1975 Silver and Green

Silver

and Green Committee, 1975

Sally Cohen Leanne Harding

Wilga Kottek

Jenny McCullough

Jenny Barrow

Chris Morris

Prue Burke

Lisa Zainu'ddin

Mitali Gupta

Foreword

Outsiders criticize our school for being too large One hears the comment that it is too impersonal, individuals must get lost, and the educational process can't thrive with such numbers.

Perhaps there is some truth in these criticisms After all, I still don't know all the girls who have been in my level for six years, and thinking back to my years in Middle School, maybe I was anonymous to all members of Staff except the few who taught me But are these the criteria of a good school?

If the measurement of the educational quality of a school is a ninety-five per cent H.S.C pass rate, then M.L.C makes the grade But it also makes the grade on different, and perhaps more valid grounds, not in spite of, but because of, its size.

Where else could one do both Physics and Music History and Literature, or Geology and Russian, together? And surely there is no-one who can't find a niche for herself, be it in the Jazz ballet club, debating team, or broom-riding relay How many schools offer two orchestras, four full size choirs and madrigal groups, annual Senior and Middle School drama festivals, as well as a full range of sporting activities? And this year new clubs, such as the fitness, drawing, pottery and cassette clubs, have had their birth through the S.R.C.

The diversity of interests and personalities one encounters in a school of M.L.C.'s numbers, gives one a quite realistic view of oneself in relation to the general community, and those all important competitive standards of one's peer group If nothing else, M.L.C. teaches the arts of survival and tolerance, which will help to ease the pain of transition from school into later life

SALLY COHEN.

From the Principal

During Term III each year I have the very interesting experience of meeting new students who come with their parents to discuss arrangements for the commencement of their education at M.L.C in the next College year In our conversation I sometimes ask the parents why they have chosen M.L.C as the school for their daughter Some elect M.L.C. because the mother is an Old Collegian, others because of their Church association and their desire that their daughter should receive an education where the religious dimension is emphasised There would be those who choose M.L.C on account of the high academic standards we maintain or because of the excellent extracurricular activities we offer in music, drama, and sport

However, in conversation with a particular family recently I was impressed with the insight revealed by the parents in their choice of M.L.C. These parents told me that they had noticed the personal development and adherence to good standards shown by M.L.C girls living in their district They desired the same kind of opportunity for their daughter.

So in the pages of the College magazine I am glad to commend all those students who take seriously the aims of the College. Supported by a loyal and conscientious Staff, and encouraged by understanding parents, every M.L.C girl has the opportunity to develop her own potential in such a way to bring credit to herself, her family and her school

Senior Prefects' Report

Upon induction, we found that contrary to popular belief, Senior Prefects did not become walking sources of the school's history with a built-in understanding of their roles in the school For us 1975 has been a year of gradual awakening, and despite the inevitable ups and downs, we have found the year a rewarding one

We early realised that without working together nothing could be accomplished, and our load was considerably lightened by both the tireless support of the unified prefect body and the guidance and encouragement of Miss Jackson

As representatives of the school we put in an appearance at various annual meetings (including the annual meeting of the Freedom From Hunger Campaign) and attended the Anzac Memorial Service at the Edith Cavell Shrine Our other more lighthearted activities have involved the arranging of blind dates for very successful dances at Wesley, Carey, St Kevins and Yarra Valley, as well as a netball match (?!) against the Wesley Prefects, the results of which will be left to your imagination

As far as working within the school is concerned, we know that any world-shattering campaigns have been either ineffective or adversely effective, but we would like to feel that we have played a part in achieving a co-operation between previously segregated bodies within the school so that at H.S.C level S.R.C. Senior Centre and the Prefects are working with the purpose of enjoying school life

PRUE BURKE and LEANNE HARDING

JOINT SENIOR PREFECT S Leanne Harding and Prue Burke

SILVER AND GREEN,

School Diary 1975

TERM I

February 7 Induction of Prefects

February 9 Induction of Boarders' Prefects

February 21-3 Senior V Weekend Camp

February 27 Meeting of Parents of Honour VI students

March 6 Welcome to New Mothers

March 11 Parents' Association Annual Meeting

March 14

M.L.C Swimming Carnival in the Olympic Pool

March 22 Inter-School Swimming Sports (organised by M.L.C.)

March 26

Easter Communion Service

April 6 Annual Church Service (Senior School), in Wesley Church

April 13

Annual Church Service (Middle School), Auburn Methodist Church

April 17-18 Senior House Drama Festival

April 20 Annual Church Service (Lower Middle School), Auburn Methodist Church

May 2 Sports Day

May 3-4 Human Sexuality Seminar for H.S.C students

May 4 Old Collegians' Church Service

May 8 School Dance.

June 2

June 5-6

June 6

June 9

June 20

June 23

June 27

June 30

July 12

July 23

July 25-27

July 26

TERM II

Parent-Teacher Interviews (L.M.S.)

Middle School Drama Festival

Boarders'Birthday Night

Parent-Teacher Interviews (Middle School)

Oratory Contest

"Winter Duo - Part I" - Senior Choral - Orchestral Concert

Parent-Teacher Interviews (Humanities)

"Winter Duo - Part II" - Senior Solo and Chamber Music Recital

Parent-Teacher Interviews - Science, Maths and Business Subjects

Boarders'Dance.

Lower Middle School Music Recital.

Inter-Personal Relations Camp at Chum Creek (M.L.C and Wesley)

M.L.C Scholarship Examination

August 1 Middle School House Music Contest

August 9-10

August 14

Human Sexuality Seminar for SV students

Senior House Music Contest

Senior Students' Dance (Honour VI and Diploma A)

TERM III

"Minus Children's" Concert

Junior School Music Recital

Middle School Music Recital.

Confirmation and Reception of Church Members (Boarders)

College Communion Service

Middle School Musicale.

H.S.C Examinations begin

Christmas Carol Service Parents' Day

Old Collegians' Garden Party

Junior School Carol Service

2.15 p.m Form II Speech Day

8 p.m Form III Speech Night

10 a.m Junior School Speech Day

2.15 p.m Lower Middle School Speech Day

7.50 p.m Senior Speech Night (Melbourne Town Hall)

H.S.C BARBECUE

School Officers, 1975

Boarders' Prefects:

Lyn Barber (Head of House) Jennifer Aliitt Mary Hewitt Susan Williams

Rosalie Rayment Anne Tomkins Wendy Curnow

S.R.C.

President: Kate Robertson

Senior Centre

President: Linda Burgess

Christian Fellowship:

(Rev W Trigg) President — Helen Mill, Secretary - Adele Topp, assisted by Helen Thompson

History and Literature Club:

President - Lyn Allen

Treasurer - Wendy Seidler

School Newspaper:

Joint Editors: Susan Kercher, Pippa Sampson

Library:

Girls who volunteered to help in the Library and have assisted most consistently during the year - Sally Anne Bennett, Gabrielle Coyle, Joanne Dawson, Andrea Deany, Tracy Hunt, Jennifer Kertes, Andrea McDiarmid, Susie Ng, Katherine Robertson, Christine Thevathasan, Marian Warner, Susan Young

Cassette Club:

Organisers: Susan Kercher, Nurin Veis, Megan Lloyd

Fitness Club - Jazz Ballet:

Leaders: Jo Wallis, Robyn White

Pottery - Sketching:

Organiser: Kate Robertson

PREFECT S

Back Row (L. to R.): Sue Neales, Sue Rollo, Sue McDonald, Pam Burkhalter, Sue Briggs, Chris Pethard, Leanne Beggs, Adrienne Dolphin, Lyn Barber

Middle Row (L. to ft): Helen Lunn, Sally Cohen, Megan Lloyd, Pippa Sampson, Gail Skurrie, Shelley Hamilton, Chris Bennett Debbie Brown Mitali Gupta Heather Lyall Pam Heinicke Jenny Kell

Front Row (L. to ft); Lisa Zainu'ddin Jenny Hosking Alison Wing Shing Tanya Blackam Prue Burke Mr Woodgate, Miss Jackson, Leanne Harding, Jenny Barrow, Debbie-Jane Cooper, Miriam Lewit

GREEN,

S.R.C. Report

"We want to be a constructive and not a destructive element within the school."

Just recently I had to give a talk in Assembly concerning what progress S.R.C had made this year Two extremely important points arose, the first being that every year S.R.C finds out in third term all the things that could or should have been done earlier in the year The second point mentioned was that lack of publicity and communication brings about the general attitude that the S.R.C achieves nothing of any value Unfortunately, representatives cannot be relied upon to give full reports to their classes, and therefore it was found necessary for a representative to stand on the platform and give a report each week to the Assembly

However, the realisation which S.R.C did face in third term was the possibility of starting up a Students' Union The idea behind this was that we felt the S.R.C tended to affect only unwilling representatives who attended a meeting each Thursday whereas a Students Union would involve all students and in this way they would come to understand what a body of students can do if they unite in action Most likely any survey into the possibility of having a Students' Union at M.L.C will have to be carried out next year; however I believe it to be a worthwhile investigation from which many benefits will spring even if the desired result cannot be achieved

A major goal of S.R.C this year was to become a constructive element within the school, and not a destructive one; therefore a large amount of our energy and resources was "pushed" into the general direction of the establishment of clubs A survey sheet was issued to Senior School and third form students asking them if they had any particular interests and if they would be interested to join or lead a club and if they saw clubs as a valuable proposition at M.L.C The results showed that most students do want clubs; however very few students would head one On the other hand many students said "No" they would not join a club but it was a viable proposition!

Numbers supporting the establishment bf clubs however greatly outnumbered those against and therefore S.R.C began to organise a great variety of activities One of the first clubs we formed was an Environmental group called "Inspect" It originated from S.R.C but later became an independent club under the leadership of an S.R.C representative Andrea Currie Form V

A club just starting, but with great potential is the Cassette Club Students are now able to borrow cassettes of popular or classical music from the Library, on a Tuesday and Friday during lunchtime from 1.30 onwards A grant was given to the Library to enable them to purchase many more tapes, and so that the Cassette Club can pay back this money, they will charge a Membership Fee of $1 a year which entitles you to pay only 10c for every tape you borrow. If you don't wish to become a member it will cost you 20c to borrow a tape The tapes may be held for half a weekhowever, if they fail to be returned, Mrs Day has the authority to take action At the moment the records are being recorded on tapes by the three Leaders - Megan Lloyd, Sue Kercher and Nurin Veis, so next year try and get-your favourite record taped!

Pottery Club started in third term and a charge of $5 per girl was made in order to cover material charges (such as glazes, clay and kiln expenses) The number that we decided to accept was 15 and the students who lead this group are extremely responsible and are endeavouring to teach girls who do not have a chance to do any art within their course the basic procedures of building good sculptures or pots This club was held on a Friday at ten past one; however if it does not suit everyone next year the day and time can be changed The leaders for this year were - Jo Linsdell (S.V.G.) Antoinette Edmunds Karin Robin Bronwyn Kenley and Kate Robertson Along the lines of an Art Club a Drawing Club was established also This was led by Mr Lang (Art Teacher) who endeavoured to show the students the basic principles

To the S.R.C of 1976 I have only a few pieces of advice which I would like to offer in this article The first, is that all members of the S.R.C should be given a worthwhile task to carry out, and that all work should not be delegated to the willing few Every representative earns her place on the Council by class election, therefore she gains a responsibility not only to the class but to the Council as well. Unfortunately, this year the duties of representatives have been vague, which means that the girls had no real goal to which they felt they could contribute personally In 1976 I would hope *hat S.R.C will work together as a team, and that members who extend themselves and give a greater effort than others on the team, will be suitably rewarded for their efforts, by some sort of recognition within the school

As I said previously, remember that you can achieve so much more by being "constructive" and not a destructive force within the school; secondly, try to remedy the mistake of realising in third term all the plans that could or should have been done during the year Elect your President and SubCommittee wisely, and make sure that the year is a step forward in your plans and not one devastating step backwards to the past

My sincere thanks to Alison Warner (Minute Sec.) who has been a great help to me; also to Megan Lloyd and Lynne Barrington, Joint Secretaries, and to all representatives for '75

Best of luck for '76

Inspect '75

During second term a students' environmental group called "Inspect" was formed with the help of the S.R.C Similar Inspect groups are run by secondary students in numerous schools throughout Australia In our group at M.L.C we are trying to achieve two main aims - firstly, to create student awareness of the environmental problems of the surrounding world, and secondly, to do something active to help solve these problems

One of the major things Inspect has done is to set up a Paper Recycling Depot in the school, where papers are stored until a certain amount is collected When this amount is obtained A.P.M collects the papers and then recycles them to be made into usable paper, thereby saving our timber resources The response to this programme has been good, and we hope it continues to be so

In second term we ran an educational poster series on action which the individual can take to help save the environment A library display on environmental issues was held for ten days in the Resource Centre, including these posters, as well as photos, books and pamphlets At the moment a report on packaging in the tuckshop is being completed which we hope to present to the Tuckshop Committee before the end of the year Another current activity is the setting up of a depot for glass collection

At our fairly regular meetings the majority in attendance are Senior girls eleven of whom represented M.L.C at a state-wide Symposium at the end of last term Inspect has managed to achieve quite a lot in two terms, and we hope it continues with as much success next year

ANDREA CURRIE S.V.F and LYN ALLEN, S.V.G

SILVER AND GREEN, 19766

KATE ROBERTSON

Human Sexuality Seminar

- May 3rd, 4th

Several schools joined in the Seminar which produced a minority of boys, both physically and verbally outnumbered by the girls

After the opening address by Mr Woodgate we started on the nitty gritty of the matter Prof William Walters from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology spoke on the physiological aspects of human sexuality showing diagrams and explaining mechanisms a few never knew existed I don't think anyone could have said, "I didn't learn anything from this lecture' This is an area of fuzziness in most people's minds because of the distortions and false rumours that easily spread. It is better to learn the facts from an experienced doctor in the field than from a school friend.

Question time brought forth slowly and shyly, but surely, a lot of questions Coffee break was well deserved; students mixed well and discussion continued through the breaks This was then followed by a splendid talk by Dr Gytha Betheras, Director of the Family Planning Clinic The most satisfying observation was that there was no tendency on the part of the lecturers to moralise An important point arises from this approach - the students are given the facts and choose themselves how they want to live their personal lives

Staff mingled in well with the students, maybe even learning something themselves Group discussions later in the afternoon proved the willingness of students and teachers to contribute This was a time when students divulged private secrets or inhibitions, a time when fantasy faced reality in the subject of human sexuality Discussions on the pressures of family and the pressures of peer groups proved successful to most groups Sunday began with approximately the same students We embarked immediately on the hard core subject, You and the Law The lecturer, Mr Ross Sundberg, a barrister, explained the law in relation to various aspects of human sexuality

A most successful activity was the panel discussion on purposeful living This proved to be extremely interesting and I think there were a few heated "arguments" with the panel, the members of which were very helpful and not afraid to express their views on sexuality

The last talk involved a discussion with marriage guidance counsellor, Rev Bruce Reddrop I think this made a satisfying conclusion to the Seminar Everybody feeling thoroughly mentally drained enjoyed this peaceful discussion involving humorous pictures Towards the end of the Seminar weary students could only think of the smell of food wafting through the door and the feast that lay behind it

INGRID WALLER, H VI A

Taken by Megan Lloyd.

The Human Relations Camp,

Friday, August 1st -Sunday, August 3rd

The weekend at Chum Creek was a very personal experience for each participant, and I cannot present myself and my reactions as in any way typical I will call this a personal comment, and maybe by describing how I felt and feel, I can get across to others just what it was like

Looking back now I find it difficult to specify my actual motives for going on the camp I guess basically it was to get away from the hassles and tensions of the preceding few weeks and to meet new people

It's five thirty Friday afternoon and the bus is late and everyone is cold Finally it arrives; we all scramble on and deposit ourselves next to rather embarrassed and confused looking Wesley guys Of course, during the trip we start talking, and its kind of nice to talk to a new face with no hassles attached And in the course of the conversation with two guys I discover a "kindred-spirit" in the girl across the aisle, who sits two seats away from me in my English set And as I said, it's nice Eventually we arrive at Chum Creek - wooden dorms, communal shower block, gum trees, bush

It is very hard to describe just what happened the rest of the weekend

There was the "classroom" — a big warm place where we spread out our blankets and did most of the "work" - hard to know what to call it In this we were led by a "yankee head-shrinker" (beans fanatic, too), Doug Gasper

So what did we actually do? Well, we had many discussions, "encounter groups" etc During the weekend we examined ourselves our reactions to certain things for example we looked at our home and wrote down its ten unwritten Commandments the underlying precepts the family is based on We had a "secrets" session in which we shared anonymously with a small groy^, the secret we would most not want to discuss with other people, and we learnt more about communicating with others

More important than describing the things that we did, which have to be experienced to be appreciated, is, I think, the question JUST WHAT WAS IT ALL ABOUT?

Obviously, there is no clear-cut answer, but I think basically the message that came across, to me, anyway, was to slow down, open my eyes, and try to listen to other people and to communicate with them Of course it's not as easy or simple as that to change one's attitudes Clearly the camp was an artificial situation in the sense that it by-passed the normal avenues of social behaviour Instead of talking about the weather we were discussing deeper and, I think, more fundamental things And when we all came back to our normal environments it all disappeared and the barriers were back and it wasn't lovely anymore I think if you speak to anyone from the camp, most will agree with me that Monday and the next couple of days were really bad Eventually, of course, we all came back to earth, but I know that I personally have taken a little of what I gained from the camp back into my "normal" life Through the camp I have met many people, and I think to a greater or lesser extent we all feel a little closer — I mean we all went through an experience A few of these people I have come to know much more, and what is so good is that the camp set the-precedent for the subsequent development of the relationships; that is, because we started off with honesty and openness, it has continued that way.

Of course, all this is just one person's point of view, and I know others will disagree with me; for example, a few people reacted against the camp They felt that it was too artificial a situation, that in the after-camp activities everyone was clinging to each other too much, and that the camp itself encouraged dependence on other peopie to the point of destroying independence of self My reaction to this is, fair enough, to survive you must be able to rely on yourself, and be independent, to a certain extent - but, to reiterate some beautiful words that cannot, for me, ever quite lose their meaning even when they are clich6d: "no man is an island" I mean, life is groovy, this world of ours is so beautiful, and communicating with people is part of what it's all about I guess you could say that's ultimately what I gained from the camp - it showed me the way human relationships could and should be, and made me realize all over again how lucky I am to be here and to be alive

LOUISE MARSHALL, H VI P

PALM TREE NEAR THE COUNSELLING CENTRE

Liberal Studies, 1975

The programme has been memorable for those participating this year because of the enthusiasm and initiative shown by the H.S.C girls in their courteous appreciation of the varied speakers, as well as lively questioning and eager suggestions of subjects

Beginning the year, interest focused on Melbourne, and eminent local politicians took the time to explain the basis of each Party's policy We looked at varied aspects of education, including avant garde schooling, prisons, and special schools for handicapped children, then we turned to the Melbourne Film Industry and heard from Graeme Blundell about life in the theatrical world

A highlight of second term was when Garth Welch, between overseas trips talked to us about ballet in Australia but also notable speakers from International organisations and student bodies gave stirring accounts of political oppression around the world

By sharing their experiences with us, the speakers have left a deeper awareness of the potential involvement in life awaiting beyond the College W BROOKE

H.S.C Dinner Dance

Red and white table d6cor, and intimate lighting set the theme for this year's "Nostalgia Night" Annual H.S.C Dinner Dance To the toe-tapping music of the "South Side Rhythm" band, the evening opened with a series of old time dances, including a few old favourites such as the Cha-cha, and Charleston, which were performed with varying degrees of expertise or wild abandon Here the Official Table and Staff Party came into their own, with a style born of competence Thanks must go to the many mothers, who provided, and served the excellent dinner menu, and fathers who gave up their time to decorate the hall and supervise The success of the evening was due in part to their wonderful help and we extend our grateful thanks As the evening progressed the music changed to the strident tones of hard rock with the "Koolaide Kids" and "Shadow Fax" bands If the satisfied and appreciative comments of staff and students were an indication of the success of this venture we are very happy May we wish next year's H.S.C students equal success for their last social function of their final year

CHRIS PETHARD & GAIL SKURRIE

Drama Notes, 1975

With the excellent facilities we have at M.L.C it has been a pity in the past that only a small number of girls each year has had the opportunity to utilise them With the recent introduction of the Fifth Form Communications course, and the commencement this year of the Fourth Form Connections course, a great many more girls have been able to experiment with aspects of theatre, and dramatic techniques

Some Fourth Formers whom I interviewed studied drama in Term I, and all stressed the enjoyment and interest which they gained from Connections classes They are enthusiastic, and look forward to the classes: a contrast to the attitudes towards English Speaking lessons They have studied various forms of drama including plays, mime and experimentation with techniques of motion In Term II, the course on "Conflict" gave a group of about eight girls an insight into inter-personal communication The pantomime "Abracadabra" is now being prepared, and will be performed for the Junior School

Drama classes from Sixth Grade onward have continued successfully this year, giving those who want it the chance to pursue their developing dramatic interests

Of course the big dramatic events of the year were the Inter-House Drama Festivals This year there was a great variety of moods in the six senior plays ranging from the light-hearted comedy of "The Reluctant Dragon" to the serious "Summer of the Seventeenth Doll" As usual, hard work brought each play to a high standard, and some of the sets were wonderfully imaginative Fitchett gained third place with "Summer of the Seven-

teenth Doll" which showed a mature and naturalistic approach to a difficult play Cato's "Winnie the Pooh", which came second, captured the spirit of A A Milne perfectly Krome gained first place with the Japanese Kabuki play "Sukeroku", which used colour, movement and a large cast to create the Japanese mood We were thrilled and extremely grateful to the adjudicator, Mr George Fairfax, for distributing his examiner's fee amongst the Houses, expressing the desire for it to be used for future dramatic activities

The Middle School Festival followed in Term II, and I noticed a pleasing use of large casts this year The adjudicator, Miss L Hardcastle, gave third place to Nevile, whose play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" captured the mood of the poetry very well Second place went to Tiddeman's "The Man in the Bowler Hat", amusingly and successfully presented The admirable characterisation and effective set of Cato's "Puss in Boots" helped bring it to first place, equal with Krome's "The Greatest of AM", which made use of imaginative visual effects in costume and make-up

Anyone who has participated in a play knows the excitement and the spirit of team-work it involves I urge all those who haven't yet experienced this to take part in the plays next year; even backstage work is tremendous fun The only prerequisite is that you must be fully prepared to attend all rehearsals

To all those who are keeping up the interest in drama at M.L.C - good luck, and keep at it!

MIRIAM LEWIT, H VI P

AND GREEN, 19768

H.S.C DINNER DANCE

NEVILE - "UNDER MILKWOOD" THE WHOLE CAST

CATO CAST "WINNIE THE POOH"

KROME PLAY "SUKEROKU"

SILVER AND GREEN,

School Tours

NEW

ZEALAND TOUR - WILGA KOTTE K

We all want to go back!

Under the guidance of Mrs Carlos and Miss Cotes we trundled into the Qantas 747 along with various assorted parcels and our mascot, Banga the koala safely enclosed in his duty-free bag

The first night was spent in alpine-type accommodation fighting off the cold, and when morning came to Auckland with rain and wind, everyone was beginning to despair However, we braved the cold, and began our comprehensive, educational tour of New Zealand with a bus trip around Auckland

We spent four days in the North Island, where we visited the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, and experienced the visions of Dante's Inferno, in the thermal region of Rotorua Here we waited for the geyser to spout, leaned precariously on railings above boiling mud-pots and steaming rivers, and learned something of the Maoris We experienced the excitement of a flight in a small 'plane over Rotorua, viewed the world's largest crater lake, Lake Taupo and cringed at the sight of the smouldering giant Mt Ngauruhoe, conscious that at any moment it might erupt

We crossed to the South Island on the Picton Ferry (more like a P & O liner than a Sydney Harbour ferry), and were introduced to the silence of the Queen Charlotte Sound, as well as the incredible majesty and ruggedness of the snow-capped Southern Alps We journeyed down the west coast to the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers and crossed the Southern Alps by travelling along glacial valleys where hundreds of spectacular waterfalls crashed Gamely crossing the Gates of Haast over what must have been the most savage river in the world we continued into Queenstown and the luxury of a heated swimming pool on the patio outside our rooms on the sixth floor overlooking a lake backed by snow-capped mountains Here we defied death on the gondola which carried tourists to the mountain top spent lots of money on jade and rode through a blizzard on the chair-lift to Coronet Peak

From this false haven of luxury we drove to the beauty of Milford Sound after having watched the sun rise over the mountains, and crossed beneath

the range in a tunnel a mile long We lunched on the launch which carried 'is through the Sound to the Tasman Sea and passed beneath the remarkable Chasm Waterfall Next we stayed overnight at Te-Anau, then flew over the Lindis Pass to Otamatata and on through the McKenzie Basin to Christchurch, and a day of sightseeing and duty-free shopping, before boarding the Air New Zealand DC10 which flew at 83% the speed of sound

We arrived at 00.00 a.m (I saw it on the digital clock at Tullamarine) and were greeted by the welcoming affection of parents

Thank you to everyone who made this memorable experience possible

DEIRDRE WILLIAMS AT SHANTY TOWN (Near Nelson)

NEW ZEALAND TOUR

Coronet Peak, Queenstown

(L. to R.): Anne Howard, Debbie Mehegan, Wilga Kottek, Libby Watts, Robyn Holder, Alison Runge Taken by Sue Wooldridge IV B

SILVER AND GREEN,

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN TOURS - AUGUST 1975

On the last day of Term II, seventy-two students and four members of staff set off in two buses for Alice Springs We soon developed a skill in erecting and dismantling tents preparing roadside meals and calling the vehicle a "coach" not a "bus" The coach carrying group "A developed some mechanical trouble and spent an unscheduled stop at Murray Bridge The sight of thirty-six girls walking down the main street on a Saturday afternoon caused the local boys to provide quite a display of their powerful and noisy cars! The coach was repaired in time to get to Adelaide the next day but the visit to Iron Knob and Whyalla was deleted for this group

Heading north from Port Augusta, the road leads through desert-type country where the annual rainfall may be as low as 3" At Coober Pedy, the ground temperature can rise to 120°F in summer, so many houses are built underground where the maximum temperature is 85°F This isolated town where water is very scarce and expensive is the largest opal mining area in the world

Ayers Rock is magnificent; the world's largest monolith beautiful at sunset and rewarding to climb Shapely clustered domes of nearby Mt Olga provide an interesting contrast in form and composition

Group "B" arrived at Alice Springs a day ahead and we were able to attend the local version of a picture theatre The John Flynn memorial church in the main street is a tribute to one of Australia's honoured pioneers, and groups "A" and "B" were able to worship there We learned a little about the special work being done among aboriginal people The colourful Macdonnell Ranges have some interesting gaps in their formation and we were able to inspect some of these After final shopping, we reluctantly (for some of us, very reluctantly) said goodbye to our coach views and enjoyed the special direct flight home to Melbourne For some of the group, it was the first time in an aircraft and it was exciting to fly over Lake Eyre, which really had some water in it

Talking of water, group "C" which flew to Alice Springs and returned by coach experienced the rare phenomenon of heavy rain in the Ayers Rock area and after getting tents clothes and sleeping bags thoroughly wet spent a night in a motel — very crowded it was - but quite cosy - and dry These people were able to see water cascading down the Rock — which was most interesting - but the bad weather prevented them from climbing to the top The weather cleared sufficiently to allow the coach to complete the journey without undue delay and group "C" arrived home happily on time

The leaders are talking about their willingness to do it all again and everyone really enjoyed the trip

TASMANIAN TOURS - MAY 1975

Two groups of Third Formers (38 girls in each group) toured Tasmania during the May holidays, spending five enjoyable days in the "Apple Island"

Flying from Tullamarine, we were met at Devonport by our coach captain and driven to Launceston, calling at King Solomon Cave at Mole Creek (with its large bridal chamber, crystal dome and other interesting formations), and at the historic Entally House at Hadspen, built by Mary Reiby, a convict girl who became an astute business woman in the early days of Australia's history

After a night spent in a luxurious hotel in Launceston, we visited Launceston Museum ("really interesting") Peter's Ice Cream Factory ("free Snow-Wedge"), Cataract Gorge (glorious view from chair lift) and the Wildlife Sanctuary with its friendly, tame kangaroos, deer, etc., before continuing along the Midlands Highway to Hobart where we stayed at the Marina Motel in Risdon Road

Next day we travelled 80 miles to Port Arthur with its old prison and dreadful "dark room", the shell of an old church, and many reminders of old convict days We had a "yummy" Smorgasbord lunch, then moved on to the Blowhole (wouldn't "blow") the Devil's Kitchen (very deep gorge) Tasman Arch (in shape of island of Tasmania), the Tessellated Pavement, and the interesting "Doo Village", returning to Hobart through Richmond over the bridge built in 1823 In the evening we did a "City Lights" tour up Mount Nelson, then on to the Casino at Wrest Point

The trip to Queenstown (about 180 miles from Hobart) took us through beautiful mountain scenery We froze at Tarraleah Hydro-electric plant and were drenched at Lake St Clair

Our final day began with a visit to the open cut mine, then we moved on to Zeehan Mining Museum with its old locomotives We stopped for lunch at Tullah Hotel then wound round Murchison Highway to Burnie where the girls soon spent any spare cash they might have had Wynyard Airport was isolated but comfortable, and eventually we boarded our Fokker Friendship to return to our waiting families in Melbourne

Thank-you Mrs Ashton for organising such a lovely trip

GREEN,

SNOWY MOUNTAINS TOUR - MAY 1975

Tumut! Thredbo! Cooma! Here we come!

Forty M.L.C. girls, two teachers, a friendly bus driver and our faithful G.E.T coach We departed at 6 p.m Sunday, 4th May for San Michele

After a long and tiring journey we struggled from the bus into the farmhouse to be greeted by very welcoming smiles, a warm log fire and a most enjoyable meal Our accommodation was very comfortable and we were soon very much at home

We toured Cooma, Thredbo, Canberra and the fascinating Yarrangobilly Caves — there was even a thermal pool San Michele arranged numerous activities for us — horse riding, sheep shearing demonstrations and of course, a country-style barbecue Our contribution was a "sing-a-long" each evening — Vic (our bus driver) entertained us with many of his own musical compositions

No school trip seems complete without the usual breakdown - Natalie Holsman proved to be a budding engineer when it came to fixing the problem!

We all enjoyed our trip - horse riding was fun, even for the novices, the snowfields were magnificent, the ski lift provided a glorious view for those game enough to open their eyes, and tobogganing was great

We were sad to leave our home away from home and as a gesture of appreciation a song "To San Michele" was written

Our journey home was via Porepunkah where we stayed one night We visited historic Beechworth and had an interesting guided tour of the township

Thanks to Mrs Hellmann, Miss GoUdie and our driver, Vic Miller and to all the girls A special thanks to Mrs Ashton for preparing this interesting itinerary

J

MRS JANSEN AND 'UNKNOWN' ON AYERS ROCK

DEBRA LAMBORN IV

MRS WINCKEL'S BIRTHDAY

Taken by Sue Williams

BOARDERS' PREFECTS

From L. to ft: Rosalie Rayment, Lyn Barber (Capt.), Wendy Curnow, Jenny Allitt (Vice-Capt.), Mrs Winckel, Anne Tompkins, Mary Hewitt, Sue Williams

Boarders' Notes

Whoever it was that thought it would be a good idea to have a section reserved for the Boarders' Notes could not have realised just how hard it is to recollect everything that has happened this year Things have happened so quickly that it's hard to remember everything that has been going on

We are now a much smaller house which I feel benefits all, especially the matrics who can enjoy a single room all year There has been a change of Lady Superintendent and we all welcome Mrs Winckel here for many years to come She settled in very well and now is completely "in the run of things" Mrs Winckel must be given a big thank you for all the ulcers involved in keeping us under control Thanks also to the new mistresses this year — Mrs Dowell, Mrs Paget and Mrs Kennedy They have replaced Mrs Jones and Miss Carter whom we were sad to lose earlier in the year

I guess the change that has meant the most to us was the introduction of optional weekends which give us a lot more time out during weekends. This new system has worked really well Sunday routine has also been improved since Mr Woodgate gave his permission for us to wear casual clothes instead of white dresses or winter uniform

Another major change affected the Fifth Form girls who are now allowed to study in their bedrooms, and spare rooms are available for Fourth Formers so they don't have to do prep in Nevile Wing at night Senior Wing is gradually becoming more attractive We have a new fridge in our sitting room, and we are now waiting on new chairs and a phone What more could one want?

Apart from the well-practised syndrome of M.L.C Boarders' Socials with Caulfield, Xavier and others, there have been very few social events involving everybody We are awaiting these in November, along with the Boarders' Picnic which is hoped to be successful

The Prefects who must be thanked for their support this year are Jenny, Wendy, Mary, Anne, Rosalie and Sue (and Lis who left us last term) We enjoyed a weekend at Rhyll, Phillip Island, last term, when we sorted out the cooks, the grots and the bookworms As a group we also celebrated Mrs Winckel's birthday on very filling pancakes!

The events of the year come back in a muddled way, and I now come to the Boarders' Dance which was a real success The Fifth Form Committee must be commended for their money-raising, band and decorations

Anybody who has never attended Birthday Night doesn't know what she is missing We had so much fun putting it all together and especially performing it on such full stomachs We find we can excel at Music, Drama and Athletics at this time without any competition, and we can always look forward to a great night

Well, that about wraps it up from the Boarding House for another year I hope this year has been successful for everybody, and the best of luck to all those doing exams very soon

LYN BARBER, Senior House Prefect.

Music in our School

The Music School is a source of pleasure, relaxation and satisfaction for all those involved as a member of one of its orchestras choirs madrigal groups or ensembles We are extremely lucky to have such a large number of girls

The high standard of music at M.L.C maintained by a dedicated and enthusiastic music staff has given us a reputation of which we can be proud This reputation in turn provides us with many exciting opportunities to perform in concerts

This year particularly the Senior Choir, Madrigals and Orchestra have taken part in extra public performances Early in the year the Choir was asked to participate in an International Women's Year service broadcast from Wesley Church and during the May vacation we appeared in two concerts The first, involving both Choir and Orchestra, was the I.W.Y Girls' Schools Concert in the Melbourne Town Hall at which the orchestra led by Robyn Clinch and conducted by Mr Van Ernst played Verdi's "Triumphant March from Aida" and a Schubert Suite Senior Choir presented various works the highlight of which was J S Wesley's "Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace" On this occasion the Madrigals also gave a sensitive performance of Mendelssohn's "Lift Thine Eyes"

Singing in St Paul's Cathedral was the next thrill for Senior Choir Not only was it a great honour to be asked to represent the music of the Methodist Church in this interesting programme of ecumenical music but the vast Cathedral itself added to the performance providing an inspiring atmosphere for the School Anthem - "I Bind Unto Myself Today"

The Senior Madrigal Group presented various works in the Sunday Forum of July 20th broadcast from Wesley Church while the most recent public performance of the Choir was that of Handel's "Messiah" for which we combined with Scotch College Presented in Dallas Brooks Hall under the expert leadership of Mr George Logie-Smith and with soloists Margaret Field (soprano), Kerry Brown (alto), Raymond MacDonald (tenor) and Barry Purcell (bass) the night will be a memorable event for everyone present To be members of a 250 voice choir accompanied by a professional orchestra in a performance of such a splendid oratorio added yet another dimension to our musical experience, and the enthusiastic applause of the audience assured us of the night's success

As well as these concerts, the Music School continued to play an important part in the life of the School itself The Senior Church Service was held in Wesley Church where the School sang "Through the Years to Be" by Vaughan-Williams and the Choir presented an impressive setting of "Te Deum Laudamus" by Stanford The Middle School Services held at the Auburn Methodist Church were similarly successful

The Inter-House Music Contests, held in Term II provided every girl in the

School with an opportunity to support her House and congratulations must go to all Music Captains and Conductors for the hard work they put into the Contest Cato and Krome, the victorious Houses in the Senior and Middle School contests, respectively, as judged by Mr Harold Badger and Miss June Epstein are also to be congratulated on their success

The presentation of the Winter Duo on the 20th and 27th June was also a highlight in the year's work of the Music School A wide variety of music was performed including excerpts from Mass in C by Schubert and two negro spirituals by the M.L.C.-Wesley Chorale (which also performed at the Wesley Music Festival) and the Light Music Ensemble's popular performance of "In the Mood" enthusiastically conducted by Mr Van Ernst Senior Choir presented excerpts from Mendelssohn's Oratorio "Elijah" on this occasion, sensitively accompanied by School Pianists Marg Pretty and Fiona Harvey, while in Part Two of the Duo the Madrigal Group performed "Matona Lovely Maiden" and "Ah, Look Upon These Eyes" led by Louise Marshall and Liz Good

The culmination of months of hard work, both these nights were a great success and credit must go to all who took part The work of the music staff was evident by the high standard of performance, and of course the smooth running of both nights was a credit to Mrs Elton-Brown's efficiency

Such recitals provide the participants with invaluable performance experience both as soloists and also as members of the various ensembles Similar opportunities are provided lower down the school, with the L.M.S Recital held in Term III Duri.ig this term the Middle School Musicale will also take place with Second Orchestra, Form III presenting Mozart's Operetta "Barbarina" with the guidance of Mrs Runge, and Form II presenting a modern Cantata "Captain Noah" led by Mrs Campbell

Senior School is also musically active this term in its preparations for Speech Night in which Senior Orchestra will be performing excerpts from "Tannhauser" by Wagner and Senior Choir will present the very demanding but beautiful "Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten

Thus it is evident that throughout 1975 the Music School has stimulated, developed and encouraged the musical interests of many of the students and we would like to sincerely thank Mrs Elton-Brown for her inspiring leadership both of choir and the Music Department It is a credit to the Music School, and therefore to its leader, that each one of us who has gratefully participated in any of these many activities can say: "To make music with my hands and heart And breath and brain

Doth give me joy."

PATRICIA SHEVENAN

SENIOR MADRIGAL GROUP

Back Row: Jo Balabanski, Jennifer Clarke, Patricia Shevenan, Louise Farren-Price, Mrs Elton Brown, Philippa Calwell, Lois Cotterill, Susan Pike

Middle Row: Jennifer Cowan, Jennifer Dawson, Margot Trickett, Alisdair Barnes, Margaret Pretty, Susan Lyons, Enid Miles, Fay Dunn

Front Row: Louise Marshall (Joint Leader), Pamela Heinicke, Belinda Lim, Susan Chapman, Heather Lyall, Felicity Campbell, Mandy Gill, Elizabeth Good (Joint Leader)

SILVER

GREEN,

SENIOR CHOIR

Back Row (L. to R.): Yvonne Dolphin, Meredith Taylor, Karen Roberts, Christine Bennett, Lynne Osborne, Lexie Odgers, Melanie Bennetts, Bronwen Coffey, Maxine Banks, Kate Robertson, Linnell Secomb, Jenny Spriggs

Second Back Row: Helen Harrison, Jennifer Bonney, Ruth Slater, Erica Sykes, Robyn Bowey, Lynne Barrington, Margaret Spence, Karen Dahlitz, Ginnette Falcone, Lisa Zainu'ddin, Robyn Catford, Margaret Welsford, Cathryn Pritchard, Fay Randall, Angela Parham

Third Back Row: Robyn Keller Rosemary Searle Naoko Miyakawa Jane Hewitt Ann Monteith Sumiko Miyakawa, Dorothy Minty, Janetta Hill, Katie Purvis, Sue Coleman, Alison Cavanagh, Sharon Brewer, Merron Pitcher, Pippa Sampson, Dianne Ferguson, Judith Day

Fourth Back Row: Christine Morrison, Elizabeth Watts, Sue Neales, Mary Spence, Deborah Leach, Rosemary Gaunt, Wendy Lambourne, Miriam Perry, Sue Bermingham, Gayle Marriagher, Colleen Rowe, Ruth Bence

Fifth Back Row: Mrs Elton Brown Jo Wallis Robyn Parker Sue McDonald Ann Patrick Margaret Fry Vivienne Graham, Linda Burgess, Alison Bertuch, Elizabeth Brownlie, Heather Came, Patricia Fox, Jennifer Stengards, Barbara Glaser, Michelle Dows, Felicity Campbell

Third Front Row: Alyson Boyd, Judith Rodstead, Cathy Finn, Alison Warner, Karen Gregory, Sue Chisholm, Julie Rasmussen, Marion Phillips, Jill Linton, Leanne Beggs, Vicki Balabanski, Rosemary Harriss, Lisa Green, Jenny Walker

Second Front Row: Louise Farren Price, Philippa Calwell, Jan Little, Elizabeth Whitney, Patricia Shevenan, Jennifer Clarke, Jo Balabanski, Loretta Knight, Paula Troup, Kaye Linsdell, Annette Stehn, Jane Hopkins, Elizabeth Hayes, Andrea Jones, Terry Loader, Beatrice Gardner, Cathie Lilja

Front Row: Lois Cotterill, Alisdair Barnes, Sue Chapman Belinda Lim, Heather Lyall, Margot Trickett, Jennifer Cowan Jennifer Dawson Pamela Heinicke Louise Marshall Elizabeth Good Mandy Gill Enid Miles Margaret Pretty (Joint School Pianist), Fay Dunn, Susan Pike, Susan Lyons

Absent: Fiona Harvey (Joint School Pianist) Louise Roberts Debbie Parr Diana Ross Margaret Barkley Sue Stenning, Elizabeth Chapman, Andrea Ferguson, Wendy Boyle, Chris Carlyle, Catherine Reid, Fiona Gilbert, Elizabeth Bennet, Judy White, Prue Burke

Berry

This has been an eventful year for Berry and a most rewarding experience for those girls who have participated in the various activities This year has proven one thing to me - that House Spirit still exists and is strong enough to keep the House together

Throughout the year we have had some most outstanding achievements, with many major successes, all of which made me proud to be a part of the House

In the first term we had great fun with the swimming sports led by Lindy Rashleigh (Senior) and Louise Brookes (Junior) and for all their hard work plus much help from many Seniors Berry gained second place This was a really marvellous start to the year Next came the production of the Senior Drama "The Reluctant Dragon" which was a most lively and entertaining play Thanks must go to Sue Lovegrove and Maggie Lane for their expert production and also to the cast

Next came the Sports — our teams were always the best and with the keenness of both the Juniors and Seniors we created havoc for the other Houses and won four out of five cups This was a marvellous effort for which great thanks must go to Jenny Kell (Seniors) and Sue Davis (Juniors), and it was a fantastic effort on the part of all the girls who took part Our results were pleasing in other sports in first term too and great thanks must go to the captain of baseball and tennis

Our successes continued in second term when we won our section and came third overall in the Debating competition Thanks to Nurin Veis we went on to win the Oratory also! In second term we saw our Juniors' very entertaining play which gained a third place due to Gabrielle Beggs' help The juniors also came third in the Choral contest led by Coral Glen That everybody gains something from the experience of singing in a massed group was also evident in the Senior Chorals that followed soon after the Juniors Everybody who participated was really thrilled with the excellent third place we gained Of course we could not have got that result without the organised leadership of Heather Lyall and Joanne Wallis In second and third term we also saw the able leadership of those captains running the hockey, table tennis, netball, volleyball, squash and cricket teams Thanks for your willing support and the sacrifice of your time for the House

In summing up, I feel that it's been a most eventful year indeed There have been some organisation troubles - but the rewards out-number the difficulties of being the House Captain It is marvellous to be a House Captain in the final year of school, especially when one has great support and help behind the scenes and I must sincerely thank the House ViceCaptain, Heather Sutherland for her marvellous friendship - and of course, the Junior House Captain, Debbie Alvin who was always available when I wanted her She, too, helped me to remember my duties and I hope she has enjoyed the year as much as I have

Special thanks must go to Mrs Stout who has helped Berry through thick and thin - and as this is Mrs Stout's last year at M.L.C., Berry must sincerely thank her for her support as Senior House Mistress in recent years Thanks, Mrs Stout, and we all hope that retirement suits you

It's been a great year, Berry Thanks to you all for the experience of leading such a marvellous and friendly House Good luck

PIPPA SAMPSON.

BERRY HOUSE 1975

From (L. to R.): Bronwyn Moritz (Joint Netball), Zoya Krawczenko (Debating), Sue Thomson (Table Tennis), Fiona Gellie (Joint Cricket), Sue Lovegrove (Drama), Pippa Sampson (House), Julianne Hill (Joint Cricket), Heather Ramsay (Volleyball), Sue Calloway (Tennis), Jenny Kell (Athletics), Heather Lyall (Joint Music) Front (L. to R.): Lindy Rashleigh (Swimming and Hockey), Jill Robertson (Joint Netball)

Cafo

Cato began the year most enthusiastically if not too successfully The Swimming Sports were very well organised and the evening was most enjoyable and exciting - although we only managed fourth place everyone tried their hardest and our thanks go to Linda Burgess for her tireless work

Following the Swimming Sports came the Athletic Sports and again Cato was not found lacking in spirit Excruciatingly painful tonsils were the order of the day and for all our hysterical screaming we were eventually placed second - a great effort on behalf of Captain Wendy Millenl Unfortunately Berry were in a most capitalistic, monopolising mood and apart from relinquishing the Proficiency Cup to our Krome frog rivals, they took a clean sweep of the remaining trophies In our other Term I sport, Cato won the Tennis under the leadership of Adrienne Dolphin, and Claire Lewin's intrepid baseballers eventually won one match! The Drama Contest was Cato's Term I highlight - Judy Coldbeck produced the childhood favourite (not only childhood, we soon discovered) "Winnie the Pooh" A brilliant performance by all of the very well chosen cast gained a well deserved second place — it also created some reputations that may take a while to live down! Sally Cohen as Pooh Bear and Adrienne Dolphin as Eeyore stole the show with most convincing acting - "pathetic, that's what it is!"

Second term was not perhaps the highlight of our sporting achievements although under Captain Michele Dows we managed to win the netball Shelley Hamilton and our hockey team tried very hard but not very successfully as did Sally Musgrave's enthusiastic table tennis-ers However, Second Term finished on a particularly high note with the Choral Contest Linda Burgess and Leanne Harding combined perfectly as our leaders and it was entirely due to their superb organisation and inspiring leadership that we were able to win almost every trophy including Proficiency (and of course, the aggregate points!) Thanks also to all the conductors and pianists who put in so much hard work and without whom we could not have won.

CATO CAPTAINS

Third term of course will again be Cato's term and best of luck to Sue Deason Cricket Captain Wendy Millen Volleyball and Adrienne Dolphin Squash, to carry on Cato's great tradition of sporting prowess!

All through the year our Juniors have given us great support and the Junior House play, "Puss in Boots", produced by Julia Douglas gained second place My sincere thanks to Jenny Duncan, the Junior House Captain for all her help, and to Shelley Hamilton, my Vice-Captain who has been superb the whole year

Mrs Gupta, our Senior House Mistress and Mrs Mason, our Junior House Mistress, have given us wonderful support and encouragement throughout the year

House Finance is perhaps the most depressing and least talked about headache for a disorganised House Captain and Cato did have money problems this year Perhaps "Inspect" may have some comment on the frivolously attractive Sports Day decorations which, although adding atmosphere, at the same time take a large slice out of House funds

But all in all, this has been a most enjoyable position to fill, so thank you to all of Cato for a wonderful year

Back Row (L. to R.j: Sally Musgrave (Table Tennis), Wendy Mullen (Athletics, Volleyball), Adrienne Dolphin (Tennis, Squash), Jenny Barrow (Debating), Lisa Zainu'ddin (House Captain), Linda Burgess (Joint Swimming, Joint Music), Shelley Hamilton (House Vice-Capt., Hockey) Front Row (L. to R.): Claire Lewin (Baseball), Louise Skene (Joint Swimming), Susan Deason (Cricket), Leanne Harding (Joint Music), Michelle Daws (Netbfll), Sally Cohen (Drama, Oratory) Middle Front Row - Pooh Bear (House Mascot)!

LISA ZAINU'DDIN

FITCHET T

Back Row (L. to R.): Ros Doyle (Drama), Bronwyn Hewitt (House Vice-Capt & Netb^l)

Middle Row: Salti Engelander (Baseball), Ann Manuell (Baseball), Chris Morris (House Capt and Oratory), Sue Kudelka (Hockey), Sue Briggs (Athletics), Beatrice Gardner (Music), Leanne Hopgood (Swimming)

Front Row: Robyn Phillips (Tennis and Squash), Gail Skurrie (Table Tennis), Sue Chapman (Cricket)

Fitchett

It is extremely satisfying to look back over the events of a successful year and for the yellow flag, 1975 has been no exception Fitchett has kept up her usual success by remaining second in aggregate points in both first and second terms

The swimming was our first major event in first term and we were led to yet another victory by Leanne Hopgood (Senior Captain) and her sister Jenny (Junior) Again, all Fitchett swimmers were outstanding, winning three cups for the House The Athletic Sports came next and House spirit was in full strength with a lot of hard work done by Sue Briggs (Senior Captain) and Meryl Toop (Junior) Even though we only came fourth it was gratifying to see the support given by members of the House to their leaders

This year Ros Doyle (Drama Captain) handled a smaller cast than that of previous Fitchett plays We must thank Ros and the girls who helped in every way with the brilliant performance of the "Summer of the Seventeenth Doll" which gained third place

Melissa Maguire, our Junior Captain and the many members of her production must also be thanked Second term brought the debating and our team, Ros Doyle and Jane Reid, captained by Kerrin Olding, are to be commended for their efforts during this event

Much practice went into the Choral contest held at the end of last term All girls involved put a great effort into efficient organisation and were rewarded by the tremendous effort the girls displayed Fitchett gained second place winning the original item (composed by Robyn Clinch) the instrumental and vocal ensembles. Congratulations to Beatrice Gardner and her many assistants for the amount of preparation and organisation they put into the contest

The captains of the various other sporting activities were Sally Engelander and Ann Manuell (baseball Captains) Robyn Phillips (tennis) Sue Kudelka (hockey) Bronwyn Hewitt (netball) and Gail Skurrie (table tennis)

The Junior Captains were Jenny Bolles (baseball and netball), Jenny Hopgood (hockey), Helen Williams (tennis) and Meryl Toop (table tennis)

The Junior girls were led by Penny Spry (Junior Capt.) and Meryl Toop (Vice Capt.) who have been a never-ending pillar of support and I must thank them for their help through the year

We hope our three captains of this term's events - Sue Chapman (cricket), Wendy Schumer (volleyball) and Robyn Phillips (squash) and their teams will do as well as our previous ones

I have had a fantastic year as Fitchett House Captain and must end up by thanking Bronwyn Hewitt my Vice-Captain and the numerous other girls who have helped me during the year Also special thanks to Mrs Hellmann and Miss Pratt our Senior House Mistresses and Miss Kirby our Junior House Mistress whose unending support and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated

I wish everyone in Fitchett the best of luck for future years and hope that the House Captain of 1976 will receive the support that I have had, and that the yellow flag flies high for many years to come

CHRIS MORRIS

Krome

The introduction of the Krome frog, leaping to success, has brought good luck to our House this year, and has resulted in overwhelming enthusiasm and House spirit, which in turn has produced success in most of our activities

In Term I we excelled in Tennis and Baseball, and many thanks go to Lorraine Sheppard and Sue Buchanan, and the teams for their fine efforts

At the swimming sports everybody who attended entered into the spirit of the occasion with tremendous House spirit and enthusiastic cheering Many thanks go to Peta Benson for her hard work, and to those girls in the events

Both the Junior and Senior drama groups were very enthusiastic and spent much time, even outside school hours, preparing for the House plays Their efforts were well rewarded with both the splendid productions winning first place Thanks are extended to all girls concerned, but especially to Miriam Lewit and Helen Lunn for producing the Senior play, and Robyn Kercher and Jenny Rothfield for producing the Junior play

Sports day proved to be very exciting The highlight of the day was that we won the Proficiency Cup which showed that House participation and enthusiasm was at its peak Kerrin-Sue Cooper and Debbie Gillespie organised the teams and their practices splendidly

In Term II Lorraine Sheppard trained our Hockey team, Karen Houghton our Netball teams, and the Table Tennis, in which we gained the biggest success, was organised by Isobel Atwood

Debating and Oratory were well presented and thanks go to Sue Kercher and the Debating team, and to Libby Wentworth for her fine speech

Jenny Stengards as Music Captain, deserves sincere thanks for all her efforts in the Choral Contest Also, special thanks to Alison Purvis and the Juniors for their superb performance in the Junior Choral Contest which they won

KROME SENIOR CAPTAINS

ATHLETIC SPORTS

Krome is grateful for the loyal support and encouragement of Mrs Carlos and Mrs Gunn throughout the year, and also to other members of staff who have assisted the House

Many thanks go to Debbie Yiap and the Junior captains who led the Juniors extremely well throughout the year My special thanks go to Sue Kercher for always being of help when needed, as House Vice Captain

Finally, I must add a thank-you to my sister Kerrin-Sue for her enthusiasm, and the support she has given me throughout the year

Term I and Term II showed us to be top House in aggregate points, so we are truly optimistic for Term III Best wishes to Peta Benson, our Cricket captain, Kerrin-Sue Cooper, our Volleyball captain, and Jenny McNish our Squash captain, and their teams

I have had a wonderful year as House captain, and I wish every Krome girl success and true House spirit in the following years

Thank you

From L. to ft: Helen Lunn (Drama), Isobel Attwood (Table Tennis), Sue Buchanan (Baseball), Debbie Gillespie (Athletics), Lorraine Sheppard (Tennis, Hockey), Libby Wentworth (Oratory), Sue Kercher (House Vice-Capt., Debating) Peta Benson (Swimming Cricket) Miriam Lewit (Drama)

Kneeling (L. to R.): Kerrin-Sue Cooper (Athletics, Volleyball), Debbie-Jane Cooper (House Captain) Absent: Jenny Stengards (Music), Karen Houghton (Netball), Jenny McNish (Squash)

DEBBIE-JANE COOPER

NEVILE CAPTAINS

In Tree (L. to R.): Sue Neales (House Capt.), Sue McDonald (Joint Music Capt.)

Standing at Left (L. to R.): Colleen Toy (Table Tennis, Joint Volleyball), Suzanne Rollo (Joint Athletics), Jan Halse (Hockey), Hilary Glow (Drama, Debating and Oratory) Middle Row - Sitting (L. to R.): Gail Barry (Joint Netball), Jenny Lee (Cricket), Christine Bennett (Tennis, Joint Netball), Jenny Mitchell (Joint Swimming), Gail Coventry (Joint Swimming) Kneeling (L. to R.): Wendy Robertson (House Vice-Capt.) Helen Price (Baseball Squash) Absent: Ros Silverwood (Joint Athletics), Tara Obeyesekere (Joint Music), Judy White (Joint Volleyball)

Jenny Mitchell and Gail Coventry did a lot of hard work and a good job with the swimming sports early in the year where Nevile came fifth through no fault of the captains but due to a lack of enthusiasm in the majority of the House Sue Rollo and Ros Silverwood were terrific in organising the enormous job of Athletics where over 200 girls were involved Here again we came fifth, but the other Houses had better watch out for our Junior athletes!

Nevile House Report 1975

Although Nevile has not had a very successful year in terms of results for the various activities, I am sure everyone in the House will agree with me that it has been a very happy and hectic year

In the major events of the year - the swimming the athletics the Senior Drama and the Senior Chorals Nevile has been obvious not by her winning but by the great House spirit and participation shown in all activities Thanks very much to all the regular girls who involve themselves in everything and form the backbone of the House

Special congratulations and thanks must go to the Junior House, captained by Mandy Crean and Lindy Howlett, who have done very well in the chief activities this year Under their captain and producer Mandy Lee, they came third in the Junior Drama with a very good production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" With excellent singing, and leadership from captains Sally Jones and Caroline Fry, we gained second place overall and won the Proficiency Cup in the Junior Chorals in August, which promises great things for our Seniors in a few years In the Aths and the swimming the Juniors, particularly the Under 12's and Under 13's, were Nevile's only claim to fame under Michelle Coventry (Junior Aths.), and Judy Pick and Debbie Way (Junior swimming)

The Senior Drama Contest was a very enjoyable and exciting occasion with the ambitious play of "Under Milkwood", produced superbly by Hilary Glow Although we were only placed fourth, I think everyone will agree that it was a successful production Thanks also go again to Hilary as Captain of Debating and Oratory, where she did so well in both, putting Nevile into second place for each of the contests

The great task of Music Captains for the Senior Chorals was ably managed by Sue McDonald and Tara Obeyesekere, who needed to coordinate all the different items, performers, conductresses, pianists and music for the contest We came fifth overall and thanks for the great support from the conductresses, pianists and everyone involved

In the different term sports Nevile had varied results and thanks to all the Captains concerned That elusive first has not quite evaded us this year as we gained equal first in the Senior Table Tennis captained by Colleen Toy Good luck in Term III to the cricket volleyball and squash teams

Last but not least, I would like to sincerely thank Mrs Ashton and Mrs McNeary as Senior and Junior House Mistresses respectively, for all the help they have given me this year Special thanks must go to Wendy Robertson as House Vice Captain and to Mandy Crean and Lindy Howlett as Junior House Captains for the support they have shown me throughout the year

I have very much enjoyed being Captain of Nevile this year You are a great House and all the best of luck to you as a House and as individuals in the future

NEALES

Tiddeman

As the saying goes - "Fewer in number, greater at heart" and we've really enjoyed being part of it all this year even though it has meant a lot of work from many girls.

First came Baseball and Tennis which aced its way to a strong finish and was followed by the Swimming Sports Choc, alias Jan Walklate, kept everyone in trim even if we didn't win Meanwhile, drama was becoming part of the scene, with "Scrooge" figures appearing everywhere The Juniors here took a lot of matching and both Jenny Allitt and Debbie Alexander are to be thanked for their efforts

Before we knew where we were, Mary Hewitt was dragging us to the oval for the Aths., and once again we tried The most successful event for us was "The Catch-the-Train Race for which Tiddeman had an in-built skill

As the day went on, we won a few and lost a few

Then with Term II in full swing Netball Table Tennis and Hockey potentials were trained Netball with Heather Tweddle did well, Hockey had one win when Sally Sewell was somehow absent; however, no-one was disgraced

Perhaps our most successful days were in oratory and debating which gained first place While Alicia Chow and Lis Hayes and Ruth Bence voiced their opinions on the Role of Women, a few voices were thrown together and told to make melody Merrilyn Gallacher must be thanked for her leadership and organisation of this difficult position as Chorals Captain Our numbers may have held us back with volume but we were there in spirit This will remain in Third term for the Cricket, Volleyball and Squash Best of luck to the captains and participants of those teams

We hope to have some "Big Reds" coming through soon as Debbie Alexander is keeping the family name as a very successful Junior House Captain The Juniors under her eye really break out in House spirit

Everybody in Tiddeman House is expected to participate perhaps more than other Houses, and I must thank every girl for her support this year Even if we don't breed athletes and songsters, we really get involved in everything we do, and come through successfully Let's hope next year proves every bit as rewarding

LYN BARBER, Tiddeman House Captain

TIDDEMAN

From L. to Ft.: Shelley Burling (Volleyball), Liz Hayes (Debating), Heather Tweddle (Basketball), Sally Sewell (Hockey), Wendy Curnow (Tennis), Mary Hewitt (Athletics), Sarah Ho (Table Tennis), Merrilyn Gallacher (Music), Jan Walklate (Swimming, Cricket), Alicia Chow (Oratory), Jenny Allitt (Drama & House Vice-Capt.)

Squatting: Lyn Barber (House Capt.)

Absent: Wendy Ewert (Squash) Sandy Cooper (Baseball)

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Baseball

For the first time this year M.L.C. and the four other schools in our competition experimented with a "Round-Robin" tournament on Saturday, March 1 rather than several matches on different Saturday mornings The new concept and stimulating atmosphere made it a great day for both players and spectators

Under Mrs Dall's coaching the team combined well - Nanette McCallum's catching was superb as usual, the only pitches getting past her, were ones that went past about six feet over her head Her deadly accurate throws to the hands of Salli Engelander on 3rd base, was a combination that caused the downfall of many a team Not many balls got past Sue Deason at shortstop, who threw well to Jenni Godwin on 1 st base - several batters were stopped short in their tracks by the stylish footwork of Jenni; and if they managed to make 1st, Ann Manuell ready on 2nd base was enough to daunt the most intrepid base stealer Any balls lofted to the outfield were met by the sure hands of Fiona Gellie or Karen Eason, and Wendy Opie's powerful hitting and throwing from right outfield backed the team well

Results of the tournament were:

M.L.C d M.C.E.G.G.S

M.L.C d Moronao

M.L.C d The Hermitage

M.L.C d P.L.C

Debbie-Jane Cooper, Merrin Wilson, Alison Murray and Julianne Hill also played in several matches against other schools, the results of these being:

M.L.C d St Catherine's 14-7

M.L.C d Camberwell Grammar 12-6

M.L.C d Ruyton 15-3 M.L.C d P.L.C

M.L.C d Strathcona

M.L.C d Ivanhoe 22-7

M.L.C d Lauriston 9-6

Captained by Jenny Lee the U/15A team also had an unbeaten record with the "B" team led by Robyn Winnett, only losing two matches They were coached by Mrs Black and are to be congratulated on doing so well

Thanks to Mrs Dall and everyone who tried I really enjoyed being Captain of such a good-humoured, co-operative team

SU E BUCHANAN

BASEBAL L TEAM

Back Row (L. to R.): Sue Buchanan, Karen Eason, Debbie-Jane Cooper, Ann Manuell, Julianne Hill, Wendy Opie, Merrin Wilson, Salli Engelander

Front Row (L. to R.): Sue Deason, Nan McCallum, Fiona Gellie, Alison Murray

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Hockey

This year the Senior "A" and "B" Hockey teams were supported mainly by fourth and fifth form girls and, although the "A" team did not enjoy as much success as in previous years, the girls' enthusiasm was undaunted, and with the valuable experience gained, greater success can confidently be looked forward to next year Unfortunately, the season was marred by the weather, the round of Association games scheduled to be played at P.L.C being washed out, and time was not available to play most of these games later on

The Senior "B" team had a most successful season, winning every game they played except one — a marvellous boost to team spirit

Our sincere thanks go to Mrs Dall for all the time and effort she put into coaching the teams:

Members of the Senior "A" team were:-

Lindy Rashleigh, Olga Lucas, Leigh Freeman, Julianne Hill, Lyn Gordon, Barbara Taylor, Shelley Hamilton, Nan McCallum, DebbieJane Cooper, Jan Walklate, Nicole Andrews

The Senior "B" team were:-

Belinda Winnett, Dorinda Gretton, Kerry Collins, Mary Hewitt, Sally Rangott, Helen Albiston, Louise Skene, Carolyn Leggo, Fran Bartholomew, Lyn Allen, Robyn Holder, Merryl Smith

LINDY RASHLEIGH

HOCKEY TEAM

Back Row (L to R.j: Debbie-Jane Cooper, Jan Walklate, Barbara Taylor, Julianne Hill, Nicole Andrews

Centre Row (L. to R.J: Leigh Freeman Lyn Jordan Kerry Collins Olga Lucas

Front Row (L. to R.): Lindy Rashleigh, Nan McCallum, Shelley Hamilton

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School Tennis

The 1975 School Tennis Team without a doubt lived up to its good reputation this year, but this could not have been achieved had it not been for the girls' enthusiasm and the coaching of Miss Zachariah at practices

There was a new scheme brought in this year whereby all the schools came to M.L.C (the host school) and played each other on the same day I think this proved to be a highly successful idea as a lot of girls find it very difficult to play every Saturday morning Apart from playing this one day, the Tennis Team also had a number of social matches played after school, which proved very successful as well

This year the school Senior A and B teams were undefeated a very good effort indeed; and this was due to all the girls' spirit and enthusiasm to win So many thanks to all the girls who played in these teams

The Junior A and B teams did not do quite so well but they are very keen and I am sure in the following years there will be better results from these enthusiastic girls

The whole of the school Tennis Team would like to thank Miss Zachariah sincerely for her encouragement and coaching during the season

I am sure that in the years to come the Tennis Team will do just as well as this year Good luck to all future Tennis Teams and may they maintain the excellent reputation that has been achieved in the past, not only for ability but for their sportsmanship

SUEROLLO, DIPLOMA A

TENNIS TEAM

Back Row (L. to R.): Robyn Phillips Sue Neales Wendy Curnow Sue Kellaway Front Row (L. to R.J: Jo Swift Lorraine Sheppard Sue Rollo Elizabeth Webster

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NETBALLTEA M

Back Row (L. to R.): Jenny Best, Ann Manuell, Christine Morris, Andrea Currie

Centre: Salli Engelander

Front Row (L. to R.J: Sue Buchanan (VC) Bronwyn Hewitt (C)

Netball

Each age group had a very successful season this year and the number of girls trying for senior teams was very encouraging

The members of the Senior "A" team were - Bronwyn Hewitt (Captain), Sue Buchanan (Vice-Captain), Jenny Best, Sally Engelander, Andrea Currie, Chris Morris and Ann Manuell We played ten matches and had ten wins On Saturday, July 12th the seniors had a round robin at P.L.C It was a very miserable day because of rain and we only managed to play one match against P.L.C before it was cancelled Because of the rain we didn't play Morongo or the Hermitage at ail The Senior "B team won nine matches and drew one against M.C.E.G.G.S All the senior girls involved in the senior netball matches would like to thank Mrs Armstrong very much and all the mothers who helped with the umpiring and transport

The under 15 teams played eleven matches The under 15 "A" team won eight, lost two and drew one The under 15 "B" team won ten and lost one We hope some of these players will be able to support the senior teams next year All the girls involved in the under 15 teams would like to thank Miss Zachariah and all the parents who supported the girls throughout the season

The under 13 team was very successful and it looks as if we will have some good players in years to come They played twenty-three games, won sixteen, lost six and drew one The girls who played in the under 13 team would like to thank Mrs Maddison and all the parents who supported them throughout the season

Much enjoyment was had by all the girls involved in the netball this year and I am sure they will join in next year Sincere thanks to all the sports teachers who gave up their time to coach all the teams and to help with the transport to different schools I hope the teams in the future will be just as successful

BRONWYN HEWITT

HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back Row (L. to R.): Christine Morris (Fitchett), Lynette Barber (Tiddeman), Sue Neales (Nevile), Lisa Zainu'ddin (Cato)

Front Row (L. to R.): Debbie-Jane Cooper (Krome), Pippa Sampson (Berry)

SWIMMING TEAM

Back Row (L. to R.): Diana Lyon, Lisa Stevens, Kerrilyne Taylor, Gayle Bradey, Sue Howlett, Joanne Verity, Susan Ryan

Third Row (L. to R.): Christine Morris, Lindy Rashleigh (C), Lauren Miller, Jennifer Doling, Dale McConchie, Janette Dickey, Jennifer Kerr, Nicole Finlay, Jan Walklate ,,,

Second Row (L. to R.): Eleanor Tan, Denise Moore, Louise Skene, Fiona Gellie, Jennifer Barclay, Leanne Hopgood, Julie Pinkham, Deidre Foard

Front Row (L. to R.): Susan Deason, Kate Hyden, Marie McCredie, Jennifer Hopgood, Kathryn Joshua, Peta Benson

Swimming

The Inter-House Swimming Sports produced an exciting night's competition with the result being in doubt almost to the last event Berry led for most of the evening but in the end Fitchett's greater strength in the relays swung the decision their way

The final aggregate points were:

Fitchett 601

Berry 573

Krome 549

Cato 509

Nevile 496

Tiddeman 424

This year M.L.C was host school for the Inter-School Sports, and celebrated the occasion by coming very close to taking out first place

Throughout the individual events M.L.C maintained the lead, and it was only in the relay events at the end that Melbourne Grammar eventually took the lead and won by a mere 14 points The aggregate scores were:

1 M.C.E.G.G.S 534

2 M.L.C 520

3 P.L.C 462

4 Morongo 395

5 The Hermitage 370}

M.L.C.'s close second was a great effort, and reflects credit on all swimmers who took part Thanks are due also to Miss Perkins, Mrs Armstrong and all other members of the Sports Staff who gave up their time to help in the organising of what was a very successful day for M.L.C LINDY RASHLEIGH

A Tribute to the Senior Centre

As an Honour VI girl, I have immensely enjoyed the privileges offered by that near centenarian house, the Senior Centre Standing in gentle austerity, the nine-roomed home for hard-working Sixth Formers serves as a refuge from the outer world, a refuge where one can go during spares, to work, talk, sip coffee, or simply doze, lulled by the music of the ancient radio During those bitterly cold days in Winter, we as Sixth Formers were able to thaw out by the electric heaters, before settling down to read or simply gossip

Writing this, I remember back a few months when some of us had fun trying our hand at interior decorating, in one of the upstairs rooms Old cushions, blankets, coffee tables and chairs were one by one lugged up the stairs (much to the amusement of our fellow matrics) and placed in the cosy room after much dissension as to the best position. Posters were bought to liven the walls and a luxurious red carpet was laid to entrance the d6cor Such memories!

I only hope future Sixth Formers will be kind to the old Senior Centre, treating it with reverence and remembering their duties; for not every school possesses such a steadfast monument to matriculation students

OLWYN JONES, HON VI P

Back Row (L. to R.): Iris Yong (Malaysia), Anna Chai (Malaysia), Sarah Ho (Singapore), Joanna Chuah (Malaysia), Lee Mei Ling (Malaysia), Chan Wan Kum (Malaysia), Dora Chai (Malaysia), Linda Tsao (Indonesia)

Middle Row: Dora Au (Hong Kong), Kong Siew Yoong (Malaysia)

Front Row: Naoko Miyakawa (Japan), Alicia Chow (Singapore), Gillian Ho (Singapore), Kalyana Manickavasagam (Malaysia)

ASIAN GIRLS

GREEK GIRLS

Back Row (L. to R.j: Carol Andrews Vivienne Gidakos Vivien Plemenos Emily Andrews Angela Lelleton

Front Row: Areti Gavrilidis Penelope Pavlou Effi Vassiliadis Rosie Pignataro Standing: Anna Tringas, Maria Papas

Debating and Oratory

Senior V and Honour VI Liberal Studies periods combined for the first four Fridays in Term II, for the Annual Inter House Debating and Oratory Contests

Tiddeman and Fitchett opened the Debating Contest with the topic "That the majority of people are motivated more by self-interest than by community interest"

Berry and Krome drew in their debate on the topic "That advertising exerts a detrimental influence on the Australian public". In the final debate, Nevile and Cato debated the topic "That each branch of the media gives a distorted view of events which occur in Australia".

Tiddeman won the debating contest and congratulations are extended to Lis Hayes, Ruth Bence and Alicia Chow, the Tiddeman Debaters

Mr Woodgate and Miss Kerr, who acted as adjudicators in the Debating Contests, both commented on the high standard reached in 1975

We are grateful to Mr Woodgate and Miss Kerr for the helpful advice and wise decisions they gave in their adjudications Since 1975 was designated as International Women's Year the theme for the Oratory Contest was "Women at Work"

Pippa Sampson, who chaired the Contest, gave an outline of the aims of International Women's Year and introduced the Speakers:

Hilary Glow — Nevile: "Women - to see ourselves as others see us"

Nurin Veis — Berry: "The Typical Australian Woman"

Alicia Chow — Tiddeman: "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world"

Chris Morris - Fitchett: "The Feminist Movement"

Libby Wentworth — Krome: "It's a Woman's Prerogative to change her mind"

Sally Cohen — Cato: "A woman's work is never done!".

Mrs Molly Missen, former captain of the Australian Debating Team adjudicated the contest and, after talking in general terms about the art of public speaking, announced the winner — Nurin Veis

The College is most grateful to Mrs Missen for her help in adjudicating the Oratory Contest

Because of the rearrangement of the times for "Open Period" in 1975, ample time was available for the audience to question the debaters and the speakers in the Contests. This proved to be a most interesting time.

We look forward to another successful year in the Debating and Oratory Contests in 1976

Asian and Greek Students

M.L.C is fortunate to have many students of other nationalities attending the school Part of education is to increase one's understanding of other peoples, and to be able to appreciate differences in outlook and life-styles; for this reason a cosmopolitan community is a great asset

In addition, the school is enriched by the presence of girls bringing their own culture and traditions, and sharing their heritage with us in various ways For instance, the Asian and Greek girls presented items in the Minus Children's Concert during third term and they made a worthy contribution to the success of the night Some of the Asian girls gave items including Tarian Lilin (Candle Dance) and Angklung (Indonesian instruments), and some participated in Japanese folk-songs The Greek girls performed a national dance — Zorba the Greek

V M K

M.L.C STAR, 1945

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The School Records ...

The school wishes to record its appreciation of the work of the following members of Staff who left at the end of 1974

Miss R Almond (2 years); Mrs D Anzarut (2 years); Mrs M Chitty (1 year); Miss M Birch (2 years); Mrs K Catchlove (2 years); Miss M Foley (3 years); Mrs A Graham (5 years); Miss E Hepburn (2 terms); Mrs M Hilson (6 years); Mrs. P. Hobsbawn (1 year); Miss J. Illingworth (37 years); Miss S. Jackson (30 years); Miss Lancaster (12 years); Miss E Mackie (1 year); Mrs J Marget (4 years); Mrs D Marley (1 term); Miss E McCann (1 year); Mrs R Otzen (2 years); Miss M Ould (1 year); Mrs E Tuck (3 years); Miss M Ward (27 years)

The school records its appreciation of the work of the following members of Staff who left during the year 1975

Mrs J Davis (1 term); Mr B Donovan (4$ years); Mrs H Graham (1 term); Mr K Harmsworth (9 years and 2 terms); Mr W Thomas (2 terms); Mrs Spencer (3 terms)

Mrs J Keuneman is on a year's leave of absence, and Mrs M McGrath has been granted leave of absence this year owing to illness

MEMBERS OF STAF F WHO RETIRE D AT TH E END OF 1974

L. to R.: Miss Sylvia Jackson (30 years), Miss Mavis Lancaster (12 years), Miss Margaret Ward (27 years), Miss Joan Illingworth (37 years)

The School

Welcomes

The School has been pleased to welcome these new members of Staff this year: Mrs A V Andrew, Dip of Design and Craft (Art and Craft); Mrs E Arnold, Dip.Ed (Maths and Rel Education); Mrs V Blakey, B.App.Sc (Mathematics); Miss E Butler (Junior School); Miss S Campbell Dip of Needlecraft (Sewing and Dressmaking); Miss D Cohen, A.T.T.I (Junior School); Mrs D Collins, Higher Dip of Teaching (Art and Craft); Mrs J Davis, T.S.T.C (Home Economics); Mr J R Davison, B.A., A.T.T.I (Economics); Mrs D.Duncan, T.P.T.C (returning after leave) (Eng., Geog., Bib Studies); Mrs C Dutton, A.T.T.I (Junior School, returning); Mrs H Feutrill, B.Sc.(Hons) completing Dip.Ed (Chemistry); Mrs A Flowers (Junior School); Mrs C Fry, Higher Dip of Teaching (Art and Craft); Mrs H Graham, A.T.T.I (Junior School, returning); Mrs P Hart, B.Sc., Dip.Ed (Remedial Mathematics P/T returning); Mrs G Huffer completing B.Sc. Dip.Prim.Teaching (Mathematics); Mr P Humphries, A.S.D.A., T.T.T.C (Speech and Drama); Mrs Johnson, M.A.(Hons), Dip.Ed (History and French); Miss M Lane, A.T.T.I (Junior School); Mrs T Lovitt, T.P.T.C (Mathematics); Miss I McCardel (Music, Junior School); Mrs J Pataki, T.P.T.C (Junior School, returning); Miss D Porteous, Master of Education (USA) (English and History); Mrs J Rogers, B.Comm., Dip.Ed (Economics); Mrs F Saint, L.R.A.M (Speech and Drama); Miss R Slater B.A. Dip.Ed (History); Mrs R L Stephens Dip of Food T.T.C (Home Economics); Mrs Spencer Certif of Educ (London) (English and History); Mrs M Templer, B.Sc.(Hons) completing Dip.Ed., 1975 (Chemistry); Mrs R Tipping, B.Sc., Dip.Ed (Mathematics); Mrs R Tomlinson, L.T.C.L., T.P.T.C (Speech and Drama); Mrs U Trigg, L.Th., A.T.T.I (returning after leave); Rev W Trigg, B.A., B.D., Dip.R.Ed, (returning after leave); Mrs. E. Wells, Cert, of Ed. (Mathematics); Mrs. L. Winckel (Senior Resident Mistress); Miss S. White (returning).

AND GREEN,

SILVER

And It Was Good It's growing weary now It still swirls its way on through the years, But, methinks, it's swirling slower now.

There's a sadness in the air, a time to reminisce; to think of life so fresh and young that it spun, and whirled with sparkling, laughing joy

To be so new, so pure, so utterly sweet, and oh, so full of promise!

There's a sadness in the air, But you can hardly feel it. There's a wailing in your ears; a pleading, anguished cry of need, But if you're lucky, You will never hear it. It merely lingers, too worn out to fade away and die in peace It lingers, not in hope But in pity for our folly; Methinks it's swirling slower now.

PAULINE SCHOKMAN, H VI B

They came across a skull

Bleached and grinning crumblingly,

Where once the shapeless thoughts Had lumbered in the half light Of their dimensionless prison Whose secrets had spilled out on the earth And been carried away by sugar ants Making their unseemly noise In the chamber of reason.

PRUE BURKE, H VI A

Drunken with the potent nectar of ecstatic emotion

Dance in a disjointed frenzy crazy unco-ordinated spectrum of insanity

Flat on a dazed hemlock dream through a hazy stupor of reality

Absorb the syncopated rhythm shuddering against silence

Penetrated by the ultraviolet illumination exposing the horizon beyond, A stroboscopic vision — exhilarating

Mirage of shimmering humidity soaked in a stagnating pool of sweat and greenish veil of seductive smoke

Discard the eternal shroud of virtue from bent, distorted shoulders through a trancelike vision of reality and dance.

The Blank Page

A vast wide horizon of white. White nothingness. No inspiration has come, The mind is like the page. Blank. The page is inviting, But not enough. It waits and waits But is deprived White.

An inspiration Sudden as a flash No longer deprived No longer waiting At last colour.

Such is life

That nothing is permanent, Not even life itself. All is transitory

Amidst the turmoil of our inner souls, For nothing can be for ever. All must end.

With a tear, O heart-rending cry of agony, Of love, All must die.

My soul is dead. My being is crushed beneath the weight of tumultuous living

Breathing, living-death

Born in expectation, We live to hope, to dream, to build, to love, Only to die in the filth and degradation of our disillusionment.

JENNY BARROW, H VI F

Frog (with apologies to Uncle Fred and other relatives)

You bloated mistake splattered on green pond slime. You apathetic blob blinking off your stagnant existence. You French delicacy so bulbous, so slippery, so delectable (?) and so (spring-hop-splash-plop)

Sensitive!

To a Tear

Cascade drop!

Dribble trivialities until trivialities are saturated and weeping no longer squeezes tears but sensitized thoughts void of emotion, brimming with reflection. Such release of monstrous build-ups in a solitary salted drop.

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LISA ZAINU'DDIN, H VI G

JO GOODWIN, III D

JENNY McCULLOUCH, H VI G

JENNY McCULLOUGH H VI G

Innocence..

delicate droplets, translucent kiss of dewdrops on a velvet rose.

Mystical aura, shimmering haze of sunstreaked majesty in a summer sky.

Crystal mirror of tomorrow

A pure reflection of self.. of nature of beauty

With light, merry footsteps dance nearer!

Dance nearer, little one but bewarefor you can see more and more and more I

And crystal dreams fade imperceptibly into nothingness — and emerge again unveiled into living reality.

And crystal mirror of innocence is left behindshattered.

And vainly, desperately, scarred, marked hands turn to grope, blinded by dullness dazzled by reality for the shimmering tantalizing fragments of intangibility And it is gone.

Beyond the plains of salt-bush

Beyond a thousand boulders, Beyond the bones of white, It lies hidden.

Hidden in the folds of a mountain range, Shaded by the stark ghost-gums it gives life to, Water of deepest clarity, Of tears and hopelessness, Nestling in a gorge of agony Waiting.

Golden orb beats heavily

Melting the red sand into a living Stream of heat.

Red gums quake and leaves

Droop further.

Land lakes.

Yet in the very crucible of the hills

The water hole lies untouched, Wantonly flaunting itself

To the eagle who spirals lazily.

Sun sinks.

Land sighs.

Water is ruffled by the night breeze.

Sounds are heard

As night falls.

Laughter

I laughed because you said some funny thingsIt felt good to laugh.

For one small moment my smiles replaced my tears, And my happy face made you smile too, So we laughed together; Glad for each other's happiness. Then another girl laughed at something she thought was funny —

She was laughing at us.

Her sarcastic tones put a mark on our inner sanctity, But we couldn't let her know our sorrow So-tve laughed - on the outside, When inside we were crying.

I saw a small child, And on her face was mirrored all the joys I wished to feel. She laughed at such simple things — Nothing seemed to make her sad. I wonder would she laugh at you and me, Would she find us amusing too?

Some people laugh because they are happy, Some people smile because others are glad, So why are our smiles so painful, so rare; Why can't we smile as children smile?A simple response which gives them, and could give usSuch inner joy.

Heat

The lusty sun hurls down his bolts of fiery hunger —

To quench in flames the firm round richness of the basking burning bodies; of the sumptuous virgin greenness of unknown pastures. To consume all longings in the searing, taunting passion of his flames: and let the warmth of fullness, seep through.

LISA ZAINU'DDIN H VI G

W KOTTEK, H VI A

LEANNE HARDING, H VI H

PAULINE SCHOKMAN, H VI B

JULIA DOUGLAS

III

Remember Our World

Look at the moon, With its mellow Silvery light.

Look at the darkness, Broken only by The bright torch of hope; And look At your soul.

Watch the dew Sparkling and glittering Upon the sweet Turfy grass.

Watch the new-born Golden sun, Rising

From the mystic magic of dawn, And watch your heart.

See the evening air, Baked in black velvet, And clad In the beauty Of a thousand stars.

See the warm flame of love Shining On an earth Of war and fear. And see your mind.

Smell the air —

The lemon-scented essence Of lush green forests, And the perfume Of a fragile, Crimson rose.

Smell the earthy, Rustic fragrance Of grassy fields And time-worn mountains.

Smell the scent of life.

Feel the summer rain As it falls softly Upon your cheek, And upon your soul, Bringing back memories Of times long past, When the rain Never fell;

Try never to forget such times. Gaze out upon Your world, Filled with beauty, And filled with hatred.

Smell the perfume Of your world, And the life You live.

Think again, And remember; You are human, No matter what, You are man.

CHRIS SMITH, III.G

The Untouchable

His gaze mystifies his far off thoughts

Dancing eyes, saturated in the sun's beams

Come to rest on a broken heart he can feel but cannot see; He is alone in body, but not in soul.

He is abstracted by a figure entering his domain confused and bewildered he hastily turns away He is blind Can he not see me?

Around him the wind echoes my name

But he cannot hear

He is opposed to my feelings and a love he refuses to share

He has a world with a beauty all of its own One which he thinks is beyond my comprehension.

Two waggling tongues with convincing tales we comfort each other and cry together share our secrets and hushed ambitions smiling together in the face of bitter experience.

Life slips too fast away and becomes but a fleeting memory - make the most of yours.

RHONDA BROWN, IV E

JO LINSDELL H VI F

MEGAN LLOYD, H VI M

MEGAN LLOYD, H VI

Rock Pools

Green and mysterious depths, Reflecting nature's treasure troves, Evermoving, colours changing, Seaweed waving, invitingly.

Round golden pebbles, On a smooth, sandy bottom Scuttling crabs going about their business, Colourful starfish hugging rocks, Shimmering fish and sea shells waiting.

SUE BARRY, III D

Widder

His belly lies close to the ground

His ears are pricked at right-angles

His tongue hangs out, pink, like salmon. As the day drags on His tongue becomes Longer.

His eyes watch, Sharp, As the sheep move in a mob. It comes;

The shrill whistle of His master.

His muscles ripple as they all move In precision

Concentrating.

His small paws pad gently

But with speed, He diverts the mob

Keeping them packed together

Like sardines in a can.

His brown coat merges with the dust

As he completes his command. Praise.

A Sea Shell

Hold a shell to your ear, Listen, listen and hear;

JANE HANSEN, II F

The sound of the waves swelling then dying, Tumbling and foaming, crashing on rocks - spray rising high into the air. Waves hitting the sand and lapping gently, Then, like a vacuum, they are sucked back again. Listen to the gentle sound of the wind In the grass.

Close your eyes

Look, look and see.

The gulls noisily, wheeling and diving, The magnificent sandhills so steep and high, The blues of the sea, and The creamy-white heads of the waves

The shells and pebbles that line the shore, See their magnificent colours Gleam in the sun.

This natural wonder, Stands deserted and magnificent

But if you open your eyesIt will all disappear. And all that is left, Is the sound of the sea, And, the shell.

Scarecrow

Here I stand in deplorable overalls, hung like washing on a line Flopping down about my knees is my bedraggled shirt and tails. Withered and perishing shoes are all I stand in - not fit for a gypsy.

My jacket is crowpicked and elbows worn, Thus exposing my anatomy to the changing seasons.

A pipe lies idle at my feet, no longer used or thought of.

Flowing from my stomach is a golden stream of hay, bleached by the sun.

My face, scorched by the sun, and the rain has wiped the beam from my once energetic face.

Here I stand, lying idle, alone, in a field flowing with golden locks of corn My purpose here, I served many years ago, and me? Forgotten?

LOUISE HEGGEN, II G

Squashed

On one Christmas eve at night, Johnny got a terrible fright, It was so dark not a bit of light, When Johnny got such a terrible fright. He only wandered down the stair, He didn't think of what was there, with a BOOM! a BANG! and a CRASH! a THUD!

a THUMP!

a TWANG! a SMASH! with a BUMP!

* and a SPLAT... ! Johnny has tripped over the cat!

And because of Johnny's heavy weight, he put the cat in an awful state.

And even though they tried and tried, I'm sorry to say the poor cat died.

SUSAN HAMEFtTON GRADE VI.B

FIONA GELLIE, IV.F

Darkness

Comes in his black cloak

A cloak that billows about him and covers the sun in blackness.

Darkness

breathes on his spidery fingers breaks burning coal in his fire. Sparks fly, Then become still. Stars in the black sky.

Darkness

whispers in breezy undertones, to the owl and fox, night hunters. Wishes them well on their way to kill.

Darkness

Senses dawn coming, gathers up his cloak uncovers the sun, Stealthily and silently and is gone.

WALKER, II F

JANET

The Seagull

A way from the noise and bustle of the flock, The young seagull flies through the virgin air, A clear satin blue, with dainty lace for fleecy clouds. Impetuous as he is, seagull calls to the world from the summit of a tall, majestic cliff,

And then, like a stone, he falls into a dive to the water below,

Death of a flower

Once young and delicate, Now withered —

The flower sobs Silently.

For she knows that Death is near; Death, came to pluck her away From her gentle life.

The breeze blows Softly,

As the tiny petals weep their last Tears.

There is silence

A lonely willow droops his boughs lower, As he sees the limp Framework of fibres Nearby.

The Sea

The mighty waves pound on the shore

Grey-green, like stone, Flecked with spray, Foaming. They surge forward, Then back, Sucking at the sand Uncertain even in their Mightiness.

The Graveyard

Moonlight shines on the old cracking tombstones, Each surrounded by its rusted fence, Crumbling away with age and weathering, Overgrown with weeds and draped with cobwebs.

Forgotten names all covered with lichen, Inscribed sacred verses devoured by time.

Dates long in the past for generations, Each stone bearing a chiselled memory.

War

Undisturbed quiet

Shattered.

Tormenting blasts clumsily escape into the air

Torturing shots strike and kill

Dripping foreheads, clammy hands

Clasping desperately to survival

Trembling with malice

Echoes ringing perpetually Terror stricken eyes watch Then blood-stained silence.

CAROLYN HUTCHENS, II F

A lithe white arc of tenacity, his body straightens at the last possible moment,

To glide effortlessly into the sunset.

The Baboon

Curious, the baboon stares. Transfixed.

His puffed, blue, humorous cheeks

Jut out from the rest of his Comical face.

Beady eyes bore holes through The barrier of glass.

A movement within the room

The small eyes blink and dart, The trance is broken.

PAMELA MILES, III D

JENNI ROTHFIELD, III H

PRUE MORGAN, II F

JANE HANSEN, II F

SUE GRACE, II F.

Megan Williams, III E Pottery Wheel

The Wind

The wind is free, As free as the sky, As free as the sea, As the birds that fly.

The seagulls rise high, And then hover low.

Swoop up to the sky, To dive down below.

With me on the beach, Bracing myself, Against the wind's reach, As it races itself.

The waves crash down, Then race up the sand. They twirl around, And suck back the land.

The wind is full of power, As it plays with the sea, And races the clouds.

The wind is free.

Spring

CAROLINE CASTLES, 1 B

"It's a beautiful Spring," my friend said tome

As we climbed up in to the apple tree. Spring! I thought, it's come, hooray!

No wonder the blossoms are blooming today.

The lambs in the meadow are soft and white, Jumping and frolicking in the sunlight, Eating away at the grass rich and green, Hiding behind trees not to be seen.

Under the bridge is the glistening brook And lots of fish can be seen if you look.

All these things are precious to me But God has only made one key.

Spring

Winter's out

Spring's in

Hear the birdies

Making a din.

Winter's gone

Spring's come

Time to go out

In the sun.

Flowers budding Blossoms blooming

Winter's been Summer's looming.

"Spring" is on the blackboard

Spring is in the air

Spring is in the classroom

Spring is everywhere.

I can smell the Spring-time

It wisps up your nose

And sends a little tingle

From my head to my toes.

Foaming, twisting, torrent of thoughts merge together, Uncontrollable breakneck speed of feelings: Anger.

The Albatross

Under the quiet moonlight, Two great white wings

Majestically cross the glittering sea, Gliding gracefully, strong and silent. White feathers ruffled by gentle winds, Neck outstretched, a picture of beauty. The bird swoops lower, Lower, lower.

Circling, legs stretching, feathers folding.

Alley Cat

Eyes like glowing embers Stealthily he creeps, Padded paws make not a sound

Glinting eyes

Ears pricked. Suddenly.

Metal clatters Lids clang.

Then, once again

The dimly lit alley Is still.

Limerick

IVES, I A

BARBARA HEATH, I A

There was a young man named Terry, Who had a rather red nose like a berry. His hair was so long, That it reached to Hong Kong, And to comb it he went by the ferry.

NICKI

JANE BLAIR-WEST, II F.

JULIA COGHILL, II F

SUE OULTON, II F

KAIJA KUCERS, GRADE VI.C

L. to ft; SUSAN KIRKPATRICK, FIONA MIRZA, ANNE WAGHORN and SUE BASHOUR Grade

SILVER AND GREEN,

PRITIKA MAHARAJ, ANNA HALAFOFF and CHLOE ASHTON Transition

JUNIOR SCHOOL STAFF

The Sun

Mr sun look down on me with your golden light so free. Today will be a lovely day, Because you are with me while I play. Flowers droop their heads with pain Till you are with them once again. In the night I feel so sad And want you near to make me glad.

KIM STEWART, 5M - AGE 11

The Old Gum Tree

Along the side of the river

The gum trees were ageing

In the afternoon sun

The wrinkling bark was slowly peeling And all the dry leaves were falling To the ground.

ANGELA ROENNFELDT G VI A - AGE 11

Without the Sun

Without the sun

It would not be fun

Children could not play

All dogs would be stray

And all the little rabbits

Would get into such bad habits.

KAYE OSBORN, G V M - AGE 11

Shoes

Once upon a time there lived two feet. One liked to dance, and one liked to play football. One day the owner took them to a shoe shop. They tried on a pair of dancing shoes. But the left foot said "I hate these shoes". The right foot said "but I like them". So they had a fight.

And so the owner bought two pairs of shoes and the left foot said to the right foot, "Now I am happy". "So am I."

MARGIE FRY, G IV D - AGE 9

What is Red?

Red is the colour of pretty petals. Red is a hoop of great big burning flames. Red is a great big blob of blood. Red is my favourite colour.

ADRIENNE FISCHL G III P - AGE 9

SILVER AND GREEN, 1975

Shells

When I walk along the beach I always seem to find

A lot of little sea-shells

That the sea has left behind.

A spiral shell of white and pink With lighthouse steps inside And big black mussels clustering

On a rocky ledge to hide.

ANGELA ROENNFELDT, G VI A - AGE 11

Sounds in the Night

The wind rustling through the trees

The talking of the telephone

The screeching of the owls

The howling of the dogs

Sounds in the night.

ROSEMARY TOY, G IV D - AGE 8

Over on the river bank in the sand and the sun

Lived an old mother worm and her little worm one. Weggled said the mother, we weggled said one.

So they weggled all day in the sun having fun.

SUSAN ANGLISS, GRADE 3 L

Grasshoppers

Grass jump pop on top a hoppers like corn the of bottle. PIP SCURFIELD 5M

Ducks

Ducjfs swim round in clear and dirty or muddy ponds Turning upside down waddling around the water's edge. Flying off in air and gliding down towards the lake.

JANE FRY, G III P - AGE 8

Being Alone

We all like to be alone sometimes in our life, To feel the cool winter wind with nobody beside you, To feel the hot summer sun, With nobody beside you, Nobody holding your hand.

ANNA MONTGOMERY, G V M - AGE 9.

3rd Row: Betty Korda, Pauline Schokman, Louanne Gilbert, Rona Sellers, Robyn Phillips, Jenny Allitt, Wilga Kottek

2nd Row: Gail Barry, Chris Bennett, Wendy Opie, Jenny McKenzie, Wendy Millen, Leanne Tilson, Debbie Sheils, Rashmi Sharma, Stella Kaoullas, Wendy Schumer, Barbara Glaser

Front Row: Diane Reid, Heather Lyall, Maggie Lane, Julie Aikenhead, Alison Wing Shing, Janet McDermot, Julie Grigg Alison Baire

Back Row(L. to R.): Roslyn Doyle, Sally Cohen, Kate Robertson, Kerry Lord, Jane Austin, Libby Monichon, Penny Smith

Middle Row: Robyn Cavanagh Stephanie Trigg Robyn Daft Jenny Skinner Judy Roberts Sue Briggs Sally Sewell, Heather Sutherland, Sarah Ho, Sue Williams, Mary-Ann Maxwell, Wendy Curnow, Anna Wise.

Front Row: Chris Bennett, Debbie Katz, Nurin Veis, Helen Mill, Beth Trotter, Jo Bailey, Karen McDougall, DebbieJane Cooper Jenny Parratt

HON VI A AND B

Back Row (L. to R.): Chris Batty, Joanne Wallis, Jenny Gilbertson, Prue Burke, Ann Wilson, Ingrid Waller

HON VI C AND HON VI D

Middle Row: Dianne Lukey, Judy Bennie, Lyn Osborn, Robin Ward, Sharon

Brown, Jill Robertson, Liz Moyle, Liz Johnson

Front Row: Kim Leopold Sue Kercher Sue Lovegrove Sue

Hills Jenny Barrow Alicia Chow Leanne McLean Liz Webster

HON VI E AND HON VI F

Back Row: Leanne Anderson, Elizabeth Richardson, Lisa Sutton, Alison Veitch, Anne Hamlet, Sue Philpott, Leigh Freeman, Chris Morris, Jo Linsdell

Brewer, Adrienne Dolphin, Debbie

Dickason Sally

HON VI G AND HON VI H

Back Row: Bronwyn Moritz, Wendy Inch, Jenny Stengards, Fiona Williams, Jenny Dyring, Jill Baxter, Pam Dean, Debbie Gillespie, Jenny Conlin, Bronwyn Hewitt, Sue Thompson, Merrilyn Gallacher, Lyn Barber

Middle Row: Angela Lelleton, Sally Musgrave, Kathy Gilbert, Sue Kudelka, Kerrin Olding, Diahn Dunkinson

Front Row: Anne Tomkins, Jill Linton, Helen Lunn, Jenny Kell, Jenny McCullough, Liz Hayes, Maxine Banks, Sue Callaway, Leanne Harding, Carolyn Grant SILVER AND GREEN,

Middle

Middle

Front

Heather

HON VI J AND HON VI K

Back Row: Peta Benson, Karen Davies, Karen Trist, Alison Murray, Leanne Beggs, Chris Morris, Bea Gardiner, Margie Fry, Sue Neales, Lisa Smith

Row: Helen Thompson Lorraine Hunt

Stevens Jenny Mitchell Julia Crow Heather Ramsay Di Ferguson, Kerry Hosken, Gail Skurrie, Wendy Beck, Mandy Gill, Sue McDonald, Meron Pitcher, Eleanor Pritchard, Helen Coghill, Clare Lewin

HON. VI L AND HON. VI M

Back Row: Anne Boyle, Judy Arnold, Robyn Hogg, Alison Warner, Anne Sloss, Heather Gray, Cathy Finn, Sue Gawler, Sue Scott, Tricia Shevenan, Alison Runge

Row: Alison Smith, Pam Burkhalter, Carol Lee, Anne Clark, Joanne Swift, Megan Lloyd, Rosalie Rayment

Row: Christine Nicol, Michele Dawes, Linnell Secomb, Debbie Layton, Kerryn Gent, Alison Penington, Jenny Blainey, Robyn Prince, Jenny Hosking

DIPLOMA A

Back Row: Angela Pennell, Martine Van Teulingen, Jan Walsh, Robyn Parker, Heather Clark, Joanne McConnell, Debbie McFarlane, Mrs Stout, Sue Norris, Marion Paul, Jackie Connell, Chris Pethard

Middle Row: Denise Melville, Claire Beurle, Sue Wellard

Front Row: Lorraine Sheppard, Judy Newnham, Jenny Lamb, Alice Woolf, Bronwyn Coffey, Barbie Peerlkamp, Liz Chapman, Lindy Rashleigh, Suzanne Rollo

Absent: Linda Stringer, Rosemary Moorhead, Joy Heaviside, Anne Patrick SILVER

GREEN, 1975

HON VI N AND HON VI P

Back Row: Dora Chai Kong Sievv Yoong Chan Wan Kum Mary Hewitt Tanya Blackam Wendy Robertson

Shelley Hamilton, Susan Thompson, Lee Mei Ling, Adele Topp, Joanna Chuah

Middle Row: Linda Burgess, Louise Marshall, Olga Lucas, Libby Patterson, Marion Wood, Olwyn Jones, Naoko Miyakawa Karen Galens, Robin Solomon, Linda Tsao Anna Chai

Front Row: Miriam Lewit, Zoya Krawczenko, Pippa Sampson, Jacqueline Williams, Janet Uhlhorn, Helen Price, Celeste Miller, Denise McGuire, Dora Au, Iris Yong

Special Subjects

Pianoforte

Singing

H , 2-1, 3i Guineas 24,4

Conversational French (Special Class) i Italian 1

Drawing (Crayon) 1-J-

Advanced Drawing

French and German or Latin are taught without any extra charge

NOTE: - When Fees are unpaid tor more than one term, interest at Bank rates will be (by special instruction of the Committee) charged. Day Boarders, 2 Guineas per quarter extra in each Class. Laundress, 1 Guinea; Seat in Church, 5s.; Materials, 5s.; Garden Tools, 5s.; Sports, 2s. 6d.

A reduction of one-half the Educational Fees for daughters of Ministers of all denominations

Pupils entering after the beginning of a term pay for the remaining time only A quarter's notice of half a quarter's fee required before the removal of a Boarder

TO THE EDITOR OF "BLUE-BELL"

Dear Editor, - Do you think it would be possible that we could have a "Tuck Shop" at the M.L.C next year? My big brother at Wesley College says his lunch seems to be quite a different thing since he can get a cup of tea there I think nearly all day girls would like to be able to buy a glass of milk in summer or a basin of hot soup in winter - Yours simply, FILLE OEJOUR

[Yes; we think some such arrangement for the convenience of day girls will be made next year - Ed "Blue-Bell".]

(Payable in Advance)

Preparatory Class (under 9), special instruction

•ay Pupils

Weekly Boarders

Resident Boarders

Day Pupils

Weekly Boarders

Resident Boarders

•ay Pupils

Weekly Boarders

Resident Boarders

THE INNER LIFE OF THE M.L.C

Merry boarders, here are we, Come to board at M.L.C. With many other lovely girls With laughing eyes and nut-brown curls. Every morning, with the bell, Up we get, and study well; All our lessons to prepare With the very greatest care Friday nights, at eight o'clock, We put on our nicest frock; Always ready for some fun After all our work is done

A CARGO OF COLLEGE GIRLS BOUND FOR THE JAPANESE FLAGSHIP (1903)

COLLEG E COURS E

The Ordinary College Course includes:- I ENGLISH - Grammar, Analysis, Composition, &c II ART S — Writing, Elocution, Class Singing, and Needlework III MATHEMATIC S - Simple and Advanced IV GEOGRAPHY - Physical and Political V HISTOR Y - Ancient and Modern VI LANGUAGES - French and Latin, or German VII NATURAL SCIENCE - "Familiar Science" in all classes; Botany, Physics, and Physiology as matriculation subjects VIII SCRIPTUR E - (Lectures by the President)

From time to time throughout the year a course of SPECIA L LESSON S is given on subjects such as HOUSEHOLD SCIENCE - TH E LAW S OF HEALTH , &c.; BUSINES S LESSONS , &c

Last year the wearing of "blazers" was restricted to members of sports teams, Prefects, and Associate Prefects Thi s year the privilege has been extended to all girls in the Senior School who have been at the College for more than one term, provided a permit is obtained from the Head Master, who will only grant it when he is assured by the Form Mistress that the applicant is one who complies with the College rules about dress and who will otherwise be worthy of wearing the colours of the School A College blazer is made of navy blue material and has the College badge in white silk on the pocket The blazer of members of sports teams is made of darkgreen material Special "pockets" as sanctioned by the Sports Committee serve to distinguish the various teams Prefects and Associate Prefects also have distinct "pockets" on their navy blue blazers

In the HANDIWORK DEPARTMEN T SCIENTIFIC DRESSMAKING is taught by competent specialists (fee £2 2s per course) Lessons in COOKERY are given regularly to the Boarders Those of the Boarders who wish have small plots of GARDEN assigned to them, and prizes will be awarded for skill and success in Gardening Classes in PHOTOGRAPHY, in TYP E WRITING, and in SHORTHAND, under the best teachers, are organised as required A series of practical lessons on SICK NURSING will also be given by an experienced teacher

In "EXTR A SUBJECTS" , every accomplishment necessary to the education of a lady is taught; and special care is taken that the visiting staff shall not only be of the highest professional reputation, but also of irreproachable moral character

There has recently been great mourning and tribulation in the fowlyard A Newfoundland dog, belonging to a highly respected resident of the College, took it into his head one day last week to wage ruthless war against the inhabitants of the hennery, and, ere his career was stopped by the opportune arrival of his owner, he had laid low a rooster, several roostesses, and a dozen or so roostlets

The cause of the outbreak is another Hawthorn mystery We are authorised, however, to state that there is no truth whatever in the rumour that the possessors of boarders' gardens (whose horticultural experiments have frequently been interfered with by the bird of mourning and his relatives) suborned the canine with sundry bribes of bread and butter surreptitiously conveyed from the tea table An attempt at a more creditable explanation will be found in the lines which follow

Miss Mabel Crump, M.A., found it necessary, lor health reasons, to take a year's rest, and is recruiting in New Zealand.

TH E GARDEN FETE 1906

SILVER

GREEN,

H.S.C. Examination Results, 1974.

(19 7 Firs t Clas s Honours , 28 3 Seconds , 56 8 Passes )

Higher School Certificate: 218 girls satisfied University Entrance requirements

University College Scholarships:

Kate Neales - Minor Resident Scholarship at St Hilda's College; Annette

Shearer - Non-resident Exhibition Queen's College; Lee BurgelMajor Entrance Scholarship Ormond College

General Excellence:

Gail Irving

Subject Distinctions:

Australian History: Gail Irving

Biology: Jennifer Hood, Claire Lawford, Kate Neales, Margaret Thong

Chemistry: Lee Burgel

English: Patricia Reid, Christine Wignall

Literature: Susan Douglas

General Mathematics: Linda Ditchfield

Geography: Lynette Evans, Jennifer Wundersitz

Music (Hist, and Lit.): Jacqueline Clark

Music (Practical): Alexandra Burke, Alison Pooley

Social Studies: Susan Coldbeck, Joanne Cornish

ENGLIS H EXPRESSION :

Awarded A: Helen Andrew, Alison Bassett, Lee Burgel, Jacqueline Clark, Denise Cornall, Vanessa Craigie, Susan Douglas, Janet Gloster, Elizabeth Gray Merrin Greenhill, Susan Haddrick, Jennifer Hood, Gail Irving, Irene Jan, Amanda Joyce, Julia Karel, Claire Lawford, Meredith Maguire, Sharon McGlinchey, Kate Neales, Susan Parkinson Patricia H Reid, Louise Rice, Pamela Ridgewell, Anne Schofield, Louise Seward, Patricia Toop, Sandra Upton, Janette Watson, Margaret Watson, Melanie Weerasiri, Judith W White, Christine Wignall, Sylvia Witman, Cherryanne Wolfe, Jennifer Wundersitz

Awarded B: Janet Ball Anne Becker Joanne Belcher Debra Bird Debra Blaker Kathryn Booth Keren Boyd Janine Brockhoff Dianne Brown Lynette Buckingham Susan Bull Alexandra Burke Catherine Cabena Catherine Calder Helen Chamier Ang Choo Chuah (English for African and Asiar Students) Jennifer Clark Susan Coldbeck Joanne Cornish Linda Ditchfield, Elizabeth Douglass, Glennis Dowel, Gillian Down, Lynette Evans, Rhonda Francis, Roslyn Greed, Patricia Hall, Elizabeth Heazlewood, Emily Holsman, Barbara Hubl, Ruth Lilja, Susan Lo (English for African and Asian Students), Janet MacPherson, Deborah Mann, Gaynor Martin, Aare Noormets, Susan Pennicuik, Jan Roberts, Pamela Roberts, Fiona Rogers, Lorna Scurfield, Annette Shearer, Jane Sheldrick, Jennifer Sinnett, Trudy Smith, Janet Trembath, Virginia Voselis, Dianne Vale, Elizabeth Warne, Elizabeth Warr, Sharon Williams, Bronwyn Wilson, Sally Wright, Deborah York

ENGLIS H LITERATURE :

Awarded A: Ann Dixon, Susan Douglas, Lynette Evans, Angela Fong, Patricia Hall, Jennifer Hood, Barbara Hubl, Elizabeth McAllister, Sharon McGlinchey, Patricia Reid, Lorna Scurfield, Elizabeth Warr, Judith W White, Christine Wignall, Cherryanne Wolfe

Awarded B: Alison Bassett Debra Bird Debra Blaker Lynette Buckingham Catherine Cabena Rebecca Coyle Elizabeth Douglass Gillian Down Janet Gloster Ulrike Gordon Lois Griffiths Anne Harwood Elizabeth Heazlewood Emily Holsman Meredith Maguire Indra Manickavasagam Claire McKemmish Aare Noormets Deborah Rossdale Jillian Rowe Anne Schofield Janet Trembath

FRENCH:

Awarded A: Ann Barkley Maureen Coerper Merrin Greenhill Anne Penington Christine Wignall

Awarded B: Dianne Brown, Rhonda Davis, Emily Holsman, Jennifer Hood, Maylyn Lam, Claire Lawford, Patricia Reid, Louise Seward, Cherie Stone

GERMAN:

Awarded A: Maureen Coerper, Merrin Greenhill, Barbara Hubl

Awarded B: Ulrike Gordon

LATIN:

Awarded A: Christine Wignall

JAPANESE :

Awarded A: Mary Faragher Anne Penington Deborah York

Awarded B: Susan Parkinson, Sandra Upton

RUSSIAN :

Awarded A: Julia Karel

AR T

Awarded A: Coralie Davidson Sharon Williams

Awarded B: Pamella McCredie, Sharon McGlinchey, Beverley Moore, Lisa Sewell

EUROPEA N HISTORY :

Awarded A: Annette Knight Sharon Williams

Awarded B: Debra Blaker Susan Bull Helen Chamier Coralie Davidson Rhonda Davis Anne Dixon Jane Lamborn Deborah Mann Susan Pennicuik Anne Schofield

AUSTRALIA N HISTORY :

Awarded A: Gail Irving

Awarded B: Alison Bassett Keren Boyd Margaret Godbehear Alison Pooley Patricia Reid Cherie Stone Jennifer Wootton

GREE K HISTORY :

Awarded A: Joanne Cornish

Awarded B: Kaye Salisbury

BIOLOGY:

Awarded A: Anne Barkley Maureen Coerper Denise Cornall Joanne Cornish Anne Crofts Linda Ditchfield Roslyn Greed Jennifer Hood Gail Irving Theresa Jacques Elizabeth Knight Maylyn Lam Claire Lawford Kate Neales Anne Penington Marie-Louise Rangott Cherie Stone Margaret Thong Jennifer Wootton Deborah York

Awarded B: Helen Andrew, Debra Bird, Susan Bull, Susan Coldbeck, Gillian Down, Angela Fong, Margaret Garde, Patricia Hall, Yvonne Hall, Suzanne Hocking, Jean Holder, Anna Hughes, Julia Karel, Judy Levecke, Susan Lo, Michelle Lyon, Helen Manuell, Heather McCredie, Aare Noormets, Elaine Pearse, Louise Rice, Lee Richards, Pamela Ridgewell, Karen Robinson, Jillian Rowe, Suzanne Semen, Jennifer Semmler, Serena Sharp, Glenda Simmons Jennifer Sinnett Chong Hoon Teh Sally Tonkin Patricia Toop Elizabeth Warne Melanie Weerasiri

ECONOMICS:

Awarded A: Alison Bassett, Kathryn Booth, Gillian Briant, Ellenor Cossar, Kaye Lewis, Gillian Mason, Janette Watson, Deborah York

Awarded B: Denise Allardice, Amanda Barnett, Debra Blaker Ang Choo Chuah, Anne Crofts, Jennifer Dowling, Janet Gloster, Sherrie Gumley, Maylyn Lam, Claire McKemmish, Susan Parkinson, Lee Richards, Deborah Rossdale, Janice Scott, Suzanne Semen, Jane Sheldrick, Debbie Taylor, Margaret Thong Elizabeth Warr Jennifer Wootton Sally Wright

GEOLOGY:

Awarded B: Alison Bassett

BIBLICA L STUDIES :

Awarded A: Ang Choo Chuah, Janet Gloster, Jan Roberts

Awarded B: Keren Boyd Susan Coldbeck Deborah Gray Anne Harwood, Indra Manickavasagam, Sharon McGlinchey, Judith W White

SOCIAL STUDIES :

Awarded A: Denise Allardice Susan Coldbeck Joanne Cornish Ellenor Cossar Rhonda Davis Jennifer Dowling Lynette Evans Janet Gloster Claire Lawford Patricia Reid Jennifer Sinnett Sally Wright

Awarded B: Jillian Ball Debra Bird Elizabeth Gray Emily Holsman Sally James Julia Karel Deborah Mann Susan Parkinson Angela Phillis Kaye Salisbury Suzanne Semen Cherie Stone Patricia Toop Jennifer Wundersitz

GEOGRAPHY:

Awarded A: Janet Ball Kathryn Booth Melva Broom Lynette Evans Christine Gairn Annette Knight Gillian Mason Leeanne Mead Margaret Thong Sandra Upton Jennifer Wootton Jennifer Wundersitz

Awarded B: Gillian Briant Catherine Calder Ellenor Cossar Jennifer Elford Carol George Rhonda Grace Suzanne Hocking Jane Lamborn

Indra Manickavasagam Gaynor Martin Catherine McMurray Beverley

Moore Elaine Pearse Roslyn Shiells Jennifer Sinnett Jennifer Tamblyn

Janette Watson Bronwyn Wilson

ACCOUNTING:

Awarded B: Gillian Mason

GENERA L MATHEMATICS :

Awarded A: Amanda Barnett, Dianne Brown, Denise Cornall, Linda Ditchfield, Mary Faragher, Gail Irving, Theresa Jacques, Judy Levecke, Lynette Smedley, Chong Hoon Teh, Margaret Thong

Awarded B: Helen Andrew, Jillian Ball, Ann Barkley, Maureen Coerper, Elizabeth Gray, Jean Holder, Anna Hughes, Kaye Lewis, Leeanne Mead, Kate Neales, Anne Penington, Julie Raggatt, Pamela Ridgewell, Pamela Robinson, Janice Scott, Jane Sellars, Virginia Voselis, Melanie Weerasiri

PUR E MATHEMATICS :

Awarded A: Anne Becker, Joanne Belcher, Jennifer Davis, Irene Jan, Pamela Roberts, Susan Robinson, Annette Shearer, Sandra Thomas, Sharyn Tie, Margaret Watson, Deborah York

Awarded B: Lee Burgel Alexandra Burke Susan Lo Janet MacPherson Jennifer Porter Louise Seward Susan Woods

APPLIE D MATHEMATICS :

Awarded A: Lee Burgel, Susan Robinson

Awarded B: Joanne Belcher Jennifer Davis Irene Jan Janet MacPherson, Jennifer Porter, Pamela Roberts, Annette Shearer, Sharyn Tie, Margaret Watson

PHYSICS :

Awarded A: Joanne Belcher Dianne Brown Lee Burgel Alexandra Burke, Jennifer Davis, Linda Ditchfield, Annette Shearer

Awarded B: Helen Andrew, Amanda Barnett, Anne Becker, Margaret Garde, Irene Jan, Kate Neales, Jennifer Porter, Pamela Roberts, Susan Robinson Trudy Smith Chong Hoon Teh Sandra Thomas Sharyn Tie Melanie Weerasiri

CHEMISTRY :

Awarded A: Helen Andrew Amanda Barnett Joanne Belcher Dianne Brown Lee Burgel Alexandra Burke Denise Cornall Jennifer Davis Linda Ditchfield, Mary Faragher, Margaret Garde, Gail Irving, Irene Jan, Kate Neales, Pamela Roberts, Susan Robinson, Louise Seward, Annette Shearer, Chong Hoon Teh, Sandra Thomas, Melanie Weerasiri

Awarded B: Anne Becker, Vanessa Craigie, Jean Holder, Barbara Hubl, Theresa Jacques, Susan Lo, Leeanne Mead, Jennifer Porter, Julie Raggatt, Lorna Scurfield, Jane Sellars, Roslyn Shiells, Lynette Smedley, Trudy Smith, Gayle Splatt, Sharyn Tie, Margaret Watson

MUSIC, PRACTICAL:

Awarded A: Alexandra Burke Merrin Greenhill Kate Neales Alison Pooley Elizabeth Warr

Awarded B: Catherine Cabena Glennis Dowel Anne Penington Annette Shearer, Deborah York

MUSIC THEORY :

Awarded A: Alison Pooley

Awarded B: Alexandra Burke Ruth Lilja

MUSIC HISTOR Y AND LITERATURE :

Awarded A: Jacqueline Clark, Jennifer Clark, Glennis Dowel

Higher School Certificate Passes,

1974.

Passed 6 Subjects: Joanne Louise Belcher, Alexandra Leslie Burke, Merrin Fiona Greenhill Kate E Neales Anne C Penington Louise Rice

Annette Shearer, Deborah York

Passed 5 Subjects: Denise Allardice Helen Andrew Jillian Ball Ann Barkley, Amanda Barnett, Alison Bassett, Anne Becker, Debra Bird, Debra Blaker, Kathryn Booth, Keren Boyd, Denise Brown, Dianne Brown, Lynette Buckingham Susan Bull Lee Burgel Catherine Cabena Catherine Calder Helen Chamier, Chwee Kuan Chan, Woan Fun Chong, Ang Choo Chuah, Jennifer B Clark, Maureen Lucy Coerper, Susan Coldbeck, Rebecca Coyle Vanessa Craigie Coralie Davidson Deborah Davis Jennifer Davis Rhonda Davis, Linda Ditchfield, Ann Dixon, Susan E Douglas, Elizabeth Douglass, Glennis Dowel, Jennifer Dowling, Jennifer Elford, Lynette Evans, Mary Faragher Angela Fong Rhonda Francis Christine Gairn Margaret Garde, Carol George, Janet Gloster, Rhonda Grace, Deborah Gray, Elizabeth Gray, Roslyn Greed, Lois Griffiths, Sherrie Gumley, Susan Haddrick Patricia Hall Yvonne Hall Anne Harwood Elizabeth Heazlewood, Emily Holsman, Jennifer Hood, Barbara Hubl, Anna Hughes, Gail Irving, Theresa Jacques, Irene Jan, Julia Karel, Annette Knight, Elizabeth Knight Maylyn Lam Christine Lambden Jane Lamborn Karen Lane, Claire Lawford, Sally Leith, Susan Lo, Janet MacPherson, Indra Maflickavasagam, Deborah Mann, Helen Manuell, Gaynor Martin, Gillian Mason Catherine McMurray Wendy McNish Leeanne Mead Elissa Michael, Beverley Moore, Aare Noormets, Jeanette Parker, Robyn Parkinson, Susan Parkinson, Jennifer Patterson, Elaine Pearse, Madeleine Pitcher Alison Pooley Jennifer Porter Marie-Louise Rangott Patricia Helen Reid, Lee Richards, Pamela Ridgewell, Jan Roberts, Pamela Roberts, Karen Robinson, Susan Robinson, Deborah Rossdale, Jillian Rowe Kaye Salisbury Anne Schofield Janice Scott Lorna Scurfield Jane Sellers, Suzanne Semen, Jennifer Semmler, Louise Seward, Lisa Sewell, Serena Sharp, Rosslyn Shiells, Glenda Simmonds, Jennifer Sinnett, Trudy Smith Gayle Splatt Cherie Stone Michelle Stone Debbie Taylor Chong Hoon Teh, Sandra Thomas, Margaret Thong, Sharyn Tie, Patricia Toop, Virginia Voselis, Sandra Upton, Elizabeth Warne, Elizabeth Warr, Janette Watson Margaret Watson Melanie Weerasiri Judith M White Christine Wignall, Sharon Williams, Penelope Winnett, Sylvia Witman, Cherryanne Wolfe, Jennifer Wootton, Sally Wright, Jennifer Wundersitz

Passed 4 Subjects: Kerry Akerley, Janet Ball, Gillian Briant, Janine Brockhoff Fiona Cameron Jacqueline Clark Denise Cornall Joanne Cornish, Ellenor Cossar, Fay Curnow, Jennifer Davis, Ann Dennis, Gillian Down, Joanne Drew, Margaret Godbehear, Ulrike Gordon, Suzanne Hocking Anthea Hoggarth Jean Holder Leigh Indian Sophia Ivan Sally Anne James Amanda Joyce Robyn Lee Judy Levecke Ruth Lilja Michelle Lyon, Meredith Maguire, Susan McAdam, Elizabeth McAllister, Heather McCredie Pamella McCredie Sharon McGlinchey Claire McKemmish Christine McLagan Michelle Meaby Heather Neilson Susan Pennicuik, Julie Raggatt, Jane Sheldrick, Lynette Smedley, Vicki Thatcher, Sally Tonkin Janet Trembath Diane Vale Rosemarie Van Sticksen Philippa Vernon Judith W White Elizabeth Wong

Compensatory Pass in H.S.C. Examination

(3) = passed in 3 subjects

(4) = passed in 4 subjects

Amanda Alford (3) Jennifer Blackie (3) Janet Boal (3) Melva Broom (3) Judith Coghill (4), Anne Crofts (3), Joy Guthridge (3), Kaye Lewis (4), Angela Phillis (3), Pamela Robinson (3), Fiona Rogers (3), Amanda Sandford (3) Jyotsna Sharma (3) Gitta Siering (3) Kym Smith (3) Jennifer Tamblyn (3), Lye Kean Tan (4), Susan Woods (4)

Linda Ditchfield Dux of the College 1974 (Science) 1975 - Medicine at Melbourne University

SILVER AND GREEN, 1975

Jennifer Wundersitz Dux of the College 1974 (Humanities) 1975 - Arts at Monash University

Teaching Studentships — Secondary, Primary* and Technical

Ann Barkley, Amanda Barnett, Alison Basset, Debra Blaker, Keren Boyd, Gillian Briant, Dianne Brown, Susan Bull, Alexandra Burke, Jacqueline Clark (Technical) Jennifer Clark* Maureen Coerper Susan Coldbeck

Ellenor Cossar, Rebecca Coyle*, Coralie Davidson (Technical), Rhonda Davis, Linda Ditchfield, Ann Dixon*, Glennis Dowel", Jennifer Dowling (Technical) Gillian Down* Lynette Evans Mary Faragher* Rhonda Francis*, Christine Gairn*, Janet Gloster, Rhonda Grace*, Elizabeth Gray*, Merrin Greenhill, Lois Griffiths", Elizabeth Heazlewood*, Emily Holsman* Jennifer Hood Barbara Hubl Gail Irving Amanda Joyce" Julia Karel Annette Knight", Maylyn Lam, Jane Lamborn", Claire Lawford Judy Levecke", Kaye Lewis*, Sharon McGlinchey, Gillian Mason, Leeanne Mead*, Beverley Moore Susan Parkinson" Elaine Pearse Jennifer Porter

Patricia Reid, Lee Richards, Pamela Ridgwell, Jan Roberts", Kaye Salisbury", Janice Scott", Serena Sharp", Jennifer Sinnett", Cherie Stone", Sandra Upton" Janette Watson* Judith W White* Christine Wignall Jennifer Wootton, Sally Wright, Jennifer Wundersitz

Leaving Certificate Results, 1974

( + 2 = completed over2years.)

Passed 8 Subjects: Sarah Anne Ho

Passed 7 Subjects: Christine H Bennett, Susan Briggs, Linda Burgess, Pamela Burkhalter, Deborah-Jane Cooper + 2, Adrienne Dolphin, Amanda Gill Barbara Glaser Jillian Linton Joanne Linsdell Heather Lyall Jennifer Parratt, Kaye Phillips, Meron Pitcher, Joanne Wallis

Passed 6 Subjects: Jennifer Allitt, Jane Austin, Lisa Bailey, Maxine Banks Lynette Barber Jennifer Barrow Gail Bates + 2 Christine Battey Gillian Baxter, Wendy Beck, Leanne Beggs, Susan E Bennett, Peta Benson + 2, Tanya Blackam, Jennifer Blainey, Sharon Brewer, Deborah Brown, Moira Brown Prue Burke Susan Calloway Anne D Clarke Bronwen Coffey, Sally Cohen, Jacqueline Connell + 2, Sandra Cooper, Lois Cotterill, Julia Crow, Karen Davies, Dianne Denning + 2, Michele Dows, Roslyn Doyle Lyn Driver + 2 D'Arne Dunkinson Jennifer Dyring Jill Eason + 2 Cathy Finn Margaret Fry Sally Anne Frye Karen Galens Merrilyn Gallacher, Beatrice Gardner, Susan Gawler, Kerryn Gent, Jennifer Gilbertson Deborah Gillespie Mitali Gupta Shelley Hamilton Anne Hamlet Leanne Harding Pamela Heinicke Bronwyn Hewitt Merrilyn Hill Sally Hills, Jenny Hosking, Olwyn Jones, Jennifer Kell, Elizabeth Korda, Wilga Kottek, Zoya Krawczenko, Deborah Layton, Carol Lee, Kim Leopold, Clare Lewin Megan Lloyd + 2 Dianne Lukey Jennifer McCullough Janet McDermott, Susan McDonald, Fiona McHarg, Jennifer McKenzie, Louise Marshall, Denyse Melville, Helen Mill, Wendy Millen, Bronwyn Moritz, Christine A Morris Elizabeth Moyle Alison Murray Sarah Musgrave Susan Neales, Tara Obeyesekere, Wendy Opie, Elizabeth Paterson, Alison Penington, Jennifer Pickering, Robin Prince, Eleanor Pritchard, Rosalie Rayment Diane Reid Elizabeth Richardson Judith Roberts Wendy Robertson, Alison Runge, Pauline Schokman, Wendy Schumer, Susan Scott, Rona Sellers, Rashmi Sharma, Jennifer Skinner, Lisa Smith, Penelope Smith Robyn Solomon Bonita Spicer + 2 Heather Stevens Heather Sutherland, Ellen Tauridsky, Helen Thompson, Susan D Thompson, Leanne Tilson, Anne Tomkins, Elizabeth Trotter, Linda Tsao, Gabrielle Unger + 2 Nurin Veis Robin Ward Alison Warner Elizabeth Webster Susan I Williams, Alison Wing Shing, Lisa Zainu'ddin

Passed 5 Subjects: Julie Aikenhead Leanne Anderson Christine Applegate + 2, Judy Arnold, Alison Bain, Denise Banks-Smith, Susan Barclay + 2, Gail Barry, Judith Bennie, Claire Beurle, Anne Boyle, Janet Brien Virginia Brown + 2 Helen Coghill Jennifer Conlin Denise Currie Joann Currie, Pamela Dean, Suzanne Dickason, Belinda Doling, Valborg Dowell, Antoinette Edmunds, Dianne Ferguson, Kathryn Gilbert, Louanne Gilbert Tonie Gildberg Elizabeth Good Elizabeth Goold + 2 Carolyn Grant, Heather Gray, Julie Grigg, Rosalie Hammatt, Carolyn Harman, Susan Harwood, Elizabeth Hayes, Joy Heaviside, Jennifer Hill, Judith Hogg, Kerrie Hosken Wendy Inch Elizabeth Johnstone Karen Jones Stella Kaoullas, Deborah Katz + 2, Susan Kudelka, Margaret Lane, Angela Lelleton, Miriam Lewit, Angelina Lie, Kerry Lord, Susan Lovegrove, Helen Lunn, Susan McKenzie Leanne McLean Sally McLean Celeste Miller Christine J Morris Judy Newman Christine Nicol Kerrie Olding Lynette Osborne Ann Patrick, Christine Pethard, Fiona Petterson, Helen Price, Lindy Rashleigh Dianne Rennard Jillian Robertson Suzanne Rollo Pippa Sampson Linnell Secomb Debra Sheils Gail Skurrie Alison Smith Linda Smith + 2, Sally Stanistreet, Lisa Sutton, Lynette Swain + 2, Lorraine Tankard Karen Trist Alison Veitch Leanne Whittenbury Fiona Williams Susan Williamson + 2 Penelope Wilson Anna Wise Marian Wood

Passed 4 Subjects: Joanne Bayly, Christina A Bennett, Sally Bullock, Linda Cairns, Robin Cavanagh, Elizabeth Chapman, Kerrin-Sue Cooper, Wendy Curnow Robyn Daff Naomi Davidson Anne Fleming Leigh Freeman, Janita Hagerty, Mary Jane Hewitt, Lindy Hoare, Kerrie Hudson, Lorraine Hunt, Valmai Hunter, Sally Jeavons, Robyn Kennedy + 2, Michele Lack Olga Lucas Joanne McConnell Elizabeth McLennan Denise Maguire, Judy Marriott + 2, Mary-Ann Maxwell, Janet Midgely, Jennifer

Mitchell, Elizabeth Monichon, Deborah Myers, Susan Nalder, Wendy O'Brien, Lesley O'Connor, Angela Pennell, Jennifer Pethybridge, Susan Philpott, Kerry Porrit, Heather Ramsay, Katherine Robertson, Virginia Seidel + 2, Elizabeth Spriggs + 2, Jennifer Stengards, Joanne Swift, Susan A Thompson, Mary Anne Tonkin, Adele Topp, Beverley Tyler, Janette Ulhorn, Karen Urquhart + 2, Jan Walsh, Susan Wellard, Elizabeth Wilson

Junior Government Scholarships (1975-8)

Sabine Abe Paula Adams Kerrie Barnhill Gabrielle Beggs Catherine Belcher, Lisa Bellamy, Eira C Bourne, Anne Brooking, Alison Bruce, Rosemary Burke, Gillian Chalmers, Jeanette Clarke, Megan Clarke, Faye Conos Elizabeth Conway Jeanette Cooper Wendy Cowie Jill Davey Michelle Davis, Susan Davis, Judith Donagan, Julia Douglas, Jennifer Duncan, Jane Ely, Karen Feller, Janet Fletcher, Janet Froomes, Caroline Fry Coral Glen Rosemary Grenness Kyra Haines Jane Hammond

Rosemary Hicks, Donna Hiskins, Sally Hodgetts, Elizabeth Hutcheson, Heather Jenkin, Sally Jones, Malea Kneen, Amanda Lee, Miriam Leuba, Katharine Louey Catherine Loveday Alison Markwick Andree Martin Helen Mayers, Julia McNabb, Catherine Merry, Pamela Miles, Shirley Moran, Sally Morgan, Judith Murphy, Heather McLeish, Fiona McRae, Linda Nancarrow Jennifer Newstead Jillian Orford Rosemary Parham Elisabeth Parratt, Jennifer Patterson, Marianne Poole, Susan Poynter, Alison Purvis, Jennifer Quick, Geraldine Richards, Jennifer Rothfield, Jennifer Russell Jennifer Seyfort Susanne Shaw Annelise Skomedal Christine A Smith, Dale Stevens, Mandy Stevenson, Helen Stokes, Dallas Stribley, Rosemary Stubbs, Karen Swain, Suzanne Trist, Andrea Twomey, Sandra Watson Meredith Wehl Janis Williams Rhonda M Williams

Suzanne Worsch, Debbie Yiap, Deborah Zion Robyn Bowey was omitted from the 1974 issue

All iance Francaise

Competition Results

Form III Poetry.

Debbie Zion (Mention Honorable)

Form IV Poetry: Natalie Holsman, Jane McCredie, Elizabeth Segal - all Mentions Honorables

Form IV Dict&e: Jane McCredie - 1st Prize

PUSHKIN PRIZE (for reciting Russia n poetry)

H.S.C. 3rd prize (equal): Jill Linton

Honour Certificate: Zoya Krawczenko

Form IV 2nd prize (equal): Jennifer Dawson

Honour Certificate: Jennifer Cowan, Susan Pike

The Goethe Poetry Prize

Competition 1975

PRIZE S

Form VOmega Pott - 2nd Prize Hors Concours equal

Form IV2nd Prize: Elizabeth Segal

HONOURABL E MENTIO N CERTIFICATE S

Form VIPam Heinicke Jill Linton Jenny Stengards Fiona Williams Lisa Zainu'ddin

Form VJoanna Balabanski Jean Christie Robyn Clinch Pat Fox Hilary Glow Fiona Harvey Wendy Lambourne Sandra MacDougall Angela Parham Andrea Phillips Omega Pott Inta Riekst

Form IVVicki Balabanksi Allison Bolotin Karen Gregory Christa Hagenauer

Anne Howard, Loretta Knight, Deborah Leach, Karin Robin, Karen Schiff

Form IIIPaula Adams, Kate Clarke, Jeanette Cooper, Jane Ely, Anne Firth, Judy Murphy, Marianne Poole, Jennifer Russell, Dale Stevens, Debbie Yiap

University Mathematics Competition June 1975

Junior Division

Certificates of Merit toCaroline Fry

Leanne Myerscough

Senior Division

Certificate of Merit toColleen Rowe

Outstanding Awards to — Cathy Finn Jenny Hosking

Form IV Games Competition at S.C.V Hawthorn (equal 2nd)

Debbie Eddington

Linden Carnie

Helen Albiston

Julianne Chenowyth

Speech Exam Results

A.M.E.B

Grade 5 —

Credit: Roslyn Doyle

Grade 4 -

Credit: Ruth Bence, Felicity Campbell, Rosemary Searle

Grade 3Honours: Karen Gregory

Credit: Gayle Bradey Judith Donagan Jenni Rothfield

Pass: Vicki Balabanski, Loretta Knight, Jane McCredie

Grade 2Honours: Karen Swain

Credit: Anne Firth, Coral Glen, Miriam Leuba, Jayne McDougall, Alida

Miller Lenore Stephens

Pass: Helen Mayers

Grade 1 -

Credit: Debra Liddle

E.S.B

Grade 4Distinction: Felicity Campbell

Credit: Rosemary Searle

Grade 3 -

Credit: Philippa Calwell, Melissa Maguire, Elizabeth Maxwell, Andrea Tibb

Very Good Pass: Tracey Forgan

Good Pass: Pam Dinger, Sue Jones, Julie Stoneman

Grade 2 -

Credit: Kim Collins Margery Cox Kim Trengove

Very Good Pass: Wendy Seidler

Good Pass: Christine Hansen Diane Leith Karen Swain

Music Examination Results 1975

PIANOFORT E

Preliminary Grade:

A Grading

B Grading

First Grade:

A Grading

B Grading

C Grading

Second Grade:

A Grading

B Grading

C Grading

Third Grade:

A + Grading

A Grading

C Grading

Fourth Grade:

A Grading

B Grading

C Grading

Fifth Grade:

A Grading

B Grading

C Gildin g

Sixth Grade:

B Grading

C Grading

Seventh Grade:

A Grading

B Grading

C Grading

Preliminary Grade:

A Grading

B Grading

First Grade:

A Grading

B Grading

Fourth Grade:

B Grading

Fifth Grade:

C Grading

Sixth Grade

A Grading

Karen Coleman, Julie Courtier, Kathryn Ellis, Pia

Hewitt Ann Leung Anne Mills Yukiko Minami

Kate Mulligan, Penelope Pavlou, Janet Pettit, Ann Stuchbery

Caroline Lack

Kate Black, Lynette Moonie, Debbie Yiap

Pauline Bernard, Wendy Carroll, Jacqueline Chong, Catherine McPherson

Jennifer Doling, Amanda Shaw, Catherine Woodhouse

Melissa Agnew

Merrilyn Frank Anne Huntington Megan

McLaughlin

Jo-Anne Beshara Yasmine Fauzee Rosslyn Jane Poynter Belinda Saltmarsh Carolyn Siviour Isobel Williams

Julie Douglas

Katherine Clarke, Lanna Dawkins, Samantha Emanuel, Jennifer Miller, Kazuko Miyamoto, Lynda Nancarrow, Kay Newman, Eleanor Tan

Barbara Heath, Kerry Hotchin, Anne Miles, Jacqueline Ryan, Katrina Ryan, Erica Warmbrunn

Leanda Care, Marianne Hammat, Deborah Scott

Jennifer Bradshaw, Christine Hopkins, Wendy Noy Elizabeth Senior

Suzanne Craven, Ingrid Linstrom, Karen Warmbrunn

Catherine Merry

Annette Coutanceau Janette Dickey Sally Hodgetts Janet Pinnell Roslyn Wigg

Wendy Carver

Lisa Bellamy, Merryn Bolger, Eira Bourne

Debra Lincoln

Catherine Bottomley Meredith Taylor

Robyn Bowey Jennifer Spriggs

Gayle Mariager

VIOLIN

Karina Coleman Irene Toy

Gabrielle Beggs Anita Binns Merrilyn Frank

Susan Hamerton

Lydia Prest

Gillian Ho

Christine Van Leeuwin

Jennifer Cowan

A Grading

A Grading

B Grading

B Grading Third

Christine Catford Amanda Lee

Carolyn Leach

Robyn Clark, Susan Hansford

Alison Warner

Catherine Pick

Louise Aarons Fiona Trigg

Robyn Keller

Yvonne Dolphin

Elizabeth Watts

Christine Andrew

Pamela Burkhalter

Christine Bennett Linda Burgess

Jennifer Parratt

CLARINE T

Nicole Ives, Lee Sadler

Wendy Carver, Suzanne Craven, Alison Lyall,

Heather McLeish Rosslyn Poynter Robin Watson

Michelle Wong

Sally Jones, Janet Walker

Jane Hansen

Jennifer Hopgood

Michelle Davis

Deborah Parr

Margaret Pretty

Colleen Rowe

SAXOPHON E

Jennifer Glaser

Bronwen Pye

Catherine Belcher, ORGAN

Christine Morrison

Sandra McColl

BASSOO N

Jennifer Clarke

Jane Robertson

FRENC H HORN

Rosemary Burke

Louise Farren Price

A.MUS A

Alisdair Barnes

TRUMPE T

Alison Pye

Margaret Welsford

Music Examination Results Theory 1975

First Grade:

Honours: Lea Armstrong, Catheryn Barker, Gabrielle Beggs, Leanda Care, Kerry Hotchkin, Ann Leung, Fiona McRae, Kazuko Miyamoto, Fiona Steuart

Credit: Wendy Carroll, Carolyn Findlay, Isobel Williams

Second Grade: Honours: Pauline Bernard Veda Chang Robyn Clark Katherine Clarke

Julia Douglas Lanna Dawkins Susan Hansford Barbara Heath Jennifer Miller, Catherine McPherson, Kay Newman, Caroline Sidebottom, Robyn Sutcliffe, Fiona Trigg, Margaret Welsford

Credit: Merrilyn Frank Elizabeth Stollery

Pass: Marie Ross

Third Grade:

Honours: Lisa Bellamy Rosemary Burke Gillian Chalmers Carol Glen

Christine Hopkins Rosemary Overton Susan Poynter Jennifer Rothfield

Mandy Stevenson, Elizabeth Penington

Credit: Christine Andrew, Geraldine Richards, Karina Smedley

Pass: Rosemary Renshaw Philippa Robertson

Fourth Grade:

Honours: Linnel Barelli, Katrina Calwell, Yvonne Dolphin, Sally Hodgetts, Jennie Kerr, Leanne Myerscough, Kay Purvis, Paula Troup

Credit: Eira Bourne Robyn Bowey Susan Coleman Annette Coutanceau, Janet Froomes, Julie Graham, Lynda Hall, Robyn Keller, Deborah Leach, Susan Lyons, Fiona Marks, Deborah Parr, Janet Pinnell

Pass: Jennifer Bradshaw, Alexandra McCallum, Wendy Noy, Karin Schuster, Elizabeth Segal, Erica Sykes, Rosalyn Wigg

Fifth Grade:

Honours: Victoria Balabanski Elizabeth Bennet Jennifer Cowan Janette

Dickey Wendy Lambourne Catherine Lilja Christine Morrison Elizabeth

Neville Susan Pike Margaret Pretty Jan-Maree Yeoman

Credit: Fiona Gilbert Siao-Waan Goh Debbie Lincoln Jane Robertson

Meredith Taylor Linda Wong

Pass: Helen Harrison Elizabeth Hill Elizabeth Watts

Music Scholarships 1976

SINGING

The Danks Scholarship for Singing (founded on the Danks Trust): Andrea Jones

SENIO R PIANO

The Senior Piano Scholarship (gift of the Parents Association): shared by Margaret Pretty and Fiona Harvey (Highly Commended: Enid Miles)

INTERMEDIAT E PIANO

The "Ruth Flockart" Scholarship No 1 for Intermediate Piano (gift of Mrs Purvis, Mrs Bond and Mis s Pizzey): Catherine Bottomley

JUNIOR PIANO

The Danks Scholarship for Junior Piano (founded on the Danks Trust): Veda Chang

VIOLIN

The "Lorna Stirling" Scholarship for Violin (founded on the Lorna Stirling Trust): Fiona Harvey

ORCHESTRA L

Scholarship for Orchestral Instruments in Forms II Ill, IV, in 1975 (gift of Parents Association): Shared by Katrina Calwell ('cello) and Rosemary Burke (French Horn)

ORGAN

The Organ Scholarship redirected as an Open Scholarship (gift of Parents' Association): Shared by Sandra McColl (Organ) and Meredith Taylor (Piano)

OPEN

The Open Scholarship, the "Ruth Flockart" Scholarship No 2 (gift of an anonymous donor): Shared by Sandra McCol (French Horn) and Margaret Pretty (Clarinet)

Open Scholarship (gift of the Parents' Association): Shared by Jennifer Spriggs (Oboe) and Yvonne Dolphin (Flute)

BOARDER S

Boarders' Organ Scholarship (gift of Boarders' Parents' Association): Kaylene Knight

SCHOOL ORCHESTR A

1st Violins: Robyn Clinch Stephanie Trigg Jennifer Walker Catherine Bottomley Robyn Solomon Fiona Harvey

Christine Van Leeuwin Janet Froomes

2nd Violins: Jennifer Cowan, Alison Bertuch, Fiona Marks, Natalie Holsman, Leanne Barry, Gillian Ho

Viola: Delena Harding

Celli: Diane Froomes, Susan Paynter, Lisa Bellamy, Kate Calwell

Double Basses: Jan Little, Elizabeth Whitney

Flutes: Patricia Shevenan, Linda Burgess, Pam Burkhalter, Cathie Lilja, Wendy Lambourne, Elizabeth Neville, Christine Bennett, Leanne Hopgood, Enid Miles, Yvonne Dolphin

Oboe: Jenny Spriggs

Clarinets: Margaret Pretty Meron Pitcher Colleen Rowe Susan Briggs Sarah-Anne Ho Susan Coleman

Deborah Leach Janet Stokes Deborah Parr Vivienne Graham Rosemary Harriss

Bass Clarinet: Leanne Harding

Bassoons: Jenny Krygger, Jenny Clarke

Saxophone: Catherine Belcher

French Horns: Alisdair Barnes, Sandra McColl, Louise Farren Price, Rosemary Burke

Trumpets: Jennifer Stengards, Beatrice Gardner, Sharon Brewer, Alison Pye, Margaret Welsford, Barbara

Glaser

Trombones: Eleanor Pritchard, Anne Hamlet

Tuba: Barbara Glaser

Percussion: Sue Chapman, Philippa Calwell, Nanette McCallum

Leader: Robyn Clinch

Conductor: Mr Henk Van Ernst