Ave Maria College Vidian 1990

Ave Maria College

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This magazine was produced by the follow­ ing staff and students.

Journalism and Proof Reading: Miss Mary Holmes, Miss Sandra Mamo and all the student and staff contributors.

Photography: Mr Peter Collins, Ms Jacqueline Gross, Mr Peter Judge, Mrs Cheryl Kerin, Miss Mary Younes and student contributors.

Mr Paul Green of Photo Elite for pro­ cessing our films.

Graphic Art and Lay-out: Mrs Cheryl Kerin, Ms Justyna Lubkowski, Ms Sarah Mulgrew, Ms Gillian Potter and Miss Mary Younes.

Cheryl Kerin

Word Processing Operators: Miss Tricia Brophy, Miss Maureen Dillon and her Year 9 and 10 Computer Studies class, Mrs Jennifer Lawrence and Mr Saby Sebastian and their Year 10 Computer Studies classes.

We would like to especially thank Miss Maureen Dillon for being available to solve computer problems and both her classes for their willingness to work beyond the call of duty.

Mary Holmes

Sandra Mamo

Jacqueline Gross

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The Year Nines were given the chance to see the magnificent' Les Miserables'.

They kept themselves occupied at lunchtime winning netball matches against 8P and the staff (big time). Camp was held in the nostalgic town of Beechworth, and time there was used to its best advantage.

The 'Man of Steel Production' was a high­ light for most Year Tens who involved them­ selves in making the play such a memo­ rable one. Of course the Year 10 Ball proved the highlight for all students. It was their night, and all were impressed with such fine performances. The Year Eleven's 1990 was filled with new and challenging experiences. Work Experience provided a chance to really see what life is like in the workforce.

1990 at Ave Maria has certainly been a bright year. Thanks to the great enthusi­ asm of the Year Twelves, events such as the colorful trike race have lifted spirits and joined us all in a special family bond. Once again, students and teachers alike have been faced with many challenges to suc­ ceed, and equally as many rewards.

Our college Captain, Delaine Andrews, and Vice Captain, Nicola Raudys, have made the school proud with their fine efforts to keep the spirit of Ave very much alive.

The SRC led by Kelly Merceica and Kathy Roda, worked especially hard for all our benefit.

The Mass to open the school year began the year in a good way. Active groups such as the Book Club and Chess Club once again have offered students the chance to indulge in personal hobbies, and at the same time socialize.

The Environmental Committee has brought increased awareness of the problems of our earth, and a real chance to aid in improving such situations.

Our new additions to the school, the Year Sevens have already had a good taste of things to come, through enjoyable and educational excursions to see the Dinosaurs exhibition, Brimbank Park and the British Museum Exhibition. Our juniors took part in the Jump Rope for Heart with great enthusiasm and spirit. Most probably taking part in the Year 7 and 8 social with St. Marys with similar gusto. For the Year Eights, an interesting and fun filled year was also enjoyed The Phillip Island S.eepover providing many special memo­ ries along with seeing the popular play 'Hating Allison Ashley'. Excursions to the British Museum Exhibition, St Patricks Cathedral and Dromkeen provided added bonuses to the eventful year.

The Christian Sexuality Programme and Retreat gave the girls a chance to dwell over their religious beliefs and values. For many of the Year Twelves 1990 at Ave was the most important year of their lives.

However demanding the workload has been, VCE has provided much reward. The camp, and retreat with the Casa Pallotti team brought teacher and student closer and strengthened friendships between the girls. The Debutante Ball being the high­ light of the year was a night never to be for­ gotten for all who attended. Ave Maria College can now only grow stronger in the future. It has seen many girls pass through its’ gates for twenty-seven years, and none can forget the special family atmosphere that this school provides. For the year twelves of 1990 it’s Farewell, but for new­ comers in 1991 it's just the beginning of a special friendship which will last for many years.

Catherine O'Donoghue 12C

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Principal: John Hoye

The 1990 school year has been one of both consolidation and development for Ave Maria. Consolidation in the use of our new library and classroom block and develop­ ment in the curriculum area with the intro-

duction of Phase 1 of the new V.C.E. It has been a busy year for students, staff, parents and Board of Management alike

Our Year 11 students have undertaken three new V.C.E studies, English, Mathematics and Australian Studies while the year 10’s are preparing for the full V.C.E in 1991. Work is currently being done to review our Years 7-10 curriculum as a preparation to meet the needs of the V.C.E requirements and fit in with the Frameworks guidelines. Our Board of Management has received its new Constitution and the Archbishop has appointed three Canonical Administrators to act on his behalf as trustees of the College. In this capacity Fr. John Spillane, Parish Priest of our Lady of the Nativity Church is assisted by Mr Mangelsdorf from the Diocesan Commission. Ave Maria is unique in being the only school to this stage with lay people appointed as Canonical Administrators.

These changes clearly illustrate the con­ nection the Catholic school has with the Church. For many families the Catholic school provides an important link with the Church. For many students it is the only place they hear church teaching, experi­ ence liturgy and learn about prayer. So it can be seen that the role of the Catholic school is of great importance in the life of our students.

We have reached a stage in the history of Catholic education in Victoria when Catholic parents have to decide how impor­ tant this form of education is for their chil­ dren. The current economic climate, the

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Vice-Principal: Peter Collinc

Apart from the personal dilemmas that sec­ ond years bring in any job, 1990 has been an exciting and rewarding year. It has been a year of continued rapid change with deci­ sions having to be made constantly with education in such a state of flux. With reduced funding more is asked from less and I often ask myself if students realise the

sacrifice parents make on their behalf.

In 1990 and in the future, students will have to make important decisions earlier and I will not forget easily having to address the Year 10's mid-year, asking them to understand the new V.C.E. and make their preliminary choices. They were quite annoyed about having to think about their futures at such an early stage but it is to their credit that they were responsible and co-operative and I hope it was easier for them when they had to make their final choice in September.

As part of the Curriculum Committee I was involved in planning for the introduction of the V.C.E. and the resulting timetable.

This was done after much consultation with staff and input from a variety of sources especially other catholic schools who all face the dilemma of having to manage Religious Education and the requirements of time for all the other subjects. It has been finalized and the task of the Curriculum Committee is now to look at the Years 7 to 10 curriculum and to ensure that it meshes well with what we will offer with the V.C.E. Once again I enjoyed working with the Year 12's whether it was in teaching or homeroom or at their study camps in February. I found them friendly and co­ operative and I hope their hard work is rewarded in their futures One highlight for me for the year was the Man of Steel pro­ duction of which I became a cast member by default at the last minute.

It was an education for me in the ways of theatre to see all the individual pieces come together in an interesting and enjoy­ able show. I enjoyed working with the stu­ dents in a different setting and was just as

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declining State government support of our schools, and the rationalising and upgrad­ ing of the Government Secondary Schools are causing many people to review their choice of a Catholic school.

People send their children to Catholic schools for a variety of reasons which reflect their values We would hope that basically the choice was made because of the Christian ethos of the school, because of the Gospel values that are presented and lived out, because of the Religious Education programmes and the Faith Development opportunities that are avail­ able Other reasons may be the perceived discipline standard of the school, seen in the behaviour of the students and the man­ ner which they wear their uniforms or it may be the success that the students attain in public examinations or perhaps it is a way of obtaining private school education at a cheaper rate or yet again it may be the only way available of obtaining single sex educa­ tion for their children.

For our schools to survive, they must be valued by the Catholic community to the extent that they are worth fighting for and worth supporting. It is a time of approach­ ing crisis for Catholic education and the sur­ vival of our schools is in the hands of our Catholic people who will need to continue to make sacrifices for this to haopen.

John M Hoye, Principal

nervous as they were on the nights Congratulations to all involved and espe­ cially Mrs.Wrochna to whom I owe the chance of a lifetime The Duke of Edinburgh scheme was introduced to Year 10 this year on a voluntary basis and 14 girls took the opportunity to be involved An overnight expedition is planned Eor November after their work experience This will be to Wilsons Promontory, one of the most beautiful spots for walks in Victoria.

I hope to see this very worthwhile scheme continue to develop in the school Next year when these girls are presented with their Bronze Certificates or Medallions others might be inspired to enter the scheme.

There have been other significant times and happenings for me in 1990 eg my new role of daily organiser, standing in as Year 9 co-ordinator,the class masses, the staff stu­ dent races and netball games (which we won each time), and the new rubbish duty organization. All these coupled with the friendly student faces I see each day make Ave an interesting and good place t. oe in.

Our school is fortunate in having such caring year level co-ords and teachers who work hard to make their girls feel part of the Ave community and to develop their talents in all aspects.

I have enjoyed working with the rest o* the Administration team and appreciated their support and humour. Thank you John, Mary and Lee. On behalf of all teaching staff may I thank all auxiliary staff for their support over the year. May all have a safe, happy and holy Christmas.

Peter Collins

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT REPORT 1990 has been a year of consolidation for many matters affecting the Ave Maria College Board of Management. Our Constitution was ratified by Archbishop Little in May, following the establishment of the College's Canonical Board of Administrators Much time and effort was spent on planning - staffing, curriculum, finance and accommodation to ensure that Ave Maria College continues to offer the best possible education for many years to come.

The Board wishes to thank all those associated with it this year.

• Fr. J Spillane, Chairman of Canonical Administrators • Mr. Joseph Mangelsdorf, Canonical Administrator - Diocesan Commission • Mr. David Richards, Canonical Administrator - Catholic Education Office • Mr. Jim Henderson, Parent Representative, Chairman • Ms. Delaine Andrews, Student Represen-tative • Mrs. Robyn Clarke, Parent Representative, Board Secretary • Mr. Leo Gale, Co-opted Member • Mr. Peter Green, Archdiocese Business Manager's Representative • Mr. John Hoye, Chief Executive Officer, Principal • Mrs Susan La Marca, Staff Representative • Fr. W. McCarthy • Mrs. Christine McGee, Staff Representative • Mr. Bernie McHugh, Parent Representative • Mr. Eamon Naughton, Parents' and Friends' Representative • Mr. Ron Oxnam, Business Manager • Mr. Barry Port, Independent Financial Advisor • Mr. Ken Stout, Parent Representative, Vice-Chairman • Miss Tricia Brophy, Minute Secretary Jim Henderson

a/i(/ adMetarian Attendances at our meetings have certainly improved this year in comparison to last year. The P.F.A. holds it’s meetings on the second Tuesday of every month in the school library.

Our main fund raising effort is the uni­ form shop. This year we engaged the ser­ vices of two very competent ladies in Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Tori. They took over the helm from the Gourlays and certainly had the job ahead of them to maintain the stan­ dard set. Fortunately they have maintained the standard and are actively engaged in the uniform committee reviewing uniforms etc. Our other involvement as support for the girls are as following: (a) We help sponsor trophies for the Chess Club (b) We help the drama group by donating small amounts towards the groups spe­ cially designed "T Shirts’. (c) We donate amounts of money to the school to be used in providing furniture on other items as required by the school. (d) We run a major raffle annually and the major prize this year is a $2000 Coles/Myer voucher.

The committee this year has certainly in the main been supportive and have orga­ nized numerous small raffles which have resulted in small profits for the P.F.A. The economic conditions in our state of Victoria have certainly had repercussions throughout industry, schools and certainly families. It is therefore difficult to expect much involvement from parents. We have noticed the poor attendances or lack of sup­ port for money raising functions.

Eugene Hawryszko

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curriculum report

Curriculum Co-ordinator: Mary Holmes The VCE has finally arrived after over three years of planning and hard work. Our Year 11 students have survived the first year of Australian Studies, English and Math-ematics, even if Mathematics is now mysterious­ ly referred to as S&N or C&A. Although it feels as if we have been preparing for the VCE for longer than three years it is not over yet. Next year we begin the two year

certificate in earnest with the introduction of the rest of the Unit 1 and 2 (Year 11) stud­ ies. This has meant the preparation of sev­ eral new studies for Ave Maria such as Drama, Human Development and Society, Materials and Technology, Textiles, Psychology, and Studio Arts which will enrich our curriculum and increase the choices of our students.

The VCE and Frameworks have instigat­ ed major changes in the approach to teach­ ing and learning. The emphasis is very much on enquiry learning, questioning and research and we have been preparing our students for this in many ways. We have built a new library so that we have the resources they need and we have taught them the skills they need to find information.

From Year 7 to Year 12 students are learn­ ing library skills, using data charts, taking notes, completing case studies and making oral presentations.

In Term 2 the Curriculum Committee devoted a lot of time to counselling Year 10 students before they made their preliminary subject choices for Units 1-4 (Years 11 & 12) of the VCE 75% of students changed two or more subjects when they made their final choice in Term 3. On reflection it was worthwhile to have done this as students need the time to reflect on their choices.

Peter Collins, Felicity Sulzberger and myself counselled Years 10 & 11 students in Term 3 before they committed themselves finally to their studies for 1991. It was heartening to see how much they under­ stood about the VCE and how much time they had spent talking to parents and teach­ ers about their choices. Next year's Year

10's will be equally in need of this help and advice as will the Year 11's as they select their Units 3 & 4 studies for 1992.

Next year will require further adjust­ ments for us all as both the look and nature of Years 11 & 12 changes markedly

Year 11's will be VCE students wearing the much debated jumper and being involved in a much more adult and chal­ lenging education Our Year 12's will be the last group to sit for a one year VCE certifi­ cate. All the teachers at the college will continue to offer their teaching skill and care to these students in particular at the same time as they prepare all students for the challenges of the future. The Board of Management, the Administration Team, the Curriculum Committee, the Faculty Heads and in particular the teachers of the VCE are to be commended for the hard work and difficult decisions they have made in 1990.

I would especially like to thank Helen Eischeid for so ably taking on my job while I was on long service leave in Term 2, and, Tricia Brophy, Peter Collins, Jennifer Lawrence and Felicity Sulzberger who have been more than generous with their time and their support.

Mary Holmes Curriculum Coordinator.

Student Counsellor: Pam Dawson

Special Education Teacher. Rita Malacchmi

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COLLEGE LEADERS SPORTS CAPTAIN

COLLEGE CAPTAIN

Being the College Captain of Ave Maria in 1990 was the proudest and greatest year of my life. Ever since I was in Year 7 I had wanted to be the College Captain - to give the Opening Mass speech and leave my mark in the sc 100I. This year I have tried to do things that captains before have either tried or haven't done at all. This includes things such as raising large amounts of money for lots of organizations, the Community and donating money to the Science and Religious Education Depart­ ments We started the selling of ice-creams and soup at the school and in March brought back an old school tradition of a Walk-a-

thon which involved a BBQ and the Great Trike Race. As a student I have always been active in sports, but this year I found I did not have time for all these sporting activities but was able to fulfill another of my ambitions by finally winning the Mercy Cross-Country Run, under the strict coach­ ing of Nicole O’Neil, and management from 'Melinda Brennan'.

As captain my responsibilities involved me devoting a lot of time to various meet­ ings such as organizing and chairing the SRC meetings and also attending regular meetings with Mr. Hoye, our school Principal I have absolutely loved my year as captain, but of course. I owe a lot of thanks to Nicola Raudys, the vice-captain.

Nicola's jobs and responsibilities are just as demanding and pressurized as mine. I think that together we have really succeed­ ed to have our positions fully recognized.

We have both worked for the school, stu­ dents, and each other. Thanks Nicola and thanks to everybody in the entire school for making my Year 12 year the best and most memorable of my life.

Throughout the year my proudest mcment was that in which I gave the speech at the Debutante Ball, a truly fantas­ tic. night for me and all involved. Probably the most important thing for a school cap­ tain to have is really good friends and fami­ ly. My friends have stood by me and been there to cheer me up, my family are understanding and supportive of many things I do at school and at work. It is hard to balance things out but it can all be man­ aged successfully with commitment, an honest mum and great friends and without men!

Delaine Andrews

CHEER SQUAD REPORT

We're the girls from Ave Maria.

We're the girls with all the skill.

We're the girls who won't be beaten.

We're the force that always kills And with determination by our side, We'll be the rivals every time.

We won't give in, We'll always win.

We'll show them we're the premier side!

The cheers were heard from the year eleven class-room during the many lunch­ time meetings we held before both the swimming and athletics Inter-school sports.

The blue hair spray and many ribbons and streamers were just another symbol to constantly remind the other schools of who we were.

The enthusiasm of the year seven and

Being appointed Sports Captain for 1990 was not only an honour but also a big thrill.

I feel that 1990 has been quite a good year for Ave in a sporting sense.

Faced by tough competition at the inter­ school swimming sports, many of the girls achieved very good times and were award­ ed with first, second and third places. Ave was coming third in the interschool athletics carnival before it was, unfortunately, called off due to the rain.

I must thank Bridgid Ryan and Joanne Wallace of Year 11, our Cheer Squad Captains, for their enthusiasm shown at these sports. We somehow managed to grab the attention of all the other schools. I must also thank Emma, Maree, Kate and Lori for the work that they did as House Captains. Kate and Lori in particular for organising "Jump Rope for Heart” which was a great success.

The introduction of a simple trolley laden with netballs etc. brought onto the quadran­ gle at lunch times was a great success and I was pleased that girls from all classes were making good use of this resource.

Ave also had its annual netball competi­ tion and the victorious winners were 9C. I must also congratulate our intermediate Netball team who made it to the finals in the Victorian School girls Netball competition.

One thing that surprised me about being Sports Captain, was that I was also involved in S R C activities ranging from selling red noses and icy poles to posting cheques to World Vision on behalf of our foster child, Lorena.

My only regret is that being in year 12, I was unable, I feel, to give an absolute 100% but I am thankful that I was able to take on the position.

Barbara O'Connell

eights was easily heard in the numerous cheers and chants that were made up in their imagination.

A very special thank-you to everyone involved and especially to those who made their voices heard and who turned up to all the meetings.

Bridgid Ryan 11D Jo Wallace 11G

STUDENT LEADERS

STUDENTS REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL SRC REPORT The Student Representative Council has achieved quite a lot this year, both for the benefit of the school and the wider commu­ nity.

The SRC got straight into it at the begin­ ning of the year with their decision to sell ice-creams during the warm months. This proved to be a great success and appreci­ ated by staff and students alike. In the win­ ter months, hot soup was also enjoyed by many.

With the decision to celebrate Ave Maria Day once again, the SRC organised the walk-a-thon, sausage sizzle and great trike race which proved to be a fun afternoon as well as raising $3000 for Community Aid Abroad.

Ave Maria's support for Lorena, our fos­ ter-child from El Salvador continued throughout this year, with each level raising money for a particular month by cake stalls, pizza days or concerts. We also began writing to Lorena, letting her know more about our school community.

At the beginning of third term, a Jump Rope for Heart day was held, which raised $ 1500 for the Heart Foundation. On Red Nose Day also, it was great to see so many Ave teachers and students supporting another worthy cause. A student page in the newsletter was also introduced this year by the SRC, which gives students the opportunity to share the highlights and funny occasions of the week.

The SRC members enjoyed their dinner at the Pizza Hut, which provided an oppor­ tunity for reps of different year levels to get to know each other.

At the end of third term, the SRC decid­ ed they wanted to contribute something to the school. A $500 cheque to the Science Department was agreed on, with which new equipment is hoped to be bought to upgrade facilities and in doing so, hopefully encourage more girls to continue studying Science. This years council, has had a busy year and accomplished quite a lot. I would like to thank Mr La Marca, for his guidance throughout the year, all the reps for their constant efforts and all Ave teach­ ers and students for their constant support Nicola Raudys College Vice-Captain

S.R.C.

CLASS CAPTAINS

7C 7J 7E 7Y

Rebecca Brincat / Ashe Whitaker Joanne Moulday / Enna-Maree Giampiccolo Donna Rullo / Louisa Giliberto Genevieve Mulgrew /Melissa Micallef-Grimaud

7C 7J 7E 7Y

8F 8M 8P 8L

Amy Johnson / Rebecca Bugeja Violete Najjar / Rachel Franco Andrea Dalli / Belinda French Jessica Rockes / Adrianna Albano

8F 8M 8P 8L

Fiona McHugh Katherine Flahavin Louisa Norwood Danielle Messina

11D 11E 11G 11S

Sarah Morgante Bedelia Donnelly Janelle Wellington Megan McKay

9D 9C 9H 9M

Vilayphone Sengsavang / Luisa Pasinati Patrizia Testa / Janelle Watts Martine Brooks / Narelle Woolley Melissa Vassolo / Filomena Pannia

9D 9C 9H 9M

Naree Wilkinson Simone Cunningham Maria Felsinger Caterina Cipolla

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Kelly Mercieca Katerina Roda

10B 10C 10L 10P

Louise McGeown / Kylie Smith Belinda-Jane Cianflone/Samantha Scalpello Marita Powell I Carol Francis Sheridan Smith I Rachael McWhinney

11D 11E 11G 11S

Bridgid Ryan/Anna lulianella Belinda RamettaZ Joanne Elliott Maria (Connie) Fazzolari / Angela Venuto Vanessa De Bono/ Megan Sabato

Rebecca Hagan Monica Cioccia Bianca Vanek Samantha Corboy

10B 10C 10L 10P

Cassandra Atherton Laura Cioccia Andrea Hawryszko Sandra Dal Tio

COLLEGE LEADERS 1990

COLLEGE CAPTAIN VICE CAPTAIN SPORTS CAPTAIN

DELAINE ANDREWS NICOLA RAUDYS BARBARA O'CONNELL

HOUSE CAPTAINS

KATHERINE DEGG MAREE PANE LORI FRANCIS EMMA GAFFNEY

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STAFF PHOTO Back Row -Pam Dawson, Lanny Do Almeida, Ruth Johnson, Pam Poarce, Jennifer Lawrence, Mario La Marca, Philip Gerraty, Robyn O'Connor, Wendy Barrie, Maureen Dillon, John van Grondelle; Third Row -Lee Toll, Cardi Dowling, Joan Welsh, Pat Hunter. Jenni Omand, Tricia Brophy, Susan La Marca. Chris McGee, Colleen McMullen, Sandra Nicholson. Luisa Erzetic, Rita Malacchini, Lydia Roper.

Second Row -Ron Oxnam, Pam Gale, Mary Curtain, Louise Russell, Mary Younes, Jo Burke, Gab Pretto, Madeleine Laming.

Helen Eischeid, Teresa Daws, Lesley Adams, Mary Holmes, Ann Brasher, Irene Wrochna, Nadia Calvi, Front Row -Trish Sims, Ruth Paterson, Peter Judge, Felicity Sulzberger, Gianna Garrasi, Wai Corliss. John Hoye, Peter Collins, Angela Famularo, Sandra Mamo, Kathy O'Connell, Alida Sijmons.

AUXILIARY STAFF

Miss Jacinta Ridgall, Receptionist

Library Typist: Pam Gale

Laboratory Manager Anne Brasher Laboratory Assistant. Anna Mansbndce

Audio-visual Technician. Peter Judge Library Assistant. Joan Welsh Cleaner/Housekeeper Pat Hunter

Principal's Secretary: Trisha Brophy

Home Economics Assistant: Carmen Hobbins

Property Manager Wai Corliss

Business Manager Ron Oxnam

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School Cleaner: John van Grondelle

R.E.CO-ORDINATOR

Religious Educaiion Co-ordinator Lee Toll As I was browsing through a book of reflec­ tions by Susan Hayward recently, I chanced

upon a quote by Herbert Spencer - "The great aim of education is not knowledge, but action" So I stopped to think of the role of Religious Education and the R.E. pro­ gram in the lives of our students here at Ave Maria College.

During 1990, the hopes and dreams of a new decade have been realised in a very small way in the signs of further growth and development within the R.E. Department.

The last couple of years have been devoted to developing a sequential and comprehensive R.E. syllabus, which has been in full swing during this year. Our attention is now focused on the introduction of R.E. within the new V.C.E., taking partic­ ular note of both the academic and faith development of our girls. Liturgy, our opportunities for worship, both in the larger Col.ege celebrations, as well as our weekly class Masses in the Chapel, have been a means of fostering a spirit of prayer and unity among the girls.

Once more, we are indebted to Father Spillane, our College Chaplain for his con­ tinued support throughout the year. He has been most generous in offering his time for interviews with the girls each Monday morn­ ing also.

May I also take this opportunity of thank­ ing so many of the priests from the neigh­ bouring parishes who have made them­ selves available to celebrate the Eucharist with the various classes each week.

Our Retreat Program this year was led by the Casa Pallotti Retreat Team from Millgrove. Both our Years 11 and 12 girls really enjoyed the retreat experience and were grateful to the team for their wonderful leadership and example.

As 1990 draws to a close, let us keep dreaming! With the season of Advent soon upon us, may our waiting, too, be a fruitful time as Our Lord rebirths more deeply in our hearts during this Christmas season.

May I conclude with some words of encouragement by Brian Adams: Your potential is unlimited. Aspire to a high place. Believe in your abilities, in your tastes, in your own judgement. Imagine and perceive that which you wish to be.

Back your image with enthusiasm and courage.

Feel the reality of your' new' self; live in the expectancy of greater things and your subconscious will actualise them.

Mrs. Lee Toll Religious Education Co-ordinator

,s uturgical Dance Opening Mass, MASS TO OPEN THE SCHOOL YEAR The Mass to open the school year was held on Wednesday 21st February at our neighbounng parish church St Therese's as the school has become too large for us all to fit in at Our Lady's.

The day was hot and stuffy , yet our opening Mass was a special day for the school community as it provided our spiritu­ al start to the year and introduced the new college leaders to the rest of the girls. It not only marked the beginning of a special year for the school but for the world as a whole as our theme "Wood Hath Hope" reminded us.

Within the school new students and teachers were welcomed into our communi- f ty, as were some new V.C.E. subjects at year 11 level, and many other changes occurring around the school. On a world­ wide basis, achievements such a the release of Nelson Mandela and the demoli­ tion of the Berlin Wall were celebrated.

Many thanks to Father Spillane for cele­ brating the mass and for Mrs.Toll's organi­ sation for the event. The mass was very successful and provided us with hope and inspiration for the coming year Lori Francis 12C Kelly Mercieca 12C °"hey°arM^

R.E SEMINAR DAYS During the year 12 RE course this year we attended two seminar days one looking at different religions while the other looked at stained glass windows in two cathedrals, and studied the influence of religious art On the 8th of March, we attended our first seminar day We commenced the day with a visit to the Jewish Synagogue where we had a female speaker to talk to us about their traditions, lifestyles and customs. By the end of her talk we had time for a ques­ tion and answer session, which was even more helpful in learning about their religion.

The next stop on our quest for learning about different religions was a visit to our friends - the Hare Krishnas, where we gained a deeper insight into their fascinat­ ing religion. The talk on their religion also included a slide session and then they showed us their temple where they go to worship God. We then proceeded up the stairs where they gave us a meal which we will all remember favourably.

On the way home we visited the Chinese temple. The smell of incense overwhelmed us but did not deter us. Inside we looked around and saw where they put the ashes of their dead. The 15th of May saw us at school for the morning. We spent time learning about our inner-self through Walter Fish. After Walter had finished we went to Clydebank where we did a small exercise about sharing, which started out as harm­ less fun but ended in fun loving violence.

After our exercises at school were completed we went to the city for lunch and then wandered down to St. Paul's Cathedral.

THE PASSOVER MEAL Earlier this year many classes in the school celebrated the Passover Meal. Everyone took part in the Passover Meal by saying a short reading or doing a play. All classes enjoyed the meal which consisted of lamb, bread, and red cordial in place of wine.

Students invited teachers for the meal and they too enjoyed participating in this cele­ bration.

Donna Briffa 8P

Our speaker explained to us the wonders of the stained glass windows Continuing our voyage we anchored at St. Patrick's Cathedral and viewed their stained glass windows.

Though we thought the windows at St. Paul's were large, the windows at St. Patrick's told the entire story of the Bible We were lucky enough to even get a glance at our Archbishop, Frank Little. After look-

LUNCHTIME MASS Every Tuesday lunchtime we have a Mass prepared by a different class each week.

The 10L class Mass was different from most other masses because in it the stu­ dents used a medieval morality play rather than a first reading The play was based on the theme of good against evil. Those stu­ dents who were not in the play made posters or helped with the booklet, the readings, prayers of the faithful and with the music. In the play I acted the role of Sin.

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ing at the various stained glass windows we set sail back towards school.

Overall, both the seminar days and the whole RE course provided to be an enlight­ ening experience and we would all like to thank Mrs Toll and the RE department for a memorable year.

Melinda Brennan 12W Pauline Van Nispen 12C

Sin is the gang leader of the bad forces.

Sin was dominant at the beginning, persecuting all. and then was defeated when Jesus came into the world The play used a lot of symbolism, with lights, cos­ tumes, props and a narrator who told the story. It was a change from the normal first reading. Fr. Greg Trythall of St. Christ­ opher's Parish, Airport West was the cele­ brant.

Caroline Schmidt 10L

Miss Felicity Sulzberger, Careers Co-ordinator YEAR ELEVEN WORK EXPERIENCE In July this year the year eleven students went on work experience. The comments from the students and employers indicate that the program was a success. I wish to thank all the people who helped with the program, Mrs Gill, the employers, the stu­ dents and staff.

Miss Felicity Sulzberger Careers Co-ordinator

WORK EXPERIENCE After weeks of waiting, work experience finally arrived. I donned my best outfit as it is essential to make a good impression on the first day It was five minutes to ten o'clock - my starting time. I took a deep breath and headed to my place of work, Youth Media Australia - a graphic design company. After introducing myself I was given a guided tour of my place of work. I was shown how to use a photocopier and then left with two other work experience stu­ dents and information to read over.

That afternoon I was given an assign­ ment, to interview a member of Campaign for International Co-operation and Disarmament on an upcoming conference regarding the future of the Asia - Pacific region After reading background informa­ tion, I arranged to meet Nicholas Abbey, a member for the Asia - Pacific conference. I then spent the rest of the afternoon working out an interview sheet. Before leaving I was given a tape recorder and microphone and shown how to use it to get the least static as possible.

The next day I met Nicholas and con­ ducted my interview. This was not as nerve racking as I expected and in fact was the opposite. The rest of the day was spent lis­ tening and relistening to the interview and converting it to paper. The next two days

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were spent on drafting, typing up my article, editing and designing the graphics to pro­ duce the final article.

Friday was spent helping out in the office by making folders for future work experi­ ence students in Darwin, making lists on what people our age would like to know about living up North. It was also spent doing numerous little tasks. I thoroughly enjoyed work experience but there was only one regret; I wish it were longer as then I would have had extra time to work on other possible articles.

Sharon Bissett 11D

P.S. Sharon's article was published by Youth Media Australia.

Here are the views of a few students about their placements and some employer comments: • "Claudia has a very good telephone manner."

• "Janelle is co-operative and willing to undertake a variety of tasks."

• "Fiona was only too willing to follow directions and ask questions."

• "The best students we have had in the past eighteen months."

• “Lidiana was a cheerful participant in both the workplace and staff-room."

• "Vanessa has an excellent command of the English language and was most polite and co-operative."

• "Sheila’s interest in her placement was outweighed only by her enthusiasm."

• "Shows great enthusiasm!" "Lisa was keen to learn and participate."

It was July second. The day I had been waiting for had finally arrived. It was the first day of work experience! For the first 5 days of work experience I went to the Victorian College of Pharmacy When I arrived, the first thing I got was a tour of the college grounds. After that, the lab technician introduced me to his three pet rats; B J., Athena and Fluffy. They were let loose on the benches and I was always wary of them. I spent most of my time observing (and sometimes helping) research scientists conduct interesting experiments. I also helped the lab techni­ cian set up an experiment for the students.

This experiment involved the making up of specific drugs which the students had to name. Overall I had a terrific time and I gained valuable experience from using the complex equipment they had, and from working with adults.

Angela La Mantia 11S

Librarian: Susan La Marca

LIBRARY REPORT Our first anniversary of residence in new building has come and gone. We are well and truly settled in. During 1990 our efforts have been centred around building up our various resource collections and pro­ moting the services the library is able to offer to the school community. New materi­ al has been purchased with changes to senior education in mind. New subjects such as Australian Studies, and the changed emphasis to individual research in other subject areas, have placed different demands on library services and resources.

We have endeavoured to meet these needs and provide the best library service we can for both students and teachers. Statistics kept during the month of June this year show that the library is well used. Eighty books are issued during any one day, and the library is booked for research or reading classes for 4.5 lessons out of a six day peri­ od. The library continues to be a central place for research, the display of student work, meetings, recreational games, and the Book and Chess clubs. At all times we try to promote the library as a place for all members of the College community to use: and enjoy.

Susan La Marca Jeacher Librarian

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DUX OF THE COLLEGE V.C.E. 1989 Simone Sexton achieved the following results in her V.C.E, Examinations: Chemistry A; English C; Mathematics A A: Mathematics B A: Philosophies of Life (Religious Education) B; Physics B. Simone is currently studying Engineering at the University of Melbourne.

Name: Simone Sexton Years at AMC: 1984-1989 Achievements: House captain, class captain, vice captain, Maths competitions. Spelling camps. Maths camp.

Ambitions: To grow Life at Ave was: It just was.

1990 THE HERALD-SUN SPELLING COMPETI­ TION The Herald/Sun Spelling Competition was held again this year. All girls in Years Seven to Nine had to participate in order to find the Spelling Champion of each class.

The class Spelling Champions for Year Seven were: Peta Hellard 7E, Luisa Mancuso 7J, Monica Hogan 7Y and Rebecca Brincat 7C The Class Spelling Champions for Year Eight were: Narelle Monteleone 8L, Elise Gymer 8F, Michelle Murone 8P and Rachel Franco 8M. Finally, the Class Spelling Champions for Year Nine were: Renee Anderson 9M. Lesia Andrusiak 9D, Martine Brooks 9H and Melinda Gagliardi 9C. Each class spelling champion also had to compete against the other class spelling champions from their year level.

The Year Seven Spelling Champion was Luisa Mancuso, the Year Eight Spelling Champion was Rachel Franco and the Year Nine Spelling Champion was Martine Brooks.

These girls then had to compete against each other to find the School Spelling Champion. The winner of this was Marline Brooks. She competed at Princes Hill High School against other students in the Regional Finals Martine Brooks 9H

AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS SCIENCE COM­ PETITION All students in Years 7-9 entered the com­ petition. The College was awarded sixteen Credit and fifty one Achievement Certific­ ates Credits were awarded to students who scored in the top thirty percent of the state and Achievement (school awards) to students who scored in the top twenty per­ cent of their school.

CREDITS. • Year 7: Nadia Corren, Sarah Foley, Tonia Mazzarotta.

• Year 8: Lisa Cugliari, Melanie Frye, Angelique Kennedy, Allyson Matthews, Angela Pedersoli, Melissa Surace, Tanya Tribuzio and Isabelle Villani.

• Year 9: Jacqueline Enery, Jennifer John, Sonia Lo Giudice, Katherine Smith and Susanna Torres.

ACHIEVEMENTS (SCHOOL AWARDS).

• Year 7: Danielle Alessi, Julia Boyle, Sandra Cianflone, Samantha Corboy, Anna-Liza Cursio, Alison Duff Tytler, Caroline Duff Tytler, Felicity Edwards, Kerry Ann Fox, Rebecca Hagan, Luisa Mancuso. Jennifer Marchewka, Melissa Micallef Grimaud, Donna Parson, Marita Rivette, Karina Vila. Sarah Webster and Samantha Worton.

• Year 8: Naomi Azzopardi, Sara Bernobich, Olga Blias, Lisa Cortellino, Andrea Dalli. Alda Garra, Elise Guymer, Angela Howard, Joelene Kowalski, Rachel Lovell, Rachel Maher, Jacinta Oska, Tamara Poynton, Jessica Rose and Heidi Schwegler.

• Year 9: Lana Burgess, Nancy Camiolo, Melinda Cutajar, Amberlee Donnelly, Mana Felsinger, Melinda Gagliardi, Elizabeth Green, Nicole Jamieson, Kathleen Mansbridge, Ebony Mifsud, Victoria Soultania, Tarnya Tosto, Angela Vella and Naree Wilkinson.

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WESTPAC MATHS COMPETITION In this years Westpac Maths Competition a number of our girls performed extremely well. Distinctions were awarded to: Year 7 Peta Hellard Caitlin McKay Donna Parsons Sarah Webster Year 8 Andrea Dalli Fiona McHugh Bronagh Naughton Heidi Schwegler Isabelle Villani Year 9 Martine Brooks Jacqueline Enery Laurice Madi Melissa Vassolo Year 10 Marie Alessi Rosemary Panetta A total of 123 girls were awarded credits.

Congratulations to all girls who achieved awards and well done to all who participat­ ed. While some students were disappoint­ ed and others pleasantly surprised by the final results, the experience of participating in such a competition shows the girls that knowledge is only part of the process technique is the other part.

Miss Kathy O’Connell Mathematics Faculty Head

ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL Ave students were asked for the first time to assist the Pied Pipers in house to house collections for the Royal Children's Hospital on Good Friday. The response was over­ whelming. Seventy-two students, seven staff and two parents assisted on the day.

Ryan's bus lines provided transport to and from Doncaster where the collecting took place. Students were divided into groups of three or four and assigned to an adult supervisor who had a certain area in which to collect. The door knock began about 9.30 am and the buses returned to Ave at approximately 4 pm. There was a surprise waiting for the passengers in the first bus to return to Ave Maria - Channel Seven cam­ eras were rolling as they alighted from the bus. A very lively and entertaining interview was then conducted with some of our girls.

As a result of the tremendous effort of the students, Ave Maria College came out the winning school in Victoria, both with the number of collectors and the amount of money raised - $10,466.16. The President of the Royal Children's Hospital Pied Pipers presented the College with a Trophy and Certificate of Appreciation. The students and adults involved found the experience to be most enjoyable and fulfilling and we are indeed proud of their efforts.

Miss Tricia Brophy

ITALIAN DAY On Friday 25th May, Ave Maria College showed its "multicultural" side when it held an Italian Day which the students participat­ ed with great enthusiasm. Each year level contributed to certain aspects of this, which made the day enjoyable for everyone.

Everyone was asked to dress in red, white and/or green which are the Italian national colours.

The day began with a special announce­ ment at assembly. The Italian flag was fly­ ing and the Italian national anthem was being played over the P.A. system during recess and lunchtime, thus providing an unusual type of entertainment. Also during recess and lunchtime, Italian sweets were sold by the year tens.

The school was colourfully decorated in Italy's colours thanks to the Yr. 7's with posters illustrating the characters from the "Avanti” text books.

Labels for certain parts of the school, in their Italian translations were also dis­ played. The Yr 9's took the time to place the posters around the school, while many other students contributed to the library dis­ play providing artefacts and books.

Although the Yr.12's participated in the day's activities, the Italian class had their own "Italian Night", which was a delicious dinner with the Yr. 12 Italian class from St,Bernard's. That too, proved to be a fun night.

Thank yous must go to our Italian teach­ ers, Miss Erzetic, Mrs. Calvi, Miss Malacchini, Miss Famularo and especially Mrs. Wilkinson, for their organisation which made the day such a success, Kathy Roda

CLOTHES FOR THE MISSIONS IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA. In the July holidays this year, Mrs Colleen McMullen, an Ave staff member for some years, visited the Rabaul area in Papua New Guinea to see her brother, an M.S.C. priest. In third term she gave a series of talks to different classes about her experi­ ences and showed them photographs.

The girls were impressed with the differ­ ence between the lifestyle we enjoy in Australia and the lifestyle of the Papua New Guineans In one area in particular, the Baining Mountains, the mission outposts can only be reached on foot (a three hour walk, crossing sixteen creeks) after the four wheel drive vehicle road access finishes. In the Baining villages there is much poverty and malnutrition and the villagers in some instances wear only rags.

Some of the girls responded very gener­ ously to the plight of these Third World peo­ ple and decided to collect second hand clothing. The SRC did some fund-raising to pay for the postage The result was a large amount of very good summer clothing which the mission will be happy to receive and distribute.

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART On Wednesday, July 25th, the school partic­ ipated in its first ever Jump Rope For Heart fundraising event. The girls had all collect­ ed sponsors promising donations for the time spent skipping and the money raised was sent to the National Heart Foundation.

Each year level was excused from one period in which they were to skip. This con­ sisted of warm up and stretching exercises (just like Kate, girls ) and an exciting skip­ ping circuit involving different activities. The girls were then given drinks at the end.

Despite the weakness of the cordial and the flies which had drowned in it. all other events ran quite smoothly. However our highly imaginative year 10's ran a bit wild and were basically left to do what they wanted, as long as they had a skipping rope in their hands.

Overall, the day was quite successful, with an impressive amount of money being raised, the class with the highest total being Miss Famularo's year 8's Thanks to all those who participated and helped to support this worthy cause, and hopefully this will become a regular event at Ave in the future Lori Francis 12C

ITALIAN EXCURSION TO ST. BERNARD'S COLLEGE Earlier this year the Yr. 10 Italian students exchanged letters, in Italian with the boys from St. Bernard's and we were later to meet each other.

On Monday 6th August 1990, our Yr.10 students attended St. Bernard's College for periods one and two. It was an interesting experience. We were all anxious as we didn't know what to expect. Once we arrived there, we were welcomed and then split up into groups. Once we were put in the groups each girl had to approach one of the boys and the boys had to approach one of the girls with the intention of interviewing each other. Then came the embarrassing part of presenting the partner to the group in Italian. We all got to have a few laughs at the way people pronounced words.

We had to collect autographs and the person who finished with the most won a prize. Then a game of Tombola followed and the day closed with everybody mixing together and eating sweets which the girls brought, and ice-cream and drinks which the boys provided We would like to thank Mrs. Wilkinson, Miss Erzetic and the St. Bernard's teachers for organising the day and making it enjoy­ able Luisa Giaquinta Deanne Tomassl

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VICTORIAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR EURO­ PEAN TOUR The Victorian Children's Choir consists of over 1400 children, ranging from the ages of seven to sixteen. Eighty-four of these children were successful in an audition for the International Touring Choirs, forty-three of which toured Europe and the United Kingdom and the other forty-one who trav­ elled to the United States. Angelique Kennedy from year 8 and Natalie DeBono from year 9 went to Europe and the United Kingdom for 4 weeks The European Tour consisted of Vienna, Budapest, Salzburg, Venice, Florence. Rome. London and other cities in the United Kingdom. We sang at many honourable places, for example: Westminster Abbey in London. There were also many other successful performances in Europe.

Nadine with some student from a music and arts school in New York

AMERICAN TRIP As part of the Victorian Children's Choir, a trip to America was planned. Auditions were held in May 1990 for selections for either the European or American tour, and I was part of the American tour.

We (41 Choir members) left on September twenty-first. We first visited New York and stayed in a rich area called Poughkeepsie. New York is a really dirty city, it smells and is full of homeless people.

We held a concert at a school then spent the rest of the day at the school, where we paired up with a student We went to a cou­ ple of classes and it is not all that different except that a full class has twenty students.

We stayed in New York for five days. We then went to Boston where I spent three days with a middle- class family I did not really like Boston very much, but it was still interesting.

We then flew to Stockton, California, where I stayed with an "average" family.

They seemed like the typical Americans we sometimes see on television Everyday we went to San Francisco or San Simeon. I had a lot of fun in Stockton because it had a lot of fun places. We stayed in Stockton for five days and our last stay was in Townsend Oaks, Los Angeles. I stayed with an "aver­ age" family again. In Los Angeles we went to Universal Studios, Sea World, The streets of Hollywood and the Theatre where famous stars have left their foot and hand prints. On our last day in the States we went to Disneyland which is the best place to go We went on different kinds of rides and saw all our favourite characters I hope to go back to America very, very soon.

Nadine Mulqulney 9D

The Choir has been invited back to Europe next year for another tour. The Victorian Children's Choir is not government funded and so many payments are made by the families involved. The tour was excel­ lent and a brilliant experience that we will never forget. We thoroughly enjoyed it, despite all the rehearsals which ran for 40 minutes per day at home, followed by eight hours of rehearsals with the choir in Box Hill and Surrey Hills for four days a week. A statement published in Australia and Europe which made us extremely proud was "The Victorian Children's Choir.

Australia's Leading Choir."

We thank Mr Hoye and the teachers of Ave Mana College for their support in allow:ng us to have the opportunity of a lifetime.

Natalie DeBono 9D Angelique Kennedy 8L

Victorian Children s Choir

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I The Alma Doepel under full sail

ALMA DOEPEL YOUTH SAIL TRAINING SHIP VOYAGE 5-15 JUNE 1990 For ten days in June, along with 15 other lucky “sailors", I found myself a trainee crew-member on board an historic ship with a fine reputation. During this voyage I learnt much about the sea, sailing and myself, in particular, my ability to face chal­ lenges and my tolerance of others. On board a powerful sailing vessel, the word 'teamwork' took on a whole new and impor­ tant meaning. Here we learnt the true meaning of responsibility and community spirit, together with the ability to operate as a team and to reach goals set for us.

These goals took courage and indepen­ dence and built our self esteem and confi­ dence.

During the 10 days we were each put into a team, Red Blue or Yellow, and at the end the team with the most points won.

Our team worked hard to make sure we only gained points, and then not lose them!

In each team there were special duties every second day: doing the dishes, cook­ ing, cleaning and so on, as well as the night watch on each alternative night. Getting up to do the 2am to 4am watch was the worst!

The first two days consisted mainly of hourlong lectures on topics ranging from safety and navigation to survival and buoys.

Without this Knowledge the last eight days would have been a shambles!

On two 20 foot workboats we sailed to many locations from Blairgowrie. The food was excellent, but the punishments were harsh. Sitting up on the mast for 4 hours for getting out of bed late was tough. We were given our orders for the day each morning at 8am, when the flag was raised and the weather read. Then the ship was cleaned from bow to stern. There was never a dull moment on any of the days!

The friendships and experiences gained on the ship will never be forgotten. Everyone out there became a family. On the return trip all trainees sailed the Alma into port with the minimum of supervision. We were proud to be able to show what we had learnt by sailing in ourselves. This crew was great and these were the best ten days of my life which I will never forget.

To everyone who is ever offered a chance to go on this trip: take it! You won't regret it!

Heather-May Stephens 10P

~ It's a trike rgce

AVE MARIA DAY-WALK AGAINST WANT The Ave Maria College Walk Against Want was held on Monday 26th March 1990.

The whole school was involved and if you were driving down one of the roads near the Maribyrnong River, it would have been quite a shock to your eyes to spot roughly six hundred and fifty girls pumping their little hearts out, let me tell you! The weather was really hot and some girls were nearly tempt­ ed to jump in the river to cool off. Luckily our kind school decided to supply the girls with garbage bins full of cordial. It was not enough for some girls, though, who smartly decided to bring drink bottles and water squirters. All of this pain was put to a good cause though, since about three thousand dollars was raised for Community Aid Abroad.

When the girls finally reached the col­ lege once again, a sausage sizzle was held to fill all of those rumbling stomachs.

That afternoon's entertainment included a trike race, which involved a group from each class and also a group of teachers.

Luckily, the girls were allowed to leave early that day, which was a treat welldeserved all round.

Seona Bridges 9D Nicole Jamieson 9D

Walkathon 1990

AVE MARIA DAY WALKATHON/GREAT TRIKE RACE Monday, March 26, The day dawned fine and sunny, a perfect day for a leisurely stroll around the streets of Essendon and Maribynong. Perhaps this was a thought that crossed the minds of many girls as they prepared themselves for the Great Ave Walkathon; but the hot sun and far from leisurely pace soon put these hopes to rest Class by class the girls left the school grounds to trudge their way in the blistering heat (well, it was pretty warm anyway) along the designated course of adventure, which thankfully did not include crossing a treacherous river as had been the case in previous years. A blessing in the form of Mrs McGee waving her cups of cordial helped to save us from dehydration, while many of the other teachers appeared to be in definite need of a drink as they struggled to stamp the hand of every girl in the never­ ending stream at the regular stations along the way.

Once the girls arrived back at school, they were welcomed with a barbecue lunch served by members of the S.R.C. who had generously sacrificed going on the walk in order to prepare this sumptuous feast of half-cooked sausages and thinly buttered bread (only joking girls - it was great!).

After a period of free time, the event which all had been eagerly awaiting finally arrived - the 'Great Ave Trike Race' Each class had selected a driver and pit crew and dec­ orated their trikes to compete in this world class event. A daunting track comprising of spaghetti and streamer filled tunnels, tight corners and a strait through the sprinklers was designed and put together by the sport captains. It proved to be a tough one for many, especially the teachers (ask Mr La Marcal). After a series of heats, a Grand Final took place, and prizes were also given for the best decorated trike and pit crew After a quick clean up and presentation of the perpetual trophy, the day came to an end and the sunburned and exhausted girls wended their weary way home. The day was a great sucaess overall, judging from the high spirits and enthusiasm of the girls.

It was also an enjoyable break from the nor­ mal school routine.

Lori Francis 12C

J990 TERM ONE Year 12 results published First Staff Day Second Staff Day

Third Staff Day Students commence Term One Semester 1 Work Requirements due to Students at all levels.

Year 11 and Year 12 Camps Year 7 Orientation Day (Full Day) Year 7 Orientation p.4, 5 & 6.

Parents and Friends Meeting 8.00 pm Principal's Conference School Photographs Board of Management Meeting 7.30 pm Opening School Mass P. 5 & 6 Year 7 Camp Ash Wednesday - Paraliturgies A.M.C. Swimming Carnival Year 12 Seminar Day Holiday - Labour Day V.C.E. Preparation Day (A.M.C.) No classes.

Parents and Friends Meeting 8 00 pm Year 8 Sleepover Year 11 Seminar Day Board of Management Meeting 7.30 pm Combined Swimming Carnival (Evening) Ave Maria Day Indoor Cricket Competition (All Day) Year 11 Overnight Biology Excursion Parents and Friends Meeting 8.00 pm Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews - Day/Night End of Term One - Holy Thursday.

TERM TWO Staff and Students return Term Two Family Week Parents and Friends Meeting 8.00 pm Year 12 Debutante Ball Year 12 Seminar Day Board of Management Meeting 7.30 pm Staff Development Day (No classes) Italian Week Year 11 Seminar Day V.C.E. Preparation Day - Lincolnville (No classes)

Year 8 Excursion to St Patrick's Cathedral End Semester One Holiday - Queen's Birthday Year 11 Exams begin Parents and Friends Meeting 8.00 pm Interschool Basketball Year 12 Exams begin Year 11 Semester Two Subject Selections Due Year 10 Exams begin Board of Management Meeting 7.30 pm Correction Day 25 Semester Two Begins

Year 11 Work Experience Semester Two Work Requirements due to students at all lev els.

End of Term Two

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4990 TERM THREE July

Commence Term Three Westpac Mathematics Competition August

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Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews Day/Night Years 10/11/12 1991 Parent Information Night Year 12 Retreat - P.M. Year 11 Christian Sexuality Information Night Parents and Friends Meeting 8.00 pm Drama Production - Man of Steel Inter-school Cross Country Year 11 Retreat Day Ave Maria College School Athletics Carnival Board of Management Meeting 7.30 pm Yrs 9-10 - Gown of the Year

September Years 9-12 Subject Selections Due to YL.C. Year 11 Christian Sexuality Prog. Per 2, 3, & 4 Year 9-12 Subject Selections to Deputy Principal Year 12 Exams Year 11 Christian Sexuality Prog. Per 3 & 4 Parents and Friends Meeting 8.00 pm Combined Athletics Carnival Year 11 Christian Sexuality Prog. Per 3 Board of Management Meeting 7.30 pm Year 11 Christian Sexuality Prog. Per 2 Year 10 Ball End of Term Three

TERM FOUR October

10-12

Commence Term Four Year 10 Camp Parents and Friends Meeting 8.00 pm Year 9 Camp.

Year 7 Family Life Information Night Board of Management Meeting 7.30 pm Sports Photographs Periods 5 & 6.

Year 8 Family Life Information Night Inter-school Softball V.C.E. Prep. Day - Lincolnville (No classes) Year 12 Valedictory Mass Year 11 Italian Workshop Year 12 Valedictory Mass

November

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Year 12 Assembly Per. 4 Final day for Year 12 students Year 11 Exams due for Typing.

Year 9 Students Sovereign Hill (No classes) Cup Day Holiday Inter-school Soccer Year 6 Orientation Day V.C.E. Examinations Parents and Friends Meeting 8.00 pm Final Day for Year 11 students Year 11 Study Day Year 11 Examinations Year 10 Work Experience Board of Management Meeting 7.30 pm Year 6 Parent Information Night Correction/Report Writing Day (No classes) Year 10 students > Picnic/Sharing of Work Experience

December Years 7 to 9 Picnics Years 7 to 11 Final Mass Final day for students Year 10 & 11 Exams available, also Reports and Vidian Final day for Ave Maria Staff

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ENVIRONMENT CLUB This year the Environment Club has been very busy raising money and trying to improve the school environment, as well as raising student awareness about their envi­ ronment we have been trying to promote the 'CANS ONLY' bin. We try to encourage students to put their aluminium cans in spe­ cially marked bins so that they can be recy­ cled. This also provides money for the Environment Club to use.

Our major fundraiser this year was the selling of lollies and small cakes at our annual school Athletic Sports Carnival, We are very pleased to announce that we raised $133.60 on the day, which was far more than we expected. Another fundraiser we held was the showing of the blockbuster hit 'Dead Poets Society'. We had a fabu­ lous turnout at all four sessions.

With the money that we raised from these fundraising events we decided to help the school and the environment by buying and planting various types of plants.

With help from Miss Daws and Mrs Brasher we decided to buy three tree ferns and one pink azalea, which were both placed near the science labs.

In terms of the local environment, we have participated in the tree planting pro­ gram at Steele's Creek, run by the MMBW. The ranger informed us about the types of trees we planted and future plans for the area. We hope to continue being part of this program in 1991.

We would like to thank the members for an enjoyable and worthwhile year, and we hope that next year is just as successful.

Kathleen Mansbridge 9H Sk—e .

Kate Smith 9H

ENVIRONMENT CLUB

CHESS CLUB This year the Ave Maria Chess club has done a variety of things. Some of these have been the Progressive Chess, the visit to the Essendon Chess Club, the Chess Champions, the Suicide Chess Week and more. We have also had inter-school chess matches with St. Columba's, Salesian College and St Bernard's. We also partici­ pated in a VCA inter-school match. This year we also had a badge competition, which was won by Lan Anh Nguyen, 8F. School chess champions were: • Year 7 Michelle Tamburro • Year 8 Joelene Kawalski • Year 9 Melinda Gagliardi, Catherine Taylor • Year 10 Jillian Potter • School Champion Joelene Kawalski.

Joelene Kawalski

CHESS CLUB The Essendon Chess Club invited Ave Maria and St.Columba's chess clubs to a night at the Essendon Community Centre to play against each other.

It was a great experience meeting new people and learning more about the game.

The people of the Essendon Chess club were very welcoming and friendly.

At the end of the evening we all received a Mars Bar. Lisa Parisio Yr 7 Michelle Tamburro Yr 7

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AVE BOOK CLUB The Ave Book Club has had a very active year, with over twenty members participat­ ing regularly in meetings and on excur­ sions. We began the year with reading groups, organised around year levels.

These groups attempted to read and dis­ cuss books from a chosen genre. The Ave Book Club has spent time raising money through cake stalls and badge sales. The money raised has gone towards new novels chosen by club members.

We had over seventy entries in our com­ petition to design a new logo for our club.

We were extremely pleased with the stan­ dard of entries. Our thanks and congratulations goes to Lan Anh Nguyen of 8F who designed the winning entry.

MELBOURNE WRITER'S FESTIVAL On September 13th, seventeen girls from years 8, 9, and 10, Mrs. La Marca and Miss Holmes went on a Book Club excursion to hear the two authors Victor Kelleher and Gillian Rubinstein.

To be eligible to attend this excursion you had to read every book written by each author. Gillian Rubinstein has written six and Victor Kelleher, seven. Also you had to be in Years 8, 9 or 10.

It was held at the Malthouse in South Melbourne and was part of the Melbourne Writer's Festival. There were many other schools attending.

We first heard Gillian Rubinstein, who talked about how she went about writing her books and what steps she took. Then she discussed two of her books 'Space Demons' and 'Beyond the Labyrinth'. She explained how she got the ideas for these books and then read out a short passage from each book. At the end of that she then gave us a chance to talk to her and ask her questions.

We then had a 15 minute break and then met with the next author Victor Kelleher. He also explained how he liked to write his books and where he got his ideas from It was very interesting how both authors said that their work was very planned and that they often did 4-5 rough drafts, it was also interesting to see how these two authors had very different views on writing a book Victor Kelleher focussed his »alk on his book called 'Taronga' He also read pas­ sages aloud and gave us a chance to ask him questions Both authors were very interesting and I know all who went had an enjoyable time Kate Smith 9H

During 1990, we have gone on two excursions. During Book Week, twenty members attended the Myer Book Club Luncheon in the city. There we saw and conversed with our favourite authors. We also attended the Melbourne Writers’ Festival. The theme was "Future Earth".

We participated in a discussion where the authors Victor Kelleher and Gillian Rubinstein read, talked and discussed the theme.

During Book Week, we were busy deco­ rating the library according to the theme "Imagine If You Will". The Book Club con­ ducted activities including guess the num­ ber of books in the library, Books Of The Century and a competition was held to see who could write the most book titles in one minute. These activities were enjoyed by students from all year levels.

1990 has proven to be an eventful and successful year for the Ave Book Club Isabelle VillanI 8L

BOOK CLUB

AIRAM EVA This has been the first year in which the College newspaper has been produced by a lunchtime club instead of by a Year 11 class. It has been an interesting and some­ times frustrating experience. Fifty minutes always seemed too short a time to get arti­ cles finished or headings designed. None the less, twenty-eight students have man­ aged to produce two twenty page editions of Airam Eva. We had hoped to produced three editions but this was not possible because I was away on long-service leave in Term 2.

The students who have worked all year to write, word process, take photographs, prepare headings and design layouts deserve praise. In particular, Jillian Potter of Year 10, who has worked in all areas of production and was always the last to leave any after school session. Other students who gave of their talents and their time were:

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• Year 7: Christina Almada, Vicky Kotsiris, Bianca Vanek, Belinda Zanon • Year 8: Louise Consiglio. Christina Costa, Nicola Dziadkiewicz, Melanie Frye. Jacinta Oska, Corinne Scicluna Mariella Todd-Sammut.

• Year 9: Melissa D'Amico, Mana Felsinger, Melinda Gagliardi, Kate Smith, Margarita Torres, Susanna Torres.

• Year 10: Frances Aiasecca, Cassie Atherton, Marsha Fernandez, Carol Francis, Justine McCormick, Kylie Smith.

• Year 11: Lidiana D’Amico.

• Year 12 Anna lulianella, Joanne McPherson.

A special thankyou to Tricia Brophy and Ron Oxnam for all their assistance Next year we plan to produce three editions and hopefully more budding journalists, artists and photographers will join us.

Miss Mary Holmes

GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK.

Ursula Betka has resigned after taking one year’s leave.

Amanda Boyden has resigned after tak­ ing one year’s leave. She is staying in London.

Joanne Burke has taken one year's leave.

Pat Gill has resigned.

Susan La Marca is taking twelve months maternity leave.

Jennifer Lawrence is taking maternity leave in terms two and three.

Cathy Reid has resigned after taking one year’s leave. She is staying in England.

Rosalba Wilkinson is taking maternity leave for the first three terms of 1991

Miriam Pertusio has resigned to teach elsewhere.

Mary Younes is taking one year’s leave.

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Lee Toll has been at Ave Maria for four years in which time she has transformed the Religious Education curriculum and nur­ tured the faith development of our students.

We now have Religious Education at V.C.E, as a Group 2 Unit and next year as a full V.C.E. study. She has introduced the Tuesday lunchtime Masses and organised the Years 11 and 12 Retreats, as well as the Masses at the beginning and end of the Year and the Easter Liturgy. In between all this Lee has taught Australian Studies, Mathematics, been a Class Teacher and completed a Bachelor of Theology. Lee has given us Barney and Billy and Toll’s Honey.

St Bernard's has inherited a treasure.

STAFF EVENTS

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LUNCHTIME NETBALL COMPETITION During Term Three, Ave held a lunchtime netball competition. This certainly sorted out the girls from the women. Blood, sweat and tears were shed as the girls fought it out for a place in the finals. The field was a very competitive one, and many congratula­ tions go to 9C and 8M for making it to the Grand Final (but of course 9C won because we are such champions!). The final scores were 9C-17 to 8M-9.

Now tension was mounting as the big t day drew near. 9C the undefeated champi­ ons were to meet the most disgusting, the most horrifying, the most feared species in the world - the teachers! We all know what it would mean if 9C lost. But what would be worse would be if they lost to the teachers!

The teachers ended up winning the most talked about event in Ave's history (with a bit of help from the umpires). And 9C all walked off the court with a new sense of school spirit. 9C apologises to all our die­ hard fans and admirers out there who cheered us on throughout the match, afterMiss Louise Russell, Physical Education Faculty Head all who thought the teachers could play netball?

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Melba won the spirit award and the inter­ mediate trophy while Goolagong won the overall trophy, as well as the junior and senior divisions. Jane Fitzjerald broke records for Goolagong, as did Julia Boyle for Bonney. We had a great day!

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SPORTS DAY On the 21st August we had our Annual Athletics Carnival. It wasn’t the best of days for weather and although it rained in patch­ es, we still managed to have a good time.

We took our flags, streamers and bal­ loons, but some teams lacked a little enthu­ siasm.

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□ Intermediate Indoor Cricket Team

INDOOR CRICKET In Term Two (August twenty first), some of our school's top athletes went to Thomastown to play Indoor Cricket against various schools. As you have probably realised, we didn't want to spoil our reputa­ □ Senior Indoor Cricket Team tion so we lost, but we did try our best! After a number of rounds, the intermediates and seniors bowed out. In other words we were eliminated, defeated, trampled over, call it what you will. However, the juniors put the intermediates and seniors to shame by reaching a final; but they also decided to hold up our reputation and duly lost.

All in all though, it was a fun day for everyone concerned We would like to thank the teachers involved for making the day miserably enjoyable!

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□ Intermediate Netball Team

□ Senior Netball Team

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V.N.A. NETBALL In term two we had already chosen the Intermediate team for the Victorian Netball Association competition to play against a group of other school teams on the night of Thursday 26th July. The team consisted of: Patricia Testa. Danni Moorhead. Martine Brooks, Nicole Murrell, Sonia Lo Guidice, Virnalise Palmer. Andrea Hawryszko, Catherine Morrow. Diana Pavlinusic, and of course, our trainer Miss Russell We trained very hard for weeks prior to the big night, and believe me, the training was tough! But it paid off, as we finished the night undefeated The Junior and Senior teams also played well, although they missed out on competing in the finals on Sunday 26th August. Our day at the finals was not as successful, but we gave it our all It was a great feeling to reach the finals and a good experience as well.

Nicole Murrell 9M___

□ Junior Soccer Team

□ Intermediate Soccer Team

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INTER HOUSE SWIMMING COMPETI­ TION It was Friday the 2nd March 1990. All lev­ els of the school travelled by bus to the Oak Park Pool to represent or cheer for their particular house teams to hopeful victory.

They all did their utmost to out-cheer each other and will their team to the winning platform. By the end of the day, the cheer­ squads had no voices left to cheer the stu­ dents on in an attempt to humiliate the teachers in their quest to beat the students in the last event of the carnival. Alas, to the students disappointment, the teachers won.

At the end of the day Melba had seized the spirit trophy, Goolagong the junior tro­ phy, Chisholm the intermediate trophy, Goolagong the senior trophy and (for the first time) Bonney were the overall champi­ ons.

Five students received individual trophies. They were Naree Wilkinson 100m Freestyle Rachel Maher Junior Champion Naree Wilkinson Intermediate Champion Michelle Kofkin Senior Champion Jodi Mather Endeavour Award Breoni Taylor 9M

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S-T-E-E-L MAN OF STEEL MAN OF STEEL FOREVER MORE. NOW USTEN TO THIS This year St. Bernard's and Ave Maria both put on separate productions Ave Maria chose to do Man of Steel,while St. Bernard's put on Oliver.

The auditions were held in the first week of March with many hopeful girls and boys eager to impress the panel of teachers.

Students were then chosen for each pro­ duction however the vast majority of girls were in Man of Steel. Rehearsals began and it was a time of great enjoyment but also hard work for all. There were many setbacks,but fortunately everything worked out well. The opening night the 14th August finally arrived and all were extremely excit­ ed and nervous as they were for the two fol­ lowing nights, the 15th and 16th. Make up and costumes were anxiously put on and it was almost time for the curtain to go up on a full house

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w The production began with a opening speech by Mr. Eugene Hawryszko and the introduction of the Jamieson Park Band who were truly fabulous on all nights Finally the long awaited moment was here.

Applause filled the auditorium as the Man of Steel alias, Dan Loughlin entered. The applause never stopped from that moment.

The sweet Linda Street's (Kathleen Burn­ side) innocence captured the audience whilst the evil Olga (Melissa Nardella) and her henchmen planned subversive schemes. With Mr. Black (our own Deputy Principal), Happy-go-lucky Bobby Benson and the three land ladies to help save the day was there any doubt that good would not triumph?

A sensational chorus and backstage crew are all to be congratulated as are all the teachers, students and parents who put in so much of their time.

A special thanks must go to Mrs. Wrochna whose super human effort was much appreciated Kylie Smith 10B Cattle Atherton 10B

CAST AND CREW

S-T-E-E-L MAN OF STEEL MAN OF STEEL FOREVER MORE. NOW USTEN TO THIS This year St. Bernard’s and Ave Maria both put on separate productions Ave Maria chose to do Man of Steel.while St. Bernard’s put on Oliver.

The auditions were held in the first week of March with many hopeful girls and boys eager to impress the panel of teachers.

Students were then chosen for each pro­ duction however the vast majority of girls were in Man of Steel. Rehearsals began and it was a time of great enjoyment but also hard work for all. There were many setbacks,but fortunately everything worked out well. The opening night the 14th August finally arrived and all were extremely excit­ ed and nervous as they were for the two fol­ lowing nights, the 15th and 16th. Make up and costumes were anxiously put on and it was almost time for the curtain to go up on a full house.

jy The production began with a opening • speech by Mr. Eugene Hawryszko and the introduction of the Jamieson Park Band who were truly fabulous on all nights.

Finally the long awaited moment was here.

Applause filled the auditorium as the Man of Steel alias, Dan Loughlin entered. The applause never stopped from that moment.

The sweet Linda Street's (Kathleen Burn­ side) innocence captured the audience whilst the evil Olga (Melissa Nardella) and her henchmen planned subversive schemes. With Mr. Black (our own Deputy Principal), Happy-go-lucky Bobby Benson and the three land ladies to help save the day was there any doubt that good would not triumph?

A sensational chorus and backstage crew are all to be congratulated as are all the teachers, students and parents who put in so much of their time.

A special thanks must go to Mrs Wrochna whose super human effort was much appreciated Kylie Smith 10B Caesie Atherton 10B

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YR 12 RETREAT On Wednesday the 8th of August, we year twelves began our long, tiresome drive to our retreat at Millgrove. Three hours later we arrived and accommodated ourselves in our new surroundings After our dinner consisting of spaghetti bolognese and fruit salad, we made our way out to the hall and began our activities. The activities involved, brought the retreat team and the year twelve and teachers closer together Small groups were formed to carry out discussion about various topics such as, love, God, friendship, etc.

After a long night of activities,everyone went off to their cabins,but no one really fell a sleep until sunrise, the next morning Day two consisted of a tiresome walk through the hills,eventually arriving at our destination,where we cooked damper in the rain. Once again we set off back to Casa Pallotti. With all the rain and hail,people went sliding down mudhills and manure piles. After our very cold showers in the very cold weather,and after dinner.we par­ ticipated in more activities and in a paralitur-

Ms Madeleine Laming, the Year 12 Co-ordinator

Year 12 Retreat

year12's camp

Nat's first step to Rock

The next morning,we cleaned our rooms and completed our duties,we then thanked the Casa Pallotti retreat team and our teachers for making the retreat on enjoy­ able,and memorable one.

Tania Cortese Iva Susnjara

YEAR 12 CAMP Early in February, the Year 12 students went to our very last camp at Rutherford Park. It was a memorable camp for us all and many of us felt exhaustion like we never thought humanly possible!

We arrived feeling anxious and excited about our new "home" where we were to grow and learn through educational experi­ ences.

On the first night we all sat up to a gigantic serving of home made lasagne, enough to put some girls into a deep sleep, while there were others who acted the per­ fect night owls!

The next day, tired and exhausted as we were, we listened, in two separate groups, to Mrs. Laming talk about career paths and choices, while the other group watched a video about study tactics, relaxation and careers. Both groups then swapped over to ensure we all got the benefit of our teach­ ers' skills.

In anticipation, we waited for the inevitable and sometimes dreaded concert.

After rehearsing all afternoon, the final per­ formance arrived and many laughs and embarrassing moments were shared by all!

The middle of the night was definitely kept for "party-time" ONLY, as many girls again sat up talked the night away.

The final day was the most strenuous as we participated in many different sporting activities such as human pyramids and tree climbing. The main aim was for fun to be felt by all and this was definitely achieved.

The great amount of spare time was spent wisely? by all, but the question some people are thinking of is, "Is it possible for Thi Le, Danielle, Tania and myself to forget the glaring looks in the eyes of the three mad donkeys or the painful feeling of the donkey nibbling on our arms before our heroic Mr. Collins came to our rescue and saved us; or the strange ball the girls from Room One used to play volleyball in the middle of the night?" You sure know how to use your available resources wisely girls!

We all found this camp very worthwhile, educational and enjoyable. Thank you to all the teachers who made our last camp together a memorable experience.

Joanne McPherson 12A

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Year 12 students very last camp at Rutherford Park

Don't look down!

YEAR 12 DEBUTANTE NIGHT OF NIGHTS On Friday the 11th of May, forty-seven girls and their partners saw ten weeks of hard practise and waiting come to an end. The Debutante Ball had finally arrived! The girls and guys arrived with class. Many coming in stretched limousines and Rolls Royces Photos were taken left, right and centre by camera happy friends and parents and pho­ tographers {the professionals} One's of "you look gorgeous", could be heard all over Broadmeadows Town Hall.

Although Mr Corliss did not expect the boys to scrub up well, they did, in their black suits with jade ties and cummer­ bunds Then the moment of headache, anxiety, trauma and stress started. One by one the couples were presented, luckily without any any falls or slips, and it was time to show Mrs Cooper (our dancing instructor) how it was done.

We executed our steps beautifully. With the formal part of the night over, it was time to eat and have a few thousand more pho­ tos. Then we had a few more photos and more photos. The rest of the night was a ball {ha ha} until nerves once again hit, when time came for speeches. These how­ ever, also proved to be a credit to both the school and the girls. A new tradition was started, with both the girls and guys pre­ senting their mothers with a rose, in thanks for all their help in preparation for the big night. Proud fathers were given the chance to dance with their daughters and the boys also tried {emphasis on this word} to show their mothers how much they had learned.

As one o'clock approached, the debs changed from their long flowing dresses to "after party" wear. It was in this attire that they made their way home after breakfast at the Pancake Parlour, on Saturday morn­ ing. It proved to be a most successful night. j We'd like to thank our most patient] teachers Mrs Cooper and Mr Corliss for all ' their hard work and time with the Deb. Thanks must also be extended to the Deb Committee. Our page boys and flower girls must be congratulated and thanked too, and of course, our beloved partners, with­ out whom the night could not have gone ahead or been so very enjoyable.

Kelly Mercieca 12C Leigh McCormick 12A

Deb Practice

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Year 12 Debutante Ball

GEOLOGY CAMP On the 24th of August both the Year Twelve Geology classes went on an all night rage, otherwise known as a Geology Camp On our journey to discover the "real" Victoria, that is the history of the formation of Victoria, we went through numerous towns including Melton and Bacchus Marsh where we picked up some delicious fruit. After we crossed the Rowsley Fault (luckily there was no Earthquake at the time) we contin­ ued on our journey to Anarkie where our request to stop at the Fairy Park was unfor­ tunately rejected. Straight through Bannock Burn, we continued on until we reached Shelford where on request from our stom­ achs we stopped to satisfy our hunger. We also doubled the population for about one hour.

On to Berrybank we sped where spirits high gay laughter could be heard.

Berrybank came and went as did the tides of the day. Camperdown was our next vic­ tim so it was "off to see the fossils, the won­ derful fossils of OZ“ - Lake Corangamite to be exact which also happened to be one of the largest lakes in Victoria. Also at Camperdown we proceeded up Mount Sugarloaf to see the Volcanic crater left behind many geological years ago. The fur­ ther on we travelled, the closer we came to reaching our "Hilton Hotel" for our all nighter!!??!! Hooning down the back streets leaving Camperdown and the buses dust in our wake, we travelled all over the country side with Alida (Sijmons) and Coral (Sahlburg) until we reached Alvie where we saw some interesting red rocks - sadly not Ayers Rock! On the final leg down the home straight with only a couple of furlongs to go, we saw "islands in the stream, that is what they were, nothing in between" except the water. Finally in the distance we saw a small country town.

Could this be Colac? Or is it just a mirage? The further on we went the more obvious it became, our eyes were not decieving us. This was home! As we searched for our "Hilton” we discovered that we were to stay in a gorgeous caravan park. Oh well not to worry we will still have a rage!

As the day dawned and the cocks crowed we were awakened from our slum­ ber. Breakfast, clean-up and quick good­ byes saw us depart our newly found home.

Setting sail with the north wind behind us we headed towards Dean's Marsh (Unfortunately we could not find him!) "We are sailing, we are sailing to Lome, by the

sea." At Lome, apart from checking out the local talent, we galloped along the waters edge to watch the waves roll in and roll out.

Sailing along the Great Ocean Road we anchored at Eastern View where we saw interesting gullying and unconformities.

Heading further towards Melbourne through Airey's Inlet, Anglesea and Jan Juc beach on our quest to find the perfect fossil we encountered many geological features.

Reaching the surf capital of the world, Torquay and once anchored we stepped ashore for lunch and looked around (not at the local talent!) Knowing we had just one more stop we made the most of this one.

After having fish and chips for lunch we swam back to our bus and continued through Geelong until reaching the You Yangs. T'was hither we saw the Batholith, Xenolith and every other Lith possible! Back on the road again numerous renditions of popular article could be heard amongst the waves on our bus. Happy days were here again as we approached Essendon and school.

It was an extremely successful voyage and we would like to thank our Captain Mrs Sijmons and leading seawoman, Mrs Sahlburg. Also a thank you to Joe Cullin, our driver.

Melinda Brennan 12W Pauline Van Nispin 12C

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Common Room Year 12 1990

last werd i NAME: Delaine Andrews ACHIEVEMENTS: 1990 College Captain, 1985 - 1988 SRC rep; 1985 1990 1st 1500m; 1989 1990 1st Cross-Country; pushed Miss Burke in Oak Park Pool; and hundreds more.

THEME SONG: "What a Wonderful World" Louis Armstrong (thanks mum). Top Gun Themes FAVOURITE SAYING: "Sorry I'm late but" and "May the flea's of a thousand camels infest your armpits".

AMBITION: To go to USA. own a White Baby Grand Piano, and "to be the best of the best".

NAME: Amanda Barclay ACHIEVEMENTS: Keeping sane in an insane world THEME SONG: Holding out for a Hero FAVOURITE SAYING: From our hearts, with our hands, for the earth, all the world as one.

AMBITION: To be as a Goddess: Worshipped and loved

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NAME: Karol Cerin ACHIEVEMENTS: You name it I've done itl Maths Competition 1986-89, Netball 1986-87, Spelling championship 1987, Graduation choir 1989 (loo lay loo la), and too many more to mention!

THEME SONG: "Forever" by Kiss, and "Without You" by Motley Crue.

FAVOURITE SAYING: "As if" and also "You're good but you're not ME!" AMBITION: To manage a business with Louise and call it Cerin & D'urso Enterprises (Ye Louise?!) Also, to go constantly raging with Louise (my Siamese twin), rock till we drop then eventually settle down with a tall, dark & handsome guy, probably a Croatian NAME: Fiona Clarke ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving 13 years (unlucky number) of school!

THEME SONG: FAVOURITE SAYING: Such is life AMBITION: To think of an ambition

NAME: Melinda Brennan ACHIEVEMENTS: Putting up with Delaine throughout the ENTIRE year.

THEME SONG: "Beauty School Dropout" "Grease" FAVOURITE SAYING: I'm nobody but nobody's perfect!

AMBITION: To become the best chimney sweep this side of the Black Hole.

NAME: Rachel Bugeja ACHIEVEMENTS: I'm sure they are there although none come to mind at the moment.

THEME SONG: "Gangsters" by N.W.A. FAVOURITE SAYING: You freak me out AMBITION: Same thing although not exact­ ly sure.

NAME: Meri Boric ACHIEVEMENTS: I managed to survive Economics with Mr De Almeida for two whole years. I also came fourth in the dis­ cus event when I was in Year 8 (There were only four competitors') THEME SONG: "Walk this Way" FAVOURITE SAYING: "Every once in a while you just gotta say what the hell!"

AMBITION: To cut down on my caffeine intake, stop laughing like Barney, (Fred Flinstone's friend). To get my degree in Nerdology so that my friends will be proud of me and to travel to the USA.

NAME: Tania Cortese ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving the year with the kind of friends I have.

THEME SONG: "Never Tear us Apart" by INXS FAVOURITE SAYING: Good AMBITION: To live a long and happy life and hopefully continue my studies.

NAME: Virginia Burtonclay ACHIEVEMENTS: Survived 17 years with 5 brothers THEME SONG: "Catholic Girls" - Frank Zappa FAVOURITE SAYING: Bop Ya! AMBITION: To survive another 17 years at least and also at least pass V.C.E.

NAME: Danielle County ACHIEVEMENTS: Combined Athletics THEME SONG: "I feel better" - Medibank Private commercial FAVOURITE SAYING: "Boy I feel sorry for the French people."

AMBITION: To work at Melbourne Airport so then I can get cheap airfares and travel the world.

NAME: Amanda Byrne ACHIEVEMENTS: Living life and learning from life's experiences.

THEME SONG: "Don't Get Mad, Get Even" FAVOURITE SAYING: "Think Positively" AMBITION: To continue living life and learning from it's experiences. (How corney, Amanda!)

NAME: Melinda Coxhead ACHIEVEMENTS: Year 7 & 11 S R C, 86 & 87 Eisteddfod, Year 11 Business Maths and I got an "A" on an Italian test in Year 7.

THEME SONG: "Anything" by Abba & Nana Mouskouri and "Here we go gathering nuts in May" from M.F.P.'s Minstrel show for chil­ dren.

FAVOURITE SAYING: "Don't let the turkeys get you down" AMBITION: To make money, and see its good to know I've got my priorities straight.

NAME: Maria Carlos ACHIEVEMENTS: Getting this far without going insane THEME SONG: Anything depicting unnec­ essary stress!

FAVOURITE SAYING: Forget the f lower go straight to the pollen, or was it nectar?

AMBITION: To become a social worker and help the homeless.

NAME: Joanne Crisara ACHIEVEMENTS: FI T. Maths Competition, Maths Camp, Common Room Committee, Year 12 Deb, End of Year Committee.

THEME SONG: "Young boys are my weak­ ness" FAVOURITE SAYING: Are you serious?

AMBITION: Pass year 12, become an accountant, travel to Indonesia

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NAME: Rosanna Fameli ACHIEVEMENTS: Remaining the sanest person amongst my lunatic friends. Getting away with something you could not believe - see Angela Lagozzo's achievements, and not to mention a few certificates here and there.

THEME SONG: 'Don't Rush Me' by Taylor Dayne FAVOURITE SAYING: Capish?! You're a killer! and How embarrassment!

AMBITION: The first is to have a career that will give me total happiness, satisfac­ tion and success. The second is to travel the world when I am older. The third is to fall in love.

NAME: Kate Degg ACHIEVEMENTS: Embarrassingly few.

THEME SONG: "Catholic Girls" - Billy Joel FAVOURITE SAYING: "I don't understand" AMBITION: To bow low at the feet of Jacque and Natalie.

NAME: Tania Di Teodoro ACHIEVEMENTS: Coming late to most of Mr. Collin's morning assemblies, not always doing the "duties" which Mr. Collins insists are to be done, and handing my options in on time, (well most of them any­ way! ) THEME SONG: "Stand By Me”, "The Rose" and "Twist and Shout" FAVOURITE SAYING: "It's nice to be important but it's important to be nice", "Avoid the end of year rush - fail your exams now", "This morning I put my shoes on backwards and walked into myself."

AMBITION: This is a toughyl. I'd really love to do Bachelor of Arts at Melbourne and I also want to travel.

NAME: Nicole Doukas ACHIEVEMENTS: The list just goes on and on.

FAVOURITE SAYING: What a bleed?

FAVOURITE SONG: "Back to life, Back to reality" (Soul II Soul) AMBITION: To be successful in the banking and finance

NAME: Jenny Farrell ACHIEVEMENTS: Too many to list in this small space but the most prominent would have to be surviving six years at Ave. THEME SONG: "Join in the chorus" (North Melbourne football club) FAVOURITE SAYING: This morning I put my shoes on backwards and walked into myself. (Think about it!)

AMBITION: To successfully complete my V.C.E and go on and become a physical education teacher. And when 1 make my millions to travel the world and visit my pen­ friends in America.

NAME: Nella Filandia ACHIEVEMENTS: Wearing weebocks at the age of seventeen.

THEME SONG: "Living Doll" FAVOURITE SAYING: "That is so stupid!"

AMBITION: To become a pharmacist and own a chemist shop where the benches aren't too high, and to get as many free trips around the world as I can from Josie's travel agency.

NAME: Danni Dragani ACHIEVEMENTS: Putting up with being called Maree by my teachers for six years.

THEME SONG: "Would I lie to you" FAVOURITE SAYING: "Nobody loves me that I like!"

AMBITION: To own a successful business, travel the world, and move into Kathy's Swiss chalet. And ultimately to own a BMW 320i convertible.

NAME: Lori Francis ACHIEVEMENTS: Class Captain a couple of times, SRC once, Goolagong House Captain 1990. Staying out all night after the Deb and getting home at 9.00 am - I didn't even do the Deb!!

THEME SONG: 'The Dogs Are Talking' FAVOURITE SAYING: "I didn’t watch televi­ sion" AMBITION: To survive V.C.E and the three month party after it. To help Leigh babysit her eleven kids (no nappy changing).

NAME: Louise D'Urso ACHIEVEMENTS: Year 8 and 9 netball, Dante Alighieri Poetry Camp.

THEME SONG: 'That's what friends are for...'

FAVOURITE SAYING: As if.... You trip.

AMBITION: To get my university degree, marry John Stamos and own a red Ferrari... and then to manage a business with Karol and call it Cerin & D'Urso Enterprises! Be successful in whatever I decide to do.

NAME: Emma Gaffney ACHIEVEMENTS: Class Captain Years 7, 8, 9. Melba House Captain.

THEME SONG: 'I was a Kamikasi Pilot' FAVOURITE SAYING: "A chip on the shoul­ der is often a piece of wood that has fallen from the head" AMBITION: To do physiotherapy at Melb­ ourne University.

NAME: Lisa Falzon ACHIEVEMENTS: Lasting 6 years at Ave with my friends without having a single argument. Attending sports day.

THEME SONG: "That's what friends are for" and "Stand by me".

FAVOURITE SAYING: " Skill. " AMBITION: To become a Primary Teacher, travel the world and meet the man of my dreams and eventually get married (in that order).

NAME: Natalie Gibbard ACHIEVEMENTS: "This and That" "Who Cares???"

THEME SONG: "Are You Old Enough?" (A legendary Route 66 song) FAVOURITE SAYING: "I can’t work today, Can we play?"

AMBITION: To become a journalist or work with the airlines as a PSO, and earn heaps of money to buy my own recording studio.

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NAME: Melissa Giurdanella ACHIEVEMENTS: The list is endless THEME SONG: "Back to Life, Back to Reality' FAVOURITE SAYING: Bleed AMBITION: To further my education and be successful in whatever I choose to do.

NAME: Sonia lannello ACHIEVEMENTS: Making it this far THEME SONG: "Working Class Man" Jimmy Barnes FAVOURITE SAYING: "COWABUNGA DUDES" - Ninja Turtles AMBITION: Firstly to pass Year 12 and then to become rich and own the Essendon Footy Club (Have power over all the play­ ers!)

NAME: Fiona Greaney ACHIEVEMENTS: Many THEME SONG: "Give me a Reason" Hunters and Collectors.

AMBITION: To join the police force. To own a Suzuki Sierra, RX7, BMW. To travel Europe and to become a dolphin in my next life.

NAME: Nadia lulianella ACHIEVEMENTS: Class and year level spelling champion, 1985. Class spelling champion 1986. Westpac Maths Awards credit, 1986.

THEME SONG: "Do Wa Dee Dee Dee Dee Dum Dee Dee Do" FAVOURITE SAYING: "History never repeats" AMBITION: To work in the national media.

NAME: Jacqueline Gross ACHIEVEMENTS: Too many to list. I am a modest girl, after all.

NAME: Narelle Kendall ACHIEVEMENTS: Actually making it through Year 12 ALIVE! THEME SONG: Too many to mention.

FAVOURITE SAYING: "Don't put off till tomorrow the things you can do today.”

AMBITION: To be successful in a legal career.

NAME: Melissa Hackett ACHIEVEMENTS: Give me a break!. I've only been here for two years I suppose, honouring everyone with my presence.

THEME SONG: "Angel In the Centrefold".

FAVOURITE SAYING: "What I lack in accomplishments, I make up for in good intentions."

AMBITION: To become an Australian Diplomat and travel to Africa (many times).

NAME: Annette Kett ACHIEVEMENTS: Vice-captain twice in six years.

THEME SONG: "King Of Wishful Thinking" FAVOURITE SAYING: "So... Tell me about yourself." "Well,evidently!"

AMBITION: to become a nurse and invent dimple inserts for Josie (only joking Jos.) Also to survive New Year's Eve and Torquay.

NAME: Lisa Henwood ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving Mrs McGee's constant conniptions THEME SONG: Essendon Football Club Theme Song FAVOURITE SAYING: " Isn't he gorgeous?"

AMBITION: Travel around Europe, marry a devastatingly handsome man, and become a recognised psychologist (not in that order!)

NAME: Michelle Kofkin ACHIEVEMENTS: Not enough room to mention them all.

THEME SONG: "You Drive Me Crazy" Well so they all sing FAVOURITE SAYING: "Writhing in alco­ holism and unbridled sex." (Australian History Class) AMBITION: To elope to Central Africa with my beloved (J.H ) and save the chimps

NAME: Kylie Hudson ACHIEVEMENTS: Active participant in the Year 12 Peace Rally THEME SONG: "Little Red Rooster" FAVOURITE SAYING: "When the tough get going, let me sleep in" AMBITION: To ride a camel in the Birdsville races, and to become a nurse and save the world

NAME: Kylie Lloyd ACHIEVEMENTS: Class captain Year 9 and Year 11. Maths competitions.

THEME SONG: U2 - "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." FAVOURITE SAYING: “I just can't handle it anymore!"

AMBITION: Tertiary studies, to travel and to live life to the fullest.

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NAME: Angela Logozzo ACHIEVEMENTS: Stashing four specimens in the art room without anyone knowing, constantly annoying Mr Sebastian in politics and the list goes on.

THEME SONG: "Calabrisella Mia- and "Sound Of Music" FAVOURITE SAYING: "Hey fren. "I was on the floor (laughing that is) AMBITION: To be someone else's ambition.

NAME: Kelly Mercieca ACHIEVEMENTS: 1987 Rock Eisteddfod, 1990 Year 12 S.R.C. THEME SONG: “You've Lost that Loving Feeling". "Great Balls of Fire".

FAVOURITE SAYINGS: "I'm Rita" "My mouth always gets me into trouble."

AMBITION: To have the best summer holi­ day ever imaginable, to go on with account­ ing next year at R.M.l.T. and to one day travel the world and visit Tom Cruise.

NAME: Liz Letter ACHIEVEMENTS: Attracting the older man, THEME SONG: "Back Street Pick-Up" FAVOURITE SAYING: “I haven't done that work yet."

AMBITION: To keep all the men in my life happy.

NAME: Emma Moulday. (1989- 1990) ACHIEVEMENTS: Too many to mention.

THEME SONG: "Suicide Blonde" FAVOURITE SAYING: 'We're not here for a long time, but for a good time!!!'

AMBITION: To be a rich, independent woman and to retire a millionaire at 25 and live on a Greek Island with the man of my dreams!!

NAME: Maria Mollica ACHIEVEMENTS: Westpac Maths Compet­ ition - Credit 1986, Honourable Mention for Dante Aligheri Poetry Competition in 1989.

Triumphantly accomplishing driving all my friends to insanity, surviving V.C.E. and smiling all this time!

THEME SONG: “R.E.S.P.E.C.T. "/"Turtle Power" FAVOURITE SAYINGS: "To strive, to seek, to find and not yield."

AMBITION: My greatest ambition is to own a red Ferrari, become the world's best and most wanted lawyer or advertising accounts executive, to become rich and famous NAME: Michelle Notaro ACHIEVEMENTS: Made it to year 12 Driving all my friends up the wall. Being the clown Yr 7 - 12 The last two years becom­ ing friends with the two best girls.urn oh yeah Melissa and Nicole. Yr 7 - 9 Saturday Netball. Most importantly I survived Mrs. McGee's Literature classes! (JOKE).

THEME SONG: "Back To Life, Back To Reality". Memories of Year Twelve Retreat.

FAVOURITE SAYING: "How ar' ya pots" and "How's the blood donations".

AMBITION: To live life to the fullest Hoping to spend all my spare time with Nicole and Melissa.

NAME: Barbara O'Connell ACHIEVEMENTS: VNA NETBALL 1985 1990, Interschool Athletics 1987 - 1990, Interschool Swimming 1988 - 1990, Interschool Softball 1987 - 1988, Indoor Cricket 1989 and Sports Captain 1990.

THEME SONG: “Rave On" John Cougar FAVOURITE SAYING: 'Everything’s gonna be alright'.

AMBITION: To one day own a hundred acre property upon which Connemara ponies can run wild. To become an estab­ lished Geologist, come Vetinary surgeon.

NAME: Leigh McCormick ACHIEVEMENTS: Class captain Year 7, Vice Captain Years 8 and 9 THEME SONG: "If I could."

FAVOURITE SAYING: "Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look once in a while, you could miss it!' "Stop it!"

AMBITION: To go on to Arts or Journalism next year. Remain healthy and to one day fulfill the rest of the phrase (Become wealthy and wise)

NAME: Joanne McPherson ACHIEVEMENTS: Coming to this schc three years ago without any friends Surviving double chemistry lessons.

THEME SONG: "Wild is the wind" - Bon Jovi; The Rose FAVOURITE SAYING: Never put off for tomorrow, what can be done today!

AMBITION: To pass the year without too many headaches. To become an English & Literature teacher or join the police force.

NAME: Josie Madaffari ACHIEVEMENTS: Year 9 Class Captain, Vice Captain in Year 10. Putting up with Annette's lovely remarks about my dimples, especially during Deb practices.

THEME SONG: "Good girls don't, but I do."

FAVOURITE SAYING: "Yep Okay." "7's my lucky number."

AMBITION: To do a course in Travel and Tourism, and travel the world with a 'lovely' honey. Also to get free prescriptions from Nella's pharmacy.

NAME: Jo-A.nne Menzies ACHIEVEMENTS: Class Captain 1986, 1988, 1989. SRC 1985, Eisteddfod 1986, Maths Camp 1990, F.l.T Maths Competition 1989, Netball. Softball, Indoor Cricket Teams.

THEME SONG: "Born to run" - By Bruce Springsteen.

FAVOURITE SAYING: "Life is like a piece of barley sugar; a little brittle, sometimes twisted, but always sweet."

AMBITION: Architecture, Travel, see Bruce Springsteen live in concert and to see Justice Prevail in South Africa.

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NAME: Cathy O'Donoghue ACHIEVEMENTS: Gosh, none that come to mind! -1 wonder why?

THEME SONG: A combination of "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" U2 (but I'm searching) and Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights" FAVOURITE SAYING: “SORRY!" AMBITION: To meet the world's greatest man, Bono Vox (and preferably marry him!)

Travel to Europe as an artist, make Ireland my home, have lots of kids and just be HAPPY!

NAME: Nicole O'Neill ACHIEVEMENTS: 1989 Class Captain, netball 1987 - 90, softball 1990 and surviv­ ing six years at Ave (only joking).

THEME SONG: "Fitzroy Football Club Song" FAVOURITE SAYING: 'I don't forget any­ thing I remember."

AMBITION: To save the environment from loggers and greenies and to learn how to play the sax.

NAME: Maria Sculli ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving through six years at Ave, and tolerating the mental tor­ ture.

THEME SONG: "Love will lead you back"

By Taylor Dayne.

FAVOURITE SAYING: "That's life."

AMBITION: To succeed in life (after com­ pleting year 12-1 deserve it!)

NAME: Maree Pane ACHIEVEMENTS: Putting up with a certain class, five times per week, where you only ever hear two words uttered per hour I THEME SONG: "Asleep" by the Everly Brothers.

FAVOURITE SAYING: "I'm so tired!"

AMBITION: To travel.

NAME: Michelle Spiteri ACHIEVEMENTS: Far too many to men­ tion, none related to school though.

THEME SONG: "I am the Resurrection."

(Stone Roses) FAVOURITE SAYING: "God is our salva­ tion" AMBITION: To find myself, be religiously fulfilled and to become a graphic designer earning big bucks. To go to Surfers Paradise, or maybe Bali, with my friends if funding is sufficient, of course.

NAME: Thi Le Phung ACHIEVEMENTS: Class fiend THEME SONG: "I can't help myself" Chum commercial FAVOURITE SONG: “Oh, I feel good, so good" AMBITION: To live in the Swiss Alps with my own little Knick Knack store.

NAME: Iva Susnjara ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving all these years at Ave. THEME SONG: "Epic" FAVOURITE SAYING: "Don't O.D. me man!"

AMBITION: To live a happy and easy life.

NAME: Nicola Raudys ACHIEVEMENTS: Class Captain, SRC Representative, College Vice Captain.

Hare Krishna - Ave Maria Day 1990.

THEME SONG: "Dr. Hekyll and Mr. Jive" Men at Work FAVOURITE SAYING: "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, there will be peace".

AMBITION: To live a long, prosperous life, and hopefully to travel to Antarctica.

NAME: Pauline Van Nispen ACHIEVEMENTS: Ruining everyone’s life by coming to this school.

THEME SONG: "We are the Vegetables" INXS. FAVOURITE SAYING: Unprintable.

AMBITION: None.

NAME: Kathy Roda ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving ten classes of maths each week without any brain dam­ age.

THEME SONG: "Simply Irresistible," by Robert Palmer.

FAVOURITE SAYING: "You're such a pain!"

AMBITION: To own a cozy and picturesque Swiss chalet up in the mountains, and to move into it before Danni does! And, ulti­ mately, to own a red or white Mercedes convertible.

NAME: Loretta White ACHIEVEMENTS: Active participant in The Great Trike Race, Westpac Maths competi­ tion — 1985, 86, 88, 89.

THEME SONG: Arnotts Teddy Bear biscuit theme song.

FAVOURITE SAYING: "I haven't even start­ ed yet."

AMBITION: To get started! To also study science at University.

NAME: Samantha Saunders ACHIEVEMENTS: Being on time for morn­ ing assembly.

THEME SONG: "Wild is the Wind" FAVOURITE SAYING: "Is the Pope Catholic?"

AMBITION: To pass year 12

NAME: Andrea Wilberger ACHIEVEMENTS: None.

THEME SONG: "To know me is to love me."

FAVOURITE SAYING: "Money makes the world go round."

AMBITION: To make money

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Italian Day Workshop - Ave Maria and St Bernard's.

AVE AND ST. BERNARD'S ITALIAN DINNER The 24th of May was the day that the year 12 Italian students from Ave Mana and St Bernard's came together in the evening to eat an Italian meal and listen to Italian music. Was it successful? Absolutely!

The girls prepared the customary lasagna and the desserts, while the boys prepared the antipasta Tables in the MPLA were decorated and lit with candles, and while the music was playing everybody talked and relived memories of the previous year's Italian day.

A video from that previous Italian day, taken by St. Bernard's boys, was then shown. There was lots of laughter and embarrassment as everyone saw them­ selves on that video. It was great Close friendships between the guys and girls resulted from the get together Many thanks to the Italian teachers of both schools, Miss Giganteand Mrs.Wilkinson.

Rosanna Fameli Yr 12

Miss Rosanna Fimiani, the Year 11 Co-ordinator and the Year 11 Class Captains

GOODBYE TO AVE MARIA Hi my name is Julie and I am from 11 e, Mrs Eicheid's class. On the 21st of January 1991, I will be leaving for South Africa as a exchange student. As I'm not returning to Ave I really want to say goodbye to every­ one. My five years at Ave Maria have and will always be in my memories. As much as I have whinged and complained, I feel I have grown into a young lady with many dreams and ambitions, all of this I feel was due to my teachers ( yes my teachers), my fantastic friends and parents I have made friendships here that will stay in my heart forever Make the most of it.

Julie Hallifax 11E

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CHRISTIAN SEXUALITY PROGRAMME During Term Three as part of our Religious Education personal development programme, the year 11 's were visited by a group of mothers associated with the Family Life Centre of Victoria, who present­ ed a course in Christian Sexuality.

The programme consisted of four sepa­ rate sessions which included, natural Family Planning and a film on abortion, a doctor informing us on the pros and cons of contraception. A priest gave us opinions on many issues from the perspective of the church and a concluding session, in which we were all given individual interviews with a member of the programme team Each of the sessions generated much discussion both in and out of the classroom and although opinions constantly differed it was clear to see that the programme achieved its purpose, to present different opinions on a range of issues and to encourage discussion and thought.

Therese Morgante 11S

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EXCHANGE STUDENT - TUK On Monday 30th July 1990 I left for Bangkok at 8 15 in the morning It was the first time that I had been abroad I was very excited about going to Australia by myself by plane. I had never been anywhere in Thailand so this was a wonderful and a big trip of my life. When I arrived in Australia, everything was very different for me. The weather was very cold. In Thailand it was always warm and sometimes it was very hot.

At the airport I was afraid because I feared that nobody would come to pick me up. How could I do anything? But every­ thing was perfect, many Rotarians came to the airport and the President gave me love­ ly flowers. We took a lot of photos and then I came home with my counsellors. I stayed with them for two weeks, they took me to school, the park and everywhere they could take me. After two weeks I left them for my second host family. They had four children, one girl and three boys. The first time I worried about them because I did not know them, but I thought they would be nice like my counsellors and it was true they were very nice. They gave me confidence and everything that I should have. I had a good time during the time I stayed with them.

The children taught me a lot of English.

Now my English has improved very much. I had to go to school at Ave Maria College.

At school I learnt English with Mrs Benside.

She comes every Tuesday and Friday.

Thanks a lot for help with my English. At school I have met many friends and I have four close friends: Kathleen, Belinda, Liza and Daniella. They were very nice and friendly and everyone in this school was friendly too.

On 21st September until 6th October 1990 I went to Central Australia with Exchange Students from other countries. I had a great time with them.

I think I will have a great time during the year that I stay in Australia and it will be a good memory that I will never forget it ever.

Rungnapa (Tuk) Wattanakorn Year 11

Kathleen, Tuk and Lisa

YEAR ELEVEN RETREAT On Thursday 16th August the year eleven students participated in an enriching and enlightening experience, the Year Eleven Retreat day at Rosanna. To begin the day we played some games in order to lighten the atmosphere and get to know each other and our retreat leaders. These games were enjoyable for all. After the introductory games, we shared some morning tea before splitting up into small groups This was when the real purpose of the day began. Each group had a leader, either a teacher or a retreat leader. In these groups we discussed our individual identities as well as our group identity. Following this activity all of the groups united to share their ideas. We also listened to some music that we had never really realised the true meaning of. Throughout the day our group leaders shared parts of their own lives with us to enable us to view the choices that they had made throughout their lives.

Towards the end of the day a few students participated in a mime that was enjoyed by all. Overall the retreat was a very meaning­ ful experience, enabling each of us to be touched spiritually and emotionally. It also provided us with a time for reflecting and sharing.

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Daniela Stella, Lisa McCall, Belinda Bailey, Susanna Moretta, Tania Ellul, Tracey Vella.

Sarah Morgante, Bridgid -tyan, Amanda Edwards, Hiedi Macievic, Natalie McKinnon Sharon Bissett, Clare Delaney.

Sonia Micallef, Rhonda Brown, Vanessa Paparone, Anna lulianella, Gina Fasulo Finer Hickey, Silena Cavalli, Andriana La Rocca.

Nancy Randello, Patricia Van Buuren.

Mr. 1-anny De-Almeida.

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Lucy Forbes, Angela Venuto, Kylie l^ahiff, Nicole Crowley, Lynda Hobbins, Joanne Wallace, Marisa Motta, Catherine Carney.

Maida Batten, Janelie Wellington, Angela Modica, Connie Fazzolari, Eld a Di Florio, Francine Sorrenti, Michelle Magro.

Manuela Raimondi.

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Mrs Ruth Johnson, the Year 10 Co-ordinator and the Year 10 Class Captains GOWN OF THE YEAR The Gown of the Year Parade was held at Rembrandt's once again this year The out­ fits were made mainly by university stu­ dents and had to be original. The emphasis was on design rather than decoration this year, so it was more challenging. I thought the gowns were better this year because they weren't so outrageous and weird.

Particularly interesting were two dresses, one completely covered with squares of mirrors and beads, and the other one had 4-inc.h rusty nails on the bottom. Other cat­ egories included Olympic fashion, Melbourne Cup and Wedding dresses. All the dresses were interesting and you could appreciate the amount of work and effort put into them The food was pretty usual, but all in all it was quite an enjoyable day besides, we got out of schoolwork.

Rosemary Panetta 10B

YEAR TEN CAMP It was a cool, yet exciting morning on Monday, 8th of October, when the majority of the year ten girls prepared for their departure to Mt Evelyn, where they were to spend three of the most ,,wet days at camp.

Once the buses were loaded and every body found their companions, entry onto the buses proceeded. Groups of girls fought for positions, and finally everybody and every­ thing settled. The buses left Ave Maria and after what only seemed like forty-five min­ utes to an hour, all arrived safely at Mt Evelyn camp.

Once again the excitement began. We were greeted by the manager, David, who kindly made us aware of the rules and regu­ lations of the camp. Then the moment arrived, the moment we all dreaded. It was time to discover who the other people in your cabin were going to be, who you would have to put up with for three days and two nights. However, all seemed content with the final outcome. Our first activity on that Monday afternoon, was a simple B.B.Q., a short five minute bus ride away, however the walk back took at least forty minutes and the rain was no additional comfort on our journey back to civilisation. After a damp, yet satisfying and delicious lunch all girls were told to unpack and shower.

The activities that followed were interest­ ing; Mr La Marca attempted to run a game of Trivial Pursuit with questions on school and staff. When that was over, Mr Corliss informed us of our next activity which was to take place outside, in the wet and in the dark. It was a treasure hunt and the girls were asked to collect various items, some of which were disgusting and the rest virtu­ ally impossible to find.

The adventure was fun all the same and the stories of how the particular groups had come to find one of their objects were hilari­ ous The group I was in gained the most points as it was the most imaginative.

Of course the usual night behaviour occurred, although nobody did anything ter­ ribly serious After a pleasant nights sleep, we were awaken at 7:00 am for an aerobics session. Breakfast followed and later on we did more activities. That night, we all gath­ ered in the games hall for the 60's Bop The girls dressed up as famous people of that particular era. There was Sonny and Cher, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Vietnam Soldiers, Marilyn Monroe and her ghost??, Nana Mouskouri and many others. The night was a success and everybody was exhausted the following morning, when we were awoken at 7:00 am once again.

Finally we were all packed and ready and the buses left for Ave Maria College The camp was enjoyed by all.

Sabrina Corazzi 10C

The Gown of the Year Parade

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD The Duke of Edinburgh Award offers young people the opportunity to set a goal and achieve it. It is divided into four sections which must be completed satisfactorily: 1. Service - to encourage service to oth­ ers.

2. Expeditions - to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery.

3. Skills - to encourage the discovery and development of personal interests and social and practical skills.

4. Physical Recreation - to encourage par­ ticipation in physical recreation and to improve personal performance.

In June Mr. Collins showed the Year 10's a video on the scheme and thus stirred much interest in many girls. After a few meetings the scheme had begun. The girls had to decide on an activity for each category. For service many girls chose their Community Visits in their SAP classes, some examples of which are, helping in a kindergarten or old people's home. It was necessary to do 15 hours of service over at least 3 months.

For physical recreation ballroom dancing was a favourite as it is part of the curricu­ lum. However there were a few variations such as netball, indoor cricket and golf.

The requirement for physical recreation was 20 hours over at least 8 weeks.

Choosing skills was probably the hard­ est decision to make. There were so many interesting new things to choose. The aim of this was to gain deeper knowledge and attain a reasonable level of skill. This had to be done for 6 months. Some of the skills chosen include piano, dancing, confec­ tionery making, embroidery, dressmaking, artwork, patchwork and dressage. The expedition was to Wilsons Promontory and everyone set off with compasses, ropes and lollies in their backpacks. All vital necessi­ ties for a camping trip! After a long but very interesting talk by the ranger we set off for our long journey through the scenic park with the great navigation skills of Mr. Collins. We only managed to get lost twice (luckily we had our compasses).

We saw the light house - an exciting experience for all, I'm sure. Then we head­ ed for the information centre and to the beach. As we removed our hiking shoes the soft, silky, sunbleached sand squelched beneath our tired feet and tiny grains slipped between our toes. The cheeky fin­ gers of foam frolicked beneath our feet as we dared the waves to catch our nimble, supple bodies!!!

It soon grew dark and we decided to pitch our tents, but to no avail. It took us 20 minutes to work out which way was the right way up. Finally we were snug in our sleeping bags and ready for whatever hard­ ships would come our way. When finally we returned home I asked the following ques­ tion: "Would you do this all again?" The unanimous cry was: "Yes." As there are three levels - Bronze, Silver and Gold and we have now success­ fully completed the bronze award, maybe we will unite to conquer the silver.

And now as we anxiously await our badge and certificate, with facsimile signa­ ture we have the sweet memories of our hard work.

Cassie Atherton 10B

ACTIVITIES DAY Thursday 10th May 1990 You may ask what S A P stands for. It is our Year 10 Student Activity Programme. This involves partici­ pating in practical activities which doesn't happen in an average curriculum. This pro­ gram is run every Thursday afternoon. The most popular activity was thought to be the Year 10 ballroom dancing practice. Before beginning these ballroom dancing lessons, we were introduced to Year 10 Therry College students through an activity day that was well organised by the Year 10 class captains.

This day of fun and games took place on Thursday 10th May. We arrived that after­ noon after lunch to participate in a game of trivial pursuit, which we were divided into teams to play and viewing three debates prepared by students from both schools.

This was also a shock to the Ave Maria girls because the Therry boys were much better then were expected and they won!

At this point in time everyone was beginning to mingle with each other.

After getting changed into casual clothes we then proceeded to have a barbecue.

When we finished eating it was time for us to put on our dancing shoes and boogie away to a variety of music. Overall every­ one enjoyed themselves tremendously and couldn't wait to start ballroom lessons. We would thank the class captains and stu­ dents involved not forgetting Mr Corliss, Miss Paterson and Miss Sulzberger and all other teachers involved in the day.

Belinda Cianflone Danyelle Vanessa Storno Lilian Tannous

YEAR 10 BALL After twelve lessons of feet being stepped on, sweaty palms and continually repeating dances which were done incorrectly, the I9th of September had finally arrived.

During that day, girls were restless while the teachers grew impatient trying to get the girls to work during class. When two o'clock eventually arrived, girls rushed home from school and straight to their hairdressing appointments, while other girls panicked as they still had to pick up their dresses!

After the rush, and hours of preparation, the girls from Ave and the boys from Therry started arriving at the Brunswick Town Hall Everyone was gathered outside watching as their friends were driven up in stretch limousines. Every girl looked beautiful as did each boy from Therry looked handsome in their tuxedos.

Even though we had sore feet by the end of the night, and some people were embarrassed after tripping during a dance, it was a worthwhile experience.

We'd like to thank Mr Corliss, for without his organisation and patience the memo­ rable night wouldn't have been possible.

Laura Cioccia 10C

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Claudia Stancin, Rosemary Panetta, Allison Brown Justine McCormick, Carolina Mazeyko, x^ah Sha”’, Louise McGeown. >eanne Tomassi Danielle Dabadie, Shauna Clarke, Rachael White, Alexia Jackson, ustyna Lubkowski Suzarne Allison, Donna Tori, Valerie Bertone. .visa Giaquinta, laura Gattellari Cinzia Valtolina Elizabeth Crundwell, Natalie Hackett, Lyiie Smith, Nancy Cuzzilla, Deodrin D’Cruze, Cassie Atherton Nancy Saccuzzo, Nicole Tamburro

Joanne Burke.

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Mary Downey. Guiliana De Vellis, Rachael McWhinney. Belinda Kunce, Sandra Dal Tio, Mariella Seem, Melissa Nave, Rosemarie Sorrenti.

Maria Carmen Valastro, Eilippa Catalfamo, Heather-May Stephens, Sarah Mulgrew, Belinda Hunniford, Kobi Hammond, Melanie Johnson, Sally Tarcaon, Brooke Benfield.

Rachel Mclxstchie, Sharon Tyrrell, Maria Eerraro, Jane Halpin, Sheridan Smith.

Natalia Rarnire?, Daniella La Rosa. Tommasa Busa. Marie Alessi.

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Mrs Marie Pryor, the Year 9 Co-ordinator and the Year 9 Class Captains

YEAR 9 MORNING AND AFTERNOON TEA During Third Term as part of the Home Economics course, each Year Nine Home Economics class had to hold a morning or afternoon tea, and the teachers were to be our guests. Each person in the class had one or more teachers to write an invitation to , so that every teacher and staff member in the school was invited. A lot of teachers responded to our invitation, but some were unable to attend, because they had classes to teach The idea of these morning and afternoon tea, was to let the students get accustomed to socialising with guests and people you hardly know.

We prepared all the food for the tea, one week in advance, so that it would be ready on the day We had foods such as sausage rolls, pizza, scones, hedgehog slices and so on. Most of the foods we had could be heated up just before serving. As soon as our guests started to arrive, we heated the foods that had to be heated and took them to our guests. We then had to go up to the teachers and start conversations It was hard for us to know what to talk about but we all got through it okay.

The morning and afternoon teas we had were challenging and a real experience I really learnt a lot from this. I think it was a good way of letting us know what to expect in the future, when we invite guests to our homes.

Martine Brooks 9H

QUOTES OF YEAR NINE TYPING (Must be a truly slow and calm experience.)

"Girls, your posture" "Get your hands off the machines otherwise I'll turn them off!"

"Get ready for speed and accuracy" "Set your margins (start your engines)" "Fingers on your home keys. Eyes on your book" "Speed is more important than accuracy" "Don't look at "our keys"

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"Speed and accuracy will be on p 88 activities R16" "How many lines in an A5 Landscape?"

Rachael Calderan Natalie Carmody Chantal Khoury Rita Oddo

What an improvement!

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YEAR NINE CAMP - BEECHWORTH One of the highlights we experienced as Year Nines, was our camp to Beechworth.

On Wednesday 10th of October, we all arrived at Ave by 7:30a.m. and set off to Beechworth for three fun-filled days, at 8:00a.m.

We had a fantastic trip up. The memo­ ries of the blaring music and voices of the Year Nines from Ave Maria will forever remain along the Hume Highway.

Our next stop was at Glenrowan, where we went to Kate's Cottage and the real-life, computerised and animated, re-enactment of “Ned Kelly's Last Stand" Finally we visited Lake View in Chiltern, the home of the Australian writer, Henry Handel Richardson Architecturally it was an outstanding and charming example of early brick building in North East Victoria.

When we finally arrived at our destina­ tion - Beechworth, we went straight to the

"Old Priory", the place where we were going to stay.

That night we could all do our own "thing". Some were dancing, some were watching a video called "Honey I Shrunk The Kids", while others just did whatever they wanted. Then it was off to bed not that anyone slept.

On the second day we went to see the Burke Museum, Ned Kelly's Cell, Carnage Museum and walked around the shops pouring all the money out of our purses.

After lunch we went to "Nug Nug Horse Ranch". It was a unique experience where we were able to participate in a variety of fun activities while still gaining educational value.

That night we had our concert. We had some really unusual and original perfor­ mances. All the performances were good in their own way. Most of us slept a little better that night, except for a few!

Friday finally came, our last day at Beechworth. We were going home today, home sweet home!

Our first stop for that day was at the Beechworth Trout Farm.

Then we set off to Euroa for lunch in the park Then into the buses we went again for a four hour drive back to Melbourne.

We arrived back at Melbourne at approximately 4 15p m. We all grabbed our luggage and waited for our parents to pick us up.

The Beechworth Camp was a camp to remember. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all staff and students.

Thank you to Mrs Pryor, Miss Daws, Miss Holmes, Miss Malacchini, Miss Fimiani, Miss O'Connor, Miss Mamo and Miss Russell.

Angela Laino 9C

LES MISERABLES Finally the long awaited day had come. We were going to watch one of the most talked ■ about theatre productions in the world - Les Miserables!

Glancing around the Princess Theatre we saw all the other students who'd also come to watch The curtains parted and we all leaned forward eagerly, trying to catch a glimpse of the first performer. The music was incomparable as the singers sang the sad story of Jean Valjean's life. Jean Valjean was portrayed by Rob Guest and the mother of the child that he brought up, Fantine was actually Peta Toppano. The story focused on Jean Valjean's life, the child he raised and the making and happen­ ings of the French Revolution. During inter­ mission we rushed to grab something to eat but the queue went on forever and the price of the food emptied our pockets. We could­ n't wait to get back to our seats for the sec­ ond half of the production. It was worth the wait. We felt as if we had travelled back in time. Our favourite songs were "At the end of the day", "The wedding" and "Do you hear the people sing?''. The final scene brought tears to our eyes, as we left we realised that we were leaving a great pro­ duction behind.

Melissa Cefala 9H Margarita Torres 9H Year 9 Camp

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Margarita Torres, Kathleen Mansbridge, Concetta l.a Rosa, Tam ya Tosto, Julianne Prenc Elizabeth Green, Vanessa Angelico, Tricia Cruse, Rosa Muratore.

Jane Delaney, Maria Reisinger, Narelle Woolley, Ebony Mifsud, Katherine Smith.

Danielle Kairouz, Melissa Cefala, Danielle Moorhead, Maria Ciccone, Martine Brooks.

Amberlee Donnelly, Nicole Elias, Cassandra Grbac, Tanya McKay, Kathryn Paradowsk?., Melinda Schipano, Megan Henderson, Tamara Iwasiw, Bronwyn Witbooi, Connie Nesci Franca Surace.

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Miss Maureen Dillon, the Year 8 Co-ordinator and the Year 8 Class Captains

Dromkeen Year 8, 1990

SLEEPOVER On the sixteenth of March, 1990, the Year eight's went on a day trip to Phillip Island It was a beautiful day and we visited numer­ ous places The first stop we made was to The Nobbys where we walked on the rocks, looking at the views.

We also saw The Blowhole. The second stop we made was at a nearby park where we had lunch. We then went to the beach and went on different walks. We eventually met at the Penguin Reserve where we viewed a movie before watching the pen­ guins. We also visited the Penguin Hospital After that, we travelled back to school exhausted. We all took part in a pyjama parade and had some supper.

Some of us watched a video while others slowly dropped off to sleep The next morning we woke up, had breakfast and went home to sleep a little more. On the whole it was an enjoyable day and hopefully the teachers enjoyed it as much as the students did. Thanks to every­ one who helped make it a great day!

Michelle Murone 8P

DROMKEEN On the twentieth of September all of the year eights went to Riddells Creek to visit a homestead that was transformed into a "museum" of picture-books. Seeing as though all four year eight classes could not possibly fit inside Dromkeen, two classes went first while the other two performed plays which had been prepared during English class. The plays were based on picture-books, an appropriate theme as we were visiting Dromkeen. Dromkeen was a fascinating place There were displays of first drafts of some books and the original illustrations of many books. There was even an original plan of one of the books!

The plays were a good way to start or end the day. They were very imaginative and many were amusing The day was memo­ rable and fun-filled.

Andrea Dalli 8P

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SKIP-A-THON The year 8's contributed well to the Jump Rope for Heart which was held on the 25th July 1990. The year 8's raised the most money and put a lot of effort into their activi­ ty morning. We set out to reach our goal and achieved it: helping the Heart Foundation. Like the motto of our school, 'To Truth Through Charity,' we help othersbut have fun at the same time! Five skip­ ping ropes were awarded to the following year 8 students for raising between twenty and thirty dollars: Racheal Franco, Danni Messina, Jessica O’Callaghan, Jenny Sholakis and Allison Cassar. The following students were given badges for raising between ten dollars and twenty dollars: 8F - Naomi Azzopardi, Alda Garra, Marisa Sabato, Melissa Surace, Amy Johnson and Elsie Gymer.

8M- Jane Fitzgerald, Sharlene Stainer, Melissa Salpietro, Tina Larizza, SaraJane Corliss, Lisa Cugliari and Kelly Pope.

8P - Vanessa Stella, Bianca Youren, Andrea Dalli, Jo Richards.

8L- Kylie Miller, Tania Tribuzio and Nicole Debrincat.

Thank you to all those who helped organise this activity and congratulations to anyone who participated or gave money or helped in any way.

Georgia Andrews 8F

ST PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL On Tuesday the 3rd July, all four year eight classes went on an excursion to St. Patrick's Cathedral in the city. We left Ave at 8.45 am and arrived at St Patrick's about 9.15 am. It was absolutely freezing and we stayed outside for about ten minutes until we could go in As we all filed into the big Cathedral everyone fell silent. I think we could all feel the presence of holiness and serenity in the historic building One of the priests explained to us a bit about the histo­ ry of the Cathedral We then separated into groups to answer questions and look at the great things inside. After about two hours we arrived back at school.

I'm sure most of us felt very peaceful. It was a great experience.

Rachel Franco 8M

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CHESS CHAMPION To win the title of "School Chess Champion" was something I couldn't believe. To be the School Champion I had to win six consecu­ tive games. The first four games I won, gave me the title of Year Eight Chess Champion. The next two games I played were the hardest games I have ever played in my life. My game against the Year Seven Champion was the game I nearly lost.

Beating the Year Ten Champion was a dream come true. I have only been playing Chess for one year and I am amazed at all the things I have already achieved.

Joelene Kowalski 8P

YEARS SEVEN AND EIGHT SOCIAL WITH SAINT MARY'S The social at Saint Mary's was held during Term TlUpe. It was unpredictable as we really didn't know what to expect. Naturally, we were all a bit hesitant when we arrived.

However, very soon we mixed with the Saint Mary's "guys" and had great fun. With top D.J.'s we "raged" until the very end.

Olga Blias 8L Christina Costa 8L Jessice Rockes 8L

HATING ALISON ASHLEY: THE PLAY On Thursday 24th May the Year 8 students went on an excursion and saw the theatre production "Hating Alison Ashley". Most students had already read the book as their English class novel the previous term.

After travelling for quite a while, we final­ ly reached the theatre. Our school was for­ tunate enough to obtain front seats The play was fantastic. The actresses and actors portrayed the characters from the novel skillfully and with ease. Apart from the two main characters, the rest of the cast played two roles. The play was very similar to the novel which was written by Robin Klein.

When I questioned my fellow students about the play I received mixed results, some students thought it was different, exciting, enjoyable, entertaining and humor­ ous. Yet others were disappointed because they thought it would be a better production and they expected more. Personally, I thought the performance was excellent and I would like to thank the teachers who organised the excursion.

Isabelle Villani 8L

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HEY DAD! During Dental week this year I entered a competition. It was very easy to enter, all I had to do was answer three questions on the subject of Dental Health.

A few weeks later I received a telephone call informing me that I had won first prize.

I was thrilled because first prize was a trip to Sydney staying at the Hilton Hotel.

The most exciting part of the trip was watching the taping of an episode of the fun-filled show "Hey Dad" and later having dinner with the cast at the Hilton.

It was a very memorable trip, one which I will never forget!

Jessica O’Cailaghan 8P

OLIVER 'Oliver' began on the sixth of April with an informal barbecue and a funfilled rehearsal full of singing. That day we made 'acquain­ tances' and as the time progressed we all became closer and closer The rehearsals improved as we all became good friends.

We welcomed our professional director into the cast a quarter of the way through, and without him the show couldn't't have been a success The three performances ran smoothly and I'd like to thank Ave and St Bernards for their support Thanks also to all the teachers at St. Bernards who did all the running around during the production week. Thanks to all of you!

Michelle Murone 8P

EXCURSION TO MUSEUM On September 4th the year eight went to the city for a Humanities excursion to the Museum. When we arrived we went to an exhibition which was about ancient civilisa­ tions. We looked at ornaments and statues which were brought from the British Museum. Most people were interested in the detail and the hard work which was put into the ornaments. Others were tired and restless by the time we left, as there were no seats to sit on inside To sum it up : the day was most enjoyable Kate Flahavin 8M Donna Skamnaki 8M

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Georgia Andrews, Tania Dal'Poizo, Rachel Maher, Alison Cassar, Josie Sculli, Amy Johnson, Melissa Patamdsi, Hayley Saunders, Alda Garra, Lydia Wickramage.

I-an Anh, Nguyen, Nadia Di Teodoro, Catherine Carbone, Rebecca Bugeja, Anne O'Donovan, Naomi Azzopardi, Lucia "'urrisi, Marisa Saba to, Anna-Maria Messina, Josie Todaro.

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Mrs Irene Wrochna, the Year 7 Co-ordinator and the Year 7 Class Captains STARTING YEAR 7 Starting Year Seven was a very big change for us We had to lose friends and make new friends. We find Ave Maria a very challenging school. We had to give up some of our hobbies to fit in homework time Some teachers are strict, for example, Mrs Wrochna, Mr La Marca, Miss Daws, Signorina Erzetic, Miss Mamo, Mrs La Marca, Miss Garrasi, Mrs Omand, Miss Younes, Mrs Adams, Mrs Warrick and Miss Russell.

Some of the less strict teachers are: urn, urn, urn - cannot think of any!

Joanne Bonadio 7J Tania Cocco 7J

DINOSAURS! Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs!

All the Year Sevens went on an excur­ sion on the seventh of March to see the Dinosaurs Exhibition at Ballarat for Humanities. There were big ones, little ones and even green ones! We spent the day there and we also watched a video.

After that, the buses took us to a park where we had lunch We relaxed at this time, and after all that happened we came back to school. We had a good day.

Ann-Marie Roda 7J

SUMMER NIGHT COCKTAILS A cool genlle breeze Blows the crystal waves, Around the edge of the sandy shore.

The stars shine brightly From the clean night sky, and the wind gently sways through palm trees.

Couples sit down On the soft, yellow sand.

To drink summer night cocktails and to watch gentle waves, hit the summer night rocks.

Deann Lucas 7J

YEAR SEVEN CAMP The Salvation Army Mountain Valley Youth Camp. Liverpool Road, The Basin, 22nd 23rd February.

All the Year Seven's had lots of fun thanks to the teachers and the members of the staff at the Basin.

Everyone got to know each other a lot better There were activities, a concert, duties, videos and inspections. The activi­ ties were: Drama, Swimming, Orientation, Walking and Ball Games. The concert was great. Everyone put on a good perfor­ mance. It was enjoyed by everyone, even the teachers! The duties were: kitchen duties, vacuuming and keeping our rooms tidy.

The videos were for the girls who want­ ed to stay up later than the others.

Everyone had a great time and was very tired. No one could wait to get home to their own house and beds.

Luisa Mancuso 7J

CAMP-YEAR 7 Spiders Spiders everywhere, Birds flying in the air.

Things to do and things to see, People eating morning tea.

Swimming in the icy pool, Can't escape from the school.

Sleeping in your bed at night, Trying not to let the bed bugs bite!

Melanie Ciantar 7J

Year 7 Drama plays

MAN OF STEEL 'Man of Steel' opened August 14th, and ran until the 16th. If you missed it. you missed the funniest production ever seen. The set­ ting was realistically designed, and the cos­ tumes were colourful and eye-catching. On the night that I was there, there was a mag­ nificent audience who were appreciative of the good acting and smooth production.

They laughed at the funny scenes and clapped the good singing The actors and actresses put in a really good effort Although the play started a bit late we really had a good time and all the people involved in the play should be congratulated 'Man of Steel' should be seen by one and all Hopefully there will be a production next year as good as MAN OF STEEL!!!

Wee Nee Ooi 7J MAN OF STEEL The tension and the excitement was in the air as the audience sat and waited for 'Man of Steel' to commence. Then suddenly we heard a noise. Yes, it's not a bird, it's not a plane, it's the Man of Steel! Finally and safely he had arrived, not through the door but through a brick wall, supposedly hurting himself. We looked in amazement and there he was - the cutest hero in the world.

Tall, blonde and handsome, the 'Man of Steel'. The audience sat very quietly and watched as the production started. This production was the funniest show I had seen. Everyone had put a lot of effort and good work into it. The most special person to say thank-you to is Mrs. Wrochna for all the time and effort she put in to ensure the production worked well. All I can say is that it was fantastic and that I hope you have another production as funny as 'Man of Steel'. Good on you Mrs. Wrochna, and to all the students - WELL DONE Monika Cordingley 7J

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YEAR SEVEN'S DAY AT BRIMBANK PARK On Friday the 9th of February, all the Yeat Sevens went to Brimbank Park as part of an Orientation Programme We had lots of fun activities to do Some s becue lunch Mr» Seven Co ord.nator day During the activities ids ct g ,s got know other g.rls In-between the act .it.es we had free time to go and do what we wanted. During the free time teachers were taking some girls on walks around the park I think the teachers enjoyed the day as much as we did I think all the girls made some new friends and had a great time doing activities.

Andrea Hardman 7 Jennifer Marchewka 7J

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