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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College

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

Education in the OLSH Tradition:

We are Heart people who are Faith-Filled. We believe in God’s personal love for us

Dear Family and Friends of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, At this time of the semester it is important that we acknowledge and rejoice in some of the outstanding sporting achievements of our students over the past six months.

Congratulations…

Sarah Cleary (Year 9) Little Athletics Victoria State Track and Field Championships. First Place Under 14 High Jump Second Place Under 14 80 Metre Hurdles

Elise Collier (Year 8) Recently selected in the Victorian Under 16 Girls’ Indoor Cricket Team

Alana King (Year 11) Selected by Cricket Victoria as a Rookie Player in the Vic Spirit Squad the Victorian Women’s Cricket Team http://www.vicspirit.com.au/news/article/commonwealth-bank-vicspirit-squad-announced

Today we have enjoyed our celebrations for Sacred Heart Day. A time to be together and an opportunity to allow our hearts to be

open to all that happens “Deep Within”.

They said to each other, Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road...

Luke 24:32

Anne O’Loughlin Principal

Friday 29 June 2012 Volume 41, Number 10

NEWSLETTER

HEART MATTERS

There is nothing in the world that

resembles God so much as silence. Meister Eckhart

Liturgy Singers at the Sacred Heart Day Mass

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Year 11 Retreat Experiences

Blessings on you and yours, Sr. Megan Donohue fdnsc

Assistant Principal, Faith and Mission

Faith and Mission

“The day was about being open and understanding yourself better…sharing experiences as a year

level…seeing God in a different way...”

Michelle Dela Cruz

“I felt connected to God …we became closer as a year

level…gained a sense of oneself with God.”

Emma Moss

“My experience on the Year 11 Retreat was one of personal reflection...communicating and connecting with my peers…strengthening my relationship with God…”

Rebecca Strati

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Assistant Principal Faith and Mission Reports End of Semester reports will be sent out in the first week of the holidays. These reports are an excellent tool for reflecting on past performance; students must use the knowledge that this reflection provides to plan for more effective learning in the future. I hope that you will take the opportunity during the term break to sit down with your daughter and read through her report with her. Try to identify issues which emerge from the report and have a discussion with her about how problems might be addressed. This is very tangible way to support your daughter’s future learning. Celebrating her successes is also very important! Please note the following important dates:

1. Semester 1 Academic Awards Assembly 9.00am Tuesday, 24 July

2. Tuesday, 24 July Senior Pathways 2013 Information Night for all students currently in Year 10

3. Friday, 27 July Senior Pathways Course Counselling Day for all current Year 10 students. There are no scheduled classes on this day; however each student must attend an interview with their parent on this day. (please mark this in your calendar)

4. Monday, 30 July Issoudun (Year 9) and Year 10 Subject Selection Information Night

5. Thursday, 16 August Parent Teacher Night

I hope you all have a wonderful term break and that our students return refreshed for Term 3 as we are now heading to the business end of the school year.

Ms Tania Tickyj Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching

Curriculum Matters

Ametur Experience 2013 An international OLSH initiative for Students, Staff and Parents

September 2013

As part of the 75th anniversary of the foundation of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Bentleigh, we are offering the inaugural ‘Ametur Experience’ for students, staff and parents. Ametur 2013 is an optional opportunity for international travel on one of four possible study tours. At the conclusion of the tours all travellers will meet together in Issoudun France for a two day program at the Chevalier Centre – the birthplace of our OLSH spirit.

Tours include Performing Arts (Paris and London), Italian Immersion (Paris and Italy), Amazing Art and Architecture (Paris and surrounding areas) and Great Cities and Battlefields of Freedom. If you are interested in learning more about this experience, please come along to...

Ametur 2013 Information Night Monday, 6 August

7.30pm in the Theatrette

For further information, please see attached pdf file or the college website.

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Pinky Promise Week A touch of pink! In an attempt to get the girls to think about others and to look out for one another, the students were asked to make a pinky promise for each day of this week. The inspiration came from Rachel McNamara and was adapted by the Student Leadership team. At OLSH we are called to reverence relationships and touch the hearts of others and this is what this week invited the community to do: Massive Smile Monday, Tell a Friend Tuesday, Welcoming Wednesday, Thankyou Thursday and Fun Friday. Money raised from the week will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. We thank you for your support and thank the student leaders for the great concept and the work that they put into the organisation of the week.

Hartzer Happenings A group of enthusiastic Year 8s met up with Miss O’Loughlin on Friday for morning tea to give some input into the Issoudun Hartzer program for 2013. We appreciate the girls’ willingness to share their ideas and we look forward to working with them very closely as we embark on such an exciting journey together.

We thank the following Year 8 students who have volunteered to be a part of this group: Tessa Aldridge, Raphaela Alexopoulos, Aoife Barker, Taylor Barone, Emily Chan, Roschelle Chaudhary, Laura De Grazia, Jewel Elliott, Kaitlyn Faulkner, Priyanka Francis, Mikaela Hum, Isabella Kenne, Laura Kent, Rebecca Kofler, Anthea Lam, Alexandra Livis, Emer McAlinden, Samantha McBrearty, Amelia Mercuri, Kimi Ong, Hannah Peters, Olivia Petrou, Paris Tatter, Kate Tranter, Annelise Turco, Emma Vakis, Katrina Valiakas, Evangelia Vlahandreas, Meagan Vongkham, Laura Webb, Aviva White, Amy Williamson, Breanna Wilson, Alecia Wong, Ella Xu, Lisa Xu.

Ms Dina Oro Assistant Principal, Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing Matters

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Issoundun ‘Shape your Dreams’ Breakfast

The Issoudun Breakfast was a great success and a wonderful opportunity to learn about our preferred careers. The day began with an early start with students arriving at 7.00am and the breakfast kicking off at 7:30. We had an opportunity to ask questions of the alumnae seated at our tables and enjoy breakfast with the assistance of the VCAL students. After the breakfast we had the opportunity to mingle with others at different tables. We were able to ask questions of various College alumnae about their experiences and the pathways they took to get to their current employment. We loved the chance to hear past OLSH students’ stories and dream about how we might begin to create our own. It was certainly an inspiring morning and it opened our eyes to the exciting futures we have ahead of us. We would like to thank Mrs Malone, the VCAL students and all of the special guests, for providing us with this wonderful opportunity to explore different pathways for our futures.

By Issoudun Ambassadors: Xanthe Ficarra, Sarah Freeman, Lisa Grant and Patricia Palmos

College News

Thank you to the VCAL students who provided service and catered for the breakfast

– they did a great job!

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Library News

Thursday, 21 June was a momentous day in OLSH’s history as the inaugural Short Film Festival took place in the library. Students from St James College and OLSH competed for places of honour with their creative, exciting and innovative book trailers and spoofs. Screened in front of 70 members of OLSH’s Bookclubs and the St James film-makers, the trailers took us on journeys of suspense, intrigue, music and humour. The cold, rainy conditions outside added to the atmosphere as the lucky audience were treated to popcorn, drinks and lucky door prizes. But what of the results? Who won? It was a very tough decision for the judging panel as the boys and girls went to enormous efforts with scripts and costumes, not to mention special effects such as explosions! Each of the seven films had artistic merit, and each participant received acknowledgment in the form of a personal Oscar and certificate of participation. The three placegetters were:

1st place: Hunger Games Spoof: Kassie Fernando, Rachael McNamara, Aubrey Caldera-Page and Sarah Jones. (Prize: Gold class movie tickets) 2nd place: Catching Mockingjays The Musical: Connor Johnston, Spiros Galanos, and Kieran Lansakara (Prize: Movie tickets) 3rd place: Halo : Patricia Palmos, Helena Palmos, Margarita Theodoropoulos, Kaitlin Lawrence and Kate Burge (Prize: iTunes vouchers) PARTICIPANTS OF HONOUR: GOOD OMENS: Victoria Low YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES TRAILER: Julian Pitron and James Koutsodontis CHERUB: Cletus Mariyadis, Joshua Wigg and Thomas Wigg SPOOKS : Daniel Brady CHRONICLES OF ANCIENT DARKNESS: Isabelle Burns

On behalf of Mrs Deirdre Riordan (Teacher/Librarian St.James) and myself, I would like to thank members of our Library teams (Mrs Chris Lechinski, Ms Julie Cooper, Mrs Lin Cooper, Mrs Michelle Einsiedel and Mrs Jan Callanan) for their support and assistance in food preparation, publicity, displays and technical expertise. It was a fantastic event!!

Mrs Brenda O’Leary

Teacher/Librarian

College News

LIBRARY DISPLAYS At the moment the library is a beautiful winter wonderland with colourful individual snowflakes made by staff and students adorning our windows. A welcoming fireside also invites our girls to select a book to cuddle up with over the holiday season. Come in to look at the wonderful work of our Year 10 VisCom and design class as well as stunning photographic pieces from Year 9. This feast for the eyes has been lovingly prepared by Julie Cooper.

As always, the Library is THE place to be!

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PERFORMING ARTS NEWS

MUSIC DANCE DRAMA

SCHOOL PRODUCTION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY At OLSH we have begun our journey along the yellow brick road this year and we would be delighted and grateful to receive sponsorship from businesses and individuals. For sponsorship over $200, the following will apply:

Acknowledgement in the Oz programme and on the College website Two complimentary tickets for a performance of the show

We sincerely thank Mr Greg Jones and family for their kind and generous sponsorship. Keep up with Jones Design

Drafting Services 0419 527 652

Please consider this wonderful opportunity to support the College and advertise your business. Interested parties are asked to contact Michelle Fenton at the College.

MUSIC SOIREE On a bitterly cold Wednesday evening, 27 June, hearts were warmed by wonderful performances from OLSH and Mentone Girls Grammar School VCE Music students. Nervous and excited girls from both schools played pieces from their repertoire, gaining valuable performance experience in front of a most appreciative audience of staff, parents and friends. Congratulations to our Music teacher, Miss Kellie Watson, and her students - Natasha and Rachel Pinto, Leticia Francis, Naomi Kohler, Sarah Lawrence and Chloe Lewis. We are very proud of you!

Mrs Michelle Fenton Performing Arts Coordinator

College News

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Dates for your Diary

Monday, 2 July – Friday 13 July School Holidays Thursday, 5 July Blood Bank at OLSH

Friday, 6 July Blood Bank at OLSH

Saturday, 14 July Kiribati Immersion Experience Returns

Monday, 16 July Staff Professional Learning Student Free Day Tuesday, 17 July Term 3 Commences Welcome Back Assembly

Keeper for a Day! ‘Keeper for a Day’ at Healesville Sanctuary is a experiential day for animal loving students in Years 7-12 who want to discover more about the role of a zookeeper. Students will visit off- limit areas, encounter some amazing animals and do zookeeper related activities.

Keeper for a Day runs every school holidays. Book now as places are limited!

9.30 am – 3.30 pm http://www.zoo.org.au/learning/holiday/HS-Zoo-Keepers

Bookings: 9285 8406

College News

OLSH Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop will not be open during the school July holidays.

The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday and Thursday, during term time from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Women’s Self Defence Seminar Our seminar is designed to help everyday women deal with difficult situations. Regardless of your age or whether you are in good physical shape or not, our program caters for any female who wants to protect herself or those she loves. With our extensive experience in martial arts, emotional awareness and anger management, in our seminar we will deal with the physical, mental and emotional aspects of attack scenarios and will show you some of the tools and strategies you can use to help protect yourself and those that are important to you.

When: 1.00pm-4.00pm, Saturday, 14th July, 2012

Where: McKinnon Progress Hall, 118 McKinnon Road, McKinnon Cost: $40.00

What to wear: Comfortable casual attire suitable for some physical activities What to bring: A water bottle, towel and a ‘kick butt’ attitude

This is a ‘women only’ event.

Places are limited. To secure your spot, email info@tritactics.com.au or call, Pete Keogh 0419 158 189 or Jo Bell 0413 512 305 by Friday 6th July, 2012