1385 Friday 11 May 2018 Dear Members of the Loyola College
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1385 Friday 11 May 2018 Dear Members of the Loyola College Community, Over the last fortnight the College has been very busy with many events and activities that have highlighted the many talents of our students and staff. I am delighted to be able to share these special moments with you in this newsletter. VCAL 2017 Achievement Awards Last week Mrs Hartigan, VCAL coordinator and myself attended the VCAL Achievement Awards at Deakin Edge, Federation square where one of our VCAL students from 2017 received the VCAL Student Achievement Award School-based Apprentice trainee. We congratulate Liam Gray (L: 12-17) for receiving this award. Mother’s Day Breakfast The mother and daughter breakfast was fully booked for Tuesday of this week. The day commenced with a breakfast and a presentation from a guest speaker. This year we invited Professor Robin Anderson who is from the Olivia Newton John Wellness Centre. She spoke of her work as a leading expert in genetics for the treatment of breast cancer and the importance of all women taking care of their health. This was followed by prayer in the St Ignatius Chapel lead by Fr Gerry Healy SJ. My thanks to our Canteen Manager, Mrs Pritchard and her staff, Mrs Chapman and Ms Gartland, our VET hospitality students and Mr Lynch for preparing the prayer service and other staff who assisted with activities and to Mrs Alonso and Ms Devlin for organising various aspects of the morning. NAPLAN Next week our students in Years 7 and 9 will sit the annual NAPLAN tests in literacy and numeracy. This is a major event organisationally and requires much pre planning so that the testing process can run smoothly. The student results data generated by these tests will assist the College in continuing to improve student learning outcomes in the future and will provide valuable information about the level of improvement in student literacy and numeracy skills in the College. The students have been encouraged to do their best in these assessments. College Play Our College play ‘Check Please’ was held last Friday evening and was performed by the Year 11 Theatre students. It provided a wonderful evening of entertainment and I congratulate all the students involved together with their teachers Mr O’Keefe and Ms Tolli. Working Bee The last Working Bee was held several week ago and I thank the many parents and students who attended helping to prepare the grounds for Open Day. I thank Mr Rigoni, LPFA Working Bee Coordinator, Mr Kelly, Head Gardener and our apprentice gardener Ms Ward for assisting on the afternoon. I thank all the parents and students for giving up their time to assist the College in this special and important way. Open Day Last Sunday our Open Day was a great success with many families visiting the College. The beautiful autumn weather helped the grounds and facilities look their best and I thank all the staff who assisted in presenting the College in such a positive way. I thank Mrs Alonso and Mrs Devlin for overseeing the organisation of this important day when we promote all that we have to offer as a place of learning in the Ignatian tradition. Languages and English week This week have celebrated the importance of Languages and English through a range of events and activities across the College. I thank Ms Bifano, Head of Languages and Mr O’Sullivan, Head of English and their respective Faculty members for overseeing the various activities. School Review Three external reviewers spent four days at the College this week conducting their review of our programs. We look forward to seeing their final report which will guide out future planning in the College. May, Month of Mary May is traditionally the month dedicated by the Church to Mary, our Blessed Mother. Through the gospels we come to know of Mary, of her love for God and of her desire to do His will in accepting to become the mother of Jesus our Saviour. She was a strong woman who had faith in what God wanted of her and she trusted in God, a perfect example of motherhood and the first of the disciples of Jesus. As we celebrate Mothers’ day this coming Sunday let us give thanks for all mothers past and present for all that they have done to shape our lives. May all mothers seek to follow and be inspired by Mary’s example of service. She accompanied Jesus throughout His life right unto the cross. She was there in the happy times and in the very sad moments supporting her Son. We believe that she was there to see the Risen Lord and rejoice in God’s greatness. St Ignatius had a very strong devotion to Mary, his own mother having died when he was a young boy; the Blessed Mother provided great comfort to him in times of difficulty in his life. He had great affection for her and prayed often for her intercession in doing God’s will. During this special month let us ask Mary as Ignatius did to intercede on behalf of all who find themselves in need of consolation asking her to help us to draw closer to our loving God following her example of trust and love of God. A happy Mother Day to all mothers. Joseph Favrin Principal FROM ACTING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR Friday 18 11:10am 11RS1e MLF Fr Steven Rigo May 11TT1a SVA Mr Adam Calderone Monday 21 11:25am 09RE(Fr)1 MST Fr Michael Direct Line: 9433 0227 May O’Connell 09RE(In)1 RFS Flynn House Celebration Day 09RE(It)1 JBI Flynn House Celebration Day Tuesday 2:15pm 11TT1b FVE Fr Vincent Le 22 May was held on Monday 30 April 11TT1c PRY commencing with a House 11YM1 EDA Liturgy in the St Ignatius Thursday 11:15am 09.2REL1 PTC Fr Terry Bergin Chapel. 24 May 09.4REL1 PTM The Flynn House Captains spoke about their House Patron Fundraising – Term 2 John Flynn, his standing in the As the cooler weather sets in, our attention this term turns to community and his values raising much needed funds and goods for our six House which are shared with our Ignatian ethos. charities. The day culminated with a shared morning tea where The respective Heads of House will let the community know connectedness with others was the prime objective over a of fundraising events and goods to be collected in coming cupcake and cup of tea. days. Thank you to Ms Hussey, the Flynn House Committee, Mr The College will also partake in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tran and the other speakers who made for a wonderful Tea on Thursday 24 May. Our Young Vinnies and College celebration. Committee teams will assist in taking orders and promotion of the event, with all proceeds assisting cancer research. Some yummy treats and delicious drinks can be ordered in Mentor groups in coming days. We thank everyone for their support! Lighthouse Club (co-curricular) Sessions are on Fridays during lunch. Venue: To be advised each week. Students who wish to grow in their spiritual life and serve God in a more meaningful way are most welcome to join us. Please contact Sr Revy Santiago for more info: [email protected] or call 03 9433 0265, office: Refugee Tutoring and Reading Help OL126. St Pius X Reading Help, Tuesdays – departs 3:15pm, returns 4:45pm. Ministry to the Sick and Elderly . Refugee Homework Help, Thursdays – departs The Lighthouse Club’s outreach program to visit and/or give 3:15pm, returns 5:45pm. Communion to the Sick and the Elderly is being conducted during lunch. Students find this experience truly enriching Contact: Ms Lia Ray [email protected] and meaningful so far. Sr Revy prepares the roster each week and will accompany three or four students at a time. Looking Ahead – Events in the faith life of the College They will be transported in a College car and will return on Class Masses (St Ignatius Chapel) – Parents welcome at all time for Period 5. non-ticketed College Liturgies Students interested in this outreach program, may email Sr Monday 14 10:00am 09.3REL1 CMC Fr. Dong Tran Revy, [email protected] or call 03 94330265 or May 09REL1a GAA personally talk with her in her office, Room OL126. Tuesday 2:15pm VCALRE1a PJK Fr. Tao Parental consent forms will be distributed. 15 May VCALRE1b LCR The Visit of the Image of Our Lady of Montserrat The catafalque party, led by Corporal Steele from the Loyola College promotes the devotion to Our Lady of Defence Force school of signals entered and assembled Montserrat. The visit of her Image is an opportunity for Loyola themselves at the flagpole where the Australian flag quietly families to ask Our Lady’s intercession for their situations, rested at half-mast. After a warm welcome and introduction intentions and petitions. You may pick up the Image from the from Mr Favrin who outlined the reasons in which we gather Loyola College Reception or Sr Revy can bring and pick up on this special occasion and Fr Terry Bergin then lead us in the Image to and from your home. prayer. Nothing is expected from those who will receive it but to prepare a space in your home where it can remain for a week and pray the Holy Rosary as a family as much as possible. Families who are interested to be put in the roster, please contact: Sr Revy Santiago, [email protected] or 9433 0265.