OLSH newsletter

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College

We Believe! We Achieve! 111 Jasper Road, BENTLEIGH 3204 Ph (03) 8520 9200 Fax (03) 8520 9299 Absence Line (03) 8520 9250

Email: office@olsh.vic.edu.au website: www.olsh.vic.edu.au

OLSH College Celebrating 75 years

Dear Family and Friends of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Welcome to all members of our OLSH College family for 2013. To our new Year 7 students and their families may you know that your presence with us is our privilege and we wish you well for this year and the years ahead at OLSH. In a special way we welcome the following new students: Isabella Cini, Piwainashe Kahonde, Maria Farag and Bobbie Rawlings (Year 8) Indiah Voss, Rachel Jones, Rebecca Nixon, Shannon Douglas, Katharina Copelmayer (Issoudun) Jinn Chong, Holly Giffening (Year 10) Chelsea Adams, So Yun Kim (Year 11). As this year unfolds before us we as one are encouraged by our College vision:

At Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, we are Heart people who are faith-filled, reverence relationships, pursue excellence, touch the hearts of others.

We are passionate about the education of young women and their success. We empower the learner, inspire a global consciousness

and are at the forefront of innovative learning. WE BELIEVE! WE ACHIEVE!

May we always be open to the presence of God deep in our hearts as we journey through this coming year.

I have come that you may have life and have it to the full! John 10:10

Anne O’Loughlin Principal

Friday 8 February 2013 Volume 42, Number 1

NEWSLETTER

HEART MATTERS Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Pray for us!

We Believe! We Achieve!

Congratulations to:

Samantha Davies, Year 12, on her selection to the University of

Melbourne Physics Enrichment Course.

Bianca Schragger, Year 7, competing in the Australian

Taekwondo Team at the USA Open - 2013 Taekwondo Championships.

OLSH girls can do anything

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At the beginning of this year we rejoice in the outstanding VCE results of the class of 2012.

Students who received an ATAR score of 90 and above:

2012 Dux

13.5% students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above. 35.8% students achieved an ATAR of 80 or above.

We remember

We pray for the repose of the soul of:

Inder Prashad, father of Sweta Prashad, Issoudun

May Our Lady of the Sacred Heart hold him gently in her care and may his soul rest in peace.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, pray for us!

2012 VCE Results

Annie Aldridge

Lisa Healy Zoe Gillett Katrina Antoniou Sarah Fitzgerald Trisha D’Lima

Victoria Cleary Tess McCaffrey Lisa Peres Paula Dolezal Jasmine Ashkar

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As this year begins, we step out in faith walking in the footsteps of Jesus and placing ourselves under the guidance and protection of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Entrusting ourselves and the year ahead to God, the staff had several opportunities to come together for prayer, reflection and for the sharing of Eucharist before the girls’ return to school. We welcomed Fr. Cyril Blake as our celebrant for our Opening Staff Mass and, on Tuesday, the College community gathered to celebrate our Opening School mass with Fr. Paul Gurry as our celebrant. During the mass, our new Year 7 students were anointed by their Year 12 ‘big sisters’, as were all other new students and staff. To anoint another is to welcome, bless and commission them and so, this was a most special part of our mass. Ash Wednesday falls next Wednesday, 13 February and on that day we will receive the ashes together. During this Lent, our monies raised will be split between the works of our OLSH Sisters in Africa and the Caritas’ Project Compassion appeal. I know already that our girls will shine in their fundraising efforts for those in greatest need.

As I close, I invite us all to stand in solidarity and remember in prayer our brothers and sisters who are battling the effects of the floods and our indigenous brothers and sisters with whom we will commemorate the National Apology next Wednesday. I look forward to working with your daughters as we work towards making Jesus’ love known to the ends of the earth. I speak on behalf of the Sisters when I say please be assured of our on-going prayers for you and yours throughout this year.

Young Vinnies The Young Vinnies Group, supported by staff and students here at the College, will be launched in Homeroom in the next two weeks. The group is affiliated with the St. Vincent De Paul Society and provides support for those in need. Girls are able to help in a number of ways, including:

• preparing and serving food at the Sacred Heart Mission. • by baking cakes to be distributed from the Footscray Soup Van, and • by assisting on the Footscray Soup Van.

Messages from St Vincent de Paul…

Thank you on behalf of our conference members for the invitation to attend the end of year Mass with the students at St. Paul’s and the morning tea that followed. It was a very spiritual Mass with the singing and presentation by the girls beautifully executed. Some of our members have deep connections with Our Lady of the Sacred Heard College through their children and present day grandchildren attending the College.

And

On behalf of the members of Moorabbin/Bentleigh St. Vincent de Paul, I would like to thank you for the amazing selection of Christmas Hamper gifts and food…thank you also for the time, effort and organising this ‘special appeal’ to help those not as fortunate as us. In all we delivered 36 hampers in the Bentleigh/Moorabbin area, mainly to those we visit regularly. Thank you for your continued support.

Blessings on you and yours, Sr. Megan Donohue fdnsc

Assistant Principal, Faith and Mission

Faith and Mission

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I hope all College families enjoyed the festive season and that the holiday period was a time to recharge the batteries and reconnect with loved ones. Some of our areas of focus in the classroom this year include:

• The OLSH Learning and Teaching Charter to inform all aspects of classroom relationships and practice.

• Further development Australian Curriculum at Years 7 to 10. • Pedagogy to reflect a 1:1 laptop environment. • A focus feedback and sharing best teaching practice through observation and reflection.

The pursuit of excellence is a key element of the College’s vision. We enjoy a reputation for excellent academic results, with our girls consistently achieving outstanding results. Our VCE results in 2012 were no exception:

More than 45 students, many in Year 11, achieved study scores for individual subjects of 40 or above.

This is a spectacular result. We are all very proud of these girls and all of our 2012 Year 12 students. They now start the next exciting chapter of their educational or life journey and our thoughts and prayers go with them. The school community will have great pleasure in recognising their achievement at our annual VCE Excellence Awards on Wednesday, 20 February.

Ms Tania Tickyj

Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching

NEW BELL TIMES

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Wednesday

Homeroom 8.40 – 8.50am Period 1 8.40 – 9.30am Period 1 8.50 – 9.55am Period 2 9.30 – 10.20am Period 2 9.55 – 11.00am Recess 10.20 – 10.40am Recess 11.00 – 11.20am Period 3 10.40 – 11.30am Period 3 11.20 – 12.25pm Pastoral Care 11.30 – 12.10pm Period 4 12.25 – 1.30pm Lunch 12.10 – 12.50pm Lunch 1.30 – 2.10pm Period 4 12.50 – 1.40pm Period 5 2.10 – 3.15pm Period 5 1.40 – 2.25pm

Please note: Wednesday early finish 2.25pm

Curriculum Matters

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Great to have OUR GIRLS back! It was with great delight that we welcomed back our girls last week. The beginning of the school year can bring with it many different emotions. It is a time of change and a time of new beginnings. It is important that we work together, parents, students, staff, to ensure each girl’s transition this year is the best that it can be. At OLSH we value a team approach to student wellbeing and encourage parents to contact any of our Wellbeing team members at any time. We look forward to working together in 2013.

Immunisation Cards A reminder to all Year 7 and 10 parents that Immunisation Cards are due back to the College on Tuesday, 12 February. All students are required to hand their form back to their homeroom teacher by this day. Immunisations will take place on Tuesday, 19 February.

Uniform Reminders Our students reflect our culture, our values and our standards. The College uniform is one way that defines OLSH’s identity, cultivates a sense of belonging and pride for the school. Please remember the following: Blazer - must be worn to and from school when wearing the College jumper. The College jumper cannot be worn on its own. Piercings - Two plain earrings in the lobe are permitted. Students with other visible piercings will be asked to remove them. Covering piercings with a bandaid will not be accepted. Dress Length - The length of dress is to be NOT SHORTER than two centimetres above the knee – (the equivalent of two parallel fingers width above the knee). Runners - all students must wear proper runners with support with their PE uniform. Volleys, converse boots, vans, canvas shoes etc are not a part of the College PE uniform. For all other uniform information please refer to the College planner.

Ms Dina Oro Assistant Principal, Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing Matters

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Staff Professional Learning At the end of 2012, the OLSH teaching staff embarked on a new format of flexible professional learning. Between December 2012 and the end of January, teaching staff completed First Aid Training, the ACMA Cybersmart Course - connect.ed, a number of modules of a Web 2.0 online eLearning Course, as well as significant work in curriculum development. Staff look forward to continuing to participate in creative and valuable professional learning opportunities throughout 2013.

Keeping OLSH Girls Safe on Our Roads

Parents dropping off and picking up their daughters outside the College on Jasper Road and Robert Street are asked to be mindful of how and where they park, including leaving the driveways of our surrounding

residents clear.

In the interests of the safety of all our girls, please do not stop in front of the crossing flag on Jasper Rd or across the main exit driveways in Robert Street.

It is also important that all road rules and parking restrictions in the area are observed, including not

making u-turns during school hours in Jasper Rd and Robert St.

Please take care driving around OLSH!

Your assistance and cooperation is much appreciated.

Ms Lynn Egan Assistant Principal, College Organisation

College News

News parking signs in Robert Street, including

a 2 minute drop off zone, Kiss and Go’.

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Education Maintenance Allowance The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided by the Victorian Government to assist lower-income families with education related costs for their children up until the age of 16. From 2013, the Victorian Government is restructuring the EMA to better target financial support to families on lower incomes. The EMA will no longer be paid 50/50 between the parent and the school, and the school portion will no longer be paid to schools on behalf of parents. The updated EMA application form now contains an option where you can elect to have your EMA paid to the school to be used as a credit toward school fees. The EMA now provides an annual amount of $300.00 for secondary students in Year 7 only, and $250.00 for secondary students in Year 8 until 16 years of age, and will continue to be paid in two instalments. Parents with continuing eligibility, who are paid the first instalment of 2013 will not be required to submit a new application for the second instalment. Further details and eligibility are included in the PDF EMA NEWSLETTER INFORMATION attached to the email received with this newsletter. The EMA application must be received at the College by 28 February 2013. Copies of the EMA application form are available from the College Office.

STUDENT CONCESSION CARDS

All students aged 17 and over, or those requiring a Half Yearly or Yearly Student Pass (regardless of age) are required to obtain a 2013 VPT Student Concession

Cards.

Applications can be obtained from metropolitan train stations, the

MetShop, V/Line staff stations or online at metlinkmelbourne.com.au or

myki.com.au.

Completed forms can then be authorised by the College Office.

UNIFORM SHOP NEW OPENING HOURS

Please note the Uniform Shop will now be open:

Wednesdays 12.30pm to 3.30pm

Effective Wednesday, 13 February

Please access via the College Reception.

College News

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2013 Student Leaders

Student Leadership Position

Name

Year 12 College Captain Emily Carroll College Vice Captain Marisa Cafasso Senior Prefect Gemma Chris Senior Prefect Montana Muir Chevalier House Captain Amanda Weerappah Hartzer House Captain Hannah Thomas Xavier House Captain Alana King Sweeney House Captain Lauren Thomas Year 11 Faith and Mission Captain Vesha Shanmugathasan Public Speaking and Debating Captain Kim Koelmeyer Performing Arts Captain Rachel Pinto Sports Captain Mairead McCaffrey Chevalier Captain Dariyn Girton Hartzer Captain Jasmina Lieu Sweeney Captain Nadia Mase Xavier Captain Alisha Fissenden Year 10 Faith and Mission Captain Lara White Chevalier Captain Ebony Highfield Hartzer Captain Natasha Ockenden Sweeney Captain Lisa Grant Xavier Captain Melissa Peet Year 9 Faith and Mission Captain Kate Rabel Chevalier Captain Tanya Voulgaris Hartzer Captain Genevieve Leong Sweeney Captain Carla Taranto Xavier Captain Paris Tatter Year 8 Faith and Mission Captain Chloe Hart Chevalier Captain Celeste Caltabiano Hartzer Captain Emily D’Rose Sweeney Captain Olivia Gleeson Xavier Captain Bridget Cleary Year 7 Faith and Mission Captain To be elected Chevalier Captain To be elected Hartzer Captain To be elected Sweeney Captain To be elected Xavier Captain To be elected

College News

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Sports News

Swimming Training Please find below the times and dates for Swimming Training:

Congratulations Congratulations to Alana King, Year 12, who represented Victoria in the under 18 National Cricket Championships recently held in Ballarat. Alana can be very proud of her efforts in making the final, in which the Victorians narrowly lost to rival NSW.

Mr Nick Wanless Sports Coordinator

Discounted Calculators

Year 7 and 8 Year 9 to 12

TI-30XB TI-Nspire CX CAS $25.00 $185.00 OLSH30 OLSH

discount code discount code

Offers available at www.calculatorking.com.au

Price includes postage and handling.

Date Time Venue

08/02/2013 7:00am – 8:30 am GESAC

15/02/2013 7:00am – 8:30 am GESAC

22/02/2013 7:00am – 8:30 am GESAC

01/03/2013 7:00am – 8:30 am GESAC

08/03/2013 7:00am – 8:30 am GESAC

12/03/2013 Lunch and Period 5 Caulfield Rec

15/03/2013 7:00am – 8:30 am GESAC

18/03/2013 Lunch and Period 5 Caulfield Rec

College News

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Performing Arts News

MUSIC DANCE DRAMA

Welcome to 2013 - another exciting year in the Performing Arts at the College. We look forward to offering a variety of Performing Arts events this year, including a ‘new look’ replacement for the Rock Eisteddfod. Watch this space for more information! Vocal and Instrumental Music Lessons Our Instrumental Music program gives students the opportunity to become proficient in playing an instrument of their choice, thus developing and exploring their talents, while also experiencing personal fulfilment. As part of their musical experience, students are also given the opportunity to participate in an ensemble, band or choir, promoting a sense of belonging to a community of musicians and providing the exhilarating experience of performing. The instrumental staff at OLSH currently offer lessons, either individual or group, in voice, guitar, strings, drums/percussion, piano (individual only), flute and clarinet. Further details about tuition and an application form to learn an instrument in 2013 are available from the College Office. We look forward to welcoming new students into our vibrant Instrumental Program in 2013. Glee Club Ms Adele Schocker will be commencing a Glee Club next week, open to all students who would like to experience the joy of singing and performing. A much anticipated first performance is scheduled for March.

Junior Choir The OLSH Singers (formerly the Junior Choir) will be commencing shortly. All students from Year 7 to 9 are welcome to join. There is no audition for this choir. If you are interested in learning singing technique and expanding your performance skills please come along! Dates will to be advised. Permission forms are available at Student Reception or see Mrs Mentlikowski. Senior Vocal Ensemble The Senior Vocal Ensemble is an auditioned group that will rehearse every Wednesday morning from 7:40am until 8:30am. Any student in Year 9 to 12 is welcome to audition. Students who have previously auditioned will not need to reaudition. Auditions will be held on Monday, 11 February and our first rehearsal will be Friday, 13 February. Please go to Student Reception to collect a permission form or see Mrs Mentlikowski.

And that’s just the start of 2013! It will indeed be an exciting year!

Mrs Michelle Fenton Performing Arts Coordinator

College News

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Dates for your Diary

Wednesday, 13 February Ash Wednesday Prayer Liturgy 11.30am All welcome Early Finish 2.25pm Friday, 15 February Swimming Training At GESAC 7.00am to 8.30am Year 12 Formal Students dismissed at lunchtime

Tuesday, 19 February Year 7 and 10 Immunisations Wednesday, 20 February 2012 VCE Excellence Awards Ceremony 11.30am – 12.20pm All Welcome Early Finish 2.25pm Friday, 22 February Swimming Training At GESAC 7.00am to 8.30am Saturday, 23 February Year 7 2014 Enrolment Interviews

College News

The OLSH Canteen Roster

Mon 11 February need help please Tues 12 February Cathy Pantelidis Wed 13 February need help please Thurs 14 February Leanne Kerr Fri 15 February need help please

Mon 18 February need help please Tues 19 February need help please Wed 20 February Lisa DeFazio Thurs 21 February need help please Fri 22 February need help please

Please call the College if you are able to assist in the Canteen. Any help is much appreciated.

IF YOUR DAUGHTER IS LATE OR ABSENT FROM SCHOOL ...

Thank you to all parents who have been using the Absence Telephone number: 8520 9250.

The Absence line is the number to call if your daughter will not be attending school OR will be late for school that day.

Many thanks for your ongoing support.

Siblings, Friends, Family, please note

Applications for Year 7 2014 Close February 25

Please phone the school on 8520 9200 for tour dates, enrolment packages or further information.

An education at OLSH is an education of the heart – the Heart of Learning and the Heart of Life!