SACRED HEART GIRLS` COLLEGE NEWSLETTER

SACRED HEART GIRLS’ COLLEGE
NEWSLETTER
28 March, 2014 No. 265
A Prayer for Lent
As we journey through Lent let us keep Christ at the heart of all our words and actions.
Let us focus our lives more clearly on walking in the way of Christ and living the Christian life.
This blessing prayer is prayed over those who are preparing for baptism at Easter.
Receive the cross on your forehead.
Learn to know Christ and follow him.
Receive the sign of the cross on your ears,
that you may hear the voice of the Lord.
Receive the sign of the cross on your eyes,
that you may see the glory of God.
Receive the sign of the cross on your lips,
that you may respond to the word of God.
Receive the sign of the cross over your heart,
that Christ may dwell there by faith.
Receive the sign of the cross on your shoulders,
that you may bear the gentle yoke of Christ.
Receive the sign of the cross on your hands,
that Christ may be known in the work which you do.
Receive the sign of the cross on your feet,
that you may walk in the way of Christ.
TERM DATES 2014
TERM 1:
Thursday, 30 January - Friday, 4 April
TERM 3:
Monday, 14 July – Friday, 19 September
TERM 2:
Tuesday, 22 April - Friday ,27 June
TERM 4:
Monday, 6 October - Friday, 5 December
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, 31 March
School Athletics Day
Thursday, 3 April
Reconcilliation Yrs 10-12
Wednesday, 2 April
Reconcilliation Yrs 10-12
SCSA Indoor Cricket
Friday, 4 April
Peer Support Yr 7
Lenten Liturgy
End of Term 1
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
In the last Newsletter I made reference to Catholic Religious Australia announcing
the National Lament in response to the plight of those people seeking asylum in
Australia. The National Lament continues until Pentecost Sunday. Details of the
Lament can be found on the College website. On Palm Sunday, 13 April, the Walk
for Justice for Refugees takes place at 2:00pm at the State Library. The Palm
Sunday Committee is organising a large scale inclusive event for everyone in the
community who wants to show their support for refugees and asylum seekers. The
Committee put forward: We know that very many Australians want to see a new
approach which is just, humane and compassionate. We already have a large
number of groups supporting this event, and we know that many more will be
coming on board. We expect that the event will attract people from all parts of the
community, and many different types of groups, including faith groups, local
communities, schools, and unions.
The Refugees Advocacy Network, a coalition of community and faith based groups,
which is organising the event has as its mission:
 We stand in solidarity with asylum seekers and refugees
 We believe that everyone has the right to a life that is free from persecution and life-threatening situations
 We seek to live in a society that is shaped by compassion and justice for all people including those seeking
asylum in Australia
 We affirm the right of asylum seekers to live a dignified, meaningful and safe existence while their claims for
protection are being processed
 We believe Australia can and should be more generous and provide resettlement and permanent protection
to many more refugees and people seeking asylum
Justice for refugees and people seeking asylum would mean
 welcoming refugees
 not sending asylum seekers offshore
 closing Australia‟s Detention Centres
 fair and speedy processing of asylum claims and family reunion
 no deportations to danger
 increasing the refugee quota
Sacred Heart staff, students and families are invited to participate in the Walk for Justice for Refugees. Ms Sue
Youens is co-ordinating the College‟s response to this concerning issue that troubles many within our community.
At 1:00pm on Palm Sunday a Prayer Service in solidarity with Refugees and Asylum
Seekers will take place at St Patrick‟s Cathedral. The celebrant of this prayer
service is Bishop Vincent Long, who along with his family sought refuge in Australia.
Pope Francis says, “Whoever turns refugees away forgets that Jesus was also one.”
At this time in Australia‟s history the Sacred Heart Girls‟ College community is asked
to be part of the public witness of the Church in Melbourne. Our challenge is to
replace the globalisation of indifference identified by Pope Francis, with the spirit of
solidarity and love. All are encouraged to participate in this prayer before the Walk
for Justice outside the State Library. Even though these events take place in the middle weekend of the school
holidays the College will have a presence at both the Prayer Service and the Walk for Justice. Please see more
information attached to this Newsletter.
Thank you to the Year 9 students who were great ambassadors for the College at the Catholic
Education Week Mass of St Patrick held last Thursday at the Cathedral. The girls participated in
the Eucharistic celebration and then moved to the Catholic Leadership Centre in East Melbourne
to be part of the Young Peoples‟ Colloquium. Congratulations and thank you to the Class
Representatives of Year 9: Himaya Nelson, Pamela Politis (Blue), Caitlin Bibby, Molly
Greely (Gold), Lauren Liu Chung Ming, Vanessa Polancos (Green), Stephanie Tzanidis,
Jennifer Lea (Purple), Jacinta Chan, Alexia Karvounis (Red) and Natasha Pepes, Tahlia
D’Amelio (Silver). Thank you to Mrs Sabrina Pye (Year 9 Co-ordinator) for enabling the girls to
participate in this enriching activity.
The members of the Instrumental Music Department have been very busy
over the past fortnight. Thank you to the following students for performing at
the lunch time music concert held last week: Simone Higginson, Julienne
Arino, Lyanna Chun-Voon, Claire O’Brien and Kristyn Adamopoulos (Year 8), Emily Rumble and Makayla
Cotsomitis (Year 9) and Vittoria D’Angelo (Year 10).
On Saturday, 22 March members of the Flute Group: Melissa Ah-Kan, Tiahne Frederic, Alex
Morgan (Year 11), Annie Baker, Katerina Kostakos, Anais Siew Tu (Year 10) and the Guitar
Group: Remalya Arja, Evie Filippis, Madeleine Sloane (Year 8), Shanice Atkins, Emma
Burke, Olivia Kaminskyj, Siobhan McGlynn, Amashi Perera and Fiona Zhang (Year 9)
performed at the Rotary Sounds of Stonnington Festival at Central Park in Malvern.
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On Sunday, 23 March the following members of the College Choir sang at the 26 Annual Walk
With Mary Mass at St Patrick‟s Cathedral: Jeanne Carlos and Ylenia Golini, Christina
Irugalbandara (Year 12), Elexa Abunda, Giselle Biviano and Genevieve Fernando (Year
11), Chantelle D’Cruz (Year 9), Sheena Culas, Angela Di Paola, Teresa Dinh, Evie Filippis
and Claire O’Brien (Year 8), Ashleigh Dean, Divine Grace Lemalu, Eliza-Rose Reed, Jenny
Tran, Carla Valeri and Lisa Vu (Year 7). Special thanks to Ms Nancy Calo, Music Coordinator and the Instrumental Music staff involved in these various activities: Ms Kylie
Sparkman, Mr Leonardo Intilangelo, Mr Kaz and Mrs Alice Lewandowski. Congratulations
and thank you to the Instrumental Music students who shared their gifts and talents with both
the school and wider community.
Congratulations to Chloe Quinlan (Year 12) and Samantha Lai (Year 12, 2013) who were awarded Highly
Commended prizes at the recent Catholic Education Week Visual Arts Exhibition. Both girls received their award
at the Official Opening of the exhibition on Sunday, 16 March.
Chloe Quinlan
“Holden”
Mixed Media
Samantha Lai
“Rice in Modern Times”
Burnt Wood Sculpture
Congratulations to Molly Noone (Year 12 2013) who has been awarded a
Faculty of Engineering Scholarship at Monash University. Molly will be
acknowledged by Professor Frieder Sieble, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
at an award ceremony on Tuesday, 8 April at Monash University.
Another very successful RNDM Cake Stall was held last Saturday at the
Stonnington Festival sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chadstone/East Malvern last Saturday.
Many beautiful cakes and biscuits were created with tender loving care in order to support
Sister Margaret Gomes and the RNDM community of St Euphrasie‟s Girls‟ High School in Hashnabad in
Bangladesh. Thank you to Mrs Christina Bliss, Mrs Ros McMorrow and Mrs Kate de Lacy for planning and
organising the Sacred Heart community to respond so well to this fundraising opportunity for the Sisters. At this
stage approximately $2,700 has been raised with more to come through raffles and competitions related to the
cake stall. Thank you also to the staff, students and friends of the College who gave generously of their time to
assist with the cake stall at the festival. To Sister Rosily Chacko RNDM, Sister Tien Nguyen RNDM, Mrs Tina
Apostolopoulos, Mrs Megan Johns, Ms Ged Smith, Ms Jenny Bilton, Ms Mary Compton, Ms Máire Mills,
Mr Michael Smith, Tismy Thampi, Elissa Limogiannis, Janlee Purcell, Bhavana Vutukoor, Carmelle Velasco
(Year 12), Tiahne Frederic, Elizabeth O’Gormon (Year 11) Katerina Kostakos (Year 10), Sara Bird, Caitlin
Bibby (Year 9) and Miss Rosemary Bliss, thank you.
The Interschool Swimming Carnival was held last Thursday at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic
Centre in Albert Park. Congratulations to all members of the Diving and Swimming Squad who
performed brilliantly at the meet. The Diving Team won their competition and the Seniors won their
division of the swimming. Thank you to all those girls who put in many hours of preparation over the
past seven weeks. To the staff who supervised and trained the squad, thank you for providing the
opportunity for the girls to perform at their peak: Ms Caroline Duckett, Ms Emily Keely, Ms Martha
Garkel, Ms Lauren Wade, Mrs Nicole Unwin (Head of Sport) and Mrs Kellie-Anne Bear. Thank
you to Bridget Maguire (Year 12, 2011, Sports Captain) and Alice Millar (Year 12, 2012, College Captain)
eminent past students, for helping in the coaching department and to Ms Bianca DiMaria for her support and
organisation of the Swimming Team.
Last week also saw the Year 7 and 8 Outdoor Education Camps take place. This was a great undertaking with two
year levels out of the school at the one time. In all 27 teachers, three Learning Support Aides and three past
students: Fiona Maudsley, Abbey Morris and Ella Carr, supported the Year 7 and 8 students throughout the
course of the week. Thank you to Mr Cameron McGrath (Head of Outdoor Education) for his organisation of the
Outdoor Education Program for our students. The girls experienced some powerful learning opportunities in the
challenging activities they encountered over their time on camp. As well as a development of their physical and
intellectual skills, they have learnt so much more about themselves as individuals within this program. Important
life skills of independence, problem solving, resilience, goal setting, self-esteem, teamwork, leadership,
perseverance, responsibility for self and others and respect and care for the natural environment are but a few of
the key learnings in the Sacred Heart Outdoor Education Program. I congratulate the students for their willingness
to be open to these new learnings, particularly about themselves and those around them, learnings that will
contribute to their personal development. Thank you also to Ms Bronwyn Lane (Year 7 Co-ordinator) and
Ms Shivanee Shan (Year 8 Co-ordinator) who were in the field with the students for the week.
The refurbishment of the Romberg/Boyd building continues according to schedule. The following photos taken
earlier in March indicate some wonderful spaces developing in the building. Once again it is anticipated that
classes will begin in Semester 2. Captured below can be seen the central Drama space, the Hall Music space, Art
rooms, the Foyer and music tutorial rooms.
In the last week of term, I will be joining Sr Madeleine Barlow RNDM in the
Philippines. The purpose of my trip to the Philippines is to explore further immersion
opportunities for both staff and students. We will be working with Sister Kate O‟Neill
RNDM investigating opportunities for ministry and service around Manila and its
environs. The College is looking at the possibility of establishing a post VCE/Social
Justice experience with the Sisters in and around Manila. This may even lead to the
eventual establishment of a supervised immersion for Year 11 students in the near
future. Sr Madeleine is currently in the Philippines and has attended the graduation
of the senior girls at the Delesan Kailawan Center, Kulaman, Mindanao. This is the school
conducted by the Sisters and supported by College fund raising. In my absence Mrs Tina Apostolopoulos will be
Acting Principal.
This week we welcome Mrs Lorraine Lobo as College Accountant and Miss Renee Johns moves into a full time
position at the College. Mrs Fay Pattison will be taking the last week of term as long service leave and travelling
to Vietnam to work with the RNDM Sisters. At the end of this term, we farewell the following teachers as they begin
a period of long service leave: Mrs Lynne Evans and Dr Tim Nikolsky will be on leave for all of Term 2 and
Mr Brian McCann will be on leave for the first four weeks of Term 2. We wish these teachers an enriching period
of leave from the College.
Congratulations to Mrs Anvi Mehta (Finance Office) and her husband, Chirag, on the birth of their son, a beautiful
little brother for big sister Jui.
As this is the last Newsletter for this term I wish all in our community every
blessing for the term break ahead. We celebrate the great Feast of Easter
over the last weekend of the break before we return to school on Easter
Tuesday. May we take time to prayerfully engage in the Easter Triduum of
Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday/Easter Sunday. The College
will conclude for the term on Friday 4 April with a Lenten/Holy Week Liturgy
and the new term will begin on Tuesday 22 April with an Easter Liturgy.
Happy Easter to all in the Sacred Heart community.
Christopher Dalton
Principal
Christian love is loving without counting the cost. This is the lesson of the Good Samaritan: this is the lesson of
Jesus.
Pope Francis@Pontifex, 18 March 2014
FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – FAITH AND MISSION
SHGC COMMUNITY OUTREACH 2014
SHGC-RNDM Cake Stall
On Saturday, 22 March the culinary skills of our
community were on display during the annual SHGCRNDM Cake Stall. A vast range of cakes, cookies and
slices were donated, with funds raised to be forwarded
to the RNDM Sisters in Bangladesh. St Euphrasie‟s
Girls‟ Secondary School, which is located in
Hashnabad, Bangladesh, will purchase much needed
resources for their community. This fundraiser was an
outstanding success, with over $2,700 raised.
Students, parents, staff, former students and RNDM
Sisters supported this fundraiser by baking, delivering
the goods and serving customers. The girls were complimented on their presentation and their friendliness as they
engaged with the wider community. The Cake Stall was a wonderful community outreach activity. The money
raised will greatly assist the education of girls at St Euphrasie‟s Girls‟ Secondary School in Bangladesh.
Thank-you to all who made this day a great success.
Kate de Lacy
Head of Religious Education
HARMONY DAY
On Friday, 21 March our Sacred Heart community gathered for
the joint celebration of Harmony and Anti-Bullying Day. Sheryl
George, our College Captain, together with Carmelle Velasco
and Bhavana Vutukoor, our Faith and Social Justice Deputy
Captains, displayed passion and energy in encouraging their
fellow students to celebrate Harmony Day.
Sheryl George told the gathering in the courtyard, “The theme
for Harmony Day 2014 is Everyone Belongs. Sacred Heart is a
richly multi-cultural community, with students from over 50
different cultural backgrounds. Today we will celebrate some
of these cultural groups with our National Dress Fashion
Parade. We also celebrate the National Day of Action against
Bullying and Violence. As a community, and as members of
Australian Society, we declare Bullying. No Way! We
strengthen the existing messages that bullying and violence here at school, and within the broader community, are
not okay at any time.”
The Harmony Day Fashion Parade for 2014 saw students and staff dress in their national dress from countries
such as China, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, the Philippines, Scotland, Sri Lanka and
Vietnam. A late recruit took to the stage wearing a Hawthorn AFL Guernsey, representing the sports loving people
of Australia.
Our Harmony Day celebrations concluded with a spirited rendition of We are Australian. Led by our talented senior
musicians, Ylenia Golini, Edeva Miasis and Genevieve Ygoa, our Sacred Heart community joined in the chorus, we
share a dream, and sing with one voice, I am, you are, we are Australian.
WALK WITH MARY MASS 2014
On Sunday, 23 March the College Choir, under the direction of Ms Nancy Calo,
provided the liturgical music for the annual Walk with Mary Mass at St Patrick‟s
Cathedral. This is the twentieth year that the Sacred Heart Choir has sung at
this ecumenical gathering in honour of Mary, the Mother of God.
Bishop Elliott, the principal celebrant, thanked the choristers for their
contribution to the liturgy. Following Mass the statue of Our Lady of
Walsingham and much of the congregation processed through the streets of
Melbourne from St Patrick‟s Cathedral to St Paul‟s Cathedral for Evensong.
Michael Smith
Deputy Principal – Faith and Mission
FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - STUDENT WELLBEING
NATIONAL ACTION DAY AGAINST BULLYING AND VIOLENCE
The Student Wellbeing Action Group recently hosted
the National Action Day Against Bullying and
Violence. The week leading up to the 21 March
involved a great deal of activity in preparing materials
and activities that focussed on raising awareness
and work towards building a just and respectful
community. On the day, students were invited to
write positive messages, construct colourful bunting
and paper doll chains, and test each other‟s
knowledge with chatter boxes that provided facts
about Australia and our multi-cultural identity.
Students were also able to obtain “Bullying, no way!”
wristbands and laminated information cards outlining strategies for dealing with a bullying situation. These events
provide us with an important opportunity to raise awareness as well as foster community, however, as we all know,
this should be something that we carry with us at all times, not just one day each year. I would ask all students to
reflect on how our actions and words reflect on others and to ensure we always treat each other with respect.
Thank you to all girls who worked hard towards making this a great day.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM MONASH COUNCIL
Monash Council has informed the College that it will be trialling new technology to monitor parking around the
school. The aim is to improve safety around schools and other areas where vehicle parking and safety are
important. A vehicle with a dashboard mounted camera will patrol parking around the College and identify drivers
breaching the road rules which cause a safety concern.
The trial will occur both in the morning and the afternoon and will exist in combination with existing enforcement
activities. As always, we ask that all parents/guardians who are dropping off or picking up their daughters park
legally and safely. This includes avoiding double parking and parking across driveways. A reminder also that
La Trobe Street has a 40km/hr limit and u-turns are not permitted. Thank you in anticipation of your observance of
our road rules and for sharing in the responsibility for keeping our students, your daughters safe.
TERM TWO: WINTER UNIFORM
All students are reminded that when we return in Term Two, they should be in winter uniform. The holidays are a
great time to check that the uniform is in good order and that hems are of an appropriate length.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all staff, students and parents/guardians a very Happy Easter.
Whether you are travelling or remaining at home, I also wish you a safe and a restful term break and look forward
to seeing you all in Term Two.
Tina Apostolopoulos
Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing
FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – LEARNING AND TEACHING
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEW REMINDER
Parent Teacher Interviews will take place during the first week of Term 2 on Wednesday, 23 and
Thursday, 24 April. All students will be dismissed at 12.40pm on both days to allow teachers time to
meet with parents during the day as well as in the evening. Individual login details for the online
booking system „PTO‟ have now been mailed to all parents/guardians.
Please login via our website www.shcoakleigh.catholic.edu.au and click on the link provided to make your
bookings. If you encounter any problems using PTO please contact Mrs Diana De Sensi at the College for
assistance on 9568 5488 or email [email protected]
Heather Stewart
Acting Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK MASS
On Thursday 20 March the student leaders of Year 9, accompanied
by Mrs Pye and Sr Rosily Chacko, travelled to St Patrick‟s Cathedral
to participate in the Catholic Education Week Mass. Catholic schools
throughout the Archdiocese, primary and secondary, participated in
this celebration. We were amazed at the number of students and
educators in attendance as there were over 2000 students from
more than 329 Catholic schools. Archbishop Denis Hart was the
celebrant for the Mass. Pamela Politis and Caitlin Bibby were
chosen to carry the SHGC banner during the opening procession.
The theme for the Mass was „Entrust yourselves to God and dare to
dream.‟
Following the Mass, we walked to the Catholic Leadership Centre in
East Melbourne for the Young Speakers‟ Colloquium. The two
speakers at the 2014 Colloquium, were Ms Brooke Parsons who currently works at the Royal Children‟s Hospital
and who is an ambassador for the National Stroke Foundation and Mr Nick Maxwell from the Collingwood Football
Club. Nick Maxwell supports a number of charities associated with animal welfare and children. The speakers
inspired us as they reflected on the importance of resilience during times of adversity. The speakers also inspired
us to consider the importance of reaching out to those in need.
Sabrina Pye
Year 9 Co-ordinator
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST
On Tuesday 3 March, the Deputy House
Captains joined the hussle and bussle of the
morning city commuters to attend the annual
International Women’s Leadership Breakfast at
Parliament House. This highly anticipated
annual event is designed to bring students from
Years 10- 12 and teachers together to celebrate
the importance of the day. We were inspired by
the success of guest speaker Sally Strautins,
Senior Accountant Director. Her speech outlined
the importance of determination, persistence and resilience. The breakfast highlighted the importance of women in
leadership and encouraged that we, women of the future, must strive to be influential leaders.
Tiahne Frederic (11 Blue) and Elizabeth O’Gorman (11 Purple)
MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
LUNCHTIME MUSIC CONCERT
Our first lunchtime concert for the year on Tuesday, 18 March was a great success. Many thanks go to our
performers, who showcased their first efforts for the year ranging from Bach to the latest soundtrack from Frozen:
Simone Higginson, Julienne Arino, Lyannna Chunroon, Vittoria D‟Angelo, Emily Rumble, Claire O‟Brien, Makayla
Cotsomitis and Kristyn Adamopolous.
Our appreciation also goes to the Music Captains Genevieve Ygoa and Ylenia Golini who ran the event and
Dr Nikolsky who was on hand with the sound system and backups.
Thank you to our instrumental teachers who prepared our students: Mrs Alice Lewandowski, Ms Allira Wilson.
THE SOUNDS OF STONNINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL
On Saturday, 22 March the students and staff of Sacred Heart participated in the Sounds of Stonnington Music
Festival. The flute ensemble, directed by Ms Sparkman entertained the audience with tunes ranging from The Eye
of the Tiger through to the soundtrack from Harry Potter. The guitar ensemble, under the direction of Mr Leo
Intilangelo performed a selection of pieces, including the much loved Japanese folk song, The Sakura.
THE FLUTE ENSEMBLE
Melissa Ah-Kan (11 Green)
Annie Baker (10 Blue)
Tiahne Frederic (11 Blue)
Katerina Kostakos (10 Green)
Alexandra Morgan (11 Red)
Anais Siew Tu (10 Purple)
Ms Kylie Sparkman
Flute Teacher
THE GUITAR ENSEMBLE
Remalya Arja (8 Gold)
Shanice Atkins (9 Gold)
Emma Burke (9 Gold)
Evie Filippis (8 Blue)
Siobhan McGlynn (9 Blue1)
Amashi Perera (9 Red)
Isabella Sesa (8 Purple)
Madeleine Sloane (8 Blue)
Genevieve Ygoa (12 Gold)
Fiona Zhang (9 Green)
Mr Leo Italangelo
Guitar Teacher
Nancy Calo
Music Co-ordinator
YEAR 10 JEWISH MUSEUM EXCURSION
As part of their studies of World Religions, Year 10 students visited the acclaimed Jewish Museum in St Kilda on
either Tuesday March 11 or Wednesday 12 March. Students immersed themselves in the world of Jewish festivals,
beliefs and rituals and developed a greater understanding of the key people and events as noted in the Hebrew
Scriptures. Students learnt about famous Australian Jews such as Sir John Monash and the contribution of the
Jewish community in all aspects of Australian life. Visiting the historic and beautiful St Kilda Synagogue was a
particular highlight. Our tour guides were very informative and responded to an endless array of questions with
humour and great sensitivity. Each session concluded with a traditional ceremony called a Kabbalat Shabbat to
indicate the commencement of the Sabbath. After laying the table and lighting the candles, the blessings were said
and explained over the ceremonial bread and grape juice which were then served. Overall it was a fascinating
excursion that brought to life the learning that had occurred in the Religious Education classroom.
Kate de Lacy
Head of Religious Education
eLEADERS 2014
This year we continue with our initiative to elect a student body to act as leaders and support the use of technology
throughout the College – eLeaders. The goals of the program are simple. The program will help to provide
additional support for the use of technology within the learning and teaching program and aims to also develop
leadership and ICT skills within our student body. On 13 March, all eLeaders attended an intense training day to
help develop their skills, not only with technology, but also as recognised leaders of the College. The sessions for
the day included: team building, working with the IWB‟s and the specialised software, developing leadership and
personal skills in the role, iPad connecting and basic use, and a final session outlining expectations, guidelines and
responsibilities for students in the role. We trialled a new format this year to help train our students who were new
to the role as eLeader and to further develop those students who were eLeaders in 2013. It was a wonderful day
full of spirit, good teamwork, and great learning. Congratulations to the students who have been appointed
eLeaders for 2014. We look forward to their work, inspiration and guidance as we journey together through the
technology labyrinth.
After the day, many eLeaders posted up really positive messages about their experiences – here are some of
them.
“The eLeader training day was a great experience for me. I met a lot of people from different year levels and my
knowledge of technology grew. I am really excited to start my leadership role as an eLeader this year” – eLeader:
Noreen Sujith (8 Green)
“Thank you for organising the amazing day I had yesterday, I have learnt new techniques that I know I will keep
forever. I really understood what a true leader means and I am privileged that I am an eLeader for 2014. All the
different sessions taught me new tactics that will help me in the future. One of my favorite activities was when we
had to go around and find different people from different year levels and answer the questions, I think that game
gave me courage to talk to people who I haven’t met. I learnt many skills, one of the skills I found interesting was
when I could convert my writing into text on ActivInspire, I never knew you can do that. Keeping everything I have
learnt in my mind, I hope to perform to the best of my abilities. “ – eLeader : Karena Karunakaran (9 Purple)
“The experienced/advanced sessions that you held for a number of previous eLeaders I found to be really
informative and intriguing. It was fun to learn new ways to use the interactive whiteboards and some of those skills I
believe will be great assets in presentations.
It was also excellent to have 'ice-breaking' activities such as the ones where we played paper tag and sat on the
couches and talked. I believe it really helped us all, as eLeaders, get to know each other in ways that were diverse
from previous years. This year's sessions were probably the funnest, most entertaining and rewarding training
sessions. Thank you for a truly wonderful day. Thank you” – eLeader : Ylenia Golini (12 Gold).
We celebrate the appointment of the following students as eLeaders for 2014.
“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others” – Bill Gates.
Name
Wilona Castelino
Zoe Quinn
Isabel Martin
Jovita D'souza
Rayann Andrade
Neha Sivakumar
Juanita Joseph
Homeroom
7 Blue
7 Blue
7 Blue
7 Gold
7 Gold
7 Green
7 Purple
Name
Amanda Pathmanathan
Trisha Gaughan
Gemma Doidge
Antonia D'Souza
Salome Fonseka
Yamila Gammeri
Noelene Muldong
Homeroom
10 Purple
10 Red
10 Silver
11 Gold
11 Green
11 Green
11 Green
Name
Natalie Sullivan
Stephanie Rapose
Santhuri Reddy
Sohani Muthuwadige
Ellie Campbell
Talia Zidar
Remalya Arja
Ivy Vu
Ngoc Thanh Do
Janet Suryadi
Noreen Angela Sujith
Natalie de Niese
Tumi Huynh
Archita Madan
Marina Khalil
Rebecca Konigson
Pamela Politis
Shereen D'Costa
Javandi Thirulojan
Jessica Phan
Dominique Crasto
Alexia Karvounis
Karena Karunakaran
Hashini Satharasinghe
Homeroom
7 Purple
7 Red
7 Red
7 Silver
8 Blue
8 Blue
8 Gold
8 Gold
8 Green
8 Green
8 Green
8 Purple
8 Red
8 Red
8 Silver
8 Silver
9 Blue
9 Gold
9 Gold
9 Green
9 Purple
9 Red
9 Purple
10 Gold
Name
Christina Pelendage-Perera
Ivy Pham
Kristyna Stepnicka
Tatiana Zimsen
Nancy Ho
Annette Phoa
Chloe Phung
Melissa Taylor
Heather Tran
Lareina Tran
Elody Trompeuse
Denise Zuo
Annette De La Motte
Shavindri Perera
Ylenia Golini
Nadini Anguru Kankanamge
Akshaya Ravi
Sajani Tilakaratne
Anushka Alvares
Sherin George
Christina Irugalbandara
Chrishani Muthuwadige
Sasini Abeygunawardane
Jeanne Carlos
Homeroom
11 Purple
11 Purple
11 Purple
11 Purple
11 Red
11 Red
11 Silver
11 Silver
11 Silver
11 Silver
11 Silver
11 Silver
12 Blue
12 Blue
12 Gold
12 Green
12 Green
12 Green
12 Red
12 Red
12 Red
12 Red
12 Silver
12 Silver
Alison Robinson
eLearning Co-ordinator
ACADEMY UNIFORMS - HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS REMINDER
The College Uniform shop will be open as follows during the upcoming holiday break:
Saturday, 5 April
9.00am – 12.00pm
Wednesday, 9 April
9.00am – 3.00pm
Normal School Term trading hours: Tuesday 12.30pm – 2.30pm and Friday 8.00am – 10.00am will re commence
on Tuesday, 22 April (First day Term 2)
AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIVACY ACT
From 12 March 2014, amendments to the Privacy Act resulted in new Australian Privacy Principles replacing the
National Privacy Principles. The Act regulates the collection, storage, use and disclosure of different types of
personal information.
A copy of the College‟s Privacy Policy, standard collection notice, disclosure statement to students, alumni
collection notice, employment collection notice, and contractor/volunteer notice is now available on the College
website: www.shcoakleigh.catholic.edu.au under News and Events/Latest News.
Brendan O’Loghlen
Business Manager