Print Post Approved No. PP 451 207/00 220 ChronicleLoreto Volume 28 No.2 December 2014 From the Principal This Chronicle brings news n a beautiful afternoon in October, of the retirement of five much OOpeningLoreto connections past andof present ‘Cruci’ loved, long standing members gathered for the opening and blessing of staff who between them of Cruci, our striking new building at the have given 142 years of Cavendish Road entrance to the College. loyal and committed service Cruci was opened by to Loreto College. Each of Margaret Mary Flynn ibvm, Loreto Province Leader, these fine educators has and blessed by Fr Paul contributed greatly to the Sireh, Mt Carmel Parish education of thousands of young women Priest. The name Cruci in the Mary Ward tradition. At year’s means Cross and is a (L-R) Mrs Diane Bukowski - Chair of Council, end, the students and staff took great reference to the Loreto motto ‘Cruci dum Margaret Mary Flynn ibvm, Fr Paul Sireh delight in awarding each of them “Honour spiro fido’ which translates as ‘While I live Pockets” in recognition of their outstanding I trust in the Cross’. This central symbol of commitment, generous service and Christianity is incorporated in the design of the building with a cross clearly visible leadership. Their Honour Pockets along in the wall facing onto Cavendish Road. with the year each one began teaching at The name Cruci is also a reference to Loreto are as follows: what has become the College hymn, • Dr Raimund Irmer (1983) – Academic ‘Cruci dum Spiro Fido’, written by Excellence & Service to Science Deirde Browne ibvm while she was Community Leader at Coorparoo. Sr • Mrs Kerry Williams (1985) – Academic Dierdre was able to attend the opening Excellence & Service to Cultural and and was delighted to hear the Chorale sing Creative Enrichment ‘Cruci’ for the first time in this new building. (L-R) Mrs Cheryl Hamilton, Emily Smallhorn, • Mr Patrick Elsworthy (1986) – The opening of Cruci marks the Deirdre Browne ibvm (Emily submitted the name Excellence in Leadership, Service to completion of Stage One of our Loreto ‘Cruci’ when possible names for the new building State and National Education & Master Plan. Throughout the day, guests were sought) School Spirit had the opportunity to tour all elements of Stage One – including expansion to the • Mr Bryan Deveson (1988) – Academic Home Economics, Hospitality and Textiles Excellence & Service to Pastoral Care facilities and the Tuckshop. They were also • Mr William Kenny (1991) – Academic able to enjoy the festivities at the College’s fifth annual Live & Wired Music Festival Excellence & Service to Social Justice and the Art Show. Collectively and individually, they will We extend our deep appreciation to be remembered for their intellect, their the many who worked so diligently and creativity, their felicity, their encouragement gave so generously to bring this inspiring and their goodness. We thank them educational space to fruition. sincerely for all that they have given so generously over so many years and wish them every blessing and joy in the years to come. So, as we look to 2015, we begin a new chapter of the Loreto Coorparoo story. It begins with the arrival of Year 7’s which will transform us from a school with 700 students to a school with over 800 students; from a school with 70 teachers The Chorale concludes the Opening Ceremony by to a school with almost 80 teachers; from singing ‘Cruci dum Spiro Fido” The Cross visible in the front wall of Cruci a school with 620 families to a school with over 700 families. Be seekers of truth and doers of justice IBVM News Cont. from page 1 “Go back?” he thought. “No good at all! Go sideways? Impossible! Go forward? Only thing to do! On we go!” So up he got, and trotted along with his little sword Year 8 STEM Challenge held in front of him and one hand feeling n August this year, Year 8 students it came time to determine the winning the wall, and his heart all of a patter and Iembarked on an exciting cross- bridge. A ‘real life’ dimension was brought a pitter. curricular challenge over two days. to the challenge with architects from ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit The focus of this STEM challenge was Thomson Adsett speaking to the girls And so we go forward into 2015, with to engage our students in the field of about the design and construction process our hearts a little bit of “a patter and Science, Technology, Engineering and and about career opportunities in this field. a pitter”. Next year, one third of the Mathematics, which has traditionally been They were highly impressed with the girls’ a male dominated domain. Leaders in the efforts and with the value of this activity. students (the Year 7’s and the Year 8’s) tertiary sector and industry are actively Congratulations to Ms Tania Gallen, will be new to the school as will be many seeking females to pursue careers in Year 7 & 8 Teaching & Learning of their families. Additionally, we will the STEM field as they bring an added Coordinator, and Mr Adrian Corrado, have a significant number of new staff. dimension of perspective, creativity, Mr Gavin Swanson, Mr Matt Lourigan and It is critical that we make every effort ingenuity and professional excellence. Mr Russ Morgan, Curriculum Leaders in to ensure that the essential elements The girls worked in small groups to build Mathematics, Science and Technology. that define our unique Loreto ethos a scale replica of a bridge that could be and culture are named, shared and used as a pedestrian link between the celebrated. Like me, the Seniors of 2015 Science laboratories and Cruci, which was are very excited about this challenge. then under construction, using materials The staff and I are very much looking such as paddle pop sticks, glue, string forward to working with the student and cardboard. Each girl had a defined leaders to ensure that we welcome and role: engineer, designer, quantity surveyor, construction manager, project manager induct the many new members of our and spokeswoman/recorder. Each group community. Our fervent hope is that they was then judged according to its bridge’s will feel connected very quickly and that maximum load capacity, aesthetic appeal, Loreto soon becomes for them a place creativity in design, construction costs and to call home. build quality. Mrs Cheryl Hamilton There was a wonderful ‘buzz’ of activity, energy and visible thinking throughout the two days and great excitement when EnrolmentYEAR 7 2018at - CLOSINGLoreto SOON College Open Day Loreto College is currently accepting enrolment applications Sunday 9 August for Year 7 2018 (students in Year 4 2015). 10.00am to 12.30pm APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2015. Offers will be made during Term 1, 2015. Applications received after The 2015 Loreto College Friday 6 February 2015 will be placed on a waiting list. Open Day for prospective families will be held on Sunday 9 August commencing at 10.00am YEAR 7 2019 - NOW OPEN and concluding at approximately 12.30pm. Enrolment applications for Year 7 2019 (students in Year 3 2015) Further details will be available are now open and will close on 5 February 2016. on the College website Loreto College only conducts interviews for students already accepted into www.loreto.qld.edu.au. the College and these will be held when students are in Year 6. For more information on your daughter’s prospective enrolment please contact, Ms Emma Beach, Manager of Enrolments on: P: 3394 9999 or E: [email protected] Be seekers of truth and doers of justice. 2 – Loreto Chronicle Orientation for Years 7 & 8 2015 n important step in the journey Ato becoming a Loreto student is Orientation Day which is held for in- coming students in the October prior to their commencement at the College. In 2014, two Orientation Days were needed – one for our 2015 Year 8’s and one for our 2015 Year 7’s. The main objective of this day is to give students a positive experience of a school day at Loreto, a chance to meet some of the girls who will be in their cohort and a sense of the many exciting opportunities ahead. We hope this will allay any concerns or anxieties about the move to secondary school and build their confidence and anticipation about this exciting step. It is also an opportunity for parents to meet some key staff and to be provided with information about procedures and services at Loreto. The girls made pizzas, conducted Science experiments and enjoyed Art and Drama activities. They joined in games run by the Year 12’s at lunchtime and were highly impressed with the Tuckshop! It was a delight to meet the girls and to begin the process of Current students welcome their younger sisters welcoming them as the newest members to Loreto of our Loreto community. Year 7 Orientation Day Year 8 Orientation Day Loreto Chronicle – 3 Walking to end Human Trafficking The 2014 SRC Walkathon was held in June to raise funds in support of Project Futures: End Human Trafficking. This organisation, begun by a Loreto Normanhurst past pupil, works to prevent human trafficking and exploitation.Students were invited to participate dressed as an inspirational woman from any era under the theme of ‘Sincerity Sisters’. Over Loreto Justice $3000 was raised for this very important cause Circles What is it? A small group who have identified and share concerns about a social justice issue. Who’s in the circle? Loreto Coorparoo past pupils and other members of our wonderful community.