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"Welcome to the family, toe're glad that you have come to share your l(fe with us, as we grow in love, and may we always be to you what God would haue us be

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As the Junior Schoo: sang these words in celebration of our School Feast Day, I was conscious of the unity within our school. Both Senior and Junior Schools were gathered to celebrate as a family. These festivities were later heightened when the Big Sister programme was extended to all year levels and we enjoyed a picnic lunch and games on the lawn.

The Loreto Family at Mandeville is evident in all aspects of school life: from the friendships of the classroom to the annual events such as the Family Day, the Father/Daughter and Marian Masses, and the Creative and Performing Arts festivals. The welcome in the song greets not only the students' families, but extends to the religious community, the teachers and their families and of course, to past pupils.

Everyone comes to the School Magazine with different intentions; some to examine scrupulously the class photos; others for the literary conter.t and reports of school events. Whatever the intention, this magazine reflects the school community. We have endeavoured to capture the Loreto Family in action, a family that is forever growing and one that is very much alive.

Welcome to the family.

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MAGAZINE 1986

The Pope's call for a day of prayer for Peace to be

'Education' is no ordinary word! If you stop to think

held in Assisi in late October this year was a powerful reminder that peace is a gift which needs to be asked for, prayed for. During this international Year of Peace, our school community has prayed often and fervently for

.about it and of what it means, you will find, like many

peace. The hopes expressed by these young people for their own lives and for the world they live in are the foundation of a new order. The adult community echoes

that one word. No wonder it eludes easy definition.

their hopes but cynicism and disillusionment too often

accompany our hopes. We can learn from the freshness and optimism of children's prayers to re-phrase our hopes.

before you, that it almost defies the limits of our

language and our thought. So many of our hopes and so much of our vision of all that human life means is there in

R. S Peters, one of the great contemporary

philosophers of education, coined what is a compellingly beautiful and unceasingly rich notion - "To be educated is not to have arrived at a destination, rather it is to

travel with a different view." It is to be open-minded and open-hearted. It is to know that the truth is like a

In a Catholic school, peace is integrally linked with justice. Where the rights, feelings and property of others are respected, this is a sure sign that peace will be the outcome and will influence and accompany all the undertakings of the school. If the students can understand this important connection between peace and justice, the international Year of Peace will have

diamond, beautifully cut, exquisitely beautiful, and with many facets. It is to be humble, "for the humble are they who move about the world with the love of the real in their hearts." (Wallace Stevens)

It is to know ourselves, and each other, as travellers,

as pilgrims, and in our searching for the meaning of life and the way of life that is uniquely one's own, it is to

achieved its end.

come to the realisation that indeed something is asked of

Peace is not just an in-word for 1986. It is a quality, an experience that should permeate our existence, penetrating our inner spirit, our family relationships, our

selves to give.

each one of us and a consciousness of ourselves as

business dealings and our feelings towards others. Let us carry the insights received during this year into the fabric of our lives in the future.

Never think that the journey is finished and one's education completed. Travel, read. move about the world, let the love of the real of the world and its people

grow in your heart. There you will find the meaning of your life and the way that is yours.

Deirdre Rofe. I.B.V.M.

Anne Hunt

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As 1986 draws to a close, we'd like to take this

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Thanks to Mrs. Stockdale, the Central Aussie Camp was a huge success. Along with staff, forty Year 1 l's and

opportunity to look back on our experiences this year -

12 conquered the perils of Ayers Rock, managing to

and what a year it's been!

make it up AND back in one piece! This was a fabulous

Well, we finally made it to the "Common Room" and it certainly lived up to our expectations. It gave us the

probably never be the same again.

experience; Pimba and the other dusty towns will

change to escape from the pressures of our strict? study routine, and to relax in its "luxurious" atmosphere!

Summer saw all the H.S.C.'s sprawled out in our garden trying to receive some vitamin D which we were all

lacking, while in winter we hudd!ed together around our "Clayton's" heater trying to melt our frozen extremities.

Once again, the Performing Arts Festival was the highlight of second term revealing the varied talents cf the Senior School girls. Much time and effort were devoted to perfecting each House's performance and as seen on the night, it was well worth it.

Due to Year 9, 10 and 11's already busy social caIendar, encompassing ski camps, religion and Christian

Each term we invaded the staffroom for the highly renowed Staff/H.S.C. morning teas. These enabled us to get to know the staff on a more personal basis; we

Living Camps, the council:ors concentrated their efforts on achieving the girls' suggestions which had been revealed at student forums, as well as fielding the

hope they enjoyed them as much as we did.

numerous invitations to socials from enthusiastic boys' schools!

Despite the fact that we didn't have a specific class to

visit every week, we were gratefu: for the opportunity of seeing each class once a term, as this helped us to

develop our relationship with the students.

Being in H.S.C., it's hard to remember what it was like when we first entered the Senior School in Year 7.

We are extremely grateful for the untiring effort of every councillor, as the achievements for 1986 could not have been possible without them. Furthermore, we could not have survived this year without the continuous

support of Sister Deirdre, Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Stockdale, who were always there when needed. To the

With the "Big Sister/Little Sister" programme in full

H.S.C. class of 1986, it is hard to put into words our

swing however, we were given the chance to interact

appreciation for ali that you've done this year, but we do

with the Year 7s and learn of their feelings about finally

thank you all.

reaching the "big school". The activities with them

culminated in the barbecue and games day held at the end of second term. All H.S.C. had as much fun on these occasions as did the Year 7.

To you, the staff and students of Mandeville, thanks for the memory.

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MOTHERS AND BABIES

Over the last two years the Mandeville Staff have made their contribution to overcoming Australia's falling birth rate. The above photo shows our contribution in the flesh!

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

TOP ROW: Mr. John Francis: Mrs. Kerrie Perry; Mrs. Marlene Orpwood.

MIDDLE: Mrs. Berenice Goodlad; Mrs. Ann Pan··mer; Mrs. Annemarie King.

FOREGROUND: Mrs. Jocelyn Cavagna.

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Mrs Irene De Soysa, Mrs Peg Goode, Mrs Carol Black.

BACK ROW:

Mr David Callinan, Mrs Dot Langwell, Mrs Claire Johnson.

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You make us happy.

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Giving She gives us her time

She listens to us each day We give her our love.

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Gentleness

With her gentle care She is never very mad Even when we're bad.

YEAR 2

Cheerfulness Your smile warms our hearts

We love your cheerful manner Our School Principal YEAR 3

Generosity Sister Maria

Always giving to us all She is number "One"!

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Listening Sister Maria

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Spontaneity Never rejecting Ready to care for us all Thanks for being there

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You helped us to forgive all We thank you for this.

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Caring You are our School Mistress You know us and care for us

We'll miss your true care YEAR 6 RED

Warm Sister Maria

When we are sad and forlorn You're so kind and warm.

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Loving

Lovingly she smiles.

She's a loving nun of peace, We think she is great.

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Humour

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And a twinkle in your eye You lead us in style.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL STAFF FRONT ROW:

Miss Robyn Horner, Miss Anna McKinnon, Mrs Sue McKernan, Mrs Linda Frampton, Sr. Maria Bongiorno, Miss Patricia Moylan, Mrs Patricia O'Halloran, Si Marie Kelly, Mrs Marilyn Orr.

SECOND ROW:

Mrs Bernadette Marchesi, Mrs Gaye Warren, Miss Anne Tiemey, Mrs Shelley Singh, Mrs Marianne Hull, Miss Bernadette Smith, Mrs Virginia Moloney, Mrs Bernadette Blair, Miss Maya Wood.

THIRD ROW:

Miss Rosemary Williamson, Mrs Dorothy Peters, Mrs Colleen Liersch, Miss Sally Ann Dickinson, Mrs Catherine Reynolds.

FAREWELL SISTER MARIA

"The Lord has put his faithful servant in charge of his household".

Despite her busy schedule she has always been a compassionate listener to all who approached her. No

problem has been too big or too small, no request has ever been dismissed.

When Sister Maria :eft us in July to attend a

Who will ever forget the wonderful liturgies she has

conference in England followed by a semester of study in

prepared for the important feast and events we

Boston we thought and hoped that her early departure

celebrate throughout the year - Stations of the Cross in

would be only temporary and we would see her back

Holy Week, Poorman Liturgies for the Feast of the

once again as Principal of the Junior School in 1987. But

Sacred Heart, Mary Celebrations in May and August,

this is not to be!

First Communion for Year 3, and daily assemblies during Advent to name a few.

In the four years that Sister Maria has been with us

she has endeared herself to one and all by her warm and approachable manner. We appreciate her untiring energy in the day to day running of the school and on the numerous committees at which she represented the

Thank you Sister Maria for all that you have been to us during the four full years you have spent in our midst.

We fareweil you with the words from "St. Paul to the Colossians'

school. In all that she did Loreto Junior School was

"We always give thanks to God. the Father of our

upmost in her thoughts. The continuous stream of cards arriving from her whilst overseas has assured us that we

Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you. For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all

still remain very m·uch in her thoughts and prayers.

God's people."

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THE LORETO FAMILY

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THE LORETO FAMILY

Family plays a very special role in our school community. As both educators and parents share the common goal of educating the whole person, we work very closely as a united team throughout the year.

The theme of family has been particularly significant in several of the events which have occurred during 1986.

On February 16th our annual Family Day was celebrated, as individual families came together as

members of the broader school family. After Mass a carnival atmosphere pervaded the front lawn as families met with old friends and reached out in friendship to new acquaintances.

During Family Week in April we looked at the importance and significance of the family unit. We also made a practical contribution to aid families ex·

periencing difficulties through our Lapathon, which was held in the Senior School Gymnasium. Over $3,000 was raised by our Loreto families.

On our School Feast Day on September 22nd, we celebrated our membership of the Loreto Toorak family.

The entire school assembled in the Senior School Gym-

nasium and celebrated our heritage as followers of Mary Ward. We then gathered on the oval for a picnic lunch and games.

However, it is not just in specific events that the

family theme is emphasized. The involvement of family members is part of the way of life in the Junior School.

During February Parent/Teacher information sess-

ions were held at each grade level. to inform parents of what we hoped to achieve during the year and to give

them the opportunity of asking questions about these matters. This contact between family and school has been maintained and strengthened throughout the year.

Family members have been welcomed at the school as our guests at Religious celebrations, such as "The Way of the Cross" prior to Good Friday, and our May Day celebration in honour of Mary, our Mother. They have been with us at class assemblies and various

Sundays throughout the year. They have been our invaluable assistants with Process Writing, on Excursions

and during our Cultural Awareness programme. We see this family involvement as bridging the gap between school and home environments, a most significant factor in the overall educational process.

The Sacramental programme provided an opportunity for quite extensive family involvement. The Eucharist home meetings were particularly valuable in facilitating discussion between parents, parents and

teachers, and children and parents, as well as providing relevant information during this most important stage in faith development.

Finally, the fact that Loreto parents were invited in June to respond to the I.B.V.M. Mission Statement for

schools shows quite clearly that the Institute values and respects the views and concerns of parents, and acknowledges the vital role of parents within the school community.

Family involvement in the Junior School during 1986 has hopefully reinforced this fact for parents.

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PREP FRONT ROW:

Jessica Shirley, Fiona Tetley, Lauren Reed, Georgina Frew, Sophie Laurence. Sarah D'Silva. ONvia Curtain, Virginia Ball, Caroline Tuohy.

SECOND ROW:

Anna Whittington, Caroline O'Brien, Kelly Peterson, Clea Walsh, Jean Connell, Jennifer O'Connell, Rochelle Howie, Alice Smith.

THIRD ROW:

Lucinda Gannon, Lacy Maule, Vivienne Ringersma, Anne Conroy, Georgina Ryan. Tiffany Loft, Eliza Peters.

Teachers:

Mrs M. Hull, Miss M. Wood.

THE PREP'PUFFING BILLY EXCURSION'

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Puffing Billy had lunch too. They gave him coal and

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Sophie Laurence

I was so excited about going to see Puffing Billy that I woke Mummy and Daddy up six times in the night to see

if they had slept in.

Olivia Curtain

We played exciting games. We ran, we jumped and we laughed.

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On the morning of the excursion I couldn't stop singing while I got dressed. I was so happy!

Tiffany Loft

Then it was time to come home on Puffing Billy. We made special Puffing Billy books on the bus ride home.

Jessica Shirley

We all looked different. We came to school in colourful clothes.

Lucinda Gannon

We said goodbye to the bus driver. 1 think he had a Mrs. Frew, Georgie's Mummy, came with us. You

lovely day too!

Lucy Maule

could see she was excited ioo!

Fiona Tetley

The second best day of my life was when I went to the Mrs Peters, Eliza's Mummy, looked happy. She sat Anne Conroy 12

show. The best day of my life was when we went on Puffing Billy!

next to me.

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FRONT ROW:

Claire Thorn, Edwina Holbeach, Monique Noble, Charlotte Carter, Madeleine Keogh, Colette Herman, Katherine Walshe,

SECOND ROW:

Angela Vaccari, Cherie Lagana, Verity Fisher, Madeline Healy, Carla Passaro, Peta Henning, Julie Bongiorno, Jane Kenny,

Emily Gregory, Naomi Grant.

Alex Collie.

THIRD ROW:

Kate Ralph, Gisele Reimann-Basch, Charlotte Mulder, Anita Pacini, Melissa Clark, Mariette Mullave>, Louise Pastro, Anita McCarthy, Maggie Barlow.

Teacher:

Sr. M. Kelly.

ITALIAN DAY

On ]talian Day we waved flags and sang Italian songs.

Everyone did an Italian Dance. I did have fun that day.

from the mincer. My Mum got some Gelati from Otto's.

He's a friend of Imelda's. It was yummy.

Maggie Barlow Year One

Gisele Reimann-Basch Year One

When it was Italian Day we went up to the Senior School Gym. It is huge. The girls looked good because

For Italian Day my mum brought long bread sticks and butter to eat with the spaghetti bolognaise. Lots of mothers brought food. I liked the Gelati best.

Julie Bongiorno

everyone wore clothes of red, white or green. These are the colours of the Italian Flag.

Year One

Monique Noble

Mrs. Grant came to teach us some Italian. She came

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lots of times and we learnt a lot of words. We can count

At Italian Day two of the mothers showed us how to

in Italian and say the days of the week. If you come to visit us we will say good morning in Italian to you. I practice my words at home.

make pasta. One lady made it by hand and the other

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YEAR 2 FRONT ROW:

Felecia Ramraj, Claire Graham, Georgina Chamberlain, Natalie Byfield, Katrina Maggs, Andrea Vidal, Stephanie Johnston, Rebecca Ginies. Edwina Hurley.

SECOND ROW:

Lisa Arthur, Eliza Guthrie, Anna Messina, Emma Pastro, Nerita Benetti- Andrea Tilley, Emily O'Connell, Kate Kuring, Jennifer Zahara.

THIRD ROW:

Olivia Tabaka, Laurie Tomkins, Chloe Adams, Erica Stevens, Anna Chamberlain, Rachel Price, Sophie Gannon.

Teacher:

Miss A. McKinnon.

EXCURSION TO STATE SCHOOL NURSERY

BALLET

On Tuesday we went to the State School Nursery.

At the beginning of the year, Miss Karen started

The lady toid us about plants that don't get food from

teaching us baliet. Mrs. Sebar plays the piano. It is very

dirt. Now I will tell YOU about them. First there was a

good! We will be doing a concert at the end of the year

plant that had little mouths like little hamburgers. If

for all the Mums and Dads. It will be fun! We are going to

insects see red on a plant they go down to explore.

be wearing very pretty dresses. I am very excited and so

There are little hairs. The insect has to touch them all. It

is everybody else. At the moment we are practising for

comes down to get the r.ectar. Once it does all that, the

the concert. We go to ballet every Thursday.

Andrea Tilley

mouth closes up and the plant eats the insect.

Year Two

Sophie Gannon, Year 2 A STORY ABOUT BALLET

On Tuesday 5th of August we went to the State School

Ballet .s a dance done in a very graceful way. People

Nursery. First we learnt how to sow some seeds. After

learn ballet because they would like to try to be as

that we went to see some other plants. They were in a heated room. Then we went into another room and the

graceful as their teachers and the professional ballerinas.

I would like to one day. OH: And by the way, I learn

lady showed us another plant that snaps when a fly goes

ballet. My ballet teacher is teaching us a dance for the

in. Then we went to this place where there were only little trees and I chose a gum tree. Mum said that we could plant it down at Lorne.

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Jacqueline Rennie, Lisa Francazio, Katharine Seyler, Letitia Gamble, Katherine Fahy, Jennifer Buccheri, Luisa Vaccari, Cara Briggs, Cait:in Dwyer.

SECOND ROW:

Nina Bonacci. Hannah Maher, Elisha Hall, Rebecca Podbury, Rebecca Ringersma, Emily Burke, Edwina Shmith, Danielle Burnes, Jacqeline Noble.

THIRD ROW:

Fiona Hammond, Kylie Podolakin, Amber Horsfall, Melissa Tilley, Andreina Buccheri, Sophie McGowan.

FOURTH ROW:

Victoria Ellis, Alice Hume, Camille Reidy, Andrea Fitzgerald, Sarah O'Byrne.

Teacher:

Mrs. R O'Hailoran.

Sister Maria's Mass was a very special time for all of

I think she was about to cry.

the school.

Andrea Fitzgerald

Poppy Smith I wonder if she cried after the Mass.

Elizha Hall

We had prepared a farewell Mass for her.

Lisa Francazio

I felt sad that she cried and that she was going to leave us, but happy she would be back.

We did that because she was going away for a long

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time.

Katharine Seyler

At the end some pupils and teachers were crying.

Jennifer Buccheri

She was going away for work.

Victoria Ellis

I wasn't at the Mass, but I'd like Sister Maria to be here.

Emily Burke

We all made a Haiku poem for her, so she could remember us better.

It seems so long without her.

Jacqueline Noble

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FIRST COMMUNION YEAR 3 FRONT ROW:

Shayne Podbury, Hannah Maher, Danielle Burnes, Caitlin Dwyer, Lisa Francazio, Luisa Vaccari, Katherine Fahy, Letitia Gamble. Jennifer Buccheri, Katharine Seyler, Jacqueline Rennie, Paul Podbury.

MIDDLE ROW:

Cara Briggs, Poppy Shmith, Emily Burke, Melissa Tilley, Amber Horsfall, Alice Hume, Camille Reidy, Laura Henderson, Kylie Podolakin, Fiona Hammond, Nina Bonacci.

BACK ROW:

Father Brian Leonard, Elisha Hall, Sarah O'Byrne, Andreina Buccheri, Andrea Fitzgerald, Rebecca Ringersma, Rebecca Podbury, Victoria Ellis, Sophie McGowan, Mrs Pat O'HalIoran.

I can't remember our poem, but it was about

We sang the most beautiful songs I have learnt.

cheerfulness.

Camille Reidy Alice Hume

We made happy songs together.

It was fantastic.

Katherine Fahy Sophie McGowan

When we sang 'Glory Be' it was nice.

Mrs. Orr told us that the multi-purpose room wasn't a

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multi-purpose room any more - it was a church.

Letitia Gamble

All the flowers and poems were lovely.

Rebecca Ringersma

When Sister Maria came into the Mass she was

surprised.

Amber Horsfall

Katherine took up our Haiku poem.

Jacqueline Rennie

The card on her chair said, "Sister Maria, V.I.P." (very I had a big lump in my throat.

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YEAR 4 BLUE FRONT ROW:

Monique Fabris, Claire Brookes, Felicity Zahara, Penelope Doig, Jacqueline Sherren, Emily Loncraine, Brigid Cullity.

SECOND ROW:

Christina Chisholm, Kate Ludescher. Angela Makiv, Bianca Henning, Joanna Laurence, Lucienne Bailey, Jacinta Finnigan.

Brigid Byrne, Sarah Southall, Amy Bongiorno. Tennille Wallace, Rebecca Connell, Sally Howard.

THIRD ROW: Teacher:

Mrs. D. Peters.

KOALAS

READING UNLIMITED

The Koala is a well known Australian animal. It has a

Once in Reading Unlimited we turned into famous

pouch. Koalas are marsupials that carry their newborn

cooks. In our reader we found a recipe for Peanut Butter

babies in a pouch. The baby takes about five weeks to develop and at birth its colour is pink. It is hairiess and grub-like, no bigger than a bean. Once when catching a

cookies so we were put into groups and had to work out

who would bring what. Everyone was bringing something. On the day, Laura forgot the Rice Bubbles

koala, I saw this amazing phenomenon. It is almost impossible to comprehend that this tiny thing could develop into the same large, furry animal as its parent.

and we thought we wouldn't be able to make it but Mrs. Peters saved the day by getting some of the other girls

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Corn Flakes, we added everything and took turns at

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Rice Bubbles. We had a combiriation of Rice Bubbles and

mixing. Everytime one of us had a turn we would tick

round the edge of the bowl. We ended up with only the tiniest bit of mixture left to make the cookies! We all had

great fun at that Reading Lesson.

Claire Brookes Year 4 Blue

SCIENCE

This year in science we have learnt how people and

COMPUTERS

other things grow. We also grew plants and grass men

One day the preps came to visit us for a computer

and watched them grow. We tried experiments with

lesson and they enjoyed it very much. They learnt about

magnets and discovered why things float. It was

logo and made some interesting designs. They seemed

extremely interesting.

to have a great time.

Sally Howard

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YEAR 4 GOLD FRONT ROW.

Sarah Clacherty, Mari Ericksen. Sally Dixon, Laura Henderson, Nicole Wailes, Olivia Burnes. Siobhan Duck.

SECOND ROW:

Jessica Drake, Anna Sullivan, Daniella Passaro, Caroline Mo,gan, Anna Draga, Libby Bowen, Marie-Anne Davies.

THIRD ROW:

Talia Karanicolas, Joanna Smith, Claire Singh, Kelly Merritt, Victoria Finck, Susan Brannigan, Julie Bonollo.

Teacher:

Miss B. Smith.

LORETO TEACHERS

RECONCILIATION

On Thursday the 25th of September we made our

First there is Miss Dickinson

She teaches us sport.

Reconciliation.

Preparing. Before the 25th came we were very busy. We had to make posters. Miss Smith traced our

profiles to make silhouettes.

We always play with bean bags and balls on the netball court.

Then there is Mrs. Orr.

Posters. Making Ihe posters was one of the biggest jobs of all. We got into groups to do our posters. We each

She is the art teacher.

Her curly brown hair is one of her features.

had a certain topic to do.

Liturgical Dance. Four blue and four gold both had

Along comes Mrs. Blair,

to practise our Liturgical Dance lots of times. It was very

who teaches us how to make up plays.

important that we knew how to do it.

She gives us lots of care.

We relax and listen to music.

The 25th. Well, finally my Reconciliation came on the 25th of September. Everything went perfectly.

Father Gerry was there and so was Father Scott and Father Ryan and there were three other priests but I forget their names. We did our Liturgical Dance and

Teaching us all on Tuesdays.

The lady who teaches us recorder

is Miss Horner. For music we just have to walk around the corner!

everything just as planned. We all had a great time.

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YEAR 5 BLUE FRONT ROW:

Melissa Hennessy, Julia Cullity, Mel·ssa Schafheutle, Justina Carter, Emily Raffaele, Dana Bonacci, Gabrielle McCorkell, Emma Dunlevie, Michaela Keogh.

SECOND ROW:

Natalie Bowden, Felicity Bloom, Lucy Trumble, Anna Galbraith, Antonia Parkes, Kate Kricker, Emily Kift, Suzanne Britton, Sarita Merio.

THIRD ROW:

Diana Crivelli, Anna Bowen, Virginia Croagh, Catherine Green, Samantha Tehan, Belinda Gibbs, Olivia Jones, Kathleen McCarthy.

Teacher:

Miss R. Williamson,

Lapathon Family Day

The second week of April was family week. The Catholic Family Welfare Bureau supported it to help raise money for them. The Junior School children each

got a badge to wear throughout the week, and on Friday, Family Day, we had a lapathon with sponsors. The money we raised went to the CFWB. We were going to

have lunch on the oval and then have the lapathon, but because it rained, we had lunch in our classrooms. We

had the lapathon in the senior school gym and our parents came to watch. We wore our tracksuits to school

and we all had a great day and raised lots of money tor the Bureau.

We had to wear something red, so we could be recognised, but one thing we did not know was there would be another red group (with boys).

The dance workshop was good, but we had to dance with boys. Miss Williamson and Mrs. Orr said that we should mingle with the other group.

Gallery Game was good. A man called Henry took us around the gallery.

For lunch and face painting we went outside. We could have our face painted if we wanted to.

Painting on silk was very interesting The man was

imaginative and very creative. He did some really nice Michaela Keogh Year 5 Blue

things.

The Puppet show was rather disappointing. It was good how everybody knew their lines except Brett (the person who was picked out of all of us)

SPOLETO

On Tuesday 16th, 10 girls from each Year 5 class went to the Piccolo Spoleto celebration.

The Piccolo Spoleto celebration was great.

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YEAR 5 GOLD FRONT ROW:

Joanne Powell, Annabel Nicholls, Prudence Willsher, Danielle Newhouse, Amy Lally, Jane Nolan, Paige Hanrahan.

Elizabeth Kelly, Nicole Cummins.

SECOND ROW:

Emma Williams, Nicole Santo, Melanie Sevastopoulos, Fiona Kelly. Vanessa Ramraj, Angela McCarthy, Caroline Strahan, Jane Harford, Sarah Glynn.

THIRD ROW:

Emma Grant. Rebecca Ward. Amanda Humphreys, Michelle Mihelcic, Sophie WilIiams, Amanda D'Apice, Anna Fogarty, Genevieve Sheehan.

Teacher:

Mrs S. Singh.

PEACE 1986 is the International Year of Peace.

For our beginning of the year mass the theme was

peace. Grade 5 Gold was responsible for making badges.

Peace means being friendly and being nice to everyone. We thank Father Walsh for coming and saying our mass.

Amanda Humphreys Year 5 Gold

PEACE

PEACE

1986 is the International Year of Peace. On this day

This year is the International Year of Peace and we

our class made badges for everybody in the school. The

had a Peace Mass. At the sign of peace we swapped

badges were of a little girl praying, two people shak:ng

badges Year 5 Gold had to make badges for the whole

hands, a heart, a face and a dove. We gave these badges

Junior School. We coloured them in, cut them out and

to everyone in the school and they wore them at

contacted them. We did this because we think peace is

Assembly. I think peace is important because without it

important and we should all be friends together in a

there would be war and fighting. I love peace.

peaceful world.

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Angela Rennie, Stephanie Battistone, Virginia Griffith, Genevieve Jackman. Alexis Kimmorley, Jacqueline Bradshaw, Edwina Bowtell-Harris, Marika Benetti, Prudence Nolan,

SECOND ROW:

Kate Johnston, Lara Jackson, Christine Tregoning, Ruth Peers, Elizabeth Moran, Elizabeth Bateman, Emily Hummerston,

THIRD ROW:

Sophie Freeman, Claire Nelson, Katrina Martin, Johanna Chester, Marinda Hill, Clare Petroff, Rene Miller, Annabel Collie,

Teacher:

Miss A. Tterney.

Mary Tomsic, Katrina Laurence.

OUR POEM OF YEAR 5

OUR CAMP

In year 5, we are alive.

This year we went on a very exciting excursion. Not a

We have some bad times,

But when were ali together,

one day one but a three day and two night camp. We stayed at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat. The food was very yummy, especially the hot chocolate. We also went to school at Sovere-gn Hill. There was no need to worry about us missing school. The Year 5 Blues went to

It's a big big joke!

school at the Red Hill National School and the 5 Reds

We have some good.

We're sometimes serious, we're sometimes not,

And Miss Tierney's all right

(us) went to schcci at St. Peter's. Both schools were very

I suppose.

strict because it was made to look like the 1850's. We

She takes us here

played games such as cup and ball and knuckles.

She takes us there

One day we went panning for gold and on another

She takes us practically everywhere

day we went on a mine tour. On the second night we saw Halley's Comet. What a sight! I'll never forget that

Sometimes it's boring Sometimes it's great

excursion. It was so unreal. It's been the best excursion

But in Year 5 We are alive.

Sophie Freeman

ever.

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Claire Nelson

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Clare Chamberlin, Andrea Lagana, Claudine Olver, Monique de Zoete, Jacinta Gracey, Emma Mulcahy, Vanessa Charles, Therese Ryan, Julia Foley,

SECOND ROW:

Michelle Thomas, Kendra Ireland, Alexandra Murphy, Louise Gardiner, Stephanie Chan, Monique Burke, Melanie Smith, Silvana Calleri.

THIRD ROW:

Anna O'Sullivan, Camilla Bird, Kathryn Stanford, Melanie Maryanka, Laura Borg, Katie Mactier, Caroline Edmonds.

FOURTH ROW:

Zoe White, Katherine Holder, Liza Vanspall, Tiffany Kelsey.

Teacher:

Mrs. G. Warren.

THE YEAR 6 BLUE EXCURSION TO DROMKEEN

Dromkeen is an old homestead at Riddell's Creek

owned by a family of book publishers, who believe that children's literature is very important. Because of this they have turned the homestead into a kind of museum of children's picture story books. Year 6 Blue was lucky enough to go there on an excursion on 3rd July this year.

We saw the originals of the illustrations in the book "Grandmother". All the pictures are done with collage

using real materials. We also saw pictures of Chai, Wombalong and lots of other books which we had read

beforehand at school. We participated in a workshop where we did some illustrating and writing and Mrs. Oldmeadow. the owner of the homestead, came out inquiring about a painting of Mary Durack's, which she believed was owned by our school. When she showed us the painting in a book, we recognized lt as the original on

the wall of our library. We planned to write to Mary Durack to find out more information about the painting.

We all had a wonderful day at Dromkeen.

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Days spent at Dromkeen are educational and also fun.

Riddell's Creek where Dromkeen situated, is a pretty place one and a half hours drive from Melbourne.

Oldmeadow is the name of the family who own Dromkeen.

Many people have enjoyed visiting Dromkeen.

Knowledge about Australian children's literature is gained by those who visit Dromkeen.

Encouragement with our own story writing and illustrating was received during the workshop session.

Enjoyment was had by all on this excursion.

Now that we have experienced a day at Dromkeen, we appreciate all the work that goes into writing, illustrating and publishing picture story books.

This report was compiled by all members of Year Six Blue.

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Jane Mercovich, Jessica Adams. Jacqueline Barber, Phoebe Fenwick, Sarah Maher, Fiona Power, Angela Passaro, Clare Anderson, Christina Spillane.

SECOND ROW:

Rebecca Stephenson, Kate Morrison, Tina Gentile, Sarah Lachal, Adelaide Ericksen, Rebecca Quinn, Alexandra Giorgione, Ella Bonello.

THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: Teacher:

Kizerne Pivetta, Andrea Black, Belinda Hoy, Margaret Wilson, Katie Phillips, Jasmine Lincoln, Emma Keith.

Rebecca Burns, Tracie Carroll, Juliarna Cleal, Genevieve Nolan, Julie McCorkell, Angela Jayamaha.

Mrs. C. Liersch.

EASTER

MAKING OF A NEWSPAPER

Before Easter the Junior School celebrated the

It was a wet September Wednesday when we arrived

Stations of the Cross. Each class made a cross and

at the Herald Sun Newspaper Offices. The main attraction was the reality of the procedure of the "Making of a Newspaper". We saw the presses with their enormous rolls of printing paper, and the computers that filled a very large room. We looked on as reporters and editors were busy at work. We watched the 'page' sized

decorated it. We sang hymns, said pr,ayers and acted out this part of Jesus' life.

Jessica Adams

Jacky Barber Emma Keith Year 6 Gold

metal plates made - ready for the presses to roll! Finally in the area where the papers are bundled for delivery we were all given a copy of that Herald which we had seen

being printed. We all enjoyed this day as it was new and

THE RAFFLE

interesting for all of us.

We had an Easter Egg raffle and I won it. It was very exciting for me. The egg was huge and decorated with flowers and "Happy Easter". It was wrapped in cellophane with a blue big bow around it.

Tamara Arapakis Alexandra Clissold Andrea Blake

Catherine Haridy Kizarne Pivetta

Roberta McHale

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Anna Clynes, Sari Hegarty, Elizabeth Tighe, Ruth Smith, Emma Taylor, Roberta McHale, Alexia Bowtell-Harris, Caroline Schafheutle.

THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: Teacher:

Debra Genovese, Georgia Reidy, Andrea Blake, Phillipa Cust, Catherine Haridy, Rachael Hodder, Kate Canavan.

Tamara Arapakis, Esther Lethlean, Jacqueline Senior, Alexandra Clissold, Kristen Blake, Shara Canzano.

Mrs. Virginia Moloney, Mrs. Judi Eldridge.

THE LIGHTER SIDES OF SCHOOL LIFE

AROUND THE TRAPS

To celebrate Book Week, Year 6 Red visited an

"Around The Traps" is a production that visited the

Australian author and illustrator Roland Harvey at

Junior School in September. The theme that continued

Dallas Brooks Hall. We sat around him on the carpeted

throughout the play was the difficulties the Police have in

floor as he told us about himself. He talked about how a

maintaining law and order. In a humorous way the actors

book was finally published. and the way a picture in a

presented the role of the police in many aspects of

book became printed. He is a cheerful, friendly man

Australian History over two hundred years - from the

whose detaiied illustrations reflect his sense of humour.

first fleet to the protesters of today. As this enjoyable

He was quite amazed when we showed him his books

play came to an end we weren't left in any doubt, that

that were brailled. Towards the end of the session he

we all have a responsibility to support the Police and our

drew a detailed picture of Sovereign Hill in only a few

society by wearing approved safety helmets while riding

minutes. We were all amazed!

our bikes, wearing seatbelts and not drinking and driving when we're older.

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Melissa Chew

Tiffany Blackman

Sophie Douez

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Philippa Cust, Catherine Haridy, Zoe White, Jackie Senior.

FRONT ROW:

Emma Keith, Clare Chamberlain, Louise Scally, Kate Morrison.

JUNIOR MUSIC 1986

"How good it is to give thanks to You, O Lord, to sing in Your honour, O Most High God, to proclaim Your

constant love every morning, and Your faithfulness every night. (Ps.92:1-2)

At the end of second term, we said goodbye to Mrs. Linda Frampton, who for six years shared her life, and her talents, with the Junior School. We give thanks to God for what she brought to us: we have all been touched in some way by her gentle. cheerful and committed guidance.

There is a special joy in making music for God. During

My personal thanks are added at this point to those

1986, many events have called forth much hard work,

who have helped in the music department, especially

but the rewards of our labours have been rich.

through this time of change - in particular Mrs. Julie

We remember the workshops and open days in terms two and three, when the choir and orchestra presented their music to the school community. We remember the

activities which took us beyond the school: the participation of the choir in the Victorian Schools' Music

Dunlop, Miss Pat Moylan, Mrs. Barbara Johnston and Mr. Rupert Guenther, as well as to Sister Maria and those staff, I.B.V.M. members and parents whose support and encouragement has given nurture to the Junior Music Programme.

Association Festival, and of fourteen orchestra members

In a year when much time and energy has been

in the second Combined Junior Schools' Orchestral

devoted to the discussion and implementation of the

Workshop, held at Fintona. We also remember the times

Loreto Mission Statement, it seems appropriate to

when each one of us was able to contribute to the life of

conclude with a thought from Mary Ward, which reaches

the community with music, especially in our farewell mass for Sister Maria. Yet, as we reflect on the

'highlights' of another busy year, we are reminded that music is a gift to us, and that the source of our joy is also the source of our music.

to the heart of our efforts in music:

"I will give Him what I have; and all that I need I will find in Him."

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PASTORAL CARE School based Pastoral Care can be defined as the total climate of care which exists in a school. It should

reflect the broad Christian ethos of individuals caring for and respecting one another. Likewise, it should include a structure where teachers and other professionals are responsible for the emotional and spiritual well-being of individual students and where strong relationships are established between staff members, parents and students. t

One of the primary values to foster through Pastoral Care or Counselling, is student self-responsibility.

Students have the capacity of identifying their difficulty and learning new skills to become more self reliant. As a counsellor, one can help students to challenge or change

PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELLING

self-defeating beliefs and attitudes about themselves; to see situations in a new light; and to reduce the kinds of

"Hey, Sister, when can I have another Shepherd

fears and anxieties which often accompany adolescence.

talk?" These words echoed across a busy school yard as

The growth of each student is of vital importance and

I was hurrying towards the Staff Room some time ago

covers all areas - physical, intellectual, social, emotional

and were both comical and significant. The student, no

and spiritual. Hence, the importance of our Philosophy

doubt, saw a link between 'shepherd' and 'pastoral'.

of Education or Mission Statement. This, hopefully, is

Jesus, in his time, was known as "The Good Shepherd",

reflected through all the major sections of Mandeville,

and so too, those involved in Pastoral Care are people

such as career advising, counselling, discipline, and the

ready to listen to, and care for, all who are in need.

curriculum, especially Religious Education.

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An important aim of our Pastoral Care Programme is to enable each student to feel she really belongs, that she knows her own uniqueness, and knows what it means to 'come home to herself'. Home here is not a place, it is an attitude. It is an attitude which depends upon how much

personal integrity or inner-wholeness, to recognise herself for the gift of God she is, to seek Gospel values as

"With the help of advances in psychology and in the art and science of teaching, children and young people should be assisted in the harmonious development of their physical, moral and intellectual endowments. Surmounting hardships with a gallant and steady heart, they should be helped to acquire gradually a more mature sense of responsibility toward ennobling their own lives through constant effort, and toward pursuing

her source of action, to be aware of others and their

authentic freedom.

we are able to feel at home with ourselves, as well as with others. We want each student to have a sense of

needs, and to contribute as fully as possible in all areas of her life - home, school, studies, friendships, and to be able to face life's difficulties with confidence and

courage. In addition, each student needs to assume personal responsibility for learning, to show accountability in her actions so as to grow in acceptance

of personal responsibility. Students also need to learn to respect differences in others, whether these be physical, cultural or socio-economic.

Pastoral Care is an expression of the school's continuing concern to meet the needs of each student and its readiness to support every girl, no matter what the circumstance. When effective, it is a liberating experience, but we must not forget, that the ideal is

extremely difficult to achieve fully. To do so would be to deny our human frailty and our common need for salvation in Jesus. The Documents of Vatican II, in the section devoted to Education, remind us of our high calling as educators and pastoral people.

As they advance in years, they should be given positive and prudent sexual education. Moreover, they should be trained to take their part in social life, so that by proper instruction in necessary and useful skills they can become actively involved in various community organisations, be ready for dialogue with others, and be willing to act

energetically on behalf of the common good... children and young people have a right to be encouraged to high moral values with an upright conscience, and to embrace them by personal choice, and to k.iow and love God more adequately".

I feel convinced that parents, teachers, and all

involved in the ministry of Pastoral Care and the upbringing of children and youth, should reflect often and long, on the above words from the Documents of Vatican II.

Sr. Patricia Lohan I.B.V.M.

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CAREERS THE FUTURE

The functions of a Careers Advisor or Careers

Counsellor are many and involve the Counsellor in working with distinct groups within the school community as well as in the wider community outside the school. Essentially it is the function of the Careers Counsellor to establish and maintain a liaison between

These two fundamental aspects of the Careers Counsellor's work come together most obviously in the school Work Experience Programme. The Work Experience Programme takes the school and its students out into the community while the provision of careers

information through specially arranged Careers Information Nights brings the community into the school.

the school, further studies and the workplace as each of

Hopefully, both these interactions help bridge the

these presents to the student.

information gap and make work and the future more

The practical working out of this role entails close

concrete than theoretical in the students' minds.

co-operation, within the school structure, between the

This task of the dissemination of careers information,

Faculty Heads and the Career Counsellor. The

both by word and action, is part of an ongoing process as

Counsellor distributes to and through the Faculty Heads

it attempts to link the school to the world beyond the

up-to-date course requirements, careers information and

school and to encourage the students to look beyond

news of potential employment opportunities. The

their immediate short term academic goals. Transition

faculties and the school provide the "raw material" in

information and education today is a demanding field

terms of knowledge and students. The Careers

and the acquisition and provision of accurate up-to-date

Counsellor adds to these the knowledge of the

information from a variety of sources is extremely time

post-school environment and its opportunities which

consuming. Transition Education, as "Careers

then, together, provide the students with a blueprint for

Counselling" is increasingly referred to. requires a

and a springboard into the future.

specialist in the field: someone who is willing and able to

As well as this work with staff and students within the

expend the considerable amounts of time and energy

traditional school structure, the Careers Counsellor

communicating with students, staff, administration,

works closely with the Careers sub-committee of the

parents and the post-school world of colleges,

Loreto Fathers' Association. This sub-committee

institutions, commerce and industry.

provides necessary and much appreciated contacts and

support relating to the Work Experience Programme currently undertaken at Year 10 and Alternative Year 11 levels.

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This year, for the first time, Lega: Studies is being offered at Loreto, Mandeville to girls in both Years 11 and 12. The Year 12 Group 1 Legal Studies course has become one of the most popular VCAB subjects: in 1985, nearly 9,000 students sat for the final external examination.

To try and achieve these aims, the students are introduced to the roles played by the courts and the

parliaments in Australia in making law. and to a basic understanding of some of the principles of criminal and

civil law. They also learn about the role of legal personnel, such as lawyers, in our court hierarchy, and

about the roles of the courts in that hierarchy. At Year 12 level, the students broaden and deepen their under-

Despite its name, Legal Studies is not a subject which

standing of these concepts, as well as looking at the law

tries to turn out budding lawyers; the skills needed to do

and its accompanying institutions more critically than

well in Legal Studies at senior secondary level are not

they did at Year 11. In studying the subject, media

those needed to successfully complete a Law degree at

material, videotapes and court visits are used to support

tertiary level. The courses Mandeville offers aim to

the students' academic work. One of the things which

provide an understanding of the relationship between

students remember best about the subject are the Mock

law and society, the social function of law, and the

Courts we regularly participate in at the old Kew

position of the individual within the legal system. They

Magistrate's Court, through a programme devised and

seek to show that the law is a social mechanism our

organised by the Kew Police.

community sees as important to develop and maintain.

The courses are directed towards giving students an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses and the successes and failures, of law in its role of regulating social behaviour, and so a deeper understanding of the

relationship between law and social change.

As the law affects all people's lives directly - and

indirectly - every minute of the day. such courses are, we consider, relevant to both the students' interests and to their needs as adults.

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Geography at Loreto is a subject studied by all students up to Year 10. While it is a classroom subject most of the time, all students spend some time of each

year in "the field" - sometimes literally! These field excursions cover a number of venues varying from a visit

to a dairy farm in Year 7, where students are sometimes able to try their hands at milking cows, to observing the flow of the River Yarra by timing the flow of flotsam and

themselves and their work. The introduction of the

individual Research Project into the HSC Syllabus has encouraged the learning of true research skills and channels student's natural curiosity into an organised and satisfying activity which is begun in Year 7 and

gradually increased as students move up the school.

Year 11 and 12 students often produce excellent and

detailed research work and a wide range of local geographic issues.

jetsam at Yarra Glen by Year 11 students. The field

Geography nowadays, is no longer just a learning of

work done by students is considered by the teachers to

"capes and bays . From a basic awareness of physical

be an essential part of the study of Geography and

geography and world knowledge, it broadens out and

usually it is the most enjoyable part!

connects with many other subjects. It stimulates, and in

The aim of Geography is to help the students develop as mature, responsible citizens who understand their place in their environment and vallie their own worth. To expedite this process of development we try to expose

turn is stimulated by a range of disciplines including

mathematics, economics, politics, history, town planning, meteorology and the pure sciences. Students of Geography have the skills to go in any direction they choose!

the students to as much information about the world

around them as possible and help them to develop a

Rachel Haskell

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Geography Co-ordinator

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HOME ECONOMICS HOME ECONOMICS REPORT

Home Economics students at Loreto, Mandeville Hall

are by and large enthusiastic individuals. The thought of

being actively involved with food for two periods instead of remaining desk-bound motivates all but a minority to read, to calculate, to make decisions, to co-operate, to

manage their time and resources and to learn. Quite unconsciously and usually without coercion recipes are

read, ingredients are measured, time is planned and resources are effectively utilised. The chance to create an exotic dish or to learn a new skill is a most effective motivational force in the battle to enrich the student intellect.

Students who take Home Economics as a subject do, however, study more than food preparation. Topics such as human development, nutrition, families, decision making, communication and management are all included at various levels as students move from year to year. Senior students have often commented on the relevance of Home Economics to their own lives. They can relate their own experiences as an individual

growing up in our society to the classroom and see the potential of their studies in this subject for their future.

Through their studies of families in society, nutrition and physical growth and development these students become competent in independent research skills. These skills are a valuable asset for those intending to undertake tertiary studies.

The creative aspect of food preparation is included in

the school's Wednesday Programme. Classes in Hostess Cookery and Cake Decorating allow students to acquire competence in interesting, challenging and potentially useful areas of food preparation. These classes are always extremely popular as they offer students a change of scene from their usual classroom lessons, while equipping them with specialist skills.

Home Economics is sometimes seen as a "less than

worthy" subject on the basis that it is simply involved with cooking or home making. Perhaps there is a need

for improved public relations or greater confidence by Home Economists to assert the relevance and worth of

their discipline. However, recognition of the fact that individuals belong to families within society and that knowledge and expertise in the area of human development can only improve the quality of life in society today and is a worthwhile educational pursuit.

The aim of the Home Economics Department at Loreto, Mandeville Hall is, therefore, to continue to meet the determined needs of students, to examine

current trends and to remain dynamic in all areas of Economics and Human Development.

Alison Miller

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MATHS MATHEMATICS AT MANDEVILLE

Melbourne University Mathematics Competition

About 40 Mandeville students sat for the very difficult three hour Melbourne University Mathematics exam. It was inspiring to see the effort and concentration that the students put in during the afternoon. We were very pleased when the results showed Alicia Dennis, Yr. 10

had received an Outstanding Award. Successful students are usually asked to train for the Mathematics Olympiad.

Mathematics Talent Quest

For the first time this year under the guidance of Mrs. Sue Stockdale, our students prepared entries for the Mathematics Talent Quest which was organized by the Mathematical Association of Victoria. Posters,

models and booklets were produced showing mathematics at work. Some very original work was

entered. Internal judging selected two entries to be sent to the State judging. Our congratulations go to Katrina Morris and Eleanor McKinna, for their entry on Baby Maths and Marno Ryan for her mathematical formula to

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produce a top athlete. Both entries gained certificates of merit.

Australian Mathematics Competition Mandeville has participated in the Australian Mathematics Competition sponsored by Westpac for the last

few years. Dates are fixed to suit all States, a difficult task as holidays vary between States. Unfortunately, the date set for the 1986 competition was the week when Yr. 9 was at the Ski/History camp: Year 10 on Work

Experience and Year 11 on the Christian Living Camp.

Those three year groups sat for the exam on the following Monday. so will be eligible for certificates but not cash prizes.

Maths Rooms

The most exciting change for the mathematics staff

on returning to teach in 1986 was the provision of mathematics rooms. We have appreciated space where student work and relevant posters can be displayed and our equipment stored. We have recently added a

find most difficult to answer particularly when it is asked in the middle of an explanation of some quite difficult topic. The usual reply is "You will need it if you want to

be a scientist, engineer or something of that nature," leaving the student who knows that she is aiming to be a

lawyer, fashion designer or journalist feeling rather frustrated.

computer to our aids and will build up a collection of Mathematics Software.

The other side of the coin is that potential employers and selectors for tertiary courses obviously hold success at mathematics to be some measure of ability, for

Relevance

The question most often asked by students of their mathematics teacher is "When will I ever need to use

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everywhere the student turns. H.S.C. Maths or at least Year 11 Maths seem to be required.

Why is it that mathematics courses seem so irrelevant yet success at mathematics is seen as important?

Everyone would agree, I think, that the mathematics taught in the Junior School and even some of the topics in Yrs 7&8 are essential for everyday living. We all need to add, subtract, multiply and divide. We all need a knowledge of decimals and fractions even given the widespread use of calculators. It is the algebra and geometry taught from Yr. 9 onwards which really "gets at" students. Also, about this time many students are finding the topics very difficult and abstract and are beginning to worry abgut their own ability to continue with mathematics.

The arguments for teaching our mathematics curriculum that a teacher could use when asked that

awkward question are as follows: • Mathematics develops logical thinking.

• Mathematics explores patterns which are useful training for real situations.

• Mathematics opens opportunities in technical areas.

• Mathematics develops abstract thinking in a way which is different from the "arts" subjects and so provides a balance.

• Mathematics teaches skills which are needed in

other subjects such as graphing techniques, ratio

statistical analysis and probability theory.

My final point is a quote: "To leave students entirely to the influence of the

dominating biases of their culture is to guarantee them a one-dimensional education and a half-

developed personality. What is relevant, therefore, is what the culture is insisting is irrelevant."

Neil Postman, "The Ascent of Humanity": A coherent curriculum. Educational Leadership, January 1980, p.301.

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Large fluffy toys, Egyptian mummies and jewellery, exquisite polyclay sculptures, Halley's comet, embroidered cushions, childrens birthday cakes - all of these and more have been displayed in the glass cupboards in the Library foyer over the course of the

Further demolition works have restored some more

floor space to the Library which now has an area protected by a glass wall where periodicals and newspaper cuttings car. be used in a more appropriate setting.

Another plus during the year was the re-valuation of

year. As weil, mathematical models have adorned the

three Bronowski bird books. When it was discovered

plan press, mathematical posters hung on the glass walls

they are now worth $20,000 for the set. they were

and the graphic con-smoking posters pressed home their

removed to safer surroundings within the School

message from every spare space in the library stairwell-

Administration building.

truly an exciting and continuous record of student's work.

At long last periodicals from past years have their own home - a new little room is crammed with almost

every back number of every periodical the Library has ever subscribed to. Students can now find material in

journals dating back into the 1970's, with even a few in the '50's and '60's.

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Snow and other winter climatic vagaries have often

required that the "Library Full" sign be displayed; but we struggle on to provide service and a welcoming atmosphere to the many students who use the wealth of resources now available in the Library.

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DEBATING

1986 has seen a welcome growth in the field of

which was held in the Legislative Council at Parliament Hcuse.

debating, continuing the tradition of previous years. At

Debating teams at Mandeviile are lucky in that each

both inter-school and inter-house levels, enthusiasm has

team has a staff member as a "mother" (or "father") to

been abounding for this stimulating and challenging

help prepare, provide moral support and exult or

pastime.

commiserate with them. This is a very special

The inter-house competition was keenly contested

again this year and hearty congratulations must go to all house captains and vice-captains for their valuable leadership, and to Ward House who were victors.

At inter-school level we were one of only two schools to enter the full quota of teams in our region. One of our A-Grade CHSC) teams won the division for the second

teacher/student relationship which can be mutually rewarding, and all teachers and students are to be commended for their time and efforts this year.

Debating skills are invaluable as they involve public speaking, thinking on ones feet and developing a cohesive argument while destroying the opposition's case, however watertight it may seem. Secret topics,

year in succession and reached the state semi-finals,

which give a team only one hour to prepare, are

wading their way through contentious topics such as,

especially challenging (and are often nail-biting affairs!)

"That we should not sell uranium to the French".

Brigid Crennan, a member of this team, represented Victoria in the National Schools' Debating Championships held in Adelaide during July, and

excelled herself, performing a hectic week of debates.

With such enthusiasm present at alllevels, it is fair to say that debating has really biossomed, equipping girls to argue, question and express themselves logically, convincingly, confidently and in an informed manner; surely the hallmark of any "educated" person.

Victoria came third as a result. Brigid has also

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MUSIC 1986

Music is a very important part of school life at Mandeville and is a compulsory subject until Year 9 when it becomes an Elective. This year for the first time Music B was offered as a Year II subiect and Angej Nicholls became the first student. This year there were the traditional Oak Parlour Concerts which gave many

of the music students, particularly H.S.C.'s an opportunity to perform before an audience. Also, lunch-time concerts were held so that students doing exams could also play before an audience.

The highlight of the Music year must be the Performing Arts Festival which was held for the first time in the prestigious Concert Hall which is part of the Arts Centre. Students from all levels enthusiastically prepared items under the leadership of the House Music Captains.

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Barry House was led by Anna Cunningham and Cathy Tomlinson. Their item was "A Tribute to the Greats-'. Ward House also prepared very enthusiastically, under the leadership of Brigid Crennan and Anna Gatfield, the theme "Time". Mornane House which won the House Choir Award for thek rendition of

"Easy Street" presented their interpretation of "Guns and Gangsters". They were led by Lisa Thomas and

Marita Kennedy. Finally, Mulhall House enchanted the audience with "Cupid Strikes". They were led by

Monique Briglia and Melissa Derrick. Mulhall won the Performing Arts Festival and Monique and Melissa

received the award amongst a storm of applause.

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1986 has been yet another fruitful year for the Music Department. We have witnessed a further burgeoning

and development of musical activities both within and without the context of the school.

The Senior Madrigal Group, under the spirited guidance of Mrs. Toni Strong, has had yet another

successful year, performing admirably at school masses, the Dandenong and Waverley Eisteddfods, Oak Parlour

An account consisting of the various events on the

Concerts and the Gala Music Concert. The dedicated

musical calendar would be perhaps rather tedious. This account will thus be a personal one, reflecting my own

group, comprising Emma Braun, Annette Wiltshire, Felicity Carroll, Vanessa Fox, Rachel Donovan, Cathy Tomlinson, Sarah Neitz, Justine Press, Sophie Knezic, Emma Readman, Teresa Warcaba, Madelaine Galbraith and Lisa Thomas, has won awards and much respect for

views on the strengths of a musical programme, and the

ensuing benefits the individual can reap from participation in such activities.

The teaching of Music is an integral part of any school programme and we are lucky that at Mandeville this aspect of education is available to pupils. To many, the study of music might seem a vestige of an old fashioned educational philosophy, however, in our modern age with technology ever encroaching, we are faced with the prospect of greater leisure time in the future. Music is a pleasureable pursuit offering much to the individual, but it is only what you make it. The pursuit of musical studies can be merely a hobby or sideline interest to which one devotes two or three hours per week, alternately, it could develop into a rather more serious pursuit and be an H.S.C. subject, or it could even become so engrossing that it becomes a choice for a

their talents. They have provided inspiration for the school's younger singers, and there is no doubt that the high standards that they have set will be continued in future years, giving both Mandeville and the group's members much pleasure and acclaim.

Annette Wiltshire Year 12

lifetime career.

However, whether one chooses to spend three or fifty three hours per week pursuing musical interests, there can be no doubt that the individual will benefit. The

study of music and participation in ensembles promotes a real sense of self-worth. There is nothing quite like the feeling of satisfaction one gains after having performed a piece that you have worked on for weeks whether it be a simple tune from the A.M.E.B. "Grade One Book", or a

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elation after performing well as a group and winning a prize in an Eisteddfod as a result.

Involvement in musical activities such as orchestra,

choir or a madrigal group can promote a great sense of a working as an integral part in a community effort.

Everyone works together to achieve the best possible effect in a performance, this effect only being maximised when the group works as a whole. Such group efforts also help to promote a sense of belonging and participation in what can sometimes appear to be a very large and lonely institution.

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various ensembles has enhanced my experience of education. For music is indeed an integral part of Loreto, Mandeville's life; an element that provides much joy and satisfaction to those individuals involved. It is a pity not to take advantage of such opportunities when presented with them.

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Sarah Magee, Laidley Nathan, Veronika Gazdik, Megan Walsh, Georgina Canty, Elizabeth Clancy, Emily McGuigan,

Elizabeth Breen, Emma Callander.

SECOND ROW:

Johanna Macey, Jane Crawford, Caroline Ford, Sarah Rogalsky, Natarscha Hutton, Gabrielle Marchetti, Jchanna Schiller,

Juliet Buccheri, Emma Hicks.

THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW-

Sarah Northam, Janine Kuster, Rebecca Gibson, Phillippa Connell, Michelle Treloar, Sally Cormack.

Roslyn Stanic, Victoria Incani. Anna McArdle, Simone Willis, Amy Cleland.

ABSENT:

Julia Borghesi.

Teacher:

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BIG SISTERS

All of the year 7 were pushing and shoving, trying to find their 'Big Sister' for the year. Finally, when everything had calmed down, we all went down to the oval and had a very enjoyable lunch, followed by a

I am looking forward to a games day, which will also be organised by the H.S.C.. and I am sure everyone else is too. The Big Sister Program is wonderful.

Kate Richmond Year 7

games day.

Our Big Sisters were to help us through the year by helping us if we had any problems or needed to know something.

If I saw Rosemary Portelli in the yard. I would stop

and say "Hi", and some Year 7 were even lucky enough to have their sausage rolls heated up in the Common Room microwave!

We recently had a barbecue with our Big Sisters and everyone ate sausages and chips.

THE DIAMOND

The diamond glistened in the sunlight as it sat in the path of a beam of light that streaked through the translucent window. The onlookers enviously admired the spectacular diamond as a spectrum of muiticolours danced inside its exquisite form.

Kate Leydon Year 7

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Jillian Grochowski, Sarah Bourke, Briony Heatley, Debra Pesca:ore, Charlotte Giudice. Marcelle Crosby, Catherine Latimer, Julie Ipavec, Tania Petroro.

SECOND ROW:

Amanda Hilbert, Elizabeth Baird, Shannon G!bbs, Lucy Ryan, Monique McMillan, Ann Richards, Kirsty Davison, Jennifer Ingwersen, Georgina Kift.

THIRD ROW:

Kate Richmond. Annabel Loncraine, Diana Sweeney, Katherine Leyden, Johannah Fitzpatrick, Dominique Burnes, Sarah Calif 1.

FOURTH ROW:

Anna Cormack, Anthea Duke, Elizabeth Compton.

ABSENT:

Joanna Cruth, Hannah Richardson.

Teachers:

Miss Daryl Jenner (right), Sister Carolyn M:Swiney (left).

YEAR 7 HISTORY EXCURSION

BROTHERS

Our trip to the National Gallery was a step back in

What are ugly, horrible, selfish and mean?

time. As we walked through the exhibitions on ancient

What are worse than making your bedroom clean?

China, Rome and Greece we discovered many new

Who push you around as though you were dirt?

forms of art and culture. The forms of art in Rome and

Who do not care if you are hurt?

Greece were quite different from the Chinese. The Romans and Greeks told their life stories by drawing themselves around water vessels while the Chinese told

their life stories through many forms of art, even forms

not depicting a specific pattern told us something. All enjoyed themselves and after stepping out of the time

They sure are made of rats and snails.

They have no heart; they have donkey's tails.

They're not like us, all sugar and spice.

Why, Oh why, can't they be nice?

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It's brothers you know, they're aN the same.

They take your things again and again

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Diana Roche, Andrea Kuc, Camilla Drake, Mary-Jo Hurry, Caroline Prouse. Trinity Pinner, Virginia Scarff, Kvm Bonollo,

SECOND ROW:

Annmaree Broomhead, Julie Mullany, Simone Pipito, Raelene Howie, Rochelle Whelan, Sharia Tribe, Victoria Lawler,

Melissa Graydon.

Emma White, Jodie Brasher.

THIRD ROW:

Monique Ireland, Nicole Curtain, Francoise Bradshaw. Vanessa Brown, Melinda Steel, Kate Ball, Christy Davies.

FOURTH ROW·

Eleanora Barker, Sara Dennis. Holly Francis, Julia Calman, Lisa Francis.

Teachers:

Mrs. Marie Maccora (left), Mrs. Carmel Kehoe (right).

THE YEAR 7 CAMP

If I told you about everything we did at Campaspe downs, I would be here all day. So I'll just tell you about

1 hate shopping with my....

Chocolates and lol.ies, chips and sweet biscuits, are

some of the highlights.

At camp we had a lot of activities. We went canoeing

and had a lesson in raft making. My group was hardly across the lake when our raft fell apart. We also had

orienteering, when some of us got lost and a 'lite' took us

back to camp. We also went on the flying fox. You climbed a tower and grabbed the flying fox and then dropped into a dam. It was unreal!

The film we watched was "Freaky Friday", which we all enjoyed, until we had to do a work sheet on it.

We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather at

the camp and we all came home feeling sunburned and

all that my brother wants when we go to the shops. He is never satisfied with the amount he receives, perhaps because he is attracted by the colourful wrappers or maybe by the tatoos that are on the sweet papers and can be transferred to his arms. We pass the toy shop and once again he is busy planning all the imaginary cars and robots he will receive next Christmas, which is still a few

months away. Shopping with my brother means two grubby little hands touching everything that glitters and an insistant voice relentlessly demanding a diet of carbohydrates, colouring agents and preservatives which would not be approved by our dentist!

tired, but grateful for the wonderful experience.

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Natalie Carra, Anthea Greenway, Amy Hogan, Giovanna Reale, Anna Rhodes, Frances Heap, Danielle Merlo, Siobhan Hewett, Kate Moore-Wilton,

SECOND ROW:

Kate Col!ie, Fiona MacKinnon, Sophie Bryan, Lisa Sculley, Karma Bottari, Gabriella Cadden, Michelle Pitsounis Christina Kraehe, Anita Clancy

THIRD ROW:

Melissa Schutze, Kate Williams, Lyshia Travers. Emma Noonan, Simone Dickenson, Suzanne Keogh.

FOURTH ROW:

Melinda Kerr, Catherine Maimene, Neroli Bourke, Sabina Ciciriello, Marlese Byfield.

ABSENT:

Rebecca Carnovale.

Teachers:

Miss Maureen McGrath Cleft). Miss Bambi Dunn (right).

MANDEVILLE HALL!

"MandevilIe Hall" is one of a kind, EXTENSION MATHS 1986

step inside and you will find The biggest, brightest rooms you have ever seen,

This year the Year 7s have done marty exercises in

Or more to the point have ever been.

Extension Maths. Recently we did maths projects which

Walls of velvet and ceilings of gold.

we entered in a competition. Later we went on an

Pieces of furniture both new and old.

excursion to the city's A.M.P. building, where the

Smiling faces everywhere,

projects of the prizewinners in this competition were

A feeling of excitement fills the air.

displayed.

Ladies and Gents going here and there, We have also made pictures which were constructed

Powdering their faces and combing their hair.

from a tangram.

For in case you haven't realized, There is a ball for a surprise.

Extension maths has been interesting and fun, and I

To a newcomer and when he arrives

hope to do it again next year.

A party will burst and come alive!

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Michelle Siwka. Kate Brownell, Claudine Martini-Piovano. Sally Tester, Marcelle Clarebrough, Dana Poulos, Fiona Witliamson. Pascale Vonghack, Melissa Ludescher.

SECOND ROW:

Megan Hicks, Katherine Vouvaris, Sarah Sheales, Justine Grahame, Alexandra Lowe, Emma Andrew, Sara Felici, Catherine Quinn, Rachael Breen.

THIRD ROW:

Julie O'Shea, Anne.e Cust, Suzi Tehan, Alexandra Connell. Aoife O.Duil Lucia Bongiorno.

FOURTH ROW:

Frances Johnson, Lisa Caleo, Jessica Pearson. Kirsty Kelly. Melanie Phingsthorne.

ABSENT:

Keli:e O'Dwyer.

Teachers:

Mrs. Marie Lotise Khamara (right), Mrs. Mary He'en Woods (left).

RECIPES FOR CHRISTIAN ACTION

1. Take God's teachings and mix with understanding.

2. Blend in faith, hope and love in large amounts.

3. Add a generous portion of praise for others

YIELD: A happy and more peaceful community.

SERVES: A family, a neighbourhood, a suburb, a state, a country, the whole world.

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4. Drain out all selfishness.

YIELD: Better Christian actions

SERVES: Not just one Christian community - but the

1. Take the words and ideals of Jesus.

entire world.

2. Blend in love and unselfishness.

1. Take the teachings of Jesus.

3. Add a generous portion of self.

4. Stir with Christian ideals and beliefs of today.

YIELD: A happier, more co-operative community.

SERVES: Home, school, suburbs, states, countries, the

2. Blend in the needs of our community.

whole world.

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4. Stir with hard work and helpfulness.

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Sarah Lethlean. Karly Todaro, Virginia Keogh, Sarah Stokes, Jessica Lvons, Mary Galbraith, Julia Gray. Karen Howell, Catherine O'Brien.

SECOND ROW:

Danielle Mealey, Nadine Frost. Sarah Fogarty. Anne-Marie Dickinson, Gabrielle Briglia, Rachel Fuller. Francesca Marsan, Lucy McNamara, Sophie Adams.

THIRD ROW·

Jane O'Connell. Danielle O'Donoghue, Genevieve Burtonclay, Veronica Makiv, Marika Nelson, Katharine Reidy, Vivienne Goitier, Fiona Perry.

Teachers:

Miss Sue Wright (left), Mrs. Rachel Haskell (right).

ASH WEDNESDAY

After a five year drought the ground was hard and

dry: not a blade of grass could be seen. The ground was cracked and the soil was no longer rich - instead it was dry and dusty. The trees were brittle, their roots stretched out, desperately seeking water. Their leaves. once full of life, were drooped and dry. Many of the waterholes that the animals depended on for water were

not even the brave firemen who vainly tried to get the fire under control. People who lived in the path of the fire left, leaving their homes and dreams behind to be destroyed and ruined by the raging fire. The sky was red, and filled with dust. Everyone and everything was covered in that suffocating dust. The fire gradually burnt itself out, leaving a silent, charred, black country behind.

dry and hard. They were no longer moist but cracked

Now, people have returned and rebuilt their houses,

like the ground. All it took was one foolish person to carelessly toss away a cigarette not knowing he/she

dreams and hopes. The animals have also returned and

would start one of Australia's worst bushfires; and that is

rain has come, ending the drought and bringing new life

what happened.

to the countryside.

Now, two hours later, the once peaceful bush has turned into a roaring inferno. The flames reached for the sky - their vicious tongues licking the trunks of trees,

found themselves a home. And, best of all, the life-giving

Now, almost three years later. the forest and

countryside have returned to a pleasant, peaceful life.

The waterholes have filled up and the people have returned.

turning them into balls of red and orange flame. It swept

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jacinta McCarthy, Kate McNally, Emily Arthur, Helen Thorn, Georgina Borg, Melissa Mcinerney. Elizabeth Sharp, Lisa Seaton. Natasha Wark.

SECOND ROW:

Katherne Moulton, Sonia Francazio, Rebecca Chapman, Fiona Price, Angela Orvis, Kristine Sproule, Sonia Bartistone, Siobhan Sullivan, Voula Papamarkou.

THIRD ROW:

Sara Pirrotta, Ruth Standring, Sarah L'Huillier, Kirsty Sutton, Clare Streten, Lillian Adams, Catherine Gill, Tanja Vennix, Elina Akselrod.

ABSENT:

Eliza Larratt, Johanna O'Brien. Justine Walsh.

Teachers:

Mrs. Catherine Lamont (left). Mr. Julian Lechmus (right).

THE YEAR 8 CAMP

The Year 8 camp was very refreshing indeed. The

girls have a slight hearing problem and misinterpret

going to bed as staying up and talking in their rooms for

camp was for Science and Geography so we had to do

a couple of hours.

quite a lot of work and lots of listening. We visited many

The next day we headed off to the Thompson River Dam to finish our written work. Then we got back into

places to find out where electricity comes from. for the people of Melbourne, and for both Science and

the buses and went on to Walhalla where we ate our

Geography we found out where the water supply for

lunch and were free to explore the old historical town. A

Melbourne comes trom.

few friends and I found a dead snake in the creek and

Although we did a lot of work on the camp we also had a lot of fun. After dinner, we headed off to the

recreational room to play some board games and to get into groups of about ten to put on some skits. (I never

put it in an empty coke bottle. We called it "SKAG" (S for Sarah, K for Kate, A for Alix and G for Georgie).

Overall, the camp was great fun and I should think all the girls enjoyed themselves.

knew we had so much talent in Year 8!). Then it was

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Rebecca Thiel, Jacqueline Fahy, Cassandra Hillier. Georgina McLean, Alexandra Galante, Emma Lund, Sarah Mercovich, Amanda Holden, Dominique King.

SECOND ROW:

Jennifer Buchanan, Siobhan Me:lo, Sophie Duggan, Megan Preiss, Elizabeth McArdle, Gabrielle Ziegler, Rachael Hogan, Sally Mullang Julia Kelly.

THIRD ROW:

Sally Kuster, Rachael Watts, Melanie Brown, Marlo Baragwanath, Kathryn Ryan.

ABSENT:

Susan Callil, Karen O'Connor, Elizabeth Peters.

Teachers:

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PEACE

Take cover under shelter,

Avoid a bursting shell.

People running helter skelter, Their lives transformed to hell.

In Iran, Irak, Afghanistan, Beirut.

Guerilla troops with many guns, The innocents they shoot.

Why can't we unite with our hdarts and hands, And try to set all hostages free?

When in our hearts and minds, There will be good for all to see.

So "Pace" to all Italians.

And to Israelis, "Shalom", we shout.

Peace - the word so often used,

But rarely carried out.

There is good in each and everyone.

In America and Russia, The nuclear race is on.

But when they finish with their bombs, The earth - it could be gone!

What causes all this fighting and war,

Though in some it doesn't show.

If we try to produce some of this, Better lives we will know.

For all our friends and family, Brother, Uncle, Niece.

That leaves victims' hearts to bleed?

May we show all our caring and love,

Is it racism, selfishness, foolishness, spite,

That therefore brings on PEACE.

Arrogance, hatred, or greed?

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Stephanie Watt, Jodi Hepner, Kate Dunievie, Katrina Griffiths, Rosaria Bonello, Katherine Eury, Amanda Dicarlantonio, Lisa Tropeano, Rosalind Sharp.

SECOND ROW:

Lisa Taylor, Anne Hanrahan, Andrea Canzano. Cassandra Cadden, Rebecca Ady, Jennifer Price, Eleanor McKinna Melissa Lennon, Sarah Joyce.

THIRD ROW:

Melissa Humphreys, Bridget Meldrum, Sophie Mott, Joanne Ford, Anita Pahor, Claire Leoncelli, Christine Bovle.

FOURTH ROW:

Andrea Sutton, Rasa Zdanius, Michaela Boland, Anna McNamara, Melanie Stafford.

Teachers:

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WATCH OUT! I CAN'T SKI!

The snow was coid and icy, The rain was pouring down, The chair lift swaying in the blowing wind, Fifty feet above the ground.

At the top of the slope, I was ready to go, So I dug my stocks into the white crusty snow

I cruised down the slope with the greatest of ease,

Trying to stay upright on the long, awkward skis.

FRIENDSHIP

Whizzing round a corner, just missing a tree,

Make new friends,

Collecting a person and losing a ski.

But keep the old.

My goggles fogged up. the scarf twisted round,

One is silver,

The hair-raising flight sent me plummetting down.

The other gold

I slid down the hill, on my backside I went.

Brows may wrinkle,

My face filled with fear, for my stocks were well bent.

Hair grows grey

Skidding to the finish, knowing it had been fur.,

But true friendship

I headed for the chair lift to have another run.

Never knows decay.

Joanna Whelan

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Joanne Hyland, Christine Hanrahan, Suzanne Timmons, Aimee Maxwell, Lisa Breartey, Victoria Chamberlain,

SECOND ROW:

Catherine Challenger, Kirsten Fer,gler, Lucy Bongiorno, Christine Gaynor, Joanne Whelan, Anna Hedigan.

THIRD ROW:

Nicoletta Larobina, Louisa McGuigan, Siobhan O'Callaghan.

Karen Vanspall, Claire Folley, Ingrid Perronnet, Samantha Harrison, Katie Smith.

Samantha Willis, Katrina Morris, Anne-Marie Wilson, Jane Macey. Blanka-Anna Golebiowska.

Annabelle Grant, Made!eine Hanger, Katrina Alien,

FOURTH ROW: ABSENT:

Penelope Davis, Dorothy Shaw.

Teacher:

Mrs. Irena Harder (left), Miss Claire Hunt (right).

THE SKI CAMP

Arriving at Mt. Hotham the next morning was a

The engine of the coach hissed, the huge tyres started

different story. Stepping off the bus we were greeted by

to move and we were on our way to Valley Homestead, the idyllic lodge we had been picturing since the start of

sleet, rain and a gusty wind, but this did little to deter the

the year. The homestcad in which we would stay for the four days of our ski camp was now a mere six hours

of two full days skiing and two late nights were easily

away After an historical tour of Beechworth and what

daze around the diningroom.

adventurous among us. That night at dinner the effects seen. heavy-headed zombies could be seen walking in a

seemed like an eternal bus trip, we arrived at the

The conditions at Mt. Buffalo were even better the

homestead, which passed our inspection test with flying

next day than they had been on the Wednesday and the

colours.

half day of skiing in the sun was a fitting ending to what

After acquiring our ski equipment, a hearty dinner

had been a fantastic time.

and what was for most of us less than six hours sleep, we

After an "A to Z of Skiing," performed by the

were rudely awakened by loud rapping on the wooden

teachers, we boarded the coaches to travel to

door. Dressed and well fed, we boarded :he coach for

Melbourne. It was with heavy eyelids that we met our

the forty minute drive to Mt. Buffalo. The conditions at

parents and went home for a long sleep.

the snow were perfect and most of us returned boasting a few more freckles.

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Jacinta Heap, Alicia Raftis, Emily Chester. Kylie Brasher, Eliza Doqu:le, Fiona Wilson, Sarah Meagher, Annamaria Tocigl, Maria Iacovangelo.

SECOND ROW:

Katherine Pazitka. Belinda Mier. Francine Bedford. Marno Ryan. Sarah McHale, Tania Ipavec. Kelly Barber.

THIRD ROW:

Sarah Rice, Kathryn Nelson, Gisele Silk, Camilla Haddad, Roberta Donovan, Rachel Schutze, Carina Ford.

ABSENT:

Simone Burford, Lidia Cincotta, Anneliese Gill, Megan Heron, Anna Vitkos, Chloe Kimberley.

Teachers:

Mrs. Ruth Taft (!eft), Mrs. Sue Leask (right).

"EDUCATING RITA" the Film

Susan alias Rita, was about twenty-eight years old, married and lived in a lower class suburb. She worked as

a hairdresser but was not satisfied with her job or status.

Her feelings of inadequacy were deep and, because she

When Rita met Frank, a University lecturer, and her

tutor, he was certainly not what she had imagined. He was a very intelligent man but it seemed to Rita that his

intelligence was frivolously being wasted away by alcohol, the alcohol causing outrageous behaviour.

did not possess a "higher education", she wanted to

He had the intelligence, culture and well spoken

better herself. To Rita. getting an 'education' seemed to

English accent that she desired and she had the youthful,

be the only way of solving all of her problems.

carefree attitude that he wanted. Together they strove

Rita had a dogged determination to strive to get ahead in the world. She believed that an education

would be beneficial and it would change her whole life.

Due to her husband's lack of understanding, a communication breakdown was formed and they eventually divorced because her husband did not

to educate Rita through thick and thin.

After about a year of hard work on Frank and Rita's part, Rita finally received a distinction in her exam. She had matured in the sense that she rea:ised even

educated people could be childish and life to them was

not always "a piece of cake".

comprehend why Rita was dissatisfied. He believed Rita

I think "Educating Rita" is an excellent film catering

should follow in his mother's footsteps, which for Rita

for individual tastes and styles and I highly recommend it

would be a life of drudgery and child production with

for those who have tried and succeeded.

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Vanessa Adams. Michelle Ness. Edwina D'Apice, Emma Mornement, Megan Saunders, Anna McKernan, Kate Hallam,

Kate Harrison, Winnie Kwan.

SECOND ROW:

Sophie Watson, Nicole Edwards, Charlotte Ostor, Emma Bo*·es, Jo Kinsella, Natalie Todaro, Lara Davis, Rosallen Chung,

Bianca Buccheri.

THIRD ROW:

FOURTH ROW: Teachers:

Abigail Grant, Jacqueline Tribe, Emma Moore, Caroline Nelson, Sarah Francis, Hariklia Georgandas.

Brigid Fogarty, Lucy Esdaile, Sally Ericksen, Br,dget Thorn, Monique Petricola.

Mrs. Shirley Chapman (left), Mr. Andrew Schmidt (right).

YEAR NINE SKI CAMP

After a noisy, exciting journey to Happy Valley Homestead, 120 Year 9 girls tumbled out of the three buses into the chaos and confusion of unpacking, finding rooms and having boots and skis fitted.

The next morning on the slopes under clear, blue

skies the proficient skiers smiled knowingly at the next beginner about to hit the dirt, flipped snow into the

person's unlucky face and glided away. Skis crossed, stocks flew, people collapsed groaning, and still the beginners snowploughed on. While some were left face down in the mush one blonde head was continually picked up by her Scottish ski instructor! Many groans that night were heard as aching limbs were gingerly lowered into -beds, and Dencorub filled the fresh night air.

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The next mountain to be conquered was Mt. Hotham.

The weather also needed conquering as sleet, rain, hail and snow flew into faces, soaked clothes and frozen

limbs. though all was forgotten in fun and laughter. Mr. Schmidt's camera finally fogged up and so an end came

to the embarrassing photos. The snow plough brigade slowly improved with the heip of ski instructors, teachers and fellow students. The average, too, improved with practice, and the proficient paralleled on.

Reluctantly the next day arrived, and sore bodies were forgotten as everyone prepared for a great last day on the slopes of Buffalo, and a great half day it was.

We all piled back into the buses for the long journey home, sad to be leaving "Happy Valley", but satisfied and filled with the best memories of the year.

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Louise Schwarz, Vivienne D'Cruz, Kara Weaving, Annabel Drake, Genevieve Walker, Sarah Brittain. Melanie McGuigan

SECOND ROW:

Josephine Dwyer, Brigitte Johnson, Victoria Burke, Michelle Doyle, Edwina Barham, Josephine Gullace, Maria Lanaras,

Emma Conquest, Claudine Douez.

Tara Webb, Angela Bennetts.

THIRD ROW:

Elissa Davison, Christina Szeleczky, Sally Hilbert, Heather Doig, Rosaria Pingitore, Alexandra Kostokanellis.

FOURTH ROW:

Michaela Hoban, Kate Whitehouse, Maria Bradley, Sarah Bell. Angela Hollibone

ABSENT:

Maria Sitzoukis.

Teachers:

Mrs. Karen Lancaster (right), Mr. Shane Miller (absent).

LONELINESS

THE TOAD

The ugly brown eyes protruded from his head

Like one solitary cloud on a moonless night

And glared in a never-ending gaze.

A single bird in flight;

A small noise rumbled from the depths of his throat

So is the feeling of loneliness

Like an echoing call in a terrible maze.

known especially to the aged.

No one to awaken for in the mornings;

The reeds then stirred and his face was seen.

No one to go to bed with at night.

His ugliness shocked us all.

The hours stretch into days

There were warts and lumps that covered him

The days into weeks

Though his body was so small.

The weeks into months

And the months into years.

He was known to spit so we kept out distance,

Until the lure of death becomes more attractive

Not wanting his terrible disease.

and one night in desperation

A quick, lithe leap and he left our sight

The emptiness becomes too much.

Blocked by screening trees.

A lonely life is taken.

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Catherine Spillane, Katy-Jane Todaro, Stephanie Petricola, Kristin Curtain, Nicole O'Dwyer, Katharine Regan,

SECOND ROW:

Sarah Bloom. Joanne Fox, Kate O'Halloran, Susan Hoare, Felicity Cust, Rebecca Hill, Katie Wyatt, Amber Mcintyre,

THIRD ROW:

Elizabeth Ward, Anne Maree Dawson, Sophie McLean, Georgina Ellis, Tammy Olschyna, Freya Liddell, Elise Kelsey.

Rebecca Kydd, Gabriella Tange, Sage Pennington.

Leonie McCarthy.

FOURTH ROW:

Monique Godby, Katrina Crosby, Sarah Thomas.

ABSENT:

Samantha Bailey, Yvonne Martin.

Teachers:

Mrs. Geraldine Dowd (left), Mrs. Janice Carpenter (right).

"SUMMER"

they build their sandcastles, and cry as they are

The summer season starts in December and goes through till the end of February. In Victoria the temperature will get to as high as about 40°. It is in

destroyed by the tide.

And then there are the big boys who drag their surfboards over to where no-one is swimming and go out

summer that all the little tents situated around the coast

surfing to impress the girls.

of Victoria start to come alive. Tents and caravans can

be seen everywhere, and beaches once deserted in

The summer fashions never cease to amaze, every year less and less material is used, and every year the

winter are full to the brim with not enough room for even

male grins become wider and wider.

one more family.

The weather is hot and sticky and the water cool and refreshing. The sand gets in everything, from the pocket radio to the packet of biscuits taken along for when you get hungry. The coconut oil can be smelt from miles away, and the brown bodies wearing very little at all make you think you are in Fiji or Hawaii. The little children wearing nothing make you smile and laugh as 64

Summer is the season of freedom, because time

doesn't seem to be a part of it. It doesn't matter what

time you get up or go to bed, or what you do during the day, nothing is scheduled.

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Noelene Treloar, Valerie D'Cruz, Catherine Hede, Eugenie Molyneux, Megan Cunningham, Amelia Martin, Brigid Moorhead,

SECOND ROW:

Sylvana Ursini, Alexandra Quist, Rebecca Wigney, Melissa Pescatore, Christine Lester, Sophie Cleland, Jemma Mclnerney,

Angela Hoare, Sarah Heath.

Kate Bonollo, Sarah Doquile.

THIRD ROW:

Natasha Crooks, Danielle Cleal, Georgina Griffin, Patricia Riddell, Aiice Adams. Alexandra Borghesi, Sally Pinner.

FOURTH ROW:

Amy Collier, Sharna McKenzie, Fiona Breen, Rebekah Trioli, Ilona Zagon.

Teachers:

Mrs. Alison Miller (right), Miss Wendy Maning (abser.t).

WORK EXPERIENCE

"W.B. Giuliano" was written on a board opposite the

ments. Younger patients are also made to work with weights to strengthen their limbs.

entrance of the left door. I stepped out on the 4th floor

Not only did I discover what physiotherapy entails,

and pushed the door of the clinic open. I was warmly

but also the great satisfaction that can be obtained

greeted by the receptionists, which steadied my nerves.

through healing and reducing pain. I feel that the job

Trevor, one of the physiotherapists, took me under his

could not become boring, as physiotherapists are thrown

wing, and showed me around. There were seven

into contact with so many different people, and every

treatment rooms, as well as an enormous gym.

injury is a challenge.

During the week a variety of people came in for

To study physiotherapy, I need to do a 34 year

treatment. They ranged from young sportsmen and

course at the Lincoln Institute, and pass fair:y well in my

women who had over exerted their muscles, and now

H.S.C. year.

needed to strengthen them, to elderly patients who had

either a recurrent injury, or were losing the use of some of their limbs. Most of the patients were very friendly and I found it very easy, after the first day, to talk freely and at length with them.

Physiotherapists, I discovered, use mainly heat treat-

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Katherine Timmons. Rachel Frost, C'audia Ness, Vanessa Hill, Rebecca Brownell, Catriona Bongiorno, Simone Shannon, Liesj Hanger, Katherine Flynn.

SECOND ROW:

Jane Harrison, Isabelle Guy, Jo-Anne Sanders, Alicia Dennis, Gabrielle McInerney, Lucia Guzzardi, Pauline Vaughan, Sarah-Jane Hingston, Yvonne Barker.

THIRD ROW:

Kathleen Johnston, Emma Newton-Brown, Lisa Knott, Kristen Baragwanath, Sarah Croagh, Elizabeth O'Sullivan.

FOURTH ROW:

Alison Desouza, Celia Ludowyk, Kate Northam, Clare McBeath, Catherine Broomhead.

M ss Leonie Fisher (left), Mrs. Ingrid Fraser-Smith (right).

Teacher:

THE BUSKER

In all his tunes was the plea

In a crowded little street

To those who passed his way.

Just bigger than an alleyway,

Please listen to my music

I saw today a busker

And give me a coin today.

And heard his music play.

Yet, so many people just walked by

The mellow sound of his flute

Coloured the brick and stone, That camouflaged his body And kept him not alone.

I looked upon his old calm face And found to my dismay, That he had never seen his flute

Nor music he could play.

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Not seeing that he was there.

Perhaps they were too busy.

Or perhaps they did not care.

His old flute case was rough and torn; Open for a bit of pay.

1 dropped some in and thanked him; He'd brightened up my day.

] knew that I could stay no more, I had to move along.

The courage that this man possessed;

So I looked upon his face once more,

To play his flute though blind,

And then walked quickly on.

Made me keep listening And retain it in my mind.

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Micko Kabo, Angela Nicholls, Emily Malone, Amanda Moylan, Jodie Caia, Penny Leoncelli, Therese Ovens, Juanita Parry Cecilia Wong.

SECOND ROW:

Anna Jowett, Melissa Holden, Deborah Price, Paula Lee, Josephine Petroff, Leanna Portelli. Ronelle Quin, Louise Gaynor

THIRD ROW:

Lisa Brownell, Catherine Callil, Lucy McCarthy, Judith Hess, Kristina Tautkus, Alicia O'Halloran, Kate Coakley.

FOURTH ROW:

Mardi Swann, Justine Kubale, Denise Reed, Rachel Walsh, Paula Walsh, Malia Robinson.

ABSENT"

Sonia Tammaro.

Teacher:

Mr. B. Ellett (left). Mrs M. Smith (right)

YEAR 11 SOCIAL

After talking about it for days. weeks, and even

months ahead, the great day (28th February) finally arrived. Our spirits were dampened slightly by a maths

test during the last period, but it didn't take much to rekindle the excitement. We all arrived at Tudor Court

roughly on time, scanning the sea of painted faces for

unrecognisable friends. Everyone looked so different; the school uniforms swapped for formal dresses and evening suits, the blue ribbons replaced by glamorous

sculptures of hair, and the habitually pale, drawn, tense, undernourished, pallid (get the idea?) faces reformed to

brilliant plates of beauty (well, sort of!). Even though just having seen each other two hours before, we all

squealed and screamed like long lost friends.

After calming down, we were herded to our tables,

where we had our first unpleasant encounter of the evening - the food. You may be wondering what the other unpleasant encounters were, well there was the 1st course, the 2nd course, dessert... After playing

with the food, we all got going again on the dance floor.

After a few minutes it got as hot as the changing rooms at school after the Tan run. The evening came to an end at 1.00 a.m., when all the cinderallas flitted off in their

horse-drawn carriages before they turned back into pumpkins (the carriages that is, not the girls), leaving all the Prince Charmings wondering what had happened.

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Georgina Davies. Kate Shaw, Jennifer Hummerston. Megan McGahan, Sarah McDonald. Danielle Chiodo,

SECOND ROW:

Genevieve Keogh, Marisa Cutinelli, Natalie Blake. Emma Readman, Deirdire Medigan. Caroline Griffin, Brooke Scully.

Madeleine Waters, Elizabeth Morris, Paola Launech.

Hallna Wills, Michelle O'Connor.

THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW:

Alison O'Regan, Gitta Haddad, Emma Robinson. Samantha Lipscombe, Suzanne Brenton, Emma Lee, Michelle Chiminello.

Eiizabeth Ralph, Simone Speechley, Toni Sutton, Amanda Martin, Joanne Kiely.

ABSENT:

Nada Bayoud, Catherine Cantwell, Nerissa Kamar.

Teacher:

Miss Anne Muirhead (left), Miss Kate Stedman (right).

CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

In May this year, eleven Year 1 ls and twenty-nine Year 12s took part in the first school trip to Central

Pedy, which again proved to be lots of fun! This nocturnal adventure was followed by a day spent touring the opal mines in Coober Pedy. We tried mining for

Australia.

ourselves and reminiscent of the first rushes. some were lucky whilst others went bust.

The never-ending bus trips took us to many

interesting and beautiful places, such as Ormiston Gorge, Simpson's Gap. Coober Pedy and, of course, Ayers Rock.

Our very successful attempt to climb Ayers Rock was an experience which will not be forgotten quickly, especially by our thighs! It was great fun, a:though sometimes trying and definitely exhausting.

One of the many highlights of the trip was the Camel Cup. It holds the same social status in Central Australia as the Melbourne Cup does here. Here our Loreto education stood us in good stead as, true to Mary Ward, we decided to be most enthusiastic and join in all the fun.

We all entered the 'Miss Camel Cup' competition

(surprisingly without a winner!) and the rickshaw race (similarly unsuccessful but we all enjoyed ourselves).

Our nights were spent in 3-man tents, except for one

We spent many very memorable days together, but one will always remember is the night we spent at the

night spent in an underground dormitory at Coober

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Simone Suhr. Angela Clancy, Ann Maree McCreery, Sarah Burke, Rachel Griffith, Lee-Ann Girolami. Janet Burke, Suzanne Condon, Annaleise Byrnes.

SECOND ROW:

Sarrah Kenny, Mary Gan, Natasha Tomlinson, Joanne Fry, Louise Benke, Olivia Davis, Louise Fitz. Sharon Bartlett, Victoria De Nardis

THIRD ROW:

Kathryn Ingwersen, Eiza McPherson, Suzanne Dunn, Ann McA:lister, Kyla Horsfall, Sarah Lowe, Alessandra Orsini.

ABSENT:

Caroline Buchanan, Yo:ande Dwyer, Joar.na McHale, Angelique McLaren, Anna Mercer, Louise Tuck.

Teachers:

Mr. M. Mulcahy (left), Miss L. Head (right).

called Simpson's Gap. We were entertained by various bush bands, but undoubtedly our favourites were 'The Flying Emus'.

CLASS DINNER

The Year 11 Blue class dinner was very successful in first term. We held it at Mrs. Smith's house, and most

Our flight home signalled the end of our 'Outback Adventure'. It was a trip enjoyed by all, and one that will always be remembered as a really great time.

girls were able to attend. After marvelling at how many people could stand on the balcony before it collapsed, we all joined Mrs. Smith and Mr. Ellett for a barbecue

Thanks must go to the teachers who obviously love

dinner. It was a great chance for all the girls to get to

their jobs so much that they wanted to share their

know each other and the staff who would be with them

holidays with us! Thanks also to the Year 125 who were

during the coming months. We all enjoyed ourselves

very willing to have Year 11s make up the numbers.

immensely, and it was a wonderful start to the year.

Penny Leoncelli Jacqui Lee

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Nicole Hicks, Natalie Cook, Jane Soppitt, Michaela Newell, Anna Jaskierniak, Erin-Marie O'Neil, Jacqueline Williamson, Anita Sampieri, Stephanie Loncraine.

SECOND ROW:

Kelly Shaw, Meaghan MacDonald, Meiissa Smith, Anita Wortley, Pia Harrison, Emma Ursini, Marcelle Gunther,

THIRD ROW:

Annabelle Rice, Catherine Bateman, Tina Ivanowski, Jacqueline Lee, Anonda Bell, Sara Morrison.

FOURTH ROW:

Alicia Bailey, Catherine Fewster, Angela Hayden, Claire Munro.

Roisin Annesley, Jane Caulfield.

ABSENT:

Merrin Lidgerwood, D'Arne Patterson, Rebecca Wood.

Teacher:

Sister Elizabeth Donnan (left), Mr. David Bruce (right).

"I HAVE FIVE DAUGHTERS"

During 1st Term a group of girls from Mandeville and a selection of boys from St. Kevin's joined forces to present a play based on Jane Austin's novel "Pride and Prejudice". The play was called "I Have Five Daughters".

The main female parts were performed wonderfully by Nicci Hicks, Genevieve Keogh, Angela Nicholls, Freya Liddell, Rebecca Kydd, Caroline Buchanan, Leonie McCarthy, Trish Riddell and Lisa Knott, with exciting entries from Elise Kelsey. The boys performed equaly

Practices began early in the year and were a good chance to get to know girls from other forms and become friends with the boys. They were also a good chance to get to know our lines!

The costumes were elegant and charming and everyone enjoyed wearing them, especially Carl who had the unique experience of wearing Mrs. Saxon's boots!

The performances were a great success and all who

attended thoroughly enjoyed them. We all thank our director, Mrs. Sue Saxon.

well; Matthew Purcell, Carl Panuzzo, Angelo Merlino

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Mother says the crate is full -

A certain rootlessness grips the Home Movers.

Some things must be left behind.

With a swift deal, and a quick sniff,

For the child,

They draw up the foundations

The move can never mean just

To place them in alien soils.

Vacating the rooms.

This is the end of the early years.

Father can't take his plants

Which he has watered on alternate Sundays.

Mother must sacrifice an ageing stove.

Replaceables are not really cherished

He cries for a childhood lost, As mother follows him through their door For that last, painstaking time.

Years later,

By the Movers...

The child remembers the home.

Life drags them along

He looks backwards

At frightening paces -

Through the rear vision mirror.

Too fast and

"I grew there, once," he recalls.

Too slow.

His children nod patiently

The child watches

As mother packs away his childhood Into tea crates lined with foil.

For they do not understand The plight of the Home Movers.

Bouncing off their shiny edges

Oh! For a home to call home...

Come slanted images of life before...

They can not know what forever means.

His toys, His first kiss,

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His realization of change.

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MEMORIES

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her baby's worn teddy-bear, a bed which would creak no

It had all taken such a short time. A powerful fist had pounded on the door, the thuds resounding throughout the house like a death knoll. She knew immediately that

something had happened, something bad, very bad.

more from the weight of a four year old jumping up and down on it, a bed from which the happy little girl would

no longer be woken up by her adored sheepdog, Waggles. Anne couldn't help a faint smile as she mentally pictured the large, fluffy mass pawing at the

Mrs. O'Riordan opened the door hesitantly, but news

sheets which covered his little mistress' body; but that

of such magnitude could not remain a mystery, and soon

was another time and the tears welled up in her eyes

the terrible truth was spread before her like an open

again as she thought of that little body now.

book...

She didn't want to see it; she'd heard that bombs

Anne O'Riordan retired to the dark sewing room at the back of the house and collapsed into her large rocking-chair where she sat crying for hours. An eternity

later there was no more strength for loud wailing, but an anguished moaning could still be heard. She got to her feet and was drawn towards the children's room. A voice "

in her head said, "why torment yourself so, but a strong magnetic force was pulling her, pulling her towards the place whose memories would haunt her for months.

Anne sat on the edge of little Becky's bed, clutching

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mutilated bodies beyond all recognition and she wanted

to remember Becky as she had last seen her. She had looked so pretty and excited to be going for a ride with her daddy in his new car. She had darted all over the place, blond pigtails flapping around her head and covered with pink satin ribbons. My God! That was only a

few hours ago! Where was she now? Dead...A broken body, such a little body, covered not with ribbons but by the cold metal of a mangled car, her blood spattered with that of her nine year old brother Sean and her father.

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She sat as if transfixed. Her hands loosely clasped around an earthenware mug. Two months ago she tightly gripped her mug, but she had tired and weakened since then. She had been staring into the dying embers of the fire for three hours. A long time? Perhaps, it didn't matter anymore. nothing did, time was meaningless for her.

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which endeared them to her, but Becky was a slight

favourite as she was her only daughter. Anne liked to dream of the future which lay before her little girl; ballet classes, music lessons, the best schools, perhaps even a finishing school in Switzerland. Every opportunity would

be open zo her, all the opportunities that Anne had been denied in her childhood.

The few remaining flames suddenly leapt up, red

None of this was to be, however. Mrs O'Riordan's

streaks darting upwards. The brightness of these last flames illuminated her face. The deep lines etched into

husband and children were gone now, and she was left

the drawn and toughened skin made her seem much older than she probably was. Her faded blue eyes were

sunken in their sockets and engulfed by heavy black circles, a testimony to long sleepless nights.

Two months ago Anne O'Riordan used to sit in front of this fire, but she was another woman then. Her husband was a successful politician and there were

with a cold and empty house. The events of that late autumn afternoon had changed her life so completely that it was almost beyond belief. Since then she had not been able to pass one night without crying out in agony at what had happened. Memories of happier days tormented her and peace seemed a forbidden gift now.

No, there would be no pink satin ballet slippers or polished grand pianos for her Becky.

many glittering social functions for them to attend Her children, too, were wonderful. Each had unique qualities

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WARD MUSIC REPORT - THE PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL

Catherine Fitz

Magdaline Gialeli

WARD SPORT REPORT

Yet another wonderful year for Ward!

How can we compare the chaos of rehearsal, with the joy of performance?

Admittedly we were not always victorious on the sport field or in the pool, but everyone tried her hardest

What shall I never forget? We 'tram travelled' to the city

and the true Ward spirit was forever present.

with silver, gold, black and white faces; Ghostlike, we sat

We pulled up close behind Mornane at the Swimming

in the Gods, nerves a-tingle until the supreme euphoria

Sports, to gain an admirable 2nd place. The Athletic

of the performance; the immense pride as "Time"

Sports were strongly contested, and Ward only managed

unrolled: - the rich 'sounds of Thomas' "Rage, Rage

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against the Dying of the Light", knees tremble, a brave smile at our Year 7 clocks.

Ward fared better in the Inter-House Hockey and Netball, and once again the house spirit was evident, as

For a moment, we all soared on a song, transformed into

Angels. They gave their All, and I give them my thanks.

the respective teams were enthusiastically cheered on.

The continuous support from all year levels illustrates the Ward enthusiasm and unity, and undoubtedly

Brigid Crennan, Music Captain

contributed to our overall success in 1986.

Good Luck in 1987.

Vicki McPhee

Captain Susan Ingwersen Vice-Captain

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PERFORMING ARTS - BARRY "THE GREATS"

The build-up to the illustrious "Performing Arts

Festival 1986" can only be described as sheer lunacy.

Co-ordinating a mass of tone-deaf and left-footed young ladies into some sort of coherent programme is no easy task, as each music captain soon found out. Barry House took the theme of "A Tribute to the Greats", and for

three seemingly endless weeks, each house member was given a crash-course on the tradition of excellence in the arts.

Fortunately, Barry can boast some very talented girls

in the areas of music, drama, speaking, dance,

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of tune (or non-existent), sailors bobbed up and down at the wrong time, deep brooding forests designed for use with a scene from Shakespeare became the backdrop for a skit about Botticelli, and music stands collapsed in the middle of vital passages. Even the "A-Ha Man" was confused by the noisy conglomeration.

However, when the time came for "the real thing", Barry girls were in their element. Filled with proud parents, restless brothers and sisters, snoring grandparents and embarrassed boyfriends, the Concert Hall was the ultimate setting for our performance. The night went without any major catastrophe, and all houses presented very different, but exciting acts.

set-construction and costume design. The house was divided into groups, corresponding with the different sections of the performance, supervised by H.S.C.

The Performing Arts Festival helped to foster a sense of unity within each house, gave every student the

"leaders". Each lunchtime the house would meet to

opportunity to be part of a production involving

practise items involving all the girls, then break up into

approximately one hundred and fifty people, and made it possible for a schoolgirl to perform on the stage of the

their various sections.

Melbourne Concert Hall, to an audience of two thousand

Theoretically, this meant that each girl knew exactly what she should be doing! When theories failed at the Concert Hall on the morning of "the big night", there was utter pandemonium. Musical instruments were out

people. Yes, those weeks of "sheer lunacy" ended in a truly "great" night!

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MORNANE MUSE REPORT

This year Mornane decided upon a more unusual

In both the water and on the field, the girls from Barry

approach, and chose "Gangsters" as our theme for the

have shown the greatest determination and willingness.

Performing Arts Festival. As we stepped back in time to

The swimming sports saw good performances by all

the seedy speakeasy, we discovered the shady

participants in the pool and the cheersquad. Special

characters, the luckless gamblers and the gay dancers.

congratulations must go to Sarah L'Huillier, who earned

The 1920's, one of the most colourful eras in this

the title of the Year 7 champion swimmer.

century, had a unique atmosphere that was enthusiastically portrayed by Mornane, as our

'performance' turned into a party on the grand Concert Hall stage. To our delight, our efforts did not go unrewarded, as we won the shield for the best choir - a

first for Mornane in the history of the Performing Arts

The girls performed just as well in the athletics and were justly rewarded for their efforts, with a third place in the athletics and second place for the Spirit Award. A special thanks must be given to Libby Sweeney, the Vice Captain, whose help and effort was invaluable when it came to the organising of events.

Festival.

Thanks and well done to everybody.

Congratulations Mornane! Good luck in '87.

Fionna Madigan

Marita Kennedy Captain

Barbara Hales

Lisa Thomas Vice-Captain

Captain

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Michaela Marshall

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Rebecca Mocellin

Nicole Moloney

MORNANE SPORT REPORT

Denise Murphy

Fionnuala O'Shaughnessy

Mother Provincial's cup from Mulhall by a hard earned

1986 can only be described as a blitz. It was another

98 points. The enthusiasm and team spirit which

victorious year for the House of Mornane, concerning

erupted at the athletics was carried throughout the rest

sport. The stunr.ing results would not have been possible

of Terms I, II and III. This supportive attitude enabled

without the talent and team-work which Mornane has

Mornane to win the Senior Netball and Softball,

developed throughout the whole school.

Intermediate Hockey, Netball and Softball, and the Junior Netball. Unfortunately in Term II this clean sweep

The House system at Loreto gives every girl the

of victories was broken when we came runners-up in the

opportunity to take an active part in school life. They

gymnastics and senior hockey. It is obvious to me and

have the choice of being involved in inter-house music,

my fellow Mornanians that Mornane has, yet again,

drama, debating and especially sport.

achieved an extremely high and powerful standard in

It is within the field of sport that Loreto offers the widest range of inter-house activities at every year level,

including athletics, softball, netball, gymnastics and swimming. In Term 1 Mornane stole the show at Olympic

the inter-house sporting area. I wish you all good luck for whatever lies ahead of you. But don't forget "You only get out of life, what you put into it."

Kylie Smith

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Park. We annihilated the other three teams by taking the

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Joanne O'Sullivan

Rachel Regan

Catherine Newman

Sarah Nietz

Naomi Noonan

Theresa O'Brien

Joanna Penney

Sandra Perronnet

MULHALL SPORT REPORT

Mulhall had an enthusiastic beginning to the sports year with an early win in 1985 - the Spirit Award at the Swimming Sports.

The obvious excitement and determination of the

whole house earned us this victory, as well as some outstanding individual results.

1986 was a dynamic year for Mulhall who performed admirably in all athletic areas. The Inter-House athletics

were very successful with Mulhall taking again the house Spirit Award, and achieving an overall 2nd position.

Spectacular individual performances were: Brigid Moorhead (Yr. 10), Angela Nicholls (Yr. 11), and Eliza Turner (Yr. 12) who each won their age group medals.

Our winning streak did not stop there! Throughout the course of the year, Mulhall dominated the Inter-house events, such as Senior Hockey Netball and Softball.

Thank you to the support of Eliza Turner, my vice, Mr. Mulcahy, House Master, and the H.S.C.'s.

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SPORT CAPTAIN'S REPORT

This year has been yet another successful year in the sports arena for Mandeville. There were some

outstanding performances in many areas, especially rowing and gymnastics, and it was great to see an

improvement in areas such as hockey and junior tennis.

Yet again the House Sports Programme highlighted the great depth of sporting talent here at Mandeville. My congratulations go to all girls who trained so hard during the year and helped maintain our high !evel of sporting prowess. I hope this interest and enthusiasm will continue in years to come.

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FENCING BACK ROW:

Kate Cantu,eli, Kate Williams, Julia Kelly, Kate Collie, Suzanne Keogh, Hannah Richardsor., Emma Moore, Mr. M. O'Brien.

3RD ROW:

Laidley Nathan, Annabel Loncraine, Nata ie Carra, Sarah Meagher, Elizabeth Clancy.

2ND ROW:

Celia Ludowyk, Michelle O'Connor, Rachel Walsh, Sonia Tammaro (Captain), Clare McBeath, Anthea Greenway.

FRONT ROW:

Gabrielle Mcinerney, Kate Lethlean, Georgina Canty, Michelle Thomas, Melanie Smith. Sally Erickson.

FENCING

Fencing this year has been very exciting with everyone participating in many competitions. All fencers joined in the annual events such as The Jack Schaefer Competition and the Brian Nancarrow Award.

The Loreto Senier team successfully won their way through to the Australian Championships which were held in Adelaide. Congratulations to Michelle O'Connor,

With a gratefully received donation from the Fathers Association we were able to obtain a range of new electrical equipment. To the delight of alI the team members we now have our own fencing "Common Room".

Many thanks to our dedicated coach, Mr. O'Brien and devoted fencing mistress. Mrs. Schaefer, for all their help

encouragement and sustained energy.

Claire McBeath and Gabrielle McInerny for this

Fencing at Loreto has already achieved a very high

incredible feat. The Junior team also showed their

standard, and with the present talent, we can only climb

outstanding talent, and we are privileged to have a state

to greater heights in 1987.

champion, Kate Williams in the team.

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Mrs. M. Tyler, Jane Macey, Jennifer Price, Madeleine Waters <Captain), Penelope Shaw, Maria Lanaris. Joanna Whelan.

Rebecca Wigney, Liesl Hanger. Sarah Heath, Joanne Hyland, Eugenie Molyneux. Ronelle Quin. Kate Wyatt.

Brigid Moorhead.

CRICKET

As captain of cricket, I am pleased to report that the team enjoyed a very successful season. Overall we came second, with the loss of only two games. Our performance was highlighted by the excellent bowling of Liesl Hanger, Kate Wyatt and Maria Lararas Our wins were not only achieved by the good bowling, but also the high standard of batting from Rebecca Wigney our Vice Captain, Liesl Hanger and Jenny Price. We had brilliant Yielding from Nellie Shaw and an outstanding performance from Brigid Moorhead as wicket-keeper.

Many thanks to our new coach Mrs. Tyler, who gave a great deal of assistance during the season.

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Angela Hayden, Nerida Hall, Natalie Sullivan (Captain), Elizabeth O'Sullivan, Barbara Hales, Celia Ludowyk.

FRONT ROW:

Angelique Mciaren, Kristin Baragwanath, Sarah Lowe, Catherine Hede, Rebecca Wigney, Sarrah Kenny, F·ona Breen, Miss B. Dunn (Coach).

ABSENT:

Nicole Hicks, Brigid Moorhead.

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NETBALL

The netball season for 1986 began with much enthu-

6 wins, 1 loss

siasm and support. Much to our credit, the senior B

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netball team gained a second place in the association

won their 2 matches

and our Junior B team, managed to come first in the association.

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Emma Conquest

Intermediate netball did not meet wi:h success, but enjoyed the season nevertheless.

The results overall were:

Congratulations to all those receiving best and fairest Best and Fairest Players

awards, particularly Barbara Hales H.S C. (Senior A).

for the season

On behalf of the teams, thank you to the netball

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their time, effort and support.

Junior A

5 wins, 2 losses

coaches, Miss Dunn, Mrs. Harder and Miss Wright for

Junior B

7 wins, no losses

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from playing netbal; will continue to flourish in the school, and I wish future captains and teams success.

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Meaghan MacDonald, Katie Wyatt, Toni Sutton, Trish Riddel, Victoria McPhee, Joanne Fox, Louise Tuck, Mr. R. Gill.

FRONT ROW:

Penny Leoncelli, Angela Nicholls, Kylie Smith, Cathy Tomlinson (Captain), Liesl Hanger, Katie Tuke.

HOCKEY

This year's hockey season began with great enthusiam. This enthusiasm was soon put to the test with trials and training which started before Easter.

Once the team was settled, we began to train quite seriously; mind you, it didn't last long - how long can a team stay serious with Kate Wyatt and Jo Fox in the back line, trying to get the poor innocent cent: e-half muddy? The team did, however, manage to come together and was on the "up and up" for the rest of the season. Unfortunately, we weren't always successful, but as the season neared an end, we were at our peak.

It was by far the best year I've experienced in the way of team spirit and co-ordination. I would like to thank our

dedicated coaches Mr. Gill and Mrs. Ailen for their help and support; and of course the team, thanks for all the fun.

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SWIMMING SQUAD BACK ROW:

Sarah L'Huillier, Susan Ingwersen, Kate Ingwersen, Alexandra Lowe, Emma Moore, Meaghan Macdonald, Monique Briglia,

4TH ROW:

Anna Cormack, Sarah Lowe, Justine Walsh, Leanne Portelli, Gisele Silk. Monique McMillan, Danieue Chiodo,

3RD ROW:

Alexandra Borghesi, Katherine Leyden, Anna McArdel, Fiona Breen, Lisa Thomas, Kristin Baragwanath, Holly Francis,

Elizabeth McArdle, Rachel Schutze.

Rebecca Gibson, Sarah Francis.

Elizabeth Ward.

2ND ROW:

Melissa Schutze, Simone Willis, Brigid Fogarty, Bridget Meldrum, Yvonne Barker, Gabriella Cadden, Megan Hicks.

FRONT ROW:

Melissa Ludescher, Fiona MacKinnon, Elizabeth Baird, Katherine Moulton, Victoria McPhee (Captain), Lisa Curtain, Lisa Francis, Sally Ccrmack, Frances Heap, Miss Sue Wrighr (Coach).

ABSENT:

Nicole Hicks.

SWIMMING

The swimming season began with the Inter-House Swimming Sports in October 1985. Mornane House had an impressive victory.

February, 1986 saw the beginning of the dreaded early morning training sessions at Prahran Pool, in preparation for the Eastern District Girls' Schools Swimming Carnival at Nunawading Pool. Loreto

competed against seven other schools and although we finished eighth, some excellent times were achieved by many of the younger members of the team.

Swim Centre. This was an invaluable experience for

those who participated and it is h.oped that this will continue in the years to come.

On behalf of the entire swimming team I would like to

thank our coach, Miss Wright for all her help during the year. Special congratulations to all the girls who were awarded "blues" and "half-blues" for their efforts and

contribution to the sport of swimming this year.

Good luck in 1987.

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SENIOR BASKETBALL BACK ROW: FRONT ROW:

Mr. R. Gill, Natalie Blake, Toni Sutton, Angelique McLaren, Emma Readman.

Halina Wills, Anonda Bell, Ronelle Quin (Captain), Roisin Annesley, Amanda Moylan.

BASKETBALL

TENNIS REPORT

Basketball this year was very exciting. Angelique and

Toni. returning from America, renewed the enthusiasm

1986 proved to be a fairly successful season for the senior tennis team, which came second in the Korowa

amongst the team From the beginning we strove to win; and our perseverance contributed to our

inter-school tennis day and third in the inter-school pen-

outstanding results.

Our intermediate and junior tennis teams also

Unfortunately, our efforts were largely unrewarded and unrecognised. We hope for greater recognition and

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performed very well and are to be congratulated on their fine efforts. Team participation and enthusiasm was outstanding, and I would like to thank Mrs. Allan for all her help and encouragement throughout the year.

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Gabriella Cadden, Holly Francis, Lucy McCarthy, Joanne Fry, Lisa Thomas (Captain), Veronica Makiv, Michelle Todaro, Mr. L Gale (Coach).

3RD ROW:

Katherine Leyden, Lisa Caleo, Emma Andrew, Catherine Quinn, Simone Willis, Rebecca Gibson, Melanie Phingsthorne,

2ND ROW:

Camilla Drake, Zoe White, Marcelle Clarebrough, Fiona Mackinnon, Emma Hicks, Debra Pescatore, Georgina Kift,

Kirsty Davison.

Sally Cormack, Gabriella Tange, Emily McGuigan.

FRONT ROW:

Elizabeth Breen, Emma Keith, Claudine Olver, Sarah Magee, Clare Chamberlain, Melissa Graydon. Virginia Scarff, Rebecca Carnovale.

ABSENT:

Christy Davies.

GYMNAST]CS

Mulhall taking out the final honours. The future seems to

This year has seen the development and growth of

be most promising indeed, especially as many girls have

gymnastics within the school. The enthusiasm for the

reached the level of state championships, including Clare

sport has risen considerably with 200 girls participating

Chambefain whe is the U12 Beam Champion.

throughout both the Junior and Senior Schools. The situation has been encouraged considerably by the expert coaching of Mr. Layton Gale and the wonderful facilities in the Patricia Schaefer Physical Education Centre. We also saw the re-introduction of inter-house

gymnastics which was of excellent standard, with

Congratulations also to the squad team who came first in the inter-school competition.

I wish all the girls a happy and successful future in gymnastics.

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Amanda Moylan, Judith Hess, Kate Incani, Sally Rhoden (Captain), Danielle Chiodo, Louise Fitz, Leanna Portelli, Jennifer Hummerston, Suzanne Condon, Vikki Phillips, Karen Halliday. Yolande Dwyer, Ronelle Quin.

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ROWING

As Rowing is such a new sport at Loreto, intense training three to four times a week was required to reach competition standard. New friendships were formed from the endless hours spent training on wind-swept

Albert Park Lake. Of course, the rolls of elastoplast disappeared faster than freshly baked cookies, as the blisters began to build one on top of the other!

With our new flagship the "Mary Ward", Loreto gained some prestige on the river, but unfortunately crossing the finish line first proved to be continuously elusive.

Rowing is a growing sport at Mandeville, and with the new enthusiastic members emerging from the lower forms and the continuing efforts of the more experienced seniors, our chances for gold will undoubtedly improve next season.

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another era, and the boys dressed in tails looked most

"You're the best debut class I have ever taught", recited Mrs. Patchell in a vain attempt to capture our

handsome.

attention and interest. Magically, and with great perseverance, she transformed us from 114 unco-ordinated

and rather ungracious school-leavers, to sophisticated

and elegant young ladies and gentlemen (ff only for one night) ready to take on the world!

The dancing and the presentation of the debutantes was greatly admired by the 450 guests at 'The Regent", yet few of them knew what had taken place "behind the scenes". Even choosing a partner for most girls was a difficult decision - seven weeks is a long time for practices, and when Mrs. Byrnes told us that she and many other past pupils had since married their debut partners, it made us even more careful!

The practices brought back memories of "dancing-class", but instead of Ms. Emit we had Mrs.

Patchell with Beryl on the piano. Each week we brought our posies and practised the dreaded curtsy, while the

Before going to "The Regent", we went to school, where we were each presented with a beautiful bouquet

by Sister Deirdre, and we did our dance for the nuns and other people who had come to watch. We then proceeded to "The Regent", and everyone was a little nervous - what if someone steps on my dress, or if I

forget the dance? Thankfully nothing went wrong, and the rest of the evening was just as successful: both the food and music being excellent. Many of the parents and

guests then retired for the evening, yet the debutantes and their partners continued the celebrations by a visit to "Inflation".

When I arrived home in the early hours of Sunday morning, and stepped out of my dress, I felt a little sad knowing I could never re-live that night. Yet I am sure that all the debutantes will agree that it is a night we shall never forget - the glamour, the grace and the glory.

Special thanks must be given to the President of the

boys stood back and laughed.

Past Pupils Association, Mrs. Colette Byrnes for, without

As girls were having dresses designed and fitted, the weeks flew by and suddenly "The Day" had arrived. The whole atmosphere made the day seem like a fairy-tale -

her, such a splendid occasion could not have taken place. Her dedication, enthusiasm and perfection was admired by all, and deeply appreciated by us.

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Photography: Mrs. Sylvia Speyer, Mrs. Marianne Hull Nerissa Kamat.

Proof Reading: The English Faculty, The Magazine Committee.

Literature Editor: Miss Sarah Winship.

Design, Layout and Production Supervision: Mrs Shirley Chapman.

Sylvia Speyer, Shirley Chapman and Sarah Winship would like IO extend their thanks to the tremendous

group of Year 11 students who worked so

enthusiastically on this Magazine. We would also like to thank Pat Moylan and Anne Muirhead for their help and support.

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