Caritas 1990 by Catholic Ladies' College

Row 6: Mr K Reed, Mr L Nilsson, Mrs R Bowyer, Mrs V Findling. Row 5: Mrs JGersh, Mrs C Nolan, Mrs D O'Neill, Ms J Twigden, Mrs M Cross, Miss B Fairbairn, Miss J Clarke, Miss K Holten, Mrs D Warrell. Row 4: Mr L Colquhoun, Mrs R Mcivor, Mrs A Maynes, Miss A Keogh, Mrs H Chalmers, Mrs A McKay, Mrs R McCutchan, Mrs D Rolski, Mrs M McKenna, Mrs H Kelly, Miss J Constable, Mrs A Green, Mr A Morgan. Row 3: Mrs E Viertmann, Mr J Politowski, Mrs JFrancesconi, Mrs M Marburg, Mrs R Kenny, Dr JWesterman, Mr B Spiller, Mr K Flattley, Mrs M Davine, Miss C Gooden, Mrs E Ryan, Mrs E Wilson, Mrs K Spaman, Mrs JYoung, Ms L Migliore, Ms M Korgul. Row 2: Miss R Privitelli, Miss S Holmes, Mrs A Sibbel, Mrs B Selleck, Mrs R Dow, Mrs N Bolger, Sr JStapleton, Mrs B Saunders, Mrs P McCluskey, Mrs R Stynes, Mrs A Baker, Mrs J Ratican, Mrs L Falvo, Mrs W Vanderslik. Row 1: Ms A Wall, Mrs I Von Moller, Mrs D Collis, Miss T Guardiani, Mrs J Willis, Mr C Blake, Miss P Ryan, Miss E Gleeson, Ms S Bourke, Miss K Scicluna, Mr F Salmic, Mrs P Dunne, Mrs M Roberts, Mr L Harvey. Principal: Miss Patricia Ryan Absent: Mrs L Hendry, Mrs K Darling, Mrs R Pendavingh, Mrs J Dean, Mrs B Quikey, Mrs L · Hoskin .

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R MESSRGE FROM THE PRINCIPRL 1990 has seen many changes at Catholic Ladies' College - the introduction of the new blue uniform, the completion of our Physical Education Centre, Home Economics Centre and Science Laboratory, and a face - lift to our offices and foyer. Rt the same time the first phase of the new IJCE studies has been introduced at Year 11 and preparations made for the full implementation of the new IJCE in 1991 and 1992. Change can be eHciting and it can be painful, but it is a sign of life and a necessary part of growth. The challenge for us always is to distinguish between what we should change and what we should preserve. There are values at the heart of our school - the love of learning, concern for the individual, our trust in a God who loues us - which we must never lose. There are part of the tradition that has been handed down to us, and that we will hand on enriched by the changes we have made. Our hope should be that in responding to the challenge of change we continue to prize those things that are changeless. . Patricia "'1. Ryan, Principal.

CHAPLAINS' REPORT Of the many things that we have had the privilege to be involved in this year within the C.L.C community, a highlight was being able to participate in one of the VCE retreats. A concern that we hear often in our work is about our youth and their seeming disinterest in Church, but on that retreat we heard many of the girls expressing a great faith, and being able to verbalize it in a way that we certainly couldn't have at the same age. This certainly gives us great hope for the future. We know that for many of them the faith comes not only from their family environment but also from their time at Catholic Ladies' College, where what has been passes on to them by the example of the staff and their fellow students has played a significant part in their faith development. On a personal level we have experienced C.L.C as a place where care and concern for others is a value which is emphasized. We live in a time where many values opposed to our Christian ones are pushed upon us, and a time where our Church is still in transition. That transition brings with it exciting possibilities but it also involves taking a risk. The question perhaps that poses is; "Is it worth the risk?" Maybe the following reflection answers that question: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is to risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self. To place your ideas, your dreams, before the crowd is to risk their loss. To love is to risk not being loved in return . .-. To live is to risk dying. Chi "' To hope is to risk despair. To try is to risk failure. But risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. The person who risks nothing, is nothing. We may avoid suffering and sorrow, but we simply cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love .. .. .. .live. Chained by our certitudes, we are slaves; we have forfeited freedom. Only the person who risks is free ........ (Author Unknown) We would like to thank all those in the school community who have welcomed us very warmly this year. To those leaving we wish you many blessings as you step into what will be at times an uncertain future. For those remaining may we work together to support and care for each other and give each other the courage to take the necessary risks in life. May God continue to hold you in the palm of his hand.

AMNESTY Right now, hundreds of thousands of people are imprisoned in camps throughout the world for no other reason than for what they believe in, their race, colour, sex,origin, language or religion. A recent Amnesty International report details human rights violations in some 138 countries. Amnesty International advocates the fair and prompt trial for all prisoners and lobbies on behalf of those detained without a charge or trial. Amnesty depends totally on donations from members and supporters for its income and C.L.C has helped finance the cause and has participated in many activities, and by doing so have come to realise the value of their own freedom. During the year letters have been sent and badges sold by a group of committed girls who were concerned to do something positive for the protection of human rights.

Tim Horlock C.P. and Fr. Brendan Hayes Natalie Lysenko Year 10, Room 12.

S.R.C. REPRES ENTATI VES - 1990

Well, I can honestly say I have never received Room so much mail in all my life! S.R.C 1990 involved a lot of running around. This year we opened our hearts and our stomachs to a number of activities which resulted in large amounts of money being donated to different charities. Room The day I see another donut will be a day too soon, for we were so busy counting donuts and money while still trying to consume our own, that the two resulted in a very large headache and unfortunate ly a larger stomach. But all in all it was a very successful Room day. Breaking free from the old school uniform is a cherished moment a C.L.C and on our casual clothes day we raised over $300 which we donated to the Royal Children's Hospital. The Forty Hour Famine was also a continuing Room success story at C.L.C. The girls helped raise over $1000! Congratula tions to all involved. It is amazing and encouragin g to learn we have so many talented girls who show so much potential for bigger and better things. Our annual Talent Quest was a time in which these girls came out of the shadows and were able to 'strut their stuff' . With the likes of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Nuns', 'Abba' and the 'Bee Jee's' our lives were all enriched and will probably -never be the same. I would like to thank all S.R.C reps this year, in particular vice-presid ent Libby Kelly and teacher rep Mr Nilsson. I would also like to thank the office staff for their support and assistance. For the S.R.C to become a more effective body in the school a number of changes should be considered. Hopefully all will continue to go well. Good luck, thanks again. Jane Plunket S.R.C President

Year 11 Felicity Terra Room 17 Libby Kelly (Vice-Preside nt) Sarah Harvey 17 Melinda Livy Lisa Iulianetti 27 Michelle Kennedy Kim Francesconi 17 Jenny Baini Year8 Year 12 5 Joanne McKinley Jane PLunkett (President) 6 Marnie Young 7 Jayne Huddleston 8 Leanne Maher Year9 9 Joanne Ward 10 Eliza Crump 11 Claire Eiferman 24 Britta Poljansek 28 Elise Fitzpatrick 29 Lisa Joss Year 10 12 Sharyn Lovett 13 Narelle Cumming 14 Gabrielle Engleby 15 Kellie Brewer 39 Angela Croft 40 Gabrielle Wayman 1 2 3 4

YEAR 12 RETREAT There was no doubt about it, we all found the Retreat an interesting experience. Some enjoyed the break from school, whilst others found the discussions worthwhile, and others again enjoyed the company. The Retreat ran for five days. Half the Year 12's came in the first part of the week and others in the latter part of the week. The Retreat was held in June at Casa Polotti and boy was it cold!! None of the girls were impressed with the sleeping quarters and in particular the cement walls. The hall where most of the activities were held was not much better but it had a fire, and it was big enough for us to play footy. The lounge room seemed to be the most popular room of all. It also had a fire but because the room was smaller, it was much warmer and cosier. On the second day the highlight of the Retreat arrived. The mud slide!! A minority of students were very eager, some students needed a little push and others were dead against it. Dressed in old clothes they headed off on the long forty-five minute journey whilst the remaining students who stayed behind went for a short brisk walk. A few hours later, singing the College song, human like figures emerged covered from head to toe in mud. On the last night a mass was held. The first group celebrated mass with Fr. Tim and the second group with Fr. Hayes. The mass was very special which most of us will always remember. The time spent together will always be in our memories, as our friendships became stronger between both students and staff.

OUR COMMON ROOM The smell of burnt brevilles, the smell of overcooked two-minute noodles, the piercing sound of the half broken radio and students scattered around springless couches is what Year Twelve is really about. Our common room is very precious to us. We are bored with the old vegemite sandwich and look forward to our brevilles and the very convenient two-minute noodles. Although we love our gourmet lunches most of us despise cleaning up!

We all remember (well most of us do) Miss Keogh telling us to be at the tennis courts no later than 4:00a.m. However, not everyone has reliable alarm clocks and of course we had the late arrivals. The usual worn-out excuse "the alarm didn't go off", but from a teacher shocking isn't it. With no time to brush his hair Mr. Spiller finally burned up to the tennis courts to be greeted by thirty-three impatient girls. With enough time wasted the group set off at 4:23 a.m., whilst two sleepy heads were just waking up. Fortunately, good old Dad came to the rescue. At 100 km/hr super Dad chose the correct route to Mt. Buller and half an hour later the two sleepyheads met up with the bus in Yea. Well, despite the hectic start to the day, it all turned out very well. There were no accidents and everyone learnt how to ski . The weather was fantastic which all added up to a perfect day.

V.C.E DINNER DANCE Thank you to all the V.C.E students for making the evening of Thursday, July the 5th, such a pleasant· and enjoyable occasion. We were well looked after at the Lincoln Reception Centre. Special thanks to all of you for confronting classes on Friday after such a late night. Vanessa Blood, Kirstie Jackson and Tanya Dionisio deserve special commendation for all the time consuming work involved in organizing the evening. Their efforts ensured a smooth operation. Mr Morgan

V.C.E 1990 Julie Ryan

Kellie Watson

Caroline Williams

Jodie Nicholls

. Megan Curtin

Juls Ke I "Three months till Q'ld." "Where's my Grom?"

. Sandra Agostinelli

Gooqs "I don't wanna go to English!"

Olivia Quilkey

Liv "Full on."

. Raelene Stevenson

Steve "I'm fat."

Pauline Loftus-Hills

Pauls "Hello done!"

Carol "You wish!"

Mary McCrohan

Merz .. "This is stupid ......

Jo "Cool bananas."

Mege "But Mr. Salmic .... . "

Sandra Francione

Karin Zaccagnini

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Zacca "At least you had a go! "Can I've a Big M please." Sandra Di Pietro

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Jennifer Carmuciano

Emma Fernandes

Jenn "Got any Goss?"

Benny Bear "Honest .. .I don't suck up to the teachers."

Sanj "Pwoh .......... Garlic!"

Tina Watson

. Natalie Bianco

Amanda Booth

Cynthia Hyde

Mans "Dik city!"

Cyn "Jeckel."

Teeny Bobber "Can't touch this!"

! • . artskikkle "Where ya gain'!??"

Felt ''I've got a car now!

V.C.E 1990 Cassandra Meagher

Elizabeth Olbertz

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Liz "This isn't a Hidey."

Cas "Let me study."

Alison Dopheide

Al "How?"

Megan Goodison

Goodo him yous!"

Bronwyn Hodges

Bozley "folly."

Tamara-Lea Johnston

Tam "Here comes the poo mobile."

Kirrily Paskins

Kizz "I crack myself up."

Christine Hart

Nadia Ordorico

Nudes "Excuse you."

. Leonie Hayes

Chris "Let's go to lnverloch."

Leonie "I don't know!!"

Clare McCrorie

Susan Gould

Antonella Ursini

Fantz "What .. .. .! do~n 't know."

Sanger "Let's get blind!"

Bert "I don't know!"

Carol H.

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. Anna McKenry

'Goanna' "Can I've one?!"

Melanie Lewis

Mel "Add that one to

"Jeff, Duckie, Caddy." Elizabeth Fogarty

Libby "Did anyone watch Days?"

Nicole Horne

Dick "What??"

Nicole Graham

Dik "Bonzaroo .

V.C.E 1990 Catherine Purcell

Vanessa Canning

. Michelle De la Coeur

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Flam in "The fighting Irish!"

Tahyna Smith

Ness "Gunads!"

. Ingrid Zwolak

Mich "What??"

Nicole Nihill

Susan Jowett

Sue "I love Accounting."

Tiziana Torre

_Rachael Harvey

Rachael

Tania Duffy

Tahyna Dawn "I want to steal all your men. "

Leah Doherty

Stunner "Yeh!"

Nadine Fletcher

Ingi "Why?"

Christine Collins

Chris "Is he your lush man?"

Nicole Klicki

Nicker:> "Snip and shape!!"

Stacey Buyck

Stace "Oh ....... really."

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Deanie "Private dancer."

Nick "I hate this school!"

Keno "Well originally!"

T1z "Whoopsie . "

Kylie Andreatta

K.L.

"Economically speaking."

M_a ndy Jenkins

• Duckster "Jeff, Duckie, Caddy."

Tania "So how's life?"

Rebecca Groves

Becky "I heard a rumour ...

Loretta Shine

Lori "Look at my fringe . "

V.C.E 1990 Melanie Lier

Kirsty Jackson

" Kate "Good one!"

Karin Klicki

Karz Meis got time to haven't "I over." school's till "..... days scratch my ..... "

Nicole Howell

Nie "Forget it."

Janelle Agius

Michelle Dunn

Mich "That's wronk."

Vanessa Blood

. Melissa Peel

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"How come, has he ...... "

Chace "Oh my God!"

Marisa Kiag

Ernie "what a cu tie!"

Antonina Chiocci

the tally!"

Nerissa Kennedy

Niss "I haven't studied."

Squash "But why, I don't understand."

. Jane Plunkett

Joane "Get down."

Megan O'Callaghan

. Tania Dionisio

Tuwz "What's your star sign?" Man." Maryza Khalil

Catherine Waters

Milli Khalilli Ca th What class am I in?" "Hi hon!" "I wish I was in Germany to se the Wall come down." Nerida Slizys

Anita Libertone

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Kristen Vallay

Lucia Santoso

Swamp Camel "What exam do 1 ·have today?

Luc ''I'll give you a lift tonight."

V.C.E 1990 Samantha Marshal

Louise O'Brien

Sam "Go for that extra mark."

Geanette Urbancic

Lou "I hate Biology."

Gee "I'm so stressed."

Jackie Norton

Jae "Jackie's doing her hair."

Mr.Morgan Kathryn Armarego Derryn Armstrong Claudia Baaini Wendy Barbano Anne Barnes Gabriella Bertocchi Debbie Biasizzo Nicole Boeyen Emma Boocock Fiona Bourke Papa Smurf Meaghan Bourke "Go to homeroom! Move your butt. Ingrid Bouten Who's on duty? You 're late. Lara Breen Get to class. Can I've a word with Nicole Brisbane you. Turn down the music. Aim for Hannah Brown the sky and you just might reach Danielle Burgess the trees. Leave your boyfriend for Melanie Bylsma the finals." Vanessa Byrnes Lisa Cotela Tanya Crowley ~~~~~~-c=l!~~.....,._.~~~'3t--7·~ "=') ?---~~~~~Samantha Curtin Michaela Daniel D es tin ati on s of 1989Year12 Students Anna Dixon Katherine Mulholland La Trobe Medical Record Admin. Suzanne Doig Deakin Arts Bronwyn Dooley Kate Murphy Melbourne Environmental Science Naomi Dore Louise Neville Part-time employment and VCE Emma Duke Kathleen O'Connor La Trobe Physiotherapy Rebecca Duke Anna-Lisa O'Neill Monash Arts Amanda Emerson Meleesa O'Neill Clerical: stockbroking Katherine Glen non Alanna Peckham Clerical: Public Service Belinda Hega r ty Jenni Polidano Karla Hester Melbourne Engineering/Science Natalie Rankin Sales Nicole Holt Peta Reading ICE Nursing Kylie Hughes Marianne Roadley Monash Arts Joanne Humphrey Felicity Rose Phillip Social Work Cathy Jenkins Louise Sgarbossa Phillip Early Childhood Develop. Alicia Julian Jackie Sharp Aviation Melita Lane Natalie Shiel Melbourne Commerce Katherine Liddell Kim Snopkowski Monash Commerce Fiona Little Catherine Sonnemann Australian College Travel & Hos, Michelle Makarucha Carolyn Spencer Traineeship: Law Clerk Robyn McEvoy Danielle Toscano Phillip Nursing Tarnya McKenzie Rachel Vear_ Elena Vescovi Computer Operations Certificate Kylie Mizzi Megan Moran Clerical: World Trade Centre Robyn Wearne Clerical Karen Morgan Colette Wilson Tania Worthy Monash Arts ' Monique Morris Mary-Anne Young Phillip Marketing ~

Part-time employment and VCE Phillip Nursing Phillip Marketing William Angliss Hospitality Swinburne Environmental Health La Trobe Social Sciences Melbourne Engineering RMIT Cartography RMIT Interior Design Greensborough Secondary College VCE Phillip Nursing RMIT Transport Melbourne Planning Traineeship: Insurance Phillip Nursing Melbourne Child Care Traineeship: Clerical RMIT Surveying La Trobe Behavioural Sciences Melbourne Science Traineeship: Insurance Monash Arts Exchange Student: Mexico Warrnambool Public Relations Swinburne Arts La Trobe Humanities La Trobe Humanities Banking Swinburne Computer-Aided Chemistry Prahran TAFE Child Care ICE Primary Teaching ICE Primary Teaching Ballarat Physical Education La Trobe Behavioural Sciences Melbourne Science Traineeship: Clerical RMIT Accounting La Trobe Economics Banking Sales: Jewellery Phillip Nursing Collingwood TAFE Accounting RMIT TAFE Accounting Phillip Nursing ICE Nursing Melbourne Science Victoria Nursing

CENTRAL AUSTRALIA 1990

THE 1990 YEAR 11 FORMAL

It was 6:00 a.m. on a cold, bleak morning in Melbourne when 38 girls, 3 teachers, 1 audio visual person, two coach drivers and a cook set off on a big adventure into the Australian Outback. We camped at Renmark on the first night and threw ourselves enthusiastically into pitching the tents. It became obvious, however, that tent pitching wasn 't very high on our list of talents. But we survived the first night and started bright and early the next morning for the Flinders Ranges. That n ;ght we camped at Wilpena Pound at the foot of the Ranges. The next day we took a break from coach travelling and took a 'gentle' stroll up to St Mary's peak . Eight hours later we returned exhausted, blistered and threatening to murder whoever suggestedthat walk. We left the Flinders ranges the next day and hit the Oodanandatta track. That night we attempted to make a bush camp but a storm forced us to drive to Coober Pedy, arriving at 1 a .m. in the morning. We toured Coober Pedy the next morning and saw opals, opals and more opals. That night we got our first taste of bush camping which was certainly an interesting ex perience. The next day we crossed into the Northern Territory, and after a fe w false sightings, Damian Howard, our resident guitarist, won the prize for sighting Ayers Rock. We made camp at Yulara and the next day we were up early all set to conquer the Rock. The C.L.C girls braved the heights and wind to give a rousing performance of the College song at the top of the Rock. After exploring the Olgas, we headed for Kings Canyon, where those not yet on the critical list mad e the trek to the waterhole and dived in, clothes and all. Finally, we had our last night at the bush camp and hit the highway bound for Alice Springs, saying good-bye to dirt tracks forever! On the way we stopped to test our camel riding skills but didn 't di sco ver any future Camel Cup champions. At last we made Alice Springs and spent the afternoon at the famed Henley-on-Todd . The next day we toured the local attractions, the Royal Flying Doctors Base and spent our last few dollars. Unfortunately, it wasn't too long before we were singing our last off-key chorus of "Our Coach Captain" as we headed for the airport for our flight home. Celia Blake Year 11, Room 17.

After months of deciding what colour, what style, what length and what man, the Year 11 formal for 1990 was on and the last minute touch-ups were finalized. The Year 11 formal committee consisting of Andrea Thomas, Melinda Livy, Simone Ryan, Tracy Ramaekers and Caroline Hegarty, undertook a hectic job of booking the venue, the disc-jockey, making the tickets etc. and are much to thank for the great success of the night, held at Chaucers, Canterbury on Thursday 11th October. Doors opened at 7p.m. and after congregating in the foyer, greeting all the unrecognizable girls and their partners, we were welcomed into the dining room and seated at round tables on either side of the dance floor. The excitement was high and the atmosphere was electric, then they served the soup - pumpkin. Like little children it was attempted with hesitation and within ten minutes the bowls were taken away whether you'd "finished" or not. After main course was served, chicken and vegetables or a vegetarian dish, and taken away before you could say Jack Robinson,the music was improving and our enthusiasm was once again revved up for a chance to hit the floor. There may as well have been no food at all as we gathered from the unimpressed reactions to the serving of sweets which was a wedge of coffee icecream cake with a choc-dot on top. Coffee was also available and that spurt of caffeine was just what we all needed. Finally, we were all permitted to dance and the enthusiasm got the better of a few people who started rapping, slamming and spinning around the floor. Even all the teachers present "got down" and it was quite a funny sight to see. The variety of music was great, ranging from the mid-sixties up until the 90's . It was quite a cold night outside and by midnight when we were promptly asked to leave, it had started to pour with rain. Taxis, family cars and limos drove under the roof to chauffeur their passengers to various places. A night full of anticipation, surprise and exhaustion was had by all and the success was due to the dedication of five of our Year 11 students. Thank you.

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WORK EXPERIENCE One of the most exciting and interesting experiences of Australian Studies and indeed Year 11 is work experience. This involves the student being placed in an occupation which they are considering as a career, and gives them an opportunity to learn about this career and decide if their future lies in that occupational area. For two weeks you are part of the workforce out there in the "real world". You associate with interesting people, make new friends and even earn the princely sum of $5.00 per day. {! {!

Jacinta Ryan

WE CAN DO IT If we are going to succeed in improving the current problem of hunger and poverty, we need to work as a whole world. We need to work with people in these poorer countries to define the immediate and long-term problems, and find feasible solutions. We must listen to everyone - governments, workers, and those that most need help to survive. If we don't listen to people we might miss the real problems and would waste times, resources and money.

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS - - -- -- - -ALMADOEPEL The Alma Doepel is a three masted gaff topsail schooner_ She is 145 feet in length and her masts stand 102 feet above her decks1 arrived at the Alma on Tuesday, 17th July at 9:30 a-m-, as a trainee- We had 4-5 hours at Station Pier where we learnt a little about the boat herself and how to work her. We left Station Pier at 4:20 p.m. and motored to Altona for our first night's sleep on board. The days started at 6:30 a.m. sharp with a wake up call from the last night watcher. We had to be on deck and ready for aerobics by 6:45a.m. At 8:00 a.m. after breakfast and clean up we had colours where the flag was raised, the bells rung and the orders of the day were given. The activities of the day ranged from playing cards to setting and felling the sails. We also had survival videos and one fire drill at midnight. On our last day aboard we had to navigate ourselves back to Station Pier from Corio Bay near Geelong. She sails every second Tuesday on a 10 day voyage with up to 36 trainees so there is no reason why anyone of you should miss out.

In each community, a plan must be made to alleviate immediate suffering, as well as having a long-term goal; self-suffiency. It should incorporate the original customs and methods with some new ideas, as well as including things such as food and water management, hygiene, self-respect, resources and environment, and education. There are already several groups of people attempting to address these problems, and though they do a lot of good work, alone they can not hope to make very drastic changes to hunger and poverty. But if people all over the world join and make a huge effort ......... . WHO KNOWS WHAT CAN BE ACHIEVED? Colleen Elsa

• •in•Year • •10, was one of the six Colleen Elso Victorian Finalists in the World Vision essay competition. The winner will take part in a study tour of Zimbabwe. She was motivated by a desire to see the work that World Vision does in Zimbabwe and by the fact that she has a penfriend there.

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Carleigh Evans-Victorian Interstate Basketball Team Member

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MORE SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS Anna Kelly of Year Eleven is looking forward to spending her summer holidays in a laboratory with Bunsen burners and test tubes. She has been selected to attend the CRA National Science Summer School at the University of Canberra in January. Anna was interviewed by the Eltham Rotary Cl_!lb and was recommended as one of twelve District representatives.

PUBLIC SPEAKING Congratulations to the Year 11 student, Jenny Futol, who on the 30th May, 1990, defeated 26 other competitors to win the Regional Final of the Plain English Speaking Award. Thank you Jenny for representing the school with such distinction.

ESSO SOENCE COMPETITION Congratulations to all the girls who participated, especially to the following for receiving certificates of merit. Year 10

Certificate of High Distinction - C. Elso Certificate of Distinction - N. Farmer, J. Jowett, S.Lovett, F. O'Neil Certificate of Credit - S. Humphrey, N. Layne, K. Robbins-Brown, K. Wason, Year 9

Certificate of Distinction-M. Clonan, E. McNamara, N. Robins-Browne, C. Smith, A. West, S. Slizys Certificate of Credit - M. Agius, J. Amarego, E. Camparo, N . Clement, N. Dobson, E. Doherty, C. Dune II, C. Eifermann, E. Flanagan, J. Kilcullen, S. Meehan, M. Mietus, F. Roadley, R. Rogers, J. Sinni, L. Telley, L. Vaughan Year 8

Certificate of Distinction - S. Puls, T. Wilson Certificate of Credit - J. Best, J. Clancy, K. Collins, K. Cotter, E. Giddings, M. Hayes, A. Henry, B. Murphy, R. Murray, T. Shallue, J. Stewart, R. Stirling, E. Walker Certificate of Achievement - J. Hudleston, C. Ramsdale, C. Hodges, C. Connell, M. Abouzied Year 7

Certificate of High Distinction - A. Bowyer Certificate of Distinction - A. Bolmat, R. Hall, R. Jessup, E. Maguire, A. McNamara, M. Snopkowski Certificate of Credit - S. Cook, R. Croall, E. Deane, H. Dibella, C. Dunn, F. Elliott, A. Femie, K. Francesconi, B. Germaine, S. Godden, K. Haines, N. Howard, J. Jones, M. Nolan, M. Norfolk, S. Phan, D. Sheehan, L. Sinni, V. Slizys, S. Smith, L. Tome, C. West

WESTPAC MATHS COMPETITION Congratulations to the following students who received certificates of distinction and merit in the Westpac Maths Competition. Year 7 - Certificate of Distinction A. Bowyer, F. LaTerra, K. Francesconi, R. Hall, J. Lee, A. McNamara, A. Dean, E. Ramsay Certificate of Credit H. Dibella, M. Nanscawen, C. Sonneman, K. Haines, L. Circone, R. Jessup, S. Mizzi, B. Germaine, M. Stillman, A. Clews, C. Dunn, N. Howard, E. Tsui, M. Futol, M. Authier Year 8 - Certificate of Distinction J. Careri, J. Gaff, L. Baini Certificate of Credit T. Winterbum, E. Giddings, J. Swanson, D. Tascone, K. Nunn, S. Puls, C. Connell, S. Davis, S. Wordsworth, J. Stewart, C. Ramsdale, L. Cardamone, B. Gray, K. Colbert, P. Blair, A. Henry Year 9 - Certificate of Distinction E. McNamara, M. Clonan Certificate of Merit I. Deehan, H. Elso, R. Rogers, S. Slyzys, C. Fraser, M. Francesconi, L. Colautti

Year 10 - Certificate of Distinction F. O'Neill, B. Sloane, C. Elso, J. Jowett, S. Lovett, N. Layne Certificate of Merit M. Norfolk, S. McKenzie, S. Humphrey, P. Harvey, K. Hall, N. Lynn, A. O'Brien Year 12 - Certificate of Distinction L. Santoso, M. Khalil Certificate of Merit S. Jowett

SWINBURNE JUNIOR ITALIAN POETRY COMPETITION Year 7 - Italian Section Prize winner 2nd in Victoria - Lisa Sinni Year 7 - Italian Section Year 7 - Non-Italian Honorable Mention: 4th in Victoria - Marnie Norfolk Felicity LaTerra Honorable Mention: Patricia Frisina Jacqui Lee Angela Petrella Sarah Godden Year 8 - Non-Italian Michelle Rees Honorable Mention: Year 8 - Italian Section Rebecca Stirling Honorable Mention: Nathaly Schnitzer Melissa Pesa Sarah Wordsworth Lisa Cardamone Stephanie Reed Cindi Connell Anne Maree Flanagan

YOUTH WEEK ART SHOW The Eltham Youth Services and Diamond Valley Youth Services held a Youth Week Art Show Competition during the year and C.L.C was well represented amongst the winners. Congratulations to: Jacinta Ryan Year 11 Brownyn Wickett Year 10 Justine Best Year 8 Georgette Pa vier Year 9 Narelle Keenan Year 11 Fiona Blake · Year 10 Special congratualtions to Clare Dunell, Year 11, who received a Highly Commended award.

WINNERS OF ENGLISH WEEK 7-11 MAY Cake Decorating Competition Most Detailed : Jackie Lee, Year 7, Room 2 Most Colourful : Clare Deehan & Natalie Butler Year 8, Room 6 Most Perfect Presentation : Melanie Nanscawen & Kara Abukumenko, Year 7, Room3 Most Original : Cad wyn Callaghan, Year 7, Room 4 Most Thematic : Caroline Milwri ht, Year 7, Room 1

DEBATING REPORT This year the Year Ten debating teams made names for themselves in their first competition. Under the expert guidance of Mr. Salmic and Mr. Spiller, and of course, Mrs. Kelly and fueled by their own experience in C.L.C's own competition, C.L.C surprised many of the more experienced schools in the area. The teams won many debates and lost some by narrow margins. In one debate our Year Ten team came within half a point of the Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar, the top team. C.L.C can hold its head high in future competitions. However, all good things must come to a end and C.L.C did not reach the final rounds having finished fifth out of a total of nineteen teams. Watch out Year Elevens, the Year Ten girls are hot on your heels! Katrina Nolan Year 10, Room 40.

HOW TO BE A FAILURE WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX

For many centuries males and females alike have agonized over their success with the opposite sex. Very few have minimal problems, leaving the remainder with the threat of being a failure with the opposite sex. IT'S YOUR PROBLEM 1. Unfortunately, the first thing that is noticed about you is how you look. With your hair in a fashionable long, sleek hairstyle, it's no wonder you're not a failure with the opposite sex. A nice helmet hairstyle can usually turn people right off, so is a good asset in this case.

2. Make-up can quite often make you look quite attractive, but to overdo it may sometimes have the ex~ct opposite effect, therefore to top off your ghastly hairstyle be sure to invest in a ton of foundation not quite the color that suits you, a too-dark shade of lipstick which looks shocking all over your teeth, and eye-shadow which is put on so thick that it needs to be chiselled off. Lastly, take special care to apply too much eye-liner and mascara to give you that raccoon look and an equally large amount of bright red colored blush which gives the effective impression of a severe fev e r. 3. Ever heard of the saying that "the clothes make the man"? Well, in this case the clothes make the difference between a Saturday night out on a date with a member of the opposite sex and the footy replay on channel seven. Turtle neck sweaters and brown corduroy slacks should therefore be essential items in your sparse wardrobe. THE DATE

4. Unfortunately, the above methods have not worked satisfactorily and you now have a hot date for Satur~ay night. He comes to pick you up just after you ha ve iust eaten a small snack. Make sure to have an ample supply of mixture of corn and meat between your tee th and breath that smells like a camel's rear be hind. . . 5. After you have effectively made a lovely dmner m Toorak a nightmare for both of you, you go on to the movies. Until now the conversation has been embarrassingly stilted but you can't help yourself from disclosing the plot of the story to your date and to anyone else who has a range of hearing which at least covers a hundred mile radius. THE INEVITABLE "GOODBYE"

6. Finally, smile that grin with a mixture of lipstick, corn and steak in it and say that final goodbye. Rest assured, you won't get another date in that country once word gets around about you. But remember, that's the price one must pay when learning to be a failure with the opposite sex. Andrea Stevens Year 11, Room 20.

HOW TO FAIL YOUR SCHOOL YEAR If you fail your school year you attain that and name as a class failure. By followmg this gmde you will hopefully increase your chances of failing your school year. wond~rful ~resti~e

1. Always be late to class: Arriving to class on time is not the way to go. Make sure you get to school as late as possible, whether you miss the train or simply dawdle. . Get out of your locker just enough books to make ~t appear that you have them all, then once in class, mterupt so that you can go out to your locker and get your ren:'aining books. You've managed to get on the wrong side of the teacher. What a great first step in the process to failing the year. 2. Don't study: The key to failing the year is not to do any wo:k at all. When the teacher gives you an assignment to do, never read it. Throw it into the bottom. ~f your locker and try to retrieve it the day before its due. The bottom of the criteria has been ripped off. "Damn" you say? No, this is great. Just do what is left on the list. Make sure you touch on the areas required but not too much as this could endanger your chances of a fail. Be as vague as possible and when you go to hand up the assignment it must be crumpled and not have the pages together or in order. 3. Don't listen to your teacher: When you do listen to your teacher you can normally understand the work that s/he is trying to put across to you. This will not do. You must take in a magazine you enjoy so you can be occupied and look as though you're doing some work. vyhen your teacher starts to talk, why listen to the thmgs that s/he has to say? Your friends have a. lot more gos.sip to interest you. There isn't enough t~me ~t lunchtimes to talk about everything, so class time 1s the best time. If you have no friends in your class to talk to, make sure to be rude and inconsiderate to the teacher. Ifs/he asks you a question, an acceptable reply would be "what?" . This guide will hopefully give students a few helpful hints on how to achieve the phenomenon of failing your school year. Jacinta Barry

Year 11, Room 2~

WHAT'S HAPPENING OUTSIDE? As one gazes out the window from our heated room, they see winter settling in, wrapping herself around the workmen as they proceed to build our gymnasium. A monstrous sound is coming from the bulldozer as its hungry bucket gobbles up the dirt. In the morning as the workmen labour with the bricks the wet, cold frost bites their fingers, toes and nose in the valley of C.L.C. At morning teatime and lunchtime they huddle around their cars and gulp down mouthfuls of tea, coffee or soup from their thermoses warming every nerve in their bodies. The frosty wind blows, dirt swells up into the cold air. The icy looking leaves sway from side to side as the wind blows them. The grey sky will not stop the workmen from working, for they are determined to finish this building. From our window we used to be able to see a large portion of our lush, green oval. Now we only see a little bit for the great structure of the gym is engulfing it. At the end of a hard working day, the machines are all put to rest and the tired men travel home to sit and have a warm dinner.

THE OVAL SCENE There is a busy group of men h~rriedly moving bobcat, some watching, some participating. a in soil all working around a large steel structure. are They other materials are scattered around the and Bricks steel frame. The heavy trucks have made muddy tracks through our oval. Around this building are peaceful looking trees with rooftops peeping through them. Some girls on the far side of the oval run and change batons. A terrible harsh sound pounds through a wall. The tapping of a hammer breaks through the evenness of the bobcat sound. The rev of a car comes then passes into the background. Men nearby jackhammer up concrete in a loud vibrating racket which you seem to be able to feel. The soft hum of the men moving soil seemed to be in the back of my mind. Every now and then the crash of steel or a vibration or a drill smashes the steadiness of the earthmovers. The oval scene is now incomplete but soon it will be a large gym with showers. The mess of the workers will be gone and we will have a neat an,9 clean oval again. Kate Cotter Year 8, Room 7.

Ursula Wadge Year 8, Room 7.

THE NEW P.E. CENTRE It was with much excitement that the staff started fourth term in the new P.E. students and centre. The centre, has a full sized basketball/netball court, 4 badminton and 3 volleyball courts, changerooms, showers/toilets, a first aid room, staff room and mezzanine floor which will be used for dance classes, as well as lunchtime fitness classes.

CHANGE

OUTDOOR EDUCATION Outdoor Ed was really great. I loved it, it was great fun. There was a real lot to choose from . But for me, skiing was the one.

NINE YEARS OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION ATC.L.C

When we arrived at the bus that morning, I was really excited to go. With our groovy flannelette shirts and skivvies, We could have paraded at the Fashion Show. When we got there it was really sunny, So we gathered our skiis and stocks.

In the midst of organizing 120 Year Nine students for their 5 day camp, and the Year Seven students for their introduction to overnight camping, it is perhaps time to reflect on the growth of Outdoor Education here. From the series of voluntary bushwalks it has now expanded to a programme involving all students during their first three years at C.L.C. As experience was gained at each stage, another adventure was planned. Growth ' was necessarily slow as Outdoor Education must operate in conditions which are both adventurous and safe; confidence is needed, and expert leadership. The planning and preparing may take as long as the expedition itself and the ultimate in our present programme is to develop these qualities in the students as well as passing on these skills which are essential to a successful outcome. Outdoor Education is more than fun and adventure. Away from modern amenities there is a shift in values as operating successfully with one's peers, developing new skills, gaining confidence and learning to trust one another become priorities. The environment becomes more important - you may hate the climb but love the view: rolling hills, lakes and valleys are revealed below. A river may be a delight with tranquil pools and bird songs, and the next moment a splashing challenge needing the newformed skills. These surroundings can enrich us so much, we must learn to care for them in return, so we can continue to enjoy them. The best adventure? A 10-day walk in Tasmania's Cradle Mountain Reserve. The worst? The 1st of December 1987 when a storm lashed the Year 10 camp, and reduced tents, belongings and organization to the muddy chaos. Between these limits have been days and days of adventure and enjoyment as C.L.C has introduced hundreds of its students to thrills, spills and companionship in the great outdoors. It had been a rewarding experience for both students and staff. Mrs. R. McCutchan

OUTDOOR ED. I went skiing and bushwalking on Outdoor Ed. "You've got to be fit" Mrs. McCutchan said. We walked up the steepest hill you have ever seen And Ms. Twigden just gazed at the spectacular green. By the time the class got back to the bus Jacinta and Paula just made a big fuss. They said "Oh no! We've got a party tonight." Now if anyone sees us they'll faint at the sight.

We tri_e d to remember our numbers, On our gorgeous japaras and coats.

On the way home we talked about our trips. On the skiis the falls we had. I think the record was twenty-one, Although no-one cared it was rad . Mrs. McCutchan went to a lot of trouble, To give us a great two days. We'll remember it when we are sixty-one, And say "It was a marvellous day." Sarah Wordsworth Year 8, Room 6.

OUTDOOR ED I really enjoyed outdoor ed, although I wanted to be in bed. We hopped on the bus and drove down the road, with a really heavy, heavy load. We arrived at a certain activity, which was a real surprise to me. Mine was the snow and it was so very cold. We were all so anxious and very bold. It was snowing when we got there but I didn't really care. Just as long as I had lots of fun thanks to the instructor who was number one.

But the teachers have to get all the thanks, even though they ran into all the banks. All the thanks goes to Mrs McCutchAn, even though she was home at her luncheon. Melissa De Amicis Year 8, Room 6.

As for skiing it started off as a disaster. I had the skis on the wrong feet and nearly ended up in plaster. I tried to be "Macho" skiing down the slope. I tripped over my skis, "Oh what a dope!" Thanks Mrs. McCutchan, I had a great time. I just wish we could go again when the weather is fine. Melissa Pesa Year8, Room6.

WHITEFRIARS FRINGE DRAMA FESTIVAL On both Friday and Saturday the 14th and 15th of September the Whitefriars Drama Festival was held at Whitefriars College. Year 11 Drama students from C.L.C participated in the festival. On the first day we entered the room to find unfamiliar faces from schools like Kildora, Avila, St. Leos and Whitefriars. Thanks to many enthusiastic drama teachers the ice was broken with lots of games. These games involved all students running around a large room finding others with the same star sign, colour clothing or making up stories about ourselves. Next the whole group was split into three and we each moved into one of the three workshops which were taken by leading experts in the field. Firstly, three girls from C.L.C with whom I worked, went into the Character Development workshop. It was a very different experience. The rest of the day was spent watching or performing. It was interesting to work with males, even though their ideas were fairly violent. To finish the night we had pizza and watched the Year Twelve students from other schools perform. Saturday contained a new kind of atmosphere, a much more relaxed one. Then we completed another two workshops, those being "Drama perspective and Dancing Drama Perspectives" with Bruce Burton involving a quick learning process covering all major influences to today's drama. Although it wasn't in depth, a great understanding of differences of technique was established in the students' minds. The Dancing Workshop was mainly concerned with the students learning their own dance and then the famous "Spy dance". Luckily the dance wasn't difficult and even the guys were swinging along. Once again at the end of the day we did other small performances which we learnt during the workshops. Overall, this was a wonderful weekend introducing a good opportunity for females and males to work and learn together. It was an important process in learning how to get to know and work with unfamiliar people. We are all looking forward to the next year's festival. Kylie Henry Allison Brooker Year11.

'FANTASY NIGHT' October 18th Room 16 Year 11 Communication Project, organized by: Kylie Henry, Allison Brooker, Lorena Martini and Megan Grant. As a group we wanted to do something different and exciting for a Communication Project and we all happened to be interested in the drama, music or the art field. It was then that we decided to produce an evening full of entertainment. After months of preparation such as raising money, finding acts, buying decorations and general preparation, the once distant October 18th finally came. After hours of work we practically transformed room 16 on that Thursday afternoon with balloons, streamers, four colored lights which beamed from above and Christmas lights flashed below. Time to begin came and we introduced the audience in our room of fantasy, their faces showed a definite interest but would the performance sustain it; soon we were to find out. Megan collected money at the door as Kylie and Allison placed people in their seats and Lorena eagerly waited in the lighting box. Lights dimmed into darkness as the audience of around forty was left to imagine with music thickening in to silence and only Christmas lights flashing disturbed it. The compares, Kylie and Allison, jumped into the pool of light splashing the audience with a short confronting poem. As the night progressed we introduced act after act, all well prepared and faithful to the topic of 'fantasy'. Acts ranged from a haunting piece of mu~ic to a swinging guitar. The Verse Speaking Choir and Year Ten drama students changed the scene, and ballads gently caressed the air. The audience was very encouraging and I would suggest to any other student who will later be doing the Communication Project for English that a night like 'Fantasy' is very rewarding. Allison Brooker Kylie Henry Year11

YEAR NINE INTERGRATED ARTS PERFORMANCE. On the 18th of May, the Year Nines including Rooms Nine, Ten and Eleven, participated in an Intergrated Arts Performance. Each room followed the theme of "Youth and old age" to compose their acts. The first act was Room Nine with "Masks". It was well rehearsed and very creative, as they showed the life of a human from childbirth to old age. The next performance was Room Eleven with "Dance and drama". It showed many generations of dance from the "Charleston" to the "Acid House". They then joined together in a dance of the future. Finally, there was the third and last performance by the music group from Room Ten. The audience sat in the middle of the room as the lights dimmed and the Room Ten girls dressed in sheets, came dancing around, singing their haunting song, "The ghost of time". All in all, the performances showed a very interesting mixture of talent. Katie Milwright Josie Sinni

ASIAN DANCE On the 2nd of April, Mrs Kenny's Year Ten history class and the Year Sevens watched a series of Asian dances. The first dance was an Indian welcoming dance. This dance was once performed in temples, as a form of prayer, the dancers had to be specially trained to take part in the ceremonies. The performers were wearing rich silks, with rings on their fingers and bells on their toes. The second dance was from Tibet. The Tibetians are very firm in their belief of reincarnation. If they live their life to the best of their ability they will be reincarnated into a better quality of life and will become eternal gods. The Year Sevens found this dance frightening as it sent them into a frenzy of hysterical screams. The third dance was from Malaysia and was a sample of what was performed when a doctor removed evil spirits from a person. The Malaysian dance was then followed by a traditional Chinese ribbon dance. The dancer used a silk ribbon and was dressed in red, both of these things being significant to the Chinese. The dance was graceful and dexterous, in a way that would make Mrs Cross proud. The last dance was from Japan and it was a Japanese hat dance. It was originally performed by priests who wore long heavy robes, which made it difficult to move, and large black hats. For the finale we were honored with a short biography of each of the dancers. All the performers consider themselves Australians, even though only one of them was born in Australia. It seemed that one of their most obvious messages was that Asians are like all other people and we should be working to destroy ~the "Asian Invasion" beliefs.

RITUAL DANCES OF ASIA On Tuesday 20th February the Year Nines were introduced to a style of different dances from China, Tibet, India and Malaysia. One of the dances was presented by the leader of this group. He had long nails that portrayed many movements showing peace and relaxation. There was also a red ribbon dance from China. The dancer let some of the Year Nines get up and have a try at it. They need a lot of practice! There were many other traditional dances that used different costumes and movements. All the Year Nines really learnt a lot from the performance by the dancers. Sarah Bone Annie Gardner Year 9

This year, the C.L.C orchestra has benefitted from the talents of our new conductor Jan Politowski, in addition to our already talented music staff. Mr. Politowski, who also conducts the Preston Symphony Orchestra, has arranged scores for us from the popular musical "Les Miserables" , which we have performed at school assemblies, the Year Eight Concert, and the C.L.C Cabaret. Due to the large variety of instrument s in our orchestra, namely the violin, viola, flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, percussion and piano, this was quite a job for him, and we appreciate his efforts. The C.L.C orchestra is made up of students from all year levels and provides an opportunity for you to show off your musical talents! As many orchestra members have learned, performing in a group on your preferred musical instrument provides a feeling of great satisfaction , and also helps improve your musical ability and ability to play with an accompanim ent. The orchestra also encourages friendship with students of different year levels and new members are always welcome. We are most thankful to those members who helped contribute to a very successful year of musicmaking, and also to the music staff for their patience with us! We are looking forward to another fruitful year in 1991. Orchestra Prefect - Michelle Fitzgerald, Music Vice Captain - Colleen Elso, Orchestra Prefect - Bridget Sloane, Year 10.

COLLEGE CHOIR 1990 has been a very successful music year. The choir especially was involved in many performanc es, such as assemblies , cabarets, school mass and participated in year level concerts. The choir meets every Tuesday lunchtime and Thursday morning. This not only gives students a chance to broaden their music knowledge - such as learning to work as an ensemble, projecting the vocal chords, working and experiment ing with the voice and gives a sense of leadership in conducting , preparing and performing our own warm-ups - but also enables us to create many friendships from all levels. On behalf of the choir I would like to thank Mr. Politowsky and Mrs. Marianne Roberts, who have devoted much of their time and energy, supporting and building a strong choir. Choir Captain (Music Prefect) Liselle Pole, Year 9.

SCHOOL CAPTAINS' REPORT Being chosen to be School Captain/Vice Captain was a great thrill and honour, yet at the same time it was a daunting prospect to thmk that we were supposed to become role models to over 600 students. Our duties were basically to revolve around the sporting carnivals and to mediate between the students and teaching staff. (In p~rticular the P.E. teachers.) House Captains were soon elected (great choices made by each team) and planning was underway for the Inter-School Swimming Sports, scheduled for the 5th March. With the bulk of the organization being done by the P.E. staff (Ms. Gleeson at the head of their team), our job was to make general organizations for the day, and assist the House Captains in preparing people for events where need be. The day was highly successful, with Loyola winning overall.

The Inter-School Swimming Carnival held on the 19th of March at the State Swimming Centre, was equally successful with C.L.C providing a fantastic cheer-squad. The combined efforts of the P.E. staff, the House Captains and ourselves saw the Inter-School Athletics Sports run smoothly on April Fools' Day, despite the construction of the newly established School Gym being underway. Loyola were again triumphant. Athletics· training was soon a daily event at the oval with many dedicated athletes training for the upcoming Inter-School Athletic Sports. Relay teams and cheersquads were again organized to represent C.L.C at Olympic Park on the 9th May. Once again P.E. Week was successful, especially with the availability of the new gym. The climax of the week being the volleyball match between the dismal staff team and the athletic year twelve students who broke tradition by winning the glorious title of "Volleyball Champions" . Being School Captain/Vice Captain has been a great part of V.C.E., and a job which is made enjoyable by the P.E. staff, House Captains and all the enthusiastic and talented athletes at C.L.C. Thanks for all the support and encouragemen t we received throughout the year.

LUNCHTIME HOCKEY WINNERS

Louise O'Brien Pauline Loftus-Hills

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INTERSCHOOL SWIMMIN G TEAM

HOUSE CAPTAINS

VINCENTIA: Ingrid Deehan, Emma Fernandes, Clare McCrorie, Becky Jeckinson, Simone Zanon.

AIKENHEAD: Nadine Fletcher, Naomi Sparks, Rebecca Harvey, Louise Clancy.

MARITA: Catherine Macenemy, Megan Curtin, Jenny Maher, Natalie Tozer.

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LOYOLA: Anna O'Brien, Melinda Livy, Corrie Felton, Liselle Pote.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION WEEK On the 16th of October the second annual fun run was h~ld. Last minute controversy over rumours of steroid taking and caffeine overdosing held up the race, but the runners eventually got away to a clean start. Race winners : 1st Overall

Jessica Jones

Yr. 7

Colleen Smith Janet Smith Lucy Santosa Julia Clancy

Yr. 9 Yr. 11 Yr. 12 Yr. 8

SENIOR NETBALL TEAM

INTERMEDIATE NETBALL TEAM

JUNIOR NETBALL TEAM Leanne Maher, Rachelle Mirrelees, Kate Colbet, Prudence Blair, Jacky Price, Libby Tone, Kara Abakumenko, Cathy Jeffers, Carleen O'Reilly, Sarah Mizzi.

INTERMEDIATE NETBALL TEAM Helene Agius, Naomi Sparks, Janelle Kilcullen, Cara Ballinski, Cath Macanerni, Sharon Lovett, Angela Ryan, Janet Delacuri and Lisa Abakumenko .

SENIOR NETBALL TEAM Janet Smith, Kelly Longton, Nicole Pert, Mandy Kilcullen, Mary McCrohan, Tammy Johnston, Samantha Marshall and Narelle Keenan.

JUNIOR NETBALL TEAM

Fitness Testing - Louise O'Brien PHYSICAL EDUCATION WEEK

INTERMEDIATE BASKETBALL TEAM

ANOTHER SPORTS DAY I turned up on the Sunday that we all love to hate. Finding my friends was an absolute nightmare, what with parents, grandparents, anklebiters, every man and his dog there, "Oh no!" I yelled in despair. I finally found them and after checking times, lists, house captains, available guys, we were settled back to enjoy another sports day. It was a close competition even though Loyola were obvious winners (oh well, better luck next time Vincentia). A good day was had by all. The final count was: - one broken father - hundreds of jubliant Loyolians - fifty strained teachers and - who knows how many shattered egos. McKlean, Renee Turner, Carleigh Evaas, Mia Francesconi, Jenny Maher, Jodie Fitzsimons, Lisa Abukamenko, Monique Glass, Briony Sullivan.

Renee Murray Year 8, Room 6.

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETIC RESULTS Winners of; Junior: Loyola Intermediate: Loyola Senior: Loyola Overall : Loyola

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS On the first of April (April Fools' Day), our annual school athletics was held on the school oval. It was an eventful day with Loyola coming first overall. Even though the weather was a bit drab, the girls were all in high spirits, backing up their teams with all the enthusiasm and excitement they could gather. Families and friends also participated in the days events ma · g it a successful day for yet another year. Sharon Thorpe, Peta Clarke, Natasha Baker, R. Stirling, Emma Pert, Sarah Phan, Marlo Sullivan, Prudence Blair, Kara Abakumenko, Leanne Maher.

INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS TEAM

Louise Steinfort Year 10, Room 39

"NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST AND ALL THAT JAZZ!" In selecting material for the performance one of the most important considerations was its relevance to the age, interests and needs of the participants involved in the project. "Nuclear Holocaust and All That Jazz!" I believe to be extremely relevant for the following reasons: Due to its fragmented "collage" nature it became a true ensemble piece. Each actor had the chance to experience a range of roles in a cast where there were no stars and no hierarchy of performers. The result - a group of actors working co-operatively and in harmony to achieve a common goal which had significant meaning for them. . . Actors were given the freedom to experiment with characterization and the theatrical styles in order to achieve more effective communications both with each other and with an audience. Every participant had the opportunity to be involved i~ a . range of expressive arts; acting, singing and creative dance. One of the intentions of the piece was to introduce the whole school community to more challenging ways of looking at and using t~e performance space available and to broaden their understanding of their performance beyond that of only entertainment. . Music was selected to reflect the mterests and tastes of the students but was also artistically valid and contributed to the significance of the piece as a whole. One of the aims was to provide opportunities for students to experience the highest possible standards of artistic achievement and this was realized by bringing into the school community people with a high level of expertise. The professional quality of musical accompaniment provided by the members of our band added quite considerably to the polished tone of our production. Debbie Woodhouse's talents were clearly evident through her choreography of the dances and again through her vocal talents when she sang "China". Paul Vaughan's invaluable assistance with sound and Bruce Burton's outstanding lighting design also helped us to achieve a high level of professional polish. . Thus the actors were able to gam an understandit~g of the importance and necessity of presenting a polished piece of work for performance to an audience. The message encapsulated by the play (unaided also by the events of recent mon~hs) assisted actors in achieving a level . of commitment and emotional involvement in the prod~ction as ~. w~ol~ and this was reflected particularly m scenes, Chma and "The seven girls".

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Commitment to the production was also clearly evident from a large range of students who were involved in areas such as lighting, sound, stage management, costume and make-up . We now have a band of students with newly acquired skills which may be put to work for us on other occasions. Andrea Burton.

NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST & ALL THAT JAZZ! CL.C's production "Nuclear Holocaust and all that Jazz" was a big success. Many students auditioned and the cast was finally selected in the late Term Two . They rehearsed solidly over the time allocated with the help of Bruce and Andrea Burton. Also, Mrs Roberts, Mr Polotowski and Mrs K. Spamon were a marvellous help with the music and vocal work. Small committees were formed consisting of many helpful students and some dedicated teachers. These committees kept the backstage running smoothly, audiences seated comfortably and provided the cast with professional make-up. Two weeks before the performances, the cast went to camp Gundawindi. There they spent the weekend rehearsing over and over, making sure all acts were perfect. Now that the rehearsals were over, it was time for the production to take place. Excitement filled the air as the opening songs started "We're the children of the 90's, haven't we grown ..... " Behind the scenes, actors rushed frantically calling for make-up, collecting props and changing costumes. Backstage the make-up committees let their imaginations run wild, creating new images and experimenting with colours. The audience were seated around the rostrum and were thus deeply involved in the scenes and understood the messages of the show. By the end of the night the audience's emotions were varied, and Nuclear Holocaust certainly gave them a bit of food for thought. Overall, "Nuclear Holocaust and all that Jazz" was a fun and educating production and all cast members were proud to be part of it. Cindi Connell & Silvana Lagana. Year 8, Room 7.

WAS IT ALL WORTH IT? I remember it well though I've tried to forget The worst holiday of my life, the worst experience yet. Dad decided it would be fun, To go on a holiday with the kids and mum. But the minute we heard what lay ahead The more and more we began to dread December, and our fate which lay Stretched right across the Summer holiday. The day dawned, we were up with the sun, (After much prodding and poking by mum.) Breakfast was quick, Dad was eager to go, He had packed the tent and luggage, although We noticed one tyre was rather thin. While Dad started to throw things about, The dog started tearing and pulling things out. They were both in a hurry, "rip and tear," To see who was first to reach the spare. Tyre changed and off we went, The six of us with our three man tent. All was right till the temperature rose, Trouble began with the radiator hose, But the Girl Guide training, surely paid off, I tied it up and dad gave me a scoff. The heat was stifling, Mum suddenly found The passenger window would not go down. Mum was steaming like a Christmas Pudd But the pushing and pulling was all for no good. The handle was broken. The window was up. Dad was yelling, "Kids, shut up!" I was fuming . I threw out the door That "cry-a-lot-baby", she won't cry no more. Now instead of a doll, I had the real thing, "Leave that child alone", came a voice through the din. The cork hit my ear, it really stung. Why did they give him a blooming pop gun? I cut off the cork, as it shot out on a string And threw it's away, that's one less thing. I was so fast, that nobody saw The cork disappear somewhere on the floor. My brother found much to his despair, The "pop" in the gun, was no longer there. Silence for once not a word from anyone, "Nice to hear you're behaving," said suspicious mum

"I'm starving," said Billy, "when can we eat?" "Right now!" said Dad, "We'll stop up the street." But lunchtime was short, the quickest one yet, The rain poured down suddenly, the sandwhiches got wet. We drove on and on as the hours crept by As slowly as possible the sun sank in the sky. Until finally it seemed the end was near, And though we were tired, we all gave a cheer; But we couldn't help noticing, the grey hairs on dad's head, As we all saw the sign, "No Vacancies" it read. Susan Jowett V.C.E 1990

There is a rabbit in me .....darting, d()dging and avoiding tight spots while all the time looking cute and innocent. Alison Cleary There is a shallow in me ... .. a contented air . .. ... a placid touch .... . an insignificant being .....watching the world ..... before the break of dawn. I come from the wilderness. Caroline Hegarty

There is a panther in me ..... a sleek and powerful creature. I watch, I listen, I pounce, I am not loved, I am admired . The wilderness gave me the panther. Anna Kelly There is a savage tiger in me, ready to snap and growl at things done and not appreciated .... ready to rip and tear, draw blood and kill....protective of myself possessions and loved ones with a motherly instinct to love and hold and care for. The wilderness gave it to me and the wilderness will not let it go. Jenny Crea There is a mouse in me .. .. timid and shy, afraid of those all around, hiding from the world, all my thoughts, my hopes, my dreams - I keep the mouse because the wilderness gave it to me and the wilderness will not let it go. Nida Byrnes There is a snake in me slithering away from trouble. A desire to be left alone, then when not granted can draw a nasty bite. Lisa Devlin There is a wombat in me .... .slow, dawdling, stumpy legs .... .inward reflective hesitation ......will I, won't I? ......warm caring blood - the wilderness gave this wombat to me and wilderness will not let it go.

ENGLISH WEEK

Rachel Cusack

From the 7th -11th of May 1990 was English week. The school participated in various activities. The year nines each received a letter and chose a word that started with it. We then researched the word and drew a picture to explain the meaning of the word . On Tuesday the 8th of May the school had a book swapping activity when you could swap a book or buy a book for twenty cents. This proved to be quite successful. On Thursday the 10th of May we had a cake day. Girls from each level made cakes which related to book characters. Overall, English week was very successful and proved to be a worthwhile experience. By Jacqui Mathews Year 9, Room 9.

YEAR TEN COMMUNITY SERVICE Under the supervision of Sr. Margaret Nabbs, all 120 Year Ten girls have had the opportunity of participating in the Community Service scheme in the Eltham area. Some have worked with elderly people at places like the Adult Day Centre, Para House or Judge Book Village; some others have worked with young children at local child-care centres or kindergartens, while others have helped mothers of young babies in their homes. Each girl has gone for one hour once a week for one term. The scheme has been part of the Year Ten R.E program and has given us all a greater understanding of creating a community.

AMBERLEY Year Ten students were lucky enough again to attend their annual religious education retreat at Amberley. Having many great experiences previously the girls' time was extended from 9 to 5 instead of the usual 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Amberley is a large building that is surrounded with beautiful gardens and landscape. The air is fresh and enables the students to feel free and let all feelings go. To begin the day the girls sang a religious song in rounds as loud as possible. A few games followed and then each student was separated from one another and asked to pray to God . When recess was over all the students assembled into the chapel where they were all separated into little groups to speak about themselves and their families. To end the day they had a small "thank-you" mass in which all the students joined together and celebrated. Overall, most said Amberley is a great experience of getting to know God and a beautiful place that they hope they can go back to next year. Brionhy Sullivan

YEAR TEN MATHS GAMES DAY On Wednesday, 15th August, eight Year Ten students took part in a Maths Games afternoon at Hawthorn Institute of Education. The girls had a most enjoyable time, meeting students from thirty-one other schools. One of our teams was placed 3rd, with twenty-five points behind teams from Trinitv Grammar school (27 points) and Brighton Grammar School (26 points). Congratulations to Katrina Hall, Narelle Farmer, Francesca O'Neill, Tanya Taylor, Colleen Elso, Simone Zanon, Sonia Argentino and Chiara Finnigan. This was is the best Catholic Ladies' College have done over many years. ,,.,

COMMUNITY SERVICE Community Service has been a real experience. At first we were hesitant about the idea but after the first couple of weeks we realised it was something that we looked forward to each Friday. We have been going to the Senior Citizens Day-Care Centre in Eltham with six other girls and have become warm friends with a few of the elderly citizens at the centre. The object of the programme is to interact with other citizens in our local community while also working on an art piece for display at our school. The experience has been totally enjoyable and rewarding . Sharyn Lovett Naomi Sparkes

During third and fourth term Year Ten students took part in a Community Service programme. I went to work with- children at the Susan Street Co-operative in Eltham and was the only one there but I enjoyed the experience very much and it was good to see my help was appreciated. Melissa Norfolk

CANBERRA TRIP

PEER SUPPORT Twenty-five Year ten students were chosen to be trained to become Peer Support leaders. We studied and learnt about the Peer Support program at the Research Performing Arts Centre. In groups of seven students, we had two leaders explaining the roles of being a Peer Support leader. We found out that we were to have a small family of six Year Seven students. During this program the Year Sevens were encouraged to increase their self-esteem, communication and relationship skills. During the three day course we spent a lot of the time in one big group. We did activities which enabled us to gain trust with others and we also were challenged with realistic problems, having to make decisions. By the end of the course we had all built up a sense of trust between each other and had learnt a bit more about ourselves. It showed our weaknesses and strengths in communicating and relating to others and also our level of confidence and because of this we then became much closer friends.

. It was 6 o'clock on Wednesday morning when sixty eager Year Tens and twenty rowdy Year Elevens set off for Canberra. We were all excited about the trip in front of us and took our seats on the bus ready for an eight hour trip. Our first trip was Gundagai where we saw the Dog on the Tuckerbox and had a bite to eat. At 4:30 p.m. we arrived at Canberra, very tired and anxious to see our motel. That night we went for a tour around Canberra observing all of the sights we were to see the following day. Early on Thursday morning we left for the R.o yal . Australian Mint. There were many d1sappomted faces when we discovered the bus driver had lied over the exchanging of old coins for new. We soon left the mint in favour of the National Film and Sound Archives. Some other places we visited included the High Court, Telecom Tower, Parliament House, War Memorial, Institute of Sport and Science and Technology Centre. All of these places seemed to be very interesting, some more than others, but overall they were great places to visit. That night we had a meal of fried food before departing for Canberra's Bowling Centre. Every lane • was full of experienced bowlers who showed us up by ·• owning their own bowling shoes and demonstrating incredible skill. So, we returned early to the motel. On Friday came the long awaited free time. , Dubious as to whether Canberra actually possessed a ¥:& shopping Centre, students combed the city for a place · ~ to shop. As this was the last night at Canberra, all of -~1 the girls ate at the Pancake parlour and then went to see "Pretty Woman" afterwards. That night we reluctantly packed our bags and loaded them onto the bus. Those who couldn't sleep on the bus found trying to keep their heads still a Ii terally neck- breaking experience owing to the winding roads. We arrived back at Eltham at 7:30 a.m. totally exhausted. Louise Steinfort Kate Robbins-Browne Sarah Humphrey

YEAR 9 SOCIAL We all arrived at the hall apprehensive, and were a bit amazed, at the scene before our eyes; it left some of us quite dazed .... The main lights were in darkness but other coloured lights flashed out, giving the room an eerie glow and making it hard to walk about. The music pounded in our ears and we all soon began to dance. Then on came too harsh strobe lights, causing the scene to look like a trance. Requests for songs were made, music like house, rock and bop. To top off the evening we all joined in, and attempted to do the "Bus-stop". At the end of it all heads kept on pounding, with promises of headaches the next day, but overall, with all the fun we'd had, I think that's it's true to say, that to see the faces of all of us, as we danced with all our might, the Year Nine Social, in all honesty, could be calted a most enjoyable night. Lisa Bowyer Year 9

I WONDER ... We live in a plastic world, Of plastic promises, We live in an emptiness Where we try to be something different No matter how much originality we force into our lives, We still must look, act and be different from our innerselves. How can we fight this? Some say that the solution is in leaving people I cannot believe this, It is built into us The same as other animal instincts Somehow this thing that hurts and degrades us all, in some small or large dose is right! How can it be, that something wrong is right? Even searching our innermost hearts seems to have no effect. Why? What is this strange thing? I wonder ......:.... Janine Thorpe Year 9, Room 9.

YEAR NINE SOCIAL After the social committee had been selected the first Year Nine Social meeting was held. The only real request we had at this point was that we have a disco instead of the usual bushdance. After a lot of negotiations and plain begging our disco was finally agreed to so off the preparations went ahead in earnest. There were DJ's to be hired; invitations to be given out and decorations to be bought. But the thing most prominent in most people's minds were the invitations to the boys - or as we would find out, the complete lack of them. We were to find out from Mrs. Westerman that only forty tickets had been sold. We then decided to bring our own guests; even though they knew the inside of boys' homes better than their own. Although our principal, Miss Ryan, tried to persuade us with horror stories from previous years, it didn't dampen our enthusiasm and we decided to hold it anyway. After all the efforts of trying to organise the social it was finally time to decorate the hall and after two periods of hard work it looked fantastic! The night had finally arrived and all present had a good time and to the amazement of the Year Nines our Science teacher, Miss Gooden, even got up for a dance.

"When I was your age ....... " But mum, that was thirty years ago! You listen to everyone else, But you never listen to me. You're always so cautious Please remember, I am fourteen. All the jobs seem to go my way Where is my pocket money? I need it today! But in the end I suppose you are alright, Even if we have the occasional fight.

YEAR EIGHT RENAISSA NCE DAY On Thursday 18th October, the Year Eight history classes joined in on a Renaissanc e demonstration . In our separate groups we learnt the basics of brass rubbing and different Renaissance dances. We saw a small exhibition of Renaissance artifacts, including costumes, musical instruments and writings. They then performed a concert using variou s musical instruments such as the harpsichord, the bells and the flute. We then had dancers ente rtain and demonstrate different dances of the Renaissance period while wearing original costumes. From this experience we learnt even more about the Renaissance period. Erin Walker Paula Atilli Yr. 8,Rm.8

PRODUCTIO N FEVER The build up to the production began The tension began fo build Rehearsals were in full swing Or that was what we heard . Finally the scripts came down Real tension began to start The costumes were made, the sets were checked Songs were sung, songs to warm the heart. Dress rehearsals came and went We organized back-stage When to come and what to bring So that smoothly we ran backstage. Opening night arrived, nerves were finally calmed We checked the make-up We checked our watches With grease-sticks we w ere armed . Quick changes were not a problem All injuries were fixed The show went on without a hitch Except for the odd, small slip.

SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH As part of' the Year 8 Science programme, students were required to invent their own science game on any science topic they were interested in. Congratulation s to Kim Ramaekers and Jessica Verduci on entering their game in the Science Talent Search and ;vinning a minor bursary! The girls had their game on display at La Trobe University on October 23rd.

As the actors took their bows And we wiped our sweaty brows We all agreed this year was fun, But we can't wait until the next one. Renee Murray Year 8, Room 6.

THE YEAR EIGHT FORMAL DINNER At 6 p.m on the eve of the 5th of July, young ladi es from C.L.C gathered in the school assembly hall for a year eight formal dinner. As the crowd in the hall grew larger, the voices of the girls became louder. Everyone was excited to be dressed up. The hall and tables were beautifully decorated . Everything was perfect. Grace was naturally said at the beginning of each meal. Each table started with their own organised entree and by the time the main meal had arrived, the girls stomachs were already quite full. Entertainment was provided after the main meal. Some girls sang, played instruments and mimed songs. The big highlight for the evening was Mr. Spiller and his accordion. Everyone seemed to have a lot of fun. What great night it was for all Year Eight girls. I'm sure it is one they won't forget. Kate Gilmartin Year 8, Room 7

YEAR 8 HOMEGROUP COMPETITION. This year the four Year 8 homegroups participated in a competition to see who could keep their room the cleanest. The competition was fierce and vacuum cleaners could be heard at lunchtime and after school as everyone tried desperately to gain that elusive five out of five, which was only possible if not a speck of dust could be spotted! In the terms one and two Room 5 was lucky enough to take out the honours, while in term three, the winner's rossette was handed over to Room 7. The term four winners are still battling it out with Room 8 looking good at this stage. The competition was well worth it, as prizes included: pizza/ chips lunches, free icecreams/ donuts, picnics, videos and casual dress, and a great way to keep rooms clean.

ROCK EISTEDDFOD

It all started on the first week of school, February 1990. Shami and I had decided to represent C.L.C in the 1990 Rock Eisteddfod . After getting approval and phoning for information, Mrs. Von Moller said to us, "Now it's not the dancing that is the hard part girls, it is the behind the scenes work!" and how right she was to. We started organzing auditions straight away and received ninety names for those who wanted to take part. As we only had fifty places, forty girls had to miss out. Soon it was time to think of costumes. After choosing the designs for the costumes we then had to buy patterns and material. It was all distributed and the girls and their mothers started sewing the costumes together. After the costumes were organised we suddenly realised that we needed sets. The canvas was then ordered and the boat made and we left it all to Tania Dianissio of Year 12 to paint it. She did a fantastic job and it looked really effective on stage. Soon everything was ready - the costumes made, the sets painted and the dance ready to perform. On the big day our rehearsal was good and the lighting was fabulous, thanks to Georgia Hester. Then we started to put our make-up and costumes on. Our make-up artists were fantastic and they came up with twenty-six different designs. The dressing room smelt of hairspray as the performance began. Then it hit us that we had all been practising for two whole terms and this was it! Our performance was fantastic, everything was done perfectly and really energetically. Shami and I were really pleased but even more so when we won "Best costume design' and 'Best new school'. We hadn't won our heat but there was still a chance of obtaining a wild card which was given to the next best seven schools. Catholic Ladies' College was called first and for once in our lives we couldn't get to school quick enough!

In semester one I tried out for the Rock Eisteddfod. The Rock Eisteddfod is a rock competition that many schools participate in. About one hundred girls tried out for C.L.C but only fifty could get get chosen.

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PARENT GUIDELINES Take time to listen and understand Don't lecture, try not to demand Don't think your answers are always right 'cause if it's not it'll cause a fight Give us freedom, let us learn From our mistakes in every tum We love you in our special way Even though we make you frazzle and frail. Belinda Needham Elizabeth Roberts Katie Milwright

*** GIVE US AGO! Parents are cool sometimes, but still don't understand. They say do this, they say do that, but they can't command. We are ai1 individuals, we have to live our lives, We like family outings but we also like the guys. You are too over protective, and you really are slow, So come on mum, come on dad, give us a go! Liz Rebecca Sarah Nicole Rebecca Julia

Shami Watson. and Samantha Meehan who are in Year Nine, choreographed the dance for C.L.C as well as organizing rehearsals, props, lighting, music and costumes. Our theme was, "The first landing - as it should have been." It was about when the white men came to Australia and tried to take over the Aborigines. CL.C's heat was on Wednesday the 8th of August at Broadmeadows Town Hall. Our turn to practise on the stage came at about one o'clock. Our backstage crew set up our props; they were fantastic. They organized props and made sure everything ran smoothly. By 7:30 p.m. we were ready to perform! My heart was throbbing and I'm sure everyone else felt the same. The stage went dark and the music began. Our performance was fantastic! At the end of all the performances the judges then gave out the awards and C.L.C won one for "The Best Costume" and "The Best New School". Olivia Aicher Year 8, Room 7.

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MANIPULATIONS On Tuesday the 3rd of April, the Year Nines viewed a performance called "Manipulations". It featured a women called Katie who did a series of dances and movements with music using some interesting shapes which were the highlight of her show.

They were made from lycra and stretched over flexibule tubing. She used these shapes to create many different forms. Katie wore a costume that was like a leotard with a mask where one hole was cut out so she could see. Some girls had a tum at moving in bags and found it to be a lot of fun. Watching her was an interesting experience because l don't think many of us had ever seen anything like it before. Josie Sinni Year 9, Room 11.

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There is a butterfly in me leading a solitary life in a dream hovering from one idea to another erratically vague and naive. Cathy Natoli

EXCHANGE STUDENTS Mitsue and Megumi were exchange students from Tokyo, Hiroshima in Japan. They stayed here for five weeks in Year Eleven at C.L.C. They were both nineteen years old. They like living in Japan and they both live near an active volcano called Mt. Sakurajima. They decided to become exchange students as it was part of their curriculum at Kagoshoma Immaculate Heart College. They both found Australia much different to their homeland Japan. Mitsue stayed with Alison Dophide and Megumi stayed with Monique Shiel. They found students at C.L.C very kind and helpful but their attitude in class is very different from what they are used to. The girls at C.L.C are more active and make a lot more noise during class. During their stay the girls visited the . Victoria Market, they went to Healesville, shopping and spent a lot of their time writing letters. They found Australian clothing more casual than Japanese clothing. They liked most Australian food which is of a vast difference from their own. One all-Australian food they didn't like was our famous "Vegemite" . They both have an ambition to become stewardesses in a few years time and they both enjoy listening to music. Mitsue likes Belinda Carlisle, Debbie Gibson and the Carpenters. Megumi likes Bobby Brown, George Carmichael and Madonna. Mitsue plays the Ocarena and enjoys making bead rings, while on the other hand Megumi likes playing the piano and collecting coins. They both enjoyed their stay here in Australia and left us in March this year.

ROTARYEXCHANGESTUDENT Firstly, thank you all the girls and teachers for having me and helping make my stay here such a fantastic one. I can't say I loved school; (like are there any kids who love school?). The classes at C.L.C are more interesting than those of Japan. There are less girls in the classes and I loved seeing the girls discussing (or arguing) in class. All my teachers looked after me very well, which meant I couldn't get out of doing my work. Sometimes it was hard to write or talk in English. I didn't understand what I was writing about when I wrote an essay on the Chinese Revolution, but I'm glad I did it. I love Australia, its people, its nature. I'll come back here to see you all. I had a great year. Thank you again. EmiOhbn

BLACK BEARD!

I IS A PIRATE, I IS!

There was a mean young pirate, Black Beard was his name. His ship was not kept tidy, His crew was much the same. He kept treasure in a chest, The lid was stuck down tight. He hid it on a desert isle, Well buried out of sight. One day he met a lady, And fell in love with her. He longed to give her presents. His treasures - jewels and fur. He went back to his island, And brought back his old chest. Full of crowns and bracelets, Gold trinkets of the best, But when his true love saw them, She cried "These jewels, I know! My father had them stolen, At least ten years ago." Black Beard ran out of her back door. That is a tale to tell. He had to leave, his true love, And all his loot as well!! Jacqueline Lee Year 7, Room 2.

I love me whiskey, I love me rum, When I'm not on the seas I live in the slums. I like to think o' meself as cruel and mean I never shave, ' I'm nothing near clean. Mc slaves and hostages treat me like a Lord, If they don't, I throw 'em overboard.

I love to rob other ships, And get lots of chips of silver and gold, And as many valuables as I can hold. I sail the seas with so much ease All the other pirates are knockin~ their knees. Felicity LaTerra Year 7, Room 1.

PIRATE GRUBBY

Pirate Grubby was very tubby, In one hand a hook the other a stubby, He ruled the sea and robbed from the land, PIRATE PETE Then buried his treasure under the sand. Pirate Pete had smelly feet Juliette Lathinco It knocked the crew right off their seats. Year 7, Room 1. He wore a patch and a wooden leg His ship was called The Mighty Meg. He's sailed the seas both up and back To lift his treasure would break your back. His nature is nasty, his blood stone cold He has no heart, so now be told . His parrot Big Mouth is his only friend The noise it makes drives you round the bend. FUTIJRE PROBLEM SOLVING Michelle Reardon Year 7, Room 1. The "Future Problem Solving" class is a small

THE PIRATE The pirate that roamed all the seven seas, was wicked and old and had no knees. His hair was curly and bluey black And the shape of his body was very slack He ate mashed potatoes and minestrone soup, And his favorite breakfast was cream and fruit. His treasure chest was full of gold and rubies and emeralds and lots of mould. His most pride and joy was his talking parrot, And all of his silver and shining gold carats. His hook was gold plated, As he often stated. And by everyone who knew him he was surely hated. Sara Cook Year 7, Room 2.

group of Year Seven, Eight and Nine students who, using a six step problem solving process, devise solutions to the worldwide problems of the future. After collecting information on the topic, the problem is then introduced by way of "fuzzy solutions". The problem is outlined by a descriptive statement. From there a booklet is completed in which students must: - Brainstorm problems related to the topic - Identify one main underlying problem - Brainstorm possible solutions to the underlying problem - Develop criteria by which to judge these possible solutions - Evaluate these solutions to determine the best one, and - Describe the best solution The program challenges students to apply information and thinking strategies they have learned to some of the most complex issues facing our world .

Cheryl Fraser Year 9

ALICE 125 YEAR 7 OASIS CAMP On the 10th of April 1990 early in the morning Year Sevens, rooms three and four, set off for camp Oasis. The activities ranged from T-shirt painting to candle making. Camp Gossip Column - A fainting competition in the camp candle making room. Won by Renee McHugh. - Talent scouts track down Year Seven teachers to audition for OLD talent time. - Desperate boys knock on windows at ~ight. . - A strange stomach disease emerged m the mornmg after tackling Oasis Initiative Course. - Mcivor and Roberts cooking kitchen was a total disaster. -The surname of the camp spy has just been uncovered. Gleeson. Lauren Cooper Ellen Maynes Lisa Toranto

On the 14th of September all Year Seven students and six Year Seven teachers went to the City Square to see the anniversary of Alice in Wonderland. 125 years ago (1865-1990) Alice in Wonderland was created by the renowned author Lewis Carroll. This exhibition was full of fascinating paintings by 125 different artists. The book has been printed in 125 different forms of writing and is the only book in the world to be translated this many times. Eight different galleries were shown at this exhibition: Floating Gallery, Hall of Doors, Size Gallery, Animal Gallery, World of Translations, Hall of Tennie!, Alices' Treasures and the Tea Party. The author got the storyline from his friend Alice who was nagging him to write a story about a picnic they once had. So if it wasn't for Alice this book would not be here today. Lauren Cooper Danielle Sheehan Lisa Taranto Ellen Maynes

YEAR SEVEN

YEAR EIGHT

YEAR NINE

YEAR TEN

YEAR ELEVEN

SISTER PAT LYNCH Sister Pat Lynch, a much-loved teacher, colleague and friend of so many at Catholic Ladies' College, died on the 14th of February, having suffered for over a year from motor neurone disease, which had deprived her progressively of movement and eventually of speech. In the long months of her illness Sister Pat never lost her interest in other people, her concern and compassion, or her sense of humor. Often during her illness I was reminded of those words from Viktor Frankl's, "Man's Search for Meaning" - "everything can be taken from a man but one thing, the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstance, to choose one's own way". Frankel was writing about his experiences in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. His words apply equally well to Sister Pat, whose illness deprived her of everything but her great spirit, her faith, and her will to respond in a positive way to her suffering. When she worked among us we were richer for her friendship, her kindness, her wisdom. In her illness she continued in the mysterious and wonderful ways in which the spirit works to enrich and strengthen us. We have been blessed to have known and loved her, and her memory enriches us still. Patricia Ryan.

A SPECIAL TRIBUTE Rosanne Verocchi, came from an ItalianJapanese background. She combined the best of these worlds to make her a unique and remarkable young woman when I met her. She was intelligent, creative, sporting, proud, graceful, poetic, stubborn; and she was beautiful. She had an inner beauty that is eternal. Rosanne was a much loved member of the 1988 H.S.C class. She made everyone feel special and loved. Much of her spare time was spent caring for the needs of others, especially as daily crises arose close to the examination period. Everyone knew her. She was kindness itself. Rosanne valued the family greatly. She freely talked of her parents, sister and brother. In her short life Rosanne freely gave abundant love, consideration and respect. She proudly admitted her complete devotion to them. Rosanne's faith was strong. She lived her life in a truly Christian manner. Her kind deeds, sparkling interest in others and genuine concern for the less fortunate led her to Zimbabwe where she worked in a voluntary capacity as an assistant to their missions. Her lively reports home are witness to her true and living faith . Rosanne's life is one to be admired. She did everything well because everything mattered to her. With this attitude she touched and brightened all those she knew. Her short life was full of goodness. I am greatly enriched for having known her. Many will long remember her. Ms. S. Burke.

One short sleepe part, we wake eternally And death shall be no more; death slow shalt die. /dmDonne

AUTOGRAPHS

EDITORIAL year.

In compiling this year's magazine we sought to capture the very essence of the 1990 school

Across the cultural, academic, artistic and sporting diversities th e notion of development and growth is ever present. This year's magazine also reflects a greater student input overall, particularly by Units 1 and 2 V.C.E. English students who elected to work on the magazine for their Communicatio n Project. Credit must be given to Annemarie Dunn, Megan Findlay and Kelly Longton for their efficiency, cooperation and initiative as assistant editors. They also mark the beginning of a new tradition in school based typesetting.Bri tta Polajansek, Cheryl Fraser and Josie Sinni arc also to be commended for their artistic input; as is Kim Cilmi. Many thanks to all those who have contributed in some capacity. L. Migliore & 0 . Warrell