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FEATURESETERNAL FAITH IN EDUCATION12Sr Caroline Deutscher ibvm celebratesher 100th brithday and 81 years ofCover ArtPhotography by Ellie Meade(Class of 2018) featured in theNext Gen Exhibition.Artwork representing Sincerity.“My artwork defines the sense of3012religious service.individual beauty in every human being,A MISSION OF SINCERITY18while challenging stereotypes of whatAs an alternative to schoolies, a groupmakes someone beautiful. All peopleof Year 12s from the Class of 2018 visitedshould be their true selves and notTimor-Leste to give the gift of education.feel that they have to change to fit in,”Ellie Meade.Inside Cover Photo2018 Graduation MassPhoto by MSP PhotographyEditorial TeamShona Hendley, Judy-Ann Quilliam,18WAY OF THE HEART24Year 12 student Shannyn Bourke shareswith us her Taekwondo journey its highs and lows and her determinationSophea Manzl, Elizabeth Till, Judith Potterto succeed.PhotographyLiz Crothers, Ellie Beaston,Eric Sebastian, Shona Hendley,Sophea Manzl, Judy-Ann Quilliam,MSP Photography, Louisa West,Pat O’SheaPhotos supplied byThe Courier Ballarat, Shannyn Bourke,Jane McLeod24SISTERS MAKING WELLBEINGA TOP PRIORITY30Two Past Pupils, the Duggan sisters,Shae and Laura are making entrepeuntarialsteps to help prioritise wellbeing withinworkplaces.DesignShona Hendley and Liz SkrokovPrintRevolution PrintContributions to Verity can be sent to:Loreto CollegeThe Marketing & Development Office1600 Sturt Street Ballarat VIC 3350 orverity@loreto.vic.edu.au30A SINCERE FAREWELL50The Academic Award recipients of 2018,presented at the Academic Assemblyearlier this year, including Class of 2018Dux, Fabienne Blythe’s heartfelt speech.3
From the Editor,Sincerity in our communication and relationships with others is an essential characteristic of the personalintegrity Mary Ward envisaged. Her ideal was that we should “be such as we appear and appear such aswe are.” (www.loreto.org.au)When each edition of Verity is planned it is always a difficult process deciding on which stories andexperiences of our Loreto Community to include because each have their own impressive features,qualities and values that make them worthy. This edition was particularly difficult because above all,each option was a true example of this Mary Ward value of Sincerity.The edition features the experiences of a group of the Class of 2018 and staff who took part in thealternative to schoolies trip to Timor-Leste. They travelled through the country to several primary schools,kindergartens and secondary colleges to teach English and connect with the communities.Another feature in this edition is a beautiful story about Sr Caroline Deutscher ibvm who took herOrder of Loreto in Ballarat in 1941 and last year celebrated her 80th year of religious service.Sr Caroline dedicated her life to teaching, only retiring eleven years ago at age 89, her sincerity foreducation saw Sr Caroline dedicate her life to the profession of teaching in primary and tertiary education.There is also the remarkable story of Year 12 student, Shannyn Bourke who has demonstrated grit,resilience and determination while always remaining honest and true to herself down her pathway ofthe martial art, Taekwondo.This collection of stories and reflections of the Loreto Community truly exemplifies Mary Ward’svalue of Sincerity.For our next edition, our theme will be based on the value ‘integrity’ as we further exploreMary Ward’s vision of Sincerity.Shona Hendley and the Marketing & Development Team4
Coming UpMAY ‘1922-25SEP ‘194&526Arts FestivalRide Like a GirlOpening Night2019 celebrates the world’s most lovableThe Arts Festival is an annual eventThe much anticipated Ballarat Premiereogre, Shrek. The Loreto College andfor our talented students to perform in aof Ride Like a Girl will take place at theSt Patricks’ College Production will takerange of disciplines, from singing,Regent Cinema this September.place over four days in Mayto dance and acting.Tickets will be available via the St Patrick’sTickets for this event will be availableCollege website www.stpats.vic.edu.au.closer to the date via our website.Production - ShrekThe film explores the journey ofPast Pupil and Melbourne Cup winningjockey, Michelle Payne.Come and join us on the Loreto Bluecarpet for this once in a lifetime event.OCT ‘19NOV ‘1914 & 16622VCE Art Exhibition &VCE Runway ExhibitionPast Pupils High Tea &Mass of RemembranceClass of 2018First Year Out Reunion(evening)The VCE Art Exhibition and The Gillianson October 14 will showcaseour talented VCE student work.This is a free event open to the community.Our VCE Runway Exhibition on October 16,will showcase the work of theVCE Design and Technology students22Class of 20145 Year Reunion(evening)via a runway show.Tickets will be available closer to the event.5
Messages from LoretoLeft to Right: Ms Judith Potter (Principal); Mrs Maria Myers AC; Sr Denise Desmarchelier ibvm, Mr Matt McCabe, Mrs Geraldine Frantz (Chair),Mr Richard Robinson, Mrs Erin Taylor, Mr Jeff Primmer (Business Manager), Mrs Nicole Loader. (Absent: Mr Luke Dunne – Deputy Chair)From the BoardAlready well into the 2019 school year weCommittee in 2014. Janet’s experience andStephen was an inaugural member of theare very focused on our strategic directionknowledge of education and governance asFinance Committee and College Councilfor Loreto College. I am pleased to advisea former Principal of Loreto Kirribilli, Sydneyand has gifted us with over 25 years ofthat we have now completed our newhas been extensive and invaluable as hasexemplary advice, leadership and strategicStrategic Plan for the College which willher generosity to make the trip to Ballaratdirection, especially in the early years ofbe launched to our College Communityfor our meetings.governance of the College.commitment to the provision of a CatholicTracey O’Neill joined the Finance and RiskBoth Tracey and Stephen are continuingeducation for students in Ballarat and itsCommittee in 2014 and our Board in 2015.their commitment and service to Catholicsurrounds for the next 10 years and beyond.Her expertise and experience in the areasin the very near future. The Plan sets ourof Law and Risk Management have beenFrom the Board level we say farewelland thank you to three valued membersof our Board and Committees for manyyears of dedicated service to Loretooutstanding as has her deep understandingof the governance structure and workings ofthe Catholic education system in Victoria.education in Ballarat in their appointmentto the new governance structure, DOBCEL(Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Ltd).Tracey has been appointed a Director andChair of the Board and Stephen a DirectorCollege Ballarat. Janet Freeman joined ourWe thank Stephen McArdle for hisand Board member. We wish them bothBoard and Marketing and Developmentunrivalled service to Loreto Ballarat.well as they progress in their new roles.6
I look forward to a very productive yearMrs Cathy Oakley, Mrs Nicole Loader,Marketing & Development Committeeahead, working closely with our Principal,Mr Richard Robinson, Ms Judith PotterMrs Maria Myers AC (Chair), Miss Meg BarryJudith Potter, and all Board and(Principal), Mr Jeff Primmer (Business Manager)(President, Loreto Past Pupils’ Ass.),Committee members.Ms Elizabeth Till (Executive Deputy Principal).Sr Denise Desmarchelier ibvm,College BoardProperty CommitteeMrs Geraldine Frantz (Chair), Mr Luke Dunne(Deputy Chair), Sr Denise Desmarchelier ibvm,Mr Matt McCabe, Mrs Maria Myers AC,Mr Richard Robinson, Mrs Erin Taylor andMrs Nicole Loader.Mrs Erin Taylor (Chair), Mr Shane Carey,Mr Luke Dunne, Mrs Carmel Flynn,Mrs Geraldine Frantz, Ms Min Myers,Mr Nick Grylewicz, Ms Judith PotterMrs Geraldine Frantz, Ms Jan Stephen,Mrs Trudi Kannourakis, Ms Judith Potter(Principal), Mr Pat O’Shea (Deputy PrincipalWellbeing), Ms Judy-Ann Quilliam (Director ofMarketing & Development).(Principal), Mr Jeff Primmer (BusinessFinance & Risk CommitteeManager), Ms Elizabeth Till (Executive DeputyMr Richard Robinson (Chair), Mr Matt McCabe,Principal).By Board Chair - Mrs Geraldine Frantz7
From the PrincipalOur 2019 school year formally commencedon 1 February with the Opening of theSchool Year Mass, celebrated by BishopPaul Bird. College Captains, HannahAugustine and Tessa Canny, shared insightsinto the value of Sincerity. Bringing thevalue of sincerity as words on a page tolife through modelling this in our dailylives calls each of us to take a countercultural approach, modelling integrity andinclusiveness in our words and actions.Sincerity in our communicationand relationship with others isan essential characteristic of thepersonal integrity Mary Wardenvisaged. Her ideal was that“we should be such as we appearand appear such as we are”.Self-acceptance sets us free from pretenceand defensiveness, free to relate honestlyand affectionately, to “love our neighbouras ourselves”. This is a challenge for all ofus, involving commitment to the on-goingprocess of self-knowledge which leads toself-acceptance. (Loreto Schools of AustraliaMission Statement)A Loreto education supports, guides,encourages and challenges our studentsto develop a deep confidence in self thatfrees each to be ‘comfortable in theirown skin’, deepening their awareness of,and engaging confidently in, the worldbe inspired by Mary Ward’s vision andby Dr Hadebe, calls us to be people ofaround them. Dr Nonthando Hadebe,embrace diversity. Dr Hadebe shared thesincerity, leading with integrity, advocatingin her address at the 2017 InternationalAfrican philosophy of Ubunto as a new wayfor inclusion, inviting ourselves and othersLoreto Education Conference in Southof being present to each other, approachingto be who they are and be critical thinkers.Africa, spoke of the African culture whichone and all with the inclusive thinking thatLet us lead the way through our example.calls upon ancestors for guidance, and“I am because you are” and “I flourish thatsuggested that we, as Mary Ward people,you may flourish”. Ubunto, as described8By Judith Potter, Principal
From the College Co-CaptainsWe are extremely grateful to be given thehave learnt throughout this experience andwhere the girls displayed great House spiritopportunity to lead our school in 2019 as wehopefully give all Loreto Ballarat girls theand on Valentine’s Day when the school wasexplore the theme of Sincerity and what thatopportunity to gain a similar understandingentertained by the now traditional Year 12means for us and our school community. Weof what it means to be sincere. We could talkflash mob and singing and dancing in thefeel that we have broadened our knowledgeabout both of these conferences for daysquad. We have also witnessed incredibleregarding sincerity after attending aand are so very grateful for the chance toschool spirit at the Head of the Lake Rowingconference with the 16 other Loreto Leadersrepresent our amazing school at what canRegatta and our peers have shown sincerityfrom across Australia. This incredibleonly be described as a once in a lifetime,and support for all the rowers during theexperience magnified our excitement forinvaluable experience for both of us.recent events.the year ahead and instilled in us new ideas,everlasting memories and so much moreFollowing this, together with our marketingpassion than we ever thought possible.team, we were given the task to design abadge to wear in 2019. We feel that with theOne of the main purposes of gettingknowledge we gained from the conference,together with all of these amazing girlsand the teams incredible design skills, wewas to create a Sincerity prayer that will bewere able to reflect the value of Sincerityused throughout all Loreto schools withinthrough an image of a flower being passedAustralia for 2019. This experience, alongfrom one person to another and the quotewith the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Student“Act not out of fear, but solely from love”.“Act notout of fear, butsolely fromlove”.Leadership Conference which we attendedThanks again for the ongoing supportin Sydney, enabled us to gain a deeperWe were given the chance to speak to theunderstanding of the meaning of sincerity.school about our experiences of sincerityWhile it can mean different things to differentand called on our peers to act in accordancepeople, the key aspect that we gained fromto their beliefs and values and we couldn’tthis conference was the idea of all of us, asbe prouder of how all of the girls haveLoreto Girls, striving to be the most authenticbegun the school year. We have witnessedand true versions of ourselves every day.the incredible camaraderie and sense ofBy Hannah Augustine & Tessa CannyWe look forward to sharing all of what wecommunity at the recent Swimming CarnivalCollege Co-Captainsprovided to us and the Senate by allmembers of the Loreto family. We absolutelylove being leaders of such an incrediblecommunity and this experience is one whichwe will cherish forever.9
Around LoretoGraduation MassInternational Women’s DayIn December, the Class of 2018 experienced the unique andWe celebrated International Women’s Day with our annual IWDbeautiful College tradition, the Loreto Graduation Mass.Breakfast. As always, this was a special occasion to celebrateThis is an occasion that all Loreto students look forward to withgreat anticipation and is a moment that will stay with them forever.the amazing women in our community. A special thanks to ourincredible guest speaker Dannielle James (Class of 1999) who leftus feeling inspired and has shown that women can achieve anythingCongratulations to the Class of 2018, may you all go forward in thethey set their mind to! Congratulations to Lucy O’Loughlin (Yearspirit of Mary Ward and “set fire to the world”.12) recipient of Woman of the Day Award, sponsored by FernwoodFitness, and Macaylah Johnson (Year 12) recipient of the CommunityAchiever Award, sponsored by Regent Cinemas.The 2019 Loreto Alumni Spirit Award, sponsored by the BallaratCourier, was awarded to Erryn James (Class of 2012).Erryn James and Eugene Duffy, Editor, The CourierAthletics CarnivalThe Loreto Athletics Carnival is always a spirited event. Thecompetition was tight all day with some outstanding individualresults and records broken.There were many enthusiastic girls who participated on the track, inthe field, in the team events or with emphatic cheeringto win the House Spirit Stick.The finale to the day is the Tug of War event which is always hotlycontested. Mulhall Madagascar took out the title for 2019 with anoutstanding athletics performance.10
WalkathonThe annual Loreto Walkathon this yearcelebrated the theme, ‘On the Screen’. Withan array of costumes that showcased all thingson TV, computers, film and phones, it was anenjoyable ‘Loreto Spirit’ day for all.Concluding with the dynamic Fashion ParadeCompetitions. It is always a delight to beenergised by the enthusiastic participation ofstudents and witness their creativity. The seriousside of the Walkathon is the extraordinaryfundraising which contributes over 20,000annually to local and international projects.Swimming CarnivalThe annual Swimming Carnival provides an array of opportunitiesfor our students to enjoy serious and spirited competition and todisplay leadership; whether this be through fulfilling a formal roleand assistance with planning, or support and encouragement topeers, or through example of whole-hearted participation.The sense of belonging, achievement and House team spiritengendered thoughout the day contributes to the wellbeingand connection with peers and staff.Congratulations to Barry House who were the overall winnersfor 2019.11
Eternal Faith in EducationA special chat between centenarian Sr Caroline Deutscher ibvm and Year 10 studentsGemma Richardson and Emma Hill, with sincere thanks to Sr Trish Franklin ibvm.Words by Mrs Judy-Ann Quilliam.12
Sr Caroline Deutscher ibvm celebrated herIn 1941, Caroline professed her vows as a100th birthday and 81 years of religiousmember of the Order of Loreto in Ballaratservice with family, friends and Loreto sistersand dedicated her life to service as a teacher,in a short prayer service and afternoon teafirst in primary, then moving on to tertiaryat Nazareth House on 4 February 2019.education across Victoria and interstate.Such a glorious celebration of life is also anCaroline taught in primary schools in Ballarat,exemplar of the Loreto value of Sincerity andMelbourne, South Melbourne, Adelaide andeternal faith in education.Perth and tutored in Religious Education atAquinas College, now Australian CatholicCaroline Deutscher was born in Portland inUniversity (ACU). She also made a significant1919, the fourth of 10 children. She grew upcontribution to parish life in Ballarat.“God called meto enter. I knowthat’s the workGod wanted meto do.”in the small western district town of Merino.Caroline joined religious life in 1938 at 19When told she was one of the best teachersyears of age after completing her early yearsof her time, perhaps the most skilled, she“When I finished at school, I would go homeof secondary school by correspondence,shook her head, humbly muttering, “rubbish.”and help the other nuns. We helped otherthen gratefully financially supported by herYet she knew that she had a talent forpeople, we helped the old nuns.” Thusaunt, as a boarder at Loreto Portland.teaching. “I know I had a special gift,”confirming Sr Caroline’s life of service toshe said.others.appetite for learning, proudly sharing thatAsked what she loved the most aboutSr Caroline was once asked to transfer fromshe achieved 100% in her intermediateteaching, Sr Caroline responded modestly,Catholic education into the State educationexams and was sincerely inspired by the“I loved teaching the little children in primarysystem because she was such a good teacherLoreto Sisters who taught her. She “lovedschools. Many of them had nothing in thisand it was thought she could have a greaterevery moment” of her time at Loretoworld, but I could give them the best teachingimpact; however, she was resolute in herPortland. Caroline fondly rememberedpossible.”intention to remain in Catholic educationYoung Caroline always had an insatiablethe names of the nuns at Loreto Portlandbecause that was “what God wanted.”who had such a profound effect on her life;“I couldn’t give them money but I couldMothers’ Fidelis, Josepha, Attracta andteach and train them, (through education).Sr Caroline’s special gift for teaching naturallyDelores.I could get them good jobs. I gave them theexpanded to Aquinas College (ACU) wherebest teaching I possibly could.”she helped nurture new generations ofnun, Sr Caroline responded resolutely with,Sr Caroline has an extraordinary memory,She relished the opportunity to train others“the nuns were lovely ladies, their love ofknowing exact dates, names and places fromto be good teachers in Catholic educationGod made them very attractive charactersher past remarkably well.before retiring at the inspirational age of 89.the children, then it was something for meShe recalled teaching classes of up to 150When asked what advice she would give toto do too!”students at a time. “If there were not enoughany Loreto or teaching student today, herseats one group would sit on the floor untilsimple and sincere answer was, “to live your“God called me to enter. I know that’s thethey were able swap places. Many werefaith and be a true Catholic.”work God wanted me to do.”migrants from England, Ireland, Poland andWhen asked why she decided to become aprimary school teachers for many years.to me. If they could be teachers, and loveHolland; they were Catholic migrants and“I pray for all the people whose lives I haveTeaching had run in Caroline’s family. Herthey wanted a Catholic education. The Englishtouched or met in my life.”mother’s grandfather was originally sentchildren would teach the other migrantto Australia from England by the Britishchildren to help with the s
the Catholic education system in Victoria. We thank Stephen McArdle for his unrivalled service to Loreto Ballarat. Stephen was an inaugural member of the Finance Committee and College Council and has gifted us with over 25 years of exemplary advice, leadership and strategic direction, especially in the e
