1347 Monday 09 May 2016 Dear Members of the Loyola College Community,

Over the last fortnight the College has been very busy with many events and activities that have highlighted the many talents of our students and staff. I am delighted to be able to share these special moments with you in this newsletter.

Premier’s VCE Awards Last week Ms Bifano, Head of Languages and myself

attended the Premier’s VCE Awards at the Crown Palladium where our 2015 College Dux Elena Fragapane (L: 10~15) was one of only 26 students in the State of Victoria to receive the Top All-Round VCE High Achievers Award from the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education the Hon James Merlino MP. Elena also received two other Study Awards for Italian and French at the presentation ceremony. We congratulate Elena on this outstanding achievement and wish her every best wish for the future.

Time to Shine Concert I wish to the congratulate the Loyola students who represented the College in the Catholic Education Melbourne Time to Shine Concert held at the Regent Theatre last weekend. It was a wonderful event showcasing the amazing talent in our Catholic schools. Well done to the dancers Ruby Asta-Parisi (8 KLHA), Patricia Nagel (8 MGKK), Ashlee Ramaekers (12 KFMM), Jemma Ramaekers (9 KCGS) and to the singers, Brianna Booth (12 XLMC), Abby Foster (12 FMVE), Mia Sifonios (12 FPTM) and Emily Garth (12 XLCH) who performed wonderfully.

NAPLAN Next week our students in Years 7 and 9 will sit the annual NAPLAN tests in literacy and numeracy. This is a major event organisationally and requires much pre planning so that the testing process can run smoothly. The student results data generated by these tests will assist the College in continuing to improve student learning outcomes in the future and will provide valuable information about the level of improvement in student literacy and numeracy skills in the College.

Mother’s Day Breakfast The Mother and Daughter Breakfast was fully booked for Thursday of this week. The day commenced with breakfast followed by prayer in the St Ignatius Chapel. During the prayer service a beautiful statue of St Anne with the child Mary

was blessed by Fr Steven Rigo, Parish Priest of St Mary’s, Greensborough. This was followed by a range of activities conducted by staff for the girls and their mothers. My thanks to our Canteen Manager, Mrs Pritchard and her staff, Mrs Chapman and Ms Gartland, our VET hospitality students and other staff who assisted with activities and to Mrs Alonso and Mr Simpson for organising various aspects of the morning.

English, Humanities and Languages Weeks Over the last three weeks different faculties within the College have held special weeks to promote their areas and have included some wonderful experiences for our students both in school and out of school. These have ranged from guest speakers to hosting in-house incursions, excursions as well as some interesting lunchtime activities. I thank the Heads of Faculty Mrs Sinderberry (English) and Ms Carmody (Humanities) and Ms Bifano (Languages) and the staff of their respective faculties for their time and dedication in presenting our students with this range of quality experiences that support their learning here at Loyola.

Staff Professional Development Day Our Staff Professional Development Day last Friday focused on students with special needs and how we can best accommodate them in our classrooms. These young people form an important group amongst our student body and their ongoing wellbeing is important if they are to thrive in a school environment and enter meaningful pathways into the future. We hope the day will assist us further in catering for the needs of these young people within our school community.

Mother’s Day/Month of Mary May is traditionally the month dedicated by the Church to Mary, our Blessed Mother. Through the gospels we come to know of Mary, of her love for God and of her desire to do His will in accepting to become the mother of Jesus our Saviour. She was a strong woman of faith, a perfect example of Motherhood and the first of the disciples of Jesus. As we celebrate Mothers’ day this coming Sunday let us give thanks for all mothers past and present for all that they have done to shape our lives. May all mothers seek to follow and be inspired by Mary’s example of service. She accompanied Jesus throughout His life. She was there in the happy times and in the very sad moments supporting her Son. We believe that she was there at Pentecost to see the Risen Lord and rejoice in God’s greatness.

St Ignatius had a very strong devotion to Mary, his own mother having died when he was a young boy; the Blessed Mother provided great comfort to him in times of difficulty in his life. He had great affection for her and prayed often for her intercession in doing God’s will. During this special month let us ask Mary as Ignatius did to intercede on behalf of all who find themselves in need of consolation asking her to help us to draw closer to our loving God following her example of love.

Joseph Favrin Principal

FROM DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (IGNATIAN MISSION & IDENTITY)

Vocations Awareness Week Loyola celebrated Vocations Awareness Week, 18-22 April. Multiple congregations and orders set up displays the whole length of the Via Max. Almost all classes in the College had a visit from an order member or attended a panel discussion, Mass or Adoration. The week was very successful with good feedback from staff, students and participants. The Congregations and Orders were very grateful for the opportunity to interact with our young people, share their stories and answer questions. My thanks to Sr. Nelia Llanto who initiated and co-ordinated the program and the following for supporting the week: Diocesan priests, Fr Nick Pearce, Fr Francis Denton, Fr Michael McEntee, Fr Steven Rigo, Fr Michael O’Connell and Fr George Feliciouz; Sr Melanie and Sr Bernadette MGLs; the Carmelite Sisters; Sr Brigid and Sr Karen, Passionate Sisters; Sr Ignacia Coching sjbp; Sr Maureen FCJ; Sr Anna, Sr Ellen and Sr Marleen, Augustinian Sisters; Sr Erin and Sr Velonika, Little Sisters of the Poor; Sr Joanna and Sr Maggie FSP; Sr Jiji, Sr Marjetca and Sr Marilyn, Claretin Sisters; Br Ian Cribb SJ; Fr Tony Cox SSC; Marcus Golding, seminarian; Mr. Matthew MacDonald and Ms. Theresa Chamoun.

 Vocations Panel with Fr Tony Cox SSC

 Magis group members assisting with the BBQ

 

 Our parish priests enjoying lunch

 Some of the Religious who visited the College  

Quotes from some of the Year 8 students “My thoughts about this talk were very interesting and I found their story very inspiring. Listening to their talk inspired me to help others. Something that stood out for me was when they were talking about vocations and getting a call from God to do what they do because God saw that they could do the job.” - Samantha “On the day when Sister Velonika and Sister Erin came, the talk was great. They talked about the pros and cons about what they do, and it was beautiful. What stood out for me was how much spirit and soul was shining through the sisters, and the compassion they show.” – Matisse “I thought the talk was interesting because they taught us about their lives and what they do to help the elderly. They taught us about vocations and told us how they got their call from God. What stood out to me was when Sister Erin told us about her life from when she lived in New Zealand to when she was in Queens, New York.” - Luke 

 

Class Masses – St Ignatius’ Chapel Tuesday 10 May

11:05am, 11TT1c & 11TT1, Fr Michael McEntee Thursday 12 May

12:10pm, 11RS1a & 11RS1b, Fr Michael O’Connell Friday 13 May

8:40am, 11YMa & 11YMb, Fr Terry Bergin Tuesday 17 May

9:45am, 09.1REL1 & 09REL1a, Fr Dong Tran Thursday 19 May

11:05am, 09.2REL1 & 09.3REL1, Fr Michael McEntee

Mr Christopher Lynch Direct Line: 9433 0227

Tuesday 24 May 2:15pm, 09REL1b & 09RECL1, Fr Michael O’Connell

Wednesday 25 May 9:45am, 09.5REL1, Fr Steven Rigo 12:10pm, 09.4REL1 & 09REL1c, Fr Michael McEntee

House Celebration – St Ignatius’ Chapel

Monday 11 May, 8:25am – Flynn

Parents welcome at College Liturgies  

Thursday 9 June, Year 12 Winter Sleep Out Friday 10 June, Year 12 Reflection Day

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea After the success of last year’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, the six house committees will run simultaneous morning teas for all students in their respective house areas on Tuesday, 24 May. This major event will be co-ordinated by the Loyola Young Vinnies Group. The money raised will be used by the Cancer Council to support research and other programs to assist those with the disease. Students should pre-order through their mentor and pay on the day. They have a choice of Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Big M, Fruit Box and Water plus snack. FROM HOME~COLLEGE~PARISH LIAISON

Some news: Come Away Retreat for parents and grandparents Thursday June 16 2016, 9:30am to 3:00pm at Holy Cross Centre, 207 Serpells Road (corner of Smit's Road.)

Templestowe. The retreat offers a quiet place for prayer, meditation, mass, small group sharing (optional) and anointing. Suggested donation amount is $20.00 to $25.00. Bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. Please let me know if you wish to join on 9433 0265 or email llanton @loyola.vic.edu.au. Rest awhile Friday at Loyola College An hour of prayer and adoration every Friday, 3:00pm to 4:00pm in Loyola College at Irish Martyrs' Chapel. This is a special moment, specially this Year of Mercy to be immersed by love and mercy of God in the exposition of the blessed sacrament. If you wish to attend, you may email me your particular intentions (as anonymous) to be prayed by the group. RCIA at St Mary’s Are you searching for a way to meet your spiritual needs? Do you feel the desire to know more about the Catholic Church Community and to explore its life? Perhaps you are married to a Catholic or have children attending a Catholic School and you want to know more about the Catholic faith? Then you are invited to come and join the Team at an RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) information session Tuesday May 31 at 7:45pm in the Parish House. Please do not hesitate to email either Jo or Tim at jogiudice50@gmail.com or tim@enviroessentials.com.au to register your interest. You may also call on 0411 045 572.

Birthdays Greeting and best wishes to the following staff and students who will be or have celebrated their birthday at this time. Staff Ms Melissa Fox Mr Alex Fragapane Ms Maryanne Bezzina Mr Victor Dalla-Vecchia Students Savith Fernando 11 ADJD Cassandra Goodge 12 FLTH Lawrence Payne 9 CIKE Briana Rose 10 FHPL Victoria Lee 11 AEGR Brooke Lennon 10 FMJL

Johnny Loizides 11 FLTH Mackenzie O'Hanlon 9 AJRS Lucas Rottura 9 XAFR Lucy Kim 8 MSOL Aaron Pingiaro 9 CMDA Haylee Street 7 FLTH Dimitrios Vavladellis 10 MAML Maya Bujas-Wilson 10 FFCH Monica Micallef 12 AMEH Thomas Philp 10 KCGS Thomas Baird 7 FHPL Madeleine Nolan 10 KCGS Rose Philp 11 FFCH Kyra Treglia 8 KCMC Liam Kolar 8 KLHA Lucas Ramage 9 KCMC Anastasia Sudevski 7 ARMB Natasha Vecchiarelli 7 KSSD Massimo Balassone 9 CPFH

Danielle Di Falco 7 CRLH Gabriella Govic 9 KGCW Joshua Jones 8 CLHO Adam Orlando 9 FJBE Benjamin Pasquali 12 FJBE Georgia Rocca 9 XAFR Kaitlyn Tanti 9 AJRS Lachlan Kearney 7 MVSE Grace Reginato 8 CMDA Ashlee Shaw 10 CMDA Dean Sotiropoulos 9 XMAC Riley Bedrac 7 KAMM Joshua Harty 9 KNSH Taijan Zaffino 9 XMAC Dominic La Faber 10 FJBE Augustus Law 12 MDHT Juan Requejo 11 MMCB Elmo Trapani 9 MMBM Katerina Nicolopoulos 10 MFVE

Sr Nelia Llanto SJBP Direct Line: 9433 0265

Are you planning your 2016 Calendar, be sure to add Loyola College’s:

SATURDAY WORKING BEE Saturday 14 May 2016,  

9:00am‐12:00pm

 All students accompanied by Parents welcome.

If inclement weather, please ring 9433-0259 to confirm Working Bee is still on. See you all there

An LPFA initiative

 

Look at the work that was completed at the 2015 Working Bees 

 

New garden beds (digging over, adding new soil, planting, mulching and 

watering). 

New Indigenous garden at the school entrance 

New dry stream bed with gravel, soil and boulders adjacent to the soccer 

oval 

New pedestrian bridge over dry stream bed 

Mulching under the large Cypress Pine tree 

New garden near the canteen 

New garden next to the basketball courts 

New garden bed around the Grimshaw St car park and the paths leading to 

the car park 

New garden beds and mulching in front of B Block and Q block 

Weed and mulch many of the garden beds, open areas around the College 

Whilst the College has a good supply of equipment, any extra wheelbarrows and 

hand tools are always welcome. 

 

Thank you all for your continued support 

Laurie Rigoni 

LPFA Grounds and Maintenance Coordinator 

 

Nathan Arcangel 10 MEMK Olivia Fantini 7 MEMK James Orsillo 12 AJRS Layla Rocca 7 XRFS Taran Sandhu 7 MMCB Ainsley Tucker 7 KMLE Stephanie Antoniou 10 XLMC Jamii McCaig 7 XLMC Rebecca Salvaggio 7 AMEH Giulia Andreazza 7 ADJD Mia Collier 8 CPFH Rachel Harb 9 MFVE Thomas Irons 12 ASLS Manuela Salazar 12 ASKC Naomi Schilke 10 CMDA Emma Durante 10 XMGA Letitia Law 9 MAML Dayne Elliman 11 FPTM Zachary Hudson 10 CRLH Yu Zhou 7 ASKC Ryan Dambrauskas 10 MDHT Jamie Jones 12 XLMC Cameron Owens 12 ARAS Diana Quadrino 8 XCLH

Travis Ripper 11 FHPL Tiahn Welsh 11 KAMM Oscar Chaplin 10 XMCU Matilda Minichilli 11 KNSH Mary Roxas 9 MMBM Lillian Yates 12 ADFE Lily Farrugia 7 KCGS George Ganikis 7 XLCR Aoife Kearney 9 KSSD Lucy Nolan 8 KNSH Nikola (Nik) Schmidt 10 MKMS Morgan Jones 7 XAFR Sheridan Jones 7 XRFS Tegan Collier 9 CJSI Julia Dionisio 9 MVSE Jacques Keane 12 CRLH Ethan Davenport 12 KLHA Brittany Fanger 11 AJRS Anthony Peters 11 XCLH Dominic Akuei 8 CPFH Larissa Melchiorre 7 CPFH Anastasia Selemidis 7 MSOL Blase Tilling 11 KFMM Matt Collinson 11 XLCR

Ethan Danger 10 KGCW Shehan Fernando 7 MFVE Luke Agostinelli 8 FECG Nathan Cammareri 12 ADFE Breana Iramiyan 11 XRFS Chloe Tran 11 ASLS Kara Koufopoulos 10 MFVE Stephanie Sansonetti 10 MDHT Emily Sturmar 7 KMLE Annalise Zamparo 9 CTFO Alysha Alberti 7 MKMS Olivia De Marchi 7 KNSH Khyahm Harvey 9 FECG Tahlia Taouk 10 KSSD Danielle Williams 12 XRFS Joshua Glasby 12 CIKE Jacques Lafrenais 11 XAFR Grant Parsons 9 XMAC Ezekiel Prout 11 FLTH Rosemary Brennan 12 CLHO Ebony Clayton 9 CPFH Emily Gigliotti 9 KFMM Matthew Vassallo 7 FHPL

FROM YOUTH MINISTER

Friday Magis Excursion On Friday 18 April, twenty students from the Friday Magis Club accompanied Sister Nelia and I for an afternoon of reflection focusing on the theme of God's love and mercy. Friday Magis are a group of students who meet on Friday at lunchtimes. The heart of the club is friendship and community building, founded on the Ignatian philosophy of doing more for Christ, and therefore doing more for others. On the reflection day, we were challenged to reflect on our understanding of love and to aspire to love more generously in our families, school and local community. Two of our members, Harrison and Justin, have shared their thoughts on the Magis excursion with us. FROM MAGIS STUDENT

On April 15, a few selected Magis students and I went on an excursion with Sister Nelia and Miss Chamoun. We went to an elderly village and attended a morning Mass. The Magis students assisted with the Mass by reading prayers of the faithful and singing hymns. This experience

was very rewarding as we were able to grow closer to God, and be in the company of other Catholics. Afterwards, we went to Sister Nelia's convent where we were able to reflect on the lives we are living, and participate in a prayer service. I was really able to reflect on my life, and how I am living it. FROM MAGIS STUDENT

On April 15, a small group of students along with Sister Nelia and Miss Chamoun headed over to celebrate Mass with the residents at the Villa Maria nursing home. We participated in mass by singing, doing some readings, alter serving and partaking in the Eucharist. Although we were only at the nursing home for a short amount of time, the residents’ spirits were uplifted by our presence, and they were very appreciative of our company, which made me feel blessed that we had this opportunity. After lunch at the nursing home, we all headed to Sister Nelia's covenant, the home of the Pastorelle Sisters. We had some snacks and drinks, then participated in some activities which helped us get to know each other and also strengthened our trust in one another. After the activity, we watched a video about a boy who was blind at birth. He changed what we would think of as a disability into an opportunity to become closer with God. During the reflection, we answered some questions relating to our lives and to the

Miss Theresa Chamoun Direct Line: 9433 0253

Harrison Mills (9 FSKE)

Justin Coleiro (10 MMCB)

video we had just seen. Through this reflection experience, I felt God telling me how judgemental I had been of others, as unlike the boy in the video, I had been judging people on their physical attributes. Before we left, we partook in a prayer and reflected on our day, with Mercy as a major theme. I feel I grew closer to God by meeting new people, strengthening friendships and reflecting on my own life, realising not only my great strengths, but my flaws - All of which I would not have been able to do without this opportunity. FROM DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (ADMINISTRATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Full School Assembly

Last Tuesday we conducted a Full School Assembly which was a wonderful follow up to our ANZAC Ceremony held the previous week. This assembly showcased the talents of our students in so many areas including

academic, sports, music and various social justice activities. This assembly also saw wonderful presentations form students who recently toured France and Italy with the College. We also welcomed new staff and students into the College and reflected on the wonderful performances of our Eisteddfod stars. Another highlight was the performance of an item from 'Hairspray' which gave us a great view of what is to come with the College production. It was another great celebration of our success.

FROM COLLEGE ARCHIVIST

Musical Productions Loyola College’s first large musical production, “Someday,

Someone” was presented in 1985 at Banyule Theatre with entry cost of $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for students and $10.00 for families. The performance was directed by Carolyn Rifello and the musical’s author and musical director was local writer and musician, Mike Nolan, with lyrics of 10 original rock songs by Mark Petch. The main roles were played by Andrew Aghan and Fay Caruana.

In the Ignatian of 22 August, 1985 Drama Coordinator Mrs Kath Nolan wrote: “The cast and crew certainly experienced a wonderful exhilaration both in the achievement itself, and in the realization that that they had produced something that people could appreciate. It is the hope of all concerned that the tremendous spirit of teamwork and togetherness that has been created as a result of this year’s show will be maintained and will flow into other facets of this school’s life.”

As the quality of the productions progresses, the participants’ interest and enthusiasm to be part of the productions continually increases and the benefits to the school community are evident. The success of the College Musicals,

which provide a high standard of performance by our students and great entertainment to their audiences is attributed to a dedicated and talented group of performers, support crew and staff.

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15 SEPTEMBER JUNIOR CONCERT All junior students are invited to participate in this year’s Junior

Performing Arts Concert. This year we will show excerpts from

Singing in the rain, Wicked, The wizard of Oz, Aladdin, and Alice in

Wonderland. We will also have contemporary items.

Further details will be emailed to students and available on LMS.

Junior Performing Arts Concert

A showcase of

Open to all Year 7 and 8 Students

Singing, Dancing Acting

Sing, Dance Act! Showcasing the

talents of our junior performers. The concert will be presented in

our new Theatre!

LOYOLA COLLEGE Mrs J Boyle

Email

Enquires

boylej@loyola.vic.edu.au

 

 

 

   ~PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES PROVIDED BY MR DINH TRAN, MR JONATHAN PROUT, ALEESIA SOTIROPOULOS XMCU AND VICTORIA LEE AEGR ~ 

FROM BUSINESS MANAGER

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school and credited to the fee account to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount per student is: $125.00 for primary school students $225.00 for secondary school students. Eligibility Date For concession card holders CSEF eligibility will be subject to the parent/legal guardian’s concession card being successfully validated with Centrelink on the first day of either term one (27 January 2016) or term two (11 April 2016). Closing Date Schools can accept parent applications up until 03 June 2016, however, parents/guardians are encouraged to lodge their application as soon as possible. How to apply Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef More Information For the CSEF application closing dates and more information about the fund visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef FROM DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (TEACHING AND LEARNING)

Subject Specific Interviews Thank you to all parents/guardians and students who attended the recent Parent and Student Subject Specific Interviews. Again we had an excellent turn out. If you were not able to attend please arrange a new time with your child’s Subject Teacher.

Our next Parent Academic Conversations will take place on July 14 (3:45pm – 8:15pm) and July 15 (12:00pm – 4:00pm). Your child will meet with their Academic Companion on two more occasions prior to the parent meeting. This will take place on May 4 and July 12. Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN NAPLAN testing at Year 7 and 9 will take place next week. Students will take tests in Literacy and Numeracy. These tests provide a snapshot of the progress that individuals and the cohort is making in comparison to state and national standards. Our students are provided with some sample examples of NAPLAN tests so that they are familiar with the format and type of questions used. The tests are over three days and students are assessed using common national tests in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy. Further details are available from the NAPLAN website, http://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/the-tests.html. ‘NAPLAN is not a test of content. Instead, it tests skills in literacy and numeracy that are developed over time through the school curriculum. Excessive test preparation using previous tests is not useful. NAPLAN tests identify whether all students have the literacy and numeracy skills that provide the critical foundation for their learning, and for their productive and rewarding participation in the community. Students are assessed using common national tests in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy.’ Parents and guardians will receive their individual child’s results as soon as they become available, usually in September. Semester One Examinations The Semester One examination period will commence with the VCAA GAT (General Achievement Test) for all students studying a VCE Unit 3 and 4 subject. This compulsory examination will take place in the Loyola Companions Hall on Tuesday June 7. There will be no Unit 4 classes on this day. The Year 8 to 11 Semester One examinations will run over the following dates: Year 10 & 11: June 8 to June 16 Year 8 & 9: June 14 to June 16 At Year 11, this year we will again run a program of compulsory Examination resits. The College has also decided to continue this program at Year 10. The resits will take place in the last week of the Term 2 holidays for any Year 10 or 11 student who achieves below 50% on any examination. At Year 11, the purpose of this resit is for the student to complete more revision on the subject that they did not

Ms Suzanne Pola Direct Line: 9433 0233

Mr Mark Arnavas Direct Line: 9433 0202

achieve a satisfactory result for prior to commencing their Unit 2 subjects, or Semester Two subjects in the case of Year 10. It is expected that under normal circumstances Year 11 and Year 10 students should be able to achieve at least 50% on any examination. Parents and guardians will receive information in early May regarding the Examination period, from the Student Programs Coordinators. Students will receive their examination timetable through their student email. Application for accelerated subjects in 2017 Later in Term Three our Year 9 and 10 students will be considering their Year 10 and Year 11 subjects. Many Year 9 students will consider taking on a Unit 1 and 2 subject (Year 11 subject) in 2017. In order to be considered for the Accelerated Studies Program a Year 9 student must achieve an overall result of A or above in 5 or more of their Semester One subjects, including the subject (or similar) that they would like to accelerate in. They must also demonstrate that they are able to take on the demands of an accelerated subject and are therefore committed to their studies, well organised and can meet deadlines. Our Year 10 students study a total of seven semester subjects. Students applying for an Accelerated Studies Program must achieve an overall result of A in at least 4 of their Semester One subjects, including the subject (or similar) that they would like to accelerate in. They must also demonstrate that they are able to take on the demands of an accelerated subject and are therefore committed to their studies, well organised and can meet deadlines. Please be aware that this includes students who are already part of the Accelerated Studies Programs. The subject selection process takes place in early Term Three for all of our students and once again students will be asked to complete their subject choices online. All Year 9, 10 and 11 students will meet with a senior member of staff to discuss their choices. Parents and guardians are invited to this interview. FROM HEAD OF ENGLISH

NAPLAN Preparation On 10-12 May, all Australian Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will participate in NAPLAN testing. It is important that students strive to achieve their best results to accurately reflect their knowledge and skills. Over the past few years, Loyola students have achieved quite well in the four Literacy areas tested – Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation, Reading and Writing. The English staff is proud of Loyola English courses, which holistically seek to

prepare students to articulate themselves well in all situations, including under pressure. In addition to completing multiple choice tests on Spelling, and Grammar and Punctuation, students also write an extended piece, based on stimulus material provided on the day. From 2014 onwards, this has either taken the form of persuasive writing or narrative writing. Students will not know which genre to write in until the day. I highly recommend students and parents visit the ACARA website (http://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/the-tests.html) to familiarise themselves with the structure and conditions of NAPLAN tests to alleviate any pressures of concerns on the day. Students in years 7 and 9 will also be provided with sample tests over the next few weeks to peruse, to ensure they are confident with what the day’s requests of them. I wish all students the best of luck in their NAPLAN tests. English Week During the week of April 25 to 29, Loyola College participated in English Week, designed to promote the studies of English, language and literature. Events that occurred during this time include performances and guest speakers, as well as the annual Loyola Poetry Slam. We look forward to seeing some of our finalists compete at an upcoming College assembly. I thank all students and staff for their organisation of, and participation in, 2016’s English Week. FROM TEACHER OF ENGLISH

On April 20 2016 students in Year 9 were immersed in the College’s very own “Slam Poetry” competition as part of English week. Students clicked along (the way to show appreciation for a poem theme or line) to the amazing “Slams” performed in the theatrette in front of well known judge, Alicia Sometimes, known for her work in the media. Each Year 9 student was given an opportunity to create and perform a “Slam poem” in their classes and then either voted or selected a class representative to perform. The performances and topics of the poems proved to be engaging and inspirational. Topics such as feminism, English language, advertising, uniform, body image showcased students deep thinking and extensive vocabulary. The writing and oral presentation skills required for this unit of work assisted students in all areas of their English studies.

Ms Maria Daniele Direct Line: 9433 0285

Mrs Lauren Sinderberry Direct Line: 9433 0757

The overall winners of the competition, in 1st place Lily-Marcelle Baz, 2nd place Oviya Sabashan and 3rd place. Petra Asmar all of which were presented with an iTunes voucher and certificate. The participants of the competition were- - Priya O’Riordan - Claudia Rizzo - Petra Asmar - Gabrielle Neal - Oviya Sabashan - Lily Marcelle Baz - Nikolas Nanos - Nathan Dobricic-Luttick - Alec La Bouchardiere - Gabrielle Neal - Emily Oppy - Kianna Bartolo

Congratulations to all the Year 9 students for challenging themselves to approach the Slam Poetry unit. FROM TEACHER OF HOSPITALITY

Barista Course

Early this term, year 11 VET Hospitality students travelled into the city to participate in a coffee making course to obtain their Barista Certificate. This completes a unit of coursework that will contribute to the students gaining the Certificate II in Hospitality this year. Students spent 3 hours learning how to prepare and serve espresso coffee including executing the pour of milk and

presenting the finished coffees properly. Students eagerly sampled their creations throughout the course and needless to say that the bus ride home was a lively one. The students returned to school with their Barista Certificate which they can now use in Iggy’s Student Restaurant to serve quality espresso coffee to our patrons.

Book a night at Iggy’s Restaurant to not only sample quality food but quality espresso coffee served by qualified baristas.

FROM ICT MANAGER

ICT News Cybersafety Part 4: Cybersecurity – “Who goes there, friend or fiend?” Is Facebook, and other social networking technologies, a tool for evil or for good? Both, actually. It is a great way to keep in touch with friends and families, particularly those overseas. But unfortunately it is also a medium through which scammers hope by ply their nefarious trade. What should parents/guardians be teaching their children to help keep them safe as they navigate their online world? 1. Keep their contact information and location private or

protected by privacy controls. 2. Never send pictures to strangers. 3. Passwords are private (except to parents). 4. Don’t trust anyone in cyberspace unless you know them

personally. 5. Don’t post or email any picture that they would not want

the world to see. 6. Don’t post or email any material containing hate speech,

alcohol or drug references. This may be detrimental to future

7. Agree on downloads. What apps are okay? Which video sites? What games?

8. Encourage critical thinking. They should ask "who posted this and why?" This will help them find trustworthy information, and it will also help avoid online scams that deliver spyware and viruses directly to your home.

9. Don’t respond to unpleasant or suspicious communications. If it is of a criminal nature, save it and report it to the police; otherwise, trash it.

10. Remember that parents/guardians are role models and as such they need to be mindful of their own online habits.

Mr Victor Dalla~Vecchia Direct Line: 9433 0258

Miss Elizabeth Gartland Direct Line: 9433 0291

11. Keep channels of communication open. Prevention is better than cure.

How does one protect oneself from online scammers? When one engages in online social networking, one may post pictures of oneself, make catch-up plans with friends, and generally chat about what one has been up to and where one has been. But, sadly, it also offers a plethora of unscrupulous individuals and organised cyber crime syndicates an irresistible opportunity to gain access to people (e.g. via Facebook, Twitter, online gaming or via email) in an attempt to exploit and defraud them of their money. Scamming is where one person, a cyber thief, pretends to have a legitimate financial need and exploits the generosity and naivety of another in order to obtain that person’s bank account or credit card details, with the ultimate aim of ripping money off that person. How effective is a home antivirus at stopping electronic scum and villainy such as viruses, worms and trojans from infecting and spying on the home computer and passing personal information back to cyber criminals? The truth is that there is no antivirus software or firewall in the world that is capable of securing personal bank account details on a computer if these details are unknowingly and freely offered to phishing scammers! How? Read on… Ever gone fishing? One casts out a line and waits for a bite. Hopefully the hook does its job and, hey presto, one gets a catch. On the Internet this is called ‘phishing’ – same sound, different spelling; one is legal and the other is not, at least in most developed nations. It is what cyber criminals do – they try to trick children (and adults) into freely handing over their parent’s or their own credit card details. No firewall needed here. What’s interesting about this type of scam is that it is not asking for money; actually, it is asking to put money into one’s bank account, to then withdraw it at a later date and possibly leave some money in one’s account as a ‘thank you’ for being so ‘helpful’. But don’t be fooled! If the person is a stranger, then the person is most likely not a ‘friend’, but a ‘fiend’, intent on convincing one to allow them to basically give away money for nothing, when in reality what they really intend to do is steal money out of one’s bank account. These scams usually originate from organised crime syndicates operating in countries such as Nigeria and Russia, where there are no laws forbidding such practices, meaning there is no way for a person to get their money back! What should one do if one receives such emails? Add the sender to the email ‘blocked senders list’, then delete the email. There is no substitute for parental involvement in a child’s online activities. Parents/guardians should establish an ongoing conversation with each of their children about his/her

various experiences, providing guidance whenever necessary. Importantly, parents/guardians should go online themselves and join a social networking site or get involved with friends in a chat room. Parents/guardians should be familiar with the space their children are playing in. To learn more about banking scams, go to https://esafety.gov.au/?from=cybersmart. Complaints about general content on the Internet can be made to the eSafety Hotline. FROM ACTING HEAD OF CO- CURRICULUM

After 4 years away it is wonderful to be back and witnessing our student’s participation in our Co-Curriculum program. I will be filling in for Jacinta Lawrence during this term and am excited to see wonderful spirit around the school. Why does Loyola ask its students to participate in Co-Curricular Activities? A large number of studies over the years have documented that students who participate in a balanced number of Co-Curriculum activities; ‐ have reduced behaviour problems ‐ show higher levels of self esteem ‐ perform better academically ‐ are more positive about school ‐ have higher levels of school completion ‐ make more pro social friends

As an Ignatian School, we emphasise the development of the whole person, and our Co-Curricular program assists in fulfilling some areas of our student’s development that are not always presented in the classroom. Co-Curricular activities also look fantastic on a resume and can assist when applying for scholarships and special programs. Shouldn’t my child just concentrate on their studies?

Students need an outlet outside from study, a chance to socialise, learn new skills and ultimately have fun while at school. However, an overcommitted student can have issues with time

management and their studies can suffer. Put simply, there needs to be a balance. If you listen to the Dux speech each year, you will hear that they didn’t simply study 24 hours a day to achieve their fantastic ATAR. They always had something else to balance their life.

Mr Michael O’Keeffe Direct Line: 9433 0789

We have in place a points system that gives students a clear guide on how many activities they should participate in. All the details of this are available in the Co-Curriculum Handbook which is available via our website and on the LMS. Will participating in Co-Curricular activities help my child get into Higher Education or the Workforce? Defiantly! An increased number of universities are now looking at more than just an ATAR score when deciding who they should enrol into their courses. Many want to see that you contribute to your school and wider community. They will ask perspective students to fill in an extra application form to show a list of activities that they have participated in over their time at secondary school. While employers use your Co-Curriculum involvement as a great way to gage commitment, time management skills along with work ethic. More Information If you require any further information please follow the links below, refer to the Co-Curriculum Handbook or contact me. Further Reading Positive Effects of Extra Curricular Activities on Students, College of DuPage (Illinois, USA) http://goo.gl/clPTR1 Choosing extra-curricular activities for your children (http://www.essentialkids.com.au) http://goo.gl/9Ks3S3 Extra-curricular Activities Are Important For Students (https://eduflow.wordpress.com) https://goo.gl/zYCmeS Loyola Website http://loyola.vic.edu.au/curriculum-programs/co-curriculum/

COMMUNITY LIAISON

College Morning Tour The next Monday Morning Tour will be held on Monday May 23 from 9:15 am – 11:00 am. Bookings are essential via my

contact details. The tour will include Morning Tea with our Principal, Mr Joseph Favrin. Mother and Daughter Breakfast – Thursday May 5 To all the parents attending the morning breakfast – please note the following: - Breakfast will begin at 7:45 am (not 7:15 am as stated on your tickets) Also, given that cooking was by far the most popular activity, unfortunately only 26 people were successful in gaining a spot. Please be mindful of the fact that for many of those attending, you were given your second, third or even possibly your fourth choice. This may mean you may have to participate in a physical activity and thought may need to be given to the clothes worn on the day. It is so important that all participants are able to attend all activities which will conclude at 10:00 a.m. If you are not able to attend until then, you will need to contact me. This will allow me then to offer it to the many mothers on my waiting list. Your understanding on the matter is greatly appreciated. International House & Manresa Cottage Are you moving house, renovating or expecting overseas guests and need somewhere to stay well … Just inside Gate 4, on the corner of Bungay and Kenmare Streets sits our International House which is used for accommodation on a short term basis for both overseas visitors and members of our school and local community. Behind the Old Loyola building in the south western corner of the property, sits a quaint little Cottage that we also rent out. These rentals are ideal for family members or friends who have to attend a function or appointment in Melbourne and require an overnight stay or longer at a very reasonable price. Some of our families have extended family who live interstate and rent the cottage on a regular basis when paying a visit to Melbourne for 1 or 2 weeks. Loyola’s close proximity to shops and the train makes it ideal to be independent and yet close to relatives as well. Anyone interested in learning more should access www.loyola.vic.edu.au/information/accomodation. Or contact myself either by phone or email. The Maytime Fair The Maytime Fair is the major annual fundraiser in Victoria for the work of the Jesuit Mission and is supported by a vast array of friends and benefactors connected with schools, parishes and other communities in and beyond the state. The Fair is run by an Executive Committee of Victorian Friends of Jesuit Mission consisting of Jesuit Mission staff, Xavier College past and present parents, Xavier College current staff members and other supporters. Their main policy for the running of the Maytime Fair is that every stall and attraction donates 100% of its profit to the work of the Jesuit Mission.

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

The Maytime fair consistently contributes over $100,000 each year for vital work in the developing world. All of the funds raised from the Maytime Fair go directly to help people in disadvantaged countries including Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand and The Philippines and several in Africa. Xavier College has been hosting the Maytime Fair for 65 years. Each year the College has been extremely generous in the provision of its grounds to host the event and its students and staff. This group oversees the organisation of bands and music played at the Fair and student stalls and activities and promotes involvement in the event amongst other schools in the area. The Friends of Jesuit Mission are the champions of the event, running the stalls, gathering all the goodies on display, organizing the bands and the orchestras, preparing the food and rallying all their families and friends to attend. The Fair will include amusements and rides for children of all ages as well as a variety of music, a huge array of food outlets and stalls offering car and wine raffles, plant stalls, a second hand book store, cakes and confectionary, stamps, coins, vintage and lots more. Please come to the Maytime Fair on Saturday 7 May and join in the fun to support vital work with the poor of the developing world. Presentation Ball Just a reminder that the next Presentation Ball practice is on Sunday 15 May at 6.15pm. Any queries contact Joy Trigg on joytrigg@gmail.com LPFA Fundraiser – Entertainment Books This year the LPFA are fundraising by selling Entertainment Books or Digital Memberships. Twenty percent of every sale will go towards the state of the art facilities in the new Performing Arts Centre. Books are available at Loyola reception, or, purchase a digital membership by logging onto www.entbook.com.au/187x238 This will give your digital Membership that you carry with you on your phone at all times! Have access to all your vouchers in your pocket. Amazing value with up to $22,000 worth of savings for just $65.00. Support the school and get yourself fabulous discounts on food, entertainment, hotels, flights and shopping! The brand new Entertainment™ Digital Membership puts all of the value of the Entertainment™ Book into your Apple or Android device, and allows you to:

Just show your phone to redeem hundreds of valuable offers from restaurants, café, attractions and more!

Search for businesses near to you, and preview their offer

Search for specific businesses by name, location or dining category

Access your Membership on the devices of your partner and children

Keep track of your savings as you use your Digital Membership

It is that easy! Upcoming LPFA Working Bee – Saturday May 14 2016. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm All students accompanied by Parents welcome. If inclement weather, please ring 9433 0259 to confirm Working Bee is still on. A nice morning tea will be provided. A fun morning for all! So many hands can do so much work in such little time. A great opportunity to further enhance our amazing surroundings. Thank you all for your continued support (Laurie Rigoni - LPFA Grounds and Maintenance Coordinator) Please let Dianna Alonso know via email or phone if you are able to attend. St. Mary’s Cake Stall St. Mary’s will be holding a Cake stall as a Community Fundraiser after each Mass on the weekends of - May 21 and 22 They will have a delicious selection of cakes, slices, biscuits and jams for sale. Any donations of any of these items would be gratefully accepted. If you wish to make a donation, please contact Anne Marshall on 9434 2801. Parking Concerns - Attention Parents Loyola College has received a number of complaints from nearby residents in regards to some Loyola parents who are causing parking issues in the streets around the College. Sharpes Road – Please do not stop at the intersection to let your children out, this causes traffic delays and is extremely dangerous. The safety of students and other road users is of the utmost importance. Please park in the side streets to allow your child to get out of the car safely. Castlereagh Place– Residents are very upset with parents who park in the drive ways and nature strips and wait for their child to arrive. This is not appropriate and residents have notified the Council. Please park in permitted areas. Your understanding on the importance of these matters is appreciated

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

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

WHAT’S ON AT WATSONIA

Week MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

09 - May 10 - May 11 - May 12 - May 13 - May 14 - May 15 - May

9B

Ignatian published

Year 7 & 8 ACS

v St Michael’s NAPLAN Unit 3

Geography Excursion

NAPLAN Year 10 &

Senior ACS v Westbourne

LPFA Meeting

NAPLAN Year 9 ACS v

Westbourne Iggy’s

Restaurant open to public 6:00pm

Casual Clothes

Day Friday Detention Year 7 Cities

Day Year 12 English

SAC, 1:30pm

LPFA Working

Bee

Year 12 Outdoor

Education Camp Year 11 Ball

Practice, 6:00pm

16 - May 17 - May 18 - May 19 - May 20 - May 21 - May 22 - May

10A

Year 12 Outdoor

Education Camp

Year 12 Outdoor

Education Camp Year 7 & 8 ACS

v Westbourne Unit 1 Theatre

Studies Performance Night, 7:00pm

Year 10 &

Senior ACS v Thomas Carr

Year 11 & 12 Theatre Studies Excursion, 7:15pm

Year 9 ACS v St

Leonard’s College Board

dinner, 6:00pm

ACS Athletics Ignatian

published

Saturday

Detention College Board

Formation day, 10:00am

Year 11 Ball

Practice, 6:00pm

23 - May 24 - May 25 - May 26 - May 27 - May 28 - May 29 - May

10B

College Tours,

9:15am Year 7.1 to 7.4

Geography Field Trip

Year 7 & 8 ACS v

Overnewton Year 11 Practice

GAT, 2:13pm

Year 10 & Senior

ACS v St Leonard’s

Year 7.5 – 7.9 Geography Field Trip

Full School

Assembly Band Camp

Depart Year 9 ACS v

Overnewton Iggy’s Restaurant

open to public 6:00pm

Year 12 Practice

GAT, 2:00pm Friday Detention

Band Camp

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