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Burke Road Bulletin
DOCUMENT SECTION NAME 1
Volume 26
Spring/Summer
2020
LET’S STAY HOME
Sacré Cœur
Sacré Cœur Women Shape the World
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We commend Sacré Cœur students for
Editor In 2021 we will resume with the
eagerly embracing a new way of learning
Contents
Fiona Douglas rollout of the digital edition. If you
and our teachers for developing new
fiona.douglas@sac.vic.edu.au would like to receive future editions
ways of teaching.
of the Burke Road Bulletin digitally,
DESIGN At Sacré Cœur Archives we have been simply visit www.sac.vic.edu.au/
documenting the changes at school, publications and complete the
Anna Cahill From the Board 04
JDdesign not only the obvious official notices and form, or return the accompanying
From the Principal 05 papers. We cherish the stories, videos flysheet.
Faith 06 and photos of us all working or studying
Cover at home, of pets joining online meetings
Sophie Russell LEARNING TOGETHER WHILE APART
and the family cooking together, of
Year 9 Graphic Design Joigny Remote Learning 08 exercising while social distancing, your
Let’s Stay Home, 2020 Senior School Remote Learning 12
Digital Illustration
Learning and Teaching 15
My aim was to create a design that
Creative Arts 18
Em po we rin g y ou ng wo me n =
effectively communicates the message
of staying home in quarantine during the Performing Arts 20
COVID-19 pandemic this year. The Design
t h e Sa cr é Cœ u r w ay
Music 22
Brief was to create a typographic poster
implementing a positive outlook over the From the Archives 24
tough lockdown we were encountering in
Alumnae 25
Melbourne. I used the design process to
research, generate a range of ideas, develop Timeline of a Pandemic 26
my concept and refine for final presentation. At Sacré Cœur we believe that a commitment to academic endeavour
COVID-19 Bursary Appeal 28
I was introduced to the Adobe Illustrator and a strong sense of self leads to student excellence. Which is why
app and utilised a range of tools to illustrate TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY
and design my poster. Creating a design we are pleased to offer our 2022 scholarships. There is a variety of
that tested my creativity and resilience,
Joigny Leadership 30 scholarships available and applications close 5 February 2021. Visit
whilst also learning and expanding on new Science, Technology, Arts sac.vic.edu.au/scholarships today to find out more.
skills and techniques, was ultimately very
enjoyable to produce during remote learning.
and Resource Centre 32
SOCIAL MEDIA
Sophie’s Farm 34
India Immersion 36
Apply today for 2022 scholarships
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Community Connections 38 General Excellence Scholarships: Year 5 and Years 7–11
@SacreCoeurGlenIris Alumnae 40 Academic Scholarships: Year 7 Music Scholarships: Years 7–10
Advancement and Foundation
Kiara Holbery, Year 6 49
FROM OF THE BOARD 4 FROM THE PRINCIPAL 5
In Times of Crisis Courage
We Need to Lead and Kindness
With Humanity in a Time of
Pandemic
Our world has changed forever; the and decision-making that the external presented many opportunities for the Mother Janet Erskine Stuart’s prayer
COVID-19 pandemic has acted as a environment denies us. whole education system to change for “Loving God, unseen Companion
somatic marker for our brains and the better; we are ready to advocate of our life, give us faith and eager
is likely to change how we will make We know that in times of crisis we need for change and to adapt and support a expectancy as we begin this fresh
decisions for the rest of our lives. The to lead with humanity. “future-ready” model for our children. stage of our journey. Take from us all
lived experience has been so terribly For all of us, this means, at a minimum, fear of the unknown and teach us to
challenging. It has been up to all of The pandemic has called upon us all wrest treasures from darkness and
slowing down, being flexible, and to take stock of what is truly important
us, not only to cope with the stress, giving everyone leeway to deal with difficulties. As the days come and go,
upheaval and anxiety, but to adapt. and to reflect more deeply on our may we find that each one is laden
these new challenges. It means taking world and its future. There are so many
care of those who are less fortunate with happy opportunities and enriching
The reality of this COVID world and the wonderful opportunities presented by experiences; and when the year reaches Cœur master chefs, dance competitions, the generous response to the COVID
consequences of the pandemic and the and exercising gratitude for our many this challenge and its major ‘pattern its completion, may our hope be more yoga and fitness sessions, dramatic Hardship Appeal.
long-term changes it has wrought are blessings. It also means an opportunity interruption’ of the world as we knew it. than ever filled” echoes Sophie’s call to monologues, inspirational music, virtual
beyond our imagination. We live in times to connect more deeply, to open our I know that the love of the Heart of
action, “Courage et compassion”. debating and silly theme days lighten
where we may feel overwhelmed with perspective to embrace others’ reality We are confident and excited about Jesus, as lived through the Holy Spirit,
the isolation felt by many as repeated
propositions, speculation and opinions, and to exercise patience, compassion, the possibilities and know that there is Sophie’s call colours all that we do as helped ensure that our Focus Goal for
lockdowns are endured.
where nothing feels certain. So, we must kindness and love. much to look forward to in the midst the Sacré Cœur community learns to this year was Personal Growth in an
learn to adapt, to react confidently and of all the uncertainty. We look to our live with a wicked virus. Our children, So much innovation and adaptation Atmosphere of Wise Freedom. How apt
The Board is proud of the work done by students to help shape that future and
with speed, and to be agile and flexible. young women, staff, parents, alumnae, was occurring as students, staff and for a community that has been forced to
all Sacré Cœur staff and leadership team bring about the creation of a better, more
The uncertainty looks set to continue leaders and friends continue to “wrest families negotiated the demands of face such challenging and demanding
in addressing the demands of COVID-19. equitable world order.
for the immediate future, although early treasures from darkness and difficulties” remote learning, on-site flexible learning, times. Through the support of our loving
There are many unsung heroes amongst
shoots of stability and recovery are as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts face-to-face learning or a selection of God, our unseen Companion, we are
the staff across all levels. We recognise In the immediate term, we continue to
emerging in our communities and city. A on the lives of all. This courageous all of the modes of learning at the same strengthened by the knowledge that
the long hours worked and the deep place the well-being of our students and
shared optimism is growing every day. determination is intimately linked to the time. We have all emerged as expert as we navigate these times, we are
commitment offered to every student. staff and their families at the forefront
adaptability, resilience, good humour, users of technology to interact and stay enfolded in unconditional love. This
Leadership of the School has never We are grateful to our staff for their of all that we do. We hope and pray that
patience and kindness that is being connected. We are also becoming wiser enables us to discern, as individuals
been more complex than over the past energy and resilience. everyone in our community stays safe
shown by so many. about the need for screen-free time and and as a community, how to adapt and
months. The Board continues to provide and well and enjoys a happy Christmas
We recognise our students and are fresh air! I am immensely proud of the respond to our here and now.
direction, guidance, and reassurance and restful summer break. Our social media is filled with messages
filled with inspiration by the attitude quality and consistency of the learning
while also acknowledging on many of gratitude and love. Little gestures of and teaching experienced by our When we get to the end of this
displayed by all our girls and their As a Board we also look to the future,
fronts that the path ahead isn’t certain. care and connection, day in and day out, wonderful, agile Sacré Cœur students. pandemic, we will have achieved much,
positive response to the difficulties and to securing the stability and capacity
The extended lockdown in Victoria was help so many cope with the challenges This is a constant in a time when so including, I suspect, a great depth of
hardships of the pandemic. of the School to meet the many
particularly difficult but was also a our times are offering us. These qualities much is shifting and changing. wisdom. We certainly will never be the
headwinds confronting us in this new
fabulous example of the commitment We are deeply mindful of the challenges are evident in the cards, messages, same, nor will our world. What that will
world order, and to ensuring that we can
of the whole State to protect lives and and stress that remote learning has smiles, emails, books, articles, cakes, I am also proud of the care and concern look like is unknowable but I trust, as
take advantage of all the opportunities
support our frontline health workers. caused for our parent cohort and are prayers, poems, pithy videos and funny for the wellbeing of all that I observe Janet Erskine Stuart did, that our hopes
created and available to us in the
filled with admiration for their strength, memes that are being shared and given in our community; from our dedicated will be more than ever filled, just not in
It is at times like these that the spirit, coming months and years.
patience and their loving support of their to others. Board Directors to the precious kindness the ways we might have expected.
values and cultural ethos of Sacré Cœur daughters. Joan Fitzpatrick shown by our Prep students. I see it
come to the fore and provide us with Creativity is bubbling to the in the wellbeing meetings where staff Cor unum.
Chair
a guiding light for every decision we We are uncertain for how long the Sacré Cœur Board fore to sustain our community. collaborate so thoughtfully to support Anna Masters
make. The philosophy of St Madeline pandemic will continue. We have already Transformational art competitions, an those in their care. This global outlook Principal, 2018–2020
Sophie Barat and our belief in the developed new ways of learning and on-line Annual Media, Art and Design and awareness of the needs of others,
Sacred Heart of Jesus provide us with a adapted assessment and evaluation (MAD) Show, community assemblies so characteristic of the Children of
degree of certainty in our discernment of students’ knowledge. The crisis has and prayer services, cooking with Sacré the Sacred Heart, was also shown by
FAITH 6 FAITH 7
Sophie’s Fire — Courage
and Confidence Learning Toget her,
While Apart
COVID-19 has and will continue We also can be inspired by the story history. She experienced a multitude
to challenge all of us. Given these and words of our foundress, of spot fires along the way — political
uncertain times, the disturbance of St Madeleine Sophie Barat. Sophie was interference, internal squabbling,
social distancing and the ever changing, born during the French revolution, a time financial and personnel pressures,
new reality of living, as members of the when people were accustomed to the numerous attempts by well-intentioned
Sacré Cœur community, we are invited destructive burning of loyalist houses. people to take over the Society. Yet over
to respond as one acting in hope. Even though fire was such a normal part time, amid many successes and failures,
of everyday life in Joigny, the trauma of she became a great leader and educator.
Our collective response can draw
a burning building next door induced
inspiration from this year’s Sacred One understanding that sustained
Sophie’s mother to give birth to her
Heart Education Focus Goal of Personal Sophie was her belief that it is the
two months early.
Growth in an Atmosphere of Wise relationships we build, maintain and
Freedom. The Focus Goal prayer, written Fire is what brought Sophie into this cultivate, that support us through
at the start of the year, is a source of world 240 years ago. For the rest of her moments of joy and moments of
encouragement: life she never ceased to play with the great challenge.
flames of fire in her heart. For instance,
God of Love When Sophie discovered that a
when contemporary French society told
her that as a girl she doesn’t deserve community was experiencing difficulties,
We ask that you be by our side as we
an education — what did she do? She doubts and uncertainty, a recurring
venture into 2020.
studied. Studied hard! theme in her letters and personal
Support us as we face new challenges, communications, was to have hope and
celebrate with us our achievements When Sophie was 18, she dreamt of remain optimistic — proclaiming the
and share our joys. As we live the 2020 becoming a Carmelite nun. To do this mantra “Courage and confidence. I can
Focus Goal: Personal Growth in An she travelled 140km, for two days, not repeat this call too often. We should
Atmosphere of Wise Freedom, inspire from her little home town of Joigny all make it always our support in our lives.”
us to: the way to Paris, only to find out when
she arrived that the Order had been Sophie calls us to carry on our journey
• use our gifts and talents to their fullest
abolished. This disappointment didn’t with hope and optimism, nurturing
• be resilient when things do not go relationships as a core concern while
dampen the flame.
to plan embracing a positive mindset enflamed
• appreciate the benefits of freedom of No, in fact, at the age of twenty one, the with courage and confidence.
choice, while taking responsibility for fire was stirred, as she simply started
her own religious Order — The Society Courage and confidence!
our actions.
We offer this prayer through the loving of the Sacred Heart.
Mark Oski
Sacred Heart of your Son, Jesus Christ. Director of Mission
Sophie’s life was a journey experienced
Amen during a complex, volatile moment in
Saba Sachdeva, Year 1
JOIGNY REMOTE LEARNING 8 JOIGNY REMOTE LEARNING 9
Learning In Extraordinary Times
Our Year 6 Cor Unum Leaders share our reading and writing tasks so we 1.30pm. After lunch, we go back to
insight into how their school day can check in about our work, and ask work and finish off anything we didn’t
changed and some of the lessons questions or get feedback on the work complete from the morning. Some of the
learnt through the experience of remote we’ve done so far. girls in the class have a private music
learning. lesson or a small group lesson which
9.40am. It’s time for a little break to just happen via Google Meet just like our
clear our heads for a while and take a
A Day in the Life of Remote break from the screen. We get up and
whole class sessions.
Learning for Year 6 stretch, get something to eat and move 2.15pm. Time for a Music lesson with our
around a bit. Music teacher, Ms O’Grady. She tells us
what music tasks we can do for this week
9.50am. We finish all our Literacy tasks and we have a chat. When it hits 3pm we
and submit them to our teacher. say bye to our Music Teacher and leave
10.35am . It’s time for a morning tea the call.
break, a snack for some energy and time 3pm. We are finished for the day and
The first Google Meet for Year 1 to get moving. Some of us do the daily head outside to do something active or
physical challenge at this time and try stay inside to choose something fun like
It was whilst Isaac Newton was confined how buddies could connect and with I pay tribute to our Joigny parents and to build up as many House points as we painting or drawing.
to his home, unable to attend his messages for the newsletter. There were our teachers who worked selflessly can to contribute to the House Remote
Cambridge University classes during the even a few who emailed just to check and tirelessly to reimagine and Activity Cup. Sasha Mansfield
Bubonic Plague in 1665, when he began in and ask after my wellbeing. Despite recreate how work could be done and Cor Unum Leader
the work that led to his momentous silent school corridors, classrooms and learning sustained in such foreign 11am. At 11am we have a Google Meet
discoveries in science and mathematics. playgrounds, student voice was stronger circumstances. Your creativity, earnest for Art. We do Art for 45 minutes with Mrs
Well over three hundred years later, than ever. Similarly so was the girls’ endeavours, patience, toil and teamwork Blamey. When we finish Art we then go
confinement again proved to be a sense of agency. provided extraordinary support to our onto our Number Google Meet for Maths.
catalyst for invention, as teachers and young people at a time of much need for
As many emails as I received from the 8.45am. My remote learning day begins 11.45am. In our Number Google Meet,
students discovered new ways to teach them, and when much was being asked
students, I suspect Loretta Williams, each day with a morning Google Meet our teacher explains the work we have to
and learn whilst physically remote from of you.
our Joigny Student Wellbeing Leader, with my class when we pray and Mrs do and answers any question we have.
one another. Aldcroft marks the roll. We then have a After we finish our Number Google Meet,
received ten-fold as they emailed to To capture this moment in time, the
There were many firsts over the weeks her submissions of artwork, recipes, name of each parent and staff member little chat as a class and Mrs Aldcroft tells we then work independently to finish off
that turned into months of remote jokes, learning challenges, stories and who contributed to the Joigny girls’ us about the tasks on our checklist for the work.
learning. Amongst the many new reports for Joigny News Online. Loretta’s wellbeing and learning over the past the day.
12.30pm. It’s lunch time. At home, the
activities, a Joigny community news vision and dedication to providing this six months of this year is recorded
9am. We usually start with Literacy each lunch menu has more options! I have
platform was launched, with students social connection platform ensured on these pages. Whilst the font may
morning and today is a usual day. We something tasty to eat that I make
taking on the roles of reporter, social there were opportunities for the girls be small, the number of contributors
stay on the Google Meet until we finish myself.
commentator, food blogger, playground to feel an ongoing sense of connection and the ways you assisted are indeed
designer and art critic, just to name a to their school community, something great. I have no doubt that we shall
few. Our Prep to Year 2 students took that played a key role in supporting look back upon 2020 as a testing time.
Thank You
to their new learning platform, Seesaw, wellbeing. Along with many others, I remain in Adrian R Angela & Anthony H Cameron M
awe of the responsiveness and agility Adrian S Angelika & Cameron N Candice W
like ducks to water. Within only days,
I firmly believe that the greatest lessons demonstrated, and am tremendously
Adriana Z & Anthony G Anita C & Paul F Carla & Pete C
they were photographing and recording
of the remote learning experience are Adrianne & James M Anita D’O Cath & Justin C
their learning tasks, submitting their thankful for health, wellbeing, Aileen G & Duncan M Anna & David R Cathy E & Nick P
not found in discrete subject areas, but community and the liberties we are
work with the ‘let me do it’ attitude that Alison & Jonathon McC Anna & Michael D Cecilia M
in the interdisciplinary domains that blessed to enjoy in the ordinary
can only be associated with curiosity, Alison L Anna & Samuel G Chantelle & Steve M
map personal and social capabilities and everyday. Alison T April Y & Jason L Chantelle G
confidence and feeling in-charge.
as well as critical and creative thinking Allis & Kon S Arpita & Kalpesh P Christelle H & Steven P
I don’t think I have ever received as skills. It is what formed in each of our To all who make up the Joigny Amali & Rohitha F Arthur L Christine & Aaron M
students as agents of kindness, masters community, thank you. Amanda & Joseph M Avanti RS & Nitin S Cindy & Sean H
many emails as I did in Terms 2 and
Amaryll & Anthony P Bec & Marcus D Dani & Chris K
3. The increased volume came not of their learning and in their value for,
Janine Hogan Ana & Luis C Bhavika & Ryan R Danielle B
so much from staff and parents, but and appreciation of, others that needs Andrea & Peter H Brigit K Danny & Richard E
from the students. Many as young to be noticed and celebrated. No written Head of Joigny
Andrea C Calvin T David B
as Years 2 and 3 were emailing ideas test or assessment can adequately
on new designs for House mascots, measure this.
JOIGNY REMOTE LEARNING 10 JOIGNY REMOTE LEARNING 11
Our Learning Experiences
Something I learnt when I was When learning remotely, I found that the A highlight of Remote creatively with the songs our chosen
learning remotely, that I may screen time was much more than what Learning for me singer has produced. For example, we
not have learnt onsite at school I was used to. Each day, we had Google could mix two of their songs using the
Meet lessons and submitted our work app, Garageband, or we could perform
using Google, we checked our emails a song of theirs to the class. Another
and Google calendars to see what was of my favourite Music activities was
on for the day. As the days on screen making up short songs using body
turned into weeks, I started struggling percussion.
to concentrate and keep motivated. I
Music has been a blast and I am so
came to the conclusion that it was the
grateful to have been a part of this
screen time that was affecting how I
special opportunity to experience Music
was feeling. So, I knew I needed to make
via remote learning. Not many other
some changes. When school ended at
generations can say, “I did school from
3pm, I put down my electronics and
home!”
did something outside, read a book,
exercised, drew or did something crafty. Caty Haines
I made a choice to stay away from Cor Unum Leader
screens and this really helped me to get
back on track with my learning. Surprisingly, my favourite activity during
During remote learning, something remote learning was Music. This was
I am proud that I was independent in
that I noticed I developed was greater a surprise to me as this is not how I
working out what I needed to do to keep
independence and responsibility for usually feel about Music at school. Who
my spirits up, and that I changed my
my day. would have thought?
routine myself to be healthier, which in
Usually, at school, our day feels directed turn made me happier. I think this was Even though Music was challenging for
by the timetable, bells and teachers a really valuable lesson to learn. I know me, it became one of the most enjoyable
letting us know what we need and what myself better for it and feel confident times of the week. Whilst we couldn’t
to do. We also have many others around that I can make choices that help my quite play instruments in Music Google
us to ask questions about our work and learning and my happiness. Meets, there were other things we did
learning and check in. I missed this when over the screen that were different and
Isobel Talbot
we were learning remotely, but there was fun. One of my favourite activities was
Cor Unum Leader
something that I gained instead. to find out interesting facts about a
famous singer. Do you know Ava Max
loves chocolate cake? We also worked
David W Erin F Jayne G Karman C & Binh T Leisel K Maria & Peter C Melissa Tu Nina K & Philip W Sally & Hubert W Suzie & Saire B
Deirdre O’G Fiona & Jon S Jenny & John I Kate & Brook L Lina & Phil B Marita H Meri & Andrew S Nuala M Samantha & Tim R Sylvia & Paul B
Di & Glen O Fiona & Matt W Jenny A Kate & Michael F Linda T & Chris H Marlyn & Bassem A Michael M Pette L Samantha T Tanija & John V
Diana & Bob H Fiona L & Leo H Jenny DP Kate M & Cameron F Lisa & Daniel W Mary & Michael DC Michelle L Rachael W & Kevin Z Sandy L Thérèse & Frank J
Diane & Isaac G Fiorina R Jessica L Katherine A Lisa & Paul M Mary M & Alan X Minako M & Simon L Rachel & Michael G Sarah & Sean Y Thérèse J
Diane & Phil B George F Jill & Chad C Kathryn S Lisa L & Bin Q Mary N & Albert DS Nancy & Can L Rachita & Nishan W Shannon B Tim S
Dominique A & Daniel H Glenn F Joan & Arwyn D Katie S Liz & Paul A Mary-Ann & Manesh S Nara & Matt C Rani & Nicky N Sharni F Tim S
Effie & Gabriel KV Golda & Paul T Joanne & Jamie M Katrina & Tom B Liz & Todd A Megan C & Tim S Natalie & Daniel V Raphael W Sharon HR & Cedric R Tom C
Elena P & Nadim T Helen & Matthew R John B Kelly F Loretta W Mei Law & Clarence S Natalie & Simon T Rebecca L Shawna L Toni & Terry K
Eliana & Rob D Indika T Judith & Adrian L Kerrie M & Adam W Louisa S Mel P Natasha & Steve S Rob T Sia H & George Z Toni Pl
Emily & Simon B Jac MS & Chris S Julia L & Ming W Kim & Stephen L Louise B Melissa & Stephen S Nicole & David M Robyn & Marcus M Simon T Vanessa & Nick B
Emma B Jacinta S & David T Justine & John P Kim A & Arthur O Lyn O’B Melissa & Steve Z Nicole & Mark T Robyn B Sonia J & Thomas Venita D
Emma C Jade & Damien R Jyana & Daniel L Krista DS & Nick M Mandy & Adam S Melissa B Nicole M & Julian V Rommy F Sue L & Jeremy B Yasmin & Liam O
Emma Fay & John C Janet C Kanchana & Emmanuel K Kristy & Conrad F Mandy & Angelo P Melissa M Niki & Jack C Rosa H & Tony C Sue S & Michael L Yi Zhao & Daqun G
Emmy C Janine H Karman C & Binh T Lee & Sharmy F Maria & Kon A Melissa Ti Nilindra & Shehan P Ruskshan DA Susan N
SENIOR SCHOOL REMOTE LEARNING 12 SENIOR SCHOOL REMOTE LEARNING 13
Creating New Futures
Through the Experience of
the COVID-19 Pandemic
Isabella Ronchi, Year 9 Maya Jorgensen, Year 7
Year 12 students on their first day back, Term 4 Alana Crawford, Year 7 Sophie Ganeson, Year 12
necessitating rolling restrictions, the these pertinent skills and attributes, it has been lonely and very tough at
opportunities for individual growth which will certainly equip them for their times, it has also taught me resilience
have been prolific. Through remote future: and focus. A rewarding experiences was
learning and hybrid models of learning, my community service. I wrote letters to
our dedicated and talented staff “In a completely different environment my grandparents and baked cookies for
Year 8 French Cooking Class
have afforded our students very real than usual, Notre Monde has posed people in our street.” Belle Hynes
experiences aimed at fostering critical multiple challenges this semester.
However, by demonstrating persistence Notre Monde has made me a better
“I am sure that you will never forget Fast forward to just over one hundred courage and through people genuinely 21st century skills and attributes.
and resilience, I have been able to person…without Notre Monde, I admit,
this period in your lives — constantly years and, again, we find ourselves living pulling together.” Along with the different forms of
overcome these obstacles and engage I wouldn’t be thinking about doing a
being described, especially in the through a time which is quite surreal as communication and the extensive
This formed part of the message fully in new and different experiences. community service and thinking about
media, as unprecedented, extraordinary, we navigate a life clouded by yet another opportunities for collaboration, actively
which I shared with our girls in our first This program has increased my helping people in my street. This is an
challenging, unparalleled and rivalled pandemic; namely, the COVID-19 reflected through our students’ learning
livestreamed School Assembly on April capabilities as a creative thinker, example of how my knowledge of other
only by the1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic. This time will, no doubt, was also much evidence of critical
14, marking the commencement of Term — separate from academic learning
pandemic. Here, at Sacré Cœur, we form part of the narrative of your lives; thinking, creativity and character; with leader and member of a team. I have
2 — a term, which we would purportedly — was enhanced because of using a
know that due to the Spanish flu, the the experiences will shape you in both all of this contributing to the overall strengthened my ability to collaborate
school year commenced quite late, on tangible and intangible ways, and, may be undertaking exclusively remotely. The creative mind.” Roxanne Bergstrom
wellbeing of our students. with others and contributed to building
March 25 in 1919. The students had to indeed make greater sense to you at second part of my message centred on a sense of unity in our year level during “I have been challenged over the past
gargle every day (not quite sure as to the some point beyond this year. No matter the many and varied opportunities for I was delighted to read the mature the remote learning period. Throughout two terms to think creatively and outside
nature of the liquid they may have been what form your life narrative takes, I genuine formative experiences which and engaging reflections of our Year the semester, I have learnt to approach the box. This style of learning has been
gargling, but some interesting remedies hope that it will be punctuated by a would optimise the learning experiences 9 Notre Monde students, which the tasks with an open mind and give my full particularly beneficial to me, especially
abounded) and use a solution of strong feeling of hope — a hope borne of all in our community. students wrote as part of their Semester effort, even though they may be outside because it is not general classroom
methylated spirits and camphor on their out of a deep sense of togetherness 1 Self-Reflection Report; what was
my comfort zone.” Isablla Ronchi learning.” Mia Lucarelli
handkerchiefs. Every class, weather- that can actually be achieved through And, certainly, despite living in a state quite evident was how their schooling
permitting, was held outdoors. All going isolation; a hope borne out of the many of flux brought about the continuously experience during COVID-19 had “Notre Monde in isolation has been a “I learnt many skills needed in life to
out was prohibited as far as possible. stories of authentic acts of kindness and moving COVID-19 landscape, facilitated the further development of once in a lifetime experience. Although, become a leader. I have become resilient
SENIOR SCHOOL REMOTE LEARNING 14 LEARNING AND TEACHING 15
Classrooms The changes to the delivery and
assessment of VCE were quickly
curriculum and problem solved by
sending things such as Art packages
of Change
adopted by teachers and students to students’ homes.
from Years 7–12. Classroom delivery
A highlight of these changes was
during remote learning was largely
the staff’s willingness to share and
dependent on Google Meet that
help each other in terms of using
Teachers like to be organised and allowed teachers and students to
technology within the classroom.
in control. But 2020 made teachers retain face-to-face contact at the
Staff meetings became a place to
rethink and reimagine everything they beginning of each lesson. This ability
demonstrate what individual teachers
had previously done. to communicate was essential for
and learning areas were doing.
student wellbeing and accountability,
Equipped with laptops, our first priority
with the catch-cry of “You are on This ability to adapt to this remote
was to make sure that students’
mute!” quickly becoming part of the setting was also evident in things
learning was not compromised. This
school day. such as the subject selection process.
was especially true for VCE students
Unable to meet with teachers to
where teachers were determined to There was no option but for teachers
discuss subjects, films replaced
not only keep up with the respective to upskill in a very short time, using
meetings and an afternoon of Google
study designs but also find a way technology in each and every lesson.
Meets allowed students to ‘drop in’ on
for students to continue to complete The delivery included the filming of
House Dance Competition different subjects to ask questions.
School Assessed Coursework (SAC) content in subjects such as Science
at home in line with authentication and Mathematics. Languages There was hardly an event on
and positive through adapting to every to the student led Voices Against this challenging time, too, will pass and employed tools with audio content
procedures and the VCAA guidelines. the school calendar that was not
situation and challenge and doing it Racism initiative, aimed at galvanizing that we will emerge having developed
and Google slides allowed for the reimagined and reinvented in 2020.
with a smile on my face. Throughout our school community around the issue greater adaptability, agility, tenacity This resulted in a much greater
organisation of lessons for subjects The professional development of
these strange times, I have learnt to of systemic racism. Student voice at and opportunities for innovativeness. emphasis on skills rather than content,
such as English and Humanities. teachers in terms of using technology
collaborate with people even when it is Sacré Cœur is strongly underscored We shall also take away the strength along with an unprecedented reliance
Break out rooms provided students an will continue to have benefits in the
through a screen.” Ella Collison by courage and kindness, and driven of our Sacré Cœur community, and we on technology. There was little time
by a compulsion to make a discernible shall absolutely move forward, urged opportunity to collaborate in groups future and the classroom will remain
“Due to isolation, I have been able to available to make these changes and
difference through actively contributing on by the words of our foundress in subjects such as Drama. This use forever changed by COVID-19.
develop in my ability to think on my feet teachers needed to adapt to these
to the creation of a just society. Through Madeleine Sophie Barat, who herself of technology also resulted in a record
and create solutions for any problems changes almost immediately. Our Caroline Brown
word and action, as captured by the had lived through several epidemics of every lesson that meant students
I have endured. I have worked in many success in this area was measured Director of Learning and Teaching
many images and much of the writing and other grave diseases: “Courage and could revisit lessons to clarify content.
small groups and made new friendships. in our Burke Road Bulletin, our young confidence! I cannot repeat this war-cry when the Year 12 students returned
Despite the practical subjects such as Megan Marshall
I have become more confident in myself women, during these uncertain times, too often. We should make it our support to school at the end of each lockdown
Creative Arts being more difficult to Curriculum Leader 7–12
and been able to express my opinions. have reflected aspirations such as those in our life”. without the pressure of having a lot of
teach from home, teachers rearranged
Throughout challenges, I persevered and expressed by M. Le Bas from the Asia SACs to complete.
developed leadership….Notre Monde has Education Foundation at The University Adelina Melia-Douvos
made me smile and laugh even through of Melbourne: Deputy Principal: Head of Senior School
the time at home.” Zoe Zavitsanos (Current: Acting Principal)
The Cooking Collective
“When people are living in uncertain
This time has also created for our young times, racism and prejudice [can] rear
women the ability to incorporate the very their ugly heads and undermine human
tenets of citizenship into their thinking potential … we are all living through a
and learning, as they have been invited global crisis, but there is a real chance When the Year 8s were not able to return to onsite learning in Term 2, we worked
to look beyond their own immediate to develop empathy for our fellow
experience, to develop intercultural hard to find new ways for students to continue to come together and feel united as
[local] and global citizens, to learn from
understanding based on an appreciation a Year Level during their Pastoral lessons. With many students expressing their
and to respect each other’s cultures
of diverse values and world views. new found love of cooking during lockdown, we decided to ask students to share
— to resolve our differences to make a
Opportunities have been wide ranging, their favourite recipe to get them through lockdown. The Year 8 students were
difference.”
from participation in webinars, such as encouraged to enter their favourite recipes online and it was then published into a
the leadership webinar which brought So what can we take away from this book. We hope that this cookbook will remain a wonderful artefact of the unique
students from Australia, New Zealand time? The knowledge that just as the experience of learning at home that took place in Term 2.
and Zimbabwe together to discuss the Spanish Influenza Pandemic ended
pandemic across different perspectives, after many long-drawn out months, Sharleen Stone
Year 8 Co-ordinator
LEARNING AND TEACHING 16 LEARNING AND TEACHING 17
Learning at a Distance
Measuring Remote Learning
Terms 2 and 3
is now what is allowing teachers to
deliver great lessons.
Number of Total number For example, it became clear early on
Google Meets of Firefly tasks that some traditional, in-person teaching
methods were not really working online.
8,929 1,660 Teachers used to commanding a
class’ attention were suddenly flailing.
The classes felt flat. The girls were
disengaging.
Number of Total number
So, teachers young and old began
Participants in of Responses imagining new ways to connect with
Google Meets to tasks their students. Many reached out to
28,512
digital experts like Jade for tips on how
90,167 to take their lessons to the next level.
Getting ready for remote learning. Practicing a remote drama lesson
“I’ve taught so many people how to edit
video,” she said. “It’s like ’20 minutes,
As the world scrambled to adjust to Because the School was already using half an hour, I’ll quickly show you’ and
Google Meet Total Parent the rise of COVID-19 early this year, Google’s apps for word processing, then I’ve used Google Meet and screen
Quality Tool User Visits to Firefly education became one of the most spreadsheets and slides, ICT Manager sharing to train them.”
disrupted sectors of society.
Feedback Score 16,845
Kate Knight says integrating Google
“People are editing their own
Meet was relatively painless from a
5/5 Among the most challenging elements
of our new lockdown life was the shift
technical point of view. Then, adding in
further productivity tools, like Google
instructional videos and things like that,
creating interactives that they didn’t
to remote learning. In the short weeks have to do before, because they could
Calendar, streamlined processes further.
Total Total Staff and
leading up to the start of Term 2, anxious just do what they’d always done.”
teachers and staff at schools like Sacré Prior to lockdown, many teachers were
Seesaw posts Student Visits Cœur had to figure out how to go 100 still using paper calendars. As students now return to face-to-face
17,857 to Firefly per cent online.
“We support staff to develop at their
learning, Jade hopes the lessons of
lockdown won’t soon be forgotten.
213,548 As daunting as the project was, many
teachers, like Digital Learning and
own pace and we don’t mandate many
things,” said Kate. “But this has provided “We’ve questioned everything,” she said.
Innovation Leader Jade Jackson, were a real opportunity for people to upskill.” “We’ve put it on the table. Is this the best
Total Comments up for the challenge. way to do it? Is this new way a better
on Seesaw work “And it’s been in a completely different way? What do we keep? What do we
“Disruption is great, because I think we mindset from ‘this is something I have change?”
15,746 Google Meet. Used across all Year
went through this really good period of
questioning everything.”
to learn to improve my practice’. It has
“It could be the best of both
been ‘this is something I need to learn in
Levels, Teachers and Administration order to survive.’” worlds really.”
Every aspect of school life was analysed,
teams Tim Young
from morning homeroom to sport, from Remote learning has also prompted
Total number of Seesaw. Used to deliver Remote drama to music. How can we do this Sacré Cœur to making better use of Communications Officer
helpdesk tickets Learning in Prep–Year 2 remotely? its Learning Management Systems.
1,866
The universal adoption of Seesaw at
Firefly. Our Learning Management At the heart of Sacré Cœur’s shift online
Junior School, Joigny, has reinvigorated
System and Parent Portal was a dramatic ramping up of video
teachers and allowed them to use
conferencing. Some teachers had barely
technology in more consistent ways.
an hour’s training on Google Meet before
lockdown, but had no choice but to make Across the board, Kate says there has
it work and soon found themselves in been a massive shift in staff attitudes
front of a virtual classroom. towards technology, because technology
CREATIVE ARTS 18 CREATIVE ARTS 19
MAD Show continually supported and encouraged
us to adapt to online learning... and
strong creative art education. That’s
why I’m very excited to be opening this
What role does arts education play when
our assumptive world has been turned
2020 — Virtual
the creative VCE class of 2020. None exhibition. I was really impressed by upside-down? Our students stepped up,
of us could have possibly prepared the quality of the work and also the as we knew they would, to illustrate the
for the challenges we faced, but when innovative way in which the exhibition importance of arts studies in processing
Edition we did, one thing brought us a sense
of comfort. We were not alone. Our
has been shown and the way that it can
be viewed online. In particular the fact
challenging and difficult times. I believe
that their lived experience has shaped
cohort of future artists, designers, that this work has been made during works that will become a time-capsule
photographers and journalists, I know, COVID-19, and during lockdown as well. of inspiration, a creative legacy that can
The Annual Media, Art and Design (MAD) will be unstoppable, due to our ability There’s a long history of arts practice point to authentic ways of expressing
Show was innovated this year, the first to adapt to unique situations and our and creativity being able to think about who we are, as individuals and in
ever Virtual Edition. It wasn’t the same incredible skills of collaboration and things as they are happening, process community.
buzz and vitality of the usual exhibition cohesion which provided support to things as they are happening, both
each of us throughout this insane year. Nhariah Tran
in the Florence Buckley Hall, but the abstractly and literally … the student
The friendships made throughout our Creative Arts Learning Leader
Creative Arts team designed an equally works in this particular exhibition will be
spectacular and unique experience that journey at ‘Sac’ is something I will never a fantastic record of this time.”
honored the creative journey of our forget — I am so indebted to you all.
students.
Ms Adelina Melia-Douvos, Acting
Following a special lunch and soft Principal expressed our joint pride in our
launch of the exhibition with the Website: www.MADsacrecoeur.com students:
Instagram: @MADsacrecoeur
Year 12 MAD girls in our Art studios,
“Girls, we are the richer for what you
an evening Zoom event saw panelists
have courageously created and what you
broadcasting from home to guests from
have been open to sharing with us. You
all around Australia and internationally
have worked with zeal, passion, valor
to celebrate to celebrate the students’
and resolve during a year which, had you
talents and achievements in 2020.
allowed it to do so, might have hindered
Creative Arts Prefect, Lucy Gallen your artistic pursuits... I am partial to
won our enduring respect for her the works of the Dutch Masters but I
compassionate and thoughtful am absolutely taken by our Sacré Cœur
leadership. Her reflection on ‘The Masters — whose works are compelling
Year from Student Perspectives’ also and evocative.”
embraced the whole Sacré Cœur
Guest speaker, Ian Strange (Acclaimed
community:
New-York based Australian Artist)
Lucy Gallen Self Portrait Year 12 works displayed in the arts studios
Not only have we all been challenged applauded the girls for the impressive
in unthinkable ways, we have shown works created during a pandemic year:
incredible resilience and persistence.
“I’ve been very lucky to have a strong
Trying to imagine how we were going
foundation in creative practice and a
to complete our works at home was an
extremely daunting thought ... many
of us raided the art rooms before we
headed home with as many materials
as we could carry. It was our incredible
art teachers who supported and guided
us through these times of uncertainty.
Through a screen Google Meet or in the
art rooms, our art teachers were there.
I want to thank, on behalf of us all:
our incredible Sacré Cœur community
for amazing resources and an
encouraging environment where we The website also features a collection of Years 7–11
Creative Arts works and a Virtual Gallery Tour made
could constantly express our ideas...; by the Year 9 Digital Technologies class
the amazing families who we may be The website features Year 12 MAD student works
and folios. Indiana RIckard Smith’s illustrated book Gift box for Year 12 MAD girls Luncheon with MAD Class of 2020
a bit sick of at the moment, but who “Seventeen films to watch before you’re seventeen”
won the People’s Choice Awards
PERFORMING ARTS 20 PERFORMING ARTS 21
Teaching Drama Mis-en-Scene Description —
Extract
Remotely I will use a greenscreen and a picture of
a forest as my backdrop to show that
Little Red Riding Hood is in the forest.
I will be wearing a black t-shirt, black
jeans, brown boots, red flannel and
black hooded cape. My hair will be in
two plaits. My makeup will be minimal,
just foundation, mascara and some
eyeshadow to make my face more
noticeable. My main costume item and
property will be the cape. At the end of
the scene I will take it off and hand it to Sarah Gilmour, Year 8
the Baker as thanks for saving Little Red
Riding Hood and her Granny.
Sarah Gilmour, Year 8
Polly Hara, Year 9
Dragon Theatre Sculptures
Evaluation of the Process of
One of the questions that we have been The Year 9 Drama class watched a Performing a Play Online —
Witch’s Character Profile —
constantly asked over the two periods hilarious streamed performance of One
Extract Extract
of remote learning was ‘how do you Man, Two Guvnors. The students really
manage to teach a practical subject enjoyed working creatively on their I live in a tower which has no doors. A
The concept of using filming online
such as Drama online?’ Luckily this acting, direction and stagecraft choices security measure to keep out others.
enhanced the alienating effect
was a question that we had already for their monologue performances which It is tall and grey with one singular
brainstormed in March, and we found were filmed at home. The students also throughout each of the three scenes. Not
large window and that is how I get up Polly Hara, Year 9
that the solutions were there if you were cast and blocked their mini-production only are we not in a theatre watching a
into my house. If I, the Witch, were an
prepared to think outside the box. The Servant of Two Masters and concluded animal, I would be a Black mamba. Black play but we are watching and performing
main objectives we had were to try to their remote learning by designing mambas are a species of large, extremely the play on our computers. This makes
Stephanie Dimos-Foundas, Year 8
keep Drama fun and engaging whilst their character’s Commedia Dell’Arte venomous snakes. I would be feared by all the audience remember that they are
also trying to get the students working costume. and they would do as I say. I prefer gowns at home doing online schooling. This
creatively off their computers. in the colour of midnight blue. It gives a takes the audience out of their trance
The “Page to Stage” Drama class Mis-en-Scene Description —
mysterious effect and the moon blends and makes them remember what is
The Year 7 Drama creativity unit involved embarked on a dramatised reading of Extract
in with the blue of the gown to hide me in going on in the world at the moment.
a variety of fun exercises to develop The ThreePenny Opera. Over several
the darkness. Since the setting is in the woods, outside It does not only alienate the situation
skills in aspects of creative thinking, weeks they rehearsed in breakout rooms
such as fluency, flexibility, variation on Google Meets and then recorded their Granny’s house, I will be in my backyard, for the audience, but also for the actors
Molly Houghton, Year 8
and association. One activity involved final performance with either costume, positioning the camera so it can see part as it is very daunting and strange to
creating a dragon theatre sculpture from set or lighting as their stagecraft of the back shed, which will symbolise be performing to a single computer in
household objects — with the condition element. Granny’s house and mostly the back
the comfort of your own home, rather
that all objects had to be returned to garden, which will symbolise the woods.
than to many people in a theatre. This
normal afterwards. Kate Dillon I will include a bunch of flowers, as a
was Brecht’s aim and although using
Dramatic Arts Learning Leader property and my gestures will indicate
Google Meet or Zoom was a technique
All of the Year 8 Drama classes began that my character is proud and sassy.
the Musical Theatre unit by watching Diane Gavelis I will begin out of camera and come we had to use, I think he would definitely
Ella Buxton, Year 8
Into the Woods. The students then Drama Teacher into frame skipping, to demonstrate her approve that it only added to the theme
acted, directed and designed the mise- bubbly and energetic personality. of alienation.
en-scene for their filmed monologue Stephanie Dimos-Foundas, Year 8 Olivia Rodrigues, Year 9
performances. They concluded their
remote learning time by designing
original sets and costume designs.MUSIC 22 MUSIC 23
Keeping Music Alive
in Time of Pandemic
Once upon a time, way back in February Australia during remote learning,
2020, in the magical land of Sacré were overcome with inventiveness
Cœur, the beautiful heritage building and humour.
Brynmawr was alive with the sounds of
music. The excitement of the girls as “Somet imes i t would be a
they headed towards their instrumental
lessons, came away from an exhilarating bi t hard to concentrate on Year 9 Music Class
ensemble rehearsal, or willingly gave
up every spare hour in preparation for
pract ice when my li t t le
the much-anticipated annual House ki t ten came and sat on
Eurovision: What’s The Fuss?
Arts Festival was a noisy but enjoyable
constant throughout the day. my lap, but I would try to
But alas, as March arrived, so did play a concert for him”.
the wicked Coronavirus. Suddenly,
Saskia Palacios-Banay, Year 9
sadly, Brynmawr fell strangely silent.
Bravely, and determined to continue Eurovision: What’s The Fuss?’ (Full being our intent. The unit included we have in store for the girls in
The Music Department can’t wait until
their connection with music, the staff title: ‘Eurovision: What’s The Fuss If diverting anecdotes about history, Year 7 music. Sometimes too
we can say goodbye to COVID-19
and students, just like all the best Alexandra Lunardella Zertuche Some People Like Too Much Sauce geography, languages, politics and much is never enough.”
and once again, be able to produce
superheroes, went into action, armed On Their Pudding?’) was designed as encompassed a torrent of completely
wonderful music in Brynmawr. However, “My Eurovision experience was
with the latest technology which was a thank you gift for our sensational kooky music clips. We analysed
we acknowledge that this new way of incredibly fun and was so interesting.
to become their best friend (….most of Year 7s during remote learning. Australia’s involvement in the
experiencing music has given our The unit was engaging and upbeat.
the time!) contest, we had a section on why
Sacré Cœur musicians, staff and In each and every music class, the We watched some amazing
The Sacré Cœur students, with their Sweden are consistently amazing,
students alike, the opportunity to Year 7 girls motivated and energised performances and some funny ones
usual verve, dedication and initiative, we celebrated in the euphoria of the
explore and develop new methods of us through their sheer goodwill. too. We had brilliant conversations
turned their bedrooms, studies, lounges, music and generally had a lot of fun.
learning and teaching. After numerous theory worksheets about the tunes, outfits, stage props,
and even their gardens into music
had been duly submitted I thought, The entire Year 7 cohort are now decorations and the scoring. We
studios; set up their music equipment We are looking forward to being able
and technology and continued, hardly ‘Enough’s enough, let’s have some accomplices and officially in-the- learnt that Australia, although being a
to share, in person, the rewarding and
Eleni Dimos-Foundas
missing a beat, with their musical fun’. Sadly, there was no Eurovision know Eurotragics. It is also hoped new addition and not being European,
joyful times of making Brynmawr once
education. AMEB exams that had to song contest held this year owing that they are now set up for a lifetime have been incredibly successful and
again come alive with the sounds of
be cancelled were instead submitted to the state of the world. Luckily, love of the contest. It would be a their performances were amazing. I
music.
electronically and assessed by music this provided us with the perfect complete understatement to say just can’t wait to see what Eurovision
staff permitting the students to progress Wendy Rechenberg opportunity to have our own that this experience has been a will bring next year!” Alice Hanna
to the next grade. Many ensembles still Music Teacher commemoration entirely devoted monumental reminder to me of just
met up virtually weekly. Cantabile, Adrian Russell
to Eurovision. how much I love my job.
Sacré Cœur’s newest vocal ensemble, Music Teacher
learnt, and recorded, a stunning version We covered almost every learning “Without giving anything away, I
of Over the Rainbow. domain in the book without that simply cannot wait to unveil what
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