1986 Silver and Green

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Due to circumstances totally beyond our control, the 1986 Silver & Green magazine was held over until the new school year There were so many inquiries from students in the final school weeks of 1986 as to the whereabouts of said magazine that we, the Publications Committee, can confidently attest to its popularity Hopefully, the delay in its distribution will have whetted students' interests rather than dulling them Due to space constraints, the Year 12 "Rogues Gallery" photos were unable to be included

This year's student input into the Publications Committee was most pleasing, indicating a strongly committed, creatively inspired team, headed by the dedicated, conscientious, talented Monique Cole, and her equally enthusiastic and inspired cohort, Jo Taylor There were ably assisted by many keen students, among them Sandra Lim, Jo-anne Lo (who designed and drew the superb cover), Sonia McCully (who researched the fascinating Archives report) and many more too numerous to mention Sadly, we lack an appropriate photo of the assembled multitude in all their glory

Thanks must go to some others who helped in the production of this year's Silver and Green:

Judith, our staff typist, who willingly gave up lots of time in order to make the students' written submissions look much neater!

Chris Notsis, our roving Cameraman, without whom the vast majority of photos included here would not have existed

Jan MacNally, our resident "Ethics Consultant", and general editor, who kept open lines of communication between the Committee and the printers She also gave up a week of her Christmas holidays to assemble the rough copy of the magazine and proofread all material, and her help was greatly appreciated

Two students who epitomize the MLC spirit: Heidi (left) and Eunice Finter. Heidi is currently studying Arts/Law at Melbourne Uni., while Eunice is in Middle School.

This year(1986) we have tried to widen the range of material and contributors to include all people involved in the school community, both students and staff, and this has resulted in some unusual but stimulating places (we hope!) If any student or staff groups, committees, teams etc were not covered, we apologise, but it is up to you, the members of M.L.C., to submit reports, as just about everything received makes its way into the magazine Enjoy the magazine, and remember that we are constantly in need of student interest and support in order to keep Silver and Green a going concern

The Publications Committee

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A CHALLENGE

Who is this Principal at MLC? After observing my caricature in last year's Silver and Green and seeing the photographs of me that have been gathered for publication this year, you might be pardoned for being curious Similarly, what is this MLC? We have presented to us a wide range of views and images through the pages of this journal Is it accurate?

Is it comprehensive?

What are we?

My reading recently has included the writings of Thomas Merton in My Argument with the Gestapo He challenged me to do some soul searching when he said:

"If you want to identify me, Ask me not where I live, Or what I would like to eat, Or how I comb my hair, But ask me what I am living for"

As a community we have recently addressed this question of purpose A new statement of Aims and Objectives will be published within the school next year In part, the Aims state, "to provide an education which will equip each girl to live creatively, responsibly and effectively as an independent individual and as an actively participating member of society" The aims identify not only the need for knowledge but also for faith and for commitment The new Aims expand and make explicit the statement about the need to understand "the continuing contribution of women to society" and as a goal we seek to help young women "to become full and equal members of a continually changing society"

Evaluations, aims, objectives and speech day reports are all very well and can sound very impressive, but Thomas Merton would not let me stop there He went on to say:

"If you want to identify me, Ask me what I think Is keeping me from living fully For the thing I want to live for"

Actions and outcomes are all he will accept I suspect that this is also the case in the context of the school We would like to think that we are achieving our goals, but are we? And if we are not, what is stopping us and how can we go about removing these impediments?

What I like most about MLC is that it can accept criticism It is a self-critical school

How can we continue to help MLC be self-critical and yet confident, to change where necessary and particularly to challenge actions and outcomes which do not fulfil our Aims and Objectives?

TDtefieete

SENIOR PREFECTS' ADDRESS TO THE M.L.C. COMMUNITY

Like the great idealistic leaders of our nation, we too, had dreams for M.L.C.: disciplined assemblies, perfectly worn uniforms and no make-up But as the months of our "Senior Prefectships" passed, we began to realise that our dreams would not become realities until they were recognised and supported by every member of the school community

With this in mind, we now give you our "Address to the Nation": Students and staff of M.L.C Kew:

As we enter our 105th year, it is important we continue to grow in community spirit and pride We have the facilities and the potential in our M.L.C students and staff to achieve great successes

Pride in our school can be reflected in, among other things, the wearing of the school uniform We urge you to buy M.L.C You do not need to wear imported school socks all the way from Scotch College, or lace from foreign department stores DOBSONS should, and must, be your first and only stop for M.L.C.-made quality goods

One does not need to look furtherthan the Year 12's of 1986 for inspiration: the Bim Kostellos, the Cate Bondchetts and the Natasha Shuggerlands are all achievers within our school community

And, of course, we must not forget the "Quiet Achievers", who are less recognised but equally diligent

It is natural that you be proud of your school and automatically want to put back in all that you have been given: ask not what your school can do for you, but what you can do for your schoolI

Our years at M.L.C have been ace Each of us has been involved in different areas of the school, but rather than create difficulties, this has strengthened our performance as a team For us, diversity is the most prominent and important aspect of the M.L.C community There are few sporting or cultural activities which are not encouraged and girls of varying social and racial backgrounds are represented throughout the school Although the school is basically divided into three groups, friendships can develop between the older and younger students through participation in school and house activities It is this team spirit, prevalent throughout our years at M.L.C., which has made our time here so special The year has been very busy, and there are certain people we must thank Our families and close friends have suffered the most from our "prefectships", while Mrs McKenzie has supported us throughout — we have really appreciated your help and advice

Although we're probably biased, we think that the Year 12's of 1986 are a vintage year, and have been an honour to represent Here's to the future!

Written and authorized by Stephanie Chin, Louise Dunn and Natalie Mikkelsen

STOP PRESSAs I (Lou) was the one who handed over ourfinal draft to "Silver and Green", I get the last word (!!!): a public and enormous thank you to Nat and Steph for putting up with me and making my year ACE!

HOW TO BE RECOGNIZED BY A PREFECT

So you want to be noticed and recognized by an M.L.C Prefect?

Before flaunting yourself in front of a Prefect, you must first decide how much verbal abuse you really want Do you want to be severely reprimanded or just thrown that killing glance?

Once you've decided, here are some useful suggestions:

1 Attracting our attention

Firstly, you must choose your time carefully A busy lesson is not the moment as most Prefects are too immersed in their document study (or day-dreaming!) to even notice your 5-inch

thick make-up Most 'Madonnas' should strike at assembly, before or after school It is at these times that Prefects have on their special radar glasses and are ready — and eager — to pounce on you and your jewellery-sporting, make up-wearing, t o p- b u 11 o n- u n d o n e, w h i t e-s o c k e d , blazer-less , unofficial-bagged, red/purple or orange-ribboned friends

2 Use your blazer as a signal.

Going without your blazer is definitely rebellious, but refusing to put it on would be the ultimate defiance of all that is good and just in the M.L.C rulebook Your reward would be a brief dressing down and perhaps a future date with Mrs McKenzie

3 Warning: Smoking is a health hazard

Smoking is, of course, worse than romping the streets blazerless but as we can never catch you, you would be wasting your time, your health and your money

4 The reliability of jewellery

We consider jewellery to be pretty daring too The Prefects understand that you all want to be little "Madonnas", but in the schoolyard? If caught with bound fingers or chained necks, we would promptly move to confiscate any glitter, any diamentes, which attract our sharp, shrewd eyes If you want conversation rather than action, then this is not your area of crime

5 For the innocent at heart

As we model our dashing white coats each afternoon at 3.30 pm, we are open to polite and harmless conversation Getting to know your Prefect at the tram stop would be the perfect opportunity without the thrill of breaking laws

You might even find that you like us and begin to feel that you could get to know the actual person behind the gold star! Many of us have quite a collection now of what we call friends

So decide what you want from us, and then act But be quick — we're only here for a few more weeks!

And remember:

SMOKING a phone call to your parents, three order marks, or maybe even a death penalty

WITHOUT polite request BLAZER

JEWELLERY confiscation

WHITE SOCKS warning

COLOURED dirty look RIBBONS

Leavers' Luncheon 1986: Lou Dunn, David Loader, Stephanie Chin and Natalie Mikkelsen.

PREFECTS

Above, Left to right: Rear: Demetra Giannakopoulos, Joanne Lo, Sonya Giddings, Anita Wood, Vijaya Joshi, Natalie Roife, Edwina Rice, Lisa tiurgess, Geraldine Millard, Jacki Ogeil, Cate Blanchett, Justine Kiely, Trudi Smith, Jenny Campbell.

Front: Melissa Roffey, Natalie Will, Cayley Matson, Natalie Mikkelsen, Lou Dunn, Stephanie Chin, Ruth Browning, Jodie Benailack.

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JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORT

"I felt like an ant on a sky scraper!" Many staff and students at M.L.C will be able to relate to this year seven student's description of her first day at the school

Thanks to J.S.S staff, 'old' students and an excellent orientation programme, our 200 new girls quickly settled in and have participated in a very full and happy year

Highlights this year have included a "Sleep In" for Year 7 in the Boarding House Form teachers, student co-ordinator Mrs M Atherton, J.S.S secretary Mrs Anderson and myself joined with the students in a variety of games and activities during the day and a grand concert in the evening All participants agreed this was a great innovation

The Year 8 students enjoyed a "Camp Out" night in tents during the March camp at Valley Homestead — Girls had to prepare their own evening meals and breakfasts and some lucky ones caught a glimpse of Halley's Comet in the pre-dawn sky

Some Year 6 students have commenced visiting Kew elderly citizens with the Meals on Wheels service during lunchtimes as part of their social service programme This has been of great mutual benefit to those visited and the young visitors

Congratulations to J.S.S staff and students who have worked well together to achieve another successful year in sport, music and drama as well as in academic subject areas

Fran Keller Head of JS/S

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MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT

1986 has been another busy, yet very rewarding and enjoyable year for Middle School With the amazingly extensive range of activities offered to its students and the ever-increasing work load, there seemed to be very few free lunchtimes and afterschools!

1986 seems to have been the year of student involvement with girls being encouraged to assume roles of leadership in both House and school activities The standard of the House Drama and Music competitions was again very high and all participants and observers enjoyed both festivals immensely The introduction of the House Debating and Oratory competitions, as well as providing added interest to assemblies, gave other students the incentive to get up and speak in front of an audience

Middle School students were also keen participants in all school activities varying from athletics to debating There were also numerous Middle School girls involved in the successful production of "They Shoot Horses Don't They?" and the gym club's popular production of "Grease"

In Term I, the annual SRC election played a large part in brightening up assemblies and the students of Middle School were subjected to campaign speeches like no-one had ever seen before! The SRC went on to successfully organise a Sportsgirl Fashion Parade and a Talent Quest, both of which contributed largely to the cost of the diving tower in the new sports centre, which is sponsored by Middle School

In Term II, the Year 9 students braved the Outward Bound program and returned after having a very cold, wet but enjoyable week Also in Term II, the Year 10 girls spent a week on work experience which was a very interesting and rewarding week for most students

Thanks must go to Miss Phillips and Mrs Lading, co-ordinators of Years 9 and 10 respectively, for the care and support throughout the year Special thanks must also go to the Head of Middle School, Mrs Prest, whose continued support and enthusiasm helped make 1986 such a great year for Middle School

October 1986

OLD AND YOUNG

Many of the problems which young people have to face are not going to go away The United Nationsl frontispiece on the 'Global Situations of Youth' provides the following information: 'The world population was 738 million in 1975 and by (the year) 2000 will be 1180 million — an expected increase of 60%. While the youth population of the more developed regions will increase by only 5% in the peiod the same age group in the less developed regions will increase by 80%. The youth population of three major regions of the world — Africa, Asia and Latin America — will almost double between 1975 and 2000.'

The increase of the youth population, says the Report "is likely to have adverse effects on economic growth and social progress, aggravating most of the problems young people are facing today — such as unemployment; lack of education and training opportunities; the irrelevance of education to their future productive participation in the development of their society; poor health services; malnutrition; etc."

The need for sympathy, understanding and trust between the generations has rarely been greater and it delights me that one small initiative taken at MLC has planted some very important seeds One of the most memorable speakers we have ever heard at our Assemblies was Mrs J Gould who came to talk about her involvement in the University of the Third Age Her excitement with her post-retirement studies was infectious, she pitched her talk at exactly the right level for all age groups and her wit made us laugh

Mrs Gould came because there is a growing involvement between our campus and that of the University of the Third Age Sometimes members of U3A come as instructors We are most grateful to Mr Thelby Reedy-Crofts who runs one of the Motor Mechanics courses for us with great success Others come as students and, as their student paper reported "friendships between the generations were forged and it is interesting to note, that when the girls did their obligatory self-analysis after the course, not one of them mentioned the inter-generational content of the class."

While there is no gap between the generations in Motor Mechanics or eg glass making, positive bridges are being built elsewhere Mr Smith, grandfather of Anne Kaye-Smith, talked to some Year 9 History students about his experiences as an Anzac This was a rare privilege and one which girls who heard him will never forget

Our ability to share and learn from the experiences of all ages is vital and the growing interaction between old and young can only be of benefit to both age groups

MIDDLE SCHOOL S.R.C. REPORT

Jean Prest

After a very entertaining campaign earlier this year, a very excited and imaginative group of Middle School girls was sworn in — or at least they got to shake Mr Loader's hand Since this time, so very long ago, the Student's Representative Council has done its best to represent the students

The simple reality of the matter is however, that M.L.C is on the brink of perfection and the S.R.C had great difficulty uncovering its flaws We searched and hunted and eventually found some First, we attacked the toilets We promised to spare the inhabitants of Nevile the embarrassment of the "toilet intruder" syndrome, by installing new toilet door locks, soap dispensers were also installed The S.R.C began with a bang! First Term saw a contingent of sexy devils parading down the catwalk for a glamorous gala affair — the Sportsgirl Fashion Parade (We hope you used your discount card wisely.)

The year was riddled with casual clothes, the proceeds of which are going to the ever-popular sports complex The S.R.C has also had some input into the M.L.C Christmas Fair, agreeing to make complete idiots of ourselves and parade about shopping centres advertising the market in Santa costumes

Without a doubt, the most splendiferous event of the year was the Talent Quest The talent at M.L.C is dazzling and many people showed enormous guts trying to prove this The S.R.C failed dismally Despite this, we hope to make the Quest an annual event

Next year's lucky S.R.C has inherited the privilege of trying to raise the rest of the $3,000 for the sports complex which has almost been achieved Good luck and amen Anon (a clue: The Vice President of M.S.S.R.C., Meredith Lewis)

Middle School S.R.C. President, Jacyl Shaw.

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FROM THE SENIOR SCHOOL 1986

Many students comment to me on the differences between Senior School and Middleand JuniorSecondary Schools They suggest I "warn" Year 10's of the changes in store in Years 11 and 12 So, in this article, Ithought I would outline a few of these changes for you

At Year 11 and at Year 12 you choose all your subjects apart from English which is compulsory at both levels This means that you can specialize in subjects which suit your abilities, interests and aspirations and this choice usually results in students being more highly motivated Six subjects are chosen at Year 11, five subjects at Year 12 The fewer subjects enable more time to be spent on each so that greater depth and breadth of knowledge is required Thus the expected standard of achievement in each subject at Year 11 and again Year 12 is much higherthan in formeryears Ifyou havechosen wiselythe satisfactions are greatertoo as you can become deeply involved and excited by a subject and you areableto pursuethat interest further and share it with others This means of course, that sometimes your friends change as you get to know other students by sharing classes and ideas with them

At Year 11 and 12 the teachers have particularly high expectations in regard to the assessment and quality of your work They realize the demanding competition of H.S.C and begin to raise your sights towards that goal early in Year 11 They also expect that senior students can meet deadlines They may not harangue nor cajole to get work in on time; they just expect that it will be punctual Students comment too on the camaraderie between them and their teachers at Senior levels, particularly at Year 12

In Senior School you are expected to take a great deal of responsibility for yourself and for others You are responsible for the organisation of your time out of school — how much time you spend on homework, assignments, revision; part-time job; music, sport, drama, hobbies and on your social life You are responsible for how you spend your time in school — in the actual classes, in your spare periods, in period 5, and at lunchtime

Girls who are elected to the Year 11 Committee or to be House officials and prefects, or who volunteer for committees, orto be cross age tutors, or meals-on-wheels helpers all accept responsibility for others It is expected that they will discharge their responsibilities well as at Year 11 and 12 they are mature enough to do so

The Senior School is particularly interested in encouraging girls of initiative and resourcefulness who will get new schemes going for their fellow students and who will look outward to society outside school and life beyond school Senior school students should be concerning themselves with matters of social justice in the larger society

Students in Year 11 and 12 of course must go to open days at tertiary institutions, follow the media articles on courses, career patterns, and job opportunities They need to research jobs in the careers library, and talk to former students, teachers, their parents and the careers counsellor on what possibilities lie ahead

And finally, students in Year 11 and 12 have to deal with pressure The pressure of trying to live up to your own high expectations, the pressure that school, home, family, friends and the media puts on you to prepare well and choose wisely for the future

This article makes Senior school life seem very serious and demanding It is not all like that, there is lots of time for fun, friends, laughter and the sheer delight of being young, and strong with your life ahead of you

Judy McKenzie

SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT

At the closing of a year filled with trauma and ecstacy there is much to 'reflect' (compliments to Mr Wiltshire) upon

The colorful, house-orientated events — the Senior School House Drama, the Swimming Sports, the Athletics and the Chorals provided us all with a well-deserved break from the HSC blues and relieved some of our early, mid and end-of-year pressures

The Year 12 Dance was the highlight of highlights as it provided us with the opportunity to drink, dance and be merry, in all elegance at the Southern Cross

The Senior School Speech Night shall be one to remember, thanks to the efforts of all us students, and the Music staff

From the Yarra to the concert the last day of HSC will be an event long remembered by all Year 12's, the teachers (watch out) and the whole school community

GOOD-BYE AND GOOD-LUCK to ALL 1986 YEAR 12's and to all those to follow

Debbie Niski

REPORT OF THE YEAR 11 DANCE COMMITTEE

The year 11 dance committee was established at the end of 1985 A committee of fourteen girls, a representative crosssection of the year, was voted in by fellow students The committee members were:

Sarah Markey

Claire Firth-Smith

Kate Prideaux

Astrid Wooton

Debbie Stanning

Leanne Cocke 11

Sarah Duell

Michelle Hutchens

George Blake

Judith Watkins

Fiona McCasker

Patricia Collins

Rebecca Filipou

Karen Dreher

President Vice President

Secretary

Second Secretary

Ticket Secretary

Ticket Secretary

Blind Date Organiser

Blind Date Organizer

Member

Member

Member Member

Member

Member

Many venues were discussed After much deliberation, the final choice was The Centre, Heidelberg Civic Centre, Ivanhoe The dance was held on Friday 15th August, from 7.30 p.m to midnight It was a great success and was enjoyed by all We wish to thank Mrs McKenzie for her guidance in the beginning, the student committee who worked closely together as a team and the Parents Association Dance Committee, especially Mrs Markey and Mrs Duell, whose support made the evening possible

Sarah Markey President

Kate Prideaux Secretary

SOCIAL AWARENESS COMMITTEE

The year began with ideas brimming and an utter enthusiasm which can only be associated with Year 7 — when you are too young to be lazy and apathetic, — however, as the year progressed and homework piles grew higher, saving the world seemed the mammoth task that all those who knew better had warned us about

"Saving the world" became the overstatement which haunted our year but which also became an idealistic hope In reality we had to settle for second best and that was simply informing the world, well, the Senior M.L.C section of the world, of some aspects of the world today, mainly racism and nuclear disarmament

One of the most frightening and admittedly worthwhile realisations associated with the formation of the committee was the uncompassionate and apathetic attitude of many people when confronted with many issues of today Both members and non-members alike found it easy to fall into the trap of not giving a damn about what is happening to our fellow human beings We found that the "if-it-doesn't-affect-me-l-don't-care" attitude was prevalent in the school-yard This attitude was daunting and the committee did want to earn the respect and sincerity of the student body so that maybe some of what we presented would, in some small way, change the overwhelming apathetic attitude

Our sympathy and courage goes to those who fight injustice and for peace, and our envy lies in those who have suceeded in bringing some positive change in this world

Joint Chairpersons:Demetra Giannakopoulos

Melissa Roffey

BOARDING HOUSE 1986

TERM I

• February 3 After two glorious months of no homework, no school and no restrictions, the 104 boarders of 1986 were back in residence

• February 8 Our annual trip to Dromana - a day in the sun and sea We returned that evening hot, tired.. and terribly sunburnt!

• March 15 After much organisation and hard work, our "Boarders' Fete" grossed over $3,000, half of which was donated to the new M.L.C Sports Complex Our share of the other half was spent mainly on microwave ovensforthethree common rooms

• March 25 Our last dinner together before the Easter break The Easter Bonnet Parade was just ace! Mrs Jenny Williamson, Mr John Lindros and Mr Ian Higgins judged and awarded prizes to the girls with the best, the most original and most colourful bonnets

• April 18 Annual Sports Day — held this year at the Olympic Park The boarders, clad in resplendent red (yeah, Tiddeman!), dazzled the school and other spectators with war cries, songs and impromptu dances in the pouring rain

Also, for the first time ever, the Year 12 boarders were given more responsibility, and the opportunity to help the mistresses run the Boarding House

TERM II

• June 20 Once again, Boarders' Birthday Night was celebrated in 'pomp and splendour' During the concert in the Assembly Hall, all our undoubtable talents were put to show as we sang, clowned and acted our way through two hours of B-Grade entertainment Together with our guests (day girls and teachers), we then adjourned to the Boarders' Dining Room for supper The evening culminated with a grand tour of the Boarding House

At the end of Term II, probationary prefects were elected from the Yea r I I's to help ease the workload and responsibilities of the Year 12 prefects in Term III Sister Martinich left us as a mistress, after five years of service, in search of greener pastures It was also our gap student, Miss Rebecca Lock's, last term with us

And somewhere along the way, we were declared a fire hazard! There were fears that the Boarding House may be closed We were later assured by Mr Loader that we were "....much loved...." and that the School Council would try their best to prevent the extinction of our "beloved" second home

TERM III

We now have a new gap student with us: Miss Elizabeth Bright, and as her name suggests, she is extremely bright and cheerful

• What will the rest of the year hold for us? We live in expectation

NOTE: At time of publication, all 104 boarders were still sane and functioning

Lim

Sandra

A mentally stimulating questionnaire by Karen Yeung, Year 11 Always envied those "lucky" boarders who never have to battle with our highly efficient public transport system in order to get home? Well, there's more to life in the Boarding House than meets the eye To find out whether or not you could withstand life as an M.L.C boarder, try this quiz and see how you fare

1) The thought of living at M.L.C 24 hours a day, 7 days a week makes you

a) gasp in horror!

b) grit your teeth, but give it a try?

c) sigh in longing?

2) Spending long periods of time without watching your favourite television programme would a) not bother you in the slightest?

b) make you feel a little disappointed?

c) cause you to suffer sever withdrawal symptoms?

3) When you hear bells, you feel like a) screaming?

b) jumping for joy?

c) getting slightly irate?

4) Now consider your personal body weight Would you like to a) gain 5-1 0 kilos?

b) lose 5 - 10 kilos?

c) maintain your current weight?

5) Life without the male sex would be a) heaven?

b) bearable?

c) a fate worse than death?

6) At home, when you have a shower you prefer to

a) take a short, luke-warm shower?

b) luxuriate under the hot steamy water for long periods?

c) hop under a lightsprinkling of cold water because your sister has used all the hot water?

7) When a friend rings you up on the telephone, you

a) make yourself comfortable, snuggle into your favourite lounge chair and talk for hours

b) talk for five minutes then hang up because you couldn't be bothered talking any longer

c) cringe in pain because you hate using the telephone Besides, your friends seldom ring

8) If you feel like visiting a friend, or going shopping, or even just hopping outside for a jog, you

a) ask either your mother or father for permission before writing down your time of departure and expected time of return (which you adhere to strictly)

b) go out whenever you get the urge without bothering to ask anyone It's none of their business anyway

c) tell your mum where you're going, without waiting for her response and simply leave

9) On weekdays, do your parents

a) send you to your room to do your homework and check up on you periodically, ensuring that you don't receive any distracting telephone calls

b) ask you whether you have any homework but leave it up to you to decide when you'll complete it?

c) couldn't care less if you had homework?

10)lf either of your parents (or anyone else for that matter) tells you off or punishes you for something you haven't done even though you believe you haven't done anything wrong you

a) get extremely angry and abuse them in rather un-ladylike language

b) stand there doing your best not to explode before turning around and silently abusing them under your breath

c) quite happily accept their reprimands and punishments, after all they're more intelligent than you are

How well did your fare?

75-100

Well what do you know? You've got the potential to be an amazingly contented boarder You just adore every aspect of MLC and just love the restrictions that boarding life has to offer Beware that once you leave the boarding house you won't be able to cope with all the freedom

50-75

Boarding life would be bearable - just Together, you and the boarding house have an on-going love-hate relationship It loves you, but you hate the boarding house No, seriously folks, you'd probably find boarding life a real challenge and test of endurance, not to .mention tolerance, however with a little brainwashing, you'd probably end up loving it (I'm a prime example)

0-50

You're a lost cause Wild horses wouldn't drag you into what you would probably regard as a high security prison Living under the same roof as 107 other females makes you want to throw-up, but life in a co-ed boarding house might be another story..

BOARDING HOUSE INMATES

YEAR 9

Lee Alexander, Vivienne Barker, Melinda Burns, Kirsten Doig, Tania Frostick, Rebecca Gorman, Angelina Lee, Som Ling Leung,,Kylie Marriott, Vivien Ong, Emily Power, Nancy Soon

YEAR 8

Lara Giddings, Elizabeth Oxley, Amanda Tapp, Jane Whitehead

YEAR 6 & 7

Kate Adamson, Jenny Devlin, Irene Kearney, Brenda Lee, Rowena Liddy, Melissa Yong

YEAR 10

Fiona Adamson, Fiona Allen, Rachel Arthur, Fiona Bradford, Lisa Day, Melissa Frohnert, Karen Hulls, Michelle Johnston, Mary Lou Loughnan, Thais McClelland, Vanessa Poliness, Allison Poulter, Sarah Ross-Edwards, Jane Shelton, Nicole Simpson, Fleur Smith, Rosalie Smith, Louise Taylor, Kathryn Watson

YEAR 11

Gillian Arnold, Melissa Ashcroft, Megan Brown, Denise Chen, Mation Gaussen, Jacqueline George, Helen Gibney, Sally Greenall, Catriona Johns, Anita Liddy, Lillian Lim, Siew May Loo, Catriona Lowe, Lucy Matthiesson, Caroline McCombe, Meaghan McMahon, Bridget Murray, Raelene Pinney, Melissa Poliness (P), Nicole Quick, Linda Roe, Elizabeth Rourke, Kimberley Sharman, Cathy Smith, Tracey Soon, Liesl Tozer, Andrea Walker, Sarah Warne, Susan Williams, Katriona Wylie, Karen Yeung

YEAR 12

Kirsty Allen, Jit Li Au, Ann Bayley, Wendy Brown, Victoria Buckley (P), Frances Dalziel, Fiona Dunstan, Georgia Fawcett, Lynn Firth, Sonya Giddings (P), Bronwyn Hay, Kaye Hollis, Nicole Larmour, Elsie Lim, Sandra Lim, Anne Loughnan, Andrea McClelland, Odette McDonald, Jillian Murphy (P), Kit Fong Ng, Enn Ong, Lyndelle Rayment (P), Penny Reeves, Cheryl Ricardo, Michelle Ridd, Caroline Speechley, Jeanette Swann, Kim Lian Tan, Caroline Tehan (P), Donna Trewin, Hanna Weaver (P) = Prefect.

Mr Grove's name is commemorated in "Grove Avenue", the road which runs through the M.L.C property, and which was formerly Aileen Street before it was transferred by the City of Kew to the ownership of M.L.C As Mr Grove took a leading part in these negotiations, it is appropriate that his name was given to the avenue His portrait was by Buckmaster

ARCHIVES: UNKNOWN PORTRAITS.

During the many assemblies reaching back into the past, many a head has turned to the right to study those faces, long since gone, staring down from the east wall of the Assembly Hall The portraits, fittingly placed above the Honour Boards, are a reminder of the distinguished academic past of M.L.C that was moulded in the hands of these dedicated men These men believed that 'young ladies' had a right to be educated just as well as anyone else, even better within the ethics of the Methodist religion Today that belief applies as much as it did one hundred and four years ago when Dr Fitchett founded our school in 1882, but today almost all religions are represented within the school community and regarded as equal in importance

Two quite mysterious faces have always interested me, those of the Reverend Grove, and Mr Krome Delving into the Archives section of the library, facts surfaced from the noticeably green covers

John W Grove was born in 1868 and in 1883 entered Wesley College From Wesley he entered Melbourne University, where he graduated Master of Arts and Bachelor of Law Later he secured the Diploma of Education, and entered the Methodist ministry in 1891

In 1920 Mr Grove was appointed the minister of Wesley Church, Perth, where he remained for nine years In Perth he wielded an extraordinary influence He was one of the pioneers of Wesley College there, which has become one of the leading boys' schools in Western Australia

Appointed to succeed Dr Fitchett as Principal of the College in 1929, Mr Grove began a term of ten years marked by skilful administration He was a highly gifted teacher, and his friendly approach to all pupils at M.L.C is well remembered by many an "Old Collegian"

During Mr Grove's term as principal, the Elsternwick Branch of the school (Cato College) was formed, and the reconstruction of the Hawthorn buildings was planned and commenced

Mr. Otto Krome was born in 1863 in Hanover, Germany, the son of a clergyman. In 1885 he gained his B.A. degree at the University of Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.

Five years later Mr. Krome came to Australia to take up an appointment on the staff of St. Andrew's College, Bendigo. In 1894 he founded a private co-educational boarding school in the Teachers' Training College (then not in use), in the University grounds. This school later became known as the University High School.

In 1906 he was appointed Headmaster of M.L.C., a position he retained until his death in December, 1917.

Mr. Krome was an imposing figure. He had a very deep voice, but a jolly laugh. As an educator he played a very important part in the development of M.L.C. As a disciplinarian he started a tradition. He was affectionately called "Otto"by the girls, and to many he was regarded as a sincere friend and confidential advisor. He commanded the respect of all. His popular "Headmaster's Lesson"on general knowledge twice a week was attended by over one hundred girls from various forms in the old Assembly Hall (now the Boarders Sitting-room). He also taught German, French and English. His regular weekly visit to the Junior School was a delight to the girls. To foster leadership and team spirit, he arranged for the election of Form Captains in 1914. On 3rd November, 1915, the first Annual Sports were held, and the first green blazers for members of the various teams were worn

In his memory an oil painting of Mr. Krome was presented to the School in 1981 by the Old Collegians' Club and in 1923 the Krome Memorial Gates (presented by the Prefects of 1920 and 1923) were formally opened. written by Sonia McCully photographs by Janine Lockwood

Trudi Smith

Andrea Neilson

Ractiel Cogan

Elsie Lim

Amanda Wigg

Sandie Smyth, Megan Webber, Debra Furness, Maria Kapotis.

Cate Blanchett

METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE BAROQUE NIGHT, 1986

A small tradition has evolved in the M.L.C music community, involving an evening of period music in the school's chapel The 1986 musical period was music of the baroque period, and the programme took place on Tuesday, May 7th It involved the Senior Madrigal Groups of which I am a soprano member, splitting into groups of two to six and choosing and performing a piece of the period Instrumentalists included Madrigal members, girls nominated by their teachers, and independent efforts

Singing groups were formed roughly three weeks after the commencement of school, and practising began in earnest a few weeks later The Madrigal girls especially had quite a hard time because they had to practise their pieces for the Middle and Senior Schools' Church Service, and a service, in which they served as the choir, for Dr Wood's (a former M.L.C headmaster) ninetieth birthday, in addition to getting their chosen pieces up to an appropriate level of readiness The problem was, Baroque Night was two days after Dr Wood's service, an event that had never previously occurred It was a challenge indeed!

Head of the Music School, Mrs J Elton-Brown, helped the girls as much as she could, giving performers that needed it some nice coaching and pointing out faults in notation, expression and balance; generally improving our capabilities and, to a lesser degree, our confidence Our singing group practised in our free lunchtimes, which were only Mondays and Thursdays (thus taking up the entire week with music rehearsals: Tuesdays and Fridays are Madrigal rehearsal days and Wednesdays are choir rehearsals), before school and even after school on occasions

Finally Tuesday arrived and we had our last practice, and came to the Chapel in casual clothes by 7.00 o'clock We were told to respond to applause by giving a little bow, and to go on with no prompting from staff The evening was to appear as if totally organized and presented by the performers themselves.The time came and we took our seats

I, as is usual with me, had a pain in my shoulders and back and "butterflies" in my stomach from tension and nervousness, and I felt that our piece was not up to a desirable performing standard We were in the third set of items I was glad it would be over with soon The time came and we performed, Mrs EltonBrown whispering, "Smile!" as she seated herself at the harpsichord I must admit, it all went quite well, and the sopranos hit their high note!

Resolving to enjoy the remainder of the night, I relaxed and listened to some lovely chamber music The only thing that detracted a little from the performance was the modern dress of the girls I was quite intrigued by many performers, who, after singing a few items previously, took up a viola or violin and played, joined a recorder group, or accompanied a group on the harpsichord They were so skilled and adaptable!

Baroque Night for 1986 ended at approximately 9.20p.m It was a nice, relaxing evening, especially for the audience, as they were exposed to pieces such as Under the Greenwood Tree, Sheep May Safely Graze and two songs from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, our contribution Certainly, some stringed instruments squeaked, as did some voices, but on the whole, the audience enjoyed it, as did I

Nina Pereira

SENIOR MADRIGAL GROUP REPORT

The senior Madrigal Group had a very busy start to the year, with Dr Wood's birthday service and the Baroque Night within two days of each other We sang an introit and some anthems for the service on 4th May, 1986 in the school chapel

The Baroque Night Concert, also held in the Chapel on the 6th May, 1986 provided us with the opportunity to perform as small groups, which can be much more challenging, but also very rewarding Most of the rehearsing for this occasion was done without Mrs Elton Brown, but she was always ready to help us if we needed it

These two occasions left us very little time to prepare for our big performance at the Gala Concert, held at Dallas Brooks Hall on 26th June The group managed remarkably well in their performance of three items in front of 2,200 parents and friends We are currently preparing for our last performance of the year Senior Speech Night, where we will sing two items We would all like to thank our director, Mrs Elton Brown, for all the help and inspiration she has given us

Natasha Shugg and Rosie Montague (Senior Madrigal Leaders)

SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AND M.L.C. STRINGS

The year 1986, has seen both skill and enthusiasm displayed by members of the senior orchestra, who have rehearsed and performed under the baton of our conductor, Mr Henk Van Ernst It has been an enjoyableand fulfilling year, for both those who were new to orchestra this year, and for those whose last performance with the school, is Senior Speech Night 1986 The Gala Concert proved to be a successful evening, as the orchestra performed the works of Bela Bartok and Hugo Afuen, while members of our Chamber Orchestra performed Rossini's challenging overture, Zur Oper, "Tankred" The performance that evening, at Dallas Brooks Hall, represented many weeks of long and tiring rehearsals, yet the night was rewarding to all those concerned

The school's string tutor, Miss Angie Robertson, has conducted the M.L.C Strings throughout the year, with our major performance at the College's Gala Concert of Corelli's Concerto IX Earlier in the year, however, the school's string section was led by Miss Robertson when we accompanied performing artists on Channel 7's annual "Good Friday Appeal", over Easter This proved to be an exciting event as shall be performances at "Carols by Candlelight" held at the Myer Music Bowl on Christmas Eve, when M.L.C strings shall form the string section of the Channel 9 Orchestra, for the fourth successive year!

Rubina Alpitsis

SENIOR MUSIC REPORT 1986

How does one begin to condense all the hustle and bustle, traumas and jubilations of the M.L.C music school into a report?

The musical calendar begins before the actual return to school, with budding virtuosos practising hard for their first music lesson, the first performance was the Annual Church Service for Middle and Senior School held on the 13th April As well as the musical reflections from the Year 12 Clarinet Quartet and Senior Madrigal group, the Concert Choir sang "Sanctus Benedictus" from Benjamin Britten's "Missa Brevis in D" The refreshing combination of Latin set in a twentieth century context was thoroughly enjoyed by all Barely through the middle of 1st term, the M.L.C "Mussas" were already suffering from neurosis, with the Baroque Night, Gala Concert and Chorals to contend with Held on May 6 in the intimate atmosphere of the Chapel, the Baroque night gave the girls from Grade 6 to Year 12 a fun night and an opportunity to perform together, which would have otherwise only taken place at the Gala Concert Instruments ranged from recorders to a "Baroque Saxophone" (!) with trio sonatas, vocal ensembles, strings, clarinet ensembles and the harpsichord The newly conceived idea of the Baroque night will hopefully develop into atradition —you never know, next year we may have a classical night, and the year after that a Romantic Night...(?!)

Immediately after the Church service, the choir pounced enthusiastically back into rehearsals for a somewhat larger task the Gala Concert It was to be a spectacular one, with Mrs Elton Brown's imagination and versatility combining at full bore to prepare a program of extreme diversity, satisfying all musical tastes "Quonian to solus sanctus" and "Sanctus" from Vivaldi's "Gloria" began the concert choir program, the choir being supported by strings, harpsichord, trumpet and oboe, creating an authentic Baroquian atmosphere The romantics at heart feasted upon Mendelsohn's "Behold, God the Lord Passed By!" from his "Elijah", and, for the mod-bods of the 1980s, George Dreyfus's "Sentimental Bloke," derived from the M.T.C theatrical production provided a lively contrast, with Mr Brown on the synthesiser From the theatrical razzamataz of the younger choirs, the sobre madrigal groups and the large

orchestras, this year's Gala Concert was again a night of great entertainment It was truly "A Bonza Night"

Although the biggest musical event was over, the same enthusiasm, professionalism and energy continued throughout the year and other musical events Next on the agenda was the humungous Senior Music Recital Humunguous indeed! Fortyfour items encompassed music of the Renaissance, Baroque, classical, romantic and twentieth century eras, as well as covering countries such as Spain, Russia, U.S.A., England and Australia A light supper was served during the interval, giving the aspiring musicians a chance to show their waitressing skills There was a double challenge to the chorals this year Firstly, we had to lure, plead, beg "enthusiastic" house members to turn up to choral practices instead of the excitingly new School Play! Then we had to deal with different diseases which paralysed people's vocal chords and "seeing that I can't sing, do I have to turn up to the practice"?...The brave, happy faces of the music captains eventually proved contagious, and on the day we all had a ball! The chorals always have been fun, but this year we particularly had a festive atmosphere Maybe itwas because the Assembly Hall was plastered with house banners and that the occasion was being video-taped? All the captains should be congratulated on their fine effort The adjudicator, Dr Peter Clinch from Melbourne C.A.E awarded first place to Cato House in both choral and instrumental ensembles as well as for the Aggregate Shield Nevile obtained first place in massed singing, and Fitchett in the variety The Proficiency Cup was jointly awarded to Berry and Nevile

Speech Night is our last performance and the Year 12's are already suffering from bouts of nostalgia The choir is singing excerpts from Handle's "Messiah" and Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Chorals" and it will surely be a grand finale

On a final note, I would like to thank all the music teachers for their support and encouragement throughout the years, Mr Brown for being a wonderful rehearsal pianist, and last, but by no means the least, Mrs Elton Brown, who is an inspiration to us all, who guides us not only as a music teacher, but afriend (and mother duck!) and who we shall all surely miss Thank you, for always being there

Jacky Ogeil

Gala Concert, 1986. Mrs. Elton-Brown conducts the Choir.

CONCERT CHOIR

1st Sopranos: Christina Barber, Louise Beach, Monique Cole, Frances Dalziel, Kylie Davis, Samantha Downes, Jane Froster, Nicky Inglis, Sharon Inkster, Rosemary Jameson, Elsie Lim, Bronwyn McLean, Samantha Mikkelson, Janet Morton, Cathy Murray, Kerryn O'Brien, Kathryn Paterson, Mandy Sims, Monika Velins, Judith Watkins, Fleur Watters, Amanda Wigg, Sue Fahkrai, Kate Axup, Kate Broughton, Felicity Charrett, Meaghan Davis, Catherine Dogshun, Catherine Froster, Rose Gillan, Emma Harvey, Alyson Locket, Tse Yuen Lui, Jennifer McKinnon, Michelle Hanslow, Jacqui Maher, Linda Penington, Catherine Schapper, Rachael Scott, Catherine Sealey, Robyn Seymour, Jane Shelton, Kristina Shugg, Nicole Simpson, Georgia Stone, Melinda Walker, Rachel Moloney, Julie Lokan, Megan Fraser

2nd Sopranos: Tania Ash, Anna Blundell, Wendy Brown, Caron Chapman, Stephanie Chin, Rachael Cogan, Rebecca Gorrell, Katherine Henshall, Tania Lang, Anne Loughnan, Fiona Mclntyre, Bronwyn Parker, Marianne Rowland, Natalie Siem, Lyndene Wan, Karen Wilkie, Natalie Will, Kerry Harrison, Melissa Killer, Jean Bain, Justine Bennett, Julia Bini, Kerryn Burrows, Alina Chave, Belinda Chin, Jennifer Cummins, Carrie Deutsch, Deirdre Dowling, Rebecca Doyle, Catherine Gittins, Athena Greenall, Carolyn Jones, Som Ling Leung, Kerstin McKay, Chantal Meehan, Vivien Ong, Hoa Pham, Kimberley Sleeman, Katrina Simon, Sonia Turecek, Melissa Tweddle, Ashleigh Walker, Kathy Wilkie, Susan Wood, Helen Woodside, Catherine Wright

1st Altos: Vanessa Ash, Karen Budd, Pauline Chiu, Sarah Clark, Mary Clayton, Jennifer Deutsch, Deborah Dowling, Amanda Fisher, Kit Fong Ng, Kellie Hall, Vijaya Joshi, Nadine Ketchell, Kate Morris, Claire Mullins, Meredith Provan, Natasha Shugg, Elizabeth Triggs, Anita Wood, Astrid Wootton, Kirsten Badcock, Lisa Bennett, Sibilah Breen, JuliaColdrey, Julie Field, Jane Gleeson, Katherine Goodridge, lona Goodwin, Rebecca Gravestock, Karen Hall, Catherine Lacey, Emily Morieson, Jane Morton, Janine Newman, Kirrily Pfitzner, Susannah Tymms, Ellen Warne, Bronwyn Welch, Danielle Whitmore, Jane Wiggill, Anne Wigglesworth, Ruth Wiltshire, Robyn Ambrose

2nd Altos: Rubina Alpitsis, Bronwyn Burton, Elizabeth Davies, Louise Dunn, Elizabeth Freshwater, Lizzi Glasson, Julie Greenall, Joanne Lo, Elizabeth Lor, Robyne Manallack, Rosemary Montague, liana Mushin, Jacqueline Ogeil, Melissa Poliness, Lyndelle Rayment, Sonali Reid, Melissa Roffey, Helen Schlieger, Fiona Spurrell, Caroline Tehan, Kim Traill, Mardi Trompf, Christine Tursky, Andrea Walker, Athalie Williams, Jennifer Wintle, Gaylene Wright, Lucy Matthieson, Kate Woodward, Fiona Barnett, Genevieve Blanchett, Rosemary Chang, Evenlyn Cheung, Tabitha Clutterbuck, Gillian Coutts, Vanessa Crew, Rebecca Edwards, Karen Hulls, Angeline Lee, Mary Lou Loughnan, Catherine McMahon, Anita Parakh, Rebecca Patterson, Helen Pearce, Anna Ridgway, Rebecca Ruddock, Patricia Ryall, Jacyl Shaw, Fleur Smith, Rosalie Smith, Katherine Tozer, Emma Clayton

CONCERT ORCHESTRA:

Conductor: Henk Van Ernst

String Tutor: Angie Robertson

CONCERT ORCHESTRA:

1st Violins: Sonya Tisay 12K, Rubina Alpitsis 12D, Janine Friar 12S, Jocelyn Allen 12E, Debbie Dowling 11L, Melissa Poliness 11N, Pauline Chung 11 E.Cathy Murray 11F, Emma Harvey 10D, Sharon Koch 10N, Sarah Bloustein 10D, Jenny MacKinnon 10H, Jane Selwood 10J, Amanda Fisher 12B, Sarah Coughlan 10D

2nd Violins: Deidre Dowling 9N, Kathy Wilkie 9H, Linda Penington 10B, Nicole Andrew 10A, Fleur Worboys 11C, Julie Rankin 9G, Kirsty Badcock 9B, Kate Gibson 9A, Som Ling Leung 9K, Melisa Batty 9B, Rebecca Millikan 8E, Srah Kate Doyle 7E, Melissa Rankin 7D, Elizabeth Stannard 7D

Violas: Bronwyn McLean 12R, Jane Froster 11G, Janine Swan 10F, Robyn Seymour9C, Cathy Schapper9H, Anna Stewart 8C Cellos: Suzanne Findlay 12S, Rebecca Ruddock 10N, Stephanie Ryan 11D, Suzanne Knox 10D, Sibilah Breen 10B, Susannah Leach 10C, Julie Lokan 10G, Sarah Jolly 11E, Rachael Arthur 10E, Kate Bergen 7E, Mariam Wheda 7D, Karen Hall 9B

Double Bass: Bronwyn Welch 10D, Louise King 7A

Percussion: Anita Chippendall 12R, Katrina Knell 11R

Flutes: Anna Blundell 12D, Judith Watkins 11G, Kerry Harrison 12H, Kate Woodward 12J, Rebecca Gorrell 11D, Melissa Killer 12G, Jane Levin 8D, Rosemary Jameson 11R, Kate Nicholls 11Q, Alice Mayor 11P, Jane Morton 9C, Julia Coldrey 9H

Oboes: Kathryn Paterson 12J, Mardi Trompf 12D, Alexis Shub IIE, Rachael Scott 9E

Clarinets: Natasha Shugg 12W, Kim Traill 12M, Louise Dunn 12H, Lucy Uren 12F, Linda Mileshkin 10J, Evelyn Halls9M, Sally Mapp 8D, Jane Wilhelm 8F, Amanda Drury 8D, Naomi Withers IIF

Bass Clarinet: Claire Ferres 11F

Bassoons: Lizzi Glasson 12T, Kristina Shugg 9N, Rosemary Chang 9D

Saxophones: Kylie Doyle 10F, Elizabeth Douglas 9F, Fiona Spurred 11N, Natalie Will 12P

French Horns: Katharine Goodridge 9M, Anne Wigglesworth 9E, Katrina Blundell 8J

Trumpets: Joanne Halls 8J, Catherine Sealey 9D

Sonia Tissay and Rubina Alpitsis are JOINT LEADERS

MLC Strings: (Left to Right)

Front: Janine Friar, Amanda Fisher, Rebecca Ruddock, Susanne Findlay, Melissa Poliness, Rubina Alpitsis*, Sonya Tisay*, Browyn McLean, jane Froster, Deidre Dowling, Elizabeth Stannard, Rebecca Millikan, Sibilah Breen

Middle: Marian Wheda, Cathy Murray, Kate Bergen, Sarah-Kate Doyle, Rebecca Dowling, Katherine Wilkie, Emma Harvey, Jenny McKinnon, Anna Stewart, Robyn Seymour, Janine Swan, Cathy Schapper, Bronwyn Welch, Ms Angie Robertson

Back: Rachel Arthur, Kirsty Badcock, Sharon Koch, Karen Hall, Jocelyn Allen, Sarah Coughlan *Co-leaders

Music Leaders: (Left to Right)

Pianist), Rubina Alpitsis (Orchestra Leader), Natasha Shugg Mrs Elton-Brown, Jacqueline Ogeil (Pianist), Sonya Tisay (Leader of Madrigals), Rosemary Montague (Leader of (Orchestra Leader), Miss Robertson, Elizabeth Lor (School Madrigals), Mr Van Ernst

Senior Madrigal Group: (Left to Right)

Front: Jane Froster, Kylie Davis, Bronwyn Parker, Amanda Wigg, Katherine Henshall, NatashaShugg (Leader), Mrs EltonBrown (Director), Rosemary Montague (Asst Leader), Helen Schleiger, Catherine Wright, liana Mushin, Elizabeth Lor

Back: Rosemary Jameson, Janet Morton, Fleur Watters, Rose Gillan, Linda Penington, JaneShelton, MelissaTweddle, Judith Watkins, Deborah Dowling, Astrid Wootton, Marianne Rowland, Julie Greenall, Kellie Hall, Bronwyn Welch, Sibilah Breen, Anita Parakh

Kate Anderson gives a charming rendition of "Puttin' on the Ritz" (Nul arbor Reunion) (Photo: J. MacNatly)

Sarah Jolly auditions for "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" (Nullarbor Reunion) (Photo: J. MacNally)

CENTRAL AUSTRALIA TRIP

- An Astronomical Night! (star gazing....) -

Three a.m - last night of camp We stripped quickly down to Tshirts and shorts and leapt into our sleeping bags before the cold night air bit into our skin and numbed our noses, fingertips and toes We lay there, under the star-speckled sky, tired but unwilling to fall asleep, idly chatting This last night was a bit unadventurous, lacking in the vitality and outrageousness of the times we had previously created over the past nine nights "Who hasn't seen Halley's Comet?" announced the loud efficient voice of the teacher in charge "If you are interested, there is a kind man over there," she continued commandingly, pointing across the adjacent vacant campsite to a man equipped with telescope, camera and binoculars, "He has kindly offered his binoculars for any girls interested in seeing it I suggest you do so, as you won't be able to see it for another 76 years, girls."

We scrambled out of sleeping bags, attempting to look alert, trying to ignore the cold air, and the wet, dewy grass that lay under-foot as we crossed the campsite to join the queue for the binoculars

A friendly-looking, talkative man was seated by a telescopic camera, clicking the shutter every couple of minutes, taking photo after photo of the comet, every so often slightly adjusting the direction of the telescope

The three of us stood for a short time at the tail-end of the line, slowly approaching the binoculars At last, Jacqui's turn She looked for a short time, as Susie and I (the remaining two) jiggled impatiently on the spot, cold and eager to see Halley's Comet Satisfied, Jacqui handed over the binoculars and returned to the warmth of her bed

Now only the amiable man, Susie and I were left to star gaze I lifted the binoculars to my eyes, and stared in the direction of the man's pointed finger There it was! It was small but was clearly defined; a head and tail could be seen! I gasped in excitement and awe So this was THE wonderful, spectacular, soaring comet all the newspapers had been raving about

I would have been a little let down if the friendly amateur, yet knowledgeable astronomer hadn't given Susie and me an interesting in-depth account of the Comet's history and characteristics As Susie looked through the binoculars, he went on to explain the moon and its cycle, and he told us about the twinkling red-blue-yellow-orange star Betelgeuse

As he talked he occasionally clicked the camera and explained his interest in Halley's Comet and his reason for taking the photos for closer, future study Susie and I gazed at the sky, we searched from one side of Earth to the other for over one hour, and managed to depict the Southern Cross, the Pointers and the Milky Way

The minutes flew by, Susie and I did not even notice our icycold feet or the clean, chilly night air around us

Then came the most exciting discovery ofthenight-hepointed out the formation of stars that made up the star sign Scorpio to us! We found it totally fascinating and very exciting; how, we wondered, had this magnificent star formation which clearly depicted the curling tail, head and pieces of a scorpion, twinkled in the dark of night for so many years without us ever recognizing it? And the astronomer continued, explaining how to find the sign Taurus, near Orion - another wonderful discovery of this fascinating night We viewed all these formations, plus red, shining Mars and many white lazy star clusters which appeared in the Milky Way before finally becoming aware of the time, the cold and our fatigued bodies and minds

Susie and I bade our admiring thankful goodnights, crept back to camp and slipped into our sleeping bags, exhilarated and exhausted, in the early hours of morning - we lay on our backs, gazing skyward, and fell asleep beneath the beautiful complicated pattern of stars that had always shone there and always would

Pip Crocker

Outward Bounding

Outward Bounding

REPORT ON MLC TRIP TO TAHITI,

MAY 14- 25, 1986.

We arrived at our hotel at about 7.00am on May 14, after some 8 hours' flying, punctuated by a 3 hour stop at Auckland

The Te Puna Bel Air Hotel is a short bus ride from Faaa, Tahiti's airport It is laid out in spacious grounds and a sea frontage, however, we were more interested in being able to relax in our rooms No such luck! We had to wait two hours before they were ready, and at first there seemed to be one room too few available I had to explain carefully that, as a married man I could not, in all propriety, share a room with the other supervising teacher, Kareene Deppeler, or with any of the fourteen girls!

After a rest, we got our bearings Papeete, the capital, was about 7 kilometers down the road, a 15 minute ride in one of the local buses called 'trucks' (with a French accent) They are appropriately named, but are readily available and a reasonably cheap means of transport

Apart from a tour of the island, which was included in the price of the trip, I had to organise all visits I was greatly helped in this by contacts and information provided by G.E.T managers

Anne-Marie Mitchell and Kayo Dickinson Other sources were local papers, printed guides and helpful hotel staff

The tour of the island was rather rushed, but the commentary of the English-speaking guide was informative and interesting We stopped at Point Venus, where Captain Cook made his astronomical observations before he proceeded to the Great South Land We also visited the Gauguin Museum

During the ten days of our stay we also visited a pearl museum, the Museum of Tahiti, the High Commissioner's Residence and many other places, including the island of Moorea Appointments made by phone helped ensure that everywhere we went we were received cordially

Prices in Tahiti are notoriously high, particularly around the "tourist traps", however, it was possible to considerably minimise the cost of items not included in the G.E.T package deal By shopping at the Papeete market, picnic and barbeque meals could be put together for less than $3.00 per head If the locals eat out, they usually go to the wharf area which each evening is lined with dozens of vans selling take-away and sitdown meals at less than half restaurant prices This variety, offered by these "roulettes", and the lively local atmosphere, provided us with two particularly pleasant evening meals: our

proximity to 'classier' hotels meant that for the price of a drink, we could enjoy the impressive Tahitian floor shows they regularly provide

I must confess I was rather surprised at the lack of sun, due to it being the end of the rain season So, the girls who had their hearts set on returning home bronzed, were positively devastated! Fortunately, the tropical sun did appear more frequently as our stay progressed, lifting the morale of all concerned

The price of the trip included three French lessons A teacher arrived for the first, but she had nothing prepared and asked me what she should do: The resultant "off the cuff" question-andanswer session was all a waste of time I ended up preparing subsequent lessons and conducting half of each one Officially, tap water in Tahiti is safe to drink, however, at some stage almost everyone got a dose of the 'tourist trots' Mine lingered well after my return to Melbourne! Mineral water is readily available I recommend completely avoiding the tap water!

Throughout the trip, the girls conducted themselves well Generally, they were prudent, even rather reserved in association with the locals although the language barrier was a factor, especially for those no longer studying French The ones who did make a real effort to extend their experience beyond the pool-side were more than adequately rewarded Some did whinge rather a lot and others were regularly unpunctual Nebertheless, I must say that from the start, their general behaviour was most commendable The hotel owner herself commented to me how thoughtful and co-operative they were, especially in contrast to a New Zealand school group which was there at the same time

Viewed as a whole, the trip was a wonderful experience for the girls, particularly those still studying French The atmosphere, especially in Papeete, is a charming blend of French and Polynesian culture Everyone speaks French of sorts, ranging from the basic, almost pidgin dialect of working-class Tahitians, to the polished speech of the French officials People are quick to return your 'Bonjour' and readily engage in conversation The shops are filled with French products from pate to perfume The radio broadcasts F.M French and Tahitian; the daily papers are in French We saw the film "Back to the Future" dubbed in French I wish to thank Kareene for her bright company and conversation which helped make the trip enjoyable and her support which lightened the burden of responsibility

George Sutherland

(Apologies to George. This is an abridged version of the original. ED)

Chatting with students at the "College la Mennais", one of the largest secondary schools in Papeete. (Photo: G. Sutherland)

Watching dough being cut in preparation of "baguettes" at the BOULANGERIE FAUTAUA. (Photo: G. Sutherland)

TRIPS

CROSSING THE NULLARBOR

(17 Day Western Australia Camping Excursion)

I remember thinking, as we set out on the third day of our Western Australia trek, how easy it was being "leader" All I had done so far was try to look very important and knowledgeable, and to confer wisely with George the bus-driver about where and when we should stop for lunch and toilet-calls That was before the bus broke down Actually, it didn't just breakdown; it heaved a monumental sigh and died, rightthere in the middleof nowhere (or more precisely, on the dreaded Nullarbor) At that point, I realize d that ourtrip was going to be rather different Did those staff and students who dropped out of going know something that we didn't?

Ah well, the joys of leadership!

I should mention at this point two very important, if diversified, groups of people The first were the girls on the tour: thirtythree mature, responsible, friendly and resourceful individuals who didn't let such a trifling inconvenience as a deceased bus interfere with their enjoyment! The sight of a gaggle of girls disco-ing up and down the side of the Eyre Highway to the strains of music on a ghetto-blaster lifted all our spirits, and ensured that no-one would dwell on our bus-less condition for long

It was these same sunny-faced people (led by Claire "Gonzo" Ferres and Julie Greenall, to name but two) who organized our Nullarbor Mini Olympics when we were (forcibly) encamped at Yalata Shell Roadhouse for three nights There were threelegged races (using tea-towels for leg-binders), egg and spoon races (utilizing left-over boiled baby-potatoes), straw and boulder throwing events, to say nothing of the award ceremonies where winning competitors received minties, and cheering spectators waved symbolic tea-towels (drying them at the same time - such economy!)

There was also an Open Air Night Concert, held before a blazing, smoking fire, while we waited hopefully for the arrival of the new bus Everyone took part in the various skits, sketches and melodramas, including some local Yalata amateur performers! At times the girls kept their "leaders" cheered, who were rather pre-occupied with matters such as maintaining morale, reshuffling the itinerary, finding a new bus, 'phoning our heroine, Barbara Brooke, etc

This isn't to say that all thirty-three girls were paragons of virtue, with never a tear, a sulk or a frown, but in all my years of participating in school camps, I have never before mixed with such a wonderful group I hope we made some enduring

friendships; these girls certainly grew to look on each otherand us as friends, and were startled at times to find that we had (shock! horror!) a sense of HUMOUR! We also ate food, took showers, slept at night (when we could), and generally acted like real people, which seemed far removed from our role as "teachers"

Speaking of which, this brings me to the other group on the tour: the staff A genuine sense of camaraderie and funship developed which I hope will remain long after our light tans and sunburnt noses have worn off There was Ms Cynthia Page, a real dynamo of a person, with endless enthusiasm and a high level of energy that wore me out Mr Andrew Calwell, being the only young man on the trip, coped heroically with the girls' friendly teasing He was certainly called on to act in the majority of the Night Concert sketches! Last, but definitely not least was Ms Sheila McMahon, from our own MLC Boarding House, whose mothering of the girls and cheerful good humour were greatly appreciated by all of us

Despite the delay at Yalata (whose Aboriginal meaning eludes me, but "place for stranded bus-travellers" might be appropriate), there were many memorable aspects of our trip which I recall vividly: the lovely, magical Yallingup Caves at Busselton, W.A., which were quite breath-taking; Carolyn Young's heroic climb up the Gloucester Tree (the world's tallest fire-lookout); the intriguing tour of the Hainault Mine, Kalgoorlie, which was most impressive, bringing home to many of us the hardships endured by the pioneering miners; the daytrip to Rottnest Island, which was quite magnificent We spent most of the day cycling around the island, and my bike was so old that it had to be pushed uphill, although it handled better on downslopes We met some quokkas (NOT rats), which were extremely cute and camera-greedy, and a tourist-feature of the island; we visited the Whaling Station at Frenchman's Bay, Albany, which was a sobering experience - the ghosts of all those majestic whales which met such a gruesome end there were almost tangible; the breathtaking Bay of Isles at Esperance...the list goes on and on

The students and staff still meet and talk, and there was the successful Nullarbor Re-union in Third Term We all seem to share a strong feeling of friendship, and feel joined by the experiences (from the absurd to the ridiculous) which we survived on this trip It was definitely worth the minor irritants of roughing it, and I know that the majority of us look forward eagerly to next year's tours, whenever and wherever they may be Beam me up, Scotty

Jan MacNally Leader, Nullarbor Tour

1. Kate Prideaux & Carolyn Young read some serious literature.

2. Sue Gardiner, Liesl Tozer, Patricia Collins & Leanne Bodilly on the way to Rottnest Island, W.A.

3. Jane Power flexes those muscles.

4. Anna Ridgway, Kate McCredie, Jane Power, Leanne Bodilly, Andrew Calwell & Gail Fouracres at the Yalata Mini-Olympics.

5. Mel Ferguson, Nerida Russell, Sarah Jolly & Donna Poynter enjoy the view at Albany, W.A.

6. Cynthia Page, Andrew Calwell, Jan MacNally and Sheila McMahon relax at Crystal Brook, S.A.

On the rocks... balancing on "The Bridge", Albany, W.A.

(All photos on pages 26 & 27 by J. MacNally)

Sta^ 2uote&

MR BYLART:

I can't count

The aim is to kick your hands

MRS CHAMBERLAIN:

...Because you don't listen to me!

You all know I hate Willesee and I watch it every night. It's my mother's fault.

MR HODGES:

If I had to study in this building (Centenary), I'd be asleep 15 minutes into the first lesson.

MISS JOHNSTONE:

Put your wrists on your arms!

Put your feet on your legs!

MISS OAKLEY:

Put a stopper in it please!

...Because I don't have two hands. I have a cast iron constitution.

MR BRADSHAW:

Not all men are irresistable, only some of us.

MRS McKENZIE:

Don't worry about what a failure your life is.

MR PRYKE:

It would have been really funny if it wasn't so tragic. (re: art class reaction to Hans Christian Anderson's Thumbelina)

MR BRADSHAW:

No comment! I deliberately make no comment! (when students come in late after meetings with Mrs EltonBrown)

MRS FEIKEMA:

I'm going to shoot Frau Tarren.

DR DEDMAN:

Some of you make frightful arithmetic slips. Perhaps you'll take more care at the end of the year Perhaps you won't. (to his Year 12 Maths B class)

MR BRADSHAW:

I won't insult you by wishing you good luck for the exams.

MR BRADSHAW:

Think of physics as a game.

STUDENT:

Yeah! Russian roulette!

MR BRADSHAW:

You are not allowed to enjoy yourself in physics.

MR FRY:

As you have probably noticed, I haven't got much dress sense (when asked to comment on the new school uniform)

MRS TILLEY:

"If it's not in the oven by now, you can throw it in the bin — throw it in the bin!"

MISS MacNALLY

"When I'm standing out on the street I feel as though I'm soliciting for the purposes of prostitution!"

MRS TAYLOR:

"By and large "

MR ELLIS:

"I'm so handsome!!"

MR MARTIN:

"Martin the Marvellous."

MR (Barry) FRY: "Aaah....CHOOH!"

MRS COLLINGS:

(concerning the library staff) "They'll have my guts for garters." "Unless you're a very good accountant like me."

MISS COATES:

"Don't get upset about your abnormalities."

MR BRADSHAW:

All potential energies are negative, just some are more negative than others.

MR BRADSHAW: Bribery will get you everywhere.

STUDENT:

Would you mind stepping outside for a while?

MR BRADSHAW:

What do you have in mind?

MR BRADSHAW:

I seem to be perpetually losing my stick.

Year 12 Prefects laugh at an invitation to a Year 10,11 and 12

Ivanhoe Grammar social Mrs McKenzie replies: "Nothing wrong with nice young men...They're good for you!".

Frau Feikema: "Ich bin ein grosser Idiot!".

Elizabeth Lor (prefect and school pianist): On babies: "They're just a little red piece of meat!".

MRS WOOTTON:

Do you want tomorrow afternoon off as well?

MISS OAKLEY:

You go back to sleep!

MRS CHAMBERLAIN:

The answers are...I don't know. I don't know if there are answers, the law is crook.

MES ELTON BROWN:

You get vaguer and vaguer in the top storey. Don't hold on too long (a note), something might happen!

MR NOTSIS

The synapses in your brain have no traction, therefore you need a retread!

...Transcending yourself to come back as a higher form, like a marshmallow or something.

...It was either that or throw a chair at them. The problem was they threw it back!

The further you move away from something, the more gone it is.

Mr. Wiltshire: "Let me put this to you.

VISIT FROM OUR SISTER SCHOOL IN JAPAN

On June 14, 1986, a group of twenty-seven Japanese girls, accompanied by two teachers, arrived at M.L.C for a short "home stay" By "short", I mean short. They arrived on Saturday afternoon straight from Japan, and left on Tuesday at 9.00 a.m.!!!

This visit is a regular event and our girls look forward to hosting the students from Tsushima Girls' High School, a private Buddhist school, in Nagoya

On Saturday, they arrived at M.L.C and in a brief ceremony, our sister-school presented us with a beautiful Japanese doll in national dress This was displayed in Staff Centre for some weeks and can now be seen in the reception area of Administration In return, M.L.C presented the Japanese students with a very realistic koala It was really cute! It took an effort to part with it!!!

Sunday was a free day, and I believe Healesville Sanctuary was the place to go as several families met up there

On Monday, the Japanese visitors and their host students went to Werribee Park This was great fun! We had a guided tour of the Park and the mansion and there was a mini train ride available, too On the way back we stopped at Wiliamstown Foreshore to feed the swans

The diary of events for the teachers varied only slightly On Sunday, Mr Mori, Mr Miwaand I were invited to the home of Ian and Satoko Thomas for lunch Satoko also teaches Japanese at M.L.C It was a very enjoyable afternoon We discussed the possibility of a longer trip next year and this appears hopeful Despite the brevity of the stay, there were hugs and tears as the bus driver indicated that it was time to be off It was one of those moments when you knew why you became a teacher in the first place

Helen G Lunn Japanese Co-ordinator

M.L.C.'S INTEGRATION PROGRAM FOR HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS

M.L.C has successfully integrated hearing impaired students for a number of years although the numbers have been small Nine years ago a profoundly deaf student, using sign language as her main means of communication, was enrolled in Grade 1 at M.L.C She is the first signing student to receive all her education in a hearing school in Victoria, so M.L.C has pioneered one aspect of education

There are eleven hearing-impaired girls enrolled at MLC These girls are integrated into regular classes rather than forming a unit in the generally accepted sense of the word

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM:

1 To provide equal access to education in a regular classroom setting

2 To give hearing impaired girls the opportunity to be part of the community

3 Provide support services to allow hearing impaired students to benefit from the maximum amount of time in a regular class

4 Provide individual programs and assistance with work being done in the classroom if necessary

5 Help hearing impaired students to maximize their communication skills and potential for oral communication

6 Develop social and personal development of hearing impaired girls, fostering social interaction between deaf and hearing students

SUPPORT SERVICE:

M.L.C.'s integration program aims to give hearing impaired girls equal access to education If a student is profoundly deaf this means providing support to give access to the language of the classroom Two note takers are employed by M.L.C and an interpreter is funded by a Commonwealth School's grant A note taker or sign language interpreter also makes it possible for a deaf student to have her ideas and opinions expressed in the classroom

The Victorian Ministry of Education provides support for deaf students with visiting teacher service The girls are visited twice or three times per week and this is a valuable part of the program

The program for the hearing impaired girls is co-ordinated by a teacher of the deaf employed by the College

TOTAL COMMUNICATION:

A number of hearing impaired students at M.L.C use sign language or total communication as their main means of communication Many of the hearing impaired students have become proficient in sign language and are able to communicate freely with their deaf friends Sign language classes are conducted at lunch time for staff and students and a group of Year 10 students has elected to learn sign language as an elective Both groups are enthusiastic and progressing well

DEAF INTEGRATION SUPPORT GROUP:

This support group has been established to raise funds to support the integration program as the cost of supporting deaf students in a regular classroom is considerable

The program for deaf students is still evolving and it is not envisaged that numbers will increase significantly in the near future

Those involved in the program believe that a program is being developed which gives deaf girls using sign language or oral communication the opportunity to have equal access to education in a College which strives for excellence

Mrs Helen Badcock

Helen Lunn (right) receives the gift of an ornamental doll from our Japanese visitors.

CHESS CLUB 1986

This year has been a big year for M.L.C chess — we said farewell to our 1985 coach, Ms Allison Wigglesworth, and welcomed Mr Guy West, Australian Open Champion, as her enthusiastic successor He coached us to success, winning the Victorian Junior Girls' Blitz Cup Many girls have played this year and their effort and talent indicates that next year will be an even bigger success and even more fun!

Patricia Collins (Captain)

Nadine Ketchell (Vice)

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS REPORT

The M.L.C Dungeons and Dragons Club is thriving! Many junior secondary students have joined and find the game great fun I dared return to a session on Tuesday and was instantly struck with the atmosphere created as the students wholeheartedly contributed

I spoke to the Dungeons and Dragons (D & D.) Club President, Christine Tursky, currently taking H.S.C She said that they were encouraging the junior students to take the initiative and responsibility for their club As an example, she said that two girls are currently leading the adventures and are taking separate modules — one on Tuesday, the other Thursday Further, another girl is writing her own adventure, which takes a lot of time and planning

The Club was given a budget of $100 and has already put the money to good use $75 has been spent on new dungeon modules and $12 was spent on sending Joanna Masel as a club representative to Arcanacon; a Victorian convention of D & D held at the Melbourne College of Advanced Education She found that many players were more imaginative after playing D & D

The current members are interested and enthusiastic The game offers many benefits and skills such as cooperation, group interaction, analysis of a situation and planning

Christine enjoys meeting the girls immensely and finds the sessions stimulating, a challenge and always interesting In light of the bad publicity D & D has received, I asked Christine for her response to the accusations, that playing D & D directly caused a person to murder his friend She disapproved strongly of them and told me: "I think it's very misleading to link D & D directly to a murder case; you can see in the newspaper reports on the court case that the defence is working not from the viewpoint of the 'dangerous influences of D & D.' but are stressing the man' isolated childhood and lack of social contact even in his twenties Hewasalsoamemberofthe University Viking Society, in which they actually bashed at each other with real weapons — surely that would have had more of an effect on him than a mind game! Taken by itself D & D is perfectly safe; to be adversely affected by it you'd have to be fairly unstable in the first place — in which case doing anything at all becomes dangerous Instead of enjoying the game and allowing D & D to enrich their lives, these people use D & D to hide from reality and ignore the real world totally"

I agree with her that the benefits overwhelm those few who spoil the game and indeed many other things, for others If you are interested in joining the club they meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, top floor of the Library Robyne Manallack

CHESS CLUB: Left to right: Alison Barton, Michelle Poke, Monique Siem, Helen Winduss, Amelia Chung, Bronwyn Andrew, Catherine Collins, Elizabeth Collins, Patricia Collins, Nadine Kitchell, Mr. Guy West, Miss Oakley.

YOU KNOW YOU HAVEN'T READ YOUR ENGLISH NOVEL WHEN:

1 you glance at the summaries in "Penguin Passnotes"

2 you're busily employed (as you furiously scribble everything the teacher explains word for word) and do not want to be disturbed with trivial meaningless questions

3 you absolutely and definitely agree with your classmate's opinions without the slightest doubt or hesitation

4 your answers to the teacher's questions are monosyllabic

5 you casually fail to recollect not-so-important events whilst displaying your truly profound knowledge of the novel's intricacies to the class

6 you write an essay where you shuffle your notes onto 9 mm lines, rule a 4 cm margin (only because the teacher prefers this) and sensibly decide to print big words on the next line

7 you don't look at the teacher when she returns your test

8 you press your finger over the circled single digit when in the presence of others

9 you inform fellow students of how laboriously you will study next time

10 you think of other people's reports

THE NATURE OF LONELINESS

Koula Vasiliadis

YOU KNOW YOU'RE LATE TO CLASS WHEN:

1 you wonder how to explain that your ex-next-door neighbour's mother-in-law's Russian brother, who lives across the road and three streets to the right, decided to..

2 you trudge along at a 1 km/h pace, panting and puffing as you gear yourself for the grand entrance

3 the teacher is not disturbed (gee, that's strange) even though you are about to explode with honest, substantiated, valid facts

4 you curl apologetically into your seat after asking a daggy question

5 the teacher casts a sliding eye on you as her pen records something (?!) on an amber slip

YOU KNOW YOU HAVEN'T STUDIED FOR A TEST WHEN:

1 you tell everyone that you have throbbing pains in your head

2 you have odd sensations and queer sound effects coming from your stomach

3 you remember your mother asking you why you had so little homework the night before

4 you get as far as paraphrasing the question impressively in your answer

5 you then just can't decide whether the solution is to doodle intricate squiggles on your paper or to gaze at the clouds

6 you make it quite clear that you do not want your result announced to the class

For one of my HSC Communication assignments this year I have been studying the causes of loneliness and its relationship to the way people communicate This article is based on fourteen questionnaires filled out and five interviews with MLC HSC students and the analysis of one Novel: Displaced Person by Lee Harding

These are the results:

It is important to note that everyone feels lonely sometimes, but especially adolescents Only two of the fourteen who answered my questionnaire said they consider themselves to be lonely This seemed to be more related to the depth of loneliness than the length of time felt being lonely

Lonliness can be caused by a variety of factors related to communication; the level of communication not being perceived as sufficient to prevent feelings of loneliness; not being able to communicate effectively in relationships; feeling as though no one understands you or cares about you; being ignored Even though there are people around who care, a person can still feel lonely

Lonely people tend to be more withdrawn, cautious, less open, find it harder to trust and get close to other people and therefore do not develop skills in communicating with others which makes it difficult to communicate when they do try Being shy and not being able to commit yourself to say anything can lead to ineffectiveness or lack of communication which can lead to loneliness Only in severe cases does loneliness make a person unable to communicate - if he begins to feel inadequate and thinks no one likes him

It was generally agreed that people are more likely to feel lonely if they are in a large group of people they don't know, especially if the other members of the group know each other well Nobody said they would be more likely to feel lonely when they are in a small group, but a few said they would when they are alone

Everyone recognised that there is a difference between being alone and being lonely Being alone is being by yourself and you can feel lonely when you are by yourself Feeling lonely is wishing for company or for more communication to take place So how does this help you if you're one of the lonely ones? The key to overcoming loneliness may be to take an interest in others This is likely to help you lower your defences and allow someone to become close to you, as sharing personal experiences with others helps break down the barriers between people There is always someone else in your position so you don't need to feel lonely

Cathy French — 12N

A MOMENT

It was a moment of no consequence or meaning; only a moment because I acknowledged it as such and it became frozen in my consciousness I was watching a lone ant march across the wide expanse of a brick I followed its unhalting progress, marvelled that something so small could have a sense of purpose Then, just as it reached the edge of the brick, I crushed it with my index finger There was a brown mark left, only there because I knew it was once an ant

Yesterday the rain washed it away Only the moment remains Felicity Lewis - 11

SCHOOL IN GENERAL

One last, final day of peace, Before "Back to the Old Routine," Bells clanging, books flying, Kids screeching, Teachers ranting and raving, Yes, ma'am, I've done my homework, Oh, no, not another detention, I'm late, I'm late, But I really did have a music lesson, My dog ate my dictionary, You don't believe me?

More bells, Peace, what's that?

Ouch, that was my foot you just killed, Oh cripes, another test, I'm going crazy, mad, looney, Me harrassed? Never,

Just another one of those days!

THE CAT

The cat sat on the tablecloth, And ate the pink merangue, He bit the cherry on the top, And blew up with a bang

He splattered round the living room, And caused a great distress,

The owner wiped him off the floor, And got him on her dress

"Oh dear," the owner cried, and then, "What am I now to do?"

"I know, I'll have him for my tea, I'll put him in a stew."

The cat was duly eaten, and, His memory still survives, He's now an all important part, Of four 'n' twenty pies

Racheal Peterson — 8B and Jessica Swain — 8F

DEJA-VU WITH DEATH

When the devil's trident impales your soul

It's only the second chance

Writhing from this solid earth

To the fiery chambers

Where the sole juror is your conscience

Haphazardly lurching into familiar territory

Certainly no contrivance

Merely a satirical sanctification with Satan

Jeering at your sanctimony

Enjoying the experience

Now in repeat

Like the effect gained from two melted mirrors

The image formed your celluloid life in glass

Proven by the vicious circle

Returns to its constituents

Sand-dried and singed by the Flame

This is the only co-incidence

Luckily, as 'tis dangerous

A deja-vu with death

Emma J Watson

HARK YE STRANGER

Over the torn and trampled valley, silence reigns

A blood spattered stone, and the jagged remains of a once proud tree, which commanded a view of a gentle, green vale

Storm clouds gathered and night came On it went, never ceasing

Until one dawn they melted away, Leaving a desolate void of horror, and destruction

A piece of warped metal, sticking up, Through the mud, and blood of the forgotten dead, —

Who gave their lives for the love of their country —

PATRIOTISM

Long-gone, silent bodies, rent apart by their own kind, by the war machine

As you tourist, with a merry step and twinkling eye, Look with interest at the solemn inscription, "Here lie the noble heroes

Who gave their lives for their country's sake, And lie buried in this vale"

The poplars wave in the gentle breeze, Birds twitter and bees hum Fire-weed grows, scenting the air with its delicate scent, Brightening the pleasant scene, mocking the solemn aura of sadness, which can be caught by those who care

But you, tourist, as you walk over the bones of the dead, buried beneath the very grass, on which you stroll so joyfully, have you so soon forgotten your forefathers? Have you not learnt your lesson yet?

Again the horizon grown hazy, As hatred and anger gather Can you so soon forget, What it means?

You, who rent apart your own kind?

You, the War Machine?

SEDUCTION OF THE PSYCHIATRIST

Mesmerized by the pendulum

Not the time

Even though all that's left permits lengthy dreaming

She glances at the hands

Rotating and reversing unnecessarily

He focusses on her hands

Stroking the desk's edge

A shimmering aura from him blurs the space between Making even the music sound cloudy

Her response is minimal

Leaving her to concentrate on her silent study

Nearly realized by her subject and her master

As his eyes lower

Her body is dictated to recline and she lowers herself onto The Psychiatrist's Couch

Janine Swan — 10F

Katherine Tozer — 9C

Emma J Watson

COMMON ROOM

An empty charm

Filled with raucous laughter, Echoing with empty laughter

The unity Of loners

Who remain alone

Despite the depth of conversation And slaps on backs

Felicity Lewis — 11

THE TOP

Who sees who?

(Pretending not to notice, But scanning expectantly just the same) Mascara-framed eyes search

For the latest conquest

Who may be chewing PK in the milkbar, Or smoking in the lane

But the herd of stripey blazers

Has boarded the tram

And taken "The Top" away with it

The green remains saunter downhill

It is now an empty T-intersection

Felicity Lewis — 11

UNTITLED

I sit in the doctor's office

Waiting for the verdict

That will determine my future

A small room, warm but not cosy, Sunny but not happy, An antiseptic smell in the air

A grave doctor sitting In his comfortable chair

His desk, his very professionalism

A growing barrier between us

I sit quietly on the wooden, Creaking chair

He has just told me

I am not going to die

BIRDS OF PARADISE

Brilliant blues and emerald greens, Fly past to other worlds unseen, Beyond the narrow world we know The birds of paradise must go

Our narrow world of ground and sea, Is far surpassed by their beauty, And who knows what strange things are there, Observed by creatures of the air

LITTLE OLD LADIES ON THE TRAM

Little old ladies on the tram, Don't they know that we do understand

Weary, tired and looking old Old, old, old as mould

Waddling in those orthopaedic shoes

In fours, threes, ones and twos

Hid from the world in their plastic macs

Looking like potato sacks

Little old ladies on the tram, Don't they know that we do understand

Fiona Spurrell — Yr 11

A REGRET

I tried to help her, But she would not let me

She had been hurt so many times

- she trusted no one

She wanted attention

But the attention I gave Was not enough

She needed understanding

But I understood too little

I tried so hard

But she would not let me

Understand, Though she desperately Wanted me to

Without love and understanding

A person cannot survive

- She died long ago

Cathy French — 12N

Linda Penington — 10B

Cathy French —

LIVING MEANS ALONE

Clutches, his collar Blows on his hand

Like from a steam-engine, steam comes from his mouth He walks away from the cold winter, south Turns his eyes upwards; sorrowful, empty, yearning and alone

He is misunderstood His family has shown, they are no longer a part of his life He is on his own

Huddles,

in a doorway The holes in his coat seem bigger than ever and welcome the cold His face is hidden, he looks deserted and old His skin is youthful, though his mind knows much of hurt, hate, love and torment

Although in youth, looks like his life has been spent Life can hurt him no more, already he has seen too much pain to ever feel again

Sees,

old brothers walking past Their world has not changed, nor is it likely that it ever would They will never be cold or praying for food! Their fashionable paupers' clothes, will never experience what his are experiencing It seems a sacrilege that he was once wearing such clothes, in front of people, who wear them without choosing

Walking, on through the now dead street His mind reflects over his family He caused pain by what he'd said Brings up his hands and grips his head "Stop it! Can't go back."

Determined to go onwards, forwards, never back but without admitting it, so as not to be attacked, wishes silently, that he could return to childhood, where things were easier to accept

Relief, flows through the mainstream of his thoughts Calming, soothing the fevered mind, thinks "Now what will you do?

There's an entire world waiting for you!"

Millions, Billions and always one more All looking to God, who's keeping the score How does he rate in the log Book of Heaven? Is it a sin to want to live as yourself, even if it means alone, to make sure

Love; he has read about that word "a strong attachment for " is love Rains again and he looks above Sees the first star through the specks Wonders what life would be like, "spending it there in another world, living No, existing — there's no one to love or to be loved," "Ah", he wonders, "what is love?"

Ignores or tries, her eyes that follow him She sees in him what he was, doesn't realise What he has become He is not wearing a disguise How surprised she'd be if only she knew, he would always be like this It is not a trend, but life A real, harsh and lonely lot, is life His life "My life" Her beckoning challenge would change to disdain, if she knew

Shivers, as a cold spasm travels his body through When it has travelled its course, leaves him empty and void inside Hungers for something, wonders if it is self-pity, that he clings on to

Realises he only wants someone to listen, someone to talk to Somebody who understands and treats him as a human being

"I've never cried in my entire life — never had reason to — but now I cry continually, inside My mind cries out in anguish, to return to my old way of life but it can not be so It can never be so I think for myself now and can never lapse back into allowing them, to think for me I've said things to them that can never be forgotten, even by those as forgiving and saintly as my parents More importantly, I can never forget what I said, for it is what I feel and I have finally voiced, what I had kept locked away so as not to hurt them But it is done; it is said I can never lock what I feel, back into my soul, now that it has been expressed, and do you know what? I'm glad in a way "

Robyne Manallack

UNCLE FRED

The ghostly castle, All covered in slime, Rocked and creaked, Then gave a whine We hovered around, And in the back door, Ah no! Watch out! There's rats on the floor

We avoided the rats, And brushed them off; And headed upwards, To the top

As we climbed the stairs, The bannisters fell The stairs were screeching, And Sally as well We made for the landing, As a dagger fell We looked above, And gave a yell It was Uncle Fred, But he was dead! We ran to a room, And hid under a bed

We heard some footsteps, As Sally said, "There's a trapdoor here, Under this bed."

The footsteps faded, So we lifted the door It creaked as it opened, The hole was small

We slipped down the ladder, I nearly fell Sally went first, And gave a yell

Uncle Fred was there, Sally went stiff, I went for a punch, And somehow missed I yelled, "He's a ghost!" We ran downstairs And out the door, Into the midnight air I never knew, What happened to Fred But I know for sure, He's definitely dead

Catherine Newman

A SINGLE ENTITY

I'm sitting on a tram

A single entity

Threatening to some, yet harmless

Passengers travel through my mind

On a brief journey

They don't let me touch them

"Tickets please", drones the conductor "Concession", dares the girl, Sixteen for the past three years

We don't know each other at all

A complacent business woman,

Her pride bruised at the thought of using public transport Bitter and uncomfortable, she mutters "Peasants" to herself

The man at her side is poorly dressed

Shoes by Brotherhood of St Lawrence, Trousers by St Vincent de Paul

Mouthing words which even to himself

Have no meaning

The young executive smells like a brewery Gucchi suit, Pierre Cardin tie, leather shoes Five beers and a scotch

And so respectable

Only two young boys dare be themselves, Giggling and teasing, being loud, and yet

An old man stares in condemnation, His face chiselled with anger — and tears

No one smiles

Uncomfortable

Eyes flitting

Stare at her clothing, And then turn away

Read a book, or place yourself outside

With the speeding trees and mosaic of houses, But don't move out

To the person next to you

Looking sad and withdrawn

Who's she going home to?

Her cat or canary, Or no one

Old and living loneliness

Each a No 1 in their own lives

But a nobody in mine

"Tickets please", drones the conductor

An angry, snappy mother

Holds her boy up straight as they wait to alight "Mum, can I have an apple?"

"Shut up Steven, apples don't grow on trees you know", She bites back

No they don't

And the sun doesn't shine

UNTITLED

I want him for his sullen beauty

I don't know what's in his head and I only half care

I hate being obliged to love anything or anybody but sometimes you just can't help it and hope is always ready to flare up from an ember sparked by a sleight of hand or quiet glance — I'm always receptive to his feelings but I don't know how reliable my receptors are

I DIDN'T THINK. . .

I thought you knew that what we had

Wasn't meant to last for long I thought you wouldn't be upset

When you found that I was gone I thought myself the only one

To be cut right through the heart

I thought you wouldn't care if I Didn't tell you from the start

I thought I wouldn't tell you

Of the lesson that I'd learned I thought I wouldn't tell you

Of the times that I'd been burned

I thought that if I let it be

It would work out in the end

I thought the hole left in your heart

Would very quickly mend

I thought you knew that all you were

Was just another friend

I thought you knew I had no strength

To see it to the end

And I thought only of myself

Not once of what you felt I thought you'd soon get over

Those painful blows I dealt

I thought that you would suffer through

The trouble and the strife

I thought you wouldn't go so far

As to take your own young life

I thought that you could take it

And I thought that you were strong

And I thought you didn't love me

Now I know that I was wrong

Louise Dunn — 12H

Lida Brophy — 10M

Victoria Buckley

HOSPITALITY

The wood was dark, The night was young, As I walked along, The moon shone down I came to a house, All made of clay; With a sign on the door, That said 'Go Away' I knocked on the door, Because I couldn't read, Then a lady came, With the hair of a weed She poked at my stomach, And beckoned me in; And replied "You'll do, Step into my den." She pulled me in, And closed the door, We crossed a room, Then down a hall Where I was going, I couldn't tell; Then we entered a room, With a disgusting smell There was a pot in the room, A giant one, The soup looked hot, And she tasted some "It needs more flesh", she said with a grin; A tooth was missing, Her bones were thin I made for her broom, And ran out the door She was right behind, Six inches or more I jumped on the broom, She grabbed my arm, And said "Don't go, I mean you no harm." I couldn't be fooled, So I pushed her away I yelled "Go broom!"

We were up and away

POEM

Orange tongues licking eucalyptus oil of the Australian bush and heavenly in its altitude

Devour, kill and consume

The glowing bracken

Shrivels and its life-breath swings to the wind, meeting peppermint scent and finally sinking amidst a pyrotechnic display of aerobic sparks ascending from incinerated red box and the dying flames leaping from the heart of Terra Australia

Emma J Watson — 11F

THE FIRE'S WARMTH

The orange coals are glowing, And the room is bathed in light

While outside the harsh wind whistles Through the echoes of the night Rain hisses down the chimney, And sparks fly from the hearth, And while the water's rising We can sit inside and laugh

Warmth enfolds the cosy room

Like a mother's caring arms, And bit by bit our eyelids droop

Responsive to her charms

The air is thick and heavy, Yawns come from all around And no-one feels the need to speak, So no-one makes a sound

The dangers of the world outside Cannot touch me in here

For the love that permeates my heart

Has wiped away all fear I feel so safe, and warm inside, When I'm with people who care, To know without even having to ask

That they will always be there

And the orange coals are glowing, And the room is bathed in light, And in this room I know I'm safe

From the dangers of the night

THE FLIGHT; TO CONTROL ONE'S OWN FATE

The flight of a bird, smooth and confident then irregular, with my heart glides freely above the ground with it, leaping with every drop in height and soaring, with every controlled swoop The ease with which the bird uses its wings to support and control its fate, leaves me grasping after it I want to be reckless and risk my life, by my choice and by my own means I want to escape life and antagonise death without fear of failure I wish to live above life

Robyne Manallack

SHOOTING STAR

You are like a shooting star to me

First burning bright and bold, I reached out and almost touched you

But I slipped, and lost my hold

Though you didn't stop to pick me up

And handle me with care,

You just winged your way along your route

Cutting through the cold night air

And I saw you shoot across the sky

Like you shot into my heart, Twinkling, sparkling, shining And tearing me apart

Then I searched the sky and made my wish

But I was left without a doubt,

That shooting stars are fantasies

When you finally petered out

Catherine Newman — 8B

Lisa Brophy — 10M

Lisa Brophy — 10M

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AEROBICS: BEARABLE TORTURE

Some call it a buttocks compressor (I've unsuccessfully experimented), others think it concaves your stomach (same story), but I say it's a severe case of oxygen starvation and muscle (fat perhaps?) persecution Incidentally, it's technically called aerobics

So Miss Moore once again rolls up her navy tracky-dacks, discovers a tape from the P.E Department's vintage collection and charges off to B.J Hall with her streaky ghetto blaster Meanwhile the lunch bell strikes and fitness freaks strip and don their professional M.L.C sports attire, anxiously awaiting (are they mad?) rigorous body torture

After having mustered enough confidence to at least walk in, I immediately claim ownership of the furthest, dimmest corner so that fewer people can give me mortifying looks when I start passing out and turning purple like a suffocated octopus

Everyone now casually assembles into their favourite positions and the warm-up begins MY GOD I CAN'T COPE!! My pulse thumps rapidly as my heart leaps from beneath my skin and fresh supplies of oxygen replenish my blood!

"Hit that perfect beat boy!"

Think, you idiot! This is a stretching session? Fiddlesticks! My body is in hysterical paralysis but my mind ferments into a mental frenzy as I dread what's in store

In the meantime, Miss Moore happily bounces away with her flexibility and co-ordination exhibitions "Let's give our lungs a thorough work-out girls!" shey gaily exclaims Her face then glows: "Good! You're all in time!" The woman's blind I suddenly surrender to my piercing stitch as I abstain from keeping my (unco) arms waving about madly Whilst taking my well-deserved break, I come to the conclusion that the clock has stopped (and that I'm not too flash at aerobics) Those dangling squares on the ceiling are true works of art...

Back to my task We're on our elbows and knees now, elevating our right legs like undecided, preoccupied dogs Good grief! I almost have an hysterical attack when I witness the dented, creamy fat practically squelching out from a girl's thigh!! Hold on, I look at my legs When I see how much they look and smell like "off" salami, but feel like jelly, my shin just about hits the floor

According to Miss Moore and other fitness extremists it's now stomach time Tough My brain signals my body to take another intermission

Ahh! There's nothing like relaxing after a good work out!!! "Those of you who are experiencing slight discomfort can rest now," Miss Moore sings out, barely puffing

My God, that woman's slow I've been lying here like a beached whale for more than five minutes

Just as she regretfully announces that it's cool-down time (a real shame) I decide to join in How refreshing!! I'll be a cripple for life

Well, what more can I say? I have completed yet another aerobics lesson So can you

N.B Those who smoke, drink, do not jog daily, suffer from major embarrassment in a bikini at the beach, etc cannot take part as

aerobics is a health hazard

Koula Basiliadis

- 11M

TRAM TRIP

The sky was grey, and the wind was blowing furiously, disturbing my gel-hardened hair I thought the tram would never come, and the number of people waiting at the stop was amazing! There were at least 2000 Scotch, 4000 Xavier and four M.L.C students carpeting the footpath along Glenferrie Road, Kooyong, all awaiting the arrival of a tram to transport them to school Finally, (two trainloads of abusive St Kevins and St Catherine pupils later) a rickety old tram appeared on the horizon Thunderous applause accompanied its arrival, and then the fight began Like hordes of animals, 4000 black and red monsters ran to greet the tram, with 2000 red, yellow and blue hulks closely at their heels, and in the middle, four silver and green hostages being dragged on to the road ready for the big struggle!

I can't remember how, when, or why, but somehow three of my friends and myself survived the great race, and became passengers on this four wheeled, green and yellow machine The trip up Glenferrie Road was an entertaining one, even if it was rather loud After five minutes or so, the abusive language exchanged between the two rival schools (Scotch and Xavier) quietened down a bit, and everyone was able to get on with the homework they had been expected to do the night before Now, when we reached Fitzwilliam Street, the trouble began The Scotchies had departed the tram with sweet wishes of love and affection directed to all Xaverians present, so now the tram was just filled with the 3000 black and red monsters that had managed to get on in the beginning, and us four, poor M.L.C girls As I was saying, the trouble began at Fitzwilliam Street when M.L.C (us) wanted to get off We were right up the end of the tram (Mr Loader would have been pleased)! And now we had to work our way through the jungle of good looking guys to reach the door, and naturally, get off

My friends survived this struggle as we made our way, single file, down the passage with me in front The Xaverians seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves, whilst greeting us with friendly comments like:

"Push, girl, Push!"

"Only a bit further to go!"

"You can do it, come on love!"

accompanied with fits of hysterical laughter echoing in our eyes Now I think of it, if it wasn't for the millions of bags crowding the doorway, we might have made it off the tram that morning

"Bang!!", Romy was down, flat on her front, her head deeply buried in an unprepared Xaverian's lunch bag Calls of mocking names and teasing rhymes followed Romy's dramatic collapse

When her face appeared once again, it had lost its youthful pink colour, and was rhubarb red (Much to the delight of the surrounding audience.)

"Bit of peroxide here I think," said the booming voice of an H.S.C student to his mate after noticing the strip of blonde hair down my head left over from my last hair bleaching session

'Yeah, reckon so Jake," was his friend's intelligent answer

Finally, (and unfortunately) the tram started off again Romy had turned shy, and just stood there as cries of, "Sorry, we didn't realise it was your stop," and, "If you get the tram with us tomorrow, we'll try to remember where you get off!" were shouted around us Xavier's stop finally appeared, and like a giant waterfall, we gushed out of the tram yahooing and screaming! (well, they were; we weren't!)

"See-ya tomorrow gi-iii-rrrrrr-llllll-s!", they called, with screeching voices

"I can hardly wait," answered Sonia, still white with shock after our terrifying ordeal

"Oh well," I sighed "At least now we can rest for the remainder of the day It's school."

But then I remembered, we still had to get home I could hardly wait Wendie O'Brien

I HAVE A FETISH

I have a fetish, an incurable fetish! I'm obsessed with the unbelievable, the confusing, amusing, delicate, yet strong, durable, efficient, ever-lasting Paper Clip/

The paper clip, unfortunately, has been my undoing You ask, "How can a mere paper clip be your undoing?' I will tell you I simply cannot leave them alone I have an impossible attraction to them Whether they be new and shiny, old and rusted, blue, pink, painted or plastic, I adore them I love them - big, small, minute or huge

When I find a treasured paper clip, I examine it closely I feel the smooth sides of the object I worship the feel of the cold hard metal against my fingertips As I caressingly touch the metal I feel a violent reaction awakening within me I cannot control myself I react unwittingly and instinctively I lose control, and bend the paper clip

When I bend the paper clip I admire the versatility of the object

The metal is so flexible The treasured object is so handy It can be used as it traditionally is, to hold various sheets of paper together, for a distraction, decoration, putting holes in many and varied objects or, for the milldly insane, piercing of ears

Fortunately, although I do have a fetish with paper clips, I am not mildly, hugely or even incredibly insane I only have a mad craving desire to... touch, manipulate and devour, by gaze, the admired paper clip

AnonymousTHE MARINER

There was a full moon that particular night The deck was slippery with salty southern brine and all there was beneath my feet was five thousand miles of water and a whale orthree I had already been on deck for nearly two hours I stood at the bow where the boat cut through the black water which the moon had striped yellow like a silent, wingless bee My watch showed four o'clock but we were constantly crossing time zones, so a mere piece of metal had no significance I wanted tosleep, but I knew I'd be forced below had I been found in that state, so I lay back and fixed my eyes on the round, yellow-white moon when its image was not obscured by a sail

Totally relaxed, I remembered back to my first proper yachting experience I was nine My father and my two cousins and I sailed all through the night along the coast, and I sat out on the deck, like now, asking my cousin, who was fifteen, whythe stars were there and from where the moon's light came and why the wind blew and other such questions, which, for the most part, remain unanswered, even by "old salts" and scientists alike These thought-provoking questions are excellent material for when one is sitting on deck, at night, at no fixed address, watching the path of the moon and dreading the sunrise, despite its glorious beauty and awe-inspiring display on the water Sunset, however, fascinates me more than its counterpart on the other end of twelve hours The second last segment of the sun's orange ball is swallowed by the horizon, so the mortal is swallowed by night and her infinite mysterious, but finite hours Oh, how I wish my childlike dream would come true and I could sail into the sunset and then, twelve hours later, simply reverse and beat the earth back again, sailing in heavenly perpetual darkness - a chore deplored and hated by my maternal grandfather who ran - by inheritance and not free will - a small milk boat in the Lofoten Islands, where tourists flock to see the midnight sun and old Magnus Lundgren returns each morning to a dark day after delivering milk to local farmers at a time unrecognizable as morning to Southern daylightworshipping landlubbers

Soon I hear my name and I am forced inside to write in the log book about the previous morning's watch

Emma J Watson - 11F

SPRING SNOW

I have stopped by the tree before, stopped to collect my scattered thoughts or just to gaze at merging mauve and crimson through the dome of branches Now the wind blows

But my thoughts will not be taken with it - (never would)though it is a heavy gale

Like ethereal pink raindrops the blossom flutters to the ground and rests amongst the grass; snow that does not melt, but rots

One flake touches my cheek, gently collides with my icy flesh and caresses it before drifting on I feel soothed I am not forgotten, just as I cannot forget

The tree is now green Soon I will return, return to gaze at merging gold and amber Though I cannot forget, I can revel in remembrance I can feel the blossom touch my cheek

Felicity Lewis - 11

SURVIVING

The train snaked hostilely into the platform Cold snatched at my lungs as I stepped outside Damien handed me my suitcase and in a higgledy-piggledy fashion, we sorted belongings, making piles of whose was whose

Our manner was more subdued now, as if the cold had stolen our good spirits as well as our breath The others hung from the open windows of the train, allowing the warmth of previous jokes to pour out and dissolve in the harsh atmosphere Frost was invading the train's warm belly, too Liby started to cry, promising to write, call, visit, anything

"It's only 80 km," I told her "Hey! Denmark's a small place." She nodded and managed to warm her face with a brief smile The train hissed impatiently and went off into the marshmallow distance

I wiped my eyes

It was cold. I slid my arms out of my coat sleeves and slipped them under my shirt, against my stomach Damien did the same Slowly blood seeped back into our fingers For what seemed ages we sat, huddled and silent, burdensome weights to our already bulging suitcases

We waited

Damian yawned, stretched and quickly shoved his hands back into the depths of his pockets The cold had pinked his cheeks "I'd love a cup of coffee," I muttered

Damien grunted Coffee was an impossibility — a dream What was the Danish word for coffee anyway? We sat silently shivering The bitumen platform was frozen and wet

We waited

From behind us, a Danish voice gurgled English sounds; "Koole-ah Davis"??? We both turned around The person owning the voice looked confused

"That's me - Kylie," I put up my hand, "it's pronounced 'Kylie'." Introductions were made This was my host father Within minutes my suitcases were loaded into the car

Damien and I stook alone for a few minutes The cold was oppressive I gave him a hug His nose was cold on my cheek

My host father stamped the snow from his boots impatiently "I'll write to you," Damien promised, "perhaps even call or arrange a visit? We'll be pretty close "

Yes, anything I thought, nodding blankly I got into the car

Watching him as we drove off, he was soon replaced by frozen, patchworked fields; black, brown, yellow and ice all paraded along beside me Feeling horribly alone, I turned to the figure beside me

He smiled

Kylie Davis

A2 DEBATING REPORT

"Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts"Charles Maurice de Talleyrand WHAT

THOUGHTS?!

Although we can be classified as a "Claytons" debating team, we (the A2 team) won all our debates this year, reaching the finals, surprising not only ourselves with our debating finesse Faced with such formidable topics as "That the intellectually and physically handicapped should be sterilised", "That we receive law rather than justice" (secret topic), "That the pill has been a plus" and "That the Royal Family should be irrelevant to Australia" (a secret topic debate the day after the Royal Wedding), we put our noses to the grindstone and determinedly argued and rebutted (mean-while inadvertently charming the gentlemen adjudicators) and came out winners each time At some stages our opponents were not as jubilant in the end result as we I must mention two teams from a certain Catholic boys' school which could not handle being beaten by girls We tried to remain amiable and ladylike, however, as our position as representatives of the school demands

The team this year included Ruth Browning, Joanne Donelly, Kim Kiely, Sylvie Schwarz and myself Thanks must go to all for contributing much time, effort and valuable brainpower I'm sure in the future we'll all miss our debating meeting

Jo Taylor (Captain)

Vijaya ponders the problem "To debate or not to debate with a lifelike wax head of Lou Dunn.

1986 SCHOOL PLAY REPORT: "THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY?" A play

"They shoot what?" was the immediate response we received late in 1985 when we began to organise the school play, however, when students, staff and parents realised that we were serious and the play was not about horse assassins, the response was encouraging

Auditions and casting were organised in the first few weeks of first term and many actresses swooned when they received their '5 volume' script and were told to front up to dancing classes or else!

Early rehearsals concentrated on character development and empathising with the various impacts the Great Depression had on the lives of the American people Each actress built up a wellrounded character and despite a few cast changes, we soon had a large but dedicated cast of sixty

The frustration, late nights, rehearsals almost every day of the week and the actresses' difficult task of learning lines and

by Horace McCoy

moves were all worth it, especially when our wonderful set arrived!

In retrospect, probably one of the reasons why the play enjoyed so much success was the fact that through the staging and intense audience involvement, it dared to step over the boundaries of traditional theatre of the type usually exploited in the House festivals Forthe cast and crew, it was fascinating and fortunately, gratifying each night to watch the audience's response not only to their chance to become part of the play itself, but to Rocky and his entourage and the changing relationships that emerged as the marathon wore on We hope that those of you who saw the play enjoyed it because WE did — and we hope that next year's student production will receive the same enthusiastic support

Cate Blanchett, Emma Anderson, Lou Dunn and Kylie Webb

Lou Dunn emotes.

ATHLETICS REPORT

This year's athletics team is a keen, dedicated bunch of noisy girls from Year 7 to 12, who all get along well together

Our athletics year began with a BANG in June, with the first race of the cross-country season Girls conquered mountains and pain in pursuit of:

(i) the finishing line and (ii) a pat on the back from our enthusiastic coach, Sir Leigh (alias Mr Hodges) and his sidekicks Mrs Johnston and Mr Knapp

Many excellent results were achieved by all age groups with the Middles and Seniors winning their respective age groups at the E.S.A and Lisa Wardalle competitions andtheMiddleSchool2 km-relay-team finishing second in the Victorian Road Relay Championship

The enthusiasm and fitness has been maintained during the transition period between the cross-country and the track and

field seasons due to twice weekly training sessions, Saturday morning meets, and the fantastic camp we all attended at Torquay in the second last weekend of September

Already the track and field season has seen many excellent performances, with MLC winning the GPVSA competition at Geelong on the 15th October, and with our major festival, the ESA competition, coming up soon, we are anticipating further success

However, the nature of the athletics team is that, win or lose, everyone is more than happy if everyone does their bestpersonal bests are more impressive than many medals

We would like to thank Mr Hodges, Mrs Johnston and Mr Knapp for their great support throughout the year, and as this is our last year as part of the team, wish everyone concerned the best of luck for 19871

Natalie Mikkelsen and Trudi Smith

Athletics team with coach, Mr. Leigh Hodges.

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J.S.S. TENNIS

The J.S.S tennis team got off to a great start by defeating Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar (I.G.G.) 4-2 Convincing wins occurred throughout the season including the defeat of our main rivals

P.L.C (10-1) Scores

M.L.C d Ivanhoe G.G 4-2

M.L.C d Camberwell G.G 5-1

The team played consistently well and showed a great level of sportsmanship

Much credit must go to Mr Bylart who proved to be a very supportive and enthusiastic coach His technique when displayed by some was probably the reason for the successful season

Despite the "not-so-good" cordial which we offered our opponents, it was a good effort all round

Keep up the good work everyone, so we can "go get'em" next year!

Sarah Whitchurch Alex Verrier

SENIOR SCHOOL TENNIS REPORT

The Senior school tennis team of 1986 was a successful and enthusiastic group of girls, conceding defeat only to PLC and Carey We had five convincing wins over these schools: Strathcona, MCEGGS, Ivanhoe, Camberwell Girls' Grammar and Genazanno

Having only one tennis court this year, M.L.C had the opportunity of using the synthetic grass tennis courts at Camberwell Tennis Centre This was an added advantage for our superior tennis skills!

Congratulations to Jodie Benallack, Amber Selleck and Tanya Johnson who received school colours for their dedication to the tennis team Donna Wright and Julie Smith earned an embroidered pocket each for their participation and skill

Thanks to Miss Charman who organised the team efficiently and fairly, to ensure that everyone played a match

Thanks for your support Anita Wood

Back: Sally Thompson, Karen Yeung, Lisa Day, Yvette Gow, Donna Wright, Kate Origlasso, Nadine Brown, Sandy Chin, Joanna Bruce, Mary Lou Loughnan, Bridget Murray, Megan McMahon, Kylie McCubbing, Kate Wilcox, Linda Roe, Leanne Bodilly, Helen Gibney, Kate Axup, Tania Mettei.

Seated: Tracey Soon, Rebecca Fraser, Julie Smith, Anita Wood, Tanya Johnson, Jodie Benallack, Amber Selleck, Narelle Currie.

Front: Prue Heeley, Sandie Smyth, Maxine Cough/an, Dianne Sneddon, Meredith Lewis, Lisa Benallack, Sharney Osier, Belinda Everard.

SOFTBALL

SENIOR AND JUNIOR BASKETBALL

Left to right:

Rear: Miss S. Johnstone, Tan/a Nichoils, Rosalie Smith, Alison Stevens, Claire Ferres, Michaele Hardie, Susie Gardiner, Suzanne Cote, Fiona McGregor, Giselle Johnston, Fiona Barnett

Front: Koula Vasiliadis, Olivia Millard, Jenny Wilson, Susan Wood, Jodie Storey, Peta Kennedy, Kylie Hall, Kate Albiston, Lizzi Glasson.

Left to right

Back: TrudiSmith, Angie Black, Justine Kiely, Lisa Burgess (Captain), Kylie Mcintosh, Kristy Power, Christine Tan, Louise Findlay, Megan Webber, Elena McMellan, Sonya Steiner, Sharney Osier, Jenny King.

Middle: Mr. S. Knapp, Megan Warret!, Ilona Misa, Sandy Chin, Rebecca Edwards, Taryn Smith, Sarah Jolly, Helen Gibney, Jacqui Hallum, Rosalie Smith, Mr. A. By I art.

Front: Vanessa Hallum, Emma Kerseboom, Cathy Smith.

SCHOOL SWIMMING REPORT

The 1986 swimming season started with the school sports The loud support of Nevile cheered their house on to first place along with great swimming from their team

The first major interschool swimming competition was the Eastern Suburbs Association Swimming Carnival Despite strong opposition from M.C.E.G.G.S and P.L.C., M.L.C put in a strong performance Placed second, we were helped by fantastic swimming by:

Gillian Arnold, Gillian Coutts, Vanessa Chapman, Kirsty Allen, Justine Keily, Kim Dooley, Jayne Ketley, Margie Patrick, Trudi Aujard, Sonya Giddings, Karen Watts, Senior Medley Relay, Yr 7 Freestyle Relay, Yr 9 Freestyle Relay, Yr 11 and Yr 12 Relay

Congratulations to Sarah Markey and Jackie Nathanielsz who achieved new records in their events

The next competition was the G.P.S.V.A swimming sports and despite a remarkable attempt to find swimmers, M.L.C competed strongly to be placed third behind M.C.E.G.G.S and Toorak An enormous thanks to Sacha Bond who swam in Under 12 despite being only in Grade 6 Everyone swam well against tough opposition

The latest swimming competition was the All Schools at the State Swimming Centre Amongst good competition from schools all over the State we managed to get seven teams into the finals Thank you to all the swimmers competing in all the carnivals We wish you all good luck with your swimming careers Thank you also to Miss Mclntyre, Mrs Dall and to Mrs Armstrong for the organisation of the teams

Keep up the good work and good luck

Lisa Retford and Carolyn Thompson

SCHOOL CRICKET TEAM

Left to right:

Rear: Michaele Hardie, Susie Gardiner, Fiona Barnett, Koula Vasiliadis, Nerida Goldsmith, Karen Dreher, Tania Tayment.

Front: Julia Pryor, Barbara Harvey, Rebecca Walker, Emma Leary, Elise Reid, Kim Munro, Kathryn Winduss.

J.S.S. NETBALL

Once again, the M.L.C Junior Secondary School Netball Teams were very successful

About 100 girls turned up to the first few practices which was fantastic, and by the first match we had six very strong teams

Out of the six teams, we recorded only one loss which was an exceptionally good effort

There were many girls who played only a few games, because of the numbers and these girls are to be congratulated, most of

SENIOR SCHOOL NETBALL REPORT

In the past, senior school netball teams have proven to be a force in interschool competitions This year was no exception

All three teams were undefeated in a total of sixteen games of netball and the enthusiasm and team spirit added to the enjoyment of their success

A highlight of the season was the annual Victorian Schoolgirls' Netball Competition at Royal Park in which M.L.C entered the Senior A team The team was undefeated in the qualifying Round Robin and advanced to the preliminary finals where it was defeated in only one of its games by a strong country team Unfortunately, this meant that the team did not qualify for the semi-finals, but reaching this level was an excellent achievement

All the players would like to express their gratitude to Mrs Swain, who gave us positive encouragement and invaluable support throughout the season

Thank-you to all who participated

Tanya Johnson and Edwina Rice

Joint Senior Netball Captains

them were willing to come and score even though they weren't playing

One of the reasons we were so successful was that it was a real team effort, every girl was prepared to have her game off Finally on behalf of all teams I would like to thank our two very able coaches, Mrs Dall and Mr Bylart

An Anonymous Netballer P S Also many thanks to the few seniors who came and umpired

SENIOR HOCKEY REPORT

Every year the senior M.L.C hockey team seems to be improving and this year was no exception Our teams played extremely well this season, the A team lost only two games, one against old-time rivals, P.L.C., and the other against Geelong College The B team was also successful in its matches, combining skillful wins and unfortunate losses

This year the season was highlighted by an enthusiastic trip to Sydney for a rally with M.L.C Sydney girls Unfortunately, we were unable to retain the prestige we gained last year when we won the competition; however, the team played well and the trip was thoroughly enjoyed

Our second highlight of the season was to be a game against one of the boys' schools nearby This did not eventuate, however, as none of them replied to our invitation - obviously they had heard of our fine form and were afraid of defeat! The senior team had a highly successful season and everyone would like to thank the P.E staff, especially Miss Charman for her coaching and dedication to the team I would also like to thank all girls who played in both teams for their enthusiasm and team spirit throughout the year Best of luck to both teams next year

Tracey Smyth

SENIOR HOCKEY AND NETBALL WEEKEND

For a later-to-be MIGHTY team of thirty-one heavily equipped Senior Hockey and Netball fighters, as well as two dedicated officers, Friday, July 4th dawned at the unwished-for hour of 5.00 a.m as we sluggishly armed ourselves for the annual rivalry between the two M.L.C schools With back-breaking gear lumped on our shoulders, we departed from our school at 6.30 a.m (as mahy were still drifting in faraway lands) The intense thrill of the event, however, was enough to get us firing and rearing to go, even though concerned parents were waving anxious goodbyes Nonetheless, as a brave bunch we charged to Tullamarine Airport with powerful thoughts of what was in store for us on the weekend

After catching the 8.00 a.m flight, we rode to M.L.C Sydney where we met face to face with our counterparts and were later served with a mammoth lunch in preparation for the afternoon's rigorous confrontation We hockey 'men' fought tactically with our usual vigour and skill as we tackled aggressively and fired the bulleting ball with pin-point accuracy across the land Our heavily equipped goalie counteracted many goals with exhibitions of fine marksmanship

Unexpectedly, the scoreboard did not accurately reveal our expertise Something definite will be done about the matter

The battalion of netballers marched convincingly into the finals...After the clash of the Titans, we spent the night with our host families

On the following morning many of us were exhausted, but our fighting spirit and sheer dedication typically salvaged us as the hockey soldiers stormed into playing aggressively for second placing (GASP!) in a tense head-on extended time attack Due to a lucky goal by our opposition, M.L.C Sydney 1, we (let's day) were not victorious (That silly scoreboard was at it again!) The netballers, however, fought magnificently inthefinalsonce again (cannons please) and annihilated the enemy!! The war was finally over

We consequently disarmed ourselves as we detected the delicate smell of sizzling sausages and chops drifting in the air

After our yummy barbecue, many of us boarded the doubledecker trains of Sydney into the city and spent the afternoon munching on "Jelly Bellies" (multiflavoured miniature jelly beans that were too tempting to take home) until 4.00 p.m., when the stores in Sydney close

The weekend really took off, however, on the Saturday night as we indulged ourselves in massive creamy ice-creams at Manly, consumed ten course (yes, ten!) Chinese meals orgulped down several servings of appetising Italian cuisine Sunday was appropriately spent in a relaxing fashion (AHHH!) as we toured in and around Sydney to places such as Bondi Beach and Luna Park Some of us actually had remaining money to spend at The Rocks before trudging to Mascot Airport, entirely drained of life

So the army returned home, marginally defeated, but jubilant

Lastly, heaps of credit must undoubtedly be given to Miss Charman and Mrs Swain who protected us so dearly on the trip, Mrs Armstrong who invaluably organised the event, as well as the mothers and staff at M.L.C Sydney who provided us with succulent meals and turned the weekend into a memorable occasion

Koula Vasiliadis

ROWING REPORT

M.L.C started the 1986 season with a move to our new home, Richmond boat sheds The highlight of the season, however, was the gameof musical boats weplayed Initially the third crew consisted of Alexis Shubb, Megan Brown, Sara Price, Kim Gibson and Vicki Hall Sara was forced out by injury, however, and replaced, Megan was replaced by Kristin Giles because of sickness, and Vicki was moved up a crew and replaced by Kathryn Share The 2nd crew was Michaela Browning Fleur Worboys, Fiona McCasker, Sarah Duell and Jenny McCredden until Fiona was moved up and replaced by Vicki Hall Kelly Robinson, Kirsty Allen, Fi Werner, Kim McMeeken and Ruth Browning were the first crew until Kim's appendix forced her out of the crew and into hospital Initially, Fiona was her replacement; however, the lure of Central Australia at Easter was greater than that of the Nationals so Fleur Worboys was brought into the crew

There were also four crews from year ten, two of which raced every weekend, alternating weekly, with mixed success The second and third crews in their various forms rowed at most Melbourne and Geelong regattas, also with mixed results The major schoolgirl event of the year was Head of the Schoolgirls in Ballarat, where MLC's seven crews were amongst over 97 at the event The firsts came fourth in the final, the seconds were second in their heat while the thirds won their heat One of the year ten crews made their final as well

The season began with a punishing four day camp at Richmond in the city Every enthusiastic rower "willingly" joined in the running, weights and aerobics, under the watchful eye and stockwhip of Head Coach Susie Palfreyman, whilethe potential firsts worked themselves up to a four minute test of girls and determination on the ergonometer

While Head of the Schoolgirls marked the end of the season for crews two down, the firsts' skill had the National Titles in Adelaide to look forward to The highlight of this trip was, apart from things river-related, of course, Toots (our wonderful coach) "go-fasta-marinara-pasta" The racing was an education, with each of our races being an improvement on the last one Kim made a startling return to the crew racing in the Senior Women's event, while Fleur raced in the Schoolgirls event To accomodate this, Ruth changed sides with each change of crew member displaying her ambidextrous ability admirably Although the coxswain tried very hard to read the race plan written on her leg, MLC's success at the Nationals was very limited

Despite the fact that the season was unsuccessful, it was not uneventful, and thanks must go to all the coaches, particularly Susie Palfreyman, Pam Westerndorf and Barbara Phelan (Toots) for their skills in coaching and for dragging us through the season

Kirsty Allen (Rowing Captain)

Sfcotte 'Day

Everyone had been wondering what this year's sports day would be like It was the first year in history that it hadn't been held at M.L.C Olympic Park was the new venue, and in having the sports there, everything was different Instead of arriving at school at the early hour of 6.00 a.m to decorate the tennis courts in vibrant colour, and then enjoy a barbeque breakfast on the terraces, everyone found her way into the city at a much later hour, minus many decorations that were forbidden at this place Practices for weeks beforehand had shown that this sports day was to be one of great competitiveness, especially between Berry and Krome

I caught the bus at 8.30 a.m lugging my enormous yellow, mansized lion with me The day was grey and rainy, which dampened our spirits somewhat After arriving at the Park, we immediately had balloons thrust at us and were told to "blow 'em up" Banners, posters and balloons coloured everything at Olympic Park, and girls everywhere were dressed up in the colour of their house The sports started shakily, with grey clouds and patchy rain threatening to spoil ourenjoyment Due to the pouring rain, the hurdles had to be cancelled, as the ground had become far too slippery and dangerous Ball games proved to be very interesting In tunnel ball, after collecting the ball from the end of your teams, if you ran too fast down the side of them, you would suddenly slip and fall down in the mud!

Throughout the day Krome was leading, partly due to the fact that they had gone so well the day before Only a few records were broken, as the driving sleet made it hard for competitors to compete to their utmost ability Many girls complained that the sports should have been postponed until Monday, but it certainty was an experience not to be missed Everyone screamed madly for their house as they glanced anxiously at the scoreboard

After watching an hilarious "Staff versus students" race it was time for the marching The houses assembled around the oval, again in the rain, and proceeded to parade around in an orderly fashion to the music of "Axel F" After a few laps, the music stopped and we walked across the saturated,sloshyovalforthe presentation Speeches were cut short, as everyone was cold and anxious to go home Krome came first in both the aggregate and the proficiency, much to Berry's shock Fitchett sadly came last, but we weren't really expecting to win anyway

As soon as the results had been announced, everyone rushed for the gates, only to find out that we had to stay and clean up first Then we all bundled off home - cold, wet and exhausted to spend a weekend recovering from a freezing day spent in our summery sports uniforms It was a sports day I wouldn't forget in a hurry

Kylie Doyle

Sports Day: Krome Trophy presentation

SPORTS DAY REPORT

Little did many know that Sports Day 1986, held precariously on Friday, Apfil 18th, would be a day when competitors would contest with pelting rain and biting winds, and be splattered with flying spots of mud Despite this and the slight confusion as to whether the event was to take place (extended to Uncle Roy on 3AW), enthusiastic girls raced to the new venue of Olympic Park Patriotic chants (followed by funny observations from onlookers) and colourful house furnishings were indicative of the day's intense but exciting atmosphere In spite of the severely severed oval this year, the field events which took place on the preceding afternoon led up to the grand day Loyal house enthusiasts flocked to the oval, supporting their house representatives with continuous cheers and colourful waving flags and ribbons Numerous records were broken and one new event was introduced - senior Softball Throw

On the actual day, with Krome House in the lead, many participants performed spectacularly (considering the weather conditions) in II ballgames and track events as old records were once again broken Due to the slippery track, however, all hurdle events were sensibly but annoyingly cancelled Traditionl events such as the House vs School vs Staff Relay,

the crossball - in which the staff and athletics captains competed - the Year 12 novelty race and the intricate marching were fortunately held But for many devoted house members, the main feature of the day was the presentation of trophies With Berry House winning the Junior Secondary Cup, Krome House being awarded the Middle School Cup and Cato House righteously claiming the Senior School Cup, the final aggregate scores were:

Krome

Berry

Cato

Nevile

Fitchett

1736 points

1735 points

1717 points

1701 points

1611 points

Full credit must be given to both the captains for their fine organisation and to all the staff and house officials (in protective attire!) whose efficiency enabled both days to flow safely according to schedule

Let us now await next year's house athletics carnival, praying for at least a few bursts of unaccustomed sunshine!

Koula Vasiliadis

Sports Day: Year 12 Novelty Race

BERRY HOUSE REPORT 1986

Berry maintained their "never say die" spirit throughout the year whenever wearing our purple colours The House spirit and comradeship between all levels was fantastic, ensuring we worked as one large house whenever possible The Berry BBQ'a were great fun, the purple pancakes, icecream, cakeand jelly ensured we all were purple Myrtle supporters through and through!

The first major battle Myrtle had to face was the inter-house swimming sports where we came a triumphant second Despite Myrtle's close encounter with death when she attempted to swim in the State Swimming centre pool, all went well, thanks to the dedication of Jo Donelly, Alison Laird and Tanya Duncan

Despite coming second (by one point) in the House Athletics for the first time in twelve years, our House spirit was the best it has been all year (We purposely lost just to give Krome a chance; I mean we wouldn't want to be hogs!!) Thanks to the hard work of Cayley and Nat (senior captains), Peta and Monica, the day was a great success!!!!!!

The House drama in all levels was a great success Angie Black and I produced The Wish Peddlar which I'm sure all the cast will agree was great fun More Berry talent shone through in the Middle School production The Frankensteins are back in Town produced by Saran Whitford Undoubtedly, junior secondary 'berrites' will put on a great production

The Senior House music contest also proved just how much dedication many Berry members have, including our house mistress, Mrs Chamberlain, who sang the massed item along with the rest of the House We proudly won the proficiency cup which proved how much we could work as a team Thanks heaps to Steph and Rubina who put in much hard work The Chorals were great fun!

Thanks to all the House Mistresses, especially Mrs Chamberlain whose never-ending support and enthusiasm made my job as House Captain much easier! Thanks also to Miss Taylor and Mrs Christie whose undying Berry spirit shone through Our fund-raising was a great success thanks to Mrs Christie's organisation Mardi and all the other House recorders deserve a special mention for their invaluable organisation Suzanne Cole and Katie Hunter, our middle and junior captains, were extremely enthusiastic and it was great getting to know true "purple" supporters I know they'll continue to aid Myrtle in the coming years (Vippeeeeeee)

Finally, I'd like to thank Steph whose dedication as Vice-House Captain was never-ending Proudly wearing purple colours she helped me maintain our fantastic House-Spirit, and kept me on my toes Thanks heaps, (you're unreal "Mushroom"). I have really loved being House-Captain this year and am proud of all the captains and Berry enthusiasts Let's hope Myrtle survives through another year; perhaps she may need a neck reconstruction to keep her body and head together! Good luck in the future Berry, as a team, and a House: You're unreal!!!!!!

Bim Kiely (House Captain)

BERRY J.S.S. CAPTAINS: Left to right: Monica Fairiey, Katie Hunter, Sue-Anne Williams, Tanya Duncan.

BERRY HOUSE CAPTAINS: Michelle Mullins, Suzanne Cole.

BERRY SPORTS CAPTAINS:

Back: Sue Bauer, Vanessa Clarkson, Nova Gibson, Melissa Jeffcott, Jodie Storey, Michelle Mullins, Lizzie Coghlan, Peta Kennedy.

Front: Kelly Lovel, Athena Greenall, Alison Laird, Suzanne Cole, Saran Whitford.

BERRTY SENIOR SCHOOL CAPTAINS

Left to right: Mardi Trompf, Kim McMeeken, Cayley Matson, Joanne Doonelly, Rubina Alpitsis, Mrs. Chamberlain, Justine Kiely, Gaby Bovery, Stephanie Chin, Tara Moore, Jenny Byass, Angie Black, Lisa Jones.

CATO HOUSE REPORT

Right from the word go, the CATO captains and members of the "Enthusiasm Committee" gave their 100% effort to raise the long lost CATO HOUSE spirit and make 1986 the best year yet for all CATONIANS

Pooh welcomed in his new Captains at his teddy bear's picnic starting Term 1 with a bang As we munched on our teddy bear biscuits, it was unanimously decided that CATO was going to WIN this year, and have a great time

We triumphantly took home the Senior swimming cup and, although we came 3rd overall at the swimming sports, we sure looked and cheered like winners with a huge new banner and "designer label" CATO T-shrts (Many thanks must go to Lisa Retford and Sonia Giddings for their wonderful leadership and also Nat Ohlson for organising the T-shirts.)

CATO then went on to win the Senior drama (again!) with their production Waiting For Dark. Congratulations to all those involved, especially the captain, Mary Clayton Middle School Drama enthusiasts came a wonderful second with their weird play - The Infamous Soothing System of Professor Maillard. Thanks to the Captains Genevieve Blanchett and Jo Goodridge The athletics (although at Olympic Park and in the rain!) were a great success for CATO Thanks to Karolyn Beach, Lee Martin and the dedicated few who almost fainted from blowing up balloons for the occasion and to the other CATO lovers who cheered our champs on to winning the Senior Cup! A win in the Senior Oratory, topped off by Vij Joshi, Felicity Lewis and Sally McDonald winning the Senior debating, boosted CATO's mega point score - Fantastic!

Second term brought even bigger wins in Netball and Pooh wants to thank the true blue CATO crew who celebrated his "2nd" Birthday on June 20th The team work and co-operation paid off when, bedecked in blue ribbons, CATO waltzed out of the Choral competition with the Cup! Many thanks to Bronnie McLean and Jacki Ogeil for their never-ending enthusiasm

Also congratulations to the Middle School instrumentalists for their superb performance

Warm thanks must be given to our amazing house mistresses (who kept us organized!), Mrs Swale, Miss Buckley and Mrs McDonald and to all the CATO captains for their hard work, (with a special bug hug to our "ace potato face" house captains and recorders)

You only get out of CATO HOUSE what you put into it and all those participants this year should feel proud of the FANTABULOUS results CATO has achieved Keep that ol' POOH POWER going in 1987!! Thanks heaps, You're ACE CATO!!

Cate Blanchett (Senior House Captain)

CATO MIDDLE SCHOOL CAPTAINS:

Tanya Johnson (Vice Senior House Captain)

Left to right: Nicole Ramsay, Meredith Lewis, Genevieve Blanchett.

CATO J.S.S. CAPTAINS: Left to right: Belinda Billing, Louise Bales, Louise Findiay, Gillian Course.

CATO MIDDLE SCHOOL CAPTAINS:

Rear: Jo Bruce, Fleur Smith, Jackie Head, Fiona Barnett.

Front: Nicole Ramsay, Genevieve Blanchett, Meredith Lewis (captain), Megan Blackburn.

CATO COOLIES — SENIOR SCHOOL CAPTAINS

Rear: Karolyn Beach, Felicity Lewis, Sonya Giddings, Dawn Young, Corinne Flather, Bronwyn McLean, Jackie Ogeil. Front: Jackie Rawlings, Lisa Retford, Vijaya Joshi, Cate Blanchett, Tanya Johnson, Edwina Rice, Melissa Killer, Sally Hyden.

FITCHETT HOUSE REPORT 1986

Once upon a time there was a Golden Lion who was king of a big green concrete jungle This Lion lived in a glorious yellow House called Fitchett This Lion's great roar would echo through all the other Houses in the jungle and the other coloured creatures would tremble with fear

The Lion's roar would reverberate on special jungle occasions and worship sessions (House Meetings) The Lion had many little Cubbette helpers who wouldenthusiasticallysupporttheir House in jungle competitions

At the start of the year all the coloured jungle creatures met around a big pond (with artificially coloured, flavoured, and scented water) to have swimming races Although cats don't like water, the Cubbettes did extremely well, especially in roaring the loudest, under the leadership of Lionesses Kirsty Allen and Fi Werner

Shortly after the swimming, the creatures congregated during a tropical rain storm, despite muddled jungle reports (the torn torn was wet) in a concrete park next to a swamp (called the Yarra) for the athletic sports Although Fitchett came fifth, Emma Anderson and Monika Wolf proudly led the Cubbettes for an orderly promenade around the park Everyone who participated put a lot of mighty lion-power into their events

Next on the jungle calendar was the Drama, where the Cubbettes donned "Shirts" in a play capably directed by Captains Jane Robin and Kym Hartness In the Middle School drama Fitchett had a rip-roaring win with their play The Haunted Carousel. Thanks go to all the Cub cast and Cub Captains, Emma Clayton, Cathy Donnison and Sue Dunford

Soon the Cubbettes were busy tuning their howls into melodic roars for the Chorals The Lionesses (Senior School) won the Variety item and came third overall with harmonic help from Liz Lor, Kate Woodward, Fleur Watters and Micki Inglis Middle School came second with their musical prowess

Lions seem to be particularly good at hockey, coming second in Junior Secondary School, and winning in Middle School and Senior School Well done!

Jungle Gym was another big event where we won the Senior School Cup and the Proficiency Cup to come second over all All that swinging from vines and trees in the jungle came in handy at last!!

In the Oratory Competition, Head Lioness, Lou Dunn, showed her teeth and in one mighty roar of a speech came joint-first with a blue teddy bear Middle School Debaters roared into the final - congratulations!

Back on the swamp (Yarra") the rowers excelled, coming second and third in Middle School, and winning both A and B events in Senior School

Thanks go to our new Lion Tamer, Tarzan Ellis, who joined us half way through the year, astounding us with his enthusiasm as well as Mrs Meyers and Ms Ditloff We would also like to put oik paws together in appreciation of all the work done by Lionesses (Captains) and Cubbettes (participants) for their undying support this year, especially Middle School Captains Kate Axup and Cathy Donnison, and Junior Secondary School Captains, Kate Boycott and Georgi Coward Demetra Giannakopoulos deserves mention for her infinite patienceand talent as House Recorder

Thanks for a fun year!

Jo Taylor and Ruth Browning

FITCHETT J.S.S. CAPTAINS:

Left to right: Sarah Hoe, Angie Pantazi, Sarah Whitchurch, Georgi Coward, Moira Rogers, Chris Tan, Katrina Blundell, Kate Boykett, Fiona Calodoucas.

FITCHETT MIDDLE SCHOOL CAPTAINS: Kate Axup (left) and Cathy Donnison.

FITCHETT MIDDLE SCHOOL CAPTAINS: Left to right: Wendy O'Brien, Emma Clayton, Cathy Donnison, Kate Axup, Kathy Payne, Michelle Harvey.

FITCHETT SENIOR SCHOOL CAPTAINS:

Rear: Lisa Burgess, Fiona Werner, Kirsty Allen, Michelle Hutchens, Freya Cahill, Amber Selleck, Megan Webber, Iresha Gunawardena. Front: Demetra Giannakopoulos, Emma Anderson, Jo Taylor, Ruth Browning, Jane Robin, Kym Hartness, Penny Reeves, Jenny Hendriks.

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KROME HOUSE REPORT 1986

In 1986, Krome House has had a successful year, thanks to the energetic support from a majority of the house members

Junior Secondary House Captain, Brooke Chapman and Vice Captain, Charlene Egan, supported the year six, seven and eight girls well and their enthusiasm has been invaluable Junior Secondary has always been noted for their unlimited energy and this year has been no exception Thanks also to the untiring efforts of Mrs Ritter who has given encouragement and guidance in every house activity

Middle School has worked hard this year to keep the Krome House spirit high House Captain Sue Wood and Vice Captain Emma Harvey have worked with dedication in all areas of house activity to; inspire the girls to participate to their full capacity

The year nines and tens, led by Sharni Osier and Lindy Tresize, excelled themselves in the athletics, allowing the wet conditions to bring out the Kromarian all-weather skills

The Middle School girls presented an amusing interpretation of The Emperor's New Clothes directed and produced by Kate Origlasso and Lysette Guild Emma Harvey and Carolyn Jones displayed their limitless energy in the Middle School chorals to enhance the singing talent of the year nines and tens The dedication and hard work paid off as Krome lost to Nevile by only six points - Congratulations! Thanks also to Ms Williamson who did a fantastic job of inspiring and encouraging girls to excel themselves in ,all areas of house activity

The year started off well for the Seniors by winning the Swimming Cup, led by Carolyn Thompson and Kate Brownlee

How could we not do well after the green jelly sponge cake at our 7.00 breakfast by the Yarra? Although the Seniors excelled themselves, Krome was not fortunate enough to win the overall cup

Hyper-ventilating from excessive balloon blowing with a combination of jelly, muesli and orange juice led Krome to an exciting one-point victory in the Athletics Thanks to Captains Mandy Robinson and Bronwyn Parker for their enthusiasm, even when weather conditions were poor Congratulations to all Krome athletes who helped to break Berry's thirteen year reign over the Athletics Cup

Krome's continuing success was evident in the Senior Drama when we came second to an excellent play from Cato Kylie Webb and Clare Langley took a new approach this year in creating the script themselves Much dedication was contributed by all cast members and our stage manager, Kate Prideaux to produce this challenging play

The major event in term two was undoubtedly the chorals A special thanks to Jo Lo and Kate Patterson who really dedicated themselves to ensure Krome excellence House spirit was electrifying in the massed song and participation was outstanding by both years eleven and twelve

Thanks to all other Krome Captains who have organized sporting and oratory teams efficiently to produce excellent results

Our house mistress, Mrs Woods, has been overwhelmingly supportive in all areas of Krome activity, always being there to encourage the girls We really appreciate this, Mrs Woods, and Krome could not have been successful without your caring attitude

All Krome girls have contributed in their own fields to keep the house spirit high and allow Krome to be that extra leap ahead Good luck to all Kromites for 1987 and thank you for being a dedicated and fun loving house this year

Anita Wood and Prue Heeley

KROME J.S.S. CAPTAINS: Left to right: Taryn Smith, Julie Marshall, Samantha Todero, Brooke Chapman, Gabrielle McGlade.

KROME MIDDLE SCHOOL CAPTAINS:

Emma Harvey (Vice Captain) & Susan Wood (Captain)

KROME SENIOR SCHOOL CAPTAINS

Rear: Kylie Hall, Sandy Smythe, Jo Gunston, Sue Williams, Julie Smith, Kate Patterson, Kerryn O'Brien, Sony a Steiner, Kate Brownlee, Fiona McGregor.

Front: Carolyn Thomson, Kate Albiston, Mandy Robinson, Sally Thompson, Prue Heeley, Anita Wood, Kylie Webb, Clare Langley, Jo-anne Lo.

KROME MIDDLE SCHOOL CAPTAINS

Emma Harvey, Sue Wood, Romy Biddle, Kate Vandersluys, Lysette Gild, Kate Origlasso, Sharney Osier, Lisa Day.

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NEVILE HOUSE REPORT 1986

1986 has been a successful year for Nevile House We started the year well, taking the proficiency, junior and aggregate cups at the inter-house swimming carnivals, a first for Nevile in the history of M.L.C

We performed well in term 1 sports; tennis, badminton, softball, and a great display of co-ordination and enthusiasm (despite the dismal weather) at the athletics carnival

Second term proved to be just as successful in sporting areas; Nevile House members showed tremendous skill in netball, table-tennis, hockey, gymnastics, life-saving and cross country (the last for which we took out the senior cup)

We excelled in the area of music, winning proficiency and massed singing, and coming a close second in senior chorals, while Middle School's talented singers won their contest

Throughout the year enthusiasm has been shown by an increasing number of house members, and thus an increasing number of successful results in all areas have been achieved

Appreciation and congratulations must be extended to all who participated in house activities this year

We hope the success of Nevile House will continue in 1987 and the following years

Geraldine Millard, Trudi Smith (Stay cool and keep smiling)

NEVILE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAPTAINS: Olivia Millard (left) and Jacyi Shaw.

NEVILLE J.S.S. CAPTAINS: Left to right: Bronwyn Tweddle, Libby Svars, Rowena McKinnon, Irene Jedjud, Samantha Robinson, Anna Cafasso.

NEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAPTAINS: Rear: Kate Doak, Romy Biddle, Jenny Wilson, Catherine Svars.

Front: Emma Leary, Corinna Mitchell, Rebecca Frazer, Olivia Millard, Jacyi Shaw (Captain), Lisa Benallack.

Seato* ScAooC

THE SENIOR DRAMA FESTIVAL

One of the major events of the school year is the Senior School House Drama Festival It gives many H.S.C girls one last chance to say publicly something or do something that means a lot to them

The plays, which each run for approximately thirty minutes, are put on over two consecutive nights by each of the five houses: Cato, Berry, Fitchett, Nevile and Krome There are three plays performed on the first night and the remaining two on the second night All the plays are amateur productions, with girls doing all the set design, technicalities and directing The teachers only supervise to see that no major disasters happen For winning the competition, the successful House is awarded the Senior Drama Cup and also the prestige of having the best play The decision on who wins is made by an adjudicator who has nothing to do with the school so his judgement can be totally impartial He or she is usually someone who has a great deal to do with the theatre This year we had a man who was a N.I.D.A graduate and who had directed as well as acted in some professional stage productions

On the first night, we had Nevile, Berry and Cato respectively The first play was a light comedy, called Agatha Christie Made Me Do It. Berry was next with The Wish Pedler. This was also a comedy At the start, the two captains came on stage dancing which was an entertaining beginning They told the audience that they hadn't chosen a play so there wasn't anything to see The rest of the play was about their wishing for a play Cato House was last with their adaptation of The Girl in the Mirror, which they called Waiting for Dark This focused on the delicate subject of teenage suicide, which was sensitively and tastefully done

The second and final night saw Fitchett and Krome Fitchett's play, called Shirts, was about teenagers conforming to the trends that one person sets and how when anything comes in to upset their trend, they get angry It said that teenagers like and

need to conform Krome was the last house to put on a production The captains had written their own play called Harlequin This play commented on society and people's beliefs in God The opening scene was breathtaking There were approximately five statue-like figures standing in front of a blood-red background

There was quality in all productions and the audience responded well Cato House won and Krome came second Overall the entire festival was an enjoyable experience

NEVILE SENIOR SCHOOL CAPTAINS

Rear: Jenny Deutsch, Penni Pratt, Suzanne Findlay, Bronwyn Burton, Melissa Roffey, Fiona McCasker.

Front: Koula Vasiladis, Fiona Johnson, Geraldine Millard, Trudi Smith, Natalie Rolfe, Natalie Will.

Genevieve Blanchett 10J

TANIA ADGEMIS

"You should see this guy at work."

JOCELYN ALLEN

"I missed another Music A meeting"

MELISSA ADOFACI

"I don't want to talk to him ever again".

ALLEN

"I hate kids - I'm NOT in a BAD mood!"

KIRSTEN ALLSHORN

"My life is a melodrama"

"I'm getting bored, it's been three weeks!"

RUBINA ALPITSIS

"Get off me! You're squashing my diaphragm!"

EMMA ANDERSON

"Disco Sensation of 1986"

ASH

"Want anything from the tuck? I'll take my schoolbag"

"Natasha's brother is soooooo cute".

if"You must be up to no good!"

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CLAIRE BAILEY

NAOMI BAKER

"My head feels empty:.

SALLY-ANN BALHARRIE

"I'll be up at graphics if you want me".

That's OK"

KIRSTY

ANNA ADSETT "Bunny"

VANESSA

KATE ALBISTON

JrrTT:

JENELLE ALLSOP

JIT LI AU

LARISSA BANNISTER

{\ an hour before the dance)

"I haven't finished my dress yet"

"Taken on a rare day at school".

'Oh, Graham"

"Oh Martina she's so sexy!i"

'I'm losing my tan!"

"Come down to Magic Munch"

"God, some people are vegetables"

"You should have seen what Ralph did "

"That's really chumpy! Give up on life!"

"That girl needs a bullet!"

"Tragedy strikes! I need an M and M fix".

"I really, really feel like hitting someone today!"

/Easii&itfi&il!?.

'Hmmmmm"

"I need to go on a diet".

"My birthday is on November 'sux'

CHRISTINA BARBER

FLEUR BARTOLD

ANN BAYLEY

KAROLYN BEACH

CAROLYN BEALE

JODIE BENALLACK

MELISSA BENNETT

NICOLE BICKNELL

ANGIE BLACK

CATE BLANCHETT

LYNDEL BLOYE

ANNA BLUNDELL

GABY BOVERY

SARAH BOWLES

LANELLA BROWN

WENDY BROWN

RUTH BROWNING "What?"

LISA BURGESS

"Was he up there, this morning?"

KATRINA BROWNLEE

"Immer auf deutsch bitte!"

DONNA BRZEZINSKI

"I've got olive skin in summer"

BURTON

"A man who buys cheap after-shave makes a guy with lots of common scents"

Dear!"

CAHILL JENNY CAMPBELL

"Do you need a tissue?"

"The waves are pumpin' man let's get a barrel ..."

"I've got a headache in my eye"

"That's beautiful"

"I'm never getting married"

"Let's go to Magic Munch!"

VICTORIA BUCKLEY

BRONWYN

MARGARET BYASS 'Oh

LUCY BYRNE

ANNA

KYLIE CAMPBELL

STEPHANIE CHIN

ANITA CHIPPINDALL President of the Mickey Mouse Club

PAULINE CHIU

BELINDA CLARK RACHEAL COGAN

MONIQUE COLE

"Do you wear black lingerie?" I can't believe you wear an underwire bra!"

Winner of the Dame Nelly Melba side kick award

"I'll do it tomorrow."

COOK

"He was a mistake!

JO DONNELLY

'Oh, really?"

"Can I ask you a question?"

"I feel like a packhorse and now I'm turning into a doorstop."

"It's long and hard / /

SAM DOWNES

"I'm not getting involved. I'm going to sit on the fence - barbed wire or not!"

SUSAN DONKIN

"No! No! You don't understand!"

"If Cam can't go, I'm not going."

HEATHER DONALDSON 'I don't think so.'

"Re-MARK-able year!"

"Ace Potatoface! WA!"

KATHERINE

ERICA COPE

NARELLE CURRIE

FRAN DALZIEL

DENISE DELLAS

JENNY DEUTSCH

KIM DOOLEY

JEANNIE DOUFAS

PIP DRURY

LOU DUNN

FIONA DUNSTAN

VANESSA DYETT GEORGETTE EDRISINHA

"I'm so fit, I'm dangerous.11

"I only have one nut per party!"

PAULINE ESKANDER DANNY FAHEY

"I wonder what he's "I'm speechless." doing now?'.'

TAMARA ELIEZER

"You're such a rebel!"

SUSAN ENGLEHART

"Where's Leigh? Why?"

GEORGIA FAWCETT

"Oh, really ...!"

KAREN FINDLAY

"Bubbles - nothing but a dreamer ..."

TIFFANY FAIRWEATHER

"Is anyone going to tuck?"

SUE FAKHRAI

Lab skills/the phantom photographer

"I've got to go to orchestra now."

"I'm doing aerobics in period 5 and lunch!"

SUE FINDLAY

"Sorry I'm late. I was at a Music Captains' Meeting."

"I feel like some chocolate."

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LYNN FIRTH

AMANDA FISHER CORINNE FLATHER

KATRINA FORD MEGAN FORDHAM

CATHY FRENCH

"I've done 142 aerobic sessions this year!"

"Do you know where Lisa is?"

SALLY FRENCH

"Wish me luck for my test!"

"John .... do you want a girlfriend?"

JODIE FUGE

"FUDGIE" "Bloody homework!"

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REBECCA GIMEL

Dame Edna Gimel meets Big Ben.

'G'day dick!"

"Who cares what he does, as long as he's got a body!"

SONYA GIDDINGS

'Hello Neil "

"A strange quirk of fate."

"Boyfriends are too expensive."

"I can't help it!'

'That's dirty!"

"I can accept people not liking me for being a daggy person because, well, I am a dag!"

"I've got 23 spares a cycle!"

'Can I have a bite?'

JANINE FRIAR

NAOMI FULLER

DEBRA FURNESS

DEMETRA GIANNAKOPOULOS

LIZZI GLASSON

ALISON GREEN

SARAH GREENSTREET

KATE GRIFFIN

IRESHA GUNAWARDANA

JO GUNSTON

KYLIE HALL

MEGAN HALL

The only member to sample the senior centre bath whilst in uniform

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SARAH HAMILTON

"Roll up any old time."

CLAIRE HARDING

Picture of Naivete

KERRY HARRISON

"I've had some really frustrating times when I can't fly."

JENNY HENDRIKS

"I haven't decided if I like him yet!"

"That's so gross!1

"I don't care."

KAYE HOLLIS

"No and everything like that."

RACHEL HENRICKSEN

"Women don't like looking at other women's bodies."

KATHERINE HENSHALL

"D.H.Lawrence is an arrogant chauvinistic pig!"

"Steve Bell, Steve who? Steve Bell?"

DEBBIE HO

"Alan he's cute, but not cute enough.

"I'm going somewhere quiet so I can work!'

KYM HARTNELL

BRONWYN HAY

NICOLE HEBDEN

PRUE HEELEY

BRIDGET HORGAN SPIKE

NATALIE HOWARD

SONIA HWANG

SALLY HYDEN

"Do I really laugh like an apple?"

iVIJ JOSHI

"If you push really hard these knobbly things drop off."

LOUISA JANSEN

"I tried again last night ..."

ANGELA KENNER

"Oooh, yuk! There's Ben."

MARIA KAPOTIS

"Harry ate all my pralines yesterday."

JOHNSON 'Thrill seeker!"

BIM KIELY

"Anybody got any food for me ohh (thinking) - you know what I really want - something chumpy."

ALISON KAY

"My chook crowed this morning."

KILLER

'I can handle it.'

'That's dumb!"

KEATING

"No but you can do it another way."

"Look, I'm not mad I'm j smiling; I can't be mad! i

FIONA

HEIDI JOHNSON

TRICIA

MELISSA

GEORGINA KNUCKEY

'Yes, it is my engage- ."Before I marry him, ment ring he's got to be good in "

"It's just not Milton! Do you know what I mean?"

"Do you want to dip? I can only lead."

"When's 'Hey, Hey It's Saturday Night' on

LEIGHTON "Good-day folks."

'Grouse, baby!"

"I only watched 3 hours of TV last night."

"If I never say anything."

"Mine's the handsomest one.'

"Should I really get back with him?"

"Ray took me to see Dynamic Hepnotics."

MEGAN LLEWELLYN

"Are the same morons who wrote the October test writing the exam.?"

JO LO

Blows her nose: "Is that your cold?" asks Sandra "No, my morning sickness."

"I think I'll pig out."

Wild thing!

ERICA KOCSIS NITA KOSTOLIAS

CLARE LANGLEY

NICOLE LAMOUR

LEANNE LAWSON

JENNY LEE

KAREN

NARDIA LEOPOLD

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MELINDA LEWIS

JOANNA LIEW

ELSIE LIM

SANDRA LIM

VICKI LIU

JANINE LOCKWOOD

LIZ LOR

"Oh my God, I'm going to fail!"

LEE MARTIN

"Don't you dare say my hair's black!!"

"I'm such a martyr!"

"I don't belieeeve it."

"I am really falling apart here!"

MINDY MACLEOD

"I'm going to be nice to everybody this term."

"I've got to go home

MASON

"Wouldn't it be depressing if you ended up with this body in a later life and you had been cremated."

"Drink? Yes Please!'

LINDA MANOS

"I don't do it for the money."

NICOLE McCLURE

'Don't yell at me!1

"And so say all of us." "Big names are in.'

".. something chronic ..."

ANNA LOUGHNAN

ANNE LOUGHNAN

MARIA LOURANTOS

MARIA LOUZIS AMANDA LUBRANSKY

DEE

CAROLINE McCULLOCH

CAYLEY MATSON

SONIA McCULLY

ANDREA MCCLELLAND

ODETTE MCDONALD

MCDONNELL FIONA McGREGOR

"I mean, I drank but "What rot." I didn't drink."

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BRONWYN McLEAN

"Ahrwhoe! I need a cuddle."

"Who's going to the tuckshop for me?"

child."

"I'm quoteless."

"He didn't live after his death!"

sad."

"To arouse is to arise" see N.Shugg.

"What a degenerate!"

KATE

FIONA McINTYRE

KIRSTEN McKERRAL

"Ohhh! He's so cute

KIM McMEEKEN "Virgin."

ELENA McMELLAN

MICHELLE METCALF "You

KATHRYN MEYERS

NATALIE MIKKELSEN

GERALDINE MILLARD

ROBYN MILLER 'That's

ROSEMARY MONTAGUE

TARA MOORE Turtle-head!

KATE MORRIS

JANET MORTON

JILL MURPHY

"I can't wait

KERRYN O'BRIEN

'What's la philia?"

LEASA MURRAY

"Oh, them golden chickens!"

"Nu! Vats rrong vith der uddervon?"

"Hi Marcie!"

"I'm disappearing."

SAM O'BRIEN

"I had a good weekend, I can remember what I did.'

KIT FONG NG

"I'm so tired, I've got so much work to do."

DEBBIE NISKI

"I don't know why I came today; I've only got 6 lessons."

JACKY OGEIL

"Did you know that Tchaikovsky was a poof?..."

MICHELLE O'NEILL

"I'm so confused."

"I'm just wearing Sophie's shoes in."

"I'm going home at recess."

"Mrs is going through menopause."

ILANA MUSHIN

MARCELLE NATOLI

ASTRID NEILL ANDREA NEILSON

ENN ONG

CLAIRE PAISLEY

SYLVIE PAPP

BRONWYN PARKER

KATE PATERSON (in a wobbly voice)

"Ohhh noooo ...!"

JANE PORT

(in the library)

"Is that a book on the shelf over there?"

DALE PRUSER

"I count my Rowan as an extra subject."

SUE PEARSON

"Basically yes."

HELENE PETRAS

"I swear to God it was the biggest classic."

MICHELLE PLIHAL

"Do it, it's fun!" S i i <i\ / /

VIRGINIA POTTER

'Where's Fleur?"

AMY PRENDERGAST

"I think you might be lying."

DEBBIE PRENTICE

"I don't want to go to French."

LYNDELLE RAYMENT

"Oh, I didn't go to bed too late."

KIRSTEN RAYMOND

"I've gotta get my hair cut."

"I'm even uglier without makeup."

"I was christened an atheist."

'Ben

KATE REID

"We'll just put my baby in the locker."

CAROLYN QUAN

MICHELLE RACKHAM

JACKI RAWLINGS

PENNY REEVES

'What was that?"

"I want to be chocolate."

The Girl with the Automatic Finger.

"Has anybody got a double spare?"

"Who's got some goss?"

CATHY ROGERS

"What am I getting dressed for; I'm only going to see Mr Underwood."

"There's nothing in my roll."

"Grant's coming!"

FELICITY RYAN

"Guess what? I met someone else this weekend!!"

"I'm the fat ugly cat."

"I got followed to school again this morning."

"What day is it?"

"You need to shave your legs."

CLAIRE REYNOLDS

CHERYL RICARDO

ED RICE

MICHELLE RIDD

LUCY RIETHOF

JANE ROBIN

MANDY ROBINSON

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MEL ROFFEY

NATALIE ROLFE

JODIE ROYAL

EMMA RUDD

EMILY SALTER

JACKIE SAULTRY

HELEN SCHLEIGER

(Watermelon) "Are watermelons in season yet?"

SENEVIRATNE

"I'm not a BP Quiet Achiever; I'm with Esso."

JULIE SCHUTT

"Is there a spare computer?"

SYLVIE SCHWARZ 'Erm "

AMBER SELLECK

'Oh, come on."

CATRIONA SINCLAIR

"If I skip 6th and 7th I can watch 'Days of Our Lives.'

JENNY SHADBOLT

"Oh, My Lord!"

k

MELINDA SHEPHERD

"I'll ring you once I've made our prac results up."

"I'm still waiting for MR. ACE!"

LISA SMITH

MELISSA SMITH

"Let's go to GRANS!" "Come here, I've got hot goss."

NATASHA SHUGG

"So arise and be joyful." (see R.M.)

TRACEY SMYTH

"What? What? What's going on?"

CAROLINE SPEECHLEY

"Is anyone using the phone?"

'I'm sorry I forgot it."

LISA SPENCER

"Hi Foo." "Let's go buy some chippies GAYLENE!!"

TSg .

TAMARA

TRUDI SMITH

SANDIE SMYTH

KATE STARCEVIC

"I never actually do any homework."

JEANETTE SWANN

SONJA STEINER

"It's Wednesday Yay! Only two more days till the weekend!"

"I like money."

"I'm not small."

JO TAYLER

"But I'm different."

CAROLYN TAYLOR

"We're not going out together, we're just friends."

CAROLINE TEHAN

"You coming to aerobics?"

SOPHIE THALS

"You all think I'm a tart."

CAROLYN THOMSON

"That teacher hates me so much."

SALLY THOMSON

"Do I hold my head like a cocky?"

TREGEAR

"I've just got to ring Glenn."

"I wish I was a boy."

"That's really sad!" (and anything to do with Alan Bond)

"It wasn't my fault that it blew up Min did it."

KIM TRAILL

JOANNE

DONNA TREWIN

LINDA TAN

TU LANG THAI

SONYA TISAY

\ LIZ TRIGGS

MARDI TROMPF

"I could be cool if I really wanted to.'

"I can't be bothered."

"Quick! Quick!"

'He's divine!"

"With Mr Underwood you can produce anything."

"Just Wonie U Forget about the rest!"

"Me? Violent?Never!"

"Who? What? When? Where? How? Why?"

"Who's taken my clarinet? Where have you put it?"

"Cheer up Chook!"

"Oh, that's a bit of "It was soooo ace!" a funny one!"

"I can't be late, I've got English with Mr Fry!"

CAROL TSAO

CHRISTINE TURSKY

NAOMI TUTTON

TANIA TYE

WONIE UAHWATANASAKUL

LUCY UREN

MONIKA VELINS

FLEUR WATTERS

KAREN WATTS

ROBYN WEATHERILL HANNAH WEAVER

KYLIE WEBB

MEGAN WEBBER "Mmm"

LEANNE WEEKS

FIONA WERNER

AMANDA WIGG

"I do not like him. All right."

NATALIE WILL (concerned voice) "Oh how are you?"

NICOLE WILCOX

"Should I split up with him?"

JANE WILKINSON

'Don't worry, Karen's FRIDAY: "I'm not going to only acting dumb."

KAREN: "I'm not acting." see Paul this weekend."

MONDAY: "I saw Paul this weekend !"

'Hee, Hee, Hee!"

WILLIAMS 'I love Bren."

To Anita: "Your Mum's looking for you."

"Tuck, Tuck, Tuck ... I had two hours sleep last night."

GAYLENE WRIGHT

"Ohmahyawa! That's disgusting! Bloody trendies!"

WYATT

"I'm a good girl: I know nothing."

"When I touch him in his sensitive spot "

"I don't really have an English accent."

VANESSA YOUNG

'So what are you wearing?"

KAREN WILKIE

GWYN

MONIKA WOLF 'Hi Buddy!"

ANITA WOOD

KATE WOODWARD

SANDRA

SANDRA YAN

CAROLYN YOUNG

DAWN YOUNG

MAN Y THANKS TO : Ma Cate Carter, Mr Chris Notsis and Mrs . Judith Sedgeaan, for their help in the completion of this booklet.