Number 84, August 2020 www.loreto.nsw.edu.au
• justice • sincerity • verity • felicity • freedom • justice • sincerity • verity • felicity • freedom •
Students vs Teachers
Junior School Swimming Carnival
New Staff 2020
Pancake Day
Big Sister Little Sister Program
Staff Development
Ash Wednesday
Dux Assembly
Year 7 First Day
P&F Welcome Cocktail Party
Year 12 Mass
The Chapel
Ancient History Incursion loretokirribilli
Library Lovers' Day senior school: @LoretoSenior CGSSSA Touch Football SeniorLK
junior school: @PrimaryLK PDHPE LoretoJuniorSchool
Opening School Mass LK SOCIAL MEDIA
Senior School Swimming Rowing Regatta contents
Principal's 2019 HSC May Day 90th ANNIVERSARY Message RESULTS CELEBRATION OF THE CHAPEL 2 4 8 10 challenges & junior SCHOOL learning in senior school opportunities LEARNING thee junior School learning 12 18 20 22 practical social circle of junior school Learning Justice Friends Swimming carnival 24 26 28 30
SENIOR sport future of mary ward sharing round-up learning connect our faith 32 34 36 38
sharing our ex-student lk connect ex-students' community profile - PROPERTY union 40 42 44 48
Contributions for inclusion in Spirit should be sent to: Communications Office | Loreto Kirribilli | 85 Carabella Street | Kirribilli NSW 2061 | Tel 02 9957 4722 | [email protected] Cover Image | Year 2 Rainbow costumes were created by Denise Gularte and her mother (Chanelle Leon Gularte's mother and grandmother) The Principal anna dickinson (mrs)
This first edition of Spirit for 2020 is our students’ spiritual, academic and resilience and a determination to quite unique, as it captures elements physical needs. The student leaders, manage the complexities confronting of life at Loreto Kirribilli pre-COVID-19, although understandably focused on them. However, I would like to extend as well as vignettes of our response to their HSC, pulled together LK news my most profound thanks to the the ongoing pandemic. editions and online activities to elicit teachers and support staff for the joy and laughter, supporting the girls’ way in which they responded to the I will be forever grateful for the spirit of need for connection and creating a challenges faced, looking for every hope, optimism and goodwill which sense of normalcy and familiarity. opportunity to learn from these is so engrained within our culture; experiences as we journeyed forward strongly influencing the way in which On reflection, it was surreal to move into what many describe as the we transitioned from the normality from the energy of our usual Term 'new normal'. of school life to one that was rapidly 1 events and experiences to an changing. We navigated our way Australia-wide lockdown in an Although the first half of this report through uncharted waters together, attempt to flatten the infection curve. is dominated by our response to the facing challenges unprecedented in The joy felt by all as we returned to COVID-19 crisis, it would be remiss of our living memories. We rose above face-to-face, onsite learning in Term me not to remark on the wonderful potential fear and anxiety, remaining 2, will be another memory I will hold efforts of our HSC class of 2019, calm, well-informed and socially dear, captured in photographs as the which also inspired us with their responsible. I am in awe of the way girls arrived at the school gates. I am resilience, work ethic and wonderful in which our staff rapidly adapted, so grateful to our students and their achievements. This was the first year developing an excellent remote families for the way they supported of the ‘stronger HSC’ and our students (online) learning environment which one another and the staff throughout and staff rose to the challenge included wellbeing resources for these difficult times, demonstrating magnificently. Congratulations to
|2 Sophie Howard, 2019 Dux, who offered to them whilst maintaining On a final note, please find below achieved an outstanding ATAR of 99.9 the goals they have set for themselves the Verity Prayer for 2020, written and to Emma Scroope for achieving for their future. The care they have collaboratively by the Loreto School 1st in the State for PDHPE. Each year, also demonstrated to each other and Captains across Australia at the LSAC the Sydney Morning Herald publishes the staff will be long remembered by Student Leadership Conference: a ranking based on the number of our school community - a very special Band 6/E4 results, as a percentage year group indeed! of the overall number of students. At the commencement of the In 2019, Loreto Kirribilli was ranked verity prayer school year, I had the privilege 18th overall, acknowledged as the God of light, who guides of witnessing ex-student Grace best-performing Catholic school in us in ways of truth. Brennan (nee Clark, ’01), founder of NSW. Our wonderful learning culture, the inspirational #buyfromthebush Ignite within us the courage to reinforced in these challenging times, social media campaign, receive a uncover our authentic selves and in striving to embed excellence into standing ovation for her Australia Day doing so discover our greatest gifts. all learning experiences, is a strong Address, as she spoke about rural and determinant of our students’ success Illuminate the path of integrity, city communities pulling together each year. We congratulate our girls so our lives are defined by in the face of recent hardships and for their hard work, resilience and love and honesty. challenges. The Loreto values shone wisdom in taking every opportunity Inspire us to look beyond our through her address. I listened in offered to them to improve their own horizons to face the truth awe to this amazing woman and individual performances and we bigger than ourselves. then once again felt very privileged thank our teachers once again for to be the Principal of a school that Called by Mary Ward, we seek their expertise and commitment in graduates women compelled to and speak the truth: a truth that supporting the girls in achieving make a positive difference in the invites us to do ordinary things well, their very best. world. Women like ex-student Jane a truth that leads to justice for all. Our Year 12 Class of 2020 has already Fernandez (’91), who is also featured This is our Verity. demonstrated their resilience in this issue and who led the winning and determination in the face bid for Australia and New Zealand to In Jesus’ name and with the of enormous challenges. I am so host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World help of the Holy Spirit, we say, impressed with the students sheer Cup™. An inspiration for what she and grit and commitment, utilising all her team have achieved for women Amen the additional resources and support and sport in Australia.
3| 2019 Higher School Certificate Results aNNE GRIPTON | DIRECTOR OF TEACHING & LEARNING
The growth that all students realised in the HSC RESULTS 2019 HSC was wonderful. While we acknowledge We congratulate 11 students who placed on the NSW HSC All the achievements of the students highlighted Rounders list with 10 units or more with a Band 6 or E4 result. later in this article, we emphasise that each Mia Anderson Sophie Howard (Dux) Grace Smith student should have the opportunity to demonstrate how they grew in their learning. Deanna D’Alessandro Veronica Martin Taylah Smith Many faced significant challenges this year, Jade Garrett Caitlin Mulveney Kate Wilson and they were empowered to overcome these Sophia Hotten Emma Scroope to achieve HSC results of which they can all be extremely proud. TOP ACHIEVERS
This cohort of students took advantage of all the Emma Scroope 1st in NSW for PDHPE opportunities provided by the school, such as Sophie Howard 4th in NSW for Ancient History extra classes run by departments, mock exams We were also pleased to report that of this cohort, 312 during the breaks, seminar days, after school study Distinguished Achievements (attaining a Band 6) were shared mentors, bookable teachers, individual coaching among 99 students and that 65 students attained three or and more. Their commitment to their studies was more Band 6 results. well rewarded.
|4 HSC SUBJECT ACHIEVEMENTS ONSTAGE INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DRAMA Every one of the 31 courses undertaken at Loreto Kirribilli Bianca Hickey Grace Kiely exceeded the state mean, with a number of courses significantly above including: Ancient History, Biology, ONSTAGE GROUP PERFORMANCE DRAMA Business Studies, Chemistry, Chinese Continuers, Design Emily Cameron Madison Howse and Technology, Drama, English (Standard and Advanced), Stephanie Carroll Grace Kiely Food Technology, French Continuers, Geography, Italian Lucia Cozzi Izabella Rizzo Continuers, Legal Studies, Mathematics (Standard 2, 2 Alejandra De Matteis Charlotte Rogers Unit, Extension 1 and 2) Modern History, Music 1, Physics, Grace Dumbrell Eleanor Sage Studies of Religion (1 and 2 Unit) and Visual Arts. Bianca Hickey Sarah Sindone Subjects where students achieved exclusively in the top Bands, that is, Band 5/6 or E3/E4, included Design and Each year, the Sydney Morning Herald releases a ranking Technology, Drama, Economics, English Extension 1, based on the number of Band 6/E4 results as a percentage Mathematics Extension 2, Music 1, Visual Arts, Chinese of the overall number of examinations sat by Loreto Continuers, Italian Extension and Hospitality. Kirribilli students. In 2019, Loreto Kirribilli was placed 18th overall, and was the top performing Catholic school in Other subjects that achieved over 85% of their students NSW. In terms of the Honour Roll, Mathematics Standard 2 in the top two bands included Ancient History, Business was ranked 13th in the state, while English Standard was Studies, English Advanced, Geography, Legal Studies, ranked 11th, and English Advanced, English Extension 1 Mathematics Extension 1, Modern History, History and 2 ranked 21st in the state. Extension, Studies of Religion 2 Unit and Italian Continuers.
We had 99% of students achieve a result in Bands 5 or 6, ATAR RESULTS and 93% of courses attained results in Band 6, while 60% Students were invited back to school for a morning tea of students achieved all Band 5 or 6 results. to reconnect with each other and their teachers; it was wonderful to see their joy and pride in their achievements. In recognition of courses with practical components, We were pleased to congratulate Sophie Howard who the following students were nominated in their various achieved an ATAR of 99.9 and is recipient of Macquarie fields for: University’s Co-op Scholarship to study a Bachelor of SHAPE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY, INDUSTRIAL Actuarial Studies with Professional Practice (Hons). TECHNOLOGY, TEXTILES & DESIGN We are delighted to share the following results: Jaida Brown Georgia Loadsman Dux: Sophie Howard with an ATAR of 99.9 Alexandra Collins - Selected Veronica Martin 6 students with an ATAR over 99 Amelia Glascott Nina Savage 15% of students with an ATAR over 97 Holly House Samantha Schnellhaus 31% of students with an ATAR over 95 Sophie Jackson Kate Wilson 62% of students with an ATAR over 90 Zoe Kerr Channing Young We applaud each and every student’s achievements, ARTEXPRESS VISUAL ARTS knowing that they are the result of setting high Holly House - Selected expectations, hard work and utilising all the resources available to them. Loreto Kirribilli is proud to have played ENCORE MUSIC a part in these girls’ lives, and looks forward to the positive Paris Scharkie difference they will makesincerity in the world. 5| Class of 2019 SOPHIE HOWARD | DUX ASSEMBLY | February 2020
I honestly dreamed about getting Dux from the first speech I heard in Year 7, and had all these ideas about how ‘perfect’ she must be, as if she was some goddess coasting through the HSC who had her life together.
Please do not look at me and think that, because I am anything but perfect. Throughout the HSC I and intelligence nor a crystal ball into To the now Year 12s - Be kind to struggled with a really unhealthy future success. yourselves and each other because mentality about marks, and the HSC won’t necessarily be. Don’t The HSC is less vital and identity internalised a lot of stress and self- use your personal insecurities as an defining than some people make it doubt. While on paper I got mostly excuse to take your stress out on out to be, but regardless, the scores good grades, I was highly anxious, others. Eat, sleep and have balance. that everyone achieved are incredibly highly competitive and a bit obsessive, Make time for your classmates and impressive and a testament to our constantly comparing myself to for Music and Sport if you're into that, hard work, natural creativity, ingenuity others and the unrealistic image I felt because sacrificing your wellbeing and resilience. others had of me. Whenever I didn’t and passion, in my opinion, is not meet my own expectations, I would We supported each other emotionally worth any mark or award. fall apart because I wrongly felt like through the past six years and really Remember that Year 12 isn’t just the being ‘smart’ was the only thing I had matured, I couldn’t have survived HSC but your last year together so going for me. without the support of my friends. really relish in it, make the most of I tell you about my own mental I am so proud of our year group, for every fun opportunity and help each health struggles and imperfect HSC not just excelling in numerical results other to reach the finish line. experience not to scare you, but to but also in a diverse range of fields, To the class of 2019, you inspire me so demonstrate that this is important to whether that be Fencing, Debating, much, and while I am not best friends talk about. I also want to normalise Rowing, completing a Major Work with all of you, I am still proud and will seeking help and support when or Netball. be proud of what you do in the future you need it, whether that be from We have also shown our deeper and will definitely brag about once your friends, parents and teachers, value beyond our achievements existing in the same hallways as you who care about you more than your on paper. From what I’ve seen, we when I hear your names. I know you mark, or from professionals. You can have empathy, social intelligence will all make great teachers, doctors, definitely come back from a bad mark and selflessness, demonstrated in writers, artists, accountants, mothers or experience if you are willing to rely everyday interactions and through or whatever else you dedicate on others a bit, revise your way of sacrificing time and comforts for the yourselves to. We clearly all have thinking and persevere. environment and other worthy causes. more to offer beyond the Doing these things really helped me. We have worked to learn about and High School Certificate. I’m still learning to believe this, but we improve our world and try to pay are all far more than a number and forward our privilege, something I the HSC is neither a measure of worth hope we can continue.
|6 2020 Year of Verity CHARLOTTE ROSS | School Captain
verity prayer Members of the Student Executive chose the theme of ‘Verity Vogue’ God of light, who guides for the 2020 Loreto Year of Verity, showing that living with truth is us in ways of truth. always ‘in style’.
Ignite within us the courage to In 2020, truth is more important than Loreto Kirribilli girls to think deeply uncover our authentic selves and in ever before, in the context of the about what their truth is and whether doing so discover our greatest gifts. environment, the internet and even they have been expressing it. Illuminate the path of integrity, ‘fake news’. We are at a crucial point At Loreto Kirribilli, we are also so our lives are defined by in history, where valuing the truth very passionate about the grave love and honesty. is essential. environmental truth that we are Inspire us to look beyond our Because of this, we have decided facing, especially in light of the own horizons to face the truth to reinforce that living your truth is bushfire crisis late last year and earlier bigger than ourselves. always the ‘popular’ thing, even if your this year. In conjunction with the Called by Mary Ward, we seek truth isn’t the same as that of those work of the Environment Council, and speak the truth: a truth that around you, through Verity Vogue. the Student Executive will be making the bushfires and the environment invites us to do ordinary things We believe that truth has many a central focus of the year. well, a truth that leads to elements of equal importance. The justice for all. first is finding and living your personal On behalf of the Student Executive This is our Verity. truth. Whether this is what you like to and Year 12 Leadership team, wear, what you do in your spare time, I am excited and look forward to In Jesus’ name and with the who you want to associate yourself ‘capturing verity’ in the everyday life help of the Holy Spirit, we say, with or what you believe in, living out of Loreto Kirribilli, for the remainder Amen your truth with integrity is always the of the school year. popular decision. We encourage all
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May Day helen thomas | director of mission
The traditional May Day celebrations were a little Year 12 students were able to take part in the customary different this year but were still a time for the Loreto procession, laying flowers in front of the Statue of Our Kirribilli community to come together remotely and Lady at school. The youngest student, Catherine Ho, was in person. We gathered to celebrate and give thanks also present and placed the crown of flowers on the for Mary, the Mother of God, with our traditional statue of Mary, watched on by School Captain Charlotte May Day ceremony. Ross. These traditional celebrations commemorating celebration |8
Our Lady Mary were videoed and included in a beautiful, in vulnerable communities world-wide, is to ensure that online liturgy held later that day for all staff and students. people do not have to endure more suffering due to the Normally May Day is a time for the school to raise funds for coronavirus. This year, money raised went towards both Mary Ward International Australia (MWIA) and especially, the Gari-uai preschool and assisting MWIA in combating the preschool the Loreto sisters run in Gari-uai, in Timor- the devastating effects of COVID-19 in the countries and Leste. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, MWIA’s goal projects they identified as needing urgent assistance.
9| 90 Year Anniversary of the Chapel ANNA BROOKS | ARCHIVIST
This year Loreto Kirribilli’s iconic Chapel is 90-years-old and we take the opportunity to look back on the pivotal role this building has played in the life of the school.
Designed in Romanesque style by the architect firm Roarty Brothers, the Chapel was built by Bowcocks in 1929 -1930 and was perhaps the first Heart from Fr Peter Treand MSC, significant building project undertaken when the sisters left Randwick. by Loreto Kirribilli, especially as it was during the Depression. Once completed, the tower of the Chapel was the highest point in the The school had close links with both area and became a navigational aid the architects and builder of the for boats on the Harbour and offered Chapel. Architect Stanislaus Roarty expansive views of the Harbour and was father to Mary and Anne, who the surrounding suburbs. It also had a both entered the IBVM and later spectacular view of the construction returned to Loreto Kirribilli to teach. of Sydney Harbour Bridge in the The three Bowcock girls also early 1930s. attended Loreto Kirribilli. school community. “The Chapel was Sister Yvonne Lamerand ibvm, said, widely used and it was central to our The foundation stone was blessed “The Chapel very much fitted into the faith development," she added. on 15 December 1929 by the Most context of the day. It is a testament Rev Michael Kelly, Archbishop of As the school grew, the Chapel could to the development of Sydney and Sydney, and dedicated and opened no longer cater for the increased to the growth and development that by the Most Rev Cattaneo, Apostolic numbers and was used for more linked Sydney to the North Shore.” Delegate, on 2 August 1930. The selective groups and occasions. Chapel was dedicated to Our Lady of She reflected that the whole school However, it still retained its significant the Sacred Heart, following the gift would gather in the Chapel which status within the Loreto community, of a statue of Our Lady of the Sacred was very much the focal point of the past and present.
|10 The distinctive Bell Tower is 100ft high, rising from a 20ft square base, visually anchoring the Chapel to the earth. This height and the beauty of the architecture ensure the Chapel remains the pinnacle of the Loreto Kirribilli site.
The Chapel has received many donations over the years from past students and families, many who remain involved with the school community. In 1934, the sister of Mother de Sales donated the altar, in memory of their parents Frank and Margaret Young, then shortly after a pair of white marble angels. The chain and key for the Tabernacle were given by Patricia Julian in 1929. Inside the Tabernacle is an inscription reading ‘Pray for Arthur Wallis’. Arthur was the school groundsman for many years. The Stations of the Cross were donated in 1911 by Mrs Bell, in memory of her daughter Mollie Bell, and the Statue of the Sacred Heart in the Chapel entrance was donated by the Swift Family in memory of James Roger and Marie Swift. On either side of the front of the nave is a marble statue, St Joseph on the right, a gift from Mother Philomena Heaton ibvm, and Our Lady on the left, a gift from Mrs J Hayes. Various stained glass windows have been donated in memory of students, family members, Saints, Sarah and Edward Heaton, Mother Philomena Heaton ibvm, Mother Gonzaga Barry ibvm and Mother Stanislaus Mulhall ibvm.
Services conducted in the Chapel have included Friday morning Mass, Meditation, Weddings of ex‑students, Memorials, Junior School Sacraments, Family Masses, Staff Masses and Liturgies.
If you would like more information about the Chapel please email Archivist Anna Brooks [email protected]
11| The Challenges & Opportunities of Change remote online learning
Drought, bushfires followed by the COVID-19 pandemic saw the year 2020 start like no other. Term 1 began in a smoky haze and as the air cleared the devastating impact of a new virus began to unfold. Plans were hastily set in place to enable students to continue to learn off-site. Teaching methods were adapted to an online model which required a major focus on the technology to facilitate this change.
Students transitioned to remote online learning at the end of March in line with advice from NSW Health and the State Government. Both staff and students became adept at using Microsoft Teams to connect and teachers expanded their use of CH@LK, the learning management system, to deliver lessons online.
Teachers continually revised and updated their approach in response to feedback from students and parents, with students were able to log calls and IT staff had the facility particular attention being paid to the needs of Year 12 to support them from home and guide them step-by-step and the wellbeing of the entire student body. to rectify problems within a very short timeframe.” Dr Jonathon Mascorella, Coordinator of Innovation and Dr Mascorella said the feedback loop was important to eLearning, commented, “Remote Learning at Loreto Loreto Kirribilli throughout the crisis. “We constantly Kirribilli was a multi-faceted approach that took the work sought the insight of our community to refine our of a massive team of people including those in Wellbeing, processes. eLearning and technology are just one aspect eLearning and Information Technology, Human Resources, of how we achieve the outcomes we do, but during the Support, Maintenance, Administration and Teaching. COVID-19 crisis, it was a central pillar that made so much “Our entire team worked relentlessly to make this possible - wellbeing, spiritual and physical fitness, teaching, successful in so many ways. The challenges for us were learning and support. From here, we can learn, adapt and overcome by careful planning and implementation, prepare for a diverse, uncertain and volatile future.” reflection and revision. And sometimes, we had to Junior School staff felt the loss of students on campus stand our ground because our approach was right, not and expressed how they missed the personal connection. necessarily because it was easy.” Instead, they interacted with students via CH@LK and The school’s IT team was already working on Microsoft Microsoft Teams. Mrs Linda Walburn, Assistant to the Teams before the pandemic but IT Manager, Joseph Alam, Head of Junior School, said, “We enjoyed checking in with said the move to remote learning brought about a more different families as we heard how things were going rapid transition to online delivery. “We ourselves were when the students were in lockdown and remote learning. learning while supporting at the same time but we never There were good days and not so good days. Things were learninglost clarity on the steps of the project. On a technical level, really different for everyone.” |12 The Challenges & Opportunities of Change STUDENT VOICES
YEAR 3 I’ve had fun showing Mum what we do at school. I’m grateful for all the work my teachers are doing for us. Zoe Turner Fun times at home... but I miss school a lot and my friends. Mimi Austin
YEAR 5 Learning at home has been a great experience because it gives YEAR 10 us the feeling that we have I’ve been impressed control over what we are with the continuous doing and gives us the learning with such a big change challenge to problem solve in our situation. I can still talk by ourselves. Lucia Cade and interact with my teachers which is important to me. YEAR 6 Mia Wood I like being online in the morning with YEAR 12 STUDENTS my class and teacher and I I think we were very especially like having my dog lucky at how quickly the next to me! Charlie Wood teachers were able to change our lessons to the new format YEAR 8 and I know my friends and I are It’s worked really very appreciative of everything well! It’s great being they have done for us. able to see my teachers and YEAR 12 PARENTS JOINT P&F PRESIDENT classmates. I really miss lunch There really has been Thank you to all the and recess - and the fun we all such beauty and teachers, staff and IT have. Emma Turner kindness in the way you have all department - who have all I love the independent adapted and accommodated done a marvellous job making learning and it has over the past few months and the transition as smooth as also helped me enhance my we are so fortunate to be part possible. Kim Turner technology skills. Abigail Wood of this community.
13| The Challenges & Opportunities of Change RETURN TO ON CAMPUS LEARNING
In Week 5 of Term 2 the campus again filled with students who returned with a new appreciation for class time connection and face-to-face learning.
A staggering 126 rainbow pictures sent in from the girls helped decorate the Junior School for the return of students. “We were all so thrilled to have the girls back for their face-to-face learning. Their beautiful happy beams said it all as they skipped and sanitised their way through the day,” enthused Mrs Walburn, Assistant to the Head of Junior School. The rainbows of happiness, fun and laughter returned - as well as the noise - and Term 2 concluded with the wonderful Junior School Movie so aptly titled We’re all in this Together.
In Senior School students were delighted to be back onsite, immersing themselves in practical projects and study, as everyone adapted to the ‘new normal’ of regular hand sanitising and washing, sensible distancing, staying home if unwell and increased cleaning schedules.
Year 12 was given the opportunity to attend study sessions in the library on Saturdays to study out of home and in the company of friends.
Year 10 girls, pleased to step back through the school gates, commented, “It is so good to be able to see friends and teachers again,” and “I didn’t realise how much I would miss the little things, like walking to class chatting to friends and even going to lessons!”
|14 15| The Challenges & Opportunities of Change lessons learned
Teachers will always answer the call when students and their learning are involved. My outlook is hopeful; as a History teacher, we’ve seen that crises can often bring out the best in people and society. We need to capture this moment and build on it. Anne Gripton Director of Teaching & Learning
Reflecting on the COVID-19 challenge was the lack of face-to-face far-reaching and saw significant experience, the teaching staff interaction with the students. The best changes to students’ learning. identified different aspects of remote part of teaching is interacting with the Mr Clausen said, “While filming learning that presented the greatest student and seeing the learning performances is an alternative, nothing challenges. Anne Gripton, Director take place.” can replace the excitement and joy of Teaching and Learning, noted, of experiencing a live performance However, many positives resulted “Maintaining relationships with my with others. However, I have been very from both staff and students adapting students and making them feel impressed with the creative ways in to this entirely new situation. Mr connected to each other and their which the Music teachers have come Clausen noted that, “Our students are learning, required extra emphasis. I up with an online Music Festival for very open to new ways of learning explored new ways of communicating 2020. An enormous amount of behind and are wonderful problem solvers,” content in engaging ways." While the scenes work has gone into this while Mr Clark felt the teaching Performing Arts Coordinator Mat and it is humbling to work with such community was strengthened as staff Clausen's challenge was, “Re-thinking dedicated professionals.” Mrs Gripton formed bonds. “We worked together Drama practical class work and believes our community of teachers well before but I think we learned that assessments for remote learning. and learners goes forward stronger when the chips are down we could Being on the screen for more hours than it was before. be a very efficient team. I also learnt was very tiring as you felt you had that students and staff are very agile to work harder to engage students.” and we were able to change teaching And Josh Clark, Science Coordinator, and learning quite quickly. I think this explained, “We all hold high might encourage us to try new things expectations for ourselves with regard more often going forward. “ to our lessons and to prepare high quality lessons online probably takes For some subjects the restrictions twice the preparation. Another as a result of the pandemic were
|16 First Ever Remote Parent Teacher INTERVIEWS Restrictions also meant new ways of conducting Parent Teacher Interviews. In Term 2 the first ever remote Parent Teacher Night took place at Loreto Kirribilli conducted through Microsoft Teams. Year 12 Parents booked time slots as they would usually, but this year connected to their daughter’s teachers online rather than face-to- face on campus.
Parents and students were pleased to be able to discuss their learning progress. Year 12 parents commented, “The remote Parent Teacher night showed us how adaptable both the girls and teachers have been at Loreto Kirribilli, as they all seemed to take the changed format very much in their stride. Thank you to the teachers and the school for being willing and able to offer us a remote Parent Interview experience.”
The Year 12 remote parent teacher evening provided the opportunity for parents, their daughters and teachers to reflect on learning to date and on goals for the remainder of the HSC year. The new format allowed parents, who perhaps may not have been able to attend in person, to engage in the interviews. Jo Meagher Director of Senior School
17| Junior School Learning MARTIN LOBO I ACTING HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
It has truly been an honour and privilege to be part of few inter-school debates on Zoom and MS Teams. While the Loreto Kirribilli School community over these past our traditional annual Junior School Concert could not go two terms. What has made it particularly memorable for ahead in live format, our talented staff and students were me is the timing of the commencement of my working able to rise to the occasion in creatively producing We’re association with this beautiful school coinciding with the all in this Together, a movie that featured every student and beginning of the spread of COVID-19 in Australia and how staff member. it has changed and challenged the way we have come to The success of our movie is an live, work and learn. indication of the flexibility shown We have learnt to be more flexible and accepting of the by everyone working together in the entire inevitable and the uncertainties of everyday life. A few Junior School. We look forward to heading examples of how Loreto has been a leading light is the back to broadway (via Centenary Hall stage) way that we, as a School, were able to switch to remote next year and sharing more magical musical (online) learning and embrace new technologies almost moments by our talented students with an overnight, and the willingness shown to review and excited live audience. evaluate our programmes to suit the changing needs and Amelia Granturco, Junior School Music Teacher circumstances of families. We have learnt to appreciate the irreplaceable benefits of face-to-face contact between teachers and students and student-to-student interactions and collaboration that lead to deeper learning. We may have missed the joys of sport and many other co-curricular engagements but we still enjoyed the thrill of winning a
|18 At 12.45pm most Fridays, many stimulates enthusiasm and enjoyment students can be seen heading down of Mathematics. Our upper primary to the Multipurpose Room with girls are always keen participants in their lunch to listen to life stories of this competition. inspiring people. This year we started an innovative The type of speaker we have in our Music Master Class with three of our lunchtime talks displays the following gifted Musicians. characteristics: The Gifted and Talented Program What is a Music Master class? It is a in the Junior School is always a busy They express unerring positivity class for identified gifted musicians place with many things happening. taught by an expert/mentor where They are grateful for what they have One focus for our 2020 program in skills are being developed. Term 1 was Philosophy. Students They have crystal clear vision for Master classes for musical instruments learned all about philosophers like the future focus on the finer details of attack, Aristotle, Plato and Socrates. They also They listen tone, phrasing and overall shape, learned how to think philosophically They communicate impeccably and the student is expected to have and how this can help them to They are trustworthy complete control of more basic think more critically and ask deeper elements such as rhythm and pitch. questions. Some other benefits of They are passionate The value of the masterclass setup is studying philosophy include being Our guest speakers included Mr Peter that all students can benefit from the able to problem solve and think more Joseph AO, CEO of the Black Dog master's comments on each piece. logically. This helps our girls with their Institute, and Federal Agent, Courtney writing, debating, problem solving This year we are very lucky to have Browne. The girls were very keen and even with being able to convince partnered with Emillio Mancia, to listen to these inspiring people their teachers to give them extra play Artistic Administrator, Pacific Opera and learn from them in the relaxed time at lunch. Company, as our Master. environment eating their lunch! The girls enjoyed thinking more philosophically in their own In Future Problem Solving our two classrooms, questioning their identity, teams completed their first problem happiness, goodness and trust. Year on the topic of International Travel. 6 looked at answering the question, Teams worked together to learn and ‘What is happiness?’ practise the skills involved in the six-step creative problem solving Happiness is being process. They then applied these skills content with yourself to a series of futuristic situations on and not feeling stressed internationally set, significant social, or anxious. Rosie Colla economic or scientific issues. Happiness is feeling good I think that what we’ve (mental and physical The Maths Olympiad is a done being a part Mathematics competition that of the Masterclass program reactions). Genevieve Williams provides students with the will affect all of our future The Lunchtime Talks program in opportunity to solve mathematical performances, because we the Junior School also got off to problems creatively. It provides an can go back and draw on his a great start. Lunchtime Talks are opportunity for students to develop feedback and see if it applies a non-compulsory event that the flexibility for problem solving, to our new songs and that’s girls from Year 3-6 choose to attend. fosters creativity and ingenuity, and really valuable! Kaitlyn Siow
19| eLearning in Junior School
Maria Emmi I eLearning Teacher
It was a very busy and exciting Minibeasts and student Character students used both visual and blockly start to the year for K-6 students Strengths, but also allowed students code to move these small robots. beginning with engaging in the opportunity to learn about work Year 3 explored Virtual Reality and learning activities that integrated flow, saving files and uploading work online tools to develop descriptive many teaching tools. for their teachers. language. During literacy groups, the Students from a young age In Year 5, students produced original Year 3 students were immersed in a experiment with digital devices. artworks through a collaborative variety of scenes and explored the However, they also need to be STEAM based project. Using their vocabulary associated with each. This explicitly taught skills and this is knowledge of electrical circuits, gave them the opportunity to expand done through the integration of students built a Sculpture to represent their ideas for their narrative writing. eLearning activities. friendship and incorporated circuits Teachers and students worked as part of the design. These circuits We started the year onboarding intensively to ensure the continuity allowed the sculptures to move, light students, who are part of the BYO of learning in an online environment. up or make a sound to further express iPad program, to our school network. This involved much collaboration, the concept of friendship. This also included the revision of creativity and communication important Cyber Safety behaviours. In Term 1, students participated in amongst staff to enhance work The creative challenges started three Code Club sessions. During flow to further develop our online straight away with students displaying these sessions they used both blockly learning processes. As a result, this their visual literacy skills through and written text code. The students strengthened the links between digital art produced on both our particularly enjoyed the mentoring the ICT Capabilities and Digital school computers and on students’ they received from our Senior School Technologies curriculum in the iPads. The art not only centred on an volunteers. Coding with the Ozobot Junior School. expression of class themes such as robots proved very popular as
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CODE CLUB "It’s fun to code because you can use blocks to create code. Sometimes you have to problem solve and use your brain to help the characters move and do things. The Year 6 and Senior School helpers were always willing to give us a hand to make sure we were successful." Andie Kennard & Alana De Souza
KINDERGARTEN YEAR 5 STEAM "In Kinder we learned about reporters CIRCUITS BUILDING with our iPads. We practised being "I liked that we all worked as a team and camera people and journalists reporting were able to make something amazing on different things. We made characters in a set time. It challenged my group from a picture book we had read by to problem solve and come up with using an App on our iPads. It was so something original." much fun. We used our iPads to take Jemima Yard-Smith photos of the garden." "We made a sculpture using Little Bits Martha Gower & Wynona Dinh circuits. It was an Art and Science project. We had to brainstorm ideas YEAR 3 and we used recycled materials. It was "We learned about how to use CH@LK challenging to think about how our to share our work and for teachers to sculpture could share what makes communicate with us. We also used friendship and how it could look like our iPads to create work and show friendship in action." our learning. We used Virtual Reality Chloe Crowther glasses to improve our descriptions and ideas with narrative writing. We started "The way we use digital technology at learning about blockly coding and Loreto is very exciting. Being a new Year completed some challenges starting 5 student this year has meant that I with Coding with Elsa. We practised our have been introduced to many different typing skills and found out how to use ways of learning with technology." some of our subscriptions like Purple Amanda Matthews Mash and Typing tournament." Zoe Turner, Sophie Yoo & Alexandra Bova
21| Senior School Learning
SCHOOL STRIKE FOR CLIMATE So far, 2020 has been huge. A few months ago, many people and communities were torn apart as bushfires ravaged across the country in the worst bushfire season that Australia has ever seen. Precious lives were lost. Land and livelihoods were destroyed beyond comprehension.
Then, we were hit with COVID-19. Under quarantine, we all saw ‘business as usual’ disrupted in a way we had never seen before. Confronted with this deadly virus, we had the chance to reflect on our daily lives - but too many lives were lost in the process. SWIFTS EXCURSION However, in the face of these crises, Year 11 Modern History students we have not lost hope. On Friday Australia. We discussed innovative enjoyed a rare opportunity when 15 May, Loreto Kirribilli students climate solutions, shared our hopes they visited the NSW Heritage joined with thousands of other for a cleaner Australia and a nation Council-listed Swifts, a Victorian school activists from across Australia that paves the way for climate justice. castellated Gothic Revival in School Strike for Climate’s online We were able to understand how we mansion in Darling Point. The interactive livestream. Although can reshape ‘business as usual’ on the excursion in Term 1 was part of physically distanced, through this other side of this crisis - all alongside their Construction of Modern event we were able to stand together incredible music from live performers! History introductory unit of study. and envision a better future on the Originally built between 1873 Platforms like these provide us as other side of this pandemic. and 1882, Swifts fell into disrepair students with opportunities that are but underwent extensive Over the course of the evening, often not found in other areas of our restoration by the new owners, we heard from climate scientists, lives. Through these types of events, the Moran family, between 1997 student strikers, frontline workers Loreto Kirribilli students are able to and 2012. Students were guided and First Nations' activists. Over our publicly voice our concerns and stand through various sections of the own laptops, we stood in solidarity up for what we believe is just - all house and some students had with those affected by COVID-19 whilst standing in solidarity with, and the chance to play the restored and climate crises and gained a providing support to, those who 1885 Fincham and Hobday pipe deeper understanding of the need it most. organ in the ballroom. impacts of climate change in Lydia Colla vulnerable communities. Christopher Tidyman Year 10 History Coordinator Most importantly, we heard what a better future could look like for
|22 FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING Our Year 10 Future Problem Solving Team competed online in the Global Issues Problem Solving International competition that was due to be held in Boston in June. Hannah Merlin, Cordelia Morton, Imogen Wills and Lydia Colla earned their place in the international competition after coming third at the national finals in Brisbane last year. The global competition centred on the topic of Terraforming and this four-strong team worked energetically to come up with their solution to the future scenario presented to them. they received third place out of 70 teams for their Action The girls started the competition day by discussing their Plan Presentation in which they made a video which is extended knowledge and research of terraforming and judged on creativity and communication. These four related subjects. Once they began the competition, girls displayed collegiality, humour, determination and they had limited time to analyse, discuss, collaborate persistence throughout the day. and put forward their solution to the problem using all the research they had done in the lead up to the event. Gisella D’Angelo & Dr Raelene Giffney While they did not place in this part of the competition, Future Problem Solving Coaches
LIVEABILITY OF KIRRIBILLI A group of 15 girls from Year 11 Geography went on an excursion around Kirribilli on 26 February, to look at the liveability of the suburb. We had to ANCIENT CULTURES consider two questions. ‘As Kirribilli is considered to be one of the most Year 7 Ancient History students had the densely populated suburbs in Australia, can it be considered a liveable opportunity to work directly with ancient suburb?’ and ‘Is Kirribilli justifiably placed as one of the most liveable artefacts during a fully interactive session suburbs in Sydney?’ We looked at primary and secondary methodologies, in Term 1 as part of their Ancient History different variables that could affect the liveability and the different ways Incursion on the Ancient Cultures' data can be collected. section of the junior syllabus.
Estella Peters Ivan Lucic-Jozak Year 11 Ancient History Teacher
23| Practical Learning
Students and teachers were delighted to return to face-to-face learning and eager to launch into practical work in Term 2. Here is a snapshot of some of the projects underway in the Senior School.
POTTERY FOOD TECHNOLOGY MODEL MAKING Year 8 students tried their hand Talented Year 10 Food Year 10 Technology students at pottery in special lunchtime Technology students baked intricately crafted 3D workshops, experimenting on a and decorated cakes as they spaces including florists, pottery wheel before deciding showcased their skills and fashion stores, cafés and whether to choose the Year 9 talents creating amazing cakes beverage specialists as Visual Arts elective, where pottery as part of an event planning part of their 'Are You Being will be part of the course. assessment task. Served' unit.
create |24 TIMBER CHEMISTRY TEXTILES Year 8 Technology students Year 11 Chemistry classes Year 8 Technology students designed and crafted pinball worked on precipitation worked on their textile machines as part of Industrial reactions in order to understand project, Sew Creative, as they Technology - Timber. solubility of substances as well embraced the 4Cs - creativity, as why some substances are communication, collaboration coloured while others are not. and critical thinking.
Meanwhile, Year 9 Technology students created beautiful designs with repetitive block prints for their homewares unit.
STEM Year 10 STEM students VISUAL ARTS investigated aerodynamics Year 11 students researched as they tested out the impact women of value and then of compressed air on their painted portraits of these miniature Formula 1 car model. valuable women in their lives. visualise 25| Social Justice
As students returned to school the girls rallied to join campaigns assisting those in need and giving voice to injustices on the international stage.
SPEAKING OUT AGAINST INJUSTICE The world reacted to the untimely death of George Floyd in the US on 25 May, and the students wanted to show the impact this had on them and demonstrate their response to this tragedy. On Thursday 11 June, Sophie Edwards-Argent (Year 11) invited the school community to engage in a minute of silence to show recognition, solidarity and respect for people who have lost their lives in brutal acts of violence in America and in our own country. The minute of silence was an attempt to educate, inform and inspire the school community to think deeply about acts of violence. Sophie stated,
I’m sure many of you have heard VINNIES SNACK PACK DONATIONS about the manner of George Floyd’s For those living in poverty, this COVID-19 crisis has been death and the protests and conversations unimaginable. The JPIC Service Leaders, Student Executive it has sparked. And I'm sure many of you and the Year 9 Thinking and Advocacy group, organised a care have heard, or thought or said, ‘I’m glad it project and asked Years 11 and 12 students to help by ‘just isn't like that here, I'm glad we don't live in adding one’ of a range of food items to their weekly shopping America’. But Australia's rates of Indigenous list. These donated items combined into snack packs to be incarceration and deaths in custody are just distributed to those in the community who needed them as appalling. Countless lives have been lost most. The snack packs were given to the Sydney Vinnies Van Services, a homelessness food service that is a Special Work of and it is time we show our respect, because the St Vincent de Paul Society and encompasses Sydney Night while a minute's silence doesn’t fix the Patrol, Bayside Night Patrol, Brekky Van and Liverpool Night problem and it doesn’t bring back the lives Patrol. A big thank you to Years 11 and 12 families for their that were taken, it does show the victims generous donations. of racism and injustice the respect they were denied.
Principal Mrs Anna Dickinson applauded the girls’ passionate response to injustice in its many forms. “We are blessed to belong to a community where our Loreto values are reinforced not only at school but also at home, ensuring that the purpose of a Loreto education is embraced by our entire school community - the desire to make a positive difference in the world.”
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REFUGEE WEEK RAISING MONEY FOR MWIA Refugee Week from June 14 - 20 aims to raise awareness To celebrate the end of what was a challenging Term 2, the of the issues affecting refugees and celebrate the positive Student Executive hosted a second, lunchtime Game Show. contributions made by refugees to Australian society. Similar to the Family Feud played in Term 1, three student- This year’s theme was ‘Celebrating the Year of Welcome’, teacher duos battled it out with a live audience of Years 11 designed to create better understanding between and 12 students for ultimate glory, buzzing in their answers different communities and to encourage successful to compete for the top score. Entry to the Game Show was integration enabling refugees to live in safety and to by gold coin donation. Additionally, a Hoodie and Beanie continue being a valuable addition to Australian society. Day was also held with all students invited to bring a gold coin donation and to wear their favourite hoodie and During the week the SRC and JPIC representatives invited beanie to school. All proceeds were donated to the MWIA students to participate in various activities. Students from relief effort for devastating cyclones in West Bengal, India. all year groups joined the Benenson Society in writing letters of support for refugees and those seeking asylum, Helen Thomas to be sent to government ministers. Director of Mission
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Circle of friends
Circle of Friends
Year 7 enjoyed a fun, activity filled Circle of Friends Day as they established new friendships and strengthened connections with their peers. As the Year 7 Camp was unable to go ahead this year, the day was a way for the students to bond through a series of activities and challenges and step outside their friendship groups as they worked alongside a variety of students in their year group.
The activities included geocaching, building a model bridge, a scavenger hunt, art and craft and a whole host of physical activities. The Year 10 Big Sisters were on hand to help run some activities and strengthen the support offered to the girls starting out in Senior School.
Phillip Bain Year 7 Wellbeing Coordinator connections |28 .
Stand Tall
Years 9 and 10 joined thousands of secondary students in a livestream event called Stand Tall from the International Convention Centre. This Term 2 event, addressed mental health issues in young people and has become the largest youth event of its kind in Australia. Students listened to a variety of speakers who aimed to inspire, build resilience and broadcast their messages of hope for the future. year 9 reflections year 10 reflections
It has certainly It helped put my life shifted my into perspective and perspective to appreciate appreciate that there is such the privileges that I have a range of challenges that in life, and it encouraged we all face. Sara Marning us all to be the best versions of ourselves. Our bad days are Isabella Lo Surdo nothing in comparison to what some people go Today I learnt through in our community. that I need to stop The event taught me not to taking things for granted worry about the future and and to be grateful for my enjoy the opportunities of life. This day had a positive the present. influence. Olivia Scott Francesca Humphrey Parents noted that the event appeared to have a very positive impact on students. One parent commented, “We have never had so much chat and feedback from the girls - ever! All the speakers made such an impression and the retelling of the stories clearly showed their impact.”
Jo Bleby Year 9 Wellbeing Coordinator build resilience 29| Junior School Swimming Carnival 6 FEBRUARY 2020 | NORTH SYDNEY POOL
OPEN 50M FREESTYLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP Eliza Damian 1st Lucy Henry 2nd Florence Hennessy 3rd
JUNIOR CHAMPION Carla Pavlopoulos 1st Alexandra Bova 2nd Anna Arnautovic 3rd
SENIOR CHAMPION Eliza Damian 1st Lucy Henry 2nd Mia Fernandez Equal 3rd Florence Hennessy Keela Hamill SPIRIT TROPHY Heaton CHAMPION HOUSE Barry
|30 Senior School Swimming Carnival 2 March 2020 | DRUMMOYNE POOL
OPEN 50M FREESTYLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP Charlotte Aubin 1st Ava Garrett 2nd Gabrielle Perkins 3rd
JUNIOR CHAMPION Ava Garrett 1st Alice Austin 2nd Gabrielle Perkins Equal 3rd Isabella Matthews
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Charlotte Aubin 1st Olivia Jacobs 2nd Layla Smith 3rd
SENIOR CHAMPION Lily Foster 1st Jatali Brown 2nd Isobel Delany 3rd
WATER BALLET Heaton 1st Barry 2nd Milson 3rd Ward 4th
SPIRIT TROPHY Barry 1st Heaton 2nd Milson 3rd Ward 4th
POINTSCORE Heaton 1st Milson 2nd Ward 3rd Barry 4th
31| Rowing lachlan allen | Head rowing coach
The 2019 - 2020 Rowing season kicked off with Squad found success on the water with a Gold medal the annual Loreto Regatta Weekend, which saw in the Under 17 Coxed Eight for our Year 10 and Year 11 the Rowing squad win both the Loreto Normanhurst rowers (State Champions), followed by a Bronze Medal and Loreto Kirribilli Regattas. in the Under 19 Coxed Four, which included the squads' captain Eliza Dunlop, Lily Eales, Emma Jones, Josie Our rowers returned this year fitter, stronger and more McDougall and their cox, Tess Harris. determined. This was also the first weekend of racing for our Year 7 rowers, their first taste of racing for the year. The squad also saw its return to the annual Riverview Gold They had an exceptional weekend of results finding the Cup at St Ignatius College on the Lane Cove River, with podium on several occasions. the junior squad and Nationals crews competing. Several crews finished in first place which saw them awarded the Over the Term 4 holidays our rowers worked hard, training well sought after Silver Oar medal for their efforts. consistently over their break. This included the January Rowing Camp. Our rowers then started their preparations for the National Championships and the NSW School Girl Head The 1st and 2nd VIII were selected to tour New Zealand of the River. However, all events were cancelled amid to compete in the North Island Championships on Lake the growing health crisis and the Loreto Kirribilli Rowing Karapiro, Auckland. The regatta was a great success for Season finished for 2020. our rowers, who picked up a Bronze medal in the Under 16 Coxed Four, as well as a Bronze for our 1st VIII who The coaching staff and myself are very proud of the girls were competing in the Women’s Club Eight event. this season. It was filled with highs and lows, but through it all the girls rose to the challenge, supporting one Back in Sydney, there was no rest for the rowers with the another through thick and thin. Roseville Regatta in the first weekend of Term 1, followed by the NSW State Championships in Penrith. Wild winds We wish to thank everyone involved - the rowers, parents, and torrential rain made for an interesting weekend with coaches, Donna Baker (OAM) and Art Gracie along with racing suspended on the Sunday. The Loreto Kirribilli the incredible parent support committee. determination |32 Sport back to training
Training for a number of sports started again in Week 6 of Term 2. Some sports returned to competitive matches and events in Term 3 and the girls resumed training to ensure they were ready to compete.
Students involved in Netball, Cross Country, Athletics and The Loreto Kirribilli Tildesley Tennis team returned to the Tildesley Tennis concentrated on building fitness and court with a determined approach to the Tildesley Tennis perfecting their skills. Tournament held in July.
Athletics and Cross Country trainings were held within Netball students participated in a range of fitness activities the school grounds, adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. that focused on building strength, footwork, speed and Meanwhile, Hockey implemented a training program for all body control. They were delighted to once again be teams working on fitness and students looked forward to competing in matches from 17 July. news of the commencement of the Hockey season.
33| Future of Learning BROTHER MARK FARRELLY SCHOLARSHIP | Dr Jonathon Mascorella
Sometimes, the notion of doing something can be overwhelmingly exciting. The idea pushes into the foreground and a preconceived idea of what the experience will be like forms an image, or a perspective, that can make the reality underwhelming. My trip to India and Nepal in December of 2019 was anything but underwhelming.
The purpose of the trip was to develop The students in Values class were retain some of the historical value of my understanding of innovation and presented a number of case studies - their culture; patriarchy and respect. experience a situation that was in stark real examples of everyday situations But, they could also see the need contrast to our own at Loreto Kirribilli. they may find themselves in, and for change. What I found was extraordinary, asked to evaluate what they would This change is an evolution of immersive and completely consuming. do. An example was a child being thought, process and culture, told to marry by a father because of described in the experience of Over the course of 23 days, I travelled her age. The students in the room innovation. Could they have the through India and Nepal and visited analysed, discussed and evaluated power to bring this into the future of a number of schools and teachers’ the statement, presented through India? How can the teachers, a mixture colleges. The stops included Loreto a role play (and yes, I participated!). of Hindu, Muslim, Christian and other Sealdah, Loreto College and a Loreto Their resolution was that on one hand, religions, see the need for acceptance Institutes Principal’s Meeting, all in they had to respect their father’s across these boundaries, and can they Kolkata, India, the Mary Ward Schools decision, as this was the expectation provide an alternate perspective that in Lubhoo (Lalitpur) and Jhamsikhel of the culture and context. On the over time, through exploration of the in Nepal, and St Mary’s School, other hand, they tried to rectify a new concept, will drive an outcome Ghorka, Nepal. I also visited St Mary’s modern viewpoint, which was to (acceptance) which in turn informs School and St Joseph’s School both in be an independent and self-reliant culture (shifting the context) and Pokhara, Nepal, and spent Christmas person; why shouldn’t their studies drives further change? I think this is with the Congregation of Jesus in the be important? Nepalese capital Kathmandu. our purpose, and our calling. The girls were working through a It is innovation. I want to share just one experience rectification of historical and modern from the trip, because I think it views, defining a new way forward. captures a substantial issue and one They identified the complexities that requires much consideration and of changing the perspectives of thinking from our perspective. 1.2 billion people and the need to
|34 COMPLETING MY PHD
The experience of completing a PHD is challenging - but perhaps that’s the point! Over the past five years, this study has consumed a huge portion of my life, and while I am glad it’s behind me, there is always something else to go after.
It was a complex study with the focus on Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the media. Rather than focus on the outcomes for students, the study considered how we can generate better policy to improve outcomes, particularly where it comes to relationships between the sectors of VET.
The study was titled ‘A Study of Stakeholder Power Relations, Governmentality and Capital in Vocational Education and Training Policy in Australia’. The purpose was to analyse the perspectives of stakeholders in VET and to explore the ways policy was implemented in light of these perspectives.
What my research revealed was that TAFE and institutions were very positive about VET outcomes, but this was quite different to the perspectives of industry.
Throughout the study, the focus was on five main topics, including core VET objectives, work placement, apprenticeship, teacher qualifications and employability (generic) skills. This broad focus enabled a deep dive across a great deal of VET. Surveys and interviews were the tools used to collect data, and a number of schools, TAFE institutions, industry representatives and independent bodies, provided feedback.
The findings of my research showed the importance of each system in VET and how the complex relationships between them have impacted outcomes in VET over many years and continue to do so.
The implications of the study for policy are how certain decisions have influenced outcomes for students and stakeholders, such as influencing ‘retail’ education markets and pathways from VET to tertiary study, investment of industry into VET, differences between stakeholders’ needs and expectations of work placement, and the effect of policy implementation on quality training.
The research helped develop a greater understanding of how different perspectives influence the implementation and impact of experiences between and within the sectors of education and industry. This may provide insight into how policy can be formed by political, educational and industry representatives.
Dr Jonathon Mascorella
35| Mary Ward Connect YEAR 10 | MARCH 2020
Each year, Loreto Schools in Australia engage in Mary Ward Connect - an experience of exchange and sharing involving Year 10 students. The program deepens the students’ understanding of our links with other Loreto schools. This year, our students, staff and families participated in exchanges with girls from Loreto Toorak, Victoria, and Loreto Coorparoo, Queensland. A group of 16 girls from Year 10 travelled from Loreto Kirribilli to Loreto Coorparoo in Brisbane and Loreto Toorak in Melbourne.
KIRRIBILLI TOORAK I thoroughly enjoyed hosting for Mary Ward Connect We had the amazing opportunity to visit Loreto Toorak as it was a new experience for me and I met some in Melbourne for the Mary Ward Connect exchange. We really nice girls from both Coorparoo and Toorak. spent four days in Melbourne where we joined our Toorak To welcome the girls to our school, the staff Buddies to attended classes, a sausage sizzle at school, organised a BBQ for all Loreto girls to socialise and get dinner with the Loreto Coorparoo and Toorak girls and to know each other. We all formed groups of friends visited the Melbourne Art Gallery. Experiencing another and stuck with them for the rest of the time we spent Loreto school was incredible, and we learnt a lot about at school. Personally, my favourite day was when we independence and what it truly means to be a Loreto all went on a walk around not only the Harbour Bridge girl. As well as showing us the lives of Loreto Toorak, this and Luna Park, but to Darling Harbour and then Spice experience made us appreciate the special things we have Alley for dinner. Overall, I enjoyed Mary Ward Connect at Loreto Kirribilli. We have made connections across the and I am so grateful for this experience which I will country and discovered what it is like to be a part of the never forget. greater Loreto community.
Georgie Rochaix Mia Grace Otter, Olivia Jacobs, Tara Moore & Sophia Wood
|36 Mary Ward Connect YEAR 10 | MARCH 2020
COORPAROO On 3 March eight of us flew to Brisbane. Throughout the next few days we went to school with a buddy from Loreto Coorparoo and experienced classes at their school with them and interacted with their peers along the way. We also presented our video which displayed the qualities of Loreto Kirribilli and what makes us different to the other Loreto schools. We had the amazing experience of travelling around the city of Brisbane to sightsee and immerse ourselves in the city. On the final night we were given the opportunity to go on the Brisbane Eye after our picnic dinner with the Toorak girls and our Coorparoo hosts. This was an amazing experience. At the top, we were able to see the whole Brisbane landscape and the city lights at night. Mary Ward Connect was an amazing experience where we were able to make lasting friendships and connections with students at other Loreto schools and learn about other schools. Overall, it was an extremely enjoyable experience and one we will all never forget, as we have made so many valuable friendships and really immersed ourselves in the culture of Loreto schools. Lucinda Mann & Erin Bourke
37| Sharing our Faith helen thomas | director of mission
OPENING SCHOOL MASS ASH WEDNESDAY Our K-12 Opening School Mass in February symbolised The School gathered in a special Prayer Service for Ash the official commencement of the 2020 school year, and Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Church’s provided us with the opportunity to give thanks for the season of Lent. The marking of the Ashes on this day is a blessings bestowed upon us, to pray for those in need public expression of our faith and repentance. and to commit ourselves to making a difference to those During Lent, we focused on three pillars - prayer, fasting who require our support and care. We officially welcomed and almsgiving - which helped us on this journey to a Kindergarten, our additional Year 5 students, Year 7, deeper understanding and relationship with God. new students in other year groups and new members of staff to our school community. Fr Jamie Calder SJ led Prayer is a conscious relationship with God. When we are our community in this very special Mass and officially in tune with God we cannot help but experience deep launched the Year of Verity. wellbeing. Fasting was an opportunity to show restraint and give up some nice treats. However, students were also encouraged to give up devices and social media, so that they could have deep conversations with friends and family. The third pillar, almsgiving, involved donating faith money or goods to the poor and less fortunate and performing acts of charity. |38 MOTHER DAUGHTER LITURGY ONLINE The online Mother Daughter Liturgy was a beautiful celebration of the extended Loreto Kirribilli community. Ex-students and families watched from as far away as Switzerland and Singapore while those closer to home united virtually to celebrate together.
This included a beautiful reflection by Margie Holden and her daughter Matilda, in Year 12. Margie spoke of her youngest daughter and her friends growing up in a world more at ease with change - a new iPhone model every year and Snapchat memories of every mood. “This ‘training in change’ as I call it, gives our daughters a sense of confidence and perspective that I believe is unique. The view from the backseat for this generation, is of a world that has become very adept to change - this is their norm,” she explained.
She added that the past 12 years at Loreto Kirribilli left some familiar traits in Matilda and her sisters. “Loreto has instilled in all of our daughters a love of real communities and authenticity; a value laden and deep education; and a social conscience that will be reflected in how they conduct their adult lives. For this we feel so very lucky and grateful.”
FATHER DAUGHTER MASS ON CAMPUS The Loreto Kirribilli community gathered together for a special Father Daughter Mass on 1 March. Fr Senan Ward from North Harbour Parish was our presider. The Mass was an excellent example of what St Paul writes in his letter to the Corinthians, we are ‘one body with many parts’. Those parts included the many students, teachers and fathers involved in the music liturgy, the servers, the readers and Jenna Collins and her father Michael, who gave the reflection. Organised by our Liturgy Coordinator, Mrs Gina Marshall, the Mass also raised $2758 for BlazeAid. 39| Sharing Our Community The Power of Truth | GRACE BRENNAN Image: Australia Day Council of NSW - Brendan Read of NSW - Brendan Council Image: Day Australia
Former Loreto Kirribilli student Grace Brennan (’01), founder of the highly successful online #buyfromthebush campaign, spoke to Australians about the need for truth in her Australia Day Address on the theme of ‘everyone, every story’.
In her Australia Day speech, Grace spoke of the rise of In #buyfromthebush campaign’s first six weeks $2.6 million the buyfromthebush campaign and how ill equipped of revenue was generated for businesses featured on its she initially felt about taking on the task. social pages, 25 jobs were created in rural communities facing drought and more than $320,000 was spent at “Our community of Warren is a long way from anywhere. local Australia Post franchises. Businesses reported an And, as most mothers of small children will relate to, the average revenue increase of 660% on the same period kitchen table can often feel a long way from a board room last year and an average increase in visits to their table. It is easy to feel like all the important things, the things websites of over 1,000%. that really matter, happen elsewhere. Out there somewhere! In her address, Grace told of her move to country NSW “Yet, last year, I sat at my kitchen table at Warren and created after marrying her childhood sweetheart and how an Instagram account called #buyfromthebush and I am very she found herself quite unprepared for the reality she proud to say it has had a real impact.” confronted. “We experienced consecutive floods, rising debt levels, the impacts of severe mental illness and intense family With #buyfromthebush now recording more than stress. I learned about physical isolation, loneliness and 220,000 followers on its Instagram account, the response exhaustion. I witnessed hard work under extreme conditions. to the campaign’s call to action has been one of the few Through the lens of a city girl’s eye, I saw mateship, love, positives in what have been challenging times. devotion and resilience like I had never seen it before.”
|40 I would urge us to think about the story we tell. Because a good story has great power. Let’s tell a truthful one. One that acknowledges our flaws but in equal measure celebrates our enormous successes.
“In my mind, the bush narrative needs an update and the story of drought needs to be captured in a different way. One that engages community and allows them to feel connected to the bush. Not out of pity. Out of pride, curiosity and desire.”
“To really achieve long term impact, this ‘bush brand’ needs to be developed, marketed and celebrated within the context of a global trend toward meaningful consumption. And I’m not talking about retail. There is a wealth of services and remote skillsets to be tapped into in the bush also,” added Grace.
She said that when much is made of the divide between city and country, the strength of a united community, albeit an online community, has achieved real change.
“As Australians, when faced with great fear about our future, and a desire for positive change, I would urge us to think about the story we tell. Because a good story has great power.
“Let’s tell a truthful one. One that acknowledges our flaws but in equal measure celebrates our enormous successes. She witnessed the drought push families to the brink A story that is not shaped by our divisions but instead weaves and beyond. “Great seasons turned to lean ones. Prepared a narrative all the more interesting for our differences. A story farmers started to feed out stored grain. Profits turned to that inspires progress, not perfection. losses. Contractors lose their contracts. Farm employees get “The story of ‘Buy From The Bush’ and the incredible laid off. People stop going to town quite so much. Shopping community response to our bushfires depicts an Australia lists contract. School fundraisers are cancelled because people where the city and the bush feel connected as one community. aren’t buying tickets.” We are a country of people who want to help each other. Grace said the impact is wide ranging, “The lack of control What a triumph that is.” and uncertainty brings fear and tension. The pride gained from solving a problem and getting the job done can no longer be relied upon. Debt hangs low like a heavy cloud over the kitchen table.
“When asked recently what one image summed up the drought for me it is a woman at her kitchen table in tears. Fear of loss. Fear of isolation. Fear of suicide. And stress. Lots and lots of stress.” For Grace, the drought and its impact is a national concern. “I believe rural communities are a treasure worth protecting. Not for their contribution to GDP but for something much more valuable. Their contribution to Australian identity and the Australian story.
Image: Australia Day Council of NSW - Brendan Read
41| Ex-Student Profile women's world cup win | jane fernandez ('91)
Organising the final Year 12 students versus teachers sports match at Loreto Kirribilli was ex-student Jane Fernandez’s (’91) first step towards leading the winning bid team for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in 2023 and helping to drive gender equality in sport.
The former Loreto Kirribilli student students versus teachers match in sport and attending a sporting event. always demonstrated excellent what was traditionally a netball game “There is something really special management skills and a flair for but the chosen sport required a about going to a major sporting delivering successful events. Jane, revamp as the usual match venue was event where people are bound by who attended Loreto Kirribilli from unavailable. “The tennis courts were their passion for the game. Sport 1984 to 1991, said, “I always played a being renovated so I organised is about community, connection lot of sport and we always had great a volleyball match in the Quad. and belonging and it brings people fun in our PE classes. I played team We even had a trophy made out together from all walks of life,” sports and leading and building of clay and if I remember correctly she adds. teams is something that I loved.” the students won,” she laughs. She also believes the influence of She was appointed Head of Sport Jane, the middle of three sisters who sport extends much further than Council in her final year of school all attended Loreto Kirribilli, loves the simply creating a common bond. and relished the role. Her first major sense of community and belonging “Sport can be used as a platform to sporting event was the Year 12 created by being part of a team bring about social change.” One such spirit |42 issue is gender equality and Jane is or on curriculum but there was the proud of the fact that the Football belief that you could achieve anything Federation Australia (FFA) achieved if you put your mind to it and worked equal pay for the Senior Women’s and hard. But what you achieved had to be Men’s teams last year. Her wish is for greater than yourself.” this to extend through all aspects of She is now looking forward to the society and she believes the Women’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and World Cup is another step in the the organisation needed to host right direction. what is the second largest football “Watching female athletes compete tournament in the world, projected to at the pinnacle of their sport will generate $AU500 million in social and have a significant impact on the next economic benefits. The FFA will also generation of boys and girls. It is a be developing a leadership program social game changer,” she enthuses. for women across the Asia-Pacific region with the goal to make football Jane believes the influence of strong the sport of choice for women and female role models and the belief girls on and off the pitch. that women can achieve anything, were positive messages she took from Discussions with FIFA have already I am so lucky to have her time at Loreto Kirribilli and says begun and Jane says the next six been educated in Principal Sister Margaret Honner ibvm months will be spent regrouping an environment that was epitomised this sentiment. “These and setting the foundations to go so supportive and with the strong female leaders instilled a forward and deliver the best ever FIFA belief that everyone has gifts sense of self belief, the importance Women’s World Cup™. She is keen, of education and a thirst for however, to clarify that the win was a and where the focus was on knowledge. When I think of the Mary team effort and could not have been developing the whole human. Ward quote, ‘Women in time to come achieved without the support of Some people were more will do much,’ it’s great to see what’s many different parties including the focused on the arts or on happening in women’s sport and in Matildas, the Federal Government, curriculum but there was the society as a whole.” a dedicated Bid Team and the FFA. belief that you could achieve Jane reflects on her schooldays, “I am The development of women in anything if you put your mind so lucky to have been educated in an sport, creating a platform for to it and worked hard, but environment that was so supportive gender equality and promoting and with the belief that everyone Australia on the global sporting what you achieved had to be has gifts, where the focus was on stage certainly seem to qualify as greater than yourself. developing the whole human. Some making a difference. people were more focused on the arts
43| LK Connect Mentoring & Networking Program DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
The night was both inspiring and energising hearing from dynamic women outlining the variety of roles within the Property industry. Simone Gooley (’14) LK Connect’s ‘Women in Property’ networking event held in March was hosted by Kylie Rampa, CEO of Property, Lendlease in their offices at Barangaroo. It was wonderful to see a cross section of 33 Ex-Student year groups ranging from 1971-2020 together with parents, past parents and current Years 11 and 12 students.
As highlighted by attendee "We heard from two different panels commercial towers, residential buildings Ex-student Sophie Lloyd ('16), of extraordinary women, both Loreto and shopping centres. The range of “The Loreto Kirribilli Women in Property ex-students and parents, who are now experience embodied by the panellists event was an evening that made me working in the Property Industry at sparked interesting discussions on how realise what a privilege it is to be a Lendlease. The panellists spoke about the workforce has changed over time Loreto woman. As a university student, their career path since leaving school with regards to both gender equality, the value of networking has been and what led them to their current role. as well as technological advances. repeatedly instilled in me. However, They showcased the diversity of their Needless to say, it is an exciting time to it was not until this night that I fully careers within the Property Industry, with be a woman in Property! realised the power of networking and educational backgrounds that included On behalf of myself, and the LK Connect appreciated just how valuable our Project Management, Sustainability, community, I would like to thank Kylie Loreto community is in allowing us to Architecture, Law, Engineering, Science Rampa, Ann Austin, Sarah Crennan, do so. The event by far exceeded my and Business. Roles varied from Stephanie Graham, Lisa Smoleniec, expectations and women representing Indigenous Affairs to Project Director to Karen Pederson, Sophie Horton, Liz 33 different year groups of Loreto Kirribilli Environmental and Ethical Assessment Potter and Ceire Kenny for sharing their ex-students were there to be a part of it. Advisor, with projects spanning insights and making this an evening to remember. For those who haven’t yet been to a LK Connect evening, I highly recommend attending.”
LK Connect has been successfully running for more than a year. There have been networking evenings for Finance, Media, Law and most recently Property. Mentors and Mentees have been introduced and
|44 Liz Potter Former student Liz Potter, whose daughter Rose Wilson graduated from Loreto Kirribilli last year, works in the construction part of the Lendlease business. She has more than 30 years’ experience connections established. LK Connect has specialising in indigenous affairs, public affairs, issue and crisis mentored 34 mentees and is continuing management, and community relations. to grow the program in 2020. Liz (’85) is Head of Indigenous Affairs, Building, at Lendlease and was The fields currently awaiting mentee one of the speakers at the LK Connect Lendlease event. Five of the applications are: Advertising, speakers were former Loreto Kirribilli students and two were parents Architecture, Business, Charity, of students. Communications, Education, Events, Liz said LK Connect is building on the bonds that often exist within Health, Human Resources, Innovation, the Loreto Kirribilli community. “I am still very close to girls I went to Insurance, Law - Family & Litigation, IT, school with and so is my sister Kitty (’88). Now these connections are Logistics, Marketing, Media, PR, Planning, being formalised and it’s great for the girls to know they have this support. Politics, Physiotherapy, Property and Taxation. Our goal is to provide a “It’s good to have this network. The boys’ schools have relied on this for so valuable Loreto career connection for long so it’s good to see Loreto Kirribilli is developing this formally.” our ex-students and mentor them with She believes the values she and the other speakers learned at school the wide range of corporate men and have served her well throughout her personal and professional life. women who have volunteered to be mentors and share their expertise in “I was taught by some incredibly strong, feminist nuns and people who the above fields. all had incredibly high expectations of the girls and the belief that if we worked hard we could achieve anything. I find that women from Loreto The Mentoring program has been have these values, the social justice value and the idea that you have to exceptionally well supported by the value yourself. whole Loreto Kirribilli community of “If the message that school leavers get from this is that you can be yourself ex-students, parents and past parents and you can keep your values as you go out into the world, then I see that with the addition of our Year 11 and as a good thing. It gives the message that you don’t have to park your Year 12 students attending our values when you come into a job.” Network evenings. Liz says her schooling gave her and others the confidence to be able Please visit the Loreto Kirribilli website to step out with courage, being true to themselves and the values under LK Connect or for further details they had learned. email Antoinette Darin [email protected]
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Global Voices of Loreto Kirribilli thursday 13 August 2020 | LK CONNECT
Join us for this livestreamed, worldwide event with an outstanding panel of Loreto Kirribilli Ex-Students. Our speakers will offer insights into how their ideas, businesses and roles developed and drove change resulting in social, economic and environmental benefits and helped shaped attitudes and outcomes in their chosen fields.
GLOBALVOICE S Facilitator
JOANNE SAWICKI (‘78) LONDON Digital Health & Media Entrepreneur, working with organisations including News Corp, PBL Media, BSkyB and BBC.
NEW YORK SINGAPORE ALICE SINGAPORE WARREN SPRINGS Regional NSW
MELANIE BRIDIE JULIA CAROLINE GRACE BRANDMAN (‘81) OHLSSON (‘09) BURKE (‘85) McLAUGHLIN (‘83) BRENNAN (‘01) Founder of CEO at Geora, An Innovator, Head of Partnerships Founder of the Communications working with farmers, communicator and for Asian Venture highly successful Agency - The agribusinesses and connector working Philanthropy Network #buyfromthebush Brandman Agency financiers, building with the Indigenous (AVPN) managing campaign generating with offices in New technology to drive communities, NFPs grants and sponsorship jobs and income for York, Los Angeles, sustainable practices and Governments to and developing drought stricken rural London and Sydney. along supply chains. produce change. partnerships. businesses.
Livestreamed on Thursday 13 August 2020 from 7pm - 8.15pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) To register for this event please visit www.trybooking.com/BKMVQ
|46 Parents & Friends Kim Turner & Leila Lai | Joint P&F Presidents
Looking back to Term 1 before all our lives were impacted by COVID-19, it was a very busy start to the school year with welcome Morning Teas, the Welcome Cocktail Party and the Father Daughter Mass, as well as our first combined P&F and Class Parent meeting of 2020. We also had our first school-wide Sausage Sizzle, a favourite day for the girls.
The collection from the Father Daughter Mass raised an amazing $2758 that was donated to BlazeAid, a charity that supports people impacted by fires and floods and works with families and individuals in rural Australia, helping to rebuild fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed.
Then came COVID-19. Before anything else, we want to wish you and your families the best. We hope you are all healthy and well during this difficult period as we continue to adjust to our ‘new normal’ whilst living with the pandemic. During this time, we have witnessed amazing resilience, adaptability and optimism in all our girls, the Loreto Kirribilli staff and our school community. We witnessed the incredible transition from at-school learning to remote learning, then back again, and our lives adapted to the new environment all in the space of four months. We all deserve a (virtual) pat on the back.
The overwhelming response we received at the end of Term 1 from parents to express their gratitude to the teachers, the staff and the school executive is a true testament of the wonderful job they did for our girls throughout the transition to remote learning and, we are sure you will agree, that they have done an equally impressive job in executing the not-so-small task of bringing our girls back to onsite learning using a phased approach. We can’t thank Anna and her team enough, but as a small token of thanks, the P&F organised a coffee voucher for all the Loreto Kirribilli staff.
We are really hoping we will be able to organise some social events in Terms 3 and 4 to get everyone together, depending on guidance from the Government and the school. However, in the meantime, we hope you have joined some of the activities organised by your year class parent volunteers - we know there have been walks, virtual drinks and even virtual trivia organised and we can’t thank our volunteers enough.
47| Ex-Students' Union Celia Sheldon | Ex-StudentS' Union President
It has been an interesting few months for the Ex-Students' We are very grateful for the support of the School, the P&F Union. After a successful General Meeting back in February, and the many parents and friends who make up our wider we are now on the path towards becoming an incorporated Loreto Kirribilli community - a unique and vibrant family that association. This is the culmination of several years of hard is the envy of others. I really encourage all ex-students to work by the previous executive team and is an exciting new become active members of the Union. direction for the Union. We look forward to seeing many of you at the AGM on We have been creative these past few months! The online Sunday 15 November, whether online or face-to-face to Mother Daughter Liturgy was a wonderful celebration of be advised closer to the time. We also hope to hold a Day our community, where we particularly reflected on the of Reflection on Sunday 18 October and will release details connection with our forebears, those Loreto mothers and of this. Look out for information too on a Loreto Walk daughters who lived through a similar pandemic 100 years happening towards the end of the year. ago without the technological support we have today. Our events are not restricted to ex-students but are for the benefit of all, including parents and ex-parents.
Keep up-to-date by following us on Instagram: loretokirribilli_exstudents Facebook: Loreto Kirribilli Ex-Students’ Union
[email protected] | 0412 383 330
Following the Mother Daughter Liturgy, we made a special appeal for support towards our Bursary program and were thrilled with the response, being able to donate $5740 to the school for this purpose. Sincere thanks to all who gave so generously.
The knowledge and experience shared when our recent and not-so recent graduates were able to come together is significant and as such we look forward with great enthusiasm to the upcoming virtual event, Global Voices of Loreto Kirribilli. In a similar vein, we recently held a literary stay connected o kirr evening with ex-student and author, Cassie Hamer, who et ibi r ll lo i NA A shared some terrific insights into the world of writers. REGI NGEL RIA ORU MA M We look forward to more of these inspiring events.
CI FID CRU O e DUM SPIRO x n Queen's Birthday Honours -s io tu n dents’ u Dr Joy Ho (’82) was awarded an AM for significant service to medical research, to haematology, and to Visit loreto.nsw.edu.au/community/ex-students/ professional bodies. to update your contact details
|48 Spirit Magazine Goes Digital a sustainable SPIRIT for the future
Loreto Kirribilli has always managed its resources carefully with the future in mind. As a result, from the next issue, your copy of the Spirit magazine will be sent to you digitally via the email address we hold on file. Printed copies remain available on request to those readers who prefer to receive their copy in the mail.
Managing for Sustainability Would you like to continue to receive a printed copy of Spirit? Loreto Kirribilli is committed to continuing yes to work with staff, students and the broader school community to Please contact us: • email [email protected] support the sustainability of our • phone 9957 4722 School and also the sustainability • mail Communications Office - Loreto Kirribilli of our environment. 85 Carabella Street Kirribilli NSW 2061 If you are happy to receive Spirit via email you will Excerpt from Loreto Kirribilli 2020-2023 Strategic Plan automatically be sent a link to the digital version. Inspired Minds: Catalysts for Change To update or provide your email address, please email [email protected].
49| Ex-Students’ News ENGAGEMENTS Juliet Hardman (’06) | Frances Kwan (’13) weddings Melissa Ryan (’95) to Robert Plumb | Abby Doherty (’08) to Jason James Sophie Barrow (‘07) to Jack Smyth | Eliane Parmentier (’10) to Ben Bromley births : Daughters Evangelina Mary to Jaclyn Richardson (May ‘01) | Poppy Lynne to Lucinda Leis (Ball ‘01) Isabelle Grace Osboldstone to Yolana Dunn (‘01) | Charlotte Plumb to Melissa Ryan (’95) Harriet Elizabeth to Rachel Riseley (Surgeon '01) | Camilla Mae Virgona to Harriet Virgona (‘02) Matilda Patricia to Amy Dobbin Coats (Dobbin ’04) | Sophie Annabelle to Annabelle Nash (Tait '05) Ruby Moon to Rebecca Mar Young (Howe '94) births : sons Bergin St John to Amelia Kennedy (Kelly ‘01) | Rupert Edward Redfearn to Brittany Walker (‘04) Henry Robert to Emily Carter (Hobson ’05) | Edward James to Katharine Caporale (Slattery ’07) Axel De la Coeur Petts to Jayde de la Coeur (‘05) deaths : ex-students Juliet McCormack (‘89), sister of Madeleine Court (McCormack ‘88) | Lorraine Walker (Commins ’48), sister of Diane Dewar (Commins ’51) Estelle Swift (’44) | Jane Robertson (Rogers ’72) Kerren Leahy (Potter ’70) | Caroline Bannon (’79), sister of Lisa Bannon (’84) Patricia Callachor (Kennedy ‘49) | Pauline Antill (Davis ’54) Pauline Doherty (Taylor ’46), sister of Mary Ecclestone (Taylor ’44) (dec) and Beatrice Hughes (Taylor ’55) Mary Peachey (McGuigan ‘78), sister of Brigid Wright (McGuigan ‘86), Patrick McGuigan (LK ‘78) and Kate Cannon (McGuigan ‘89), niece of Pamela l’Estrange (McGuigan ‘47) Scarlett Lenehan (’16), sister of Aislinn (’18) and Claudia (Year 12) Julia Dwyer (‘71), Daughter of Jacqueline Dwyer (Playoust ‘42) (dec), sister of Sophie Dwyer (‘76) Jacqueline Dwyer (Playoust ‘42), mother of Julia Dwyer (‘71) (dec) and Sophie Dwyer (‘76), sister of Annette Mezo (Playoust ‘38) (dec) Marie Joyce (Roche ‘48), mother of Anastasia Joyce (LN ‘78), grandmother of Teresa Cong (’08) Jacqueline Murphy (Evers ‘45), mother of Christine Murphy (‘75), Michele McCallum (Murphy ‘79) and Eloise Murphy (‘81), grandmother of Rachael McCallum (‘08) and Louise McCallum Xavier Droulers (LK ’39), brother of Marie-Rose Droulers RSCJ (’39) (dec), Bernadette Jensen (Droulers ’41) (dec), Francos Gilroy (Droulers ’43) and Dominique Droulers (LK ‘35) Jesse Blackadder (’81), sister of Sally Blackadder (’84) and Felicity Blackadder (’87) Marie Liddle (Browne ’43), mother of Anne Marie Glover (Liddle ’79), sister of Ethna Phillips (Browne) (dec), Nualla Browne (LN), Paula Merkel (Browne ’44), Beatrice Brown (Browne ’45), Anne Kidd (Browne ’46) and Frances (Val) Browne ibvm (’50) Elizabeth Moore (Armstrong ’51), mother of Phillipa Murphy (Moore ’89), grandmother of Grace Moore (Yr 12) and Maddie Murphy (7/22), sister of Mary Lum (Armstrong ’54). Elizabeth’s older sisters, Margaret IBVM (dec) and Helen, attended Loreto Normanhurst deaths : ex-students RELATIVES Kevin Ferguson, husband of Kristy Ferguson (Chapman ‘93) | Margaret Johnson, mother of Gabrielle Silverton (Johnson ‘78) Barrie Way, widower of Phil Way (Garnsey ‘43) | Margaret and Mark Moore, sister and brother of Joanne Moore (‘84) Malcolm Hazell, husband of Joan Hazell (Nicholas '52) | Ian Fielding, father of Jessica Fielding (’00) Andrew Riemer, husband of Nina Riemer (Morris ’53) | Margaret Quinnell, mother of Edwina Anderson (Quinnell ’89) Maggie Muncaster, mother of Greg and past teacher in both the Junior and Senior Schools Diane Kempson, mother of Angela Self (Kempson ‘87) and grandmother of Tara Self (‘18) Maev O’Meara, mother of Maeve O’Meara (’77), grandmother of Kitty Stack (’15) and Scarlett Stack (’17) Marjorie Steffel, mother of Clare Andronicus (Steffel ‘92) and Bernadette Rainsford (Steffel ‘94) (dec), grandmother of Charlotte Andronicus (’18). Marjorie was a member of the TAS staff at Loreto in the 1990s. Erle Cramer, brother of Bronwyn McCann (Cramer ’45) (dec) and Leonie Grattan (Cramer ’49) Pamela Wyatt-Spratt, mother-in-law of Lisa Morgan (’77), grandmother of Georgia Wyatt-Spratt (’14) and Madelaine Wyatt-Spratt (Yr 12)