Learning Across the
Senior School
Stage 2 Food and Hospitality
This week, the Stage 2 Food and Hospitality class hosted a welcome lunch for the new boarders. The Design Brief was to make a healthy take away meal that adhered to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. After many trials, the group managed portion control, food safety and hygiene and customer service. Their Mexican fiesta was a success and the new boarders were very pleased with their special lunch box.
Ms Kelly Bregantic
Leader of Technologies
2023 SACE Art Show
Artworks by 2022 Year 12 Visual Art Students, Carmela Scalzi, Milla Swain and Natalie Teasdale have been selected for the 2023 SACE Art Show. Congratulations on this a well-deserved acknowledgement.
Carmela Scalzi
‘Queen Balling’
Worker bees kill their queen when she is no longer of use, or if another queen is accepted into the hive. It is called queen balling. When learning about this, I saw it as a metaphor for human relationships.
The strongest technical links in my work were made with Deidre-But Husaim’s tiny bee paintings in which she captures the mysterious patterns of bees in flight. My paintings represent queen balling through the circular placement of canvases and wooden panels. Bees painted in different sizes suggest the illusion of distance. The central placement of the motionless queen bee contrasts with the worker bees, implying that she has no choice but to accept her fate. My work uses queen balling as a powerful analogy for the worst of human relationships.
Milla Swain
“Evanescence (noun): Fleeting, transitory, here today and gone tomorrow”
My maternal grandmother is a highly skilled dressmaker, as was her mother, my great-grandmother. I was inspired by access to extensive resources and family members. Of significance were five wedding dresses made by my grandmothers, representing four generations.
“The Lines of History” portrays my grandmother’s personal connection to every garment she makes. I chose a realist, painterly aesthetic to record detailed tonal contrasts in the hands, fabric, and Nan’s trusted Janome. I wanted to highlight the delicacy and skill she devotes to her craft. This painting represents Nan’s strength as a woman working in a time when these skills were undervalued. Her hands show her past and present, and reveal her dedication to family, tradition, and her craft.
Natalie Teasdale
‘Preserved Plastics’
I have been active member of the South Australian Youth Environment Council since 2019 and am passionate about environmental sustainability. Studying Visual Art provided opportunities to pursue this interest. Early on, I narrowed my conceptual focus to the impact of plastic pollution on oceans.
My decision to choose a Coles brand plastic bottle was made for two reasons. Firstly, Coles recycles approximately 60% of all its plastic waste. Secondly, this one litre bottle of sparking water retails for $1.50, making it a popular seller.
Painting in oils was an aesthetic decision which assisted me to successfully achieve my artistic intention. I also made the connection between my medium and concept as oil is used in the production of oil paint and plastic. By magnifying the size of a cheap plastic bottle and recording the intricate tonal contrasts and light reflections, I want my audience to be intrigued by this image and consider their responsibility as consumers and recyclers.
Ms Jacky Hamilton
Leader of Visual Art
Instrumental Music Lessons
Dear Parents and Students,
It is not too late to enrol in instrumental music lessons at Loreto College for this term. In fact, you are welcome to apply for tuition at any time throughout the year.
Learning a musical instrument has been proven to help improve cognitive skills such as memory, concentration and creativity, as well as emotional well-being. It reduces stress and promotes a sense of accomplishment. Furthermore, playing an instrument is a valuable social skill, allowing students to collaborate with others and perform together. It provides an outlet for self-expression and helps to develop discipline, patience and perseverance. These skills and benefits can carry over into other areas of study at school, helping students to become well-rounded and successful individuals. Research suggests that every student should consider learning a musical instrument as a way to enhance their entire education and personal growth.
If you are interested in instrumental music lessons, you can find all the information and application forms on Loreto connect : https://loretoconnect.loreto.sa.edu.au/homepage/7085
*please note - there is a waitlist on some instruments.
Tim de Jong
Leader of Music