Staff 1992
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM - 1992 STAFF Back Row: Fifth Row: Fourth Row: Third Row: Second Row: Front Row: Absent:
Principal: Miss Patricia Ryan Mrs. A. Maynes; Mrs. B. Saunders; Mr. D. Giddens; Ms. J. Twigden ; Mr. K. Flattley; Ms. M. Klasen ; Miss C. Gooden; Mrs. D. Willoughby; Mrs. L. Hosking; Mrs. J. Gersh Miss K. Scicluna; Mrs. A. McKay; Mrs. J. Lecinski; Mrs. J. Young ; Mrs. M. Davine; Mr. B. Pearce: Mr. K. Reed ; Miss J. Nihill ; Miss T. Guardiani; Mr. A. Morgan Mrs. L. Falvo; Mrs. R. Stynes; Mrs. R. Kenny; Mrs. E. Wilson ; Mrs.J. Westerman ; Mr. L. Colquhoun ; Mrs. L. Regan; Miss A. Keogh ; Mrs. P. Dunne; Mrs. E. Ryan; Mrs. R. Dow Ms. K. Darling; Mrs. R. Bowyer; Mrs. K. Flanagan; Mrs. L. MacDonald; Mrs. P. McC luskey; Mrs. M. Cross; Ms. J. Ricketts; Mrs. D . Rolski ; Mrs. W. Vanderslik; Miss S. Fairbairn; Mrs. A. Baker; Mrs. B. Selleck Mrs. C. Nolan; Ms. R. Phvitelli; Mrs. J . Enright; Mrs. R. Mcivor; Mrs. V. Findling ; Mrs. M McKenna; Mrs. H. Kelly; Mrs. R. Pendavingh ; Mrs. D. Warrell; Mrs. S. Evans; Ms. E. Viertmann Mrs. I. Von Moller; Mrs. J . Francesconi; Mrs. H. Chalmers; Mrs. J . Will is; Miss P. Ryan : Mr. C. Blake: Sr. J. Stapleton. Mrs. A. Burton; Mrs. B. Clayton; Mrs. M. Roberts Ms. A. Bonacci, Mrs. J . Dean; Ms. E. Gleeson; Mr. L. Harvey; Mrs. L Hendry, Fr T. Horlock; Sr. M. Nabbs. Mr L. Nilsson; Mrs. D. O'Neill ; Fr. S. Rigo; Mr. F. Salmic; Mrs. B. Quilkey
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
This anniversary year has given us a wonderful Happy 90th birthday C.L.C .! of our school, which has been about tradition the on opportunity to reflect for girls since 1902 . It reminded us that education Catholic providing an excellent to which hundreds of individuals over the institution, living our school is a vibrant, gifts . To all of us too the opportunity is particular own their contributed years have this living tradition which is C.L.C . to ourselves of something contribute there to One of the highlights of the year was certainly the 90th Anniversary Reunion which saw over six hundred ex-students joining in a eucharistic celebration and A particularly moving moment was when Sister Una McAllister, former meal. principal of C.L.C., East Melbourne, reflecting on what C.L.C. had meant to her as teacher and principal, said to the ex-students, "We loved you, you know . We always That spirit of affection I believe continues in our thought of you as our girls ." school today and nourishes and informs everything we do . It is the living witness of our loving God who cherishes us all. May it continue to be our hallmark of C.L.C. through all the changes that the future may bring .
Patricia M . Ryan Principal
CHAPLAIN'S COMMENT
"Time waits for no man" .. .or woman presumably. It is hard to believe that another year is drawing rapidly to a close. As I think back over the year it occurs to me that, once again, there have been many highlights. This year has seen the 90th anniversary of the school and accompanying celebrations which I had the privilege of being part of. One of those celebrations was the Anniversary Reunion and Mass that was held in August. It was a great celebration with many former pupils taking the opportunity to return and to catch up with others who had shared an important part of their life.
I pray that Chrtistmas and the holiday break will be a time of blessing for you and that whatever you do and wherever you are next year, you will know that you will always have a place in the heart that is Catholic Ladies' College. Father Tim Horlock School Chaplain
When I spoke at that Reunion Mass I quoted from a Birthday card that I had received . The words on that card spoke of what a birthday is but the words can be applied to any special occasion. They were: "A birthday is a time to enjoy being with friends, to look back on where you've been, to look forward to the special opportunities the future holds for you. It's a time to wrap yourself in your favourite memory and think about all the hapiness you're yet to discover. .. A_ birthday is a very special time to enjoy all that you've done, all that you are; to dream of everything you've yet to experience, everything you've yet to become." We at C.L.C have had that opportunity this year. It has been a time to look back, not with regret but with thankfulness. It has been a time to look forward , not with fearfulness but with hope. It has been a time to rejoice in what we are now, knowing that this is the case because we have a past and also we have a future ; a future that is bright with promise. Another highlight for me this year was to travel to Central Australia with the Year 11 trip. This was great time and one that will live in my memory for many years to come. I couldn 't help but have the sense that as we were travelling to the 'heart' of our country, and it was certainly worth the effort once we got there. Once again it occurred to me how important it 1s to go to the 'heart' and be in touch with what is there.
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We as a community have done that this year with our celebrations, with our remembering and in many other ways as well. As we step into another year may we be reminded of the importance of being 'heart' people, of remembering that our God is a God of Jove, and of the need to continue to offer that love to each other.
••• TOMORROW We live in a world of plastic promises. Of plastic hopes and dreams. We live with the reality of a harsh cruel world , and the one thing that drives us on is the hope of a tomorrow. "Tomorrow-a new day .Maybe things'll be different tomorrow" But they're not. And we still have to wake up and put up with Jiving in a world where wrong is often right. But I still believe that there can be a tomorrow for everyone to live for. Where there's no black or white-where people live as one. Where it doesn't matter if your Christian, Buddhist or Jewish or come China or Germany. Where love flowers from the very earth beneath us and lives in the air we breath. When we sleep we dream of this life,but when we wake the dream is gone and it doesn't matter an ymore. But the dream lies patiently in waiting for th e day when it shall become a reality. Help me to make this happen for I fear the day when tomorrow never arrives. FOR NOW I SHALL WAIT FOR THE DAWNING OF TOMORROW-A NEW DAY. R. JESSUP
SRC REPORT If have learnt anything from being SRC pres ident for 1992 it is firstly, how to walk down to the office with my ey es closed and secondly, what my name sounds like (syllable by syllable) over the P.A. System. As in the past, the students of CLC have continued to give up time, effort and kilojoules to h e lp various charities and organizations . Sacrifices ranged from death by doughnut, Forty Hour Famine, Legacy, Wildlife Foundation, casual clothes and the humiliation of "Red Nose" day. It would seem that there is no end to the painless means by which we can extract money from good littl e Catholic girls . On e of the aims of the SRC this year was to improve the conditions of our toilets . I'm pleased to say that there have been some improvements a lthough a little more effort may be required before I would go as far as to say it is a hygienic fac ility. One day we will get there . But thanks to tho se people who did make an effort. One of the SRC's most important jobs is to raise money for World Vision and in particular for our spon sor e d child Juan P of CHILE, SOUTH AMERICA . CLC has been a proud sponsor of Juan P for 2 years and hopes to continue until he is able to support himself. I'm sure not too many 10 year old boys can boast about being on the minds of nearl y 700 girls!! I have thoroughly enjoyed being SRC president for 1992. Not only have I have been fortunate enough to meet and work with many girls of all different year levels, I also had the opportunity to judge the cleanest year 8 room and, I have to say it was pretty exciting getting my first mail and fax! I would like to thank all SRC reps . this year, Mr Nil sson, Mr Blake and Ms Ryan as well as the groundsmen , Mr Reed and Mr Giddons. But most of all I would like to thank all the students that gave up their time for a variety of worthwhile causes. Well done. I would also like to thake this opportunity to tell people that CLC really is a top school. All the best and thanks again . Krysten Vaughan
Year 12.
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1992
Emily Banna It's only T&T no one will notice.
Willett Adele Can I please have a late pass?
Anna O'Brian It's not fair! I want to be 18.
/ Stacey Child Scram off!
Kate Neal I'm not a bogan.
Sandrine Pouzet I can do anything.
Noeleen Tapley Oh my God Becky! What a yobbo!
Sullivan Brionhy I think I'll be bald by the end of the year.
Tanya Taylor I've got a last-night'sdinner sandwich!
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Naomi Spar k es Vaughan Krysten Of cours e Matil da's Dammit! Why don't REAL WOMB AT! birds fly into each oth er when they fly in tho se big groups?
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Naomi Layne I'll finish it in T&T.
Sarah Rossi don't understand .
Bronwyn Wickett Svetlana Popo vsk a If I can survive today, Oh my God, I've got son hot go ss. can survive anything .
Kinnear Caroline EAGLES: Premiers '92'!?
Doyle Kathleen Katrina Nolan Did you hear about the Kathleen Doyle, Silver Foil! Irish...
Lara Crowle y "You're a lo se r Lara. " LARA : "But wh at d'yE mean ?"
Tiz Mascioli University of New Zealand, here I come !
1992
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Kearney
Go away!! And stop >othering me, I like Mr Men.
Me lissa
Knight
Sr. Daphne
Rowe
Na talie T op stuff!
Me lissa
Norfolk
LEA VE ME ALONE!
Kate
Robins-Browne
Is there a word limit on this?
Lesley
O'Neill
Reddy Red Rooster.
Sally
Baker
Yes, his name really is Eugene.
Wilson
Sarah
Did you kiss him ?
Cunningham
Have you ever had the BUZZ feeling?
Rachel
Carroll
Groovy*!*
Blair
Racho s
Shiel
Who arc you calling blonde?! ?
Cumming
You're so vain.
Cathy Joannah
Monique Melanie
Narelle
Bushby
I'm such a perfect human being.
Elisa
Norton
It's O .K, I'm obligated.
Angela
Croft
don't get it! I don't get it!
Connell
Larni
Did you see Rob las night? Was he looki1 hot ? !! ?
Fiona
Hendersor
Don't worry about i
Lisa
Abakumenk
I'm not drunk, I alw<: look like this!
Danielle
Naylo
Anyone who does V.< deserves drugs.
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Fiona Blake The Cadbury's Girl. It ·nly takes a glass and a half.
Janelle Stevenson ~FC- I like it like that!
Sandra Brown Can I cold turk e y on the caffeine now ?
Tammy Quinlan Please sir, may I have some more?
Jane
Kearney What!
Marnie Puls NNNNYYYES ...
Suzanne Hegarty I'm on the phone, I'll ring you back .
Sharyn Lovett Was it good for you?
Jennifer Cortese ITS OFFICIAL!
Margaret Houlihan Jesus! Mary! and Joseph!
Cathy Toohey I'm so innocent
Lisa Goodison Oh .. . My ... Gawd
Belinda Wright Michelle Morelli One track mind, always I'm not speaking toda y. on track.
Gabrielle Wayman My social life is nonexistant
Christine Koziol Dings Bums
Linda Mastr o p a o Life is a h ighway
Francesca O' Ne i l How did yo u ail get t< class so quick ly ?
Sonia Argen tin o It doesn 't bal an ce .
Giulia Del Pop o l1 ARROGANCE, THAT 1:
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Jody Ryan Oh, just don't worry about it.
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Colleen Elso What happened to the plus ?
Lisa Sciacca Hypothetically speaking!. ..
Susan Difabio Let's go shopping .. .! bought a suit.
Katrina Hall Davison don't have milk with Julie I'm so stupid! Why did my mini-wheats. I do it?
Claire Wilson ls there room in the cupboard?
Neild Michelle know this is a stupid question, but...
1992
Bridget Sloane Oh! Was that for homework?
Amanda Clarke That'd be attractive
Jennifer Jowett I'm gonna be a writer.
Johanna Hayes Samantha Buckley "Where's Guinness?" If I can get through this week I can get through anything.
Stephanie Heard Let's organise it.
Lysenko Natalie Can I do the prayer?
Peruzzo Adreana "LOCALS ONLY'
Mulholla1 Jenny Uncle Barry Chest1
Angela Ryan Is Cath here today?
Brewer Kellie Narelle Reed don't want my comment Uncle Lorrie Neste to be stressful.
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Michelle. Grech No comment.
Michelle Mc Hugh I'm not too slow, it's just that everyone else is too fa s t!
,) Heidi Danaher You Legend!
Polidano Justine Pick the film.
Sarah Humphrey I'll give it to you on Monday.
DeC or rad Michelle Bahra Bahm Bing. Boomb .
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Els Aerts No comment
Rania Abouzeid don't want to go to UNI anyway.
Marie Bulzomi I'm soooo patient!
Natalie Pe a rsel l I just wanna go hom e.
/ ' Clare O'Meara Claros Studdos.
Rowena Babuin Tinka
Sally McKenzie I'm not interested.
Narelle Farmer Get a brain.
Danielle Unsworth Michelle Fitzgerald TRUST ME!!! Here comes the chocky woman!
Maryanne Battistella lt's all in the finger big boy!
Tania Schiavetti Chalk Crusher.
Kate Robert s What's Kate worth ? Crown Lagers and 12 Golden Dreams!
Simone Zanon G'day Sweetie.
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Steinfort Louise Is anyone selling chocolate?
STUDENT DAY The
year
12
perspective
The 26th of June .......... student day ... .. ... . .year revenge ! ! ! ! ! !
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Contrary to the first images that jumped into our minds at the mention of student day, we Year Twelves made the most of the responsibility that we had been entrusted with and enjoyed taking over the teaching and administration roles for the Thanks to Mr Raj, a former teacher who day. introduced the tradition to C.L.C, we Year Twelves were given the chance to experience a day in the life of a chosen C.L.C teacher. It was a normal day for the year 7-11 stud en ts - if you call being taught by a year twelve a normal event for a normal school day. The actual day was a success: 'So how was it?' asked concerned teachers. 'It was great' we rep I ied - surely the results had The school hadn't been spoken for themselves ! burnt down, the ambulance wasn't called in once and none of the teachers had been given the pinkslip. At the end of the day the real teachers got their classes back, Miss Ryan got her school back and we suddenly home went Tw e lves Year appreciative of the effort our teachers put in.
By Jenny Jowett and Naomi
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STUDENT ATTENDS SCIENCE FORUM "During the last week of the holidays, I spent a week at Newman College for Gas Youth 92. It was run by the Gas and Fuel Corporation, and involved 150 students from all over Victoria. We visited many places including the Gas and Fuel headquarters and research centres, the zoo, Morwell Power Station and open cut mine, the Energy Conservation centres, the Melbourne Town Hall, we even went on a cruise on the Yarra and many other places as well. The week was aimed at interesting students in issues such as Energy Conservation, Recycling and other topics related to the Environment and Power. The week was great fun as a lot of entertainment was also provided and the people were great."
Annie
S.C.S.A.
Gardner Year 11
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT EASTERN DIVISION
Congratulations to C.L.C. Junior basketball team who won their grand final game by 3 points at Albert Park stadium on the 19th of June. It was an excellent effort and you made your school proud. Team Coach : Angela Kinden, Captain : Michelle Kinden, Vice Captain Alison Turner, Team members: Chantell Coco, Claire Abakumenko, Larissa Robinson, Karen Urbancic, Anita Cotella, Benita Evans, Carly Rheinberger, Alison Turen, Vanecia Branston, Michelle Kinden. This is the 5th year in a row Catholic Ladies' College has won this section.
MATHEMATICS
CHALLENGE
Earlier this year some students participated in the Maths Challenge. A series of very difficult problems were attempted over several weeks. Certificates were presented to Michelle Gaff, Phoebe Mock and Bianca La Serra for participating in the challenge. Sarah Puls received a merit award and Karlie Nunn was in the top 5% of Australian students and received an excellence award. Congratulations to all those girls! C.L.C. ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Certificate of achievement-V. Branston(sport) C. Abakumenko(sport)C.Elso music, and academic achievement) Certificate of Service-S.Godden, L,Pote,A Clarke. Certific~te of Leadership--F. Elliott, V.McEvoy, C. Vaughan. CAL TEX ALL ROUNDER AW ARD----C. ELSO. CLARKE TROPHY---A. O'BRIEN
YEAR 11 ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP 'Holland Taylor and Co', a firm of Chartered Accountants practising in Eltham, are awarding a scholarship to a Year 11 Accounting student. The award of the scholarship is based upon the standard of completion of criteria covering th e content of Unit 2 Accounting. Over the next five years, the firm is offering five separate scholarships each worth $500. Of this $500, the successful student will recieve $250 while the remaining $250 goes to the college. Mrs. J. Arundell Commerce Dept.
Congratulations to Francesca Roadley (year 11) who was the winning entrant in a competition to design a logo for Watsonia A .D.A.R.D .S . (a support group for those who care for confused elderly people). Congratulations too, to Justine Polidano (year 12) who has been selected by the Southern Cross Student Exchange scheme to study for two months in Japan as an exchange student.
ELTHAM
YOUTH
ART
SHOW
Congratulations to all the girls who had work selected for the 3rd Annual Eltham Youth Ar t Show. The judges were most impressed with the overall standard of work from CLC . Specia l congratulations to:
Years 10 - 12 Natalie Lysenko 1st prize 2D woork Narelle Farmer Sp. mention 20 work Peta Clarke Sp. mention 20 work Britta Poljansek Sp. mention 2D work Georgette Pavier Encouragement award 3D work Years 7 - 9 Kelly Haines 2nd prize 2D work Adriana Falcone Encouragement award 20 work Claire Connelly Encouragement award 20 work Rebecca Hannon Special mention 2D work Kylie Shaw 1st prize 30 work
Combined
Athletics
Carnival
The Secondary Catholic Sports Associaton Carnival was held on Wednesday, May 6th at Olympic Park. It was a great opportunity for our school athletes to compete at our top Victorian Athletics venue. CLC performed well to finish in 4th place. Our Year 9 Track squad of Samantha Hunt, Jessica Jones, Alicia Rendall and Natalie Pascoe won all sprint events and nearly broke the Relay record. Congratulations to all competitors who represented their school and thanks to Mr Blake and fellow teachers who organized transport to and from the sports.
ALMA The Alma tak e s kids eighteen on days around night time.
DO EPEL
Doepel is a tall sailing ship, which between the ages of fifteen and a sail training voyage lasting nine Port Phillip Bay and anchoring at
On this voyage I not only gained confidence and learned more about a sailing ship but I learned to work together as a team member. For the nine days, along with about thirty other people and ten or so crew you sweat it out, hoisting sails, climbing up the masts, scrubbing decks and generally being trainee sailors. You not only work on the ship but you attend lectures, play games and take on certain duties, which include helping with the meals, cleaning out cabins, spending time on bow watch, night watch and helping in the engine room. Also on the voyage you get the chance to go ashore and learn how to sail small sailing boats called "sparrows", and on your final day all the trainee sailors elect a Captain, First Mate and other positions of authority and sail the ship home by themselves. Overall Alma is an unforgettable experience, wh e re you not only gain confidence and the ability to work well as a team member but you walk away with lots of new and close friends. by Erin Walker Year 10
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"WESTPAC" MATHEMATICS
AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION
Year 7 Distinctions: R. Licheri, A. Horsfall, E. Barry, M. McKinley, A. Kegele, L. Mason, F. Wong, A. Dudley, N. Fitzgerald, P. Cerone, K. Peroni, C. Rees, B. Bonetto, F. Walsh. In addition 40 Year 7 girls received credits. Year 8 Distinctions: V. Di Battista, D. Dooley, J. Hanlon, K. Ubancic, C. Connelly, K. Robins-Browne, L Wickett, C. Bolger, M. Clifford, M. Gaff, C. Lewis, S. Rough, R. May, S. Bibby, B. Laserra. In addition 49 Year 8 girls received credits. Year 9 Distinctions: A. Bowyer, J. Lee, A. McNamara, A. Dean, N. Pascoe, A. Femie, A. Clews, F. Elliott. In addition 45 Year 9 girls received credits. Year 10 Distinctions: P. Mock, J. Gaff.
M. Love, S. Puls,
In addition 24 Year 10 girls received
credits.
Year 11 Distinctions: N. Robins-Browne Credits: A. Gardner, M. Clonan, L. Telley, J. Sinni, C. Fraser, S. Slizys, C. Dune!!. Year 12 Distinctions: F. O'Neil, N. Layne, J. Jowett, S. Lovett. Credits: B. Sloane, C. Elso. Specia I Achievement Certificates: Year 7: R. Licheri, A. Horsfall, E. Barry Year 8: V. Di Battista, D. Dooley, J. Hanlon Year 9: A. Bowyer, J. Lee, A. McNamara Year 10: M. Love, S. Puls, P. Mock Year 11: N. Robins-Browne, A. Gardner, M. Clonan Year 12: F. O'Neil, N. Layne, J. Jowett
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LANGUAGE COMPETITIONS Congratulations to all girls who took part and received awards in the language com petions this year. The following girls received awards : AUSTRALIAN LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES GERMAN Year 8 : R.Abouzeid, L.Baksr, S . Bibby, ].Burgess, K.Clonan, C.Connelly, M .Devlin , E.Gilmartin, j.Gurry, E.Klein , D.Garma, K.Makarucha, R.May, Carla Stevens, Clare Stevens, K.Ubancic, E. Van Leest, S. Wabnik Year 9: A.Bowyer, L.Cooper, C.Dunn , K.Earl, M .Fu tol, M .Gurry, M .Kennedy, R.Koziol , E. Maguire, B. Miller , M. Nolan , N.Pascoe, B. Said, C. Schuls , V. Slizys, ITALIAN Year 8 : H.Beazealy, S.Cucuzza, V .Farrell, 0 . Follacchio , C.O 'Donovan, A.Rendell, S.Rough, L. Scolieri , K.Robins-Browne, K. McMillan, M.Frazzetto. Year 9: A.Baker, A.Bolmat , L. Cirone, A.Clews, N.Corrigan , F.Elliott, F.LaTerra, M. Norfolk , M.Reardon, L. Saundry, R.Scolieri, C. West. SWINBURNE COMPETITION
JUNIOR
ITALIAN
POETRY
Third Prize-Italian Section-Sonia MarcianoYr7 -Non-Italian Section-Natalie Rose Yr.7 Honourable Mention - Italian Section - Sonia Marciano - Yr. 7; Vanessa Di Battista - Yr . 8. -Non-Italian Section - Natalie Rose Yr.7 ; L.Singleton Yr 7; Laura Wickett Yr 8. Certificate of Merit - Italian Section Yr. 7 - P. Cirone, S.Form ica; Yr. 8 - S. Cucuzza Non- Italian Section Yr . 7 - S Hevey, D.Hodgson, M.Wicking; Yr.8 - S.Cassar, C. O'Donovan, T. Patchett. DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY Italian Poe try Comp e ti ti on Honourable Mention Certificates Yr. 9 - M.Norfolk, L.Saundry, C.West, F. La Terra; Yr. 10 - N. Schnitzer. Finalist Certificate: Yr. 11 - E. Campanaro. National Languages Festival Competition Mariella McKinley -.year 7 - Honourable Mention
C.L.C. MOTHERS/ DAUGHTER S
CAROLINE SCHULZ
BRIDGET SHARKIE My assoc1ation with C.L.C . began on February l 4th . l 950 as a student in first year .I was not aware then that my experiences over the next six years would lead to what has been fo r me, over many years a mo st happy and re warding assoc iation with both th e College andthe Si ster s of Charity. Gabrielle
rem em be r tram rides from Kew , reall y caring teachers, friendly kids from ev ery subu rb of Melbourn e and especia ll y Sister Anthony Form with her endle s s supp ly of hairc lip s whi ch she distributed eve ry morn ing to an y ch ild with ha i on th eir face!!. Mary Schulz(nee Gardiner) MELISSA LAYNE
NAOMI
LAYNE
GABRIELLE COSGRIFF When I was at C.L.C. I was very much involved in sport. Sister Helen was our coach for basketba l !(now netbal 1) I met her again at the 90 years reunion and she ac tually remembered me and was able to name the other girl s in my team as well.I thought that was lovely. I remembered my school days at C.L.C . as being mo st enjoyable. Josie Co sgriff(Smith .)
ANN STILLMAN (nee Hanranan)
1960-67)
MEG
My year at Eltham was the happiest of my C.L.C. years. It is a lovely school in a beautiful area. It was wonderful to see so many of my school mates again at the reunion after 21 years. Melinda Layne(nee Patterson .)
C.L.C.
DO YOU REMEMBER ..... .... . . MOTHERS/ DAUGHTER S Prefects watching at the gate Are yo ur hats and gloves in place? Dear Si ster Anthony with he r clip s Waiting for loo se hair to sli p. Prac tise prac ti se round and round Anoth er ST.Pat's day ma rch in town . Siste r Helen hitching up her long habit To pl ay netball -get ready to grab it. Tarante lla and polk a with May Down s At Speech Night we did the lot-without our frowns!. Parade and ST.Pat's boys did grace our hall practice dances were the go for al 1! ! . On the first Friday of every of each month To mass at the Cathedral we did go Parade and Academy came also.
ELIZABETH FLANNIGAN
MARY Mc CORKELL(Great-Au nt) KIT CRONAN(Grandmot her) REBECCA FLANNIGAN-year? .
Leaving and matric. were special years As friendships were formed for later years. Finally as females you were encouraged to believe That you held within the power to achieve. Thank you C.L.C. For ninety years you have cited MAY KNOWLEDGE AND VIRTUE BE UNITED!. Irene Gilbert(neeMC.Dona ld .)
IRENE GILBERT (nee McDonald)
Patricia Mulholland (neeHogan) JENNY MULHOLLAND I attended C.L.C.(east Melbourne)in 1956-59. What my daughter would call a "Golden Oldie".
DEBRA GILBERT MARY ALLEN-Attended C.L.C. LISA GOODISON'S Grandmother
LISA
GOODISON
I can just say how grateful I was to be educated at C .L.C. and how impressed I was to see the beautiful group of buildings which comprise the new C.L.C. The beauty of the place and the happy atmosphere was quite overwhelming . Dorothy Corcoran. MARGARET Mc GIBBON Ke rr) 1957-60.
JOAN DUNN (nee Morgan) 1952-56
ELIZABETH Mc GIBBON
CLAIRE DUNN
I remember being pleasantly suprised when on a I saw my teacher who seemed school excursion so prim and proper with her veil pinned back displaying great racquet work and footwork on a tennis court.Gosh Sister Una is human after all. During the month of May each classroom put up a small shrine in honour of Mary .Sister Dorothy's room would always have the best, using masses of blue crepe pap er and flowers and the blue glass lamp . Joan Dunn(nee Morgan .)
women danced with the Bolshoi Ballet and moved on the international music circuit - ma:xbe they still do.
C.L.C REFLECTIONS There are many C.L.C 'girls' who have had fascinating experiences, exploring life to the Some have had major, public success. full. Others have made great personal achievements, Very many have often against enormous odds. played the vital role of nurturing children and maintaining a family. To ce lebrate the school's anniversary, h~e is a sketch of some intere sting C.L.C women. Janine Burke wrote the first authorative history Highly qualified in of women in Australian art. Fine Arts, she has changed career and is now a full-time, eminent fiction writer. Krista Bell (Blakeney) created the well-known She is an authority on children's book ~. childr en 's literature and conducts her own National Childrens' Radio program, Childrens'
ful.u.r. Colette Mann, in the fickle world of television entertainment, has remained at the top for just has her own television She on two d ecades . programme and also continues as a successful She retains a great affection dramatic actress. who taught her. nuns the and for C.L.C Ann We stmore is a medical journalist with I.h.e. Ail and other specialist medical publications. C .L .C students have excelled in medicine. Barbara Griffiths (Swede), Collette Gay (Reeves) Marie Moon and Gloria Moscatini are doctors . Margaret (van Veenendaal) is an opthalmologist. We stmore is a radiologist and Moira Westmore is Jennifer Haberle (Jones) is an an an ae thetist. occup a tional therapist. The legal profession is represented by Maureen Witshire (Kelleher) and Dominique Saunders Maureen has a general practice m (Joyce ) Ram sey and Dominique is a legal aid lawyer. Veroni ca Cosgriff studied nursing, then music She lived for a number of years in therapy . Now, having married a Perth, then in Ireland . Norw egian, she lives in Stavanger in southern Norway with her baby twins. Women who successfully com e back to study la ter in life, overcoming enormous obstacles , include Mary Ann Benito (Sewaki) and Jodi e Ellis (Gration) who are und ertakin g Ph.D studi es Mary Ann and Dominique Saunders (Joyce). is an Jodie and Administration studies Business expert on Women in Trade Unions. This brief cameo sketch reflects some of the C.L.C women of the late l 960's and does not In earlier days, C.L.C pretend to be complete.
What is clear is that we can be truly proud of our school, its women and its motto "Knowledge and Virtue" united. Leonie Kelleher
(Leonie is an Ac credited Spec ialist Lawyer in Environmental Plannin g and Loc al Go vernment Law. In 1990 she received an Order of Australia Medal for her voluntary work f or sufferers of Retinitis Pigmentosa .)
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THE V. C. E. AT C.L.C. What has the introduction of the new V.C.E. meant at C.L.C.?.Certianly an increased work load and stress load for teachers and students, but just as certainly some positive outcomes. Here are some of them: For TeachersThe professional stimulus that comes from a new challenge and the need to change. establishment of networks among teachers from other schools with consequent exchange of ideas and strategies and mutual support. enhanced opportunities for in- service and professional development. For StudentsGreater opportunities for; self-management of learning. development of organisational and re search ski 11 s. expression of individuality and a creativ e approach to set work requirements. - learning by doing. Both teachers and students have had to ad just to new modes of learning, where the teacher is seen as facilitator and guide, rather than conveyor of knowledge .We have been amazed and gratified at the capabilities and imagination students have work to approach their in exhibited 11 Year instance requirements . For hav e English in Projects Communication included; organisation of a highly professional fa shion parade. production of a video about the making of our school production "Fame" - writing and a public reading of a student's own anthology of poetry. design and presentation to a Year 9 Human Awarene ss Relations class of an AIDS programme. - organisationof "A Night of Stars" featur ing C.L.C.'s own talented performers . A project still in hand is the designing and painting of a mural to commemorate our 90th . Anniversary. Despite much adverse medi a coverage and some initial short comings we feel that the V.C.E . offer s great opportunities to students and an excellent preparation for both tertiary studi es and employment. Patricia Ryan Principal.
YEAR 11 CHEM IS TRY On 10th August , six students from year 11 attended the Hartung Youth Lecture at Monash University. As we arrived in the stormy conditions that nearly blew us off the road on the way , we expected our company to include those of the four ey ed and A+ variety. Obviously we were no t going to fit in! Feel ing a little under-knowledged as the Pr ofessors walked out to begin the show, we glanced around to discover we were surrounded by pretty ordinary people. Were we in the night lecture?! After settling down in our environment , we actually ended up wondering if this was a chemistry lecture, as it was so simple to understand! We viewed many different, spectacular experiments in progress that included colour changes and fizzes. The finale w as a series of increasingly large test-tubes which were ignited in turn. The final test-tube w as huge. The explosion matched its size! It was a worthwhile evening
to attend as it was more like a circus than a chemistry lecture. We r ecommend to all students that do chemistry to attend this lecture as it was an enjoyable and educational event. Sheriden Vella Janelle Kilcullen
THE CRA NATIONAL SCIENCE SUMMER SCHOOL In mid-July of last year, I became one of 300 students nationally to be given the opportunity to attend the 1992 CRA National Science Summer School. Thi s opportunity was introduced to me through my school's science department. They were very enthusiastic about the benefits of such a program and also encouraging and supportive in the organisation of my application. This application was the prelude to the initial interview by our local Rotary club. The interview was conducted by a panel of three Rotarians who were interested in my basic interests, character and academic record. Following my acceptance by this panel, I was sent as a representative of the local Rotary club to the district interviews. A similar interview process followed and, fortunately, was chosen as one of a privileged few to become a CRA National Science Summer School student representing the district. There were two sessions of the Summer School and, as I was in Session B, I attended in the last Throughout those two two weeks of January. weeks I' experienced a comprehensive program of
science. Apart trom the general lectures on science that the whole school attended, there were also smaller interest groups. These groups were of a more intimate size (16 students) which made tours and practical experience in laboratories much easier. Due to my strong interest in the biological sciences, I was in a group whose tours focused more in this area. found both the lectures and the tours of laboratories and scientific institutions most interesting and enlightening as to what science is all about. Not only did my general knowledge increase, but the CRA National Science Summer School was also a great opportunity to broaden career choices. During the two weeks I was exposed to the many different fields and jobs available in science. The need for good communicators in science, and the types of jobs that are available for them, was most interesting and I am now seriously considering it as an option in my future career. Apart from the excellent chance that the CRA National Science Summer School is to see and experience science in the "real world", it is also a great experience socially . The nature of the program and the interview process ensures that most of the successful applicants have a lot in common and to be surrounded by one hundred and fifty people of the same age , with similar interests in science and ambitions academically, is a wonderful experience. I feel that the friends I have made will be long lasting and always a great support in my life ahead. In concluding this report on one of the best experiences in my life, I must acknowledge the support of my school and local Rotary club, not to mention all Rotary involved in the selection process, and CRA, who sponsor the program. I must also thank everyone who was involved in the organisation of the CRA National Science Summer School program, and hope that they continue with it for many years to come. Sarah Humphre y
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PERFORMANCE.POETRY TROUPE The Troupe has had another busy year preparing a nd performing items for school concerts, assemblies and the Carols Service; but for all of us the highlight of the year was the Performing Arts Festival. For this special evening the group was able to integrate all the art forms into our dramatic presentation of "Death of a Whale" . Particular thanks must go to the Troupe's captains - Andrea Bowyer and Michelle Gurry for their assistance throughout the year. We look forward to an exciting and eventful 1993. A. B. Burton
CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL Th is festival provided many opportunities for The choir, orchestra, st udent involvement. pe rforman c e poetry troupe, home economics st ud ent s, art and drama students all played a valuabl e part. The fe stival gave Year 9 printmaking students th e opp ortunity to utilize computer and drawing skill s to create posters . Year 10 graphics students participated in the designing of a s uit a bl e logo. V .C .E . students used the opp o rtunity to organize performances and Year 12 drama students "fine-tuned" their personal performance s before being assessed for a C.A .T. This year ex hibition area of pain ting )
saw the inclusion of a most creative art with work from all year levels and all art (pottery, textiles, printmaking and be ing displayed.
The show was opened by a past-student, Simone Leam on . In her opening address she stressed the need to enc ourage all stud ent s to expres s themse lv es c reatively and to valu e their indivi du a l efforts . Simone ha s bee n mo st s ucces sful in he r own artistic studie s and it is most gratifying to feel that C .L.C . laid the foundation for her interest and love. of thi s area.
FETE Once again the school Fete provided a day of varied activities with parents, students, and in fact the whole school commumity being· involved. Ii was not just a day of fund raising but a day that included an art show, face painting and games for the younger members of the community, interesting purchases at the various stalls, and a well earned chat and afternoon tea.
., CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
C HOIR MARY FlJfOL, NATALIE CORR IGAN TESSA SIBBEL, MEGAN CULLEN SAR INA POSAR, ANDREA BOWYER, ALISON DEAN, DAN IELLE HODGSON, EM ILY BARRY, JASUN KEARNEY, ALICIA KEAGELE, SUSIE KENNEDY SHARON THORPE. ABSENT-SUSIE BIBBY MICHELLE GURRY, PAUL INE KENNEDY, KAREN ROB INS -BROWNE
OUTDOOR EDUCATION AT C.L.C. Outdoor Education at C.L.C . has come a long way since it's beginnings in the early l 98 0's . We have progressed from single activity days to an ongoing programme over three year levels, culminating in a 5 day Outdoor Adventure camp at Year 9. Over these past years, the College ha s worked very closely with The Outdoor Ac tivities Group to design a programme that meets the needs of our students, and supplements many aspects od the wider school curriculum. This has been done by providing students with an opportunity to learn more about themselves, and their capabilities, using mediums not readily experienced at school, or at ho me . The philosophy behind Outdoor Education a t C .L.C. is to enhance and complement the broader school curriculum objectives by teaching prac tical outdoor recreational skills, so that students may safely participate in a challenging a nd adventurous activity. This is done by en suring that the courses are structured so that the programmes, and activities within them, build on the student's prior experience and capabilities, so that a range of situations will be i nherent. Examples of such situations may include:
* opportunities to take and bear real responsibility for one's own actions, * opportunities for decision making,
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opportunities to experience natural enviroments, observe humans and the natural enviroment,
* challenging situations possibly requiring some degree of perseverance, * opportunities to learn new skill s in an enjoyable po sitive setting, *
enjoyment in learning,
* stimul ation of human an d en virom e ntal pe r s p ect iv e s.
During the course of the Outdoor Education programmes at C.L.C., it is hoped that the students will benefit in many ways, including the learning of new skills as potential lifelong leisure pursuits, or as possible vocational directions. It is also intended that the students will experience some personal and social development as a result of their involvement, in particular, an improved self-esteem and confidence through accepting and meeting challenges. At present, students at the Year 7 level are involved in two introduction Activity Days, designed to give them varied experiences, such as Bushwalking, Climbing and Abseiling, Canoeing, Rafting and Cycling. This year, the girls in Year 8 attended a 2 day camp, choosing between various combinations of Cross-Country Skiing, Rafting and Canoeing. However, in 1993, students will trial a two day Skiing programme to enable those skills to be further developed. At Year 9, Outdoor Education culminates in a five day multi-activity programme based at the O.A.G Outdoor Adventure Camp on the banks of the Goulburn River at Eildon. This camp builds on the introductory days at Year 7, and includes Bushwalking, Climbing, Abseiling, Canoeing, Rafting, initiative and environmental activities, and overnight camping. The overall intention of the Outdoor Education Programme is to ensure a sequential development of both skills and experiences over the three year period, that will enhance the total educational , personal and social experience of student s at Catholic Ladies College. Annette Keogh Outdoor Education Co-Ordinator.
DEBATING CLC entered teams competitions. First to Diamond Valley Catholic which collapsed early in
in three debating get going was the Schools competition, Term II.
The next competition under way was the Schools' Competition run by the Debaters' Association of Victoria. This is the main one, and all of our teams performed commendably in virtually all their debates. We entered three teams from Year 9 (at D Grade), three from Year 10 (C Grade), two from Year 11 (B Grade) and a Year 12 team (A Grade). The third compet1t1on is one conducted by Rotary International, the "Ian Murphy Memorial Debating Competition". The first stage was at Club level where the three Eltham secondary schools competed for the right to represent the Eltham Rotary Club . Then we tackled St. Mary's College, Seymour (representing Seymour Rotary). After this final we progress to the State final. Now for some of the highlights of the DAV Competition. After five rounds, our undefeated D3 team reached the D Grade quarter finals, where they lost on a split decision (finals are judged by three adjudicators). Our year 12 team had some notable performances. Firstly, however, we must mention Tiziana Mascioli, who coached", or, managed the team, an arrangement which allowed the debaters to concentrate on debating. In one of their debates, they won by preparing the opposite side - a novel, yet (in this case, a very) effective preparation. Another of their debates was adjudged by the Adjudicator as "one of the most high-powered debates she had ever heard, in terms of logical argument, strength of conviction and persuasive oratory". Our Year l 2s finished with three wins and three Best Speaker Awards. Our two Year 11 teams had mixed results at B Grade Standard, with some very very narrow losses. Team 1 had three wins, while Team 2 had two. Both teams were consistently commended by their Adjudicators for their high level of performance, and there were six Best Speaker awards.
Our C Grade (Year 10) teams all had lheir moments, although none qualified for the finals. Best performed was the C3 team who The mo s t won four of their five debates. individually acknowledged team was Team 2 who were given eight "Best Speaker" awards. Team 3's season was highlighted by a 24 point win in Round Two. (Wins of more than 10 points are rare.) Team 3 finished with one win and three Best Speaker awards. Our two other D Grade (Year 9) teams , after their wins in Rounds One and Two, found the competition more vigorous in the later rounds . D 1 had three wins, with two Best Speaker awards; Team 2 won two of their debates; there were two Best Speaker awards. CLC Best Speaker Awards : A Grade - Rania Abouzeid; B Grade - Vanessa McEvoy; C Grade - Helen Jowett; and D Grade - Amy Clews. Our debaters were also active in taking up opportunities to learn more: we had part1c1pants in the Training Days held at Monash University and Melbourne University . Finally Nicole Robins-Brown and Michelle Clonan, of Year II, organised a series of competitive debates for Year 8 Students in Terms III and IV. Judging by the high degrees of enthusiasm and the high standard of debate, there will be no shortage of emerging debaters at CLC in the years ahead . Some Votes of Thanks: to Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, the venue for DAV "home and away" rounds; to English staffers, especially Mr. F. Salmic and Mrs. L. Hendry, for training and support; to Mr. n Beecham of Eltham Rotary Club, for his help in the Rotary competition, to the CLC Office Staff, for their efforts in recording our activities in the daily and weekly bulletins, to Miss Ryan, Principal, and the College administration for support and encouragement, and to all those parents and others who provided transport and other services, and to the staff at Nachos Mexican Cantina (near Ivanhoe Girls ' Grammar) for their healthy and hearty meals and quick, courteous service between 6 and 6.55 p.m. on DAV nights.
TEAMS
DEBATING
YEAR 9
V. McEvoy
M. Norfolk,
M. Futol,
S.Hunt,
L. Cooper,
A. Femie,
L. Puttock
COACH -V Mc EVm
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A. Bolmat,
F. Elliot,
J. Jones,
M. Gurry,
A. Bowyer,
B. Miller
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YEAR 9
E. Bibby.
E. Maguire,
L. Iulianetti
C. Callaghan,
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H. DiBella,
S. Mizzi.
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T . Mascioli, R.Abouzeid, S.Humphrey, K.Robins-Browne
A.Harrington, S.Castrisos, S. Honnan, H. Jowett
YEAR 12- A GRADE DEBATERS
YEAR L.Lysenko,
M. Abouzeid,
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J. Best, K. Gilmartin.
YEAR 10 K. Nunn,
C. Jeffers,
T. Shallue, J. Turner,
S. Wordsworth,V. Kalms,M. Pesa.
YEAR 11
A.Gardner,
N. Howe,
K. Milwright,
L. Telley,J. Sinni,J. Thorpe.
YEAR 11
S . Vella. K. Raniere .
C.L.C.
"FAME" School of Performing Arts
Once again, C.L.C.'s active (or should I say "hyperactive") league of performers were let loose in the C.L.C. shed (Oops! I mean "hall"). Yes, that's right, C.L.C.'s annual production was underway in the form of the well-loved musical "Fame"
The
"FAME" 1992 C.L.C.
Production
Auditions, cast lists, rehearsals, performance s! It's a miracle that everyone survived the production . But once again C.L.C. has presented an audience with a wonderful production. Who could forget those mikes turning themselves off by magic, or those sudden booms of voice coming out of nowhere . Who could forget the noise coming from backstage during an important scene, or the feeling of needing to pee while in homeroom . Seriously, "Fame" was a collaboration of actors, dancers, musicians, artists, teacher s and students to form a musical which was welcomed by thunderous applause every night.
Early in February auditions took place and roles were cast not only for us C.L.C. girls but to some fine specimen actors of the opposite sex (Matt, Steve, Simon, Simon, Dave, Dave and Dave). Nothing like individuality!! Anyway, preparations began a week after auditions and so too commenced five months of 5 hour rehearsals (hard labour) which were even longer for the dancers . These were, of course, under the close direction of none other than Mrs Andrea Burton (production organizer extraordinaire). After numerous nervous breakdowns and murder attempts, the lot of us, cast crew and committees , were prepared to present a fantastic evening 's viewing for those willing to part with their recession dollar. As a result they were able to experience the many and diverse talents of C.L.C.'s dedicated students.
An immense amount of work was put in by everyone and hours and hours and more hour s were taken up with creating the production. was a huge commitment for those who contributed to "Fame" and I'm sure all felt tremendous satisfaction from working with this group.
For the students, "Fame" provided an outlet for performance through acting, singing and dancing ; for art through set, logo and display creation; for backstage work and for organization through the various committees.
Thanks must be given to Mrs Burton and ol e Bruce for stomaching the little ole couples which formed (Caz. and Dave) and for directing really well. Music staff Roberts and Clayton - the new Rogers and Hammerstein - were inspirational and Mrs Gersh brought along her son and made hearts flutter. "Fame" was a really good production. It was a fantastic time and all students involved miss it so much.
Many thanks must go to the staff involved, in particular A. Burton, J. Gersh , B. Clayton, M. Roberts, I. von Moller, D. Warrell, J. Lecinski, Mr Paul Vaughan and of course to good ol' Bruce Burton, for all their contributions and input without which "Fame" would not have been the success that it was .
Next year we'll do the same!! Irene Skamagas
"Fame" continued the C .L.C. tradition of outstanding performances as made obvious by the fantastic audiences present who must be thanked also for their support of the production and for knowing a good thing when they see it! Hopefully you'll all return for next year's. Carolyn Dunell
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Music CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE CHOCR BACK ROW -Natalie Rokas, Lucinda Rokas, Lisa Edmonds Cathy Wes t Li selle Pote. ROW 2-Katrina Nolan, Colleen Elso, Sarah Godden.Nicole ROW 3-Sharon Thorpe, Dani elle Dooley, Mrs Roberts,
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BACK ROW -Mrs Von Mollcr,Naomi Layne.Mia Franccsconi,Michclle Fitzgerald ROW I-Bridget Slone, Colleen Elso Andrea Bowyer ,Amy Clews, Alex West, Anna Bolmat Mrs ClaylOn ROW 2-Belinda Needham, Marnie Norfolk , Helen El so, ABSENT-Fiona Elliot, Liselle Pote, Amanda Clarke
MUSIC
REPORT 1992
ORCHESTRA S
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1992 has been a most rewarding year for all the We have seen Music Students and staff involved. the introduction of the Junior Orchestra and the Chamber Choir working along with the already establis hed singing company and now senior All music staff and students are to be orchestra. cong ratulated on their input , dedication and suppo rt throughout the entire year. It is most evident at all our performances that hours of work from all involved, have contributed to the success, that ~he music department is now renowned for.
This year has seen the founding of our junior orchestra which comprises about 30 students and They draws its clientele from years 7 and 8, rehearse once a week and made their debut at the year 8 concert in May thi s year. Since then they have played at the year 7 concert, th e Induction night and the carol service and have proved to be an exce llent addition to the musical life of th e College.
This year has seen the orchestra and choir participating in many functions such as, the production of Fame, school gatherings, the CLC 90th Anniversary reunion and the art show.
The senior ensemble comprises 20 girls whos e abilities on their instruments are more advanced. They have provided excellent music for the opening of the Art Show in March, the College Fete , the Performing Arts Festival and the 90th Reunion Mas s, as well as playing a major role in this year 's production of Fame.
Next year looks even more prom1smg, with our s trong music department, and talented students progressing in many new directions. New members are always welcome to enjoy the social activities as and experience personal gaining we! I as bencfitting musically.
As half our members were year 12 students this year, we will be very sorry to sec them go since most of them have been with the ensemble for 6 years.
Liselle Pote Year 11 Music Captain
"The Singing Company" The School choir has grown in size this year and changed its name to "The Singing Company". Members include students from every year level. We have performed at many functi ons and developed an extensive repertoire.
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Girls in the Chamber Choir are selected from Year 9 to Year 12. Th e choir recently performed at the Performi ng Arts Festival and will conclude the year by performing at the Year 12 Mass a nd Carol Senice. The choir is extremely enthusiastic and forward to a most rewarding 1993.
we look
Highlights of our year have been the School Production, religious services commemorating special events in our school calendar, the opening of the Art Show and Fctc, the Performing and the Arts Festival, the Year 12 Mass, Myer. at also and Service Christmas We look forward to another challenging year m 1993.
90TH
ANNIVERSARY MASS - 1992
A few weeks ago I was waitressing at the 90th anniversary CLC reunion. Towards the end of the day I took some ex East Melbourne students on a tour of the school and needless to say, they were thoroughly impressed. As we walked around the grounds they told me about their life at East Melbourne, and despite the generation gap and different locations they spoke of similar experiences to my own. In its 90 years of life this school has seen a great deal. CLC isn't just about East Melbourne or Eltham, and it isn't just about blue blazers and black t-bars. You find the real CLC when you take away the buildings and the class rooms, and the walls and, heaven forbid, even the gym, because it is then that you see what CLC is really about - it's about the people, students, staff and parents. All 90 years' worth. I can only speak for myself when I talk about all I have gained from my time at CLC and I can only hope that all other students take away a comparable collection of memories because I'm sure, if that's the case, that everyone who leaves Catholic Ladies' College will surely be a happy little vegemite. Thank you. Krysten
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Year 12
REUNION EUCHARIST Reflections of a Former Principal I would invite you to reflect briefly with me on the life of Catholic Ladies' College. Each of us must do this from her own experience. My experience spanned the period from 1954 - 1972, so it took in the pre- Vatican II Church, the postVatican II Church of the 60s, and the transfer of the college from East Melbourne to Eltham. It was a time of stability followed by a time of great change. At C.L.C. there has always been a great tradition and a wonderful spirit - I have heard many of you say that - a spirit of friendliness within the College community, a spirit of loyalty, of respect for the principles and values of the College, as the education of mind, heart and soul is pursued. I think it is perhaps founded on the College motto, "Knowledge and Virtue", enshrined in the College song with the famous high note. Whether at East Melbourne or at Eltham, your teachers tried to foster in you a love of learning that would inspire you to pursue knowledge throughout your lives. They tried to help you to grow in the knowledge and love of God and of other people. So we can recall studies in Scripture and the Church's teaching, retreats, organisations like the YCS, collections for the
missions, and Masses at the Cathedral when th e school was at East Melbourne. In these and other ways the teachers supported your parents as they, your primary educators, helped you to grow in faith and love and to live out these virtue s. Could we then perhaps say that through the un ion of knowledge and virtue your teachers tried to prepare the ground · for you to develop into mature Christian women who would understand their mission in the world and would carry it out, each one in her own particular sphere. And in this reflection, what I would like to recall particularly to your minds today is this mission of ours as Christian women in our world. Let us reflect and pray often on our bap tismal commitment to Christ and what it means in our lives, and let us reflect that we live out this commitment as women, and as women we have a special contribution to make in bringing about the reign of God in our world. We, with oth ers , In words put into the are Christ in that world. mouth of Jesus: I have no other hands but yours . Already we are, each of us, aware of this mis sion and carrying it out in various ways. And let 's remember that it is not a case of always "doing " something, though this is important. It is a question of "being" as well of "doing". So we might, all of us, go forward together with these thoughts. There are just two more points that I would like to make. I referred briefly to your parents. Let's recall with gratitude your parents who in so many ways helped C.L.C. on committees, at fetes, and whenever we asked them. I think now of the fathers who helped in that mammoth operation which was the move from the school and convent at East Melbourne to Eltham. And I think too of the mothers who miraculously provided the afternoon tea to 1500 people after the final Ma ss of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral in 1970. Last week I rang Sister Agnes, C.L.C. 's oldes t living former Principal, now in her early eighties and living in Sydney. She was fairly well when I last saw her some months ago and I thought I might be able to persuade her to come today. But she is not so very well just now and felt she could not be present. She said : "My ten years at C.L.C . were very happy ones . Give them all my love. " And perhaps that sums it up. We loved you though there may have been days wh en yo u wondered about this! - we spoke of you as "our girls". We are always interested in you , and we pray for you even years after we taught you . So may prayer now is that the Lord may ble ss and keep in his love and his grace each one of you, and your families, and all those you love. Sr Una McAlli ster RSC
REUNION EUCHARIST Reflections of a Former Student On this occasion of the 90th anniversary of C.L.C., let us praise and thank God as we look back on those school days we each experienced at C .L.C. For the love and loyalty that we feel for our school binds us together in a very unique way. This loyalty has been handed down to us from the girls who were the first pupils at C.L.C. in 1902. Let us recollect the times of our school days for the images that we cherish now are diverse, individual and very personal. We remember C .L.C. at different stages of its development from the 1920s to the 1990s . We al so look at it from two different sites: East Melbourne and Eltham. But no matter which site we attended, we all have different images of our school life, we all remember the happy and sad times, and the acad emic , cultural and spiritual achievements we g a ined. The images that come to mind may be those of our: classrooms/science room , the school hall with the blue chairs, our basketball and tennis matches, Sports Day with strong competition between the four teams, St Patrick's Day marches. We al so remember our friends, because of them our school life was so meaningful and filled with so much joy and laughter. We have our own images of travelling to and from school - as we all trav e lled from many suburbs throughout Melbourne. We also recall vividly our teachers, the Sisters of Charity and our lay teachers, many of whom are with us today. The visions and ideals of the Sisters have flowed through the school, especially the ideals of independence, self-worth, self-respect, kindness, love and charity for each other, loyalty, love of our faith, the Catholic Church and the poor of the wol4id. As we look back, we view our lives and families at thi s moment and give thanks to God and pray tha t we continue to live out these ideals and be always motivated as Mary Aikenhead, by St Paul 's words :
REUNION EUCHARIST A Student's View On the 9th. of August I was fortunate enough to be part of C.L.C.'s 90 Year Reunion. As part of my V.C.E. English program, undertook as my responsibility the organisation of waitresses, tour guides and an hi stori cal display of 90 years of C.L.C. Although thi s was a demanding and time consuming project, I thoroughly enjoyed eve ry moment, as did the 20 students of varying year levels, who gladly offered their time to help on this special occasion. On a personal level , collecting and sorting through all the material and history of C.L.C. was a most enriching experience. It not only enhanced my knowledge, but made me more personally aware of how much I appreciate and love my school. It also made me reali se how th e history of C.L.C. in East Melbourne and th e foundation set, is still such a large part of the school community. Although there has been a change in location, the introduction of many new uniforms, the development of modern technology, and the changes in staff, C .L.C . is still fortunate enough to maintain an excellent reputation for its academic, music , art, drama and sporting achievements . Just as important were the enthusiasm and willingness of students, and the college spirit which was very evident amongst the ex -students and present college members. Every student found the day to be in some way personally satisfying and beneficial. One student's comment, which was a reflection on how all of us felt, was that she felt she had developed a greater appreciation for her college and the friendships she had established . Speaking on behalf of all the present students involved with the reunion, we would like to extend uor thanks to the Old Collegians' committee for acknowledging our participation, and especially for enabling us to be part of our history . It was a most worthwhile, enjoyable and memorable occasion for all and an inspiration for the future Old Collegians.
"/ can do all things in Him Who strengthens me. Liselle Pote, CLC VCE Yr. 11 Lorraine Franci s (nee Gilbert)
OLD COLLEGIANS' 90TH ANNIVERSARY MASS
As a parent, I find it very inspiring to know that the hours our daughters spend at school affirm the ideals of Christianity.
SCHOOL MASS C.L.C family mass held special The 1992 signifance for the school community as it was also the celebration of our 90th year. A display depicting C.L.C's history at East Melbourne and Eltham, had been organized by Liselle Pote as her English Communication Project.
I would like, at this stage, to sincerely thank our dedicated and committed teaching staff here at CLC. We are fortunate to have teachers who recognise the individual needs of students , and who are interested in any difficulties their students may have, whether academically or on a personal level.
Vaughan (S.R.C During the mass Krysten president), Mrs Connell and Mrs McKay spoke about the loving and supporting school the Sisters Miss Ryan also discussed Of Charity had built. the handing over of control.
Our principal, Miss Patricia Ryan , can be very proud of her team of staff, and indeed of her pupils as well.
The mass concluded with a performance by the School Choir, Chamber Choir as well as the Orchestra. Vanessa McEvoy
Year 11
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FAMILY EUCHARIST - REFLECTIONS When Cindi came home and told me Sister Joan wished to speak with me I was a bit worried, I must admit!. But then I became aroused by a warm sense of curiosity, awaiting the phone call. I feel really privileged that I was invited to speak here tonight, and express feelings I believe are common to C.L.C. parents. We have two daughters at the school, Larni in year 12, and Cindi in year l 0, so we have been around this place for a while now. The question Sister Joan posed to me was: "What has my involvement with C.L.C. meant to me?". Well my immediate reaction was instinctive. because I belong to a warm and caring school co mm unity, and this sense of caring can be felt at all levels of the school - from the front office staff, the teaching staff, the groundsmen, the parents auxiliary, the parents and amongst the students themselves. There is a willingness to co-operate and support, and everyone gives very generously of themselves and their time . When we care , we demonstrate qualities like listening and understanding , reaching out to someone in need, offering support and encouragement, and I believe that our school body here at Catholic Ladies ' College does all this and more. This same school body is responsible for the education of our daughters, our girls live their lives
I feel sure that I speak for all of us here tonight , friends, parents and students alike, when I say to Miss Ryan that we recognise and appreciate her wonderful sense of humour, her great w it, and her active and personal involvement in all aspects of the school life . Finally, I would like to express my thank s for this opportunity, and add that I believe o ur school comm unity here at Catholic Ladies · College is indeed, in every sense of the word, a special Christian comm unity . Thank you. Mrs Dunia Connell
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RETREAT
This year, our retreat at Amberley seemed different from those of the previous years- it passed by and left us as changed people, with more wisdom and understanding than we'd realised. was to be a day for sharing; sharing our problems, our good experiences, our own special qualities and a day for sharing our lives.
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At the start of the day, we were quite apprehensive and held back. It took a few speedy games to take away our withdrawn feelings and replace them with a radiant and energetic spirit. performed various As the day progressed, we We sang, danced, laughed, listened, act1v1t1es. We reflected and opened ourselves to others. during a discussion of our lives spoke honestly and placed a certain importance on each individual, as understanding and trust were When these feelings were sensed, depended upon. we felt able to share our secrets and let go of our hidden emotions. As we walked away from Amberley, we felt that our burdens had been lifted off our shoulders, that our hearts were light and that, from this experience, we were content with the love for one another. Cindi Connell Year 10
BASKETBALL
SENIOR Back Row-S. Bone, R. Turner,J Fitzsimons Front Row-J. Erickson, M. Francesconi N.Mc Lean ,M. Glass.
JUNIOR Back-A. Cotela, A. Turner, C. Rheinberger, B.Evans,L. Robinson, S. Maher. Front -C. Abakumenko, C. Coco, M.Kinden, K. Ubancic, V.Branston. INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING B. Wagg,L Anderson, M.Mellili,A. Falcone, K.Henderson, D.Hodgson, C. Abakumenko, A. Myers,K. Boyle,S.Rough, A . . Gardner, C. Lewis, E. McCredden ,E.Gilmartin, C. Soloman, C. Wilson, E. Walker, N.Giovanni, C.Rheinberger,M. Norfolk, A.Bowyer, K. Chamberon, A.Donnan, P.Kennedy, L. Puttock, F.O'Neil,E.Maynes, K.Maiden,A.Aspey J .Price, B.Grey,K.Myers,A. Harrington, A.Kinden, J.Mathews, M.Francesconi,I.De ehan, R.Harvey. A,.O ' Brien~ K.Hall, N. Rowe,R.Blair, C.Toohey, A .Clarke .
TEAMS
INTERMEDIATE Back Row.-N . Baker, K. Abakumenko, A. Clarke,J .Stewart. Front Row.-T.Frith, R. Croall, S. Thorpe, E. Pert.
NETBALL TEAMS
SENIOR NETBALL Back Row-M. Puls,L. Bilinski, C. Mclnerney, - J. Kilcullen. Middle Row-H. Elso, L. Mastrapaolo, L. Abakumenko, I. Deehan. Front Row-H. Agius, S. Bone. NETBALL INTERMEDIATE Back Row-K. Abakumenko,A . Henry, R. Croall , - L. Tome, M. Cross(coach) Front row- T. Price, K. Elliott, J. Price .
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This was donated by the Clarke family and Alan Nash. It was presented to Anna O'Brien in recognition of her splendid record of participation and achievement in the area of physical education and sport.
JUNIOR NETBALL. Back R ow-J. Erickson(coach) D . Hodgson, K.Henderson . -E. Canham, S. Bone.(coach) Middle Row.-A. Turner, S. Erickson. Front Row-S . Mahar, N . Buhagiar, C. Abakumenko, -J. Kearney. Absent. L. Robinson. ' l
INTER-SCHOOL ATHLETICS C.Rheinberger, V.Branston, J.Clancy ,K.Gilm art in, M.Nield S. Buckley, J.Kearny, C.Abakum enk o, A .O 'Meara, M.Kinden,C.Wilson,M .Bartoli, S.Hun t, J.Jones, A.Rendina, P.Clarke, C.Jeffers, Y.Walz, H .Agius, C .Mclnerney, E.Campanaro,T. Ma scioli , S.Bone, M .Shiel, K.Ubancic, N.Pa scoe, A.Gardn er, D.Gilbert,J.KilcullenL.Di Amico, A.Cotela , J .Holt, B.Schofield,C.Dunell,C.Toohey, R .Fern ie ,S .Moc k, S .Phan, M. Sul! iv an, M, Francesconi ,S .Carro 11,S . M izz i M .Glass, D.Naylor,L .Coloutti, K.Hall ,A .Kind en , M .Wicking, B.Payne, S.Maher, R.Netto ,J.Fogarty, A .Turncr,M .C l iffordA,Cotcla,F .Mauro, M.St i IIm an , C.Rowe, J.Stewart,N.Reed, N.Sparkes, K .Vaughan . M.Bartoli, R.Abou zcid, C .Lander,R.Ern es t,S.Zanon .
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HOUSE CAPTAINS LOYOLA
MARITA
VINCENTIA
AIKEN HEAD
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ANNA O'BRIEN
KATRINA HALL
SIMONE ZANNON
LIZ. McGIBBON
SENIOR
RACHEL BLAIR
KATE NEAL
C. McINERNEY.
SARAH BONE
SAM. BUCKLEY.
INTERMEDIATE
NATASHA BAKER
MARLO SULLIVAN
PETA CLARKE
JULIA CLANCY.
INTERMEDIATE
STEPHANIE REED
ANGELA RYAN
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LISA ABAKUMENKO
SPORTS' SPORTS
KATE GILMARTIN
ANNA HENRY
ERIN WALKER
CAPTAINS
REPORT
How proud we were to be elected Sports Captain and Vice Sports Captain for the year 1992. This was a wonderful honour to top off our years at C.L.C. The sporting year began with the Swimming Carnival in which Vincentia shocked the school fr aterity with a win. This was followed by the Inter-School Swimming with our representative squad coming a remarkable fourth and the cheer squad coming first being the loudest as usual. Congratulations to Ellen Maynes who broke the B grade backstroke record. Ne xt came the Inter -House athletics carnival which re sulted once again in Loyola taking the honours . Our thanks go to the parents and staff who worked so hard to make this such a great day .
A strong squad represented C.L.C at the InterSchool athletics carnival at Olympic Park. No records were achieved but many individual successes occured . The Victorian Schoolgirls netball, with 800 teams competing, produced amazing results with both our Intermediate and Senior teams making it through to the finals. We had Junior, Intermediate and Senior level teams who all performed very well in the S.C.C.S.A basketball; with the Juniors being premiers. The 12 the our
last contest of the year was the Staff vs. Year volleyball match. We had the skills to win game, but out of respect, we succumbed to ageing opponents.
Our sincere thanks to the P .E Staff who cased our stress load by providing us with humourous antics and a fun-loving attitude all year round. Angela Ryan
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Tour
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third term this year, as part of my long During se rvice leave, I went on a 'tour of discovery' of a small country by the Baltic Sea- the country of 1990 had regained my birth, Lithuania which in While there, I learnt about its its independence. history, traditions, culture, religion and above all about my family .
the last fifty years. I heard of their strug gle s, hardships and joys in exile and under Ge rm an and Soviet occupations. I discovered my roots . have had All too soon, my holiday was over and in living everyday to come to grips with y happ the recall always can I Australia, though eo vid and photos numerous the through memories tapes that I brought back . R.Ke nn y
The first impressions of the countryside were of green rolling hills, interspersed with extensive pine and birch forests and dotted with seas of yellow wheat and maize. Evidence of distant and recent history could be seen everywhere. Napoleon crossed the country on his way to Moscow, and Siouliai the city I stayed jubilee, to 1n, had celebrated its 720th Lithuanians commemorate the battle when defeated the Knights of the Black Cross and afterwards settled the area . In the last couple of years various chapels, monuments and roadside crosses have been built in remembrance of various massacres and other loss of life over the Fresh fifty years under Soviet Occupation. flowers are always placed there. The most famous symbol of people's spiritual unity and their resistance against the occupation was the 'Hill of the Crosses', where by now it is estimated, that I about one million crosses have been erected. made it one more. I discovered People's lifestyle varied greatly. stayed a few how hard the farmers worked when days with one of my uncles. His day would begin All the and continue until I 0 pm. at 4.30 am food on the table was home produced - butter, cheese, ham, jam, bread and even beer. There was no running water in the house - it was brought in In the city, the people a bucket from the well. were used to standing in queues to obtain food, Many of them were concerned vegetables etc. about the price increases for water, gas and food, although not all of them realized that many economic reforms were blocked in Parliament by the former Communists masquerading under different names . Tradition was evident in the two day wedding and festivities that I attended. ceremony Wedding guests were housed overnight at a pioneer camp (our scout camp). On the first day the groom had to show his ability in sawing and chopping wood, whereas the bride showed her ability in cheese-making. On the second day, the guests were woken up by musicians and the less formal part of the festivities were organized. suppose the most emotional and important I visited places discovery was of my history. where my grandparents had lived, went to the church that my grandfather helped to build and walked the same school corridors that my parents had walked as pupils and later as teachers. I sat down and listened to my relatives' stories over
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I am pleased to report a very successful Canberra Students who went on the trip excursion. It was represented the school admirably. fascinating to see the High Court of Australia hand down such an historical decision on land The electoral education centre gave rights. students the opportunity to examine the electoral process and the importance of preferences. The impressive Parliament House building was a key Witnessing both the House of part of the trip. Senate was a worthwhile Representatives and the experience for all students interested in the A must for all Australians, democratic process. would be the National Science Centre. This centre provides hands-on learning for all ages. The mini parliament conducted by the students themselves observed demonstrate to students allowed parliamentary practices. I would 1ike to thank Mrs Young, Mr Salmi c and Mrs Evans for their support throughout the trip . to were fortunate I 0 students Year The experience such a trip. Lance Nilsson,
Year 10 Co-ordinator
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Museum in Kampuchea.
We went into a museum that used to be a high sc hool but underPol Pot the high school became the biggest prison in Cambodia. Th e classrooms divided into little cells. Here one only came to die. More than 20,000 prisoners passed through here the on es who hadn 't yet been killed when the liberating troops arrived. This was Pol Pot's "Democratic Kampuchea" Here are photos taken of them on entering They took photos of them all. Some with their hands tied, others wearing chain s and iron collars. The worst thing was the horror in their faces. You could see they weren't looking al the camera, but al death and the torture before death . But even more shocking was a smiling face : ev idently of what was going to happen to them. And photos of mothers with babies. Some crude device for pulling out fingernails. Tong s for tearing off nipples. A great many different kinds of tools .. ... . The tanks where they were held underwater. The posts where they hanged. Th e cell where Pol Pot's Minister of Information was held before being killed . More than 100 mass graves where they buried th em have been found . Th e infants buried with their bottles and pac ifiers . And th e sculls, large piles of sculls that nobody wants to see. They killed 3 of the 8 million inhabitants. Th ey de stroyed the factories , the schools , the me dicine s. They'd jail someone for wearing glasses . The towns remained deserted. The wh ole world knew about this. Ho w can it be that now, since Kampuchea was liberat e d, th e North American press doesn't speak badly of Pol Pot?. Fin ally we went inside . There were nowers ootside. In a clean puddle a white duck fluttered bathing itself in the water and sun. The young women who passed by on the street loo ked like pagodas . Translated by Jonathan Cohen .
Amnesty International was founded as a result of a newspaper article in 1961, by a British lawyer Peter Beneson.After reading of two Portuguese students who were sentenced to seven years imprisonment for no other offence than having raised their glasses in a toast to freedom in a restaurant,Beneson decided that only "The united pressure of people around the world would get the Portuguese government to change It's ways" Over half the countries of the world still practise torture.Amnesty International's aims are:to seek the release of prisoners of conscience, people detained for belief, colour, origin, sex, language, or religion, who haven't supported violence:to work for fair and prompt trials for all political prisoners :to prevent torture and execution in all cases. For further information on Amnesty International.speak to Mr. K. Flattley(C.L.C .) or write to Amnesty International P.O. Box 1333 Richmond North.3121. E. Fitzpatrick Yr. 11.
***** IN MEMORY OF MRS GREEN To a beautiful and dignified lady who dedicated her life to her family, friends and students Anne so many times I have looked for you and needed you;you left so suddenly,so quietly, so graciously;you knew but you suffered silently. Anne you were our precious jewel;we stand beside your tree, and see your golden hair, and hear your tender voice, and feel your gentle touch;you left so suddenly, but your spirit, your laughter, your wisdom, your cries, dreams will live with us forever. Anne you were a true and loyal friend. It is an honour to have known you . L. Falvo.
PEER SUPPORT INTERVIEW WITH MR. EMMIT How long have you been teaching Ballroom Dancing?--35 years. Do you enjoy teaching Ballroom Dancing?-Ind eed-it is most rewarding.Gen erally both students and adults enjoy the classes. Do you sometimes get frustrated with pupils you teach? .Yes! particularly the ones who treat it only as a social event. What age groups do you teach?. Which is the most popular.If you teach adults is it hard for them to learn? .I teach mostly years 10-12.Adults however do not find it difficult to learn.I Teach ages 25-60. What age did you start learning it? . I started at 25 years of age. Did you enjoy coming to our year 8 dinner and helping us learn a few steps ? Yes- It is pleasing to see such youngsters enjoying them se lves and learning new skills. What would be your favourite dance and song? .Waltzes are always a favourite with me.I don 't have a favourite song. What were your favourite songs and dances when you were young?.Frank Sinatra , Jazz, and Blues. What do you think of Modern Dancing?. I think it has it's place. Have you competed in any competitionsfor example "That's Dancing" on channel2 or others that don't appear on T. V .No comment. Does all this dancing kept you fit?.Yery -I have maintain ed the same weight for 35 years. Narelle(yr8)
••• Where is my big fat friend?. He said he 'd meet me here . 1 see a trail of peanut shells and some very big footprints . Is that his large body over th ere, with hi s tail swis hing in the bu sh? .And hi s big ears flapping in th e breeze. Hi s grey suit is wrinkled, for he is very old . Hi s hose-like nose is reachin g up into the tree . My friend is actually a musician . He play s the trumpet, you know! . He carries it around ev erywhere because it is connected to his nose. He sto mped out of the bushes and stared at me. Hell o elephan t! . Mariella McKinley. Yr. 7.
Once again Peer Support played a high profil e in first semes ter. In early February the 25 Year 10 leaders were announced and presented with their badges at the first school assembly. Following this they spent two exciting days training with their teacher leaders at the Community Centre. Peer Support enables the Year 7 students to gain confidence in their new school and th ey are better able to resist harmful peer pressures. As well, it strengthens the school env ironment by forming closer bonds between junior and senior students. The planned exercises and act1v1t1es increa se self esteem, communicatio n and re lation ship skills, and guides the students in making responsible decisions. This support allows them to exp lore their own talents and abi lit ies. Being a leader helps the Year 10s to be more effective in many situations in later life, such as applying for jobs or in their own families wh en they need to be understanding and caring. H. Chalmers Peer Support Co-ordinator PEER SUPPORT LEADERS - 1992 Helen Jowett, Cathy Jeffers, Jacki Price, Anna Henry, Junstine Nicholas, Natalie Ro ka s , Marianne Doyle, Kate Elliott, Clare Lander, Lidia Lysenko, Olivia Aicher, Stephanie Reed, Susan Fitzgerald, Kathy Maiden, Justine Best, Sarah Wordsworth, Justine Stewart, Bethany Gray, Nathaly Schnitzer, Joanne McKinley, Joanne Gaff, Lisa Baaini, Danielle Cortese, Tania Pri ce, Natalia Fraser, Nicole Marson
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I heard him scratching on the wall; he must be awake .I saw his dry neck come out of the roll as he walked slowly to have his morning swim, as he smelt th e air around him . H e sli pped into the water with a splash, and started to eat. Hi s hard back went soft from the water. He is my favourite He is a Turtle. Vanessa Zulic. Yr. 7. (J
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DATE : July, October was the month, 1992 was the year, When the year 9's went to Warrandyte without a fear. We came across a man, dressed as a digger, Pretending to be a gold panning figure. He talked of photos, mines and shafts And miners' diets, passtimes and crafts. He showed us old tools once used in the creek, When gold was the treasure everyone did seek. Our tal es of failure and woes were told As we travelled home with no gold to hold. Claire Dunn & Emma Macguire Year 9
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Year 9 Social Every huge, memorable, important and exciting even t like the Year 9 social, has to start with organisation . To begin the operation we Orders and invited our preferred schools. decided on a finally we and given were sugges tions As we chappies. behaved well of bunch cute only not see ld cou you days the down counted nine year the of faces the on wonder but anxiety g irl s. On the night of the of the big event, a group of year 9 girls stayed behind after school to help decorate the hall with c ute helium balloons. A huge than ks go to all the girls who helped . As the people arrived on the night their fir st mission was to sea rch and destroy the streame rs and balloons . So as you may hav e gathered the night went off BANG ! The music started and people with a slow ly, and I mean, slowly, began to mingle . But it was soo ner and thankfully not later, that they began to respond to the cause. A huge congratul ations go to the staff and parents who patrolled th e dance floor with a considerably large amoun t of interest. I think a good night was had by all and it was an opportunity to ' let down our hair' . Thanks to Mrs. Warrell who organise the social event of the year.
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The Year Eight Dinner was a good excus~ to drop their books and fo,· all the Year Eights homework and head off to the School Hall for some fun (not that some need much excuse.) On the dot of 6.30 in they waltzed wearing their Mothers', Fathers', Aunties', Uncles', Grandmothe r s' and (Did they Grandfather s' clothes from the sixties. really go out in public in these!) There were then a lot of "oohs" and "aahs" as each Year Eight student gathered around to see their friends mini dresses, flares, platform soled shoes (agony to walk in) and well lacquered, well teased beehive The girls were suddenly tran sformed hair styles. into elegant young ladies . After the who was wearing am not sure how my time clicking
ear deafening commotion about what, we all entered the hall. I the meal tasted as I spent mo st of away with my camera.
After the dinner, we wer e all given Although we all left Ballroom dancing le ssons. out to be a fantast ic turned with sore feet, it had night. Lisa Barker, Year 8.
Excuses! Excuses! Dea r Mr s Findling, Please exc use my daughter for not completing her Eng lish homework . Ther e are several reasons for this . Late ly , she has had severe muscle spasms in her left hand . These spasms make her reach for the near est available credit card, chocolate bar, Sport sgirl bonus voucher, etc and put it to it"s best use . Last night we were caught in the traffic on the way to a doctor who specialises in problems like Emma ·s when there was a horrific car crash in the neig hbouring lane . Since there was no ambulance within radar contac t, my pride and joy felt compelled to assist. She was just finishing an appendectomy on the dr iver and setting the passenger 's plaster leg cast whe n a salesperson approached her with an offer for a set of vegetable knives with a bonus microwav ed ish. She said · no thanks ', but the salesperson refused to leave h er alone, offering never - to - be - repeated price s . Sudden ly , Emma 's hand was gripped by a spasm . She reached for a spanner. Three hours later , when the ambulance had taken the driver , passenger and concussed salesperson to the hosp ital , my daughter and I realised we had bro ken our appointment. When we got home, Emma also realised she had forgotten about her eng lish homework . Trust ing you will understand, Yo urs sincerely,
Mrs j van Leest
by Emma Van Leest
WE RESPECT SIR LANCE A LOT! It's Friday lunch , Mr Nilsson strides To announce with Which will crush fame .
the weekend looms, into our co mmon room pride the coming game the ' Pies and bring Carlton to
He seeks out Lisa with a contract in hand, To pursue a joke which he thinks will be grand. If Carlton wins, she's to don the club scarf And si ng the club song just for a laugh! And this she must do for one whole week , To prove ' Pie supporters can really be meek ... Monday arrives and Lisa is beaming; In our Eco' class, the year 12's are teaming. Dignity summoned, he strides through the door With everyone cheering and shouting for more. A black and white scarf adorns his neck, And with a wry smile and a hand on his chest, Mr Nilsson bellows the club song with woe Hitting the high notes just like a pro'. By our Friday class, we've seen this five times, Deriving much pl eas ure as his e mbarra ss ment climbs. And now Mr Nilsson really does have the Blue s: But the Lisa-Lance conflic t still co ntinues ! Year 12 Economics
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 7 - RM 1 Back Row: Laura Belfiore: Kellie Boyle; Claire Abakumenko; Tennene Bull; Sarah Ballock : Laura Pianezzola Third Row: Felicia Robinson; Catherine Rees: Elena Di Monte: Rac hel Licheri ; Bronwyn Trim ; Kati e Kearney: Kati e Crowle; Lefa Singlelon Second Row: Kate Walker: Paula Cirone; Rebecca Fern1e: Lisa Hume; Jessica Esposito; Belinda Nanscawen, Bree O'Connell : Michele Rollins Front Row: Romina Marchio; Elise Sany; Barbara Bonetto: Janelle Saundry; Sarah Walton : Sheridan Donald; Kelly Brincat: Joanne Jackson Class Teacher: Mrs. McCluskey Aussie School Photos Principal: Miss Patricia Ryan
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE , ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 7 - RM 2 Simone Monlague; Nicole Stolte: Kate Henderson: Emma Cox Back Row : Lau ra Franze: Sarina Posar; Olivia Petroni; Lauren Nicholas; Adriana Falcone: Belinda Martin . Lani Webb: Third Row. Michele Evans Lisa-Jayne Mifsud; Alana Fitzmaurice; Carly Pellegrino: Louise Young; Michelle Wi cking: Kate Godden; Andrea Del C1otto. Second Row: Samantha Carroll Front Row.
Kathryn Hannon; Louise Robinson : Knsly Van Oosterom : Lisa D all'amico: Vivienne Serafin ; Simone Wordsworth :
Class Teacher:
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Principal : Miss Patricia Ryan
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CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 7-RM 3 Chantelle Coco; Jacqueline Reed; Sarah Myers; Danielle Hodgson ; Alexandra Horsfall. Belinda Payne Back Row: Jennifer Cox ; Sharon Ghraiche; Nicole Buhag1ar; Renee O'Donovan. Monique Colosimo: Sarah Maher. Erin Jamieson Third Row: Rebecca Hannan Laura Agnoletti ; Alisha Williamson ; Rachel Netto; Suzanne Hevey; Angela Kilkenny: Jaslin Kearney. Melissa Melill1 Second Row: Elisha Davis Salvatrice Formica; Vanessa Zulic; Natalie Rose; Sonia Marciano; Alicia Calvi; Kathleen Egan. Fiona Wong , Ol1v1a Thake Front Row : Class Teacher: Mrs. Debbie Willoughby Principal : Miss Patricia Ryan Aussie School Photos
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE , ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 7 - RM 4 Back Row Sally Collins; Alicia Kegele. Al1c1a Dudley; Kathryn Hudson . Tessa S1bbel Third Row Jacqueline Orbe, Natalie Marsh: Annette Morel : Lisa Bortolotto; Jaime Hartigan : Aida Stopa. Angel a O'Meara. Sarah Mock Second Row. Meghan Cullen : Gabrielle Cosgn ft; Bridget McKenna: Lucinda Mason ; Dearna McKay: Lisa Anderson : Enca Glassford. Davina Rigg Front Row Kirsty Frail ; Mariella McKinley: Susan Kennedy: Fiona Walsh; Victoria Foster; Emily Petrakou . Kylie Shaw: Nicola Fitzgerald Class Teacher· Leanne Regan Principal Miss Patricia Rvan Aussie School Photos
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 8 ·RM 5 Narelle Simper; Emma McCredden ; Holly Beazley; Anita Cotela ; Larissa Robinson; Jessica Jose Back Row : Carly O'Donovan: Simone Cassar; Belinda Osborne; Sarah Nixon; Amber Kerwin; Kelly Deveson; Sharna Dean. Third Row: Natalie Vita Gabrielle Flanagan ; Melissa Trickey; Michelle Gaff; Emily Hill; Jessica Fogarty; Yvette Zanon ; Nadia Di Giovanni Second Row: Melissa Frazzetto Kristi Wood; Rebecca Alford ; Martine Shields; Serena Fernandes; Rachael Byrnes; Karen Robins-Browne. Front Row: Lauren Stevenson; Jaclyn Radcliffe Ms. R. Privitelli Principal: Miss Patricia Ryan Aussie Schoel Photos Class Teacher:
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE , ELTHAM - 1992 YEAR 8 RM 6 Back Row Jacinta Hanlon. Lucinda Rokas. Emily Canham. Melissa Cumming: Michelle K1nden: Megan Clotiord. Alison Turner Karen Fong
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Katelyn Walker: Tara Kearney: Hayley Sm11!1, Cla1re Ennght; Emily Vella ; Carly Rhe1nberger. Samantha McBean. Lisa Edmonds Laura Wickett; Leanne Hird , Lauren Moreland. Al1c1a Rendell: Renee Zanca; Vanessa Farrell : Rowena Gordon. Mikaela Bushby
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Meltssa Bear; Chnslle Lewis , Narelle Mitchell: Tnsh Patchett; Vanessa Di Battista, Vanessa Bolger: Rebecca Flanagan
Class Teacher·
Sally Enckson Miss Annette Keogh
Pnnc1pal: Miss Patricia Ryan
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CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 8 - RM 7 Fiona Miller; Elva Lambe, Bianca La Serra. Vanec1a Branston ; Rachel Goonan. Jane Burns. Georgia Stagoll Back Row. Jane McCallum ; Andrea Ciravolo; Benita Evans; Laura Colbert; Fiona Henderson : Linda Valentino; Michelle Bartoli. Third Row: Andrea Myers Erica Hegarty; Nicole Donald; Kathryn Gardner, Jacqueline Reed. Amanda Christie. Lisa Gheller Melissa Me1cadanlP Second Row: Olivia Follacchio Katrina McMillan; Holly Willcocks: Seona Rough. Franca Delucia, Kalle Fitzgerald. Jillian McNamara. Senna Cucuzzd Front Row· Louise Scotien Pnnc1pal Miss Patnc1a Ryan Aussie School Photos Class Teacher: Mrs. Rosemary Bowyer
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE , ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 8 - RM 8 Sanna Canning, Karen Makarucha. Karen Urbancic: Rachaele May Back Row Chelsea Wilson . Melissa Deviln . Carly Solomon. Deborah Ga1ma. Emma Gilmartin Clarp Stevens Third Row Danielle Dooley; Amy McEwen . Lisa Barker. Joanne Gurry K11sten Hodgson. Katnna Clonan. Emma Van Leest Second Row Reema Abouze1d Jane Burgess, Claire Connelly Suzanne Bibby Stetarnp Wabrnk CathennP Love Carla StPvPns t.lln1se Klem Front Row Emma Shaw Mrs Val Ftndltng Class Teache1 Pnnciµal Miss Pa!f1C1:l Rv<rn Aus::>iP School
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CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE , ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 9 - RM 23 Nicole Ecc les; Simone Di Pietro; Ellen Maynes; Michelle Rees; Amy Mc Namara Back Row Patricia Frisina; Sarah Phan ; Rebecca Jessup; Amanda Donnan; Hayley Postance; Claudia Carbone Third Row Diana Belvedere; Kelly Haines; Fiona O'Neill; Brigid O'Callaghan ; Elizabeth Said; Donna Kerkh am Second Row · Louisa Cirone; Sarah Harvey; Kara Abakumenko; Kylie Cham beyron ; Jacqueline Lee; Olivia Hopwood . Fiona Mauro. Front Row. Felicity La Terra Au ssie School Photos Principal : Miss Patricia Ryan Class Teacher: Ms. Twigden
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM - 1992 YEAR 9 - RM 24 Back Row: Emma Walker: Natalie Butler. Danielle Sheehan. Fiona Eastaway; Justine Lewis Second Row Michelle Gurry; Lauren Cooper, Anna Bolmat, Michelle Auth1er, Anita Ferraro, Kate Dyer: t<.1m Francesconi Natalie Corrigan Front Row: Sally Kearney. Bonnie Miller: Alison Dean Lisa Taranto. Mary Futol: Pauline Kennedy Lisa S1nni. Evelyn Tsui Class Teacher Elsa V1ertmann Pnnc1pal Miss Patricia Ryan Aussie School Phot• is
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM - 1992 YEAR 9 - RM 28 Back Row : Heather Dibella: Melanie Nanscawen , Clare Deehan , Emma Ramsay: Rachael Croall, Allison Devine. Libby Tome, Natashia Coco Second Row : Katie W illemse; Nicole Van Oosterom; Rebecca Sellman : Claire Zylstra: Caddy Callaghan , Frankie Ciavola: Kate Weiland Front Row : Gabri elle Costa: Rebecca Scolieri; Natalie Upton . Angela Warrillow: Alesha Rendina, Amy Clews. Louise Azzopardi Lauren Saund ry Absent: Catherine West Class Teachers: Mrs. Lee MacDonald; Mrs. Ruth Mcivor Pri ncipal: Miss Patnc1a Ryan Aussie School Photos
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM - 1992 YEAR 9 - RM 29 Back Row: Fiona Elhot, Melinda Snopkowskt: ~ad.iael Hall, Rebecca Pratt ; Emma Maguire: Regina Koziol: Samantha Hunt ~~~ ~11~h~~ Monte: Bianca Agnolett1 , Michelle Reardon ; Angela Baker; Louise Puttock; Claire Dunn. Sarah Mizzi; Second Row
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YEAR 9 - RM 10 Back Row Jessica Mock. Laura Lost1a, Amber Fern1e. Sharon Thorpe, Meg Stillman: Renee McHugh Kirsten Hopley Natalie Pascoe Second Row Nicole Howard. Sarah Godden Caroline Schulz_ Jessica Jones, Emily G1oules. Kathleen Ryan. Madeleine Nolan Lisa Peruzzo Front Row Daniela Fns1na, Fiona O'Connor Jeanette Napoli Belinda Germaine: Venta Sllzys, Amber Sprunt Danielle Villan1. Marnie Norfolk Class Teacher Jenny Gersh Pnnc1pal Miss Patnc1a Ryan Aussie School Photos
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 10 · RM 10 Back Row: Alicia Wortley: Erin Walker; Rachelle M irrielees; Ale xandra Aspey; Tracey Shallue Second Row: Christie Rowe; Liana Kearney; Bridget Murphy: Nicole Giardossi ; Kate Colbert Caroline Gilbert ; Melissa De Ami c1s: Amy Redfern Patty Katsamoundis; Rachel O 'Rourke; Clare Lander; Cindi Connell ; Kate Gilmartin ; Stephanie Reed ; Lidia Lysenko; Front Row : Carteen O'Reilly Class Teacher: Sr. Joan Stapleton Principal : Miss Patricia Ryan Aussie School Photos
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CATHOLIC LADIES CO LLEGE, ELTHAM - 1992 YEAR 10 - RM 11 Back Row : Natalia Fraser; Rachael Henry; Peta Clarke; Emma Power; Jacqueline Price; Marlo Sullivan; Rebecca Stirlin g Second Row : Olivia Aicher; Kathryn Reading; Karlie Nunn; Rebecca Ernest; Delanie Woodlock; Michelle Findlay; Alicia Grills. Leanne Maher Front Row · Kim Ramaekers; Marianne Abouzeid; Justine Best; Nicole Marson; Nadina Villani; Daniela Tascone: Bethany Gray; Sacha Hume Class Teacher: M s. Mary Kl asen Principal: Miss Patricia Ryan Aussie School Photos
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM - 1992 YEAR 10 RM 13 B ack Row Anne- Maree Salvucci; Sarah Wordsw orth. Justine Stew ari; Jacki Turner; Melissa Pesa: Karla Zullc Second Row Jodi Holt. G eneta Vangel1. Alicia Buga1. Justine Nicholas; Knsly Saville; Cathe11ne Jetters Daniela Lagana. Sally Nairn. Natalie Rokas, Kylie Thompson Lisa Cardamone. Lisa Baa1ni. Virginia Kalms. Marni Young Front Row Absent Veronica Fand Class Teacher Mrs Julie Young Principal 'Miss Patnc1a Ryan Aussie School Photos
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 10 ·RM 14 Back Row: Justine Petroni; Susan Fitzgerald ; Toni Frith ; Cathryn Cullen ; Emma Pert; Phoebe Mock Second Row: Sarah Hannon, Ursula Wadge; Renee Hughes: Nathaly Schnitzer; Katrina Collins; Michelle Love: Julia Swanson . Helen Jowett Front Row: Elaine Castrisos; Alicia Harrington: Sinead Ryan; Therese Winterbum ; Katherine Maiden : Elissa G1dd1ngs: Sarah Davis. Rebecca Hevey Absent: Rita Delucia Principal · Miss Patricia Ryan Aussie School Photos Class Teacher: Mr. Brian Pearce
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 10 ·RM 15 Back Row: Tanya Price: Georgia Gorden ; Sarah Puls; Kate Lucas; Anna Henry; Naomi Clarke Second Row: Cecelia Ramsdale, Joanne Gatt; Karyn Myers; Sarina Croft: Kate Elliott; Natasha Baker: Jayne Hudleston . Melanie Humph rey; Anne Maree Flanagan Front Row: Marriane Doyle; Silvana Lagana: Paula Attili; Joanne McKinley; Julia Clancy; Tahlia Bamkin; Danielle Cortese. Sally Carroll Class Teacher: Mr. F. Salmic Principal: Miss Patricia Ryan Aussie School Photos
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CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 11 - RM 17 Back Row: Nicole Robins-Browne; Sabrina Kellar; Danielle Williams; Monique Mietus; Jennifer Doig; Lara Bilinski; Leonie Farrell ; Cartey Moriarty Second Row: Nicole Dobson; Carly Vincent; Daylene Calvi; Sarah Bone; Helene Agius; Sarah Mccallum; Jade Erickson; Shami Watson Front Row· Clarissa Zavadil; Julie-Anne Kelly; Katie Hyde; Erica Chapman; Leanne O' Loughlin; Louise Colautti: Elise Fitzpatrick ; Irene Skamagas Class Teacher: Ru ta Kenny Pnncipal : Miss Patric ia Ryan Aussie School Photos
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM · 1992 YEAR 11 - RM 18 Back Row: Elizabeth Young ; Natalie Worthy: Renae Turner; Janelle Kilcullen ; Catherine Mcinerney; Colleen Smith ; Elizabeth MacGibbon ; Emma Cunningham Second Row Samantha Sprunt; Barbra Gaiotto; Kelly Gasper: Sarah Mintern ; Megan Devlin; Naomi Mclean , Lina De Petro Kristy Carbone Front Row : Samantha Meehan ; Emilee Little: Belinda Visser; Michelle Clonan; Melissa Layne; Kate Bayl1e; Rebecca Jones, Kerryn Bunston Principal: Miss Patncia Ryan Aussie School Photos Class Teacher. Mrs Stephanie Evans
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CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE , ELTHAM - 1992 YEAR 11 · RM 19 Back Row Janine Thorpe. N1e1a Tan1an. Danielle K1lpatnck. Nicole Clement, Bnony Schofield. Mia Francesconi: Carolyn Dunell. Tegan Dullard Second Row· Karen Raniere, Georget1e Pav1er; Monique Glass. Ltselle Pote: Helen Elso. Jodi F1tzs1mons; Eliza Crump: Jennifer Maher Front Row· Julia Holbery; Bntta Poljansek, Angela Kinden, Elizabeth Bibby: Jeanene De La Coeur; Deborah Gilbert: Melissa MacK1e, Janet Armarego Class Teacher: Ilona Von Moller Principal: Miss Patricia Ryan Aussie Schoel Photos
CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELT HAM - 1992 YEAR 11 · RM 26 Back Row : Bel inda Needham; Lorenn Guppy: Fran Roadley: LolJl se Vau ghan: Kate Azzopardi. Shenden Vella. Ingrid Deehan Second Row : Katie Robbins; Katie M 1lw nght. Belinda D1 Battista. Melanie Wa bnik. Naomi Howe. Cheryl Fraser Elizabeth Flanagan Sacha Brown e Front Row . Clare Jenkinson; Paula Bravo. Rebecca Harvey. Amanda Cooper. Michelle Ciravolo: Lisa Joss. Ch1haru Kawaba ta Joanne Ward • Class Teacher M rs Helen Kelly Pnnc1pal Miss Patricia Ryan Aussie Schoel Photos
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CATHOLIC LADIES COLLEGE, ELTHAM - 1992 YEAR 11 · RM 27 Back Row: . Angela Coate.s ; Rachel Donald ; Alexandra West; Larissa Telley: Gecrgia Hester; Bridget Quinn ; Jacinta Sharp Second Row . Imogen Rose, R1ka Toyota; Elisa Campanaro; Jacqueline Mathews; Bridget Sharkie; Michelle La Terra: Vanessa McEvoy Front Row: Anne Gardner; Josephine Sinni ; Rebecc a Morison ; Sonia Slizys: Nicole Hall ; Clarissa Eyles: Simone C ross: Melanie Radcliffe Class Teachers· Ms. Tina Guardiani; M rs. Mara Davine Principal : Miss Patricia Ryan Au ssie School Photos
CENTRAL Between the 17th and the 28th of September, the Northern Territory was on its toes. It was ready for anything as the word got around that the girls from C.L.C. had got away.
We covered the educational, geographical and social scenes, and a fantastic time was had by all involved. Many thanks to Keely [Mum] Fr. Tim [Norm] Mrs Nolan and Mrs O'Neill [the Bobsy Twins] and to all the year 11 students for being such LEGENDS.
By Yes, it was that time of the year again . Time to show Central Australia just what C.L.C. was made of. I think it was the general feeling that this was achieved. We managed to survive staying in caravans, underground tents and sleeping under the stars. We managed to survive Fr. Tim's annoying snoring habit and we managed to survive Keely's early curfews. The bus trips were long and invigorating. The only thing that kept us sane were the bountiful copies of Cleo, Dolly, Cosmo, and their other additional features ! Walking, climbing, swimming, singing, flying, sitting in buses, pitching tents, and spending time with St. Leo's boys, were the daily highlights.
Carolyn
Dunell
Year
11
20 easy-to-follow steps on:
'How To Have Your Life"
The
Worst
Morning
Of
It is a known fact, that some days are better than others, and at least once in our lifetime we have a day that we would rather forget. The following instructions will help you in achieving that ultimate morning of disaster, embarrassment and humiliation. By using this step by step guide of annoying situations you will surely be on the right path to having the 'Worst morning of your I ife' I. Continuously wake up during the night [no less than 5 times] for reasons such as going to the toilet, turning off a dripping tap, dying of thirst, dying of starvation and the general thought of being sick. 2. Make sure you set your alarm for 10 to 7, just to get ten minutes less sleep. This way you will fall back to sleep ..... and oversleep .
3. Make sure your mum turns on your bedroom light at 7: 15, yelling and screaming at you as you get up. This way you are already fifteen minutes late. 4 . Get out of bed on the wrong side. This is an even better idea if your bed is against a wall. 5 . Listen to the radio to find out that it's minus four degrees outside. Roll over and go back to sleep for another ten minutes.
6. Walk to the bathroom and lock the door. Look in the mirror and faint at the sight of your "forgot to take make-up off last night face". 7. Walk to shower, forget to lift feet and trip over bath, landing on your bottom for best results.
8. When washing hair, make sure the water runs out. There should also be no conditioner left. 9. Get out of shower and realise there are no towels. You could start to cry at this point, (however this is not recommended). 10. Get dressed but forget to put on deodorant. Get undressed, put on deodorant and repeat whole process. 11. Make sure you put your VCE badge on upside down. This will provide embarrassment later. Decide between the Walk out to kitchen. 12. toast or the cereal. Either one is fine but make sure you foliow these steps:
a) Cereal: place Froot Loops in bowl, reach for milk and pour it on. Grab a spoon and walk to table. Take a spoonful and look at it. When you realise you have used cat food not Froot Loops, orange juice not milk and you have a fork instead of a spoon - scream. b) Toast: put bread in toaster. Don't turn power on for five minutes. This should theoretically, (if done correctly), annoy you. Once the power is turned on , put dial on "darkest" setting. Toast will then be totally black and unedible. When your mother smells the burnt toast she will yell and scream some more, thus establishing a great relationship for that day. If a) or b) are done correctly you will eat nothing for breakfast, resulting in major hunger pains by 10 o'clock.
13. Pick up school bag to leave and remember not to do two important things: a) don't brush your teeth and b) forget to put lunch in your bag. 14. Get driven to bus stop, only to see bus pulling away and driving off. This will then mean your mum will have to drive you all the way to school. This will only be effective if she yells and screams at you during this ten minute drive.
15. Ask mum to drop you off inside the school gate. Only do this if Mr. Blake is watching. For best results don't wear your blazer. 16. On the way from the car to your classroom you will encounter many people whom you must say hello to. They will see your VCE badge upside down and look at you strangely. Be prepared for this all day as no-one will tell you. 17. When talking to your homeroom teacher, make sure you get really close. If you haven' t brushed your teeth your teacher will smell your breath and give you dirty looks for the rest of the day. This method is especially good if it is report writing time. 18. Decide you are dying of starvation as you have not had breakfast and look in your bag for your lunch. When you realise you have left it on the kitchen bench, scream at the thought that it is not yet 9.00 am. 19. Look at your diary of subjects for that day. Notice that you have a Maths test first, (haven't studied), an English essay due second, (unfinished), P.E. third, (left uniform at home), an Accounting Work Requirement fourth, (didn't know it existed), and double Australian Studies fifth and sixth. 20. Walk into your homeroom and sit down. If you feel depressed, embarrassed and hopeless you have successfully completed having the worst morning of your life. Now continue the rest of the day with "20 Steps on how to have the worst day at school". Samantha Meehan
POETRY A
IS THAT YOU ?
ls that you? When are you coming down from that tree? I can see you there up so high. Those pretty colours glittering in the sun. I'll go for a walk, he might come too. He can get places easily you know. Here he is, so small and tender. Hello ......... .... . Mr. Butterfly. Meghan
Cullen
Year
Fearful
Encounter
It gazed at me with dark evil eyes that send chills up and down my spine. I didn't dare move in case it shot forward. Breathing slowly, I tried to stay as still as a statue so that it would find another victim but it didn't seem to want to go anywhere else. It wanted me! What should I do if it attacked? Where would I find help? There was not a soul around not even a bird.
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gazed back at it. Its eyes were no longer staring at me, but looking around as though it had given up on me. When I got to school one day All my friends had moved away They had gone, I know not where and I was left in utter despair gnashed my teeth kicked my bag flung myself about was so damn mad
It slowly turned its thick scaly body in the opposite direction and rapidly slithered into the tall grass. The sweat poured off my forehead; my palms were clammy. I took a deep sigh of relief the snake had gone! by Reema Abouzeid
I felt the tears welling in my eyes I choked back a sob Trying to silence my pitiful cries I did not know what to do I felt so sad, so very blue What would you do if it happened to you? And as I woke from this frightful dream I realized how much my friends really mean.
I met a man upon the road, his back hunched over to carry his load. His hardened unshaven face, showed rejection from the human race. A life of wandering with no where to go, the world to him was a foe. His worn out clothes caked with a lifetime of dirt, He asked for a dime, but when I refused he was not hurt. I met a man upon the road.
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Year 8
By Elloise Klein
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friend is coming over today, put my good furniture away. - he might break them. can sit on the floor, he won't mind.
I'll lay out peanuts, We both like them, And some water. He's soft to look at. Cute really. Very strong. Wrinkly though. Shouldn't be long now. Hello Jumbo! by Renee O'Donovan year 7
Year 8
THE SEA stand here on the shore, And stare straight out to sea The great white waves and endless water, Seem to envelope me. The waves lap at my ankles, and my feet sink into the sand . I feel so small, standing there alone Among the sea so grand. The seagulls screech above me, And the wind blows in my face . The salt air smells like the mist of the gods, In this heavenly place. In years to come I shall stand here, My heart and soul are blessed, as I stand and stare way out to sea, I know it's where my soul shall finally rest. Rebecca Jessup.(year 9)
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EDITORIAL This is the third year that we have used facilities at school to produce the school magazine. Our and have efforts have become more efficient developed a long way from our initial attempts wit h only one computer(Iocated in the front office at the time) and a printer located at the other end of the school. This year we utilized the new computer room to produce the off-set type, with girls from years 8- 12 participating in a Saturday workshop during the Creative and Performing Arts Festival.This workshop ran well under the guidance of Mrs. Findling who patiently proofed articles, and Mrs. Young who corrected any errors.A special thank- you to Mr. A. Jafferey who ensured that all the computers were set up correctly and ensured the smooth link-up with the printer in the art computer room. During this time other girls worked on colour -page layout in the art room It is always a race against time to get the paste-up pages completed and to spot all errors.We look at many of these pages without realizing the problems faced when trying to present all information often in a very limited space. We hope we have presented a balanced picture of all that has happened this year. The following girls are to be thanked for their efforts. They are the ones who have given us a record of the many activities that have taken place this year.Their interest and time have enric hed the" C.L.C . spirit" Cover Design-C. Fraser.Colour Sports PagesB.Gaiot.to, B.DiBattista,General colour pages- J.Mc C.Ramsdale, S.Carroll,Creative and Kinley, L.Lysenko,Reunion Arts-J .Gaff, Performing T .Price, N.Reed, L.Lysenko. J.Gaff.Community Involvement-J.Gaff, L.Lysenko.The difficult task of lining up the photos quotes, names of the Year 12 was undertaken by T.Price, J.Thorpe, C.Zavidil, K.Hyde .T.Taylor collected the quotes.K.Vaughan set up the Sport's Captains page.Other girls who helpe d with the layout were K.Francesconi, L.Cooper, J .Maher.Fame colour page-C. Vincent.
Our typists were E.Klein, D.Dooley S.Bibby, T.Quinlan, T.Taylor , M.Futol ,C .Love, M.Norfolk, M. Me cad an te,LBaker ,A .Dean. R .A bou zeid, S.Humphrey.Thanks to L.Young who acted a~ "copy girl". We are looking forward to even more student involvement next year.It certainly is an excellent opportunity for students looking for experience and a career in this area . D.Warrell.
Cartoonists-P.Mock, B.Poljansek, C. Ramsdale.