LORETO CHRONICLE VOLUME 34 / NOVEMBER 2017

FAREWELL TO COLLEGE TIMOR LESTE IMMERSION 2017 GIVING APPEAL PRINCIPAL Year 11 & 12 students participate in a Extending our sincere gratitude for your generosity in 2017. Mrs Cheryl Hamilton retires after seven truth seeking expedition to Timor Leste. years as Principal at Loreto Coorparoo. LIVE & WIRED MUSIC CELEBRATIONS In this edition, we celebrate the LEADERSHIP HANDOVER FESTIVAL successes of past and present The outgoing Year 12 students welcome Another successful Live & Wired Music students and the strong bonds Freedom the 2018 leaders. Festival at . which connect our community. LORETO CHRONICLE

FROM THE PRINCIPAL MRS CHERYL HAMILTON

GLORY BE TO GOD WHOSE POWER WORKING IN US CAN DO INFINITELY MORE THAN WE CAN ASK OR IMAGINE.

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In writing my final Chronicle article as Principal, my blessed to have had them as my teachers, mentors and heart is filled with gratitude. How fortunate am I to have friends. I owe them so much. experienced something so special that saying goodbye is When you belong to a school you belong to a community; so hard. However, I know this is not really goodbye, for I this is what I shall miss the most. I wish to thank each will always be a part of Loreto which has been my spiritual and every one of you who has given to this community. home for over 40 years. Whether as a student; teacher; staff member; leader; parent; past pupil; committee member; volunteer or friend It has been my privilege and my pleasure to have worked of Loreto, when you give of your time, your gifts, your in girls’ education for the past 35 years and to spend energy, your love and yourselves, you build community 24 of these years working in three Loreto schools and and that giving is multiplied one hundred fold. Your gifts serving as a Principal in two of them. There is certainly no empower and enrich. Thank you. exaggeration when I say that the spiritual and educational influence of Mary Ward in my life has been profound. My decision to retire as a Principal has been made for a Looking back to my commencement at Loreto, as a Year 9 multitude of reasons but primarily because the time simply felt right. Learning of Kim Wickham’s appointment has student in 1975, I could never have imagined the journey only confirmed for me that the time is right. I believe that that was to unfold. Kim is an excellent appointment and that this school I have been blessed with good health, good friends, will flourish under her leadership. I wish her and the wonderful colleagues, a loving husband and family and community every blessing. many angels, whom I’ve sadly lost along the way, watching Next year will be for me a year to stop and simply be. I shall over me. enjoy the stillness and the quiet. It will be a year where my I wish especially to acknowledge and thank the Loreto plan is to have no plans. Sisters for their belief and trust in me, their gentle I will simply wait, in faith and hope, for wherever the Spirit encouragement, their grace and their wisdom. I have been might carry me next.

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MRS HAMILTON’S JOURNEY

1975 – 1978 1995 – 2000 Student · Loreto Coorparoo Deputy Principal · St Saviour’s College (Toowoomba) 1983 – 1985 Teacher · 2001 – 2010 Principal · Loreto Marryatville () 1986 – 1987 Teacher · Loreto Coorparoo 2011 – 2017 Principal · Loreto Coorparoo 1988 – 1994 Teacher · ()

Mrs Hamilton, the journey from apprehensive, new Year 9 student to retiring Principal of Loreto Coorparoo has been an amazing one – perhaps there is a Year 9 student at Coorparoo today who will follow a similar path and one day become Principal of this school! The thread that has flowed through this journey is  your faith and your commitment to the values of Mary Ward which you hold so strongly in your heart;  your belief in the importance of educating young women and the hope you have that each one will make a difference for good in the world;  your love of teaching, of knowledge and of caring for the many hundreds of Loreto girls you have guided throughout your career.

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STUDENT FAREWELL

The Student Farewell for Mrs Hamilton was led by College Captains Olivia Rogers and Bridgette Ryan. Girls from each year level acknowledged the stages of Mrs Hamilton’s career, particularly her amazing connections with Loreto in .

College Captains Bridgette Ryan (far left) and Olivia Rogers (far right) with retiring Principal Mrs Cheryl Hamilton.

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MRS HAMILTON 2 M is for memorable R is for respectful S is for selfless

H is for honest A is for ambitious M is for Mary Ward’s values I is for inspirational L is for loyal T is for true O is for ‘our favourite’ 3 4 Nothing can compare to the difference you have made in 1 & 2 Bridgette and Olivia helped Mrs Hamilton cut her ‘Retirement Cake’ our lives! 3 Year 11 students presented Mrs Hamilton with a photo collage, a tribute book and an acrostic poem. 4 Year 7 students presented Mrs Hamilton with beautiful flowers

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LEADERSHIP HANDOVER

The traditional ceremony to mark the change of leadership from the out-going Year 12 to the newly elected Year 11 student leaders was this year combined with a symbolic handing over of leadership from past and present Loreto Principals to Mrs Kim Wickham.

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1 (L-R): Sr Anne Kelly ibvm (Coorparoo Principal 1985-1990), Ms Carmel Dunne (Coorparoo Principal 1991-2010), Mrs Cheryl Hamilton (Coorparoo Principal 2011-2017), Mrs Kim Wickham (commencing as Coorparoo Principal 2018) & Mrs Diane Bukowski (Chair of the Board of Loreto Coorparoo) 2 Helen Carty (Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care) introduces Mrs Wickham, Sr Anne and Ms Dunne to the assembled students 3 Sr Anne and Ms Dunne presented Mrs Wickham with flowers and a Loreto ring to welcome her to the Loreto community 4 (L-R): Mrs Kim Wickham and newly elected College Captains for 2018 Lopez Vaquero & Mia Wong, are congratulated by Mrs Hamilton 5 Newly elected 2018 student leaders

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TIMOR LESTE IMMERSION MRS ANDREIA WIGAN

Whilst we often hear of fixing problems and helping MARY WARD TOLD US TO others as the aims of immersion programmes, the Loreto Timor- Leste Immersion was, in fact, not at all about that. BE “SEEKERS OF TRUTH AND The focus of the 11 girls and two staff members who DOERS OF JUSTICE” AND participated was to give of ourselves and to be seekers of truth, rather than to do charity work, to judge or to solve THIS TRIP GAVE US THE problems. Whilst the girls planned activities, particularly OPPORTUNITY TO CARRY basic English lessons, the real aim was to connect with the people we met. And we did this with ukuleles, singing, OUT HER WORDS. games and a tiny bit of very basic Tetum. There were so many highlights of the trip that it is JESSICA LIDDY impossible to detail all that we did. Initially, we were based in Baucau, the second biggest city in Timor, 120kms and 4 ½ hours’ drive from Dili. From here we visited the Loreto Preschool in Gari-uai that we have supported via our Mission Day fundraising for some years. We were privileged to see the preschool almost completed and already in action, and to visit the neighbouring government . We also spent time in a women’s domestic violence shelter and particularly enjoyed our interactions with the young people at an afterschool Youth Centre. The second part of our trip was for many of us the most significant. Our time in the village of Remexio in the hills FRONT ROW (L-R) Edwina Egan, Charlotte Coorey, Claire Nicholson, Bridgette Ryan. BACK ROW (L-R) Sally Nielson, Mrs Nat Dawes, Charlotte Jensen, Emily Quinn, to the south of Dili was the most confronting in terms of Katherine O’Dougherty, Manager of the Bacau Women’s Centre, Olivia Wintour, accommodation, amenities and food and drink. Here, Mikaela Hartogh, Jessica Liddy, Mrs Andreia Wigan. we were immersed in the reality of life for Timorese rural communities. The experience of bucket showers, no flushing toilets, electricity that was at best intermittent and the basic diet of white boiled rice, two-minute noodles and boiled greens was challenging and powerful. The immersion’s success can be measured in the girls’ reactions to the sobering reality of what they saw. For these girls, this experience demonstrated the hope that exists in the young people of Timor but also revealed the reality of the lack of opportunities for much of the population.

WHILE THE EXPOSURE TO THE POVERTY OF THE COUNTRY WAS INITIALLY A SHOCK, IT SIGNIFICANTLY ALTERED OUR VIEWPOINTS AND MADE US APPRECIATE OUR OWN SITUATIONS.

SALLY NIELSON

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MAKER CLUB MR RUSS MORGAN

This year saw the launch of Loreto’s first Maker Club. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 75% OF THE FASTEST Maker Club runs after school once a week and has initially GROWING OCCUPATIONS WILL REQUIRE been offered to students in our junior years. Maker STEM RELATED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE, Club offers our students the opportunity to design and INCLUDING CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM manufacture a wide range of artefacts. Some of the things SOLVING AND ANALYTICAL CAPABILITIES. IF we have explored this semester include 3D Printing, GIRLS ARE NOT ENCOURAGED TO BELIEVE electronics, manual and computer based Designing THEY CAN BE THE PHYSICISTS, ENGINEERS and 3D Scanning. Students have demonstrated their AND COMPUTER SCIENTISTS OF THE enthusiasm and ingenuity by designing and making their FUTURE, THEY WILL NOT CHOOSE THE own personalised Fidget Spinners, LED Badges and 3D ADVANCED LEVEL SUBJECTS AT SCHOOL Scans of themselves. In the future we will be probably be THAT ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER STEM expanding what we offer to include Robotics, Coding and PROGRAMS AT VOCATIONAL AND TERTIARY image editing using Photoshop. INSTITUTIONS. YOUNG WOMEN WILL NOT Clubs such as the Maker Club reflect the College’s ONLY BE SHUT OUT OF THE MAJORITY OF commitment to providing a broad range of activities which JOBS, BUT ALSO MANY OF THE HIGHEST allow students to pursue their interests and develop their PAID CAREERS. talents. The Maker Club is also a very practical way to encourage girls to consider future study and career options ALLIANCE OF GIRLS’ SCHOOLS AUSTRALASIA: RESEARCH in the STREAM area (Science, Technology, Research, SUMMARY FOR PRINCIPALS – ISSUE 17/2017: NOVEMBER 8, 2017 REDRAWING THE BALANCE: GIRLS’ CAREER CHOICES HELD Engineering, Art & Mathematics). And it is also lots of fun! BACK BY GENDER STEREOTYPING

Enrolment applications for Year 7 2021 (students in Year 3 2017) are now open and will close on Friday 2 February, 2018. Offers will be made during Term 1, 2018. Applications received after Friday 2 February will be placed on a waiting list.

Loreto College only conducts interviews for students already accepted into the College and these will be held when students are in Year 6.

For more information on your daughter’s prospective enrolment please contact the Enrolments Department on P: 3394 9999 or E: [email protected] W: www.loreto.qld.edu.au

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LORETO SPORTS DINNER 2017

Parents enjoyed a fantastic night at the 2017 Loreto Sports Dinner on Tuesday 15 August, with over 215 parents, staff, Sports Captains and students in attendance. We were treated to three inspiring guest panellists who outlined their journey from schoolgirl champions to the world stage, including 2000 Olympics silver medalist in pole vault, Tatiana Grigorieva, Lions AFL (L-R) Special guests Gretel Tippett, Tatiana Grigorieva and Delissa Kimmince with MC Brittney Kleyn representative and Brisbane Heat Captain, Delissa Kimmince, and Australian netballer Gretel Tippett from the Firebirds. We were also fortunate to secure Channel 9 Reporter, Brittney Kleyn as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. Members of the Sport Support Group worked tirelessly to secure a large number of great prizes and auction items for the night, and we are so grateful to the 50+ local businesses and Loreto families who assisted in this way. We must also thank our wonderful sponsors for this event, UMS (Uniform Management Services), Ownit Homes, Perrier Ryan, Motorline BMW, Motorline Mini Garage, Baskin Robbins Stones Corner, Brisbane Bus Lines, BT Marketing, Fortitude Brewing Co. and, last but not least, local restauranteur and past pupil Veronica Abraham (Tornabene 1998) and husband Shadi from Cucina Arabella for the delicious meal.

LEFT Special guests, parents, students and staff enjoying the Loreto Sports Dinner

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CELEBRATING FAMILY

ABOVE Dads and daughters enjoyed breakfast together at the annual Fathers’ Day gathering. LEFT Mums and daughters celebrated their special bond at the Year 12 Mother-Daughter Breakfast

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SCHOOL EVENTS

ORIENTATION DAY FOR YEAR 7 2018

PINK DAY

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SCHOOL EVENTS

YEAR 12 FORMAL

BIG SISTER-LITTLE SISTER FAREWELL

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Tiaan Smith (Year 12) gained national as a member of the Queensland team Lucy Buttini and Mia Wong (Year 11) were selection for Volleyball (both Indoor and at the National Titles where her team selected in the annual Queensland–Swiss Beach) and was appointed the Australian U19 was undefeated, winning the Australian exchange program which is open to all Volleyball Team Captain. She is currently a Championships. She was also selected to Queensland high school students in Year member of the Queensland Pirates Australian compete in the World Junior Indoor 11 who are currently studying French. Volleyball League team which competes in the Championships where she played against Competition is high as there are many more national league. Tiaan was also selected in , England and . applicants than places available. the Queensland Academy of Sport Volleyball The following students are actively involved Congratulations to the following students program and into the AIS Beach Volleyball in Queensland Surf Lifesaving, competing in a who were selected to participate in the program for 2018. range of Youth Championships and Carnivals: Queensland Conservatorium State Honours Presley Woods (Year 10) took part in the Emily Humphries (Year 7), Hayley Rowan Ensemble Program: Harvest Rain Theatre Company production of (Year 8), Chloe Kinross (Year 8), Grace Kinross Year 12: Leah Condoleon (Clarinet), Charlotte the musical ‘Grease - The Arena Spectacular’. (Year 8), Layla Manser (Year 8) and Riah Coorey (Violin), Ruby Daly (Trombone), Presley was one of 850 performers chosen as Manser (Year 11). Layla Manser qualified as Georgia Hocking (Clarinet), Meg Luton part of this spectacular show. a Surf Life Saver and will now join her older (Trombone), Anna McGuckin (Voice), Katelyn sister Riah on beach patrol. Anyela Rogan (Year 9) and Trinity Pertnikovs (Trumpet), Ella Smyth (Voice), Cunningham (Year 7) qualified for the Abbey Guilfoyle (Year 11) travelled to Alexia Swain (Voice), Lydia Weir (Clarinet), Queensland State Team and France to perform at the Australian Memorial Olivia Wintour (Voice), Lillian Yee (Viola), Eva competed at the National Championships. in Villers-Bretonneux on Anzac Day, as a Zietsch (Viola). member of the Voices of Birrallee Anzac Phoebe Reid-Smith (Year 12) was selected Year 11: Laura Bourke (Voice), Abigail Cairns Commemoration Choir 2017. for three special roles. Firstly, she was (Voice), Abigail Clark (Bass Clarinet), Sylvana chosen as the member for the Greenslopes Abigail Cairns (Year 11) performed in the Diakogeorge (Voice), Abbey Guilfoyle (Voice), electorate in this year’s Queensland Youth Ensemble of Les Miserables with the Ipswich Kristelle Jaimes (Violin), Miriam Kwong Parliament which involved membership of the Musical Theatre Company in September. She (Violin), Victoria Lopez Vaquero (Voice), Emma Justice & Legal Affairs Committee. Secondly, was the youngest adult in the cast, achieving Lynam (Double Bass), Katherine O’Dougherty Phoebe was selected to represent Australia her place in a highly contested audition. (Voice), Grace van Geest (Voice), Mia Wong as a delegate in the United Nations Youth Hannah Kassulke (2016) was also in the cast. (Percussion). Assembly in New York in August. She enjoyed Year 10: Ena Beganovic (Voice), Kaitlin an amazing opportunity to participate in Carey (Voice), Bridget Dixon (Voice), Caitlin workshops, lectures, debates and meetings Hansen (Voice), Claudia Jones (Violin), Fiona with other world representatives. Thirdly, O’Sullivan (Trumpet), Anastasia Paramonov Phoebe was selected as an Ambassador for (Voice), Presley Woods (Voice). ‘One Girl’, an organisation that promotes the education of girls and women in developing Congratulations to the over 270 Loreto Music countries. Phoebe helped to raise funds to students and staff who performed so well educate girls in Uganda and Sierra Leone. at the Queensland Catholic Colleges’ Music Festival. Loreto students achieved 7 Gold, 10 Silver and 3 Bronze Awards. Stephanie Taylor (Year 7) won the State Title for Modern Pentathlon and finished 2nd in the Laura Bourke (Year 11) was selected to ride Fencing State Titles. in the Queensland team at the Pony Club Arabeth (Year 11) was awarded equal Association of Queensland Nationals for First place in the State in the 2017 Australian Tetrathlon. She also represented Loreto in the Geography competition. An exciting part of her Equestrian State Championships, and was prize was to attend an all-expenses paid trip awarded 5th place in the State in the 2017 to Kangaroo Island, where she participated in The following Year 11 students were chosen to State Show Jumping Championships. various Geography field work activities. become Peer Mentors in 2017: Abigail Clark, Madeline Fitzgerald, Eleftheria Georgas, Congratulations to all the girls who Kristelle Jaimes, Caitlin Laycock, Jessica participated in the Language Perfect World Liddy, Victoria Lopez Vaquero, Sophia Championships. Loreto achieved 127th Morris, Gemma St Ledger, Anna Stathis, globally out of 1,302 schools, 22nd overall in Hannah Underwood, Julia Wands, Eleanor Queensland and 29th in Australia for schools Whitaker, Stephanie White, Tamara Wolf, our size. Loreto girls spent 581 hours answering Mia Wong. 442, 812 questions – all in just 10 days! Natalie Gjokmarkovic and Anastasia Paramanov Maddison Ryan (Year 12) was selected for (Year 10) were given Elite awards, meaning that the U17 Australian Indoor Netball team to they earned over 10 000 points each. compete in South Africa and competed

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LORETO STARS 2017 SPORTING SUCCESS CaSSSA PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 2017 Intermediate C Madeline Jones (Year 12) completed the Gianna Pavilion (Year 8) and Lindsay Baker Hockey Junior A QUT Future Leaders Program. This offers (Year 8) received Gold Awards in the Education Netball Junior D high-achieving students an opportunity Perfect Science Championships placing them in Netball Junior F1 to engage with QUT through a series the top 2% of 80,000 worldwide competitors. Netball Intermediate A of enrichment events giving them the Netball Intermediate C1 BLUE Claire Jukes (Year 7), Gianna Pavilion (Year 8) confidence and inspiration to become future Netball Open C2 GOLD and Lily Boyle (Year 8) won Gold Medals in the Soccer Junior D leaders and entrepreneurs. Manga High Super Hero Maths Challenge. Intermediate C2 Tennis Junior B Junior B LORETO COLLEGE Touch Football Intermediate A MUSIC FESTIVAL Touch Football Intermediate D Touch Football Open B 2017 SECTION WINNERS Volleyball Open A Year Seven/Eight Vocal Solo Volleyball Intermediate B Trinity Murfett Volleyball Intermediate C1 Volleyball Intermediate D1 Year Nine/Ten Vocal Solo Volleyball Junior E Miranda James Volleyball Junior C2 Senior Vocal Solo BWPI WATER POLO Abigail Cairns PREMIERSHIP TEAMS 2017 Mikayla Staples (Year 10) will be the Water Polo 15B first Loreto student to participate in the Beginner Instrumental Solo Meghan Daw - Clarinet LYTTON DISTRICT SCHOOL Association for Space and Science Education SPORT REPRESENTATIVES 2017 (HASSE) international program designed Junior Instrumental Solo Olivia Lyons - Athletics to empower young women to nurture their Karlia Weiss - Guitar Naoise Hoet - Basketball interest in Science, Technology, Engineering Natasha McGrath - Basketball and Mathematics fields. She departs for Intermediate Instrumental Solo Natasha McGrath - Netball Chloe Miller - Flute Houston on 9 December and returns on COMPOSITE DISTRICT SCHOOL SPORT 23 December from what is sure to be a life Advanced Instrumental Solo REPRESENTATIVES 2017 changing experience. Charlotte Coorey - Saxophone Emily Humphries - Ella Lidstone (Year 8), Saoirsa Ireland (Year Ruby Buttini - Swimming Junior Duet Phoebe Danieli - Swimming 8) and Arabeth Ireland (Year 11) competed Tara Lynam & Lauren MacDougall - Guitar Cassidy Elsey - Swimming in the Queensland State Championships for Gabrielle Edge - Swimming Ice-skating. Intermediate Duet Matisse Hastings - Football Nina Moore & Georgia Lammey - Guitar Katerina Samios - Basketball Elise Andreas (Year 12) won two awards in Senior Duet Rosie Leeson - Basketball this year’s State-wide Literary Competition Maria Georgiou - Volleyball sponsored by ETAQ, the QIEU and James Audrei Bandola & Madeline Jones - Guitar Maddison Cooley - Netball Cook University. Elise won second place Acoustic Ensemble Ellie Fotinos - Futsal in Section A (Years 11 and 12) Non-Fiction Charli Kelley, Meila Clark & Lindsay Baker - Cross Country Prose with her feature article entitled Isobel Hermiston - Cross Country Hannah Page - Clarinet Helica Campbell - Cross Country ‘Intersecting Stories’. In addition, Elise Band Slam Hannah Sas - Cross Country entered her short story entitled ‘Taunts Jemima Ede - Cross Country and Touchstones’ and this won a Highly Bronte Finn (Bass Guitar), Patrice Lorimer Commended Award. (Vocals), Lydia Weir (Piano), Chloe Loveday METROPOLITAN EAST SCHOOL (Drums) & Meg Luton (Electric Guitar) SPORT REPRESENTATIVES 2017 Year 9 Business students Annabel Watson Emma Threadingham - Athletics and Isla Jenkins were awarded second Eliza Greene - Basketball place in the Queensland Office of Fair Lindsay Baker - Track and Field Trading’s “Buy Smart” Competition. Jessica Riley - Track and Field Tahlia Chee, Isabella Crawford and Bella Danieli - Swimming Miranda Dinnen - Swimming Katrina Malanos received a Highly Georgia Walklate - Swimming Commended Award. Ruby Borrett - AFL Ruby Bates - Touch Football QLD SCHOOL SPORT REPRESENTATIVES 2017 Kate Blew - Water Polo NATIONAL SCHOOL SPORT REPRESENTATIVE 2017 Elke Becks - Swimming

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8TH ANNUAL LIVE & WIRED MUSIC FESTIVAL

DENDY LORETO COMMUNITY Dendy Coorparoo PARTNERSHIP invites Loreto College families and friends to join We are very pleased to announce our newest community partnership with Dendy Coorparoo who are due to open their brand new cinema FOR FREE complex in late November. The cinema will include 10 state-of-the-art screens and two opulent premium cinemas and a lounge bar which will be perfect for Loreto social gatherings. Discounted movie Access to exclusive Joining us as Platinum Sponsors of our recent tickets for you and a screenings and Live & Wired Music Festival and Art Show, and guest all year round! preview events already committed as a sponsor of our upcoming Gala Ball in 2018, we are looking forward to a great partnership with Dendy. To celebrate this exciting partnership, Dendy are 10% off the Candy Bar See four movies, get kindly offering all Loreto College staff, parents, *excluding alcohol the fifth free! students, past pupils, families and friends a free 1 year membership. Simply mention Loreto College to the staff at the box office. Dendy Coorparoo is located at the brand new Coorparoo Offer valid for 1 year Club Dendy membership. Available at the box office only. Visit www.dendy.com.au/club-dendy for more info. Square, on the corner of Old Cleveland and Cavendish Roads. Make sure to visit over the school holidays!

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ODDS & ENDS

Michelle Heynen (1997) has risen above some Helen Svoboda (2011) is working as a professional Jazz extraordinary challenges in her life and achieved some Double Bassist. While she initially started playing bass at wonderful things. She has published a book, Reflections of Loreto to fill a need to cover this position in the Big Band, Sandra, which is dedicated to her late mother. She is also her most recent gig was playing at Brisbane’s new Doo-Bop in the early stages of publishing her second book about her Jazz Bar with renowned Australian jazz vocalist Emma Pask. own diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis and the impact it has Laura Egorov (2010) (3rd from right) is a Contracts had on her life. Michelle works as a mentor to other young Administrator with construction company Stokes Wheeler. authors and those going through personal struggles. She was recently nominated for The National Association Rhiannen Gimpel (2006) of Women in Construction’s “Young Achiever Award”. was named Middle Years Educator of the Year at the Adolescent Success awards which recognise teachers who demonstrate exemplary middle schooling practice. Rhiannon teaches Home Economics & Hospitality at John Paul College. Monique Latemore (2005) Greta Smart (2011) appeared in a recent episode of Love earned a Masters in Music Child on Channel 9, playing the part of Alan’s wife. from the Queensland Carolene Meli (2002), Conservatorium of Music in a BREATHE project 2011, and for two years was manager for Cirque a scholarship recipient of du Soleil, spoke to the Lisa Gasteen National the Senior class of Opera School and Dante Loreto College in the Alighieri Italian Society. In final weeks of their 2016, Monique debuted as the principal heroine, Rosina, secondary schooling. in Opera Queensland’s mainstage and touring production Carolene shared some of the highs and lows of her life of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. Monique has now been since school with honesty and good humour. She gave the accepted into a prestigious course in Germany at the Lyric girls three ‘takeaways’ for their lives – to take their time, to Opera Studio Weimar. learn from each experience and to connect with people.

LORETO BOOK CLUB Loreto has been very lucky to enjoy the proudly presents our ongoing support of Avid Reader and past pupil Jennifer Stephens (1988) over the past two years, and we’ve established 90th Anniversary a strong following for our Book Club. There is a lovely inter-generational Gala Ball aspect to this group, as we have past pupil members spanning right across SAVE THE DATE the decades. We urge all members of our Loreto community to consider joining Saturday 9 June 2018 us in 2018. If you share a love of reading Further details coming soon and discussing books, and would be interested in participating, please contact us on [email protected]. edu.au or 07 3394 9957. Our next book discussion will be held on Thursday 15 February from 6.45pm for a 7pm start in the Library. We will be discussing Kamila Shamsie’s ‘Home Fire’.

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As 2017 draws to a close, the Loreto Past Pupils’ Association wishes to congratulate the Year 12 students as they step into the next exciting part of their life journey. We encourage you to become part of the LPPA and continue strengthening the ties that were forged during your school years. The annual Spring Luncheon was once again a huge success with guest speaker Christen O’Leary (1983) noting how her own involvement allowed her to (L-R) Donna King (Speedy 1980), Virginia Morgan (Ryan 1973, Kirribilli), Michelle Rovere (Dixon 1971), reconnect with past school colleagues – Mary Clarke (Dooley 1969), Jayne Kelly (Meehan 1975), Christen O’Leary (1983), Catherine Michael (1986), Lee Durkin (1972), Rosanna Masterson (Charlston 1972), Susan Milward (Bange 1980) an experience she truly cherished. We thank everyone in attendance for their group of 16 Year 11 girls, training them in the skills of good generous support of the raffle, with funds raised supporting listening, problem solving and supportive relationships as both Mary Ward International and the Loreto Scholarship well as self-understanding. With several past peer mentors Fund. Principal Cheryl Hamilton informed the Luncheon recently becoming involved in the LPPA Inc following their attendees that the Loreto Past Pupils’ Association Inc. graduation, we think this is a very fitting way of expressing has contributed $43,856 over the last five years (2012 to ongoing support and appreciation for this program. 2016). These funds have contributed towards a Mary Ward LPPA Inc urges all past pupils to stay in touch. You can education for girls that may not otherwise have had the update your contact details at [email protected]. opportunity. The Spring Luncheon greatly assists the Past edu.au at any time. Our Facebook presence is growing so Pupils’ Association in this important aspect of fundraising. please join us at ‘Loreto Coorparoo Past Pupils Association’ In looking toward other ways we can support the College, (https://www.facebook.com/groups/19436763504/). We LPPA Inc have established another key initiative in support welcome all past pupils to our 2018 meetings scheduled of the College’s current Peer Mentor program. A Peer for: 21 February, 18 April, 30 May (AGM), 25 July, 22 August. Mentor is a person who has been nominated by her peers Of course, our Spring Luncheon event will be held on and has volunteered to be of service to her fellow students. Sunday 16 September. She is trained to have the skills and confidence to respond The LPPA Inc committee welcomes all suggestions for the in the best possible way when a fellow student turns to her year ahead so please feel free to contact Susan Milward at with a problem. [email protected] or 0410 689 527. Each year the College Counsellors welcome the support of Susan Milward (Bange) (1980) Ms Mary Hardie in delivering a two-day workshop with a President – Loreto Past Pupils’ Association

Thank you LORETO RING The College sincerely The opportunity to purchase a Loreto Ring has thanks the Loreto Past been made available to all Graduates and Friends of Pupils’ Association Inc Loreto Schools in Australia. This beautiful sterling silver for their generous gift of ring will provide a tangible symbol of your connection with Loreto. $20,000 towards the Loreto Scholarship Fund, along with their commitment to support Please contact Mrs Trish Willing at the College our Peer Mentor program. Phone (07) 3394 9999 or email [email protected] for an order form. This contribution makes a significant difference to current The cost of the ring is $110.00 (includes GST and Loreto students and families handling). Orders must be accompanied by payment to proceed. and is greatly appreciated.

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With our goal to deliver 11 re-designed classrooms in the support-loreto/make-a-gift/ and we also invite our Loreto main teaching block, we sought the support of our wider Community to support the upcoming Gala Ball. On Loreto community earlier this year. We were humbled by Saturday 9 June 2018 we will hold the 90th Anniversary the generosity of our current families, past pupils and past Gala Ball in the Hilton Hotel’s Grand Ballroom, with all parents contributing to this cause, and we offer our sincere proceeds raised on the evening going toward this appeal. gratitude to you. The Gala Ball is the College’s major social and fundraising As we move towards our Anniversary Year in 2018, we event of this important Anniversary year, and its success is continue to strive towards our target to deliver re-imagined reliant on the participation and generous support of our classrooms in the main classroom block with flexible community. We are currently seeking donations of Goods, furniture, writable windows, adaptive technology and Services or Gift Vouchers for the Auctions, and Event Sponsors. pinnable walls. With Dendy Coorparoo already committed as one of our You can still assist us towards this important goal as we Platinum Sponsors for this event, your business will be in continue our appeal into 2018. Gifts can be made online good company. please contact our Development Office on at http://www.loreto.qld.edu.au/loreto-community/ [email protected] or 07 3394 9999.

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LORETO GENERATIONS COLLOPY — DOOLEY — CLARKE FAMILY

On her arrival in Brisbane from early in 1940, Marie Dooley (Collopy) remembers being greeted by two Loreto students at the Railway Station with a bouquet of flowers. Like many boarders, Marie’s family lived in Brisbane (Clayfield), however she begged her parents to allow her to board at Loreto. Marie simply loved the company of her fellow boarders and cherishes the friends made here during 1940 and 1941. Mass was celebrated every day by the Carmelite Fathers, and the boarders would join the Loreto Sisters in the Chapel located in the Deshon home. Marie remembers being in awe of the nuns but also appreciating their genuine concern for the girls and their studies. She recalls being taught by Mother Rosario, Mother Crescentia, Mother Raymond, Mother Dennis 1 2 and Mother Rosa, and also remembers fondly the lay sisters who worked in the laundry and kitchen. Marie finished her schooling in and married Des in 1952. Upon her return to Brisbane in the early 1950s, she joined the Loreto Past Pupils’ Association and became its Secretary – a tradition that would pass down to her eldest daughter Mary Clarke (Dooley 1969) who served as LPPA President between 2000-2006 and 2008-2012. With five children (Mary (1969), Cathy, Pauline (1972), James and Brian) all attending Loreto in the late 1960’s, the Dooley family enjoyed very strong links with Loreto Coorparoo 3 spanning 1965-1978. With Pauline’s daughter, Lucy, a past pupil of Loreto Kirribilli, and James recently marrying Susan (a past pupil from Loreto Cavan, Ireland, whom he met while working in China), these Loreto links continue to expand. As Brisbane’s first clinical social worker, Marie lectured medical students and had a key role in the origins of ‘Centacare’. One of the most telling stories regarding Marie’s amazing spirit concerns her driver-training skills. Marie took the role of a parent volunteer to the next level and taught a dozen nuns to drive in her Datsun Bluebird! Marie’s eldest daughter, Mary attended Coorparoo during the time of Woodstock, The Beatles, more accessible colour TV, the Vietnam War and student revolutions. “I remember it being a time where Vatican II had started to affect thinking and the nuns were considering the future direction for the College. We had our first male teacher at Loreto (Mr Gary 4 Stewart), and the nuns changed their outfit and now had their short hair showing. There was a lot of guitar singing and our days were a lot of fun.” Mary continued these Loreto ties with daughters Sarah (1998), Edwina (2000), Fiona (2003), Bridget (2004), and Annabel (2007) all attending Coorparoo. When Mary presents Autograph Books to the graduating Year 12 students, she brings along her Mum’s books from the 1940’s. The girls delight in reading through the messages and seeing the care taken with calligraphy and heartfelt rhymes dedicated to Loreto friends and memories. Mary 5 always emphasises that whilst the girls may physically leave the school grounds of Loreto, nobody can take the ‘Loreto’ 1 Marie Dooley (Collopy) as a bride in 1952 out of the girl. Marie now has 15 grand-children (eight boys 2 Mary Clarke with her mother’s Autograph Books and seven girls, six of whom are Loreto past pupils), and two 3 Marie Dooley (Collopy) in 1940 or 1941 - 1st on left in group great grand-daughters on their way to Loreto Coorparoo in 4 Marie Dooley (Collopy) with daughter Mary Clarke (Dooley 1969), grand- the future, so we look forward to many years of generational daughter Sarah Case (Clarke 1998) & great grand-daughter Eloise Case. linkages ahead. 5 Fiona Clarke (2003), Danita Goodwin (2003), Bridget Clarke (2004), Annabel Clarke (2007).

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CATHERINE GREGORY (2003) FLUTIST

‘To be such as we appear and appear such as we are’ – these Catherine was recently appointed as Co-Artistic Director. are the words of Mary Ward that continue to echo in the This chamber collective is dedicated to bringing meaningful mind of acclaimed flutist and past pupil Catherine Gregory musical experiences to all audiences. “We explore creativity, (2003). The virtues of Felicity, Sincerity and Justice have community, and identity through live performances and guided Catherine as she has forged her own inspiring path. thoughtful methods of engagement all around the world. From Catherine’s fondest memories of Loreto Coorparoo are performing in traditional concert halls, to classrooms, to song- the sense of community, the warmth and character of the writing projects for incarcerated communities, to community teachers, and the camaraderie amongst friends. With the building workshops, we endeavour to use music as a means thoughtful prayer and liturgy and Mission Day spirit staying for transformation. Decoda has established annual chamber with her since her Loreto days, this self-proclaimed ‘Barry music and leadership institutes at Skidmore College and in girl’ vividly remembers the fierce loyalty and battle lines South Africa, as well as annual residencies in Merida, Mexico drawn among Houses (especially on sport carnival days); and as the Resident Ensemble in Creative Performance at the cross-country training in the streets of Coorparoo; and the Guildhall School of Music in London, UK.” anticipated Loreto/Villa Musical every other year. In looking forward, Catherine dreams of establishing a With a younger sister, Melissa Gregory (2009), and brother chamber music festival in Australia, as a way to both foster Matthew Gregory (Villanova – 2007) Catherine recalls how cultural exchange between her two homes, and perhaps as a their parents fostered in her a great love of learning and an way to spend more time back in the country she still adores appreciation of music from a young age. “The piano was – citing Dorothea Mackellar’s famous words, “The wide brown my first instrument, but I gravitated strongly toward the flute land for me!”. in my early high school years. Over time, the latter instrument became my great love, with its agility, versatility, iridescent With some parting advice for Loreto students today, sound qualities, and capacity for expression. Most of all, I Catherine implores them to “follow your dreams, find your enjoyed the window it gave me into ensemble playing and tribe, and live your mission and vision! Surround yourself with chamber music. Various mentors have played a significant people who inspire you and never stop learning. Realize that role in my journey, which in some ways had beginnings from making mistakes and enduring perceived failures are both flute ensemble and orchestra rehearsals on the Mary Ward essential to growth. With the flute, I found my voice. As the Centre stage”. famous French flautist Jean-Pierre Rampal once remarked: “… the flute, the magic wand which transfigures our inner world With so many achievements (http://www.catherine when touching it: a divining rod which opens up the inner gregory.com/about/), it is clear how diligently Catherine has depths”. Find what it is that resonates with you to your very worked throughout her career. She attributes this success to “having forged meaningful connections and throwing myself core and live that truth!” into many types of work – as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral player, and teaching artist. This variety ensures my career remains challenging and artistically satisfying.” 1 Acclaimed flutist, Catherine Gregory (2003) 2 With other members of Decoda after a workshop with young students in It is Catherine’s latest foray which invigorates and inspires Soweto (South Africa Tour) her passion for both music and social justice. Currently 3 In performance, NYC based in the cultural melting pot of New York, working 4 Catherine recently visited Loreto to assist our Flute Ensembles in a series with ‘Decoda’, the affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall, of masterclasses

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| 18 | LORETO CHRONICLE LORETO SPRING LUNCHEON

We extend our sincere gratitude to the hard-working members of the Loreto Past Pupils’ Association Inc (LPPA) as they once again hosted their annual Spring Luncheon on Sunday 10 September. The ladies in attendance were treated to another fantastic day in the Boulevard Room of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. We especially enjoyed listening to past pupil and actor Christen O’Leary (1983) reflect on her years at the College and the touching impact she has felt since returning to mentor Loreto Drama students as our Performing Arts Ambassador.

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1 Past and present Loreto staff: (L-R) Fiona Meecham, Carmel Dunne, Cheryl Hamilton (Fludder 1978), Helen Carty, Cathy O’Donoghue, Anna Nielson (Cooley 1984), Kathy Hedemann, 4 Jan Kearney, Peita Ward, Tania Gallen, Terry Hamilton (1989) 2 (L-R) Eloise West (2012), Geraldine Dwyer- West (Dwyer 1977) & Bridget West (2016) 3 (L-R) Pauline O’Brien, Caitlin Lucey, Virginia Morgen (Ryan 1973) 4 (L-R) Lauren Effeney (2015), Tilly Ingram (2016) & Grea Effeney (2015) 5 Guest speaker Christen O’Leary (1983) 6 Current parents: (L-R) Karen Sumich, Dion Le Febour, Roxanne Iwinski & Carolyn Stanmore 5 6

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On 27 July over 60 of Loreto Coorparoo’s Senior Past Pupils joined us for our Semester 2 Mass and a very special High Tea. With the usual cheeky stories delighting our newest cohort of Year 8 students prior to the formalities, there was also an extra air of excitement as we prepared to congratulate one particularly special past pupil. Sr Diaan Stuart IBVM, past pupil of Loreto Coorparoo (1959) was warmly congratulated by the Loreto community. Two of her sisters, Nathalie Dudson (1956), and Mary Irmer (1963) were right by her side as Dr Lee-Anne Perry, Executive Director of the Queensland Catholic Education Commission, presented Sr Diaan with her certificate of nomination for a ‘Spirit 1 of Catholic Education Award’.

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1 Dr Lee-Anne Perry, Executive Director of the Queensland Catholic Education Commission, & Sr Diaan Stuart ibvm 2 Shirley Powley (Ryan 1948) cutting the 50 Years + celebration cake 3 Year 8 students Tara Lynam (1st left) & Kym Cleland (far right) chat with Beth Craddock (Gorring 1951) (2nd left) & Marie O’Brien (Francis 1952) (2nd from right) 4 (L-R) Robyn Cumming (Shuh 1962) & Patricia Cook (1961) 5 The Kelly Girls: (L-R) Roslyn Dougherty (Kelly 1960), Majella McCahon (Kelly 1964) & Desley Eaton (Kelly 1955) 5

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LORETO REUNIONS

CLASS OF 2012 – 5 YEAR REUNION Ladies from the Class of 2012 made the most of Spring Luncheon weekend and enjoyed a beautiful lunch event in the pop-up bar of the Story Bridge Hotel on Saturday 9 September. Thank you to Sarah Pettiford and Nina Waddell for organising this event remotely (from interstate and across the ditch in NZ). What a great practice run for their big 10 year milestone in 2022! 1 CLASS OF 2007 – 10 YEAR REUNION It was a fantastic turnout from the Class of 2007! Filling the Foxy Bean Café in Woolloongabba, the ladies enjoyed a wonderful reunion on Saturday evening, 11 November. Thank you to Heather Kirkup for all of your hard work in chasing up the 2007 crew (especially given you’ve also had a wedding to organise!). It was wonderful to hear the wide ranging careers and other adventures this group have pursued. 2 CLASS OF 1997 – 20 YEAR REUNION Andrea Appleton, Angie Phelan and Tanya Bopf (Malouf) wanted to make sure their reunion event triggered some quite specific memories of days gone by. Re-visiting their Semi-Formal venue seemed too tempting to pass up! On Saturday 7 October, 70 ladies from the Class of 1997 met at the Coorparoo Bowls Club for a trip down memory lane. The ladies were also treated to some surprise guests at their event, with Dr Rai Irmer, Mr Brian Deveson and Mr Bill Kenny ensuring those school day memories came flooding back! 3 CLASS OF 1987 – 30 YEAR REUNION Joined by Sr Anne Kelly ibvm, the 1987 year group gathered at the Heritage Room in the Story Bridge Hotel on Saturday evening, 7 October to reminisce. Our thanks go to Belinda McAuliffe (Cappelli) and Maria Ebert (Teys) for going all out and preparing a ‘formative years’ playlist’ for the evening, not to mention a photo loop of images from those memorable 80’s school days and social activities. “It really was a fantastic night where old friends came together, sipped champagne, laughed and reminisced about our 4 memorable high school days. We were lucky enough to have 43 gorgeous women attend, some of whom travelled from interstate so as not to miss this great night. Everyone was so thrilled to be able to catch up with Sr Anne who had a fabulous time reminiscing with us all, sharing many laughs and even a few tears! It was wonderful to hear so many women talk about their achievements throughout life by way of their families, travels, their own businesses and even stories of dealing with some of those difficult situations life can throw at us.” (Belinda McAuliffe) 5

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LORETO REUNIONS

CLASS OF 1977 – 40 YEAR REUNION New Farm was treated to the sweet sounds of Loreto’s ‘Cruci’ as 42 ladies from the Class of 1977 gathered for lunch at Watt Restaurant (Brisbane Powerhouse) on Sunday 21 October and broke into song in an effort to bring back the sounds of their schooldays. A meticulously organised affair, we extend our sincere thanks 6 to Karen Peterson (Webber), Lynette Trinder (Pointing) and friends (a reunion committee of six no less!) for putting in so much effort to make this event such a memorable occasion. “With some coming from as far away as central Queensland and interstate, 40 years of living, sharing, reconnecting and renewing long lost friendships was crammed into one wonderful afternoon. For some this was the opportunity to 7 reconnect, for others it was another milestone in already established lifelong friendships. Our memories of our school years are filled with happiness and camaraderie, and the pride of being a ”Loreto girl” which not even 40 years could diminish.” (Karen Peterson).

CLASS OF 1967 – 50 YEAR REUNION Our huge gratitude goes to the Class of 1967 for their thoughtful class gift to our Loreto Scholarship Fund. The ladies gathered together at the Continental Café in New Farm on Saturday 29 July, making the very most of the travel plans of classmates who were attending our annual Senior Past Pupils 50+ Year Reunion & Mass earlier that week. Our thanks to Anne Marie Pigott (Beirne) and Robyn Bowman (Corbett) for bringing this group together, and for BACK ROW (L-R) Kathy Schmidt (Smith), Jo Harold (Bradley), Clare Edwards (Murphy), Donna Hunt (O’Neil), ensuring the extra special touches such Seana Garrett, Jennifer Cameron (Byrne), Suzy Bosznay, Liz Mulhall (Mulcahy), Marilyn Byron (Maher), Anne Marie Pigott (Beirne), Robyn Bowman (Corbett) as presenting the ‘Senior Past Pupils’ MIDDLE ROW (L-R) Shelly Charlston, Julia Taylor-Trevena (Taylor), Carol Enderby, Cecily Saunders pin. “It was a wonderful occasion, very (Thompson), Jane Anderson, Trish Miller (Trudy Waldie), Mary Webb (Polly Parker), Desley Stower (Eldridge) FRONT ROW (L-R) Jane Pashen (Cottee), Hilary Irwin (Paget), Joanne Lochran (Wilson), Gillian Adams relaxed and chatty. Many funny stories (Hardy), Cecelia Murray, Cathy Lynch (Evans) and reminiscences were shared. I used the badges you so kindly provided as the pin for each person’s name tag and then (L-R) Greta Smart, Tullee Allendorf, Josie O’Hanlon & Hannah Fowler explained their significance in a toast to 1 2 The Class of 2007 at the Foxy Bean Café the school, and particularly our class. 3 (L-R) Maria Panos, Mr Kenny, Dr Irmer & Marianne Argyris Everyone was moved and delighted to 4 (L-R) Nikki Robinson, Christy Grigson (Jones), Elizabeth Thompson (Denham), receive their Senior’s badge, in spite of Susan Dean (McCosker) the jokes about the Senior’s title!” (Anne 5 The Class of ’87 at the Story Bridge Hotel Marie Pigott). 6 (L-R) Anne Devine (Gallagher), Tina Doyle, Theresa Scanlan, Carolin Morahan (Parer) & Jane Griffin 7 The Class of ’77 gathered at Watt Restaurant

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BIRTHS 1 To Anthea (Wright 1998) (staff) and Rob Newcombe, a son, Bernard Francis Anthony, born 24 October 2017 2 To Georgina (North 1994) and Marios Alexandrou, a daughter, Chloe, born 27 January 2017 3 To Nathene and Chris (staff) Henry, a 1 daughter, Willow Elliana, born 4 September 2017 4 To Kaitlin (Patterson 2006) and Jarvis Cooper, a daughter, Elouise Deborah, born 21 September 2017 5 To Danielle Harrop (2001) and Andrew Garton, a son, Theodore Isaac, born 26 June 2017 6 To Emma (staff) and Greg Beach, a daughter, Lily Grace, born 8 June 2017 • To Melissa (Tucker 2002) and Kell Cronin, twin boys, George and Tucker, born 29 July 2016 • To Kimberley (Geraghty 2000) and Cameron Jack, a daughter, Emmeline Mary, born November 2016 3 2

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Michael Quinn, father of Lisa Quinn- ENGAGEMENTS DEATHS Vaccarezza (1989), Rebecca McArdle (1992) and Naomi Campbell (1997), passed away Dr Noel Reid, father of Catherine Reid 1 June 2017 (1980), Elizabeth Porter (1982), Maree Jim O’Brien, father of Alexia McIntyre Bridget Dundon (2006) and Sam Ellis Tredinnick (1983) and grandfather of (1974) and brother of Sr Mary O’Brien ibvm, Emma Reid (Year 10), passed away 18 passed away 24 August 2017 January 2017 Lucy Volling (2012) Colleen Spellman (Clark 1967), sister and Bradley Davies Gwenda Zietsch (Casey 1962), mother of of Christine Clark (1968) and Catherine Mark Zietsch, grandmother of Eva (Year Edwards (1980), passed away 1 August 2017 10) and brother of Rodney Casey (1961), Sapphiroula Pelecas (2012) and Nicholas Condoleon passed away 10 April 2017 Bernardine Hanman MBE (1939), passed away 23 July 2017 , father of Robyn McAuliffe Keith Killin Larissa Meecham (2006) (1971), Paula Killin (1975), Lyn Holscher Dr T J Foley (Jean), father of Diane and Thomas Robbins (Villanova 2006) (1977), Mary Anne Cox (1979), Christopher Putnum (1968) (dec), Robyn Cook (1969) Killin (1982), and grandfather of Kyroe Killin and Therese Foley, passed away 7 Jessica Badke (2001) (Staff) (2014), passed away 28 May 2017 September 2017 and Rodney Tucker

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Peta Nicolas (2012) and Michael Vergotis WEDDINGS Heather Kirkup (2007) and Thomas Boulton Catherine Gregory (2003) and David Kaplan Kylie Fludder (2003) and Geoff Brown CELEBRATIONS Stephanie Coleman (staff) and Andrew Tudor

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1 & 2 Catherine Gregory (2003) and David Kaplan were married on Saturday 26 August 2017 at Old Government House, Brisbane. Fr Wayne Stanhope was the officiant and helped design the ceremony which was a celebration of both Catholic and Jewish traditions. Melissa Gregory (2009) (2nd from left) was Maid of Honour and Matthew Gregory (Villanova 2007) (1st on right) was Groomsman. 3 & 4 Heather Kirkup (2007) and Thomas Boulton married on 7 October 2017 at the foot of Mt Warning. Heather’s Maid of Honour was Kirra Greaves (2007) (2nd from left). 5 Stephanie Coleman (staff) and Andrew Tudor were married on 22 September 2017. 6 Kylie Fludder (2003) and Geoff Brown were married on 28 October 2017 at Mt Tambourine. 6 7 & 8 Peta Nicolas (2012) and Michael Vergotis were married on Saturday 21 October 2017 at The Greek Orthodox Church in South Brisbane. The reception was at The Greek Club. Bridesmaids included past pupils (2nd from left) Kim Casiotis (2005), (4th from right) Elina Klementou (Nicolas 2009) and (2nd from right) Tullee Allendorf (2012).

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| 24 | LORETO CHRONICLE UPCOMING EVENTS

LPPA Inc Meeting 6:15pm – Room 321, Cruci Boardroom Wednesday 21 February

YEAR 7 & 12 Year 7 Parent Drinks INDUCTION DAY 7pm – by the pool 23 JANUARY Friday 23 February INTERHOUSE SWIMMING P&F Meeting CARNIVAL 7pm – Cruci Ground Floor 9 FEBRUARY Tuesday 6 March

P&F Welcome BBQ 4 – 6pm – Undercroft MARY WARD CONNECT Sunday 11 February P&F WELCOME MORNING TEA 6 – 9 MARCH FOR YEAR 7 PARENTS Sports Support Group Meeting 7pm – Gonzaga Barry Building 23 JANUARY 9am – Cruci Ground Floor Tuesday 13 February

LORETO/VILLA MUSICAL Term 1 commences Loreto Past Pupils’ Wednesday 24 January Book Club 6:45pm for 7pm start Loreto Library 7 – 10 MARCH Join us as we Year 7 Sport Orientation Afternoon discuss Kamila 3:30 – 5:30pm – Mary Ward Centre Shamsie’s ‘Home Fire’. Friday 2 February Sports Support Group Meeting 7pm – Gonzaga Barry Building THURSDAY 15 FEBRUARY Tuesday 13 March

P&F Meeting 7pm – Cruci Ground Floor WELCOME DAY Tuesday 6 February Music Support Group Meeting 7:30pm – Cruci Ground Floor Wednesday 14 March

Music Support Group Meeting & Supper 7pm – Cruci Ground Floor Come back to school for the day and Term 1 finishes forjoin your parents daughter’s classes. Wednesday 7 February FEBRUARY 20 Wednesday 28 March

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Term 2 commences P&F Meeting Tuesday 17 April 7pm – Cruci Ground Floor Tuesday 5 June

LPPA Inc Meeting 6:15pm – Room 321, Loreto College Coorparoo Cruci Boardroom proudly presents our Wednesday 18 April MISSION DAY 90th Anniversary 11 MAY Music Support Group Meeting 7:30pm – Cruci Ground Floor Gala Ball Wednesday 18 April SAVE THE DATE

Saturday 9 June 2018 WEEKEND Further details coming soon

12 – 13 MAY

Sports Support Group Meeting 7pm – Gonzaga Barry Building Tuesday 12 June

The coming together of past students, family and P&F YEAR 9–12 frieds from Loreto Schools around Australia. Music Support Group Meeting 18 – 20 MAY Loreto Normanhust, Sydney 7:30pm – Cruci Ground Floor

27 APRIL 7pm, Mary Ward Centre Wednesday 13 June

P&F Meeting 7pm – Cruci Ground Floor Tuesday 1 May

MUSIC SUPPORT Sports Support Group Meeting ATHLETICS 7pm – Gonzaga Barry Building CARNIVAL Tuesday 8 May 26 MAY 25 JUNE

Music Support Group Meeting LPPA Inc Meeting & AGM 7:30pm – Cruci Ground Floor 6:15pm – Room 321, Cruci Boardroom Term 2 finishes Wednesday 9 May Wednesday 30 May Friday 29 June

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