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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPA L

How will we remember 1989? In world history it will be recalled as the year when the will of people prevailed against oppressive communist rule in Eastern Europe, but also as the year in which the peaceful pro-democracy demonstrations ""£-in China were ruthlessly crushed, a year of hope and a year of despair, a year in which we as people who believe in the ~~ coming of the Kingdom must remind ourselves that good can triumph over evil, but often only at the cost of human heroism and self-sacrifice. di' ,,...., For us at Catholic Ladies' College it has been a year of greater recognition of the fragility of life on this planet and the responsibility which each of us has to cherish and protect the environment, perhaps at the cost of our own comfort and convenience. It has been a year too when we have shared in some small way in the suffering of Sister Pat Lynch, whose sudden and "" debilitating illness has deprived herof most of what seems to make life worth living, but has not diminished the greatness ~ ·"" of her spirit or the depth of her faith. As a community she serves us still by her prayer, by her loving concern for all of us, -v ""~ and by her living witness to the greatness of which the human spirit is capable. ~ . : From the joys and sorrows of 1989 may our legacy be one of renewed courage and hope. , ""

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Mrs M. Cross. Mrs E. Wil son. Mrs B. Quilkey, Mrs I. Von Moller, Mrs D. Warrell, Miss E. Gleeson, Mr C. Blake (Vice Principal), Miss P. Ryan (Principal). Mrs J. Willi s, Mrs A. Green. Mr L. Nilsson, Mrs W. Vanderslik, Mrs M. Spain, Mrs L. Falvo. Mrs M. Roberts. Ms C. Varo uss iadis. Mrs J. Francesconi, Mr D . Raj, Mr F. Salmic, Mr K. Reed, Mrs J. Enwright, Miss A Pesek, Mrs L. Garino, Mrs C. Nolan. Miss T. Guardiani, Mrs L. Hendry, Mrs R. Bowyer, Mrs D. Collis, Miss R. Privitelli, Miss S. Holmes. Miss C. Gooden. Mrs D. Willoughby. Ms L. Migliore. Miss M. Lago, Mr B. Spiller, Mr M. Dunne, Mrs A Eynaud, Miss J. Clarke, Mrs J. Westerman, Mr G. Webb. Mrs B. Saunders, Mr L. Colquhoun, Sr J. Stapleton. Mrs R. Stynes, Miss A Keogh. Mrs R. Dow. Mrs L. Hosking. Mrs R. Kenn y. Mrs P. Dunne. Mrs A Maynes, Mrs M. Walsh. Mrs H. Chalmers, Mrs A Mc Kay, Miss K. Scicluna, Miss L. De Simone. Mr M. Fendley. Mr A. Mo rga n. Mr L. Harvey. Ms J. Twigden.

S.R.C. REPRESENTATIVES - 1989

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Danielle Cortese, Rita Delucia,Anne Maree Flanagan, Marianne Abouzeid Catherine Mcinerney, Emilee Little, Jenny Doig, Amanda Cooper Brionhy Sulliva n, Fiona Blake, Lara Crowley, Samantha Buckley, Heidi Da naher, Monique Shiel Vanessa Mitzzi, Nicl a Byrnes, Jenny Baini, Melinda Livy, Jane Gonzales, Rachel Hartigan Jane Plunkett (V-P), Amanda Booth, Rachel Harvey, Pauline Loftus-Hills Kylie Mizzi (P), Cathy Sonnemann, Kim Snopkowski, Rachel Vear

Well, what a busy year 1989 has been and still we didn't Also this year the S.R.C. participated in a number 01 complete all the tasks we had intended to at the beginning charity fund raising events such as the Red Shield appeal, of the year, but I feel overall the 29 reps put a tremendous 40 hour famine and legacy day, all proving to be effort into makingourweekly meetings, fundraisingdrives successful. and general school activities a huge success and I thank I would like to thank every S.R.C. representative for their them for that. However to give you a brief idea of what the dedication and support this year and particularly to Jane S.R.C. got up to this year I would have to write pages and Plunkett and Mr. Fendley, our teacher representative, for pages but this is just a short outline. their endless hard work. Thanks again and good luck to . DONUT DAY - a huge success with profits exceeding Jane and the 1990 S.R.C. council. what was expected. A very worthwhile cause if you can put :JC;fie ']J{jzzi - c5Y?G YJresidenl 19159 up with looking at 1000 donuts. 40 HOUR FAMINE - a large response with C.L.C. raising $815.27 and receiving a certificate for our effortsThank you. TALENT QUEST - an occasion when C.L.C. girls let their hair down. LITTER WEEK - A big success with the school grounds looking the cleanest they had been all year and for a whole week! A trophy (little bin full of lollies) was awarded to year 7, Room 4 who managed to keep their classroom spotless for the week! But, unfortunately, the Year 9's in Rm 9 were branded the most untidy people in the school and as a consequence had to do yard duty for the following week. On the 1st of August this year, several C .L.C. students HONOUR SYSTEM - This year 5 S.R.C. representatives strutted their stuff and embarrassed themselves .to high and a number of teachers got together to lift the honour . heaven at our Annual C.L.C. Talent Quest. system off the ground. Finally, after a number of meetings We had a huge variety from really great dancers to the throughout the year, five people were awarded certificates sickest of jokes. After students sat through all the acts they of honour for service, achievement or leadership. Thank waited in anticipation for the overall winner, which was you to all those who helped, I really appreciated it! our own 'Year 8 Young Talent Timers.' They had provided us with great entertainme~nd !!!2~ laughs than the jokes! See 'ya there next year.

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WORK EXPERI ENCE The 14th of March was a very exciting day for most year 11 girls this year. This was the day they started eight days of work experience. Girls were trying jobs such as accounting, vet nursing, cooking, advertising, gardening and physiotherapy. The pay ranged from $24-$180 for the eight days. I did work experience out at the Essendon Airport as an aircraft mechanic and loved every minute of the time I spent out there. I got to do things that most people who enjoy this kind ofthingonly dream about such as nying an airbus night simulator and being in a test cell at Tullamarine Airport while the testing of a DC-9 engine was going on. I also helped programme the computer to test th is engine. The day I arrived, I didn't know what to expect. I was scared that I wasn't going to be accepted because I was the only girl there, but it soon became clear that I had nothing to worry about. Everyone was helpful and very friendly . There are many different sections in the Australian Airlines power plant and I was shifted around so that I got to go to most of these sections for at least one day. My jobs included labelling brackets, balancing turbine fans, measuring blades, taking 0.1.V.S.(order for parts) and on one of the days-that I went to the balancing section I built a stada (blades between fans that don't move) under the watchful eye of Mario, Phil and Allen, the balancing technicians. The time that I have spent out at Essendon and Tullamarine has made me see what kind of work I want to do when I leave school and I am grateful to all my friends at both Airports for making me feel welcome and for showing me how much fun it can be. :Ji(efissa 0'2Jrien !)ear

CENTRAL AUSTRALIA '89 We think everyone would agree that it was the trip of a lifetime. We set off early (Sam) one school morning. everyone was excited at the prospect of being away from their parents for two weeks. Our bus driver was Peter Davine (nicknamed the ·camel' because of his brilliant impressions) and our tent man was Wild Bernie. Yvette. our cook, kept a constant supply of food coming. First day was driving, with lunch on the run, we arrived at Wilpena Pound. Unfortunately the climb to the peak was costly; we lost two of our girls, but luckily the two bikini clad teenagers (Clare and Goodo) were later spotted and returned to safety. To test our stamina and endurance we were taken for a two day bush camp up the deserted Oodnadatta track. Arriving at our destination we were met with monstrous storm clouds and gale winds. So we were herded to spend a night in the local racecourse shed (no bets allowed); It was quite an experience. Another day at driving through the Simpson Desert did not agree with our stomachs. The bus made a few unscheduled stops and everyone had a garbage bag on hand . Unfortunately Paula didn't make it out the bus. For a while there a certain bra which was casually thrown over the rear view mirror. Tony (Morgan) carefully inspected it and asked for the owner to collect it from Peter·s clutches. Suddenly it appeared like a welcoming sight on the horizon, the 'huge monolith' Ayers Rock. We made our climb the next day, it was exhilarating. The C.L.C girls grouped together up the top and tested their vocal skills with the college song. We received a few admiring glances for our outstanding talent. Our night was 'out on the camping ground' checking out the local talent and exchange students. They were a sight for sore eyes (or should I say stomachs?) In stifling 30 degree heat we drove further north. to King's canyon. That afternoon we trekked through the canyon in desperate search of the natural waterhole which lay ahead. Arriving we all wrecklessly submerged ourselves in the cold icy water. I twas here at Kings Canyon that we spent the night beneath the stars. A further few hours of bumpy dirt tracks (Julie winning the camel impersonation competition) we reached Noel Fulton's camel farm. We all agreed with Peter that 'A earners breath is worse than a earners fart' suddenly excitement filled the air as we knew Alice Springs lay ahead. The day was spent shoppi ng.....shopping.... shoppi ng and more shopping. (Tania and Michelle created a new trend, returning from the Henley on Todd covered in flour!!). Our accommodation, the Red Centre Resort bore gifts of a swimming pool, tennis court, fully furnished toilets and showers and more exchange students. It was a Saturday night and we let our hair down at the camping ground disco. The next day we set aside for sightseeing, we visited Stanley Chasm, Simpson's Gap and had a cool refreshing swim at Glen Helen Gorge. Due to the pilot strike we were forced to endure a 3 day bus drive home. Exhausted and dirty (which we first believed to be a suntan, but later washed off in the shower) with the last strings of our vocal cords we sang ourselves into Eltham. Like we said it was definitely the best trip in a long time. Jac.k1'e X orlon , X//_y W alson , X adia Odorico Mich I 7i S tacey . e le -- 'oops· M efissa 11 year -- 'J 7l '% -- 'S N· ;acey -- p like llp N ·'Co/a -- 'F eatt/e' Ri Ong tent' t e __ , hantorn T12iana chardson .1kki __ , .B.s. · llrn -- What' Farrer Tania ~t Ieasty0 Nico/e s th - 'O T 11 h -- Th N· ina -- , ~ no, I'v e shove/ ti ad a go, ico/e -- , ere is a \lanes Esk1e ca e forgott or. Nadia .:__ , \lorn it 7l ho/e in n rny carnera Who has ~:~srnitter1!Zi~~/g/, Horne sa - 'ff 11ge 7:,~ker'. no/Jth'' -."Fe::"'·"3l. . , _... rny llnd· i ~ Jes?' e.

THE SWI MM ING REP ORT On the 6th of March we had our annual swimm ing sports carniva l. It was a good day all round for the teams. The girls and their parents enjoyed this day especia lly the girls from Marita. Marita won the Interme diate and the Senior sections . Overall , the best team was Marita. At the end of the day the teachers swam a race against the students . The race winners went on to the next swimm ing meet that was held at the State Swimm ing Centre. Everyon e had a good day and can't wait until next year so thatthe irteam can have a chance to win. Jenni)~ r 'Jl(ah e r

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INTE R SCHO OL ATHLETICS On Wednesd ay 10th of May a group of 200 students and staff from Catholic Ladies· College attended the S.C.S.A. Division I Athletics carnival . They were joined by a small but welcome group of parents. All spectato rs were treated to an excellen t level of competi tion and sportswo manship . Of particula r note was Catholic Ladies' College' s magnific ent effort of 4th overall , and only a slight margin behind the deservin g winner - Loreto College of Balla rat. As Catholic Ladies' College was co-host of the carnival . many Year 12 students and House anbd ViceCaptain s were required to undertak e position s of responsi bility on the day - they did so willingly and were a credit to the school. Similarly. our never-say-die competit ors. and vocal Cheer Squad maintain ed the tradition ofC. LC. being a school to be proud of. Many thanks to all who contribu ted.

INTE RHOU SE ATHLETICS On the 9th of April the school athletics sports were held. It was a perfect day. the weather was perfect and the perfect house won (Loyola) . There was a lot of exhausti on. frustrati on and perspira tion. Families. friends and boyfrien ds came along to cheer their girls on. and if they lost. gave them a shoulde r to cry on. Everyone displaye d good sportsm anship and were very loyal to their house. Outrage ous and original costume s were worn. Teachers and fathers kept their watchful eye over the students , ready to disqualif y any foul play. 7iziana 'Jl(ascio /i

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YEAR 10 DEBATING Well, I guess it all started innocently enough! At the beginning of the year there appeared a notice in the bulletin calling on any budding young debaters to attend a meeting at lunch-time. A few of us thought 'Why not!' It might actually turn out to be some fun. About six Year I O's turned up and the Year 11 's, who had participated in previous years, greeted us with a-look of shock on their faces. Apparently th at was the biggest turn-out they'd ever had! I immediately thought, 'Gee this debating business see ms really popular! ' Pretty soon we were put in teams and before we knew it, Rachael, Linda and I were faced with out very first debate against Mowbray College. There we were at Ivanhoe Girl s Grammar sitting opposite these girls who actually looked like they knew what they were doing! Ju st to make sure we as ked them , , 'So ...have you ever debated before? 'Yeah! Since the beginning of last year.' They replied, with a really irritating sound of confidence in their voices. (okay, so we were just jealou s!) 'Have you?' They asked. 'Us!!??!! Oh sure, yeah , definitely, of course we have! ' (we had our fingers crossed alright!) Well enough of the lying, we actually had to get out there and debate. Fortunately for us (and our ego's) things went our way that night and we won. Each time we had to deb ate after that we were able to control our nerves just that little bit more. For those people who don't think much of debating, or don 't think about it at all, it does have it's little quirks! Like getting days off school to go and watch competitions! No,ju st kidding, there's a lot more to itthan that! You gain confidence speaking in front of people, learn to think on your feet , as well as getting to meet kids from all different schools like, Trinity Grammar, Carey Grammar, Scotch College ..... and others! Not to mention the satisfaction in bea ting undefeated teams like Parade! At th e end of it all we were pretty pleased with ourse lves. Four out of five in the first year ain't bad! The most important thing is we had a ood time and we found out that debating is much more fun than we ever ex pec ted! · ' Jenny Xlof !}ear 10 :J?m/5

PROTEST POEM: OUR WORLD

'A long time ago man evolved, From apes,' said the sc ientist, problem solved. But now we are better than the rest of God 's creatures with money, clothes and surgery for features . We have invented cars, computers and the nuclear bomb While the rest of the animals plod unhappily along We 've invented one hundred and one ways to kill one another Whether it be mother, father, sister or brother. Public outrage: A four year old raped and kill ed Oh well! Shrug! a live dog is grilled Pictures of mass killings fill the T.V. While people sit home mourning what's in it for me? Couch potatoes wonder what can we do While the oil spill kill s another thousand anim a ls or two People beat animals, set them on fire We kill off their habitat, starving them , the situation is dire. But we're a step above we're cleverer than them We killed off one thousand species no problem Please donate to the children's hospital. Give. Please donate, koalas dying, Oh well, they will live. Why should we care about animals today We've taken over the world its our world we say Do we have the right to kill more animals each hour If we are so clever then how can it be that we ruin the world while they lived with it m harmony The world is not ours it belongs to them too Shouldn't we care about them as well as me and you?

SENIOR D E BATING T EA M

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17 INTERMEDIATE DEBATING TEAM Em ma Butler. Rac hael Ha rtiga n. Jenn y Futol Andrea Stevens. Lind a Metz

PEER SUPPORT Fiona Andreatta, Anna Kelly, Mich elle Wignall, Alison Cleary, Rachel Cusack, Sharon Horne, Elizabeth Kelly, Celia Blake, Sheridan Nanscawen, Jacinta Barry, Linda Metz, Michelle Villani, Becky · Jenkinson, Simone Aussems, Tanya Clarke, Michelle Kennedy, Catherine Zappa, Jane Gonzales, Narelle Keenan, Vanessa Mizzi, Jenny Futol, Kelly Longton, Madeline Liddell, Christine Amarego, Alessandra

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ESSO SCIENC E COMPE TITION On Thursday , 8th June, 70 girls sat for the Essa Australia School Science Competi tion. All girls are to be congratu lated on their tremend ous effort, especiall y the following girls who won these special awards. CERTIF ICATE OF ACHIEV EMENT : Sally Brown, Katrina Collins, Cindi Connell, Susan Fitzgeral d, Sarah Mahoney , Stephani e Redd, Erin Walker, Michelle Clonan, Claire Eiferman n, Rebecca Rogers, Janine Thorpe, Narelle Farmer, Jenny Jowett, Sally McKenz ie CERTIFI CATE OF CREDIT : Elissa Giddings , Anne Henry, Rebecca Stirling, Sharyn Lovett CERTIF ICATE OF DISTINC TION: Sarah Puls, Rebecca Stirling, Elissa McNama ra, Narelle Farmer, Sharyn Lovett, Sally McKenz ie CERTIF ICATE OF HONOU R: Sarah Puls, Elissa McNam ara, Colleen Elsa CERTIF ICATE OF HIGH DISTINC TION: Colleen Elsa School Prize: $10 - Colleen Elsa State Prize: $10 - Colleen Elsa

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COM PET ITIO NS · WESTP AC MATH S COMP ETITO N On Wednesd ay 2nd August, 180 girls participa ted in the Westpac Maths Competi tion with the following results:YEAR 7: Distincti on JACINT A CARER I, MICHE LLE LOVE, LISA BAAINI , CINDI CONNE LL, KARLIE NUNN Credit OKristy Saville, Sarah WordsWorth, Julia Swanson, Sarah Puls, Nathaly Schnitzer, Joanne Gaff, Danielle Cortese, Kathryn Cotter, Renee Murray, Elissa Giddings, Joanne McKinley, Annemaree Flanagan, Prudence Blair, Sally Brown, Kathleen Colbert, Peta Clarke, Therese Winterbum, Kylie Thompson, Naomi Clarke, Catherine Bartoli, Rebecca Stirling, Oivia Aicher, Justine Steware~ Gabriel Vear, Virginia Kalms, Catherine Jeffers, Kim Ramaekers , Stephanie Reed, Jayne Hudleston, Amy Redfern, Nicole Giardossi, Kathryn Reading, Nicole Marsib, Marianne Doyle, Alicia Bugaj, Marlo Sullivan, Justine Best, Julia Clancy, Katrina Collins, Rachel Merrieless , Monica Hayes, Justine Nicholas YEAR 8: Distinct ion Melissa McNamara, Colleen Smith, Nicole Robir:is-Browne, Ingrid Deehan, Michelle Clonan, Sonia Slizys Credit Nicole Clement, Mia Francesconi, Lisa Bowyer, Liselle Pote, Vanessa McEvoy, Josephine Sinni, Janelle Kilcullen, Rebecca Rogers, Angela Kinden

Leanne O'Lough lin, Carley Moriarty , Michelle Ciravolo , Lisa Bowyer, Rebecca Rogers, Catherin e Mcinern ey, Julie-An ne Kelly, Helene Agius, Louise Vaughan , Imogen Rose, Angela Coates, Michelle Clonan, Clarissa Zavadil, Margare t Borowsk i, Elise Fitzpatri ck, Elizabeth Bibby, Eliza Crump, Nicole Short, Naomi Howe. Georgia Hester, Nicole Hall, Bridget Sharkie, Sheridan Vella, Elizabet h MacGibbon, Lisa Joss, Sarah Bone, Naomi McLean.

YEAR 9: Distinct ion Framcesca O'Neill, Colleen Elso, Lara Crowley, Andrea Mentlikowki, Sharyn Lovett, Paula Harvey, Jennifer Jowett, Mamie Puls. Credit Simone Zanon, Sally McKenzie , Bridget Sloane, Christine Koziol, Melissa Norfold, Anna O'Brien, Narelle Farmer, Johanna Hayes, Sarah Humphrey, Natalie Lysenko, Natalie Pearsell

GERM AN GOET HE POETR Y COMP ETITI ON

YEAR 10: Distinct ion Celia Blake Credit Christine Armarego, Clare Blackstone

Honoura ble Mention s gained by Cynthia Hyde - Year 11 Jenny Futol - Year 10 Monique Robinso n - Year 10 DANTE ALIGH IERI POETR Y COMPE TITION Year 9 Finalists : Sarah Humphr ey, Natalie Pearsell, Honour able Mention : Naomi Sparkes

Year 10 Finalists : Celia Blake, Belinda ~ Tasrone, Christin e Armareg o, Belinda Colosim o

YEAR 11: Distinct ion Lucia Santoso Credit Mary McCrohan , Susan Jowett, Maryza Khalil YEAR 12: Distinct ion Karen Morgan, Natalie Rankin, Debbie Biasizzo CreditAnnalisa O'Neill, Lare Breen Colleen Elso, Yr 9, was awarded a Certificate of Merit in the Junior Division of the Melbourne University School Mathematics Competition.

SUN SPELLI NG COMPE TITION The following girls reached the finals of the Sun Spelling Competition Year 7 finalists Room 1 Rebecca S~rling, Sarah Mahone y Room 2 Jacinta Careri, Elaine Castriso s Room 3 Lisa Baaini, Sarah Wordswo rth Room 4 Justine Stewart, Julia Clancy Level Winner, Justine Stewart Year 8 finalists Room 5 Alex West, Elissa McNam ara Room 6 Lorenn Guppy, Belinda Needham Room 7 Josie Sinni, Megan Devlin Room 8 Nicole Clements, Jacqui Mathews Level Winner, Elissa McNama ra Year 9 finalists Naomi Layne, Andrea Mentlikowski Colleen Elso, Sharyn Lovett, Michelle Fitzgerald , Julia Davison, Tanya Taylor Level Winner, Tanya Taylor ~.~~~~~~~ R.A.C.I. CHEMI STRY QUIZ

On Tuesday, 25th July, 45 girls from Catholic Ladies' College participa tion in the RAC.I. Australi an National Chemist ry Quiz. This year there were 58,662 entries from 801 schools, so our girls were up against some stiff competit ion, but their results were excellen t and a credit to the school. Congrat ulations to all participa nts, especiall y the following girls who received Certifica tes of Merit. YEAR 7, Certifica te of High Distincti on, Natalia Fraser Certifica te of Distincti on, Kate Gilmarti n, Bethany Gray YEAR 8,Certificate of High Distinctio n, Clare Eiferma nn Cerificat e of Distincti on Sonia Slizys Certifica te of Credit Ingrid Deehan, Helen Elsa YEAR 9, Certifica te of High Distincti on, Colleen Elsa, Christin e Koziol Certifica te of Distincti on, Jenny Jowett Certifica te of Credit, Sharyn Lovett, Natalie Lysenko YEAR 11, Cerificat e of High Distincti on, Maryza Khalil Certifica te of Distincti on, Michelle Dunn, Mary McCroh an, Nadia Odorico , Rachel Harvey, Cassand ra Meagher YEAR 12, Certifica te of Distincti on, Emma Boocock , Anna-Li sa O'Neill, Tanya Crowley , Natalie Rankin Certifica te of Credit, Joanne Humphrey, Karen Morgan

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ENVIRON MENT WEEK 1989 June 5th to 9th was ENVIRONMEN T WEEK and at Catholic Ladies'College, we had a number of activities which showed that we care about our future world. On Monday 5th June, Mr Rob Gel visited our school. During his visit. Mr. Gel gave the students fo C.L.C. a lecture on what we as individuals and as a nation can do to save our environment. "Change" is the key world for improvement and we can do this by recycling paper, glass, metal. plastic etc., buying"ozone friendly" products and doing many more helpful activities. The school was also shown a number of slides, showing how beautiful our world really is and what landmarks we will no longer have if we carry on destroying our planet. I think the slides really got the message through to most people. It made us think about what we are doing to our land and air. Another activity at Catholic Ladies' College about our environment and how to save it from pollution. the increasing hole in the ozone layer and the greenhouse effect. was a disply of recycled products. The display showed many interestig objects which were produced from recycled materials. Some of the recycled products were seats and pot plant holders which were made from recycled plastic which has been produced as an imitation wood. I think that after Environment Week. a lot more people were made aware of the serious problems we are facing and are now prepared to CHANGE. Many people believe there is no hope for the next generation but there are also many people who have hope and are trying hard to change themselves as well as others. There are many positive things everybody can do to reduce the extinction of man. Recycle. watch what you buy and many more. but remember. change is the key! Clise YJ!zpalrick

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It you go to a special place. you will find, that the peace and tranquility. gives you peace of mind. The place is a rainforest. · near the sea. I can tell you now. it's just the place for you and me. It's where the trees grow so thick. giving a home to all animals. birds and fish. Will it be the same ten years later? I wonder. I hope. I wish . Will it be the same place. where birds fly so freely in the sky. where the tiny insects hide under the leaves. They do not worry. about whether they die. Will it still be the same place. where the ocean's waves crash onto the shore. leaving behind beautiful shells. and making the sand a nice sandy floor? Will it still be the same place. where forest beasts roam. making in this special place. their family home?

Will it still be the same place. where we go to /et our thought roam free. '/ Will it be the same special place. ' made for you and me? But yet as we wonder. hope and wish. we hear the animal's distressed cries. as. yet another tree falls to the ground. and dies .... . X alhafy 0r:hmizer

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Pollution and destruction is happening in creeks So C.L.C. went out to set an c-xample To help fix our world that's in a shamble. You can recycle so get on your cycle And go and spread the word There's paper and plastic that should be saved So come on. help Mother Nature she's not our slave. The birds and trees can't do it The ocean and sands won't last The animals just won't get through it. So it's up to us to recycle. If you want to cool the earth, Stop using those aerosol sprays Go throw them away. we could be saved. Ifwe all plant some trees We 'JJ set ours elves free From this tragic disaster.

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I was going to the shops one day. Through the pouring rain. Looking for a household use Oh no. not again. Everything packaged in plastic. That really makes me sick. They think it looks fantastic. They really get a kick. They don't know what they're doing Just look around the world. Our hole is getting bigger From all the gases hurled. Plastic razors to bottles and bags Everyone who buys them are classed as dags We don't need these things or The people who make them These are our enemies For God's sake, don't take them. 'Jl(elissa fisa

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I saw a field of barley Beyond the shady trees And the flower growing profusely Amongst the humming bees Slowly the cattle passed The skies are deepest blue The plains are a mass of grass All day and night-time through The narrow roads and winding tracks rm on my way back home The wild dogs roam in their packs And I find myself alone The countryside is being destroyed Th e trees are coming down We've got to do more than get annoyed Or will will let our country down .

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It has passed my mind ma ny times. of how we might end up. Some of th em are quite nice, but so me are quite corrupt. I want to know my children will be safe, so I have to change if this is the case. So be my friend s a nd on my side, and we'll make this world better with every stride.

The world is changing. It is no lo nger the fresh.sweet- smelling la nd. It is a world of toxic waste. logging. pollution and total selfdestruction. The ea rth can no longer withstand the toxic pollution that we are smothering her with eve ry day. hour. a nd minute. The Green-House effect is just one negative example of th e damage th at we have already done to our life-giving Earth. But. the public chooses to ignore it until it can no longer be neglected. Our Earth's people are now. finally. realizing the effects of our disgusting mess. is not just something to worry abo ut. but to do something about. Part of the cause of thi s environmental change is the over-use of fossil fuels. We mine them out of the ground like they are completely renewable. Fossil fuels like brown coal will soon be totally gone . The burning of fu els such as this. help add to the Green-House effect. Something else which is wrecking our environment is the amount of bleached paper, plastics. glass, and cardboard we half use. then throw away. If only we re-cycled these. we would save money. and our beloved environment. The Green-House effect is not something that we simply hear about. give our sy mpathy. then turn our backs on. It needs our attention and support if we want to slow it down. And. now. slow it down is all we can do. The Green-House effect is caused by the increasing concentrations of certain gases in the atmosphere. And. this is causing a gradual "wa rming up" of the Earth. We. as the citizens can help prevent this environmental disaster from getting any worse. Don't buy aerosol cans with chloroflurocarbo n in them; they are a nasty factor of the GreenHouse effect. Don't buy things that are not biodegradable, and make a compost heap for all organic products - it saves throwing them out. and makes great fertiliser! And lastly, be Ozone Conscious, and help stop our environment from being destroyed. before ifs too late. 21

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ENVIRON MENT I learnt a couple of things from Rob Gel which were important a nd necessary. One was never to buy an non Ozone layer safe product from a supermarket again, and also to remind peopl e around us of thi s most important matter. Into this category also fits the matter of the greenhouse effect and about our animals dying as a result. It was upsetting to hear that around 32,000 helpless and defenseless whales died. during the period of only one summer. The fact is that we our own polluting selves, are the ones who are causing this terrible thing to happen. Another issue was recycling. As Mr. Gel said this would be a worthy cause. This way we cannot only save our poor oxygen giving trees. but many other fabrics and plastics. I think that the Environment today is so stuffed that it is almost unrepairable. All this is going on and those people with power to do something about the ozone layer are sitting on their backsides doing nothing. If I had power, and not only the ideas to change this situation and keep my age group (13) alive for many good years to come I would. The children of my age groups and younger are the ones who are being affected by others. who have had a good life. We are scared of what the future might give us. We must change our usua l, uncaring, unworrying selves and we must change fast! We must think of the effect this will have on the kids of today. I have the same opinion as Mr. Gel that we should get to it and change a nd begin new schemes to save our world, make our country AUSTRALIA beautiful again.

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Maths Week was held from May I st to 5th. During the week, the whole school had the chance to be involved in activities concerning mathematics. The aim of Maths Week was to show that maths could be a lot of fun. Some of the activities were : Year Ts had a maths trivia game. It was held during a double period that week, and all concerned enjoyed it.

ear S's went on a maths trail during a maths lesson . They had to go to different places around the school and attempt different maths problems. It was maths with a difference, and a lot of fun . Some students participated in the daily maths problems in the bulletin. Prizes were awarded.

cake compet1t1on held in the foyer. Some of the categories were "Most Mathematical Cake' and "Best Designed Cake'. The categories were all based along a mathematical theme. Thank-you to all the teachers who helped show us maths with a difference.

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1989 SOMERS' MATHS CAMP If your idea of fun is meeting lots of people, spending your afternoons lazing on the beach, competing in the very intense inter-hut volley ball and indoor cricket championships, with a few maths sessions in between, to top it all off, then the Somers' Maths Camp is for you. We spent five days on this camp and came away with lots of new friends and some new insight into maths. While the camp focus is on teaching us maths, it certainly isn't any of your normal classroom type maths. You begin to worry On Friday the 17th of February 1989, 45 anxious when it becomes vitally important how many green globs debutantes arrived at Moonee Valley for the very first St. you can kill, whether you can overcome or avoid the fatal Francis Xavier Debutante Ball. After photographs and infections from the swamp creatures or how to work out nervous chatter the debutantes and their partners were diving scores at the Olympics. However, when Kit-Kats ready to be presented. The music started and Fr. and 'Sherbies' were prizes for rolling the correct number Casamento and Sr. Rosina received each of the debutantes. on the dice or working out a probability we weren't terribly The remainder of the evening, and a small part of the concerned about the methods behind the madness. Tug of morning, was spent dancing to the music of Brian war, Geodesic domes and orienteering were all part of the Fitzgerald's Big Band. The ball was over - well not quite! camp and t he maths behind them was explained. We will There was the "after' party at Danielle Burgess' house let you go find out for yourselves how wonderful the beach thanks Danielle! Generally it was a memorable occasion 22 - so memorable that the second S-F-X Debutante Ball is is, if you go - which we highly recommend you do. currently being planned. Aaren 'JKor'lan and Jlnna -bisa 0 'XeJ/ Joanne Jfump hrey 7J.GC

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AYAMI AND KAZUKO As visitors to C.L.C, Ayami and Kazuko were,special to us all. With us they shared their experiences and traditions of Japan and were happy to attempt answers to our many bold questions, They laughed at our feeble attempts at the Japanese language and taught us many of their customs including the beautiful art of origami, Their first impressions of Australia were that there was no abundance of koalas and that all buildings seen from the plane seemed to have 'red roofs'. Ayami and Kazuko grew to love Australia so much so that Ayami intends to make her home here in the near future. During their last week in Australia we took them out, for a change of taste to the Mexican Rancho; an experience which they thoroughly enjoyed. Seeing it was Easter the following week, a festival the Japanese do not celebrate, we presented each of them with a toy koala and an easter egg. In turn they presented us with many tokens of their appreciation including traditional Japanese postcards, Jams, bookmarks, chopsticks and a calender depicting scenes of Japan. After many tears had been shed and promises to write had been exchanged, final farewells were said and we were reminded, 'It's only Japan , we will visit'. :71/ison 'l>opheide 'Jffich ef fe 'l>e & Coeur

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A WORD FROM NINA... When I first arrived in Melbourne I hadn't any special ideas or expectations of what Australia would be like, but I really would have never thought that it would be so wonderful. My host family was really great, they accepted and treated me just like a member of the family. They tried to show me as much of Australia as possible and I really had a fantastic time. I also spent a lot of time at school of course, and that was also very good. I mean, school is school, but I really found school here very interesting.(everything is so different from my school) All the girls and teachers were really fantastic! I was quite nervous on the first day about going into a classroom full of people I didn't know and probably wouldn't understand. BUT ALL OF YOU WERE FABULOUS! you really made everything so easy for me. Everybody was so nice and friendly, and answered all my questions. I really liked it at school and learned a lot about Australia. The things people were most interested in were : I. What I thought of Australia (of course) 2. If there was McDonald 's or Neighbours in Germany 3. If I had a boyfriend 4. What the worst swear words were in German .. ... I hope I could answer all these questions quite satisfactorily. Unfortunately the ten weeks of my stay are over, I would really like to have stayed longer. Many many thanks to all of you , I had a wonderful time and I hope I can come back some day, X ina Beonhard 9erman exchange 01ud~nl

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THE END OF AN ERA Mr Raj, our loveable little maths teacher, is finally calling it a day. His long teaching career has spanned for 30 years. But his teaching career does not begin and end at C.L.C. Maths classes as some of us may think. Before moving to Australia in 1971 Mr Raj had specialized in teaching mathematics at Sainik School (meaning 'soldier'). As a student he was given militaristic training and then later as a teacher taught it to his students. Being an all boys school he also taught cricket and soccer. And today I'm told he is an enthusiastic cricket fan . In 1971 he began his teaching in Australia at Saint Joseph's College in Echuca where he taught for three years. He then moved to Bendigo in 1974 where he taught at Saint Mary's College before he was drawn, as all great teachers naturally are, to Catholic Ladies' €ollege in Eltham . As Mr Raj was jetsetting over the country he was not alone. His wife and three children were with him also. Today his eldest son is an engineer and his daughter (keeping the family tradition) is a maths teacher. His youngest son is completing year 12 at Montmorency Secondary College. But why is he leaving? Surely it can't be due to his well behaved year 10 maths classes? At this suggestion Mr Raj explained the reason was because he wanted a rest. He plans to remain in Australia and is. at this moment, planning to take over his wife's kitchen! He is 'relieving' her from 'duties of the kitchen' Certainly a model husband. But while he is trading in his black board for a chopping board we will remember him for all he has contributed to C.L.C. Mr Raj was the founder of Student Day. The one day of the year when senior students are allowed to run the school. He also founded the Happy Birthday column in the daily bulletin. We have been lucky enough to have Mr Raj grace our school grounds for th~ past 13 years we will sadly miss his presence around the school. So to Mr Raj: all the best for the future. thank you for all the effort you have put in. and we will keep you in the special place you have won in all our hearts.

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Mrs. Nancye Bolger. a long serving member of C.L.C."s devoted staff. is. at the end of the year. beginning a well-earned retirement. Seeking some privacy. we began our inquisitions in the sick-bay where we found out all about her life in and out of C.L.C. Born in Melbourne. Mrs. Bolger's childhood memories are in West Preston. She was educated at St. Raphael's and later on at Stott's Business College. where she completed a Secretarial Course. She returned to the work force after 18 years at home with her family. Before C.L.C. she held two previous position s. one at A.W.A. Thorn and the other in the Social Work Department at La Trobe University. How long have you been at C.L.C. and what was the attraction? I was advised by my friend . Mrs. Val Rich. that the position I now hold at C.L.C. was being advertised. I applied and was successful and so have been happily employed since Janu a ry 1980 at C.L.C. (Working school hours was helpful for me while I had school aged children. Have you noticed any changes while working at C.L.C.? Since I commenced at the College the new Science and Mu sic areas have been built and of course. the R.E. Centre. Also. th e landscaping of the grounds was completed during those yea rs. Any changes in the students from year to year? Not really. However. I never cease to marvel at the talent of th e students. The various awards in the field of Sport. Drama. Public Speaking. Science and Maths. (to name a few) seem to increase each year. and our talented students in the area of Art. Dressmaking and Ceramics certainly help brighten up the foyer and office area with their many and varied displays. What are your plans for retirement? My husband and I plan to travel around Australia. I will occupy myself with some dressmaking and craft work a nd generally some of the things I haven't had time for in the past. We also plan to spend more time with our family. We have 7 children and 6 grandchildren . What's the most difficult part of your job? Deciding the most deserving candidate for the beds in the sick hay!

Mrs. Bolger. of Irish descent. is content to begin her long awaited retirement. However she is sad to leave and will miss us all. Her views on the new school uniform are positive. save the black stockings. Her estimate on how many late passes are written per day is 10. She reports that almost everyone enquiring at the Office fiddles with the silver ball-bearings at the office window. In conclusion Mrs. Bolger repeats how much she will miss everyone and would like to take this opportunity to thank the Principal and Deputy Principal parents. staff and students for the help and friendship extended to her over the 10 years. We wish Mrs Bolger luck and happiness in her retirement and hope she remembers the school and its students with pride. c5andrine fouzel 7anya 7ayfor Gluara Jinnigan 24 Julia Vauison

LANGUAGES WEEK They all came on the 21st of August in different colours shapes, sizes and most of all, costumes. Yes! It was Costume Day and the first official day of Language Week. A spokes person gave us all a speech about how important languages were, all around the world. A couple of exchange students were generous enough to tell us about their trips to Italy, Germany and Australia . Then Laura Hougaz (lecturer at Swinburne Institute) declared Language Week officially open! At lunchtime there was a costume parade. Various C.L.C. students came dressed as Chinese, Indian, Irish, French and we even had an Hawaiian person! Congratulations to the girls who carried off prizes and thank you to all who participated to make it a special day. X alhaly Ochmizer

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SALUTE TO ITALY At Doncaster, Shoppingtown, a "Salute to Italy', display was held. It showed wines, radio stations, children's toys, cars and magazines from Italian regions. The year nine Italian classes attended the exhibition accompanied by Miss Privitelli, Ms. Migliore and Mr . . Spiller. Ceramics, water fountains, Ferraris and porcela111 statues were other main features included in the exhibition. After we had answered the questions on the questionsheet we were allowed to wander around the centre at our own leisure. We all met up together at the bus stop half an hour later and boarded the buses ready for the quick trip home. Oharyn Bovell :J?m 29 . . . . . . . ! ......

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WEAVER IN RESIDENCE John Inving ceramicist a nd weaver worked with students for one week early in third term to design and produce a woollen abstract weaving to be hung in the Religious Education Centre. Students at all year levels keenly participated. and as well as gaining hands on experience with wools and techniques they also were able to watch John work and discuss life as a professional artist. The shared community creation of a work of art to be enjoyed by the whole school community was a very significant experience.

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THE BOYFRIEN D Yes, it was that time of year again! Tickets were selling quickly, and after a week, the three nights were sold out for CLC's latest musical - The Boyfriend. The musical was scheduled for May 16th, 17th, 18th, which didn't give us much time from the auditioning day - the 12th of February. AUDITIONS About 90 excited, yet nervous girls, entered the school hall after lunch on the 12th of February. After last year's dynamic musical- Sisters, Sailors, Convicts, Jailers, many of us thought it a great idea to be in this year's musical. We filled in forms and got our numbers, then we began the gruelling and nerve-wracking afternoon. Finally, after numerous vocal warm-ups, and dance warm-ups, we got down to business. We learnt the opening song- 'We're perfect young ladies', trying our best to sound like the snobby English girls our characters were. Then Cate McQuillen, our choreographer, taught us a dance which we then had to perform in front of our very critical judges, Mr Webb and Cate. So, after about four hours of auditioning Mr Webb and Cate picked out the best thirty- we finally had our cast of girls. The boys cast auditioned the next Sunday. There were boys from Whitefriars, Parade and Ivanhoe Grammar joining in to perform the Boyfriend! REHEARSALS The many hours of rehearsals began ..... This included a camp to the Basin where we spent 3 whole days going over and over the musical with our own excellent School Orchestra. As the performances grew near, the cast and stage crew spent more hours on the musical and the setting. THE PERFORMANCES . Well, they finally arrived! The three nights we were all waiting for. Tension and excitement grew as everyone dressed in their I 920's costumes which Christine Hart, our talented costume designer in year 11 , had helped to make. The make-up artists, especially Julia Forbes and her mother, did a fantastic job painting our faces to look just like the 1920's Ladies and Gentlemen we were portraying. Backstage, people were running around the dressing rooms nervously reciting lines and practising dances. Then the stage and hall lights dimmed and the audience hushed. The Boyfriend had begun!

AN ODE TO MR. WEBB Mr. Webb was the best Music teacher of the rest or the music staff He was the one who had a laugh That could be heard from room to room Or like the production It was a boom Shouting here and yelling there Until on his head there was no hair Then back to music class He would come And shout, 'no music book, are you dumb?' He'd play the organ With a lively tune And with theory work He said we would understand soon So goodbye we said. to Mr. Webb And thought 'with music he was number one.' So look out world here he comes! 'J<enee YJ(urray

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This year's musical was Sandy Wilson's 'The Boyfriend". The Highly talented cast as a result of the brilliant, enthusiastic and dedicated direction of Mr Geof Webb and choreographer Cate McQuillen, put on a performance of professional quality and sparkling exurberance. The musical was accompanied by the C.L.C. school orchestra. Many thanks go to Geof and Cate 31 and all the staff and students who worked so hard behind the scenes to make this event possible. The Wednesday night performance was particularly special as Sister Pat Lynch was in the audience.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION WEEK Great enthusiasm was shown by all students and staff who participated in the activities of P.E. week held between the 16th to 20th October. Monday saw teams contesting in a series of games, with year S's dominating. Templestowe Valley Primary School put on an excellent display of Jump-Rope-for-Heart on Tuesday, encouraging some of our students to take up skipping. On Wednesday there was a visit from the residents of Kew Cottages and Miss Clarke put a group through their paces at Aerobics - only the fit survived! Thursday's Fun Run, a new event, was most successful, · with over 60 competitors, the results below. On Friday there was a staff/student softball game and of course the best team won! Well done to all concerned organisers, helpers, poster drawers, printers and participants. Keep fit for next year. FUN RUN RESULTS Overall 1st Catherine Wilks (Year 10) 2nd Louise Clancy (Year 10) 3rd Janet Smith (Year 10) Year Level Winners Year 7 Leanne Maher Year 8 Melissa Layne Year 9 Narelle Reed Year 10 Cathy Wilks Year 11 Emma Holbery Year 12 Anna Dixon

ORCHESTRA 1989 has been a successful and enjoyable year for the orchestra. The group has performed at various school function including the C.L.C. cabaret. Our conductor, Mrs Ilona Von Moller has given up many hours of her own time to help us all become better musicians. The orchestra also fosters friendships between different year levels. It caters for musicians of all levels. therefore, new members are always welcome. We thank Mrs Von Moller and all orchestra members for their talents and co-operation. 'JJrigel 0 /oane Y r 9 Beah 'lJoher~ Yr II Orcheslra Y re)~cls

CHAMBER CHOIR SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

CANBERRA TRIP- d . As the sun was rising in the early hours of Wednesday May the fourth we girls were travelling to Tullamarine airport on the way to Canberra. On arrival, we boarded flight number20 I, a tiny plane into which we were all crammed and treated to a scrumptious breakfast of egg crepes and garlic sausages. (UHH). A few girls were new to the flying experience, and felt both nervous and scared as the plane started down the runway. Eventually we were in the air and before long we had landed at the Canberra Airport. Our luggage was collected and all forty of us jumped into a luxury coach which was destined to be our means of transport for the next two days. Our first stop was the information centre situated beside Lake Burly Griffen. We stayed in the Sir Edmund Barton Motel, in all we took up ten motel rooms, four of us in each. Rooms consisted of two bunks, a television, fridge and bathroom. The rest of the day was spent rushing from one place to the next covering: The National Gallery, High Court, various Embassies, and the top of Mount Ainslie. That night we were privileged enough to go to the local picture theatre to see 'Beaches'. Boy the night life in Canberra was alive - there was hardly anyone around! After the movie we went back to the hotel to party. All ofus staying up 'til all hours of the morning. Next morning we got into the bus and did even more sightseeing, this time covering the Institute of Sport, Mint, War Memorial, Telecom Tower and Parliament. A pleasant afternoon tea with Neil Brown, science and technical centre plus film and movie achievements. By the end of the trip we had seen and done every single tourist attraction possible and entered and bought something . from every single kiosk in sight. Overall the trip was fantastic and we would hke to thank Miss Lago, Mr Fendley and Miss Pesek for a very enjoyable trip. 33

Xrsh"e Jacbson Year

V.C.E. 1988

Nursing N ata lie Ande rso n Phillip Co mputer Scie nce (deferred ) Nicole Ande rso n LaTrobe Hum a nities Kim Austin Melbo urne Scie nce Felic ity Authier Mo nas h Co mme rce Eli zabeth Ba rso n Melbo urne College o f D ecoratio n Meli ssa Bre nna n Reta il Michell e Ca mill eri Swinburne Arts Ama nda Ca rro ll ICE Nursing Di a na Ce k D ea kin Arts Ann e-M arie C hri sti a n Jetset Tra vel Wendy Coa tes Melbourn e Co mm erce T he rese C ummin s LaTrobe Hum a nities Ju stine Da ll a Ri va Mel bourne E nvi ro nme nta l Science Meli ssa Ded ma n Reta il Geo rgina Di cke nson Phill ip Ph ysica l Educatio n J a ne Dic kenso n RMIT TAFE Business Admini stratio n Ida DiPi etro Me lbourne Arts/ Law Caroline Eva ns O ve rseas Hea th er Fla ttley LaTro be Hum a nities Deid re Fogarty Ba nking Lea nne Fo rde r RMIT Interio r Design Ingrid Ga iotto Mo nash Scie nce Ja net G ibso n Melbourne Ea rl y Child hood Development Rochelle Gree n Mo n as h Co mm erce (deferred) Em ma G ro now ICE Nursing Bri dge t G urney Mo nas h Scie nce Philippa H a rvey Box Hill TAFE Art F io n a H a ussegge r Exch a nge Stude nt Lisa Haw kin s C le rica l Wo rk C la re H ay hoe Phillip Nursing Kate Hewett Melbourne College o f D ecoratio n Ama nd a Hiep Phillip Nursing Jen ny Hin kley Philli p Acco unting Simone Hogga r Presto n TAFE Art Step ha nie Jak ub ik LaTro be Econo mics Kyl ie Ke nn a Me lbo urne Scie nce Rebecca Kn a pp LaTro be Soc ia l Scie nce · Sa ra h Lazza ri C lerica l Wo rk Anne Lem priere Melbourne Seco nda ry Teac hing(A rts) Mo nica Ley Me lbourne Building Odette Li LaTrobe Nursing Ell en Ma he r ICE Prim a ry Teac hing Lo ui se M a her Reta il Juli e Mars ha ll LaTrobe Behavio ura l Scie nce Kim M a rsha ll Reta il Jacint a Ma rtin Presto n TAFE Accounting Da niela M a rtini Melbo urne Sc ie nce Lo ui se M ay LaTrobe Hum a niti es Sue Ell e n McCa ig Reta il Georgin a McC leii1e nts ICE Nursing Meagha n Sebborn RMIT Building Ka thryn Sh a rk ie Melbourn e Arts Sara h Sheeh a n LaTro be Eco no mics Lisa Si lvag ni Mo nas h Scie nce (defe rred) Ka rin a Sla tte ry ICE Nursing Ju stine Smith Swin b urne M a rketing Tan ia Smith Melbo urne Science (deferred ) Virg ini a Sm ith Presto n TAFE Acco unting Mo nica Stocco Phillip Nursing Ja nine Sy me Melbourne Co mmerce Joa nne Toscano Footsc ray Ho tel Ma nage me nt Rosa nne Ve rrocc hi C lerical Wo rk Rae le ne Vince nt Longe renong Farm Prod uction (deferred) Antoi nette Wadge LaTrobe Socia l Scie nce Kath y Wa lsh LaTro be Hum a nities Jacq ui Wa ters Mo nas h Econo mics Meli ssa Wenn Melbourne A rts Alexa ndra Willi a ms Hum a nities Susa n Wil so n LaTrobe Melbourne Co mmerce Jenn y Winte rb urn Part-time wo rk/ Pa rt-time theatre Debbe Woodh o use ICE Prim a ry Teaching Da nielle Woolfe LaTrobe Occu patio na l The rapy Bernade tte Zappa Dea kin Bio logica l Scie nce Peta McCo rm ack Phillip Nursing Rose McCro ha n Victoria n Seco ndary Teac hing (Medi a) Ja ne McGough Paul a McG rill en Interstate N icole Mo rco m LaTrobe Behavio ura l Scie nce C le ri ca l Wo rk Lisa Mo rga nti C lerical Wo rk Ka thryn Mul ve nn a ICE Nursing Joa nne Murfe tt Fio na No rth ey Me lbo urne Co mme rce Sharo n O"Day LaTrobe Occ upa ti o na l T hera py LaTrobe Med ica l Records Ad mini stratio n Ma ri a O" Neil Jacqui O" Ro urke C in em a Atte nda nt Lisa Over t on ~ Melbourne Seconda ry Teac hing (Arts) 35 Mino li Pere ra Philli p Acco unting Swi nburne Acco unting D a niell e Perry Phillip Acco unting Eli zabeth Phill ips

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SPORTS CAPTAIN : Ann ;1 Dixon VICE CAPTAIN: Danielk Bur!!c·ss

Senior Athletics Team

IntermediateAthle tics Team

Junior Athletics Team

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JUNIOR BASKETBALL Michdk Perry. Naomi Mclean. Renae Turner. Jodi Fit zs i111111on s. Monique· Glass. Leanne Maher. Marlo Sulll\·an. Mtehelk L1r;l\·0J o. 36 Mia Francesnrni

LOYOLA: Captain: Karin Klicki . Vice Captain: Lara Breen. Intermediate: Emily Dixon. Vice : Anna O'Brien.

AIKENHEAD: C apt<tin: Pauline Loftus-Hills. Vice Captain: Cath y Sonne111<111n. lnter111ediate: Sally Reading. Vice : Louise Clanc y.

MARITA : Captain: Emma Duke. Vice ( '< 1ptain : Loui se O"Brien. lntcrmediat c: Brionh y Sulliv;1n. Vice: Kerry Maher. VINCENTIA: Captain: Nicole Boe ye n. Vice Captains (Shared) Clare McCrorie. Emma Holh e ry. Intermediate: i\ngel<t Ry<111. Vice : Nada Gisonda.

Dani e lle Burgess. Karla Hester. Kylie Mi zz i. Ta mmy Johnston . Samantha Marshall. Leonie Hayes. M ary McCroh a n

INTERMEDIATE BASKETBALL K<tre n Andrews. Brionh y Sullivan. Natalie Smith. Nicole Pert. Carl y [1a ns. Naomi Sparkes. Nat ;1sha Roh in so n. J;1cqui Nihill. Li sa Ahaku1111:11ko

JUNIOR NETBALL Emma Pe rt. Michelle Perry. Janelle Kilkullen. Kate Colhcrt. Georgia Hest e r. Jeanett e De la Coeur. Melinda Joll y. Melenc Agius. Carlene O'Reilly. Catherine Mdnerne~

INTERMEDIATE NETBALL N ao mi Sparkes. Carly Evans. Nicole Pert. Kell y Longton . Michelle Wignall. Narclk Keenan. Nata sha Rohin so n. Jacqui Nihill. Li sa Ahakumenko

HELP!!! Can I see your homew ork? Where 's your blazer? Bring your own, you can't always borrow! Copy this down ..... We can do this at lunchti me! You'll be tested on thi s tomorrow! Your project s are due! Give me that note! O.K., but first thing mornin g!

See me at lunchti me! You must bring a note! Please cover your mouth when you 're yawning!

GOL D PAN NIN G AT WA RRA NDY TE In the second term, the two year nine history classes went on an excurs ion to Anders on 's Creek, in Warran dyte. Unfort unately the weathe r wasn't on our side, and it consta ntly drizzle d all day-bu t that didn't stop us from enjoyin g ourselves Mr. Goods en, of 'Gold Rush Tours' told us about the history of gold in Warran dyte. For mornin g tea, we tried some old-fas hioned tea and dampe r. Then those of us who had raincoa ts and gumbo ots put them on (peopl e who didn't, used a garbag e bag!) and walked up to one gold mine. We couldn 't believe how people actuall y worked in these for long period s of time. After lunch Mr. Goods en told us of the variou s method s ofgold pannin g and cradlin g and we then tried our hand at it. Needle ss to say very few of us were successful, but we had a great time anyway. '}J(;"cfze ffe 'Ji(cJ-fu<Jh CS!epha nie Jfear d :J?m 9

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Come prepar ed for class! Why are you late? You must work hard to get to the top! Go here, go there! Do this, do that! When will all this pressu re stop??? Jlndrea 'Jl(enlhhows.k1·

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YEA R NIN E CAM P I felt that the Year nine camp with OAG was really good. The camp gave me a great sense of achiev ement. When there was an activity that I though t was too difficult or th at I didn't want to do, the leaders would tell me 'just try it'. Usuall y I would attemp t it and would find that I could do it, that it wasn't that hard. On the camp I felt very close to the girls around me and I felt that I got to know them better. I also found th at ifthe whole group stuck togethe r we could achiev e things in the worst condit ions. CSarah W ilson

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THE SOUP DRIVE

ABORIGINAL DISPLAY

On the 15th June, we were invited by Sr. Joan to go to North Melbourne and Fitzroy with her to deliver the soup th at was collected in the soup drive held by the school. The first place we went was a home for homeless women in North Melbourne. When we a rrived we were introduced to seven of the women who were staying there at the time a nd their two dogs. These women were extremely grateful to us for the soup and wished th at we express their thanks to th e school. We were given a tour of th e home. It was quite large, as it used to be an orphanage, a nd lots of work had been put into slowly doing up each room and the garden outside. The people who run the home do not receive any money from the government, and so they have to raise all the money themselves. One of the nuns who runs the home, expressed to us her wish to convert the dormitories into separate and private bedrooms for the women, but are unable to do so at the moment because of th e shortage of money. The second place we went to was St. Mary's House of Welcome in Fitzroy, which is run by the Daughters of C harity. It is a place where people can come for their daily meal. When we arrived there, it was breakfast time. After th eir meal, they were given a loaf of bread to take with them . When we were standing in the entrance hall, an old man ca me up and started talking to us. We both got such a shock th at we didn't know what to do. He was really friendly and asked us wh at school we ca me from , then he said that he was Catholic also and was training to be a priest! This however, was hi s form of an 'hilarious' joke. One of the Da ughters of Charity came along then and the man said, 'Oh look here comes Horror Head!' He was gently persuaded to help carry the soup and did so graciously, all th e while calling everyone he saw, 'Horror Head!' With the seco nd lot of soup delivered our good deed for the day wa s done. We got back into the ca r and returned to school with an experience we won't forget.

We had been learning about the Aboriginal culture and way of life for a few weeks in history, and so took this as a great opportunity to hear about it first hand. All the year9's and a few year 12's flocked into room 16 to listen to Joe Gaie and his assistant from Cooktown, Queensl and. They had painted their bodies with stripes and dots, and looked very much like a picture straight out of an Aboriginal folklore book! As a welcome to us, they sang a special song which meant come and join us, Joe singing and his assistant filling the room with the tell-tale drone of the , didgeridoo. Joe told us about their most common dance which they say originated from the discovery of the butterfly. They then performed t_h ree dances using those ~ovements; qne representing a bird of prey, another tellmg of a hunting expedition, and the last one portraying a journey taken by Aborigines to find a runaway member of their tribe. The dances involved a great amount of stamping and shouting. They would stop in front of someone, then produce a high pitched shriek which , apart from filling the room with the sound, managed only too well to scare the wits out of the person it was aimed at! A few students took part in the dances, providing the rest of us with some hysterical entertainment. We were then shown how to play the didgeridoo and many girls were given a try, Anna Dixon (Yr. 12) being the most successful. Joe told us a story of a boy who cheated his mother. His mother found out about this and decided to play a trick on him. She dressed up as an apparition, hoping to scare him out of cheating her. This worked for a while until, one day, the boy realised what his mother was up to and, hurt deeply, built himself a dugong shaped canoe and rowed away to sea, out toward the horizon, where he is said to have changed into a canoe shaped island which can still be seen today! Then came the hoard of question: 'Have you eaten witchety grubs?' (Which he had, and said were very nice), 'Are you initiated?'(Which he wasn 't), 'l-fow long have you been playing the didgeridoo?' (He said he'd been playing since he was very young, but had become tired · of the ceremonial songs and instead taught himself things such as the French song 'Frere Jaques'!). But the best question and answer was the following: 'Do you live in the bush?' 'No, I live in Fitzroy!' What a clash! To finish up, Joe and his assistant again played the welcome song, which also meant farewell and goodluck. Joe never once talked harshly of the white men taking away the Aborigines' sacred l~nd , but, in a . subtle, quiet way he made it known how very important their land was to them, and that it'd soon be gone. I think we all understood this message very well, and benefited from the experience greatly!

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A NIGH T TO FORG ET Once upon a time, about one month ago, Sister Joan had a notion to bring together the female students of year nine C.L.C. and the male students of years nine and ten Marcellin , Parade, White Friars and St. Joes . Despite feeble protests from the students, who would have preferred a disco, the plans for the bush dance went ahead. We did consider a year level boycott, but then there were more boys coming than girls and where else could we chat up so many guys at once? My friend and I decided that, to arrive all at once was the best plan of action and would ward off any advances from boys with more acne than skin. We were all graced with a complime nt from the tight cluster of gentlemen surrounding the door, who were looking for leg ratherthan I.Q. After elbowing my way through to the hall I was greeted by a sight that would of glorified the pessimists prediction and more. Boys in one corner girls in the other all overt he room there seemed invisible ropes keeping the genders apart. One couple braved the dance floor, and are still cowering in some dark corner, shamed for life. Ten minutes and three photos later the band I know as the Bush Whackers began to play Waltzing Matilda or something equally as popular. The dancing began and with it the casualties, ranging from fallen hairdo's and twisted skirts to trampled feet and bruised egos. There is the story of the boy who may never dance again after having a girl first step on his left foot then hit his back, elbow him in the ribs and later trampled his right foot and she wasn't even his partner! An unusual number of boys wished to remain anonymous with names like The Phantom' . We performed many dances the most memorabl e of which my partner (who turned out to be illiterate) found surprising ly similar to the dances done at Jewish weddings. I'm still saying'Oy , Oy. Oy'. The only trouble (apart from that outside) was when a group of environ mentally conscious boys removed the branches from the walls and began to dispose of one another through near fatal bashings. A quick word from Mr Blake and they bowed their heads in shame, or was itto hide their sneers? Sister Joan was ecstatic because the police hadn't had to be called in and none of those people with 'questiona ble motives'. who we'd all been warned about. had turned up. So all in all a good night was had by all and our parents' a pprehensi ons can rest in peace for another year. 7r:o6ins-75rowne Oarah Humphrey !Jr 9 7r.'m .!6

SKIIN G WITH MRS. ROBE RTS AN EXPE RIEN CE TO REME MBER It was ea rly in the morning and our group set off for a day at the snow. It was pretty cold. but it was nice. The trip took about three hours and all of us wanted to get out of the bus. After we collected our japaras etc. we headed off to Lake Mountain . When the bus finally arrived. our group was assigned with Mrs. Roberts. Anyway. we set off up the track and had a bit of a ski lesson which was fun . Then we headed off to a steep hill to have lunch for a bout an hour. Last of all. there was a long hike back to the carpark. There were lots of hills and Mrs. Roberts took about 15 minutes to get down each hill. (To occupy ourselves we built snowmen while we waited) After the hills there was a long downhill ride back to th e bus. which we all clambered into a nearly fell asleep on the way home. The day was great and we all enjoyed it.

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~;e r <~ )i ';\ ~ ~\~~:J~=---~ YEAR9 CAMP The buses were bursting with chatter and excitement as all 120 Year 9 students made their way to the O .AG. Base Camp. We split into groups to do various activities which included bush walking. rock-climb ing. canoeing and Initiative Activities. Those going bush walking were soon filled with remembran ce of the previous year's agony. as they stuffed their possess ions into a back-pack and heaclecl off for the Great Outdoors. The two solid days of walking showed up any unfit students ... or teac hers. and all groups experience d the discomfort of leeches clinging to their skin and clothes. One group even had snow! Initiative Activities provided us with the opportunit y to work as a group at solving an array of problems set before us. Such activities were a Tug-o-war and unrave lling ourselves from human knots. Most people co-operated . however some became frustrated at not being able to stress opinions - this fact being the point of the exercise. Canoeing was great - though agony on the arms - it was certainly worth it. Some groups were able to go out on Lake Eildon. however others remained on the pond situated across the road from the base camp. The highlight of this activity were the games. one being when with a partner you had to balance on the edges of the canoe. and bounce it until one or the other fell off into the water. The camp was certainly a great experience . and everyone managed to. even 'in the slightest way. gain something from it. Although we were sad to leave at the encl of the week. we were all looking forward to a warm bed and dry clothes.

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Well, we were all going to go rock climbing but the instructor s decided that the condition s at Sugarloaf Pea k were too bad . So we turned off and went to Xavier College school camp where we were given permissio n to use their bluestone 12ft climbing wall. We drove past the base camp and all the boys there were having breakfast. BREAKFA ST at half past nine and we'd been up since six!!! Twenty-fo ur girls. two teachers (Mr Morgan and Mrs Hendry) and four instructor s got off the very full bus. We were wearing very constrictin g harnesses and carrying our gear. There was tons of it! We made our way. struggling . up a short track to the wall! The instructor s gave us a demonstra tion of ·rock· climbing. 'Now.' they said. ·even though you have a rope supportin g you. you're supposed to climb up yourself keeping most of your weight on you FEET.' Yeah. sure! We tried to climb the wall and all of us. even Mr Morgan and Mrs Hendry were hanging on by our finger nails. After a few exhaustin g climbs up slimy rocks we took a break for lunch after which we tried some abseilling. This was a lot easier. less tiring and heaps more fun. even wh e n it started to rain . Some of us braver ones then tried to abseil down over a concrete lip so that you swung away from the wall then you would lower yourself down almost in a sitting position . Someone even turned upside down in the middle! It was a very exhaustin g day but a lot of fun with all th e goofs everybody (including me!) made. We eventually got home in a cramped bus before we crashed from sheer exhaustio n. Our poor arms felt sore all weekend. Gl/ssa 'Jl(c Y amara

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CANO EING AT THE YR 8 CAMP Quarter past nine comes and Miss Keogh stylishly arrives in her silver automobile. A 4WD came down the hill with 12 canoes on top. We were gathered up into about four groups of six, and generously given our stylish helmets and groovy buoyancy vests; we really felt the part. We unloaded the canoes, and then got the job of dragging them down to the canoe ramp (mud slide). As we tried to hop into the canoe, the canoe started to float away, and we really learnt the meaning of pain. After we finally got in the canoe, the instructor taught us how to do some strokes with the paddle. Everything was going fine then we let go of the paddle and it went floating off down the stream, but the instructor saved the day and got the paddle. He then made everyone paddle upstream, and use the new strokes he had taught us. That's when the trouble struck. We were flying along and all of a sudden the canoe capsized. We had to swim and drag the canoe back to the bank. Then we spent an hour trying to get the water out of the canoe. We had lunch and then got back in our canoes and paddled down stream. When we had finished canoe!ngth e instructors made us drag the canoes up a mounta111 and load them onto the trailer. Cloise 'lJoherl_y Jfefen

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THE 8 CONC ERT On Friday the 2nd of June, the annual Yr8 concert was held. There were, of course, the class items and many girls showed us their varied talents by themselves or in groups. We had singers, dancers, comedians, lots of pianists and other musicians. In between, Rm 5 and 6 sang together as a choir as did Rm 7 and 8. Mr Webb wasn 't happy. he wouldn't even let us bow at the end, even though he did! Surprise! Surprise! Mr Webb was ~hen called _up to the stage, biting his fingernails, for an item orga~1sed by a group of students in his honour as he was leavmg.. At the end all the year S's sang together and he was JUSt a tiny bit pleased by that. . While this was happening we even managed to raise some more money for the Heidelberg Youth Refuge, ?ur pet project, passing around the plate and room 5 selling chocolates. 0 /issa J7(c 'Xa m ar a

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YEAR 7 ZOO EXCURSION On Friday the 21st of July, 1989, Year 7 Room 2 went on an excursion to the Royal Melbourne Zoo. The day started off cold but we soon warmed up in the Butterfly House. A few girls got chased by pelicans and others got lost. Most of us however, spent the morning walking around, looking at the many fascinating animals, completing Science and Italian assignments. eating (and more eating) and generally enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful surroundings. Later. we went to the zoo school, where the teacher gave us an interesting talk and let us touch a wombat and a Boa Constrictor. The wombat was cute, but the Boa Constrictor was scary. It was trying to wrap itself around the teacher and some of the girls could not stop screaming! Overall. it was a very enjoyable and informative day.

PEER SUPPORT At the beginningofthe year. the year sevens and the year tens were involved in a system called "Peer Support'. My leader was Jane Gonzales. In each group (or at least our group) there were six girls. Every week we'd miss out on a lesson and go to either room 39 or40 for our Peer Support lesson. We would play games and do many other activities. The aim of this group was to introduce the year sevens to the school and if they couldn't talk to their peers or teachers about a problem that was bothering them. they could talk to their group or Peer Support Leader. The other five girls in my group were really understanding toward s other people and were ready to listen to anyone's problems. I think that it was a wonderful experience and I enjoyed it a lot. Jayne Jfud/Eslon

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ANIMALS GALORE! The Melbourne Zoo is a place to see Tourist. local. whoever you may be, The animals there are truly unique Each with its different claws. feet and beak.

ENVIRONMENTAL POEM Wha(s happening to our country? The sky is going white. the sea is turning black. The sun is no longer bright and everyone is slack. Think what we're doing to this native land of ours. Flooding all the crops and drowning all the flowers. Eliminate the toxic wastes and clean up all the air. So the future for children is clean. safe and fair.

The platypus is a strange creature For its each and every feature Is the same as that of another mammal Perhaps cat. perhaps camel.

7an_ya ?rice

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The Koala is a herbivore It has fine features such as feet and claws It lives up in a gum tree Where it can "t be caught and will be free. Kangaroos are one of a kind The kind that you will not find In Canada. New Zealand or any other place Australia is the only place where Kangaroos show their face. The Kookaburra feeds on snakes It's well known for the lovely sound it makes I(s known as the laughing Jack I don"t believe there's anything the Kookaburra does lack. !Ji(arianne 'J/6ouzied

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YEAR 7 ZOO EXCURSION On Friday the 21st of July, 1989, Year 7 Room 2 went on an excursion to the Royal Melbourne Zoo. The day started off cold but we soon warmed up in the Butterfly House. A few girls got chased by pelicans and others got lost. Most of us however. spent the morning walking around, looking at the many fascinating animals, completing Science and Italian assignments, eating (and more eating) and generally enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful surroundings. Later, we went to the zoo school, where the teacher gave us an interesting talk and let us touch a wombat and a Boa Constrictor. The wombat was cute. but the Boa Constrictor was scary. It was trying to wrap itself around the teacher and some of the girls could not stop screaming! Overall. it was a very enjoyable and informative day.

PEER SUPPORT Atthe beginning of the year. the year sevens and the year tens were involved in a system called 'Peer Support'. My leader was Jane Gonzales. In each group (or at least our group) there were six girls. Every week we'd miss out on a lesson and go to either room 39 or 40 for our Peer Support lesson. We would play games and do many other activities. The aim of this group was to introduce the year sevens to the school and if they couldn't talk to their peers or teachers about a problem that was bothering them. they could talk to their group or Peer Support Leader. The other five girls in my group were really understanding towards other people and were ready to listen to anyone's problems. I think that it was a wonderful experience and I enjoyed it a lot. Jayne Jfudleslon

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ANIMALS GALORE! ENVIRONMENTAL POEM Whats happening to our country? The sky is going white. the sea is turning black. The sun is no longer bright and everyone is slack. Think what we're doing to this native land of ours. Flooding all the crops and drowning all the flowers. Eliminate the toxic wastes and clean up all the air. So the future for children is clean. safe and fair. Yanya Frice

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The Melbourne Zoo is a place to see Tourist. local. whoever you may be, The animals there are truly unique Each with its different claws. feet and beak. The platypus is a strange creature For its each and every feature ls the same as that of another mammal Perhaps cat. perhaps camel. The Koala is a herbivore It has fine features such as feet and claws It lives up in a gum tree Where it can't be caught and will be free. Kangaroos are one of a kind The kind that you will not find In Canada. New Zealand or any other place Australia is the only place where Kangaroos show their face. The Kookaburra feeds on snakes It's well known for the lovely sound it makes It's known as the laughing Jack I don't believe there's anything the Kookaburra does Jack. ')j(arianne Jl6ouzied

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YEAR 7 CAMP 1989 Our yea r 7 ca mp wa s reall y fun , we did lots of activiti es whi c h includ ed ca noeing, basketb a ll , trampolining, rope co urse, fl yin g fox a nd indoor acti viti es. Th e food was deli ciou s and it was wa rm a nd comfortable beca use th e fire was consta ntl y burning. We we re supposed to sleep in te nts o utside, but beca use o f ba d wea th e r a nd th e wet te nts we didn 't, but we a ll had fun coo kin g o ur own dinn e r o utside in the rain on a n o utdoo r stove. On th e las t day we ha d a sca ve nge r hunt. We we re in gro ups a nd we collected lo ts o f inte resting things. Th e last night we ha d a conce rt, everyo ne ha d to put o n a n ac t. Th e teac he r's act was n't very good , but th e rest we re exce ll e nt. At th e end o f th e ca mp we we re very tired , but we h ad a ll ex pe ri e nced a wo nd e rful tim e! J Ca!e <;~/marlin ?rudence 73/air !Jr 7 '7r!m4

KANGAROO MOTHER Th e ka ngaroo is rea ll y weird. With its bi g bi g po uch a nd its funn y ea r. It's ta il so ve ry strong. It helps th e ka nga roo ho p al o n g. Th e Joey sits in it's mo th e r's Po uc h Whi c h is th e Joey's pri va te h ou se. Th e po uc h is rea ll y very wa rm. Thi s is wh ere th e Joey was bo rn . Th e mo th e r ea ts th e gra ss a ll d ay a nd lets her ba by Joey pl ay. Until it's tim e to sto p and res t Ka nga roo moth e r h as d o ne h e r best. .Xale 9'/marhn !Jr. 7 '7<m4

WEEK AWAY CAMP Weeka way is g rea t It gives us a brea k. Its fun for everyo ne So co m e jo in in th e fun . Th ere's man y thin gs to d o. Yo u ca n go o n a ca noe, G et wet socks a nd try th e fl ying fox. Th e bit th a t m a kes yo u sig h. is saying goodbye. 53 JCim '7<amae.kers 'Jl(e/anie ?~min !Jr. 7 '.R m .J

Eve ry d ay a round a bout four, My ca t co m es miaowing a t my d oo r. Sh e sa ys she badl y needs so me Din e, And soo n she will be fee lin g fin e. J ulia Owanson !Jr. 7 7<m J Bubble, bubbl e, bubbl e hot, Make th e steam ri se from th e pot. Stir it a round a nd the other wa y, Th en h a ve your sa y, Sna p! Crac kl e! Pop! M a ke a ll th e bubbl es stop. Th en have a sip, And burn your lip. 'J!Ocliefle .J1ndlay !Jr. 7 :J(m4

THE KOOKABURRA S

A mouth full of teeth all straight, clenched Gripping the carpet with all its strength Tongues of heat competing with coolness Glide from the teeth into the stillness . Buildings are heated. cosy and cleverly warm q~- :··::::_~t~ By a man-made object called a ducted heating vent. ~ ~,,, "·:· ;(/~ c4 , ...- 1,.,.\~\ Y?achael'l>onald ':;; ~ ~ \:-' ;\\11\ THE BREVILLE MACHINE Yr <f Y?m 7 ::;·: ~2 A hungry mouth, it opens wide ,:.:;t.? ;.. ,V.1 j I put my bread with filling inside · .·,,,.,; ... · --~.~· i ,· i It's Jaws snap shut, it hi sses and !.;·,'··.<. · >~:<~:"i;.ii · i ( f cracks \ '.! And sends out most delicious \ \ . )> ,.j ! ; 11\_ " ·. snacks \· •}; "· ?.~ . ; ' "- \ \ \ : ·111:P' .· •__..;,;:} '

There were two Kookaburras upon a tree. Laugh and J'Jl come to thee, Another came and then there were three. Laugh and J'Jl come thee, Another came and then there were four. ' You n~edn t_la ugh anymore. For being fnghtened. off they flew And now there ar~ none to laugh at you. / 'Jlierese Wmlerburn Yr? :l?m4 I ·:

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DINOSAUR THE FOSSIL

I have laryngitis. and severe tonsillitis. It tortures me all day and night. And my arms are all bruised from the needles they used In a vain hope of putting me right!

The trees rustled in the hot morning air. Something was moving, something was there. A snout huge, the colour grey, Searching, bloodthirsty, waiting for prey.

The soreness is staying. .. what's that the doctor's saying? In bed for the rest of the week?

No school? Oh how sad. I shall miss it like mad. But J'Jl lie right here and try to be meek.

It's ~esh was thick like ropes that were bonding, White bones, savage teeth, quick move, heart pounding. Jungle-like bushes and vines were surrounded A tree falls, the creature moves, the warning is.sounded.

'Mum bring me some food. I don't mean to be rude. But could you please hurry it up? 'Cause I'm dying I think... Mother I want a drinkCould you put it in my favourite cup?'

The hustle and bustle of pain and of fear, A dinosaur roars, his cries are near. The swamp is overflowing, the volcano erupted, The blast is sounded; dinosaurs are corrupted. The Fossil......

'Mother I want my dog and my little toy frog And my Footy cards far me to sort. My toy snake and spider. my aeroplane glider. And the toy gun you recently bought.·

THE LIGHT GLOBE

'Please don't be sardonic. my weakness is chronic; It is very cruel to be glad. How could you imply that I would tell a lie When you see that I'm feeling so bad?'

A fairy of golden colours giving off her light turning darkness into bright She sits on a swing attached to the ceiling 'Mum, why are you running? Your best friend is giving small children a secure coming? feeling. She might catch my chronic disease! JKefanie Wabnik When I'm dying in pain. how could you entertain? Yr. <f :J?m <f Now listen. I'm starting to wheeze!'

'Think of something to say, far she must go away. 'Cause you have to look after me. Mum. I'm terribly sorry to ruin your folly. .... Now bring me a hot cup of tea.' 'Mother where are you hiding? My voice is subsiding, My throat is as dry as a chalk. You cannot leave me here when my death is so near.... MOTHER, I CAtJ'T TALK!!!!!' No one's comprehending that I'm not pretending: The bucket, I'll very soon kick, And I'm left here alone, to whinge, moan and groan; I truly am awfully sick! 'Jan_ya :Ja_yfor Yr.9 :l?m!O

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'Jhe )~mily slands divided, se'frega!ed 6_y sin and hale, :7/ child slands resenf}.J, chosen messen'ler o/lheir /ale.

PLANTS

'Jhe loneliness succum6s me,

Mo st plants live outdoors, And don 't have any chores. Rocks just live next door, And down the road there are some more. Across the road could be a tree. And up above maybe a bee. So no matter where a plant is placed. Further on you might find space.

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exlerior slowly crum61es,

!7naderuacies revealed lo all

'Jhe cons/an / slin'l o/!ensio;1 , enough lo p i erce m_y mind, :7/n in/ruder lahes /he posJ/ion, Iha/ _you eagerly feji 6ehind

A plant has enemies everywhere. So watch out or they might stare. Th ey moan and groan as you pollute The waste and junk that mightn't suit. They slowly pass away at night, As oil spills hit the site. The message from our darling friends. Could be how this poem ends Tm mostly always green as green, Except for when you stamp on me.·

in/eel m_y soul wilh haired,

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'Jhal's s_ynon_ymous wdh your care.

0oci ef_y lo/ally worlhfess, 6/ind lo !he cons/an/ plea, men/ors lahe !he priwfe'le, lo creale m_y deslin_y. !}our voi ce a g radual echo, !7n}esls my /ee61e 6rain Joanne 9aj/ !Jr . 7 'l?ml

!7nlense and clear o//eefinJ, Oppression voi ds !he pain.

'Jhe slrin'ls are pulled and !7 6ecome !he vi clim

I FOUND YOUR SHOE

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'Jhe role r ever sed, your head immersed inside a 6a/I o//lames.

Expectation was in the air, a ll Yr 11 girls had a care, your ma le partner's manners, how are you to wea r your hair, a brightly coloured dress, would you dare? The night finally arrived, I a m surprised we all survived, nerves were high , imaginary scenes hit the sky, yet we all m a de it to Lincoln Village without majo r mi shaps, mi shaps o nly minor: a lost shoe, what could the girl do? Who ki ssed who a broke n glass, which guy mad e the pass? hair parted in the middle. o ff to th e ladies to have a fix and a fiddl e. but th e ni ght was a success a nd we couldn't have loved it less. We all felt close together a nd hopefully, will remain friends forever!!!

6eal my gul w1!h violence,

'J?educe me lo a fao/ 0 h/f lhe p resence

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'Jhal you so wryly rule .

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Judi cious opinions cease lo rise,

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Jlmanda 'JJoo!h II Y(m27

THE SUBURBIA

In a land where grass and tall green trees and

POSSUM CRICKET Every night as the stars come out, The possums assemble and run about. With our roof as a pitch, the chimney a wicket, they play their mighty game of cricket. One thunders in to bowl the ball. His opponent rushes and the bails fall. Bumpering noise with cries of weeeeee, As they swing back into the tree. 'Jl(an·anne Voyfe

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glorious flowers grow. Where beautiful birds sing in the air and clear blue rivers flow. or ancient tropical forests. and shimmering treeless plants. Lost forever. The encroaching suburbia spreads. In the name of human gains. With the factories and the smoke stacks billowing, And the drums of chemical waste, We live our lives under threatening skies. And never ending haste. Xie Gofberl

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HON OUR CER TIFIC ATES On the 2nd Novemb er at the general School Assembl y, the inaugura l presenta tion was made of the Honour Certifica tes, which at the suggestio n of the S.R.C., are to be awarded annually to girls who have made a significa nt contribu tion by way of leadersh ip. achievem ent or service to the life of the College. Honour Certifica tes were received by Kylie Mizzi, Year 12. for leadersh ip in the S.R.C. and sport; Karen Morgan, Year 12. for contribu tion to the musical life of the college: Natalie Rankin. for academi c excellenc e and participa tion in music and debating . Colleen Elso. Year 9, for achievem ent in Maths. Science and Music; and Michelle Nield. Year 9. for outstand ing enthusia sm and participa tion.

EDITORIAL It was easier putting the magazin e together the second time round but it was still a huge job!! The final product gives some indicatio n of the many different events which occured during the year and which have kept both students and staff very busy. It would be difficult to mention everyone who contribu ted in some way but special thanks need to be given to Catherin e Purcell and Josephin e Sinni for their cartoons. the magazin e represen tatives for attendin g the meetings and collecting articles. all the voluntee r photogra phers and typists and of course the artists. Special thanks to the helpful staff at Ellikon Printers and to fellow staff member s who assisted during the year. 1989 marks the end of a decade we hope that this magazin e will help you to recall the special memorie s of the year.

OLD COLL EGIAN S' ASSOC IATIO N C.L.C. has an Old Collegia ns' Associat ion and every student who has attended the College is eligible to join the Associat ion. On the last Sunday in February a reunion is held for girls who complete d their V.C.E. the previous year. Any girl who left C.L.C. before completi ng her V.C.E. would be particula rly welcome . In 1990 it has been decided to hold the general reunion in conjunct ion with the V.C.E. reunion. Our next reunion will be held on 25th February at 2.00 p.m. Further enquirie s to Gabriell e Sharkie on 434 5706 or Elaine O'Brien on 842 1905.

AUTOGRAPHS

Environment week held in early June was a hig event at C.L.C. Many issues were discussed and a great deal of information ahout recycling was made available. The design on the back cover was chosen as the advertisment which was to have heen placed in · The Age. Unfortunately it wasn't possihle due to lack of funds. The message. however. remains very relevant and very immediate. The future welfare of our environment and therefore ourselves lies in how we respond to the challenge of changing our ways. The design was ajo i nt effort hy Nicole Holt (V.C.E.) and Emma Holbery (Yr. 11 ).