia Buck (4)
Baillie De Klijn
Lucinda Sutcliffe
Olivia Wallace
Sophie Conroy
Jessica Hodgson
Hayley Fenech
Maddison Graffeo (3)
Jessica Zuk (13)
Kara Falloon
Madeline Vinaccia (2)
Elizabeth Quinton (2)
Sarah Loschiavo
Jasmine Shepard
Kearly Schirrman
Martine Kaliny
Elise Miller
Emma Forbes
Year 10
Gemma Romiti (2)
Karina Vasudevan (7)
Stephanie Adams
Grace Cullen
Meg Jones (2)
Georgia Lilley (2)
Tia Paravicini
Aemilia Sherwell (2)
Rubina Smith (6) *
Emma Moore (4)
Hannah Uehara
Nadine Rabahi (3)
Genevieve Papavasiliou
(2)
Mairead Carrigg
Kate O’Brien
Nicole Andrews
Justyna Lech
Sarah Williams
Nicole Campbell
Josephine Holland
Ashleigh Chernikeeff
Year 12
Lillian Lea (2)
Kate Tripaydonis (3)
Charlotte Bartl
Brenna Dempsey
Natalie Andrews
Zoe Fleming (2)
Jacqueline Gehrig (10)
Bridget Groves (4)
Siobhan Judge(3)
Emilia Mosiejewski (2)
Natasha Pace (3)
Vanessa Piciocchi
Phoebe Thompson (6)
Monique Walsh
Aoife Glackin (2)
Rachael Beaumont (12)
Bridie Mannion (5)
Siena Stirling
Leura Smith
Georgia Wiley
Yasmine Lahdo
Beatrix White
Rebecca Savage (2)
Ashley Cavanagh (3)
Katherine Golub (3)
Isabella Walker
Aoife Cunningham
Jemima Beddoe
Tyla Krogh
Sinead McDonnell
Emily Martinz
Catherine Walsh
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Year 7 News ...
Science Opportunities
RACI (Royal Australian Chemical Institute) – Growing Crystals Competition
Year 7 students were given a science challenge to grow the best crystal of the chemical, alum. The voluntary
competition was undertaken by 73 students. Students have been vigilant in attending lunchtime
sessions to prepare their solutions, select their seed crystals and to progressively photograph and measure
their crystals’ growth over ten weeks. The crystals grown will be judged on their shape, size and clarity. The
winners will then be entered into a state-wide competition run by RACI. We wish students luck in their efforts
to grow their precious crystals.
Forensic Science workshops - A Case of Identity
All Year 7 students will experience this Science
workshop incursion on either 8 or 9 September.
Students will be given a scenario and will have the
opportunity to solve the crime by examining
evidence directly – shoe prints, hair and fabric fibres,
blood samples, DNA profiles and weapons. It will be
a fun, hands-on activity but should also show
students the value of accurate measurements and
observations taken at a crime scene.
We look forward to enjoying this learning opportunity with students in a different setting to the Science lab.
Toula Tripaydonis
Science Coordinator
[email protected]
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Year 9 and 10 News … Upcoming Science Opportunities
Year 9: The Science Experience
Year 9 students who have a passion for Science are encouraged to apply for the
Science Experience. This is an opportunity to participate in a three-day program full of
engaging science activities, experiments, lectures and demonstrations. It is held at
various university locations around Victoria with specific dates for each program.
Below are some options:
 Melbourne University: 13 – 15 January 2016
 Monash University: 19 – 21 January 2016
 RMIT University: 19 – 21 January 2016
 Marine and Freshwater Discovery centre – Queenscliff: 18 –
20 January 2016
Registration for the Science Experience is $120 but the Science
faculty will cover half the registration for each student who
applies. The balance will need to be paid by parents. This is to
ensure that we can send more students to this valuable and highlysought-after enrichment program. Students often return at the start of the year with wonderful reflections and
friendships made with other like-minded students.
Applications (no payments yet) are due to Ms Borley by 28 August 2015. We are limited to twenty students.
Year 10
Congratulations to the following Year 10 students …
Karina Vasudevan, Emma Moore, Nicole Campbell and Georgia Lilley
who applied for - and were successful in - undertaking a three-day research
program (19 – 21 August) at the University of Melbourne Physics Department. The students will work with
mentors that are PhD students and professors to complete their own investigation into imaging using diffraction
techniques. At the end of the three days, there will be an opportunity to present their findings to a room of
physics academics, teachers and their families.
We wish them well and hope that they have a wonderful, unique science experience. We look forward to hearing
about their research once they return to school.
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SCIENCE WORKSHOP : SEEING IS BELIEVING
The following Year 10 students are congratulated for attending this one-day
workshop at one of Melbourne’s premier molecular research institutes, Bio
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Darcy Bricker
Gemma Harrod
Nicole Rose
Stephanie Iera
Lauren Hewitt
Josephine Holland
Charlotte Kelly
Aemilia Sherwell
Hayley Cox
Alex Patchett
Students are attending on Friday, 21 August which is a school-free day. This
shows how committed they are in exploring new avenues and experiences in Science. The workshop focuses on
how researchers are using light microscopy to investigate the biology of the body and how disease is caused. They
will learn more about diseases such as cancer, malaria and neurodegenerative diseases.
Well done to the students for taking your Science learning out of the classroom and into the wider community.
Toula Tripaydonis
Science Coordinator
[email protected]
The Wave update….
With the recent publication of the NAPLAN literacy and numeracy results, there has been much speculation in
the media about the impact of screen time on writing skills in particular and learning more generally.
Whilst your daughter has a laptop and the majority of her learning will be completed using this device each day,
teachers work to continue to develop your daughter’s skills in communication, collaboration, creativity and
critical thinking.
As students commented in a recent survey about their educational experiences “learning is about interacting
with others - students and teachers alike”.
Michelle Sweeney
The Wave project leader (acting)
[email protected]
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Competition Choir award…
Star’s Competition Choir recently performed at the By the Bay Eisteddfod and was placed 4th. They received the
Highly Commended award. They competed against nine schools that were all fantastic but did not come close to
our Choir’s passion, stage presence and gospel sound. The Choir was also congratulated by the organisers on their
wonderful behavior and sportsmanship. Choir members: Hayley Stone, Isabelle Coyne, Tess McCullough,
Elizabeth Leembruggen, Natalie Scordel, Sarah Loschavio, Sophie Henderson, Isabella Mollino, Melissa Buck,
Rubina Smith, Ruby Amoore, Grace Cullen, Michaela Fernando, Carla Tomaras, Grace Harley, Georgia Burke,
Molly Paynter, Kiara Stella Pledger, Katrina Repse
Tenille Kearney - Stacella Coordinator
[email protected]
From the Library…
A number of Year 7 and Year 8 students were fortunate to hear well-known author, Lucy Christopher, speak at Star.
Lucy has not only written three novels - she also lectures in creative writing at Bath University in the UK. She was in
Melbourne for the Writers' Festival and entertained students by describing the background to her books and the
research she carries out. She also answered a number of questions from students. It was a very informative and
enjoyable session!
Sabina Huggins
Information & Resources Centre Coordinator
[email protected]
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YEAR 12 STUDIO ARTS MEET JOHN WOLSELEY …
On 22 July, Year 12 Studio Arts students had the educational pleasure of viewing the exhibition Heartlands and
Headwaters at NGV: Australia. We also heard from the eccentric artist, John Wolseley, about his conceptual ideas
and sprightly working methods.
We viewed the different geographical features and unique plant and animal forms of varied Australian wetlands
depicted in the finely-worked drawings and rich watercolour washes that characterise Wolseley’s work. Many
also combined collage elements and markings made in collaboration with the natural environment through his
way of working which includes burying works and using trees to mark and decorate the paper.
Subverting traditional approaches to the portrayal of landscape, his artworks celebrate the beauty of the
Australian wilderness and encourage an understanding of the environmental fragility and significance of the
remote locations he explores.
He told us fascinating stories about his artistic journey for this exhibition. He shared his encounter with Bob
Marley who inspired him to “feel the rain instead of just getting wet,” noticeably influencing him years later in his
current exhibition. Wolseley also took the liberty of explaining his snazzy wardrobe choice involving a 22-pocket
corduroy waistcoat and multi-purpose cowboy-esque belt.
We not only had the privilege of talking to the artist but also to the exhibition designer, the senior conservator of
paper, a NGV curator and an education officer. They helped us gain insights into the art industry and explained
how monumentally-scaled works on paper are cared for and displayed. We were also informed of the NGV’s role
as a public gallery and how it promotes an exhibition such as John Wolseley’s, all of which produced a really
insightful day at NGV!
Amanda Bocks
Year 12 Studio Arts
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A CHEESY GRIN FOR LUCKY STUDENTS
Secondary school students from six schools, including Star of the Sea College, have made their own camembert
cheese through an innovative Dairy Australia program, Cows Create Careers – Camembert in the Classroom. The
program is designed to encourage secondary school teachers and students to learn about the Australian dairy
industry while introducing students to dairy manufacturing careers and pathways.
Teachers are trained to make camembert cheese – they then transfer this knowledge to their students. Over a
term, students make their own camembert cheese in the classroom and complete assessment tasks including a
multimedia advertisement addressing ‘Why Dairy is an Important Part of Our Diet’.
Upon completion of the program, the cheeses are judged and awarded the region’s winning cheese at a ‘Big Day
Out’ awards presentation. A prize of $500 is awarded for the ‘best cheese’ to the winning school and $250 is
awarded for the winning multimedia advertisement. The ‘Big Day Out’ presentation day will be held on Tuesday,
1 September in Dingley Village.
Dru Nash
Food Technology teacher
[email protected]
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Fay Day!
Green ribbons. Green balloons. Green streamers. Green house. Green students. Green staff. Green
friends. Music. Birthday cakes. Candles. Singing. Fun. Donuts. Piñatas. Parcels. More fun. Limbo.
Chocolates. Louder music. Even more chocolate. Fabulous fun. After all… It was Fay Day!
Another fabulous Fay Walk!
For the second consecutive year, we participated in a different kind of house assembly – enjoying a
change of pace – with a welcome winter walk down to Elwood beach. Although Elwood had been a
chilly 2°C earlier in the morning, we were greeted by the warm sun during our assembly period.
Fay leaders – Lillian Lea, Grace Healey and Brenna Dempsey – waited patiently at Elwood Lifesaving
Club. They gave the Fay girls and staff their choice of chocolate or strawberry milk and a heart-shaped
cookie to replenish energy levels before we turned around and made our way back to Star.
It was a simple leisurely stroll enjoyed by all with friends, staff and Fay girls in different year levels.
Thank you to everyone who participated.
Mali Booth
Fay House Captain
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Careers Night … Wednesday, 5 August
Careers Night continues to be a highlight on the Star of the Sea College calendar.
On Wednesday, 5 August, the annual event was, once again, an outstanding success. This is the biggest careers
event organised by a single school in the Bayside region.
One hundred and fifty consultants gave their time to the event. These consultants represented the full range of
tertiary providers: from universities, TAFE institutes and the increasing number of private universities and colleges
across the greater Melbourne region and interstate. There was one exception to this turnout: the University of
Melbourne, despite numerous requests, did not support the event.
Consultants were also drawn from the wider Star community. There are many past students who have completed
their studies and came to share their experiences with students. They make up a huge part of the diversity of
working professionals representing occupations across the spectrum: Law, Engineering, Science, Creative Arts,
Commerce & Business, Health, Education, Media and many other areas that students have never even thought
about!
More than five hundred visitors attended the event, drawn from our senior students in Years 10, 11 and 12.
Students who attended had strong support from their parents who were also a significant presence at the event.
The success of Careers Night is obvious from the conversations that take place between students and consultants:
the room was abuzz for the entire evening. Many consultants, especially the tertiary providers, were effusive in
their praise of the high level of engagement of Star students and the excellent quality of their questions.
The event comes together so well because of the fantastic support that the Star Careers Centre receives from the
community. Student leaders recruited and led a team of student volunteers who were the face of the College as
they greeted and assisted every consultant and visitor. College staff members assist every year and their presence
is invaluable.
Careers Night is a Star-community event in every sense of the word.
It must be remembered that the most important aspect of this event is the benefit gained by the students. They
have the chance to speak with real professionals about their careers and the vast range of options and possibilities
that await them outside the College walls. The bonus is that they can do this within the security of their own
College.
Mark Weegberg
Careers Practitioner
[email protected]
Eagles Basketball
We are a family friendly basketball club, participating in the Southern Basketball Association
domestic competition in Sandringham. We are currently seeking players and teams for the
upcoming summer season, October - April (with a break in the school holidays).
We offer great coaching for all levels of player as well as a pathway to the representative
program run by the association for players who are capable and interested.
Competitions are available for under 9s, under 10s, under 12s, under 14s, under 16s and under 18s.
If you want to find out more about our club visit
www.eaglesbasketball.org.au
or email us
[email protected]
You’re invited to celebrate a
FATHER’S DAY
AFTERNOON!
What a GREAT reason to get away from work
early on Friday! Come along and share a snag and some quality time with your
girls and other fathers at the school on FRIDAY AUGUST 28th from 3.45pm to 6pm
Commencing in the Patricia Carroll Auditorium with our guest
speaker Jason Mifsud, followed by a Sausage Sizzle, refreshments*
& coffee in the Nagle Café. Cost $15 Adults, $10 Students
• entertainment provided by our awesome Yr. 12 music students
• access to the renovated Yr. 7 and Yr. 8 classrooms
• parking available in Presentation Place (enter from martin street after 3.30pm)
Please book your tickets now at
http://www.trybooking.com/151447
* This is an alcohol-free school event.
We are very pleased to announce our special guest
speaker this year, Jason Mifsud, father of Bayley Yr. 11
and Zali Yr.10. Jason has been leading cultural transformation across
numerous sectors for over 20 years, delivering significant change and
leadership in Cultural Affairs. On his mother’s side, he is a member of the
Kirrae and Peek Whurrong peoples’ of the Gunditjmara nation in southwest
Victoria and his father migrated from Malta, providing him with a rich sense
of cultural pride, authority and integrity. He has a unique and broad skill set
in strategy and leadership, holding senior management and executive roles
as well as playing and coaching at AFL level with the St Kilda and Western
Bulldogs Football Clubs. Jason has held governance roles on the Victorian
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation’s Suicide Prevention
Taskforce and the Victorian Government - Ministerial Advisory Council for
Indigenous Affairs and Economic Development.
He currently sits on the Board for the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre, the NAB Indigenous
Advisory Group and the national governance group for Recognise, supporting constitutional change.
He previously sat on the Board for Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.
Jason was also recently one of 30 Indigenous leaders invited by the Prime Minister and Opposition
leader to the Constitutional summit at Kirribilli House and is currently the Head of Diversity at the
Australian Football League with responsibly to drive the strategic direction for the Indigenous and
Multicultural portfolios.
STAR OF THE SEA PAST STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
warmly invites you to the next presentation in our
Star Women Speak series
Nicky Buckley (Class of 1983)
Media personality and model, Nicky will talk about the journey from a Star schoolgirl to
writing her memoir – a book with a message for women of all ages
Wednesday, 2 September 2015 at 6.15pm for 7.00pm
George Reed Foyer of the FAYBYRNE Centre
Cost: $35 - students $20
wine & finger food included
Preferred Booking Method: Trybooking – http://www.trybooking.com/144315
OR
by completing the form overleaf
Purchase a signed copy of Nicky’s memoir at a cost of
$30.00 by contacting Kris Johnstone before August 19 …
[email protected] or phone 9596 6099
Please find enclosed $
for
guests to attend Star Women Speak on Wednesday, 2 Sept 2015.
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