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Dear Family and Friends,
As we approach our celebration of Sacred Heart Day I warmly invite parents, family
members and alumnae to join us for the celebration of the Eucharist at 9.00am and to
the Performing Arts Spectacular at 1.30pm. This day is integral to the life and spirit of
our College for at its core is the celebration of love – the love of God for each of us – a
love with no prerequisites and no limits! How blessed we are as heart people.
Please also consider joining us for a night of wonderful entertainment from our current
and past students at our OLSH Stars evening advertised below. The talent in our OLSH
community is quite extraordinary and just goes to show that…OLSH girls can do
anything!
Never lose sight of Christ Jesus
(Hebrews 12:3)
Always united in our shared OLSH Spirit.
Anne O’Loughlin
Principal
From the heart of Jesus pierced on Calvary,
I see a new world coming forth:
a great and life-giving world,
inspired by love and mercy…
Jules Chevalier msc
Whilst on retreat we were able to spend quality time with Ms O’Loughlin, where we were
able to get advice and look back on our time at OLSH. We were also lucky enough to
meet Moira Kelly (pictured above speaking to the students, and with Ms Oro, Sr Megan
and Mrs Singh), a lady who changed the way many of us now perceive the world and
who has become an inspiration and a role model. Many know Moira as the lady who
helped the two conjoined twins, Trishna and Krishna. Moira takes a risk when no one
else will and has never turned her back on an opportunity to help or save someone in
desperate need. I think the biggest thing I took away from meeting her is to know every
single person has a story, and instead of judging someone based on how they may look
or act, we need to see them for who they are inside and what they can offer the world.
Chloe Armand
On retreat we spent a day with YLead, an organisation that "empowers young people to
be their best and make a positive difference." We certainly had a positive experience,
doing an array of activities, learning to work in a team and working towards being future
leaders at OLSH College. As a year level we worked together to recreate the OLSH
pillar artworks, discussed our strengths and weaknesses (giving each other
compliments in the process!) and created a group dance using creativity and teamwork
(also maybe a little rhythm). Overall, it was a beneficial experience in learning more
about ourselves, as well as others around us that we don't always interact with. We
would definitely have YLead visit us again!
Serena Hart and Julia Daye
Thank you to those parents who participated in the Catholic Identity Survey:
Mrs R. Ancora, Mrs G. Austen, Mrs L. O’Connor, Mrs S. Zhevelyuk
We are most grateful for your input.
On our first day, we were asked to create a piece of art that represents what we present
to others, and our true selves. We heard inspiring stories and reflections from students
and teachers, who discussed times when they felt true to themselves and how they felt
when not acting true to that.
Later that night, we split into House groups to create a song and dance that allowed us
to explore what we value the most about OLSH and what we would like to develop in the
community. We had some incredible dance performances and touching original songs.
The winning act was from Sweeney!
Georgia Sheppard
Sr Megan Donohue fdnsc Deputy Principal Faith and Mission
Dear Lord,
We ask for your guidance during the next 18 months, as we finish our journey at
OLSH College.
Help us to recognise our strengths so we can contribute to the wider community.
Lord hear us: We pray to the Lord.
That you will ease the pain of all who are ill; and bless them and those who care for
them.
Lord hear us.
Canvas is the OLSH College LMS (Learning Management System).
For the past 12 months the teaching staff have been learning about a new way of
developing and storing curriculum documents and resources and a new way of
engaging our students in their learning.
Canvas enables teachers to create a variety of content for their classes, including
content pages, quizzes, assignments & discussions. They can easily embed audio &
video and broadcast to students. They can enter, track and provide student feedback
quickly and easily.
Canvas enables students to access all assessment and course materials, view all due
dates and receive timely feedback from their teachers. They can engage with audio and
video interactions with both teachers and other students.
While teachers and students have begun exploring and using this tool throughout this
year, by the end of the term parents will also have access to Canvas. This will enable
parents to view marks & feedback, forthcoming assignments and due dates. Parents will
be notified when work has not been submitted punctually and they will be able to receive
communication from and send messages to individual teachers.
This is a significant and exciting change for learning and teaching at the College. Not
only will it enable more flexibility with teaching and learning, it will ultimately change our
method of reporting. It will significantly increase our capacity to provide timely feedback
to both you, as parents, and our students, thereby enabling increased opportunities to
improve student achievement.
In the next newsletter we include information about the launch process and the
introduction timeline for parents.
Ms Lynn Egan
Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching
Unit 1 and Year 10 mid-year examinations will be held from 8 June through to 15 June.
All Year 10 students are expected to attend their normal classes on 8 June unless they
have a Unit 1 exam scheduled on that day. They may leave their regular classes to
attend their exam.
Monday 12 June is the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday. No students are required at
school on this day.
Wednesday 14 June is the GAT examination. Only students doing a Unit 3 and 4
subject are required to attend school to do the GAT. The school will be closed to all
other students on this day.
During the exam period students in Year 10 and Year 11 only need to attend school
when they have an exam. They are welcome to use the school library to study if they
wish.
Unfortunately there is no time to schedule exams outside the exam block. If a student
knows that she will miss an exam, she needs to contact Ms Amanda Malone to arrange
a reschedule time. The reschedule time will be during the exam block.
Please contact amalone@olsh.vic.edu.au if you have any questions about the exam
period. A copy of the examination timetable is on the following page.
Mrs Amanda Malone
Director of Curriculum
White
Emily Daniel Marissa Flaounas Matisse Gomez-Geddes
Olivia Martino Tara McKenzie Samara Parsons
Jaimie Raymer Danielle Simpfendorfer Saraya Torregrossa
Green
Natalie Alessi Lara Confeggi Emily Daniel
Tara McKenzie Imogen Williams Elizabeth Zhevelyuk
Red
Hayley Gorman Zoe Levey Nicki Sagiadelis
Blue
Hayley Gorman
Thursday 8 June (Year 11 only)
(Year 10 have normal classes except those doing a Unit 1 exam on this day)
8.40am – 10.25am 11.15am – 1.00pm 1.40pm – 3.25pm
Unit 1 Business Management
Unit 1 Drama
Unit 1 Physics
Unit 1 VET Sport and Rec
Unit 1 Art
Unit 1 Legal Studies
Unit 1 General
Specialist Maths Exam 1
Unit 1 Italian
Unit 1 Vis Com
Unit 1 Music
Friday 9 June
8.25am – 10.40am 11.25am – 1.10pm 1.50pm – 3.35pm
Year 10 Chinese
Unit 1 English
Year 10 Science
Unit 1 Methods Exam 1
Unit 1 20th Century
History
Year 10 Italian
Unit 1 Health and Human
Development
Monday 12 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday (No School)
Tuesday 13 June
8.40am – 10.25am 11.15am – 1.00pm 1.40pm – 3.25pm
Year 10 English
Unit 1 Chemistry
Unit 1 Physical Education
Unit 1 Biology
Unit 1 General
Specialist Maths Exam 2
Unit 1 Studio Arts
Unit 3 Studio Arts
Year 10 Commerce
Unit 1 Food Studies
Unit 1 Chinese
Wednesday 14 June
GAT for all students doing Unit 3 and 4 only
10.00am – 1.15pm
Arrive at school by 9.15am
Year 11 students no classes
Thursday 15 June
8.40am – 10.25am 11.15am – 1.00pm 1.40pm – 3.25pm
Year 10 Maths
Unit 1 Methods Exam 2
Year 10 History
Unit 1 General Further
Maths
Year 10 Legal Politics
Unit 1 Design and
Technology
Unit 1 Psychology
Parents and students are reminded that the Feast of the Sacred Heart, Friday 2 June, is
a compulsory school day for all students.
Students will be required to present with a medical certificate if they are absent on this
day. We look forward to sharing this wonderful day together as a school community.
presented by Dr Michael Carr Gregg
One of Australia's leading child and adolescent psychologists Dr Michael Carr Gregg
delivers a series of practical, evidence based strategies to manage the stressors of all
aspects of school. Recent studies by Mission Australia shows that coping with stress,
study and school are the top issues of major concern for young people throughout
Australia. This specially designed presentation is aimed at young people and their
parents/teachers and provides them with evidence-based, practical, skills, knowledge
and strategies to optimise their wellbeing, help them with study techniques and enable
them to manage school better than ever before. (Critical Agendas)
Tuesday 20 June 7-8.30pm
Venue: Mentone Girls Secondary College $20/person at the door
Book at rick@criticalagendas.com.au and include your name, date attending and
number of tickets required at $20 each. Collect and pay for tickets on the night.
Enquiries 0433 616 771
Making a Difference (MAD 2017)
Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar on 29-30 July
Over the two-day holiday program MAD will give young change makers and
entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in their own lives, their school
communities and beyond, the confidence, skills and ideas to step up and lead. Alliance
has partnered with YLead, who deliver their annual Year 12 Student Leadership
Conference, to develop this dynamic program for girls in Years 9-11.
Parents may register girls for the summit and there is a special discount for students
from Alliance member schools, such as OLSH College, please use the code: MAD2017
when registering to receive the member discount. Cost is $285. Please see Ms Dina Oro
if you require more information.
Ms Dina Oro
Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing
From 6 to 13 May, I was involved in a program called Rotary Adventure in Citizenship
which took twenty five Year 11 students from all across Australia to Canberra for Budget
Week.
The program was run by the Rotary of Woden and Canberra,
alongside the Parliamentary Education Office and was
jammed packed with activities.
We visited the Australian War Memorial where we met a
veteran of the Vietnam War and had dinner with cadets at
Duntroon. We toured the High Court of Australia, witnessed
the Budget Speech and the Budget Speech Reply, and took
part in an election program ran with the Electoral Education
Centre staff. We had the chance to speak to MPs and
Senators, sat in on question time and much more.
Some highlights of the trip were the official opening by
Hon.Tony Smith, Speaker of the House of Representatives
and Hon.Stephen Parry, President of the Senate, as well as
meeting our Members of Parliament individually.
I was lucky enough to spend some time with
Hon. Clare O’Neil, Member for Hotham and Shadow Minister
for Justice.
RAIC was an opportunity I would repeat all over again in a
heartbeat. I gained so much out of the week, including lifelong
friendships, a further understanding of our Parliament and a
passion to further pursue a career in politics. The week was an
amazing experience and something I’d recommend to anyone
going into Year 11, whether you are interested in politics or
just want to learn more about being an Australian citizen and
how our Parliament works.
Georgia Shepherd-Petrocco
Year 11
Term 2 and April holiday work experience placements have concluded for now and will
commence again in the July school holidays.
Congratulations to the Year 10 students who have
completed their work experience. Reports coming
through from the employees have been excellent.
Each student receives an evaluation of the week
which can be used in Year 12 to assist in getting into
post school destinations.
For the July & September school holidays there are
22 students going out and in Term 3 a further 37
girls. This includes four students who have opted to
complete two placements, a total of 81 students.
Well done Year 10s!
Mrs Maureen Malone
Pathways Coordinator
Congratulations to a record breaking OLSH Athletics team, well supported by Mrs
Bronwyn Verrell, Ms Robyn Rayment, Ms Lauren Stent and Isabel Quintal. 67 energetic
students from Years 7 to 12 attended the competition which was held at Lakeside
Stadium. The weather was clear and sunny on Friday which allowed athletes to perform
their best on the track, in the pits, and on the field. A close second place in a field of
nine schools was an excellent result. Well done to the Seniors who placed second and
the Inters who won their division. The Juniors came fifth in a very competitive division.
Special mention to the following girls who broke OLSH records:
OLSH athlete of the day was Olivia May (Year 11)
whose hard work, talent and dedication to training
resulted in seven new OLSH records!
Mrs Annemarie Petering
Sport Coordinator
SCSA Athletics Event Time/Distance Previous Record
Jarrah Martin Intermediate 1500m 5:39.55 5:39.78 (2015)
Olivia May Year 11 100m 13.47 13.59 (2012)
Tess Jobling Year 12 100m 13.71 13.90 (2013)
Jada Daly Intermediate 400m 1:04.77 1:05.58 (2015)
Olivia May Senior 400m 1:05.46 1:08.14 (2016)
Olivia May Senior 200m 28.00 28.13 (2016)
Jada Daly, Jarrah Martin
Penelope Papahatzis
Tadiwanashe Kahonde
Year 9
4 x 100m relay
55.24 55.3 (2008)
Olivia May, Tess Jobling
Emma Valeri, Micaela Harvie
Senior
4 x 100m relay
55.37 55.83 (2016)
Emma Valeri, Olivia May
Tadiwanashe Kahonde
Jada Daly
Medley relay 2:01.58 2:03.76 (2015)
Olivia May Year 11 Long jump 4.74m 4.47m (2007)
Amelia Bradley Year 7 Shot Put 9.01m 8.12m (2004)
Olivia May Year 11 Triple Jump 10.32m 8.60m (2006)
How fortunate we have been to hear from the 2016 West Australian of the Year
Anne Carey about her inspirational journey.
After 18 years as an OLSH Sister, Anne left the order and worked in health care. She
spoke to OLSH families at a presentation last night about her decision to volunteer to
nurse those afflicted with the deadly Ebola virus in Sierra Leone.
One would imagine this would have been a very difficult decision but Anne said in her
presentation she felt that there really was no choice to make as helping others is
paramount. She feels so strongly about this that she returned twice at great personal
risk, but again she felt compelled to be there to comfort the sick and the dying.
Hearing about this experience could be considered confronting, but as Anne shared her
story the overwhelming emotion was amazement at her bravery and her courage. Anne
has proven time and time again to be a selfless person who stands up for those in need
of help and she continues her work in the field of workplace
bullying.
Anne has just been afforded one of the highest accolades
from the International Red Cross when she was named as
one of the few recipients of the Florence Nightingale Medal.
Anne also spoke to students yesterday and today and her
messages are clear; do not be afraid to stand up for your
beliefs, always be mindful of how you can help others and
most importantly have the courage to be kind.
Mrs Annie Opray
Director of Development and Community
Junior Dance Show 6.00pm
Senior Dance Show 7.30pm
Hartzer Pre-departure Evening 7.30pm
Year 7 Ancient Civilisation Day
Scholarship Academic Exam
8.30am – 12.30pm
Sacred Heart Day
Mass 9.00am all welcome
PAS 1.30pm
OLSH Stars Evening 7.30pm
Hartzer Group 1 depart
Life in the Cloud excursion
Issoudun and Year 10
Year 11 exams begin
Year 10 exams begin
Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
GAT
Reporting Writing Day
No students required
30th Reunion Class of 1987
5.30pm
Parents and Friends Meeting 7.00pm
SCSA Cross Country
Unit 2 Legal Studies excursion
Jes Suis Sovereign Hill Excursion
Jes Suis Sovereign Hill Excursion
Thank you to all parents who have been using the Absence Telephone
number:
The Absence line is the number to call if your daughter will not be
attending school or will be late for school.
Your cooperation is much appreciated.
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