Parent Handbook 2018
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PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME 1
HISTORY AND GOVERNANACE
Loreto Crest 2
History of Loreto 2
Loreto College Coorparoo 3
Philosophy and Aims 3
Names to Know 4
Board of Directors and Committees 4
Staffing Structure 6
Staff 2018 7
10 Staff Qualifications 12 Student Leadership
STUDENTS Code of Conduct 15
Mobile Phone & Electronic Device Policy 18
Uniform 20
Secondary School Studies 22
Homework 22
Library 22
Co-Curricular Activities 24
Music Program 25
Private Music Tuition 26
Your Ensemble Questions Answered 27
Health & Physical Education 28
Sport 28
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PARENT INFORMATION & PROCEDURES
Administration of Medication to Students 30
Attendance at School 30
Awards 30
ID Cards and Badges & Loreto College Access Cards 32
32 Borrowing of Money 32 Conditions of Enrolment 32 Counselling Services 33 Dances 34 Driving to College by Students 35 English as a Second Language (ESL) 35 Family Information 35 Fees Information 36 Free Dress Days 36 House System 37 Illness Procedure 37 Interhouse and Interschool Carnivals 37 Learning Enrichment 37 Locks and Lockers 37 New students Years 8-12 and after the commencement of Year 7 37 Parent Lounge 38 Parent Participation 38 Parental Contact with School 38 Parents and Friends’ Association 39 Parking 39 Past Pupils’ Association 39 Permission for Excursions, Camps and Field Trips
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Personal Development 42
Reporting to Parents 42
School Facilities 42
Second Hand Uniforms and Books 42
Smoke Free Zone 42
Speech Night Policy 43
43 Student Accident Insurance Student Leadership 43
Supervision Before and After School 43
Term Dates 43
Timetable 43
Transport 45
Tuckshop 47
Website 48
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Welcome to the Loreto College Coorparoo community for 2018. Our College vision and mission continues to drive our policies and procedures. This Parent Handbook is one of the tools to give parents necessary information regarding College procedures and annual organisational structures and personnel. It compliments the Student Handbook which is distributed to the girls at the beginning of Term 1. In keeping with our philosophy of continually improving communication and forming positive partnerships with our families, we see mutual responsibility for providing up-to-date, relevant and appropriate information. The Parent Handbook goes hand in hand with other College documents, such as the Studies Guide and Policies Handbook, all of which are available on the Parent Lounge and College website www.loreto.qld.edu.au I commend this handbook to you as an important resource and look forward to working with you to ensure your
family’s Loreto journey is one of personal and spiritual growth, commitment and service. I wish you a happy and productive 2018. Yours Sincerely
Kim Wickham Principal
This is our boast, the Cross of Christ Nothing that exists nor still to come This is the hope to which we’re called No power nor height nor depth nor anyone Freed to live a life of service Can come between the love of God Freed to share in mankind’s sufferings Made visible in Christ our Lord Cruci dum spiro fido, cruci dum spiro fido Cruci dum spiro fido, cruci dum spiro fido
One in faith, bound into Christ Glory to Him - at work within us One in the love that sets us free Glory to God - forever more Called to work as His apostles Glory, honour, praise, thanksgiving Called to be His holy people Be to our God for all generations Cruci dum spiro fido, cruci dum spiro fido Cruci dum spiro fido, cruci dum spiro fido
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LORETO CREST
Loreto College Coorparoo is conducted by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), more commonly known as Loreto Sisters. The Loreto Crest is older than the history of Loreto in Australia. It is made up of four symbols which hold an important place in the lives of all Catholics: the Cross, which is a sign of Christ; the Sacred Heart, which symbolizes the unfailing love of God; the Anchor of Hope, an old symbol for Mary and for the promise of Christ to be with His people always; and the Heart of Mary, who provides an example for all.
The Latin words Maria Regina Angelorum mean Mary, Queen of the Angels and the motto Cruci dum spiro fido means, As long as I live I place my trust in the Cross –signifying an understanding of the centrality of Christ.
HISTORY OF LORETO
The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM) was founded by an Englishwoman, Mary Ward, in 1609. By that time, the Reformation had taken a strong hold in England, thus the opportunity for religious life or religious education for women was severely restricted. Mary Ward was called by God to do something more than ordinary in responding to her religious vocation. Initially she felt drawn to the contemplative life, but gradually her vocation emerged as an active apostolic response to the needs of the time.
Together with a group of six like-minded companions, she established a religious community of women dedicated to care of the faith through the Catholic education of girls and any other means congruous to the times. Modelled on the Society of Jesus and essentially missionary in character, the young Institute was marked by several innovative features: the group was to be governed by a woman; it was to be free from the restrictions of strict monastic enclosure and its members were to dress in the manner of ordinary women of the time. Such features proved too controversial for the Church authorities and Pope Urban VIII finally suppressed the Institute in 1631. With their leader Mary Ward imprisoned as a heretic and many members dispersed, it seemed as if the Institute was at an end. But on her release from prison, Mary gathered a few companions to live in community with her under the protection of the Pope. From this tentative beginning emerged an Institute, governed under three Generalates, with works of service in all five continents. The year 2003 saw the historic reunion of the Irish and North American Provinces so that the Institute now has two Generalates and works in 16 countries.
From the start, the education of women has been a central concern of the IBVM. True to the spirit of Mary Ward, this Institute is committed to care of the faith through the education of girls and other means demanded by the times, reflecting, in whatever works it undertakes, her emphasis on verity, felicity, freedom, justice and sincerity. The Australian foundation was made from Ireland in 1875 by Mary Gonzaga Barry. From her first foundations in Ballarat, she set the pattern by establishing the equivalent of parish primary schools and primary-secondary day and boarding schools. Committed to providing a Catholic, liberal education, these schools encouraged students to discover and build on their natural gifts and to acquire those qualities of mind and heart which would enable them to be of service to the Australian Church and society.
Loreto College Coorparoo remembers its origins by naming its Houses after significant people: Mary Ward, Mother Gonzaga Barry, Mother Stanislaus Mulhall (the first Novice Mistress in Australia and the second Mother Provincial) and Mother Stanislaus Mornane (the first Australian to join the Institute).
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LORETO COLLEGE COORPAROO
Towards the end of 1927, Archbishop Duhig approached Mother Provincial (Mother Teresa Gertrude) regarding a foundation in Brisbane. Mother Teresa Gertrude and Mother Philomena travelled to Queensland in September 1927 to look for a site. The Archbishop took them to see the Deshon home, Kemendine, built in 1885. Early in December a group of nuns came to Coorparoo to make ready the house which was to open as a school in the following January. School opened about 26 January 1928 with seven pupils. By January 1929 the school had increased to 40 students. Not long after the opening of the school, a lucky Casket ticket, bought for the nuns by Alice Cummins, won £5000. This money enabled the nuns to finance the classroom block which came to be known as the Casket Building.
At the end of 1941, after the attack on Pearl Harbour, it was decided to move the school inland. Glen Innes was chosen as a suitable site. During this time the Australian Armed Forces took over the Cavendish Road Loreto Convent as a Convalescent Hospital for injured soldiers. In 1944, Loreto returned to Coorparoo and life went on.
Since then, Loreto Coorparoo has grown steadily and whilst both the primary and boarding schools were phased out by 1979, the secondary day school has continued to flourish. In 2015, Year 7 became part of secondary schooling in Queensland and the College now has a population of just over 800 students with a staff of more than 100. In 1986 the Loreto Advisory Board was established and a School Council was inaugurated in 1993.
To provide necessary facilities for Music, Drama and Physical Education as well as a large assembly area, the Mary Ward Centre was opened in August 1991. The Deshon oval was established at the front of the school in 1993.
In 1997 four Technology Rooms were added and the Home Economics and Tuckshop areas expanded and relocated. A major expansion of the Science facilities was completed in 2000 and a refurbishment of the Library and Art Rooms was completed in 2004. In 2009, Mulwith, named after the birth place of Mary Ward, was completed on the site of the old Convent on the corner of Dale and Lade Streets. It contains facilities for Art, Learning Support and ESL, as well as general learning areas.
In 2014, in preparation for the inclusion of Year 7s, both the Tuckshop and Home Economics area were expanded and modernized, and a new building named Cruci in honour of the College motto Cruci dum spiro fido, was completed at the front of the College. It provides further general learning areas and it is hoped the ground floor will eventually become the foyer of a Performing Arts Centre.
PHILOSOPHY AND AIMS
Be seekers of truth and doers of justice Mary Ward 1585-1645
In the spirit of the foundress, Mary Ward, Loreto schools aim to promote in their students personal and intellectual development supported by Christian values.
To fulfil these aims, particular emphasis is given to nurturing the virtues of gentleness, receptivity, compassion and reflection, as well as those qualities held dear by Mary Ward: freedom of spirit, sincerity in communication, personal integrity, a discriminating attitude to truth and a cheerful disposition.
It is envisaged that in becoming well-informed, self-directed, spiritually mature women, the students in their turn will be capable and willing to contribute to the building of a society characterised by the Gospel.
Mary Ward recognised the critical difference that education could make to her troubled world, especially through the care and development of faith. It was also her strong conviction that women in time to come will do much. This vigorous belief in the capacity and responsibility of women to contribute significantly to society and to the church underlies the emphasis in our tradition on the education of girls.
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NAMES TO KNOW
BABYLON: This is the Science Building on the lower level near Lade Street.
ST MICHAEL: There is a white statue of St Michael the Archangel at the front of the school. The protection of St Michael has traditionally been a part of Loreto history and devotion.
DESHON OVAL: The original school building, Kemendine, sometimes called the pink building, had been the home of the Deshon family. The Deshon Oval was established in 1993.
THE CIRCLE: This is the central landscaped court within the College. When Kemendine was demolished it was hoped that this central area would never be built on.
THE CASKET BUILDING: The original classroom block built with the proceeds from a winning Casket ticket.
MARY WARD CENTRE: The Multipurpose Learning Centre named after the founder of the IBVM and opened in 1991.
GONZAGA BARRY BUILDING: This is named after the IBVM sister, Mary Gonzaga Barry who led the first group of nuns to Ballarat in 1875.
MULWITH: The building constructed on the site of the old Convent during 2008/2009. Mulwith is the birth place of Mary Ward in Yorkshire, England.
CRUCI: The building off the circular drive at the front of the College completed in 2014. Cruci is a reference to the College motto, Cruci dum sprio fido, and means ‘Cross’.
COLLEGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES
LORETO COLLEGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Council of Loreto College, was established in 1993. On 1 January 2017 the corporate structure of Loreto College Coorparoo changed. The governing body of Loreto College Coorparoo is now Loreto Coorparoo Limited. The Board Directors has been given the responsibility for the governance and management of the school by the Provincial Superior of the IBVM. The day-to-day running of the school is delegated to the Principal to whom the Board of Directors gives support and direction.
Members of the College Board have expertise in Education, Finance, Law and Management and are appointed because of their belief in the value of an education in the Loreto tradition. The Board is involved in long-term planning and financial management and is charged with maintaining the ethos of Mary Ward and the IBVM.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LORETO COLLEGE LTD 2018
Diane Bukowski (Chairperson) Alison Terrey
Anne Barker Andrew Thomas
Therese Coutts Warren Bath
Catherine Greiner Kim Wickham (ex officio)
Melissa Hill Noel Williams (ex officio)
Orfeo Lazzaretti
Anne Kelly ibvm
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Andrew Thomas (Chaiperson)
Diane Bukowski
Malcom McDougall
Claudia Mathews
May Reyes
Virginia Stirling
Darren Howell (ex officio)
Kim Wickham (ex officio)
Noel Williams (ex officio)
CAPITAL WORKS & PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Orfeo Lazzaretti (Chairperson) Louise Booth Diane Bukowski
Annie Diamond James Loveday Tim Treby
Kim Wickham John Welch Noel Williams
Tbc Manager - Facilities, Strategy, Services & Operations
IBVM COORPAROO COMMUNITY MEMBERS 2018
Elisabeth Keane (Labrador) (Community Leader—Northern Community Leader - Qld and NT)
Mary O’Brien (Labrador )
Zita O’Donohue (Coorparoo)
Helen Parer (Coorparoo)
Anne Kelly (Coorparoo)
Helen Salter (Coorparoo)
PARENTS AND FRIENDS’ COMMITTEE 2018
President Jennifer Morris
Vice-President Jennifer Franklin
Vice-President John Egan
Secretary Julian Armstrong
Treasurer Greg Wellspring
Dance Coordinator Karen Sumich
PAST PUPILS’ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2018
President Mrs Susan Milward (nee Bange - 1980)
Vice-Presidents Ms Catherine Michael (1986)
Secretary (Joint position) Ms Grea Effeney & Ms Lauren Effeney (2015)
Treasurer Mrs Michelle Rovere (nee Dixon - 1971)
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STAFFING STRUCTURE
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LORETO COLLEGE COORPAROO STAFF 2018 - Term 1
Jody Anderson – 8 White Aruni Arachchige – 9 Blue Sue Arnold - Audio Visual & Media Library Technician Maria Ashton – 8 White Catherine Auld – School Counsellor Jessica Badke – 7 Blue Deb Bauer – 11 Blue Emma Beach – Communications & Enrolments Manager (Maternity Leave Semester 1) Therese Begley - 11 Gold Lesley Bongaarts – Student Services & Reception Dianne Bush – Teacher Aide – Science & Laboratory Rebecca Bush – 10 Green Rachel Briscoe - Learning Support Officer Linda Carstensen – Deputy Principal – Curriculum & Technology Helen Carty – Deputy Principal - Pastoral Care Karen Carr – Music Aide Stella Chan – Student Data & Performance Analyst – 10 White Rachel Cody – 11 Gold (Maternity Leave Terms 2-4) Ljiljana Cokara – Cleaner Nadia Conradi – 7 Red Clare Cooper – Compliance Manager Adrian Corrado – Maths Curriculum Leader – 12 Red Sally Crothers – History Curriculum Leader – 12 Blue Chris Cuskelly – 10 White Michelle Davidson – Year 12 Academic Mentor - 12 Gold Barbara Davies – School Counsellor Nat Dawes – 12 Red Rosemary Diako – 8 White Annie Diamond – Director of School Operations & Systems Deana Dodds – 7 White Kieran Donnelly – College Archivist Margaret Duncan – Home Economics Curriculum Leader – 9 Green Nicole Earley - Communications & Enrolments Manager (Semester 1) Andrea Engler – Library & Information Services Coordinator– 7 White Caitlin Finn – 10 Green (Term 1) Shauna Foley – 10 Gold Cara Fox – 10 White Paul Franco – 9 Green Tamsyn Freeman – Year 8 Coordinator
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Tania Gallen – Director of Professional Learning & Cognitive Education Ange Glancy – Enrolments Officer Ruth Goldney – Learning Enrichment Coordinator - 7 Gold Kirsty Gore – Year 9 Coordinator Lissa Gyte – Performing Arts Curriculum Leader – 8 Gold Yuri Hada-Baxter – 12 Green Lara Ham – Home Economics Assistant Karen Hamlet – Art Assistant Diane Hanson – Geography Curriculum Leader – 11 Red John Henderson – General Hand and Team Leader Chris Henry – Technical Support Officer Sonia Hereth – 8 Gold Anne Herft– Services Coordinator Gillian Hibbert – 7 Gold Darren Howell – Manager - Finance Anh Huynh – 7 Red (Terms 1-3) Maree Inger – 8 Green Jessica Jew - 12 White (2018) Chris Jones – Health & PE Curriculum Leader – 12 White Nathan Jones – General Hand Tim Joyce – 8 Red Jan Kearney – Year 12 Coordinator Christine Kelly– College Receptionist Ben Langford – Director of Music – 11 Green Chloe Lees – 9 White (2018) Lu Liu – 9 Blue Meg Logan – Year 10 Coordinator Matthew Lourigan– Science Curriculum Leader – 12 Green Christine Mann– Cleaner Leonie McCulkin – Art Curriculum Leader (LSL Semester 1) Amy MacDonald – 10 Red Alison McEneny – Tuckshop Manager Diane McGowan – 10 Blue Chris McGregor – Laboratory Manager Robyn McKeon - Systems Administrator Georgina McKeown – 9 Gold Fiona Meecham – Year 11 Coordinator Russ Morgan – eLearning Coordinator & Technology Curriculum Leader – 10 Red Tara Morris – Executive Assistant– Curriculum & Operations Michael Mulcahy – Groundsman Sunil Nagoji – ICT/AV Technician
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Toni Napier – Fees Administrator & Finance Assistant Anthea Newcombe – Religion Curriculum Leader – 10 Green (Maternity Leave Term 1) Gail Newman – Executive Assistant to the Principal Stacey Nicol – Services Assistant Anna Nielson – Year 7 Coordinator Catherine O’Donoghue – English Curriculum Leader - 12 Blue Libby Oliver – Finance Officer Kerensa O’Neill – 9 Gold (Leave Term 1) Mark Onions – Assistant Facilities Manager Sarina Polliciana - Tuckshop Assistant Matthew Preston– Business Curriculum Leader – 11 Blue Diana Pritzler – 8 Red (Religion Curriculum Leader Years 7 - 9 Term 1) Kristy-leigh Quinlan – 9 Gold Lisa Reynolds – 8 Gold Meg Runge – Learning Support Officer Christine Rynne– Pathways Coordinator John Salceda - Head ICT – Strategy, Services & Operations Nadya Shale – 7 Red (Maternity Leave Terms 1-3) Marie Shaw – 12 White (Leave 2018) Lauren Stanton – 9 White (2018) Meg Stevens – Director of Sport – 7 Red Libby Stockdale – 8 Blue Gavin Swanson – Year 11 Academic Mentor - 11 Red Paul Svoboda – Music Teacher Chrissie Swain – Library Technician Isabel Taylor – 8 Blue Louise Tilly - Languages Curriculum Leader - 7 Blue Stephanie Tudor – 10 Gold Irene Valentine– 7 Green Rebecca Valmadre – 10 Blue Deb van den Brink – 7 Green Angela Waite – 9 Red Jane Walker - 9 Gold (Term 1) Peita Ward – 11 Green (Religion Curriculum Leader Years 10 -12 Term 1) Kim Wickham – Principal Andreia Wigan – Director of Mission Jane Wilkinson – Assistant to Director of Sport Noel Williams – Director of Finance & Business Operations Trish Willing – Communications &Community Relations Officer Nyree Wood – 8 Green Ian Wright – 9 Red TBA - Manager Facilities, Strategy, Services & Operations
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STAFF QUALIFCATIONS 2018 Jody Anderson B Education, Grad. Dip Tch, Cert TESOL
Aruni Arachchige B Engineering (Hons), Grad Dip Ed
Maria Ashton Dip Teaching (Visual Arts), BA
Catherine Auld Dr Psychology, Clinical Psychology, B Psychological Science (Honours)
Jessica Badke B Journalism, B Arts, Grad Dip Education, M Education
Deborah Bauer BA, Dip Ed
Therese Begley B HMS (Ed), Diploma in Remedial Massage, Cert II Applied Science – Remedial Massage Rebecca Bush B App Sc Linda Carstensen BA, Grad Dip Ed (Sec), M Education, M Rel Ed Helen Carty B Econ, Dip Ed, Dip Christian Leadership Rachel Cody B Sc, Dip Ed Stella Chan B Sc, B Ed, M Education Nadia Conradi B Eng, B Com, Grad Dip Ed (Sec) Adrian Corrado B Ed (Secondary) Sally Crothers B Ed (Hon), M Ed Leadership Christine Cuskelly BA, Dip Ed, B Com, Cert IV Training & Assessment & Cert IV Career Development Michelle Davidson Dip T Secondary, Grad Dip Business Admin, Com Dec Barbara Davies BA, Post Grad Dip Psych, M Social Sciences (Counselling) Nat Dawes B Geog, M Town Planning, Dip Ed Rosemary Diako B Arts (Psychology), Dip Prim T/Spec Grad Entry Annie Diamond B Econ, Dip Ed, M Ed St Deana Dodds Grad Cert Maths, Grad Dip Music, Dip Ed (Primary), Cert Choral Conduction (Monash) Margaret Duncan Dip T, B Ed, M Hlth Sc Andrea Engler B Ed, M Ed (Teacher Librarian) Caitlin Finn B Ed Shauna Foley Grad Dip Ed (Sec), B Law, B Arts, B Pscyhology Cara Fox B Music (Hons), B Ed Paul Franco Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip IT Tamsyn Freeman B Ed (Design &Technology), Master Leadership Management & Education Tania Gallen B Ed Ruth Goldney BA (Hons) Literature, Dip Literature, Grad Dip Ed, Grad Cert RE Kirsty Gore BHM&H, Dip Ed Lissa Gyte B Ed (Sec) Yuri Hada-Baxter BA, Grad Dip Ed, Post Grad Dip Ed St, M Ed Diane Hanson BA, Grad Dip Communications, B Ed, Grad Cert Arts Sonia Hereth B Ed
Anh Huynh Grad Dip Ed (Sec), B Food Tech (Hons) Gillian Hibbert B Sc, Dip Ed Maree Inger B Sc (Ed) Jessica Jew B Ed (Sec), BHumanMovSt (App Sc) Chris Jones D Ed, B Ed, M Health Science
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Tim Joyce B Ed, B Sc, B Design, Master of Architecture Jan Kearney M Ed, B Ed St, Grad Dip RE Ben Langford B Music (Educ), Grad Cert Music Technology Chloe Lees B Health, Sport & PE (Hons) Lu Liu Grad Dip Ed (Sec), M Ed, Grad Ed TESOL, B Comm Meg Logan Dip Teach – Sec, B Ed, Cert IV Training & Assessment Matthew Lourigan B. App Sc., B Ed (Post Grad) Amy MacDonald BA, Dip Ed Leonie McCulkin Dip Teach, Cert III Arts - Digital Imaging Diane McGowan Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip RE, BA Georgina McKeown B Arts, Grad Dip Comms Practice, Post Grad Cert Human Resource Management, Dip Ed Fiona Meecham Dip Teaching (Sec), Grad Dip Health Ed Russ Morgan B Ed (Hons), M Sc Anthea Newcombe B Ed (Sec), B Arts Anna Nielson B Music Ed, B Music (Hons), A Mus A Cathy O’Donoghue BA, Dip Ed Kerensa O’Neill B Arts. Post Grad Dip Ed (Sec) Matthew Preston B Bus, B Ed, Cert IV Training & Assessment, Cert IV Career Development Diana Pritzler B Arts, B Ed Kristy Quinlan B Communications, B Ed (Secondary Honours) Lisa Reynolds Grad Dip Ed (Sec), B Sc Christine Rynne B Ed, Dip T, Cert IV Training & Assessment, Cert IV Career Development Nadya Shale Grad Dip Ed, PhD Chemical Engineering Marie Shaw B Sc, Dip Ed Lauren Stanton B Pharmacy, Grad Dip Ed Meg Stevens B App Sc, B Ed Libby Stockdale B Music, Grad Dip Bus Ed Paul Svoboda B Music (Hons), Dip T, Ph D, LTCL Gavin Swanson B Sc, Dip Ed, Grad Dip Arts Isabel Taylor B Health, Sport & PE Marie-Louise Tilly BA, B Ec, Grad Dip Ed, Grad Cert RE Stephanie Tudor B Creative Arts (Drama), B Ed (Sec) Irene Valentine BA, Dip Ed Rebecca Valmadre B Arts (Drama), Grad Dip Ed Deb van den Brink Dip T (Commerce) Angela Waite Dip Teach, B Ed Jane Walker Grad Dip Ed (Sec), B Art Peita Ward BA, Dip Ed Kim Wickham M Ed St, B Ed St, Grad Dip Teach Mus (Sec), BA (Mus), A Mus A, MACEL, AAICD Andreia Wigan M RE, B Ed Noel Williams B Com, CPA Nyree Wood BHMS (Ed) Ian Wright B Bus.Ed, Grad Dip Teach
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STUDENT SCHOOL LEADERSHIP – 2018 College Captain Victoria Lopez Vaquero College Captain Mia Wong HOUSE CAPTAINS: Barry Captains Kayley Chee & Katerina Jackson Mornane Captains Madison Cooley & Lauren Muggeridge
Mulhall Captains Luisa Finau & Eloise Mahon Ward Captains Jenna Aroyan & Miranda Dinnen
COUNCIL LEADERS: Student Representative Council (SRC) Abigail Clark, Sarah Roberts, Hannah Underwood Academic Stephanie White Art Grace Marshall Dance Edwina Egan Drama Abigail Cairns Health & Well-being Sophia Reginato Links Tamara Wolf Liturgy Katherine O’Dougherty Loreto Environment Anna Mullins Media & Communication Lillie Pepper Multicultural Molly Rogers Music Abbey Guilfoyle Social Justice Sylvana Diakogeorge Sport Gemma St Ledger Debating Captain Morgan Fleet Chess Club Captain Melanie Yee Tech Crew Leader TBC 2018 SPORT CAPTAINS 2018 Swimming Bella Danieli & Miranda Dinnen Tennis Abigail Clark & Hannah Underwood Cross Country Stephanie White & Hannah Sas Volleyball Senior - Madison Cooley Junior - Anna Mullins Athletics Track - Bridie Doyle Field - Miranda Dinnen Soccer Nicola Delibaltas Netball Maddison Cooley & Kayley Chee Hockey Sarah Roberts Touch Football Gemma St Ledger & Harriette Holt Basketball Eloise Mahon Water Polo Jessica Liddy AFL Hannah Sas
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MUSIC ENSEMBLE CAPTAINS Big Band Grace King Chamber Strings Miriam Kwong Clarinet Ensemble One Abigail Clark Concert Band One Jessica Quinn Flute Ensemble One Julia Wands Guitar Ensemble One ophia Morris Guitar Ensemble Two Maria Polichronis Percussion Ensemble One Grace King Senior Choir Abbey Guilfoyle Senior Chorale Kristelle Jaimes Sorelle Sylvana Diakogeorge String Ensemble Morgan Peries
St Vincent de Paul Executive Board President: Bridget Dixon Vice President: Marisa Amorosi Secretary: Fiona O’ Sullivan Treasurer: Jessica Riley Board Members: Hayley Aitchison Annie Bates Maddison Bell Natalya Byrne Meg Griffin Matisse Hastings Madeline McLeod Izabella Nguyen Anastasia Paramonov Maxine Sutton Lydia Wintour Year 10 Representatives: Gabrielle Cameron Maddison White Year 9 Representative: Andrea Brouwers Year 8 Representative: Claire Jukes
Mary Ward International 2018 - TBC President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer
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YR 7 – 11 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS & HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES 2018 SRC MEMBERS – Year 11 Annie Bates Lauren O’Shea
Emma Stone SRC MEMBERS – Year 10 Molly Cranitch Miranda James Maria Polichronis
SRC MEMBERS – Year 9 Emily Baxter Meila Clark Trinity Murfett
SRC MEMBERS – Year 8 Madison Gore Lydia Ragonesi Chloe Ryan SRC MEMBERS – Year 7 - (Semester 2)
HOUSE REPS – Year 11 Barry Sarah Stockley Mornane Ashley McDougall Mulhall Katie Griffin Ward Natalya Byrne
HOUSE REPS – Year 10 Barry Kira Stephanos Mornane Catherine Boyce Mulhall Lucy Peers Ward Elissa Punnoose
HOUSE REPS – Year 9 Barry Layla Manser Mornane Tess Doyle Mulhall Kimberley Mukandi Ward Saoirsa Ireland
HOUSE REPS - Year 8 Barry Emma Palmer Mornane Mikaela Do Mulhall Emily Humphries Ward Madeleine Mar Fan & Stephanie Kelly
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CODE OF CONDUCT
Members of the Loreto community are part of a continuing tradition of Christian education for women based on the ideals of Mary Ward. While individuals, they are also members of a group. As such, they face the challenge of considering and working towards their own development as well as being mindful of the impact of their behaviour on others. Students have a responsibility to recognise the ideals of the school and to comply with the rules and procedures set down to ensure its smooth running. Amid changing values and relative standards, these ideals should guide their pattern of living. It is hoped that each student will take a lively interest in exploring and realising her spiritual, mental and physical potential as well as contributing positively to the well-being of others. In this regard, students are encouraged to develop a spirit of compassion and an active sense of social justice, as well as self-discipline, logical reasoning and critical judgement. If each student is to have the opportunity she deserves, mutual respect and consideration for others are necessary. Honesty, justice, truthfulness and tolerance are essential values in a school community. Respect for other students, teachers and visitors to the school is expressed through courteous behaviour at all times. On the way to and from school, Loreto girls are expected to wear correct uniform including hats and to behave safely and courteously. This means crossing roads carefully (at lights), being polite and helpful to others on trains, buses, footpaths, etc. Bad language, loud and offensive behaviour, vandalism and littering are unacceptable.
Courtesy is expected inside the school also. Running is not permitted on verandahs or walkways for safety reasons. Students are expected to be punctual for all classes and should avoid interrupting classes for forgotten books or other reasons. Visitors and new students or staff should be treated with special courtesy and helpfulness. When a teacher enters a classroom students should give quiet attention and be ready to begin work. Students are encouraged to approach staff for assistance and guidance, however staff are generally unavailable before 8.00am and should not be unnecessarily disturbed at recess or at lunchtime. The supervising staff (those on playground duty) are available if there is a problem. The office is open between 8.00am and 4.00pm for queries or emergencies.
At times, communication between teachers and students via email, mobile telephone, etc may be appropriate. Such communi- cation should be respectful, should show due regard for staff members’ time and privacy, and should never be presumed or misused. Staff cannot be expected to respond to emails outside of school hours. They may take up to two business days to respond to emails during the school day because of their teaching commitments.
Punctuality to every class is essential. Attendance for all classes and at Homeroom is compulsory. Students are expected to arrive at school before 8.25am so they are ready for Morning Homeroom at 8.30am. Students who are late to Morning Home- room, ie after 8.30am, must check in through the office and obtain a late slip. A telephone call or note of explanation should be provided. Students who are absent from all or part of a class should ensure the Movement Log in their Student Handbook is completed.
No student should ever leave the school grounds without permission after she has arrived at school for the day until afternoon dismissal. If a student has to leave the school before 3.10pm for an appointment, she should bring a note beforehand re- questing permission and present this to her Homeroom Teacher who will complete her Student Movement Log. This is to be presented at the office when she checks out. Students in Year 12 must have their Movement Logs completed by the Year 12 Coordinator. Because of the need to confirm arrangements for E.P., Year 11 students must have their Log completed by the E.P. Coordinator if they will be absent at that time. If a student does not have a note, or needs to leave the grounds before Morning Homeroom, she must obtain permission from the Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care or, in her absence, another Deputy or Director. Students and parents are asked to keep appointments during school time to a minimum. Parents should contact the school by telephone early in the day if a student is absent or will be late for school. If no notifica- tion is received by 9.00am, parents will be contacted by the College by SMS or telephone call. Special requests for absence during Term time must be made in writing to the Principal. Such requests should be for serious reasons and should endeavour to avoid test blocks. Interhouse and Interschool Swimming and Athletics Carnivals are normal school days and all students in the designated Year groups are expected to attend. Absence from school to complete assign- ments is totally unacceptable. Students should plan their work to enable it to be presented on the due date without undue stress.
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Students must take responsibility for their own property by marking all belongings (uniforms, shoes, books, equipment). Each student is allocated a locker and issued with a good quality lock so that her locker can be securely locked at all times. Large sums of money or valuables should be left at the office for safe-keeping. Students must also respect the property of others and the school – library books, sporting equipment, classroom furniture, etc. School bags, tennis racquets etc, must be kept in lockers provided. Laptops are not to be taken out of carry bags at morning recess or lunch unless the student is working in the library or is under the direct supervision of a teacher. Laptops should be shut down and locked in a locker at morning tea and lunch. Laptops should not be left in lockers overnight but must be taken home. Bags, laptops or books left lying around may be confiscated. Please consult the Loreto Laptop Policy for further details. If, for good reason, a student brings a mobile phone or other electronic device to school, it must be turned off when students are in class, moving between classes, in private study, at assembly or involved in any formal school activity in which the use or activation of the phone or device would interrupt the program, unless given specific permission from a teacher. Teachers may ask students to place their phones or other devices on their desks or on the floor to ensure they are not being used inappropriately. If students leave the classroom, eg to go to the toilet, they will be asked to leave their mobile phones with the teacher or on their desks until they return. During the school day, ie between 8.25am and 3.10pm, if students do not need their mobile phones or other devices for class activities in their subjects, it is recommended that they be secured in lockers. This is compulsory for students in Years 7 and 8. If students do carry their mobile phones with them, they should not be visible, eg they should be in the skirt pocket. No phone should be left unsecured in a bag, desk or change room. Students are able to access their phones to check messages and respond briefly via text message during morning tea and lunch while at their locker. Students must have permission from a teacher to make a voice call. Students are not to use their phones or electronic devices in any other part of the school grounds during morning tea and lunch. If these rules are not observed, phones will be confiscated till the end of the day, or for longer periods in the case of repeat offences. In-phone cameras and voice recorders are only to be used in school with permission from a teacher, as part of the College’s educational program and with the permission of all people who will be photographed / videoed or otherwise recorded. Please consult the Loreto Student Mobile Phone & Other Electronic Devices Policy for more details. Electronic devices such as iPads and other tablet devices, DVD players, MP3s, electronic games, iPods, electronic watches will be confiscated if used during school hours, ie between 8.25am and 3.10pm, without specific permission from a teacher. Some areas of the school are out of bounds. Students are not permitted near the perimeter fences, at the back of the Mary Ward Centre or Pool, nor on the far verandahs of the main classroom block. For safety reasons, students should never enter the staff carpark or sit in the Circular Drive. Students should not block the entrance to the Service Area or lifts, or the path in front of the Administration Building. Students are not allowed in laboratories or specialist rooms unless accompanied by a teacher. Students are expected to care for their environment and take responsibility for the tidiness of the school. Chewing gum is not allowed in the school at all. Eating is never allowed in school buildings including stairs and verandahs and, except for legitimate meetings, classroom areas are generally out of bounds at lunchtime unless there is a real need to go to lockers. Students must have the Principal’s permission to collect or raise money for any purpose whatever. Money should only be borrowed from the office, never from students or staff. Such borrowing should be in emergencies only and the loan repaid the next day. If repayment does not occur promptly, no further borrowing will be permitted for the remainder of the semester. As a matter of courtesy and because of limited parking parents must inform the Principal in writing that their daughter has their permission to drive independently to and from school. Student drivers must not transport other students without the specific written permission from all parents concerned. The Principal must be informed of these arrangements. The writing and passing of notes between students during class is forbidden as is the sending of emails or any other form of electronic communication without specific permission from a teacher. Parents will be contacted if the matter is serious. Students are not permitted to order food of any kind and have it delivered to them at school. Smoking is not permitted at school, in school uniform anywhere or at any College function. Alcohol is not permitted at school, in school uniform anywhere or at any College function. Illegal drugs are forbidden on the school premises, in school uniform anywhere or at any College function.
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Students should never bring to school or have at school any other dangerous, forbidden or illegal items, eg cigarettes, matches, lighters, sharp knives or glass containers. School rules apply even when students are involved in activities which do not require uniform. If a student finds herself unable to comply with this Code of Conduct she should discuss her difficulty with her parents and the school authorities, so that all concerned may find a solution. The interpretation of these regulations rests with the school leadership, which has the power to suspend or expel from
Loreto College Coorparoo any person who has seriously transgressed these principles. Uniform Correct uniform means clean lace-up, low heeled, black shoes; crew length, plain white socks or 70 denier navy pantyhose; white blouse; blue check skirt and tie with school badge; clean hat in good shape; tidy hair worn in a colour and style appropriate for school and tied back if longer than collar length with royal blue ribbon. Year 12 students may wear the white ribbon with blue and gold stripe. Make-up, including coloured nail polish, is not to be worn with uniform nor is jewellery except for one pair of small plain studs or sleepers in the earlobes. Any other visible jewellery will be confiscated until the end of term. No student should have a visible tattoo. Only the school blazer or jumper may be worn in cold weather. All students are expected to wear their blazer to and from school from May until August. Hats are always to be worn to and from school. To reduce the risk of sun damage to skin, hats, caps or sunvisors must be worn at recess and lunchtime and for outdoor PE classes. Hats are not to be worn in class nor to evening functions. Sports uniform consists of the royal blue with gold/white trim polo shirt with Loreto crest and royal blue shorts. Short white socks and predominantly white sandshoes are to be worn. The Loreto tracksuit top is to be worn with the sport uniform during cold weather. The sports cap or bucket hat is compulsory for all PE lessons, training and matches. Togs are to be the uniform one-piece blue and gold or navy blue. The school swim cap must also be worn. Students change into and out of sports uniform at the beginning and end of each PE lesson. The sports uniform may only be worn to and from school for official training or matches. Students should note that selection into an interschool team may require further items specific to that sport. Some will need to be purchased; others will be loaned by the Sports Department. Every item of student property must be clearly and legibly marked with the owner’s name. Indelible laundry markers are readily available. CONSEQUENCES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF CODE OF CONDUCT Infringements of the Code of Conduct will incur an appropriate consequence or penalty. The aim of such penalties is to allow the student to understand the damaging impact of the infringement on herself and others, to develop more positive behaviours, and to repair damage or hurt where possible. The range of penalties may include attending an interview with a teacher, Year Coordinator, Deputy Principal or Principal parents being called in for interview providing a verbal and/or written apology providing a written reflection on inappropriate behaviour making reparation for damage or hurt caused for students in Years 7 – 10, receiving Conduct Penalty signatures in the Student’s Handbook. Failure to produce a Handbook for signature on request is itself a minor disciplinary matter. completing a lunchtime detention being given afternoon detention being suspended either in-school or at home reporting under legislation to State Authorities being expelled from the College. Conduct Penalty signatures may be given for students in Years 7 – 10 for failure to comply with the College’s Code of Conduct,
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Lunchtime detention may be given from 12.50pm to 1.10pm for failing to comply with the Code of Conduct, eg repeated uniform infringements.
Afternoon Detention may be given after school on Tuesday from 3.10pm to 4.10pm for more serious offences such as missing a class, inappropriate messaging, eating in any school building, inappropriate behaviour, vandalism or for adding up a series of minor offences, eg receiving five Conduct Penalty signatures in one week. The student’s parents may also be notified regarding the Conduct Code infringement and action taken by the College.
Advance notice is always given for a detention and students are expected to attend on the date specified. Requests for an alternative date for a detention must be made in writing by parents. Students who fail to attend a detention will be required to make up that detention the following week and may be required to complete an additional afternoon detention. Because of the importance of participation in appropriate exercise, two Conduct Penalty signatures is the consequence for Years 7 - 10 students for not being prepared for PE lessons, ie not wearing PE uniform or not wearing a hat. Any Year 11 or 12 student who is not prepared for a Core PE lesson will be required to undertake an alternative activity during that time. For all students, failure to have correct uniform twice in one semester will result in the student being required to assist the HPE Department at lunchtime to maintain equipment and provide support for classes or sporting teams. Any student with a long term illness or injury will abstain from lessons. If a student with a long term injury can use the time to rehabilitate her injury, this will be discussed with the teacher. If a student repeatedly fails to participate appropriately in core PE lessons or alternative activities, a detention will be issued or another appropriate consequence applied. Suspension may be given as a result of a number of after school detentions in a single semester or for major breaches of the Code of Conduct. Usually, such suspensions will occur at school with students required to work by themselves to complete set work or tasks.
Students who are absent for a day or part of a day without parent permission and appropriate reason may be required to make up that time outside normal student hours.
Infringements of the rule regarding smoking are serious. Penalties may range from detention to suspension or expulsion.
Infringements of the rule regarding alcohol are serious. Penalties may range from detention to suspension or expulsion.
Any illegal drug carrying or usage at school, in uniform anywhere, or at any school function may lead to expulsion. This will be determined by the Principal or Acting Principal. MOBILE PHONE & ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
This policy covers the use of student owned mobile phones, smart phones, iPods and other electronic devices (including smart watches, iPads and other tablet devices) with built in cameras and/or the ability to connect to the internet. RATIONALE Loreto College acknowledges that there are many valid educational uses of mobile phones and other electronic devices. However, the use of such devices during school times or on school activities must be carefully regulated and considered to prevent inappropriate use. Students’ engagement in learning, development of positive relationships and healthy social interaction should never be compromised by inappropriate use of mobile phones or other electronic devices. ACCEPTABLE ACCESS TO MOBILE PHONES & ELECTRONIC DEVICES AT SCHOOL Mobile phones and other electronic devices are brought to the College by students at their own risk. The College does not accept responsibility or liability for lost or damaged student property and does not have insurance which would cover such loss or damage. During the school day, ie between 8.25am and 3.10pm, if students do not need their mobile phones or other devices for class activities in their subjects, it is recommended that they be secured in lockers. This is compulsory for students in Years 7 and 8. If students do carry their mobile phones with them, they should not be visible, eg they should be in the skirt pocket. Phones and other electronic devices must be turned off when students are in class, moving between classes, in private study, at assembly or involved in any formal school activity in which the use or activation of the phone or device would interrupt the program, unless given specific permission from their teacher. Teachers may ask students to place their phones or other devices on
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their desks or on the floor to ensure they are not being used inappropriately. If students leave the classroom, eg to go to the toilet, they will be asked to leave their mobile phones or devices with the teacher or on their desks until they return. Students are able to access their phones to check messages and respond briefly via text message during morning tea and lunch while at their locker. Students must have permission from a teacher to make a voice call. Students are not to use their phones or electronic devices in any other part of the school grounds during morning tea and lunch.
Mobile phones or other electronic devices must be turned off during a fire evacuation or lockdown procedure as use could pose significant risks. During exams or assessment, students who have a mobile phone or other electronic device with them will be asked to place their phones or devices on the floor beneath their desks or some other visible area within the room. Disciplinary action will be taken against any student who is using a mobile phone or electronic device during exams or assessments as per the Assessment Policy and Procedures for Loreto College Coorparoo.
Students must not use their mobile phone to contact their parents and/or arrange to be collected from school if they are unwell. Students should go to Sick Bay. College staff will then contact parents if appropriate. When students go to Sick Bay, they must hand their phones to the Sick Bay supervisor.
CAMPS, RETREATS AND EXCURSIONS Students will be advised by the organisers of camps, retreats, excursions, inter-school sport or other College activities whether permission is granted to take and use a mobile phone or other electronic device whilst undertaking these College activities.
Failure to follow this policy will result in the mobile phone or electronic device being confiscated for the duration of the activity.
CONSEQUENCES Failure to follow the above policy will result in the mobile phone or electronic device being confiscated from the student. The device will be handed to Student Reception where the student’s name will be recorded and the phone passed to the Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care.
The student is able to collect the mobile phone or device from the Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care at the end of the school day.
If the student has her phone or device confiscated three times then she will be placed on a Thursday lunchtime detention and parents will be notified of these repeat offences.
If a student has her phone or electronic device confiscated a further three times then the student will be placed on a mobile phone/electronic device acceptable use contract which will involve handing her phone or other electronic device to Student Reception at the start of the school day and collecting it after afternoon homeroom.
DEVICE USAGE AND LEGAL ISSUES In-phone cameras and voice recorders are only to be used in school: with permission from a teacher as part of the College’s educational program with the permission of all people who will be photographed / videoed or otherwise recorded
Any student who uses a mobile phone or other electronic device to menace, harass or offend another person may be charged with a criminal offence. Students who use their phone or electronic device at school to engage in such behaviour, or take unauthorised photos or video footage, or post private information about another person, will have their mobile phone or electronic device confiscated and their right to have a phone or electronic device at the College will be reviewed. Further disciplinary action may also be taken in accordance with the Loreto Student Code of Conduct.
Any serious cyber offence may result in police involvement and may result in the offender receiving a criminal record. The Principal will involve the police where appropriate.
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UNIFORMS
FORMAL UNIFORM SPORTS UNIFORM
Skirt Royal blue sports short or skirt White Blouse Royal blue & gold/white trim sport shirt Tie Loreto sports cap or bucket hat Black polished leather conventional lace-up, low-heeled Loreto track jacket school shoes Predominantly white medium priced sports shoes with White ankle socks or 70 denier navy blue pantyhose white soles Hat Plain white sport socks Royal blue jumper One-piece College swimmers (compulsory for Swimming Royal blue blazer (to be worn to and from school May to Team members) August) Plain navy or royal blue one-piece swimmers (non swim Royal blue hair ribbon (available from the College team) Tuckshop Swim cap (available from the College Tuckshop) School Badge (supplied by the College and to be worn on the tie) Optional items Loreto school backpack Loreto sports socks Loreto sports bag Loreto tracksuit pants Cycle pants Tennis skirt Basketball short Athletics singlet
The College formal uniform including hat is to be The sports cap or bucket hat is compulsory for all PE worn to and from school. lessons, training and matches Hair must be worn in a colour and style appropriate Swimmers are to be the uniform one-piece blue and gold for school and tied back if longer than collar length or navy/royal blue. The school swim cap must also be with royal blue ribbon. Year 12 students may wear the worn. white ribbon with blue and gold stripe. Students change into and out of sports uniform at the Make-up, including coloured nail polish, is not to be beginning and end of each worn with uniform nor is jewellery except for one pair PE lesson. of small plain studs or sleepers in the earlobes. Any The sports uniform may only be other visible jewellery will be confiscated until the worn to and from school for official end of term. No student should have a visible tattoo. training or matches. Only the school blazer or jumper may be worn in cold weather. Selection into an interschool team Hats are always to be worn to and from school. To may require further items specific reduce the risk of sun damage to skin, hats, caps or to that sport. Some will need to sunvisors must be worn at recess and lunchtime and be purchased; others will be for outdoor PE classes. Hats are not to be worn in loaned by the Sports Department. class nor to evening functions.
Uniforms are to be clean, pressed and in good repair.
All articles of clothing are to be clearly and legibly marked with the owner’s name.
Students should wear their uniform correctly and with pride.
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INTERSCHOOL SPORTS UNIFORMS The College has endeavoured to keep to the one PE uniform for as many sports as possible.
Netball Hockey Tennis Volleyball Royal blue shorts Royal blue shorts Royal blue skirt Royal blue & gold cycle pants Royal blue & gold/white Royal blue & gold/ Royal blue & gold/ trim polo shirt white trim polo shirt white trim polo shirt Royal blue & gold football socks or School cap or visor Royal blue & gold School cap or visor Loreto sports socks football socks Open team uniforms are School cap or visor loaned by the Sports School cap or visor Department Singlets are loaned Open team shirts are by the Sports loaned by the Sports Department Department Soccer Touch Football Basketball Water Polo Royal blue soccer shorts Royal blue and gold Royal blue basketball Loreto Water Polo with gold trim cycle pants shorts with gold trim swimmers
Royal blue & gold football Loreto sports socks School cap or visor Loreto swimming cap socks Touch football shoes Singlets are loaned School cap or visor by the Sports School cap or visor Department Jerseys are loaned by the Shirts are loaned by Sports Department the Sports Department Athletics Cross Country Swimming Royal blue & gold/white Royal blue & gold/ Loreto swimmers trim athletics singlet white trim athletics Loreto swimming cap singlet Royal blue & gold cycle pants Royal blue & gold cycle pants School cap or visor School cap or visor
PLEASE NOTE: Hoodies can only be worn during training. No hoodies are to be worn at any competitions.
UNIFORM SUPPLIER Loreto College uniforms are supplied by Uniform Management Services (UMS) Pty Ltd Address 2/205 Queensport Road North MURARRIE QLD 4172 Ph: 07 3535 9500 [email protected] www.umspl.com.au Shop Hours Monday - Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday 8.30am — 4.00pm Saturday by appointment in Terms 1 and 4 only.
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS Second hand uniforms are available from the Sustainable School Shop www.sustainableschoolshop.co
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SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDIES
In secondary school students must share responsibility for their own education. They should become conscious of the value and importance of education in today's world as a source of wisdom, freedom and power for good. They are offered a wide range of subjects and are expected to do their own research and to read widely so that they can make a contribution to the subject. Each girl must do her best.
In Year 7-10 students may often work in groups which is enjoyable, but they must work to enhance learning. In Years 10, 11 and 12 students must set reasonable goals for themselves by investigating a range of future career opportunities. These goals will demand self-control and self-direction in study. Study at home should consist not only of assignments and set homework but of revision and reading as well. TV viewing, Internet use, telephone conversations, co-curricular activities, part-time work and social activities should be carefully balanced with study commitments. Careful decisions need to be made about the number of hours a student can reasonably work in employment and maintain currency in study, family life, rest and commitments.
HOMEWORK
Homework should occupy approximately: Year 7: 1-1 ½ hours Year 8: 1-1 ½ hours Year 9: 1 ½ - 2 hours Year 10: 2 – 2 ½ hours Year 11/12: 3 hours
It should not be necessary to panic the night before a test or assignment is due if a regular program is worked out. The hours listed above should be given to study six times per week.
LIBRARY
This is the resource centre for the school and it is an important part of the College life. In many of your subjects you will do units of work based in the Library. You will use many materials—including books, ebooks, newspapers, periodicals, the Internet and external databases. There is a wide range of novels and you will be encouraged to develop an enthusiasm for reading. WHEN IS THE LIBRARY OPEN? The Library is open from 7.30am to 5.00pm. All girls are welcome to spend time in the Library before and after school, as well as during breaks
HOW DO I BORROW? You will need your Access card. Take it to the desk with the books you want to borrow. The date due stamped on your fiction books will remind you when to return it to the Library. Take note of it—a good place to record due dates is in your student handbook! Non-fiction books are overnight loans and, therefore, the reminder stamp is not necessary.
HOW MANY BOOKS CAN I BORROW? There is no limit for Fiction. Two non-fiction books per subject (i.e. two books for History, two for Geography).
WHAT’S THE LOAN PERIOD? Fiction - 28 days Non-fiction - overnight, due before 8.30am so that they can be used for classes during the day.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY BOOK IS OVERDUE? Return the book immediately. You may not borrow while you have overdue materials. Your parents will be notified if your book is more than one week overdue and a detention may be issued if it is not returned. Sharing resources fairly is important. If you still require the book, you are able to renew it. If a book is lost, see Library staff as soon as possible.
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HOW DO I FIND INFORMATION? The Library portal has lots of information to help you find resources and do your assignments. You will learn how to find and use information when you do your first History assignment. The Library staff are always happy to help you.
HOW TO USE THE LIBRARY The following aids will help students to use the Library:
Library portal Oliver OPAC - the Library catalogue on all computers Library staff
HOW DO I ACCESS HELP FOR MY ASSIGNMENTS? The Library portal offers numerous resources to assist students in completing various aspects of their assessment, including access to external databases, the catalogues of other libraries and useful search engines, and delivers strategies and tools to enhance students’ understanding of research and how to approach assignments methodically and with purpose. Included on the portal is The Assignment Guide, a booklet providing guidelines to writing assignments, researching in the Library and on the Internet, and compiling a bibliography. The Library portal is easily accessed through a handy icon on each students’ laptop, or online through student café. Staff are also available to assist students with queries about research at the Library information desk throughout the day. At times throughout the year, Library staff offer research-related instruction to class groups that target specific needs for a particular subject or assessment.
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
OVERVIEW Co-curricular activities enrich the curriculum and develop strengths and skills in the students.
Staff undertake these activities voluntarily in an honorary capacity over the year. Staff are involved in extending opportunities in sport, music, art, drama, mathematics, social sciences, languages, science, information technology and sound and lighting. Opportunities are planned for social justice through service organisations such as Interact, St Vincent de Paul and Caritas; staff are involved in Magazine preparation, Open Day organisation, debating, public speaking and committees. Each staff member is involved over at least one term every year. The generosity and work of staff in all these co-curricular areas is greatly appreciated.
Because of varying levels of musical and dramatic expertise, auditions are held for the biennial Musical and all musical groups except Choir. Major Carnivals for swimming, athletics and cross-country are held for Catholic schools. Wednesday afternoon sports program is conducted over three trimesters. Trials are held for team selection. It should be noted that Core Physical Education is organised to afford every student the opportunity of developing skills in many sports.
There are parent support groups from the P&F for Music and Sport. Help from parents for sports coaching and exam supervision will always be gratefully received. It is a cause of satisfaction that a very high proportion of students is involved in- co curricular activities.
Loreto offers a wide range of co-curricular activities but no student can participate in them all. Students should make sensible decisions about what they can undertake and do those well, making that their way of contributing to the life of the school. It is not acceptable for a student to indicate that they will do something then drop out. Students must rather develop an understanding of the importance of commitment to what is undertaken. Because after-school activities do affect families, students should therefore discuss these things with their parents before they make a decision.
EXAMPLES Service clubs: Mary Ward International A Mary Ward International support group will be formed in the College during 2018. This will be a further opportunity for students to participate in the global works of the Loreto Sisters.
St Vincent De Paul Society The Loreto Conference includes girls from all year levels and is run by Year 11 students.
Caritas The Loreto Caritas group promotes awareness of the work of this Catholic aid organisation and is open to girls from all year levels.
Sport Refer to Page 28 for a comprehensive list of sporting activities.
Clubs College clubs currently include Art, Science, Chess and Knitting.
Drama A range of drama activities is offered via Junior Drama Club, theatre visits and the biennial School Musical with Villanova College.
Music The College has an extensive co-curricular Music Program - details are provided below.
Debating and Public Speaking Loreto is involved in QDU competitions. These debates are held at night and students need to arrange their own transport. Involvement in Public Speaking competitions e.g. Lions Youth of the Year is encouraged.
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MUSIC PROGRAM
Loreto College runs an extensive Music Program that includes: curricular classes from Year 7 through to Year 12; Music Extension in Year 12; 24 performing ensembles with places for close to 300 students; and private tuition with instrumental and vocal specialists on just about every instrument! These next few pages will try to answer most of the questions you might have about how your daughter can become involved.
YOUR CURRICULAR MUSIC QUESTIONS ANSWERED What year levels study music at Loreto? Music can be studied in all years at Loreto. In each of Years 7 and Year 8, all students will study Music for one semester. Music at this level is a very practical course where students are taught to play guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drum kit, as well as to sing and set up Live PA systems. This gives them the practical experience to then get together as a band and try playing some covers. From Years 9 to 12, Music becomes an elective subject that students can choose.
YOUR MUSIC ENSEMBLE QUESTIONS ANSWERED Would you like to play or sing in a music group at Loreto? All Loreto Ensembles are selected at auditions. If you have missed the auditions for 2018 Ensembles, then ring Karen Carr in the Music Office (3394 9915). While membership in some of the more advanced groups may already be finalised, Loreto College runs 24 different ensembles and we will always try to find a place for students in the most appropriate group for their playing experience. How much does it cost to join a music group at Loreto College? There is NO cost involved. We encourage participation from as many students as possible and music groups are an important part of the educational experience supplied by the school. Are you worried about not getting into a group? Don’t be! Our aim is to place every single student who applies into at least one music ensemble. Why hold auditions then? Because there is no point being selected in an advanced group such as Big Band, Symphony Orchestra or Chorale if you have only recently started learning your instrument – you will probably find the music too difficult and become discouraged. However, if you have been learning a little longer or are practising hard and advancing quickly, then we don’t want to place you in a beginner group where you might get bored. Auditions are our way of making sure every student is placed in the most suitable group for their playing level so that they can all achieve to their potential and enjoy music making. Does it matter what instrument I play? Or if I sing? No. We have 24 different music ensembles and can find a place for almost any instrument. We include in this four different choirs that you can sing in while at Loreto. Are there any groups I can join without needing to audition? Most groups require an audition to join. However, the Junior Choir is not auditioned and any Year 7 student can join. The Improvised Jazz Ensemble is also open to anyone who wants to join. You do still need to fill out the Audition Application though, so that we can add you to the Junior Choir or Jazz Ensemble roll and contact you with rehearsal details once they are finalised. If you have missed completing an online application for these auditions, then ring Karen Carr in the Music Office (3394 9915). Can I be in more than one ensemble? Or can I choose to just be in some groups? Absolutely! You can elect to join as many as you want, or tell us on the Audition Application that you only have time to participate in one or two. After the auditions we will offer the most appropriate group for your instrument and experience. You may not make it into every group that you are interested in at first but we aim to place every single student in at least one ensemble.
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Can I choose which groups I want to be in?
You can apply to be in any group that you wish to join but we do expect students to audition first for the large core ensembles most appropriate for their instrument (Concert Band, String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble or Choir). Keep in mind that some of our ensembles might be called by different names to what you have heard before. You may not be quite sure which group is best for your instrument or experience. This is where we can advise you and why we hold auditions. What groups do you have at Loreto? Which instruments / voices are in them? Here is a complete list of our Ensembles for 2018:
String Ensembles 1 & 2 (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) Concert Bands 1 & 2 (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion) Choirs (Junior Choir for Year 7 and 8, Senior Choir for Year 9 —12) Guitar Ensembles 1 & 2 (Classical Guitar, Bass Guitar) Symphony Orchestra (combined with Villanova College, Strings/Wind/Brass/Percussion) Big Band & Improvised Jazz Ensemble (Brass, Saxes, Bass & Electric Guitar, Piano, Drumkit, Voice) Sorelle & Exit Stage Left (Soul/Pop bands, Brass, Saxes, Voice, Piano, Bass & Electric Guitar, Drumkit) Chorales (Junior Chorale for Year 7 and 8 and Senior Chorale for Year 9 — 12 ) Improvised Jazz Ensemble (all instruments and voices for anyone who is interested in joining) Flute Ensembles 1 & 2 (Flutes) Clarinet Ensembles 1 & 2 (Clarinets) Percussion Ensembles 1 & 2 (all percussion) Beginner Brass, Percussion & String Ensembles (for students who have never played before - find out more next year!)
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YOUR PRIVATE TUITION QUESTIONS ANSWERED! INSTRUMENTS Music tuition is available at the College for Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium, Saxophone, Percussion, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar and Voice. Classes are also offered in Theory of Music for all A.M.E.B. grades.
TUITION Tuition at Loreto is offered primarily on an individual basis. However, in some instances, shared lessons (two students) may be available, subject to demand (only available to students of similar performance level). It is expected that students would move on to individual lessons after one year’s tuition. FEES (Correct at time of printing) Individual tuition: $34.00 for one half hour lesson per week in accordance with and subject to changes of the recommendation of the Music Teachers Association of Queensland. Shared tuition: $17.00 per student for one half hour lesson per week. Accounts will be sent home with students four times per year at the beginning of each term. All fees are payable in advance. If fees are not paid within the specified time, lessons will be suspended. Teachers cannot continue to teach students whose accounts have not been finalised.
LESSON TIMES A big part of the convenience of taking lessons at school is that these lessons occur during school time. They are timetabled so that students do not miss the same subject each week.
LOAN INSTRUMENTS A limited number of school instruments are available for loan from the College by application to the Director of Music. Instruments available include Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, Saxophones, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass and Percussion Packs. These loans are normally available for a period of one year, after which time students are expected to provide their own instruments. In special circumstances, this loan period may be extended. While there is no hire charge, students are expected to pay for strings / reeds and breakages.
SCHOLARSHIPS A variety of music scholarships are made available for students to learn specific instruments. These scholarships are advertised in newsletters during the year and are usually offered to students in Years 7. They are financed by the active parents’ Music Support Group and are designed to assist with the cost of the lesson fees and to encourage participation in a range of specific instruments. Scholarship offered include;
Brass, Percussion & Strings — The college offers a full scholarship Beginner Ensemble Program aimed specifically at Year 7 students who have limited or no ensemble playing experience.
Specific Instrument Scholarship — A number of these scholarships are offered at the start of the year for certain instruments that may be required eg: Bassoon or Oboe
Annual Scholarships — Promising students who have already demonstrated commitment to the College Music Program are invited to apply at the end of the year. These will be available to Year 7 students at the end of 2017.
DO YOU NEED MORE DETAILS?
You can find out more by contacting the Music Office on 3394 9915 and asking for a Private Music Tuition Application Form or speaking to the Music staff.
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HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION The College is very aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, which includes physical activity, for young women. Our aim is to educate our students to make well-informed, healthy choices in a broad range of areas, and specifically to give them skills and positive experiences of physical activity so that they are encouraged to make it part of their lifestyle now and for their entire adult lives.
Studies show there is a decline in participation in physical activities with the onset of adolescence, especially by females. This decline in participation corresponds with a time when adolescent girls become much more concerned about their appearance and self-esteem and self-concept issues become critical. It is, therefore, imperative that adolescent girls understand that participation in physical activity has beneficial effects on body shape, self-esteem and body image. In addition to this, participation in exercise can lead to improved fitness, which has been shown to improve significantly the quality of life in the middle and later years. All the evidence published suggests it is imperative adolescent girls remain physically active. Loreto’s Core Physical Education Program is designed to help achieve this goal.
Within the curriculum, all students will have four compulsory Health & Physical Education classes each 10 day cycle. Year 11 and 12 students also have the option of studying the QCCA subject, Physical Education and Health Education. These subjects are administered by the Health & Physical Education Department within the College.
It should be noted that Core Physical Education classes develop skills in those sports included in the interschool competition. This enhances students’ chances of selection for interschool competitions and club membership.
Loreto College has a strong sporting tradition and each student is presented with numerous opportunities to be physically active. The College boasts excellent sporting facilities and students have the opportunity to pursue their interests in a range of individual and team sports.
SPORT Our Vision for Sport at Loreto “We believe participation in sport is life enhancing. A dedicated commitment to give one’s best enables each student to have a positive experience, which builds pride in self and others. This act of service builds community and enhances the overall well- being of Loreto.”
Sport is also amongst the wide variety of co-curricular activities that enrich the curriculum and develop strengths and skills in the students. Staff undertake these activities voluntarily in an honorary capacity over the year and their generosity is greatly appreciated. Major Carnivals for swimming, athletics and cross-country are held for Catholic schools. A Wednesday afternoon sports program is conducted over three trimesters. The Director of Sport oversees these activities.
CaSSSA Sport CaSSSA (Catholic Secondary Schoolgirls’ Sports Association) is the leading sporting competition for Catholic secondary schools in Brisbane. The weekly CaSSSA competitions are held each Wednesday after school from 3.30pm to approximately 5.30pm. Students can register and attend trials to gain places in teams in the following Sports: AFL Basketball Hockey Netball Soccer Tennis Touch Football Volleyball External limitations are placed on the number of teams the College can field in interschool competitions; therefore, some sports are selective, relying on already highly developed skills. The procedures which girls must follow to indicate that they are interested in playing a particular sport are as follows:
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1. Girls will be required to trial for selection into interschool sporting teams; 2. All trial dates will be advertised in daily notices, the College newsletter and on Parent Lounge; 3. Year 7 girls must register at the Sport Office to participate in trials for Trimester 1 sports. After Trimester 1, the girls will be required to register on-line. The Sport Administrator will send an email to the girls asking them to register their names, age and details of their experience; 4. Trials will be conducted with at least two staff members present; 5. Teams will be then selected on the basis of merit, ie based on the level of skill and aptitude in the particular sport; 6. Teams will be announced and training schedules will be arranged; 7. All girls must commit to one training session a week (a morning session 6.30am to 8.00am or an afternoon session 3.30pm to 5.00pm) with games in all sports except tennis played on Wednesday afternoon; 8. Students and parents will be informed about uniform requirements – some uniform items will be loaned by the Sport Department; others will need to be purchased.
Inevitably, some girls will miss out on selection into interschool teams which can be very disappointing. However, learning to cope with such disappointments is part of developing maturity and resilience. Our focus is to provide all students with opportunities to be physically active so their physical and social wellbeing is enhanced.
Interhouse Carnivals Loreto College annually convenes Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Interhouse Carnivals. Every student is encouraged to participate in these events to represent their House. Loreto College encourages strong spirit in support of the four Houses: Barry, Mornane, Mulhall and Ward. Following Interhouse Carnivals, squads are selected to represent the College at CaSSSA
competitions. Qualified coaches are provided for training in the lead up to the competitions.
Tennis CaSSSA Tennis is played throughout Terms 1 and 2 on Saturdays. Students wishing to participate in Tennis are required to
attend the Loreto Trials/Championships in February. Brisbane Water Polo In 2012 Loreto started a joint program with Carina Leagues Warriors Water Polo Club. The sport is played in Terms 4 & 1 with the Brisbane Water Polo Association Inc. Training and trials commences in Term 3. The new students for the following year are offered an opportunity (Year 6 students) to commence playing prior to commencing at Loreto College. The competition is conducted on a Saturday.
Composite District Association (District and State competition) The Association provides a pathway for individuals to succeed in their chosen sport at representative level. Depending on the individual sport, students are required to attend district trials or submit a paper nomination to Loreto College to qualify as part of the Metropolitan East Region.
TRIMESTER 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTER 3 AFL (Yr 7 to 12) Hockey (Yr 7 to 12) Basketball (Yr 7 to 12)
Touch Football (Yr 7 & 8) Netball (Yr 9 to 12) Netball (Yr 7 & 8)
Tennis (Yr 7 to 12) Soccer (Yr 7 to 12) Touch Football (Yr 9 to 12)
Volleyball (Yr 9 to 12) Volleyball (Yr 7 & 8) Water Polo (Yr 7 to 12)
CaSSSA Swimming Carnival CaSSSA Cross Country Trials Swim Training
Water Polo (Yr 7 to 12) CaSSSA Athletics Carnival
Swim Training Cross Country & Athletics Training
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION TO STUDENTS
Should your daughter be prescribed medication by her medical practitioner, to be taken under supervision while at school, the following guidelines are to be followed: The parent must make a written request to the Principal in order for it to be stored and administered. A daily record will be kept. The medication with pharmacist’s written instruction on the original container must be given to staff in the Service Area Administration of the medication will be monitored by staff. Non-prescribed medications e.g. Panadol, aspirin, antihistamine, cough medicine will never be administered by school staff. Students who are asthmatic may keep their medication with them and administer it as required. Parent are asked to inform the school if their daughter needs to have medication with them. Students must never share medication with each other - prescribed or non-prescribed. The danger of paracetamol mis- use cannot be underestimated by students or parents. Epipens Families of students with anaphylaxis are required to provide the College with an Epipen which will be held in Sick Bay. In the event of an emergency, the Epipen can be taken directly to the student rather than having to take the time to access the student’s locker or find her bag. The student is also required to carry an Epipen with them on the way to and from school.
ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL
Regular attendance at school is critical for student learning and social development. Research shows clearly that frequent or prolonged absence from school has a very damaging impact on learning and achievement as well as engagement and friendships. To support parents and fulfil our duty of care to students, the College will contact families as soon as concerns about unexplained attendance arise, eg if a student is absent for three consecutive days or for five days in a term, oris frequently late for school. It is also very clear that dealing with this issue early rather than allowing poor attendance to become a habit is much more effective for re-establishing good attendance. Parents may be asked to attend a meeting with the Year Coordinator, Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care or Principal to discuss ways to ensure consistent attendance. On-going, significant absence without clear medical reason may jeopardise a student’s continuing enrolment. When a student needs to be absent for a period of time for medical or other reasons, the school will endeavour to provide some work for the student to continue with. However, there will be times when, due to the nature of the subject or the length of the absence, this will not be practical or possible. Sending work home will never fully compensate for the student not being in class. Requests for special absence from school must be directed, in writing, to the Principal. While the educational value of overseas or other extended trips is recognised as is the occasional need for attendance at family events in term time, priority must be given to regular school attendance. This is particularly the case when absence would involve missing end-of-term assessment. Please check the College’s Assessment Policy, especially the section on special consideration, for more information on how the impact of illness and absence on assessment is managed. On-going, significant absence, especially in combination with non- completion of assessment, may mean the College is not able to report on a student’s progress or achievement in her academic studies. Lack of engagement with school or anxiety about attending school can be a very difficult issue to address. The College would like to support families to ensure that students establish and maintain good attendance and are happy and settled at school. Early communication about anxiety or non-engagement is vital so that student learning and well-being are maximized. AWARDS
Academic Achievement is acknowledged by certificates. In Years 7-10, students who show exemplary achievement in a subject, usually approximately 10% of students in that subject group, are acknowledged. In Years 11 and 12, certificates are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd on the rank order in each subject. Curriculum Leaders, in consultation with subject teachers, determine
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who will receive this Award according to student profiles and rank orders. Certificates are also awarded for School Spirit, Application to Study, and participation or achievement in sport, debatingor other co-curricular areas. School Spirit Certificates are awarded to students in Years 7 – 12 at the end of each semester. The Coordinator and Homeroom Teachers in each year level determine who will receive a School Spirit Certificate according to the guidelines for Honour Pockets listed below. Application to Study Certificates are also awarded to students in Years 7 – 12 at the end of each Semester if they receive 80% or more Very Good ratings in the Application criteria on their Report. Commendation certificates are presented throughout the year to girls who have made a particular contribution to the school. Honour Pockets are distributed to Year 12 students at the end of each semester and to Year 7 – 11 students at the end of the year. Honour Pockets can be awarded for contribution and/or achievement in the following areas: Academic Excellence, School Spirit, Service to School, Music, Sport, Drama and Debating. The behaviour and attitude of any student receiving an Honour Pocket should be exemplary, ie in keeping with the high traditions of Loreto, and her school spirit should be evident. The following guidelines indicate the requirements for a student to be considered for any Honour Pocket: a sense of responsibility; a concern for the welfare of other students; an ability to relate well to staff; a willingness to be involved in all kinds of school activities; a respect for property; a willingness to do the right thing even when no-one notices; a readiness to offer assistance. Specific criteria for the awarding of Academic Honour Pockets are:
Year 12: A minimum GPA of 5.2 based on the best 20 semester units at exit. A majority of VHA's in the six subjects studied. Only QCAA Category A subjects can be used in calculations. Year 11: As for Year 12 except calculations are based on cumulative or end of Year 11 rank orders. Year 10: A minimum of thirteen (13) A's are required across the Semester 1 and Semester 2 Reports (students study eight subjects each semester) with no less than a B in the remaining subjects. Year 9: A minimum of fifteen (15) A's are required across the Semester 1 and Semester 2 Reports (students study nine subjects each semester) with no less than a B in the remaining subjects. Year 8: A minimum of thirteen (13) A's are required across the Semester 1 and Semester 2 Reports (students study eight subjects each semester). Year 7: A minimum of thirteen (13) A's are required across the Semester 1 and Semester 2 Reports (students study eight subjects each semester). Special awards made at the end of each year are: Amanda Milligan Memorial Award for Felicity – Year 12 Sister Maria Welch Award for Justice – Year 12 Sister Rosario North Award for Academic Excellence – Year 12 Sister Thérèse Daly Award for English – Year 12 Sister Helen Salter-Carroll Family Award for Mathematics – Year 12 Sister Juliana Coughlan Creative Arts Award – Year 12 Alison Lazenby Award for Senior Sportswoman of the Year Sister Dominic Jones Award for School Spirit - Year 10 Moya Hickey Award for Religion – Year 10 Sister Claire Gardiner Award for Science - Year 10
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Sister Mary Muirhead Junior Music Award Margaret Macfarlane Award for Junior Sportswoman of the Year ID CARDS AND BADGES & LORETO COLLEGE ACCESS CARDS
All staff and students are issued with ID cards. Visitors to the school, including parents, are required to wear identification badges when they are on the school premises. Badges are to be collected at the Main Office and returned on departure. Student ID cards will include a photograph and are necessary for obtaining public transport and other concessions. They will be re-issued every two years. Students should have their ID cards with them while at school and, for security, should ensure their cards are not visible while they are travelling on public transport. All students are also issued with a Loreto College Access Card which they will keep for their six years at the College. This card will be used to borrow from the Library, to register if arriving late, to pay for printing and photocopying and to order or make purchases at the Tuckshop. It is essential that students have this card with them every day at school.
BORROWING OF MONEY
The office will lend money to a student in time of need on condition that it is repaid the next day. If money is not repaid, the student will not be permitted to borrow again for the remainder of that semester.
CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT
When parents accept the offer of a place at Loreto College for their daughter they acknowledge that they have read the Loreto Schools of Australia Mission Statement and agree to the school’s conditions and policies for student management. They also accept the College’s requirements for student participation and attendance at compulsory activities. An official declaration is signed to make this agreement. Parents must encourage their daughter to fulfil her responsibilities for full participation. Pressure of exams or assignments is not a valid excuse for non attendance at College functions or carnivals.
Parents have also signed to indicate their awareness of School Fees and the possibility of an approximately 10% rise each year. These financial commitments must be fulfilled in a timely manner. Parents in times of difficulty need to make an appointment with the Business Manager.
COUNSELLING SERVICES
The counselling service at Loreto College is available to all students. School counsellors are trained to help students with emotional, social and behavioural issues. Counsellors take a non-judgemental, empathic approach to student concerns and will work to help them better cope with whatever is happening in their lives.
Students come to see the counsellor for many reasons – no problem is too big or too small, or too embarrassing. Some examples of issues discussed with a counsellor include: Feeling left out Relationship difficulties (with family, friends or others) Problems with study, organisation and/or time management Anxiety and/or stress issues Mood difficulties (e.g., feeling down) Eating issues and/or body image concerns Worries about a friend or family member Dealing with changes in life Grief and loss Self-confidence and identity issues.
Counselling sessions are completely voluntary. Sessions may involve discussing problems and coming up with strategies to help students cope with these problems, talking through decisions that students find difficult to think through on their own, talking about ways to manage upcoming stressful events, and learning about the links between thoughts, feelings and actions.
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What students talk about in appointments with the school counsellor is confidential. This means that what is discussed during the appointment will not be shared with anyone else including parents, friends and teachers. This provides students with a safe place to talk. However, there are some situations where counsellors are required to share confidential information. These situationsare: Students have been or are at risk of being harmed. Students provide information that suggests another student may have been harmed or is at risk of being harmed. Legal entities request information about students, as related to a legal or court matter. When students give permission for a counsellor to share information with certain people.
There are several ways to request an appointment with a counsellor: Drop in to the counsellors’ offices any time before school, during break times, between classes, or after school. The offices are on the top level of the Gonzaga Barry building, next to the Careers room. Send an email to either counsellor – Mrs Barb Davies ([email protected]) or Dr Catherine Auld ([email protected]) They will respond offering potential appointment times. Students can ask a teacher to make the first contact with a counsellor if they prefer. In addition to the counselling service at Loreto College, there are other options for seeking help for emotional issues, including phone services and online forums and information. Some of these include: Kids Helpline – Free call to 1800 55 1800 Lifeline – 13 11 14 ReachOut Australia – au.reachout.com Beyond Blue – www.beyondblue.org.au Youth Beyond blue – www.youthbeyondblue.com Headspace – www.headspace.org.au Your General Practitioner/Family Doctor
Parents are also free to telephone or email the counsellors for advice about parenting, adolescent development or other issues.
DANCES
Years 10, 11 and 12 girls are offered invitations to open dances at other schools. Loreto usually passes on invitations and distributes tickets from Villanova, St Laurence’s, Gregory Terrace, Marist Ashgrove and Iona. The College feels that Years 7, 8 and 9 students are too young to attend large open dances at boys’ schools. Dances conducted by Loreto, with Loreto staff and parents supervising, are a safer and more supportive environment for young students, as are dances conducted by boys’ schools specifically for younger year levels. Dances that younger students are able to attend are listed below. It is the parents’ responsibility to check the arrangements to decide whether they wish their daughter to go. Years 7 to 12 students are permitted to attend the Loreto Interact Dance. Year 10 may also attend the Marist Ashgrove dancing classes and final dance. Tickets will also be distributed for socials or dances organised by other schools for specific year levels. The Parents and Friends Association organise an annual Loreto Dance for Years 9 to12. An additional Years 7 – 10 Dance is also organised. This is strictly supervised by parents, security guards and some members of the Leadership Team. This dance cannot occur without significant numbers of parent supervisors.
The Year 11 Semi-Formal takes place in Term 1 each year in the form of a supper dance. The evening commences at 7.30pm and concludes at 11.00pm. It is a requirement that partners currently attend a secondary school.
The Year 12 Formal is held early in Term 3. This evening is meant to be a memorable one for the girls but not an occasion for great show and extravagance. Parents are invited to join the girls and staff at the pre-dinner gathering from 7.00pm until 8.00pm. Alcohol, drugs and smoking are prohibited. The evening will conclude at 11.30pm. No girl will be able to leave before this time. The College recommends strongly against large post-parties or gatherings that are not carefully supervised. Limousines are not to be hired for arrival or departure.
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If parents cannot agree to these requirements their daughter should not attend.
Partners should be informed of the requirements well before the evening. A photographer will be present during the evening. It is important that this evening is a special one for the students and not marred by anything that would detract from their enjoyment.
The College does not condone any absence from College connected with attendance at other College’s dances or formals. Year 12 students will all be permitted to go home at 12.30pm on the day of the Loreto Formal if it is held on a Friday. Year 11 students may leave school at 2.20pm on the day of their Semi-Formal.
No allowance whatsoever will be made for students who make appointments when they should be at school. Parental support for this position is expected.
Can parents please consider the following points: Tickets from boys' schools inviting Loreto students to their open dances are offered to Years 10, 11 and 12 girls only, in accordance with the above Policy. Tickets for year level specific dances will be offered as appropriate. Each of these schools states in their accompanying letter that students will not be allowed entry to the dance without a school ID and, in some instances, a ticket. Clearly these schools do not always follow this instruction and students with the appropriate ID are sometimes able to buy tickets at the door. But parents need to be aware that students who try to gain entry to a dance without a ticket, a practice which Loreto recommends against, may not be able to purchase one. Unless parents have waited to check that their daughter can enter the dance, she may be left outside, unsupervised. Even if students have in fact purchased a ticket, parents are advised to wait to ensure their daughter does actually enter the dance. Occasionally, students arrange to be dropped at a dance but then go elsewhere for the evening, returning at the time parents have arranged to collect them. Schools set clear guidelines for dress and behaviour at dances – for visiting girls as well as their own boys! Obviously, any girl carrying alcohol or under the influence of alcohol or any other drug will not be admitted to any dance. A typical dress code for girls is – no hats or caps, bikini tops, midriff tops, backless tops, excessively short skirts. Girls not complying with the code will be refused admission, with or without a ticket. Please monitor what your daughters are wearing or bring to dances. Be aware that girls may leave home in one outfit but change into less acceptable clothing at a friend's place or at the dance. While Loreto distributes tickets to dances at boys' schools, Loreto staff are not involved in supervision at these dances. We advise against large post-parties associated with school dances/events.
The College’s concern is always for the safety and well-being of our students. Parents do of course take ultimate responsibility for the attendance, behaviour and dress of their daughters at school dances or any other social event. We hope that this information is helpful.
DRIVING TO COLLEGE BY STUDENTS
Parents, as a matter of courtesy and safety, are to inform the Principal if their daughter has their permission to drive to College. You will be asked to fill in an official form giving details of car registration, make and colour and the names of any other student who has her parents’ permission to travel with your daughter. You need to carefully consider your reasons for allowing your daughter to drive. If it is a case of necessity, then parents must be convinced that their daughter’s sense of responsibility and driving skills are well-developed. If it is not necessary, you are asked to reconsider your permission. It is essential that you seek the permission of a passenger’s parents before giving your daughter permission to drive other students.
If your daughter is a passenger in another student’s car, you need to seek permission of the parents of the driver. Out of courtesy and the need for appropriate knowledge, you also need to inform the Principal.
Parking around Loreto is limited and students must give priority to staff. Students are to avoid parking in Lade and Dale Streets, in front of the Chemist, opposite the College on Cavendish Road, and in front of the shops at the top of Pellham Street.
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If your daughter does drive to school, the car must be used only as transport at the beginning and end of the day. Students must not leave the College grounds during the day without permission. Specific permission must be given by a student’s parents and then by a Deputy Principal or the Principal. No student is to drive to College on the last day of classes for Year 12 or on their Graduation day. There is a high security risk during these days.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
The ESL program is aimed at students who speak another language at home, are bilingual or who were exposed as a young child to a language other than English. If any of these apply to your daughter, even in a small way, please allow your daughter to have her language skill evaluated through a confidential diagnostic test. This will indicate if she would gain from inclusion in the ESL program.
FAMILY INFORMATION
It is very important for parents to provide the school with any information which will help staff to care for their daughter. If there is any change in family circumstances, illness or anxiety which could affect a student, then it would be very helpful if staff could be told.
FEES INFORMATION
Fees are set by the Loreto College Board of Directors and are reviewed for the following year at the Board’s meeting held in November each year.
TUITION FEES All subject costs - there are NO additional subject levies charged All “day” excursions related to the curriculum subjects and Year Level experiences Access to participation in all sporting co-curricular activities including AFL, Athletics, Basketball, Cross Country, Football (Soccer), Hockey, Netball, Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football, Volleyball Access to participation in cultural co-curricular activities including Drama Club, Choirs, Ensembles, Orchestra Access to participation in Service and other activities including Chess, Debating, Public Speaking, Caritas, Interact,
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However, Camps and Retreats which involve a cost for accommodation and/or food will be charged separately. These will include, but are not limited to, Year 11 and 12 Retreats, Year 11 Leadership days, Years 7 and 10 Camps and Music Camp. Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be payable on food supplied during these activities and will be shown separately. All other excursions are funded out of Tuition Fees. The College runs a laptop program for students across all Year levels and a levy will appear on each Term’s account. The levy covers: Provision of the laptop device All software provided by the College Insurance for accidental damage Warranty In-house service and support
Other charges which may appear from time to time are:
Cost of activities which do not form part of the school curriculum e.g. Year 12 Formal and Year 11 Semi-Formal. Such charges attract GST.
Any items purchased by students where ownership is transferred from the school to the student e.g. Senior Jerseys and calculators. Again, these items attract GST.
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BUILDING FUND The Loreto College Coorparoo School Building Fund was established and has been maintained exclusively for providing funds for the acquisition, construction and/or maintenance of buildings used for school purposes. The voluntary Building Fund payment represents the tax deductible component of school fees. Gifts to the Building Fund are fully tax deductible. During 2018, a suggested gift per family of $75 per family to the Building Fund will appear on each Term’s account. Loreto COLLGE COORPAROO PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION The Loreto College Parents and Friends Association (P&F) raises funds by means of a levy which appears on school fees accounts each Term. PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS Accounts for school fees for Years 7 to 11 will be issued on a per Term basis in January, April, June and September. Payment will be due and payable on the first day of each term. Accounts for Year 12 will be issued in three instalments in January, April and June. The College offers a number of methods by which you can pay your account:
Online payments—Fees can be paid quickly and easily online, via Parent Lounge
BPay - The Biller Code and the Customer Reference Number appears on your account.
Direct Debit - Direct Debit arrangements can enable parents to spread their full year account over regular (fortnightly, monthly or quarterly) payments. If you would like to take up this option simply fill in a Direct Debit Request Form available from the College Accounts Department and return it to the College. It is the expectation of the College that the fees will be paid within the school year that they are incurred.
Credit Card - Credit Card payments can be made by completing the details on the remittance advice and returning it to the College Office.
Cheque - Cheques should be made payable to Loreto College Coorparoo and returned to the College Office along with the remittance advice.
If you have any questions about any of the matters please feel free to contact a member of the Finance Office at the College.
FREE DRESS DAYS
Occasionally, students may be permitted to wear plain clothes for a day or to add an item to their normal school uniform, eg socks, sunglasses, hats, in order to raise money for a particular cause. These events may be organised by student Councils, Clubs or Committees in consultation with relevant staff and the Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care. Students may also be able to wear plain clothes for various excursions, camps, retreats etc. On all these occasions, attention should be paid to Health and Safety issues, the reputation of the College in the community and the fact that some students may feel uncomfortable or pressured during these days.
Students are expected to wear sensible simple plain clothes eg shorts and shirt or jeans in cool weather. Bare midriffs or skimpy tops are not suitable. Classes which have PE on these days are required to bring PE uniforms as usual. All students must wear sports shoes and have a hat or cap, to comply with Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
HOUSE SYSTEM
There are four Houses in the School - Barry (Gold), Ward (Blue), Mornane (Green) and Mulhall (Red) - so that each girl belongs to a group encompassing all ages as well as to her own class. Interhouse activities include sport, cultural activities, fun activities, general care of environment and school spirit activities. The weekly Assembly is organised in House groups to provide further opportunities for girls within the school to mix and know each other well.
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ILLNESS PROCEDURE
If a student is ill in class, she should tell her class teacher who will sign the Student’s Movement Log if she/he gives permission for the student to leave class to go to Sick Bay. She should then go directly to the Sick Bay. Our duty of care to your daughter means that under no circumstances is your daughter to contact you directly by mobile phone, text message or email. Parents will be contacted by staff and asked to collect their daughter where necessary. Parents are asked to take staff advice and come willingly to collect your daughter. It is vitally important that parents notify the school of an emergency contact number so that arrangements can be made for the welfare of a sick student if her parents cannot be contacted. Students who are unwell are not usually permitted to travel home by public transport. Students may remain in Sick Bay for one hour only. They must then return to class or parents are contacted.
INTERHOUSE AND INTERSCHOOL CARNIVALS
Interhouse Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country carnival days are regarded as normal school days. All students are expected to attend as such events form an important part of a Loreto education. Interschool carnivals are attended by selected year groups. Attendance either at school or at the carnival as appropriate is also compulsory on those days.
LEARNING ENRICHMENT
Under the leadership of the Learning Enrichment Coordinator, students who need extra help or enrichment are recognised and supported. All departments take seriously their responsibility to ensure that all students as far as possible have these opportunities for growth. An annual report on departmental initiatives for gifted students is collated by the Learning Enrichment Coordinator.
LOCKS AND LOCKERS
Each student is provided with a locker in which to keep her school bag, books and other belongings. Each student is issued with a good quality combination lock for her locker.
Students will keep the lock for the duration of their time at the College (and afterwards). It will need to be taken homeat the end of the year and returned at the start of each new school year. Students who lose their locks will be issued with another one and the cost put on their account. Students must use a school issued lock.
Students will need to memorise their lock’s combination or write it down somewhere very inconspicuous. Students should never give their combination to another person. Students need to keep their belongings, particularly valuable items and mobile phones, locked in their lockers. Each girl needs to take responsibility for the security of her own things. The College will maintain a spreadsheet with each lock’s serial number, combination and the name of the student to whom the lock has been issued. If a student forgets her combination, she will be able to go to the Student Receptionist who can check the spreadsheet. Locks can also be opened with a master key.
NEW STUDENTS YEARS 8 -12 AND AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF YEAR 7
New students are welcomed to the school by the Enrolments Department, teachers and the Year Coordinator.
PARENT LOUNGE Parent Lounge is an on-line portal providing parents and guardians the opportunity to view information about their daughter and events that are occurring at the College. Parent Lounge is a secure, password protected site. Some of the specific information that you can access includes: School Fees Sport Fixtures Student Details (including address) - for updating as required
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Attendance Records Student Reports Student Timetable Medical Information Comprehensive Calendar Parent/Teacher interviews booking (when scheduled).
You are also able to add your contact details to the Parent Directory if you choose to do so. On the home screen there is a menu option called ‘Parent Directory’ and you have the option here of adding some contact information that other parents will be able to view. Parent Lounge is accessible from the College website www.loreto.qld.edu.au.
PARENT PARTICIPATION Education is a collaborative enterprise between parents and the College. It is, therefore, important for parents to feel they are able to assist in a variey of ways and their involvement is greatly valued. At the beginning of the year parents are invited to indicate areas in which they could contribute.
The Parents and Friends’ Association and its Sport & Music Support Groups are always looking for assistance. The Tuckshop and Library have regular helpers and always need more. Large numbers of parents regularly act as exam supervisors; others accompany excursions, do clerical work, help students arrange work experience, offer work experience placements or assist in other ways. Parents also help with coaching, refereeing and supervising sport.
Helping like this, if you are able, is a good way to be involved in your daughter’s education and is greatly appreciated.
PARENTAL CONTACT WITH SCHOOL The Homeroom teachers are responsible to the Principal for the general behaviour and pastoral care of the homeroom group. Subject teachers are responsible for monitoring the behaviour and progress of students in individual subjects.
Parents with any concerns should contact the homeroom or subject teacher through the school office either by telephone or email. If appropriate, the teacher will direct the issue to another member of staff - Curriculum Leader, Year Coordinator, School Counsellor, Learning Enrichment Coordinator. Staff cannot be expected to respond to emails outside of school hours. They may take up to two business days to respond to emails during the school day because of their teaching commitments. Urgent requests or concerns should be conveyed by telephone through the school office; staff will ensure they are attendedto in a timely manner.
All enquiries about students should be made at the office. Parents must not go directly to classrooms. Parents must not go to staffrooms or offices without prior arrangement. Requests or queries should always be conveyed in a reasonable and respectful manner.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION
Parents are encouraged to join the meetings of the P & F usually held on the first Tuesday of each month. Dates may change at the end of the school year. Dates of the P & F meetings can be found in Parent Lounge and on the College website.
This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of the ongoing life of the school. Guest speakers are organised and matters of interest and concern are debated.
P & F activities include: Welcome Morning Tea for Year 7 parents Welcome Barbeque in February Student Dances Parent Social functions Fundraising to support school projects/equipment needs The generosity of parents and friends, as well as their wisdom and honesty, is highly valued and ensures a means of contact and direct communication. The P & F Executive Committee members are elected at the AGM and can be found on the College website.
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PARKING
This local rule is to be observed by all staff, students and parents. By mutual agreement no staff or parent cars are to be parked in front of 29 or 33 Dale Street at any time. This was a condition agreed to at the time of the building of the Mary Ward Centre and still continues.
The safety of students is of prime concern to parents and staff. It is, therefore, most important that parents observe regulations when dropping or collecting students or parking around the College. An extract from the traffic regulations reads: “…. You cannot park, stop or stand”: Less than 6 metres from the building or property line at any intersection; Less than 18 metres from the approach side and 6 metres from the departure side of a bus stop; On a hill or a curve in such a way that any driver coming from behind would not have a clear view of your vehicle for at least 50 metres.
The circular drive at the front of the College cannot be used to drop or collect students. During the school day, it can only be used to collect students who are sick or injured.
NB No right turn is permitted at the exit from the circular drive.
Double parking, parking across driveways or in No Standing areas endangers the lives of students and staff.
Entrance to the Babylon parking area is restricted to staff. Parents should never stop in the gateway to drop or collect students.
Parents have two set-down/pick-up points for students. Brisbane City Council has designated the areas in Lade Street from the back steps near the Mulwith building and on Cavendish Road between the circular driveway and the bus stop as a set- down/pick-up zone. This zoning applies from 7.00am to 9.00am and 2.00pm to 4.00pm. During those times 2-minute parking only will be allowed for the purpose of dropping off or picking up students. Normal parking regulations will apply in this zone between 9.00am and 2.00pm. Please note that the section of Cavendish Road between Park Street and Dale Street isa designated school speed zone. The speed limit is 40km/h between 7.00am and 9.00am and between 2.00pm and 4.00pm on designated school days. Parents are advised to take care at these times.
PAST PUPILS’ ASSOCIATION
The Loreto College Coorparoo Past Pupils’ Association (LPPA) aims to foster an energetic and social link between our alumni and community. There is a rich tradition of connectedness in our College community characterised by genuine and loyal friendships. The LPPA boasts a proud history and we now have almost 7,000 members in Australia and across the globe. PAST PUPILS’ BURSARY & AWARDS Through our many fundraising efforts, including our annual Spring Luncheon, open to the entire Loreto community, we are proud to provide needs-based bursaries, at the discretion of the Principal, to students who otherwise may not be able to attain and complete a Loreto education. The Past Pupils' Association also endows awards for School Spirit encouraging Loreto girls to be the best they can be. PAST PUPILS’ LIFE MEMBERSHIP We encourage all Past Pupils to stay involved with their College as life members of the Loreto Past Pupils’ AssociationInc. As well as receiving our bi-annual publication the Loreto Chornicle, life members benefit from networking, friendships and special invitations to events. Since 2013, graduates of the College automatically become life members upon graduation.
Life Membership costs $110, and payments can be made online at www.loreto.qld.edu.au/payments Alternatively, you can send a cheque payable to: Loreto Past Pupils’ Association Inc. c/o Loreto College Coorparoo Development Office PO Box 1726 Coorparoo DC QLD 4151
PERMISSION FOR EXCURSIONS, CAMPS AND FIELD TRIPS
At the beginning of each year parents are asked to sign a form giving permission for students to attend curriculum-related excursions and field trips.
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During the year additional excursions of a cultural or other nature may be arranged; some of these will be outside class time.
Overnight camps and retreats require special permission forms and medical information details. A specific permission slip will be issued to cover such instances. The slip must be signed and returned by the due date, usually two days in advance of the excursion. If this does not occur the student will not be permitted to attend.
Students who are absent on the day the forms are issued are responsible for obtaining a form from the appropriate teacher.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
As part of our Pastoral Care Program, one lesson of Personal Development is conducted each week in Years 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12. Year 10 students have one additional period each fortnight as they choose their pathway through Year 11 and 12 and beyond, and prepare for senior studies. The key themes of the Personal Development Program are based on the Enduring Pursuits described in the Loreto Teaching & Learning Framework. We celebrate the mystery that exists in the miracle of life, creation and all things and thus seek to better understand our connectedness and our spirituality. For the love of our world and its future, we seek to pursue right relationships with, and the wellness of all beings, all things, and all creation. In so doing, we seek to use our God given talents in the pursuit of excellence and in the loving and responsible service and empowerment of all. REPORTING TO PARENTS
Parents of Years 7—10 students will have access via Parent Lounge to their daughter’s grades and feedback for individual assessment items. At the end of Term 1 all students will receive Interim Reports. At the beginning of Term 2 all students from Years 7-12 will have a Parent-Student-Teacher interview with their Home Room teacher. Prior to this meeting each student will complete a reflection to be discussed as part of the meeting. Interviews will be of 10 to 15 minutes duration. It is strongly encouraged and expected that all will attend an interview. At the beginning of Term 2, parents will also have an opportunity to meet with some of their daughter’s subject teachers. At the end of Semester 1, all students in Years 7-12 will receive reports on their academic progress. At the beginning of Term 3 two afternoon/evening sessions are available for Parent-Student-Teacher interviews. All teachers will be present and parents can make interview appointments on-line. Parents are free to see all or some of the staff who teach their daughter, and the girls are expected to attend with their parent(s). Students in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 will receive reports at the end of Semester 2. Students in Year 12 will know their position on the Rank Order for each subject. They will be able to examine their SAIs in the week after graduation. They will be issued with Statements of Results and, if they are eligible, Qld Certificates of Education by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority at the end of the year. SCHOOL FACILITIES
The facilities at Loreto have been developed and enhanced to maximise the education and co-curricular activities for the current and future student body.
Apart from individual school training and competition, for Workplace Health and Safety reasons, school sporting facilities are not available for use outside school hours.
Due to the numerous and diverse activities that the students participate in at the College outside normal school hours, the College has a very strict policy towards allowing other organisations or individuals to use school facilities. Basically, the grounds and buildings are not available for hire or loan.
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS AND BOOKS
Good quality second hand uniforms and books are available from the Sustainable School Shop http://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
SMOKE FREE ZONE - The school property is a smoke-free zone. Parents are asked to support this policy when attending functions or visiting the school at any time.
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SPEECH NIGHT POLICY Reflection on the traditions of Loreto schools and on the principles in our Mission Statement and educational philosophy form the basis of this policy.
Loreto schools pursue and recognise excellence in all fields of endeavour. This provides a broad base for recognition of achievement. Loreto schools do not conduct formal, public Speech Nights. We believe that it is more appropriate to offer recognition of a wide range of student achievement in a formal manner at a full school assembly or at special assemblies throughout the year. Parents are welcome to attend.
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE The College participates in the Catholic Church Insurance Ltd School Plan for student personal accident and disability insurance. This covers all students at the College whilst participating in school organised activities, including excursions, camps and retreats. The insurance cover is worldwide. The benefits payable under this plan cover all medical expenses other than those which may be claimed under Medicare or Medicare Gaps. Claim forms can be obtained from the school office.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP The Year 12 class has a special leadership role in the College and works through a series of Councils. The School Captains, House Captains and Council Leaders have been chosen to carry out the particular tasks. These girls act as an example for younger students. Opportunities for younger students to develop leadership skills include election as a Student Representative Council member (three students per year level) or as a House Representative (one student per House from Years 8 – 11). Each Homeroom class also elects two Class Captains each semester (two in Terms 2, 3 and 4 in Year 7). Important leadership roles also exist in co-curricula areas such as service groups, music ensembles and sporting teams.
SUPERVISION BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL Supervision of students begins at 8.10am and finishes at 3.30pm each day. No responsibility for students is taken outside those times, other than students involved in particular activities under the supervision of a particular teacher, coach or other staff member. Theses activities may include training for sporting teams, Music Ensemble rehearsals, Club activities or meetings. Some other facilities are made available to students outside the general supervision times. The Library is open between 7.30am and 5.00pm. A staff member will be available in Room 217 each morning between 7.30am and 8.15am for assistance with Maths and supervision of school related computer use. No responsibility can be taken for students not involved in one of these activities before 8.10am or after 3.30pm.
When social functions or sporing activities are held at Loreto, staff will remain behind until all students have been collected. It is, therefore, most important that students are collected punctually. For sporting activities off-site, staff will transport back to Loreto any students who have not been collected by the appointed time. Staff will take no further responsibility for supervision. Students will then be expected to wait in the undercroft until collected by parents.
TERM DATES 2018
Term 1 Tuesday 23 January (Years 7 & 12) - Wednesday 28 March (Good Friday 30 March)
Wednesday 24 January (all students)
Term 2 Tuesday 17 April - Friday 29 June
Term 3 Tuesday 24 July - Friday 21 September
Term 4 Monday 8 October - Friday 16 November (Year 12) , Friday 30 November (Years 7 - 11)
TIMETABLE - The Ten Day Timetable
Loreto College operates on a 10 day Week A/Week B timetable. The Student Handbook and College Calendar will indicate whether each week is Week A or Week B .
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TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE COLLEGE
The information below is a brief outline only. Please call Transinfo 131230 or the private bus companies to confirm timetables. Loreto College Bus Stop is No. 35 located on Cavendish Road directly out the front of the College. GARDEN CITY BUS ROUTE 184 & 185
Bus 184 Bus 185 Departs GC Arrives LC Departs LC Arrives GC Departs GC Arrives LC Departs LC Arrives GC 6.53am 7.20am 3.11pm 3.55pm 7.11am 7.45am 3.26pm 4.15pm 7.25am 7.57am 3.35pm 4.11pm 7.31am 8.07am 3.47pm 4.28pm 7.55am 8.28am 3.57pm 4.33pm 7.43am 8.19am 4.12pm 4.48pm
CARINDALE INTERCHANGE
Bus 878 – please note the morning service ends at Cavendish Road High School. Students can walk the 1.5kms to the College or link up with the 184/185 service on Cavendish Road. Afternoon service picks up from Loreto College.
Bus 878 – finishes at Cavendish Road High School Bus 879 Departs CI Arrives CRH Departs LC Arrives CI Departs CI Arrives LC Departs LC Arrives CI 7.49am 8.25am 3.30pm 4.01pm n/a n/a 3.30pm 3.55pm
Bus 202 & 208 – students hop off at Bus Stop 30 (Cnr Cavendish & Chatsworth Rds) and walk to Loreto College (5mins)
Bus 202 Bus 208 – PREPAID SERVICE ONLY Departs CI Arrives Departs Arrives CI Departs CI Arrives Departs Arrives CI 7.25am 7.43am 3.29pm 4.00pm 7.07am 7.25am n/a n/a 8.00am 8.17am 3.54pm 4.25pm 7.40am 7.58am n/a n/a
COORPAROO RAILWAY STATION BUS ROUTE 184/185 & 884
Students alighting from Coorparoo Railway Station (2.5km from College) can connect with the following services from Cnr Yarrabin St & Cavendish Rd – Bus Stop 20 Bus 184 Bus 185 Bus 884 Departs Arrives Departs Arrives Departs Arrives Departs Arrives Departs Arrives Departs Arrives CS LC LC CS CS LC LC CS CS LC LC CS
7.59am 8.08am 3.24pm 3.34pm 7.25am 7.31am 3.56pm 4.06pm 7.51am 7.58am 3.25pm 3.30pm
BAYSIDE: REDLAND BAY - BRISBANE CITY (AM ONLY – PEAK TIME) BUS 250 This is a TransLink service operated by Transdev Queensland. Students can either catch a bus to Coorparoo Junction (opp old Megamart Building) and then transfer to bus 184/185/884 (Cavendish Rd) to Loreto College OR catch the train to Coorparoo Railway Station and connect with bus 184/185/884. Enquiries to Translink 131230
CARINDALE, CARINA HEIGHTS, BAYSIDE: School Service 5005 PM ONLY Departs 3.32pm Loreto College arriving 4.15pm at Capalaba Interchange (Stop A). This services goes via Boundary St, Samuel St, Winstanley Rd, Carindale St, stops at Carindale Shopping Centre (Bay J), continue Carindale St, Winstanley St, Scrub Rd, Old Cleveland Rd, Bacton Rd, Tilley Rd, Old Cleveland Rd, Redland Bay Rd. Enquiries to Transdev Queensland 3248 6100
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BURBANK – CANNON HILL: SERVICE 10A Mt Petrie/Gainsborough Park Departs 6.30am from Underwood depot and arrives 7.18am at Loreto College. Services goes via Balmain Street, Compton Rd, Logan Rd, Springwood Rd, under M1, Rochedale Rd, Miles Platting Rd, Gardner Rd through lights at Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Rd, continue on Mt Petrie Rd, through to Gainsborough Park Bus Shelter, under Gateway, Broadwater Rd, Ham Rd, Wecker Rd, Newnham Rd, Creek Rd, Logan Rd, Holland Rd, Cavendish Rd. Service 10B afternoon bus departs Loreto College 4.00pm. All enquiries to Mt Gravatt Bus Service 3808 7800
BURBANK – HAWTHORNE: Service 14A Garden City/Mt Gravatt/Wellers Hill/Holland Park. Departs 6.30am Underwood Depot and arrives 7.18am at Loreto College. Services goes via Compton Rd, Logan Rd, cross Underwood Rd, under M1, Miles Platting Rd busway station, Garden City Shopping Centre busway station, Griffith Uni busway station, Sports Drive, Circular Drive, Messines Ridge Rd, Gaza Rd, underneath M3, Bapaume Rd, Monash Rd, Toohey Rd, Wellers Hill, Cracknell Rd, Esther Rd, Gilmore Rd, Pauline Rd, Sexton St, Esher Rd, Birdwood Rd, Logan Rd, Abbotsleigh St, Holland Park, Geelong St, Cavendish.
Service 14B afternoon bus departs Loreto College 4.03pm. Enquiries to Mt Gravatt Bus Service 3808 7800 BURBANK – EAST BRISBANE: Service 16A Underwood/Eight Mile Plains/Sunnybank/Salisbury/Tarragindi/Wellers Hill/ Holland Park Departs 6.30am Underwood Depot and arrives 7.45am at Loreto College. Service goes via Balmain Rd, Compton Rd, Logan Rd, Underwood Rd, under Gateway Overpass to Warrigal Rd, Padstow Rd, McCullough Rd, Troughton St to Kessels Rd. Continue on Kessels Rd, Orange Grove Rd, Henson Rd, Cripps St, McCarthy Rd, Evans Rd, Beaudesert Rd, Mayfield Rd, Tarragindi Rd, Beverley Hill St, Glendale Gr, Sarah St, Cavan St, Tarragindi Rd, Andrew Av, Fernvale Rd, Weller Rd, Toohey Rd, Marshall Rd, Garioch St, Pozieres Rd, Messines Ridge Rd, Bapaume Rd, Sterculia Av, under Pacific Mwy, Logan Rd, Holland Rd, Cavendish Rd. Service 16B afternoon bus departs Loreto College at 3.39pm. Enquiries to Mt Gravatt Bus Service 3808 7800 ------TRANSLINK - 131230 TransLink makes public transport easier to catch. Just one TransLink ticket will take you wherever you want to go on participating buses, QR Citytrain and Brisbane City Council ferries within South East Queensland. Connect to the TransLink’s comprehensive website for: bus, train and ferry timetables; route maps; fares and integrated ticketing information; journey planning. Go Card Please refer to the TransLink website, for more information. SAFETY NET ELIGIBILITY Families may be eligible for fully funded travel assistance from the Queensland Government if they receive: Additional Family Payment; Austudy; Abstudy; Care and Protection Order; Service Pension (with dependent child/student add-on) etc. If you are eligible under the Safety Net scheme only one type of assistance is available – either train or bus but not both. The application form for travel by train can be collected from your nearest railway station. Parents/Guardians will be required to pay the full costs of travel until interim approval is granted by Queensland Transport. These fares are not refundable. For further eligibility details regarding any of the above, please call Queensland Transport on 13 23 80.
Private Bus Companies: You should contact the bus company concerned for an application form. The student must live more than 4.8 kilometres by the shortest trafficable route from the nearest State Secondary School and Catholic School.
TELSTRA PHONEAWAY CARD
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALLS: The PhoneAway Card is a convenient calling card that enables you to make telephone calls from most phones – ideal with a last minute change of plans, missed buses etc. The PhoneAway Card is a prepaid card and can be purchased from Post Offices, Newsagents, Telstra shops or on-line.
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TUCKSHOP
The Tuckshop operates on a daily basis and in order to continue its smooth operation we rely on our voluntary helpers. As many hands make light work we require parents to assist us on a monthly roster (9.00am—1.30pm).
Food is sold over the counter at recess and lunch. The menu may vary according to the season; however, a wide range of healthy food is available.
For any queries regarding the Tuckshop, the Manager will be pleased to hear from you.
CASHLESS TUCKSHOP Loreto College is always seeking to make your interactions with the school more convenient and secure and that’s why we have engaged Flexischools to provide a cashless way to use the school tuckshop.
Students use their Loreto College Access Card to purchase goods at the Tuckshop. Parents set up a Flexischools account online and pre-load their account with funds. Students can make purchases at the Tuckshop by swiping their card at the cash register. Parents can view their daughter’s purchases online and can set a daily spending limit on the student’s card. The cards do not carry any financial information on them and connect to a secure database here at school. When a student makes a purchase her photo appears on the cash register screen ensuring another student’s card cannot be used. If a student loses a card it can be disabled very quickly and a student issued with a new one. Once replaced with a new card the old card cannot be used for purchases as part of the security process.
Online Ordering
Parents and students will be able to order from the Tuckshop online up to 9.30am in the morning. The payment for this is also done online, so you no longer need to send cash or a paper order to school. As well as being convenient for parents, the online orders are more accurate and much faster for the Tuckshop to operate.
Set Up Your Account
Setting up an account for either Online Ordering or Card Payments is done online and only takes a minute. Simplygoto www.flexischools.com.au and click Register. You will need your daughter’s student ID number for registration. These have been issued and can be located on the cover of this handbook.
If you have a son or daughter in another school and have already set up a Flexischools account, you can simply add your daughter to your existing account. You will be sent an email with further instructions on how to complete the registration. Once registered, you can start placing orders immediately. You can activate the card payments during the online registration by entering your student card number indicated on the student card.
A few tips for registration are below.
When registering, ensure you link your daughter’s account to her Loreto ID card. These are issued in January and will have the same ID number that begins with an ‘s’ for student eg. s1977323. Please use a lower case ‘s’ at the beginning of the student ID number.
If you set a daily cash limit on this account your daughter will not be able to purchase anything that goes over this limit. You may like to review the Tuckshop menu before you set this limit. If you do an online order this limit does not apply.
There also needs to be sufficient funds in your Flexischools’ account if your daughter is to be able to buy from the Tuckshop. You may consider enabling an auto top on your account once it reaches a certain level to alleviate this problem.
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The system operates via a pre-paid account, so you don’t need to search for coins in the morning and can easily budget for your spending throughout the term. There are a variety of payment options supported, including Visa, MasterCard (credit and debit), PayPal and Bank Transfer. Some top-up methods have fees or restrictions – please check online for details.
What does it cost?
Student Card payments at the canteen attract no transaction fee, but online pre-orders of food incur a 25c fee per order. Bank Transfers are free but cause a delay for the funds to reach us. Credit Card payments are online and immediate, but incur a 29c fee, which is similar for PayPal, but the fee is 35c.
If you have any questions about registering, Flexischools provide a great help desk on 1300 361 769, or you can contact them via their website, www.flexischools.com.au
WEBSITE The College website www.loreto.qld.edu.au contains a great deal of useful information for students and parents. School policies can be accessed on the site as can employment information, booklists and the school’s Mission Statement. The section on Loreto history and philosophy is an interesting journey into the past, which contrasts with the special events page that keeps you up-to- date with all the latest happenings in the College.
The weekly College Newsletter is published on the website and the various Loreto community groups such as the Parents & Friends, the School Council and the Past Pupils’ Association have pages on the site.
In order to communicate effectively the full extent of College life, the Loreto Coorparoo website will include images of students. While students whose images appear on the site will usually not be named, this may happen occasionally.
We also like to use photos in school publications such as the Magazine, Loreto Chronicle, Loreto Facebook, Twitter, Prospectus, publications of Queensland Catholic Education Commission, The Catholic Leader and Quest Newspapers.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We encourage families to follow Loreto College on social media. This is a great way for parents to keep up to date with College events, academic, music and sporting results, fundraising achievements, social events and day-to-day happenings.
Join the Loreto social media forum:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Loreto-College-Coorparoo/252078328212886
Instagram www.instagram.com/loretocoorparoo
Twitter @LoretoCoorparoo
Loreto App- search for Loreto College Coorparoo on either the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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