Volume 44, Number 3
Friday 6 March 2015
111 Jasper Road, BENTLEIGH 3204 Ph (03) 8520 9200 Fax (03) 8520 9299 Absence Line (03) 8520 9250
Email: [email protected]
website: www.olsh.vic.edu.au
NEWSLETTER
Dear Family and Friends of OLSH College Bentleigh,
These very busy weeks of term 1 have so much excitement, a sense of the new and a real energy about them. In this newsletter
you will read so much about that life and energy here at OLSH Bentleigh.
Our landscape courtyard will now be known as Hartzer Place – a wonderful way to recognise the great woman Marie Louise Hartzer
with the heart of our school. An outstanding achievement by our SCSA Swim Team, 2nd Place overall in the championship, 1st Place
in Intermediate Division and so many records and individual achievements. Well done and thank you to our swim team and their
excellent coaching staff.
We rejoice in the gifts of so many and we are grateful for the blessings that are ours as OLSH College.
Anne O’Loughlin
Principal
To Love is to give all…
and oneself.
Therese of Lisieux
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Faith & Mission
Visiting beautiful Daylesford
Time to pray
Time to reflect
Being inspired by Moira Kelly
Year 12 retreat saw our whole year level come together and
bond over several experiences we are bound to face in the
upcoming year. It was an enjoyable, reflective time with
plenty of activities that brought us laughter and sometimes
tears. Moira Kelly's presentation was definitely a highlight
and hearing her experiences inspired all of us. Laura Aitken
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Faith & Mission
Time with each other and our teachers
Ash Wednesday prayer around the fire
Enjoying the beautiful countryside
Retreat was a great experience for me. Having Moira Kelly visit us
was very inspiring and I will never forget it. Her self-motivation and
love for those that she helps was admirable. Jessica Azzolini
Time with each other and our teachers
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Year 12 retreat was such a good time to reflect and
prepare us for the hard year which is ahead of us. It
was such an incredible opportunity for Moira Kelly to
come and tell us her story, which inspired so many of
us to make a change in the world. It is always fun and
enjoyable spending time with our whole year level.
Melissa Peet
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A competition was run throughout the College for a name to suit our new courtyard. Being landscaped so beautifully, it is a space
in the centre of the College where many students can be found, both at recess and lunch times, as they enjoy being outdoors in
the garden with Our Lady of the Sacred Heart sitting watching over all.
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Hartzer Place - named after Marie Louise Hartzer, the first Superior General of the
Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.
Hartzer Place is at the centre and heart of the College.
Sr Megan Donohue fdnsc
Assistant Principal Faith and Mission
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This year Caritas’ Project Compassion focuses on empowering communities to establish sustainable food sources
and develop income streams for life.
As a College community, we are supporting Project Compassion’s ‘Food for Life’ campaign by undertaking these
awareness raising and fundraising activities during our Lenten Appeal:
Year 12 students paid an extra $10 on their ticket to go to Project Compassion
Ribbons on sale for 50c
Cake Stall / Green Casual Clothes Day for a gold coin donation
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Year 7 Basketball Shoot Out
Year 8 Coin Line
Issoudun Garage Sale
Year 10 Lap-a-thon
Year 11 Fasting Morning
as a sign of solidarity with the poor, students and staff
will pay $2 for 2 ingredients for lunch
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Curriculum Matters
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Parent Teacher Student interviews are an opportunity to touch base with your daughter’s subject teachers – to meet them, to
receive some feedback and to discuss opportunities for further development or support for your daughter. As the interviews are
brief it is sometimes helpful to prepare beforehand a couple of questions to ask.
As a response to feedback from a number of parents and staff in 2014, the following will be implemented for the 2015 Parent
Teacher Student Interviews:
Semester 1
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VCE/VET/VCAL Interviews will be conducted on Thursday 12 March from 4.15pm – 7.00pm for all students studying a
VCE/VET/VCAL subject in 2015.
(PTO will remain open for bookings until 5pm on 11 March)
Year 7 – 10 Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22 April and Monday 27 April from 3.15pm – 7.00pm.
Semester 2
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Year 12 Interviews in conjunction with a parent evening will be held on Monday 20 July with the interviews being held
between 5.30pm and 7.00pm, followed by an information session from 7.15pm – 8.15pm.
Year 7, 8, 10 & 11 Interviews on Wednesday 29 July from 3.15pm – 7.00pm.
Issoudun Interviews on Wednesday 2 September (times to be confirmed).
Prior to each set of interviews parents will receive an email with instructions for
logging into Parent Teacher Online (PTO). PTO is the online booking system used by
the College for parents to make appointments with teachers. PTO will close 24 hours
prior to each evening.
Please remember that parents can also book a meeting with a teacher any time by
contacting the College and requesting an appointment.
Ms Lynn Egan
Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching
Recently the OLSH Geography class hit the road on their first field trip. The aim of the day
was to understand, first hand, both the natural and human impact on coastal areas. Our first
stop was Cape Schanck. We were accompanied by Ms Malone and Mr Wanless. Although it
was slightly overcast, the views were still spectacular. We saw some wonderful examples of
erosion and some of the strategies used to help protect the area. We made it to the car just
before it began raining.
After lunch we made our way to Sandringham Harbour (entertained with stories of Charles
the Rabbit) and although it was still raining, we were still able to see the coast line from the
car with excellent commentary from Ms Malone. Once at the Harbour we had discussions
about the area’s natural environment and what influence humans have had on the area.
We then moved on to Brighton Beach, to see the famous bathing boxes, where we talked
about the debates they have caused amongst environmentalists. Unfortunately the weather
got the better of us and we headed home with much more knowledge of coastal
environments.
Laura De Grazia
and Brittany Marshall
From left to right (top row) Brittany Marshall, Nicky Rogalsky,
Elaine Liu, Laura De Grazia, Elisa Te
(Bottom row) Chelsea Bates, Felicia Didulo, Nicova Mendonca
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Student Wellbeing News
Parents and students are reminded that whole school events are compulsory for all students. It is an expectation that all students
will be in attendance. These events include but are not limited to Camps, Retreats, House Carnivals, Feast Days etc. These events
help to build community and College spirit and are integral to who we are.
The Athletics Carnival will be held on 13 March - absence on this day will require a medical certificate.
All students must present at the Carnival with a hat and their own sunscreen.
Please see page 8 for further details.
Our student leaders successfully launched their theme for this year
“House Your Spirit”
This year’s focus will be on creating a great sense of House spirit throughout the entire
College community. To recognise our commitment to this great theme, all students were
presented with a house badge at the school assembly. The student leaders have a number
of house activities planned for this year that will all contribute to the Regnet Christus Cup
that is presented at the end of the year. So get into the spirit and ask yourself “House Your
Spirit”?
Congratulations to our Issoudun students who were recognised at our Assembly on Wednesday.
We wish them well as they embark on this journey.
Please note the following dates in your calendar for the remainder of immunisations that will occur this year:
Friday 17 April
Tuesday 26 May
Friday 21 August
Year 7 and Year 8
Issoudun
Year 7
The Foundation for Youth Excellence program recognises young people aged 10 to 25 who have achieved excellence in the fields
of creative and performing arts; education; leadership; or sport. If you are a young person living in the City of Glen Eira and are
currently competing or performing on a state, national or international level, then you could be eligible to apply for a Foundation
for Youth Excellence grant. Grants of up to $1200 are given out quarterly and are awarded to young people to help them achieve
further success in their chosen field.
To apply for a grant, you need to complete an application form and include a letter of selection. References and letters of support
also need to be attached to your application form. For further information or to download an application form, visit
www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/youth
Ms Dina Oro
Assistant Principal Student Wellbeing
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College News
Each year outstanding photo media work from VCE Art, Studio Arts and Media
students is selected for an Exhibition at the Monash Gallery of Art, 860 Ferntree
Gully Road. This exhibition runs from 4 March until 29 March 2015.
Zoe Kostopoulos’ (Year 12 2014) work was chosen for exhibition. This exhibition
celebrates the best of the graduating students of 2014 so it is an enormous honour
for Zoe’s work to be selected and exhibited. Congratulations Zoe. I have included a
picture of Zoe’s work. She actually made the mask of her own face and then chose
to photograph it producing this stunning result.
Although Zoe submitted this work as a VCE art student it should also be mentioned
that the strong work done from Year 9 onwards in photography gives students a
solid grounding in the production of such beautiful works. Our darkroom also
provides a unique photographic experience for our students.
Mrs Bronwyn Cottrell
Arts Domain
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College News
We had a terrific time.
What really made it
special was the teachers
joined in all the fun and
the staff at the camp who
showed us not to be
afraid of heights, riding
up steep hills or falling
out of our canoes!
Ava Righetti
My experience at Year 7 camp was amazing. I
learnt so many things and made many new
friendships that I will keep forever. Bella Davey
I loved spending this
whole experience
with my old friends
from primary school,
as well as my new
friends and all the
lovely staff.
Olivia Jonasz
We had loads of fun over the three days. The food
was amazing and the people there very kind and
the activities they ran were fantastic!
All Year 7s had a wonderful time and I would like
to go back to Camp YMCA. Isabella Stewart
Lake Dewar! What a
camp this has been full of great
adventure. A time
where friendships
blossom.
Charlotte King
Exciting, wonderful, astonishing, adventurous. These are just a few
of the words I would describe my adventure at Lake Dewar. It was
a jammed packed camp with so much to do. A basketball court,
four water activities, a disco, four land activities, a talent quest,
chess and so much more. My favourite activity was the stand-up
paddle boarding and the mountain bikes. Lauren Stewart
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I really enjoyed being mixed with different girls in
the activity groups because it was a great
opportunity to meet new people! Abbey Snell
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Saturday 14 March
Invitations have been sent.
For more information, contact Kathy (Fogarty) Conrad [email protected]
Saturday 16 May
2.00pm -5.00pm at the College. Email Anne (Geeham) Oxlade [email protected] and see our Facebook events page
OLSH College Class of 75 Reunion.
Saturday 23 May
Email [email protected] and check out our Facebook OLSH Bentleigh Class of 1985.
Either Saturday 12 or Sunday 13 September
Email [email protected] with your updated details.
Further information from Tanya (Robbins) Sawtell and Liz (Telfer)
Tregoning.
Saturday 23 May
To be held at the College from 2.00pm - 500pm.
For more details please contact the Alumnae Secretary on 03 8520
9263 or email [email protected]
For further information, or If you’d like to help with this reunion,
please contact Shane O’Neil, Alumnae Secretary, on 03 8520 9263
or email [email protected]
Reunion invitations on their way: Class of 1965 reunion
organisers, Christine Spirason (left) and Helen (Hyrons)
Clancy with Shane O’Neil, Alumnae Secretary
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Invest in your most precious asset......Your Marriage!
Forget life’s tensions and interruptions and rekindle the closeness, intimacy, love and romance that brought you
together. Recharge your relationship batteries and explore the precious nature of your marriage, allowing you
both to share your feelings, hopes and dreams with each other in ways that normal, daily living tends to inhibit.
There is no group sharing. Couples and a priest present the weekend.
It is based around Catholic values but couples of all faiths are welcome.
2015 Melbourne weekend dates: 17-19 Apr, 19-21 June, 21-23 August and 23-25 Oct
Starts 7pm on Friday. Ends 5pm Sunday. Accommodation and all meals provided.
Information/Bookings: PH: Marianne & Marcel (03) 9733 0997
Email: [email protected] www.wwme.org.au
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College News
Arrive in full sports uniform but don’t forget to bring along your clothes to dress in your house colour!
(No face paints or balloons permitted)
House coloured costumes!
Practice your house chant and sing it loudly so your house can take out the ‘House Spirit’ trophy!
Parents are invited to attend.
Any parents who are interested in assisting on the day please email Bronwyn Verrell. ([email protected])
Mrs Annemarie Petering and Ms Bronwyn Verrell
Sport Coordinators
Keeper for a Day
Are you an aspiring zookeeper? Find out what takes to care for an amazing array of animals at both
Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Learn how you can help us to Fight Extinction.
Age: Students in Years 7-12.
Dates: Healesville Sanctuary: March 31st, April 1st, 7th, 8th .
Werribee Open Range Zoo: March 31st, 2nd, 8th, 10th .
Vet for a Day
Come and work alongside our veterinary staff on real life cases involving Healesville Sanctuary’s
animals, including endangered species, as well as injured wildlife brought to the hospital.
Age: Students in Years 7-12
Dates: April 1st , 2nd, 8th, 9th .
For more information: http://www.zoo.org.au/education/careers-programs
Bookings Essential: 1300 966 784
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College News
On the evening of 4 March the OLSH Swim Team and their coaches made their way to MSAC after the traditional team pasta dinner
and pep talk. All of the early morning training sessions paid off with many ribbons won. The Year 7 and Issoudun relay teams and
talented individual swimmer, Zoe Moran, set new standards for the OLSH record books.
Intermediate 1st
Juniors 2nd
Seniors 2nd
Year 7
Kayla Pak
Jada Daly
Hannah Scott
Isabella Stewart
Faith Harper
Katia Daye
Jessica McKiggan
Rangini Rajagopal
Katya Adkin
Lauren Stewart
Year 8
Taylah Gee
Rachel Wat
Valentina Castillo
Hayley Gorman
Hannah Gardiner
Laura Martin
Alesha Jaggs
Alexia De Fazio
Issoudun
Zoe Moran
Julia Daye
Sarah Crough
Georgia Sheppard
Grace Harper
Micaela Harvie
Olivia May
Abby Freney
Tess Athanassiou
Natasha White
Maddison Muller
Rebekah O’Brien
Year 10
Emma Valeri
Lauren Kavanagh
Bethany Supple
Mikaela Howard
Annabelle Wilson
Well done to all students who were involved!
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Years 11 and 12
Rebecca Nielsen
Natasha Ockenden
Sarah Cleary
Melissa Peet
Jordan Kelly
Kaitlyn White
Feebie Andrinopoulos
Maree Pechlivanis
Isabel Quintal
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Thanks to Emily from the Academy of Swimming, Mr Nick Wanless, Mr Mark Santospirito, Ms Dianne Byers and Ms Robyn Rayment
who trained, selected and fed the team!
On Wednesday 4 March, Junior, Intermediate and Senior teams travelled to the Division 1 Tennis competition at Geelong Tennis
Club. The girls enjoyed the beautiful weather and the opportunity to play on grass courts. All team members showed excellent
sportsmanship and determination throughout the day. Despite tough competition, the Junior and Senior teams both reached the
semi finals. Thanks to Mrs Linda Naylor, Ms Dominique Lewis and Ms Megan Supple for coaching the teams.
The OLSH Diving team will display their skills on the diving board at MSAC on Thursday 19 March. It promises to be an exciting
night.
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park
Warm Up: 6.30pm – 6.55pm
Competition: 7.00pm – 9.40pm
Presentations: 9.45pm
Selections for the Indoor cricket and Indoor soccer teams are being held before school and at lunchtimes over the next few weeks.
All students are welcome to try out!
Annemarie Petering and Bronwyn Verrell
Sports Coordinators
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College News
Grease, OLSH’s first foray into musical co-productions with De La Salle College Malvern, has really revved up in the last couple of
weeks. Of course things have been well underway since Term 4 2014 when we were approached by De La who were looking for a
partner school to join in a musical for 2015. Now, besides the weekly acting, singing and dance rehearsals that commenced last
year, publicity, photo shoots, band rehearsals as well as costumes and set design have swung into action. On Friday afternoon
(27/02) Andrew Murrell (Director), along with Gina Coetzee (Choreographer) and Bryan Smith (Admin) visited the Alexander
Theatre for a site inspection of the stage, orchestra pit and dressing rooms and to discuss possibilities for staging the production.
There’s certainly going to be a few surprises in store if we get to do everything Andrew and Gina were toying with at the production
meeting – sorry no spoilers – you’ll have to come and see for yourself.
The logistics of rehearsing and staging a musical between two schools that are not
around the corner from each other involves a level of complexity and requires
detailed communication between staff. Since last year we have been running
alternating weekly rehearsals at OLSH and De La Salle Colleges. This involves no
less that two buses transporting students for a two hour rehearsal and a parent
pick up at the 6.00pm end, which is no small ask at that busy time of day. (Thank
you!!) We are now looking at transporting crew and musicians to De La where the
band will rehearse and sets will be prepped and painted in the coming weeks.
GREASE is unfolding into a grand adventure, and as both schools have committed
to a plan of working together on co-productions for the next four years, we are
aiming to continue to build a strong relationship, producing some exciting theatre.
What has been great to witness over the past few weeks is the excitement and
willingness of the cast to work together in a spirit of co-operation and generosity.
Rehearsals have been dynamic, challenging and heaps of FUN!! Anyone walking
into any of the rehearsals in the past few weeks could undoubtedly identify the
high quality learning and engagement that have been taking place for students
(and staff!!).
GREASE will be performed at the Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Clayton on Wednesday 29 April at 12.30pm and
7.30pm, Thursday 30 April and Friday 1 May at 7.30pm. There are four shows, so come and see our first show together. Tickets
are available from http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/mapa/buy-tickets/ from Tuesday 10 March.
Mr Bryan Smith, OLSH Grease Coordinator
Our VCE Drama students attended a fabulous workshop on Monday 16 February to assist them in the
development of their ensemble performances, a major assessment task in their Unit 3 Drama studies. The girls
joined a member of the Education Team at The Malthouse for a day of exploring non-naturalism and how it can
be manipulated to create group devised drama. This valuable workshop focused on conventions and dramatic
elements, allowing students to observe, direct and finally create an ensemble performance.
Our girls participated with great enthusiasm and commitment; and they are already devising
their own ensemble which will be assessed in May.
As part of their work in Drama this year, Year 8 students attended a performance entitled
Improvaganza! on Thursday 19 February. Improvaganza! is an exciting and motivating
performance that illustrates and inspires creativity and risk taking. Built around the
fundamental skills of improvisation – spontaneity, character and scene building – Improvaganza! practically demonstrates skills
which can be applied to any chosen area of improvisation, including Theatresports.
Our Year 8 students were treated to a wonderful demonstration of improvisation
and several students participated in some of the activities with the actors. Many
students are looking forward to joining the new Drama Club at OLSH which will
focus on Theatresports.
Mrs Michelle Fenton
Head of Department – Co-Curricular Activities
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College News
OLSH Uniform Shop
Opening Hours
Please note the Uniform Shop is currently open
Wednesdays 12.30 to 3.30pm
and from Term 2
Thursdays only 12.30 – 3.30pm
Enquiries:
please contact College Reception
on 8520 9200
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