A very warm welcome to all our returning families and to all those new to the MSJ community.

2021 Learning and Teaching Focus

This year, teaching staff at the College are continuing to focus on enhancing pedagogy that makes learning visible. One strategy we will continue and enhance is the use of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria. Learning Intentions describe what learners should know, understand or be able to do by the end of a unit of work, a series of lessons or a lesson. Success Criteria are the measures used to determine whether and how well a learner has met the learning intentions. They are explicit so that students know where they are at in their learning and can articulate this. This increases students’ self-efficacy and active learning. When asking about the day or a particular subject, reframe your question, ‘What were some of the learning intentions of your lessons today?’

Canvas

All families should now be familiar with our online learning management system, Canvas. Canvas provides the opportunity for both students and parents to engage with the classroom learning. This system is an ongoing learning and reporting portal that enables us to give immediate feedback to our students and their families with the aim of increasing students' learning outcomes. As this feedback is given straight after a piece of work, activity, project or skill is assessed, the information we are able to give to students and their families is very comprehensive and timely.

Canvas provides an important opportunity for students, parents and teachers to work together to achieve successful learning outcomes for our students. This is an opportune time to log into Canvas and review any feedback that your daughter has received this term, as all subjects will have provided feedback by a rubric and a comment. This feedback provides students with actions and strategies to improve their learning.

Partnerships – Student/Parents/College

MSJ recognises and values the role that parents and carers play in the education of their daughters and we aim to strengthen this partnership to enhance our students' overall wellbeing and learning. This year, there will be opportunities for parents and carers to be involved in conversations about the learning and teaching program at MSJ.

The Student Led Conference is the initial opportunity to enhance this partnership. It is an avenue for families to have discussions about the year ahead and reflect on the learnings of 2020. Asking the question, ‘How can you improve, grow and flourish?’, will provide insights into our students' self-perceptions, possible fixed mindsets or beliefs about themselves as learners. It will also allow you as the supporter of their development and growth, an opportunity to advise, guide and assist.

Congratulations to our 2020 Graduates

Caitlin Soto
Caitlin Soto

At the Academic Assembly on 9 February, the College celebrated the excellent achievements of the 2020 VCE and VCAL graduates. We welcomed back our 2020 College Dux and other outstanding award winners who shared their MSJ school journey of courage, determination, engagement and commitment to pursuing excellence and resilience in 2020.

Students who achieved the Subject Dux awards and the Top 20 ATAR scores, along with those who achieved 40 or more in individual study scores, were recognised.

The College Assembly was a wonderful celebration of students’ success with family and friends in attendance. This was followed by lunch with all staff who have played an integral role in the lives of these young women.

The College Dux for 2020, Caitlin Soto, achieved an ATAR score of 98.4. Caitlin’s reflection to the College community focused on her achievements and efforts and the commitment of all teachers across her time at the College.

As our 2020 Year 12 students start the next exciting chapter of their educational or life journey, our thoughts and prayers go with them.

Here is snapshot of the results:

Top achieving student

  • The 2020 College Dux achieved an ATAR of 98.4, Caitlin Soto.

ATARS

  • 10% of students scored an ATAR over 90
  • 32% of students scored an ATAR over 80

Median Study Score:

31

    Perfect Scores

    • Nicole-Hazel Parulan received a perfect score of 50 in Music Performance (VCE VET)
    • Ella Bibby received a perfect score of 50 in Food Studies
    • Caitlin Soto received a perfect score of 50 in Religion & Society

    Study Scores

    • 8.65% of students achieved a study score over 40 in one or more of their subjects
    • In 2020, there were 48 Study Scores above 40 and 16 subjects with study scores over 40


    VCAL completion

    • 12 students successfully completed their VCAL Certificates.


    Mount St. Joseph Girls' College VCE/VCAL Awards

    2020 VCE VCAL Subject Awards

    Languages: French

    Subject Dux

    Simer Sahota Kaur

    Languages: French

    Subject Dux

    Martina Paula Rutaquio

    Physics

    Subject Dux

    Daniela Gurmesevic

    Lab Skills (VCE VET)

    Subject Dux

    Anika Singh

    Geography

    Subject Dux

    Chante Mullins

    Visual Communications and Design

    Subject Dux

    Vivian Lam

    Physical Education

    Subject Dux

    Olivia Caldwell

    Religion and Society

    Study Score: 40

    Year 11 2020

    Yasmin Kottek-Kean

    Languages: Italian

    Study Score: 40

    Subject Dux

    Martina Minutoli

    Health and Human Development

    Study Score: 40

    Penelope Parker

    Health and Human Development

    Study Score: 40

    Louise Nguyen

    Health and Human Development

    Study Score: 40

    Caitlin Ledger

    Health and Human Development

    Study Score: 40

    Alexia Kyriazopoulos

    Business Management

    Study Score: 40

    Gemma Egan

    Psychology

    Study Score: 41

    Taylah Newcombe

    Psychology

    Study Score: 41

    Kyla Martin

    Business Management

    Study Score: 41

    Madison Rose

    Religion and Society

    Study Score: 42

    Anura Thayil

    Health and Human Development

    Study Score: 42

    Ella Toomey

    Health and Human Development

    Study Score: 42

    Isabelle De Simone

    Health and Human Development

    Study Score: 42

    Georgia Collins

    Food Studies

    Study Score: 42

    Kate Camilleri

    Outdoor Education & Environmental Studies

    Study Score: 43

    Subject Dux

    Ruby Sommerville

    Legal Studies

    Study Score: 43

    Year 11 2020

    Danielle Deltiglio

    Studio Arts

    Study Score: 44

    Subject Dux

    Emily Grech

    Religion and Society

    Study Score: 44

    Year 11 2020

    Bianca Mathews

    Psychology

    Study Score: 44

    Year 11 2020

    Vivian Wei

    Business Management

    Study Score: 44

    Annie Veloukas

    Psychology

    Study Score: 46

    Subject Dux

    Year 11 2020

    Bethany McDonald

    Music Performance (VCE VET)

    Study Score: 47

    Grace Drandi

    Business Management

    Study Score: 47

    Subject Dux

    Year 11 2020

    Entessar El-Haouli

    Music Performance (VCE VET)

    Study Score: 50

    Subject Dux

    Nicole-Hazel Parulan

    Food Studies

    Study Score: 50

    Subject Dux

    Ella Bibby

    VCAL Numeracy

    Subject Dux

    Olivia Pirotta

    VCAL Literacy

    Subject Dux

    Marissa Robotis

    VCAL Work Related Skills

    Subject Dux

    VCAL Personal Development Skills

    Subject Dux

    Abbey Dobinson

    Languages: Japanese

    Subject Dux

    Specialist Maths

    Subject Dux

    Riona Elsous

    English

    Subject Dux

    Legal Studies

    Study Score: 43

    Isabella Kirby

    Outdoor Education and Environmental Studies

    Study Score: 41

    Food Studies

    Study Score: 43

    Chloe Ianna

    Health and Human Development

    Study Score: 40

    Business Management

    Study Score: 44

    Jayde Pender

    Maths: Further Mathematics

    Study Score: 42

    Subject Dux

    Business Management

    Study Score: 43

    Brianna Mercuri

    Languages: Italian

    Study Score: 40

    Subject Dux

    Legal Studies

    Study Score: 46

    Subject Dux

    Daniela Papa

    English

    Subject Dux

    History: Revolutions

    Study Score: 45

    Subject Dux

    Legal Studies

    Study Score: 46

    Subject Dux

    Laura Whitfort

    Drama

    Subject Dux

    Applied Computing

    Subject Dux

    Maths: Further Mathematics

    Study Score: 40

    Scarlett Davidson

    Literature

    Subject Dux

    Texts and Traditions

    Study Score: 40

    Subject Dux

    History: Revolutions

    Study Score: 40

    Maya Gauci

    Accounting

    Subject Dux

    Health and Human Development

    Study Score: 43

    Subject Dux

    Psychology

    Study Score: 46

    Subject Dux

    Emma Roberts

    Literature

    Subject Dux

    Media

    Subject Dux

    History: Revolutions

    Study Score: 40

    Psychology

    Study Score: 45

    Teagan McHarg

    Chemistry

    Study Score: 43

    Subject Dux

    Mathematical Method

    Study Score: 44

    Subject Dux

    Biology

    Study Score: 46

    Subject Dux

    Religion and Society

    Study Score: 50

    Subject Dux

    Caitlin Soto

    2020 VCE Top 20

    Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology:

    RMIT University

    Lisa Gee

    86.4

    Bachelor of Biomedical Science:

    Deakin University

    Olivia Caldwell

    86.75

    Bachelor of Science:

    The University of Melbourne

    Amelia Papa

    87

    Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours):

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Emily Grech

    87.15

    Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management):

    Deakin University

    Taylah Farrar

    88.15

    Bachelor of Arts:

    Deakin University

    Ella Bibby

    88.9

    Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) (Applied):

    RMIT University

    Valentina Stojanoska

    88.95

    Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery:

    La Trobe University

    Thuy-Tien Vu

    89.15

    Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) / Bachelor of Business (Accountancy):

    RMIT University

    Georgia Collins

    89.25

    Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) (Applied):

    RMIT University

    Isabelle De Simone

    90.25

    Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery:

    Deakin University

    Jayde Pender

    92.3

    Bachelor of Paramedicine:

    Australian Catholic University

    Emma Roberts

    92.5

    Bachelor of Commerce:

    The University of Melbourne

    Brianna Mercuri

    93.4

    On behalf on Mr Mick Leonard, a financial award is made to recognise Mick’s wife, Carmel’s contribution to education and commerce. The recipient of the award in 2020 is Brianna Mercuri.

    Bachelor of Speech Pathology:

    Australian Catholic University

    Isabella Kirby

    94.7

    Bachelor of Arts:

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Maya Gauci

    94.9

    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Biomedical Science:

    Monash University

    Riona Elsous

    95.95

    Bachelor of Arts:

    The University of Melbourne

    Daniela Papa

    96.15

    Bachelor of Arts:

    The University of Melbourne

    Teagan McHarg

    96.2

    Bachelor of Political Science:

    Australian National University

    Laura Whitfort

    96.5

    College Dux for 2020

    Bachelor of Biomedicine:

    The University of Melbourne

    Caitlin Soto

    98.4

    Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College 2020 Awards Night

    The College community came together on Wednesday 10 February for the Mount St. Joseph Girls' College 2020 Awards Night. Our awards night was postponed in 2020 and it was a privilege to celebrate many of the fantastic achievements of our students with parents, families and friends in attendance. We had the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the many gifts and achievements of our students in the areas of learning, the arts, community and sporting involvement. We also recognised the leadership qualities that have emerged throughout the year and the contribution our students have made to the wider community and, in particular, to the area of social justice. Congratulations are extended to all award winners.

    Joanna De Bono - Deputy Principal - Learning and Staff


    With thanks to our Performers:

    Allison Webster on Saxophone accompanied by Cathy Hills

    Emilie Washington, a former MSJ student on vocals accompanied by Cathy Hills


    AWARDS

    Josephite Spirit Award

    Year 7 Izabella Molnar

    Year 7 Sofia Petridis

    Year 8 Bridget Lloyd

    Year 8 Sreetoma Deb Roy

    Year 9 Zara Curtis

    Year 9 Louise O'Connor

    Year 10 Amelia Vivera

    Year 11 Jade SteenKamp

    Year 11 Bianca Mathews

    Year 11 Molly Imms

    Community Awards

    Year 7 Chantal Vella

    Year 7 Zoe Innes

    Year 8 Ella Ripps

    Year 8 Lani Mtetwa

    Year 9 Imogen Seward

    Year 9 Isabella Fiumara

    Year 10 Amelia Vivera

    Year 10 Teagan Brunner

    Year 11 Hannah Allen

    Year 11 Jade Steenkamp

    Performing Arts Award

    Senior: Grace Drandi

    Junior: Bianca Anderson

    Senior and Junior Visual Arts

    Senior: Vivian Lam

    Junior: Emily Huynh

    2021 MSJ Music Scholarships

    Lola Refardt

    Olivia Massarany

    Bella Forrest

    Malaika Boyall

    Anna Adani

    Ella Tucker

    Olivia Stevanovski

    Natasha Stanley

    The National History Challenge

    Year 12 – Ella Bibby

    Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award

    Year 10 – Lauren Wakfer

    Sr Kath Nolan Environment Award

    Year 9 – Delaney Calder

    Mabel Pinto Virtue and Courage Award

    Year 11 – Natalie Martin

    2021 Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program

    Year 10 – Amelia Vivera

    Individual Subject Awards

    Subject

    Student

    Year 7 Visual Communication Design

    Ivy Quach

    Year 7 Visual Art

    Hoai An Huynh

    Year 7 Science

    Natalie Postill

    Year 7 Product Design Technology

    Athena Koulis

    Year 7 Music

    Amy White

    Year 7 Mathematics

    Tanveer Ahluwali

    Year 7 Humanities

    Amelia Martin

    Year 7 Health and Physical Education

    Izabella Molnar

    Year 7 Multimedia

    Nuala Bethell

    Year 7 English

    Mai Nguyen

    Year 7 Drama

    Bianca Anderson

    Year 7 Digital Technologies

    Julie Wakfer

    Year 7 French

    Georgie Christou

    Year 7 Religious Education

    Divya Chawla

    Year 7 Italian

    Michelina Paglianiti

    Year 7 Japanese and Food Technology

    Chantal Vella

    Year 8 Food Technology

    Chau Luong

    Year 8 Digital Technology

    Kasey Tran

    Year 8 Product Design Technology

    Hollie Green

    Year 8 English

    Emmy Hansen

    Year 8 Italian

    Elisa Guaglianone

    Year 8 Drama

    Grace Moon

    Year 8 Religious Education

    Ivana Kasun

    Year 8 Health & Physical Education

    Ellie McMahon

    Year 8 Multimedia

    Lauren Nguyen

    Year 8 Mathematics

    Olivia Buttigieg

    Year 8 Japanese

    Lavanya Sharma

    Year 8 Visual Art and Visual Communication Design

    Ava De Sousa

    Year 8 Humanities and Science

    Bridget Lloyd

    Year 8 French and Music

    Kayla Britnell

    Year 9 Visual Communication Design

    Sandra Bui

    Year 9 Visual Art

    Jaimey Steenkamp

    Year 9 Product Design Technology

    Klarissa Bonanno

    Year 9 Media

    Sophia Mirabile

    Year 9 Italian

    Sofie Nasser

    Year 9 Health and Physical Education

    Kate Lavers

    Year 9 Food Technology

    Ana-Laura Prats

    Year 9 English

    Imogen Seward

    Year 9 Outdoor Education

    Delaney Calder

    Year 9 Digital Technologies

    Natalie Fong

    Year 9 Japanese

    Jade Neary

    Year 9 Humanities

    Maydan Lam

    Year 9 Duke of Ed

    Stella Rubino

    Year 9 Music

    Sofia Christou

    Year 9 Drama

    Kesara Brocas-Reti

    Year 9 French, Mathematics, Science and Religious Education

    Bridget Munro

    Year 10 Visual Communication & Design

    Alessia Abate

    Year 10 Food Technology

    Alexandra Muir

    Year 10 Food Technology

    Georgina Muir

    Year 10 Stem

    Amelia D'Arcy

    Year 10 Stem

    Jessica Apap

    Year 10 Geography People and Planet

    Luna Forero Guzman

    Year 10 Journalism Media and Communications

    Jasmin Neary

    Year 10 Digital Technology

    Jenni Putter

    Year 10 Mathematics Applied

    Lauren Grech

    Year 10 Digital Technology

    Tanvi Nunna

    Year 10 Science

    Claudia Moloney

    Year 10 Save The Human Race

    Hayley Vella

    Year 10 Japanese and Forensics

    Elizabeth Pollard

    Year 10 Media and Exercise and Sport Science Sem 1 & 2

    Victoria Butera

    Year 10 Mathematics General and Visual Art Sem 1 & 2

    Erin Barwood

    Year 10 Italian and Visual Communication & Design

    Alannah Te

    Year 10 Product Design and Technology Sem 1 & 2

    Amalija Milat

    Year 10 Drama and Community Health and Human Development

    Amelia Vivera

    Year 10 Money Markets and Management and Community Health and Human Development

    Lauren Wakfer

    Year 10 Outdoor Education Sem 1 & 2

    Sarah Price

    Year 10 Literature & Context and French

    Tanvi Arora

    Year 10 Media and Music

    Tara Mathews

    Year 10 English Sem 1 & 2, Humanities, Mathematics Advanced, Religious Education and Civics A Guide for Young Australians

    Abbey Lucas

    Unit 1 & 2 Physical Education

    Judy Huynh

    Unit 1 & 2 VET Music

    Marizabel Saliba

    Unit 1 & 2 Specialist Mathematics

    Alia Pollard

    Unit 1 & 2 Studio Art

    Madison De Sousa

    Unit 1 & 2 Outdoor Education and Environmental

    Liana Bianchin

    Unit 1 & 2 Visual Communication and Design

    Daina Edwards

    Unit 1 & 2 Italian

    Alice De Luca Fontana

    Unit 1 & 2 Computing

    Taylah Ryhanen

    Unit 1 & 2 Japanese

    Alvie Chu

    Unit 1 & 2 Media

    Zoe Nicolaou

    Unit 1 & 2 Legal Studies

    Isabel Romano

    Unit 1 & 2 Business Management

    Eve Paladino

    Unit 1 & 2 Health and Human Development

    Erin Moore

    Unit 1 & 2 Product Design and Technology

    Elana Kralefska

    Unit 1 & 2 Religion and Society

    Angelique Mullins

    Unit 1 & 2 French

    Alyssa Kwet-On

    Year 11 VCAL Literacy, Numeracy, Work Related Skills and Personal Development

    Olivia Tsakalofas

    Unit 1 & 2 Psychology and Drama

    Elyssia Hyde

    Unit 1 & 2 Literature and Food Studies

    Vivian Wei

    Unit 1 & 2 Accounting and Physics

    Andrea Dino

    Unit 1 & 2 Mathematical Methods and Chemistry

    Destiny Mizzi

    Unit 1 & 2 History 20th Century and General Mathematics

    Bianca Mathews

    Unit 1 & 2 Religion and Society, Biology and English

    Danielle Deltiglio

    Top 10 Year Level Academic Award

    Year 7

    Natalie Postill

    Amelia Martin

    Mai Nguyen

    Chantal Vella

    Izabella Molnar

    Tanveer Ahluwalia

    Hethushi Hapuarachchi

    Millie Scott

    Kate Birthisel

    Elena Mirabile

    Year 8

    Kayla Britnell

    Kasey Tran

    Bridget Corluka

    Gurnoor Marwaha

    Lauren Nguyen

    Mahnoor Talpur

    Chloe Zuvela

    Emilia King

    Jerusha Salisbury

    Jade Longmuir

    Year 9

    Zoe Malelis

    Bridget Munro

    Keira Healy

    Therese Oldham

    Sofie Nasser

    Alyssa Vang

    Jehqa Kang

    Sienna Bolano

    Zoe Nasser

    Maydan Lam

    Year 10

    Abbey Lucas

    Sarvleen Kaur

    Erin Barwood

    Hayley Vella

    Tanvi Arora

    Lauren Wakfer

    Amelia Vivera

    Alannah Briffa

    Alessia Abate

    Emily Soto

    Year 11

    Elyssia Hyde

    Bianca Mathews

    Eve Paladino

    Tessa El-Haouli

    Danielle Deltiglio

    Jasmine Wong

    Andrea Dino

    Bethany McDonald

    Destiny Mizzi

    Kaitlyn Stathakis

    Year Level Academic Dux

    Year 7: Natalie Postill

    Year 8: Kayla Britnell

    Year 9: Zoe Malelis

    Year 10: Abbey Lucas

    Year 11: Elyssia Hyde