Always united in our shared OLSH Spirit. Anne O’Loughlin Principal

Dear Family and Friends

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and for all things give thanks to God… 1 Thessalonians 5:18

These brief words of St Paul are heart words. They speak the truth of a life that is connected to God, to self and to others. As our school year for 2017 draws to a close to live as these words suggest is worth pondering – yes we give thanks to God. We hold in our hearts the year that has been, the Christmas we are about to celebrate and the new year ahead! May the blessings of this beautiful time of the year be held abundantly in each of our hearts.

Congratulations to all Regnet Christus award winners. Students were presented with their awards during the Celebration of Excellence Ceremony on Friday 24 November which was attended by the whole school community including their families.

Year 7 Charlotte Bree Emily Campbell Sophie De Luca Breanna Ronald Lauren Rossi Brooke Wilson

Joanne Bradshaw Emily Collins Stephanie Hendricks Annette Jerome Mali Romanis Gabrielle Stoupas Sanjana Suresh Kumar

Year 8 Nicole Duncan Lilly Fowler Sonia Pujar Danielle Russell Grace Wingate

Chiara Bertolini Emma Davidson Aimee Grella Mia Jones Elena Pilo Boyl di Putifig Elizabeth Zhevelyuk Julia Zhevelyuk

Issoudun Jessica Allan Annalise Lamb Maddison Sivell Lauren Stewart Ashley Watters

Katya Adkin Grace Bowles Isabelle Foscolos Chloe Pandaleon Penelope Papahatzis Mia Tulloch Piper Zielinski

Year 10 Laura Martin Samantha Menezes Molly Rosenberger Ellamay Sonza Irene Tsakonas

Tamsyn Gately Allyson Jambu Olivia Lamb Molly McLeod Tamira Nandan Lauryn Schellebeck Sarah Ziada

Year 11 Orla Brooks Kiara Gwynne Micaela Harvie Fabiola Narcis Kathleen O'Leary

Lily Aldridge Aisling Atkins Madeline Crockett Julia Daye Chloe Edwards-Lee Serena Hart Zoe Moran Georgia Shepherd-Petrocco

Year 7 Isabella Di Conza

Amelie Afxentis

Charlotte Bree

Stephanie Hendricks

Lauren Rossi

Gabrielle Stoupas

Aditi Talwar

Year 8 Danielle Simpfendorfer

Maxine Viado

Maria Blassis

Alessandra Donnelly

Lilly Fowler

Maxine Viado

Grace Wingate

Issoudun Brooke Pereira

Hannah Dingli

Natalie Alessi

Laura Campbell

Lillian Casey

Isabelle Howard

Carla Merola

Year 10 Alison Duncan

Ashleigh Quick

Panayiota Blassis

Tamsyn Gately

Honour Marshall

Laura Martin

Lauryn Schellebeck

Year 11 Diana Vagas

Lauren Earls

Montana Alvis

Hayley Efthymiadis

Maddison Muller

Charlotte Oaten

Kathleen O'Leary

Year 12 Danielle Hammond

Eliza Rose Hoskin

Emily Lynch

Emma Medland

Nicova Mendonca

Casey Hart

Year 12

Casey Hart

Year 12

Stephanie Ellwood

Year 12

Bethanie Subramaniam

Year 10

Olivia McPherson

Year 12

Allison Sturt

Year 11

Ms Carolyn Graffeo

Head of LOTE

The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards acknowledge the achievements of young people who have demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership and teamwork. Year 10 Molly Rosenberger Year 12 Maria Farag

The Caltex Best All-Rounder Award is presented to a student in Year 12 who is regarded as the best all-rounder who excels in: academic studies, attitude to life, personal qualities, leadership skills, service to others, and sport endeavours. Emma Medland

The Lorraine Francis Community Award is sponsored by Mr Nick Staikos and honours his former principal at St Peter’s Primary School in East Bentleigh. The late Lorraine Francis was a caring, gentle soul who had a strong sense of justice. This student has been an outstanding contributor to the College and to the local community. At all times she has exemplified the characteristics of an excellent leader; a great communicator, an excellent public speaker, enthusiastic and personable. Piwainashe Kahonde

Year 7 Emily Collins Year 8 Elizabeth Zhevelyuk Issoudun Katya Adkin Year 10 Kiya Campbell-Cowan Year 11 Georgia Shepherd-Petrocco Year 12 Lisa Kirui

The Josie Gleeson Cultural Award is presented to a student who has made a major contribution to the cultural life of the College, particularly in the Arts. The Award is named in honour of Josie Gleeson, a past long-serving member of staff. Josie was known for her outstanding gifts in the area of textiles and gave generously of her time and talents to the College. Katelyn Fitchett

In memory of past student, Amy Taylor, this Award has been donated by her family. Amy was a student from 1994 to 1996 and suffered from Cystic Fibrosis. At the age of 15 Amy lost her battle with this illness. She was a much loved Year 9 student whose courage, maturity, good sense of humour and generous spirit, inspired those who knew her. This award is presented to a student in Year 8, Issoudun or Year 10 who has given of her best and always shows a positive attitude to life. Karina Mercuri

The Karen Park Memorial Award is in honour of Ms Karen Park, staff member at OLSH College Bentleigh for 13 years. In 2015, Karen lost her battle with cancer. Karen lived with courage, tenacity and an overwhelming sense of thinking about others before herself. This award is given to a student who displays a deep generosity and willingness to give of herself in service of others; a sense of fun and humour; a loyalty and sense of great pride in being an OLSH girl; courage and determination to see tasks through to the end, and a spirit of gratitude. Hannah Gardiner

Olivia May

Olivia May

Aimee Grella

Hartzer

Genevieve Gallucci

Sister Mary Fyfe was a past student, College Captain, College Dux, teacher and Deputy Principal here at OLSH College Bentleigh. Sister Mary joined the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in 1965. She served more than 30 years in education in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Japan. In 2005, Sister Mary was elected to the position of Superior-General of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Sister Mary’s dedication to the education of girls, her leadership of the OLSH sisters and her commitment to our motto Regnet Christus was unwavering. Sister Mary Fyfe lived the values of our OLSH Proclamation…a woman of heart…faith-filled, who reverenced relationships, pursued excellence and touched the hearts of others. Piwainashe Kahonde

There are a number of stories here today of OLSH girls who have worked hard to find their greatness in their learning journey. These girls have worked to develop a true growth mindset and have displayed a capacity to improve their learning, to develop their potential, to keep going back and trying despite failure, until they reach their goal and then they set another goal. It is these girls that we wish to acknowledge for the Principal’s Award for 2017. Year 10 Cileah Smillie Year 12 Sophie Nash Issoudun Ruby Looker

Year 12 Emma Medland Year 12 Kate Kelly-Oman

The Marie Louise Hartzer award is named after the first Superior General of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. She was an outstanding woman of faith. As wife, mother, young widow, refugee and OLSH sister, she was a woman of heart for all. The recipient of this award has displayed the qualities lived by Marie Louise – a great understanding of others, a breadth of perspective on life, an ability to look outside herself, faithfulness to her life’s journey with a strong determination to see things through a lived spirit of hope and joy and a sense of God’s presence. Piwainashe Kahonde

The Jules Chevalier award is the highest accolade given at OLSH College Bentleigh. It is presented to a Year 12 student who has lived the very life and spirit of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. This award encompasses the student’s entire journey at the College. The recipient has been an outstanding contributor to the life of our school community. She exemplifies all that it means to be an OLSH Graduate as identified in our OLSH Proclamation. She is recognised because she is a woman of: Heart, Active Faith, Compassion, Courage, Integrity, Wisdom, Prayer, Independent Thought, Hope & Resilience,Transforming Vision. Maria Farag Lisa Kirui

The last day of school for 2017 was Friday 8 December at OLSH College Bentleigh. We

began the day celebrating Eucharist led by Father Martin Tanti sdb who delivered a

wonderful homily. During the Mass we gave thanks for the many blessings we have

received this year. Our student musicians and singers did an amazing job and all of the

girls and staff participated in true OLSH Spirit. As a College community, we presented a

large number of Christmas Hampers to St Vincent De Paul for distribution in our local

area.

Wishing each of you the true gift of Christmas - a deep sense that God is with us.

Bianca Labagnara’s grandfather, Luigi Labagnara.

Would you like your daughter to have the opportunity of learning a musical instrument in 2018? Would she also like to be part of a new OLSH College band in 2018? We currently have these instrumental staff at the College: Guitar Kit Riley Percussion Kit Riley Piano Clare Roberts Strings Josh Debreceni Voice Melanie Adams Voice Stephanie Hill In 2018 we are hoping to build on our program and introduce a new Woodwind and Brass teacher to the College. Please email Megan Donohue mdonohue@olsh.vic.edu.au for more information and to find out how your daughter can become involved.

On Tuesday evening 5 December the OLSH College Instrumental Department treated parents and friends to a wonderful evening of musical performances in the annual Instrumental Music Soiree “A Touch of Christmas”. The evening showcased a wide and diverse range of musical performances from over 35 student Instrumentalists currently enrolled and having weekly lessons as part of their College education. The evening was a great success with a record number of performers taking to the OLSH stage. Congratulations to all performers for the fantastic night, in particular, to the new students who performed in front of a live audience for the very first time. A sincere thank you to all the dedicated Instrumental staff; Melanie Adams, Stephanie Hill, Kit Riley and Clare Roberts for their ongoing support, dedication and professionalism. Thank you to Erin Renwick-Shaw for your assistance in the Instrumental Music Department this Semester. Megan Donohue Deputy Principal Faith and Mission

Not only has Year 10 student, Cileah

Smillie, won a Principal’s Growth

Award but she also received a

scholarship to attend the Girls Make

Games Summer Camp at Monash

University in January 2018.

Girls Make Games is an international

project combining camps, workshops

and game jams aimed at providing

the space and knowledge to grow

the next generation of female

designers, creators and engineers.

Information on this Camp and about

these programs can be found on the

Girls Make Games website

http://girlsmakegames.com.

Congratulations Cileah.

http://www.olsh.vic.edu.au/learning-and-teaching/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=93

Lynn Egan Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching

Congratulations to the following students who have been elected for a student leadership position for 2018. We look forward to working with this wonderful group of students who have been selected by their peers and the College staff. Year 11 Faith and Mission Captains Nickila De Silva Honour Marshall Environmental Captain Imogen Williams Public Speaking and Debating Panayiota Blassis Performing Arts Captain Lauren Caltabiano Sports Captain Laura Martin Visual Arts Captain Tamsyn Gately Chevalier Captain Jasmine Devitt Hartzer Captain Molly McLeod Sweeney Captain Molly Russell Xavier Captain Hannah Gardiner Year 10 Faith and Mission Isabelle Howard Xavier Laura Campbell Hartzer Abby Snell Sweeney Jessica McKiggan Chevalier Ella Taberner Issoudun Faith and Mission Maxine Viado Hartzer Charli Kappa Chevalier Ruby Aldridge Sweeney Maria Blassis Xavier Julia Zhevelyuk Year 8 2018 Faith and Mission Aditi Talwar Chevalier Lara Freney Hartzer Gabby Stoupas Sweeny Ashley Vinci Xavier Mali Romanis

Congratulations to the following students who have contributed to all aspects of school

life to earn their coveted College Colours.

WHITE WHITE, GREEN, RED AND BLUE Kayla Bingham Maria Abrigo Emilia Brown Ella De Cinque GREEN Sophie De Luca Nickila De Silva Molly Delany Gabby McPherson Kiamah Dowling Beth Milhuisen Varsha Dharmavaram Eden Szadura Kayla Helmich Stephanie Hendricks GREEN AND RED Claire Kinsella Brooke Pereira Kiandra Moraes Meg Ollerenshaw GREEN, RED AND BLUE Mali Romanis Taylah Gee Maryam Zaman RED WHITE AND GREEN Ella Bourke Jessica Allen Valentina Castillo Arias Jasmine Devitt Tara McKenzie Tiahna Esteves Ella Taberner Danielle Russell Claire Wingate Jessica Singh RED AND BLUE WHITE, GREEN AND RED Lily Fowler Kyla Del Castillo Kate Williamson BLUE Elizabeth Zhevelyuk

OLSH College Bentleigh students enjoyed their Swimming Carnival at Carnegie Pool on

Tuesday 5 December. Spirits were high, the competition was hot and each House

cheered on their own. Xavier House was victorious and took home the trophy.

Congratulations to all students for giving it their best, well done.

All Year 11 students took part in a full day of Road Safety Education held at the

Greyhound Function Centre in Springvale on 27 November. This program is attended by

the Year 11 students annually and equips young people with the knowledge to stay safe

on our roads. There were six interactive sessions addressing crucial aspects of

travelling safely and supporting government road safety measures.

The theme for this year was “It’s my life and my choices.”

Students participated in workshops and demonstrations to devise strategies focussed

on:

Key government ‘big five’ road safety issues of speeding, alcohol & drugs,

fatigue, distraction and wearing seat belts

The social responsibility aspect of being a better driver or passenger

Lowering personal risks by making better decisions.

Here are some interesting reflections from students:

“17 hours of being awake equates to 0.05 BAC” – Kiara Gwynne

“One should be driving by themselves for at least 12months before over-taking vehicles

on a large road” – Charli Yanko

“Speeding does not save time” – Jazmine Oakley

“Risks increase peer passengers” – Allannah Burt

Glen Eira Youth Services are offering fantastic opportunities for young people during the

holiday period and 2018. Some of the activities will provide the girls with great

leadership opportunities in the community. Outline of all such activities can be found by

clicking the photo below.

The very popular Teen School Holiday Program will run again during the January

holidays. Activities are open to young people aged 12 to 18 years, who live, work or

study in Glen Eira.

Activities include Wacky Sports, Pop Up Globe Theatre, Crafternoon, Geelong

Adventure Park, Arrow Tag and The Australian Open.

Bookings open Monday 4 December at 9am and close Friday 15 December at 5pm.

Bookings for all activities are made online and places are limited. For a full list of

activities and to book, visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/youth

Youth Voice is a collective of young content creators who use social media for a positive

social purpose by giving a voice to the young people in Glen Eira.

With the latest technology participants can try their hands at planning, interviewing and

editing videos and posts that feature on our #Youthvoice, Youtube, Facebook and

Instagram accounts.

Youth Voice will meet on Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm at 86 Robert Street, Bentleigh.

Press Start is a positive social gaming experience where young people aged 10 to 18

learn healthy gaming habits; connect with new people; and play / discuss everything

gaming related!

We play the latest & greatest games on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

such as Rocket League, ARMS, Mario Kart, Castle Crashers, Overcooked, Octodad and

Super Smash Bros (just to name a few).

Plugged In is a short course where young people aged 12 to 25 can learn about sound

production and how to professionally record music from the Youth Centre’s purpose-

built recording studio. Graduates then have access to book the studio and record their

own music.

When: Thursdays, 4pm–5.30pm

Where: Youth Information Centre, 86 Robert Street, Bentleigh

For further information on any of these programs or to register for 2018 visit the Glen

Eira website www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/youth

Dina Oro Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing

The third annual Regnet Christus Sports Awards Night was a great celebration for the OLSH College sporting community. The event which was held in the College Hall on the evening of 23 November included presentations of Best Athlete and Team Spirit Medals for each SCSA and SESG sport played throughout the year and an inspiring presentation by guest speaker, Ultramarathon Runner, Nikki Wynd. Congratulations to the following athletes who received the major awards: Outstanding Sportsgirl of the Year Year 11 Olivia May Senior Sports Champion Year 12 Emma Medland Intermediate Sports Champion Issoudun Evelyn Lama Junior Sports Champion Year 7 Charli Hibbert

Annemarie Petering Sports Coordinator

The Year 7 2020 enrolment process has already commenced. Please be advised that

places are limited and application are due early August 2018. Further information is

available on the College website.

OLSH Families are advised that Year 7 2018 is now at waitlist. For those families who

have yet to enrol their daughter for 2018 please contact College Registrar, Michelle Lisi,

mlisi@olsh.vic.edu.au or 8520 9231 to discuss the next steps.

For those families with Year 7 2019 students you are welcome to submit your completed

application, with all the supporting documentation, via post or Main Reception. The

Enrolment Application can be accessed via our website HERE.

All families are welcome to attend our 2018 Open Mornings which commence at

9.15am. Bookings are essential and can be done through the following link HERE.

College Office Closes School Photos

College Office Opens 5 Year Reunion 6.00pm, The OLSH Centre

New Student Orientation Day

Years 10-12 Students Return Year 12 Student/Parent Evening 7.30pm, The OLSH Centre

All Students Return

Year 12 Retreat Group 1 Departs

Year 12 Retreat Group 1 Returns and Group 2 Departs Years 10 and 11 Parent Evening 7.30pm, The OLSH Centre

Year 12 Retreat Group 2 Returns

VCE Ceremony of Excellence Year 7 Bienvenue Evening and Year 8 Parent Evening

Issoudun and Year 8 Fire Carrier Ceremony

Ash Wednesday Year 7 Camp Departs

Year 7 Camp Returns Year 12 Formal

Open Morning 9.15am, The OLSH Centre