1484 Ignatian Newsletter - Friday 21 July 2023
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Principal's Report
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Ignatian Mission & Identity
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Teaching & Learning
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St. Ignatius Day - Monday, 31 July
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Student Voice
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JACSA Debating Carnival
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JACSA Sporting Carnival
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Exodus Visit and Dinner at Iggy's
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Big Day In @RMIT
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Cupcakes to the Rescue!
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All Shook Up!!!
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Victorian Indonesian Language Competition
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TravelSmart meets the climate challenge
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Sustainability
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ICT
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Community
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Local Community
Principal's Report
Loyola is the school that never sleeps.
Over the school break, there was much activity and plenty of opportunity for student involvement.
All Shook Up
In the lead up to Opening night, the Production Team, FOPA and our performers worked through the second week of the holidays to ensure that All Shook Up was ready to go. I was blessed to attend both opening night and closing night. What a wonderful show! The performers were so full of energy and talent. The musicians provided amazing backing to the singers and dancers on stage. The backstage team had the show running smoothly. FOPA had Front of House under control and the costumes team worked tirelessly to ensure that the show came together in the most magnificent way.
A big thank you to our Production Team:
Directors:
Mr Anthony Ventura & Mrs Julie Boyle
Producers:
Ms Amy Bryans & Mr Andrew Mangano
Choreographers:
Ms Gem Oktay & Ms Louisa D’Ortenzio
Stage Manager:
Mrs Gemma Hedger
Musical Director:
Mr Gem Sherwill
A big thank you to all the parents and past students who generously gave of their time. The annual musical production highlights the strength of the Loyola community, the willingness of students, parents, staff, and alumni to work together for a common goal, supporting each other, stepping up where needed and putting on a wonderful show!
Jesuit Education Australian (JEA) and Jesuit and Companions Schools Australian (JACSA)
Education Conference
In the second week of the holidays, Consult, along with Mr Mathew Lee, Mrs Jacqui Salamon and Mr Jamie McIlroy, attended the JEA/JACSA Education Conference. The theme for the conferences was 'Our Identity in a Faith and Hope-Filled Future'. At the conference, we explored the post-covid context our students are navigating. Various perspectives on being a Catholic school in the Ignatian tradition were explored. Current students and recent graduates shared their experience of attending a Jesuit or Jesuit Companion school and the impact that it has had on their religious and spiritual development. I thank Celeste Murone (12XAKW) and Siena Erle (9AJWP) for sharing their experience of faith, spirituality, and religious education with the delegates. Finally, with a focus on purpose, we explored how spirituality and wellbeing are connected.
I would like to thank Mrs Anna Salmic and Mrs Jacqueline Salamon for the presentation on 'Positive Education through an Ignatian lens'. The presentation was well received, with many questions and voices of affirmation for our wellbeing programs.
All Loyola participants gained great insights and have returned to school energised and motivated to do further work in wellbeing.
JACSA Debating Carnival
Mr Martino and Ms Sudano accompanied five of our best debaters to St Aloysius College, Sydney to take part in a Debating Carnival. Congratulations to Daniel Stanton (12FRLP), Mitko Grbevski (12KAGR), Bella Zhang (12MGAO), Jovinna Lee (10ATMV), and Sienna Ganter (10CAMA) who represented the College. Public Speaking and Debating is significant in an Ignatian community. We want to build students’ capacity to clearly articulate a point of view and to voice for the marginalised.
Timor-Leste Immersion
Annie Clarke (10FJJM) and Abbey Mills (10CMST) represented Loyola on the JEA/JACSA immersion to East Timor. The girls were engaged in a wide range of cultural activities and learned about the history of this beautiful country. These young women shared their experience at the full school assembly on Thursday 20 July.
JACSA Girls’ Sporting Carnival
Twenty of our best female athletes were selected to participate in the annual JACSA Girls’ Sporting Carnival. The students travelled to St Ignatius College, Adelaide for a four-day stay. They competed in volleyball, netball, football and soccer. We are so proud of their grit and determination. They worked together as a team and represented the College proudly. Thank you to Ms Jacqueline Wade, Mrs Shannon Staub, Ms Pamela Zaharias, Ms Brodie Car and Ms Mia Daly who accompanied the students, trained them prior to departure and coached them through the competition.
We look forward to 2024, when St Ignatius will visit Loyola and our young women will continue to build friendships through their shared love of sport.
Alison Leutchford,
Acting Principal
Ignatian Mission & Identity
St Ignatius of Loyola
July is a very important month in the Ignatian calendar. We will mark the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola on 31 July, so it is timely that we revisit the person and his message, that still speaks to us in a world full of uncertainty, change and social inequity.
Saint Ignatius left behind a powerful and enduring message that continues to inspire people today. At the heart of his teachings lies a deep commitment to discernment and the pursuit of the greater glory of God. His message encourages individuals to seek God's will in all aspects of their lives and to make choices that align with God’s purpose on Earth.
He also emphasised the importance of self-reflection, urging his followers to examine their desires and motives in order to discern whether they were in harmony with God's plan. He believed that, through prayerful contemplation and careful discernment, individuals could discover their true vocation and live a life of purpose and service.
Furthermore, Ignatius stressed the need for spiritual freedom, advocating for detachment from worldly attachments and an openness to God's guidance. He taught that true joy and fulfillment could be found in surrendering to God's will and embracing a life of selfless love for others.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola's message continues to resonate, reminding us of the importance of discernment, self-reflection, and surrendering to God's will. It serves as a timeless guide for those seeking a deeper connection with the divine and a meaningful existence centred on love and service to others.
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly - Sunday, 23 July
Announced by Pope Francis in 2021, the annual day to celebrate grandparents and the elderly is celebrated each year on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. We look forward to celebrating the Eucharist with many grandparents and their grandchildren in our Loyola community next week.
I thank You, Lord, for the comfort of Your presence: even in times of loneliness,
You are my hope and my confidence, You have been my rock and my fortress since my youth! I thank You for having given me a family and for having blessed me with a long life. I thank You for moments of joy and difficulty, for the dreams that have already come true in my life and for those that are still ahead of me.
I thank You for this time of renewed fruitfulness to which You call me. Increase, O Lord, my faith, make me a channel of your peace, teach me to embrace those who suffer more than me, to never stop dreaming and to tell of your wonders to new generations. Protect and guide Pope Francis and the Church, that the light of the Gospel might reach the ends of the earth. Send Your Spirit, O Lord, to renew the world, that the storm of the pandemic might be calmed, the poor consoled and wars ended.
Sustain me in weakness and help me to live life to the full in each moment that You give me, in the certainty that you are with me every day, even until the end of the age.
Amen.
DIAMOND VALLEY DEANERY
MASS TIMES
Our Lady of the Way Parish, Kingsbury
Day | Time |
Saturday Vigil | 6:00 pm |
Sunday | 8:00 am & 10:00am |
St Francis Xavier Parish, Montmorency and Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Eltham
Day | Time |
Saturday Vigil (Montmorency) | 6:00 pm |
Sunday | 8.30 am (Montmorency) 10:00 am (Eltham) |
St Francis of Assisi Parish, Mill Park
Day | Time |
Saturday Vigil | 5:00 pm |
Sunday | 9:00 am |
10:30 am | |
5:00 pm |
St. Damian’s Parish, Bundoora
Day | Time |
Saturday Vigil | 5:30 pm |
Sunday | 8:00am & 10:00 am |
St Thomas the Apostle Parish, North Greensborough and Sacred Heart Parish, Diamond Creek
Day | Time |
Saturday Vigil | 6:00 pm (Nth Greensborough) |
Sunday | 9:00 am (Diamond Creek) |
10:30 am (Nth Greensborough) |
St Mary’s Parish, Greensborough
Day | Time |
Saturday Vigil | 6:30 pm |
Sunday | 8:00 & 10:00 am 5:00 pm |
St Martin of Tours Parish, Rosanna/Macleod
Day | Time |
Saturday Vigil | 5:30 pm |
Sunday | 8:00 am & 10:00am |
Adam Calderone,
Deputy Principal - Ignatian Mission Identity
Teaching & Learning
Curriculum:
Subject Selection 2024
The Subject Selection Process begins in Term 3, Week 3. This will be an extremely busy time of the year for all students, staff and parents, including Year Level Assemblies, a Subject Selection Evening and Web Preferences becoming available.
Please find a summary of the main events:
Student Assemblies:
- Current Year 7: 21 July
- Current Year 8: 25 July
- Current Year 9: 21 July
- Current Year 10: 27 July
- Current Year 11: 26 July
- Current Year 12: 2 August
Senior Subject Selection Evening:
This evening is for current Year 9 & 10 students and Parents / Guardians. This is event will be held online, in Teams. More information will be placed on the parents’ portal, including the link to the evening.
- Tuesday 1 August 6:00pm – 7:00pm
- Wednesday 2 August: Web Preferences open. The school encourages students to choose subjects based on interests and conversations with parents and the Learning Pathways Team. There is no preference given to those students who complete their choices earlier than others, as long as preferences are submitted before the closing date.
Subject Selection Conversations:
During the Subject Selection Process, all Year 9 and 10 students will meet with a member of the Learning Pathways Team.
Students are provided with a copy of their career plan and are strongly encouraged to discuss their Learning Pathways conversation with you. If you require any further information about the process, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Lisa Bosco – Head of Learning Pathways.
Vocational Process in 2024: Pre-V (Year 10) and VCE VM (Year 11)
As students consider their future pathways, they may feel that a vocational curriculum (Pre-V and VCE VM) is more suited to their needs than the more academically orientated VCE pathway. That may be in terms of the curriculum areas offered or simply a because vocational approach best suits their learning needs. Please find below a brief outline of the two programs.
Current Year 9 - Pre-V:
The Pre-V Program at Loyola is designed to provide students with valuable exposure and practical experience in various vocational fields. It aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to make informed career choices and excel in their chosen fields.
Current Year 10 - VCE VM:
Students already enrolled on the current Pre-V course will automatically continue their vocational studies into Year 11 and Year 12. There is the opportunity, however for students in Year 10 to join the VCE VM Program in 2024.
Student enrolment for both Vocational Programs is by invitation only and recommendations are made following careful consideration and review of the academic record, skills and interests of the students, alongside conversations with staff. For those students who do not receive a letter of invitation, parents / guardians are welcome to contact Mr Langford (Head of VCE VM) or Miss Wilson if they feel a vocational program will suit the learning needs of their child.
Acceleration Process in 2024: Application for Accelerated Subjects in 2024
In Term 3 our Year 9 and 10 students will be considering their Year 10 and Year 11 subjects for next year. Please find details below:
Current Year 9:
A number of students may wish to complete a Unit 1/2 Subject (Year 11 subject) in 2024. Acceleration requires demonstrated consistent high academic achievement and an ability to take on the demands of an accelerated subject. Therefore, a student will need to be committed to their studies, be well organised and able to meet deadlines. English will be one of the subjects in which the student needs to demonstrate a consistently high level of academic ability.
For those students who wish to study a Unit 1/2 Subject in 2024, a summary of the application process can be found below:
- Letter of invitation from the Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning to those students who meet the desired criteria of 5As (one of which has to be English) * and / or teacher recommendation. *Enhanced and CLIL students, please see Deputy Principal – T&L regarding selection criteria
- Completion of Application Form
- Completion of Acceleration Test
- Invitation for a brief interview by the relevant Head of Learning
- Students and parents informed of the outcome by Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning. Students will then modify their chosen subjects to include the VCE units.
Current Year 10: Acceptance for Unit 3/4 is not automatic. An invitational letter from the relevant Head of Learning will be sent out to students who have been able to sustain a high level of academic ability and meet the demands of the accelerated Unit 1/2 Units.
Reports:
End of Semester Reports will be available to parents / carers through the portal from 21 July 2023.
In 2023, ALL (both interim and end of Semester) reports will only be available for you online. Therefore, I would suggest that you either print a hard copy or save the report as a PDF if you would like to refer to it during your Subject Specific Conversations.
Subject Specific Conversation 2023:
A reminder that our Subject Specific Conversations will take place on 17 & 18 August.
The purpose of these Conversations is to discuss the learning that has occurred in Term Two and, in particular, look at the academic successes and challenges that your child may have encountered so far this year.
Dates and Times:
- Thursday 17 August: 2:00pm to 8:00pm
- Friday 18 August: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Appointment Bookings:
Online bookings will be available for parents/carers to access from Monday 24 July at 7pm and will close on Wednesday 16 August at 1pm. Appointments will last for 7 minutes with 2 minutes provided to move from one appointment to another.
If the occasion arises whereby parents / carers miss the 3-week window, then they are asked to contact staff directly. Conversations will be held this term in three locations: LCH, K Block and the iCentre.
Revised School Times:
As a result of the Subject Specific Conversations the adjusted timings of the school day can be found below. As you can see, there will be an early finish on Thursday 17 August and a student free day on Friday 18 August
Thursday 17 August 2023
- 8:25am – 1:15pm: period 1 to 4
- 2:00pm – 8:00pm: Subject Specific Conversations
Friday 18 August 2023
- 1:00pm – 5:00pm: Subject Specific Conversations
Thank you to all the families who took the time to complete the survey following the previous Subject Selection Conversations. We have already taken on board some of the suggestions and put them into action for the Conversations in August. We envisage implementing other suggestions in future sessions.
Kathryn Wilson,
Deputy Principal - Teaching & Learning
St. Ignatius Day - Monday, 31 July
On Monday, 31 July, our school will gather together to celebrate St. Ignatius Day. One of the most treasured events in the Loyola College school calendar each year, St. Ignatius Day provides us with a special opportunity to acknowledge the Feast Day of Saint Ignatius of Loyola while celebrating all that makes our school community unique.
Our day of celebration is composed of three special events: an annual St. Ignatius Day Mass, our ‘Walk for Others’ and - of course - the St. Ignatius Day Carnival featuring rides, activities, food and drinks along with our St. Ignatius Day Concert.
‘Walk for Others’:
The main fundraising activity on this day of celebration sees students take part in a 7km walk or run around our local community in order to raise funds for their respective House Charities. All students are expected to raise funds via the use of our online fundraising platform – ‘Raisely’. Students have had the opportunity to create their own individual fundraising profile in recent weeks and have been encouraged to share their profile and fundraising campaign with friends and family. If your child has not shared the link to their profile, we encourage you to have a conversation with them regarding the importance of supporting those in need.
St. Ignatius Day Carnival:
Upon their return to the College grounds, students will be provided with a complimentary lunch via the Canteen (courtesy of our Loyola Parents and Friends Association) and can then partake in our St. Ignatius Day Carnival featuring free rides, activities, food trucks (additional cost) and our Performing Arts Concert. Students may bring money with them on the day if they wish to purchase extra food or drink items.
As with all our special events, this day is compulsory for all students and non-attendance will require a medical certificate presented to the relevant Head of House upon their return. Students in Years 7 to 11 will be permitted to wear their Loyola College tracksuit. Meanwhile, Year 12 students are required to attend the Mass in full school winter uniform including blazer; however, they have the opportunity to change into appropriate costumes/dress-ups prior to departing on our ‘Walk for Others’.
Parents and guardians are asked to complete the permission form sent to them via ‘Consent2Go’ by no later than Monday, 24 July.
I'm very much looking forward to experiencing St. Ignatius Day celebrations for the first time and anticipate enjoying this day with our school community in the coming weeks.
Matthew Luczek,
Director of College and Community Engagement
Student Voice
JACSA Debating Carnival
On the Saturday, 1 July, Sienna Ganter (10CAMA), Bella Zhang (12MGAO), Daniel Stanton (12FRLP), Mitko Grbevski (12KAGR), and I travelled to Sydney to compete at the 18th Annual Australian Jesuit Schools’ Debating Carnival. It was a three-day competition held across 2-4 July, where we debated against other Jesuit Schools in Australia. We experienced a rocky start at the competition, with us competing against the top 2 NSW State teams in the first two rounds. Our captain Daniel Stanton led us well throughout the competition and throughout the losses we endured along the way.
Sienna and I were the only Year 10 students competing and debating for more than 6 minutes was a little daunting for both of us since we both had never spoken that much before, but with the support from our teammates, everything went smoothly, and we surprised everyone with our performance. Who would’ve thought Sienna and I could debate well against Year 12 students?
Experiencing and participating at this carnival has helped me enhance my debating skills for future competitions. It was also great to be able to stay with families from St Aloysius which made the experience better. We all worked incredibly hard and I’m grateful to collaborate with this amazing team. Although we didn’t get the result we wanted, we still came out with wins. I would like to again congratulate Mitko who won the Spirit Medal for Loyola; I was also named a part of the Jesuit All-Star Team of the Tournament! Let’s strive for better next year!
On behalf of the team, I would like to thank Mr Martino for organising this amazing experience and Ms Sudano who came along and supported us along the way!
Jovinna Lee,
10/ATMV
JACSA Sporting Carnival
From the 5th to the 7th of July, 20 all-round female athletes from Loyola were proudly selected to be a part of the JACSA Carnival which took place at St Ignatius College in Adelaide. Myself (Madie Howes 12AAAM) and Olivia Curavic (12FJDS) were extremely proud to represent the JACSA team as Co Captains, alongside our other captains for each sport: Leah Caratozzolo (12KASD - Netball A Captain), Madie Howes (Netball B Captain), Keira Sanchez (11XSVA) & Hayley Car (12XTJP - Volleyball A Captains), Leah Caratozzolo (Volleyball B Captains), Olivia Curavic and Madie Howes (AFL Captains).
It was a bright and early start to meet the team at Melbourne Airport to fly over to Adelaide where we were met by our sister school, St Ignatius College, with welcoming arms. Upon arrival, we all met our billets and, over the course of our stay, formed friendships to last a lifetime.
Overall we did not bring home the win with very slim scores for most of the sports, besides soccer which we won 7-0 - along with Charlotte Bulot (11KSLA) being announced MVP and absolutely tearing up the pitch!. Nevertheless, it was all friendly competition the whole way through with unique experiences to last forever! Despite all the ups and down EVERYONE kept their heads held high with so many great individual achievements and a great display of true team spirit.
A very special thank you to Ms Wade, Mia Daly, Brodie Car, Ms Staub and Ms Zaharias with whom we all built strong relationships outside of the schooling environment, and are grateful to each for their company and guidance along the trip! Olivia and I are extremely proud of everyone’s efforts and achievements, it was certainly an extraordinary few days down in Adelaide that definitely proved to be the highlight of everyone’s year! Thank you so much to everyone; and for the younger girls coming up, you all have so much to look forward to!
Madison Howes (12/AAAM)
Olivia Curavic (12/FJDS)
Exodus Visit and Dinner at Iggy's
On the very first day back this term, I took my Hospitality Year 12 students to Trupp’s Cooking School in Prahan. They undertook a Masterclass in all things feathered!! The unit is titled: Prepare Poultry Dishes. They were able to have an uninterrupted 5 1/2 hours with a European Chef, who in the early days cooked alongside Marco Pierre White. The class provided them with all types of fowl to work with, from quails, ducks, turkeys and chickens. They were able to de-bone, dissect, stuff, truss and roll the birds.
They then paired up and made six restaurant quality dishes that we were able to enjoy for lunch. I was so proud of how they conducted themselves. They received quality, intense, and classic training, and if you would like to sample their skills, please book at Iggy’s restaurant this term.
Fiona Chapman,
Hospitality
Big Day In @RMIT
Year 11 Applied Computing Excursion to Big Day In @RMIT
Year 11 Applied Computing students recently attended The Big Day In at RMIT.
A range of IT topics were presented and discussed including Thriving in the STEM Industry by Adobe, Engineering Opportunities by NAB, Working in Defence by Australian Signals Directorate, Working in STEM by Westpac, Positive Impact of Technology by WiseTech Global, What it Takes to Work in Space by Australian Space Agency, Future Opportunities Within IT by Deloitte and Igniting the Future by Tata Consultancy Services. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and talk to industry professionals.
Dinh Tran,
Head of Digital Learning
Cupcakes to the Rescue!
Year 8 Food Studies
Cupcakes to the Rescue!
The final assessment task in Year 8 Food Studies asks students to investigate the science that happens when we create a cupcake and then design and produce a cupcake for an imaginary client, Mrs Busy-Mum, who has forgotten to plan her twins’ birthday party.
Students progress through all stages of the design process to investigate, design, produce and evaluate a cupcake suitable for a four-year old child.
Results this semester were outstanding!
Shannon Staub,
Food Studies
All Shook Up!!!
Congratulations!
In the eyes of the Loyola community, staff, students and parents, the brilliance of the Musical Production All Shook Up has reminded us all of who we are as a community: a place where students can strive for excellence, in a safe and supportive environment, regardless of their abilities, where learning is at the forefront, and all can be involved.
I hope all of you, Students, Backstage Crew, Make-up Artists, Vocal Coach, Stage Managers, Front of House, Music Director, musicians, members of FOPA and of course, the Creative Team, stand proud of what you have achieved.
I’d like to especially farewell several Year 12 students who have devoted their time to years of service to the Performing Arts. Celeste Murone (12XAKW), Christian Panucci (12CSJH), Felise Young (12FRLP), Joshua Bland (12KAGR), CJ McLeod (12KMLV), Deanne Groom (12MJMM), Sebastian Kraus (12XJLY) and Tristan Weiland (12FADB). You are all exemplary Loyola students and devoted members of the Performing Arts. I wish you all well for your future endeavours.
Matthew Thomas,
Head of Performing Arts
Victorian Indonesian Language Competition
This year is the first year after the pandemic that the ‘Sayembara Lisan’ is being held face to face. Sayembara Lisan is an annual Indonesian Language Competition held by the Victorian Indonesian Language Teacher’s Association in which Year 1-11 students from all over Victoria can meet and compete.
This year, the First Round of the competition was held on 26 May and hosted by eight different schools across Victoria. If students passed the First Round, then they will compete in the Final Round on the 22nd of July at Melbourne High School.
Loyola sent 14 students varying from Year 7 to Year 11. So far, this is the highest number of students from Loyola, participating in this competition. Out of the 14 students, 12 students got into the Final Round in July. Once again, this is the highest number of students from Loyola go to the Final Round.
Let’s support our students to do their very best for the final round and strive for the Magis!
Jason van Leest,
Head of Languages
TravelSmart meets the climate challenge
Every Friday morning, Loyola students receive an email survey asking them one question: How many times did you walk/ride to school this week? The results raise awareness of our dependence on cars. The main aim is to increase our active travel habits, that is, walking and cycling to school.
The Climate Council says, "At the moment, the average Australian household has two petrol cars in the garage. But the other [car] should actually be substituted all together by a mix of active and public transport, because that's the only way we're going to drive down emissions as quickly as we need to."
Next week is Sustainability Week. Let's aim for a PB in the number of students walking and riding to school!
Grant Morgan,
TravelSmart Co-ordinator
Sustainability
Sustainability Week for 2023 was held with events on Monday July 24th, Wednesday July 19th, and Thursday July 20th. The events were well attended, and gave participants a chance to reflect on sustainability in their lives.
Have any questions? See Ms Mezner, Mariah Plizga (12KARB) or Sophie Lay (11FARV).’
Elise Mezner,
Sustainability Coordinator
ICT
Cybercrime at Tax Time
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) advises Australians and Australian businesses to be aware of Business Email Compromise (BEC) threats during tax time. BEC occurs when cybercriminals access email accounts to steal your sensitive and financial information, or commit fraud by impersonating employee or company email accounts to obtain money or data.
What can you do?
Australian individuals and businesses should strengthen their email security by taking the following steps:
- Set secure passphrases for each account.
- Set-up multi-factor authentication.
- Exercise caution when opening attachments or links.
- Think critically before actioning requests for money or sensitive information.
- If you’re a business, establish clear processes for workers to verify and validate requests for payment and sensitive information.
- The ACSC provides advice (https://www.cyber.gov.au/protect-yourself) on how to protect yourself online.
Victor Dalla-Vecchia,
ICT Manager
Community
Morning Tours 2023
Morning Tours for Semester 2 will be take place on the following dates from 9.00 am – 11. 00 am:
- 14 August
- 11 September
- 9 October
LPFA Trivia Night – Saturday, 12 August
The LPFA are very excited to announce the opening of this fun night. The event will be held at the Olympic Hotel. Book in early.
If you are a business owner or know someone who is and would be willing to donate a good or voucher that could be used on the night to raise funds, please contact me.
2023 Entertainment Books
The LPFA are very happy to continue the promotion of the 2023 Entertainment Book.
If you are interested in purchasing a digital copy (no hard copies) of the Entertainment book, please visit –
Homestays Needed – Italian Students
We are still looking for 2 families to host a student from Liceo Levi in the Veneto region in Italy. The students will be here for 12 nights from the 2ndAugust and departing from Melbourne on August 13th. There will be both male and female students and all attempts will be made to match students regarding age and preference. As this is a short-term visit, this is a voluntary homestay. All families will be invited to a dinner at Iggy’s.
All persons living in your household who are over 18 years old will require a Working With Children Card.
If you have any questions or if you are interested in being a Homestay family, please contact me via email – alonsod@loyola.vic.edu.au or call – 9433 0128.
Grandparents’ Mass and Morning Tea – Tuesday, 25 July
This special event is for Grandparents and their grandchildren. Students will be required to wear their full winter school uniform. Free tickets are available on Thursday, 22nd June at 9 am – loyola.vic.edu.au/tickets
Donation of Loyola Uniform
If you have any Loyola uniform items that you no longer require, please leave them at Reception. They are great to have for families in need, student accidents and our overseas students. Donation of blazers and girls school dresses would be much appreciated.
Father & Son Breakfast, Tuesday 29th August
This year we will celebrate Father and Son Breakfast. Ticket go on sale on Tuesday, 1st August 7 pm.
Please feel most welcome to attend -
2023 LPFA Meeting
- Wednesday, 19 July 2023 7.30 pm
2023 PWP Meeting
- Monday, 9 October 2023 7.30 pm
2023 Working Bee
- Saturday, 22 July 9 am – 12 noon
Dianna Alonso,
Community Liaison Officer