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LORETO MARRYATVILLE THE ACACIAS 2018 Acacias
Educating strong, passionate and confident girls and young women. Contents From the Principal 1 From the College Board 2 From the Head Girl 3 Celebrating our Year 12 Success 4 Welcoming our 2019 Head Girl 6 2018 Snapshot: 2018 Vietnam-Cambodia Social Justice Tour 7 Mission Day 8 Year 6 Canberra trip / Grandparents & Special Friends Day 9 Loreto Spring Art 10 Year 12 Art Show 11 Artist in Residence 12 French Exchange 13 Loreto 2018 Federation 14 Loreto Early Learning Centre Exceeds Expectations 15 2018 Performing Arts Festival: 16-17 Junior School 18 Senior School 19 Year 12 Drama Production 20 2018 Student Achievements 21-24 Student Writing 25 State-Of-The-Art Science Centre Sets New Learning Benchmark 26-27 LOSA 28 Loreto Parents and Friends 29 Tribute 30 Notices 31 From the Acacias is a publication for the Loreto College Marryatville community and is published by the Loreto College Marketing Office. Submissions are welcome via email: acacias@loreto.sa.edu.au
From the
Principal
“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope.
Hope breeds peace.” CONFUCIUS
Our focus at Loreto is to educate in debating, public speaking or The girls are prepared to not only
strong, passionate and confident one of the many competitions become young women who have
girls and young women. available, or speak to a group of the academic knowledge and
girls in their capacity as a school skills necessary to be successful
These words are easily said and leader, they are learning to be in life, they also have a rich
we might think they are just part of strong, passionate and confident. co-curricular life that helps to
an advertising jingle but in reality, develop their social and emotional
everything that we do is aimed at So, we have covered how the skills, as well as experiences that
delivering these outcomes. girls become strong, passionate nurture their capacity to care,
and confident young women, love and give to others.
If girls are given the freedom to but what about the why? Why
pursue their passions, uninhibited is it so important to focus on Therefore, everything that
by judgement or stereotypes, these central virtues? The you read in this 2018 tome of
then this will help them build Confucian mantra, ‘Education student accomplishments will
their strength by establishing breeds confidence. Confidence be testament to this holistic
a firm belief in themselves and breeds hope. Hope breeds peace’ development of our girls. They
consequently increase their levels gives us some understanding are and will become young
of confidence, thus preparing them of this. When we are strong in women of integrity, grace, and,
to take risks in future endeavours. confidence, we are strong in most importantly, girls and
hope. When we have hope, we are young women full of hope for
By providing the girls with in tune with our inner humanity themselves and each other.
opportunities to be on stage and at peace with ourselves and
through events such as College each other. Thus, being strong, Dr Nicole Archard
musicals as well as other music passionate and confident isn’t just BA DipEd, MA, MEdLead, MTheolSt, PhD
and drama performances, the related to what we can do, it is Principal
Performing Arts Festival (PAF), also related to our state of being,
and our annual R-12 Talent and this impacts on how we
Quest, girls learn that through engage with others, our empathy,
performance they can overcome and our compassion.
situations where they are placed
outside of their comfort zone. These attributes are so clearly at
play in a Loreto education. Not
Likewise, every time the girls are only is the education that the girls
given an opportunity to speak receive enriching academically, but
on a microphone at liturgies it is also aimed at their personal and
and assemblies or participate spiritual growth.
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From the College Board
L-R: Michael Francis, Sandra Di Blasio, Dr Nicole
Archard, Tony Zappia, Peter Hoban, Leigh Willson,
Brooke Hall-Carney and Peta Nunn.
It has been my great privilege Education Model, the new Social, Tanya Smith, and their committee,
to chair the College Board again Emotional, Academic Development for their tireless efforts in
this year. (SEAD) Program, and the learning fundraising at College events such
and built environments. On your as SpringART, the Ladies Luncheon
The Sisters of the Institute of the behalf, I congratulate and thank and the Year 12 Graduation Dinner.
Blessed Virgin Mary have delegated Dr Archard on her scholarship, These events are greatly
to each of the College Boards for vision and commitment to ensuring appreciated by the College
the conduct and sustainability of the the best possible educational community. Similarly, I am grateful
schools. I can assure you that the outcomes for your daughters. to the Loreto Old Scholars
Board takes its responsibilities Association (LOSA) for their
seriously, in order to ensure the best Whilst on the topic of capital generous donations to the
possible outcomes for the students. works, I thank Mr Loreto Taglienti, Old Scholars’ Science Centre.
Mr Tony Zappia and other
This year, the Board has welcomed members of the Capital Works Last but by no means least, I thank
two new Directors; Brooke Hall- Committee, in assisting the College the students. They achieve so
Carney and Mike Francis. Brooke is with our Capital Works Program much year after year. Each
a Loreto Old Scholar and is a this year. In particular, the R-2 fortnight, I read the College
partner at the international law firm, Learning Centre, three new Newsletter and, on each occasion,
Lipman Karas. Mike has a wealth of playgrounds, the Loreto Early I am amazed at what the girls have
experience in the business world Learning Centre, the Senior Staff achieved in a seemingly endless
and manages the advancement arm Learning Centre and Reception and array of activities. Academically,
of the Hutt Street Centre, where he the relocation of the Executive the girls remain strong. Then there
has achieved considerable success. Team and Business Office to the is the myriad of other activities
Both new Directors have already magnificent Acacias building. where the girls excel; rowing,
made significant contributions to chess, swimming, performing arts,
the Board and the College. The Old Scholars’ Science Centre music; the list goes on. Mary Ward
has now been completed, adding a would be proud of them all. In
The Principal, Dr Nicole Archard, significant facility for the students closing, I wish all associated with
continues to guide the College with of the College. the College an enriching and
a raft of initiatives for both staff and fulfilling 2019.
students. Dr Archard’s annual I thank the Parents and Friends
Directions Document, discusses the Association, in particular, the joint Peter Hoban BA LLB
merits of girls’ education, the Loreto Chairs, Charmaine Binns and Chair College Board
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Educating strong, passionate and confident girls and young women.
From the
Head Girl
For the Class of 2018, this year A special focus this year was
has brought with it many different women’s rights as it is important, as
emotions. young women, for us to be aware
of and passionate about our own
Our final year of schooling has been rights and the welfare of other
incredible, and I could not have women.
been more honoured to help lead
all Loreto girls through the year I would like to take this opportunity
of Justice. As an Executive Team, to thank the 2018 Deputy Head Girl,
we interpreted the year of Justice Isabelle Zappia, and the Executive
to be a year filled with spreading Team, for working extremely well
awareness, empathy and action. together in order to successfully
fulfil our goals in this year of
With our theme, ‘Make the world Justice.
a better place with peace and
justice in 2018’ constantly in mind, The unwavering support of our
we have been able to successfully fellow Year 12 students, the student
spread kindness and awareness body and staff has ensured a
through many different initiatives successful year. I’d like to give
throughout the year. special mentions to Mr David Hall
and Dr Nicole Archard for their
Through traditional events such constant support and for putting up
as our beloved Swimming and with us every Tuesday lunchtime!
Athletics Carnivals, Performing Arts
Festival, Pink Day and Mission Day, My time as Head Girl has taught
I can quite confidently say that me so much, not only about what it
every single Loreto girl gave her means to be a Loreto girl, but also
absolute all. It is this pure school how, as Loretians, we can be doers
spirit which fills the halls of Loreto of justice in every aspect of life.
with motivation to do our best, and
our best is definitely what we did Tara Rossetto
this year. Head Girl
The 2018 Executive brought new
initiatives, such as strengthening
the bond between the Junior and
Senior schools, ‘Are U Okay?’ Day
and celebrations for International
Women’s Day; all to ensure each
girl is aware of the world in which
she lives.
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Celebrating our
2018 Year 12 Success
51%
We are delighted to announce the
SACE results of our Class of 2018. of all grades
We congratulate our College Dux,
Carla Evangelista, who achieved
were As
an ATAR of 99.55. Tara Rossetto
achieved an ATAR of 99.50 and
was one of 25 students who were NUMBER OF As 3 OR MORE 64%
awarded the Governor of South
Australia Commendation. ACHIEVED BY OUR 4 OR MORE 45%
CLASS OF 2018 5 OR MORE 26%
We also congratulate Monica
Bonasera and Anna Foley whose 6 OR MORE 14%
artworks were selected for inclusion 7 OR MORE 6%
4
in the 2019 SACE Art Show.
There were 12 merits across
seven subjects and 32 A+ grades,
with 100% of Year 12 students
%OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN
successfully achieving SACE
7% of students achieved an
completion.
ATAR of 98 or above, placing ATAR of 99
or above
them in the top 2% of the State
Congratulations to all students in
our Year 12 cohort on their hard 18% of students achieved an
work and dedication throughout ATAR of 95 or above, placing
2018. We wish them the very best them in the top 5% of the State 39% of students achieved an
for their future endeavours. ATAR of 90 or above, placing them
in the top 10% of the State
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On behalf of the 2018 cohort, I would like to thank our
families for their continuous encouragement and support
throughout our lives. We are all extremely grateful.
To the future graduates of 2019, and to those who will follow
in the years ahead…
To receive a Loreto education is a privilege. I really
encourage you all to embrace your time at Loreto and
dedicate yourself to your studies each and every year, as you
never know what you might achieve.
Many students, myself once included, assume achieving Dux
as an unobtainable goal which requires constant academic
perfection. From my own experience, I can confirm that
my success in Year 12 is not the result of intellect but self-
discipline. I wish to elaborate on this and impart some advice
to the current Year 12’s.
Carla Evangelista
Your last year at Loreto is one you will cherish in the years
to come. It is a year to strive for academic excellence and
give your best effort in all you do. As egotistical as it may
Dux Speech sound, this year is all about you…your dreams, your goals,
your visions, your life. And your accomplishments in life
will be the result of the choices you have made. Choose to
succeed, choose to be determined, choose to work hard, and
ultimately, choose the course of your own life.
It is my great privilege to be standing before you
I promised myself at the beginning of Year 12 that I would
today as the College Dux of 2018. give the year my all. I refused to accept any standard short of
I certainly did not perceive Dux as a possibility for myself, my personal best. And so, for me Year 12 consisted of hours
especially in light of the incredible group of girls that upon hours of study. With that said, I certainly won’t be the
we acknowledged earlier. And so, I wish to congratulate last to tell you: “Year 12. It’s a marathon, not a sprint”. Year 12
the Class of 2018 on their outstanding Year 12 results, is a persistent effort, requiring endurance, steady pacing and
particularly the girls here today who are all equally as a strong focus on moving forward…even when there are no
deserving to be in my place. immediate signs of getting closer to the finish line.
To attain College Dux is not a feat that can, or should, be Aim to find your ideal balance. I maintained a sport as it
attempted alone. There were so many people who tirelessly helped me to stay focused and manage stress. Personally,
I found I didn’t have too much time left for social events. But
supported me through Year 12 and it is today that I would
again, it is important to remember everyone is different. Be
like to express my sheer gratitude and thanks to all those
considerate of those who choose to study rather than hang
deserving.
out. Likewise, remember some people work more solidly after
To the graduates of 2018, who were not just my classmates, a much-needed break. Don’t compare yourself to others,
but my friends… I wouldn’t have wanted to share my focus on how you can achieve your best.
final year with anyone else. Though we may have been
There will be times when the stresses of Year 12 will feel
overanxious, wearied and somewhat unstable at times, we
all too much. This is not the time to give in, but the time to
succeeded in keeping each other driven, motivated and
seek help from your family, friends and the College. Always
sane… for the most part. We transformed the common room, remember there are so many people behind you.
our home away from home, into a prosperous and happy
environment during what was a stressful year. At school, our Be sure to look after yourself and prioritise your health and
cohort was our family, and like sisters, we supported one wellbeing.
another through the good, the bad and the ugly. Today we have acknowledged the success of the Class
I wish to extend my gratitude to the teachers I was blessed of 2018. But what does it really mean to be successful?
with last year, as well as all those who taught our cohort Personally, I walked away from my final exam satisfied,
throughout our time at Loreto. Thank you to each one of you, knowing I truly gave Year 12 nothing less than my best.
who genuinely had our best interests at heart, and created If you can look back on this year with no regrets and honestly
an environment where each one of us could grow. Thank you say you tried your best, then no one can tell you the ATAR
for the knowledge you imparted; for your resilience to our you receive in December is anything less than perfect.
constant questions; and, to the Year 12 teachers especially,
thank you for all the hours you spent beyond the bell. In the A Loreto education is like no other, in that it truly empowers
words of Mrs Warrender, “Remember Carla, nothing is too and motivates young women to be the best individuals
much trouble.” It is for these reasons and so many more, that they can be. A Loreto Marryatville girl is selfless, passionate
and devoted to making the world a better place. Most
we will remain forever grateful to you all.
importantly, she is successful because she strives to achieve
I must also express my appreciation to my parents and her personal best in all facets of her life.
family. You helped me to achieve my academic best in every
To the current Year 12s, now is the time to work your hardest.
way possible, from easing my other responsibilities to proof
reading paper after paper. There was probably just as much Year 12 is tough…but so are you.
pressure on you as there was for me over the course of the
With that, I wish you all the very best of luck and every
year, but you persisted, and never stopped supporting me.
success this year.
I am so thankful for all that you did for me and I am happy
I could make you proud. Thank you.
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Welcoming our
2019 Head Girl
“Sometimes, I imagine six impossible things before breakfast.”
A favourite quote of mine, from that there is any tangible evidence equally. In removing the negative
the Lewis Carroll narrative I am that any of us cannot exceed a limit connotative meaning of the word
sure you are all familiar with, we set ourselves, or reach a goal we “mistake” or “failure”, we can start
Alice In Wonderland. deem unattainable. If we got a C on to see them more as lessons, and
one maths test, it is not proof that stepping stones for growth and
I find it fitting that in my speech I the next one can’t be an A+. A strength. Inventors never made
draw on the themes of imagination one-kilometre rowing sprint on an anything without first failing, then
and limitations during our Merit ergo in a time of 4 minutes does not trying again. Revolutionaries never
ceremony, where we celebrate our prove that your next time can’t be made change without first being
students’ outstanding academic could be 3.50, or 3.45. knocked back for their radical
achievements. In my own thoughts. Imaginaries never forged
experience, the times I have been Our perception of our reality is their own dreams into reality,
awarded an academic merit, I influenced by these limitations; in without first thinking the
believe that the award itself has succumbing to false pretences, or impossible, possible.
been a mere by-product of my cultural pressures, even gender
own curious inclinations. roles, we inhibit in ourselves that our So in a roundabout way, what I am
potential can be measured, when trying to say is that the Loreto
Whilst I maintain the mindset, that
really, it is limitless, infinite, and in student will first make a mistake,
if I work hard, and set goals, the
the shape of ourselves. then after, she will stand up tall, and
result I attain will be the best
find support in her network
possible – I have an even stronger
This is where imagination comes community of inspiring staff and
belief, that in allowing your
into play. Imagination knows no peers, to then throw herself back
imagination to steer you in your
bounds. And for the inspired mind, into her work.
learning, you develop a love of
it does not seem that absurd to
learning, and consequently your
think of six impossible things before My vision for 2019, is that I can instil
results reflect the effort and passion
breakfast. The curious student is such strong self-belief in our Loreto
you put into your schoolwork.
never satiated, instead always asks students and begin to watch them
I think there is art in being absorbed why? How? The curious student breaking down limits, improving,
with learning, so much so, that it challenges preinstalled perceptions growing, learning, imagining,
doesn’t feel like work. Letting your she may have conjured up due to relearning, reimagining, and
sheer intrigue guide you, is a these social pressures. manifesting herself in the shape she
disposition I believe would be knows in her heart, she will best
common amongst the girls who Wild dreams and wishful thinking is thrive.
achieved awards this evening. what gives the curious student
However, the common discernment hope, and expands her mind’s To finish off, I have a bit of holiday
students often face, is that our horizon. Importantly, the curious homework from myself to all of you
potential can be measured, that a student is not always an A+ student. here – parents and staff included.
cap can be screwed on to our Which is one of the reasons why the Think of six impossible things
capabilities, that we have barriers holistic education experience of between now and Term 1. And I’ll
surrounding our creative capacities, Loreto is so beautiful. Self-belief of give you a tip that might just help
so we begin to conjure up the Loreto student, is rooted in the you for free – use your imagination,
limitations that simply are not there. fact that her achievements, her and be curious. Thank you.
I am here to refute this. Limitations failures, her successes, her mistakes,
are complete fabrications of the her most amazing triumphs and her Hannah Heading
developing mind – but I don’t see complete calamities, are all valued Head Girl 2019
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Snapshot
2018 Vietnam-Cambodia
Social Justice Tour
In December, 18 Year 11 and 12 In Phnom Penh, the students visited We also spent time with children at
students accompanied by four the Khmer Rouge Torture Centre, the Sisters of Charity, Phnom Penh
staff, journeyed to southern Tuol Sleng (S-21), and Cheung Ek, Orphanage for Children, whose
Vietnam and Cambodia on the one of Cambodia’s 250 ‘killing parents have died of AIDS. Finally,
bi-annual Loreto Vietnam- fields.’ The students met and talked we travelled north to Siem Reap,
Cambodia Pilgrimage. with two of the 12 survivors of Tuol visiting many temples which made
Sleng, Mr Chum Mey and Mr Bou up the Khmer Empire, including
The 16-day Pilgrimage involved a Meng. They also met Mr Nhem En, a Angkor Wat and Angkor Tom. The
variety of Social Justice Projects photographer in the Khmer Rouge. final morning of the Pilgrimage was
for the Loreto Assistance It was an exceptional morning spent working in local villages
Program Vietnam. This included meeting men who are all victims of planting mango trees for a local
working with the staff and the tragic genocide. Our group then food sustainability project.
visited the United Nations War
students at the Can Thanh Special
Crimes Tribunal, the Extraordinary In this short space, it is impossible
School, and the Junior and Senior
Chambers in the Courts of to convey all of the experiences we
campuses of the Binh Minh
Cambodia. encountered and even more
Special School. These schools in
difficult to communicate the
Can Gio Province and Ho Chi Minh
We were privileged to meet UN life-changing moments each and
City, provided extraordinary Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Mr Bill every one of us had. All of the
experiences for students who Smith, who spent the morning participants will never forget this
assisted children with a range of taking us on a tour of the journey of discovery and learning
disabilities. After visiting the Chu courtroom and explaining the Trials. and the critical importance of
Chi Tunnels, we enjoyed a rest at It was an extraordinary insight to compassion and social justice.
a traditional homestay on Vinh the processes of justice and
Long Island in the Mekong Delta reconciliation in a country still Mr Paul Foley
before travelling up the Mekong recovering from the brutality of the Vietnam-Cambodia Pilgrimage
River to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Khmer Rouge. Coordinator
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Mission Day
Mission Day is one of the most unbelievably gifted singers and an
anticipated events of the year, amazing performance from our
not only for its outstanding stalls, graduating class of 2018.
games and entertainment, but for
the community spirit our school At lunch, all of the stalls were
exhibits. student driven and ranged from
games, including the doughnut
The 2018 theme was ‘Dreaming competition, chocolate coin tosses
for Justice’, which called for an and karaoke (starring Mrs
array of princesses, fairies and Donnelly). There were also many
social justice heroes. This delicious food stalls, from the
incorporated the value of Justice classic BBQ to cupcakes, jelly and
and encouraged our students and more, which catered for
staff to dress up as something everyone’s tastes. A perfect spring
they believe makes the world a day, colourful and creative
better place. costumes, energy and smiles all
contributed to Mission Day 2018,
The purpose of Mission Day is not bringing a true reflection of justice.
only to have fun but to raise
awareness for the Loreto missions Daniella Macolino (Year 12)
around the world, particularly Executive Leader 2018
Mary Ward International. All of the
money raised on the day is used
to provide education and
opportunities worldwide.
The day commenced with guest
speaker, Sister Diaan Stuart ibvm,
explaining to our Senior girls the
importance of the donations they
receive from Loreto, and further
explained how the donations are
utilised. In the Junior School,
Mr Paul Foley spoke of how the
money raised also supports
the communities in Vietnam
and Cambodia.
The next phase was the highly
anticipated talent show. As the
excitement grew, our talented
guest judges came running out
and our girls couldn’t contain their
excitement, especially listening to
a special video from Gold Logie
winner, Grant Denyer. Our guest
judges included Adelady and Nova
hosts, Hayley Pearson and Millie
Looker, Adelaide Thunderbirds
Netballer, Hannah Petty, and
Loreto Old Scholar and Pacific
Mags Brand Manager, Bianca De
Candia. This year’s performances
ranged from exciting dances,
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Year 6
Canberra trip
As a stepping stone between Junior School and Senior School, our
Year 6s experienced a time of great personal, social and academic
growth in 2018, with their visit to the Nation’s Capital a highlight.
On their five-day journey to Canberra, an annual interstate trip for the Grandparents
Loreto Year 6 cohort, the girls visited many sites including the National
Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Australian Institute of Sport and the & Special
Courts, taking away many learnings and being wonderful ambassadors
of Loreto. Friends Day
‘Visiting Canberra in Year On 18 September, we
6 was a fantastic and celebrated Grandparents’ and
Special Friends’ Day.
memorable experience. As
students, we felt priviledged Our Junior girls warmly invited
and fortunate to be touring their grandparents and special
the Australian Capital friends to come along to watch
Territory. The Canberra trip a beautiful performance put
together by Music Teacher, Ms
allowed us to visit some of the
Schulz, which took us through the
most well-known attractions, decades of schooling.
whilst developing our resilience
and independence away from The girls sang a number of
home. From the National War old songs which took our
Grandparents down memory lane.
Memorial, to Questacon and
The presentation was followed
the AIS, all the memories we by a lovely morning tea and
made during the Study Tour classroom visits. Thank you to all
will be cherished and held Grandparents and Special Friends
dear for life’. for coming along on the day.
LUCY HOSKINS & SOPHIE TAYLOR
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On 7 September, we saw the The Feature Artist this year was Bill Scholar, Jessica Adamson. She was
start of the 2018 Loreto Botten. At the age of 40, Bill left a joined by artists Joshua Baldwin,
springART Show. career in law to pursue the life of an Andrew Clarke and Julia Townsend,
artist. The transition worked and who created three unique and
This year was one of the biggest today his abstract paintings are exceptional portraits. Jessica chose
events in some time and showcased held in collections around the world. Joshua’s work as her favourite.
the work of 120 local artists
(including 19 Old Scholars). On Our Emerging Artist was Mary Ann This year’s show also featured
Friday afternoon, groups of Santin. Like Bill, a career change Wendy Dixon-Whiley producing
students mingled with potential brought her to the world of art. Her artwork live in the main marquee.
purchasers at the official preview. work covers both two and three On Sunday, following a Chapel
dimensional creations. At the show, Mass, we hosted a large contingent
The serious part of the show began she exhibited sulphur based of Old Scholars for the annual
at 6pm on the same night, with the paintings on copper sheets and a morning tea. Congratulations go to
pre-show event for the major cast concrete sculpture. the hardworking and dedicated
sponsors. Doors officially opened group of parent volunteers who,
at 7pm and we were off and One of the most popular parts each year, present a truly
running for a fun and hectic throughout the show is the Star exceptional Art Show that draws
weekend. Curating the show was Portrait presentation. On Saturday visitors from far beyond the
handled by Abra Remphrey, who afternoon, a group of over 200 school’s boundaries.
did an excellent job of assembling people assembled in The Square to
a diverse range of paintings, witness the event. Our star was Richard Avard and Abra Remphrey
sculpture and glassware. Channel 7 Newsreader and Old springART
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Year 12
Art Show
1
Officially opened by Tsering
Hannaford, Loreto College 2017
Artist in Residence and Archibald
finalist, the 2018 Year 12 Art
Exhibition was nothing short of
inspiring.
The artwork on display by our
talented Year 12 Visual Art
class showcases the hard work,
dedication and creative abilities of 3
our students with the exhibition
containing a calibre of diverse 4
ideas, materials, techniques and
aesthetic qualities.
We congratulate Anna Foley,
for winning the Adelaide Central
School of Art prize. She was
awarded a certificate for a short
course to the value of $500 and
will be displaying her artwork
at the 2019 Loreto springArt 2
Exhibition in September 2019.
We also congratulate Monica
Bonasera who was awarded
the Eckersley’s Encouragement
Award at the official opening of
the 2019 SACE Art Show.
1. M
addie Peisley - detail What I hope you
2. Alicia Del Corso - Silver Sands
3. Molly Pfeiffer - detail Unaided Vision
4. T
ara Rossetto - detail Have a Closer Look
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Artist in
Residence
Jane Skeer
DISCARDED VIEW, 2018
Jane Skeer works predominantly Jane places on creative thinking, persistent when problem-solving.
in sculpture and installation and problem solving and ‘play’ in her Working with Jane each week in
was the springART Emerging practice. Term 4, our students developed
Artist in 2017. an astute appreciation for Jane’s
Each week, Junior School classes aesthetic and understanding of the
She makes works which ‘prompt visited the Senior School Art rigor of her creative process.
us to rethink our relationship with Department to learn about
the redundant, seeking to prove Jane’s practice and to take 2018 is the 20th year of our Artist in
that the unwanted is in fact useful’. part in activities. The outcome Residency program and we are very
Jane’s residency coincided with of the residency is an artwork grateful to our Parents and Friends
a library spring clean, making a titled ‘Discarded View’ which for their continued support.
sizable quantity of books available is on permanent display in the
for our use. Jane has established Art Department foyer. It is the We have appreciated Jane’s energy
that although she hates waste, she result of a creative and sustained and commitment to our 2018
isn’t making a statement about partnership between artist and residency. During this year, Jane
waste in her work. She states, “I am students. Jane describes her represented South Australia in the
actually aestheticising it”. process as ‘a repetitive production’ Biennale of Australian Art in Ballarat
in which she ‘allows time and space and was artist in residence at the
The Year 8 Visual Art semester to contemplate the material and Royal Adelaide Hospital and the
focus on upcycling was enhanced work collaboratively to activate it’. Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre.
through students’ interactions with
Jane during their lessons. They The students acknowledged that Jacky Hamilton
gained insights into the emphasis they learnt to be patient and Visual Art Learning Leader
12 From the Acacias 2018 | Loreto College Marryatville, South Australia2018 Snapshot
French
Exchange
Bonjour from Lycée La Merci list’ places. These included Victor
Littoral, La Grande Motte Harbor, visits to the city, museums,
Glenelg, the Zoo and, yes, even the
From 19 August to 8 September, the infamous Mount Lofty walk, which
Loreto College community had the nearly everyone survived.
privilege of welcoming 22 students
from Lycée La Merci, a high school After school, the host families took
in La Grande Motte, Montpellier, their student out on the weekends
which is in the south of France. to Kangaroo island, Victor Harbor,
Middleton and even the Gold
The students were welcomed with Coast. Also on the weekends, host
open arms at the airport, where families took the French students
their host families were waiting to places around Adelaide and truly
for their arrival. This was a sweet incorporated them into the hustle
reunion, since many of the girls and bustle of their unique family life.
who travelled to France at the end
of 2017 were reunited with their For the last week of the exchange,
French brother/sister. each of the students had the
opportunity to participate in the On 8 September, everyone came to
Throughout their stay, the students Year 11 Flinders Ranges camp at the school for a final group photo
experienced what it is like to be a Brachina Gorge. There, they had the and to say their goodbyes. Overall,
student in Australia. The students opportunity to do many activities the exchange was a fantastic
accompanied their host sister to including water colour painting, a opportunity for all involved and I
all their lessons and after school historical landmark excursion, night encourage everyone to be a part
activities. Along with classes during walks and even waking up at the of this program in the future.
the day, the French students went crack of dawn to watch the sunrise.
to excursions to various South For many, this was a highlight of Emma Field
Australian landmarks and ‘bucket the camp. Year 11 Student
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Loreto 2018
Federation
‘Women, in time to come,
will do much’
These beautiful words spoken The gathering, attended by At Marryatville, the Old Scholars
by the foundress of the Loreto more than 300 women and men, have committed to helping
order, Mary Ward, more than 400 was titled ‘Be the Change’. For our students with Science,
years ago, guide our educational two days, we heard from many Technology, Engineering and
philosophy. Loreto women who are leading Mathematics (STEM) with a large
the change in politics, media, law, donation to the new Science
Whilst Mary Ward was both medicine, science, social justice and Centre. This will enable our
excommunicated from the the Arts. From these gatherings, students to ‘Be the Change’ in the
Catholic Church and imprisoned it is evident that Loreto women world of science in the future.
for her belief that girls should continue to commit to action and
be educated and women should have indeed done ‘much’, as they
participate actively in society and continue to contribute in so many
the Church, she set a path for ways to society. Loreto Federation
future Loreto women to become
agents of change who admirably Loreto College Marryatville
2020
challenge these expectations Old Scholars presented the Loreto College Marryatville is
about girls and women. following resolution at Federation proud to be hosting the next
on behalf of their association: Loreto Federation in 2020.
‘Be the Change’ ‘Be the Change’ challenges us as If you would like to be a part of
children of Mary Ward to use our something bigger, make new
The calibre of Loreto women at the place in the world to the best of friendships and share the spirit
30th Loreto Federation gathering our ability: in the workplace, at of Loreto, then we invite you to
in May at Loreto Normanhurst in university and in the community. get in touch with the Loreto Old
Sydney highlights Mary Ward’s As we reflect on our Christian Scholars’ Association by emailing
philosophy of ‘women, in time to roots, we are encouraged to take Simone Anderson, current
come, will do much’. action that has a positive impact Loreto parent, Old Scholar and
on other people. convenor of the Federation
Federation is the coming together Committee on behalf of Loreto
every two to three years of past Following in the footsteps of Old Scholar Association, at
students, family and friends from Mother Gonzaga Barry, we strive Anderson_athome@bigpond.com.
all Loreto schools around Australia. to be ‘women of influence’ within
our own communities and wider We look forward to sharing
The first Loreto Federation was
society. We are grateful recipients with the rest of Australia, the
held in 1955, thus marking 63 years
of a Loreto education and we aim significant impact that South
of strong tradition for Loreto
high to achieve our personal best Australian women have made
schools and the joining together of
and make a tangible difference in over the last 113 years.
Loreto alumnae into one body of
influential women. the lives of others.
14 From the Acacias 2018 | Loreto College Marryatville, South AustraliaLoreto Early Learning Centre
Exceeds Expectations
Our Loreto Early Learning Centre literacy and numeracy in daily
is flourishing into an enriching tasks, the inclusiveness of other
learning environment for our cultures through our Chinese
little ones, and after only a year language program, access to
of operation, it has been rated College facilities including the use
as Exceeding National Quality of Micklegate Library, and various
Standards under the National outdoor learning spaces for our
Quality Framework. children to discover a sense of
identity and place.
The National Quality Standard
(NQS) sets a national benchmark for “Our Early Learning Educators are
the quality of children’s education purposeful in their interactions
and care services across Australia. and teaching and aim to meet the
needs of individual children through
“An overall rating of Exceeding NQS personally adjusted programs,” said
is given to services that go above Ms Snell. “They also support and
and beyond the requirements of the extend children’s learning through
NQS in at least four of the seven the use of inquiry questions.” If you would like to take a tour
quality areas, with the Loreto ELC of our Early Learning Centre and
receiving an Exceeding Rating for Our Early Learning Centre has four meet our Early Learning Educators,
every quality area” said Head of programs for both boys and girls; book into our Early Learning Open
Junior School and Early Learning Gumnut for 6 weeks-2 years, Wattle Morning on Sunday 18 August
Centre, Ms Marika Snell. from 2-3 years and Banksia which from 10am-11am. Alternatively,
has two programs for 3-4 years and contact our Enrolments Manager
Our educational program continues 4-5 years, allowing for a greater at enrolments@loreto.sa.edu.au to
to play a key part in the success of focus on a smooth transition book in a private tour to see how
the Centre as it strongly embeds between early learning and school. your child’s future can take shape.
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2018 Performing Arts Junior School Musical Ellie the Penguin Saves the World! 2018 was the year of the inaugural Loreto College ELC and R-3 Musical, which saw students from the ELC Banksia Program, Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 performing on stage. Ellie the Penguin Saves the World!, was a musical with an environmental message about looking after our planet. The students sang, danced and acted their way across the stage and around the world in their quest to find out why the ice was melting. Ms Lisa Schulz Music Teacher 18 From the Acacias 2018 | Loreto College Marryatville, South Australia
2018 Performing Arts
Senior School Musical
Annie the
Musical
This year, Loreto College
produced the musical Annie Jnr.
Although a shortened version of
the much-loved original, it gave
the girls and us the opportunity
for some wonderful character and
set creation.
This year, saw the introduction
of Tim de Jong as our Musical
Director and several parents who
gave up their time to assist in the
dressing room. The show was cast
from girls in Years 7-11 and after
an exhausting audition process
with many hopeful mutts, we
managed to cast Astro the Wonder
Dog in the role of Sandy; a highly
demanding character part calling
for certain meaty treats and a gold
star on his kennel.
As with all our co-curricular
musicals, the students excelled
in all aspects of performance and
thoroughly enjoyed the challenge.
For once, I even fitted myself into
a small cameo role. It is always
wonderful to see our theatre come
to life and this production, following
on the heels of Mary Poppins, Cats,
Beauty and the Beast et al, it is
a show of which we, as a school
community, can be justly proud.
Mr Matthew Randell
Drama Learning Area Leader
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Year 12 Drama Production
Hating Alison Ashley
Meet Erica Yurken. She’s destined The ending of the play suggests
for a glittering career on the stage, that it is possible to forgive, mend
knows all of the answers in class and grow as children and is a
and has no doubt about her own pertinent reminder for adults that
genius...that is until Alison Ashley it is possible to do the same. The
turns up… girls worked exceptionally hard
to present the didactic two-act
Hating Alison Ashley, based on play and should feel justifiably
Robyn Klein’s 1984 novel of the proud of their efforts. They were
same name, is a classic children’s able to deliver a performance that
theatre that examines meaningful was both thought-provoking and
themes in a light-hearted and entertaining and was thoroughly
entertaining way. enjoyed by all who came to see
the show.
At its core, Hating Alison Ashley
is a story about growing up, Mr Matthew Randell
and the trials and tribulations of Drama Learning Area Leader
transitioning into adolescence, as
well as teaching the importance
of not judging others and being
thankful for what we have. It
acknowledges that we are all
human, each with our own flaws
and imperfections and we can all
make mistakes.
20 From the Acacias 2018 | Loreto College Marryatville, South Australia2018 Student
Achievements
Team Sporting Achievements Poetry Recital Competition winners
Congratulations to our Senior B Four students in our Junior
9-a-side AFL Team for winning School, Portia Katsaros (Year 4),
the Grand Final on 12 September! Emma Choi (Year 5),
This was an amazing team effort Pareena Brar (Year 6) and
from all the girls who put up their Alexandra Seal (Year 6) attended
hand to participate. We thank the Independent Primary School
the girls’ Coach and parent, Tony Heads of Australia Poetry Recital
Franzon, for coaching this season Competition on 5 September.
- the girls truly enjoyed your spirit
and enthusiasm in getting them With eleven independent schools
across the line! participating in South Australia,
students were required to learn and
We also congratulate our Senior recite a set poem and then choose
B Badminton Team who were their own poem to recite.
undefeated throughout the Winter
Season and with great composure We are delighted to congratulate
and determination, won their Portia Katsaros who won the Year 4
second Premiership in a row! Division for her recital of set poem
titled ‘Sorry?’ by Judith Viorst and
Our Years 4 & 5 students chosen poem titled ‘Sick’ by Shel
participated in the Catholic Silverstein.
Schools Touch Carnival in early
September and went on to win We also congratulate the girls who
20 games out of a possible 23! participated in the Independent
We thank our Senior students School Heads of Australia’s poetry
for taking the time to coach and competition. They eloquently
umpire our Junior students. presented their poems, speaking
with confidence and conviction,
Loreto also entered 14 Junior triggering both laughter and tears
students into the East Adelaide from the audience.
SAPSASA District Athletics
Carnival which took place at the SA
Athletics Stadium. Congratulations
to Gracie Thomas (Year 5) who
came 1st in Discus, Malaika McLeod
(Year 5) who placed 1st in 800m
and 3rd in 200m, Molly McEwin
(Year 6) who placed 2nd in Shot
Put and Nga Fargher (Year 5)
who placed 3rd in Long Jump.
Furthermore, we congratulate
both Gracie and Malaika who were
selected for the East Adelaide
District Athletics Team.
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Oliphant Science Awards ICAS Writing – Acknowledging
Academic Excellence
Congratulations to the following
students who submitted work Congratulations to Stephanie
into the Oliphant Science Awards Goodwin (Year 11) for receiving
Competition and placed in the one of the highest scores across
following categories: Australia, New Zealand and the
Pacific Region in the ICAS Writing
•P
hotography R-2: Competition.
Highly Commended to Devina
DeGeorge, Emily McNamara and For each year level in each state,
Stevie Papadopoulos the top 10% of participants are
awarded a Certificate of Distinction, Touch Football
•G
ames Years 3-5:
and the top 1% of participants
2nd place to Chloe and Sienna
are awarded a High Distinction Congratulations to the Junior 8/9
Dalle-Nogare
Certificate. Touch Football Team who won a
•C
omputer Programming thrilling final against Wilderness,
and Robotics Year 8: In addition to the awarded with the final score 3-2, to become
3rd to Natalie Teasdale certificates, the University of New the State Touch Knock-Out
South Wales also awards medals Champions!
•P
osters Year 9-10:
to students with the top score for
Equal 2nd to Madeleine Flapper
a subject in each year level in each It was a wonderful team effort that
and Isabelle Lilburn
state, along with a medal winner’s saw the girls win all their games and
•S
cience Writing Years 9-10: certificate. concede only four touchdowns in
1st place to Madeleine Flapper five matches across the whole day.
This year, over 980,000 entries A fabulous team effort.
•S
ponsors Prize - Australian
were received across Australia,
Society of Biochemistry
New Zealand and the Pacific Congratulations also to the Senior
and Molecular Biology
Region and only 614 of these Touch Football Team who made
R-12 (awarded to the most
students were awarded medals the Grand Final of the State Knock-
outstanding entry with a
for their outstanding achievement, Out Competition. They played a
biochemistry or biology theme):
representing just 0.06% of all cracking game to defeat Pembroke
1st place to Madeleine Flapper
participants – so we congratulate in their semi-final, and then went
•D
epartment for Education Young Stephanie for being one of these on to push Marryatville all the
Scientist Award Years 8-12: 614 medal and award recipients for way in an exciting final in which
Equal 3rd to Madeleine Flapper academic excellence! Marryatville eventually won 2-0.
It was a marvellous effort and all
the girls involved should be very
proud of their performance and of
the development of their skills and
teamwork under the care of their
coaches, Kate and Fergus.
22 From the Acacias 2018 | Loreto College Marryatville, South Australia2018 Student Achievements
Tournament of Minds History winners
On Sunday 9 September, two On Thursday 22 November, the
Senior School and four Junior 2018 National History Challenge
School teams participated in South Australian Award Ceremony
the annual Tournament of Minds was held at Scotch College.
Competition which took place at
Flinders University. Tournament of Loreto College students achieved
Minds is an international problem- the following outstanding results in
solving competition. Participation the following Categories.
requires maturity, independence,
•R
eception-Year 4 South
commitment, willingness and ability
Australian Winner: Alyssa Reed
to work cooperatively with others. Aerobics
•Y
ear 5-6 South Australian Winner:
Students work in teams of seven, Our two Aerobics teams travelled Jessica Simmons
from across at least two year levels, to the Gold Coast in August to
•Y
ear 10 South Australian Winner:
for six weeks and they are required compete in the National School
Kate McKay
to solve demanding, open-ended Aerobics Championships.
challenges in one of the following •P
ower and People Category South
disciplines: All athletes are to be commended Australian Winner: Kate McKay
for the manner in which they
• STEM •P
ower and People Category
competed, representing Loreto and
• The Arts National Winner: Kate McKay
South Australia with pride. They are
• Social Sciences to be congratulated for their strong
In addition, Kate Mckay was
• Language Literature performances against the best
awarded the prize of 2018 South
Aerobics teams across Australia.
Australian Young Historian of the
On Tournament Day, the teams
Year.
were presented a solution to a In the Primary Stage 1 - Open,
Long-Term Challenge and an LC Dynamite placed 5th (1 point
Kate travelled to Canberra on
unseen Spontaneous Challenge. behind the Bronze medal position)
1 December for a 3 day tour of our
and in the Primary Stage 2 – Open,
nation’s institutions culminating in
We are extremely proud to LC Illusion placed 5th (2 points
an award ceremony at Parliament
announce that two of our Junior behind the Bronze medal position).
House, Canberra, with other
School teams became state winners
national winners and each state
in the areas of Language Literature A big congratulations must also go
and territories respective Young
and The Arts and competed in the to Poppy Woods who won a gold
Historians of the Year.
International Finals in Darwin in medal with her club team Activ8 in
mid-October which they went on to the National Championships in the
receive Honours in their division. Primary Open category.
Well done girls on this fantastic
effort in being able to speak with
confidence in front of others, offer
and evaluate ideas, being able to
work under pressure and to also
understand the value of the ideas
of others.
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Language Award winners Australian Scout Medallion Winner Rotary Award
Congratulations to Alexandra Congratulations to Amy Dospisil Isobel Porton (Year 12 Visual Art
Seal (Year 6) and Maddison Greig (Year 10) who was awarded the Student) and Nicole Lehmeyer
(Year 11) who received the Chinese Australian Scout Medallion – the (Year 11 Material Products – Textiles
Language Award from the Chinese highest award in the Scout Section. student) were presented with their
Language Teachers’ Association The Chief Commissioner Australia awards by the Brian Kretschmer,
of South Australia at Elder Hall, and South Australia provided a President of the St Peter’s Rotary
Adelaide University. few words on what it means to Club at the Club’s annual award
be awarded the Australian Scout dinner.
Both students received this award Medallion:
due to their enthusiastic and The award recognises students
“To be awarded the Australian
successful learning of Chinese as a with ‘hands on’ subjects who
Scout Medallion, a Scout must
second language. exhibit an ability to think creatively
achieve a number of goals
and problem-solve in the process
throughout their time as a Scout.
of creating a highly resolved end
Mary MacKillop Award These goals aim to develop
product.
the Scout’s full social, physical,
Congratulations to Daniella intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and
Isobel and Nicole presented an
Macolino and Micole Parenti (Year character potentials as a young
overview of their working process
12) who both received the Mary person in an Australian and global
to the members of the St Peter’s
MacKillop Award for Excellence. society. They will have shown
Rotary Club.
significant personal development
This award acknowledges Year 12 while demonstrating an active
students from Catholic schools in leadership role amongst their
Adelaide who have demonstrated peers.” - Philip Harrison, Chief
faith, integrity and generosity in Commissioner of Scouts Australia
their interactions with others. We
could not have asked for two more Well done Amy on this fantastic
worthy recipients! achievement!
24 From the Acacias 2018 | Loreto College Marryatville, South AustraliaStudent Writing
As part of their SACE, the Year 12 Drama Class were
required to produce a piece of creative writing or
narrative inspired by an image of their choosing.
Imogen Roberts chose Amor and Psyche by Antonio
Canova as her inspiration.
The Sun, the Moon
and the Girl with
the Golden Hair
Like stone frozen over, her skin rested upon her bones. Her To this, she replied, “I have no need of such a man, but if you
once rose-coloured lips had faded to a deep shade of wish to follow along, be my guest.” Together, they strolled
demise. The only thought that remained was the image of his through countless rows of lofty apple trees, their branches
face, filled with loving, longing, but most of all, regret. For heavy with enticing golden fruit, picking those that seemed
years, the girl lived her lonely life never once learning what most ripe and tempting to eat. The ground beneath their feet
love was like – until the day he came. He drifted down from was a carpet of gold and burnt umber, yet the satisfying
the heavens and recognised something in her that no one crunch of leaves could not be heard over their jovial giggles
else ever could. She saw him as the holiest of gods, the fiery and the birdsong that filled the air. The girl and the Sun
sun in her never-ending sky. To him, she was the lustrous danced through meadows and tumbled down hills, like
reflection of the moon in a pool of water - an almost perfect children on the first day of spring. Swiftly, the Sun fell in love.
image of beauty. He lifted her up when night came, and the He was taken entirely by her enchanting beauty and any
sadness would not leave her be. “My love, how is it that you thought of his dear Moon was consumed by the girl’s
cannot see the beauty that resides within your body and resplendent smile.
face?” he asked the girl one day. To this she replied, “I don’t
believe my beauty shows in my body or face, but in the way I Exhausted by their frivolous dance, the girl with the golden
live to light the lives of others. I go on living because you hair collapsed to her knees at the top of a hill, and the Sun
have taught me how to spread light not only for them but sat down on the dew kissed grass beside her. They lay
also myself. The light and love they share with me have kept together in silence as the light faded until he leaned his face
me from falling into the darkness that I so often used to find against her cheek and whispered, “I believe I have fallen in
myself in.” And so, he plucked her from the earth and placed love with you. You are the most beautiful woman in all of
her in the dark blue blanket of the sky, named her “the Moon” existence, and I vow to devote myself to you, for I cannot
and she learnt how to gleam. imagine going without seeing your magnificent beauty for
another day more. Please, may I have your kiss?” In
Never did they quarrel, nor stray from the other’s path. They response, the girl leaned in and pressed her rose petal lips
belonged to each other, two halves of a whole that were to against his, and they shared a loving embrace. All the while,
remain held together for all of time to come. Or so it seemed the Moon rose from her slumber and viewed them from her
to her; but the Sun grew arrogant and began to rue the day place in the night sky. Instantly, tears rolled down her
he shared his light, his essence. He stole the sky back from pearl-pale cheeks, beads of misery that stung her silk face
the Moon, for he felt that only he could bring light to the and burned holes in her heart. The Moon did not consider for
earth. Her light diminished, and she was lost to the universe one second that the Sun, the king of her heart, could have
until night came again. With each month, her expectations done such a thing to harm her. He claimed that she was his
rose, and she felt full, yet towards the end, she was beaten world, his light in the night sky, so he placed her there for all
down, reduced to only a sliver of her luminous light. One eternity. Yet now, he held another woman in his strong
day, the Sun’s heated arrogance would become too much embrace, a woman more beautiful than she. Her only love
for the Moon to survive; thus begins the story of how the had betrayed her before her eyes, and she began to die.
Sun put out the light of the Moon and shrouded the night in She drifted down to the Earth on a wind that whispered of
darkness forever. misery and despair, and landed at lovers’ feet, returned to
One day, as the Sun was rising over the hills, he spotted a her human form. Her face was pale as a dove’s wing, her
young woman picking apples from a tree in an orchard. Her eyes glassy and lips translucent. She was no longer the
hair was liquid gold, and her eyes gleaming orbs that ethereal entity that the Sun helped her become; she was
reflected the Sun’s glimmering light when it shone longingly human, and she was dying. The Sun sprang up and ran to
upon her face. She smiled to the Sun, inviting him down to her side. He lifted her gingerly off the ground, and as she lay
meet her. And so he went, taken by her beauty. He drifted limply in his arms, he pleaded for her to return. He uttered
down from the sky with a godly grace and began to speak. his self-hatred for causing her pain, he spoke of his immense
He said to the girl, “How is it that you wander alone through love for her, and he voiced his regret. Slouching over her
the orchard with only the birds to accompany you? A woman stone-cold body, he sobbed, and the girl with the golden
of your magnificence and beauty must have a suitor to keep hair watched on without words. The Sun looked up and all
her from harm.” he saw was a sorrowful darkness. The sky had lost its Moon.
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