1981 Silver and Green

SILVER AND GREEN 1981

FOREWORD

Hi! Well, whether we like it or not we've made it through another year of our beloved "education" system We'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to "Emilee" Emilee will guide you down Memory Lane, where you can relive the triumphs and disasters of this past year We've all learnt a lot this year; to some this learning experience has involved the nightmares that coffee from Senior Centre can cause, and for others the real learning experience of this year has been discovering just how many "chocky-bars" an M.L.C student can consume Emilee is Julia's brainchild and our favorite MLC girl If you care to introduce yourself you'll find that she is quite a character "Emilee" , the song is from the old school song-book, and we're sure many of the older girls will remember it fondly You may never have seen Emilee about the school, probably because she is so busy playing a variety of sports or learning chess or Greek, singing in the Choir, playing in the Orchestra, acting for the Drama or posing for Silver and Green's intrepid photographer — Mr Cody. As you can imagine, Emilee leads quite a life! It has been a great year and we hope you will find that Silver and Green lives up to it We have enjoyed working on it (particularly sifting through the overwhelming response to Original Contributions) and we really hope you will enjoy reading it Good luck for next year Annwyn Blackburn, Cathy Heeley, Jenny Lang

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

I"For me, 1981 was ... "

It is often convenient to categorise history according to major events As we prepare to celebrate the centenary of MLC, we recall numerous "major events" which occurred within the school community during our own history For instance, the year 1939 saw the outbreak of World War 2, but boarders of MLC in that year staged a gastronomic war against lemon sago pudding, and can still recall their tactics Again, in 1980 the college embarked on a fundraising project which involved the whole school community and some will therefore view the year in terms of the sale of "brick pins"

What will students and staff remember most about 1981? The year may well be remembered for the "chocolate bar", but in effect it involved a tremendous effort which resulted in $10,000 to support disabled people in their fight for recognition Others might categorise 1981 as the year in which the Student Council "brought a sparkle into our lives", particularly, but not exclusively, through the senior girls' defeat of the Hawthorn VF L team in netball

TH E THRE E PRINCIPALS

Past and Present (L to R.): Mr Loader, Dr Wood Mr Woodgate

Perhaps more importantly, but less dramatically, 1981 was also the year in which we learned that our 1980^tudents had brought credit with their 94 % pass rate at the H.S.C examinations, and the year in which our chess students once again became State champions and our swimmers made MLC the top swimming school

It was also the year in which students were introduced to new technology classes in computer awareness as well as in programming and began using our new educational computer The Business School initially hired, but later purchased a word processor and students have been enjoying learning how to operate this machine

1981 has seen the completion of the planning for a new school structure, providing for Senior, Middle and Junior Secondary Schools within the larger college It was also the year in which the College Council was successful in winning the right to demolish some school buildings in order to erect the new centenary building

One of the highlights of the year was undoubtedly the MLC Chorale's visit to England Such a trip was not only important because it was the first, but also because it came as a result of an invitation from England to a school 'with an extremely high music reputation'

To speak only of the events of the year would not do justice to my own experience of 1981. 1981 at MLC was people interacting, working and achieving It was people coming together planning and preparing

I have found 1981 to be a hard and busy year There were all the normal school pressures, climaxing in examinations, reports and speech days There were also the added pressures of specific projects including the development of a new school structure and the planning and commencement of our centenary building Change is not easy and there are times when I envy those who lived and worked in the years when administration meant maintenance and not leadership — if such years have existed Change disturbs established patterns and hierarchies, but most significantly, change can bring better solutions. In a society which is undergoing a period of unprecedented change, schools too must change if they are to adequately serve the members of this society

1981 for me, therefore, hag been one of challenge and commitment; throughout the year I have valued the support and encouragement from the MLC community David Loader

1981 SENIOR PREFECTS' REPORT

Towards the end of 1980 we each received a letter requesting us to be the 1981 Senior Prefects After perusing the letter several times our initial disbelief turned to excitement and anticipation mixed with some degree of trepidation. The names of the prefects were officially announced during final assembly

The prefects at M.L.C are required to perform several basic duties and these include reading the notices in assemblies, organising prefect assemblies, supervising roll calls of junior forms, attending official school functions and keeping a watchful eye on uniforms, both in the streets and within the school grounds Gate duty has on occasions been a most amusing and enlightening experience as one receives all sorts of excuses for incorrect attire One outstanding excuse which left the prefect on duty momentarily speechless came

PREFECTS' DEFECTS

Heidi Aldred — Aaaaarrm (flick of the hair, wave of the hands) , , , well I don't think so

Linda Barclay — Dimples How embarrassing!

Anita Binns — "No I can't do my essay I've got to watch Dr Who!"

Anne Bortolussi — Roll over Beethoven

Jenny Casson — Jenny who?

Veda Chang — Soft off the keys

Renee Ellwood — Rurals' answer to Nadia Liz Ely — The Singing Pied-Piper

Jenny Freeman — As straight as her piano keys, and as golden as her trumpet Luisa Gaetani — "Are you right there?"

Amanda Goff — Wesley guy: "What's the tall blond one's name?"

Sue Hamerton — "How about some violin practice?"

Justine Hancock — "Can I borrow some 'graaph' paper?"

Sue Hoggarth — Congratulations Aunty

Sue Jenny Joshua — Who said assemblies were dull?

Melissa Lucas — "Do you want me to show you my scar?"

Anne O'Connor — "I'll do anything except read the notices."

Juanita Olding — "Sorry, can I just ask a question? Oh, you're joking!"

Martine Pidwell — (alias Rocky III, Miss M.L.C.) — "That's unbelievable!"

Lydia Prest — Australia's first female Prime Minister, Merg?

from a senior student who claimed she could not take off her grey school jumper because she was "too suntanned"

One of our most enjoyable tasks is organizing the traditional inter-school prefect netball matches with Wesley and Scotch These matches attract large audiences and prove to be most interesting and entertaining for players and spectators alike Although the boys put up a valiant fight, M.L.C. was victorious in both matches, but this may be due to Jenny Joshua's somewhat biased scoring techniques! Once again the Annual School Dinner Dance was an enormous success and special thanks must go to Linda Barclay who contributed greatly to the organization of the evening but unfortunately could not attend due to a severe attack of appendicitis.

With the introduction of the internal assessment scheme 1981 has proved to be a difficult and demanding year for everyone Consequently time available for extra-curricular activities has been limited In view of this we have not been able to involve ourselves in junior activities to the extent we would have wished, but we

hope that in the time we have had, we have successfully served the school community

In serving the school we have been well rewarded and have grown and matured as people We have gained valuable experience in organization and public speaking; through our roles as mediator between staff and students we have come to know a great number of members of the school community; and we have learnt to relate to people of all ages Perhaps most importantly being a prefect has taught us how to handle authority, and how to cope, for the first time with others rejecting that authority.

Thi s year has been wonderful in all respects but we feel that in certain situations we couldn't have coped if not for the guidance and the encouraging words of Miss Jackson Throughout this year she has devoted to us her time and support and we gratefully acknowledge all she has done.

Jenny Bartley, Anne

P.S. — Note to future Senior Prefects: "Don't ever accept a tractor ride."

PREFECTS

Back Row (left to right): Lydia Prest (now on exchange in Thailand), Anne O'Connor, Justine Hancock, Luisa Gaetani, Martine Pidwell, Juanita Olding, Heidi Aldred, Melissa Lucas

Middle Row: Jenny Joshua, Sue Hoggarth, Sue Hamerton, Anne Bortolussi (Head Prefect), Mis s Jackson, Jenny Bartley (Head Prefect), Linda Barclay, Renee Elwood

Front Row: Veda Chang, Liz Ely, Anita Binns, Jenny Casson, Amanda Goff, Jenny Freeman

Bortolussi

CHAPLAINS' REPORT

"We want finally, a sense of things not ending but freshly beginning."

The theme of Journeys has been an important aspect of the curriculum for staff and students at M.L.C this year

It has been a focus for academic study, personal living, and also for the college, entering its centenary year

Thi s theme addresses us at a number of levels In the case of those who seek after the things of God, it is a basic imperative

To be called on a journey is akin to being a pilgrim whose life traverses different terrain and encounters a variety of life changing and life forming experiences It means also, to be a sojourner whose wanderings are undergirded by Hope and inspired by Faith Any meaningful journey ought be in the compony of others, as a community of people with a vision

Being part of a community with such a rich and diverse heritage as ours is a privilege, which carries with it particular responsibilities

These responsibilities call upon us to search for Truth, to give of ourselves to others and to God, and to add to the foundations for those who will follow

It is our hope that as the school celebrates its centenary in the new year that time will be given for reflection, not only of the past and present, but also, what it means to journey into the future

Peter Wiltshire Ian Higgins (Chaplains)

THE SCHOOL RECORDS

The school wishes to record its appreciation of the following members of staff who left at the end of 1980 or during 1981

Miss N McKeown (Junior School, 27 years); Mrs G Carlos (Mathematics, 21 years); Mrs J Keuneman (General Science and Co-ordinator, 20 years); Mrs H Miller (Junior School Remedial, 16 years); Miss J Treloar (Home Economics, 15 years); Mrs. M. Hay (History, English, Biblical Studies, 11 years); Mrs V Crees (Business Studies, 11 years); Miss A Dawborn (Junior School, 7 years); Mrs H J. Forgasz (Laboratory Assistant, 7 years); Mrs E Wells (Mathematics, 6 years); Mrs J Gowdie (French, 5 years); Mrs M A Lander (General Science, Biology, 5 years); Miss R. Slater (English, Biblical Studies, 5 years); Mrs M Blain (English, History, 4 years); Mrs C Lewis (Chemistry, 4 years); Mrs C Bragg (Art and Craft, 3 years); Mrs B Harris (Junior School, 3 years); Rev B Oldmeadow (Chaplain, 3 years); Mrs P Sanchez (Biology, 3 years); Mrs D Turnidge (History, English, 3 years); Mrs M Lord (Student Counsellor, 1 year); Miss E Teychenne (Music School, 1 year); Mrs M Lawson (General Science, 1 term)

ASSETS

(The good things)

A few electric typewriters

The new H.S.C course with the certificate in January

Some of the teachers

Painting of the Business School

Adler personnel acting out word processing operations

"Runny honey money"

The job opportunities

The skills gained — and quickly too Visits by the typewriter mechanic

The new Building and "Busines s complex"

The everlasting supply of tissues in the office

Office dress day

Work Experience in an office

Semester exams

Interviews for positions

Penny Worts' notoriety in "The Age"

Word processing training

Day tour to the city

Use of calculators

Year 10 typing groups

Tea and coffee supplies

Lots of boarders

Accounting answer books

TOTA L $ x +

ANNUAL REPORT OF M.L.C. "BUSINESS"1981

We have very much pleasure in reporting on some of the activities which have occurred in the Business School in 1981

Our "shareholders" consist of 54 Year 12 students and 30 Year 11 students The "Board of Directors" comprises 12 staff! Productivity in 1981 has been high and in fact it seems there has been an improved performance this year. Population growth rate is increasing and competition is keen We think that the market place for employment at the end of the year will be very competitive and even possibly at a premium Many "shareholders" have permanent positions commencing December/January, so already their financial return is assured The market place consists of a wide range of businesses and organisations e.g solicitors, accountants, doctors, commerce, industry, co-operatives, professional associations etc Depreciation costs are high Our office machines, owing to continual usage in almost all outputs, show rapid signs of wear and tear We would like to convert to an "all electric" system, but realise the capital outlay for such a scheme would be beyond the financial capabilities of this "Business" We have, however, moved into the modern technological era by introducing word processing and data processing into our production We feel that these will greatly benefit "shareholders" in the future

There are no signs of any take-over offers for this "Business " or of any possible mergers Bonuses are available and dividends are generally high New "shareholders" are invited each year to share in the wealth, prosperity and fun of M.L.C "Business" Information regarding membership may be found in the "Business " prospectus which is readily available from "Directors" or from current "shareholders"

Highlights of 1981 include: H.S.C Business Studies Course, Word Processing, plans for new "Business " in new building, work experience, references, interviews, office dress day, court visits, Stock Exchange tour, semester examinations, possible tertiary studies, visiting speakers, fund-raising for word processor.

The following is the Balance Sheet of M.L.C. "Business " which in this case does not "Balance" and requires further auditing!

LIABILITIES

(The "not so good" things)

Too few electric typewriters

The Boarding House stairs

The rest of the teachers

The Lockers

Mrs Pollet closing Senior Centre when we planned to sell 30 loaves of raisin bread

The heaters

Power failures (or strikes) when using electric typewriters especially in the midst of a speed test

Trying to reach 45 w.p.m Typewriting Trying to reach 80 w.p.m Shorthand

Worse — trying to reach our M.L.C

Diploma standards

The blisters on our feet after office dress day

Nerves — at job interview times

Work experience (Year 12) during holidays

Calorie intake due to fund-raising

No liquid paper in accounting

Stopwatches and clocks

Dripping umbrellas

Duplicating ink

The work involved, particularly at home

TOTA L $ x + + + + +

CERTIFICATE OF CATERING

Thi s year has been an exciting one with the introduction of the first year of the Certificate of Catering to M.L.C During the first semester the students have studied Principles of Cookery, Food Science, Business Maths A, Communications 1, Introduction to Economics 1A, and Food Purchasing and Storage. In the second semester they study Quality Food Production, Nutrition, Data Control, Communications 2, Introduction to Economics 1B and Menu Planning.

Staff and parents are now enjoying food cooked by the students on Thursdays A typical menu from which one may choose is:

Creme of Vegetable soup

Lasagne

Chicken Maryland and Salad Nicoise

Filet de boeuf bouquective

Filet de flet en dArtoise with Salad Waldorf

Creamed swis s roll

Chocolate eclairs

Apple crepes

Take away food is available for staff

The girls have also catered for various functions this year, some of which are the form level luncheons for parents, lunch for a staff conference, a dinner for members of the College Council and the Parents' Association executive, and a luncheon for Old Collegians The girls will go on to the William Angliss College, Box Hill Technical College or Gordon Technical College for the second and third years of the course

Letters to the Editors

Dear Editor,

Why can't more girls be encouraged to take leadership roles in the large variety of school activities which are offered by M.L.C.? Partly, of course, the problem lies in the girls themselves; they are either too apathetic or lack the confidence to take on any 'extra' responsibility However, the school, as an educating institution, also has to answer Surely, it is the school's duty to encourage and nurture girls to take on responsibilities: to give them not only the opportunities, but also the knowledge and encouragement to pursue them in as beneficial manner as is possible All too often, it is left to a few girls to take these roles: positions which should be spread over as wide a variety of people and character as possible Each job "well done" bears an impression of its creator's character, and to limit this to a few is not only unfair to all involved, but also limiting — it is the variety and diversity of humanity which adds spice to life Perhaps in the future, more thought and encouragement can be given to girls who would otherwise remain "anonymous"; some benefit from this now, but how about extending this vital area of education to as many as possible?

Jenny Lang 12J

Dear Editors,

M.L.C honours its sportswomen, musicians and academically inclined girls; this is very commendable, for they should be encouraged However, it seems to me that there are many girls who do not excel at any of these things and because of this they are not encouraged to persevere in their endeavours in the various education areas I realise that it is difficult for teachers to give personal attention to every girl, but it is usually the quiet, conscientious, moderately intelligent or moderately able girl whom the teacher ignores while concentrating his or her attention on either the "brains" or the "trouble-makers" The result is that this "average" girl suffers as her abilities and conscientiousness are not encouraged I would like to see as well as the award of honour certificates, an award to the girl in each form who has worked steadily and conscientiously to improve academically during the year In many cases it is only lack of confidence that stops a seemingly "mediocre" girl from achieving her academic potential Surely, if encouragement was given to all, M.L.C.'s educational achievement would be greater

FROM THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

In our Junior School we endeavour to provide a balanced programme for the girls in an atmosphere of acceptance, warmth, security and mutual respect Thi s programme combines meaningful experience with exercise — experience being any whole event which makes sense to the child and exercise being specifically designed to demonstrate skills within the experience — and combines learning with teaching We are conscious of the need to cater for individual differences as well as providing the girls with the opportunity to achieve at a comfortable rate We encourage them to take a degree of responsibility for their own learning so that eventually they may become active, independent learners and self-reliant problem solvers We aim to provide tasks whereby each child can achieve praise and success leading to a positive and good self-image

SOCIAL SERVICE

1981 WIL L B E REMEMBERED , A S FAR A S Social Service activities are concerned, as "the year of the chocolate bars" By selling almost 14,000 chocolate bars, we were able to hand over a cheque worth $13,671.00 at a Term II Assembly to the Fund Raising Committee for the Twelfth National Paraplegic and Quadraplegic Games to be held in Melbourne at the end of the year Subsequently, a further cheque worth $120.00 was passed on to the same committee Thi s splendid response to this very worthy cause was the result of the enthusiastic support given to the project by most girls and staff Of course, the daily fund raising activities for causes chosen by each individual form have continued this year, and nearly $7,000.00 has been raised in Terms I and II Our 1980 total reached $9,800.00 and there is every chance of our exceeding this total in 1981

Special mention should be made of certain groups within the school who have contributed in various ways to Social Service projects Early in the year, a group of string players from the school orchestra (known as "Th e M.L.C Strings") raised $58.00 for the Croxton Special School. Seven Year 10 girls collected more than $400.00 on Good Friday for the "Pied Pipers" Royal Children's Hospital Annual Appeal Five girls participated in the Walk Against Want and raised

$138.00. Eleven girls in Years 10, 11 and 12 collected $595.00 for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Year 9 girls raised more than $70.00 for the Legacy Appeal by selling badges, and I am pleased to say that the S.R.C responded to my request for $100.00 to be set aside for the Save the Children Fund as a result of our "No Uniform Day" in Term II

Over the years, various forms have chosen to support the Anti-Cancer Council as their Social Service project In recognition of our support, the Council recently sent us a handsome plaque which is at present on display in the Library

At the moment of writing, H.S.C girls are contributing groceries which will be distributed to needy organizations Thi s is their special project for Term III The response is heartening

Community Service

Three days have been set aside late in November when girls in Years 10 and 11 will be given the opportunity to do voluntary Community Service In past years this service has been greatly appreciated by the elderly people's homes, spastic centres, hospitals, and child minding centres where the girls have been serving Each year the staffs of these organizations pay fine tributes to the work of the girls

There must be a balance between freedom and order within our school as there can be no real freedom without discipline We help the girls to develop qualities of consideration for others, courtesy, personal responsibility, reasonable tidiness and perseverance Each classroom is a community wherein we try to respect each other as individuals of worth and a place where we can determine ways in which the rights of others can be respected

We are proud of the girls in Junior School and hope they like being here because they feel they belong

Mrs Joy Dale, Headmistress

TH E "CHOCOLATE BAR GIRLS"

Penny Ashcroft, Rachel Asian, Melinda Henderson, Abigail Freeman, Janet Ryan, Julie Bradley, Wendy Callander, Laurel Akins

Kathy Rindt Yr 11

The world is full of music, Meaningless sound

Full of words saying nothing, Playing round

Here I am, adding to it

Some words of my own

I wonder if I'm adding meaning?

Or another silly poem

It's born of a radio at midnight

And an empty room; Just you and me, my radio, And a mindless tune

I'll turn it down, and write a poem

And if I may,

I'll say the things I want to hear, What that song should say "Reflections in an Empty Room at Midnight."

My little verse

Does it rid the world of meaninglessness— Or make it worse?

Helen Leonoff, 11C

Caught by Chance

I found you fluttering

Caught in a net Wild with terror

With the dew wet

With care and toil

I cut you free

Hope balanced fear

As you looked at me

Earth

I planted some seeds

Some grew to be beautiful

Some did not see day

Nina Pereira, Senior Transition

Fay Pomakidis, 5K

Big, Colourful turning, raining, shining shops, plants, cloud, thunder raining, shining, changing blue, white Sky

Nicole Robinson 6A

Guilt

Guilty conscience

Emotion rising higher

Touchy when subject mentioned Shameful

THE RAIN FOREST

The long vines draped down like an enormous veil curtain

Blocking out the sun's bright rays

The ground was moist and damp underfoot

And birds screeched in the treetops loudly

But not loudly enough to block out the shrill chattering

Of the monkeys overhead

Thi s was a world of its own

A world where the monkeys hunted by day

And the jaguars by night

Where the ancient and primitive tribes

Didn't have to worry about the white man's laws

And where every creature

Fought his own battle of survival.

Danielle Spruyf, 6A

PAN (satyr)

The great god Pan half goat half man was

Sitting beside the river,

The lilies he parted as the dragonflies darted,

Near the river he sits as the butterfly flits, He carved a reed while the animals heed to hear that strange sound,

All the birds sang,

And the fairy bells rang to the great god Pan half goat half man

Rebecca Lim 4/5P

Is not the way I go one which leads to destruction?

The rushing past of a destiny whose purpose escapes me leads into perdition

Perception of a reality long suppressed

Is difficult

As is expression of a desire unwanted

To whom am I addressing my tortured thoughts?

For the existence of an ultimate being is disproved by man's insane probiings into the realms of consciousness hitherto avoided

They are the superstitions of old, Rising in the genes of a generation which seeks oblivion in facts

The darkness of the collective souls of millions rises

And blots out the coldness of science

The fires of hell ignite

The devil in each conquering the god

Until an artificial cloud covers the sun

And darkness once more rules the earth.

Miriam Steuart, 11G

Lis a Heron Year 11

Angela Lee 6C

The Worst Things About Being Grown-up

1 When your child wants this and then that, you get tired of hearing it

2 When your baby cries and you give your baby something and she doesn't want it

3 When you don't have a husband and you have to pay tax

Michelle Ho 2W

1 When you have children and it is their Birthday, the Mother has to make a cakes and a cookies and meat pies.

2 When you are nurse, you have to do a lots of work

3 When you be a grade 1 Teacher, you will be tired because the children will be naughty

Yukari Tainaka 2 W

When you are a grown-up, you have to wash the dishes, pay tax, make decisions and keep your baby from crying by giving the baby a bottle of milk And when your child gets older, he wants a birthday party And he starts saying all the names of his friends When you say you don't have enough money to buy the food he starts saying, " I still want to have a party" Then when your child is old enough for school, you have to decide which school he will go to And sometimes grown-ups argue and you will have to argue with them And if you are a doctor, you won't know which nurse to choose

Ruth Lim 2W

1 When you're grown-up you have to make decisions about things

2 It is worst when you want the bedroom in one spot and your husband wants it in another spot

3 It is not fun when you have to go shopping, make the beds, give the children breakfast and do the washing up.

4 When you pay tax, pay water fees, pay gas fees and worst of all electricity bills

Katrina Willmott 2W

There is winter in my heart, I have no soul, no love, You have stolen them Left me desecrated

A shell, barren

I am like the ashes from fire. Ravaged

I believed that it was eternal love But that rose has withered. I have bitter-sweet memories— and disillusionment

Kathryn Ellis, 12J

Turning slowly, I knew I would find laughter I tilted my head and screwed up my nose in an effort to comprehend the joke The voices moved away, ^ although I guessed they were still laughing.

Turning slowly, I closed my door

River

Lauren Sidler 12D

Sparkling clear Swift flowing currents Cool and sparkling waters Creek

Michelle Moore 6C

LIME STONE

Sand Shells

Fish bones too, Sea Weed Fossils Rain too Mud" Dirt Salt Wind

Almost every Thing pushed All together

Spiders' webs, Delicate, swirly, Swaying, moving, bobbing, Pretty, delicate, thin, spirally, Spired's home

Lis a Griffin Year 8

Helen Bernard Year 12

Ellie, 4 K

SOCIETY

Is a genius

One whose bubble is a rainbow? Or empty of all complexities?

Each individual

Is a bubble amongst a cluster

In a turbulent ocean

A myriad of colours dance on each

A million spectra flash past each moment

Erupting like fireworks

Smooth as a river-washed pebble, But as intricate and many-faceted as a diamond crystal,

As sharp as a sliver of ice

Some spoilt and pock-marked

Bombarded by grim, malicious stones

Hurled by the unknown

The colours of the bubble are Person's

Concept

But isn't Person

A perfect apple

Clear cut, perfectly rounded, symmetrically imploded

And few of Person

Can purge the bubble of impenetrable black

Or focus the image

Arising from certain delicate patterns of colour

Synapses are born

Forming immature ideas

If the bubble has enough oily colour on its surface

To fuel this tiny child of wisdom

It may become an incandescent being Of its own right

The Genius is the one

That makes the Key

The whole of Person is the padlock

And the clue to the key

Sarah Spargo, 10B

Circus

Circus, circus

My favourite place,

Seeing all the animals you can, See the clowns, acrobats and jugglers, See them! Aren't they clever, The horses are so pretty and gentle, The ringmaster cracks the whip like a pistol shot,

And the people enjoy themselves, cheering for the circus

The circus is here!

Lydia, 4M

If I could fly .. .

If I could fly

I would fly so high, That nobody could see me

In the dark, dark sky

I would flap my wings

As quietly as I could Then go back to my little bed and fall asleep

Ts e Yuen Lui 4M

Trapeze artists

Flying high

Fun to watch

Acts at a circus Excitement

Natalie Naylor, 4M

The

Monster In The Cupboard

I think the monster in the cupboard is Mrs Dale's pet, ready to eat us; and all these years she wanted to be headmistress to use her monster on us He looks like a rotten egg, with pink stripes, and he's got a horn on his head and one eye, two noses, and a mouth from ear to ear — with hundreds and hundreds of teeth And naughty Mrs Dale put him there!

Amanda Drury, 3 F

The Jungle

The jungle it was dark,

Ti l hist, hark, Arriving came dawn,

Followed by the morn

Out came the mole, Out of its little hole

Here comes a water rat treading on a lily mat

Then come the monkeys, Swinging full of joy,

Playing with things as if they were a toy

And for the lions the next thing was huntinng

They made a little grunting as they met little bear bunting

Now we'll leave the animals for their daily tasks,

While they hide from hunters behind their camouflaged masks

Emma and Lucy, 5K

Cathie Stott 6 B

The Lion

Lonely and sadly and repeatedly he paces up and down, While stared at by faces, and teased and mocked in his tiresome cage

till he is filled with hatred and rage

Each night in the dark the wilderness calls him He stretches a limb and a longing befalls him High mountains, low valleys, Streaming fountains, rocky alleys Dreaming, dreaming, the best thing to do when caged up like this poor lion at the zoo

Christina Barber, 7A

SPRING

Small animals bounce around their mothers; On the cool, green grass

While older animals, And young children watch on Flowers at many hues, Blowing in the breeze, Are glad they are still alive, And not wilted by the sun

Trees are once again blooming, A small sturdy cherry-tree

Is being explored by two young children

Beautiful birds fly across the sky, Singing the songs

They all know so well

The warm spring sun is enjoyed, By an old woman and her dog, As they both sit in the park

Watching life pass them by

Julie Barrow 8J

THE HOMELESS CHILDREN

As they come over the hill, Dragging their possessions behind them

I felt a twinge of compassion

For these lonely and homeless children

They live from day to day, Striving to cope with the problems Of feeding and clothing these six children

For they are orphans of death

Janine Clements, 7A

The Raging Bushfire

A contrast to the blackest night, It moved along with speed, Thi s smoking, roaring orange light

With blackened scrub and colour bright

An awful sight indeed

With haste I saddled up my mare

T o help those further down

At Kelly's ranch they'd felt the glare, As we stood and watched the thick scrub flare

And on my brow a frown

We got to Red Gum just in time

To see the blackened ground;

To see the great fire make its climb, We felt the heat and saw the grime; The fire left but one scrub And help it came from every side

T o put the fire out

The men hosed water far and wide; The women helped, the children cried The flames were quenched throughout. And could be seen for miles around The flaming, burnt-out land;

A vast expanse of blackened ground

The feel of hell without a sound

And there I could not stand

And afterwards I wondered how The fire had begun

The horror of it haunts me now I feel that sweat upon my brow For now my home is gone

Emma

French, 9 B

01 Joe

I'm an ex-convict merry and free, An' I'll tell you 'bout the days when We were lashed and whipped, And if we weren't careful, we'd get clipped

Many were hanged, thousands I think, An' I 'member the day when George was done.

We all was sittin' 'round the big tree, An' ol' George up top, With rope roun' 'is neck.

Then the dread moment: The ladder was jerked 'way

There was this chokin' soun', a clunk an' there 'e was hangin' free.

I cried me eyes out for days an' days An' after that it taught me a lesson, An' I ne'er stole again

Emma Clayton, 5K

Carolyn Khaw Year 11

Monkeys

Those mongrel monkeys! They've taken my hat, just when I thought I would have a nice nap They've taken it high up in the tree and now they're making faces at me!

Mary Kastritseas, 5 K

Kindness

Generous thoughts Giving and caring

Warm thoughts to others Help

Sarah Nathan 6C

. .. Indifferent .. .

I've longed to shriek hysterically, break the threads of sanity and run, screaming through the silent streets

Laugh at those that frown, and frown at those that laugh I wanted to walk in the rainstorm until every fibre of my being is saturated with its radiant energy. I longed to make them feel my wild ecstatic joy; unleashed, unbound

To walk along and wake the souls that sleep and breathe my life to those that die or those that never live

I've yearned to take and break the chains which they've created and which soon bind those that helpless crawl

Their life and death and lifeless hope, reminder of a time of youth, reminder of a time alone, a time long gone, again relived as years to come

reflect the fears and doubts of former days

I gaze at wrecks of worlds and lives and times and wonder, who would really care

Bernadette Cannan 12 F

It was a person, my brother, in fact, now strewn carelessly on a heap of cold, empty shells; their potency extinguished by the boots of a passing battalion 'Forgive them, and the feverish prayers, 'for they know not what they have done of a shellshocked priest

He would have been eleven in Spring, I looked at his face, contorted, hardly recognisable, His wreath of thornsharp

piercing agony, labelling his death What had the priest seen, in his face?'

I wondered now, hurt strangely for it had never worried me before I had gotten used to it by now, anyway, just like so many others had We all thought that we had used up all the hurt left on this forsaken

There isn't much time to feel, anyway it only leads to despair

Lyndel Sixsmith 12J

SENIOR CENTRE WINTER '81

(to be sung to Clementine, The Wild Colonial Boy, The Dying Stockman or anything else suitable.)

'cos there's twisties in the beanbags, And brevilles on the chairs

There are prefects in the common room, And counsellors up the stairs

When we walk in through the front door It's enough to make you choke; The Breville's going full ahead, And belching yellow smoke

The queue around the table Is seven slices long

Ham, cheese, egg and banana; The odour's pretty strong

The coagulated coffee

Won't stay inside its tin, A third-hand teabag in a cup

That don't keep water in;

And even if the cup's all right, It's owner will appear,

"That's my mug you're holding there, Please give it right back here."

The urn of course is empty by The time I get a thirst

The milk says, "use by June the tenth", Today's the twenty-first

We weave our way out of the door

The main room on the right, Is so jam packed with bodies, The floor is out of sight

We sit down on a table,

(It's luck to find a chair).

The smell of cheese and cup-a-soup Is wafting through the air

To make a conversation

Is often quite a test,

To find out if your voice is strong

Enough to drown the rest

On duty after lunch time; Such a pandemonium

Of cups and beanbags, apple cores, It's tempting me to run

Detergent has a sickly smell; The hot tap's coloured green

The coffee stains on all the cups, I'll say I haven't seen

But often it's a cosy place; The warmest on the block

It's a sort of "quiet" haven, And it's always chockablock

If you're into body contact

Well it's just the place to go; Two hundred chicks in half a house, But do we mind? Hell no!

Rebecca Ford, 12L

Kaija Kucers Year 12

The pressing heat swallows breath

Where black blood seeps, unseen, into red sands.

The white bird soars above in freedom Wings the air, gliding

Fleeing the bound and rotting corpse of a race

Silenced and decimated by democracy, White men point the bone And the flesh pecked, shapeless form, withers

The white bird soars above in freedom

Savouring the olive branch that it believes it bears

Clouds lavish tears of desolation, And the barren earth yields thorns T o crown the bowed black heads

A majestic dirge drowns the plaintive songs

Of nature's voice in man

Hallowed tables bear stale bread

While holy vintage, poured down throats, Moves through failing frames, corrupting

Imperious shadows of white men

Presiding over their reckless courage, Eclipse any sense of justice

The white bird soars above in freedom, As a black flock, dying and dead, Despairs of vision for an improbable era

The legato rhymth of dream-time snapped Cracked voices wail in silent suffering

Robyn Beale,

12J

War

There's blood on the doorstep of my dreams,

Waiting to invade my soul

There's a gun on my brain telling me to leave,

For the place where all must go

There's salt on my lips from the sand and the sea,

Where the unspeakable is said and takes place

There's a place on this earth where the sane go mad,

And the ones who are mad seem sane

The fountain of fear has just overflowed

But no-one seems to understand, And the glory of God seems to disappear, As blood and tears stain the cracks of the earth

Where flowers and trees used to stand Why do I seem to not count anymore? And why must my country come first? For I hardly know what I'm fighting for, Why are we under this curse?

There's sweat running down the walls of my head,

As I sit here and picture my world, For there's love and there's hope and there's safety here,

And that's why I'll join the human race, And that's why I'll join the WAR!

Annette Benger,

10B

MANGANINNIE

Manganinnie lost her tribe, When white man made them run, But soon she found Joanna, Whose hair was bright as sun Aboriginals had no matches, So they carried lighted bark, But Joanna dropped the fiery stick, So now it bares no spark

The nights were long and dark, And Manganinnie had no light, So Jo and Manganinnie

Fought the spirits of the night

After stealing flint from white man, And Manganinnie being shot, Manganinnie got more restless, Though her wound began to rot. For a while she went off wandering, Over hill and plain,

With Joanna looking out for her, But their search was all in vain Manganinni feeling dizzy, And her stomach feeling ill, Returned young Jo to white man, And died from lack of will

Jo burnt Manganinnie, Her spirit rising high, Over storms and darkness, To the fire in the sky

Julie Rogers, 6C

Ascent

The sun was rising over the ridge

Of the treacherous mountain peak

Looming up high,

Into the pale blue sky

Steep gorges challenging defeat.

Like small, moving stars in the sky

Of a clear, cloudless, night

Dotting the side,

By which they were tied

The climbers held on in their flight

As each endless step

Through their hard-lived eternity,

Brought them closer to the top,

Daring them to step.

They trudged on with undaunted certainty

Suddenly there it was—

Sitting silently in the lime of the light

A golden throne,

All their own

To force the flag with all their might

Acclaimed for themselves,

With everlasting success

They were the first

To defeat the worst,

The almighty Everest!

At last their dreams had been fulfilled—

They'd conquered the mountain at last!

With courage so strong

They had made it along

To the top of the mountain pass

Julie Wayne, Sonya Pollard, Heather Kirk, Kristin Broberg, 9A

The Circus

When I went to the circus last year, I met a seal balancing a ball

The elephant with wrinkly skin,

Ate peanuts tamely from my hand

The dappled horse, all grey and white, prances around the field.

But the thing I like best,

Is the clown

Fiona Cameron Year 8

Misty ghosts drifting over bending meadow,

Wending through wreaths of cloud— Silent, watchful, approaching Entranced, I stand, anticipating; Thrilled by this gift of stolen beauty

They encircle me — hesitant, trembling

Warm vapour wafts and scents the air

Fragrance of warm hay, sweet and pungent

As they test me I stand, tense, And ache with their dumb beauty

Then

A swirl of sudden movement

And they are gone

Melting silently into the night I sigh and turn away, Mourning for a stolen, shattered moment—

Lost beauty in a harsh, crude land I turn again and see

The horses

Silhouetted, dim, against the dying sun.

Debbie Storie 12L

The Monster

Once upon a time, a monster was eating a banana when he heard a scream He looked, and he saw a boy falling from Niagara Falls; and he jumped in and saved the boy

Bridget Langley, 3 F

Sunset

Her warm fingers

Danced on the Brackish water.

Glowing liquid gold, a Blazing ball of fire, Filling the sky like an Enormous meteor, Burning in the earth's atmosphere

As she hung, suspended from the Dusky sky

Slowly she slunk away, Reluctantly, T o rest, as the sky

Glowed like

Polished mother-of-pearl, a Glorious rainbow of Artist's paints, swirling in a Frenzy of colour, Rich and vibrant, like Fungi, Pink-filled, Spotted with mauve and gold

One by one, Glowing incandescent Fireflies appeared, Twinkling like

Snapping eyes of youth,

As the fireball made a last, Valiant struggle

Before being swallowed by the Hungry horizon

Andrea Mikkelsen, 10B

Hardened Anew

Gossamer tears trace a web of dampness over porcelain finery

China soul laced in gentle sorrow Weeps for shadows of imagining

Silken strands weave cracks in perfected craftsmanship

Jenny Lang, 12J

It is half past five And the sun is going down But the moon is there

Anna Voudouris 8 E

You formed in my origin

And grew with me till my awakening

You held my hand while I stepped into the light

And there in the light we've fought together everyday

You've given me highs

And brought me lows

When down, almost drained

You've shone upon me once more

And brought me home

One day you'll hold my child's hand

Just as you have with all other children of the universe

Our world centres around you

You are life

You are my guardian

The source of my soul

Fuel for my fire and

The reason for my presence

Till I'm met by darkness

You'll be with me always Life

Megan Gardner, 12P

Wendy Price Year 11

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Janette Reid

. FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR .

WHAT WOULD I LIKE TO SAY ABOUT MUSIC AT M.L.C. IN 1981?

Shall I bask in warm reflection of the music school's successful performances this year?

Certainly I should want to say that I am: glad to "have" the Mrs Caseys of this world to stage "Camelot" — and the Mrs Chestermans to inspire Lower Middle School;

sad to know that it is Anne Bortolussi's last year at school and bothered that I can think of no evil plot to make her return next year;

happy to have "hit-it-off" with Scotch again after a three year break from our traditional combination;

delighted to witness the spontaneous interest in chamber music group work this year;

full of praise for all who conduct our choirs and orchestras to such fine standards and grateful for a fine Assistant Director and Music Secretary; glad to know that so many Year 12 girls have found time to play and sing in Orchestra and Choir, despite such a heavy workload for H.S.C.

pleased that our music programme has blossomed in so many areas that we are worried by a shortage of music rooms of adequate size; etc.!

Especially I should want to acknowledge all the hard work, dedication, fun, happiness, togetherness, musical satisfaction and development that goes to make up the life we all — teachers and students — share in the music school at M.L.C

And If I were to be allowed a personal note, I would want to refer to the very successful concert tour to England by thirty-two senior singers for three weeks in May of this year

For me, the highlight was our concert in St Paul's Cathedral, London, with the opportunity to conduct in that wonderful building with its unique acoustics It seems to me that M.L.C is a school which offers those of us who make up its community some quite special opportunities in one way or another Certainly, my memories of the M.L.C Chorale in England find me overwhelmed with an awareness of the privilege which was

Deo gratias!

Jane Elton Brown, 1981

EDMONTON YOUTH ORCHESTRA

They didn't believe our stories of maneating wombats which terrorize some of Victoria's most popular tourist resorts, but they did believe us when we told them of grizzly bears which frequently attack skiers on the slopes of Mt Kosciusko Yes, you guessed it! They were members of the Edmonton Youth Orchestra from Canada They brought their violins, 'cellos, double basses, flutes, horns, trumpets, trombones and a whole new vocabulary For ten days (and nights) in the middle of our bleak winter they prowled the windswept streets of Melbourne calling "toque toque " No, this is not the Canadian mating call, but rather their word for a beanie (this raised some interesting questions) Their musical programme was busy and the girls of the junior and middle schools were much impressed by the performance they gave at M.L.C They also played at Monash University, the Art Gallery, and several times at the Dallas Brooks Hall It was a hectic ten days but we're hoping to visit Edmonton soon!

SCOTCH/M.L.C. CONCERT

"Will the Scotch boys and the M.L.C girls get everything together in time .?" The answer is 'yes', we did and what a performance!

It was a pleasure to have male voices in the choir this year Their virile singing gave the choir more body and goaded us into singing with extra vigour The orchestra was augmented by the addition of Scotch players and their red blazers provided a welcome splash of colour The enthusiasm and panache with which the boys played was positively infectious and the alternate seating of M.L.C girls and Scotch boys ensured a successful performance by the Orchestra

SENIOR CHOIR 1981

7th Row (L to R.): Lyndal Williams, Sally Hyett, Linda Brownscombe, Jane Penington, Kirsten Slifirski, Miriam Steuart, Julie-Anne Goldsmith, Jenny Hutchens, Trisci a Mathews

6th Row: Dianne Gunn, Robyn Senior, Pip Scurfield, Jane Bossence, Sandra Burzins, Helen Firth, Linda Harvey, Livia Judge, Lindy Kirk, Leigh Garde, Jane Schleiger, Heather Ewart, Pam Pratt

5th Row: Arimbi Winoto Katie Love Karen Ivanyi Caroline Prillwitz Chris Roberts Ruth McMillan Sally Mitchell Jenny Lumsden Karen Whiting Janine Wan, Wendy Lafranchi, Margaret Ford

4th Row: Kerry Pascall, Robyn Bateson, Julie Ackland, Tracey Manallack, Cathy Toyas, Debbie Baker, Helen Leonoff, Kim Kellet, Louise Adams, Christine Le, Sophie Pavlovski

3rd Row: Carol Hodgson, Bonnie McCallum, Cheryl Thomas, Donna Weeks, Debbie Kwong, Lorraine Grove, Heather Blyth, Fiona Boyd, Toni Nikakis, Daniel Aisen, Hsui-Hui Ten, Andrea Mikkelson, Bronwyn John

2nd Row: Jackie Mudge, Vivienne Hutchinson, Janine Harris, Annette Bromage, Jenny Joshua, Carole Griffin, Kim Middleton, Nicole McKinnon, Mrs Elton-Brown, Megan Lorimer, Fiona Schroeter, Bronwyn Grant, Jeanette Craig-Brown, Donna Milne, Paula Brown, Cathy Heeley, Sharman Williamson, Annwyn Blackburn

1st Row: Leanne Findlay, Angela Roennfeldt, Elizabeth Ely, Anita Binns, Carolyn Barton, Julie Brisbane, Carolyn Burness, Jacinta Barbary, Sue Hamerton, Wendy Little, Jenny Candy, Sally Parker, Di Hodgkinson, Judy Burley, Caroline Davies

Seated: Veda Chang, Jenny Freeman Absent: Linda Burns

SENIOR ORCHESTRA 1981

4th Row (L to R.): Julie Ackland (Violin), Sally Parker (Trumpet), Elizabeth Ely (Flute), Caroline Davies (Flute), Jane Penington (Flute), Louise Williams (Clarinet), Fiona Boyd (Cello), Heather Douglas (Clarinet), Kathy Owen (Clarinet), Gail Bastian (Percussion), Tracey Eaton (Percussion), Jane Joshua (Violin), Jane Schleiger (Violin), Leigh Garde (Oboe)

3rd Row: Bonnie McCallum (Bas s Clarinet), Robyn Veitz (Flute), Lyndel Williams (Flute), Lucinda Calwell (Clarinet), Jenny Ridgway (Violin), Livia Judge (Flute), Emma Scott (Trumpet), Jenny Joshua (Percussion), Carolyn Scholtz (Saxophone), Marina Jansen (Viola), Bronwyn McLean (Viola), Bon-Lan Chou (Cello), Mr Van Ernst (Conductor)

2nd Row: Miss Robertson (String Tutor) Iveta Samulis (Violin) Jane Trigg (Violin) Susie Stringer (Violin) Dianne Gunn (Horn) Elizabeth Blackwell (French Horn) Linda Harvey (Saxophone) Shelley Hobby (Flute) Leanne Findlay (Flute) Lisa Heron (Violin) Megan Lorimer (Clarinet) Jacinta Barbary (Double Bass) Jenny Wilkie (Violin) Fiona Joshua (Violin) Kate Heathershaw (Trumpet) Cathy Heeley (Tuba)

1st Row: Sarah Wigglesworth (French Horn), Susan Chang (Violin), Melanie May (Violin), Wendy Quay (Violin), Anne Harvey (Violin), Andrea Newman (Violin), Jenny Freeman (Trumpet), Sue Hamerton (Joint Leader), Anita Binns (Joint Leader), Pene Mathew (Violin), Liz Murdoch (Violin), Karen Ivanyi (Violin), Madeleine Flynn (Violin), Megan McFarlane (Violin), Olivia Glasson (Violin), Jenny Lumsden (French Horn)

M.L.C. CHORALE

Did you know that the M.L.C Chorale sang in St Paul's Cathedral? Prince Charles and Lady Di stood on the very same steps when they were married Did you know that when they visited Christ's Hospital Girls' School, the oldest girls school in England, they had to march into Sunday dinner to the tune of a brass woodwind band, or that when they visited Eton College they were stunned to see that the boys still wore tails and top hots to school every day?

The M.L.C Chorale departed for their three-week England tour on Friday, May 1st, an excited party of 32 singers and three brave teachers Congregating at Tullamarine Airport they were easily recognisable in their floral green skirts and cream shirts and after many tears and well wishes they finally boarded the Qantas jumbo for the first leg of the journey Twenty-six hours later, 35 tired, but still excited Australians landed at Heathrow Airport, experienced their first taste of "refreshing" English weather and departed for Stanhope Court Hotel, the home of the chorale for the first week During the bus trip there were tantalizing glimpses of the well known sights of London — Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's in the distance, sights which were thoroughly explored in the ensuing few days Other highlights included

ENGLAND CHORALE GROUP 1981

visiting, the various places on the monopoly board — Trafalgar Square for example, shopping at Harrods and seeing the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace where some of us were fortunate enough to wave to the Queen Mother Amidst the sight-seeing expeditions were interspered frequent rehearsals (it became increasingly hard to remember that we were in England primarily to sing!) and that week we performed at Christ's Hospital Girls' School, Canterbury Cathedral and St Paul's Each girl found performing in a cathedral an unforgettable experience

During the next two weeks the choir travelled through the picturesque countryside which was so green and lush compared to the drier terrain of Australia Our first stay was in Hampshire where we were billeted with the first of our three host families, members of the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra, and that week we gave two performances, one with the Orchestra and one at St Swithin's Girls' School Sightseeing was again foremost in everyone's mind Winchester Boys' School proved to be quite an attraction, especially the boys who showed us around the school And everyone enjoyed visiting Stonehenge and Old Sarum From there we travelled to Shrewsbury, a town near the border of Wales and England and, there we were billeted with girls from Shrewsbury Girls' High School En route

we visited Bath Our tour guides fascinated us with stories of the Roman Baths which are simply excavated around natural hot springs of water Back in the 18th century the people only bathed once a year when they came to Bath and this was more a social event rather than a matter of cleanliness as both men and women bathed together in voluminous yellow gowns

During our stay in Shrewsbury we visited Wales and found pronouncing the somewhat lengthy names rather difficult Nevertheless, everyone enjoyed the friendly people and the rolling hills of the countryside

The last of the English hosts were in Wakefield, an industrial town in North England Staying with host families was one of the most rewarding aspects of the tour as it enabled us to actually live and make friends with English people

The tour was a tremendous success in all respects, the sightseeing tours were marvellous and we sang well All the girls are very grateful to those who helped in making the tour so enjoyable and successful Special thanks must go to Mr Loader, Mrs Elton Brown, Mrs Calwell and Miss Cornwell.

We hope this tour is the first of many overseas trips!

Anne Bortolussi,

12G

3rd Row (L to R.): Mrs Elton-Brown Patricia Pritchard Katie Love Lindy Kirk Fiona Boyd Helen Firth Lyndel Williams Carole Griffin Anne Bortolussi Lillian Vukosav Kate Boling Heather Blyth

2nd Row: Daniel Aisen, Bronwyn John, Cassandra Hamid, Angela Roennfeldt, Lorraine Grove, Bronwyn Grant, Kim Kellett, Nicole McKinnon, Carol Adams, Christine Le, Mrs Calwell

1st Row: Carolyn Barton, Jennifer Freeman, Karen Whiting, Bonnie McCallum, Debbie Kwong, Christine Hopkins, Megan McLaughlin, Merrilyn Frank, Fiona Schroeter, Fiona Tan, Jenny Joshua Absent: Heather Ewart

"DON'T

PUT YOUR DAUGHTER ON TH E STAGE, MRS

WORTHINGTON" —

Noel Coward

Fortunately for the House drama captains this year there were no Mrs Worthingtons All five plays presented at the Annual House drama festival demanded large casts, with an average of approximately 20! Naturally this presented a multitude of problems for the producers which were eventually, overcome! It also created a true feeling of House spirit by involving numbers of girls, both on and off stage The five plays performed this year were extremely varied. The first night of the drama festival opened with Cato's performance of Act 3 of Thornton Wilder's famous play Our Town. It is an interesting play, which members of the audience could easily relate to Cato's production will be remembered for its masterful use of the stage in such a demanding play. Krome House followed Cato with an adaptation of The Capek Brothers' wellknown play — The Insect Play. Thi s colorful production provided light comedy and some serious food for thought, with both a social and political message Next Fitchett delighted us all with their performance of Oscar Wilde's Ghost of Canterville Hall. Thi s witty, light-hearted comedy was highlighted by some very strong performances by its actresses It was a wonderful play to round off the first night of the festival Berry began the second and final night with their play 'Ome Sweet 'Ulk'. Thi s play was written by their drama captain Lydia Prest and skilfully presented a historical picture of British female convicts being transported to Australia Full congratulations go to Lydia for her excellent work in presenting a most enjoyable performance

Finally Nevile House gave their adaptation of School for Clowns by J K Waechter Thi s hilarious comedy captured the audience with its color and masterful clowning It completed what was an enjoyable and fulfilling festival Mr Ron Rodger adjudicated this year's festival and we thank him for his helpful comments which the captains and members of the casts and crews were able to hear over coffee in Senior Centre after the last performance. The festival was a fulfilling experience for all involved and the co-operation and interest between the Houses served to make it a relaxed and happy experience Already the 1982 drama captains have been elected and are no doubt underway in their preparations for next year's drama festival

We wish them all the very best of luck and look forward to returning next year to see the festival — this time as a member of the audience Megan Cooke 12J

Rehearsals for the Senior House Choral Contest began immediately after Year 11 and Year 12 examinations in second term Thi s year the contest was brought forward a day leaving captains and conductors only seven days to prepare for the competition Despite the limited time factor the standard was once again very high, and the afternoon very enjoyable for those performing and those in the audience

Thi s year the awards for each section (brand new trophies) were distributed almost equally amongst the houses making the competition both fair and exciting Krome won two items, the massed set song Th e Old 100th', conducted enthusiastically by Lyn Mooney; and Ensemble Two with the delightful madrigal 'My Bonnie Lass She Smiles' led by Anita Binns Karen Knowles showed her talents as a conductor and won for her house the massed own choice with a rousing rendition of 'Oklahoma' Nevile was successful in winning Ensemble One, a performance of Bach's Trio Sonata in G major, (led sensitively by Caroline Davies) and also secured the Proficiency Cup Fitchett, although they did not win any individual sections, came out on top overall and won the aggregate shield much to the delight of captains Lauren Sidler and Liz Ely.

Two excellent original compositions were performed this year, "Th e Street Musician" and "Dreamtime Rhapsody" composed respectively by Lyn Mooney and Wendy Little and the prize for the best original composition for 1981 was awarded to Wendy Little

The composition was adjudicated by Mr Peter Chapman, music master, Scotch College Junior School, and all were pleased to hear his helpful comments and criticisms

Di Hodgkinson of Nevile and Jenny Freeman of Cato are to be specially thanked; for only a few days before the contest Krome's pianist was taken ill and these girls showed tremendous interhouse spirit, by playing two of Krome's accompaniments on the day

Owing to the steadfast bonds of friendship between the music captains the choral festival was a tremendous success and an exciting end to Term 2

HOUSE DEBATING AND ORATORY

House Debating and Oratory this year was of an exceptionally high standard and attracted many thought provoking question times and willing House support

The first debate was between Cato and Berry Houses on the topic "Australians are Apathetic". Cato under the leadership of Heidi Aldred fought a hard battle but lost to Berry who was led by Miriam Steuart

The second debate was between Fitchett inspired by Alison Roberts and Karen Sutherland I led the Krome House attack

The topic was "W e are Slaves of Habit" which was hotly debated and ended with Krome who had taken the negative stand narrowly winning

The last and final debate to decide the tournament was between Krome and last year's winners, Nevile, led by Leng Kwok

The controversial topic was "Th e Male Should Lead" The topic set the scene for an emotional and enthralling debate where Megan Cooke, Krome's third speaker aptly reminded the affirmative team that it was "Ev e who led Adam astray"!

Krome House won this debate and the series The competition highlighted some of the debating talent which will be available for the school debating teams of the future

The House Oratory competition unfortunately saw many of the same people who had participated in the Debating also competing. Public speaking is an important asset in life and I am certain it would be advantageous for some students to "have a go"

Miriam Steuart for Berry began the competition

Libby Gore spoke for Fitchett on " A Woman's Place is in the House of Representatives" and I spoke on behalf of Krome on "Every Donkey Needs Its Motivational Carrot" Jenny Lang rounded off the oratory competition with her speech on "Conflict is More Effectively Resolved Through Discussion than Force" for Nevile

There were many different styles used throughout the competition which added to its variety Mrs Fay Maries adjudicated, and her helpful comments were very much appreciated I was lucky enough to win the "Ros e Bowl" for the oratory competition, and had the opportunity of representing the school at the Plain English Speaking Oratory Competition later in July. It was indeed an honour and I am sure that it won't be long before an M.L.C girl does win this coveted award

Annwyn Blackburn

DEBATING REPORTS

A GRADE

Thi s year was an interesting one for A Grade Debaters We alternately advocated socialism and royalism, and heartily provided the offensive for the case against "The old school tie" However, the audiences of eight or nine, lost in the dim, cavernous interiors of college auditoriums were most supportive They consistently laughed in all the right places, and helped with the dishes after our "suppers" (which only goes to show that parents CAN be trained )

Many thanks to Ms Maxwell who, apart from her repeated fraternizing with handsome members of the opposition, has been a great help, and has provided assistance when needed

We won two out of our five debates, and believe that the B Grade team will be able to shine even more next year. Good luck, and thanks to everyone concerned

Jenny Lang (Captain)

"A" GRADE DEBATERS

L to R.: Jenny Connor Jenny Lang Andrea Phi Paula Brown

B GRADE

Until this year's debating season, I believed in the clichfe "Th e only time success comes before work is in the dictionary". This year we achieved the dream of most football clubs — we reached the finals after only actually winning one debate Of our five debates, we debated two, losing one to Mazenod "That Custom is Stronger Than Law", and winning one against De La Salle "That We Value Our Own Comfort Too Much" We "won" the other three debates by forfeits Perhaps the other teams heard of the amazing Year 11 debaters and cowered

D GRADE

Debating this year has been really exciting and we all found it extremely helpful in other subjects as we learned to think logically and to support whatever we said with evidence

We also learned how to speak well in public which is an important asset to have

The topics we had to debate were "Tall Poppies Should Be Cut Down to Size" (M.L.C — affirmative), "Royalty is Entitled to Privacy" (M.L.C — negative) and "We Should Have No More Olympic Games" (M.L.C — negative) Those who participated were Sarah Endacott, Sally Greenwood, Nicky Roxon, Mary Lou Wooldridge and ourselves

The scores were close — the first we lost by three points, the second we won by seven points and the third we lost by one point The schools we debated against were Montmorency High, Lauriston Girls and Mazenoid

We would like to thank Mrs Jansen for helping us prepare arguments and organize the debates, and Jenny Lang and Annwyn Blackburn (Year 12 debaters) for giving up their valuable lunch times to help us with the preparation of our cases Janet Ryan, Caitlin Stronell 9 E

out!! We debated our quarter final last week, losing to C.B.C East St Kilda The topic was "That We Should Take Leave of Our Censors"

My thanks to all the talented debaters: Kirsten Slifirski, Miriam Steuart, Julie-Anne Goldsmith, Claire Phillips, Kerrie Koch, Yvonne Tormasi and Libbi Gorr, for their work and sacrificed lunch times

Thank you also to Mrs Wells, who would sit, listen and patiently criticise our arguments Who knows, perhaps Ron Barassi might ask us to give "Easy Success" motivational talks to football teams!

Hutchens 11E

"D" GRADE DEBATERS

L to R.: Caitlin Stronell, Sally Greenwood, Janet Ryan, Mary Wooldridge, Nicky

"B " GRADE DEBATERS

s, Annwyn Blackburn, Angela Roennfeldt,

Jenny

Roxon

Back Row (L to R.): Clare Phillips Julie-Anne Goldsmith Miriam Steuart Libbi Gorr Front Row: Kerrie Koch Jenny Hutchens Kirsten Slifirski

CHESS CLUB NOTES

At the beginning of the year, the M.L.C Chess Club appealed for new members to join as many senior members had left last year We now have approximately twentyfive regular members, who have greatly contributed to our success this year

The Chess Club began this year with a new coach — Anne-Marie Pellizzer, an Old Collegian and last year's captain

The first tournament of the year was the "Lightning" Title held in April We had several teams entered but the Tw o Towers' got off to a great start and came second in their section We trained hard for the next tournament and our hard work paid off The "Two Towers", (alias Josie Wright, Yvonne Tormasi, Albina Delia Bruna and Karen Pellizzer) were successful in winning the State Title In this tournament the "Two Towers" won the Elimination Finals and won the Grand Finals At this tournament the "Checkmate Chicks", another M.L.C team, came third.

In second term, the Victorian Junior Title was held In this tournament our Junior Team, "Cassier", was very successful and won the title The members of this winning team were Josie Wright, Sharyn, Albina Delia Bruna and Sara Wigglesworth

Our last tournament was new in 1981 It was a revolving tournament which consisted of 19 rounds of 5 minute chess. It took place in one day and was very tiring for all who participated The team qualified for the Grand Final and came equal first However, on the countback system we came runners-up Members of this team were Albina Delia Bruna, Natasha Feder, and Sara Wigglesworth Thi s has been my first year as Chess Club Captain and the year has been quite successful We owe a great deal of our success to Anne-Marie and I'm sure that 1982 will be an even better year!

Yvonne Tormasi

CHESS CLUB MEMBERS

GREEK CLUB REPORT

Although the Greek Club began relatively late in first term, the girls showed a great deal of enthusiasm

Fortnightly meetings were held and our first function was a Greek cake stall. Thi s proved to be a successful start to the year as it enabled many girls of the MLC community to explore the tempting tastes of Greek sweets

We also hoped to establish a combined Greek Club with various schools in the area. However, the late commencement of our activities posed a major problem although all schools contacted showed enthusiasm We sincerely hope that this link will be firmly established early next year ,

Early in term two, a Tavern Night was held Various members of staff, girls and

their family and friends joined in and experienced Greek cuisine and Greek dancing Thi s resulted in an evening of enjoyment and entertainment,within a typical Greek atmosphere From these functions a sum of money was raised and proceeds will go to the Australian Greek Society for the Care of the Elderly We would personally like to thank Mrs Pavlou for her support and involvement with the club. We would also like to thank the members of the Greek Club and we wish them the best of luck in MLC's Centenary Year (1982) and for the years that will follow

Evelyn Salvaris 12C, President

Christina Dounias 12B, Vice-President

Christina Kondos 12P, Secretary

Nikoletta Karathanassis 12J, Treasurer

L to R.: Albina Delia Bruna, Josie Wright, Anne-Marie Pellizzer, Yvonne Tormasi, Rebecca Ford

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1981 has again been a very busy year with participation and enjoyment for many as our main challenge To this end we endeavour to get new activities in motion, and if successful find a time slot around which competition and "just doing" can be equally important An example would be Badminton, played as a new House Sport in Term 1 and continued on as a club

Of course Baseball and Tennis are traditional sports but our Sports Association voted Softball to be played by Juniors for a trial period of two years In Swimming M.L.C had its best year ever, winning every carnival and the "All Schools" We are at present doing well in winter inter-school competition. In October we plan a new joint venture with the Scotch Amateur Swimming Club which will take in M.L.C girls for Saturday competition In return M.L.C will make our pool available while the new Scotch complex is being built

The special subjects of Yoga, Jazz Ballet and Fencing have a small but dedicated following, with Fencing organized as an inter-school event

1981 is also our first big year of Rowing, and has proved to be a highly successful addition to our programme The Club has their first boat on order to be christened next year as part of our Centenary celebrations We also hope to be invited to participate in "Head of the River" in 1982

Our "big day" in Term 1 is really two now that Sports Day takes in field events, longer distance running, and new team games for all levels The athletic content has been expanded to cater for the outstanding performer as well as those House girls who just like to be in the March and ballgames "B " and "C" Divisions have been added to most individual events

In Term 2 our School Netball and Hockey teams welcomed M.L.C School, Sydney for an inaugural competition and a weekend's entertainment We hope to take teams to N.S.W in 1982

SENIOR ROWING TEAM

Cox: Sonia Pollard StroKe:

Bow: Cathy Rossiter

A second exchange was with Brisbane Girls' Grammar School's gymnastic team, when 54 girls from Brisbane were billeted Gymnastics at M.L.C is relatively new, consisting of Artistic and Rhythmic components The Club area of Artistic has an enthusiastic following of approximately 300 girls from both Junior and Senior Schools Our school teams last year won every team title and this year the high standard has enabled us to enter gymnasts in State Championships, culminating with 3 girls qualifying for the Finals. Preparations are now under way for House and School Competition in Term

3 We also plan to enter our first Rhythmic Inter-School Competition this year At present Life-Saving is in progress, and Term 3 will also see House competition in Squash, Volleyball, Cricket and Basketball These are all played socially as inter-school matches, and intra-school for Club and coaching purposes If none of the mentioned pastimes is appealing to some girls they are encouraged to come for a swim, join a fitness class, the dance club or anything else worth suggesting. To those whose passive recreation is watching others; please join in — it's better on the inside!

SENIOR HOCKEY TEAM

Anita Kearney 3: Debbie Bassett 2: Michelle Griffiths

Back Row: (L to R.): Debbie Baker, Katie Stevens, Jacinta Barbary, Cathy Macdonald, Marilyn Owies, Sue Tyrell, Sue Barker, Kirsty Allen (Captain) Front Row: Megan Boadle, Jenny Thomson

SWIMMING REPORT

Well done, team! 1981 has been the most successful year for school swimming since 1947 We finished at the end of the main season as the top girls' school for swimming in Victoria

We started the season off well with a convincing win in the Eastern Suburbs Association held at the Nunawading Pool Thi s was against five other girls' schools including P.L.C., Ivanhoe Grammar, Strathcona, M.C.E.G.G.S and Camberwell C.E.G.G.S.

However, it was a shame that M.L.C., the largest school, had the smallest number of supporters All the swimmers felt that it would help them to swim even more brilliantly if the Year Sixe s and Sevens could take half a day off to come and cheer on their school, as was the case with most of the other schools

Only five days later the G.P.S.V.S.A Combined Swimming Sports were held at the new State Swim Centre We had extremely tough opposition in Morongo, P.L.C., G.G.S., Toorak and M.C.E.G.G.S

Our younger swimmers did extremely well, winning nearly every relay, and we emerged victorious once again Mr Loader and Miss Kerr, who were also present, shared in our excitement

Following this great victory came another, even more exciting win The V.A.S.A All Schools Swimming Competition, also held in the State Swim Centre, is open to AL L schools in Victoria We entered in seven out of a possible eleven events and reached the finals in all seven. We won five gold medals and broke a record in the 14/U Breaststroke Relay Jenny and I would particularly like to thank the parents of the girls that swam for their help and support on this day, which took quite a bit of organisation As a result of our wins in these events, we gained the highest number of points, meaning that we won the girls' cup

To top off a great season we swam in the V.A.S.A Winter Pennant Competitions Our seniors finished fourth in "D " Grade and our juniors, who were in "A" Grade, won the premiership pennant. Thanks are due to all girls who participated in any of the events throughout the year Although the youngest girls proved their outstanding ability, we also needed the dependability of the older girls to make the whole team successful Jenny and I especially thank Mrs Armstrong for all the hard work she has done all year. She was always calm and organised, and proved to be the backbone of our successes Finally, we would like to wish all the girls good luck for next year, which we hope will be an even more successful year

Linda Barclay Jenny Joshua.

SWIMMING TEAM

6th Row (L to R.): L Cade L McArtney

5th Row: M Plihal M Cade M Wooldridge S Allan M Boardman

4th Row: S Giddings, F Joshua, K Gellie, F Werner, J Morrey, F Donelly, D Basset

3rd Row: K Miller, M Salvage, B Arnold, W Levecke, M Robinson, Z Deakin, N Ritter

2nd Row: S Robertson, A Bortolussi, K Mowbray, A Way, L Reid, C Siviour, N Harding, Mrs Armstrong

1st Row: K Brownlee, J Joshua, L Barclay (Captain), C Thomson

DIVING REPORT

Diving at M.L.C has become a little monotonous — once again we 'scooped the pool'! We are known for our talented divers and this year was no exception With our experienced team we easily won the senior and junior diving sections at the G.P.S Swimming Sports where M.L.C finished in first place, overall Jane and Fiona Joshua competed in the junior section and Karen Ivanyi and Jenny Joshua were the divers in the senior events

In the All Schools Competition, M.L.C was represented by Meredith Boardman, Jane and Fiona Joshua, who were all very successful. Later, Jane was selected to represent her school and her country at the Junior World Games in the U.S.A We know that next year will be just as successful for our divers.

Jenny Joshua Linda Barclay.

SCHOOL GYMNASTICS

SENIOR GYMNASTICS TEAM

Yim

Renee Ellwood Mrs Thompson Jodie Thornhill, Bronwyn Morgan, Katie Love

Our School gymnastic teams were victorious yet again The results for the Independent Schools gymnastic competition were: Senior 'A' 1st

'B' 1st

Intermeditate 'A' 1st

'B' 1st

Overall winner — M.L.C

Many hours of preparation were contributed by many girls as the results show Congratulations to all girls who competed

The gym is preparing for renovations and new equipment in the near future Gymnastics has proved to be a very popular sport at M.L.C. and I hope this continues

I would like to thank our coach, Mrs T for the many hours she has devoted after school and at weekends Her encouragement and good humour have been an inspiration to both new comers and the "oldies"

We would like to see many more participants in the House competitions next year You may be a prospective Olympian Come along and we'll help you find out

Michele

Turner, Captain

SCHOOL ATHLETICS TEAM

6th Row (L to R.): Anne Barker, Liz Addicoat, Carolyn Beach, Lisa Hales, Carolyn Scholtz, Anne-Maree Cook, Sophie Pavlovski

5th Row: Fiona Johnson, Janine Clements, Joanne Bradford, Kylie Hall, Joanne Massey, Linda Lorbeer, Margaret Byass, Carolyn Thomson, Kate Morris, Joanna Taylor, Mary Wooldridge, Jenny Neales

4th Row: Carolyn Zsoemboer, Mis s Richardson, Mandy Robinson, Minnie Cade, Sue Horscroft, Carolyne Bowman, Allison Best, Leanne Coleman (Level 10 Captain)

3rd Row: Pip Clayton, Elly Agrotis, Libbi Gorr, Jenny Senior

2nd Row: Nicki Anastopoulos, Michelle Turner, Sue Monro, Helen Wilson (School Captain), Carolyn Siviour (Vice Captain), Jodie Thornhill, Josie Millard

1st Row: Louise Scanlon, Michelle Plihal

On Beam (L to R.): Karen Sutherland, Melissa Johnson, Sue Monro, Michelle Turner (Captain), Sue Robertson, Heather Blyth

Seated:

Kwok Carolyn Siviour Bonnie McCallum

NETBALL REPORT

During second term this year the Senior School Netball teams were involved in many new events

On the Queen's Birthday weekend M.L.C held a small round-robin tournament with teams from P.L.C., M.C.E.G.G.S., and M.L.C. Sydney also playing. M.L.C. Sydney finished outright winners in both sections (A and B) and M.L.C finished third It was a well organised morning and everyone who participated enjoyed it M.L.C also played in a tournament which was played at Lauriston Girls' Grammar School one Sunday during the term We finished runners up to Lauriston by three goals and were presented with a new netball for the school team

The highlight this year was entering an Open School Team in the Victorian Schoolgirls' Championships 1981 Thi s is the first year M.L.C has entered a team in the Championships and hopefully next year will mean entering not only an Open team but also an U/16 and U/14 team In the Championships the representing team did very well on the elimination night winning all matches quite convincingly, which meant we had made our way to the Grand Final night Unfortunately we came up against some strong opposition and we won only two games but were only narrowly defeated in the two other games. Thanks to Debbie Basset and Jenny Senior for playing in this representative team

The Senior School Team selected this year was—

GS Libby Green

GA Fiona Kennedy

WA Ros Trembath

C Karen McCann

WD Chris Johansen

GD Liz Addicoat

GK Melinda Furness

Thanks also to Lyndy Reid, Jill Payne and Jenny Connor for helping out when needed

Our results were—

M.L.C defeated Carey 46-9

M.L.C defeated Ruyton 35-7

M.L.C. defeated M.C.E.G.G.S. 18-10

M.L.C lost to P.L.C 20-22

M.L.C defeated C.C.E.G.G.S 31-21

M.L.C defeated Strathcona 30-14

M.L.C defeated Ivanhoe 31-7

M.L.C defeated Lauriston 31-17

The 'B' team was also very successful with eight wins and one draw. From the games the Intermediate and Junior teams played, the Intermediates won three games and drew one and the Juniors won two and also drew one

Finally we would like to thank all girls for their friendship, dedication, enthusiasm and, most of all, their encouragement to

us as School Captains. It was a great way to end our final year in the School Netball Team

JOINT CAPTAINS:

Fiona Kennedy

BASEBALL REPORT

As usual, the M.L.C baseball teams have shown their infallible ability to succeed; the two Senior teams suffered only one defeat each while the Intermediate "A" team was victorious throughout the whole season. Both Junior teams also only lost one match

The senior results are as follows: "A" Team—

M.L.C defeated Camberwell 22-1

M.L.C defeated Strathcona 26-0

oTENNIS REPORT

1981 was a rewarding and enjoyable year for the M.L.C tennis team Overall we were unable to equal 1980's achievement of no losses; however, we did win more games than we lost Seven schools were played and we fielded between five and twelve teams depending on the strength of the opposition There were several very close matches depending on the last sets played We narrowly missed wins against P.L.C. and M.C.E.G.G.S.

The results for Senior A and B teams were:

M.C.E.G.G.S d. M.L.C., 7-5 sets

M.L.C d. Strathcona, 5-3 sets *

P.L.C d. M.L.C., 5-4 sets, 2 draws Ruyton d. M.L.C., 8-3 sets

M.L.C d. C'well C.E.G.G.S., 6-2 sets

M.L.C d. Ivanhoe G.G.S., 5-1 sets

M.L.C d. St Catherines, 3-2 sets

The Intermediate team did not have as much success as in previous years with two wins and five losses The Junior team achieved good results, winning the majority of their matches with three wins and two losses

Mrs Armstrong, spurred on by last year's successes, organised, criticized, selected and supported our teams as in previous years We thank her, for her time in encouraging and assisting us on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons

Debbie Whittaker and Kate Hyden justified their position as first pair by winning all their matches throughout the season and were awarded school redates The second pairing of Sharon Morris and Janette Reid were awarded school colours

The keenness, persistence and enthusiasm of all team members throughout the season proved the popularity of tennis as a team sport at M.L.C.

Janette Reid

M.L.C defeated Ruyton 21-11

P.L.C defeated M.L.C 7-6

M.L.C. defeated M.C.E.G.G.S. 17-1

M.L.C defeated Ivanhoe 18-5

M.L.C defeated P.L.C 13-11 "B " Team—

M.L.C defeated Camberwell 28-10

M.L.C defeated Strathcona 10-7

M.L.C defeated Ruyton 22-8

P.L.C. defeated M.L.C. 14-8

M.L.C defeated M.C.E.G.G.S 20-9

M.L.C defeated St Catherines 15-6

The Senior "A" team consisted of Dana Branda, pitching fiercely to the omnipresent Libby Green The comic antics of Kirsty Allen at first base kept the field on their toes Sue Davis, Renee Ellwood and Sue Williamson completed the alert infield. In the outfield Anne O'Connor, Jodie Thornhill and Janine Harris were an iron curtain of defence The "B " team, led by Jenny Casson, was comprised of Jill Payne, Jenny Clare, Jenny Casson, Sue Bourton, Sue Counsel, Jenny Scholtz, Anne Barker, Karen McCann, Kirsten Ferres and Leanne Smith

Tanya Frost and Suzanne Watters captained the Intermediate and Junior teams respectively

The time and effort put into the coaching of the teams by Mrs Dall is worthy of our sincere appreciation Thanks must also be extended to all those who have participated in what has been a most enjoyable season

Sue Williamson

SENIOR NETBALL

L to R.: Chris Johansson Libby Green Liz Addicoat, Melinda Furness, Roslyn Trembath and Fiona Kennedy (Joint Captains) Absent: Karen McCann

SENIOR TENNIS

Back Row (L to R.): Rhyll Waldie, Natalie Newnham, Ros Wilson, Kate Hyden, Jenny Pearn, Peta Barker

Centre Row: Cathy Byass Debbie Whitaker Margaret Lane Carolyn Burness

Front Row: Sharon Morris Janette Reid (Captain)

SENIOR BASEBALL

Back Row (L to R.): Renee Elwood, Dana Branda, Anne O'Connor, Libby Green

Front Row: Janine Harris, Jodie Thornhill, Sue Williamson (Captain), Kirsty Allan, Sue Davis

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TOUR

On the 5th August, fifteen excited eager Senior German students (from M.L.C and C.L.C.) and two "hesitant" teachers, alias Fraulein Finnie and Frau Remner (from C.L.C.) left a rainy, cold Melbourne for Adelaide

Twelve hours later, fifteen tired eager Senior German students and two equally excited teachers arrived in Adelaide, and so began the tour!

The next four days were filled with interesting tours of various German towns and settlements In these towns, we visited a sausage factory, a winery, Lutheran Churches and museums The tour was also complemented by German cuisine!! The German influence on towns such as Tanunda, Angas Town and Hahndorf was very noticeable We all learnt a great deal about the German pioneers who first settled in South Australia

Also included in the tour was a visit to St Peter's College where we spent an "interesting evening" with the boys in their German Club We ate dinner with the boarders and played German games

Four days later we boarded the train for Melbourne

And so, after another tiring journey, we arrived back in Melbourne — fifteen very tired students and two exhausted teachers

We all agreed that the trip was worthwhile, and that everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves

A special thank you to Miss Finnie and Mrs Remner for organizing a fantastic tour!!

Penny Gillard, Andrea Grant Year 11

SKI TOUR

For many girls, the M.L.C Ski Tour meant an introduction into a new world, and perhaps a new perspective on winter We started out as thirty-six individuals, each having our own idea about snow, we came home united in our feeling that the Victorian Alps host some of the best views in Victoria and that snowskiing was a decidedly pleasant means of escaping from the normal school routine Many of us caught the delicious ski bug and there was an overall feeling that the weekend had been a success.

Friday seemed dismally long and I think that quite a few minds had drifted from their lessons! It was with great enthusiasm that we boarded the coach and finally began to move It didn't take us long to settle into our motel rooms, and on Friday night, the conversation kept turning to snow, snowfalls and snowskiing. Unfortunately, when we arrived at Falls Creek on Saturday morning after a very slow crawl up the mountain, we were greeted with a shroud of very cold fog For those who had never known the joys of skiing, it was an unforgettable and slightly off-putting experience! Thirty-six cold and sopping wet girls later, we headed for "home" There were a few girls who had some doubts about the sport, but then, none of us knew that the best was yet to come

On Sunday as we drove through the valley to the joy of all the sun came out Mt Buffalo although considerably smaller than Falls Creek offered a reasonable choice of runs The beginners enjoyed a fruitful day, with nearly all of them successfully mastering the basics, the rest of us enjoyed many glorious runs of good snow and pleasant weather

Our last day was a memorable one, and much too short A s we drove into the carpark, we realised that we were one of the first bus tours to arrive The sun was out and the fall of snow the night before had left a good covering Everybody had enough ability to feel the gentle, first stages of the "ski bug" and when the time came for us to take off our skis and go home, there was not one girl who was glad to be leaving

The snow season, the best since 1968, had been a very beautiful and a very enjoyable one for us, and it was a bus load of weary, but very contented girls that arrived at M.L.C on Monday night

Bernadette Cannan 12 F

FORM 2 CAMP

In March, the Year 8 girls attended a fourday school camp at Licola The camp was split into two sessions, the first commencing on the 31st March and the second on the 12th April

We had special camp activities to carry out Everybody had to participate in the work; washing, drying and stacking away the dishes, setting the tables, sweeping floors and tidying up the huts The food was good; we had a bar-be-que and salad on our last night

At night we were taught how to barn dance by Mis s Neilson, one of the music teachers Even though we could not waltz very well Miss Wilkinson thoroughly enjoyed herself Lights had to be out at 10.30 p.m. which curbed some but not all of our midnight feasts

During the day we made gifts for our Mothers' Day stall, musical instruments out of leaves, and twigs, climbed up hills and learnt about Drama

Much to our delight we also found a small milk bar and used the trampolines and the swimming pool on the camp site

On the way back to -Melbourne, we stopped at a garden for lunch; we arrived back at school at 3.30 p.m

Lisa Griffin Year 8A

ON EXCHANGE

I lived at Koshigaya, a city 25 km northwest of Tokyo with a population of about 217 000 During the year I lived with six different Japanese families and went to a senior high school

I think the most important lesson I learnt during the year through my families and school-friends, was that basically all people are the same I found similar characteristics in Japan to those found in Australia Although we may express ourselves in different ways, the feelings are the same Needless to say I had a great year in Japan, and no matter where I go or what I do I think I'll always be a little bit Japanese at heart

Alison Roberts 12F

I spent my year in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and there I lived with two families and attended Tulsa Central High School The least I can say about my year was it was absolutely fantastic, the best year of my life, and as the Americans would say "It was a blast"

I believe the year away from home did me the world of good as not only have I come to appreciate this country, I have come to an understanding of the Americans, their patriotism, their politics and their love and affection. For that, I recommend this experience to anyone and everyone and to finish as the Oklahomans would Y'all come back now ya hear.

Pam Godwin 12J

I was invited to attend Hashima North High School with a student body of 1200 at levels 10 to 12, and arrived there on my first day with very mixed feelings about what to expect I imagined the typical Japanese student to be fairly short, bespectacled, one who sat studiously at his desk carefully obeying the teacher's orders and all school regulations My imagination had not bothered to delve into what their leisure-time involved or even how they spent their lunch hours Therefore, when four unspectacled, complete with permed hair, grinning Japanese boys peered out of a window trying to remember enough of their four year English conversation study to throw some intellectual comment at me, how could I help but feel a little surprised?

Lauren Sidler 12

Last year I had the opportunity of spending a year in Japan as a Rotary Exchange Student. I lived in a city called Chiba which was about three-quarters of an hour by train from Tokyo I lived with five different families during the year and became an accepted member of each family by living with them I was able to understand the Japanese customs, and taking off my shoes when I went inside, rolling out my bed at night and bowing continuously became natural to me

Michelle West 12L

LEF T TO RIGHT

Back Row: Lyn Watson, Fiona Broughton, Alison Roberts

Middle Row: Robyn Beale, Akiko Sumiyoshi, Miyuki Shomoda, Annwyn Blackburn

Front Row: Pam Godwin, Michelle West, Lauren Sidler, Megan Fraser

It is hard in a short space to summarize all that I experienced in America in one year 'Jet-lag' rather dulled my first view of America, but I can remember the feeling of being overawed by the sheer size of everything there from sky-scrapers to hamburgers

In many ways my trip seems like a dream Many people asked if it was worth forfeiting a year for It was There was so much I learnt in that year away that I could never learn in a life-time here Lyn Watson IIG

Walking through a torii gateway to a beautiful Shinto Shrine in the mountains of Shikoko, I was to learn how to pay respects to the gods by loudly ringing a large bronze bell, clapping my hands twice and offering a prayer with my head bowed humbly

It was interesting to see how important are such traditions in the Japanese society, and the extent to which the uniqueness of "old Japan" is still revered in modern Japan

There were many wonderful experiences shared with my family and friends in Japan last year — experiences which have now become very special memories

Megan Fraser 12J

The moment of truth came when I had to say good-bye to my family, and friends

As I boarded the plane I seriously doubted that I wanted to go to America on a Rotary Exchange student programme

Luckily it was too late to turn back and two days later I arrived in Canandaiguia, a small town, situated on the north end of a lake in upstate New York where I spent twelve months living with four families

During my year in America I became extremely patriotic and although I never completely lost the twinge of homesickness, when the time came I didn't want to leave To use an old phrase 'if I could have my time over, I would do it all again'

Robyn Beale

When I came to Australia, I was very surprised because everything was different from America or Japan. At M.L.C. I saw quite a number of students who have dark hair and I thought they were all Japanese, but most of them were not The school was so big and J lost my way all the time I had learned English for more than three years but I couldn't speak very well and couldn't understand what the people were saying.The time goes very quickly I have to go back to Japan soon I don't know what I can say for everybody, but thank you so much anyway and I was happy to come to M.L.C

Miyuki Shimoda 11C Exchange Student from Japan

STUDENT COUNCIL "PUTS A SPARKLE IN YOUR DAY"

One of the many problems of Student Council is discovering what role it should play in school life. Is it a janitorial function, seeing that all locks are in good repair or alternatively should it be seen as a part of the M.L.C body politic, a higher but perhaps less important aspiration Having inspected all the locks and found them in reasonable repair, and the body politic inviolate, the Council elected to assume the role of M.L.C.'s Robert Stigwood Organisation Accordingly a week of fun, frivolity and entertainment was planned Student Council Week under the banner "Student Council puts a sparkle in your day" provided a number of entertaining experiences Monday morning assembly revealed the true identity of many budding beauty queens as we searched for our own "Mis s M.L.C." The competition was tough and the stakes were high (one M.L.C silver egg cup) After much deliberation by the audience a tie for first place resulted in two Miss M.L.C.'s being crowned, Miss Martine Pidwell (alias Rocky Stalone) and Mis s Anne Barker Moving a football team has been shown by members of the South Melbourne Football Club to be hard work Not so for others, Student Council was successful in moving members of the Hawthorn Football team to M.L.C On the Tuesday members of the Council played a skilful match of netball against the sometimes rough footballers. The result 13-11 in M.L.C.'s favour does truly reflect which team was in fact in control of the game

The Bee Gees being overseas and Splitenz too expensive, the little known band the "Misfits" were engaged to present a lunch time concert on Wednesday Their obscurity was no handicap The concert provided a change in sound to what is traditionally performed in the hallowed Assembly Hall walls by the choirs and orchestras of M.L.C

STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS

L to R.: Jenny Hutchens, Anne O'Connor, Heidi Aldred, Justine Hancock, Martine Pidwell, Jenny Casson

Clarity was the word of the day when the Teachers and students took to the stage in a battle of wit and skill The students versus teachers on Thursday centred around the topical statement "Teacher knows Best" The students in opting to present the affirmative case, were in a losing position no matter what the final result was The teachers Ms Johnston, Mrs Otzen and Mr Higgins scored a resounding victory much to the dismay of some members of staff!

Friday saw a reversal of roles with several teachers dressing themselves in school uniform while the students were afforded the freedom and pleasure of 'free' dress Whilst some money was raised for charity, this was not the chief role of Student Council Week It was essentially to provide a week of entertainment for all members of the M.L.C community Student Council is never thought to achieve or "do" anything The structure of the school hierarchy makes it difficult for any action to succeed simply with the backing of the Student Council The final decision is too often way beyond the influence of the Student Council Persistence is the key in attempting to organize or initiate any change; in most cases it pays off It also means that work begun in previous years must be carried on by successors Thi s we have tried to do

I would like to thank Mrs Baker who left the Student Council during the year and Miss Archibald who filled the vacancy of advisor cum helper to the Council; we appreciate their help I also offer my thanks to the Council Executive, Justine Hancock, Jenny Casson, Anne O'Connor, Jenny Hutchins, Annwyn Blackburn and Jenny Lang and to the Student Council for their support and enthusiasm.

Heidi Aldred, President, Student Council

"And lo! All was revealed

I told you not to touch me there! "

FRIENDS

BOARDING HOUSE REPORT

The general opinion in the Boarding House is that the atmosphere has improved Most girls feel less restricted and have the freedom to express their view as we have meetings with our level co-ordinators and the Director, Mrs Anderson Thi s helped to "break down the barriers" and make a better environment for the mistresses and boarders

The prefects have been given more specific duties to carry out and we hope these duties will become a tradition in the future

The Year 10 are a very talented group of girls Their performance of "Si x Ribbons" on Open Day and Birthday Night showed that they well deserved their new common room. Miss Richards has enjoyed a happy working relationship with these girls

(Janet and Louise)

Year 11 students had a very loud year in 1981 In first term they organised a very successful Country and Western Social, complete with Scotch College, Melbourne Grammar, Xavier, "hay bales and billy tea", which was enjoyed by all who attended

They also managed to organise a Boarders' Dinner Dance at the "Swagman" after a lengthy dispute with both Year 10 and 12 students Generally the Year 11's judged their year a success and along the way acquired a fridge for their common room

(Lisa and Carrie)

Year 12 girls round that although the year has been hard we have been given extra privileges, such as breakfast in our common room and the extra sleep-in which is appreciated We have had numerous clubs spring into our lives: Smokers, Non-smokers, Christians, Atheists, Agnostics, Eva Braun and even the Vegemite Sniffers have contributed to a variety of debates in the common room! Boarders, "Daywogs" and staff enjoyed the concert at Birthday Night this year Everyone participated and had a lot of fun

The Boarders vs "Daywog" baseball match was the event of the year. We definitely beat them with the Red fervour! Nicole McKinnon led the Boarders' choir with members from Years 7-12 They performed in third term and were proudly acclaimed as being the best present

On April Fool's Day, the singing telegram man awoke Marie with an early morning "fool's" message. The expression on her face was worth the sacrifice of our food money!

There have been many highlights throughout the year; these are only a few Living in a community such as this develops comradeship that is lasting

(Renee and Jacinta)

EXTENSION STUDIES REPORT

The Extension Studies course this year has been rewarding and very enjoyable

The course replaces two regular lessons once a week, on a rotating basis It has broadened our outlook on life, and we were introduced to topics not covered in the ordinary school syllabus Extension classes fostered our ability to query information presented to us, and rationally judge it We learnt through uninhibited discussion, and we were able to ask questions which had been troubling us. The course has been very mentally stimulating, and has covered a wide range of subject material One major theme was technology and its effects on society, which is a very relevant topic in our industrialised world We spent several weeks discussing compueters and their ever-growing role in our lives In addition, we made our own computer programmes and learned how to use computers to perform simple tasks

The extension class went on two excursions in relation to this theme — one to the State Library, where we were shown the most modern method of cataloguing books on microfilm, and a second to the Music Department of Melbourne State College There we were shown how electronic music is created Philosophy and psychology were also covered in our course We discussed Freud's controversial divisions of personality, and raised questions concerning personality and society's effect on the individual. Another interesting session was on People Perception, which means how a person judges those around him, in particular how 'juvenile delinquents' related to other people

Two other highly relevant topics which we discussed were censorship, and energy conservation, for which we had a guest speaker from the Gas and Fuel Corporation Concerning censorship, we debated the two opposing views on censorship of literary material: that is, whether or not the Government has the right to place bars upon literature and art The Extension Studies course has been both thought-provoking and highly enjoyable, and we would like to thank all the teachers and parents who have taken sessions and made this course possible

Andrea Mikkelsen

Karen Whiting 10B

EXTENSION STUDIES YEAR 10 GROUP

Cross-age Tutoring Report

Cross-age tutoring this year hasrproved very successful from all points of view Students from Years 6, 7 and 12 gained much from the experience

The Year 12 students gained experience useful to a "teaching" career, but more importantly they found helping the younger.students to be satisfying, enjoyable and educational. They remembered what it was like to be in Years 6 and 7, and the problems and sometimes the lack of confidence they had experienced at this stage; while the Year 6 and 7 students learned to communicate more easily with older students and were able to ask questions they might not have been bold enough to ask their teachers!

The Year 12 students helped teachers by taking small, and sometimes large groups for lessons as well as supervising work done by individual students (much time was spent in discussion as well!!!) The younger students learned not to be "overawed" by Year 12 students who in their turn learned how to relate better to their younger colleagues

May future Year 6, 7 and 12 students find Cross-age tutoring as valuable an experience as we have in 1981

Rebecca Ford, Kathy Ellis

Back Row (L to R.): Fiona Tan Janine Wan Karen Whiting Sally Roxon Front Row: Samantha Lane Andrea Mikkelsen Gail Bastian Kirsten Gellie

HOUSE ACTIVITIES

Jane Bossence

BERRY SENIOR HOUSE REPORT

Thi s year has been a most enjoyable one

We can be proud of our House spirit as it has only been through the efforts and enthusiasm of everyone working together that Berry has achieved the success that has come its way However, to me, our marvellous results are less important than the wonderful comradeship developed, the new friendships formed and the responsibilities shared These have„been the important achievements!

My grateful thanks goes to all those who have supported the House so loyally during the year Special thanks must go to those girls who held leadership responsibilities

First term commenced with Lyndy Reid doing a fine job in organizing baseball and then along with Carolyn Siviour leading the swimming team to second place in the carnival

The winning of the Inter-House Athletic competition, for the eighth consecutive occasion, was particularly rewarding. A great deal of credit for this must be given to Fiona Kennedy and Elly Agrotis who worked with so much determination We can be proud of our achievement in winning the proficiency cup for both the Swimming and Athletics Our team spirit on these occasions was excellent '"Ome Sweet 'Ulk" written and produced by Lydia Prest won high acclaim and second place in the Drama Festival It was a tremendous team effort and most rewarding for cast and backstage crew

Many thanks to Cathy Byass who stepped in and ably replaced Lydia when she left for overseas

Carol Robinson, Cathy Macdonald and Jackie Bowman led the Tennis, Hockey and Table Tennis Teams respectively All deserves congratulations for their efforts Our Netball Teams played very well, especially in A grade Thank you to Melinda Furness for the time she spent organizing the teams. Berry's Debating trio was captained by Miriam Steuart who also participated in the Oratory contest

Wendy Little and Karen Knowles must be thanked for the time and effort spent in the difficult task of preparing the Chorals Their hard work was well rewarded We are grateful to Naomi Harding, Life Saving Captain, and Fairlie Francis as House Recorder, for their efforts throughout the year

Good luck to Cathy Macdonald (Cricket Captain), Lyn Sack (Squash Captain), Carol Robinson (Volley Ball Captain), Helen Wilson (Basketball Captain) and Bronwyn Morgan (Gymnastics Captain) who I am sure will do a commendable job in term three's sporting activities

To Lyn Antcliffe and Roberta Stewart, Junior House Captain and Vice-Captain, and to all junior members, thank you for your enthusiasm and loyalty

I would also like to thank Mr Buckingham and Miss Cornwell for their support and encouragement throughout the year Thanks also to all staff members associated with the House

And also, a special thanks to Fiona Kennedy for her active involvement in all avenues of House activities. Her willingness and support at all times have been tremendous

As House Captain I thank everyone for such a wonderful and rewarding year It has been a privilege to be part of Berry House.

If success is measured by achievement in inter-house competition, Berry can feel well satisfied with the results If success is measured by enthusiasm, loyalty and cooperation then Berry has had a truly memorable year

Melissa Lucas, House Captain

BERRY SENIOR HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back Row (L to R.): Bronwyn Morgan (Gymnastics) Naomi Harding (Life Saving) Melinda Furnes s (Netball) Jacki Bowman (Table Tennis) Carol Robinson (Tennis Volleyball) Wendy Little (Music) Karen Knowles (Music) Elly Agrotis (Athletics)

Front Row: Lindy Reid (Swimming), Fiona Kennedy (Netball), Melissa Lucas (House Captain), Carolyn Siviour (Gymnastics)

Absent: Cathy Macdonald (Hockey, Cricket), Helen Wilson (Basketball)

BERRY JUNIOR HOUSE REPORT

Berry House has continued to be very strong and once again had success in the Athletics Special thanks go to Melinda Henderson (Junior Athletics Captain), and Nicole Mussett for participating in so many events Nicole must also be congratulated for her magnificent performance as both baseball and hockey captain

Thanks to Zandra Deakin as Junior swimming captain Berry did very well once again and came second by only 3 points

All the work Kim Moore and Vanessa Cope put into Berry's production of "Ernie's Incredible Hallucinations" was rewarded with second place

Congratulations to Suzy Fry and Caroline Adam who played their parts perfectly Anna Rosemeyer was a dedicated and enthusiastic captain who put so much work into the chorals Anna played the piano, conducted and did numerous other activities to help achieve Berry's success Berry came out on top to win for the first time since this competition was introduced

Thanks to all other sports captains — successful or unsuccessful who tried, which is the most important thing, and supported Berry House Miss Cornwell was a great help to Berry throughout the year and deserves a special mention We appreciated immensely her advice and dedication

Over all, Berry has had a very successful year House spirit has been overwhelming with many people being awarded colours and redates

1982 is nearly upon us and I'm sure that Berry will once again show their strength and participation by being successful in many areas

T o Berry Houses' of the future — good luck!

Lynne

Antcliffe

BERRY JUNIOR HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back Row (L to R.): Melinda Henderson (Athletics), Liz Willingham (Table Tennis), Melinda Wilson (Squash), Avalee Chapman (Basketball), Kim Moore (Drama)

Front Row: Anna Rosemeyer (Music), Lynne Antcliffe (House Captain), Vanessa Cope (Cheer Squad Drama) Zandra Deakin (Swimming)

KROME HOUSE REPORT

As House Captain I have had a very enjoyable year and I hope every Krome member has also Krome has been very successful in debating and oratory and done well in all fields

The year started with great signs of enthusiasm and House spirit. The swimming was the first big event for the year and, led by Linda Barclay and Jacki Bates, we came a well earned third

Our baseball was led well by Janine Harris and for the first time in years we did very well Jenny Connor led the tennis with enthusiasm and for the first time the school introduced badminton as a interhouse competition. Arimbi Winoto showed that badminton could be a promising sport for the future

The night of all nights was the Drama Festival Krome's play was called "The Insect Play" and Megan Cooke captained and produced it She showed great leadership while the cast showed skill and dedication

Our very well-known friend in Krome House, "George" (Carolyn George), who always has a smile, captained the Athletics George and Kaija Kucers organized the teams for the big event We had a wonderful day and everyone enjoyed themselves

In second term, the House spirit became even stronger as we began our activities

Once again, led by Jenny Connor, our netballers showed incredible speed around the court. Our hockey team, led by Sue Counsel, produced some good wins on the sometimes harsh conditions of the oval Margaret Lane led the table tennis with a lot of "ping" The big event for Krome was in coming first in the Debating and Oratory Congratulations to Annwyn Blackburn who captained the teams The debators were Paula Brown, Megan Cooke and Debbie Ip.

Our music captains, Lyn Mooney and Anita Binns, inspired us to sing well and the girls excelled and showed their true colours in the music field I would like to thank them for the hard work they put in As third term activities have not yet begun I would like to wish all the captains the best of luck — Jenny Connor and Sue Counsel (cricket); Jenny Bartley and Margaret Lane (squash); Kaija Kucers (volleyball); Annwyn Blackburn (basketball)

Other captains to thank are Katie Love and Carol Hodgeson for lifesaving, House recorders Liz Addicoat and Mignon Kempe and Gym captain Heather Smith

We were very fortunate this year to have two House Mistresses, Mrs Blain was our first Mistress and helped in many ways and when Mrs Blain left to have her baby,

Mrs Woods stepped in Even though a Cato follower Mrs Woods adapted very well to the Krome way of life She assisted Jenny and me brilliantly I would like to thank her very much Last but certainly not least I would like to thank Jenny Bartley who, throughout the year, has been so dependable She has reminded me of things when I forgot and organized activities when I could not be there I would also like to thank Sonya Pollard, the Junior Captain, and Miss Tremlett as Junior Mistress. To me, Krome is very special and will always be with me in later years I wish you all the best of luck next year and hope that you show the determination shown this year

Thank you

Martine Pidwell

KROME HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back Row (L to R.): Liz Addicoat (House Recorder), Arimbi Winoto (Badminton), Katie Love (Lifesaving), Anita Binns (Music), Kaija Kucers (Volleyball), Annwyn Blackburn (Debating, Oratory), Jenny Connor (Tennis)

Front Row: Janine Harris (Baseball), Linda Barclay (Swimming), Jenny Bartley (Vice-House Captain), Martine Pidwell (House Captain), Megan Cooke (Drama), Carolyn George (Athletics)

KROME JUNIOR HOUSE REPORT

Krome has had a fairly successful year, with most of the Kromerites participating in the House activities throughout 1981

Thank-you to our swimming captain, Jenny Wright, and to all the swimmers for their determination at the sports in first term, where we gained third place

All who attended the Athletic Sports put in a great effort — both the athletes themselves, and those who helped by cheering us on Even though we came fourth, it was great fun

Genevieve Fraser did a terrific job as Drama Captain, and put a lot of time and effort into producing the melodrama called "My Proud Beauty" Full credit goes to the actresses and all those who helped to make the play a success

Many thanks to Anne Carter and Cathy Stelmach who tried hard to motivate the girls of Years 8 and 9 for the Chorals As a result of their great organisation, we came third

In gymnastics, special thanks go to the captain, Mary Wooldridge, our sole competitor in the Intermediate Division, who achieved very good results

Unfortunately, for the Intermediate Sports (Years 9 and 10) there was a lack of enthusiasm from Year 10, but thank-you to all the captains and girls who did participate

I would also like to wish Sue McGinn, Cathy Stelmach and Nicole Gunston good luck for the coming Volleyball, Squash and Basketball competitions

Special thanks go to Miss Tremlett, Junior House Mistress, for her help and continued support throughout the year

Thanks also go to Krome's teachers whose help was much appreciated. Congratulations to all the girls who earned their House colours and redates during the year

Keep up the House spirit and good luck in the future.

Sonya Pollard (Junior House Captain)

KROME JUNIOR HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back Row (L to R.): Anne Carter (Music), Mary Wooldridge (Gymnastics), Jenny Wright (Swimming) Front Row: Jacqueline Jacobi (Table Tennis), Sonya Pollard (Athletics, House Captain), Cathy Stelmach (Tennis Music Squash) Genevieve Fraser (Drama)

FITCHETT HOUSE REPORT

ENTHUSIASM , SUPPORT , TEAMWOR K and HOUS E SPIRIT

These are the qualities that have helped to make Fitchett so successful this year, and once again bring our name to the fore Our success has not been in winning everything, but in the amount of House spirit that each member of Fitchett House has shown during the year.

Our first major event was the Swimming Sports It was our terrific Juniors who stood out by winning the Junior swimming trophy and giving the House endless support and encouragement All our thanks go to Carol Griffin and Kirsten Kruse for their hard work

Everyone had a marvellous time in the Drama productions. We may not have won, but we all enjoyed ourselves, had lots of laughs and close friendships resulted Both Katie Stephens (Senior Drama Captain) and Sally John (Junior Drama Captain) I'm sure would go through it all again!?

Drive was the key-word for the athletics, and as a result of Simone Morgan's continual effort and hardwork, Fitchett came second overall and won the Senior points cup Our most outstanding performance for the year was the Senior Chorals It was due to Lauren Sidler's determination that we conquered the minor mishaps, leading the House to victory. Jenny Ridgway must also be commended in taking the Juniors to second place

Karen Sutherland and Alison Roberts must be thanked for their terrific work in the Debating A special thanks to Libbi Gorr for her marvellous display in the Oratory competition

The captains of the various other sporting activities also deserve a big 'thank-you', because we couldn't have done it without them Jenny Clare (Baseball), Jo Bock (Tennis and Table Tennis), Rhyll Waldie (Netball), Kirsty Allen (Hockey), Kirsten Slifirski and Megan Boadle (Badminton), Jill Payne (Lifesaving), Michele Turner (Cricket), Karen Sutherland (Gymnastics), Anne Barker (Squash), Lauren Sidler (Volleyball), leva Ozolins and Jenny Thompson (Basketball) and all the vicecaptains There are also numerous other girls whom we have not mentioned but have worked extremely hard Thanks Jenny Hutchens has been our House recorder this year, and she has shown precision and efficiency in her job which involves keeping all the records in order

All through the year our Juniors, under the leadership of Debbie Clare (Captain) and Nicky Roxon (Vice-Captain) have given great support We would sincerely like to thank Mr Crawford, our Senior House master, and Mrs Pupedis, Junior House mistress for keeping the boat "steady and in good sail".

Both of us have had a fantastic year leading Fitchett House and it shall always remain fond in our memories Thanks Fitchett House for making our year so memorable We hope you keep up the good work next year and "all the best" to the House Captain of 1982

Juanita Olding, Liz Ely

FITCHETT SENIOR HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back

Middle

Front

and Oratory)

Row (L to R.): leva Ozolins (Joint Basketball), Jenny Thompson (Joint Basketball), Katie Stephens (Drama), Simone Morgan (Athletics), Kirsty Allan (Hockey), Karen Sutherland (Joint Debating and Oratory), Allison Roberts (Joint Debating

Row: Lauren Sidler (Music), Liz Ely (Vice-Music and Vice-House Captain), Juanita Olding (House Captain) Rhyll Waldie (Netball)

Row: Joanne Bock (Tennis and Table Tennis), Jenny Clare (Baseball), Anne Barker (Squash)

FITCHETT JUNIOR HOUSE REPORT

"Either we've shrunk or this net's been taking hormones!"

Fitchett House has had a very successful year and has achieved excellent results in many areas

Sally John with the help of Nicole Schotoer produced an excellent production of "Cinderella" Although we didn't gain a place, a lot of effort and hard work was put into it

In the Chorals we finished second overall

Congratulations to the choir for a fine performance which was led by Jenny Ridgeway and Sally John (Vice). "Th e Syncopated Clock" was chosen for special item and for this we received equal second place

Nicky Roxon as Junior Athletics Captain organized the Juniors to compete successfully, coming second overall I'd like to thank all those who participated, especially to Monika Wolf for her outstanding performance.

Fitchett won the Junior Cup in swimming with Kirsten Kruse doing a terrific job as captain Kristen also captained the Hockey Team, leading them to victory and winning the Hockey Cup

I would also like to thank Heather Kirk (Baseball and Volleyball), Jane Humphreys (Tennis), Merilyn Hotchkin (Netball), Chris Davis and Kathy Robinson (joint Table Tennis and Squash), Meredith Boardman (Life Saving and Vice Swimming), Martine Cullen (Gym), Shani Carroll and Carolyn Atkins (Joint Cricket) and Alison McLean (Basketball)

Thanks also to Mrs Pupedis and all the other house masters and mistresses who helped throughout the year as it was very much appreciated, as was the encouragement and support given to us by the senior captains during the year

A special thank you to Nicky Roxon for being Vice House Captain She was always enthusiastic and helpful and was involved in most House activities

The students were glad to do their share in the House activities and congratulations to all the girls who earned colors and redates Fitchett did well this year and everybody can be proud of their fine efforts

Good luck in the years to come and keep up the good House spirit

Debbie Clare

FITCHETT JUNIOR HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back Row (L to R.): Carolyn Aither (Netball) Heather Kirk (Baseball Volleyball) Kerrie Sketcher (Volleyball), Jenny Ridgway (Music), Kathy Robinson (Table Tennis, Squash), Kirsten Krus e (Swimming, Hockey), Alison McLean (Basketball)

Front Row: Chris Davis (Squash Table Tennis) Nicky Roxon (Athletics Basketball) Debbie Clare (House Captain), Sally John (Drama, Music), Merrilyn Hotchkin (Netball) Absent: Meredith Boardman (Swimming, Lifesaving)

CATO HOUSE REPORT

Cato started off well this year as we had Jenny Joshua leading our swimming team into the victory position for 1981. Again we give thanks to the Joshua family for their magnificent display of diving and thanks also to those girls who competed and participated

Debbie Whitaker was once again able to take our Tennis team through the season of '81 All the girls played well and we would like to thank those concerned Another of the big events which takes place each year is the Athletics and Jacinta and Marcia led our athletes onto the tracks Thanks to both of them and their wonderful helpers for the time and effort which was put into the preparation of Sports Day Of course Sports Day would not have been complete without the magnificent House spirit shown by Cato Next on the agenda was Drama and although the results were disappointing special thanks to Heidi and Fiona and cast for the hard work and enthusiasm put into the production which was well presented

On to the Chorals, with Jenny, Sally and Jacinta conducting the House The result was not an indication of the effort contributed We were appreciative of Jenny's humour which kept us entertained

Netball was another of our sporting activities which was played with great enthusiasm, under the leadership of Ros Trembath

Carrie Reynoldson proved to be an enthusiastic leader by being Captain of Table Tennis, Volleyball and Badminton It is the first year that Badminton has been played and we were fortunate and grateful to have Mrs. Mullens as our Coach. Our debating team had some solid arguments to present Unfortunately they were not persuasive enough to prove victorious The oratories were interesting and informative

The Basketball team had a successful season, losing only one match Congratulations to those involved Suzie Byron dominated the Gymnastics competition with her performance on the floor and although we could not challenge Nevile's overall skill, our gymnasts were enthusiastic

Many thanks to Mrs. Mountford for her support, enthusiasm and advice throughout the year It was much appreciated We would also like to thank Carol and Annette for recording all results We would like to thank you "CATO" , for supporting your House this year T o all those girls who participated and made this year possible, "THAN K YOU" May you all have another successful year in 1982 Renee Elwood Jenny Casso n

CATO SENIOR HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back Row (R to L.): Carolyn Burnes s (House Recorder), Donna Booth (Volleyball), Sue Williamson (Baseball), Jacinta Barbary (Athletics, Music), Ros Wilson (Cricket), Carrie Reynoldson (Volleyball, Badminton), Annette Bromage (House Recorder, Table Tennis)

Front Row: Sally Parker (Music), Renee Elwood (Joint House Captain), Jenny Casson (Joint House Captain), Heidi Aldred (Debating, Drama) Absent: Sue Clift (Squash), Debbie Whitaker (Tennis)

CATO JUNIOR HOUSE REPORT

Cato started off well this year by winning the Swimming Sports in March, which provided an exciting day not only for the participants but for the spectators as well We came 3rd in the Athletics and everyone had a most enjoyable day We came 5th in both the Drama and the Chorals and special thanks go to Liz Grigg and Julie Callow, who were the Drama Captains. They put many hours of work into the Drama and should be commended on their efforts Thanks also go to the cast and backstage management The Music captains Merilyn Dawson and Janet Byrne need also to be thanked for their joint efforts in the Chorals

We also performed well in the following sports: Tennis, Basketball, Hockey, Netball and Table Tennis I hope that this term's sports are just as successful Finally, I would like to thank all the Junior Cato girls for their House spirit and enthusiasm and especially all the Captains for their leadership. Keep up the good work Cato!

Sandra Whitaker (Junior House Captain)

NEVILE JUNIOR HOUSE CAPTAINS

NEVILE JUNIOR HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back Row (L to R.): Carolyn Scholz (Athletics) Leanne Nicholls (Athletics) Janet Ryan (Table Tennis) Ann-Louise Wright (Drama) Minnie Cade (Swimming) Shelley Wright (Squash Tennis), Nicole Hugo (Basketball), Melanie Ford (Basketball), Jenny Neales (Music, Baseball), Silvie Niziblian (Hockey)

Front Row: Nicki Briggs (Volleyball), Lauren Fahey (Volleyball), Fiona Mason (Joint House Captain), Lucia Cade (Joint House Captain), Sharon Dunn (Tennis, Squash), Josie Millard (Swimming)

"Som e people'll do anything to show a bit of leg!"

CATO JUNIOR HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back Row: Anita Kearney, Sandra Whitaker

Front Row: Merilyn Dawson, Sue Wade, Sue Reynoldson

NEVILE HOUSE REPORT

Well, Nevile, here we are again — our sincere thanks to all of you who have helped save us from sliding into the depths of our books, possibly never to return to the real life of swimming, chess, drama, athletics, debating, life-saving, hockey, music, gym., singing, tennis, cricket, volleyball, squash and basketball

Those who accept responsibility as captains of activities have to work hard, and sometimes under difficulties; we do appreciate their efforts

To remind you of our successes and 'others' Swimming we can classify as an 'other'; nevertheless there were a lot of students involved which is really what it's all about. Thanks a lot Amanda Way (vice senior captain) and junior captain Minnie Cade Amanda, with Lucia Cade also worked hard for House life-saving, but surprisingly few girls attended Melissa Johnson captained senior baseball successfully, although it was sometimes difficult to field a senior team

Junior captain was Jenny Neales Sharon Morris (senior tennis) had a hard time with the senior team However, the juniors were much more willing and overall tennis was quite successful Thanks Sharon and junior captains Sharon Dunn and Shelley Wright

Sue Davis and Luisa Gaetani (senior aths) and Leanne Nicolls and Carolyn Scholz (junior) did a brilliant job with the aths

The fact that we were within two points of the top in the proficiency points says a great deal both for the captains' organisation and for the co-operation of most people Our thanks to all who helped here

In 1981 Nevile House was the winner of both senior and junior drama We acknowledge the dedicated work of captains Helen Bernard and Lyn Watson (senior) and Ann-Louise Wright and Lauren Fahey (junior) The winning plays were School for Clowns and Through the Looking Glass.

Leng Kwok led the debating this year — thanks to Leng and the team who gained second place Good on you Jenny Lang for braving the oratory contest

Music captains Anne Bortolussi and Sue Hamerton worked tremendously hard for the choral contest It was heartening to see the House support we received Jenny Neales and Lisa Griffin were successful junior music captains

Thanks to all who fronted up to hockey, although the games were often cancelled

Sarah Tyler was senior captain and Sylvie Niziblian junior captain

Caroline Davies was senior table tennis captain Again it was difficult to round up a senior team Junior captains were Janet

Ryan and Natalie Sinclair Sue Davis, with Lyn Watson captained senior netball. Intermediates and juniors were quite successful — Fiona Mason was junior captain

Captains for Term 3 are Amanda Way (cricket), Sharon Morris (squash), Melody Thompson (volleyball) and Carolyn Barton (basketball).

Caroline Davies, Justine Hancock and Melody Thompson have shared the important job of House Recorder for 1981 Melody also organised a sale of pink panther badges to boost House funds

Finally, although we like to think we are independent, we wouldn't survive without the sports teachers, especially Mrs Palfreyman, or without the Housemistresses. Our thanks to Mrs. Johnson and Mrs Raven and also to Mrs Ray and Mrs Atherton and other staff who have helped us during Mrs Raven's absence 1981 has been an exciting year and we have enjoyed our involvement with the House We wish next year's captains every success and hope they have a wonderful year

Sue Robertson

NEVILE SENIOR HOUSE CAPTAINS

Back Row (L to R.): Carolyn Barton (Basketball), Leng Kwok (Debating and Oratory), Helen Bernard (Drama) Caroline Davies (Table Tennis) Melody Thompson (Volleyball) Lyn Watson (Drama Netball) Sue Monro (Gymnastics) Luisa Gaetani (Athletics) Amanda Way (Swimming Life Saving Cricket)

Middle Row: Sue David (Athletics, Netball), Sue Robertson (Joint House Captain, Swimming), Anne Bortolussi (Joint House Captain, Music), Sharon Morris (Tennis Squash)

Front Row: Sue Hamerton (Music), Melissa Johnson (Gym, Basketball)

Anne Bortolussi

M.L.C.'s

CENTENARY BUILDING

There has been a great deal of talk about our new Centenary Building but it would seem that very little has actually been said! So I am taking this opportunity to enlighten your ignorant minds, just as Mis s Cotes took the time and patience to enlighten mine

In May, last year, Jennings Industries first submitted the plans for the Centenary Building to the Kew Council who then refused to supply a building permit The plans were then resubmitted and again they were knocked back At this point further attempts to make the Kew Council see reason seemed futile so M.L.C. took the case to the Town Planning Appeals Tribunal in March this year It was a happy day, six weeks later, when the Tribunal handed down their decision — in favour of M.L.C., under the conditions that the building be moved back a few feet and that the front should be covered by a bank of trees.

Still it was rather a pity to experience that traumatic occasion; Th e Destruction of 874!' Even within M.L.C there was some controversy over this; everyone agreed that '874' was old, but whether it was grand and dignified, or whether it was

decrepit and out-dated was Th e Great Debate' In the end, 'Whelan the Wrecker' moved in and, in a matter of weeks, the old house which had been standing for decades, was torn to the ground

Absolute and utter annihilation —only the memory remains

The new building is a very ambitious project, costing three and a half million dollars in all When completed, it will be three times the size of the Resource Centre and four storeys high The first level will provide new classrooms for the Business School The second level will house the school of Home Economics and it will include a commercial kitchen for the Catering Certificate Course. It will also have an assembly hall capable of holding

two hundred and seventy people which will be very useful for such things as House meetings. The third level will be mainly for Senior Humanities and will also have a Year Eleven Common Room, complete with coffee bar The top level will be for the Art and Craft Department. Once the building is complete it should ease problems of classroom accommodation considerably

Student reaction to the new building has been mixed; some have resented it because of its disastrous effect on '874', others have just shrugged their shoulders and accepted it as inevitable There are many however who hail it as a necessary and welcome addition which will benefit all students of the future

"External Changes"

The theme "External Changes" seems appropriate for Silver and Green's archive section, this year, as so many changes are taking place in the school, at present Earlier this year a referendum was held on "Should the School Tie be Abolished"? It seems difficult to imagine a M.L.C girl without her tie, or without a top button done up, however, this was once the case The uniform has changed dramatically since the school's establishment in 1882 Originally girls were not required to wear a uniform; then in the early years of this century, girls were required to wear a star, then a hatband and then a skirt and blouse Thi s was modified from a navy blue skirt to a navy blue tunic; then the colour changed to grey and eventually the grey tunic gave way to the grey skirt It was only about ten years ago that the wearing of a school hat (both in summer and winter) was phased out

1980 saw the demolition of "874", the Language Centre and the Craft Cottage to make way for the Centenary Building. It is difficult for us to imagine the school as being different in appearance, but the photo of the school in the 1930s does look very different to present students.

Aerial View of M.L.C. during the 1930's.

Prefects and Associate Prefects 1924.

N.B — Aileen Street became Grove Avenue.

What were up till recently known as "874" , The Language Centre, Craft Cottage and Senior Centre (still standing) did not belong to the school when this aerial view was taken of the School during the 1930s

External Changes

Special Thanks to Lisa Heron for the above.

Above: Prefects 1920. Note the different ties.

Left: The First Prefects.

Como House Tennis Court

Church House j • g

Tuck Shop ""sJc^ j

Nicholas House

Girls' Block

Oval

Cottage

^t^ft—Th e Baths

Main Building

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THE NEW H.S.C.

1981 was the first year of the so called "new H.S.C." For students and teachers, it has been a year in which we have felt like "guinea pigs", as we have been the ones on whom the testing of the new system has fallen Discussions have been plentiful on this topic, amongst H.S.Cers, staff and parents Those involved have developed their own opinions as the year has progressed

In a nutshell, this is the first year in which internal assessment for the final H.S.C mark has been compulsory in all subjects

An option (selected by the teacher) comprising approximately 30 % of the final mark, has been introduced The option is intended to be a study of a particular area or topic in each subject, applying and extending the "core" (or syllabus) work

Thi s takes approximately six weeks of the school year, and previous syllabuses have been updated to cater for this However, some people feel that this has not been very successful, as the core has tended to suffer timewise in some subjects

In addition to this the internally assessed 30 % is an extra 10% to 20 % which is called a global assessment, and is based on essays and assignments completed through the year These are the main features of the "new H.S.C." However, other innovations such as the introduction of new subjects which can be studied and examined by VIS E (Victorian Institute of Secondary Education) are also included

A few examples of the options undertaken are:

either a Writing Workshop or Oral English in English Plant Responses in Biology — aspects such as phototropism or plant hormones being studied by different groups

an aspect of Local History chosen by the student in Australian History French Literature by French students

The options were assessed by means of written reports, talks, tests and exams

A few student responses to the question "What do you think of the Options?" were:

" I never want to hear that word again!"

"Potentially satisfactory."

"They're fairer than the other system."

"A good idea, but too much pressure is added to the year."

"People tended to work more on the options, than on the core." (An idea generally agreed upon.)

"I'm glad that everything didn't count on the end of year exams."

"They tended to be a disadvantage rather than an advantage by producing more work."

Some teachers replied: "A memorable learning experience, a non learning experience, a useless working experience but I'd opt not to do it." Australian History teacher "Options? The teacher opts for the Option and the student has no option but to do the Option." Politics teacher "Th e students learnt more science in 3 weeks than they learnt in their whole science career up to that point; however, it was very hard on the girls and they looked more tired at the end of Term 2 than any girls I have had before in my teaching career." Biology teacher

"Th e options gave more scope for different activities Because the students are marked over the year (as in the case with the French option) students have the opportunity to show their ability rather than being judged on one day." French teacher

Personally, I believe the idea of internal marking to be one which is, ultimately, beneficial to the student, and options therefore are a step towards achieving this However, as shown by the comments, a lot of extra work was added to the year and with this more pressure, instead of this pressure being basically in third term it was spread over the whole year, which was not the intention when the new system was introduced. It seemed to many that assessing some options by tests and exams, defeated their purpose Another point which concerned many, was that the marks submitted to VISE by the teachers are to be statistically moderated against the exam mark. Though this is a safe guard against discrepancies in marking from school to school, it gives a feeling of uncertainty to the students, who do not know whether the Option will eventually count as 30 % or not Also, students realize that this mark will alter when compared to the exam mark Therefore pressure remains as high at the end of the year exam as before — little has been removed.

In theory, the new system appears to be beneficial to the student However, the principle of Options requires serious reviewing, to enable it in practice to fulfil its theoretical design

Andrea Phillips 12G'

H.S.C. 1981

As the year draws to a close, and school uniforms are discarded forever, we can look in retrospect at a third of our lives spent at Methodist Ladies' College Hidden behind a blanket of books and studying intensely for the fast-approaching exams, we have little time for recalling the past Occasionally however, we find tangible remnants of those six years; a Form Three History assignment; a tattered curve stitch, laboriously made in Second Form Maths; and a tie dyed article from Fourth Form Craft, faded in color as well as in memory. From mixed feelings of fear and anticipation as First Formers, stiffly attired in correct uniform, we have grown to be Sixth Formers with dreams and confident hopes of careers and new lifestyles The years have gone so fast, but they have left a pot pourri of memories that will always be with us, no matter how far from M.L.C. we venture. Very soon we shall leave the comfortable security of a tightly structured institution and be required to accept new responsibilities

As the books are closed for perhaps the last time, we have the opportunity to reflect upon the great number of teachers who have helped to provide us with a worthwhile education Thi s year especially, with the introduction of internal assessment as a part of the Higher School Certificate, the staff at M.L.C have again displayed their dedication to their students and school Teachers often come in for a great deal of criticism, but at M.L.C we are fortunate to have staff who are willing to devote time and effort on our behalf Their concern for us, and their comforting presence deserves a warm acknowledgement. Thank you M.L.C. for giving us more than just an education

Bernadette Cannan 12F

THE SENIOR STUDENTS

Kirsten Slifirski

12A

Back Row (L to R.): Katie Stephens, Annette Bromage, Edyta Hetman, Katie Landman, Sue James, Justine Hancock, Nee Choo, Miss V. Kerr.

Middle Row: Jenny Bartley, Sharon Morris, Cathy Andronis, Karen Knowles, Juanita Olding, Libby Campbell, Janette Reid

Front: Carolyn Burness, Janine Harris

12B

Back Row: Foong Chong, Angela Downey, Leng Kwok, Adrienne Thomson, Sue Barker, Carolyn Siviour, Christina Dounias

Middle Row: Michelle Hagenauer, Christine Nicholson, Lyndy Reid, Caroline Davies, Fairlie Francis, Meagan Robinson

Front Row: Dunitha Jayasinghe, Luisa Gaetani, Veda Chang, Maria Zambetis, Sheila Chandran, Sue Davis

12C

Back Row (L. to R.): Lyn Sack, Meryl Herbert, Kathy Proposch, Louise Tyson, Carolyn Jan.

Middle Row: Rhyll Waldie, Jenny Connor, Carolyn George, Sharman Williamson, Simone Morgan, Martine Pidwell, Cathy Byass, Miss K Cotes

Front Row: Evelyn Salvaris, Joel Heaney, Fiona Schroeter, Carol Robinson, Cathy Begg, Hilary Greig, Nelly Tjangdjaja

12D

Back Row (L to R.): Sally Lee, Julie Huffer, Jacqueline Mudge, Lisa Kastritseas, Megan Boadle Middle Row: Leanne Findlay, Donna Milne, Sylvia Mak, Peta Tilling, Linda Barclay, Carol McRobinson, Donna Booth, Mrs M Woods

Front Row: Sharyne Railton, Julie Brisbane, Lauren Sidler, Janine Young, Lucinda Calwell, Elana Browne, Maxine Evans

12E

12F

Back Row (L. to R.): Kim Middleton, Jenny Thomson, Jackie Bowman, Fiona Kennedy, Lisa Warrington, Robyn Cother. Middle Row: Jessica Haring, Kate Hyden, Debbie Whitaker, Jenny Casson, Carrie Reynoldson, Kate Squire

Front Row: Penny Worts, Sue Newstead, Melinda Furness, Fiona Woodford, Cathy Jordan, Didipun Bunnag

Back Row (L. to R.): Libby Pinkham, Elizabeth Miles, Melissa Lucas, Sharron Peck, Jenny Robinson, Caroline Adams. Middle Row: Mrs F Johnson, Kaija Kucers, Alison Roberts, Penny Faulkner, Jane Cox, Bernadette Cannan, Helen Bernard, Anne O'Connor

Front Row: Cathy Heeley, Nicole McKinnon, Carolyn Barton, Monika Engels, Louise Freeman, Nicola Evans, Vivienne Hutcheson Absent: Marg Hillis

12G

Back Row (L. to R.): Lea Armstrong, Felicity Cantwell, Anita Binns, Christina Johansson, Jane Maughan. Middle Row: Robyn Beale, Elizabeth Ely, Anne Bortolussi, Andrea Phillips, Helen Woods, Mrs G Shaw

Front Row: Karen Sutherland, Melody Thompson, Martina Schaerf, Sue Hamerton, Lidia Sun, Angela Roennfeldt

12H

Back Row (L. to R.): Melissa Johnson, Lisa Ratnik, Jacqueline Bates, Hazel Voo, Jillian Payne, Jenny Candy, Margaret Lane. Middle Row: Tracey McLean, Fiona Broughton, Bronwyn Beel, Tracey Cocks, Helen Reiher, Amanda Goff, Carolyn Manchester

Front Row: Sally Parker, Jeanine Gittins, Amanda Farrell, Robyn Wilson, Paula Brown, Robyn Davies, Jane Kisvardai

12J

Back Row (L to R.): Lyndel Sixsmith, Diane Hodgkinson, Annwyn Blackburn, Lynn Rodwell, Jenny Lang, Heidi Aldred

Middle Row: Sandra Potter, Kathryn Ellis, Jennifer Allen, Margaret Goode, Janet Grigg, Viti Naqasima, Shelley Jenkins, Mrs M Jansen

Front Row: Yvonne Nagel, Nina Vordonas, Nicky Karathanassis, Lydia Prest, Megan Fraser, Megan Cooke, Anna Arvanitis

Absent: Elizabeth Little, Pam Godwin

12K

Back Row (L. to R.): Kate Mowbray, Glenys Barkla, Susan Phingsthorne, Janette Craig-Brown, Debbie Powell. Middle Row: Julie Ranking, Sue Woodward, Jennifer Yates, Sue Baxter, Merryn Haynes, Amanda Way, Mrs Kuen

Front Row: Irene Chin, Suzanne Tyrrell, Jenny Purnell, Sue Byron, Andrea Scorgie, JeanHolmberg

12L

Back Row (L. to R.): Michelle West, Sarah Tyler, Suzanne Moore, Sue Williamson, Lisa Thorpe. Middle Row: Mely Tjandra, leva Ozolins, Joanne Bock, Debbie Storie, Rebecca Ford

Front Row: Jenny Freeman, Kiem Hendropurnomo, Taty Mulya, Jacinta Barbary, Min Li Chong, Jenny Joshua

12M

Back Row (L to R.): Helen Fish, Penny Williams, Suellen Rice, Julie Leake

Middle Row: Caroline King, Kim Dennis, Kelly Smith, Katrina Carson, Lisa Sawatsky, Mrs J Myers

Front Row: Carolyn Rumpf, Anna Kiely, Kirstie Hall, Sara Ramadan, Fiona McDonald

12N

Middle Row: Ashini Wimalajeewa, Merryn Northage, Carole Griffin, Cathy Ivanyi, Libby

Mrs Kaye Ambrose

Front Row: Nawapan Kilatat, Anne Mead, Daleyne Thomson, Sue Bennet, Bronwyn Grant, Sue Bennet, Bronwyn Grant, Subongkoch Wongcharoen

12P

Back Row (L to R.): Erica Harman, Debbie Selleck, Jacqui Byrne, Megan Lorimer, Belinda Goodall, Ros Trembath

Wagner, Carolyn Price, Meredith Pescod,

Back Row (L to R.): Kirsty Allan, Judy Burley, Lisa Anderson, Elana Fischl, Jacqueline Stewart, Renee Ellwood Middle Row: Pauline Lewis, Christina Kondos, Lynette Moonie, Susanne Hoggarth, Megan Gardner, Michelle Vaughan, Wendy Little, Mrs M Pollet

Front Row: Heather Froomes, Sumiko Mori, Robyn Langfelder, Marcia Ryles, Yvonne Lee, Kate Elek

EXAMINATION RESULTS

HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE RESULTS FROM 1980

PASSED 8 SUBJECTS:

Barbara Heath

PASSED 7 SUBJECTS:

Eleanor Tan

PASSED 6 SUBJECTS:

Debra Benger, Lisa Calwell, Wendy Chin, Suzanna Craig, Lanna Dawkins, Yasmine Fauzee, Nicole Johnson, Astrid Judge, Eva Kunca, Jenny Leung, Wai Peng Mah, Megan McLaughlin, Linda Parham, Susan Gaye Patterson, Anne-Marie Pellizzer, Merryn-Gaye Pike, Julia Roberts, Janet Walker, Elena Zubryn

PASSED 5 SUBJECTS:

Irene Ah Toy, Kim Atherton, Madeline Andrews, Katherine Anjou, Janine Antcliffe, Loretta Au, Cathryn Barker, Debra Barrett, Priscilla Boreham, Kathryn Boyle, Louise Brown, Lisa Brunt, Michelle Carter, Christine Clunie, Karina Coleman, Jacqueline Collett, Lisa Collins, Lucy Corbett, Sarah Crawshaw, Andrea Day, Margaret Douglas, Davida Forshaw, Monika Fritz, Sarah Frost, Louise Gell, Catriona Gellie, Stephanie Glancy, Sharon Gold, Joanne Grogan, Susan Hansford, Virginia Harman, Jillian Harris, Maha Hindi, Christine Hopkins, Anne Huntington, Nicole Ives, Faye Jamieson, Astrid Jenkin, Mandy John, Wendy Jones, Jo-Anne Karnaghan, Melinda Kerr, Maxine Lambert, Tanginitopa Lauaki, Jenny Leung, Ruth Lewis, Georgina Livery, Jennifer Lorimer, Maria Lourantos, Karinne Ludlow, Karen Mahood, Eve Makrai, Genevieve Marum, Virginia Maxwell, Heather McAuley, Catriona McCasker, Marie McCredie, Jenny McKerral, Lyndal McLean, Jennifer Miller, Lauren Miller, Prue Morris, Kathleen Murdoch, Catherine Neish, Kay Newman, Susie Ng, Rona O'Connor, Jody Olorenshaw, Leanne Packham, Rosalind Palmer, Kaye Patterson, Catherine Pearn, Genevieve Phillips, Patricia Pritchard, Deborah Roberts, Jane Roberts, Linda Robertson, Barbara Roe, Catherine Rushman, Fiona Russell, Anne Salomon, Caroline Schweiger, Robyn Sevastos, Jane Sheridan, Amanda Shircore, Judy Singer, Penelope Steuart, Ruth Straw, Jennifer Svec, Narelle Thomas, Tuti Tjangdjaja, Catherine Tobias, Meredith Tozer, Kathryn Triffit, Vicki Turner, Sara van Hecke, Georgina Varghese, Jenny Ward, Susan

White, Amanda Williamson, Erin Wilson, Rosemary Wilson, Susan Wilson, CarolAnne Wong, Jennifer Wooldridge, Stella Yeung, Alison Yung

PASSES 4 SUBJECTS OR OBTAINED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE:

Judith L. Anderson, Jane Barker, Suzan Bear, Catherine Blake, Lisa Carlson, Louise Chatwood, Jennifer Chin, Trijani Djaja, Alison Domec-Carre, Margaret Dixon, Susan Fritz, Susan Dunstan, Bernadine Fong, Nereda Goldsworthy, Judith Green, Janet Hillman, Robin Hodgetts, Kerryn Hotchkin, Catherine Howard, Elizabeth Hudson, Alina Ibrahim, Catherine Kerwin, Sally Linton, Alison Lyall, Carolyn Martin, Katherine Maxwell, Fiona McKenzie, Anne Monichon, Susan Paltridge, Caroline Parratt, Sonal Patel, Catherine Pick, Caryl Retford, Sainmili Seruvakula, Antoinette Spencer, Faridah Stephens, Susan Thomas, Anna van Hulssen, Adelyn Vogt, Sally Webster, Jennifer Wheeler, Isobel Williams, Penny Worts

SPECIAL AWARDS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE:

Nicole Johnson, Kathleen Murdoch, AnneMarie Pellizzer, Alison Yung

SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS:

ENGLISH : Karina Coleman, Jacqueline Collett.

BIOLOGY: Barbara Heath, Anne-Marie Pellizzer, Alison Yung

FRENCH: Nicole Johnson

GEOGRAPHY: Fiona McKenzie

HOME ECONOMICS:

HUMAN DEVELOPMEN T AND SOCIETY: Catherine Rushman, Georgina Livery, Kathleen Murdoch

STUDENTS WHO GAINED "A "s AND "B's" IN VARIOUS SUBJECTS:

ENGLISH GAINED A:

Priscilla Boreham, Karina Coleman, Jacqueline Collett, Lucy Corbett, Sharon Gold, Barbara Heath, Jennifer Lew, Eve Makrai, Jenny McKerral, Prue Morris, Kathleen Murdoch, Susan Gaye Patterson, Anne-Marie Pellizzer, Patricia Pritchard, Jane Roberts, Linda Robertson, Penelope Steuart, Janet Walker, Carol-Anne Wong

AWARDED B IN ENGLISH:

Irene Ah Toy, Katherine Anjou, Catherine Blake, Louise Brown, Michelle Carter, Sarah Crawshaw, Lanna Dawkins, Margaret Douglas, Monika Fritz, Susan Fritz, Catriona Gellie, Nereda Goldsworthy, Judith Green, Janet Hillman, Maha Hindi,

Robin Hodgetts, Catherine Howard, Faye Jamieson, Astrid Judge, Jo-Anne Karnaghan, Ruth Lewis, Jennifer Lorimer, Karinne Ludlow, Karen Mahood, Virginia Maxwell, Fiona McKenzie, Lyndal McLean, Anne Monichon, Susie Ng, Rona O'Connor, Linda Parham, Julia Roberts, Catherine Rushman, Fiona Russell, Anne Salomon, Caroline Schweiger, Jane Sheridan, Amanda Shircore, Kathryn Triffitt, Vicki Turner, Isobel Williams, Amanda Williamson, Susan Wilson, Alison Yung

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE:

AWARDED A: Wai Peng Mah, Faridah Stephens, Georgina Varghese.

AWARDED B: Loretta Au, Bernadine Fong

ENGLISH LITERATURE:

AWARDED A: Karina Coleman, Margaret Douglas, Maha Hindi, Nicole Ives, Jenny McKerral, Kathleen Murdoch, Susie Ng, Janet Walker, Erin Wilson

AWARDED B: Sharon Gold, Jillian Harris, Virginia Maxwell, Heather McAuley, Leanne Packham

CHINESE :

AWARDED A: Wendy Chin

AWARDED B: Jenny Leung, Tuti Tjangdjaja

FRENCH:

AWARDED A: Priscilla Boreham, Jillian Harris, Barbara Heath, Nicole Johnson, Astrid Judge, Rona O'Connor, Anne-Marie Pellizzer

AWARDED B: Cathryn Barker, Lanna Dawkins, Sharon Gold, Catherine Howard, Jo-Anne Karnaghan, Megan McLaughlin, Lyndal McLean, Jennifer Miller, Lauren Miller, Susan Gaye Patterson, Julia Roberts, Catherine Tobias, Jennifer Wheeler, Rosemary Wilson

GERMAN:

AWARDED A: Barbara Heath, Nicole Johnson, Eva Kunca, Amy Montgomery, Anne-Marie Pellizzer

AWARDED B: Janine Antcliffe, Monika Fritz, Susan Fritz, Megan McLaughlin, Caroline Schweiger, Catherine Tobias.

INDONESIAN:

AWARDED A: Alina Ibrahim, Georgina Varghese

JAPANESE:

AWARDED A: Irene Ah Toy, Catherine Blake, Susan Fritz, Megan McLaughlin

AWARDED B: Louise Gell, Jennifer Svec

APPLIED MATHEMATICS:

AWARDED A: Amanda Jane WILLIAMSON

AWARDED B: Suzanna Craig, Sarah Crawshaw, Elizabeth Milne, Jane Sheridan, Amanda Shircore

EXAMINATION RESULTS

PURE MATHEMATICS:

AWARDED A: Suzanna Craig, Catriona Gellie, Anne-Marie Pellizzer, Amanda Jane Williamson

AWARDED B: Louise Brown, Sarah Crawshaw, Eve Makrai, Jane Sheridan, Amanda Shircore

GENERAL MATHEMATICS:

AWARDED A: Nicole Johnson, Alison Yung

AWARDED B: Katherine Anjou, Janine Antcliffe, Jacqueline Collett, Astrid Judge, Eva Kunca, Karinne Ludlow, Karen Mahood, Catriona McCasker, Fiona McKenzie, Lauren Miller, Patricia Pritchard, Catherine Rushman, Robyn Sevastos, Susan Wilson, Jennifer Wooldridge

BIOLOGY:

AWARDED A: Katherine Anjou, Janine Antcliffe, Debra Barrett, Debra Benger, Catherine Blake, Davida Forshaw, Susan Hansford, Barbara Heath, Nicole Johnson, Karinne Ludlow, Catriona McCasker, Jodi Olorenshaw, Leanne Packham, AnneMarie Pellizzer, Patricia Pritchard, Catherine Rushman, Jennifer Svec, Narelle Thomas, Susan Thomas, Rosemary Wilson, Susan Wilson, Alison Yung

AWARDED B: Cathryn Barker, Jane Barker, Lisa Brunt, Lisa Calwell, Louise Chatwood, Louise Gell, Kerry Hotchkin, Faye Jamieson, Astrid Jenkin, Jo-Anne Karnaghan, Marie McCredie, Lyndal McLean, Jennifer Miller, Susan Gaye Patterson, Kiraki Phitopoulos, Merryn-Gaye Pike, Ruth Straw, Catherine Tobias, Vicki Turner, Jenny Ward, Susan White, CarolAnne Wong, Jennifer Wooldridge, Stella Yeung

CHEMISTRY:

AWARDED A: Jacqueline Collett, Sarah Crawshaw, Catriona Gellie, Nicole Johnson, Astrid Judge, Jo-Anne Karnaghan, Karinne Ludlow, Anne-Marie Pellizzer, Amanda Shircore, Eleanor Tan, Narelle Thomas, Amanda Jane Williamson, Alison Yung.

AWARDE D B: Katherine Anjou, Debra Benger, Louise Brown, Lisa Brunt, Jennifer Chin, Karina Coleman, Suzanna Craig, Lanna Dawkins, Stephanie Glancy, Susan Hansford, Barbara Heath, Mandy John, Jenny Leung, Ruth Lewis, Maria Lourantos, Eve Makrai, Catriona McCasker, Rona O'Connor, Patricia Pritchard, Julia Roberts, Jane Sheridan, Meredith Tozer, Susan Wilson, Carol-Anne Wong, Elena Zubryn

GEOGRAPHY:

AWARDED A: Louise Chatwood, Fiona McKenzie

AWARDED B: Christine Clunie, Maha Hindi, Anne-Marie Huntington, Wendy Jones, Georgina Livery

PHYSICS:

AWARDED A: Jacqueline Collett, Sarah Crawshaw, Alison Yung

AWARDED B: Louise Brown, Karina Coleman, Susanna Craig, Catriona Gellie, Eve Makrai, Rona O'Connor, Rosalind Palmer, Amanda Shircore, Eleanor Tan, Amanda Jane Williamson

AUSTRALIAN HISTORY:

AWARDED A: Karinne Ludlow, Fiona Mackenzie, Linda Robertson

AWARDED B: Lucy Corbett, Joanne Grogan, Leeanne Lambart, Heather McAuley, Penelope Steuart, Rosemary Wilson

EUROPEAN HISTORY:

AWARDE D A: Jane Roberts

AWARDED B: Madeline Andrews, Nicole Ives, Virginia Maxwell, Prue Morris, Kathleen Murdoch, Susan Thomas, Erin Wilson

ACCOUNTING:

AWARDED A: Jillian Harris

AWARDE D B: Debra Benger, Lisa Collins

ART:

AWARDED A: Robin Hodgetts, Erin Wilson

AWARDED B: Jacqueline Collett, Prue Morris, Catherine Neish

BIBLICAL STUDIES:

AWARDED A: Margaret Douglas, Kerry Hotchkin, Jenny McKerral, Kathleen Murdoch

AWARDE D B: Janet Walker

COMMERCIAL AND LEGAL STUDIES:

AWARDED A: Priscilla Boreham

AWARDE D B: Lisa Collins, Antoinette Spencer,

ECONOMICS:

AWARDED B: Astrid Jenkin

HOME ECONOMICS:

AWARDED A: Georgina Livery, Kathleen Murdoch, Catherine Neish, Leanne Packam, Linda Robertson, Catherine Rushman

AWARDED B: Lisa Calwell, Jennifer Chin, Susan Hansford, Maha Hindi, Elizabeth Hudson, Astrid Jenkin, Jennifer Lew, Jody Olorenshaw, Linda Parham, Penelope Steuart, Carol-Ann Wong

MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE:

AWARDED A: Nereda Goldsworthy, Christine Hopkins, Lyndal McLean, Merryn Gaye Pike, Robyn Sevastos, Sally Webster

MUSIC PRACTICAL:

AWARDED A: Nereda Goldsworthy, Susan Hansford, Lyndal McLean, Deborah Roberts

AWARDED B: Lisa Calwell, Suzanna Craig, Sally Linton, Megan McLaughlin, Robyn Sevastos

MUSIC THEORY:

AWARDED B: Merrilyn Frank, Nereda Goldsworthy, Merryn-Gaye Pike

POLITICS:

AWARDED A: Susan Gaye Patterson, Penelope Steuart

AWARDED B: Madeline Andrews, Priscilla Boreham, Lucy Corbett, Yasmine Fauzee, Virginia Maxwell, Heather McAuley, Susan Thomas, Sara van Hecke, Janet Walker

SPANISH:

AWARDED A: Eva Kunca.

HUNGARIAN:

AWARDED A: Eve Makrai

CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION:

AWARDED A: Janet Walker

RUSSIAN:

AWARDED A: Elena Zubryn

EXAMINATION RESULTS

1980 LEAVING CERTIFICATE

RESULTS

*2 indicates passed over 2 years.

PASSED IN 7 SUBJECTS:

Lea Armstrong, Min Li Chong, Elizabeth Ely, Jennifer Freeman, Jane Furphy *2, Luisa Gaetani, Jennifer Joshua, Megan Lorimer, Michelle Martine *2, Suzanne Moore, Juanita Olding, leva Ozolins, Nelly Tjangdjaja.

PASSED IN 6 SUBJECTS:

Johanna Alikoski, Catherine Andronis, Joanna Arvanitis *2, Jacinta Barbary, Linda Barclay, Jacqueline Bates, Jennifer Bartley, Varolyn Barton, Bronwyn Beel, Catherine Begg, Helen Bernard, Megan Boadle, Joanne Bock, Anne Bortolussi, Paula Brown, Annette Bromage, Elana Browne, Carolyn Burness, Jacqueline Byrne, Lucinda Calwell, Jennifer Candy, Elizabeth Campbell, Veda Chang, Jennifer Connor, Caroline Davies, Susan Davis, Christina Dounias, Kathleen Elek, Kathryn Ellis, Renee Ellwood, Maxine Evans *2, Nicola Evans, Amanda Farrell, Penelope Faulkner, Rebecca Ford, Louise Freeman, Heather Froomes, Melinda Furness, Keren Galbraith, Amanda Goff, Margaret Goode, Hilary Greig, Janet Grigg, Diana Grogan, Michelle Hagenauer, Susan Hamerton, Catherine Heeley, Edyta Hetman *2, Margaret Hillis, Diane Hodgkinson, Suzanne Hoggarth, Julie Huffer, Vivienne Hutcheson, Suzanne James, Carolyn Jan, Dunitha Jayasinghe *2, Melissa Johnson, Jane Kisvardi, Karen Knowles, Kaija Kucers, Georgia Kyrkilis, Katie Landman, Margaret Lane, Sally Lee, Yvonne Lee, Wendy Little, Nicole McKinnon, Tracey McLean, Carolyn Manchester, Jane Maughan, Elizabeth Miles, Donna Milne, Simone Morgan, Sharon Morris, Christine Nicholson, Anne O'Connor, Sally Parker, Susan Phingsthorne, Andrea Phillips, Martine Pidwell, Sandra Potter, Lydia Prest, Carolyn Price, Kathryn Proposch, Lisa Ratnik, Janette Reid, Lyndy Reid, Caroline Reynoldson, Susan Robertson, Caroline Robinson, Meagan Robinson, Lyn Rodwell, Lynette Sack, Martina Schaerf, Carolyn Siviour, Jacki Stewart, Deborah Storie, Lidia Sun, Karen Sutherland, Melody Thompson, Adrienne Thomson, Robyn Thomson, Peta Tilling, Lisa Thorpe, Sarah Tyler, Ruth Tysse n *2, Rhyll Waldie, Amanda Way, Penny Williams, Sharman Williamson, Susan Williamson, Roslyn Wilson, Helen Woods, Deborah Woolf *2, Kirsten Yates, Janine L Young, Susan A Young *2.

PASSED 5 SUBJECTS:

Heidi Aldred, Kirsty Allan, Lisa Anderson, Katrina Baron, Susan Bennett, Anita Binns, Annwyn Blackburn, Donna Booth, Julie Brisbane, Judy Burley, Catherine Byass, Bernadette Cannan, Felicity Cantwell, Sheila Chandran, Louise Chatwood *2,Tracey Cocks, Megan Cooke, Linda Cox, Stella Dascas, Angela Downey, Monika Engels, Leanne Findlay, Fairlie Francis, Megan Gardner, Jeanine Gittins, Alison Goff *2, Lindi Goodall, Carole Griffin, Janine Harris, Joel Heaney, Jean Holmberg, Shelley Jenkins, Catherine Jordan, Nicole Karathanassis, Fiona Kennedy, Wei Leng Kwok, Robyn Langfelder, Elizabeth Little, Ruth Long, Melissa Lucas, Carol McRobertson, Lynette Moonie, Jacqueline Mudge, Michelle Mussett, Yvonne Nagel, Tracy Noakes, Jillian Payne, Meredith Pescod, Elizabeth Pinkham, Deborah Powell, Sharyne Railton, Helen Reiher, Jenny Robinson, Angela Roennfeldt, Marcia Ryles, Evelyn Salvaris, Fiona Jane Schroeter, Daleyne Thomson, Roslyn Trembath, Louise Tyson, Michelle Vaughan, Elizabeth Wagner, Fiona Woodford, Sue Woodward, Maria Zambetis

PASSED 4 SUBJECTS:

Caroline Adams, Susan Barker, Suzanne Byron, Sally Conway *2, Robyn Davies, Katrina Doherty, Donna Ellis, Elana Fischl, Tafaoga Ga'opo'a, Carolyn George, Jessica Haring, Meryl Herbert, Christina Johansson, Lisa Kastritseas, Nawapan Kolatat *2, Christina Kondos, Jenny Lang, Pauline Lewis, Kareen Lindsay, Kathryn Nuske, Marilyn Paull, Sharron Peck, Suellen Rice, Carolyn Rumpf, Julie Simpson, Lyndel Sixsmith, Katie Stephens, Mamiko Udaka, Nina Vordonas, Brigid Waddell, Suzanne Wrigley

YEAR 11 (SVP) GROUP A.

THE FOLLOWING GIRLS PASSED IN 5 OR 6 ADVANCED LEVEL PASSES:

Glenys Barkla, Andrea Bolam, Jennifer Carson, Belinda Goodall, Merryn Haynes, Katrina Hyden, Jennifer Purnell, Julie Ranking, Deborah Selleck, Jennifer Thompson, Sue Tyrrell

ALLIANCE FRANQAISE

YEAR 9

Third prize (ex-aequo)

Emma French

Mention tres honorable

Jacqueline Jacobi, Kate Mulligan, Sonia Pollard, Anna Rosemeyer, Nicole Roxon, Kerryn Sawyer, Julie Wayne, Jenny Wilkie, Cathy Wolters, Jenny Ridgway

Mention honorable

Kimberley Carollo, Ann-Maree Cook, Monique Filipesco, Candice Garbett, Patti Johnston, Roslyn Kidd, Violet Law, Nikita Maharaj, Rachel Posarnig, Carolyn Scholtz, Jenny Skerratt, Sue Thomas

Year 9 — Language Test

Mention tres honorable

Carolyn Scholtz

Mention honorable

Catherine Howard

YEAR 10 -

1st Prize (Hors Concours) (exAequo)

Meghan Cahill

Mention tres honorable

Helen Lee, Andrea Mikkelsen, Eugenia Papavassiliou, Carolyn Prillwitz, Jane Schleiger, Sarah Spargo, Maria Tsiakas, Susanti Winoto

Mention honourable

Jackie Andrews, Margaret Ford, Leigh Garde, Felicity Ryan

Year 10 — Language Test

Mention tres honorable

Meghan Cahill, Helen Lee, Andrea Mikkelsen, Janine Wan

Mention honorable

Maria Tsiakas

EXAMINATION RESULTS

SEPTEMBER/ AUGUST MUSIC

EXAMINATIONS

PIANO

Preliminary Grade

A Grading — Dmetra Giannipolous, Rie Hase, Carolyn Jones, Semma Maharaj, Rowena Mathew, Kathryn Newbury

B Grading — Sara Beach, Rachel Brisbane, Johanna Johnson

C Grading — Michelle Fok, Elizabeth Maloney

First Grade

A Grading — Julie Lokan, Sarah Nathan, Samantha Smith

B Grading — Katrina Lee, Catherine F roster

C Grading — Joanne Halls

Second Grade

A Grading — Jane Culley, Hidemi Hase, Fleur Watters, Yin Yin Lim

B Grading — Rosemary Gillan, Rebecca Lim, Kaye Pawsey, Sally Estlin, Michelle Kauler, Ts e Yuen Lui, Caroline Speechley

C Grading — Debbie Ho, Catherine Stott, Lisa Waldron, Miranda Mathew, Kerryn Burrows

Third Grade

A + Grading — Lyndene Wan, Julie Courtier

A Grading — Jane Froster, Anne Harvey, Hiromi Hase, Kate Woodward

B Grading — Jenny Frank, Colleen Wong, Daiva Jarasius

C Grading — Lisa Hales, Diane Marriott

Fourth Grade

A Grading — Dianne Gunn, Andrea Kunca, Caroline Adam, Elizabeth Lor

B Grading — Sally Greenwood, Melissa McFarlane, Bon Lan Chou, Masayo Hase, Andrea Lung

C Grading — Saretta Lee, Toni Nikakis, Carolyn Barnett

Fifth Grade

A Grading — Catherine Howard, Liz Murdoch

B Grading — Bronwyn McLean, Hsui Hui Ten, Sally John, Heather Crichton

Sixth Grade

A Grading — Jennifer Skerratt

B Grading —Aliso n Wigglesworth

C Grading — Jacqui Andrews

Seventh Grade

B Grading — Madeline Flynn, Siew Siew Khoo

Eighth Grade

B Grading, Chris Lee

FLUTE

First Grade

A + Grading — Kate Woodward

A Grading — Jacqui Rindt

B Grading — Monique Cole, Joanne Pincus, Nicole Sutton

Second Grade

A Grading — Anna Blundell, Melissa Killer, Sandra McKellar, Caroline Spargo, Caroline Speechley

B Grading — Emma Stagliano, Meredith Clark, Rosalind Holsman, Lesley Mitchell

C Grading — Prudence Heeley, Clare Khoutek, Cynthia Prescott

Third Grade

A Grading — Nicola Roxon, Rachel Clayton, Sally Doyle, Jane Tillack, Kristen Broberg, Deidre de Zylva

B Grading — Isabelle Dogne, Sally Estlin

Fourth Grade

A + Grading — Katherine Chin

A Grading — Sally John

B Grading — Kerry Harrison

C Grading — Natalie Chin, Meredith Stokes

Fifth Grade

A Grading — Rachel Mclnnes

B Grading — Helen Bernard, Jacqui Evans, Jane Penington, Robyn Senior

C Grading — Leanne Findlay, Margaret Ford

Sixth Grade

B Grading — Livia Judge

C Grading — Tracey Sawyer

VIOLIN

Preliminary Grade

A Grading — Bronwyn Burton, Evelyn Halls, Neroli Hudson, Christine Khor

B Grading — Rowena Mathew

C Grading — Jane Morton First Grade

A Grading — Janice Chong

B Grading — Masayo Hase, Heather Luntz, Kerryn Burrows, Catherine Howard Second Grade

A Grading — Christina Barber

B Grading — Melissa Poliness Third Grade

A Grading — Sylvia Niziblian, Jennifer Ridgway

B Grading — Andrea Newman Fifth Grade

A Grading — Karen Ivanyi, Lisa Wiltshire

B Grading — Liz Murdoch

C Grading — Julie Ackland

CLARINET

First Grade

A Grading — Marina Cade, Melissa Roffey, Karen Salomon

B Grading — Luci Mellsop, Rachel Naylor, Fehrina Viney Second Grade

A + Grading — Christa Marjoribanks

A Grading — Karen Honson, Megan McKerral, Leanne Nicholls

B Grading — Angela Beggs, Barbara Mills, Lisa Milne, Louise Taylor, Jenny Woodford

Third Grade

B Grading — Louise Dunn, Louise Williams

Fourth Grade

B Grading — Emma Boling

SAXOPHONE

Firth Grade

A + Grading — Linda Harvey

TRUMPET

Fifth Grade

B Grading — Emma Scott

Sixth Grade

B Grading — Jenny Neales

HORN

Sixth Grade

B Grading — Jenny Lumsden

SINGING

Fifth Grade

B Grading — Fiona Millburn

Musicianship Theory

First Grade

Honours — Rachel Cogan, Deidre de Zylva, Lisa Milne, Nicole Schrober, Natasha Shugg, Gaylene Wright

Second Grade

Honours — Jeanette Avent, Heather Crichton, Sally Estlin, Miranda Mathew, Victoria Mollison, Andrea Newman, Lyndene Wan

Credit — Alison McKearn, Wendy Quay, Colleen Wong

Pass — Nitika Maharaj

Third Grade

Honours — Merrilyn Hotchkin, Saretta Lee, Rachel Mclnnes, Bronwyn McLean, Barbara Mills, Jenny Ridgway, Sharyn Wilson, Lisa Wiltshire

Credit — Susan Stringer, Kate Williams, Wendy Callander

Fourth Grade

Honours — Louise Adam, Jacqui Andrews, Elizabeth Byrne, Katherine Chin, Bon Lan Chou, Bon Wai Chou, Sally Greenwood, Michelle Hobby, Catherine Howard, Wye Lim, Andrea Mikkleson, Jenny Neales, Ooi Nye Yee, Jenny Skerratt, Cathy Stelmach, Jenny Stevens, Fiona Wilson

Credit — Jenny Frank, Leigh Garde, Jane Schleiger, Elizabeth Willingham

Pass — Sophie Gimel, Louise Williams

Fifth Grade

Honours — Robyn Clancy, Caroline Davies, Dianne Gunn, Anne Harvey, Linda Harvey, Siew Siew Khoo, Jenny Lumsden, Alison Wigglesworth, Lyndal

Williams

Credit — Livia Judge, Julie Ackland, Danielle Aisen

EXAMINATION RESULTS

A.M.E.B. Speech Examinations,

September 1981

Speech & Drama Elementary

B

Angela Lee, Sara Price, Naomi Withers

C

Danielle Spruyt

Speech & Drama Preliminary

A

Rubina Alpitsis

B Stephanie Chin, Georgette Edrisinha, Sonya Giddings

C Monika Velins

Speech & Drama First

A + Lisa Sim s

A

Angela Beggs, Neroli Hudson, Catherine MacDougall, Fiona Patterson, Karen Pellizzer, Sarah Wigglesworth

B

Catherine Baddock, Vanessa Burgess, Bon Wai Chow, Susan Fry, Kelly Holdsworth, Elizabeth Hutchinson, Melissa Lohman, Ashleigh Mitchell, Iveta Samulis, Carolyn Seelig, Katherine Stone

C

Jacinta Aikman, Anna Borlase, Meredith Clarke, Susan Hartnett, Karen Robertson, Jenny Scott-Davies, Theodora Soukas, Karen Watts, Fiona Williams

Speech & Drama Second

B

Helen Abbott, Deborah Bassett, Caroline Lor, Fiona Richardson, Roberta Stewart

C

Fiona Mason, Kim Moore, Mary Wooldridge

Speech & Drama Third

B

Annette Berger, Heather Douglas, Heather Luntz

Speech & Drama Fourth

B

Annwyn Blackburn

On October 7th, Isadora's Dilapidated Yashmak Labyrinthine Lubras performed 'Once in a Lifetime' a dance drama constructed around the early music of Split Enz There were eleven girls involved in the production, using the assignment as part of Communications and the Oral English Option It was an experience we will never forget

Wendy Little

EDITOR' S NOTE: Although there are no formal results to give for this performance we feel that it was one of the highlights of the year for M.L.C.'s Speech and Drama department

DUX OF SCHOOL 1980

Barbara Heath (Humanities).

MfflHHS^i' Jacqueline Collett (Mathematics and Science)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thi s year we have tried to approach Silver and Green in a new way, and have found originality and new ideas are not always easy. In fact, without our "intrepid photographer", Mr Cody, we would still be wallowing in contributions, photographs and reports

Mr Cody has spent an immense amount of time in helping us, the students, to "get our act together" We are all very grateful to him and wish him the best of luck in the years to come

Committee Members

Peta Barker

Robyn Beale

Helen Bernard

Annwyn Blackburn

Kathy Ellis

Cathy Heeley

Jenny Hutchens

Jenny Lang

Andrea Phillips

Pip Scurfield

Kirsten Slifirski

Miriam Steuart

Very special thanks go to Julia Birch as she has put a lot of patience into coaxing Emily into the right mood for us We would also like to thank Mrs Gibson, Jane Cox, Judy Burley and Bernadette Cannan for being there when they were most needed, we have really appreciated all you have done for us

Thanks

If you are impressed by the design of "Silver and Green" this year and by the variety of its contents, direct your congratulations to the committee of senior students who have been working on the magazine for about a term, under the knowledgeable guidance of Paul Cody, our resident photographer Because Paul has had previous experience with school magazines, he has been able to provide valuable advice and leadership Diana Kan also contributed helpful suggestions Nevertheless, enormous credit is due to the girls themselves Not only have they shown enterprise, sound organisation and perseverance in the soliciting and editing of material (in some cases generous mothers were persuaded to type copy!); they have also come very early to school in order to find the time to 'lay out' the magazine They have established a precedent of increased student involvement which we hope will continue in the future

Fay Johnson

Valerie Kerr