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acacias LORETO MARRYATVILLE
OUR 2016 SNAPSHOT
‘Sister Suffragette’ Wakakirri performance
2016 - OUR YEAR IN REVIEW
CONTENTS
3. From Our Principal - Dr Nicole Archard
4. Celebrating 2016 - Year 12 Success
6. Creativity Shines at Loreto
10. Loreto News - Snapshot
12. Loreto Makes History
13. World Changers
14. Parents & Friends Association
21. Loreto Old Scholars Association
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FROM THE ACACIAS - 2
From the It was both a pleasure and on an irrevocable belief in the
honour to have commenced capacity of girls and young
Principal my position as Principal of women. At Loreto we believe
Loreto College in June 2016. that a girls’ school environment
The girls continue to amaze is the best place for girls to be
Dr Nicole Archard me with their involvement educated, and it is here that
girls learn to challenge gender
and accomplishments both at
and beyond school. stereotypes, develop a confident
and articulate voice that will hold
Loreto girls achieve in all forums them in good stead in the future,
within their education, from the develop leadership capacity in all
academic, to the sporting, to forums, and be comfortable within
their extra-curricular pursuits. An themselves.
all-rounded education allows the
To then do this in a values-based
girls to develop skills in one area
Catholic school under the Loreto
and then apply these to another.
tradition means that we are
This is particularly important when
developing young women who
developing girls’ capacity for risk
will not only have the capacity to
taking, which in turn allows girls to
make a difference to their future
develop the self-efficacy and self-
world, but they will do this from
confidence needed to achieve
an ethical and moral framework.
their goals.
There truly can be no better
It is evident that Loreto girls are foundation to educate young
capable of achieving great things women.
and have an inquisitive desire to
May our girls continue to grow
both learn and grow. They also
and develop through the many
understand that they have a
opportunities they are provided
responsibility to others who are
with at Loreto.
less fortunate than themselves,
and the girls give themselves Dr Nicole Archard
admirably to social justice causes Principal
to demonstrate this.
A Loreto education is founded
FROM THE ACACIAS - 3FROM THE ACACIAS - 4
Year 12
CELEBRATING 2016
Success
We are delighted to
announce that Malkah Lara
All of our Year 12 students
achieved their SACE — making
Muckenschnabl (pictured left) this a 100% SACE completion.
was the 2016 Loreto College In addition, 16 Year 11 students
accelerated their studies,
Dux, with an ATAR of 99.6.
completing one or more Stage 2
In all, 19 students achieved 28 SACE subjects.
Merits across 16 different subjects,
We are also pleased to announce
including two accelerated Year 11
that Annabel Lane (pictured
students. 57% of all grades were
right) is one of only 28 students
As and 65% of the girls received 3
in South Australia to be named a
or more As.
recipient of the Governor of South
In addition, 3% of students Australia Commendation Award
achieved an ATAR of 99 or above, for outstanding achievement in
placing them in the top 1% of the the SACE. Annabel is the fifth
State; 9% of students achieved consecutive Loreto student to
an ATAR of 98 or above, placing receive a Commendation from the
them in the top 2% of the State, Governor of South Australia since
and 25% of students achieved an the Award’s inception in 2011.
ATAR of 95 or above, placing them
in the top 5% of the State.
65
3%
% of students
achieved an ATAR of
(Top 1% of the State)
99+
of students
achieved
9% of students
98+
A
achieved an ATAR of
3 or more (Top 2% of the State)
S 25% of students
achieved an ATAR of 95+
S (Top 5% of the State)
47% of students
achieved an ATAR of
(Top 10% of the State)
90+
28
merits
achieved by19 students
16 subjects
FROM THE ACACIAS - 5Creativity shines at Loreto
Loreto Marryatville has an Dr Nicole Archard said, “I was in awe egocentricity to one of selflessness
established tradition of recognising of the girls’ talents, their leadership, when the wellbeing of others
and valuing the arts’ contribution and understanding and expression became her focus.
to ‘an education which liberates, of the causes they had chosen to
empowers and motivates students represent. May our girls understand Students enrolled in the subject
to use their individual gifts with and draw on the strength of Rosa SACE Dance were assessed in their
confidence creativity and generosity’. Parks, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai dance performance ‘Growing Pains’.
and Anne Frank in their own lives”. The extraordinary talents of our
A key highlight for our students is
the Performing Arts Festival. Held Our Junior School students also girls shone through in the Senior
at the Adelaide Convention Centre, reached a pinnacle of success at School musical, the Loreto College
students from Years 7 to 12 showcase Wakakirri for their Sister Suffragette Production of Mary Poppins, a
their creative talents after months of performance. Not only did they win musical based on the stories of P.L.
preparation, which involves students five Performance Awards, they also Travers and the Walt Disney Film.
completely leading and creating the received the State award for the Best Senior School students showcased
performances. Australian History story. The talented their visual art at the 7 - 11 Art
group also have been nominated for Exhibition in August while our Year
Each year, the calibre of performance the National Story of the Year Award.
is second to none; it’s hard to believe 12 Art Exhibition took place in
that this is an event completely run Our Year 12 Drama students’ November.
and organised by students. This year, production of Robin Klein’s novel, During the year, Visual Arts Students
we were proud to celebrate our 30th ‘Boss of the Pool’, formed part of their have had direct exposure to
Annual Performing Arts Festival. SACE assessment. The story was professional artists and past pupils
about differences, friendship and Jane Disher and Sarah Moller,
Teamwork, mentoring and overcoming prejudice. Outstanding
partnership at the highest level through our Artist in Residence
performances took us on a journey program.
culminated in an array of wonderful where a teenage girl flourished
performances. through moving from a state ofFROM THE ACACIAS - 7
WARD
Performing Arts Festival
“I would rather walk with a friend in the
dark, than alone in the light” HELEN KELLER
MCGRATH
FROM THE ACACIAS - 8“When the whole world is
silent, even one voice
becomes powerful”
MALALA YOUSAFZAI
MULHALL
“Think of all the beauty still
left around you and be happy”
ANNE FRANK
BARRY
FROM THE ACACIAS - 9Loreto News
2016 Snapshot
LC Does It Best - Winning Gold! Championship Winners
Our Year 6 Team, ‘LC Flexies’ were judged National Champions Loreto won the 2016 ‘A Grade’ Catholic Combined Athletics
in the Primary Stage 1 category of the 2016 National Carnival Championships!
Schoolaerobics Championships. Year 7 team, ‘LC Nitro’, finished
The entire Loreto Athletics Team of 2016 had an outstanding
in 5th place against a strong field, breaking the score they set in
track and field season.
the State Championships. Our other Year 6 team, ‘LC Dynamite’
had a strong performance in the State Championships, finishing 70 athletes and reserves represented Loreto in the ‘A Grade’
in second place behind ‘LC Flexies’. We congratulate all teams Catholic Combined Athletics Carnival, winning three out of four
and the ‘LC Flexies’ coach, Year 11 student Jai Tynan, and ‘LC aggregate trophies (Under 15, Under 16 and Over 16), placing
Nitro’ coach, Old Scholar Annabel Bramley (‘15). second in the Under 14 aggregate, and ultimately winning the
Championship trophy.
Raising Girls talk series Fresh look for Loreto
Loreto College Principal, Dr Nicole Archard, commenced a We were thrilled to unveil our fresh new summer uniform for
series of public talks in 2016 on the topic of ‘raising girls’. The Loreto students on the first day of Term 4. The new summer
first event took place at Loreto’s Performing Arts Centre and dress is light and bright, and many of our students embraced
was a sell out, with feedback most affirming. The talk was then the change by transitioning into the new look.
taken on the road, with our Boarding families from Clare and
the surrounding regions able to attend a local event to hear Dr The uniform will remain in a transition phase for some time,
Archard speak. which means that some students will continue wearing the
previous uniform and others will wear the new one. Our winter
In 2017, Dr Archard will deliver more public talks on the topic of uniform, including our blazer, will remain the same.
‘Raising Girls to Become Confident Leaders’.
FROM THE ACACIAS - 10Loreto News
2016 Snapshot
3, 2, 1 Lift-Off! Language Trips
The STEM Club successfully launched four miniature satellites At the end of 2016, a selection of our Years 9 & 10 langauge
(CubeSats) via a large high altitude (27km) helium balloon. students travelled to Italy. Over 12 days the group visited the
Veneto region with a homestay and school attendance at the
Students programmed the satellites throughout Term 3, working
Liceo Antonio Canova in Treviso. Students discovered that life at
with our Scientist in Residence, Astronautical Engineer, Flavia
school was certainly different, with classes finishing at one o’clock
Tata Nardini.
in the afternoon and attending school on Saturday.
These satellites, equipped with GPS and mini-cameras,
As well as the opportunity to live like locals, the students
were sent into the stratosphere. In Term 4, the students were
immersed themselves in the Italian lifestyle which greatly
fascinated viewing the camera footage taken from great heights
and analysing the data recorded while the balloon was in flight. improved their Italian language skills.
Gold Award for Concert Band Intercultural Exchanges
In 2016, we welcomed students and teachers from Lycée La
Congratulations to our Senior Concert Band, who won a Gold Merci, Littoral, La Grande Motte, from Montpellier, France as well
Award for their exceptional performance at the 2016 South as Hangzhou ChongWen Experimental School in China.
Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival.
Our students and their families enjoyed hosting the students for
The participating Senior Concert Bands were adjudicated by
the rich and rewarding opportunity of sharing cultures. In return,
some of Australia’s most respected musicians and conductors.
both schools will welcome Loreto in 2017 with open arms as Dr
Adjudicators considered the merits of the various Bands and
Archard visits Hangzhou ChongWen Experimental School and our
Orchestras and awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards to all
students participate in an exchange to Lycee La Merci, Littoral, in
ensembles participating, with our band awarded Gold.
Montpellier, France.
FROM THE ACACIAS - 11L-R: Annabel Lane, Charlotte Matthias and Anna Foley
Loreto makes history
by remembering the past
Charlotte Matthias Anna Foley Annabel Lane
Year 10 student Charlotte Matthias Year 10 student, Anna Foley, entered Year 12 student, Annabel Lane, was
was one of eight winners in The 2016 the Honouring Australian Vietnam one of the 2015 Premier’s ANZAC
Premier’s ANZAC Spirit School Prize. Veterans Competition with an Spirit School Prize winners, attending
essay examining the role played by the Dawn Service Centenary
Charlotte completed an essay on a Australian Army Engineers and Dog Commemoration at Anzac Cove last
South Australian soldier who fought Handlers. year.
on the Western Front, in the Great
War. Anna joined other national Annabel’s entry focused on South
winners for a three day study Australian, Philip DeQuetteville
Charlotte explained, “I wished to pay and commemorative experience Robin, who fought with the 10th
tribute to a soldier who deserved in Canberra where she was a Battalion at Gallipoli.
more prominence for his service. participant at the 50th Anniversary
For this reason, I chose Private Miller Commemoration Ceremony of the “The competition provided me
Mack, an Indigenous solider. The Battle of Long Tan. with the opportunity to extend
sacrifice of Indigenous soldiers must my passion for history beyond the
be recognised and remembered. Anna was also judged a winner in traditional classroom activities.
This made me determined to ensure the 2015 National History Challenge. Researching a South Australian
his voice was finally heard, more She was the State Winner in the veteran allowed me to understand
than 100 years later.” Year 9 Category and in the Special how the Great War not only
Category of ‘Magna Carta’ for her affected Australia as a whole, but
As part of her prize, Charlotte essay examining the role of King how it affected families in our own
travelled on a 10 day study tour to John in history and the significance backyard.” Annabel said.
Vietnam during the 2016 October of the Magna Carta.
school holidays. Annabel also won the South
Anna’s entry was then judged the Australian Young Historian of the
An outstanding achievement national winner in both categories. Year Award for her entry in the 2014
for Charlotte and even more As a national winner, Anna attended National History Challenge, which
outstanding that, in the seven years a fully-funded, four-day behind-the- documented the critical role played
of this competition running, six scenes tour of Canberra’s national by Australian women in armed
Loreto College students have won museums and memorials. conflicts in the 20th Century.
positions on this tour.
FROM THE ACACIAS - 12World
Changers
Between 3-18 December 2016, Penh. Here, the students and
18 Loreto Marryatville students staff engaged in what is best
and four staff participated in the described as an immersion
biannual Vietnam-Cambodia study tour of the Khmer Rouge
Pilgrimage. Genocide between 1975-1979. The
group visited Tuol Sleng Prison
The students worked daily during
and Genocide Museum and the
the first week at the Thi Nghe
‘Killing Fields’ at Cheung Ek. At
Orphanage caring for some of
Tuol Sleng the group personally
the 600 residents ranging in age
met and talked with two survivors
from six months to 30 years. Each
of the prison and a member of
of the residents have significant
the Khmer Rouge who worked
intellectual and physical disabilities
at the prison as a photographer.
caused by chemicals used by the
The following day we visited the
military during the Vietnam War.
ongoing Khmer Rouge Trials at
The simple act of feeding and
the Extraordinary Chambers in the
caring for these boys, girls, men
Courts of Cambodia. We observed
and women was a powerful and
this important tribunal in session
profound action which reminded
for two hours.
every one of us of the fragility
of life and the beauty of active Later that afternoon, it was such
compassion. a pleasure to visit the Sisters of
Charity Orphanage. The team
It was a pleasure, in the course of
instantly commenced a production
the week, to meet and work with
line which resulted in us packing
Jaom Fisher, Executive Director,
500 ‘Christmas kits’ containing
Loreto Kids Charity. Jaom assisted
food and essentials for villages
in the debriefing process which is
throughout Cambodia. We finished
essential in such an undertaking
the trip by travelling north to Siem
where exceptional experiences fill
Reap and the ancient wonders of
each and every day.
Angkor Wat before our flight home
During the week we also visited to our families and friends.
Nguyen Dinh Chieu (NDC)
This two-week pilgrimage in
School for the Blind. This school
Vietnam and Cambodia is an
established by the Loreto Kids
empowering and humbling
Charity is an exciting and vibrant
experience. It has a profound
centre of learning where, despite
impact on all participants. It
students having little or no sight,
reminds us of our responsibility
their vision for the future is one
to tirelessly seek social justice as
of access, ability and equal
global citizens.
opportunity.
Mr Paul Foley
The group then travelled to the
Vietnam-Cambodia Pilgrimage
Mekong River region where we
Coordinator
enjoyed an overnight homestay
and the following day travelled
via bus and boat crossing the
Cambodian border to Phnom
FROM THE ACACIAS - 13Parents & The Loreto Parents &
Friends Association
again, a success and the
addition of the springART
Friends welcomed 2016 with
the appointment of Co-
Cabaret showcased the
students’ vocal talents.
Association Presidents, Charmaine
Binns and Tanya Smith.
A main focus of the Association
in 2015 and 2016 has been
Charmaine Binns It was a busy year with many
supporting the redevelopment
of the Quad in the Junior
& Tanya Smith events organised by the
Parents & Friends Association:
School. Seeing the vision come
to life after much planning
a successful New Parents was a wonderful achievement.
Welcome Morning Tea, a Photos from the opening event
whole school Welcome are included in the coming
Cocktail Evening on the pages. While this magazine
Acacias Lawns, a highly will chronicle the 2016 events,
successful Autumn Fair, the we have also included some
Winter Ball at the Adelaide recent photos from the 2017
Oval and the Loreto Ladies Welcome Cocktail Evening.
Luncheon.
We are also pleased to report
Following the success of the that a Second-Hand Uniform
inaugural Ladies’ Luncheon in Shop, coordinated by the P&F,
2015, it was an honour to have is now a permanent feature
our old scholar, Libby Kosmala, in the College’s redeveloped
as a guest speaker. As a highly Uniform Shop located off
accomplished paralympic Talbot Grove.
shooter, Libby enthralled
guests with her wit and charm, We thank everyone for their
stories of her time at the support and welcome the
College and her achievements Loreto community to future
since graduating. events.
Loreto springART was, once
FROM THE ACACIAS - 142017 Welcome Cocktail Evening
Parents & Friends Association
FROM THE ACACIAS - 152016 Autumn Fair
Parents & Friends Association
FROM THE ACACIAS - 162016 springART
Parents & Friends Association
In September 2016 we celebrated the 32nd Loreto springART Exhibition. There were several highlights of the Exhibition
weekend including the Opening Night Arty Party with guest speaker, Jennifer Kalionis (Director Castlemaine Art Gallery
& Historical Museum), the Star Portrait unveiling featuring Chester Osborn (d’Arenburg Wines Chief Winemaker) and, for
the first time, springART Cabaret. The artists who display their work as part of the Loreto springART Exhibition are the
epitome of creative thinking and creative process. Our role as educators is to encourage and facilitate these attributes
in our students so they are able to embrace creativity and through this process learn to think beyond what is known,
to appreciate beauty and the aesthetics, and not be afraid to take the risk that is required to produce something that is
beyond what others may see. Therefore, we were delighted to see the largest collection of works from old scholars in
the Exhibition’s history. We congratulate our old scholars: Jane Disher, Paloma Ellery, Rebecca Paech, Mariana Mezic,
Sarah Moller, Sarah McDonald, Anna Retulainen, Lucy Reynolds, Pauline Richards, Jennifer Robertson, Daisy Sugars,
Tahlia Wall and Rosemary White.
FROM THE ACACIAS - 172016 Junior School Quad Opening
Parents & Friends Association
FROM THE ACACIAS - 18FROM THE ACACIAS - 19
2016 Loreto Ladies’ Luncheon
Parents & Friends Association
We were honoured to have old scholar, Libby Kosmala (Richards ‘59), as a guest speaker at the 2016 Ladies
Luncheon. As a highly accomplished paralympic shooter, Libby has competed in 12 Paralympics between 1972
and 2016, winning 13 medals, including nine Gold. Off the rifle-range, she has been a vocal advocate for people
with disabilities. In the 1970s, she was instrumental in securing parking permits for people with disabilities in South
Australia. In addition, Libby was named as one of SA Weekend’s 2016 Top 100 Most Inspiring South Australian
Women in History. It was a delight to welcome her back to the College once again.
FROM THE ACACIAS - 20Loreto Old
Scholars
Association
(LOSA)
Edwina Lane
Over the past few years, We would like to take this
we have been striving opportunity to introduce our 2017
to maintain connections committee members.
with Old Scholars from President Edwina Lane
different generations.
Vice President Olivia Mittiga
We thank you for your constant
support of LOSA events and Secretary Danielle Pickahn-Jones
initiatives, and encourage you Treasurer Elena Casciano
to stay up to date with the
IBVM Rep Sr. Margaret Burchell
Association via our Facebook
page (www.facebook.com/ School Reps Dr. Nicole Archard
losamarryatville) and by and Penny Minchin
updating your contact details
Committee Veronica Mignone,
via the College website (www.
Olivia Moretti, Carol Cheetham,
loreto.sa.edu.au) or by emailing
Judy Rice, Beatrice Pyne,
acacias@loreto.sa.edu.au
Helen Rodriquez, Lib Healy and
Engagement with the Old Margaret Sullivan
Scholars’ community is vital
2017 promises to be filled with
to the ongoing success of the
exciting events and opportunities
Association, so we urge you to
to catch up with fellow Loretians,
attend our events and provide
and support the College in a
us with feedback. We aim to
number ways. We look forward to
constantly develop and change
catching up with you at an event
with the times – your involvement
soon.
is the best way for us to do this.
Edwina Lane
We always enjoy sharing news
LOSA President
- whether it be through event
photos and recaps, engagement
and wedding notices and old
scholar profiles - so please keep
in touch to let us know what
you’ve been up to.
FROM THE ACACIAS - 212016 Event Photos
LOSA
The Loreto Old Scholars Association organises many events throughout the year. Below are snapshots of some of the
events that were held, including the Year 12 High Tea to welcome our newest old scholars, the Fundraising Movie Night
for the Vietnam-Cambodia Pilgrimage, the Annual Luncheon and the Mary Ward Family Mass at springART.
FROM THE ACACIAS - 22Old Scholar Successes
LOSA
Cristina Tridente (‘06)
Designer Cristina Tridente launched her new
couture + love + madness ‘Lady Camellia’
collection at a cocktail party on the Acacia’s
lawns in December 2015. Cristina’s intricate
pieces were paraded gracefully down a
garden runway in our Heritage Garden.
After travelling overseas to India and South
East Asia, Cristina designed a gorgeous new
line of couture garments inspired by her
recent travels.
The Lady Camellia collection made its
international debut at the 2016 Qingdao
International Fashion Festival, with Cristina
creating at least ten more garments to
showcase. She became the first Australian to
showcase at the Festival.
Cristina also secured an Asialink Arts
Residence supported by ArtsSA, which
will provide her with the opportunity
to collaborate with local designers and learn
more about the fashion industry in China.
Cristina was welcomed back to Loreto in
March 2017 for a fundraising fashion event.
The event was organised as one of the key
fundraising initiatives for the India Pilgrimage.
Proceeds from Cristina’s 2017 couture show at
Loreto College will be donated to Mary Ward
International to fund sustainable projects for
health and education in India.
FROM THE ACACIAS - 23Lusia (Lucy) Alice
Guthrie (Duluk, ‘70) Dawkins (’10)
As displaced persons following World War A roller-coaster journey has led to Alice
Two, Lusia’s parents moved to Adelaide Dawkins (’10) becoming the first Australian
in 1949 to begin a new life. Lusia attended to join a university exchange program
Loreto from Prep, and matriculated in in Myanmar. As the highest-scoring
1970. applicant for the position, she was also
named as Australia’s inaugural ‘Burma
As a young child, Lusia played chess Fellow.’ Her interest in Myanmar and
and sang songs with family friend, its future was sparked by an intensive
Cardinal Wojtyła (who later became Burmese language course over ANU’s
Pope John-Paul II), when he visited from winter break.
Poland. Chess proved to be one of Lusia’s
interests and talents - she and her friends During one of her trips to Myanmar, Alice
even formed a chess team at Loreto and learned Burmese for several hours per
won many competitions. day, and was inspired to achieve fluency.
She will use funding from her Fellowship
After Lusia’s mother fell very ill, Lusia to live in Myanmar for a year and take
and younger sister Irena (‘71) became classes, as well as contribute to research
weekly boarders so that their father could at Yangon University.
continue to run the family business. “Irena
and I would sit on the [boarding house] In addition to fluent Burmese, Alice
floor and read picture books while the ‘big speaks fluent Mandarin, tracing this
girls’ did their homework.” fluency back to her time at Loreto. She
is currently a research assistant for two
Now, Lusia is co-founder and CEO of an projects at ANU, including DFAT-endorsed
ASX-listed healthcare company with an Myanmar Government Partnership
international reputation for developing for Development, and undertaking an
innovative technologies to automate
Our success
Honours thesis in both Asian Studies and
infectious diseases testing. She has Law. Her thesis examines the intersections
executive skills in business management between Myanmar and China at the time
and technology commercialisation, and
is the previously held positions as Operations
Director and Manufacturing Manager for
of the 1950s border resettlement, through
the lens of Chinese refugees entering
Myanmar territory.
woman she
Faulding Pharmaceuticals, and trained
and practiced as a medical laboratory Alice hopes to work in the area of forced
scientist after leaving school. migration and displacement, and currently
becomes
works with the UN High Commissioner
Lusia is also a past member of the Loreto for Refugees in Kuala Lumpar, drafting an
College Council. “I never considered article on regional issues in refugee law
myself to be particularly bright, but I did for academic journal publication.
study and work hard, probably harder than
many — and I carried this into my adult
and professional life.”
FROM THE ACACIAS - 24Where are they now?
Loreto Old Scholars
Danielle Mariana Carolyn
Fitzpatrick (‘08) Mezic (‘89) Cranwell (Nielsen, ‘72)
Dr Danielle Fitzpatrick graduated in 2008 Mariana Mezic is a mother of four and Carolyn graduated from Loreto College
as College Dux, achieving five Year 12 an artist, working from her studio in the in 1972 and studied Law at Adelaide
Merits, an ATAR of 99.95 and State prizes Adelaide Hills. University, completing her degree before
in French and Physics. After graduating earning her Graduate Diploma in Legal
from Loreto, she studied a Bachelor of Early last year, Mariana painted singer Practice.
Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at the Kate Ceberano, for her entry in the 2016
University of Adelaide, and is currently Archibald Prize. Ceberano discovered She has worked in a range of public
working as a junior doctor at the Women’s Mariana’s talent through Instagram, with service roles throughout her diverse
and Children’s Hospital. their social media exchanges leading to career, providing advice to State
a friendship and Ceberano suggesting Government Ministers and Executives
She commenced a Masters degree in they “do an Archibald”. Ceberano spent - including counter-terrorism and
Public Health and subsequently entered a day sitting for Mariana, resulting in the emergency management for the public
into a PhD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology creation of two portraits, one of which was transport system. She is currently a Senior
at the University of Oxford. In October then entered into the prestigious national Transport Security Advisor.
2015, Danielle was named the 2o16 art prize.
Rhodes Scholar for South Australia. Her personal life has been shaped by 18
“For me, this will be an opportunity to Mariana was one of the three very years spent as an Alzheimer’s carer for a
participate in innovative research in talented artists selected to be part of loved one. This experience prompted her
maternal health. I feel incredibly humbled the Star Portrait, a highlight of the Loreto to write her book “Navigating Alzheimer’s:
to have been awarded this opportunity.” springART exhibition. Her portrait of our Survival Secrets of a Long Term Carer.”
South Australian “star”, Chester Osborn,
Danielle is passionate about addressing fourth generation family member and
the factors that contribute to poorer Chief Winemaker & Viticulturist at
health outcomes for Australians, as well d’Arenberg Wines, was his personal
as individuals in developing countries. She selection for the portrait he wished to
is also a social mentor with the Australian keep.
Refugee Association.
Danielle says, “I loved my time at
Loreto. What shaped me most were
the opportunities I had to get involved
in school activities - Wakakirri,
Tournament of Minds, public speaking
and the school musical (I was Sonny in
Grease!) I think these things are what
enable you to explore your interests
and passions, to meet other students
with different ideas and experiences,
and, overall, make you enjoy your
learning environment all the more!”
FROM THE ACACIAS - 25Notices
LOSA
Engagements Baptisms
Amy Lewicki (’01) to Jonathon Moratis Anna Shea - daughter of Naomi
(Musolino ’97) and Angus Lilley
Rebecca Beltrame (‘04) to Brett Clarke
Isabelle Marie Grida - daughter of
Emily Fantin (‘08) to Tristan Rallings
Jessica (Colagrossi ‘04) and Anthony
Camilla Brown (‘08) to Al Waldron Grida
Danielle Fitzpatrick (‘08) to Luke Arthur Leonardo Modestino - son of Rachel
Rosie Saturno, daughter of Ruth & Luke Constable (‘04) and Antonio Tortorella
Births Weddings
Kate (Lewicki ‘98) and Pete Hawcroft Jessica Ciccozzi (‘01) to Cameron Gibbs
- a daughter, Georgia Kate (sister for
Jackson and Hamish) Caterina De Ionno (’01) to Cory Feltrin
Emily (Lewicki ‘04) and Matthew Philippa Heyward (’05) to Digby
Pelizzari - a daughter, Eva Lily (sister for Schinckel
Max)
Alice Higgins (‘04) to Adam Todd, in the
Cousins, Eva Pelizzari (L) & Georgia Hawcroft (R) Naomi (Musolino ’97) and Angus Lilley - Loreto College Chapel
a daughter, Anna Shea
Peta Mitolo (‘96) to Maurizio Timpano,
Julie (Organ ‘97) and John Ryan - a son, in the Loreto College Chapel
Thomas James (brother for Benjamin)
Rebecca (Lewicki ‘96) to Hamish
Claire (Rohrsheim ’97) and Tom Jackson
Hammer - a daughter, Sophie Anne
Stephanie Russell (’00) to Joshua
Belinda (Varricchio ’01) and Filippo Carson
Pizzino - a son, Nicholas Josef (brother
Linda Mignone (‘00) to Callum Watson,
for Lucas)
in the Loreto College Chapel
Jessica (Colagrossi ‘04) and Anthony
Alyssa Fitzpatrick (‘06) to Nicholas
Grida - a daughter, Isabelle Marie Grida
Teng
Rebecca Beltrame (‘04) engaged to Brett Clarke
Ruth (Jaworski ‘97) and Luke Saturno
Lisa Biggar (‘00) to William Daley, at
(‘87) - a daughter, Rosie Florence (sister
for Harry and Grace) Loreto College
In Memoriam
Phyllis (Margaret) Green, sister of Eileen, Herbert Moraw, husband of Patricia, father
Katie and Anne, born 1911 and passed in to Alicia (’03) and Daniel.
2016, aged 105.
Catriona Walker (’87) daughter of Patricia
Emily Fantin (‘08) engaged to Tristan Rallings Patricia (Trish) Davies (Shanahan ‘56), and George, sister of Kirsty (’89, dec).
mother of Kerin (dec. ‘87), Anthony (‘72),
Patrick (‘74), Edward (‘Jack’) (‘79) and wife of Rebecca Waterhouse (Fricker ’81), wife of
Glyn William and mother of Lily (’12), George, and
Eliza
Kerin Davies (‘87) daughter of Glyn and
Patricia (Trish) Davies (Shanahan ‘56) and Rosemary Davey (Rice, ‘72), wife of Judge
sister of Anthony (‘72), Patrick (‘74), Edward Paul Rice and mother of Alexander and
(‘Jack’) (‘79) Elizabeth
Joshua Hardy, brother of Rebecca Hardy Pat Walsh, mother of Mrs Merran Walsh
(’13) (current staff member and Old Scholar).
Caroline McGeorge (Buivydas ’93) wife of
Herb, daughter of Ala and Arthur, and sister
of Tania, Kerrie and Annette.
FROM THE ACACIAS - 26Wedding Snapshots
LOSA
Lisa Biggar (‘00) married William Daley at Loreto College, and pictured with Loreto Old Scholars (including ‘Old Boys’)
Alice Higgins (‘04) married Adam Todd in the Loreto College Chapel - pictured together (left) outside the Acacias and (right) with bridesmaids
Sarah Evans (Higgins ‘92), Claire Merrett (Higgins ‘00) and Katelin Collins (Nelligan ‘04)
Caterina De Ionno (‘01) married Cory Feltrin - pictured with bridesmaids Luisa Minuzzo Linda Mignone (‘00) married Callum Watson in the Loreto College Chapel and pictured
(Spiniello ‘01), Samantha Corby (Politis), Nicole Dudzinski (‘01) and Laura De Ionno (‘03) (right) with sisters Veronica Mignone (‘01) and Jessica Sladic (Mignone) (‘04)
Peta Mitolo (‘96) married Maurizio Stephanie Russell (’00) married Joshua Jessica Ciccozzi (‘01) married Cameron Gibbs - pictured with bridal party, including
Timpano in the Loreto College Chapel Carson Amy Lewicki (‘01), Chiara Mandica (Saccardo ‘01) and Anita Gagliardi (Romano ‘98)
FROM THE ACACIAS - 27Tributes
In Memoriam
Rosemary Davey (Rice, ‘76)
Rosemary Davey, Dux and Prefect of the Loreto Class of 1976,
was honoured by the legal profession and the State government
when she was appointed a Judge of the South Australian District
Court on 6 August 2009. Judge Davey lost her battle with breast
cancer in October 2016. It is with sadness that we farewell
Judge Davey, however, we also take the time to remember her
illustrious career and the joy that her family gave her.
Judge Davey had a distinguished career. recipient of the skills, passion and integrity Judge Davey also reflected upon
Between commencing practice as a that he taught all of us.” her upbringing. Judge Davey said,
lawyer in 1982 and her appointment to “The importance of family cannot be
the Bench, Judge Davey was a prosecutor Judge Davey also spoke of the “great understated. I am one of seven - number
and a barrister and worked on many high joys” of her life, her children Alexander five - I am afraid that has much to do
profile cases including the infamous and Elizabeth, both of whom were in their with the fact that I say too much - in a
Snowtown murder trial. Judge Davey final two years of school in 2016. Whilst large family it was often the case of yell
also served as a senior solicitor for the quick to say she never wanted any special at length or be doomed. My parents were
Corporate Affairs Commission, acted as a treatment, Judge Davey spoke of the committed and loving, and somewhat
member of the National Crime Authority struggle of working mothers and the need foolishly encouraged debate every night
(NCA), and was appointed to administer, for her profession to address constraints at the dinner table about every topic under
and preside over hearings by, the NCA. on women. She said: the sun.”
During the special sitting of the District “Trying to be a mother and a barrister Judge Davey did not have to look far to
Court on 27 August 2009, Judge Davey’s - both of them more than full-time find a female role model. She said, “My
appointment, her commitment to legal aid endeavours of themselves - is a very tall mother, Mary (Malone, ‘41) had seven
work and her clients, were acknowledged. order. Like many women, I struggled to children and a full-time career - she taught
The President of the Law Society of South manage both and in many ways feel that nursing. I needed no female role models
Australia said Judge Davey was known I did not make a very good fist of either... I in the law - I had it from my own mother.
for being a “tough advocate, persistent think that more open discussion about this I am in awe of her achievements.” Judge
and resilient... compassionate towards the issue is vital if we want increased numbers Davey described her late father, Humphrey
underdog and [for] having given brilliant of women to practise as barristers. I think Davey, as “lovely man who educated five
representation to those less advantaged in that this issue is one of the real truths daughters to be ‘whatever they wished’.
the community”. about the low number of women at the His fine mind, his guidance, love of history
Bar and, consequently, on the Bench. I and reading contributed so much to my
During her own speech, Judge Davey do not hold with the ‘boys club’ theories; academic success.“
reflected on her time at Loreto, saying, “I I have never had anything but unqualified
had a wonderful education, in an excellent acceptance, assistance and support Judge Davey said, “I seem to have a
school and like others here today, I was from all members of the Bar, whether in passion for justice, the system and most of
the happy beneficiary of two parents who my chambers or elsewhere. The trouble all for the people who become involved.”
sacrificed every material desire to the is that behind many good barristers is a This passion no doubt inspired Judge
task of paying the school fees, in our case vital support base; a wife, a partner and Davey to excel in her role and she served
for seven children. Many gifted teachers a family - in my case, and in the case of our community valiantly during her time on
taught me and I am so pleased and proud other women who have gone before me, I the Bench. Vale Rosemary.
that my favourite teacher and the favourite am that; a wife and a mother, a role which
of hundreds of young women at Loreto, is the greatest importance to me and my
the now Reverend Whiting and his wife support base was doing a very difficult job
Janine, are here today. He was and is an too.”
inspirational teacher and I was a fortunate
FROM THE ACACIAS - 28Tributes
In Memoriam
Herbert Peter Catherine McGeorge Pat Walsh
Moraw (1951-2015) (Buivydas, ‘93) (1931 - 2016)
Beloved husband of Patricia; father A beautiful soul and much-loved Beloved mother of Ms Merran Walsh
to Alicia and Daniel. daughter, wife, sister and friend, (current staff member and Old
Catherine will be deeply missed Scholar).
Herb began his journey through by those lucky enough to have had
Loreto in 1994, and it was very time with her. Mrs Pat Walsh’s involvement with music
soon after that his generosity began before moving to Adelaide from
shone through. He started off as a Catherine was a giver and a realist who Port Augusta to board at a private school.
stallholder at the White Elephant, would always see the humour in people It was during her school years that she
and shortly after that, in 1997, he and situations around her. She had an learned piano and later, violin and organ.
became convenor for Family Day. enviable appreciation for all things quirky Pat studied at the Elder Conservatorium,
It was at this time that I had the and an understanding of true beauty. spent 18 months in England and, on
pleasure of meeting Herb. He was a Cat’s warmth and commitment to her return, taught piano at several girls’
great man, had a wonderful sense helping both people and animals schools before working at Loreto in
with a determined, hands-on and 1964 and retiring in 1994. She was also
of humour, and his kindness and
compassionate approach were the involved with the Committee of the
willingness to help was evident from Music Teachers’ Association and served
reasons why she was loved so much. She
our first encounter. as President of the George Pearce
made those around her feel good and
From 1998 to 2002, he was President respected — from OT patients in Alice Scholarship Committee.
of the Parents & Friends Association, Springs, special education American One of Pat’s students fondly recounts: “For
whilst remaining convenor of Family school children, infants learning to swim, many years, from Year 12, right down to
to rescue dogs, family and friends, old the lower Junior Primary, Mrs Walsh has
Day. and new. She touched many lives and left taught Loreto girls the art of piano playing
I will always remember Herb as an her mark on every person she reached with a cheerful ease.
enthusiastic and tireless volunteer. out to.
I was fortunate enough to be a pupil
It was an honour and a privilege to An honest and thoughtful friend, of hers for a little over a year, and was
have known him. Catherine leaves us with the glow of her touched by her inspirational love for music
genuine spirit and heartfelt wish for us and her determined will to share it. Mrs
Sarina Gladwich to look after ourselves and each other, Walsh has a wonderful understanding of
Loreto P&F to love, live in the moment, learn from most, if not every, classical and modern
our experiences and follow our dreams. composer, and seems to have the ability
Cat will be loved always by her parents to translate technique and feeling from
Ala and Arthur, sisters Tania, Kerrie and paper to practice with great results.
Annette, husband Herb and family and
friends around the world. Her precise musical knowledge and skills,
along with her constant encouragement
and charming companionship, will never
be forgotten. Indeed, many Loreto girls
have realised their full piano potential
through her gentle, expert guidance.”
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