1436 Friday 11 December 2020

Dear Members of the Loyola College Community,

This is the final newsletter for the school year and there are many interesting

events to share with the College community. This year has ended on a very

positive note for all the remaining year levels with Masses and celebratory

events. The final week for staff has been very busy with finalising Semester

Reports, planning meetings for 2021 and the induction of new staff.

Blessing and Opening ceremony of Two Wolves Hub This event took place on Tuesday 24 November in the presence of our Year 7 students, staff and special visitors. The ceremony was livestreamed to all classes in the College. Fr Steven Rigo, Chair of the Canonical Administrators of the College blessed and officially opened the new facility which is being enjoyed by our students and staff. I thank Mr O’Keeffe, Director of College and Community Engagement and Mr Lynch Deputy Principal Ignatian Mission for overseeing the organisation of this ceremony. New Look Ignatian Next year the online version of the Ignatian will have a new format. It will no longer appear as a PDF document but will become an interactive web page. Families will be sent a fortnightly link that will take them to the new version. Annual Awards Afternoon This was held on Friday 4 December in the Loyola Companions Hall in the afternoon as we were not permitted to have parents present due to COVID crowd regulations. Over 200 students received awards at the event. The ceremony was livestreamed to families and was another successful event. Our special guest this year was Mrs Julie McDonald (L: 84-89) former Loyola student and current Loyola parent. Mrs McDonald shared a reflection on her life both at Loyola and post Loyola and emphasised the role her faith has had in her life. I thank Mr O’Keeffe, Director of College and Community Engagement for overseeing the organisation of the afternoon. I congratulate the recipients of all awards and in particular the recipients of the following four very important awards presented at this ceremony:

Insignis Medal 2020 This is the highest award a Loyola student can receive and is presented annually to a Year 12 student. The medal is awarded to a student whom St Ignatius would have happily had as one of his companions. This year we congratulate Trinity Mills on being the recipient of the Insignis Medal.

College Medals 2020 ▪ St Ignatius Medal

This medal is awarded to a current or former student who has given service in a pastoral or leadership capacity and has shown loyalty and commitment to the College throughout his/her time as a student.

This year’s recipient is Mr Troy Flores (L:08-13).

▪ Loyola Medal This medal will be awarded to a current or former staff member, Canonical Administrator or chaplain who has given service in a pastoral or professional capacity and has shown loyalty and commitment to the College for an extended period of time.

This year’s recipient is Mrs Alison Leutchford: Deputy Principal Staff and Operations

▪ Jesuit Medal This medal will be awarded to a current or former parent or College friend who has given service in a pastoral, professional or leadership capacity and has shown loyalty and commitment to the College for an extended period of time.

This year’s recipient is Mr Lorenzo Rigoni.

VCE/VCAL Results of the Class of 2020

At the time of writing, this year’s Year 12 results had not yet been published. A full report will be given in the first newsletter of

2021. We wish all our students the best of luck when the results are announced on 30 December.

Staffing Matters At this time of the year we farewell staff who are leaving the College. We thank them for their contribution to the life of Loyola and wish them well for the future.

The following staff will complete contract positions: Anna Barnes, Stephen Berkley, Sarah Johnston, Maria Paoli, James Smith

The following staff will be resigning from the College: Emily Fitzgerald (L: 17), Francesca Lo Presti (L: 17), Caroline Need (L: 16), Jade Scibilia (L: 02) and Cameron Veal (L: 18).

I wish to acknowledge long serving staff member Mrs Sharon Stafford (L: 90-20) who is retiring from Loyola after 30 years of

service to our community. During her time at Loyola, Mrs Stafford taught mostly in the areas of Visual Art and Design and was a

Mentor teacher to many Loyola students in Mannix and McAuley House. We thank her for her service to Catholic Education and

to Loyola and wish her every blessing for the future.

I wish those staff leaving every blessing as they move to other schools or pursue other interests.

A full list of new staff will appear in the first Ignatian in 2021.

I take this opportunity of thanking all the College staff for their dedication and hard work in this most challenging year in supporting

our students and families. Meeting the educational needs of our students is an ongoing and ever-changing challenge for all of us

and for those who work in Catholic schools it is a vocation of service. I greatly appreciate and value the support that the whole

College Leadership team has given me in leading the Loyola Community and wish to acknowledge them particularly this year when

we have had to meet the many unforeseen challenges of COVID -19.

Condolences We express our deepest sympathy to: Ms Zaharias on the recent passing of her mother. Christian Milenkovski (11 KGCW) on the recent passing of his father. Please keep these members of our community and their families in your prayers at this time of loss.

Christmas Greetings As this year draws to a close, I wish to thank all who have contributed to its success despite the many challenges. The year has again passed quickly, and Christmas celebrations are beginning. This year we have reflected on the theme “Head, Heart and Hands”. We have seen many examples of the living out of this theme through the actions of support shown by staff, students, and our generous families at times of crisis and fear of what was to come. We have stood in solidarity with others in the way Jesus showed us.

As we move towards the feast of Christmas let us take the time in this Advent season to prepare ourselves for the celebration of

the Saviour’s birth making a place for Him in our lives and in our homes this Christmas season.

I wish all a happy, safe and blessed Christmas and look forward to having a wonderful new year with the Loyola community in

2021.

Joseph Favrin Principal

FROM DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Annual Awards Ceremony

Last Friday we held our annual awards Ceremony. This was a wonderful occasion to celebrate the achievements of our students.

Thank you to all our students, families, and teachers who supported the event. We will list all our generous sponsors in the

Ignatian next year.

2021

There has been so much discussion about what this year turned out to be, so I thought it would be a great moment to talk about

2021. We have so many events to catch up on. Next year is going to be huge as we attempt to celebrate our 40th anniversary

(again) and roll out lots of new events that were planned for this year. Keep an eye out on social media as we advertise our

February events.

A huge thank you to all the people who have supported my team this year and I look forward to having our community back on

campus, together again.

FROM DEPUTY PRINCIPAL IGNATIAN MISSION & IDENTITY

Year 7-9 Final Masses

As COVID restrictions eased we were able to offer end-of-year masses to years 7-11. Certain restrictions and practices including the liberal use of hand sanitiser and no congregational singing had to be observed.

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Mr Christopher Lynch Direct Line: 9433 0227

Naturally, the experience of living through the COVID-19 pandemic was a common theme of the homilies. Students also provided a reflection on the year. All reminded those present on the positive start to the year, recalling experiences including the term one camps, swimming sports, preparing for House Eisteddfod, the first couple of rounds of ACS sport – then lockdown! They spoke about adjusting to on-line learning, especially the initial challenges, the joy of returning to school mid-year and the disappointment of going back to on-line learning during the second wave. However, there were positives – more time with family, learning to be more independent and resourceful, and a new appreciation of the support of friends and the opportunity to attend school – something many felt they had taken for granted previously. Advent is a time of hope and looking forward to the birth of Jesus and what he means to the world. The students certainly expressed their desire to spend time with their families and hopefully return to a more ‘normal’ 2021. I wish all the College Community a holy Christmas and a safe and restful break.

This Fortnight’s Examen (Click on the photos) Advent Examen

Other Examens are available from our website: https://www.loyola.vic.edu.au/student-wellbeing/examen/

Parish Christmas Mass Times - [Please check websites of each parish: Some may need to be booked] St. Damian's Bundoora Parish Christmas Eve Mass times: 6.00pm, 8.00pm, 11.00pm Christmas Day Mass times: 8.00am, 10.00am Sacred Heart Diamond Creek Parish Christmas Eve Mass times: 6.00pm, 9:00pm Christmas Day Mass times: 9.00am

Our Lady Help of Christians Eltham Parish Christmas Eve Mass times: 5.30pm, 8.00pm Christmas Day Mass times: 9.00am

St. Mary's Greensborough Parish Christmas Eve Mass times: 6.30pm, 10:30pm Christmas Day Mass times: 8.00am, 10.00am

St. Thomas The Apostle Greensborough North Parish Christmas Eve Mass times: 5.00pm, 7.30pm Christmas Day Mass times: 10.30am

Our Lady of the Way Kingsbury Parish Christmas Eve Mass times: Children’s Mass 7:00pm, Christmas Day Mass times: 8:00am, 10.00am

St. Francis of Assisi Mill Park Parish Christmas Eve Mass times: 5.00pm Family Mass, 7.00pm Vigil, 9.00pm Tagalog, Midnight Mass Christmas Day Mass times: 9.00am, 10.30am

St. Martin of Tours Macleod Parish Christmas Eve Mass times: 5.00pm, 8.00pm, 10.30 pm Christmas Day Mass times: 7.30am, 8.30am Italian, 10.00am St. Francis Xavier Montmorency Parish Christmas Eve Mass times: 6:00pm Family Mass, 10.00pm Mass in the church Christmas Day Mass times: 8.30am, 10.30am

FROM DEPUTY PRINCIPAL TEACHING AND LEARNING

2020 certainly has been a very different year for all, and as we approach Christmas it is worth reflecting on our year. Parents and

guardians will receive their reports in the next few weeks, and it is important to celebrate the successes, the challenges and ways

to improve in 2021.

I would like to thank the teaching and support staff for all their work over the year. We have a great team at Loyola and continue

to work for the benefit of our students. I would also like to thank the parent community for their ongoing support of their child, and

support for the College.

I wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas and we look forward to working with you in 2021.

Unit 1 – 4 Orientation Preparation Work

Our students in Units 1 – 4 2021 have completed their Orientation program. In class, every subject teacher would have gone over

the expectations for learning and what is needed to have a successful 2021.

To make the most of this learning opportunity; students have been assigned Orientation work to be completed at home over the

break. The amount in each subject area will vary, but as a general rule the following may apply.

▪ 2021 Unit 3 students – 1.5 days per subject ▪ 2021 Unit 1 students – 1 day per subject

Students will have work to complete with staff being specific in their directions on what needs to be completed. An example of

some of the work requirements are listed below.

This is only a snapshot of expected work to be completed.

▪ Year 12 English – novel and short stories read ▪ Year 11 English – novel read ▪ Mathematical Methods – completion of work booklets, reference organization ▪ Visual Arts subjects – practical and theory work

Semester Two Reports

Due to COVID 19 and Remote/Online learning Semester Two reports will have; ▪ A different frame of reference for Classroom Learning Indicators and, ▪ Two additional reference points of Online Self Awareness and Social Awareness

All schools are required to make reference to this learning period on Semester reporting.

For our classroom indicators the frame of reference changes are:

▪ Displays and engaged, motivated and resilient attitude to learning o Refers to student ability to use various strategies to remain on task

▪ Strives for the Magis by completing work to the best of their ability o Refers to students demonstrating persistence, motivation and a variety of other strategies to complete their

work ▪ Works collaboratively to achieve learning outcomes

o Refers to how a student has completed any group/class tasks ▪ Demonstrate initiative and independence

o Refers to a student having all the correct material for class and has been to class on time

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▪ Seeks assistance and feedback o Refers to a student identifying their achievements and reflecting upon this

▪ Completes work, including homework, punctually ▪ Adapted to online and flexible learning (previously Behaves appropriately)

o Refers to how a student was able to regulate behaviour and work with others

Semester reports will now also include three new Capabilities in Years 7 - 10

▪ Critical and Creative Thinking Capability in English, Mathematics and Science ▪ Ethical Capability in Religious Education ▪ Intercultural Capability in Languages

FROM ICT MANAGER

ICT News: Digital Devices for Year 10 – 12 Students Is your child starting Year 10, 11 or 12 in 2021?

If you wish to replace the device with a new device, please be advised that you may purchase the device, from the recommended list below, from any retailer.

Note that you would be responsible for dealing with any warranty/damage issues with the device.

The ICT Helpdesk can provide Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud application support for your device, but you would be responsible to any antivirus software that is installed and maintained on the device.

▪ Recommended Digital devices for Year 10 – 12 students: Windows Notebook Device Windows 7 or later Core i3 Processor or greater Minimum 4Gb Memory (RAM) Wireless Network Card with AC (5Ghz)

Windows Tablet Windows Surface or Equivalent 5Ghz Network Adapter Minimum 4Gb Memory (RAM)

Apple Macbook (VA students) or Macbook Air (not recommended for Visual Arts students) Apple OSX Mavericks or later Core i3 Processor or greater Minimum 4Gb Memory (RAM) 2013 model or later

Apple iPad (not recommended for senior students)

▪ Other recommendations: Anti-Virus: It is highly recommended that you provision anti-virus on the device and keep it up to date.

Warranty/Care: It is highly recommended that the device is maintained under warranty and that consideration is also given to protecting the device from physical damage.

Support: Please bear in mind that Loyola College is not responsible for diagnosing hardware issues with the device, repairing the device or replacing the device should it be lost or destroyed.

For ICT Support, contact 9433 0743 or email iCentre-ICT@loyola.vic.edu.au.

Mr Victor Dalla-Vecchia Direct Line: 9433 0258

FROM COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER

Morning College Tours A Morning Tour will be taking place on Monday, 14 December at 11:00am. Limited vacancies.

Morning Tours will be taken place on a Monday morning, subject to Government COVID-19 restrictions. Dates will be made available via Loyola website early 2021.

To book a Morning Tour, please visit website – www.loyola.vic.edu.au/bookatour

LPFA / FOPA Online Wine Fundraiser – Flyer elsewhere in this newsletter Our sales continue as we now have over $15,000 in sales. Not only is wine a good thing for some to assist getting through lockdown, but they also make a wonderful gift. There are 7 different types of wine that can be ordered through Prospect Wines. Orders can be made online and processed in lots of 6. Delivery is within 7 working days and come to your front door. The bottles range in price from $13 - $16. A very beautiful Loyola label accompanies each bottle commemorating our 40th Anniversary.

All money raised will be distributed to LPFA and FOFA to purchase goods for the Loyola Community. Click here to see your online order page.

2021 PWP Meetings Our first PWP Monday evening Meeting for 2021 will be on 01 February

2021 LPFA Meetings Our first LPFA Wednesday evening Meeting will be on 17 February

Donation of Loyola Uniform If you have any Loyola uniform items that you no longer require, please leave them at Reception. They are great to have for families in need, student accidents and our Exchange students. Boys ties, blazers, old school bags, rain jackets are in particular need.

Donation of Text books/Novels The LPFA are organising the collection of unwanted books that will be sent to the Jesus Good Shepherd School in the Philippines. The school would appreciate novels, dictionaries, atlases, text / reference books or unwanted stationary. Please leave any books at Reception and a shipment will be organised in early December. FINAL DATE FOR DONATION – Tuesday, 15th December.

Please contact me – alonsod@loyola.vic.edu.au if you have any questions.

Mrs Dianna Alonso Direct Line: 9433 0228 alonsod@loyola.vic.edu.au

FROM LCAA SECRETARY

The Annual General Meeting for the Loyola College Alumni Association was held on Tuesday 24 November where members moved towards 2021 with the election of a new executive for 2021/2022.

Congratulations to: President: Michelle Morgan, nee Parker (L:89-94) Vice-President: Yolanda Cauchi, nee Gaspar (L:89-94)

Thank you to departing President and Vice-President Troy and Anthony who have been a constant support to the association over the last two years, contributing ideas, personal time, presence, and hard work at all events. We are grateful that these gentlemen will continue as committee members and look forward to all that they bring to the association.

This year, the LCAA committee comprised of 13 members including Rebecca Andonovski, Anthony Azzopardi, Yolanda Cauchi, Dianne Cheraghi, Troy Flores, Judith Lane, Dempsey Mills, Michelle Morgan, Frank Palermo as well as Year 12 students Caden Murray and Anthea Wheeler. The committee worked extremely hard at the Classic Car Show in February but unfortunately were unable to run the planned events for the year. Despite this they showed incredible commitment to our alumni and attended every meeting (online and onsite) to bring together a great calendar of events for 2021. I would like to thank them and Mr Michael O’Keeffe (L:92-97, 10 -) for his constant support and guidance on the committee as both former student and Principal’s representative.

The December edition of the association’s biannual publication, The Companion has been published and distributed to alumni and their families. To read the current and previous editions of the publication, please follow www.loyola.vic.edu.au/community-links/ex-students/

Planning has commenced on some of the 2021 events and we look forward to welcoming alumni, their families and the community. Please look out for these dates in the latest edition of The Companion, the biannual publication of the Loyola College Alumni Association.

At the Annual Awards Evening, outgoing LCAA President, Troy Flores was awarded the St Ignatius Medal. This medal is awarded to a current or former student who has given service in a pastoral or leadership capacity and has shown loyalty and commitment to the College throughout his or her time as a student. Congratulations to Troy who is a well deserving recipient of this award.

Finally, on behalf of the LCAA committee I would like to wish all families, past and present, a very Merry Christmas, a safe and Happy New Year and a restful break.

Ms Monica Agius Direct Line: 9433 0767 (Tuesday) lcaa@loyola.vic.edu.au

LOYOLA COLLEGE SUNDAY PARISH MASSES: DIAMOND VALLEY DEANERY

Student Absence: 03 9433 0248 St Damian’s Bundoora: Saturday 5.30pm, Sunday 8am, 10am Email: office@loyola.vic.edu.au Sacred Heart, Diamond Creek: Sunday 9.00am, Sacred Heart Reception and Fees Office: 8am-5.00pm Monday to Friday 7.15pm, St Peters, Hurstbridge Library: 8.00am-5.45pm, Monday to Thursday (1st Saturday of Month)

8.00am-5.00pm, Friday Our Lady Help of Christians, Eltham: Saturday 6pm; Uniform Shop: Tuesday 8.00am - 9.00am and Sunday 9am, 11am Wednesday 3.15pm - 4.00pm St Mary’s Greensborough: Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 8am, 10am, 5pm St Thomas. North Greensborough: Saturday 6pm; Sunday 10.30am MASS AT LOYOLA: Our Lady of the Way, Kingsbury: Saturday 6pm; Sunday 8am, 10am For Masses see “From Deputy Principal - Ignatian Mission St Martin’s Macleod: Saturday 6pm; Sunday, 7.30, 8.30 (Italian), 10am and Identity” St Francis of Assisi, Mill Park: Saturday 5.00pm; Sunday 9am, 10.30am, 5pm St Francis Xavier, Montmorency: Saturday 6pm: Sunday 8.30, 10.30am St Mary’s, Kinglake: Sunday 8:30am St Joseph’s, Mernda: Saturday 5:30pm & Sunday 8:00am St Joseph’s Nazareth Centre Sunday 10:30am

COLLEGE RECEPTION CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CLOSURE PLEASE NOTE THAT COLLEGE RECEPTION WILL CLOSE

ON FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER 2020 AND RE-OPEN ON MONDAY 11 JANUARY 2021

WHAT’S ON AT WATSONIA

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

14-December 15-December 16-December 17-December 18-December 19-December 20-December

▪ Advent term concludes

21-December 22-December 23-December 24-December 25-December 26-December 27-December

▪ Christmas Day

2021

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

18-January 19-January 20-January 21-January 22-January 23-January 24-January

▪ Advent term concludes

25-January 26-January 27-January 28-January 29-January 30-January 31-January

▪ Australia Day –

Public Holiday

▪ Year 7, 11 & 12

students return ▪ Year 7 Picnic,

1:30pm

01-February 02-February 03-February 04-February 05-February 06-February 07-February

▪ All students

return