1325 Tuesday 10 March 2015
Dear Members of the Loyola College Community,
The last fortnight has seen many events take place in the life of our College and I am pleased to be able to share these with you in this Ignatian.
House Swimming Carnival This event was held on Friday 20 February on a warm day with a great atmosphere and a high level of involvement and competition from students making the day a great success. I congratulate MacKillop House on winning this year’s Carnival. I would like to thank Mr Abbott, Director of Sport for overseeing the organisation of this most successful event together with Miss Sheehan, Head of Co~curriculum, the Heads of House, Sports Captains and House Captains.
Meeting of Jesuit and Jesuit Partner Schools Several weekends ago I travelled to Sydney to St Ignatius College, Riverview for the two day meeting of Principals and Rectors of the Jesuit schools and Jesuit Partner schools in Australia. Loyola College is one of five Jesuit Partner schools in Australia. The other schools include Loyola High School, Mt Druit, John XXIII College, Perth and Xavier Catholic College Hervey Bay. The Principals of these schools meet with the Principals and Rectors of the four Jesuit schools in Australia which include Xavier College, Kew, St Ignatius College, Riverview, St Aloysius College, Sydney and St Ignatius College, Adelaide.
This meeting is held twice a year and allows all schools to discuss their various activities and in particular share how they live out their Ignatian charism. There are also opportunities to plan joint events and activities from which staff and students can benefit. We are fortunate to be part of this Ignatian network of schools which allows us through our gatherings to continue to develop ways of bringing our young people to a greater understanding of God in their lives.
LPFA Twilight Working Bee About 50 parents and students attended the first Working Bee of the year on Friday evening two weeks ago. A range of different projects were carried out leading to further improvements of our beautiful grounds. I thank Mr Maurice Gonella, LPFA Working Bee Coordinator, Mr Hall, Facilities Manager and Mr Kelly, Head Gardener for assisting on the afternoon. I thank all the parents, guardians and students for giving up their time to assist the College in this special and important way.
Activities Week Last week we held our annual Activities Week during which normal classes were suspended and replaced with an exciting and interesting range of learning experiences for our students. As can be appreciated significant planning goes into the organisation of such a week and I sincerely thank all the staff for their tremendous hard work and careful planning which made the week such a great success. I was able to visit the four Year 12 Retreat venues. It was pleasing to hear of how well the students were cooperating and making the most of these opportunities. I thank all the organisers and in particular Miss Cairns, Deputy Principal ~ Staff and Operations who planned all the staffing for the week.
Catholic Education Week Next week is Catholic Education Week in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. We celebrate the significant contribution that our Catholic system has made to Victoria and its impact on the community. It is a time when we give thanks for the wonderful work carried out by Catholic schools across the country. This year Loyola College is celebrating its 35th year of offering Catholic Education in this community. The College will be represented at the annual St Patrick’s Day Mass to be held at the Cathedral on Tuesday 17 March. We have also entered a number of student art works into the Catholic Education Week Visual Arts Exhibition open to the public on Sunday 22 March. I hope to see parents, guardians and students at this event.
Lenten Season We are now in the fourth week of the season of Lent, a time for doing good works, making sacrifices and personal prayer. There are many ways in which students can focus on these three areas at school. These include spending some quiet time in prayer and reflection in the Chapel, giving up personal time to help out another person, a staff member or another student, giving up canteen money and donating it to a good cause like Project Compassion. These are small but effective ways of preparing for the celebration of Easter.
Lent provides us all with an opportunity to examine more closely our relationship with God and where necessary restore the balance in terms of God playing a role in our lives. The many distractions of daily life can often prevent us from pondering the important things in life and what really counts, the quality of relationships with others and the quality of our relationship with God. Personal Reflection is an essential part of life, it helps us to find balance in our busy world and so let us ask: Have I taken the time to be a true friend and companion to someone? Have I let God into my life through making time for quiet prayer and reflection? Have I made a positive difference even if in a small way to the life of another?
Let us all make a concerted effort in the weeks ahead to prepare ourselves for the celebration of the Resurrection by deepening our awareness of the presence of God in our daily lives and by seeking opportunities to serve those around us .
Joseph Favrin Principal
An Invitation to Loyola Mothers, Guardians & Sons On the morning of Thursday 7 May Loyola College is hosting a Mother & Son Morning to celebrate Mother’s Day. We invite our mothers or female guardians to join our male students at this special event. At 7.45am sharp we will begin with a cooked breakfast followed by a prayer service of thanksgiving in the St Ignatius Chapel. We will conclude with participation in a choice of activities from 9.00am to 10.00am which include: Art Cooking Dance Drama Fitness ICT ~ Games Media Music Science Please note that involvement in these activities cannot be changed once bookings are made and preferences are confirmed.
To secure free tickets for mothers, guardians & sons to this Morning and select an activity please access www.trybooking.com/HCSQ Bookings open at 9.00am on Wednesday 11 March and close at 4.00pm on Friday 1 May unless all places are booked. Bookings are essential as this has proven to be a highly sought~after event in the past. FROM DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Being involved as a cancer survivor, walker, donor or (IGNATIAN MISSION & IDENTITY) supporter is an excellent opportunity to be a person with and for others. Mr Christopher Lynch Direct Line: 9433 0227 Caritas Harmony Day ~ Monday 16 March The Caritas Harmony Casual Clothes Day will be held on Monday 16 March. Students are asked to bring at least a $2 donation to be collected at mentor time to support Caritas Relay for Life Australia’s Project Compassion. Relay for Life is a worldwide community event. The Loyola team was initiated four years ago by a group of Mackillop The VCAL students and the Culture Club will be running a parents and now involves involves past and current students, special day with the theme Loyola Lands to assist students staff, parents and friends. in developing their intercultural understanding as well as having a lot of fun. The Diamond Valley relay will be held at Willinda Park Greensborough and commences at 12.45pm on Saturday 28 At lunch time there will be food stalls, a petting farm and March. Participants walk around the track and finish on opportunities to take a photo with the Pope. All proceeds Sunday at 10.00am. Individuals can walk for as little or as going to Project Compassion. long as they like. Year 8 Christian Service ~ Working for Others There will be a number of Loyola tents where participants Year 8 Religious Education students are currently studying a meet new friends, catch up with others or perhaps take a Social Justice Unit. Key ideas include: break if there for a while. All members of the Loyola Living in community is an essential part of human life Community are invited to support this event. This can be The basis of a just society is respect for the dignity of done in two ways: the human person 1. By registering at a participant as part of the Loyola team Jesus is our model for Christian living and, as his at http://www.cancervic.org.au/calendar/ click on the 28 followers, we are called to work for social justice March, and Diamond Valley Relay for Life and then register. The location is Diamond Valley and the team As part of the unit the students are required to keep a journal name is Loyola College Team. This will cost $20 and of work they do that helps others. This should occur within a entitles participants to walk, a free breakfast and a t~shirt. fortnight, is not to be paid and should not include activities Once registered, participants are asked to email their purely for themselves - such as cleaning up their own room. preferred walking times to Mrs Miriam Stylli at It must be work that helps others. Examples: [email protected] by Tuesday 24 March. A roster Helping mum or dad around the home of 30 minute blocks will be drawn up and emailed to all Helping a neighbour, family friend or teacher participants. We wish to make sure we have the Loyola Helping a primary school child with their homework baton moving for the whole 21 hours. People usually walk Babysitting in groups and at their own pace. Parents and guardians are asked to sign their child’s journal or and make a comment. 2. Donating on-line to the Loyola College Team at the above website. Year 10 Class Masses
Cancer Council’s Relay for Life is more Parents and visitors are always welcome to attend Loyola Masses. than just a fundraiser. It is an opportunity to for our community to come together and St Ignatius’ Chapel celebrate cancer survivors, remember Date & Time Class Teacher loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back Ms Crowe Tuesday 17 March. 12.10pm against a disease that takes too much. Mr Cocks Ms Mastrippolito Relay for Life is suitable for everyone. Walking slots are 30 Tuesday 24 March, 2.15pm Mrs Forytarz minutes and participants can walk with their friends and enjoy the free entertainment, prizes and ceremonies that make Chapel of the Irish Martyrs Relay for Life so inspirational. Date & Time Class Teacher Mrs Agapay Tuesday 17 March 12.10pm Whether you are a cancer survivor, a carer, supporting Mrs Julie Boyle friends or loved ones, or simply wanting to make a difference, Mr Lynch Relay For Life empowers everyone who participates. Tuesday 24 March, 2.15pm Ms D’Agostino There are quite moving ceremonies and moments during the day and night as well as a strong sense of fun. Some of the costumes that appear at midnight are well worth the visit!
The Loyola College Community is invited to a delightful twilight musical experience.
AUTUMN SOUNDS CONCERT TUESDAY 17 MARCH
5.30PM OLD LOYOLA COURTYARD
Big Band Concert Band
Junior Choir Guitar Army Rock Band Strings Ensemble Solo Performances Symphonic Band Voices of Loyola
Please support the Friends of Music who will be conducting a sausage sizzle and drinks stall. FROM HOME~COLLEGE~PARISH LIAISON ~ as a parish group of 4 or 5 for regular visitation and fundraising for the Asylum Seekers. Other involvements that Sr Nelia Llanto SJBP will help the students stay connected in the parish are Direct Line 9433 0265 hospitality, welcomers at weekend Masses, Children’s liturgy every Sunday 10.30am Mass, St Vincent de Paul involvements and Liturgy involvement as readers.
Pastoral Conversations with Year 11 Ministry Students It was a great experience and gratitude to the priests of At St. Mary’s Greensborough, Rosemary Brennan (CJWP), Diamond Valley Deanery for welcoming the Year 11 Youth Maree Garavelos (CAJM), Emily Garth (XJBI), Nick Jolly Ministry students for pastoral conversations and initial (CIKE), Rebecca Kerrigan (XCLH), Natalie Perri (CJWP), planning of the possible involvements of the students in the Catriona Thomson (XMCU), Joshua Li Rosi (CJSI), Maggie Parishes. McAllister (CLHO), Kiera Muleta (CPFH), Gabrielle Nota (CDAM), Emma Perri (CDAM), Paul Pritchard (CTFO), At St Damian’s Parish Bundoora, Shobika Sabashan Danielle Sapiano (CPJK), Patrick Collier (CLHO), Lucas (MGKK), Jack O’Meara (MAML) and Claudia Perri (MDHT) Fantini (MMBM), Monica Grimaldi (XMGA), Maxine are invited to be involved in monthly youth activities, such as Philp~Dixon (XCLH) and Kimberly Scully (ADFE) are invited the Youth Deanery Mass, Youth Taize on 21 March to help to help in Parish Council Leadership in two or four year terms, fundraise for the World Youth Day 2016, join the Youth recording parish data or records, Liturgy group, assist in Festival in Adelaide and organize monthly activities such as distributing communion to the sick on a Thursday or Friday, concert or talent nights, sausage sizzle, adoration night, children’s liturgy at Sunday 10.00am Mass, piety shop & walking activity, movie night and bowling night. library assistance, welcomer and after Mass refreshment, Catechetical Programme preparing the state school children At St Luke’s Parish Lalor, James Orsillo (AJSM) and Shania to receive the sacraments, Social Justice group, help Murray (AJFT) will help in the catechetical programme for fundraise for various charities, St Vincent de Paul Society students attending the local state primary schools every involvements, working bees, knitting baby garments and Sunday at 10.30am. forming Parish Youth groups.
At St Francis of Assisi Mill Park, Monica Micallef (AHPL), At Our Lady Mary Help of Christians Eltham, Shannon Inglis Nikki Vo (ADFE) and Matthew Emmanuel (ANJV) are (FPTC) is invited to help in the children’s liturgy every welcome to join the Life Teens who meet every Sunday after Sunday, help in parish hospitality by welcoming parishioners 5.00pm Mass, support the Taize Service on 14 March, Mercy and also help in morning tea after Mass. Night Holy Hour on Friday 27 March and the Cell group every Wednesday at 7.30pm. Discerning Evening of Life’s Call As the Church celebrates the Year of Consecrated Life, an At the Parishes of St Thomas the Apostle Greensborough evening of simple dinner, prayer and reflection will be North and Sacred Heart Diamond Creek, Carla Visona organized for young adult girls on Monday 23 March 2015 at (KMLE), Taylah Delanty (KNSH), Renee Mitrevski (MAML), 6.00pm at Pastorelle Sisters Convent, 5 Nash Court Sarah Fisher (KCMG), Cassandra Goodge (FLTH), Lane Bundoora. Please contact Sr. Nelia on 0422 672 368 or Callahan (FPTM), Matthew Nardella (KSLP) and Sarah 94679263 or email [email protected] if you wish to Smarrini (KAMM) are welcome to assist at weekend Masses attend. as welcomers, offering hospitality and readers, help organize the Youth Night, help Taize Prayer for Lent, support From the Co~Captain of Christian Service Children’s liturgy as well as being invited to attend the Gospel in Evangelization for Youth events on 21 and 22 March. Matthew Carty (12 KSSD)
At St Martin of Tours Macleod, Giuliano Spina (XRFS) is encouraged to support a number of events including the Taize Prayer for Lent Young Christian Students (YCS) ministering each other, On Saturday 28 February I attended the Lenten Youth Taize Youth Mass involvements, Children’s Liturgy, Catechetical Prayer at St Thomas the Apostle Parish after 6.00pm Mass. Programme preparing the state school children to receive the Taize Prayer is a candlelit service which is a simple style of sacraments on Sundays after 10.00am Mass and Gospel prayer for Christians. The prayer service is made up of dramatization. scripture, song and a time to reflect. We listened to Pope Francis’ message to the youth for the 30th World Youth Day, At St Francis Xavier Montmorency, Kevan McQuillan which will be in Kraków, Poland in 2016. (XMAC), Kynan Plant (FCTG), Eliza Tzamarioudakis (FMRB), Jessica Abbott (XJBI), Ryan Pitts (FCTG) and Ben Pope Francis encourages the youth of the world to have the Pasquali (FMRB) are invited to initiate or be involved in the courage to be happy and focuses his speech on one of the existing programme of the Parish focused on Social Justice Beatitudes, Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see such as ~ Concord School volunteers, Sacred Heart Mission God (Mt 5:8). The service was a wonderful time to reflect and Saturday 14 March pray. I encourage everyone to attend these beautiful services St Francis of Assisi Parish, Mill Park after 7.00pm Mass as it is a great way to pray and reflect as a community. The Saturday 21 March next Lenten Youth Taize Prayer services are as follows: St Damian's Parish, Bundoora after 7.00pm Mass
Abby Wu 7 XLMC Amelia Dunn 8 ASKC Birthdays Adrian Alonso 10 MMCB Thomas Johnston 12 XMCU Greeting and best wishes to the Jacinta Borg 10 CJSI Ryan O'Meara 10 MKMS following staff and students who will Zachary Kallis 8 MMBM Kyal Thompson 8 KMLE be or have celebrated their birthday at Demi Mitropoulos 12 MFVE Rhys Vanschaik 8 FPTM this time. Luke Torresi 7 ASJM Sarah Ceraso 9 ASJM Adam McKenzie 11 KNSH Olivia Curtis 11 CJWP Staff Abhay Raja 7 FGAA Brooke Herlihy 10 AHPL Mr Giulian Favrin Bridget Wood 9 CJSI Olivia McCudden 9 KGCW Mrs Maureen Lonsdale Sarah Catania 9 CTFO Benny McGoon 8 XJBI Ms Emily Grills Marissa Colosimo 10 XLCR Alan Sajeev 9 ADFE Mr Vidan Ristevski William La Faber 7 FPTM Ashlea Salvaggio 10 ALEH Mikayla Milan 7 ASLS Julien Bui-Viet 7 MSOL Students Isabella Spataro 10 MEMK Samantha Klimovski 11 AJFT Amanda Chan 12 AHPL Hayden Bolzon 8 KSLP Luke Byron 12 XCLH Julia Gobaira 8 XJBI Amy Burnham 8 XAFR Nick Collinson 8 XRFS Michael Martin 11 CDAM Joel Carrazza 8 XCLH Evdoxia Ganikis 9 XMGA Lana Conte 9 CPFH Jonathan Liongue 10 AHPL Ashleigh Mackenzie 8 KSSD
FROM DEPUTY PRINCIPAL College staff. We look forward to this celebration of family (ADMINISTRATION AND and motherhood and all mothers and guardians are warmly PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT) welcome to attend with their sons. Please refer to the full page advertisement for booking details.
Mr Tony Chirico The 2015 Loyola College Parent Seminar Program Direct Line 9433 0250 Since its foundation 35 years ago, Loyola College has fostered and encouraged parents and guardians to be involved in the development of their sons and daughters and Celebrating our Loyola Mothers & Sons at our Annual the life of the College. This relationship is at the heart of what Mother’s Day Breakfast we seek to achieve in education ~ where the student, family At the heart of the education offered to our young men and and school work in partnership for the wellbeing of the women at Loyola College is the focus placed on working in student wonderful outcomes are possible. At Loyola College partnership with our families. Accordingly the College we have enjoyed the many wonderful benefits of this provides opportunities to celebrate family relationships relationship with parents and guardians being actively throughout the year with the forthcoming Mothers and Sons involved in all aspects of College life including Breakfast just prior to Mother’s Day being a prime example. decision~making, social, academic and co~curricular activities. This year Loyola College will celebrate Mother’s Day with our 2015 PARENT EDUCATION SEMINAR PROGRAM annual Mothers & Sons FOR ALL LOYOLA PARENTS AND GUARDIANS Breakfast which will be held on DATE THEME TERM Thursday 7 May (7.45am ~ TWO Tuesday Parent 10.00am) in the Functions Room. 5 May Engagement Our morning will commence at 7.30pm Why Parents Matter
7.45am with a cooked breakfast THREE TERM Wednesday Introduction to prepared by our Hospitality and 29 July Positive Psychology Canteen staff and served by our 7.30pm Helping Your Child Flourish VET Hospitality students & staff.
At the conclusion of the breakfast at approximately 8.25am This year the College will again conduct two Parent Seminars we will gather in the St. Ignatius’ Chapel for a prayer service for our Loyola parents and guardians. The Seminars will to praise God for the blessings that mothers and sons provide focus on Parent Engagement to enhance student learning for each other and their families. At 9.00am mothers and and wellbeing and an introduction to Positive Psychology to sons will then move to various learning areas in the College enable our students to fully engage in all that life offers. We to take part in a variety of activities conducted by Loyola are confident that these two evenings will provide a wonderful presentation from Mr Rod Mills who has a lifetime of opportunity in bringing parents and staff members together to experiences in dealing with what can go wrong on social discuss issues important to the development of their sons network pages and the internet. Mr Mills used numerous and daughters. Families are encouraged to note these dates real~life illustrations of the potentially adverse effects of in their diaries to ensure their ability to attend. Further details cyber~bullying, sexting, identity theft, inappropriate use of regarding the May Parent Seminar entitled Why Parents social network pages and predatory behaviour. He spoke of Matter can be found in this Ignatian. the billion dollar cost of identity fraud, the human damage caused by cyber~bullying and the insidious nature of sexual Personal Development Program Launches Activities predators and sexually explicit material now found in Week for our Year 9 Students cyber~space. Our students were given strategies on For many years, Loyola College has conducted a unique protecting themselves and their loved ones from the dangers series of year~level based events for our students during that lurk in cyber~space and he encouraged them to speak Activities Week traditionally conducted in the first week of to trusted adults if incidents arise. March. For our Year 9 students, Activities Week commenced After recess the students were introduced to the Elevate with an extended Personal Development Program which was Education Program which provides a sequential series of conducted over 5 sessions on Monday 2 March. The seminars from Years 9 to 12 on equipping students with Program emphasised key aspects of our Year 9 students’ effective study strategies. The introductory Year 9 sessions development including study skills, nutritional advice, conducted by high achieving university students included two strategies to remain safe in cyberspace and maximising workshops ~ Kick Start and Memory & Mnemonics ~ where potential with a positive outlook on life and a sense of students were equipped with a variety of study tools including resilience. memory techniques, note~taking strategies, mind~mapping To commence the day students gathered in gender groups to and recall skills. These strategies will be further developed hear two presentations. Ms Fiona Sutherland, Accredited in Personal Development sessions conducted by both Loyola Practising Dietician, Nutrition Consultant and Sports Dietician College staff and Elevate Education presenters. with Body Positive Australia After lunch the students addressed the students on welcomed comedy writer how they can maximise their and performer Mr Declan physical development at a Fay to Loyola College who time in their lives when they shared a simple life are at their prime. She message with them. In a informed students on a laughter filled presentation variety of matters including Mr Declan Fay encouraged the elements of an ideal our Year 9 students to “don’t lunchbox, maximising sports wonder what if…”. Having performance and the importance of remaining hydrated. Her developed a career as a presentation was enhanced by the questions that were comedy writer for Rove and The Chaser as well as a host and relevant to the students and provided them with many radio presenter on Triple M, Triple J and currently Triple R, strategies to maximise their physical development which is Declan Fay provided the students with real life illustrations of critical if they are maximise their learning opportunities taking full advantage of opportunities on offer. He noted that whether they be in the classroom, in the sporting arena or for no matter how well you may plan there are times where all their daily lives. may go wrong. However what is critical is developing the Students also attended a presentation which addressed the resilience to never give up and always learn from one’s daily incidents that are mistakes. He also spoke of the importance of following one’s being reported in the passions in life as there was no value in doing anything if it media of cyber~bullying didn’t bring us fulfilment. He noted that as a student he had and identity theft. We developed a real passion for writing and that he has utilised have been very fortunate this talent in his comedy writing that has seen him do very at Loyola College to be well in the very competitive field of comedy. Through a able to access Mr Rod presentation filled with stories and laughter our students Mills to address our learnt some important life lessons which they can employ to students on such a topical maximise their opportunities. and ever changing aspect Whilst the Year 9 Personal Development Program was very of how we now communicate and interact with each other. different to the camp experience on offer to the Year 9 His presentations continue to be one of the principal students later in Activities Week, it proved invaluable in strategies employed in our Personal Development Program addressing a number of key issues in the development of our that seeks to educate and protect our students in an aspect students. Maximising classroom performance, developing a of their lives that can easily spin out of control with long~term positive mindset, resilience and confidence to achieve to implications. The students were fortunate to hear a one’s full potential, utilising social network sites to maintain FROM DEPUTY PRINCIPAL healthy relationships and developing into healthy and (TEACHING AND LEARNING) balanced young men and women are all critical for the development and wellbeing of our students and at the heart Ms Bernadette Donnelly of the education we provide our students. Direct Line: 9433 0233
FROM COLLEGE ARCHIVIST Assessment and Reporting Mrs Monica Baron As a follow up to the previous edition of the Ignatian where I Direct Line 9433 0767 wrote about our reporting system, please find in this edition a Monday to Thursday sample copy of the Interim report and an explanation of each [email protected] component. Parents and guardians will receive a copy of their child’s Term One Interim report on 23 April when they attend Activities Week 2005 their next academic conversation with their child’s Academic In 2005 the Year 7 camp was held at Licola, located in a Companion. A breakdown of grades that are used to assess valley in the Alpine National Ranges. The theme of student’s assessment tasks is also presented. Belonging and Developing Relationships involved student In 2014, a subcommittee of the Heads of Learning evaluated activities which promoted team work, risk taking, developing our current Classroom Learning Indicators and have now new friendships and supporting others. Some of these presented a more specific list of Classroom Learning activities included High Ropes, Leap of Faith, a climbing wall Indicators, as well as an explanation for each one. We and a flying fox. For some it took great courage to take part believe that this will provide better feedback for our parents, in these activities but with the encouragememnt of peers, guardians and students. They are as follows with an these students and staff were able to complete the activities. explanation of each Indicator: The trip to Licola was described as happy with laughter, 1. Displays an engaged and motivated attitude to learning singing and constant chatter coupled with a few quiet Arrives punctually for class moments as the bus made its way through the mountain ranges. Pays attention to teacher and peers Is alert and keen for class That year the Year 8 students Takes initiative in their study were treated to a variety of Regularly participates in class activities activities which included 2. Strives for the Magis by completing work to the best of Medieval Day, Science their ability excursions, sporting activities Shows pride in their work at the college and at Epping Presents work to high standard Leisure Centre and a reptile Completes classwork and homework in depth and show. A karate and fencing detail demonstration, magic shows Practise skills and content and art and design workshops were also enjoyed by the Is deliberate and purposeful in their studies students who were given the opportunity to learn many new 3. Works collaboratively with peers and teachers to and varied skills. The week concluded with a prayer liturgy improve outcomes and barbecue. Listens attentively to opinions of others The Year 9 Outdoor Education Camp was described as a Provides positive feedback to others highlight of 2005, with the invaluable experience of living in Shares ideas with others the outdoors and Works happily with team looking after one Accepts the opinions of others readily another. The students Shows and invites respect of peers and teachers were involved in bush 4. Is organised for learning walking, canoeing, Has all required stationery, uniform, hats, aprons, bike riding and rafting. iPad, books etc. Some of the highlights 5. Seeks assistance and feedback for the Year 9 students Seeks clarification in class or outside of class via at camp in 2005 included being allowed to drink Tang, email or outside of class time sleeping in tents pitched on the side of a hill, waking up at Is open to teacher suggestions 6am for hikes, the cold feel of frosty mornings and falling out of canoes and the encouragement of camp leaders ~ only Incorporates teacher’s ideas and feedback in another 6ks! subsequent work Submits draft or practice tasks for feedback Takes initiative in seeking feedback
6. Completes work, including homework, punctually of this new system. As it is a trial, we will encounter some Submits all assessment tasks on time issues but we will attempt to rectify any issue that comes to Submits homework on time our attention.
Uses planner to record and plan work load Just a reminder that support at home is critical for each child’s Finishes incomplete classwork at home success. Please refer to the Academic Companion 7. Behaves appropriately Handbook as we have put a lot of advice, suggestions and Engages with peers, teachers and their research into the Handbook to assist parents, guardians and environment respectfully students in this work. Willingly follows instructions Provides minimal disruptions to the learning of The child’s Academic Companions will meet with them and themselves and others their group on 21 April to prepare for the Parent Academic Conversation that will take place on 23 April. This will be a 15 Moderates their language for a school environment Students will be assessed against each of the above minute conversation where parents and guardians will have Classroom Learning Indicators. They will be assessed as collected their child’s Term One Interim Report prior to their Consistently (approximately 90% of the time), Generally Academic Conversation. The purpose of this evening will be (approximately 60% of the time), and Needs Attention for the student to lead a discussion around their Term One (approximately less than 60% of the time). We have provided learning and reflect on their academic goals that they had set staff members with the above range of percentages as a at the beginning of Term One. Parents and guardians can guide but one that we can use to be more consistent. Please assist their child by having an ongoing conversation about note that this is a global judgment and we are not expecting the learning that they are doing at school and why possibly some things are working better in some classes. staff members to make such a judgment using any mathematical calculations. Students in all year levels have commenced some kind of assessment task. If parents or guardians receive a letter of On the end of Semester Report, students will also receive the concern, please contact the subject teacher who sent the Term Two Classroom Learning Indicators which will be letter. The letter of concern is an important communication compared to Term One for parents and guardians and tool between subject teacher and parents and guardians so students to note the improvement or regression. that support can be put into place for the student. Often it is Academic Conversation Information Sessions a matter of organisation, not understanding the requirement Thank you again to all parents, guardians and students who or lack of work from the student. Regardless of the reason, it attended the recent Academic Conversation Information is important that it is addressed as quickly as possible and Sessions. We had outstanding attendance with an overall that we are all working for the same outcome. The child’s attendance rate of 98%. We value your feedback and support Academic Companion will also receive a copy of the letter.
MASS CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF 2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES PROVIDED BY MR TONY CHIRICO, MR JONATHAN PROUT & MR DINH TRAN HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL A FUN~FILLED CELEBRATION
PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES PROVIDED BY MR TONY CHIRICO, MR JONATHAN PROUT & JOSEPH BRUCE (12 FPTM) A PERFECT DAY OF FUN, FRIENDSHIPS, COLOUR & WATER
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ACTIVITIES MAKES OUR CARNIVAL A DAY TO REMEMBER
HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL A FUN~FILLED CELEBRATION
LOYOLA FAMILIES SUPPORT LPFA TWILIGHT WORKING BEE
FORTHCOMING LPFA WORKING BEES TERM 2 ~ SATURDAY 16 MAY ~ 9.00AM TO 12.00 NOON TERM 3 ~ SATURDAY 25 JULY ~ 9.00AM TO 12.00 NOON TERM 3 ~ SATURDAY 29 AUGUST ~ 9.00AM TO 12.00 NOON
PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES PROVIDED BY MR TONY CHIRICO & MRS MAUREEN LONSDALE Loyola College Criteria for Levels of Performance in Graded Assessment Tasks at Years 7 to 12 LETTER GRADE (%) GRADE DESCRIPTORS A+ An assessment task that demonstrates one or more of the following attributes: 90+ an excellent standard of performance independent, confident and analytical work that demonstrates a high degree of insight A the ability to effectively apply/demonstrate knowledge and skills to variety of situations 80 ~ 89 highly expressive responses that effectively use relevant evidence/knowledge to support an argument/solution B+ An assessment task that demonstrates one or more of the following attributes: 75 ~ 79 a competent standard of performance independent, reasoned and organised work that demonstrates a degree of insight B the ability to apply/demonstrate knowledge and skills to a number of situations 70 ~ 74 expressive responses that draw on relevant knowledge to support an argument/solution C+ An assessment task that demonstrates one or more of the following attributes: 65 ~ 69 a satisfactory standard of performance some reasoned and organised work C the ability to apply/demonstrate knowledge and skills to some situations 60 ~ 64 responses that convey adequate meaning and present relevant knowledge without reference to an argument/solution D+ An Assessment task that demonstrates one or more of the following attributes: 55 ~ 59 an adequate standard of performance, lacking detail and organisation D a limited ability to apply/demonstrate knowledge and skills to a situation 50 ~ 54 responses that convey a limited understanding of significant factors E+ An Assessment task that demonstrates one or more of the following attributes: 45 ~ 49 a limited standard of performance, that presents minimal knowledge and detail E responses in which questions or tasks are not addressed 40 ‐ 44 responses that demonstrate limited skills and understanding UG Ungraded < 39 task was submitted but was below standard IP Assessment is in progress work to be assessed during the remainder of the Semester NS Not submitted due to explained absence (no penalty) NG Not Graded (zero for the task) task was not graded as it was submitted after the due date without an extension NA No assessment because of failure to submit work (N for the unit and NA for the task) S Satisfactory completion of a VCE Unit and Outcome N Unsatisfactory completion of a VCE Unit and Outcome *Grade Grades with asterisk signify the completion and assessment of modified work
FROM HEAD OF ENGLISH Practise, Practise! Congratulations to all students for their efforts in overcoming the challenges of public speaking.
Mrs Lauren Sinderberry Elements of Direct Line: 9433 0757 Personal Communication
7% spoken words Oral Presentations 38% voice, tone It seems to be the season for oral communication. Three year 55% body language levels have been researching, drafting and practising their oral presentation skills at the beginning of Term One ~ Year 7, 10 and 12 English. They have explored how to position and persuade their readers and have looked at the features of Enhanced English 2016 effective oral communication, including body language, vocal Each year the College offers a single class, at Years 8 and intonation and word choice. Research indicates that the 9, as an Enhanced English programme. This programme importance of what we say is lower than we would think. offers talented and interested students the chance to work Rather how we say it determines our message. Practise, with like~minded students on a curriculum designed to support, challenge and improve their ability to analyse and Library volunteer is a great way of meeting other parents and articulate ideas and opinions. Text studied in this course are guardians in the College community, share news and have a usually different to those studied by the rest of the year level friendly chat while working. in English, and assessment tasks ask students to work at more critical level of achievement. Parents, guardians and If you’re unable to make it to our morning tea but you’d still students are reminded of the selection process for Enhanced like to consider volunteering some of your time to the Library, English for 2016. English staff at Years 7~8 will be invited to please call us on 9433 0211 and we can arrange a time that reflect on their students’ abilities and achievements, based suits you to come in, meet us and learn about what the ‘job’ on students’ results from Semester One. Students are only involves. We hope to see many faces on the day ~ both eligible to apply for Enhanced English based on teacher familiar and new! recommendation. Therefore, students interested in this opportunity need to be aware that recommendation is FROM ICT MANAGER conditional on Semester One results, and to ensure they are having the conversation with their teacher as to how they can Mr Victor Dalla-Vecchia secure recommendation. Places are limited to one class per Direct Line: 9433 0258 year level, and students who completed enhanced options in multi~tiered assessment are looked upon favourably (applicable to Year 8 English only). Mindfulness Not Just in the Mind Recently Radio National's Big Ideas program presented FROM LEARNING RESOURCES some remarkable research findings into the benefits of mindfulness meditation. This research draws together Ms Alida Galati various fields of study, including neuroscience and Library: 9433 0211 biomedical science.
The list of facts below begins with the more symptomatic research findings, then progressively drills down to the iCentre ~ Library ~ Volunteers Morning Tea causal discoveries: The year has commenced with a bang ~ and the newly named iCentre has seen many changes, both physical and 1. Buddhist monks, who practice mindfulness meditation with staffing. Regular readers of this column will recall a brief daily, typically have brains that age less quickly than the mention at the end of last year of the changes that were going norm. The study found 60 year old monks had brains as to be take place over the December & January break. Well, active as those of a healthy 40 year old; those changes certainly have taken place! Students and staff 2. Mindfulness meditation helps train the brain to stay have all undertaken brief orientation tours and the new focused, become aware of distractions, and then refocus iCentre classrooms and resources have begun to be used thoughts. The application of this technique in normal very enthusiastically by all. everyday life has profound benefits: 1. The more time one’s brain stays focused on We welcome two staff members to the iCentre ~ Ms Hope Do whatever activity one needs to do, the more active has come from St Monica’s College and has joined the it is and therefore the healthier it remains, including Library staff as the new Head of Learning Resources; and the performing of those subconscious activities Mrs Joanne Begovic has returned from Maternity Leave to that help the body regulate itself and fight her role of Librarian. They join existing Library staff Mrs Fiona infections ~ healthy mind, health body!; Joyce, Ms Pauline Barbara, Ms Lynne Bonney and Ms Alida 2. The more time one’s brain spends being Galati to make up a dedicated and enthusiastic team of six distracted, whether by positive thoughts or who will support the teaching and learning needs of the staff negative thoughts, the higher the probability that and students here at Loyola. this inactivity will lead to the brain's subconscious regulatory functions becoming less effective ~ a The staff fondly referred to as our quiet achievers must also less active, more distracted brain is not healthy for be acknowledged ~ and by this, I mean our volunteers. We the mind or the body. are always very grateful here in the Library for the help that 3. The longevity of cells, including brain cells, is governed our parent and guardian volunteers give us. For the most by the length of telomeres on the ends of chromosomes. part, the end~processing of our books (labels and covering) With each cell division the length of the telomeres are done by them and this means that our collection is always shortens, and then once the telomeres are too short the ready to be borrowed. cell dies and divides no longer. This is what happens to one’s brains as one ages. Mindfulness meditation slows To this end, the iCentre Library will be hosting a morning tea down the rate at which the brain cell telomeres shorten for our volunteers on Wednesday 18 March at 10.00am. We and deteriorate over time, and therefore it helps to keep a would like to see as many of our existing volunteers come brain healthy and young. along ~ and just as importantly, we extend a welcome to the new parents and guardians here at Loyola this year. Being a This stunning research proves that mindfulness meditation participating in the Chant (where we finished second). We all has beneficial effects on a person’s mind and body health take great pride in MacKillop and this was shown on the day. and longevity; proving that it's not just in the mind! I must also mention our student leaders. Led by our Captains Jessica Privitelli (12 KMLE) and Nathan Tsalkos (12 KLSP) Want to try some do~it~yourself mindfulness meditation? Try our leaders stood up and showed authentic leadership and these apps: proved that their leadership positions are far more than a Smiling Mind badge. Christian Meditation It has often been said around the corridors of MacKillop
House that we are good at lots of things, but we cannot swim. FROM FIRST AID ASSISTANT Well, this win proves that we can swim. It sends a greater message to our students that if you work hard enough, set Mrs Judith Snelleksz goals, be committed and believe in yourself then you can Direct Line: 9433 0277 achieve what you want to in life. This applies to all walks of life including the classroom where our students must commit, aim to do their best and believe in what they are doing. Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training Over the last fortnight all of our students attended an Two days after the Swimming Carnival we gathered at St information session on Asthma and Anaphylaxis. We would Thomas the Apostle, North Greensborough for our MacKillop like to thank Karen Robinson from KMR Safety First for Mass. This was a wonderful community event and was great providing this training and raising awareness within our to catch up with everyone at the morning tea afterwards. Next College community. year we aim to get more families at the Mass and have already reviewed how we can do this and have made some changes. We are also continuing to look at the way we communicate with our families and community by a sending out a monthly MacKillop newsletter. Thank you everyone for your incredible feedback regarding this newsletter
We have proven we can strive and achieve success in the swimming pool and we must now do the same in other endeavours such as Eisteddfod, Athletics, Chess, House Sports and Public Speaking and Debating. We must also continue to strive for success in the way we approach our studies, in the way we wear our uniform and in the way we ensure we arrive at the College and class on time. For further information please refer to the following websites. www.safteyfirst.com.au MacKillop House is our House and let’s continue to Strive for www.asthma.org.au Success. Bring on the Eisteddfod! And just in case you www.allergy.org.au forgot or it slipped your mind ~ MacKillop 2015 Swimming Champions! FROM HEAD OF MacKILLOP HOUSE
Mr Sean Simpson Direct Line: 9433 0218
What an incredible week it has been in MacKillop. We have never been as proud of a group of students as we were last week. The effort and commitment our students put into the Swimming Carnival was amazing. We finished 5th last year but with hard work and belief we can now proudly say that 2015 Diamond Valley Relay For Life MacKillop are the 2015 Loyola College Swimming Saturday 28 March 12.45pm ~ Champions. Sunday 29 March 10.00am It was 1993 when we last won the Swimming Shield and it Candlelight Ceremony ~ 8.00pm Saturday was an amazing feeling for all our House to break a 22 year Willinda Park, Beatrix Street, drought. Most importantly we filled every event on the day and the commitment of the students in doing beyond what Greensborough they were asked was incredible. Every student who competed earned points for the House and even those that didn’t made a great contribution by cheering, supporting and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
As the sun sets over the fountain in the Old Loyola Courtyard, FROM THE PRODUCER ~ GREASE students are busily learning their lines to present A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Mr Mark Leary Direct Line: 9433 0761 Come to Loyola College’s beautiful courtyard garden and enjoy an enchanted evening as two pairs of star~crossed lovers, a troop of inept amateur actors, a feuding pair of supernatural sprites and a love potion gone awry, all come together in a moonlit forest. The result being an unequalled mixture of merriment and magic.
Directed by Ms Lara Thompson The Cast: (In order of appearance) The Mortals of Athens: Theseus ~ Tim Hines (12 MEMK) In 2015, Grease is the word on Thursday 30 April, Friday 1 Hippolyta ~ Claudia Dionisio (10 MMBM) and Saturday 2 May at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Egeus ~ Andrew Mangano (12 MEMK) Convention Centre, South Morang. Tickets are selling fast, Hermia ~ Antonia Gazzana (10 MSOL) so book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Lysander ~ Christopher Kamphuis (11 CIKE) Demetrius ~ Ana Karabotic Milovac (10 XMGA) Tickets can be purchased online by using the following link: Helena ~ Elisa Keith (10 XAFR) www.trybooking.com/GFXA. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for Under 18s and Seniors, plus an online booking fee of The Mechanicals: 30 cents per ticket. Quince ~ Jake Lorefice (10 AJFT) Bottom ~ Michael Hart (9 CPJK) Now, to whet your appetite, take this quiz to test your Flute ~ Christian Pisano (10 FMRB) knowledge of Grease. Snout ~ William Knight (10 KNSH) 1. In what year was the film version of Grease released ~ Snug ~ Nemet Marzan (12 AHPL) 1977, 1978, 1979 or 1980? Starvling ~ Nicholas Stojcevski (10 FPTM) 2. Of the four lead actors, who was the oldest when Grease was filmed ~ John Travolta (Danny), Olivia Newton-John The Faeries: (Sandy), Jeff Conaway (Kenickie) or Stockard Channing Titania ~ Isabella Corbisieri (10 ASKC) (Rizzo)? Oberon ~ Jack Paolacci (10 MEMK) 3. What is the name of the school that the students attend? Robin Goodfellow (Puck) ~ Raine Goodman (10 MGKK) 4. What is the name of the T-Birds’ rival gang ~ the Spiders, Chorus faeries ~ Milad Pinnone (10 FPTC) the Scorpions or the Snakes? Mia Yallouridis (10 KFMM) 5. In the stage musical Sandy’s surname is Dumbrowski, but Isla Leary (10 MSOL) what is her surname in the film? 6. Which couple wins the dance contest? Forget the Botanical Gardens ~ it’s all happening here at 7. What is the name of Marty’s boyfriend in the Marines ~ Loyola College. Forget the Botanical Gardens ~ it’s all Freddy, Frankie or Froggy? happening here at Loyola College. Please support our young 8. According to the song, what is Greased Lightning going thespians and book your tickets for a night of theatre under to burn up? the stars 9. Whose big solo number is Those Magic Changes ~ Kenickie, Roger or Doody? 10. Name the four Pink Ladies.
FROM LEXSA SECRETARY out the hunger and thirst in our students, as in 2014, the Loyola Parents and Friends Association (LPFA) was on hand Mrs Jodi D’Angelis to provide sausages, burgers, water and fruit to our students. Direct Line: 9433 0297 This event proved to be a great community event as well as a fundraising activity. The LPFA is grateful to Barry Brazier, Salwa Fischmann, Michelle Garzia, Michelle Ilievski and
LEXSA Classic Car Show Jacqui Mancuso for their hard work on the day, Canteen Manager Joanne Pritchard who ordered the items on sale and the Maintenance Team who set up the equipment. Our students were patient in waiting to be served and enjoyed the items on offer after using up their energy in the pool. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to be amongst our students on such an enjoyable day and we look forward to providing this service in the future. Despite the grey sky and cracking thunder the annual LEXSA Classic Car show held on Friday 13 February was a This is just one example of how parents and guardians can wonderful evening. Approximately 30 classic cars rolled in be involved in the life of the College. Other forthcoming with engines growling. Many attended and had the activities include: opportunity to chat with enthusiastic car owners and enjoy a Attending LPFA meetings, with the next meeting is delicious BBQ cooked by the LEXSA Committee. Mr Joseph scheduled for Wednesday 6 May Favrin presented a trophy to his favourite car on the night. Participating in the LPFA Working Bees, with the Thank you to the LEXSA Committee, especially Mr Anthony next scheduled for Saturday 16 May ~ 9.00am to Azzopardi who coordinated the evening, for all your hard 12.00 Noon work. If you would like to get involved in any of our LEXSA Attend the Loyola 35 Years Anniversary Ball on events, please email me [email protected]. Saturday 30 May.
We look forward to seeing you at these events.
LPFA 35th Anniversary Monster Raffle The Anniversary raffle will be made available to all family and friends of the Loyola College Community. The prizes cater for all members of the Loyola College Community and are listed as follows:
First Prize ~ $3000 towards half a year’s school fees or a cheque to the value of $3000 Second Prize ~ $500 JB Hi Fi Voucher Third Prize ~ Stationary Pack supplied by Eltham Office Choice valued at $115 Fourth Prize ~ Entertainment Book valued at $65
Tickets will be $2 each (or a book of 10 for $20.00) with the FROM LPFA COMMITTEE proceeds contributing to Loyola College’s new Performing The LPFA at the House Swimming Carnival Arts Centre. Each family will be sent (via the post) a raffle booklet to sell. Tickets will also be available for purchase at various upcoming school events.
To encourage tickets sales by the students of Loyola College, JM Administration Services have generously donated a $200 Coles & /Myer Voucher to be awarded to the student who sells the most tickets. The raffle will be drawn on Saturday 30 May 2015 during the 35th Anniversary Ball. Winners will be notified firstly by phone and then published in the Ignatian.
Answers to the Grease Quiz On Friday 20 February, students and staff members gathered (1) 1978; (2) Stockard Channing at 34; Travolta at 24 was the on a beautiful warm day at the Northcote Aquatic Centre for youngest; (3) Rydell High; (4) the Scorpions; (5) Olsen; (6) the annual House Swimming Carnival. As swimming brings Danny and Cha-Cha; (7) Freddy; (8) the quarter mile; (9) Doody; (10) Frenchy, Marty, Jan and Rizzo. Sport shorts and tops, ties, bags, hats, shirts, grey shorts and trousers cannot be accepted.
DOCAL and DOWAL The above College Committees ~ Development of Curriculum at Loyola and Development of Welfare at Loyola Mrs Maureen Lonsdale require parent representatives to join with staff and students Community Liaison on specific Thursdays during term from 3.45pm~5.15pm. Direct Line 9433 0228 Parents and guardians who could see themselves in this role should contact me for more information about what is Monday Morning Tour involved The next Monday Morning College Tour will be held on Monday 23 March from 9.15am~11.00am. Bookings are Mother and Son Breakfast essential via my contact details. The Tour will include Included in this Ignatian is an invitation to the Mother and Son Morning Tea with our Principal, Mr Joseph Favrin. Morning to celebrate Mother’s Day. Mothers and guardians who are interested in attending, are advised to book online Home wanted in Term 2 as soon as possible. The person booking will know they have Apart from the homes required for several students in Term successfully booked tickets when they receive a print out 3 as noted in my previous article, we are also seeking a family after having clicked checkout! This is their receipt. to look after one Italian girl for Term 2 only. Once again we explained to the family that we can only consider their As there are limited tickets available mothers and guardians application if we can find a Loyola family for their daughter to are asked to only apply for tickets if they can attend the whole live with. For more information please contact me. morning from 7.45am until 10.00am. This is in fairness to the organisers and other parents who will miss out. Please note Bologna Deadline! Grandparents will have their own function later in the year. Families wishing to avail themselves of the opportunity to look after a student from Bologna, Italy in Term 3 are asked Families of the Week to please contact me by the end of this term at the latest. The only Twilight Working Bee for the year was held on Families are paid to look after these students. I am happy to Friday 27 February. Ideal conditions encouraged many discuss in detail what is involved or alternatively allow a families to attend and assist in beautifying our grounds. It was previous homestay to provide an overview of their especially pleasing to see so many new families ready to experience. show their support in this very practical way. We would like to offer our sincere gratitude to the following parents and Bungay Street Driveways children and hope they feel satisfied with the very successful All drivers who access the school via Bungay Street are outcome: asked to refrain from driving into the three driveways on the Veronica & Dario Belinic north side of the road and then reversing out. One driver Karl, Ben & Sam Berthelsen was seen reversing into oncoming traffic without a heed to Renata & Pat Gazzana safety at all. The yellow lines at the crossing indicate no Peter, Will, Sarah & Riley Gittins stopping at all, so cars should not be anywhere near this Rose & Adam Gobaira driveway. On such a busy thoroughfare at peak times of the Neville Goddard day, reversing is a most dangerous practice that drivers Melissa, Maurice & Dominic Gonella should not contemplate. David Grasso Andrea Groom Second hand School Uniform items to sell and buy Alan Hawley All families are able to take advantage of this service that Raelene & Brooke Herlihy Academy Uniforms kindly operates for our families via their Susan & Craig Holst shop here at the College. Their staff assesses each uniform Sas & Caitlin Ilievski item first before accepting it for sale. This is due to their high Jason Keogh standards and the limited space available. Items should be Donna McMahon brought into the shop during normal opening hours (see back Eric, William & Alexander McMahon~Puce page of this Ignatian) during term. Items will not be accepted Helen & David Miller without drycleaning tags attached ~ therefore it would be in Wirantha Munasingha the best interests of our families if items were brought up to Wendy, Klaus, Andrew & Patricia Nagel the shop to see if they can be sold before having them Nick Plant drycleaned. Please note the following criteria: Christian Sherri Winter skirts, tracksuit pants and tops must have Gerald Souza working zips. Gavan Spiby Blazers and dresses must have correct buttons. Marisa & PanfiloTarulli Paul Zanatta FROM DIRECTOR OF SPORT Best: Luke Logozzo, Jack Linehan, Praneet Gulati Softball 1sts Loyola 5 def by St Leonard’s 26 Best: Hamish Rogers, Jack Taynton, Luke Byron Mr Justin Abbott Softball 2nds Loyola 0 def by Westbourne 20 Direct Line: 9433 0238 Best: Lewis Abicic, Tyler Costello, Luke Byron Softball 1sts Loyola 4 def by Westbourne 24 Best: Jack Taynton, Jackson Spessot, Will Johnston
Table Tennis 1sts Loyola 11/51 def St Leonard’s 5/27 Best: Liam Gray, Anthony Peters, Adam Bonnici State Athletics Titles Table Tennis 2nds Loyola 2 def by St Leonard’s 16 Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding Best: Kyle Steindl, Zac Camilleri, Julian Caiazzo performances during the recent State Athletics Table Tennis 1sts Loyola 3/26 def by Westbourne 13/55 Championships conducted at Lakeside Stadium. Best: Jonathan Liongue, Anthony Peters, Adam Bonnici Shania Murray ~ 1st 3000m (10.44.75 minutes) Table Tennis 2nds Loyola 0 def by Westbourne 16 Best: Matthew Nardella, Jacob Spiby Julian Caiazzo National Championships Qualifier Futsal 1sts Loyola 8 def St Leonard’s 4 st Jarrod Woods ~ 1 800m (2.03.17 minutes) Best: Lachlan Peek, Tommy Ceraso, Daniel Ambelidis National Championships Qualifier Futsal 2nds Loyola 5 def by St Leonard’s 7
Liam Kolar~1st 800m (2.21 minutes), 1500m (4.39.1 minutes) Best: Lewis Canals, Johnny Loizides, Dhiraj Shivakumar National Championships Qualifier Futsal 3rds Loyola 2 drew St Leonard’s 2 Best: Joshua Wilkinson-Beards, Adrian Alonso, Marcus Bascetta Lara Kolar ~ 2nd U17 1500m (4.51.21 minutes) Futsal 1sts Loyola 4 drew Westbourne 4 U17 800m (2.14.09 minutes) Best: Edward Matson, James Sammut National Championships Qualifier Futsal 2nds Loyola 5 def by Westbourne 9 Best Lewis Canals, Matt Filippi, Dhiraj Shivakumar Emily Woods ~ U15 800m (2.45.22 minutes) Joel Woods ~ U15 800m (2.28.54 minutes) Mixed Touch Football 1sts Loyola 0 def by St Leonard’s 15 Best: Alana Toso, Lara Kolar, Jake Lorefice Anthony Boyle ~ U17 400m (56.55 seconds), Mixed Touch Football 2nds Loyola 0 def by St Leonard’s 10 800m (2.09.11 minutes) Best: Savith Fernando, Lachlan Burge, Danielle Williams Mixed Touch Football 1sts Loyola 0 def by Westbourne 13 ACS Sport Results Best: Lachlan Burge, Alana Toso, Jake Lorefice Mixed Touch Football 2nds Loyola 1 def by Westbourne 6 17 ~ 19 February Best: Danielle Sapiano, Jack O’Meara, Shanaye Doorbar 24 ~ 27 February Senior Girls’ Sport Senior Boys’ Sport Tennis 1sts Loyola 3/35 def by St Leonard’s 9/63 Cricket 1st XI Loyola 79 def St Leonard’s 65 Best: Monica Dunn, Veronika Petrovska, Alanna Ross Best: Adam Jacklin 17; 3/10, Adam McKenzie 15, Tennis 2nds Loyola 3/25 def by St Leonard’s 9/62 Dempsey Mills 2/14 Best: Victoria Lee, Alejandra Turcios, Aleesia Sotiropoulos Cricket 2nd XI Loyola 2/67 def Westbourne 7/65 Tennis 1sts Loyola 5/35 def by Westbourne 7/62 Best: Thomas Irons 22 (n.o.); 2/9, Mehan Fernando 16, Best: Veronika Petrovska, Stephanie Mackenzie, Emma Perri Billy Clayton 2/7 Tennis 2nds Loyola 2/21 def by St Leonard’s 10/67 Best: Aleesia Sotiropoulos, Mia Yallouridis, Caitlin Belcher Cricket 1st XI Loyola 73 def by Westbourne 7/102 Best: Joshua Merrett 19, Ben Sergi 10, Mitchell Elzink 4/19 Volleyball 1sts Loyola 1 def by St Leonard’s 3
Basketball 1sts Loyola 22 def by St Leonard’s 27 Best: Ana Karabotic Milovac, Shayla Welsh, Katherine Oppy Best: Lachlan Simpson, Daniel Akuei, Brad Danaher Volleyball 2nds Loyola 3 def St Leonard’s 1 Basketball 2nds Loyola 17 def by St Leonard’s 47 Best: Isabella Spataro, Claudia Barclay Best: Steven Grocock, Toby Gallagher, Luca Schilke Volleyball 3rds Loyola 1 def by St Leonard’s 3 Basketball 3rds Loyola 32 def by St Leonard’s 38 Best: Antonia Gazzana, Greta Miller, Matilda Minicilli Best: Curtis Taplin, Zac Prentner, Bailey Thompson Volleyball 4ths Loyola 3 def St Leonard’s 1 Basketball 1sts Loyola 54 def Westbourne 35 Best: Aneesha Smarreli, Kaitlyn Sammut, Sabrina Balcombe Best: Daniel Akuei, Lachlan Simpson, Jacob Burnham Volleyball 1sts Loyola 0 def by Westbourne 4 Basketball 2nds Loyola 16 def by Westbourne 25 Best: Ana Karabotic Milovac, Katherine Oppy, Tyra Martin Best: Toby Gallagher, Jayden Gleeson, Gavin Stanton Volleyball 2nds Loyola 0 def by Westbourne 4 Basketball 3rds Loyola 32 def Westbourne 34 Best: Isabella Spataro, Jacinta Iliopoulos, Ruby Colley Best: Bailey Thompson, Curtis Taplin, Zac Prentner Volleyball 3rds Loyola 2 def by Westbourne 3 Best: Dani Akuei, Greta Miller, Antonia Gazzana Hockey 1sts Loyola 1 def by St Leonard’s 2 Volleyball 4ths Loyola 1 def by Westbourne 3 Best: Ben Pasquali, Mark Thompson, David Camuncoli, Sam Best: Kaitlyn Sammut, Geneeva Smarreli, Aneesha Smarreli Gheller Hockey 2nds Loyola 1 def by St Leonard’s 2 Softball 1sts Loyola 14 def St Leonard’s 1 Best: Luke Logozzo, Jack Linehan, Dominic Brown~Downes Best: Lauren La Bouchardiere, Elisa Harrison, Stacey Daisley Hockey 1sts Loyola 0 def by Westbourne 8 Softball 1sts Loyola 20 def Westbourne 4 Best: Ben Pasquali, Matt Baxter, Mark Thompson Best: Chloe Knight, Rebecca Spiros, Monica Barber Hockey 2nds Loyola 3 def by Westbourne 6 Softball 2nds Loyola 5 def by Westbourne 14 Year 8 Boys’ Sport Best: Crystal Grech, Alycia Stojcevski, Brooke Herlihy Cricket Loyola 2/97 def St Leonard’s 57 Soccer 1st XI Loyola 3 def St Leonard’s 0 Best: Tom Radobuljac 24 (n.o.) Max Ballasone 17 (n.o,), Best: Carla Visona, Ashlea Salvaggio, Stephanie Santamaria Adam Orlando 3/0 Soccer 2nd XI Loyola 0 def by St Leonard’s 5 Cricket Loyola 2/124 def by Overnewton 6/136 Best: Allana Davies, Logan Carr, Mayssa Asmar Best: Sam Philp 26 (n.o,) Alec La Bouchardiere 26 (n.o.) Tom Soccer 1st XI Loyola 1 def by Westbourne 2 Radobuljac 15 (n.o.), Max Ballasone 13 (n.o.); 2/8
Best: Stephanie Santamaria, Ashlea Salvaggio, Annelise Basketball A Loyola 27 def St Leonard’s 16 Patterson Best: Tasman Harvey, Patrick Lewis, Khyahm Harvey Soccer 2nd XI Loyola 0 def by Westbourne 8 Basketball B Loyola 15 def by St Leonard’s 16 Best: Grace Meagher, Rhiannon Garraway, Jess Campomizzi Best: Justin Brown, Finnley Garrard, Luke Neri
Year 9 Boys’ Sport Basketball A Loyola 51 def Overnewton 34 Best: Zane Costello, Andrew Abdulnour, Dominic Douglas Cricket Loyola 5/106 def Overnewton 6/21 Basketball B Loyola 41 def Overnewton 16 Best: Connor Kissane 43 (n.o,); 2/6, Fred Mastrogiannis 13, Best: Andrew Carter, Lawrence Payne Finnley Garrard Matthew Loutrakis 12, Zac Hudson 2/4 Cricket Loyola 8/80 def by St Leonard’s 4/94 Hockey Loyola 1 def by St Leonard’s 18 Best: Jake Halewood 17, Abhay Sekhon 11, Best: Rory Jowett, Phillip Kipouridis, Luke Lay Fred Mastrogiannis 2/17 Hockey Loyola 2 def by Overnewton 1 Best: Rory Jowett, Joel Woods, Huon MacGibbon Basketball A Loyola 29 def by Overnewton 48 Best: Oliver Meagher, Nick Manolis, Nathan Arcangel Softball Loyola 9 def by St Leonard’s 20 Basketball B Loyola 23 def by Overnewton 40 Best: Jack Burge, Gianluca Samatidis, Rory Hollowood Best: Joshua Inwood, Struan Thomson, Connor Tobin Softball Loyola 4 def by Overnewton 12 Basketball A Loyola 18 def by St Leonard’s 46 Best: Jack Burge, Rory Hollowood, Dominic Brennan
Best: Jackson Lock, Nick Manolis, Luke Reilly Table Tennis Loyola 8 /33 def by St Leonard’s 8 /43 Basketball B Loyola 23 def St Leonard’s 16 Best: William McMahon~Puce, Joel Carrazza, Thomas Balios Best: Ryan Dambrauskas, Connor Tobin, Jack Twining Table Tennis Loyola 11/49 def Overnewton 5/34
Hockey Loyola 0 def by Overnewton 4 Best: Dean Sotiropoulos, Daniel Herlihy, William McMahon~Puce Best: Anthony Daminato, Kristofer Christou, Bradley Russell Hockey Loyola 2 drew St Leonard’s 2 Year 8 Girls’ Sport Best: Anthony Daminato, Kristofer Christou, Michael Hart Tennis Loyola 6 / 46 def by St Leonard’s 6/ 53 Best: Amelia Dunn, Sarah Sansonetti, Talia La Ferlita Softball Loyola 14 def Overnewton 10 Tennis Loyola 10 /66 def Overnewton 2/19 Best: Matthew Moore, Kristian Tombolato, Andrew Nagel Best: Amelia Dunn, Talia La Ferlita , Ashleigh Mackenzie Softball Loyola 4 def by St Leonard’s 8 Best: Jack Gee, Kristian Tombolato, Andrew Nagel Volleyball A Loyola 3 def St Leonard’s 2 Best: Tiffany Trajcevski, Paula Spiby, Emma Spiby Table Tennis Loyola 13/55 def Overnewton 3/34 Volleyball B Loyola 0 def by St Leonard’s 4 Best: Adrian Sammut, Christian Lawrence, Tom Davidson Best: Abby Skudutis, Georgia Rocca, Ciara O’Brien Table Tennis Loyola 10 def St Leonard’s 6 Volleyball A Loyola 1 def by Overnewton 3 Best: Adrian Sammut, Christian Lawrence, Dimitrios Vavladelis Best: Laura Adams, Stephanie Fell, Tiffany Trajcevski Year 9 Girls’ Sport Volleyball B Loyola 0 def by Overnewton 4 Best: Kiara Legg, Georgia Rocca, Abby Skudutis Tennis Loyola 4/25 def by Overnewton 8/58 Best: Emma Jolly, Monique Belinic, Madeleine Nolan Softball Loyola 4 def St Leonard’s 2 Tennis Loyola 1/26 def by St Leonard’s 11/70 Best: Jessica, Ikhtear, Sarah Johnston, Kenzie O’Hanlon
Volleyball A Loyola 1 def by Overnewton 3 Softball Loyola 18 def Overnewton 9 Best: Sarah Johnston, Claudia Rizzo, Jessica, Ikhtear Best: Jordyn Steward, Tyler Vinar, Julia Papaioannou Volleyball B Loyola 0 def by Overnewton 4 Soccer Loyola 1 def St Leonard’s 0 Best: Jacqueline De Santis, Keely~Anne Alco, Tiffany Bugeja Best: Aoife Kearney, Trinity Garraway, Olivia Cowan Volleyball A Loyola 0 def by St Leonard’s 4 Soccer Loyola 0 def by Overnewton 1 Best: Tyler Vinar, Madison Rule, Cassidy Gleeson Best: Trinity Garraway, Julia Gobaira, Elisa Spina Volleyball B Loyola 0 def by St Leonard’s 4 Best: Naomi Schilke, Siobhan Steindl, Kirby Gallagher Year 7 Boys’ Sport Cricket Loyola 6/65 def by St Leonard’s 3/110 Softball Loyola 19 def Overnewton 0 Best: Aaditya Shelat 20 (n.o,); 1/3, Harrison Fell 11, Best: Maria Quadrino, Naomi Graham, Charlotte Fell Jarrod Carty 1/3 Softball Loyola 23 def St Leonard’s 2 Cricket Loyola 7/44 def by Overnewton 4/82 Best: Naomi Graham, Charlotte Fell, Bridgette Balzarolo Best: Aaditya Shelat 10, Abhay Raja 2/3
Soccer Loyola 7 def Overnewton 1 Basketball A Loyola 39 def St Leonard’s 27 Best: Niamh Kearney, Chiara De Thomasis, Georgia Loizides Best: Jordan Thalasselis, Bennett Edwards, Ben Halewood Soccer Loyola 3 def St Leonard’s 0 Basketball B Loyola 7 drew St Leonard’s 7 Best: Julia Emmanuele, Lucy Bergamin, Ailish Muir Best: Lachlan Read, Ethan Salib, Joshua Parisot
Basketball A Loyola 18 def by Overnewton 31 Best: Liam Kolar, Jordan Thalasselis, Ben Halewood Basketball B Loyola 29 def Overnewton 12 Best: Lachlan MacDonald, Joshua Parisot, Lachlan Read
Hockey Loyola 1 def by St Leonard’s 3 Volleyball A Loyola 3 def St Leonard’s 1 Best: Luke Agostinelli, Ben Berthelsen, James O’Donnell Best: Isabella Peric, Chelsea Long, Mia Murphy Hockey Loyola 0 def by Overnewton 9 Volleyball B Loyola 4 def St Leonard’s 0 Best: James O’Donnell, Ben Berthelsen, Daniel Cefai Best: Georgina Zealley, Tyra Clayton, Mikayla Suey
Softball Loyola 1 def by St Leonard’s 30 Volleyball A Loyola 0 def by Overnewton 4 Best: William La Faber, Matthew Petrucci, Vedran Petrovic Best: Lakeisha Brazier, Susie Phatsouras, Mia Murphy Softball Loyola 1 def by Overnewton 25 Volleyball B Loyola 0 def by Overnewton 4 Best: Jack Bonser, Michael Senior, Vedran Petrovic Best: Belinda McCormick, Alexia Tomasello, Mikayla Suey
Table Tennis Loyola 8/40 def by St Leonard’s 8/43 Softball Loyola 6 def by St Leonard’s 17 Best: Alexander Muljadi, David Jeong, Aaron Cinel Best: Chantelle Dokos, Jade Davenport, Sophie Mekhamer Table Tennis Loyola 4/28 def by Overnewton 12/55 Softball Loyola 2 def by Overnewton 18 Best: Aaron Cinel, Alexander Muljadi, David Sha Best: Chantelle Dokos, Jade Davenport, Kyra Treglia
Year 7 Girls’ Sport Soccer Loyola 0 def by St Leonard’s 1 Best: Jessica Durante, Trinity Mills, Thea Tohme Tennis Loyola 5/41 def St Leonard’s 5/36 Soccer Loyola 1 def by Overnewton 3 Best: Naomi Heaven, Mia Paolacci, Lily Colley Best: Charlotte Philp, Trinity Mills, Isabella Bruno Tennis Loyola 0/12 def by Overnewton 12/72 Best: Talia Blackwood, Madeleine Kleyn, Vanshika Pancholi
2015 Loyola College House Eisteddfod Monday 23 March at 7.00pm Loyola Companions Hall
A BBQ will be available from 6.00pm. Fundraising for Others supporting our Immersion Communities. This event is not ticketed ~ No Reserved Seating ~ Doors open at 6.30pm. Come along and support Performing Arts at Loyola College.
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An Invitation to Loyola Parents and Guardians.
Loyola College will present the first of its 2015 Parent Seminars Why Parents Matter Helping your Child Succeed An Interactive Workshop Tuesday 5 May 7.30pm ~ 9.00pm.
Come and join other Loyola parents & guardians over tea and coffee to learn about and discuss the latest research on how parents can help their child succeed.
The Seminar will provide an opportunity to build confidence and learn practical strategies for helping your child to: Live up to their potential, by communicating high expectations Get motivated ~ without using threats or bribes! Bust procrastination and get busy! Turn off technology and tune into life! Talk about learning ~ without nagging!
To register your attendance please access www.trybooking.com/HDMV Bookings open at 9.00am on Wednesday 11 March and close at 4.00pm on Friday 1 May All parents and guardians welcome. LOYOLA COLLEGE SUNDAY PARISH MASSES: DIAMOND VALLEY DEANERY Student Absence Tel: 03 9433 0248 St Damian’s Bundoora: Saturday 5.30pm, Sunday 8am, 10am Email [email protected] Sacred Heart, Diamond Creek: (1st Saturday of Month) Reception and Fees Office: 8am~5pm Monday to Friday 7.15pm, St Peters, Hurstbridge Library: 8.00am~5.45pm, Monday to Thursday Sunday 9.00am, Sacred Heart 8.00am~5.00pm, Friday Our Lady Help of Christians, Eltham: Saturday 6pm; Uniform Shop: Tuesday 8.00am ~ 9.00am and Sunday 9am, 11am Wednesday 3.15pm ~ 4.00pm St Mary’s Greensborough: Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 8am, 10am, 5pm St Thomas. North Greensborough: Saturday 6pm; Sunday 10.30am MASS AT LOYOLA: Our Lady of the Way, Kingsbury: Saturday 6pm; Sunday 8am, 10am For Masses see “From Deputy Principal ~ Ignatian Mission St Martin’s Macleod: Saturday 6pm; Sunday, 7.30, 8.30 (Italian), 10am and Identity” St Francis of Assisi, Mill Park: Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 9am, 10.30am, 5pm St Francis Xavier, Montmorency: Saturday 6pm: Sunday 8.30, 10.30am
WHAT’S ON AT WATSONIA
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9 March 10 March 11 March 12 March 13 March 14 March 15 March
Labour Day Public Ignatian Year 10 & Senior Full School International McAuley House Holiday ~ Office Published ACS V Thomas Assembly (after Women’s Day Mass 10.30am Closed Year 7 & 8 ACS Carr College Period 2) Breakfast 7.15am St Francis of V Westbourne Iggy’s Year 9 ACS V St Functions Room Assisi Parish Mill Grammar Restaurant Leonard’s College Park House Dinner for 6A Iggy’s Restaurant Flynn & Mannix open 6.00pm House 6.00pm Lenten Preparation for Loyola Families 7.00pm
16 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March
Catholic Education Year 7 & 8 ACS V Year 10 & Senior Year 9 ACS V ACS Swimming Week Thomas Carr ACS V Westbourne Carnival ~ MSAC Harmony Day ~ College Overnewton Grammar 8.5~8.8 HPE & Casual Clothes PACUR Meeting 8.5~8.8 HPE & College Dramatic Humanities Camp Day Boardroom Humanities Play ~ A Returns 4.30pm 4.30pm Camp Departs Midsummer 9.00am Night’s Dream Iggy’s 8.00pm Restaurant House Dinner for McAuley and MacKillop House 6.00pm Lenten Preparation for Loyola Families 7.00pm
23 March 24 March 25 March 26 March 27 March 28 March 29 March
House Eisteddfod Year 7 & 8 ACS V Last day for Student Free Day Student Free Day Loyola St Leonard’s Students Staff Retreat ~ Staff Retreat ~ Companions Hall College Lenten Ignatian Ignatian Spirituality 7.00pm College Assembly Preparation for Spirituality Periods 3 & 4 Loyola Families 7.00pm