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.