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T (07) 3394 9999 Absentee Line (07) 3394 9964 E [email protected] W www.loreto.qld.edu.au PO Box 1726 Coorparoo DC Qld 4151 ABN 73 602 851 304 Volume 23 - 6 August, 2013 Sincerity Freedom JUSTICE Verity Felicity Dear Parents and Students In a reecƟon on last Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 12 : 1321), Fr Donal Neary SJ writes In this year of JusƟce, we pray to be rich in God’s sight. To See Truth To Feel GraƟtude To Act Justly (Year 12 Theme, 2013) “You can look around a lot and the Gospel today makes sense. It points at how we can get caught up in what we own and what people have. It’s about possessions and how they take us over. Or how we react when we lack what we once had. We enjoy wealth but we have a mixed reacƟon to it. St IgnaƟus menƟoned three obstacles to our faith – wealth, honour, pride. He saw from his own experience that people wanted wealth so that they would be highly thought of – it can be the right school, the right address, the right bank. And pride in what we have. And we know things can change very quickly. Shares go down; you may die or become ill. The baƩle lies between being rich in the sight of the world and being rich in the sight of God. The opposite of the obstacles St IgnaƟus menƟoned are simplicity, integrity, humility. Humility is pride in who we are – children of God, brothers and sisters, and me just as I am. I need nothing outside of myself to make me feel good about myself. This too is simplicity. What we have is a giŌ, given to us for the good of the world, the community, the neighbourhood, not just for the good of myself. Love not wealth. Ask in the end what maƩers, judged on love not on wealth. Or if wealth, on what we did with our wealth. It can lead us away from God very easily. Do we live like him? Be rich in God – in mercy, love, forgiveness and jusƟce.”

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T (07) 3394 9999 Absentee Line (07) 3394 9964

E [email protected] W www.loreto.qld.edu.au

PO Box 1726 Coorparoo DC Qld 4151 ABN 73 602 851 304

Volume 23 - 6 August, 2013

Sincerity       Freedom              JUSTICE          Verity          Felicity  

Dear Parents and Students 

In a reflec on on last Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 12 : 13‐21), Fr Donal Neary SJ writes 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this year of Jus ce, we pray to be rich in God’s sight. 

To See Truth 

To Feel Gra tude 

To Act Justly          (Year 12 Theme, 2013)   

 

“You can look around a lot and the Gospel today makes sense.  It points at  

how we can get caught up in what we own and what people have.  

It’s about possessions and how they take us over.  Or how we react when  

we lack what we once had. 

We enjoy wealth but we have a mixed reac on to it.  St Igna us men oned  

three obstacles to our faith – wealth, honour, pride.  He saw from his own  

experience that people wanted wealth so that they would be highly thought  

of – it can be the right school, the right address, the right bank.  And pride in  

what we have.  And we know things can change very quickly.   

Shares go down; you may die or become ill. 

The ba le lies between being rich in the sight of the world and being rich in the  

sight of God. 

The opposite of the obstacles St Igna us men oned are simplicity, integrity,  

humility.  Humility is pride in who we are – children of God, brothers and sisters,  

and me just as I am.  I need nothing outside of myself to make me feel good  

about myself.  This too is simplicity. 

What we have is a gi , given to us for the good of the world, the community,  

the neighbourhood, not just for the good of myself. 

Love not wealth. 

Ask in the end what ma ers, judged on love not on wealth.  Or if wealth, on  

what we did with our wealth.  It can lead us away from God very easily.   

Do we live like him? 

Be rich in God – in mercy, love, forgiveness and jus ce.” 

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We welcome Mrs Waite and Mrs Meecham’s return from leave and we thank Ms Findlay for her gentle presence at Loreto these past few weeks.  We offer best wishes to Mrs Strachan for her leave and wish her health and healing. 

OPEN DAY – SUNDAY 11 AUGUST                                                                                                                                                                                    This coming Sunday we will welcome large numbers of prospec ve students and families to the College as part of OPEN DAY.  Assis ng us on this day will be many student volunteers and staff.    In an cipa on I thank them for their  me, spirit and commitment.  These days provide us with a wonderful opportunity to showcase and promote many of the very fine aspects of a Loreto              educa on and to provide new families with some small insight into that intangible “Loreto           Difference”.  Please encourage any families you know who may be   interested in future enrolment at Loreto to please come along.  The morning program commences at 10.00am in the Mary Ward Centre. 

CLASS OF 2012                                                                                                                                                                                                                         It was lovely to welcome back to the College, last Friday, so many girls from the Class of 2012.  The opportunity for them to catch up and to re‐connect, both with each other and with us, brought a great sense of fun and felicity.  I offer my thanks to Ms Diamond and Ms Shipton for their          coordina on of this happy event. 

 

PEACE DAY – 6 AUGUST                                                                                                                                                                                                        Today is Hiroshima Day, a day where our CARITAS group help us to focus on the theme of PEACE.  I thank the students involved and Ms Gallen for their superb efforts with the paper cranes and reflec ve displays. 

 

              

 

 

 

 

 

                                           

                                       Your sincerely                                                                                                                                                               Mrs Cheryl Hamilton                                                                                                                                                                     Principal 

                         

 

 

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A: 415 Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo P: 3394 9999 E: [email protected] W: www.loreto.qld.edu.au

OPEN DAYOPEN DAYOPEN DAY Sunday 11 August, 10am

Celebrating 85 years Now accepting enrolment

applications for Year 7 2017

Let us join in prayer on this day of remembrance for Hiroshima, to recall                            the past, to be challenged in the present and to seek hope for the future. 

O God of us all, let Hiroshima become for us a symbol of hope that nuclear                  weapons will never again be used to kill and destroy. 

Let us remember Hiroshima as a beacon to commit ourselves to find                          ways to live together  in peace, that we may not be just peace lovers,                                  but peacemakers.       Amen 

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Tuesday 6 August

P & F Meeting - 7.30pm

Wednesday 7 August

Debating Finals - Round 3

Thursday 8 August

St Vincent de Paul Special School Visit (TBC)

Year 12 English Performance

Friday 9 August

11GO Sporting Wheelies Fundraiser

Sunday 11 August

OPEN DAY - 10.00 am

Year 11 Peer Helper Workshop - 8.30am - 3.00pm

Monday 12 August

Science Week

Year 11 Peer Helper Workshop - 8.30am - 3.00pm

Tuesday 13 August

Year 12 Modern History Research Day at UQ

Year 10 Boostrix Vaccinations 1.30 pm

Athletics Training at QE11 - 4.00 pm

Wednesday 14 August

EXHIBITION DAY HOLIDAY

Thursday 15 August

Queensland Catholic Music Festival (QCMF) Begins

Friday 16 August

QCMF

Year 12 An History Research Day

Year 11 GR Sporting Wheelies Fundraiser

Debating Quarter Finals

Year 10s Volunteering at ‘Ride to conquer Cancer’

Saturday 17 August

QCMF

Sunday 18 August

QCMF

Monday 19 August

CSGSSA Athletics Carnival - Years 9 & 11

Tuesday 20 August

Year 11 Home Economics Excursion

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Date Claimer: 

Year 12 Mother/Daughter 

Brunch 

Sunday 13 October                        

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Dear Parents  Second‐hand Uniform Trading 

   

The College is conscious of the need to provide an efficient process for families to be able to recycle their uniforms and student resources. Beginning in 2014 there will be a new system for the sale and purchase of second‐hand uniforms, details of which are set out below. This move was endorsed at a mee ng of the P & F late in 2012. 

   

I am delighted to inform you of the school’s new ini a ve to provide parents with the ability to trade  second‐hand items via the “Sustainable School Shop”.  Families are assisted to list For Sale & Wanted      adver sements online and the system then matches buyers with sellers. Results from other schools have been excellent; families have enjoyed a comprehensive and convenient method of trading these                 second‐hand items.  The Sustainable School Shop is providing complimentary Annual Family Memberships un l 31st January 2014 and we would encourage parents to take full advantage of this opportunity. You need to nominate the College when you register on the Sustainable School Shop website to receive your complimentary   Annual Family Membership (lasts 365 days).    The service provides access to second‐hand uniforms all year round. We will monitor the progress of this system for second‐hand uniforms only in the ini al phase and it may be extended in the future to cover other items such as books, musical instruments, calculators and the like.   As a result of this change, the second‐hand uniform shop will not be trading a er the end of this Term and is no longer receiving supplies.   

For the best results: 

List items for sale 

List Wanted Ads for those items you are looking to buy 

The College’s uniform lists are loaded into the system to make lis ng ads easy 

The system matches the ads of buyers with sellers and no fies the buyer (Wanted Ad) via email 

Buyers contact sellers and arrange where and when to trade 

Parents are well supported via Sustainable School Shop’s telephone (1300 683 337) and email help 

lines 

 

The system is simple and easy to use ‐ If you don’t have a computer, internet access or an email address, 

please call the Sustainable School Shop for assistance 

All enquiries should be directed to the Sustainable School Shop on: 1300 683 337 or help is also available through ‘Contact Us’ on their website at www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au We are very excited about this new ini a ve being offered to parents and we hope you will make the most of the opportunity to annually recycle your daughter’s second‐hand uniform items. Further           informa on in the form a User Guide brochure will be sent out in the near future.                      Noel Williams – Business Manager 

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TÜà WxÑtÜàÅxÇà In Term Two Year Twelve Visual Art Studies Students worked with Brisbane Artist Wendy Winsley to design and create and eight metre long mosaic panel. The theme for the panel was our interconnectedness with the environment and in particular the water ways. Students based their designs on aquatic life from the Moreton Bay region. The mosaic panels have been positioned above the art room sinks in the hope our students will consider their impact on the environment and be mindful of materials they discard. Their art work is presented below.

The Art Department is looking for any lace, ribbon, buttons and material pieces( Dance/evening wear fabrics) that you no longer have a use for, to use in our Year 8 Mixed Media (collage) Portraits based on Historical Portrait Paintings. Thank you. Leonie McCulkin - Art Coordinator

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VtÜxxÜ axãá National Institute of Dramatic Art 2014 NIDA is Australia’s internationally acclaimed institute for education and training in theatre, film and television. All applications, audition, interview and project requirements for NIDA’s tertiary programs are now available on the website: www.nida.edu.au This year NIDA will be holding an information night of Thursday 22 August. To register for this evening, visit: www.nida.qdu.au/info2013

Griffith University Open Day Sunday, 11 August. Visit www.griffith.edu.au for more details Chris Rynne - Careers Coordinator

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Last Wednesday saw four Loreto debating teams compete in Round Two of the QDU Finals. Unfortunately, three of our teams were defeated on the night. 9.1 lost to BGGS, 10.1 lost to Brigidine and 11.1 lost to Stuartholme. According to the coaches, all debates were very close and the Loreto girls performed admirably. Thanks to the respective coaches: Mrs O’Donoghue, Mr Corrado and Mrs Valentine, for all the time and energy that they gave to assisting the girls. On a positive note, the 8.1 team won their debate and continue on to the next round – a short prep debate next Wednesday night. So good luck to Elise Andreas, Leah Condoleon, Phoebe Reid-Smith, Victoria Smith and Bianca Torluccio. Their debate is at 8:15pm at BGGS – any supporters would be most welcome. John McKinlay - Debating Coordinator

`âá|v axãá Congratulations

To Maddie Dinnen, Isabella Kirkman, Emma Duckering & Tess Crocker who performed last weekend in the Final of Talent Quest Australia at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Maddie sang in the Intermediate Solo section and all four girls sang together as a quartet for the Groups section. Unfortunately, as well as they performed, they were not selected as section winners on the night. The standard of the competition was highly competitive and to have reached the finals was in itself a great achievement. We are very proud of how the girls presented themselves and of the standard of their performance. Well done! Thanks also to the members of Sorelle and Exit Stage Left who represented the school by performing at the Mt Carmel Fete on Sunday. The audience showed great appreciation for your performance and the fete provided a good opportunity to judge our progress leading into QCMF in two weeks.

Upcoming Rehearsal changes

Don’t forget that String Ensemble and Flute Ensemble Two will both rehearse on Friday 16 August next week (due to the Ek-ka Holiday in QCMF week). Also, Symphony Orchestra will once again finish at 5:30 pm on Monday 12 August. But to make up for this second long rehearsal, we will finish at 4:15 on 19 August, our last rehearsal for the year!

Senior Music Excursion

The Senior Music excursion to the QPAC Cremorne Theatre to see Blood Brothers is next Thursday 8 August 7:30 pm. Blood Brothers is a musical that has run on London’s West End for the past 24 years (over 10,000 performances!). Based on a book by Alexandre Dumas (Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers) it tells the story of twin brothers separated at birth. Music teachers will give tickets to the students during class on Thursday 8 August and then meet the girls in the Cremorne Theatre foyer by 7:10 pm that night. The show will finish at approximately 9:30 pm and we would ask parents to pick their daughters up as soon as possible after this time.

Open Day

Quite a number of music students will be participating in the College’s Open Day on Sunday 11 August. String Quartet are asked to arrive by 9:45 am to play in the MWC foyer from 10 am to 10:20 am. Thank you also to the following duets who will be “busking” at various venues around the schoo; Vania So and Abbey Martin, Taylor Whitewood and Isabella Kubler, Bridget Clark and Michelle Godwin. Percussion Ensemble One should arrive at 9:15 to set up on stage for their performance. Exit Stage Left should arrive by 10:30 in 701. Students running the Classroom Music Interactive Display (Lauren Effeney, Lauren Gleed, Emi Hall, Eloise Sim) should arrive by 10:30 and go straight to 702.

QCMF Bus Arrangements

The full schedule for our ensemble performances at QCMF are once again included in this newsletter. Due to the timing of some of these performances (during the day or in the afternoon/early evening), the school will be providing transport to QCMF for several groups – Guitar Ensemble Two, Flute Ensemble Two and Junior Choir. PARENTS PLEASE NOTE – the transport for Guitar Ensemble Two and Junior choir is only to the performance; you will need to collect your daughters from Villanova afterwards! Please carefully note the following arrangements:-

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Guitar Ensemble Two

Students in this group are to meet Dr Svoboda in 702 directly after school on Thursday 15 August. You will tune and get organised at school, before travelling together to QCMF by coach. Parents should collect their daughters from Villanova by the end of the section at 6:50 pm

Junior Choir

Students will attend their regular rehearsal after school on Thursday 15 August in Mulwith. At the end of the rehearsal, the girls will have a short break (for which they will be invited to bring some snacks to share) and then travel together by coach directly to QCMF. As the Junior Choir is first in their section, we would encourage students to stay on and watch the other groups perform and then hear the adjudication. Parents should collect their daughters from St James Church (Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo) at 7:20 pm when the section ends.

Flute Ensemble Two – This group’s performance is during the day on Friday 16 August. Loreto will therefore provide transport and supervision both to and from QCMF for Flute Ensemble Two. If parents are able to attend, the performance will be held in the Veritas building of Villanova College starting promptly at 1:07 pm.

Important QCMF Information for Parents - Parents should please take note of the following:

1. Parking near Villanova College is only possible on the surrounding streets and can be difficult to find. You should be sure to leave extra time before each performance to allow for finding parking spots.

2. Please note carefully the specific venue for your daughter’s performance. Veritas, Goold Hall, the Quadrangle and the Augustine Centre are all on site at the Villanova College (though some are at opposite ends of the school several hundred meters apart). St James’ Church is on Old Cleveland Road a short distance from Villanova and up to 10 minutes walk away from the Goold Hall (on the opposite Eight Avenue end of the school).

3. BE EARLY! So that performances are not interrupted, doors to venues are only opened briefly between groups. You need to plan to be seated in the audience at least one or two groups before your daughter’s performance, so as not to risk being left outside.

4. Entrance to all sections are ticketed for parents and friends (not performers). The ticket price is low ($5 for unlimited entry on one day or $10 for unlimited entry over all four days )and this is not money making by Villanova – the money raised goes directly towards financing the Festival.

5. There are no ATMs in walking distance of Villanova so all transactions for food and tickets should be made with cash. Plenty of food and drink options are available over the weekend at each site/venue.

For more information, please go to http://www.qcmf.com.au/what-is-qcmf/

QCMF Helpers

For many years Villanova College has run this fantastic Festival, which provides such a great performance opportunity for all our students. However, the Festival only runs so successfully with the help of many parent and student volunteers, including Loreto parents. If you are able to volunteer to fill even one helping session (normally about 3 hours long) we would very much appreciate your help. You could sell tickets, man the venue entry doors, help out backstage, compere a section – you can normally even help out at a section in which your daughter is performing when you would be there anyway! If you are able to volunteer, simply go to https://www.qcmfvolunteering.com/. The volunteer website has just been opened so at the moment you can select your desired job! Ben Langford - Director of Music

Music Support Group

The MSG is an important and enthusiastic group of parents who support the College through running social and fundraising events, helping at concerts and Audition Day, and promoting the excellence of music at Loreto. The money raised by the MSG is our sole funding for all Music Tuition scholarships, including the Beginner Brass Ensemble, and has helped the Music Department purchase many important items that contribute to the success of a wide variety of music groups (such as a Double Basses, Drumkits, and French Horns). While the MSG only meets once a month (about 8 meetings in the year), the benefit to our students far exceeds this small time expenditure. Currently we are looking for a parent to share the duties of MSG Secretary. This role involves tasks such as: attending most meetings; taking and distributing minutes and Action Plans decided upon at these meeting; receiving MSG correspondence. It is not an onerous job and has been successfully shared by two parents for the past few years. We have one parent ready to undertake the position but need a second parent to step forward to help. If you can help, please call or email the Coordinator of Music, Mr Ben Langford, on 3394 9915 or [email protected].

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QCMF Program

fÉv|tÄ ]âáà|vx tÇw `|Ç|áàÜç W|ÇÇxÜ The Loreto-Villanova Social Justice Café group hosted a dinner for more than 70 people at the Villanova Cor Unum Centre, Villanova Park, on Saturday 27 June. Representatives of service and ministry groups were joined by representatives from a number of other schools including Lourdes Hill College. The group had arranged for Bronwyn Healey from the Hope Foundation to speak about how we could practice Gospel Justice simply and practically amongst the marginalised in our community. Teachers from Iona and St Augustine’s Springfield also joined us for the evening and

we are hopeful that all the relationships that were formed during the evening will lead us in working together to make a difference wherever we can. Too often well-meaning people talk of justice, but as Christians, we must do something about justice. As Pope Francis recently said, “Justice is that which gladdens the heart: when there is something for everyone; when one sees that there is equality and fairness”. It is fitting that as Loreto focuses on our Virtue of Justice this year, we continue to find ways in which we can each do something about “equality and fairness”, and as a group, encourage each other doing it. Dr Michael Downey

lxtÜ DC `Éà{xÜBWtâz{àxÜ [|z{ gxt All Year 10 Parents are invited to attend a Mother and Daughter High Tea on Sunday 25 August at Vintaged, Hilton from 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm. The cost is $28 per person. Please be aware that numbers are limited to 110 guests so don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to share an afternoon with your daughter and other Mums in delightful surroundings. Please see flyer attached to this newsletter for more details. Katrina, Kim & Kylie Year 10 Parent Representatives

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Ensemble  Day/Date  Arrival Time  Performance Time  Venue  Sec on 

Guitar Ensemble Two  Thursday 15 Aug  4:22 PM  5:00 PM  Augus ne Centre  GE1B 

Junior Choir  Thursday 15 Aug  5:27 PM  6:00 PM  St James Church  CH1B(1) 

Guitar Ensemble One  Thursday 15 Aug  7:01 PM  7:39 PM  Augus ne Centre  GE1A 

Flute Ensemble Two  Friday 16 Aug  12:29 PM  1:07 AM  Veritas  IE1C(1) 

Flute Ensemble One  Saturday 17 Aug  9:35 AM  10:13 AM  Veritas  IE1A 

Clarinet Ensemble  Saturday 17 Aug  10:14 AM  10:52 AM  Veritas  IE1A 

Percussion Ensemble Two  Saturday 17 Aug  11:19 AM  12:00 PM  Augus ne Centre  PE1B 

Senior Choir  Saturday 17 Aug  12:21 PM  12:54 PM  St James Church  CH1A(1) 

Percussion Ensemble One  Saturday 17 Aug  2:05 PM  2:46 PM  Augus ne Centre  PE1A (1) 

Concert Band Two  Saturday 17 Aug  3:13 PM  3:55 PM  Goold Hall  CB1C(1) 

Jazz Ensemble  Saturday 17 Aug  5:55 PM  6:36 PM  Augus ne Centre  JB1A 

Exit Stage Le   Sunday 18 Aug  10:05 AM  10:50 AM  Villanova Quad  CE1B 

String Ensemble  Sunday 18 Aug  11:25 AM  12:05 PM  Augus ne Centre  SO1A 

Sorelle  Sunday 18 Aug  12:35 PM  1:20 PM  Villanova Quad  CE1A 

Chorale  Sunday 18 Aug  1:43 PM  2:16 PM  St James Church  VE1A(2) 

Symphony Orchestra  Sunday 18 Aug  2:33 PM  3:13 PM  Augus ne Centre  FO1A 

Concert Band One  Sunday 18 Aug  6:12 PM  6:54 PM  Augus ne Centre  CB1A(2) 

           

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c 9 Y axãá P & F Meeting tonight                                                                                                                                                                                                    A final reminder that our next meeting is being held tonight at 7.30pm in room 605 on the bottom floor of the Gonzaga Barry Building. Garry West, Loreto P & F Secretary

Open Day Morning Tea The Parents & Friends Hospitality Committee is seeking a few volunteers to assist with the serving of Morning Tea at Open Day this Sunday 11th August from 9.00 am – 11.00 am. If you are able to assist, please contact Mary Favios on 0417 609 603 or [email protected]

c X axãá The dropdown curtain has already had an positive impact on how Physical Education classes run at Loreto. The MWC can now effectively operate safely with two classes running simultaneously. In the past, the ability to do this was limited. Screens had to be manually positioned (which was quite time consuming) and not entirely safe as they were not stable and did not prevent balls from flying over the top. In 2014, the curtain will be further utilised as classes can be timetabled on together, when previously we attempted to avoid any clashes. In the long term, this will allow for our resources to be better utilised, particularly when Year 7 start in 2015. I wish to take this opportunity on behalf of the Physical Education and Sport Department to thank the efforts of the P & F and the Loreto Community at large for all their efforts with regard to purchasing this valuable resource. Chris Jones - Physical Education Coordinator

câuÄ|v fÑxt~|Çz axãá Welcome back to Semester Two Public Speaking! There will be a meeting for all Juniors in Years 8 to 10 Thursday 8 August at 2.00pm. The last competition is run by English Speaking Union and the heats are on 30 and 31 October. All Senior Public Speakers are also invited to attend so they can share their ideas and give their valuable input. Mrs Rosemary O’Neill - Public Speaking Coordinator

lxtÜ DC fâu}xvà fxÄxvà|ÉÇ For the next three weeks, during Personal Development classes, Subject Coordinators will speak on their subject areas and students will have the opportunity to ask questions of Senior Students currently undertaking study in these areas. Recently, the Year 10 students received their Subject Selection booklet, ‘Year 11 and 12 Studies Guide 2014/2015‘. This document and the

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Calling all Loreto Dads!

Kick off your Father’s Day weekend with a breakfast with your daughters. Come and dine together on bacon and eggs burgers, fresh fruit, juice, tea and coffee. Grab the chance to catch up with other fathers. Each year this event gets bigger and better so don’t miss out!

RSVP Friday 23 August

Book today at www.trybooking.com/didf

Entry by gold coin donation

The Annual Loreto P&F

Father’s Day Breakfast

Friday 30 August at 7am

By the pool at the Mary Ward Centre

Entry by gold coin donation

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 ‘Tertiary Prerequisites Guide for Tertiary Studies in 2016’ are also available in electronic form on the Student Café. I would encourage parents to look through these important guiding documents before our Subject Selection evening, which will be held in the Mary Ward Centre on Monday 26 August at 7pm. Michelle Davidson - Year 10 Coordinator

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Results Round 8 Grand Finals - 31July  

OPEN B – GRAND FINAL MATCH REPORT

The Open B team continued its consistent form for the season with a 2 - 0 win over San Sisto College. San Sisto is the only team to have scored a goal against the Loreto B team in the round robin competition where Loreto B won 4 - 1. The opening goal came in the first 10 minutes when Natalie scored from a rebound on the left wing. Loreto's second goal came with about 15 minutes to go in the second half when Riley scored on a cross-pass from Gabby. Today was the first time Gabby had not scored (usually at least three goals per game). However, she kept the San Sisto centre half so busy that the opportunities opened up for the other players. Loreto defence stood tall today with strong performances from Meg, Claire and the team captain Samantha. A special thanks to Emily who came to support the team while culturing her own petri dish of germs. It was also pleasing that Loreto's Hockey Captain, Georgia Hillas, came to support the team. All players are to be commended for their dedication to training and game attendance this year. This team was a pleasure to coach and I am sure that Loreto will reap more premierships from this core of Grade 8 players in the coming years. Ian Honour - Open B Coach BSGSA HOCKEY

Thank you to all the supporters and teaching staff over the hockey season. Having you there to support and cheer the girls in their moments of triumph and disappointment is very important. This season has ended with mixed results. Loreto Open A has been unlucky this year to end the season in 5th position for their pool. This week there was no game for Loreto Open A. In a tough final round Loreto Open B successfully defeated San Sisto to win 1st in their pool. The game this week between Loreto Open B and San Sisto was not easily won with both teams applying consistent pressure to the very last minute. Well done to all hockey players this season! Alan Lane-Richardson - Hockey Coordinator

Soccer - Results  

Open A - Grand Final Winners are Grinners After the final whistle blew all Open team players started to celebrate, the Loreto College war cry rang out and celebrations began. Forgotten were hurting ankles, bruises and any other damaged ligaments. When we started to play Mount St Michael’s in the Grand Final at Mitchelton Soccer Club we knew we were in for a tough fight. It would not be fair to single out any individual player; I requested 110% of everyone on and off the field and all players rose to the occasion. During training we practiced attacking moves especially catering for the big event and before the game I had talks to individual players to give them special instructions. The first half saw a very physical game where our team had clearly the better chances but could not break Mount St Michael’s defence. After half time we did not change our tactics and around the 35th minute our perseverance paid off. As practiced during the training sessions, we started a quick attack, the shot from one of our attackers rebounded from their goal keeper, the second shot bounced off a defender until finally we were able to put the ball into the net from a very short distance. With 15 minutes to play, our tactic was to defend as tight as possible and to wait for the chance of a quick break. Mount St Michael’s, needing to equalise in order to get into a penalty shootout, got every single available player into attack motion which brought them very close to scoring 30 seconds before the end when one of their strikers shot the ball at the left goal post. The final whistle came a few seconds later and it was time to start with our celebrations. A spe-cial "thank you" goes to Madi, our captain, who was the perfect example of a leader, looking after equipment, always giving 100% during a game and being a role model for any girl taking up sport at Loreto College. Also congratulations to the whole team for achieving the highest award in school sport - to be a winner at a Grand Final. Richard Hamernik - Coach

Open C An exciting match for what was the Open C team’s last game this week. As usual the girls started slowly when the delays reaching the venue meant that no warm up was possible. Within minutes we were 2 nil down and things looked grim. We gained momentum and things came together when Krystal scored our first goal. Emily then quickly followed with a penalty when Awien was taken down in the 18 yard box. Loreto were unstoppable after that and both Krystal and Awien scored again giving us a final score of 5-2. Big thanks to the girls for a great season. Mr Corrado - Coach

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Volume 23 - 6 August, 2013 Page 11 Junior A The Junior A's undefeated winning streak came to an end in the grand final against the undefeated All Hallows’ team. The match was played in good spirits and was very entertaining. Loreto was slow out of the blocks, conceding in the first minute of the match, and then going down 2 - 0 after just 15 minutes. The Loreto coach changed a few things around and the girls pushed hard for goals and managed to score late in the 1st half to go into the half time break down 2-1. The Loreto girls came out firing and pushed hard for the win and managed to equalize with 15 minutes to go. However, All Hallows’ scored 2 goals in the last eight minutes of the match to win the game 4-2. The Loreto girls did everyone proud. They never gave up, and tried to the very end. They have improved greatly this year, and have done a fantastic job to finish 2nd. Well done girls! Anthony Costa - Coach

Junior C The Junior C girls soccer team finished the season with a 0-0 draw. All the girls tried their best throughout the whole game and were close to scoring themselves. The team’s movement and passing improved a great deal in the game as well as their talking on the field. Well done girls on a terrific season. Luke Duncan – Coach

Queensland Volleyball Schools’ Cup A huge congratulations to the Open A Volleyball Team who finished 5th (out of 20) in Open Girls Division 2 at the Queensland Volleyball Schools Cup played in Toowoomba over the past weekend. They played exceptionally well, winning 6 out of 7 games but unfortunately they lost the semi-final, which prevented an opportunity to play for a medal. They were outstanding representatives of Loreto College at all times and all of the parents and staff who were with the girls were justifiably proud of their efforts and the manner in which they played every game, win or lose. The team: Isabelle Mowen (Capt, Yr 12), Carla Caputo (12), Taili Beausang (12), Emily Smallhorn (12), Kristen Feuerriegel (12), Mia Page (11), Georgia Johnson (10), Julia Logan (10), Kate Hutchins (10) and Gabryela Sellars (10). Many thanks to Mrs Gore for all of her pre-tournament organisation and for her work organising breakfasts and lunches and for staying up on Friday night and Mrs Logan who took over those duties and who stayed on Saturday night. Thank you also to Theresa and Craig Hutchins and Odette and Mark Page for helping out with transport and for keeping spirits high. Maddy and Margaux Page (past pupils) also provided their refereeing skills to help the team during their duties. Mr Gavin Swanson - Coach

We also sincerely thank our Super Coach, Mr Swanson. His dedicated, calm and committed approach to coaching and his generous nature made for an enjoyable and successful weekend of skilled Volleyball. Kirsty Gore - Volleyball Coordinator

Netball Results OPEN A (placed 5th ) - Loreto defeated Mt Alvernia 33 - 20. This was a great game to finish the season. We were strong and accurate in attack and defensive pressure picked up in the second half. While we placed 5th overall in the Wednesday afternoon competition it should be noted that rained out games really impacted on the placement of teams for finals. In the previous week we defeated the team who placed third overall convincingly. The Our Lady’s team who were premiers only defeated us by a few goals when we played them. I am really happy with the development of the team over the season. They have trained hard and really improved. I look forward to meeting the boys from Villanova in our annual match next Friday afternoon. Hope to see you there! Meg Logan - Coach OPEN B (placed 3rd) - Loreto defeated St John Fisher 23 - 13. Playing off for third position against SJC, the girls came prepared to start strong and maintain a full 40 minutes of high intensity and structured netball. The pressure Loreto put on SJC from the start frazzled the opposition, allowing Loreto to dominate with a clean and controlled game. SJC tried to keep up, however Loreto proved again to have better fitness and integrity throughout the game, resulting in a well deserved win! Congratulations to all the girls, each one of you have improved so much this season and should be proud! Larissa Hughes - Coach OPEN C (placed 3rd) - Loreto defeated Mt St Michael’s 26 - 25. All the girls played fabulously and fought hard right to the end. Megan O'Reilly's shooting was on fire and Sarah King played so well in defence. Thanks for a great season girls. I have really enjoyed coaching you all. The girls ended up 3rd on the ladder. Karen Holahan - Coach  

OPEN D (placed 5th) -Loreto played an awesome game, coming away with the win, 32 - 5. All players performed well. Madeleine S. defended well and Hannah shot accurately. Fabulous way to end the season, thanks to all the girls for their hard work and ef-forts over the last couple of months. Brittany Holahan - Coach

JUNIOR A (placed equal 5th) - The girls continued to perform well in their last game for the season, playing hard against San Sisto College ending their first season in the school competition with a draw. A key positive in the game was the strength through the mid court in the first half of the game provided by Johanna Anderson and continued in the second half by Maddie Christie. Great last game girls, you were pivotal in the result for Loreto. It's been a pleasure to join you this season as coach. Lyn Dixon - Coach

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JUNIOR B (placed 4th) -This was a fast and hard fought game against Mt St Michael’s College. We showed our strength to keep fighting to the end. This result did not reflect the great effort our girls showed on the day. We were placed 4th overall in the competition. Clare Gill - Coach

JUNIOR C (placed 6th) - The team had a great final game of this year’s netball season. All players put in 110%, showing vast improvement from the beginning of the season, with numerous intercepts, turnovers, brilliant defence and outstanding plays in attack. The final score however was in favour of San Sisto, with Loreto losing 23-17 in the last minutes of the match. A close contest throughout the entire game, the girls should be so proud of their efforts in this game and the entire season. To my Junior C girls – Martina, Georgia, Elena, Molly, Ali, Pip, Maggie, Kate and Despina – it has been a pleasure to coach you! Congratulations on a great season! Stephanie Esprester - Coach

JUNIOR D (placed 2nd) - Loreto were unlucky to go down by one point to Lourdes Hill in the grand final to become home runners up. I am very proud of every girl in Junior D for always giving it their all, and for such a great season. Vast improvement was seen throughout the term by every girl. They were a pleasure to coach. Sarah Pettiford - Coach

INTERMEDIATE A (placed 5th) - Loreto finished off their season with a strong win against St John Fisher 23 -15 taking 5th place. All the girls had a great season, learning a lot and always encouraging each other. Special congratulations go to Kate O'Sullivan and Georgia Johnson, our best and fairest for the season. Certainly well deserved. Magdaleine Ryan - Coach

 

INTERMEDIATE B (placed 4th) - Despite putting in a massive effort to try and match the standard of Mary MacKillop, Loreto went down 23 - 13. The game was physical and of a high intensity, yet the girls kept high spirits and displayed impressive teamwork. Thank you girls for a great netball season! Bridget O’Connor - Coach

INTERMEDIATE C (placed 3rd ) The Loreto team defeated St Rita’s in the last round of the netball season, securing third place overall! The girls displayed what I considered to be their best level of netball over the entire season. Having lost to St Rita’s 9 - 8 in Round 6, their determination and teamwork is what ultimately helped them take the win! It has been a pleasure coaching the intermediate C team this year and the win was certainly the ‘icing on the cake’. Ashleigh O’Connor - Coach

INTERMEDIATE D (Premiership team) - In the final game of the season, the Intermediate D netball team defeated Lourdes Hill College, 32 - 9. This game was one of our best of the season with all girls playing extremely well. Although the girls were nervous at the start, as it was the final, they really pulled together as a team and played a fantastic game. I am so happy to have been given the opportunity to work with this team and help them improve week after week. All the girls are developing into determined and well rounded netball players! The end of the netball season has arrived at a perfect time, with numerous girls developing quite serious sporting injuries. I hope you all enjoy a well earn rest from netball for a little while. I wish the Intermediate D netball team all the best with their future sporting endeavours and I hope to see you all playing Loreto netball next year! Emma McLeod - Coach INTERMEDIATE E (Premiership team) -  Loreto played in a gripping end to the season match. A gallant effort from all players saw a hotly contested game with many lead changes. Loreto started strongly with Beth and Ashley working hard in defence to limit the opposition’s scoring opportunities. Bree, Emily and Lauren worked tirelessly in the shooting circle to execute new plays and shoot accurately. Jessie, Brooke and Clare were excellent through the mid court and were impressive with their never say die attitude. A special mention must go to Rebecca for her stellar efforts throughout the game and the many intercepts and turnovers she garnered. The girls produced their best performance of the season. Well done girls, you have been a pleasure to coach. Briony Logan - Coach

INTERMEDIATE F (1) (placed 3rd) - Such a fantastic way to end the season! The girls played St John Fisher for third place and won 52 - 2. Unfortunately we had a few girls out with injuries, but they made for a great sideline cheer squad. I'm very proud of the way the girls have played, not just in this last game, but all season. It's been a privilege to work with you all. Good luck for the future. Kate Mullins - Coach

INTERMEDIATE F (2) (placed 2nd) - The girls fought hard in the Intermediate F division grand final, against Lourdes Hill. While Loreto was defeated in the end, all of the girls stepped it up and brought great intensity in all facets of the game. Congratulations to Mikaela Keyser, Alex White, Sophie Muggeridge, Farren Buckley, Nikita Daley, Tayla Jansen, Chelsea Baxter, Bridget West, Julia Palmer, Katie Mckeaton and Georgia Stannard for their hard work and support this season. Hannah Fowler - Coach

Intermediate D Intermediate E

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Athletics There is training at QEII again this week and the following week. All girls must mark their name on the list of attendances if they want to catch the bus. The bus will transport the girls to and from the QEII stadium. The next QEII training sessions will be Tuesday 13 August 2013. There is also relay training (for all 100m runners) on Sunday 11 August at 2.00pm to 3.30pm. The final Lead Up Athletic Meet is on Monday 12 August. A bus will take the girls to UQ Athletics Centre, Sir William MacGregor Drive, ST LUCIA. Competitors will need to be collected at the venue after the meet. The meet will start at 4.00pm and finish at approximately 6.30pm.The girls went well at the UQ meet Friday night. Many girls who competed found it a challenging experience. Thank you sincerely to the parents who helped at the meet.

CSGSSA Athletics Loreto College will be taking up to 80 athletes to compete in the Catholic Secondary Girls School Sport competition on Monday 19 August 2013. The athletes will catch a bus at 7.15am to QE11 on the day of the carnival. A letter will be distributed to the Athletics Team including program details this week. Year 9 and Year 11will be spectators on the day of the carnival. The Year 9 and 11 students will be transported out to the QE11 Athletics track at the ANZ stadium. The students will leave school directly after assembly and return to school around 2.45pm to take the normal buses home. School will finish at normal time for all students including the athletes. All students are expected to be there and wear full school uniform including their hat. It is strongly advised that the girls bring a packed lunch for the day. If you have any further enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact the Year Coordinators or Mrs Meg Stevens in the Sport Office. There will be an Athletics Squad breakfast on Friday 16 August at 7.00am outside the MWC. All squad members are welcome. Meg Stevens - Director of Sport

Notices/Bulletins St Ignatius Parish presents an ecumenical ‘Women’s Night of Spirituality’ Tuesday 27 August 2013: 7.30pm – 9.15pm at Stuartholme School Chapel, Birdwood Terrace, Toowong. No Booking Required. Donation at the door and supper is provided. Parking Available - Information at: www.stuartholme.com Metro South Oral Health School Based Service Students in Years 8 - 10 at Loreto College are eligible for the free dental care program at Yeronga School Dental Clinic, 150 Park Road, Yeronga. If you wish your child to be seen please contact: Yeronga Dental Clinic on 3249 1100 Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm by Friday 20 September. If your child has a TEEN DENTAL VOUCHER please ring this with you to the ap-pointment. Thank you. Job Vacancies at “Earth ‘n’ Sea” Coorparoo “Earth ‘n’ sea Coorparoo (across the road from Flute) is looking for new employees as waitresses aged 14 and 9 months or older for weekday and weekends from 5pm onwards. If any Loreto student is interested in applying for the job, please hand a resume in to the shop. Thank you.

      Tuckshop Volunteers                             Monday 12 August    ‐  Friday 16 August 

Monday  12 August: Geraldine Dwyer‐West, Kym Fisher, Jane 

Higgins, Mary Favios                                                                           

Tuesday 13 August: Helen Kentos, Tracey O’Reilly, Jan Quinn, 

Jill O’Mara, Rachael Sydney                                                                               

Wednesday 14 August:  EXHIBITION HOLIDAY                                                                                          

Thursday 15 August:  Sonia Hayes, Brenton Taylor, Carol 

Hempel, Vicki Postle                                                                      

Friday 16 August:   Josie Mellick, Meg Norris, Donna Orazio, 

Anne‐Marie Paroz                                                                                 

  Special of the Day ‐ $3.80                                                                                                                                

Monday  12 August:         Nachos                                                                                                                                                      

Tuesday 13 August:          Chicken Subs                                                                                                                                                                    

Wednesday 14 August:   EXHIBITION HOLIDAY                                                                                                                                                     

Thursday 15 August:       Lamb Souvlaki Wraps                                                                                                                                                      

Friday 16 August:            Bu er Chicken & Rice                                                                                           

Library Roster Volunteers                   

Monday 12 August ‐  Friday 16 August 

Monday 12 August:                                                                           

Kartrina Leech, Sharyn Luton, Kerri Fletcher, Teena 

McGuire                                                                                     

Tuesday 13 August:                                                                               

Kim Cochran, Loredana Rooney, Naomi Jansen                               

Wednesday 14 August:                                                                        

EXHIBITION HOLIDAY                                                                           

Thursday  15 August:                                                                          

Jane Hasell, Margaret Yee, Catherine Crocker, Mary 

McMahon                                                                                                

Friday 16 August:                                                                              

Maria Balzano, Carley Ball, Tina Sukker, Kerry Donoghue 

 

                                                                                                                  

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“Interviewing a past pupil of Loreto College was a memorable experience. It had a profound impact on me as it reminded me that Loreto is a school with a rich history.” Isabella

“Curfew was set at 9.30pm every night but I was surprised to learn that the boarders would indulge in midnight feasts without the nuns knowing…..also there were only three baths which girls would fight over and they could only wash their hair once a week.” Christiana

“I interviewed Norma who was a boarder. She told me that on Saturdays she did embroidery and sometimes went for walks to Whites Hill. A treat was a trip to hear the Symphony Orchestra.” Hannah

“I enjoyed watching how excited the ladies were catching up with their friends. The lady I spoke to, Diane, explained how the boarders were punished by not being allowed to go out on a Sunday and how this was a big deal as they liked to go out with their friends” Maris

“The sports uniform was a long dress that was difficult to run in, stockings and socks, suspenders and knee length bloomers. They had “bloomer inspection” to ensure their bloomers were the correct length.” Miranda

“Studies were focused on becoming a lady rather than strong academic subjects – etiquette lessons where the girls practised ‘books on heads’ and ‘manners at the table’ were compulsory. If they wanted to study subjects like Botany, Chemistry, Physics they had to go to another school for those lessons and study with the students at that school.” Sophia

“”We were lucky to have a conversation with Moya Hickey who is a past pupil of Loreto and also a past Deputy Principal. She explained that as a student they had to attend confession which they didn’t like as they were mostly well behaved which meant the confessions were sometimes odd. She preferred playing sports but emphasised that she loved every minute of her time as a student of Loreto.” Amy and Meg

“ If you were a boarder you had to eat all of your lunch before you could go to class. The ladies told me how lovely the nuns were as they would sometimes throw away some of the food so the girls could go to class.” Lucy

“The nuns were lovely – we loved the nuns” Chelsea

“We considered ourselves lucky to have Loreto schooling.” Marie

“I was fascinated by the stories I heard about boarding including the story of a girl who set of fire crackers in class!’ Britney

“The punishments at Loreto included having to kneel outside the chapel or go to Mother Dominic who would say ‘I’m very disappointed in you’.” Elena

“We talked to the oldest lady who was present and she told us how she loved the nuns as did the other pupils because the nuns treated them like their own children” Catherine and Sara

““The past pupils loved the nuns and they remembered a lot of them, talking about them and their experiences together at Loreto. We were amazed at how strict it was. A nun would stand at the front gates and check the uniform of every girl. But the ladies made us laugh when they told us how naughty they were – setting of fire crackers in class!” Caitlin and Eloise

“We interviewed Nora and Barbara who told us that some of the boarders would try and guess the colour of the nun’s hair. They remembered that punishment could include sitting in front of the principal’s office writing out lines where everyone could see you – very embarrassing!” Lydia and Riley

“I found out that the boarders would sometimes hide in a closet and they would have midnight feasts. All students had a memory test at the end of every term to test their knowledge of what had been taught that term.” Gaby

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“I loved hearing the stories about boarding – I want to try it for myself one day!” Katie

“I enjoyed hearing about the ribbons they got – the Child of Mary ribbons. There were steps for becoming a Child of Mary but the ribbons could be taken away as punishment.” Serena.

“It was fascinating listening to the past pupils talk about Loreto and how times have changed. There have been changes in uniforms, subjects, boarding / day students, sport, discipline and house colours but what I think I really took away from this conversation was that time has made little difference to what Loreto represents – a true community.” Sophie

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On a very crisp winter’s morning Year 11 students boarded the buses to begin their journey of discovery of Brisbane. Ms Bauer and Miss Badke’s classes were treated to a Brisbane many had never encountered before – a relaxed city, but one with a distinct ‘underbelly’. This was a perspective we were unfamiliar with, but by the end of the day we had gained a greater insight into the history of the city. The first stop of the day was Police Headquarters where the Police Museum provided our first glimpse of a different Brisbane - for behind the seemingly innocent and laid back culture; a sinister and forebiding past emerged. Virginia, who spoke to us about a chilling murder that took place in Fortitude Valley, presented a glimpse into the darker twin of the city we knew. This, along with the many displays of crimes and policing history, revealed a Brisbane that was both intriguing and terrifying. We enjoyed testing our skills to solve the staged mystery, deciding that we needed to be much more observant and marvelling at the expertise of the police.

Although only a short visit to the Brisbane Arcade was our second stop, we were able to appreciate the heritage of this beautiful arcade and marvel at the quirky shops hidden from the mall. The vintage bookstore offered inspiration for our writing with title such as “Spenser’s Faerie Queene” as did the many beautiful jewels glittering in the windows of the boutique jewellers scattered throughout the arcade. This, together with the infamous scandal affecting the Mayne family whose history is tied to this arcade, provided further inspiration for our writing.

Our final stop after lunch was the South Brisbane Cemetery at Dutton Park where we were met by Chris Dawson and Tracey Oliveriti from the Boggo Road Historical Society. The graves varied from Brisbane’s wealthiest to those who were sentenced to death by hanging at Boggo Road Goal. It was here we took time to appreciate some of the ‘little things’ such as the different headstones, the intricate fences around some graves and the young age and tragic death of some people buried in the cemetery. “I know this tour gave me and my peers a chance to appreciate Brisbane from a different perspective – one many of us would never have encountered in our

daily lives.” For it is these ‘little things that are often lost as we go about our daily lives. Hannah, Carla, D’Arcy, Kate, Thalia, Nikita, Rebecca and Ciane (11F English)

The Brisbane River

The bustling Brisbane city is captured by the light of late afternoon. The darkening buildings cast ambiguous shadows onto the water, whose constant lapping and gurgling is like a tentative voice amidst a large crowd: only audible if really listened for. It’s intriguing how the city’s congested drone so starkly contradicts its visual serenity. The atmosphere seems to be savouring the last moments of daylight before luminescent intruders of daybreak illuminate the city, disturbing the darkness of night. But for now, the natural sky still dominates. The day’s winds have transformed the morning’s thick sheet of grey cloud into a dappled pattern that now spreads like lace across the pastel-blue sky. The gentle ripples of the river reflect the silvery light that seeps through the sky’s intricate decoration. The silver surface ingeniously masks the river’s true appearance from the untrained eye: its dirty brown stain that was only recently intensified by vicious flooding. This blatant reminder of the river’s

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dangerous capabilities is hidden by a light which makes it seem placid; a peaceful icon that neutralises the commotion of peak hour in the CBD. But this light would soon be penetrated by electricity, and the dark river would be revealed. Meg Ingram

The crystal water glimmered under the bright bursts of the morning sun. I looked up to see the man who had once been a stranger to me so many years ago. He watched the boats as they glided through the water at right angles, cut through the waves like knives and tipped sideways, ever so gracefully, by the wind that howled in the distance. As I watched, his eyes shifted to the newly planted ring on my finger and he smiled. The birds chirped happily at their blissful freedom and I could only hope for the same. I sighed; the commitment abundant in this ring dragged me down like stone. I stared back and faked a smile. It was too late to back out now. He reached for my hand and led me back to the bikes and I managed one last glance at the freedom I would never have. Olivia White

The Story Bridge is an historical sculpture that takes us from one place to another. Projecting over the Brisbane River, known for its muddy brown colour, it twists and turns through civilisation. Always flowing like the winter wind through the air, the river remains constantly there, as our lives revolve around it. Trees hang over the water, their reflection looking back. Leaves fall through the wind, dropping on the silent river. Many bridges stand over the Brisbane River, each one with a different story, but none more intriguing than the Story Bridge. Danica Stitz

The sky like a patchwork quilt scattered blue and white across the area is soon interrupted by the skyscrapers soaring high into the atmosphere. Their presence disturbs the simplicity of the setting as the surrounding river laps against the old ferry terminal. Made out of wood, stained from age, the terminal suggests a more effortless time where mangrove-full riverbanks bordered the water body. The colour of the water, like a rich hot chocolate gives the impression of an industrialised and civilised city, this idea complemented by the tall buildings. Together these aspects seem disjointed, as if each side is living in a different era. There is only one adjoining feature: The Brisbane River. Megan Lynn

The Forgotten Docks

The docks are forgotten, nothing but a mere shadow of their former glory. It is the last vestige of a time in this city that was full of life, workers of all walks mingling on the morning ferries. Crane supports rise from the bleak outlook, cutting through the torrid water. Nothing survives here anymore; the ferries replaced with cars and buses going over on the bridge built by people who lived before them, bypassing the history below them. Those who do remember meander through the apartment blocks, time aging their sagging skin, to the docks which built the city before them, now nothing more than another indication of the overlooked past. Emily Taylor

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The cliffs are away from the water’s edge A rocky surface however a flat ledge The cliffs are firm, the cliffs are strong Whilst climbing, wouldn’t want to put a foot down wrong Plants and vines venture up the cliff’s face Below families sit, children find birds to chase Locals and tourists may leave when the wind is chill But the cliffs by the river are at a constant still In the summer they appear golden When dark, the joyous colour is stolen The cliffs are dangerous But at the same time they are desirous All you can do is look up and stare At what nature’s beauty has to share

Amy Plumridge

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Year 10

Mother & Daughter

High Tea Sunday 25th August

Venue: Vintaged, Hilton Brisbane

Time: 2.00pm-4.30pm

Cost: $28.00 per person

Includes: Champagne /glass of juice or iced tea on arrival

Ribbon Sandwiches, scones, petit fours, juice, tea and coffee

Rsvp: Monday 19th August

Note: Numbers limited to 110 guests

Payment: Payment only by Credit card through trybooking .com using the

following link http://www.trybooking.com/CYDY By using this link it will go straight to the “buying a ticket page” for this event.

Dietary

Requirements: Please email Katrina on [email protected] for any

specific dietary requirements.

We look forward to you joining us. If you have any queries, our contact Details are:

Kim Devine 0402744303 Katrina Capelli 0403356822

Kylie Crone 0433377563

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Order your new Blazer!The new blazer is now available exclusively online.

before you buy online.

Uniform News

Order due date

Existing studentsIf you have registered on the website before, justvisit www.ranier.com.au and click on “Your Uniform Shop” to loginand place an order.

New students

1. Visit www.ranier.com.au 2. Click on“ ”

3. Click on “click here to sign up” 4. Complete the form and submit. You will need your student number and the school password: Lc4151 5. Complete your registration by clicking on the link in the email we will send to you.6. Login and place an order following the prompts.

Secure Payment Methods available: Paypal and Credit Card.

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All blazer orders must be placed by 31st October 2013.You will receive your blazer in April 2014.

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