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LORETO
CHRONICLE
Sincerity
V O L U M E 3 7 / J U LY 2 0 1 9
THE YEAR OF SINCERITY
Sincerity Address delivered by College
Captains, Maddison Bell & Sarah Stockley
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Reflections on a Mary Ward pilgrimage
INAUGURAL IWD MOTHER-
DAUGHTER BREAKFAST The start of a new Loreto Coorparoo tradition
TIME AFTER TIME A record of this year’s moving Drama
production
P&F EVENTS
Welcome Morning Tea & Barbeque,
Student Dance, Music Trivia Night
LORETO PAST PUPILS’
ASSOCIATION Past pupil news and PPA events
CELEBRATE AUTHENTICITY, AND BE THE REAL YOU.
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THE YEAR OF S INCERITYM A D D I S O N B E L L & S A R A H S T O C K L E Y
This is an edited version of the Sincerity Address, delivered by College Captains, Maddison Bell & Sarah Stockley, at the Inaugural Mass in February 2019.
We thank you for joining us to celebrate a new year, one we hope will bring new opportunities and relationships. We welcome Father Wayne Stanhope who will celebrate our Inaugural Mass today.
Every year Loreto schools across Australia focus on one Mary Ward virtue; in 2019, that virtue is Sincerity. Sincerity is the absence of pretence, deceit or hypocrisy. It is to delight in our diversity, embrace our uniqueness and remain transparent in times of hardship. Being sincere means living our lives in a manner that we know is right and being courageous enough to stand for our values no matter what the world around us says. Such courage is difficult in our teenage lives, where we strive to fit in, often at the expense of being our true selves.
Corinth in Ancient Greece was famous for its fine pottery. However, if a vessel were cracked, some deceitful potters melted wax and carefully wedged it between the cracks. They then skillfully painted over the flaw so it couldn’t be noticed by an unsuspecting customer. Careful shoppers found they could expose the cracks by holding the pottery up to bright sunlight, revealing the flaws under the paint in much the same way as an X-ray device. We can draw an analogy from this simple account that applies to every Christian’s life. A man or woman of God is sometimes referred to as “a vessel for honour, prepared for every good work” (2 Tim 2:21). God has formed us into God’s vessels, pure and sincere.
In a world that too often tells us that, as young women, we are not enough - not smart enough, not pretty enough, not good enough - living authentically increasingly becomes a challenge. Temptations bombard us to embody a fake persona, to portray characteristics that might somehow be more ‘accepted’ by society. Yet in this Year of Sincerity, our hope is that you realise this is not necessary in living a peaceful, true and ultimately happy life. In fact, it is our belief that once you unlock the freedoms hidden behind the word Sincerity, you will feel more like yourself than you may ever have before.
As we embark on our Year of Sincerity, acknowledge that God has formed you into a vessel – beautiful, unique and talented. Be true to this creation and let your real selves shine. Mary Ward encourages us to ‘be such as we appear and appear such as we are’. We now invite you to have the courage to ‘Celebrate authenticity, and be the real you.’
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FROM THE PRINCIPALM R S K I M W I C K H A M
At the start of Term 2, I commenced a pilgrimage where we traced Mary Ward’s footsteps. Our party of 20 included Loreto Coorparoo Board Chair, Diane Bukowski, sisters from the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, principals, staff from Loreto Ministries Limited and Mary Ward International as well as other
senior leaders from Loreto schools across Australia.
The pilgrimage commenced in York, moving then to the surrounds of Yorkshire, to London, across the channel to St Omer, Liege, Augsburg and ending in Munich. As we explored York and Yorkshire, it quickly became clear that English Catholics at the turn of the 17th Century exhibited extraordinary courage in the face of persecution. We visited sites where St Margaret Clitherow, the “Pearl of York” had been tortured and executed. Her brutal treatment must have been known by Catholics in York and certainly by the Ward family. Despite this knowledge, families such as the Wards continued to practise their faith.
We visited buildings with ingenious “hiding places”, created for use during raids. One such place was Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire where Mary Ward had spent some of her adolescence. At the time, the Castle had belonged to her cousins, the Ingilby Family, some of who were regarded as “dangerous papists.” In fact, nine of the eleven known conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot were relations or associates of that family.
Our pilgrimage also included a stay at the Bar Convent in York, England’s oldest surviving convent, which is still home to members of the Congregation of Jesus. The Convent was founded in 1686 by Frances Bedingfeld, an early member of Mary Ward’s Institute. Again, I reflected on the concept of courage, so evident amongst Mary Ward’s followers. Mother Frances and her niece were jailed briefly in 1694. After their release, protests by angry mobs near the Convent ensued. An engraving of St Michael over the front door of the Convent commemorates their release. Local legend has it that St Michael had appeared over the house riding a horse, resulting in the terrified mob fleeing the scene.
A later addition to the Convent is a hidden chapel with just one entrance, but eight exits and a hiding hole for the priest in the event of a raid. As I sat in the Chapel, I reflected again on the bravery of both Mary Ward and her followers. I imagined Mary Ward travelling in disguise across the English Channel in a small boat at a time where the government was determined to arrest and execute her. I wondered at her courage to resist yielding in the face of public vilification as she promoted her innovative vision for a new order, challenging stereotypes for women religious. Her courage, as she travelled on foot through areas of great political instability, often gravely ill and facing extreme poverty, seemed to sustain her as she established schools throughout Northern Europe.
While Mary Ward’s context is clearly different to our own, there are also great similarities. Her world was marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, just as ours is today. Her call for her followers to act “without fear... in quiet confidence that God will do his will in the confusion,” reminded me that Mary Ward’s inner courage stemmed from her deep faith. She was indeed a visionary for her own times and remains an inspiration for today.
TRACING MARY WARD’S FOOTSTEPS
York Cathedral
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View of Yorkshire from the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Grace
Commemorating the birthplace of Mary Ward
The priest’s ‘hiding hole’ at Ripley Castle
Mary Ward’s headstone The hidden chapel at the Bar Convent
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The focus for this year’s Board Oration was the value of Sincerity. Board members as well as current and past staff, students and parents were fascinated by the stories of special guest Gemma Sisia, founder of St Jude’s School in Tanzania. Her sincerity in living a life that translates her values into reality and her belief in the power of education were inspiring.
S INCERITY ORATION
1 Mrs Diane Bukowski, Chair of the College Board, with guest speakers Gemma Sisia and Godwin from St Jude’s School, Tanzania.2 Mrs Andreia Wigan (far left) and Mrs Di Hansen (far right) with Gemma Sisia and Godwin.3 Student volunteers provided wonderful hospitality4 (L-R) Staff members Ms Therese Begley, Mr Chris Jones, Ms Nyree Wood & Mrs Barb Davies with past student and staff member and current parent, Mrs Kelly Murfett.5 (L-R) Mrs Diane Bukowski with Sr Zita O’Donohue & Sr Helen Salter.6 (L-R) Current students Emily Baxter, Joanna Sondergeld, Stefania Tesolin, Ella Underwood & Trinity Murfett7 Ms Bridget Clarke (2004), Mrs Mary Clarke (1969) and past staff member Mr Kevin McAlinden8 Staff members were acknowledged and thanked for their years of service to Loreto: (L-R) Mrs Chris Cuskelly (20 years), Mrs Deb van den Brink (an amazing 40 years) & Ms Louise Tilly (20 years). Mrs Anne Herft was also acknowledged for her 20 years of service.
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INAUGURAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MOTHER-DAUGHTER
BREAKFAST
9 (L-R) College Principal Mrs Kim Wickham, Maddison Bell (College Captain), Guest Speaker Mrs Kathryn Greiner, Sarah Stockley (College Captain).10, 11 & 12 Mothers and daughters enjoying each other’s company.13 & 14 Mary Ward Connect visitors from Kirribilli and Marryatville.15 (L-R) Deputy Principal Ms Annie Diamond, Giulia Lazzaretti (2011), Daniela Lazzaretti (2016) & Lauren Michael (2016).16 (L-R) Maria Nicolaou (Vaitsas 1994) of Chez Nous Catering & daughter Sylvana (Year 9).17 (L-R) Anna Nielson (Cooley 1984), Kathryn Twaddell (Cooley 1986) & Robin Cooley.18 (L-R) Ellie Gore (Year 7), Ruth Collin (2006) & Madison Gore (Year 9).
A new Loreto tradition was firmly established with our inaugural International Women’s Day Mother-Daughter Breakfast. Guest speaker, Kathryn Greiner AO, both challenged and inspired her audience as she spoke of the need for women to contribute to and help shape society in the future.
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Kathryn Greiner’s professional contribution spans a broad
range of leadership positions across public and private
companies, not for profit organisations and government
bodies. Following her education at Loreto Kirribilli,
Kathryn went on to study Social Work and Early Childhood
Development. Throughout her career, Kathryn has been a
media presenter, corporate Board member and Advisory
Committee member. She is the recipient of an Order of
Australia (AO).
#BalanceforBetter
Loreto College Coorparoo
International
Women's Day BREAKFAST
Friday 8 March 2019
6.30am for a 7.00am start
Loreto College Coorparoo, Mary Ward Centre
RSVP via [email protected] by
Wednesday 27 February 2019
Menu – scrambled eggs, wilted baby spinach, herbs
with bacon, chargrilled mushrooms (gf) w toasted sourdough,
fruit and hot and cold beverages.
For any enquires contact the Community Engagement office
via [email protected] or on 3394 9999
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(L-R) Special guests Gretel Tippett, Tatiana Grigorieva and Delissa Kimmince with MC Brittney Kleyn
REFURBISHED CLASSROOMS – COMFORTABLE, FLEXIBLE AND STIMULATING
Research from British academic Peter Barrett from Oxford University suggests ‘that differences in physical classroom design account for 16% of the variation in the learning progress of the children in those spaces over a year’ https://www.cleverclassroomsdesign.co.uk/results. Classrooms that are comfortable and stimulating, that can be individualised for particular classes and activities, and where attention has been paid to factors such as lighting, flexibility and colour, are most effective in supporting learning.
We are delighted that we have been able to apply these principles in our newly refurbished classrooms. These light, colourful spaces have been furnished with a variety of desks, tables and chairs that are easily adjusted and moved, allowing for different methods of delivery and ways of working. Ample whiteboard surfaces on walls and desktops encourage students to collaborate and to make their thinking visible.
Teachers and students love being in these learning spaces! We are very much looking forward to Stage 2 of our refurbishment plans which will occur at the end of this year.
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HOUSE EVENTSINTERHOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL
House spirit is alive and well at Loreto College. House themes, banners, costumes and war cries make this spirit visible at the Interhouse Swimming Carnival each year. Congratulations to Mulhall, swimming champions for 2019!
MISSION DAYInterhouse Choir and Jazz Dancing competitions are the foundation of Mission Day and a tradition at Loreto schools around Australia. Many hours of preparation and rehearsal result in some spectacular performances. Well done to Barry House, winner of both the Choir and Jazz competitions in 2019!
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STUDENT EVENTS- CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF SINCERITY
PYJAMA DAY
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YEAR 11 SEMI-FORMAL
SUPERGIRL WEEK PAVEMENT ART
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P&F EVENTSWELCOME MORNING TEA
WELCOME BARBEQUE
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YEAR 9 – 12 STUDENT DANCE
MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT
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TIME AFTER TIME
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A note from the playwrightTime After Time is a celebration of mothers and daughters. I am immensely
proud to have worked with the really special young women of Loreto College
Coorparoo. It is one of the few of my own plays that can still make me cry,
and the conversations, laughs and emotional responses it has allowed me
to share with the young women have given me great joy. The play has also
allowed me to reflect on my own mother, and my own daughter, and how
powerful and loving those relationships are.
SUZIE MILLER
CAST
EVE Lily Rae
CATHY Eve Lutton, Lara Laboo,
Stephanie Kelly, Madison Gore,
Holly Munn, Maddison Bell
ANNA Meabh Donovan, Miranda James,
India McDougall, Emily Walklate,
Bridget Donoghue, Ashlin Dunleavy
ELEANOR Natarsha Lonsdale, Ella Muggeridge,
Charlotte Horsburgh
SHOP LADY Susannah Morris
XANTHE Emma Finau
SUZANNE Lucy Schramm, Kayla Seabrook
FLORENCE Georgia Papagiannis
JACQUELINE Ena Beganovic
SAYURI Presley Woods
WIL Jacob Keay
TOBY Dylan Crouch
ANGUS Joshua Smith
By Suzie MillerRon Hurley TheatreSeven Hills23, 24 & 25 May 2019
“Suitcase of memories…If you’re lost you can look and you will find meTime after time”
Cyndi Lauper
A note from the director It has been a magical journey to work with Suzie Miller as she developed our script over the past
year. It was a great challenge to interpret Suzie’s poetic language and bring it to life on stage. Her
words deeply affect me and I hope they have the same impact on you. She writes:Nothing is permanentThe transient finite nature of somethingAllows for a gentle sadness
Suzie makes sense of life’s milestones and twists them into bittersweet memories and life lessons.
Time After Time will be one such memory for our cast members. A moment in time when they made
new friends, overcame challenges and were very proud of themselves.
This production gives us the opportunity to tell the stories we all share. The stories that connect
us as women, mothers and daughters. It would not have been possible without our talented cast,
supportive parents and my creative and collaborative colleagues. I also thank Mrs Cheryl Hamilton
who initially approved this collaboration and Mrs Kim Wickham for supporting our artistic vision.
PLAYWRIGHT
Suzie Miller
DIRECTOR
Lissa Gyte
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS Stephanie Tudor, Kelsey Taylor
ACTING COACH
Christen O’Leary
LIGHTING DESIGNER Shanon Barclay
STAGE MANAGER
Abbey Donoghue
SET ARTIST
Matt Studdart
SOUND
Ben Langford
SPECIAL THANKS toDanielle Shankey and the Seven Hills Hub
Nicole Earley Emma Beach Trish Willing Libby Oliver Karen Hamlet
Mark Onions James Windsor Marie Walklate Ange Glancy Rebecca Valmadre
Anna Nielson Alison Stone Kirsty Gore Jan Kearney
Michelle Davidson
Karen Hamlet Lisa Gilhooley Libby Stockdale
Original song Let Me Out My by Kicked Out of Monaco: Elleigh Ings, Chloe Miller, Sophia Dwyer,
Bridget Donoghue, Maria Polichronis, Sasha Weir
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WELCOME TO YEAR 7 2019
This year, Loreto Coorparoo welcomed its largest ever cohort of Year 7 students – 162 girls in all. For the first time, there are six Homeroom classes with the addition of 7 Purple. During their Induction Days, the girls were introduced to their Homeroom class, their Year 12 Big Sisters and their new laptops! Most importantly, they were introduced to Mary Ward and the IBVM Sisters so they could begin to absorb the traditions and ethos of Loreto.
THE CLASS OF 2024
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The Year 7 Camp at the beginning of Term 2 consolidates the girls’ sense of belonging and connection.
YEAR 7 CAMP
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PAST PUPIL NEWS
Kathleen McArthur (Evans 1931) (1915 - 2000) has been celebrated in an exhibition in the Reading Room of the Fryer Library at the University of Queensland. An exhibition has also gone online at: https://uqlibraryonlineexhibitions.omeka.net/exhibits/show/wild-flower-woman The exhibitions are the work of Associate Professor Susan Davis from the University of Central Queensland, Noosa Campus, as part of a fellowship with the Fryer Library.
Kathleen’s life work was devoted to writing, painting and protecting Queensland wildflowers and unique coastal environments. She was a co-founder of the Queensland Wildlife Preservation Society and a life member of the Australian Conservation Foundation. Kathleen’s achievements were recognised in many ways. She was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science from James Cook University in 1996. She was named the Sunshine Coast ‘Citizen of the Century’ in 2002 and the Currimundi Lake Conservation Park Reserve, that she crusaded for, was renamed in her honour in 2003.
Kathleen attended Loreto from 1929-1931 and was almost certainly the first Head Girl. Her mother was Kit Durack from the Irish pastoralist Durack family; her cousin was the author Mary Durack. Kathleen’s father was Daniel Evans of the well-known Evans Deakin Engineering Company. The family home ‘Cardington’ sat on six acres at Cavendish Road, Coorparoo, on the site of what is now Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School. Kathleen was a close friend and colleague of the poet Judith Wright.
Kieran Donnelly – College Archivist
KATHLEEN MCARTHUR (EVANS 1931) – WILDFLOWER WOMAN
Kathleen Evans 1930-1931 – Head of School
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Entrance to the Currimundi Lake Conservation Park named in Kathleen McArthur’s honour
Kathleen’s painting ‘Cooloola Wildflowers’ was used in the campaign to establish a national park in the Cooloola region.
https://uqlibraryonlineexhibitions.omeka.net/exhibits/show/wild-flower-woman/conservation-activism
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PAST PUPIL NEWS
Earlier this year, Dr Rosemary Tully notified the College of the death of her mother Ann Tully (Macrossan) on 14 May, aged 96 years. Ann graduated from Loreto Coorparoo in 1939, having been head girl here that year. Ann was the daughter of Neal Macrossan, Barrister and later Chief Justice of Queensland, and Eileen Beirne.
Eileen and her two sisters were the daughters of T.C. Beirne, businessperson, member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and significant benefactor to the Catholic Church and Queensland University. The three Beirne girls attended Loreto Dalkey in Ireland when the family returned there in the late 1800s for an extended visit. The Loreto Sisters in Ireland informed the family of the Loreto foundation at Ballarat, and so impressed were the Beirne’s with their Loreto experience in Ireland, that on return to Australia they enrolled their three daughters as boarders at Ballarat, even though they lived in Brisbane.
After completing her schooling at Ballarat, Eileen returned to Brisbane and married Neal Macrossan. It was no surprise that Eileen enrolled her daughters, including Ann, at Loreto Coorparoo. The girls were weekly boarders at Coorparoo, as the family lived on the other side of the river in Ascot. In 1946 Ann married Francis Tully and in time, Ann enrolled her own daughters at Loreto Coorparoo: Ann Clare (1964), Catherine (1968), Louise (1970) and Rosemary (1974).
The College archives are fortunate to hold an oral history recorded by Ann Tully recalling her days as a boarder here at Loreto Coorparoo as well as an oral history recorded by Ann’s sister, Lannah Sweeney (Macrossan 1943).
Kieran Donnelly – College Archivist
Recently published book, Australia’s Sweetheart by Michael Adams, details the colourful life of Mary Maguire who attended Loreto Coorparoo from 1932 – 1935. Mary was one of five Maguire girls; her sisters were Pat, Joan, Carmel and Lupe. Their parents owned the famous Bellevue Hotel. Mary, Joan and Carmel Maguire can be seen in the 1932 school photograph.
ANN TULLY (MACROSSAN 1939)
MARY MAGUIRE (1935) – AUSTRALIA’S SWEETHEART
Ann Macrossan 1939 – Head of School
Loreto College 1932
Back Row: Moya Doyle, Ruth Winship, Mary de Silva
6th Row: Peg Leseberg, Syble Douglas
5th Row: Gwen Hanman, Nancy Verry, Peggy Maguire, Joan Carrick, Joan Hooper, Lorraine Francis, Margaret Challand
4th Row: Joyce Fullagar, P. O’Neill
3rd Row: Moya Weller, Nell Monaghan, Bernadine Hanman, Margaret Mackay, Madeleine Hoey, Margaret Campbell, Helen Fitzpatrick, Suzanne Ahern, Mary Scott, Ray Gaskin, Jean Laidlaw
2nd Row: Joan Nowotny, Mary-Lou Weller, Peggy Webb, Peg Monaghan, Carmel Maguire, Joan Maguire, Mary Maguire, Joan Kenneally, Daphne Watts, Claire Quilty, Patsy Nowotny
Sitting on Mat: Helen Grant, Pam Smyth, Joan Gregg, John Lahz, Stan Carrick, Colless Lahz
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PAST PUPIL NEWSJill Gohdes (Dwyer 2007) is coaching Hockey at Loreto this year. Jill has played at the very elite level, including for Australia. Her achievements include:
• 2019 – Easts Hockey Club
• 2016-2018 – Had two children
• 2007-2015 – Queensland Scorchers Team
• 2010-2015 – Australian Development Squad
• 2010-2015 – Australian Institute of Sport
• 2013 – Coached top division club team in Perth
• 2011-2012 – Australian Hockeyroos Team
• 2007-2011 – Australian and Queensland U/21s Teams
• 2004-2013 – Queensland Academy of Sport
Donna King (Speedy 1980), is now Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching in the Faculty of Education at QUT and has recently been appointed Associate Professor. Her work is focused on science education and STEM education, particularly with regard to how students learn chemistry through a context-based
approach. Her current research investigates how innovative STEM contexts improve students’ learning and emotional engagement in science.
Helen Svoboda (2011) has relocated to Maastricht, Netherlands to commence a Masters of Music. She has returned to Australia for June-July 2019 to launch her newest releases - Vol. 2 from ‘The Biology of Plants’ (recent
winners of the Qld Music Awards 2019, Jazz section), Sleep Architecture from ‘Helen Svoboda’s Sprout’ and Afar from ‘Meatshell’.
‘Meatshell’ is an experimental-folk duo comprising Helen (contrabass/voice) and Andrew Saragossi (tenor saxophone). Afar has been described
as ‘a fantastic album exploring the fringes of jazz, modern classical and post-minimalism, coming from some of the Australian scene’s exciting young talents.’ ‘Biology of Plants’ includes Helen (bass guitar) and brother Simon (cello). Making it a truly family affair, Helen’s father Dr Paul Svoboda, long-time guitar teacher at Loreto, makes a guest appearance on one of the tracks on their latest release. Scott Murphy from ‘Australian Jazz Roundup’ writes, “Svoboda is proving to be a versatile and singular force in the Australian music scene, which inspires heavy anticipation of where she’ll take her talents next.” Congratulations, Helen!
Sarika McIntosh (2015) is a State Finalist in Miss Universe Australia 2019. Please click on the link below to make any small donation to Toybox International who help disadvantaged and sick children in Australia. Whether it be $1 or $10, your charitable donation to Toybox International in
support of Sarika would be gratefully appreciated as it is going towards a great cause. Further information regarding this cause can be found in ‘My Story’ from the provided link. Congratulations and best wishes, Sarika!
LINK : https://missuniverseaustralia2019.everydayhero.com/au/sarika-mcintosh
Bearers of a Dangerous Memory: The Prophetic Legacy of Mary Ward Dr Elaine McDonaldHead of Policy and Practice at Dublin City University
Thursday 8 August, 7pmLoreto College Coorparoo
PUBLIC LECTURE
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LORETO PAST PUPILS ’ ASSOCIATION
What do these roles have in common?
• CEO of CoreLogic – Property Analytics company
• Internationally renowned, New York city based flautist
• Reality TV star from The Block
• National Partner of Law Firm, Clayton Utz
• Distinguished Professor of Nursing at QUT
They are all Loreto Coorparoo girls.
The Past Pupils’ Association provides a wonderful connection point for all Loreto Coorparoo Past Pupils. We are always keen to welcome new members to the committee and if you are looking for a way to ‘give back’ or share your special talent, then please get involved.
We are lucky to have secured Lisa Claes, CEO Of CoreLogic, as our guest speaker for this year’s Spring Luncheon. Lisa, who graduated from Loreto Coorparoo in 1978, was a member of our College Board of Directors, and is now a member of the Loreto Kirribilli Board among other board roles.
Lisa has written about leading the change in a recent article.
As women in leadership, we’re in a position to positively influence change. There is much that we can do to encourage other women to get ahead, starting with being strong role models for young women in their formative years.
We welcome all members of the Loreto community, past, present and future, to join us at this year’s Luncheon.
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
If you haven’t already done so, join us on Facebook to stay up to date with past pupil news and events.
FEDERATION IS COMING
Federation, a gathering of Loreto past pupils from Loreto schools around Australia, is a wonderful opportunity to connect and to be stimulated and inspired by a range of speakers. It will be held at Loreto Marryatville, Adelaide, in October 2020.
Catherine Michael
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Lisa Claes
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2019 MILESTONE REUNIONS1 YEAR REUNION (CLASS OF 2018)Friday 9 August 2019
10am – 12pm
Cruci Ground Floor
Contact: Mia Wong via [email protected] or
Victoria Lopez Vaquero via [email protected]
20 YEAR REUNION (CLASS OF 1999)Details to be confirmed
Contact: Kylie Hindle (O’Brien) via [email protected]
30 YEAR REUNION (CLASS OF 1989)Saturday 12 August 2019
7pm
Mrs Brown’s Bar & Kitchen
32 Commercial Road, Newstead
Contact: Meg Ferret (Hickey) via [email protected] 0414 544 028 or
Terry Hamilton via [email protected] 0408 088 566
50 YEAR REUNION (CLASS OF 1969)Saturday 24 August 2019 & Sunday 25 August 2019
Details to be confirmed
Contact: Joanne Cheetham via [email protected]
SENIOR PAST PUPILS’ 50 YEARS + REUNION Tuesday 30 July 2019
10.30am for 11am Semester 2 Mass
Mary Ward Centre
12pm Senior Past Pupils’ Reunion Lunch
Cruci Ground Floor
Contact: Nicole Earley via [email protected]
Interested in Organising a Reunion?If any past pupils from 2009 and 1979 would like to help organise the 2019 10 Year and 40 Year Reunions, please contact Nicole Earley via [email protected] or on 3394 9999.
We are also keen to begin the organisation of 2020 Milestone Reunions before the end of this year and to ensure we have up-to-date contact details for as many past pupils as possible. If you would like to assist, please contact Nicole Earley.
www.loreto.qld.edu.au Pictured: Junior Class 1967
SENIOR PAST PUPILS’
ReunionYOUR INVITATION TO THE 2019 MASS AND LUNCH
Today’s Loreto College students warmly invite the
Loreto Senior Past Pupils to attend the
2019 Semester 2 Massfollowed by the
Senior Past Pupils’ Reunion Lunch
for those who graduated 50+ years ago
Loreto College CoorparooTuesday 30 July • 10.30am for 11.00am Mass
RSVP Friday 19 JulyPhone 3394 9999
Email [email protected] PO Box 1726 Coorparoo DC QLD 4151
Please direct any enquiries to Mrs Nicole Earley
* Please advise any special dietary requirements when RSVPing.
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YEAR 12 2018CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2018
At our Academic Assembly on 19 February, we welcomed back eight of our outstanding academic achievers and celebrated the achievements of our 2018 Year 12 cohort. Our newest past pupils addressed current students, offering words of advice and encouragement.
(1st Row L-R): Mia Wong, Lillie Pepper, Morgan O’Neill, Kaitlin Carey
(2nd Row L-R): Lucy Buttini, Bella Danieli, Anna Mullins
Absent: Kristin Kafantaris
Bond University offers a limited number of scholarships each year to Australia’s best and brightest students. This year they received a record number of applications from students across the country and competition for these prestigious awards was exceptionally strong. Bond University Scholars are chosen based on their academic ability, demonstrated leadership skills, extensive community and extra-curricular involvement and personal character.
Congratulations to Bella Danieli who was awarded an Excellence Scholarship and is studying a Bachelor of Actuarial Science.
Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Australia (HTMi Australia) launched its 2019 Scholarship Program to the students commencing the HTMi Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management. Scholarships were awarded to high potential students who demonstrated a passion and willingness to succeed in the tourism and hospitality industry. The 2019 HTMi Australia Scholarship Program will provide successful applicants with a unique opportunity to commence their studies with one of the top five Swiss Hotel Schools.
Congratulations to Kaitlin Carey who was awarded a scholarship with HTMi to commence the Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management. She will also be a student ambassador for HTMi.
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the Class of 2018 on their academic results. As a cohort, over 97% received University offers through QTAC and 99% were awarded a Queensland Certificate of Education.
Of our OP-eligible students 22% received an OP 1 to 5; 64% gained an OP 1 to 10 and over 97% achieved an OP 1 to 15. The results on the measure of OP 1 to 15 are the highest in the school’s history. Furthermore, over 20 students graduated with a Diploma which equates to an OP of between 7 and 9. These results are a testament to the students’ application, commitment and effort. On their behalf, I offer thanks to the teachers, staff, family and friends who provided them with support, guidance and encouragement along the way. We wish these students every success and fulfilment into the future.
Mrs Kim Wickham
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DEATHSStacey-Ann Waller (1995), sister to Shelley-Marie Enders (1998), passed away 8 January 2019
Kim Roheder (Byrne 1976), sister to Anne-Marie White (Byrne 1969), Lesley Clarke (Byrne 1970) & Jill Gray (Byrne 1972), passed away 4 March 2019
Thelma (Pip) Roach, mother of Denise Molineaux (Roach 1960) & Kathryn Roach (1966), passed away 24 March 2019
Avis Mary Greenup, mother of Wendy Finn (Greenup 1960), Helen Nixon (Greenup 1962 ) & Susan Dickie (Greenup 1964 ), grandmother of Maria Mead (Finn 1984), Cara Fox (Dickie 1998 and Loreto Staff) & Megan Neagle (Dickie 2001), and great-grandmother of Shannon Becquigny (2013), passed away 25 February 2019 (aged 100 years)
John McMahon, brother of Rita Walker (1948) passed away 22 April 2019
Ann Elizabeth Tully (Macrossan 1939),
mother of Ann Clare Comino (Tully 1964), Catherine Tully (1968), Louise Shellshear (Tully 1970) and Rosemary Tully (1974), passed away 14 May 2019
Rosemary Josephson (1962), sister of Mary Morris (Josephson 1958), Nora Joyce (Josephson 1963), Donna Harpham (Josephson 1966) & Joanne Cheetham (Josephson 1969), passed away 13 May 2019
John Dann, father of Sarah Clough (Dann 1981), Marisa Dann (1983) & Laura Dann (1986), passed away 23 May 2019
Sr Margaret Armstrong ibvm passed away 6 February 2019
June Dillon, mother of Lyn Holscher (Dillon 1977)
Bronwyn Hope (Van Der Poorten 1980), sister to Nicolette (1979) and Fiona (1982), passed away 10 June 2019
Maria Greenhalgh (Perrier 1983), passed away 18 June 2019
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BIRTHS1 To Jessica (Waite 2004) and Dan George, a son, Arlo Clark, born 18 January 20192 To Casey Savage (2009) and Robert Mcguire, a son, Billy Snow, born 16 January 2019 3 To Kelly Sgherza (Calder 2007) and Jonathan Sgherza, a son, Aubrey Jean, born 21 June 2018
ENGAGEMENTS
Eliza Hinchliffe (College Captain 2009) and Jacob Meecham (Villanova College Captain 2009)
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WEDDING CELEBRATIONS
Fiona McMahon (2013) and Nicholas ParkBridget Dundon (2006) and Sam Ellis
1 & 2 Fiona McMahon (2013) and Nicholas Park (Anglican Church Grammar School 2007) were married on 6 October 2018 at the Cathedral of St Stephen, Brisbane. Fiona’s Maid of Honour was Elizabeth Spillane (2013) (5th from left) and Bridesmaid was Shannon Becquigny (2013) (4th from left).3 & 4 Bridget Dundon (2006) and Sam Ellis were married on 18 August 2018 in Kingscliff NSW.The bridal party included Gabrielle Dundon (2009), Stephanie Peacock (2006) and Anne-Louise Keating (Dundon 1996).
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Term 3 commences
Tuesday 23 July
Year 10 Mother’s Day Lunch Sunday 4 August (further details to be confirmed)
The Prophetic Legacy of Mary Ward Dr Elaine McDonald 7.00pm Thursday 8 August Loreto College
Class of 2018 1 Year Reunion 10.00am – 12.00pm Friday 9 August Cruci Ground Floor
Senior Past Pupils’ Mass & Reunion 10.30am for 11.00am Tuesday 30 July Loreto College
Music Support Group Meeting 7.00pm Wednesday 24 July Cruci Ground Floor
Open Day 9.00am – 12.00pm Sunday 11 August
Queensland Catholic Schools & Colleges’ Music Festival Thursday 15 – Sunday 18 August Villanova College
P&F Year 7 - 10 Student Dance 7.00pm Friday 23 August Mary Ward Centre
Class of 1969 50 Year Reunion Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 August (further details to be confirmed)
Dr Chris Seton Presentation – Adolescents & Sleep 6.00pm Tuesday 27 August Loreto College
Loreto Past Pupils’ Association Meeting 6.15pm Wednesday 28 August Cruci Boardroom
P&F Fathers’ Day Breakfast 6.30am Friday 30 August Mary Ward Centre
*Dates are correct at the time of printing.
JULY
AUGUST
P&F AGM 6.30pm for 7.00pm Tuesday 20 August Cruci Ground Floor
Music Support Group Meeting 7.00pm Wednesday 21 August Cruci Ground Floor
Loreto Past Pupils’ Association Meeting 6.15pm Wednesday 24 July Cruci Boardroom
CaSSSA Athletics Carnival Monday 19 August
Sports Dinner 7.00pm Tuesday 13 August Mary Ward Centre
For any enquires contact the Community Engagement offi ce via [email protected] or on 3394 9999
P&F Father's Day BREAKFAST
Date Friday 30 August 2019 Time 6.30am for a 7.00am start
Venue Loreto College Coorparoo, Mary Ward Centre Cost TBA per person*
Menu TBAPurchase tickets via http:www.bit.ly/FathersDayBreakfast2019
Tables seat 8 guests – please include your daughters in these numbers
Guest Speaker: Matthew Ames RSVP Friday 16 August 2019
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Term 4 finishes Friday 29 November
Term 3 finishes Thursday 19 September
Term 4 commences Tuesday 8 October
Loreto Book Club - In conversation with author Simon Cleary 6.30pm Thursday 5 September (further details to be confirmed)
Year 8 Dad and Daughter Event 4.30pm – 7.00pm Friday 6 September Loreto College
Loreto Past Pupils’ Association Spring Luncheon 12.00pm Sunday 8 September Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sport Support Group Meeting 7.00pm Tuesday 10 September Cruci Ground Floor
Music Support Group Meeting 7.00pm Wednesday 18 September Cruci Ground Floor
Sport Support Group AGM 7.00pm Tuesday 8 October Cruci Ground Floor
*Dates are correct at the time of printing.
SEPTEMBER
Music Support Group Meeting 7.00pm Wednesday 16 October Cruci Ground Floor
Loreto Art Show 3.30pm – 6.00pm Friday 18 October & 3.00pm – 5.00pm Sunday 20 October Cruci Ground Floor
Live & Wired Music Festival 3.00pm – 7.00pm Sunday 20 October Deshon Oval
Year 7 2020 Orientation Day 2 Monday 21 October
P&F Meeting 6.30pm for 7.00pm Tuesday 22 October Cruci Ground Floor
Parent Volunteer Thank You Afternoon Tea 2.00pm Thursday 24 October Cruci Ground Floor
Music Support Group Meeting 7.00pm Wednesday 13 November Cruci Ground Floor
Year 12 Awards Ceremony, Graduation Mass & Valedictory Dinner Thursday 14 November
Loreto Past Pupils’ Association Meeting 6.15pm Wednesday 9 October Cruci Boardroom
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Year 12 Mother-Daughter Breakfast 8.00am for 8.30am Sunday 13 October Rydges South Bank
Year 7 2020 Orientation Day 1 Wednesday 16 October
Pink Day Friday 18 October
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Edited by Ms Helen Carty
With assistance from Mrs Trish Willing,
Mrs Nicole Early & Mrs Emma Beach
415 Cavendish Road Coorparoo
PO Box 1726 Coorparoo DC 4151
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