Ave Maria College Vidian 1992

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AVE MARIA COLLEGE

TO TRUTH THROUGH CHARITY

e.r> ilor 1992, a year of Elections, Olympics, V.C.E ... and some of the greatest examples of procrastination at AVE in the history of humanity. We will each have our own memories of the year that was, but undoubtedly we will all think back on 1992 as a year of great change at Ave Maria Catholic Ladies College.

The highlight? A difficult question.

Perhaps it was the sight of Nana Mouskouri and Dolly Parton at Ave Faces or the sight of our still innocent college captain Rachael “I may be blond but I'm not stupid” McWhinney and Louise "lady in waiting” McGeowan taking their oaths at the opening school Mass 1992 has arguably been the greatest in the history of Ave Maria College quite arguably.

With the full implementation of the V.C.E, this has been a trying year for students and teachers alike, the cat's tail in the CAT box was amusing for a while, but it could never be enough to ease the pressures of the workload. We all remember those nights back in those heady days of May and June when we saw the sun rise as we sat slumped over our Issue, biology, physics, chemistry, maths, literature but we have strayed from the bigger picture at Ave. there was a whole lot happening in the rest of the school -apart from tha trials and tribulations of our senior students.

On the sporting front, this has been the year that Ave finally showed the region what we are truly made of. Great success came in Basketball, Indoor Cncket and especially Athletics which our team won ■ for the very first time in Ave's history. Congratulations to Ms Russell, P.E staff and all the champions who competed for us and kick started school spirit. Students from the Melba house must also be congratulated their dominant performances at both swimming and athletics carnivals. Ably led

by Justine McCormick, they were far and away the best house this year leaving all others in their wake.

The book Chess, Debating, Amnesty, Environment and school newspaper clubs continued in a year of great success and participation. It's encouraging to see AVE girls taking an interest in the world and society around us. It is these club activities which contribute greatly to the growth of all AVE students. Issue one of Airam Eva was (as advertised) explosive It was controversial and may have ruffled a few feathers but if nothing else, gave students an enthusiasm for writing and a voice to express their concerns and “journalistic" talent.

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1992 was a year not only of change and maturity within students but also of great physical change to buildings on Vida Street.

The Hugh Ramsay art and classroom Wing (named in honour of the great artist who resided at our own Clydebank) was opened and blessed by Bishop O'Connell in September after commencing use in second semester. The ground all around the new wing and the rest of the school were made beautiful by Messrs Corliss and Oxnam and the wonderful parents who gave up their weekends at working bees to make AVE a more pleasant working environment. The change in the school when we came back after the July break was amazing and truly appreciated by all. The grassed area between the new wing and the junior wing will be well used by all year levels in the future.

The latest offering from the stables of Wrochna and Cutajar was the brightly named "All that Glitters" which this year moved from the comic to dramatic genre Once again the production was a success and a wonderful display of the artistic talents of our students. Our thespian element should be proud of their achievements.

Camps, retreats, work experience, S.A.P and the Peer Support program all contributed to student growth and relations between different year levels and the wider society. The year 12 retreats on Amberley and Stranger camps and the new Year 9 camp at Lake Eildon were among the most successful with all other year levels enjoying their various excursions, sleepovers and extra curricular activities.

Our undying gratitude goes to all teachers, administrators, our wonderful school captain Rachael and vice Louise who all went above and beyond the call of duty in their assistance and guidance in 1992. many of us would not have made it through to December without them.

For many 1992 is the year we say goodbye to our life at AVE. We must now go forward into an ever changing society in which nothing is certain or guaranteed. We are now challenged to utilise the great knowledge we have gained over the years at AVE so that we all continue to strive for excellence. The future rushes towards us. and we in turn stand ready for it's many challenges.

Daniella La Rosa 12 HS

PRINCIPAL With the economy the way it is at present, with the changes in the ministry schools which make them a more attractive option than previously, with the fall in the numbers of the Victorian student population, the need for Catholic Secondary Schools is being examined more closely than ever before.

What, then, is a Catholic school? How is it different from other schools? why should parents choose such a school for their children?

Throughout the course of this year our Board of Management has been grappling with these questions which look at the very nature of Ave Maria as a Catholic School.

In their statement of purpose the Board asserts that "The Board of Management exercises its leadership and responsibility by the creation of an environment that the living Christ permeates, to support the school, the administration, the staff.”

It is the awareness that the living Christ permeates the environment of Ave Maria with the consequent effect on all that

happens in the school, which makes Ave Maria different, which makes Ave Maria a truly Catholic school. These consequences are the value placed on the individual, the holistic approach to her education, the development of a caring, loving community, the concern and dedication of a truly professional staff.

As a “Community Striving for Excellence" we need to be constantly alert, constantly reviewing our Vision and our Mission as a Catholic school. All facets of the school and its activities point to our success. From the standard and breadth of the curriculum to the quality of the facilities we are indeed achieving excellence We are indeed providing a viable alternative for those families who want more, who want Christ to be a significant factor in the education of their daughters.

John Hoye

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL I always thought that good schools were ones with a clear vision that is owned by the vast majority of the school community under the leadership of the Principal. I have felt in my four years at Ave that we have attempted to achieve that with mixed success. It has thus been an interesting year marrying the contradictions of planning and change. Too often in schools the response to change is reactive rather than proactive but when the change is so rapid it becomes impossible to do otherwise. This can often lead to inadequate response coupled with much conflict. I think it is the nature of leadership in the school since it is promoting values and a culture which often run counter to those of its environment.

For this reason to be involved in the Fete Committee has been particularly rewarding for me. I have a common goal, to be working with parents and students on something which is important but which is a little different from the ordinary, has kept me sane. At the time of writing there is three weeks to go and it has been most uplifting to see what people have done to make the fete a success.

There are many things that go on in schools - the fete albeit the first for many years is but one of them. All events, many written about in this magazine, attempt to provide skills, confidence, self-esteem, building of community and development of individual potential. All school events have a religious, cultural and educational dimension. It is the role of those in leadership to manage and lead. It is an area that has been an honour and privilege for me to be involved in. It is an area that provides me with a constant challenge but it is one that is so important as parents look to schools to provide some continuity and constancy, some spirituality. That is what I look for, for my children - it is what I try to provide at Ave, along with a very dedicated teaching and ancillary staff

I wish all families in our school community a happy and holy Christmas and a new year full of life and joy. May God bless you.

Peter Collins

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CURRICULUM REPORT At the beginning of 1992 the newly structured Curriculum Committee (consisting of Faculty Heads, three elected staff representatives and a Principal's representative) drew up quite a daunting list of tasks to be tackled before the end of the year. Curriculum issues need constant review if the learning experiences offered to our students are to be relevant, positive, broad based and helpful for our students' futures.

One of the areas that w have focussed upon particularly is the re-organisation of the year 10 curriculum especially the electives we offer, to ensure the widest possible range of subjects for the crucial pre V.C.E. year. We are also giving much attention to the introduction of a second language other than English in the near future Such a venture requires careful forward planning. The place of work education across the curriculum and in particular the development of a more competency based approach to the teaching and learning is currently being examined by the Curriculum Committee, and its working parties.

On going professional development of staff is essential if we are to enable our students to reach their full potential as learners. Michael Norman, an experienced and inspiring educational consultant has addressed our staff on two occasions. On

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the first occasion he raised our awareness of the wider socio/economic trends that are currently impinging on educational policies (as evidenced in the findings of the Finn, Deveson and Mayer committees). On the second occasion he ran a very practical “hands-on" in-service on the place of co­ operative learning in the improvement of teaching and learning strategies. In addition, Paul Carlin, a member of the C.E.O, with considerable expertise in curriculum issues held a half-day session which enabled staff to experience ways of writing and presenting units of work to cater effectively for the ever changing needs of the students in our classroom.

There is still much to be done, but projects such as compiling a Curriculum Handbook, course updating, examining content and skills across the curriculum, finding ways of extending our more able students as well as supporting students with learning difficulties may have to wait until 1993.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Curriculum Committee for the their support and very hard work in this my first year as Curriculum Co-ordinator.

Chris McGee Curriculum Co-ordinator

V.C.E. COORDINATOR There were times when 1992 seemed to be 'open season' on the VCE and that it was going to take all our energy to survive.

Despite all the criticism and the constant feeling that we were defending the indefensible we did survive.

The class of '92 saw themselves as guinea-pigs and as a result they sometimes lost sight of the good things about the VCE. Now at the end of the two years they can hopefully look back and reflect on what they discovered about themselves and how important a part of education self-knowledge is. They also were the first group to go through a major change in education in Victoria: a change to a more independent style of learning for the final years of school.

This was probably the change that caused the most anxiety for both students and teachers. Students had to become more self-reliant and independent and teachers had to learn to let go. The change from content to process has been a vexed one and is still being fine-tuned.

Work load was the major problem as VCAB came to acknowledge that there were too many work requirements and CATS and that CAT Tests in June, September and November added to work load and increased stress. There were also factors beyond VCABS control: a recession and increased competition for tertiary places.

These social factors exacerbated work load by causing some students to draft CATS six to ten times and write double the word length. Slowly common sense prevailed aided by VCAB issuing minimum and maximum word limits.

The students and their families who made it through 1992 and the teachers who taught, consulted, moderated, authenticated and kept their sense of humour are to be congratulated. In the final analysis it was a Very Challenging Experience.

Mary Holmes VCE Co-ordinator

V.C.E Management Team

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STAFF 1992

Back Row L-R

Third Row L-R:

Second Row L-R:

Front Row L-R;

Luisa Erzetic, Louise Russell. John Grondelle. Jackie ^A/arrick. Ruth Johnson, Louis Papadimitriou. Alan Dunlop. Sarah Jameson. Jennifer Lawrence. Pam Pearce.

Philip Gerraty, Lanny DeAlmeida. Wai Corliss. Ron Oxnam.

Pam Gale. Chris McGee. Madeleine Laming. Pam Dawson. Ann Brasher. Mary Holmes.

Maureen Dillon. Robyn O'Connor. Susan La Marca. Helen Eischeid, Teresa Daws. Gabriella Pretto. Liz Louer, Tricia Brophy. Felicity Sulzberger.

Pauline Cutajar, Carmen Hobbins. Irene Wrochna. Alida Sijmons. Mary Younes, Mary Curtain. Colleen McMullen. Jenni Omand. Lesley Adams. Joan Welsh.

Pat Hunter. Marie Pryor. Saby Sebastian. Paula McCall. Sandra Nicholson, Gianna Garrasi.

Sandra Mamo, Trish Sims. Peter Judge. Angela Famularo. Jacinta Ridgall. Anne Paino, John Hoye. Peter Collins, Nadia Calvi. Ruth Paterson. Lydia Roper. Kathy O'Connell.

Rosanna Fimtani.

Wendy Barrie has resigned after one year's

replacement teacher,

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Lanny De Almeida, (Faith Development) and Paul McMahon (R.E Coordinator)

Throughout the course of 1992, it has been the aim of the religious education department to build on the achievements of the past as well as to open new ground for the future.

While maintaining the current structure of the curriculum, there have been significant changes in some areas. The whole department has commenced a review and up-date of the courses for each year level This, hopefully,will eliminate any major overlap that exists at present and produce a coherent and insightful course of religious studies for students who go through the college The year 10 course now has a clear focus on Social Justice throughout most of its areas of study Ethics, a V.C.E Unit 2 subject, was offered for the first time to students of Year 12 this year. While this unit lacks the variety and popularity of the previous Year 12 course, there were a number of areas that can now be developed to make it both interesting and challenging

We have attempted to foster a relationship with God rather than force one upon the students. Consequently Masses have been organized by the various interest groups within the school on the first Fridays of each month These liturgies have involved a number of the senior students and have proved to be very successful.

Open to parents, staff and students, they have provided a focus for the concerns of the community in a warm and prayerful environment. In a similar way, Anna Mansbridge and Colleen McMullen have both been instrumental in instigating a Taize evening at the college every last Thursday of the month.

The school liturgies serve a different purpose in that they commemorate a special event in the calendar. The opening Mass in February was held again at St Therese's in Essendon and was celebrated by the school chaplain, Fr. Spillane. We were also fortunate to have Fr. Andrew Bullen S.J., a Jesuit priest from Hawthorn, concelebrate and preach the homily. Ash Wednesday was a more casual affair, when the students gathered in year levels throughout the day to receive the ashes and contemplate the direction of their lives. The Mass of the Poor was held in the church of Our Lady of the Nativity. We are grateful to all the families who provided food and clothing for this liturgy. It was well-received by both St. Vincent de Paul and the House of Welcome in Fitzroy.

It is our hope that the retreats that were provided for Years 9, 11 and 12 in 1992 assisted the students in exploring not only their relationship with God, but also their relationship with their friends and themselves.

The Ave Maria Singing Group has survived another year, singing on the steps of Parliament House as part of the Big Drum Festival, as well as to a hall of elderly citizens at St. Monica's Church Hall. The group farewells two Year 12 students, Cassie Atherton and Caroline Schmidt, who have been involved with the group for the past two years The group has gained some new recruits and looks forward next year to extending its bookings and performances

The department saw benefit in providing seminars again this year, not only for staff but for students, parents and friends of the college community. This year we had a talk from Graham Rossiter on the role of media in Religious Education as well as Fr. Elio Capra, a Salesian priest who unravelled the mysteries of liturgy for us and returned to speak to the year 12 students and helped to generate ideas for their Valedictory Mass Finally, the Religious Education and Art Departments amalgamated to co-ordinate the Inaugural Hugh Ramsay Art Award, which was most successful. Held here in Clydebank, the original home of Hugh Ramsay, it formed the perfect venue for a collection of paintings and sculpture by various artists around Victoria, including one from Adelaide. The College purchased the 'Creation Corpus' that now sits on the far wall of the chapel. With the support that was received from the sponsors, the artists and the public, it is more than likely to become an annual event for the college.

Certainly, this outlines some of the more significant achievements of the year for the department, but there is much that continues to happen behind the scenes. My sincere thanks goes out to all the Religious Education staff and those who support the work of the department. It has been a productive and fruitful year.

Paul McMahon Religious Education Co ordinator

THE HUGH RAMSAY ART AWARD

ASH WEDNESDAY MASS

This inaugural Art Award named in honour of Hugh Ramsay has particular significance not only for Ave Maria College, but for the Essendon district and the wider community of artists in Australia

On the 4th of March 1992 all of the Year 8 s went to the grotto to receive the ashes.

The award recognises the privileged connection that Ave Maria has with this great Australian artist in occupying the residence that originally belonged to Hugh Ramsay and his family.

Clydebank, as it is still called, was built by Hugh's father in 1888, and formed the backdrop to Hugh's life from the age of 10.

In fact it was upstairs that he established his first studio, where many of his famous works were painted.

It is gratifying to see the college give due recognition to this local artist of international standing. Earlier this year the Hugh Ramsay Wing was opened providing students with a greater awareness of the artistic origins of the property. Some of the students' work is exhibited in the Young Artists' Section of the Award, Recognition extends also into the wider community. The award has attracted not only the work of local artists • a fine example of the talent that continues to exist in the district ■ but also from artists around Victoria, and as far afield as Adelaide.

Given the historical origins of this property, it is most appropriate that this award is named in honour of Hugh Ramsay.

It is equally appropriate that this be the inaugural year of the award. In December this year, a sign denoting the historical significance of Clydebanke is to be unveiled in conjunction with an exhibition of works by Hugh Ramsay at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Finally, the theme of 'Creation' that the Committee decided upon for this inaugural award is apt, not only because it is an idea that has been brought into reality by the Art and Religious Education Departments of the College, but because it also generates interest in this artist who found in Essendon an inspiring place to live and to paint.

Paul McMahon

Firstly Mr McMahon read the introduction.

Then a reading was read by a student and then some prayers of the faithful were read by other students.

After the prayers of the faithful were read everyone went and received the ashes on their forehead.

I received the ashes from Miss Cutajar.

She said “From dust you became and to dust you will return."

After that we had a reflection time with music. Then we went back to class.

Ilana Kennedy 8J

YEAR 12 RETREAT.-CASA PALOTTI.

This year, the year twelves had a choice of attending either a school based retreat, a retreat run by the Christian Brothers at Amberley or a stranger camp. Being the final year, I decided to spend my last camp with a handful of my peers. It was a most rewarding experience. During the month of August, the group which chose to attend the school based retreat were whisked off by Ryan's buses into the mountains, to the humble abode of Casa Palotti. There, we were greeted by the Casa team members which consisted of Bina, Bernie, Tim, two cooks, a dog, and the great outdoors. The scenery around Casa Palotti was truly inspiring, the air was fresh and brisk and it gave us all a great feeling and sense of relaxation. The casa team made us all feel at home, organising many great activities which made us discover our inner selves and understand others a little better. During our final night at Casa the students held a concert, with a variation of acts in which even the teachers participated. The retreat was indeed a worthwhile experience for all who attended. It was as much spiritual as it was enjoyable. Many thanks to Paul McMahon, Louis Papadimitriou, and Marie Pryor for attending the camp with us girls. It was a great chance to get to know the teachers as friends. Bonds which were made on this camp will never be broken, the will last forever.

LIBRARY REPORT This year has been a busy one for the library with a variety of library services continuing to be provided for the College community.

Up to date, topical sources of information continue to hold high priority with VCE students. To help meet this demand Ave Maria participated in applying for Ministry of Education Component B funding with seventeen other Catholic Colleges in our region. Funding was granted for a system of sharing access to CD Rom indexes via modem and computer.

This system is now up and running opening access to indexes of periodical and research articles on a wide variety of subjects to our VCE students. A new index to newspapers, and a computerised data base index of periodicals called Electronic Guidelines have also been purchased to support this need for current information.

At the junior level we continue to promote the appreciation of reading for pleasure through English classes and extra curricular areas such as the Book Club, hopefully creating good habits for our student's future.

As part of this promotion we have been privileged this year to attend author talks by Mary Pershall and Morris Gleitzman, and to also have the authors Dianne Wynne- Jones and David McRobbie visit our school to speak with students.

Computerisation of the library's operations is a high priority for the future A number of systems have been investigated in the hope of installing in our library a computerised system that will make research an easy and fulfilling task.

Susan La Marca Teacher Librarian.

CAREERS EDUCATION YEAR 10: WORK EXPERIENCE

From the 5th to the 16th of October, the Year 10's attended Work Experience There was a complete range of placements and each student had some input in the placement they were given.

For the period of October 5th to 9th, I attended the Hilton on the Park Work experience program for general Hospitality Management .... and boy, what a working experience it was!

My particular experience was at two different places. The first was at Ascot Vale Special School where I was the assistant to the class teacher of children who were mildly handicapped or disabled. I was placed with the infants who were between 5 and 9 years of age. This was particularly demanding as, at one stage, there were 8 in the one class. My second placement was at the Christian Day Nursery where I sat with the babies and children and helped to care for them. I played with them outside, read them stories and helped them with various activities. I preferred looking after the babies as they simply appealed to me more.

Each day I was placed in a different department of interest. On my first day I nervously participated at Concierge which is basically a fancy word for front reception. I was introduced to most of the staff who made me feel welcome and at ease. During the rest of the week, my days were spent in departments such as Housekeeping, Room Service and Banquets.

At first, I found it difficult adapting to the “locked" situation of working 9 till 5 each day. After I had finished work, all I wanted to do was go home and go straight to bed without dinner!

However, I soon adapted to working life and all of a sudden I felt independent and in charge of my life. I was caught up in the stressful adult world of work at fifteen!

In both places, I saw myself becoming attached to the children, as I had spent so much time with them I could not face the fact that I was leaving and would probably never see most of them again.

Each day brought new surprises and welcome ideas for my future career in the Hotel industry. I am grateful I was given the chance to experience the real work force as it has opened my eyes to many aspects of life. On behalf of all Year 10's, thank-you Miss Sulzberger for your wonderful support.

Our Work Experience placements wouldn't have been possible without your keen dedication

Despite this, I had a great time and felt these two weeks to be very rewarding Not only did I gain experience, but I also obtained an idea of what type of work I would like to do. My work experience was very successfu many thanks to Miss Sulzberger who put in a lot of hard work to get not only my placement, but everyone else's.

10 Danielle Messina 10S

Felicity Sulzberger Careers Co-ordinator

By Michelle Murone 10C

YEAR TEN WORK EXPERIENCE.

My previous thoughts do what a social worker did before doing work experience was not as broad as what I thought it as being. I knew a social worker was someone who helped others and provided them with services they needed. I thought that every social worker dealt with a general variety of things and issues, something more on the lines of what Jill Hitchcock does. I didn’t realize that each social worker covered different aspects eg: Mary McCormick is a child resource officer, Bella Bonacci is an Ethnic Children’s Services Worker etc.

Doing work experience made me realize that each social worker is concerned in a certain kind of help and are there for the community, ready to help them every possible way they can.

very little money/funding is given to the workers who are helping the community.

It is said that 2% of community funds are given to the workers to help the community.

This seems like a very poor contribution from one government for the community. It is obvious that the government has bigger priorities than meeting the needs of its people!

Yesterday Thursday the 21st, I sat in one of Heather's (who works with elderly people) discussions. This was a gathering where elderly people who had either their wifes, husbands, relatives, friends, aunts, uncles, or even children with the Alzeimer's disease who would come and talk to one another for support or just to relieve the pain they have inside.

I found talking to people really enjoyable and interesting. I learnt things about different people's job's as well as places I didn't know about before.

I thought it was great of Heather to let me sit in because I thought it was really interesting, and it made me feel, when listening to these poor people, how better off you are.

By interviewing so many people, it gave me the chance to see which aspect of social working I liked best.

Overall I really enjoyed work experience and I found it interesting and informative

I seem to prefer the things a youth worker does like yourself John or more like what Jill Hitchcock does. Though Marlin Haweil, the project Manager down at “Skill share" also has a really exciting job.

What I did find out by interviewing all these different people, who worked in different aspects of social working, was that

I thank everyone who I spoke to for making time to talk and I like to say thanks John, for preparing things and going out of your way for me.

CARMEN DARMININ

Peter McCullum Clinic: Isabelle Viliam and Louise Nighlscalcs

WORK EXPERIENCE.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Well, what can I say? Work experience was a learning and fun experience for me. I worked in a hospital department called Central Service Department (C.S.S.D.) That's where those dirty instruments from the operating theatre go to be cleaned C.S.S.D. is run by a group of instrument technicians who know over 300 different instruments and what they do. The technicians clean, wash, pack, sterilize and stock the instruments. I actually did go into theatre once to supply more syringes in an anaesthetic room. I made many friends and had a great time working with a lovely and funny group of people.

The girls whose work experience turned out to be a “flop" and a total disaster had to complete work experience at school We didn't know whether to expect to be treated as part of the staff or as staff members acted outside the classroom. By listening to conversations in the staff room indicated to us which teachers had a social life and the teachers that stayed home on Saturday nights. To avoid harassment we refuse to use names. While we have absolutely no intentions of becoming a teachers, we got a kick out of seeing how the other half live!!!

Christina Costa and Tania Dal Pozzo

Lisa Hickey 10D

Below are some embarrassing, strange and out of the ordinary moments the year Tens experienced while out in the real world.

1. Heidi and Natalie spend their first week at court , and fell in love with a criminal who was up for assault. They got a lunch date out of it and he got convicted for six months.

2. And just who was it that followed her supervisor to the male toilets? Possibly the same person who had to go to the 16th floor, but got on the lift numbered 1-15 and was disappointed when she didn't see the 16th floor button. She then casually walked out of the lift, checked that she was in the right building. Realizing it was, walked back in and was approached by a security guard, who told her to go to the 16th floor. She told him he was wrong and there wasn't a 16th floor, he then pointed to the second lot of lifts numbered 16-27. Rachael walked in utter shame and embarrassment to the lift.

3. Georgie drove a fire engine truck and almost crashed into a parked van.

4. Sam tasted, sorry tested urine at the Royal Women's Hospital.

5. Kelly would never be able to blow her nose again after seeing a gory nose operation at Sacred Heart.

6. Joelene saw a screwdriver for the first time at Essendon Airport General Aviation Maintenance.

7. Tamara "loved the atmosphere" she was cleaning at Pulse Fitness Centre

Hotel Management

Nicola Dzadkiewicz

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS DUX OF THE COLLEGE VCE

1991 Three students tied for Dux in 1991

Catherine Carney recieved the following grades in her VCE: Art C, Chemistry B, Geology A (100%). English B. Mathematics - Change and Approximation A. RE-Philsophies of Life B. Catherine is now studying for a degree in Engineering (Geological) at RMIT.

Natalie La Fontaine received the following grades in her VCE: Australian History A. Chemistry B. Literature B. English A. Mathematics - Reasoning and Data B. RE -Philsophies of Life A. Natalie is now studying for a degree in Engineering (Chemical) at RMIT.

Megan McKay recieved the following grades in her VCE: English A. Italian B. Mathematics - Reasoning and Data A, Physics C, RE - Philsophies of Life A. Megan is now studying for a Science (Education) degree at the University of Melbourne.

1992 ITALIAN POETRY COMPETITION

On Tuesday the 30th 1992, 46 students from Ave Maria attended the Dante Alighieri Competition at Melbourne University. Each year level was divided into two sections, these being Italian and non-ltalian. When we were called up we recited a poem in front of a judge, it was an extremely quick process and were out of there before we knew it. After we had all recited our poem we went to Lygon street and spent some time there: walking , window shopping and eating. Ave Maria was not the only school attending this competition as students from all over the state were involved. It was an enjoyable experience and would like to thank all of the Italian teachers.

Enna Glampiccolo 9T Denise Kapeaski 9T

Certificate di Lode: Melissa D'Amico (Year 11) Finalist: Belinda Morena (Year 11) Honourable Mentions: Year 9 - J Bonadio, T Cocco, E Giampiccolo, R Pittorino Year 10 - A Dalli, S De Amicis, C Mezzatesta Year 11 - M Felsinger Year 12 • M Carbone

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The following is a copy of the Dante Alighieri Original Poetry Competition Certificate di Lode:

IL RISVEGLIO DEL MATTINO

II tramonto e' arrivato e il mattino e' ancora da venire.

L'oscurita' discende nel cielo, la luna si fa visibile.

E' Lucente nel mare e terra, ci porta una luce che guida.

Piano piano, la luna cominica a sfiorire portando luce alia terra.

II bel sloe cominica a sorgere, il cielo somiglia a uno Splendore di fuoco.

Gli alberi dondolano con gentile brezza e gli ucceelli cantano al loro risveglio.

Come il sole lumina il cielo d'incanto!

L'acqua tranquilla del Iago, I'aria fresca mattutina fa L’atmosfera cosi' calma a piacevole.

Piano il sole sorge e porta luce a calore all terra.

E cosi' incomincia un giorno nuove.

M D'Amico

Australian Mathematics Competition Students in Years 7 • 10 entered the competition. The following students achieved Distinctions.

Year 7: Jillian Mcleod Lisa Tribuzio Vicky Tu Rhiannon Farmer 28 students in Year 7 achieved credits.

Year 8: Tu Quyen Nguyen Anneliese Corkill Margaret Carney Kate Lee Belinda Wiacek 28 students in Year 8 achieved credits Year 9: Ashe Whitaker 37 students in Year 9 achieved credits.

Year 10: No Distinctions 20 students in Year 10 achieved credits.

Mrs Jennifer Lawrence Mathematics Faculty

COLLEGE LEADERS

Louise McGeown Vice College Captain

1992 has certainly been a very exciting year and hectic year for all those at Ave Maria College.

From my personal experience of the last six years, I have witnessed Ave progress gradually into a college of which I am extremely proud and honoured to be captain. Our facilities have been continually upgraded, with a new library and classrooms in 1988, the MPLA transforming into a new laboratory, and finally the unveiling this year of the Hugh Ramsey Art Wing and classroom block.

The dedication and hard work behind these achievements have only served to strengthen the Ave community and benefit students, and I am sure this will continue.

I have been extremely lucky this year to have a wonderful Student Representative Council who have worked tirelessly to organise various functions for the students.

The highlights of the S.R.C calender have been Ave Maria Day, a 1970's fashion parade, and of course the unforgettable “talent” quest, Ave faces. These activities endeavoured to raise school spirit and increase student participation which were achieved. I sincerely thank all of my S.R.C who have not merely been a council but my friends, and I wish them every success in the future.

Rachael McWhinney College Captain

As a member in the first group to fully complete the V.C.E , this year has been an exhausting one. The workload has been mammoth, both for students and teachers.

It has ben often said that teachers are over worked and underpaid, and I can honestly say that this is true. On behalf if the year 12 students, I would like to thank all of our teachers who have been patient and understanding, and worked unfailingly for our benefit. We are very lucky at Ave Maria to have staff dedicated to our prosperity and it is up to each individual to take advantage of this precious asset.

My memories of my six years at Ave Maria will always be very dear to me. Ave Maria College is more than a building where staff work and students will study, it is a community to which we all contribute on some way, and past, present and future students will always be a part of it. I know that I will always have a very special place in my heart for Ave, and I can say only hope that you derive as much from Ave as I have.

I wish you all the very best, and thank you for allowing me to serve as your captain.

Rachael McWhinney

STUDENT LEADERS

STUDENTS' REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

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CLASS CAPTAINS

S.R.C

7C 7D 7M 7W

Fatima Serrano/joanne Dalli Brid O'Donoghue/Mary Koutoukidis Jillian McLeod/Priscilla Brown Maria Martello/Natalie Prenc

7C 7D 7M 7W

Susan Santoro Carla Palmer Kathy Berketa Rebecca Sarsero

8P 8J 8R 8M

Jessica Cucuzza/Candida Patamisi Amanda Felsinger/Louise Carni Caylee Ibbs/Cathenne Patience Melissa Formosa/Meaghan Francis

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Bree Bloom Silvana Pannia Kathryn De Lullo Georgina Ferns

9D 9F 9S 9T

Geraldine Quinlan/Bianca Vanek Rebecca Brincat/Louisa Giliberto Susanne Bianchin/Monica Hogan Melanie Ciantar/Megan McKay

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9D 9F 9S

THE S.R.C REPORT 1992

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Amy Nelson Samantha Corboy Jenny Hrkac Enna Giampiccolo

Melanie Frye/Louise Van Buuren Mariella Todd-Sammut/Michelle Puttick Natalie Turner/Christina Costa Rosie Bucciarelli/Tina Larizza

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Michelle Murone Lisa Hickey Fiona McHugh Lan Anh Nguyen

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Tarnya Tosto/Connie Nesci Simone Fairbanks/Bronwyn Witbooi Rosemary Scarpa/Natalie Carmody Luisa Pasinati/Maryann Fernandes

IID 1 IL HLG IIP

Naree Wilkinson Maria Felsinger Melinda Schipano Cathy Cipolla

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Joanne Reale/Rachael White Julia Spehar/Julia Spehar Daniella La Rosa/Daniella La Rosa Danny Dabadie/Sonia Chudiak

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Sandra Dal Tio Natalie Ramirez

The S.R.C for 1992 has tried and succeeded in making the school year as enjoyable as possible.

They have organized many events throughout the year, these including school casual days, the Ave Maria waik-a-thon, Ave Faces and the 70's Fashion parade among others. Many thanks to all the girls who were on the council this year, they worked to their full capabilities and did their peers proud The meetings were attended by most throughout the year, these taking place every Tuesday fortnight. The leaders of the S.R.C tried their best to integrate the junior levels of the school with the senior levels of the school so that these was more of a community feeling within Ave Maria. At the moment the student representative council at Ave is considering many changes, all for the benefit of its students.

As usual, Ave lived up to its motto of truth through charity, having donated through the S.R.C many funds, to charities. Thanks to ail the girls who helped raise funds for the S.R.C it was a job well done. Thank you to Miss Rosanna Fimiani who did an outstanding job as staff liaison for the group.

The S R C is definitely a worthwhile group within the school ,it gives the chance for the students to be heard and perhaps holds many political leaders, if you have the courage I urge you to join next year.

Natalie Ramirez S.R.C Leader 12F

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ITALIAN WEEK

From the 25th-29th May, Ave Maria experienced ITALIAN WEEK! This week was different from the average Ave Maria school week, because everywhere we looked, we were faced with aspects of the Italian culture.

Modern and classic Italian music was p.ayed daily at the end of lunchtimes. Eye catching displays were set up in the library, producing and interesting arrangement of clothes, books, ornaments, masks, geography and information on Italy. The display that got the most interest though, (and a few laughs) must have been the staff baby photo competition.

The pizza and gelati gave an authentic aroma to the quandrangle, with all these displays and food, you could easily be mistaken in thinking you were in Italy.

The school appeared to be a gigantic Italian flag on the Friday, the last day of Italian week. Everyone was dressed in red, white and green.

Italian week was an interesting fun (and yummy) experience which I'm sure many people enjoyed. Thank you to all the teachers especially Miss Famularo for organising the successful week.

Peta Hellard 9T Caitlin McKay 9T

Preparing for the unveiling of The Ramsay commemorative sign are Lauren Sheahan.

Samantha Noonan and Sarah Foley, who will act as guides for tours of Clydebank. To be officiated by the Lady Majoress, Irene Clark. Written on the sign will be a short history of the original owners of Clydebank, the Ramsay family and in particular the famous portraitist, Hugh Ramsay.

It has been quite a busy and eventful year for the Book club. Members of the Book club were lucky enough to meet several famous Australian and International authors including Mary Pershall, Morris Gleitzman, David Metzenthen, Dianna Wynne Jones and David Me Robbie. It was an interesting experience to meet some of the authors that we admire. We were given the chance to ask them questions about their ideas and how they write.

During the year Book club members attended excursions to the Book Fair in Dallas Brooks Hall, the Myer Book Week Luncheon and the Myer book launch of BLABBERMOUTH - Morris Gleitzman’s latest book.

The Book club members hosted the annual “Books Of The Century". This competition is rather like “Sale Of The Century” except the questions are based solely on books.

We also did our usual fundraising, raising money through stalls selling badges, lollies and posters.

Ave Maria Book Club

During Book Week, the Book club helped in the celebrations and competitions based on the theme “Windows Into Worlds”.

Some of our members had book reviews published in the INDEPENDENT NEWS-a newspaper sent regularly to schools. Their reviews were published in the August/September issue and were well received.

Peta Hellard 9T President

David McRabbie luncheon

For the last three years Ave Maria has been nurturing budding opera singers in the choir, now known as the Ave Maria Singing Group. Every Tuesday at three-thirty the girls meet in the chapel where they are led

by Mrs. Juliette Norwood and organized by Mr. Paul McMahon.

This last year has seen the girls perform at various venues including school masses and at St. Monica’s elderly get together.

Although the girls were nervous at the latter performance they exhibited their talent to the masses who were most impressed

The singing group has been a success both within the school community and out Mrs. Norwood has allowed the girls to expand their musical appreciation by using material supplied by the girls and her own private collection. The singing group is small but newcomers are always welcome to join the group, who are there because they enjoy music and singing.

CAROLINE SCHMIDT 12HS

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CHESS CLUB

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The activities of the Ave Chess Club continue to grow, with the weekly chess puzzle and inter-school Lightning Chess Championship new this year.

The Northern Secondary Colleges Chess Association formed last year as an Ave Maria initiative, now consists of eight member schools These local secondary schools took part both in the after-school competition held during terms two and three, as well as the Lightning Chess Championships held at the end of term three.

We also had as usual our Ave Maria yearlevel competition. This year's winners were: Year 7, Danielle Murnane, equal runnersup, Maria Cambrea & Mary-Jane Lynch: Year 8, Tu Quyen Nguyen, second, Josie Zuccarello: Year 9, Michelle Tamburro, second Michelle Muse: Year 12, Jill Potter, second Nicole Tamburro. The school champion was Michelle Tamburro.

Congratulations to these girls for their enthusiasm, as well as to our school team.

Joan Welsh

Chess Team

BACK ROW: Mrs J. Welsh, Christy Gregory, Danielle Murnane, Tu Quyen Nguyen, Kathy Berketa

FRONT ROW: Maria Cambria, Mary-Jane Lynch, Josephine Zuccarello, Kim Piskuric, Samantha D'Cruze.

Kathryn Young

STUDENT COMMENTS

Twelve people from our school went to represent Ave Maria College in the Lightning championships. The games were held at Essendon Grammar.

Josie Zuccarello was the only one who received a medal. Everyone did very well though. I am sure that everyone who went enjoyed themselves. Seven schools entered and they all enjoyed themselves. It was a great day.

Mary-Jane Lynch 7D

This year was very enjoyable with the Lightning Chess and the chess competitions. We played with lots of schools and made lots of friends, not forgetting the help of our chess co-ordinator Mrs. J. Welsh.

Christy Gregory 8M

The competitions were fun and sometimes challenging Overall, it was fun and we met a lot of different people from other schools.

Josie Zuccarello 8P

This year was a very good year and I enjoyed the many activities that were held one of the, which I found particularly exciting, was the Chess Lightning Premiership with Ave finishing fifth overall.

Tu Quyen Nguyen 8P

The games that we played after school were really enjoyable. We had an “A" team with four people in it and a “B” team the same, with four for reserves.

The Lightning Chess game was very challenging and also fun.

Boi My Ngo 8J

We played five schools and enjoyed the games very much. “B” team did quite well.

It was good travelling to other schools and other schools coming here. It was great communication with the different schools.

Mary-Jane Lynch 7D

My school entered the chess Lightning premiership. We all played eight games each. I won five games and I reckon everyone had fun it was an enjoyable day for everyone.

Maria Cambrea 7C

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The main highlight of the year for the Debating Club was the debate against Lowther Hall in the Keilor Rotary Club Debating Competition The topic we had to debate on was "That the Monarchy is a luxury that we cannot afford" Ave was the negative team. Our first speaker was Kathleen Mansbridge, our second Katherine Smith and our third Liz Green., Clair McGill and Angela Laino assisted the debater in researching the topic and giving them support

Unfortunately we didn't make it to the finals as Lowther Hall defeated us by only six points It was a very close debate and undoubtedly our girls performed exceptionally well. I would like to commend them on their outstanding performance They made us extremely proud.

I would also like to say a special thanks to all the teachers who supported us along the way, especially Mrs McMullen, who helped us tremendously.

Liz Green, Katherine Smith. Kathleen Mansbridge. Angela Laino and Claire McGill Earlier this year in term one five Year 11 students: Kathleen Mansbridge, Katherine Smith, Liz Green, Clair McGill and Angela Laino were involved in the Debating Club,

They were assisted the following teachers who willingly gave up their time: Mrs McMullen, Miss Malacchini, Miss Fimiani and Mrs Laming,

The year began well for the Environment Club, as we had involvement from almost all year levels of the school. The involvement of the senior levels, despite the work load was great to see

from both stalls was donated to the ACF, as well as to Ave Maria for more plants.

Our first fundraiser for the year was the Athletics Day Stall. Zillions of yummy cakes, lollies and munchies were sold throughout the day to supply the athletes and cheer squads with heaps of energy.

We also spread a green message at the same time by giving girls 20c back if they returned their cans for recycling

The Mother's Day Plant Stall that we held was also a great success Blooming flowers were sold for 3 days, and the money raised

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In an attempt to raise the awareness of students to the importance of caring for our environment, we organised our own competition to coincide with World Environment Day. This was met with some success.

Once again this year, we went tree planting Thanks to our efforts, one hundred and fifty trees were planted at "Horseshoe Bend” and wee have been invited to repeat this achievement again.

The Environment Club Members entered a poster into the “Green Expo” competition

I would encourage anyone to get involved in the Debating Club in the future as it is a great way to build up your confidence and public speaking skills. Furthermore, it offers much enjoyment and self-satisfaction.

Angela Laino 11D

that was displayed at the Exhibition Buildings in April. One member, Christine Nilsson, was fortunate enough to be present to accept a box of native plants from Barry Jones for our efforts.

Well, one exciting year is over, once again, and we thank all the Environment Club members and Miss Daws for their achievements.

We hope it will be just as good next year!

Liz Green Claire McGill

VCE : THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY The Victorian Certificate of Education. As I sit here thinking that this piece of unobtainable paper is almost within my grasp, many memories come flooding back of the past two hectic years.

Having been part of the first group to complete the full two year V.C.E. (otherwise known as Guinea Pigs), I can now conclude, that it wasn't as horrendous as rumoured.

Indeed, it was a stressful two years with many ups and downs along the way, however life wasn't meant to be easy!

The rumours surrounding the V.C.E. system met my ears and those of my peers, long before we had even reached year eleven level. Rumours such as: 'It's a horrible system!', 'It's failed in Europe!’ and 'It only caters for less than average students!', etc, etc ... So, due to all this hype and perhaps, fear of anything new, the V.C.E. as is known was definitely not warmly welcomed. However, having now almost accomplished my Victorian Certificate of Education, I can admittedly confess, that something was gained from this so called, 'hopeless system’. This is not to say that the system is perfect, but then again, what is?

The V.C.E. was met with much fear by us G.P.’s, with new language such as work requirements, CATs and verification being passed to us. It was quite different to anything we had ever attempted before and thus, uncertainty of the unknown, I feel played a large part in our contempt for the V.C.E. Yet, the Victorian Certificate of Education, did hold true, if not to all, at least to some part of it’s word, throughout the past two years, realising myself, that it wasn’t that bad after all, at least reaching a contented ending.

To begin with, the V.C.E. offers a much broader range of subjects than the old H.S.C. system did. It caters for a wide variety of interests in all areas, and gives its students a chance to “spread their wings" in most subjects. It is not restrictive on creative and other style tasks that have to be accomplished, prompting its students to use their mind powers a little more, and think of different ways to present and produce CATs and work requirements. It offers it's students a chance to use their own initiative in many areas, in subjects like Literature, right through to Geology. The system also provides an opportunity for its students to develop organisational and communication skills, which are skills extending widely into everyday life, especially in the home and the workforce.

Organisational skills are obtained by having to meet deadlines for many CATs and work requirements, while attempting to undertake extra-curricular activities, which form part of iV.C.E student profiles, at the same time. In this way, students are encouraged to organise their time efficiently and effectively rather than waste time.

However, the system does have it's pitfalls. The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Board (VCAB), need to get their act together, if they are going to deliver a more efficient system in years to come.

Word limits and due dates on all CATs must be reviewed, as do the authentication and verification systems. At the moment, all CATs are clumped together at various intervals throughout the year, rather than being spread out. Word limits are too restrictive in some subjects and too broad on others. The authentication of work has many loop-holes, and verification of CAT marks, is fair to some students and unfair to others. What VCAB fails to recognise, is that the future of many young Victorians hang in the balance, as do the jobs of many Victorian teachers, while they sit and contemplate, a system which is already in motion. Perhaps word limits aren't all that important but something like verification of CAT marks and authentication of work definitely is! The workload placed upon the teachers and students at some stages throughout year twelve, becomes unbearable, VCAB having clumped due dates together, rather than spreading them out throughout the year. The position of panel chairperson, for each subject, needs to be given to those who are responsible, organised and true to their word, VCAB needs to guarantee this, to its teachers and students.

Well, having outlined the good, the bad and the ugly of the full two year Victorian Certificate of Education system, it is time to sign off, leaving you with a few quotable quotes, all of which refer to the V.C.E: “It's finally over!”

“It wasn't that bad!"

“No comment!"

“Like nothing ever attempted before!"

"Get out of my life!" and finally: “Joan needs her head read!”

These were all taken from current year twelve students, the general consensus was however, that it was definitely and experience never to be re-lived! And after two years, I have just one more question to ask: “Which way out?”

NATALIA RAMIREZ 12 F

SR0RT5 SPORTS’ CAPTAIN REPORT

As school sports captain for 1992, I am very proud to have been employed in what has to be one of the most successful years in Ave's sporting history.

Through the extensive and dedicated help of the house captains, Melanie Johnson, Justine McCormick, Belinda Hunniford and Jacinta Fraser and especially the Physical Education staff, the school and interschool sporting competitions have, through their success, encouraged school spirit and shown that Ave is a school which will provide fierce competition in the near future.

The PE department is continually expanding the number of sports available at interschool level, which encourages student participation and school spirit. I believe that through the help and encouragement of future sports captains, house captains and the PE staff, Ave's achievement s in sporting events will increase greatly, and therefore give the school a very competitive reputation.

I wish all the very best of luck to the school and house captains of 1993 and hope that all students will continue to participate for the benefit of themselves and the school.

Although not all of the interschool activities produced successful results, they showed the team work, dedication and persistance required to succeed, and also that it can be fun at the same time.

Two of the most successful competitions this year were the interschool athletics and basketball competitions. Ave students performed exceptionally well in the athletics to win overall while the junior basketball team came runners up in the grand final and 'he intermediate and senior teams both won their grand finals.

Allison Brown 1992 Sports' captain

CHEER SQUAD It was a great day for both the athletics and swimming carnivals. The enthusiasm from all cheer squads was outstanding and we were sure that we were heard from afar, as we sang our chants and cheered our athletes on.

The colours of pink, blue, yellow and green pervaded the atmosphere at the athletics and swimming carnival with coloured hairspray, balloons and streamers It truly showed the spirit of Ave Maria.

The days were enjoyed by most, and were very successful. A special thanks to all who took part in the cheer squads and made these days memorable.

Deirdre Quinlan 11D Janelle Watts 11D

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GOOLAGONG HOUSE

BONNEY HOUSE REPORT

Throughout this year, Goolagong has participated extremely well, and brought tremendous enthusiasm to Ave Maria’s various sporting ventures.

It has been a great honour to be Bonney house captain in 1992. I would firstly like to thank the P.E staff for all their hard work and each girl who supported Bonney house during the year by attending cheer squad meetings. It was fantastic to see all of the enthusiasm shown by the girls at the Interhouse swimming carnival and Athletics day.

It was inspiring to see not only junior students willing to participate in sporting events but also senior students, particularly year 12.

Thank you to every member of Bonney who contributed at the swimming carnival to help Bonney house achieve second place.

Goolagong was runner up in the school athletics and proudly accepted the spirit trophy. Great support and help was given in preparing for our team. I would like to thank all the girls who took the time to come to house meetings and participated in the athletics and swimming carnivals.

This would not have been possible without the support from Bonney members throughout the school and the hard work they demonstrated in their dedication to this house.

I have had a great pleasure in holding this position this year, and I am very grateful for all the support I have received throughout

Melanie Johnson

BONNEY HOUSE Bonney House was named after Lores Bonney who in 1931 set a long-distance flying record of 1600 km in one day. In 1932 she circumnavigated Australia five years after Kingsford Smith became famous for making the same flight In 1933 she became the first woman to fly from Australia to England without a radio and performing her own maintenance. She received little praise in Australia mainly because she was a woman.

A self-confessed rebel at school she had to learn to fly in secret because her husband Harry Bonney initially disapproved of her flying. Later he supported her totally. In England Lores Bonney was recognised by King George V who awarded her the MBE and by the Bonney trophy which has been awarded annually since 1933. In Australia she had to wait until 1991 to be given the order of Australia.

Lores Bonney is 94 and lives in Brisbane.

By naming Bonney House after her we have recognised the extraordinary achievements of this woman.

MELBA HOUSE REPORT There is a first time for everything and Melba House made 1992, our everything year! I could not have hoped for more enthusiasm. The Melba 'Flower Power’ theme for the Swimming Carnival inspired many girls to swim for gold, (literally).

Our hard work continued, and we displayed mastery on the field at the Athletics Carnival. Our efforts were rewarded at both events with victory. There were outstanding individual sporting performances and I congratulate competitors as well as the high spirited cheer squad who supported them.

It was through combined team effort and consistent student participation that we were able to triumph.

Melba was also well represented at Interschool sporting events which was great to see. I loved every moment of being Melba House Captain. It was a fulfilling experience I hope the year has provided incentive and encouragement to carry on the 'Melba HOT-TO-GO’ tradition. Thank you to teachers, students and Deputy House Captains for support and I hope success continues for Melba Keep up the good work!

Justine McCormick

Mary Holmes

CHISHOLM HOUSE REPORT

Being Captain of Chisholm this year is something I will never forget. This year I really got to see just how much spirit and enthusiasm there is in our school, especially in Chisholm.

Term 1 started off well for Chisholm, with us taking out the SPIRIT TROPHY at the swimming carnival. I'm sure everyone involved in our cheersquad had a great time screaming at the top of their lungs at our fellow Chisholmites (despite the many resulting in sore throats).

Everyone really gave their all for us this year, wanting to do their best for Chisholm While winning is an added bonus, participation is the most important.

Participating, even in events beyond you, is what makes sports days fun, and I think this was demonstrated this year

Congratulations to all Chisholm competitors and cheersquad. I am proud to have been your Captain and I wish you all the best of luck for the years to come.

Don't lose your spirit!

Belinda Hunniford

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ATHLETICS

BACK ROW: Jessica Hogan, Lana Gradzki, Catherine Patience, Bree Jasmine Bloom, Belinda Morena, Ann-Marie Roda, Geraldine Quinlan, Joanne Bonadio, Jenny Hrkac, Heidi Schwegler, Jane Fitzgerald, Anita Rulli, Laura Southby, Julia Boyle, Peta Carter, Elisha Fox, Fiona McHugh, Jorsa Crowe, Amy Johnson, Rochelle Trusler, Marita Rivette, Danielle Messina, Uyen Bui. Seham Seoud, Angela De Mastro

3RD ROW: Vira Pirrotta, Bryony Hackett, Nicole Coughlan, Virnalise Palmer, Nicole Lehmann, Belinda Hunniford, Veronic Hlatki, Justine McCormick, Allison Brown, Sonia Chudiak, Melanie Johnson, Josie Lanteri, Diana Pavlinusic, Jacinta Fraser, Emily Honey, Zelma Penticoss

2ND ROW: Kathleen Lee, Kathryn De Lullo, Joanne Chircop, Shalia Graf, Amy Nelson, Samantha Corboy, Carla Palmer, Brid O'Donoghue, Rhiannon Farmer, Justine De Amicis, Kathy Berketa, Jessica O'Callaghan, Peta Hellard, Samantha Noonan, Carolyn Favier, Belinda Ulanowski, Emma Mangan, Belinda Pappa FRONT ROW: Kelly-Jane Cassar, Rachael Lovell, Kathleen McConnell, Vanessa Stella, Tania Strangio

CROSS - COUNTRY

BACK ROW: Heidi Schwegler, Allison Brown, Zelma Penticoss, Sharmi Needham

MIDDLE ROW: Vanessa Stella, Rachael Lovell, Jane Fitzgerald, Giorgia Andrews, Samantha Frye, Kathleen McConnell, Lauren McGill

FRONT ROW: Melissa Cerche, Rebecca Pittorino, Jacinta Fraser

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BASKETBALL

BACK ROW: Natalie Prenc, Rhiannon Farmer, Jessica Hogan

FRONT ROW: Laura Southby, Kathleen Lee, Rachel Coughlan, Kathryn Fraser, Catherine Patience

BACK ROW: Julia Boyle, Mamie Bretherton, Ella Southby, Monika Cordingley

BACK ROW: Kathleen McConnell, Julianne Prenc, Melanie Johnson, Jacinta Fraser

FRONT ROW: Jane Fitzgerald, Elisha Fox, Catherine Ward

FRONT ROW: Virnalise Palmer, Nicole Coughlan. Belinda Hunniford

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INDOOR CRICKET

BACK ROW llane Kennedy, Josie Cuscuna, Meaghan Francis, Patricia Mazeyko

FRONT ROW: Christine Nilsson, Megan Walsh, Daniela Tuccio

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BACK ROW: Clare McCormick, Caroline Duff-Tyler

FRONT ROW: Fiona McHugh, Brenagh Naughton, Julia Boyle, Rachael Lovell

NETBALL

BACK ROW:Angela Catazariti, Leanne Howell, Anneliese Corkill, Kylie Ferighetto, Melissa Calthorpe

FRONT ROW: Laura Southby, Lisa Sherlock, Rebecca Sholakis, Emmie Notaro, Meaghan Francis

BACK ROW: Samantha Corboy, Monica Hogan. Rebecca Hagan

FRONT ROW: Samantha Worton, Mamie Bretherton, Peta Carter, Ella Southby, Caroline Duff-Tyler

BACK ROW: Luisa Pasinati, Julianne Prenc

FRONT ROW: Patrizia Testa, Jacinta Fraser, Andrea Hawryszko, Belinda Hunnitord, Melanie Johnson, Nicole Lehmann

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SOFTBALL

BACK ROW: Ilana Kennedy, Melanie Carmody, Kathryn Fraser, Josie Cuscuna, Tu Quyen Nguyen

FRONT ROW: Andrea Cavalchini, Justine DeAmicis, Michelle Arbizu, Annalee Moutone, Rosemary Carlino

BACK ROW: Samantha Corby, Amy Nelson, Louisa Norwood, Monica Hogan, Caitlin McKay

FRONT ROW: Samantha Worton, Fiona McHugh, Julia Boyle, Rachael Lovell, Peta Hellard

BACK ROW: Justine McCormick, Diana Pavlinusic, Sally Tarczon, Zelma Penticoss

FRONT ROW: Jacinta Frazer, Nicole Lehmann, Emily Honey, Allison Brown, Kathleen McConnell

SWIMMING

BACK ROW: Rachel Coughlan, Naomi Saunders, Danielle Murnane, Bronagh Naughton, Mamie Brotherton, Belinda Wiacek, Rochelle Truster, Sarah McGinty

MIDDLE ROW: Peta Carter, Sharlene Stainer, Nicole Coughlan, Natalie Hackett, Allison Brown, Andrea Hawryszko, Ella Southby, Joanne Bonadio

FRONT ROW: Skye Buckle, Belinda Ulanowski, Rebecca Pittorino, Kathy Berketa, Ilana Kennedy

DIVING

BACK ROW: Jade Harries, Peta Helard, Lana Gradzki FRONT ROW: Nicole Coughlan, Natalie Hackett, Lauren Sheehan

FENNIE

FONT ROW: Belinda Ulanowski, Amy Johnson, Fiona McHugh, Samantha Noonan

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The New Art Building Ave has finally done it! The new art wing situated at the back of the main building, beneath the current Yr 12 classes and the Daimauru walkway, is now in full operation It is complete with a kiln, photography room, graphics room with special adjustable desks, fume cabinet (for those chemical art experiments) and most importantly plenty of space, light and storage room. Such a department with all the fantastic new facilities will accommodate every budding artists desires Hugh Ramsey would be proud.

The decor inside each room is pleasant to work in and creates a harmonious atmosphere that almost seems to encourage students to work Even on a bitterly cold winter morning, the bright colours and freshness pushes you to work.

This is illustrated perfectly by the high standard of art work produced this year in all year levels Students now have the opportunity to create almost anything from pottery, painting and fashion to etchings, sculpture, and metal work. Students also have the chance to try new art forms and even to develop their own film. The new building is also a wonderful place to browse through To see the exceptionally good work created by all year levels displayed around the rooms and in display cabinets.

So to all students, I encourage you to take up Art and experience a subject where you can express yourself and ideas, other than vocally and written. Even if you don't choose art, then at least check out this new addition at Ave and the great work produced.

And to all parents, please come and see this new building that you helped to finance and where your child develops her creative talents or uses her imagination. Who knows, you may have a budding Da Vinci or Mirka Mora within your midst all due to Ave's new Art building.

Jillian Potter 12

THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE ART & CLASSROOM WING

Rising above the houses in Essendon, far off in the distance, forming a brilliant blue and white candy striped apex on the horizon, stood a tent. No, Ashton's Circus had not come to Ave Maria, Bishop O'Connell had The school was a buzz with students, staff and parents eagerly filing into the tent for the official opening of the new art and classroom wing.

Upon the platform stood Chris McGee, cleverly colour co-ordinated with the tent, the M.C. for the afternoon, perfectly enunciating the names of those distinguished guests present.

Speeches were made expressing delight at the new building finally being in use by students and sincere hope that this would only be a stepping stone for the future

Our school captain, Rachael McWhinney made a witty speech that all students and teachers could identify with as she reminded us of the cacophony that classes had to endure earlier this year.

I think art students would agree it was worth it. But the rest of us, well... we may need a little coaxing.

The Bishop stepped off the platform armed with holy water and incense to bless the new building named after the man himself - Hugh Ramsay.

The crimson velvet curtain hanging so majestically was tossed aside to reveal the commemorative plaque And then everyone enjoyed the sandwiches as the choir entertained

Cassandra Atherton 12HL

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The New Art Building Ave has finally done it! The new art wing situated at the back of the main building, beneath the current Yr 12 classes and the Daimauru walkway, is now in full operation.

It is complete with a kiln, photography room, graphics room with special adjustable desks, fume cabinet (for those chemical art experiments) and most importantly plenty of space, light and storage room. Such a department with all the fantastic new facilities will accommodate every budding artists desires. Hugh Ramsey would be proud.

The decor inside each room is pleasant to work in and creates a harmonious atmosphere that almost seems to encourage students to work Even on a bitterly cold winter morning, the bright colours and freshness pushes you to work.

This is illustrated perfectly by the high standard of art work produced this year in all year levels.

Students now have the opportunity to create almost anything from pottery, painting and fashion to etchings, sculpture, and metal work. Students also have the chance to try new art forms and even to develop their own film. The new building is also a wonderful place to browse through.

To see the exceptionally good work created by all year levels displayed around the rooms and in display cabinets.

So to all students, I encourage you to take up Art and experience a subject where you can express yourself and ideas, other than vocally and written. Even if you don’t choose art, then at least check out this new addition at Ave and the great work produced.

And to all parents, please come and see this new building that you helped to finance and where your child develops her creative talents or uses her imagination. Who knows, you may have a budding Da Vinci or Mirka Mora within your midst all due to Ave’s new Art building.

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Rising above the houses in Essendon, far off in the distance, forming a brilliant blue and white candy striped apex on the horizon, stood a tent No, Ashton’s Circus had not come to Ave Maria, Bishop O'Connell had.

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The school was a buzz with students, staff and parents eagerly filing into the tent for the official opening of the new art and classroom wing

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Upon the platform stood Chris McGee, cleverly colour co-ordinated with the tent, the M C. for the afternoon, perfectly enunciating the names of those distinguished guests present.

Speeches were made expressing delight at the new building finally being in use by students and sincere hope that this would only be a stepping stone for the future.

Our school captain, Rachael McWhinney made a witty speech that all students and teachers could identify with as she reminded us of the cacophony that classes had to endure earlier this year.

I think art students would agree it was worth it. But the rest of us, well... we may need a little coaxing.

The Bishop stepped off the platform armed with holy water and incense to bless the new building named after the man himself - Hugh Ramsay.

The crimson velvet curtain hanging so majestically was tossed aside to reveal the commemorative plaque And then everyone enjoyed the sandwiches as the choir entertained Cassandra Atherton 12HL

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This year Ave Maria's school production took a daring twist from previous years.

With the brilliant success of Cinder Ella Rock A Fella, one may well have expected our drama teacher and our local playwright to create another masterful comedy.

Instead Mrs Wrochna took a fresh approach, revealing her talent and versatility in writing a drama, whilst giving her actors the opportunity to exhibit their skills in this new genre.

From the 28th to the 30th July at Maribyrnong High School, “All that Glitters..." gave its audience something to think about.

The plot is cyclic, beginning with the present, where Mr and Mrs Prescott puzzle over their estranged daughter, and proceeds to flashback to different stages of their daughter, Samantha's life We watch as Sam changes from a contented, intelligent girl, to a very unhappy and materialistic woman. Sam turns her back on her two dearest friends, Katie and Janey, and her long-standing boyfriend Bill for a^

chance to live in the fast lane and rich world of the yuppies.

These scenes are juxtaposed with Sam’s unhappy home life and also with the events and petty politics in the staff room, as the conventional Ms. Smyth constantly challenges the new members of staff.

The denouement is somewhat of a surprise. Sam returns for her school reunion a successful business woman and professional dancer, unwilling to admit the empty happiness she has found in money.

Janey delivers the final philosophy of the importance of love and friendship. Where one may have expected Sam's friends and family to embrace their prodigal daughter, Samantha refuses to repent and is thus “lost" forever.

With many spectacular dance routines choreographed by Pauline Cutajar, the production entwined both crafts of dance and drama and included unusual lighting effects and sparkling costumes.

A big thank-you, once again must be extended to our male thespians on staff, Mr Louis Papadimitriou, and Mr Alan Dunlop, and also the Geoghan boys who performed admirably.

On behalf of the cast and crew of “All That Glitters...’’I would like to formally thank everyone involved in making the production such a success, and to congratulate Irene Wrochna and Pauline Cutajar for their hard work and patience which finally paid off!

Cassandra Atherton 12HL

By specifically ending the play as such, the audience is invited to consider Janey's personal philosophy and adopt it as their own, or imagine creating another in accordance with their own experiences and, beliefs.

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THE DYNAMICS DANCE GROUP This year the “Dynamics" Dance Group of Ave Maria (choreographed by Miss Cutajar) has been working hard because of their involvement in Ave Maria s 1992 drama production “ALL THAT GLITTERS”.

Anyone who saw the production was amazed at the high standard of their work, which included dances to 'Gold', 'Satisfaction', 'Broadway' and 'Another Brick In The Wall'.

Some of the group performed Broadway' at a General School Assembly, and it encouraged people to buy tickets for the production the following week.

The group looks forward to performing at various places (you may have seen them at the Ave Maria Fete), including Highpoint at some time next year.

ALL THAT GLITTERS - A cast member's view One of the year eight cast members in this year's production, "ALL THAT GLITTERS" was happy to be interviewed She said that learning her lines was the most difficult part of the production.

She has learnt a lot about acting and productions in general, things such as teamwork and co-operation.

Even though she was nervous during the performances, all the hard work paid off.

“It was great to see the production all come together," she said, “I would like to do another production” ANNELIESE CORKILL8M

Most of the girls in the group are in year 8 (sorry Jacinta and Sam!) and say it's been a very enjoyable year, though it was also a lot of hard work. Maybe you can choose the dance for next year Sam?

MARGARET CARNEY8M JADE HARRIES 8R

YEAR 12 MATHS AT ST BERNARD S 1992 saw history being made as Ave and St Bernard's shared classed for the first time since 1984 Marita Powell and I went to St Bernard's to do Extensions (Change & Approximation) because it was not offered at Ave due to lack of demand

Mrs Mane Pryor, Year 12 Co ordmator

STRANGER CAMP RETREAT

Stranger camp was one of the best opportunities to meet people that I have experienced. It was one of the three options along with Amberley and school based retreats, in which year twelves could participate. The weekend camp began in March for my small group, but retreat dates were at different stages throughout the year It was therefore a topic of constant discussion in the year level. Forty students from a variety of schools take part in the weekends and there are usually about fifteen stranger team members who lead the groups For our camp, we arrived on schedule at Spencer Street station, where a bus took us to the Amberley Retreat Centre.

We did not know what to expect and had no idea of what was in store for us. On the Friday night we played introduction games in order to get to know the names and faces of the people with whom we were to spend two full days of enlightenment. Some of the weekend activities were co operations games, singing, meditation, role plays, organising our own mass and also free time to use the facilities which included swimming pool, tennis courts, table tennis and pool table. The nightlife consisted of attempts to escape from monitored hallways to rooms, where the junkfood supply was rumoured to be high, so as to continue chatting until early hours of the morning In the small discussion groups we talked about family, future hopes, life experiences and aspirations. The guitar playing talent of many of my stranger group could have rivalled Eric Clapton. We all enjoyed sing­ along, requesting many of the classic favourites.

We would like to thank Mr. McMahon and the Stanger teams. There were many friendships developed over the weekends and many of us still keep in contact by letter writing and phonecalls, with our fellow “Stangers”.

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The first time we went to St Bernard's was quite daunting as we didn't know what to expect and whether the boys would accept us. We were greeted on that day with curious looks and various comments from both teachers and students. We were the only two girls in a class of 20 boys in an all-boys school. However, our fears were groundless as we were accepted easily into the class and settled in quickly, not feeling intimidated at all. Soon enough it was just like being in a class at Ave (big woopl), and we were getting results which proved we were just as good, if not better, than the boys.

Marita and I went to St Bernard's four times a week for classes, travelling to and from in a taxi booked and paid for by Ave. In the beginning there were a lot of mix-ups with taxis not being called and Marita and I missing classes, but it worked out quite efficiently and we only missed ten minutes of our next classes at Ave. The problem of needing help with our maths outside of classes was overcome by Mr Collins, Ave's C&A teacher, offering us assistance whenever we needed it.

Overall, Marita and I believe sharing classes was very successful because it was well organised and it gave us the oppor­ tunity to do a subject which otherwise we would not have been able to do.

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y<£AR 12 Des DEBUTANTE BALL 1992 (YEAR 12)

On the 10th of April 1992, history was made in the lives of 38 Ave Maria year twelves. It was to be the last Deb set of year twelve girls before the introduction of the deb in year eleven Practises began slowly as each couple anticipated the gruelling ten weeks ahead of learning how to dance. Eventually people “found their feet", with help from Mrs Cooper, and concentrated on having fun.

As the night of nights approached, feelings of both anxiety and excitement buzzed throughout the year 12 corridors.

A hair and make-up appointment and a limousine later, we were ready for action at the Broadmeadows Town Hall The girls were radiantly apparalled in white flowing glory and our partners accessorised perfectly in swish black tails with maroon cummerbund and bow tie The overall picture was Je ne sais quoi.

First priority was to have the professional photos taken as our nerves jittered away and the reality of presentation loomed closer. When 8pm arrived, sandwich eating and mingling ceased, we were on our way.

Mrs Cooper announced each couple who were received by thunderous applause. We each walked slowly down to be presented to Deputy Police Commissioner Frame and his wife while the harmonic tunes of “Pete the Pianist” played in the background.

Despite a few mishaps the four dances went well and before we knew it, we were at the table eating our meal (which for some of us was the first of the day!). After the formalities we were relaxed and everyone was able to dance and enjoy the evening.

The after Deb celebrations continued at Harley's in the city, followed by breakfast the the Pancake Parlour, where eyelids became heavy and heads fell to tables. It was early and sunrise before most girls made the weary trek home.

Seven brides for six brothers

We would like to acknowledge Mr Corliss, the Deb committee and Mrs Cooper for all their hard work and patience. We would also like to thank the Debutantes, their partners and families for their efforts in making our Deb the event of the year!.

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NAME Rachael 'Captain Snooze' McWhinney

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ACHIEVEMENTS: College Captain.

Taking afternoon naps at my leisure.

Always managing to make jokes, and never getting despondent when I was the only one who laughed.

FAVOURITE BOOK: 101 ways to use a sun lamp... by Peter Collins and Real Men have lunch boxes... by John Hoye.

THE VCE WAS... the year exercise became a dirty word and Crunchies became my staple diet.

AMBITION: To become a hotshot lawyer and sue Coles for copying the Ave summer uniform. Oh, and to find a shirt even Mr Dunlop wouldn't wear.

NAME Louise McGeown ACHIEVEMENTS: Well, a few too many to mention.

FAVOURITE BOOK: R and D CAT answers bought from a man in an overcoat at the Vic market.

THE VCE WAS... a ticket to the CES AMBITION: To name my twin daughters Ave and Maria.

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NAME Cassandra Atherton

ACHIEVEMENTS: Still being enchanted with Julie Andrews & “ The Sound of Music” after 62 viewings. Secretary of Fishmongers Association & Member of Furniture & Duster Removalists.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Chapter 15, Wuthering Heights.

THE VCE WAS.. Intrinsically valuable.

“VCE wasn't for anything. It simply was.”

AMBITION To become the next Audrey Hepburn & have a”Breakfast At Tiffany's."

NAME Marie Alessi ACHIEVEMENTS: Growing approx­ imately 2cm taller in the past year!!

Witnessing Mrs McGee wear pants twice in one year, and hearing her use the word “CRUCIAL” at least once a day, and not being the only one to record" The Bold & The Beautiful" each day.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Ave's guide to "Breakfast with the Horses!!"

THE VCE WAS... Two years when the intake of a stimulating alkaloid found in tea and coffee plants, increased dramatically and it was photocopy, after photocopy, after photocopy.

AMBITION: To look older and grow taller so people can stop harrassing me for I.D, to become a member of a successful “hip-hop" group or the fifth member of “Bjorn Again”, to travel the world & meet a sophisticated, dark, not TOO tall, wealthy & handsome man, and to become theworld’s most recognized Interior Designer.

NAME Suzanne Allison

ACHIEVEMENTS: Staying at this school for 6 years, with all intentions of leaving and going to a better one.

FAVOURITE BOOK: You've got to be Joking!

THE VCE WAS... Sacrificing the social life down, to just 4 nights a week.

AMBITION: To get a job and make lots of money.hopefully, I will join the Airlines and become a flight Attendant.

NAME Olivia Beekes ACHIEVEMENTS Leaving everything to the last minute including a 1000 word essay due the day I did it on retreat.

FAVOURITE BOOK: The adventures of Chris.L THE VCE WAS...

AMBITION: To get organised.

NAME Brooke Benfield ACHIEVEMENTS Member of Fishmongers Association of Victoria, Furniture Duster & Clock Removalists International, Writing a different alias very time I 'check in' to the library.

THE VCE WAS...having every Year 7 make a path for me when I walked down the corridor, a total heritage denial.

AMBITION: To conquer my top 10 first,(then go back and do it again), to return in 3 years time, break into the computer room and spread every virus available (especially for you Trudy).

NAME Natalie Andrusiak

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ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving geography with the Bearny boys especially one in particular, Passing classical societies and cultures, going to the Prince concert, not falling down the stairs at Nic's, Kobi's and Rache's party at Harley's. Year 1 1 St.Bernard production, Pirates Of Penzance.

FAVOURITE BOOK: 101 ways to stay awake THE V.C.E WAS...a loss of innocence AMBITION: To do Speech Pathology at La Trobe

NAME: Loretta Bonanno ACHIEVEMENTS: Being half hour early when we went to see Educating Rita (Eager Beaver) FAVOURITE BOOK: “Hints on growing Fasalada" written by Fasalada Style.

THE VCE WAS... A total fasalada style experience.

AMBITION: To pass year 12 with flying fasalada, to become a healthy, wealthy and successful zingara. Finally to schiacciare I’uova and laugh forever.

NAME Allison Brown

ACHIEVEMENTS: Coming to school late almost every day.and School Sports Captain FAVOURITE BOOK: What the hell's a book?

THEVCEWAS.. Not worth the hassle.

AMBITION: To be remembered as the Creator and Created.

NAME: Tommasa Busa ACHIEVEMENTS: Successfully having a choof in my backyard and turning up late for homeroom.

FAVOURITE BOOK: "How To Handle The VCE” by Tammy Busa, sold at VCE outlets - because the VCE was worth nothing but headaches.

THE VCE WAS... A damn mad house, full of pussy cats “Meow, meow"!

AMBITION: To live next door to Ange, even though we already live two minutes away. And to own membership medallions for every nightclub in Victoria. Also to eventually settle down with a sexy man, have heaps of kids and watch them grow up with Ange's kids.

NAME Maria Carbone ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving this stressful year without getting a grey hair.

FAVOURITE BOOK: ‘The Power of One' - one organization has the power to control your life; VCABII! THE VCE WAS... A Victorian Confusion in Education, coupled with sleepless nights, excruciating pain, and procrastination.

AMBITION: To be a wealthy and successful lawyer, and if not, to do nothing.

NAME: Filippa Catalfamo

ACHIEVEMENTS: Handing up a Religion Work Requirement on time surviving the 92' 40 hour famine with Caroline’s help. There isn't enough room to list the rest.

FAVOURITE BOOK: The Holy Bible THE VCE WAS.. 2 years of stress, sleepless nights and strictly endless partying.

AMBITION: To study Pharmacy at university and travel.

NAME Adriana Cerantonio

ACHIEVEMENTS: Oh, Gee's where do I start, O.K. Being labelled a "nasty” student and loving it.Making a horse's neigh sound like music to one's ear On a serious note, I have achieved all that there is to be achieved.

FAVOURITE BOOK: All 3 books in the Dorothy E Minkoff library, but my favorite would have to be Oh, no it's been borrowed.

THE VCE WAS... Another one of life's greatest journey's on the highway of life I wanna ride it all night long.

AMBITION To complete an eight year Law Degree at Melbourne University.

NAME: Antoinette Ciavarella

ACHIEVEMENTS: Actually surviving Julz's laughter for six years FAVOURITE BOOK: Two Moon Junction 2 - written by Perry and April and “How to drive a black panel van”.

THE VCE WAS. . a total concussion to the eyeballs and a digestive system attack with tonnes of extra moves.

AMBITION: To laugh forever with Slammer Bonnano and the rest of thte fasalada gang and to one day own maharasha rug company with little bridge and play April in T.M.J.2 with Joanne as my double.

NAME Laura Cioccia ACHIEVEMENTS: Managing to complain at least 5 times a week, of unexplainable illness (especially when there’s a full moon), and becoming an unlisted History student.

FAVOURITE BOOK: "The lives and loves of Nana Mouskouri” THE VCE WAS: Something I don't wish to discuss.

AMBITION: To eventually meet Belinda in Eurodisney, and stop over in Greece to visit my favourite singer with the thick rimmed glasses “feeling groovy”!

NAME Shauna Clarke ACHIEVEMENTS: Being at Ave for 6 years and never taking part in any extra curricular activities.

FAVOURITE BOOK: The Camel Ride by Major Bumsore THE VCE WAS... depressing, disastrous, dumb, debilitating and dangerous to my health!!

AMBITION: To travel to Kakadu, go to Uni and become very rich.

NAME Rebecca Commadeur ACHIEVEMENTS: Maintaining my sanity

FAVOURITE BOOK: Thesaurus - my bible.

THE VCE WAS... a long sleepless journey through hell, by VCAB - calling our student numbers while tortured by the relentless forks of teachers and fellow students(!)

AMBITION: Survive this year, make lots of money, watch as others suffer at the hands of the VCE, get my revenge and last but not least, be happy!

NAME Danyelle Crowe ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving Year 12..

FAVOURITE BOOK: Chronicles of Avonlea(3) THE VCE WAS... absolute. Paul Holmes, chocolate cigars and making enemies.

AMBITION: To go for Gold and to thank Mr.Fitzpatrick for the worm sandwich in year 10.

NAME Elizabeth Crundwell

NAME Sonia Chudiak ACHIEVEMENTS: Becoming Mrs Eicheid’s surrogate class captain.

FAVOURITE BOOK: A day in the life of Blinky Bill THE VCE WAS.. an out of body experience.

AMBITION: To feature in the next KFC ad and meet the only aeronautical Space engineer in Australia 'Lincoln'.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving six years at Ave without having a nervous breakdown.

FAVOURITE BOOK: The Bible THEVCEWAS... the worst two years of my life inflicted by the legendary Joan Kirn er.

AMBITION: To pass the VCE, travel the world, become successful in whatever I choose and be a millionaire by the age of 19.

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NAME Nancy Cuzzilla ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving six years at Ave without having a nervous breakdown.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Cosmopolitan and Cleo THE VCE WAS... an experience never to be forgotten.

AMBITION: To get my driver's licence, become a successful fashion designer, travel around Europe with my cousin Paula and marry a tall, dark, gorgeous Italian guy.

NAME Sandra Dal Tio ACHIEVEMENTS: Aiding Natalia in spraying gas at the St Mary's Social, beating Dario at being “sempre in ritardo" and being the champion at climbing in windows."

FAVOURITE BOOK: The lives and loves of Dolly Parton.

The VCE... Would have been better if Joan Kirnerwas assassinated.

AMBITION To become a Fabulous artist so I can paint the town blue, maroon and bone (in memory of Ave)

NAME Mary Downey ACHIEVEMENTS: Coming to terms with the fact that many people at this school are definitely a couple of cans short of a 6 pack.

Putting up with GO FOR GOLD GIRL

FAVOURITE BOOK: Funk and Wagnells Volume 6 VCE WAS... Not worth the effort.

AMBITION. To find out the meaning of sleep and to get as far away as possible from Ave and Essendon.

NAME Marsha Fernandez

ACHIEVEMENTS: Learning how to finally count backwards from ten.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Run spot run.

THE VCE WAS... An on going challenge, “it was the best of times and it was the worst at times."

AMBITION: To open my own travel agency and offer special service for the partially impaired hearing people in our community. To pass V.C.E and to make the most of what life has in store for me. I wish those who come after me the best of luck.

NAME Maria Ferraro

NAME Deodrin D'Cruze

ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving the VCE. FAVOURITE BOOK: Whatever Miss Holmes likes.

THE VCE WAS... a failed project.

AMBITION: A social worker/ccunselling.

NAME Julie De Vellis ACHIEVEMENTS: Putting up with Mr Sebastian in Info Tech and turning up to all his classes FAVOURITE BOOK: Early leavers book.

THE VCE WAS. An experience I will never forget and will never go through again.

AMBITION: To still keep in contact with Marsha and Natalie. To travel the world and to pass VCE.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Getting through Mrs Eisheid's prayers every morning.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Information Technology in Business.

THE VCE WAS... A nightmare which I never woke up from and enough to send Mrs Danvers over the edge.

AMBITION: To get married.

NAME Fiona Folino ACHIEVEMENTS Putting up with constantly being mistaken for Lisa S. FAVOURITE BOOK: Far out Brussell Sprout, and Alright Vegemite.

THE VCE WAS... I’m alright thanks Jack.

AMBITION: To marry Lin from Springvale, so then we can travel the Eastern, Western freeways

NAME: Natalie Jayne Forbes NAME Bedelia Donnelly

ACHIEVEMENTS: To be known at St Bernards as the Blonde Bombshell.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Blonds have brains too and we still have more fun than you brunettes so suffer.

THE VCE WAS... One big trip to the hairdressers AMBITION. To be known all around the world as the Blonde Bombshell.

NAME: Chelsea Dove

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ACHIEVEMENTS To pass VCE won't be an achievement • it will be a stress-earned miracle!

FAVOURITE BOOK: The Little Engine that could THE VCE WAS... UM...how much time do you have? No, seriously. It was indescribable in 1000 words or less.

AMBITION: To survive 2 weeks at Phillip Island with the girls, get into Nursing, live to see 18, get a licence and a car and work my way around the world, in that order.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Putting up with Mr Corliss and his knees.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Early leavers book.

THE VCE WAS... a time when caffeine was consumed a lot.

AMBITION: To pass year 12 and go to Uni and find that cute guy at Ballarat. I would also like to keep in contact with my best friends Marsha and Julie.

NAME Jacinta Fraser ACHIEVEMENTS: To finish all my CATs especially Classical Societies. Attending every day of Yr 12, lots of sport, Goolagong Captain, understanding Dickinson's poetry and surviving the Literature and Classical exams.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Not the llliad, not the Immoralist, but yes, wait for it, the new edition of Andrew Gaze’s best moves.

VCE WAS... a waste of time. No really it was a tough two years and now a load has been lifted off my shoulders (May be now I’ll grow).

AMBITION: To travel to France! To have a heart shaped water bed, to marry Terry, to become a professional basketballer and die on the tennis court.

NAME Laura Gattellari

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ACHIEVEMENTS: Successfully having a choof in Tammy's backyard and turning up late for morning assembly. And keeping up with my love life throughout these last two years.

FAVOURITE BOOK: THE VCE WAS... VCE as easy as 1, 2, 3, VCE 1,2,3 babe you and me.

AMBITION To eventually marry the one and only, have 7 kids and make them to grow up to be the best soccer players.

NAME Angela Gattellari ACHIEVEMENTS: Successfully having a choof every morning in Tammy's backyard and turning up late for homeroom.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Making and Breaking the Law’, I didn't need to use it once.

THE VCE WAS... full of absent and late slips.

AMBITION: To remain Tammy's long life friend, hit every nightclub in Melbourne together. Settle down with a gorgeous, dark man and live next door to Tammy so our kids can grow up together and do the things Tammy and I did.

NAME: Luisa Giaquinta ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving Mr. De Almeida's economics class and getting through this year. Outlasting Toni in a relationship and mastering the art of stirring people.

THE VCE WAS... A laugh a minute. A time where one is pushed to the edge.

AMBITION: To become a child psychologist and corrupt future generations.

NAME Olivia Giliberto ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving the great outdoors in the pond at the Exhibition buildings. R.H. THE VCE WAS... a hammer head of a year.

AMBITION: to become a Fisherman, R.H. Rules.

NAME: Kobi Hammond ACHIEVEMENTS: Competing in the Lasagna Olympics kindly contributed by my favourite mother, Mrs Storno. Becoming the definition of procrastinator and preventing myself (and taking Ky with me) from bungy jumping off the Clydebank tower without a rope FAVOURITE BOOK: Where did I come from?

THE VCE WAS... one big daisy chain, rotted at the roots with scum clinging to the pollen sucking the flowers to non-existence.

AMBITION: To travel around the world with Gumby (Kylie) in a Franklin's trolley NAME Andrea Hawryszko

ACHIEVEMENTS: Completing the Classical Societies and Cultures course yet any knowledge I have gained has been derived from my ritualistic viewing of 'Acropolis Now'.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Sempre Avanti.

THE VCE WAS... the year that I wished that the Anglicans ordained women years ago, so that I could study real issues in English such as coping with an identity crisis when looking like Julie Andrews.

NAME Lisa Hogan

ACHIEVEMENTS: Assistant Secretary of the Fishmongers Association of Victoria.

Member of Furniture and Duster Removalist International. Over the 6 years. I’ve attended A.M.C being asked by at least half the staff ’Do you go to Ave' Co-founder of the ’Oh What a Night' revival.

FAVOURITE BOOK: 'Traditions in Society' and it’s gripping sequel 'Chaos and Clarity.'

THE VCE WAS... the cork in the champagne bottle of life.

AMBITION: To conquer my 'top one’ ten times!!! To make it through the wilderness and to be safe, happy and healthy.

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Emily Honey

ACHIEVEMENTS: The only student to beat a certain confidence diminishing physics student.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Haven't got one, didn't have time to read during VCE. THE VCE WAS... Something to forget.

AMBITIONS: To continue beating a certain confidence diminishing physics student.

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Belinda Hunniford

NAME Vanessa Giorgetti ACHIEVEMENTS: Managed to go out and rage every Saturday night and still receive A's.

FAVOURITE BOOK: “La Ragazza di Bube."

THE VCE WAS. . It gives me stress just thinking about it.

AMBITION To pursue a career in travel and tourism that enables me to see the world.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Getting plastered by Lisa Salerno. Introducing Sarah and Rachael to Melton Nightlife.

FAVOURITE BOOK: 1001 Comebacks (which I obviously haven't read.)

THE VCE WAS... The year I trashed my sister's room.

AMBITIONS: To move to the city - away from all the country action, and hope I can cope with the excitement.

NAME Alexia Jackson

NAME: Natalie Hackett.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Being able to resist advances by the "PYTHON DI MONTIO.” FAVOURITE BOOK: Further chronicles of Avonlea(IV) and Monty Python lives.

THE VCE WAS...A year or 2 in which I lived a double life.

AMBITION: To go for gold and become assistant manager with Sally at the “Espresso Bar" and play pool.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Maintained my sanity whilst attending Ave for 1/3 of my life where I kept off the naturally developed grass and refrained from being an audience at the building site fences.

FAVOURITE BOOK: The Room With a View - E M. Foster THE VCE WAS... something to forget at all costs, but realistically a nightmare lived that cannot be erased from memory.

AMBITION: To discover new nicknames to add to the list and leave my mark on the world.

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NAME Melanie Johnson

ACHIEVEMENTS: Teaching Kylie the difference between grasshoppers and crickets.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Australian Accounting Standards THE VCE WAS... a year when the food intake increased in direct proportion to the amount of homework.

AMBITION: To find my way to Belinda's house in Thoroughbred Country, Melton, without the Melways.

NAME Sophie Kapetanakos

ACHIEVEMENTS: Soccer and cross country run.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Fly Away Fasalada VCE WAS... a never ending story.

AMBITION To travel the world with “the Psycho Child", and to own my own music school.

NAME Belinda Lopez ACHIEVEMENTS: Fullfilling the demands of the general public after Lorinda and I became instant celebrities (our appearance in the Herald Sun). And also learning to stay away from Laura Cioccia whenever there was a full moon?

FAVOURITE BOOK: My Little Black Book.

THE VCE WAS. As successful as "Pyramid" and as bitchy as the “Bold and the Beautiful".

AMBITION: To spend the next few years studying in Europe and sometime next year meet up with Laura at “Eurodisney".

NAME Justyna Lubkowski

ACHIEVEMENTS: Losing 10kg as a result of lack of sleep.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Oxford, The Australian Reference Dictionary.

THE VCE WAS... An experience which will require psychiatric treatment, so it can be forgotten.

AMBITION To become a teacher and to come back to teach students at Ave Maria and give them the support and love I received from my teachers.

NAME: Belinda Kunce NAME Natalie Madaffari

ACHIEVEMENTS: Successfully embarrassing Paul Hogan.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Anne of Green Gables VCE WAS... all nighters at Boozie's, Danny Kelly, and making enemies.

AMBITION: To go for gold and the golden arches.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Leaving everything ‘till the last minute.

Touching the Lead Singer of my favourite band! Gaining 1.5 stone from April '92.FAVOURITE BOOK: “101 ways to remain chaste.”

THE VCE WAS... paying for CAT photocopies.

AMBITION: To marry Bono and get my learners.

NAME Josie Lanteri ACHIEVEMENTS: Getting away with make-up and jewellery in year 12. And remaining at a girls college for six long, never ending years.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Zolars "Encyclopedia and dictionary of dreams” VCE WAS... a load of work, a load of stress, a load of teachers.

AMBITION: To get into RMIT, Architecture with Vanessa Storno, also to travel and see the world, and to come back and get married to a gorgeous, tall, dark and handsome guy.

NAME: Lina Najjar ACIEVEMENTS: Playing soccer nearly every year.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Accounting Text & Tasks.

THE VCE WAS... A nightmare on Elm Street.

AMBITION: To own my own organisation named Najjar & Co.

NAME: Daniella La Rosa ACHIEVEMENTS: Successfully overcoming the embarrassing fascination which Brooke, Rosemarie and I had with Kieren Perkins. Being pushed out of the common room window on the roof in the rain. Being a member of the Fishmongers Association of Victoria and catching a tram during the 1991 Walkathon and not getting caught by Mr Corliss.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Joel's Journal and Fact Filled Book.

THE VCE WAS... Filled with cow pats from the devil's own satanic herd.

AMBITION: (1) To hang around a prestigious university for four years.

NAME Carolina Mazeyko

ACHIEVEMENTS: Getting through Year 12 without ending up in a psychiatric hospital.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Educating Peter.

THE VCE WAS... a huge mistake!

AMBITION: To pass VCE, buy a BMW and be successful in anything I do.

NAME: Nicole Lehmann

ACHIEVEMENTS: I have climbed the highest mountains, I have run through the fields...

FAVOURITE BOOK. Blinky Bill's Adventure.

THE VCE WAS... Something I couldn't have survived without my M&M's.

AMBITION: To climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower and prove there is a giraffe wearing a beret and Oakley's in a rubbish bin and to have my own personal self­ replenishing supply of M&M's.

NAME: Kathleen McConnell

ACHIEVEMENTS: Managed to arrive at homeroom late, if at all, 99% of the time whilst living the closest to the school.

FAVOURTIE BOOK: The Life and Times of Mr Bean.

THE VCE WAS... A lot of telephone calls and a lot of late nights.

AMBITION: To take each day as it comes.

NAME: Justine McCormick

ACHIEVEMENTS: Locked in the bell tower with Rose(1/4/92), exclusive founder of “Oh What A Night" Revival, Furniture and Duster Removalists International, Fishmongers Association of Victoria, Quoting every movie and commercial and Melba House Captain.

FAVOURITE BOOK: 101 Dalmations and The Rescuers.

THE V.C.E WAS. an educational experience that did nothing more than exacerbate fears of total insecurity AMBITION: To conquer one tenth of my top ten, make it through the wilderness, to be happy and successful

NAME Sarah Mulgrew ACHIEVEMENTS 3 months cold turkey from the vendos.

FAVOURITE BOOK: 1001 ways to roll Belinda H. THE V.C.E WAS..something I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy AMBITION: help Belinda put Melton on the map and reach 18 before my friends leave me for dead.

NAME Melissa Nave

ACHIEVEMENTS: Raging at Cliquots every weekend, driving my friends crazy about Rick and successfully completing all my work requirements and cats during school hours.

FAVOURITE BOOK. How to pick up Guys by Lisa Salerno.

THE VCE WAS... A waste of a year.

AMBITION: To marry the sweetest guy, have his children and own a home with a white picket fence.

NAME Rosemary Panetta ACHIEVEMENTS: Not losing my mind.

Or did I lose it? Where is it? Has anyone seen my mind?

FAVOURITE BOOK: Forget books! I love Pink Floyd coz I'm “just an earthbound misfit, I." THE VCE WAS. Endless CATS and work requirements mixed with endless parties.

AMBITION: To get my own place and try new things.

NAME: Zelma Penticoss ACHIEVEMENTS: Getting through the year and still being sane, listening to Miss Eischeid's words of wisdom every morning assembly!!!

FAVOURITE BOOK: Accounting Text and Tasks THE VCE WAS... One experience I will never forget!!!

AMBITION To become a Hotel Manager and have a wild time in Queensland.

NAME Nicole Petrie ACHIEVEMENTS: Putting on 2 stone and getting a nick name FAVOURITE BOOK: 1000 ways to leave CAT's to the last minute.

THE VCE WAS And is no longer.

AMBITION: To get organised, go to Antarctica and promote Fallout.

NAME Jill Potter ACHIEVEMENTS: sitting through an exam, in which the questions were based on topics we hadn't learnt - thanks VCAB, and writing letters to Caroline during Info Prac CAT's FAVOURITE: The little yellow lunch box.

THE VCE WAS., like a Monty Python film gone wrong.

AMBITION: To fill my arms with heather (with Cass)!

NAME Marita Powell ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving 6 RESTRICTIVE years at Ave without actually climbing a wall - although I did once climb out of a window.

FAVOURITE BOOK: The Bible i.e. my Italian dictionary THE VCE WAS... an experience never to be experience again.

AMBITION To become the first female Prime Minister of Australia and die a legend.

NAME Diana Pavlinusic ACHIEVEMENTS: Being late for school practically everyday (you can always rely on the Met) Softball, Netball, Athletics and class captain.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Get out Getley H.D Jono. Sorry! Not much of a reader THE VCE WAS... Who cares! Seriously, a waste of time; a lot of laughs; full of psychopaths - my group in particular, not to mention Julz; and finally something I want to forget but I doubt I will.

AMBITION: To study art, become a successful artist, then travel the world hope to live in Croatia and live a long and happy life.

NAME Natalia Ramirez ACHIEVEMENTS: Nothing of greatness, I mean what do you expect after only 17 years of life?

FAVOURITE BOOK: A Clock-Work Orange THE VCE WAS A big mistake!

AMBITION: To write a book entitled "What's Wrong With This World?", or to become a successful actress

NAME Joanne Reale NAME: Daniela Pedersoli

ACHIEVEMENTS: Managing to stay awake all night to do my CAT's.

FAVOURITE BOOK: Golden Books THE VCE WAS Joan Kirner's idea of a sufficient education.

AMBITION To never sit through another of Mr Gerraty's accounting classes.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Vice Class Captain Year 10 and 11 Class Captain in Year 12 FAVOURITE BOOK: Two Moon Junction and “How To Drive A Black Panel Van”.

THE VCE WAS A total nightmare AMBITION: To meet a pure Perry. To become absolutely rich and drive around in a black Nissan 300 ZX To star in a movie Also to own a company.

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NAME Antonia Rapita

ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving the cruel experiment for 2 whole years and having to put up with Miss Holmes' sarcastic comments.

FAVOURITE BOOK: VCE Study Design THE VCE WAS A stressful experience to forget.

AMBITION: To corrupt the legal system with my partners in crime and put criminals and many other smart-alecs away behind bars, but above all, own a Celica Supra and live life to the fullest with the guy of my dreams..

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Lisa Salerno

ACHIEVEMENTS: Yr 9 Soccer, and winning a beauty contest dressed as a cow in 1989. Playing Yr 12 Volley Ball Game in 1992.

FAVOURITE BOOK What every woman should know about men!

THE VCE WAS. .Like an addiction, once you're in it, you suffer!

AMBITION: Well, look out world, coz here I come, I’m gonna make my mark without my mum, I gotta be free to reach my degree.

NAME Caroline Schmidt ACHIEVEMENTS: Photographing Mezza's wardrobe/closet and putting up with Cass's petulant fitsfonly joking Saggitarius) FAVOURITE BOOK: Fly Away ....I Ave Maria's guide to a well developed sense of humour Joan Kirner's guide to transcendental freedom.

THE V.C.E WAS . Stephen King's “IT” AMBITION to find out Gab Pretto's real age and to get Natalia to the church on time

NAME: Linda Segota ACHIEVEMENTS: Coming to Ave and to fool some idiots in this school who believe I was a mother of one and my hair grew 1 mm - Wow! THE VCE WAS A very cruel experiment.

AMBITION: To conquer the world, and to adopt as many kids as possible at the age of 22.

NAME Kylie Smith NAME Samantha Scalpello

ACHIEVEMENTS: Getting into Jim's 21st and filling out this profile during legal CAT. FAVOURITE BOOK "Are you there God, it's me Margaret" Judy Blume THE VCE WAS: A success!!

AMBITION: To become an African Queen Living a life of Luxury.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Taking part in the Lasagna Olympics. Not melting in the sun.

FAVOURITE BOOK: “What’s Happening to me?"

THE VCE WAS No sleep.

AMBITION: To finally meet the only AreoNautical Space Engineer in Australia, Lincoln to travel around the world with Kobe in a No Frills trolley sponsored by Pyramid wearing “CINDY” rollerblades.

NAME Rosemarie Sorrenti

NAME Mariella Scerri

ACHIEVEMENTS: Finally leaving Ave Maria. What a dream come true!

FAVOURITE BOOK: Gebley 1992 and also Fly Away Peter. Even though I don't know who Peter is.

THE VCE WAS: Like a house on fire, it was a killer, a nightmare, an absolute torture.

AMBITION: To become a Secretary at Ave Maria.

NAME Leah Shaw

ACHIEVEMENTS: Travelling 20 hours to get to school every morning.

FAVOURITE BOOK: What's a book?

THE VCE WAS... a year to remember!!!

AMBITION: To be rich and famous & to have the best time in Queensland with Rebecca and Zelma!

ACHIEVEMENTS: Being able to evade the watchful eye of K O.K every morning and visit my homeroom away from home 12HL, member of the Fishmonger and Furniture Removalist Associations. Class Captain a couple of times and locked in the bell tower with Juzzy( 1 \4\92).

FAVOURITE BOOK: How to Master the Art of Procrastination - my autobiography.

THE VCE WAS... One big cat - MEOW! AMBITION: To conquer my top ten, be as well read as Mezz, to live down the embarrassment of liking Kieren Perkins and make it through the wilderness.

NAME Vanessa Spalviero

ACHIEVEMENTS: Having to put up with Julz and the fasalada’s all year.

FAVOURITE BOOK: How to keep your sanity after completing the VCE THE VCE WAS... a concussion to the eyeballs and a heart attack to the digestive system.

AMBITION: To live in a town in a house on a hill eating pasta fagoli.

NAME: Julia Spehar

NAME Marnie Scherger ACHIEVEMENTS: Getting home (alive) from Rachy's and Kobe's party. And Year 12 in general.

FAVORITE BOOK: 101 ways to procrastinate in English by Miss Holmes THE VCE WAS.. Rock n'roll AMBITION: To become the worlds best nurse.

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ACHIEVEMENTS: Class captain 1991 and 1992 Being on channel 7 news when wagging school with S.K in 1991 FAVOURITE BOOK: Making And Breaking Our Palli (Legal text) written by LIS. THE VCE WAS... a total strain to the brain with heaps of sleepless nights with heaps of maharasha attacks occuring AMBITION: To be healthy, wealthy, wise and own and manage a Gym called “JULZ" GYM

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NAME: Klaudia Stancin

ACHIEVEMENTS: Going to Pulse for the past year putting up with Fiona's stupidity, and hitting every night club in Melbourne.

FAVOURITE BOOK: “The Greatest Body Builder At Ave” THE VCE WAS: No sleep AMBITION: To become the best fashion designer in Australia and to keep the group alive, and last of all, to settle down with the man of my dreams, and travel around the world, in a private plane.

NAME: Donna Tori

ACHIEVEMENTS: Obtaining 22 nick names in the course of the year Having more than four look-a likes at one given time. Having lips to rival Magic.

FAVOURITE BOOK: V.C.E study guide and such a good source it was too!

THE VCE WAS... Another name for Year 12.

AMBITION: To get into uni, to conquer my top ten, to avoid direct sunlight for the rest of my remaining years, to become a rebel no, no, no like Stuart, to make it through the wilderness.

NAME Heather - May Stephens

ACHIEVEMENTS: Alma Doepel Voyager 1990, Duke of Edinburgh Award- Bronze 1990, Silver 1991 & Gold 1992.

FAVOURITE BOOK: "I wish that I had duck feet!” by Dr Seuss.

THE VCE WAS: Joan Kirners biggest mistake!

AMBITION: To get my degree in Phys.Ed/Recreation, continue my country bumpkin lifestyle, marry the man in my life & have the best vegie patch in the Southern Hemisphere.

NAME Vanessa Storno

ACHIEVEMENTS: To be the only girl in year 12 to break up and get back with the same guy only six times.

FAVOURITE BOOK THE VCE WAS: "Oh What A Night” AMBITION: To do what I want to do be what I want to be.... Yeah!!

NAME: Nicole Tamburro

ACHIEVEMENTS: Putting up with Mrs Eischeid's morning prayers in homeroom FAVOURITE BOOK: I don't read!!

THE VCE WAS... The worst 2 years of my life.

AMBITION To pass VCE, get into University and travel around the world in 79 days.

NAME: Maria-Carmen Valastro

ACHIEVEMENTS: Becoming the one and only Year 12 admired Love Petal FAVOURITE BOOK: “Petals In The Wind"-Virginia Andrews THE V.C.E WAS...an everchanging experience, I still don’t know what it is!

AMBITION: To become a petal thrower for Prince AkiemfComing To America)

NAME Jenny Veitch ACHIEVEMENTS: Peer Support Leader, lasting 6 years at Ave Maria, perfecting the art of procrastination, and “ENDURING” Mrs McGee's English classes.

FAVOURITE BOOK: “The VCE: a poor excuse to attend school," by Joan “VCE” Kirn er.

THE VCE WAS... A cruel Psychiatric experiment testing the insanity levels of 35 000 VCE guinea pigs.

AMBITION: To sleep, to party, and to never repeat the words, VCE, CAT’S and Ave Maria in the same sentence On a sane level study psychology at University.

NAME Antonella Veneziano

ACHIEVEMENTS: being part of the popular squad for 2 whole years which feels like a lifetime.

FAVOURITE BOOK: “Making And Breaking The Law" THE V.C.E WAS..like a night club, come in at 9:00, leave at 3:00 AMBITION: To become the owner of the Paladin Nightclub and to become more successful than Mary-Anne from Cafe Cliquots.

NAME Sally Tarczon ACHIEVEMENTS: “ Furniture and Duster removalists international!”

FAVOURITE BOOK: Anne of Avonlea (2) & The return of the Monty Python.

THE VCE WAS: All nighters at Boozie's, Nathan Hoskings, Joe Balzano, Dominic Strangio, Making enemies, and last but most memorable Montio from the Espresso Bar. AMBITION: To go for gold, and become assistant manager with Natalie at “The Espresso Bar"

NAME Rachael White ACHIEVEMENTS: Being Yr 12E Class Captain but never rocking up to morning assembly and being a born legend.

FAVOURITE BOOK VCAB Study Design.

THE VCE WAS... A Roller Coaster ride I couldn't get off.

AMBITION: To replicate the perfection of Mrs Eischeid's hairdo everyday whilst becoming a lawyer/nurse/teacher.

NAME Deanne Tomassi ACHIEVEMENTS: Attending swimming and athletics carnivals each year S.C.S.A Athletics 1989. Good Friday Appeal 1992 Lasting at Ave for 6 years FAVOURITE BOOK: Down The Garden Path by Dorothy Cannell.

THE VCE WAS. An experience I'd never want to experience again. At times it was stressful and exhausting.

AMBITION: To pass VCE, become a Primary teacher, travel around the world and enjoy life to the fullest.

NAME Lorinda Zappulla ACHIEVEMENTS: Putting up with all the Psychos in this year.

FAVOURITE BOOK 101 ways to pick up a Maharasha.

THE VCE WAS Like a travelling along the Sahara Desert on a camel.

AMBITION: To meet the Prime Minister of India, open up the first Maharasha Nightclub in Melbourne and marry the one and only man in my life.

YEAE 11

Mrs Adams and the Year Eleven Class Captains

YEAR 11 DEBATE: AVE v ST BERNARD S

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YEAR ELEVEN CAMP

A debate between Ave Maria and St Bernards was held on September the 4th. It didn't all go according to plan, but close enough. The guys came to Ave at lunch time, looking very relaxed, but they had no idea of what was going to hit them. The Ave team was very prepared and had every intention of winning. The topic was “Is a woman's place in the kitchen?", but St Bernards being 'men' got the topic wrong and thought it was “Is a woman's place in the home7", luckily they managed to work around the problem.

On August 25th the year 11 s went to see a stage production of Shakespeare's great tragedy Macbeth, as part of the English course The performance was presented with simple props and costumes in which the cast recreated the atmosphere of the original Elizabethan Globe Theatre It was a fast-paced performance and a few characters were not convincing enough, but in parts it did convince and considering it was the cast’s first performance, it was a good effort.

The Year Eleven camp was held at the “All Fit Training Camp" - Bacchus Marsh this year. We were to take part in the following activities, abseiling, bushwalking, ropes course, canoeing, swimming, and coping without electricity. We found out that to get something to eat, you had to hike one kilometre from the cabins to the kitchen. On the first day we were split into groups and took part in the various activities. When we returned from these, we were either wet through (some people have a habit of falling into water), exhausted or suffering from post abseiling shock. That night we had to cope without the use of electricity. It is very hard brushing your teeth in the dark without the use of water and even harder still, finding your bed. The following day we resumed the activities which included a walk through Werribee Gorge and a high ropes course. Thankfully Friday came, the last day of camp, where a few students competed against the teachers in a survival course, we won of course, the teachers were just not fit enough. Finally we were cleaning up our cabins ready to go home.

Kathryn Paradowski

The debate was attended by nearly all of the 'very loud' year 11 girls and about 20 St Bernard's boys. The Ave debaters did a fine job always leaving St Bernard's stuck for words. St Bernard's thought they could throw sexist comments through their talks, well they thought wrong because they gave the audience a lot to say. Eventually, the winners were announced and of course the winners were Ave Connie Stivala

We would like to thank all the teachers involved in making this camp possible.

Kathryn Paradowski

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YEAR 11 DEBUTANTE BALL

For the first time at Ave Maria College, the Debutante Ball was offered to the year 11 girls. Over 50 girls took advantage of the offer, which made the 1992 Debutante set larger than ever before. Practices began in May, with all girls and partners looking forward to Friday, August 14. It seemed like light years away, but it really came in no time at all. The day of the Ball, and all the girls were beginning to feel nervous if not already. Many had to rush from school for hair dresser and make-up appointments.

Finally everyone was going to see each other's dresses after months of describing them to anyone who would listen.

All couples began to arrive at Broadmeadows Town Hall a little after six pm. All the boys looked handsome in their tuxedos while every girl looked beautiful in their dresses. Every couple had to have their photos and then all 112 of us were positioned to take a group photograph. By this time everyone was nervous with comments like “Is my make-up; hair; posy; partner(l) okay?” All couples were positioned from tallest to shortest and slowly we made our way to the stage for presentations.

Behind the curtain some of the debutantes yelled out “Hey, that's Darryl Cotton!” Everyone wanted to see the famous 'Zoot' man, while the boys jokingly made their way to 'bash ‘im up'. One by one each couple passed under the archway and down the steps to where the former Mayor of Broadmeadows stood with his

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wife. It was there we had to perform the dreaded curtsey in our heels. God only knows how we all made it through without tripping or falling. After everyone had been presented, there was a mad rush to get in order for the dances.We all danced gracefully and everyone enjoyed this special night. For the Debutante set it ended at the

Town Hall and began as we hopped onto the double-decker bus which headed for the after-deb party, but that's another story....

Danielle Kairouz Julianne Prenc

THE PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM In return the group members had to show respect towards their leaders and fellow students. They were to accept one-another for who and what they were. All members had equal rights and everyone had to act as a group.

There also had to be confidentiality and honesty within the group so that a sense of trust could be built amongst the members.

The Peer Support Program enabled the Year 7 students to develop their selfesteem, self-acceptance, confidence and the ability to make sound decisions. It provided the opportunity for friendly contact between senior and junior students and it improved the school environment for the younger students. It also gave senior students real-life responsibility for caring for and leading others.

This year we saw the introduction of the Peer Support Program where twenty-one Year 11 and three Year 12 students were chosen as group leaders to be 'big sisters' to the Year 7’s. The program is designed to provide support to the young people entering secondary school who often feel isolated or insecure.

Before the program could actually go ahead the leaders had to be trained. This involved sessions after school and a day at Brimbank Park Visitor's Centre, where we had our final training session

After having been officially appointed as fully-fledged leaders everyone was put into pairs. They were then assigned to a group

of ten Year 7 students which they were responsible for. Each couple had to work together in preparing weekly sessions.

These sessions involved various activities which were designed to encourage group cohesion and frank discussion of the problems the young students were having in their transition into the secondary school environment.

It was the role of the leaders to be caring and supportive friends. They were not expected to solve problems or counsel, but to help group members by providing an environment where they could sort out their own ideas and values and learn to make sound decisions about their lives.

I believe that the Peer Support Program is a valuable program that is of much benefit to both the senior and junior students. I gained a lot of confidence from being a Peer Leader as it felt good to be looked up to by the Year 7s. I felt as if they respected me and in return I could respect them back. I think that I've also grown up a lot. in the sense that I've had to take on a lot of responsibility Not only have I grown as a person but I've helped younger people than me to grow in themselves.

I would like to say a special thank you to Mrs Wrochna, Miss Famularo and Mr Collins for their tremendous work and support. Without them the program wouldn't have been possible.

Angela Laino 11D

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Nadia Botticelli, Lesia Andrusiak , Tamya Tosto, Nicole Murrell, Natasha Petrunic Rachael Dutka. Janelle Watts, laura Iskandar, Deirdre Quinlan, Lorraine Stevens* Carmel Chillemi, l«eanne Gaertmer, Katherine Smith, Patriaia Testa, Maria Ciccone, Seona Bridges. Rita Oddo, Sonia Ixa Giudice, Melissa D'Amico, Naree Wilkinson, Angela Laino.

Maree Hammett, Michelle Mandica, Natalie Borg, Connie Nesci, Laura Gualtieri, Connie Plenxicb, Nico»e Elias, Sadika Boulos.

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PRINCIPAL: Mr. John Hoye.

Fiona Findeis. Nicole Goughian, Belinda Attana, Gabrielle Nilsson. I.aurice Madi Claire McGill, Melissa Cefala, Concettina Stivala.

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Danielle Kairoux, Bryony Hackett, Julie Biviano, Victoria Soultania, Julianne Prenc Melinda Catajar, Luisa Pasinati, Julie O'Donoghue, Renee Anderson.

Cassandra Grbac, l*indy Angiolino, Jodie Attard, Chantal Melhem, Emma Johnston, Caterina Cipolla, Raeda Abouassi, Nicole Jamieson, Jennifer John, Danielle Moorhead.

Thao Bui, Franca Surace, Kelli Mather, Jane Delaney, Belinda McCoy, Rita Cassar, Julie Randaxxo, Maryann Fernandes.

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Anita lagator, Melissa N a rd ella. Carla Filippone, Justine Smith, Samantha County, Breoni Taylor. Carmen Darman in, Amber 1-ee Donnelly, Angela Vella, Veronic Hlatki.

Chantal Khoury, Connie Giglio, Kathleen Man abridge, Connie I-a Rosa, Fikxnena Pan n is Pridgitte Burkhardt, laonie Wellington, Virnalise Palmer, Wendy Mandoxxi.

Rosemat y Scarpa Silvana Scerri, Vanessa De Bono, Sylvia Borcuk, Melinda Schipano.

Natalie Carmody, Joyce Boctor, Angela Mills.

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PRINCIPAL: Mr. John Hoye.

YEAK10

Mrs McCall and the Year Ten Class Captains

SHOWCASE

On Wednesday, 14th October, 1992, the drama students of year 9 and 10 with a sprinkle of year 7 and 8 students took part in what is called a Showcase. It is a night when Ave Maria's talent is seen at it’s best and performed to parents and friends.

The idea of the night, such as this is to show the parents of the students just what is achieved in a drama class. A wide variety of performances such as dances, short acting sketches, mini plays and monologues are demonstrated.

A Showcase night benefits the drama students by giving them the confidence to

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perform in front of people other that class members. It also gives the parents the opportunity to get an idea of how a drama lesson works and how much work is actually put into the performances, which are relatively short, although enjoyable and entertaining.

Techniques in drama classes learnt throughout the year are finally given the chance to be put into practice and the expertise of Mrs Wrochna and Miss Cutajar are also recognized. Most of the work in drama is based on the students' imaginations and the ability to perform.

Acting is not the only priority in drama.

Learning techniques of blocking, script writing, how to put plays together, lighting and make-up are also major concerns.

The year 8's and 9's not only showed their acting ability, but also entertained the audience with their new subject of dance and movement. Overall, the Showcase was an enjoyable night with lots of talent!

Rebecca Bugeja Heidi Schwegler Mamie Brotherton.

YEAR 10 STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM ABSEILING Abseiling. What cam I say except that it was an experience I'm not about to forget in a hurry! Firstly, it was to “All Fit Training Camp" to practise our skills There we learnt about the different equipment needed and were visited by a hairy spider who crawled out of Angela's glove! Tony (Shep) was the guy who showed us what to do, where and how.

He'd throw in the occasional joke and we'd laugh. .. at him, not with him!

Once we basically knew what we were supposed to do out on the rock, we set out for Werribee Gorge. When we got there, we had to walk about half an hour to the cliffs.

You could say we went on a bonus bushwalk, thus scoring two activities for the price of one! All the equipment had to be carried in so we took it in turns to be fair.

It was around lunchtime when we reached the cliffs so we could eat our lunch whenever we felt we wanted it. There were two cliffs to be conquered: a smaller one, 40 feet, then a larger one, 140 feet. We went down the small one twice before we attempted the big one. After going down once, not everyone wanted to go down again. Some just watched I decided I would try the big one - only once though.

So I went down three times That was enough for me!

SjA.P Activity Day YEAR 10 STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

We were there for around three hours going down as many times as we wanted Everyone basically enjoyed themselves Like me, for most, it was our first time, nothing really went terribly wrong and we all had a lot of fun. It was a great day, and I'd like to thank everyone who made September 4th that way.

Cathy Mezzatesta 10D

On Friday 4th September, sixteen Year Ten students embarked on a trip to the snow leaving at 5:10 in the morning! We headed towards Lake Mountain for a day of excitement and adventure. The majority of us had never been skiing before, so today was going to be our first skiing experience.

When we arrived at the bottom of the mountain we stopped at a ski hire shop and were fitted with skis, poles and waterproof clothing.

When we reached the top of the mountain we headed towards the cross-country ski trails. The first thing we were taught was how to get up off the ground no matter in what position we had fallen. This tip came in handy a couple of times as we continually came tumbling down to the ground! For the entire day, both groups were accompanied by an instructor and teacher.

As the day progressed so did our ability to ski By the end of the day, we were actually skiing and using the skills we had learned The two groups had lunch together and exchanged our mornings experience.

Afterwards, we were given the choice as to whether we wanted to go to the more challenging way back to the bus on the intermediate trail.

While returning to the school, most of us fell asleep as the day had been long and tiring. After speaking to some of the students, I received positive feedback and even some comments about their desire to hit the slopes again next year. I would like to thank all teachers who were involved in making our Activity Day so enjoyable and memorable.

Isabelle Villani 10S

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Louisa Van Buuren, leanne Sait, Anita Spehar, Lisa Cugliari, Angela Howard, Melanie Frye, Sara Bernobich, Katherine Denton. Julie Karabidian.

Hayley Saunders, Lucia Tvrrisi, Louise Morison, Jennifer Sholakis, Narelle Monteleone, Tania Dal'Posso, Nadia Chodiak, Tanya Trlbuxio, Jessica Rose.

Olga Blias, Lisa Cortellino, Louise Consiglio, Elise Guytner, Angela Pedersoli, Anne O'Donovan, Michelle Mu rone, Nevis Zorxut.

Jessica Rockes.

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Nadia Cavalchini, Caterina Messatesta, Josephine Richards, Michelle Puttick, Belinda French K/Ue Miller, Alda Garra, Maxine McPherson, Catherine Condelk), Maria Rivelli.

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Belinda Bird, Marisa Sabato, Emily Tamtner, Tina Incatasciato, Gisella D'Angelo, Anna-Maria Messina, Rebecca Bugeja, Rachael fovell.

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Andrea Dalli, Sasha Wittingslow, Christina Preston, Heidi Schwegler, Mamie Bretherton Angelique Kennedy, Jane Fitzgerald, Maria Magazzu, Amy Johnson.

Lydia Wickramage, Fiona McHugh, Louisa Norwood, Naomi Saunders, Louisa Martello, Donna Skamnaki, Christina Costa, Joanne Purves, Dianne Brezovec, Alison Caesar.

Kelly Pope, Giorgis Andrews, Vanessa Stella, Josie Sculii, Natalie Turner, Belinda Bonanno, Natalie Jones, Rukshika De Silva, Melissa Salpietro.

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Roaaria Bucciarelli, Anita Sweeney, Jorsa Crowe, Nicola Dxiadkiewicz, Susan De Atnicis, Helen Soultania, Bronagh Naughton, Elisha Fox, Joelene Kowalski, Rachel Maher, latsley Borcuk.

Nadia Di Teodori, Elizabeth McDaniel, Tina l>arizza, Melisa Patamisi, Jacinta Oska, Jessica O'Callaghan, Isabelle Villani, Sharlene Stainer, Anna Senaio, Donnamaree Briffa.

Danielle Messina. Aleksandra Cvetanovska, Adriana Albano, Violete Najjar, Naomi Azzopardi, Catherine Flahavin, Corinne Scicluna, I^an Anh Nguyen.

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YEAR 9

Mrs °earce and the Year Nine Class Captains

YEAR 9 GOWN OF THE YEAR

YEAR 9 HISTORY PLAY

"Which fork do we use?", "Look at that waiter!” and "When does the parade start?" were just some of the comments that could be heard coming from a group of excited Ave Maria Textiles students just seated down to lunch.

On Thursday the 25th of June, all Year 9 students viewed a play called “The Goldrush Girls" as part of their History unit.

The occasion was the Gown of the Year fashion parade held at Rembrandt's. The parade is an annual event and gives young Australian designers a chance to show off their talents in many different categories, such as Melbourne Cup fashions, theatre costumes, evening wear and wedding gowns.

Although the judges' final decision wasn't what we students had had in mind, the winning entry was very good. It was a hand worked, beaded evening gown.

On the whole, it was an enjoyable day away from school and we thank Ms Garrasi and Mrs Omand for organizing the day

Lauren McCormick 9D Caitlin McKay 9T

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The play was set in the mid-1800s and the story revolved around the lives of the women of the goldfields in Australia. It also showed how women had to run a house or farm themselves while their husbands were in the goldfields. Occasionally, they would receive a letter from their husbands. Most men thought the women had an easy life but this was not the case: a simple chore like washing could take a whole day!

Everyone seemed to enjoy the play, and in places, we were asked to be part of it by singing along with the actors. The cast portrayed their roles very successfully and at the end of the play they introduced themselves and invited us to ask them questions.

Overall, it was very entertaining as well as educational, and we wish to thank the teachers who helped in organizing the play

Samantha Noonan Holly Buckle

YEAR 9 MORNING TEA "You forgot to put in what?”

“Look! The ants are running through all the food!”

“I forgot to bring the laxatives!"

And so started the Year Nine Home Economics Morning Tea. The tea was designed to help us learn about being hosts to guests we hardly knew - THE TEACHERS! Although the punch looked like it had already been drunk, the teachers seemed to like it, and quickly finished 3 jugs full. The tea and coffee may have had a pastry taste, but that seemed to go down well too! Our guests didn’t hold back when the food was laid out: we had to stand back or get crushed in the stampede. Only a few crumbs were left for the students who had worked so hard. Unfortunately, none of the teachers were poisoned, but the tea went smoothly.

Caitlin McKay 9T Lauren McCormick 9D

YEAR 9 CAMP

On the 29th of April, busloads of Year 9 students left the safety of suburbia for the wilds of Lake Eildon for a three day outdoor activities camp. On arrival, we were placed in groups, each with a qualified instructor and a Year Nine teacher, and supplied with waterproof coats and pants.

Some of the activities to be attempted over the next couple of days included canoeing, bushwalking, initiative activities and learning to cook out in the bush. The groups would take turns to sleep in the bush for a night while the others would remain at base and sleep under tarps.

Some harrowing experiences included: discovering that you had leeches on your hand; hearing strange noises during the night and wondering if you would last until morning; running out of water; and trying to cook in the dark. Worst of all was trying to go to the toilet at night, out in the bush, terrified of what you might encounter out there.

Most of the activities were designed to take as much out of us as possible! After canoeing, we were exhausted and famished and we were dying to hit the showers. Later we cooked our own tea: whether it actually was delicious or not we will never know, but anything tastes ok after a hard day’s paddling!

One of the main parts of the camp was learning to work together as a team, which we learned to do very well. Before long, it was time to pack up and make home “At last” we were all thinking, looking forward to eating and sleeping in the comfort of our own homes.

Luisa Mancuso 9F Liz Raso 9F Melanie Ciantar 9T Monika Cordingly 9T Rosa Pezzimenti 9T

Year Nine Camp - "Rafting”

YEAR 9 & 10 DRAMA SHOWCASE

On the 14th of October, Year 9 and 10 Drama students presented some plays at the Drama Showcase. It was an opportunity for them to perform in front of an audience as part of their assessment.

As a result, everyone was nervous and embarrassed at the thought of having to perform in front of approximately 120 parents, friends and fellow students It was to start at 7.30, and many would-be stars were still running around frantically at 7.29, looking for things before they got on stage.

Despite the nerves, the night did run smoothly. Talented Year 7 and 8 students performed in entertaining dances between the plays. It ended as a worthwhile and exciting night.

Rosa Pezzimenti 9T Melanie Ciantar 9T

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Helen Koutoulogenis, Geraldine Quinlan, Melissa Bates, Ashe Whitaker, Rebecca Barrass Lisa Nicholson, Felicity Edwards, Tracey Spiteri. Jennifer Marchewka Amanda Nardella, Bianca Vanek, Amy Nelson, Donna Parsons, Lauren McCormick, Caroline Duff-Tytler. Genevieve Mulgrew, Dianna Certo, Donna Rullo, Joanne Bon ad io.

Rose Boulos, Tania Cocco, Karina Vila, Kristine Gimena, Diane Feola, Louise Muir, Stella Maisano, Nicole Burke.

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Sarnia Talge, Holly Buckle, Kathleen Maurici, Sarah Foley, Alison Duff-Tytler, Julia Boyle, Ix>uisa Giliberto, Elisabeth Raso, Simone Forbes.

Giuseppina Messina, Melissa Venuto, Jessica Campana, Melissa Proesimo, Belinda lannello, Rosalee Cristallo, Elisabeth Incatasciato, Hanady Najjar, Samantha Worton, Sharon Scerri, Melissa Pagnin.

Kerry-anne Foa, Pasquailna Anastasio, Nadia Farfalla, Samantha Corboy, Rebecca Brincat, Samantha Noonan, Melissa Maher, Miriam Tan key, Luisa Mancuso.

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Cosima Bagala, Susanne Bianchin, Lauren McGill, Christine Spiteri, Katherine Clifford Sarah Webster, Jenny Hrkac, Michelle Muse, Rebecca Hanna, Belinda Morena, Jennifer Cutajar.

Rebecca Stella Katia Damiano, Cristina Almada, Belinda Zanon, Nadia Randello Monica Hogan , Rebecca Reid, Cathy Cuxiila, Artemis Evangelidis, Elena Laino, Rebecca Walsh, Vicky Kotsiris.

Danielle Alessi, Catherine Ward, Weenee Ooi, Elham Najjar, Lillian Eims.

Amanda Maher, Ann-Marie Roda, Rebecca Pittorino.

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Rosa PesaUnenti, Emma Russo, Melanie Ciantar, Melissa Micallot-Grimaud, Lauren Sheahan.

Mariana Zelencic, Peta Carter, Monika Cordingley, Cynthia Lock, Denise Kapsaski, Connie Tedesco.

Peta He Hard, Uyen Bui, Nicole Andronaco, Rebecca Hagan, Monica Cioccia, Michelle McFarlane, Joanne Moulday, Vikki Robinson, Marita Rivette, Maria S iliato, Mary Gia vic.

Priscilla Moscatt, Caitlin McKay, Andrea Hardman, Clare McCormick, Enna-Maree Giampiccolo, Nadia Correnaa, Jessica Mayo, Michelle Tamburro.

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YEAE &

Miss Erzetic and the Year Eight Class Captains A POEM ABOUT 8R

SCIENCEWORKS EXCURSION

HATING ALISON ASHLEY

The year began with quite a great class, with 31 students and not one teacher with a fuss.

We were bright, cheerful and excited, for this was the beginning of the year.

But slowly the class 8R began to dread the work, and started the homework not to hear.

A gid named Jessica left the school, because of all the stress.

But soon enough Natasha came, and there was 31 again.

The girls were all ears, When we heard the news.

Our homeroom teacher Mrs Johnson was leaving, for the long-awaited 3rd term.

3rd term had come and 8R was in a new room.

From G15 all the way to F2 It was great but very different, Our new home-room teacher was Mrs Lee, and now and then Mrs Morgan.

They were both very nice to us, and we were the same in return.

But deep down we all missed, the original “Girls clean up this room!"

As 4th term came round the bend, we knew we were almost finished.

Everyone knew 8R was the best, And at last we had Mrs Johnson back, from her very long rest!

We left for the Scienceworks Museum straight after homeroom on the morning of 22 October. The buses took us to the museum where we were split into three groups and we had to find answers to questions about the exhibitions. These showed us some extremely interesting and fascinating things from the past. At 11.00am when we all had finished our questions we went outside for a morning break, after which we went to see the Spotswood Sewage Pump We were told some history about the pump, about how the pump works and then we were given a demonstration of the workings of the pump.

After this we had free time to look at the exhibitions on our own. These included olden day transport like “penny farthings" and old tramcars. The excursion was enjoyable and interesting.

During the year, the year eight classes went on an excursion to see a play based on the book Hating Alison Ashley by Robin Klein.

The novel had been read by 8R and 8J so they knew what the play was going to be about.

The play was humorous and very well performed Students laughed throughout the entire show.

Daniela Izydorczyk gave her opinion of the play: “I enjoyed the show very much. I thought the show was a lot better than the novel as it was more humorous. The acting was well done and I hope to see another play like it!"

Gaylee Ibbs 8R

Ilana Kennedy 8J

BALLET EXCURSION

SCIENCE FIELD TRIP

The year 8 science groups 6 and 2 went on an excursion to ANAKIE GORGE We left school at period 5 and came back to school at 4 30 pm On the way we stopped a few times to answer some questions. It took an hour to get there. When we got there, we started to eat lunch. While we were eating our lunch we saw some koalas up in the trees. After finishing our lunch we looked around and answered the rest of the questions. While we were looking around we saw the lava that had once came out of the volcano and formed into a rock, we collected some rocks to take back to school.

After we finished looking around we headed back to school. The teachers who came with us were Mrs Sijmons, Miss Daws and Mrs Brasher.

Boi My Ngo 8J

Towards the end of Term Two, all the Year Eight Ave students attended the National Theatre to see the students of the Victorian College of the Arts perform a few different dance pieces showing the different styles of dance. These styles were ballet, contemporary, jazz and modern. For their modern dance piece they performed their routine from the Rock Eisteddfod. They came second at the Eisteddfod for new schools but I’m sure many of the Ave girls thought that they should have won. Many of us could not believe the way these girls could dance and how perfect their figures were!

Carly Churchill of 8R gave her opinion of the show, I enjoyed the entire performance, but my favourite part was definitely when they showed their Rock Eisteddfod piece. It was great, I'm surprised they didn't win.'

Caylee Ibbs 8R

DROMKEEN

All of a year eight went to Dromkeen on 10 September The level was divided for the day, one half going to Dromkeen itself in the morning while the other group went to the Riddells Creek Hall. In the afternoon the groups swapped venues.

At Dromkeen we saw many illustrations which are in picture books, as well as the actual collages from Jeannie Baker s books.

We looked at different types of artistic media and initial illustrations from books Finally we listened to a reading of a short-listed book and looked in the bookshop We then had lunch at a nearby park, spending an hour or so there in the sunshine and making a few trips to the shop for food. In the afternoon we entered the hall and in groups made a collage of something we might see out of a window, continuing the theme of “Windows On The World.” We brought all our own materials and made quite a mess!

Then it was back to the buses for the trip back home The girls enjoyed lunch a lot, and appreciated spending time with their friends.

Anneliese Corkill 8M

THE BIG MOVE With the new building providing new rooms for the senior students, the chance to “move house" for the year eights was gleefully accepted. Here are some thoughts on “The Big Move” from our year eights:

Medieval Lady 8M

The year eights endured a half-year of uncomfortable and frustrating conditions whilst in the portables. We spent two terms in tiny, hot-in-the-summer, cold-in-the-winter classrooms, barely able to stretch our legs (especially hard for the taller ones!) and always falling over the wrinkled carpet. The “move” itself was probably the most hectic time of the year. It was at the end of term two when we started to clean out our desks, rooms and lockers, ready to shift to our new classrooms, the old year 9 rooms.

Everyone was tired after the shift, but all were happy to get out of the old portables and into rooms with our own individual lockers! At least now we're not always tripping over sewing boxes or having to breath in each time we have to pass through a row of desks.

We're all really happy with our new rooms. There's only one problem if you sit at the back: could someone turn the heater off because we re getting too hot.... !

Anneliese Corkill 8M Tu Quyen Nguyen 8P The long-awaited move by the year eights to their new rooms finally came and went.

The move was hard for us poor little weaklings as we struggled to carry our desks to the other end of the school and up the stairs. Although some had a good time, most of us spent our time tripping over desks or steps or accidentally dropping desks! The classrooms now are much better, though it is a shame that all the year eight classes could not be together.

Caylee Ibbs 8R When the “Big Move" was announced our class (8J) was not very happy about having to remain in the same classroom whilst our friends were moving to the other side of the school Most of us are used to it now, but we’re looking forward to being all together next year in year 9.

Ilana Kennedy 8J

THE BUSH DANCE

WHAT DID THE YEAR 8's THINK OF THE MOVE? Very good. It was a big change.” Rita Trimboli 8P “It was very good because we have a bigger room and it's not an art room!"

Michelle Sicari 8P “It took a long time to move everything to our new classrooms." Daniela Izydorczyk 8R

“It's an improvement!" Effie Blias 8R “It was BIG!” Rachel Sarsero 8R “Fab! But it was a bit hard moving the desks." Rebecca Norwood 8R “I felt angry because my friends were now on the other side of the school." Jenny Patrizio 8J “How did 8J feel about not moving?" asks an innocent Miss Mamo (8M homeroom) “Very mad!” answers Ilana Kennedy 8J We will leave the last meaningful words to Slavia Lubkowski of 8R: “Gee Great ”

Early in the year the Year 8 Level Co­ ordinator. Miss Erzetic, announced that a bush dance would be held at O.L.N. with the boys from St. Joseph's. Leading up to the bush dance year 8 Drama classes were taught a number of new dances, including the Troika and the Polka. We were all very nervous when the big day finally arrived.

A variety of sandwiches had been prepared by the year 8 Home Ec. students and a big scarecrow, prepared by 8P, stood in the corner of the stage, intending to make the room look more like a barn.

The school hired the Bushwahzee Band to provide the live music. The dance took a while to get moving, as many were too embarrassed to dance and an atmosphere of nervous tension was upon the hall for the first half hour after the boys arrived.

However, the band and the teachers forced us to dance with the “opposite sex” and some teacher even danced too. Most girls enjoyed being with their friends, and it was also a good time to meet new people.

Many photos were taken, and in the end it was agreed that dancing “bush style" was considered fun, a welcome change from our “normal” dancing!

Margaret Carney 8M Anneliese Corkill 8M Jade Harris 8R Tu Quyen Nguyen 8P

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Susan Mashado, Catherine Brogan, Anissa Jabboar, Samantha Frye. Sandra Silvana Pannia, Justine Croarken, Donna McKay, Rebecca Sholakis, Daniela Pisanelli Angela Lo ludice.

Michele Sleight, Michelle Powell, Valeria D1 Agoeti.no, Jodie Agosta, Amanda Felsinger Louise Carai, Bernadette Saideran, Nicole Ulanowski, Teresa De-Faaio, Lia Georgakopoulos Tania Sgambellone, Emily Tropea, Anh Doan, Jenny Patrixio, Daniela Tuccio, Boi My Ngo Melanie Carmody, Melissa Cere he.

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Catherine McGowan, Lisa Sherkxrk, Laura Southty, Bridget Stockdale, AnneHese Corkill, Anita Rulti, Kathryn Veitch, Belinda Wlacek, Catherine Kehagias, Georgina Ferna.

Melanie Rose, Michelle Pu Hells, Meaghan Francis, Simone Pannell, Christy Gregory, Lucyann Agius, Shaila Graf, Tania Strangle, Carly Turner, Tracie Micallef, Clara Boccheri.

Kim Ria so, Kelly-Jane Caesar, Jane Man ton, Melinda Carmuciano, Melissa Calthorpe, Margaret Carney, Melissa Formosa, Dalida Elias, Belinda Lanxa.

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Lilian a Rinaldi, Bree Jasmine Bloom, Josephine Zuccarello, Sharni Needham, Magda Sow Christine Nilsson, Leanne Howell, Michelle Said, Rachel Coughlan, Monica Bucciarelli.

Clare Darmanin, Elisabeth Suraci, Karen Abela, Megan O'Connor, Kathleen I-ee, Alison Vella, Candida Patamisi, Joanne Chircop, Joanne Haykal, Lauren Jamieson.

Rita Trimboli, Lisa Di Pietro, Skye Buckle, Michelle Sicari, Guiseppina Cuscuna, Tu Quyen Nguyen, Jessica Cucuxxa, Rachel Sexton, Megan Walsh.

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Jacinta Rivette, Michelle Sait, Kylie Ferighetto Catherine Patience, Angela McCoy, Patricia Maxeyko, Belinda Ciccone Jessica Hogan, Nicole Vorrias, Rebecca Norwood Emmie N a taro.

Lana Gradxki, Diana Messed, Carly Churchill, Slawomira Lubkowski, Michelle Mu: Idea Inguanti, Donna Borg, Nicole Ar kin stall, Caylee Ibbs, Angela Catanxariti Jade Harries.

Rachel Sarsero, Jessica Chillemi, Daniela Isydorcsyk, Pong Bouavong, Rosa Vanessa Vandrine, Kathryn De Lullo. Kathryn Fraser, Effie Bliss.

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YEAR 7

Mrs Wrochna and the Year Seven Class Captains

THOUGHTS ABOUT BEING YEAR 7

PEER SUPPORT

At the beginning of 1992 we Year 7’s hardly knew any girls from the older classes.

That is why Peer Support was a great opportunity for us to meet older fellow students The person who ran the program was our Year 7 Co-ordinator, Mrs Wrochna.

A number of Year 11 students volunteered to be the leaders of groups containing ten or so Year 7 girls. They were great leaders and we really appreciated them doing Peer Support. Each week the groups would get together and discuss problems and issues concerning them. Although we had certain activities to do we still had fun, especially doing role plays, having parties and going on organized outings We learned to co­ operate with others through these activities as well. The program was an introduction to helping the Year 7’s settle in and feel comfortable at Ave Maria, and it gave us more confidence in ourselves. Both levels benefited from the program: The Year 7’s realized that the Year 11’s weren't “mean bullies" and the Year 11's made some new, slightly younger friends. We thank the Year 11’s for their companionship and support and there is one idea we all agree on “We would have liked Peer Support to continue for longer!”

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The Year 7’s seemed to have adapted to the changes of they confronted at the beginning of the new High School year. 7W thought that coming to Ave Maria was a big step, especially as we were juniors again.

All the Year 7’s agreed that they felt nervous because they were in a new environment.

The changes have had a large impact on their lives and the new year has been different and hard. The Year 7’s did feel welcome: “Yes, Peer Support made it a lot easier for us." The new subjects were fine, but it was difficult to be organized for classes: “It is really hard because so much is happening all around you. You just can’t remember anything!” Although they liked learning about History, most enjoyed Art, English and Textiles because they were so out-of-the-ordinary from “normal’’ things.

We all can't believe how fast 1992 has gone but we're looking forward to next year.

Louise Buscema 7C Jacinta Heskett 7W

Year Seven Family night

MS READ-A-THON MS is a disease which affects the central nerves system- that is the nerves from the brain and the spinal cord. Earlier this year the Year 7's participated in the 'MS Read A-Thon', which encourages children of all ages to read as many books as possible. Sponsors are engaged by the readers for each book that is read, and the money raised goes towards research into Multiple Sclerosis to provide facilities for sufferers of the disease. Many students were asked to comment on the program and both avid readers and non-readers (who said reading was ’boring’!) agreed that reading for people with MS was worthwhile.

Some girls even read up to three times their normal reading capacity. Our Year 7's are kind at heart after all!

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Priscilla Brown 7M Louise Buscenia 7C

THE WALK-A-THON - A YEAR SEVEN VIEW Although the walk-a-thon was for a very good cause, many Year 7’s experienced a lot of pain! Considering it was a very hot day and 10 km long, you can't blame us. As we eventually reached Canning St Reserve it was a great relief knowing there were cool cans and yummy sausages for us to dig into. After having a relaxed and enjoyable lunch we set off back to school: but walking around the river made us nearly die with thirst again. We all survived though and it was a groovy day!

Kristy Redder 7D

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Angela Del Mastro, Emma Mangan, Phuong Anh Nguyen, Anna-Lee Mau tone, Danielle Balmano, Chama Elkins. Fatima Serrano, Anita Meoli, Siham Elbob, Susan Santoro, Catherine Tropea.

Donna KaramicoT, Louise Buscema, Joanne DalM, Lisa Stout, Myle Hoang, Magdalena Rbyka, Veronika Borbely, Rebekah Volpe, Antonia Bonaccurso, Anne Fewster, Mary De Bono.

Kirsty Ledda, Victoria Agostino, Francesca Carra, Maria Cambrea, Anna Loverso, Ain Quinn, Tanya Turner, Tania Denni, Kylie Caruana.

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Andrea Gavalchini, Michelle Arbisu, Usa Reale, Rochelle Trusler, Renee lahmann, Danielle Murnane, Alisha Bennett, Judy Van, Mary Koutoukidis, Caterina Bagala.

Mary-Jane Lynch, Brid O'Donoghue, Alicia Smith, Mimma D'Andrea, Sarah Taliana, Merilee Stainer, Kathryn Young, Carla Palmer, Sarah McCinty, Antoinette Folino, Kirstie Duff.

Kate Sheahan, Lisa Mesiti, Caterina Anastasio, Marica Salpietro, Sandra Imbesi, Pamela Talevska, Vicky Tu, Kristy Pedder, Belinda Ulanowski.

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PRINCIPAL: Mr. John Hoye.

PRINCIPAL: Mr. John Hoye.

3rd Row L-R

2nd Row L-R

Front Row L~R TEACHER: CO-ORDINATOR

Jacqueline Oria, Renee Waterman, Marita Salce, Angela Costa. Rebecca Jory Nadia D’Urso, Rhiannon farmer, Tina D’Elia, Jillian McLeod, Veronica Palascianc Belinda De Vellis, Melinda Fisicaro, Sandra Mancuso, Priscilla Brown, Rosemary Kathryn Crookshanks, Ingrid Antoni, Diane Herczaniwski, Justine De A crdcis, L Con nie Cimino.

Christine Cannavo, Vira Pirotta, Kathryn Berk eta, Ran ya Najjar, Natalie Papa Lucette Scuteri, Christie Farrell, Vivian Vila, Sonia Angioiino.

R. Malacchini (Absent).

I. Wrochna. ►HOtOG#.

YEAR: 7M

PRINCIPAL: Mr. John Hoye.

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Naomi lewis, Danielle Hayden, Diana Pedersoli, Melissa Palasciano, Kathleen Bailey, Natalie Prenc, Gratia Di Malo, Eva Kalita, Rosina Velona, Allison Harrigan, Lisa Tribuaio.

Samantha D'Cruae, Danielle Buhagiar, Kim Piskuric, Andrea Tuccio, Amy Bloomfield Carolyn Favier, Holly Salter, Rebecca Sarsero, Jacinta Heskett, Lorna Portaro, Lina Ferraro.

Angela Pittorino, Julia Greco, Maria Martello, Belinda Pappa, Kelly Spiteri, Sarah Auld, Diana Nguyen, Natasha Stella.

Warrick.

YEAR: 7W BHO’OGBAFH, !• AB'huB »H3 FI

PRINCIPAL: Mr. John Hoye.

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