Print Post Approved No. PP 451 207/00 220 ChronicleLoreto Volume 26 No.1 June 2013 From the Principal n this our 85th Anniversary IYear, it gives me great pleasure as a past pupil, a past The Year staff member and now as the Principal of this fine school to “unveil” the much anticipated This is an edited extract from the College Master Plan. ofaddress Justice by College Captains, Laura Sclavos and Emmeline-Kate Ball, at This is a pivotal time in our the Opening Assembly. (L-R) Laura Sclavos & Emmeline-Kate Ball history as we look to further develop the school in exciting ways to cater new year – an entire year’s worth true, Justice is more than that. It is about not only for our increase in enrolment when Aof wonderful opportunities! Many of choosing to do what is right, even when it is we introduce Year 7’s in 2015, but to seize the the moments in the year ahead will be the most difficult option. It is about being able opportunity, as the custodians of Loreto’s future, disguised as ordinary days, but each one to recognise the prejudice that is in our world to do this in a way that maximises the great of us has the chance to make something and respond with compassion to make a potential of this beautiful campus. extraordinary out of them. The year difference. To be Just is to have courage and Vitally important elements of the Master Planning ahead will no doubt be overwhelming wisdom to give a voice to the voiceless and process, which has been conducted for the and challenging at times. We all need to empower the powerless. School Council by architects Thomson Adsett, be prepared to work hard. But I’m sure have been: Most importantly, Justice is realising the 2013 will also be incredibly rewarding dignity and worth of every individual. We can • Considerable consultation and review with and enjoyable, filled with fun and exciting try to eradicate as many injustices as we key stakeholder representative groups; & opportunities. The motto for this year is want, but it means nothing if we belittle the • Formation of a Capital Works and Property Dare to Dream – Loreto 13. Hopefully, people we are helping or think that we are Committee, comprising community members this encourages and inspires you all to better than them. with industry expertise and experience, strive hard, follow your dreams and dare This year, we would like to introduce a Justice who have provided invaluable advice and to be great. motto that we hope will guide us to be Just assistance to the School Council. Each year, we celebrate one of the Loreto women. This motto is: See Truth, The exciting vision that has emerged enhances five virtues of Mary Ward: Sincerity, Feel Gratitude, Act Justly. We believe that not only the many positive attributes and assets Verity, Felicity, Freedom and, in 2013, this captures the idea of opening our eyes to that already exist, through refurbishment and Justice. At the beginning of the summer the difficulties that others experience. It also remodelling, but also adds some very exciting holidays, we were fortunate enough to expresses the idea of being thankful for the new developments that will address important meet with other Loreto School Captains gifts in our own lives and genuinely wanting educational imperatives which have been across Australia to discuss what Justice to share these with others. With these things identified through this process. is and how to incorporate Justice into in mind, we can then provide Justice to those Cont. next page our school lives. At this conference, we who need it. realised that in order to provide Justice, Good luck for this year! Be guided by the we must first understand it. When we wise words of Douglas Pagel: “Follow your Justice Prayer hear the word Justice, the first vision that dreams. Work hard. Be kind. Have fun. often comes to mind is a set of scales Find strength. Be truthful. Have faith… and Loving God, which represents Justice as fairness, remember to smile and hope and help.” righteousness, abiding by the law and In this year of justice, may the strength of Your Laura Sclavos & Emmeline-Kate Ball doing the right thing. While this is all love become alive within us. 2013 Loreto College Captains As we grow in harmony with You and Your creation, may we love ourselves as You love us. Give us the courage to open our eyes and respond with compassion to the injustices that surround us. Grant us the wisdom to discern right from wrong and enable us to make a difference. Guide us to use our blessed gifts to empower the powerless and give a voice to the voiceless. Lord, let justice help us see the world without Celebrating1928 – 85 2013 years assumptions and expectations. Allow us to love the world we see. Amen. (Australian Loreto Student Leaders) Be seekers of truth and doers of justice Cont. from page 1 The first Stage of development is set Our forebears have entrusted this unique loving improvement. With the support of to commence before year’s end and, legacy to us, a legacy on which we can the entire community, I know that together provided that funding permits, will now build. Each of us therefore has a we can and will make a lasting difference include: responsibility, in our own way and within “beyond today”. our own capacities, to provide careful • A Year Level building, which in a future Mrs Cheryl Hamilton Stage will be expanded to become a stewardship through continuous care and Performing Arts Precinct with theatre capacity for 500; • Refurbishment and extension of the existing Home Economics and Textile rooms to create a new senior hospitality kitchen and courtyard; • Remodelling the Tuckshop and upgrading the Undercroft and its surrounds; • Expanding the capacity of the student reception office; and • Adding and improving staff study areas to cater for additional staff. The second major improvement being proposed beyond Stage 1 is to relocate Stage One: A new Year Level building, featuring a bronze curved screen, architecturally expressing musicality, the Library to the very heart of the school theatre and performance. The partial screening provides a series of learning environments and external – housing it in the Casket Building, so settings where students can interact and socialise. The ground floor of this building will eventually become the rich in story and heritage - thus creating a foyer for The Performing Arts Theatre. central learning hub for students and staff. In 2013, as we look “beyond today”, we seek to re-imagine and re-define the physical amenities of the College in ways that are exciting and purposeful. But, most importantly, we look to do this in ways that are respectful of our heritage and consistent with our ethos. The very beautiful campus we enjoy today is unquestionably the legacy left to us by the sisters themselves and the many previous generations of students, parents and staff. We offer them both thanks and Future Stage: The addition of a Performing Arts Theatre and transformation of the ground floor of the deep appreciation. Year Level building to a foyer. Agreed Timeline The New EnrolmentYear 7 & Year 8 2015 – Applications Processes closed on 30 April 2012. Offers sent during Term 2 2012 with acceptance of For students in Years 5 and 6 Developmentarly in 2013, we welcomed Office offers closing on 15 June 2012. in 2013. ECatherine Shipton to the newly Applications received after 30 April created role of Community Relations 2012 will be placed on a waiting list. & Development Manager. Catherine Year 7 2016 – Applications closed comes to us with a wealth of on 8 February 2013. Offers sent experience in education fundraising, during Term 1 2013 with acceptance For students in Year 4 in 2013. alumni relations and not-for-profit of offers closing on 1 April 2013. Note: From 2013, All Hallows’ businesses. Applications received after 8 will offer places in Year 5 with the same closing date for acceptance You would be aware that many February 2013 will be placed on a waiting list. of offers as for Year 7 places schools have long-established (i.e. 1 April) in all RI schools. Foundations and/or Development Year 3 NAPLAN results will be required. Offices. With the launch of our Master Plan and impending capital Ongoing – Applications close on 8 works, the time was most definitely February when students are in Year right to introduce a Loreto College 4. Offers to be sent during Term 1 with acceptance of offers closing Community Relations & Coorparoo Development Office. on 1 April in that same year, when Development Manager Catherine has hit the ground running students are in Year 4. For students in Year 3 in 2013 Catherine Shipton and younger. and she looks forward to keeping our Applications received after 8 entire community up-to-date with all February, when students are in Year the significant milestones of our eagerly anticipated Plan. 4, will be placed on a waiting list. Catherine can be contacted by phoning 07 3394 9957 or Year 3 NAPLAN results will emailing [email protected]. be required. 2 – Loreto Chronicle ThisSr is an editedMary extract from SrMuirhead Deirdre Browne’s Eulogy for Sribvm Mary Muirhead. n her biographical sketch for the Mount, and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ in IProvince archives, Mary spoke with Sydney! The Kirribilli students showed modesty of her success at the Melbourne immense loyalty to her when the school Conservatorium prior to entering religious was taken to court over the Superstar life.