OLSH College Bentleigh We Believe! We Achieve! NEWSLETTER
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OLSH College Bentleigh We Believe! We Achieve! NEWSLETTER
Monday 29 August 2016 Volume 45, Number 13 OLSH College Bentleigh We Believe! We Achieve! 111 Jasper Road, BENTLEIGH 3204 Ph (03) 8520 9200 Fax (03) 8520 9299 Absence Line (03) 8520 9250 Email: [email protected] website: www.olsh.vic.edu.au NEWSLETTER Education in the OLSH Tradition We are Heart people… Faith Filled… Reverence Relationships… Pursue Excellence…. Touch the Hearts of Others Dear Family and Friends of OLSH College Bentleigh, OLSH Newsletter From the Principal This past week has seen a number of speakers work with our staff for our Spirituality day. At the same time the Leadership Teams from our OLSH Schools in Adelaide and Sydney joined OLSH Bentleigh for the annual OLSH Colleges Leadership Conference. The theme for the day and for the Conference was Opening our Hearts to the Presence of God. With a range of speakers including Sr Gerardine Doherty olsh, Ms Anne Carey (West Australian of the Year), Fr Claude Mostowik msc, Sr Susan Daly (IBVM) and OLSH College Bentleigh Alumnae Mrs Jacqui Remond (CEO Catholic Earthcare). OLSH College Enfield (Adelaide) With much to reflect upon from such excellent speakers we are grateful for the opportunity to have time to listen and learn. Sr Gerardine Doherty & Ms Anne Carey Parents and family members are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart on Friday September 9. We hope you can be there. Sr Susan Daily, Mrs Cathy Pearce & Jacqui Remond OLSH College Kensington (Sydney) OLSH Enfield (Adelaide), OLSH Kensington (Sydney) Leadership Teams Congratulations to Kathleen O’Leary, Year 10, on her second place in her section at the Victorian State Irish Dance Championships. Kathleen has now qualified for next year's world championship – a wonderful achievement! Always united in our shared OLSH Spirit. Anne O’Loughlin Principal OLSH Newsletter Page | 2 HEART MATTERS In the heart of this world, the Lord of Life, who loves us so much, is always present. Pope Francis Laudato Si’ Faith and Mission Marie Louise Hartzer Last Wednesday in our College Assembly, we remembered and celebrated the life of Marie Louise Hartzer, born 27 August in 1837. Having been a wife, mother and widowed far too young, Marie Louise knew the struggles of life. Throughout these difficult times, she never lost her faith and trust in God. Together we prayed: Loving God, today we gather in your presence to remember this valiant and special woman. May the life of Marie Louise Hartzer continue to be an inspiration to us. We make our prayer in Jesus’ name, Amen. Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart - Friday 9 September 9.00am Mass 11.00am Mission Carnival All monies raised will go to the OLSH Missions in Papua New Guinea and Kiribati where the OLSH Sisters are working to provide quality education for students in their care. Marionville Girls High School – Port Moresby and Immaculate Heart College, Taboria, Kiribati, pictured below. If you would like to make a donation, tax deductible envelopes are available at College Reception. Sr Megan Donohue fdnsc Assistant Principal Faith and Mission We remember We pray for the repose of the soul of: Irene Mary Fell, Grandmother of Veronica Fell, Year 12 May Our Lady of the Sacred Heart hold her gently in her care and may her soul rest in peace. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, pray for us OLSH Newsletter Page | 3 Curriculum News NAPLAN Results The NAPLAN results for OLSH students in Year 7 and Issoudun were mailed home this week. NAPLAN test results provide OLSH teachers and parents with information on how each individual student is performing in the areas of literacy and numeracy. The data from NAPLAN test results enables us to measure our students’ achievements against national minimum standards and student performance across all Australian states and territories. At OLSH these results are used in conjunction with other pieces of data to support improvements in learning and teaching. The following diagram displays the minimum standards and common scales for NAPLAN results across all year levels. For further details on interpreting your daughter’s NAPLAN results please refer to the information sheet which accompanied the results. Please do not hesitate to contact the College for further support. The following video (1:45mins) presentation also provides further information about understanding the NAPLAN scale: http://www.nap.edu.au/results-and-reports/how-to-interpret/naplan-understanding-scale Ms Lynn Egan Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching Please note change to dismissal times Monday 29 August School dismissed at 2.25pm Wednesday 31 August School dismissed at 3.15pm OLSH Newsletter Page | 4 Student Wellbeing News Pacific Paradise OLSH girls will be joining together on the Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to support both Kiribati and Papua New Guinea. Wrist bands will be on sale for the day: Cost Early Bird- $20 (and raffle ticket for some great prizes) After Early Bird- $25 Food, drinks, raffles, prizes will all be on sale with all proceeds going to our OLSH overseas mission. Uniform It has become increasingly noticeable that a number of girls are wearing their PE uniform to school on days when they don’t have PE or Dance, instead of their full winter uniform. In fairness to all, it is important that all students are following the uniform rules and that parents are supportive of the rules that have been put in place. Uniform checks will continue to be carried out. Parenting Teenagers in the 21st Century & Surviving Relationship Separation - Online Webinars for Parents LifeWorks is a not-for-profit community based organisation and provides Relationship Counselling and Education Services across Victoria, they are also providing free webinars and some at minimal cost for parents. Parenting Teenagers in the 21st Century Glen Eira Council Activities Spring into the Teen School Holiday Program! The very popular Teen School Holiday Program will run again during the spring (September) holidays. Activities are open to young people aged 12 to 18 years, who live, work or study in Glen Eira. Activities include race around the Zoo, movies and bowling, The Royal Melbourne Show and cooking. Places are limited and fill up fast! Bookings open Monday 29 August at 9am and close Friday 9 September at 5pm or until sold out. Book online* Sounds of Glen Eira Friday 9 September. Free event 5.30pm–10.30pm Bentleigh McKinnon Youth Centre Higgins Road, Bentleigh Fully supervised drug, alcohol and smoke free event. Bags checked at the door. No pass outs for people aged under 18. For further information, contact Youth Services on 9524 3676. Team Fit-Social Team Fit-Social will be joining thousands of people this November to get covered from head to toe with coloured powder as they work towards completing the 5k Colour Run. If you would like to join the team, you can check out the group on Monday afternoons during school terms from 4pm to 5.30pm. The program is free and every fitness level is welcome — there are no excuses! For further information and to register, visit our website or contact Youth Services on 9524 3676. Ms Dina Oro Assistant Principal Student Wellbeing OLSH Newsletter Page | 5 College News Pacific Paradise Friday 9 September Feast of the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Supporting our OLSH missions in Kiribati and Papua New Guinea Wrist bands Cash: Friday 2 September, Office Courtyard - $20 Online: $20 before 2 September. Click on News and Events and Pacific Paradise wrist bands. Print out a receipt and present it to your homeroom teacher. Win a Nutri Bullet if bands are purchased at the early bird price After Early Bird: $25 Activities include: Carnival games, hair braiding, face painting, bowling, photo booth, nail design, rides tbc Food for sale on the day include: Gelati, Gourmet Sausages, Pasta Bake, Dim Sims, Slushies, Lollies, Curry, Fried Rice, Fruit Salad Bar, Cake Stall, Drinks Week in Paradise Monday 5 September - Casual Day, bring an item allocated by the student leaders Tuesday 6 September - Pacific Games Wednesday 7 September- Free screening of the Lilo and Stitch at lunchtime Thursday 8 September- Free screening of the Lilo and Stitch at lunchtime Friday 9 September - Feast of the Sacred Heart and Mission Carnival We would like to thank the following Bentleigh businesses who have kindly provided vouchers and products for auction on Feast Day. We appreciate their support of OLSH College and our fundraising efforts. Benn’s Books 437 Centre Rd, Bentleigh Dee Dee Thai Massage 3/340 Centre Rd, Bentleigh Hair Lord of Melbourne 362 Centre Rd, Bentleigh La Boheme Nail Salon 3/385 Centre Rd, Bentleigh Muma G’s Kitchen 410 Centre Road, Bentleigh Peaches and Apples 373 Centre Rd, Bentleigh Planet Seafood 284 Centre Rd, Bentleigh Hairhouse Warehouse Bentleigh 464 Centre Rd, Bentleigh Priceline 427/429 Centre Rd, Bentleigh Target Bentleigh 401 Centre Rd, Bentleigh OLSH Newsletter Page | 6 College News BYOD Issoudun Parents As part of the transition into Year 10, Issoudun students have the opportunity to adopt the Colleges’ Year 10-12 BYOD model and hence replace their existing laptop/device from now. This program will enable them to choose their preferred device for learning. In order to assist Issoudun parents with information regarding 2016-2017 BYOD options the College has organised for a Device Display with a JB Hi Fi representative during parent teacher interviews. Details are as follows: BYOD Display of Models/Information with JB Hi Fi Representative Monday 29 August 4:45pm to 6:45pm OLSH College Hall Foyer Should you have any further questions regarding this process please contact feel free to contact us at the College. Mr Ramon Saheed Director of Education and Information Services Science Breakfast with Dr Misty Jenkins On the morning of August 17, six Year 11 students, Divya Patel, Maria Farag, Katelyn Fitchett, Doris Tran, Amanda Jambu and Jacquelyn Cox attended the annual Science Breakfast for the Alliance of Girls’ School Australasia of which OLSH is a member. In this annual event students join with women who represent many different branches of Science to discuss the impact, study pathways, and career opportunities that exist across the scientific arena and become part of a developing network of women in Science. This year the guest speaker was Dr Misty Jenkins, NHMRC Fellow and Laboratory Head at the Walter Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research. Misty has been a Fellow of the University of Cambridge, the 2012 National Association of Research Fellow Investigator of the Year, awarded the L’Oreal for Women in Science Fellowship in 2013, and was also awarded the Tall Poppy of the Year award for Science (Victoria) in 2015. Misty was passionate about her life’s work as a scientist which was greatly inspirational to the girls at the breakfast. Students at OLSH could see a future working within the dynamic world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in their futures. After all, OLSH girls can do anything. Ms Dianne Byers Head of Science OLSH Newsletter Page | 7 College News School Tours at OLSH College We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day on 16 August when many families joined us for a presentation from the Principal and a school tour. Guests were greeted at the front gates by our enthusiastic Student Ambassadors. The formalities began with the College Captain Rebecca Nielsen welcoming guests with the other student leaders Charlotte Deam, Faye Valladares and Georgie Sturt. A prayer was offered by senior student Piwainashe Kahonde and a Welcome to Country was said by Maya Blackman. The Principal, Ms Anne O’Loughlin warmly welcomed visiting families to the OLSH community. She spoke about the fact that, as a smaller school, we were able to know and love our students from the time they start until long after they graduate, when they become part of the Alumnae. Ms O’Loughlin explained the fact that the College was an independent Catholic college governed by the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. She also described the unique Issoudun program at Year 9 and referred to the excellent academic results consistently achieved by students at the College, especially at VCE level. Ms O’Loughlin went on to share news of the new building program at the Ella Bourke and Piper Zielinski College and she also advised families about the scholarship opportunities at OLSH College for (Student Ambassadors) 2017 and 2018. Families then took a tour of the College and judging by the many positive comments they were very impressed with our wonderful Student Ambassadors. There was an opportunity for the visitors to meet the Leadership Team over a cup of tea and to have their questions answered. Thanks go to all the staff and students who helped to make it such a successful morning. We are now all looking forward to Open Morning from 9.15am on Thursday 2 September when we will be able to showcase the College, the many innovative learning programs on offer and the wide array of cocurricular choices available to OLSH students. Mrs Annie Opray Director of Development and Community Relations White Grace Bowles Allannah Burt Alessandra Donnelly Sophi Duryea-Taylor Hayley Gorman Charlotte Iseli Alycia Karis Lauren Stewart Ashley Watters Piper Zielinski College Colours Red Olivia May Blue Green Allannah Burt Hayley Gorman Olivia May OLSH Newsletter Page | 8 Chloe Hopson Allyson Jambu Amanda Jambu Olivia May College News Sports News SCSA Volleyball Sixty of OLSH’s finest volleyballers played competitively at the SCSA Volleyball tournament at MSAC on Thursday 18 August. They exhibited their much improved setting, digging, serving and spiking skills throughout the day. All teams demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and great enthusiasm which led to four teams progressing to the Grand Finals. Congratulations to the Senior B team who won their exciting Grand Final, and to Piwai Kahonde for winning the medal for Best Player in the Grand Final. Results: Junior A 2nd Junior B 3rd Junior C 6th Inter A 5th Inter B 2nd Senior A 2nd Senior B Premiers Piwai Kahonde, Elisa Te, Eliza-Rose Hoskin, Lisa Kirui, Matina Kiriakos, Alyssa Modica, Beth Supple, Emily D’Rose, Emma Valeri Thanks to Mr Phil Carmody, Alana King, Megan Supple and Micaela Harvie for their coaching expertise, and to VET Sport and Recreation students for helping run the day. Inter A, left, and Inter B team below Senior Teams Piwai Kahonde Best Player Senior Grand Final Bianca Labagnara, right and VET helpers above. Coach Carmody with the Junior Team Junior Teams OLSH Newsletter Page | 9 College News Performing Arts News OLSH College and St James College Junior Drama Two fabulous plays will be presented by Year 7 and 8 OLSH and St James students on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 September at 7.30pm in the OLSH College Theatrette. The Perils of Prudence Goodheart is a classic melodrama and Sorry, Wrong Number is a gripping little thriller, originally a radio play. Bookings can be made by clicking on the link below. http://www.olsh.vic.edu.au/news-and-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=12&id=2240 We look forward to entertaining you! 2016 Theatresports™ Schools Challenge A beautiful Sunday morning in South Yarra. Excited chatter and laughter emanating from St Martin’s Youth Theatre. The big day had arrived and the OLSH Theatresports team was ready for anything! Impro Melbourne’s Theatresports™ Challenge, held on Sunday 14 August, was a celebration of the diverse imagination of youth. Theatresports™, a popular improvisation show created by Keith Johnstone, has been performed in Australia for over 30 years and has helped to foster the talent of Lano and Woodley, Julia Zemiro, Andrew Denton and more. Theatresports™ fosters the ideals of making your partner look good, creative thinking and playfulness as well as building confidence and theatre skills. The day started with a fun workshop that released energy and creativity in a variety of games. This was followed by preparation for the show. After a lunch break the show began with a lively audience in attendance. Teams of students took to the stage and played a variety of Theatresports™ games – one, two and three minute challenges. The OLSH team entered into the spirit of the day and performed in fine style. It was a really great day! Congratulations to Year 8 students - Grace Bowles, Laura Campbell, Leah Gannan, Grace Jemetta and Olivia Jonasz who received a Certificate of Awesomeness at the end of the day. Mrs Michelle Fenton Head of Department Co-curricular Activities Eisteddfod By The Bay The Eisteddfod by the Bay competition was held on the weekend of Friday 19 August. Amorise Byers, Year 10, entered two sections, Classical and Musical Theatre. In the Classical Section she sang Caro Mio Ben (composer Giuseppe Giordani) and in the Musical Theatre Section she sang Popular (composer Steven Schwartz) from the musical, Wicked. Amorise was awarded Honourable Mentions in both sections. Congratulations! OLSH Newsletter Page | 10 College News Dates for your Diary Monday 29 August School dismissed 2.25pm Monday 5 September Year 8 2017 Web Preferences open at 5.00pm Year 10 2017 Web Preference codes emailed VCAL Camp Year 7, 8 and Issoudun Parent Teacher Student interviews College Hall 3.00pm – 8.00pm Tuesday 6 September VCAL Camp Junior Production Dress Rehearsal All Day Year 10 2017 Pathways Evening Library 5.30pm or 7.15pm Wednesday 7 September Year 8 and 10 2017 Web Preferences close at 5.00pm BYOD Display JB HiFi (Issoudun) 4.45pm – 6.45pm College Hall Foyer SCSA Netball Tuesday 30 August Year 7 Retreat Thursday 8 September Year 10 Studio Arts Photography Excursion Wednesday 31 August School dismissed 3.15pm Junior Production 7.30pm Year 8 Project Rockit Unit 4 Legal Studies Excursion Junior Production 7.30pm Friday 9 September Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mass at 9.00am All welcome Saturday 10 September Year 6 Testing 8.30 – 12.00pm Thursday 1 September Open Morning Year 8 2017 Web Preference codes emailed Year 10 2017 Web Preferences open at 5.00pm VCE VET Dance Excursion 8.00pm Friday 2 September Unit 1 and 2 Geography Field Trip Saturday 3 September Junior Production Rehearsal 9.00am – 12.30pm ********************************* Thursday 15 September Footy Day Friday 16 September Last Day Term 3.15pm dismissal Saturday 17 September China Trip depart Sunday 18 September Kiribati Trip depart Parent Volunteers for Canteen Roster All OLSH College parents are invited to volunteer to help Cathy in the Canteen during lunchtimes. Please email Annie Opray ([email protected]) if you can assist. Thank you in advance for your support. OLSH Newsletter Page | 11
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