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Cross Tutoring Program in the Junior School Renuka Rajadurai (Left), Year 4. guides Tahlia Madden, Year 1 through the mini orienteering course as part of a very popular and successful cross age program across the curriculum in the Junior School.

Loreto Mandeville Hall

10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak 3142 Phone: 9826 0211 Fax: 9824 2996

Never too young to learn music! - Year Two Strings An outstanding success in the Junior School this year. has been the introduction of a Year Two Strings Programme by Mrs Felicity Karsz. Miss Jane Schleiger and Mrs Shoreh Phillips. If you wander past. you may hear the strains of' l'winkle Twinkle" or 'Hot Cross Buns" played with great gusto by the Year Two girls. They have made great progress on cello, viola and violin and presented a wonderful concert to their parents at the end of Term 2. The Strings Programme has proved to

be such a wonderful experience that soon Year Three girls will be given tlie opportunity to participate as well. We hope they will gain as much knowledge, skill and enjoyment as the Year Two students pictured below.

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r (L-R) Back Row: Sarah Maule, Georgina Tiernan, Victoria Frew, Leanne Thien, Lisa Valmorbida

Middle Row: Philippa Christian, Emma Ireland, Sarah Cleary, Ella Henschke, Victoria Meehan, Jane Eves, Anna Marantz, Joanna Ryan, Stephanie Hail<al Maggie Jones, Samantha Holdsworth Front Row: Britt Densmore, Vanessa Groom, Madeline Tilley, Victoria Gregory, Nicole Anderson, Michelle Smitheram. Shauna Kyle, Alexandra Cuttler, Bridget Blackburn

Dr Anne Hunt

From the Principal It has been a very busy and productive term t'or the school, with the Performing Arts Festival, the

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Mu.sic Festival, numerous functions and excursions, all attesting the vibr:int life of' our

sclion| community. For me, one of the highlights of' this second term was the Loreto Leadership Conference in May which Mrs Alison Miller, Mr Rob Dernelley. Si· Helen Maguire und I attended.

The (N,nference involved senior ni:inagement personnel from all ofour Loreto Australia schools.

Our discussions included Loreto history, spirituality ancl philosophy of education, recent research in educational leadership, as well as career planning issues for our staff. It was a marvel] ous event, a time of renewal and

refreshment. But, undoubtedly, the most valuable

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aspect of the Conference was that we were

salle de langues 6trang€res

together, as Loreto Australia, we wire able to

spending this time together. In that meeting

May 19th saw the launch of a new facility for

build and strengthen our relationships with each

the Languages Faculty at Lot eto. Many people,

other, to reinforce our corporate identity as

staff and students alike. had wondered what

was going on in 04 and it was particularly gratifying to be able to show it in woi·king- order to a number of staff on that day.

The four computers. one with a CD-ROM drive,

Australian Loreto schools and to return to our

own particular schools with an even deeper sense ofthe marvellous tradition and heritage we share.

It was a particularly apt way to mark the 3,60th anniversary year of Mary Ward's death.

were donated by other faculties within the school

which were upgrading equipment, and we were indeed grateful to the Computer Studies Faculty

for thinking of us and our plans. At present there are vocabulary games and activities which can be used with all four computers, including a

word processing package which students can use for their own work if necessary. We are currently enlarging our repertoire of computer

programs in all three of the languages taught at Loreto, French, Japanese and Indonesian.

The new listening post centres allow up to eight students to read a short story and listen to the cassette at the same time. The video and monitor within the room itself' mean that we

can be independent of the school-wide video

system, if desired. Finally, there is a growing selection of books to suit aillevels, and a cushion-

strewn corner where the students can spread themselves out a little and read a book at their

own level. Thus the room lends itself' to group study.

On the day of the launch, thanks went to the

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many people who had influenced the project: Dr

Hunt, of course, for allowing the suggestion to be submitted, and Ian James for organizing the finance for it. All members of the LOTE Faculty

Scholarship Success

Mai Yoshido cuts the ribbon to

had contributed ideas and modifications to the

Congratulations to Prudence Nolan and

original plans and some had been instrumental

Catryn Walter (Year Twelve, 1994). Prudence

in decorating it and making it look like a

language

was awarded the Simon Farley Residential

Laboratory in the

language study room. Rob Dernelley had

,Scholarship by Newman College, Melbourne

Senior School

encouraged the original idea, and Tom Parrott

University.

completed many jobs during the holidays and well into Terni 1 to accommodate so much new

electronic equipment.

Catryn received a Newman College

Scholarship - the Archbishop's Residential Scholarship and a Commonwealth Government

Both Dr Anne Hunt and I spoke briefly about

Australian Student's Prize of $2000. In addition

the project but were happy to hand over the

Catryn was awarded the Dean's Prize for

official cutting ofthe red, white and blue ribbon

attaining the highest score for entry into the

to our Japanese visitor, Mai Yoshido, who

First Year of Melbourne University Faculty of

performed the task most expertly.

Science Course. We are very proud of their

(Mrs) Barbara Watt (LOTE Co-ordinator)

achievements and wish them well in the future.

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open the new

Junior School Cross

Country Squad L-R: Back row: t.

Geraldine Ong, Caroline Smith, Saskia Taylor, Celeste Kininmonth, Kate Lonergan, Natalie Albantow, Leah Lim, Alison Ryan, Kathryn Finemore Middle Row:

Gabrielle Connolly.

Alexandra Stafford,

Lauren Mihelcic, Samara Madden, Julia Dickson, Anna Smith,

Jacqueline Halpin, Edwina Olver, Brigitte-Jane Ryan Front Row:

Natalie MeNamee, Kesiah Madden,

Aimee Dale, Emily Tiernan.

Emily Dougherty, Alexandra Wallish, Lucy Kenny

Junior School Cross

Country All girls in Years 3 to 6 were eligible to join the Junior School Cross Country team this year.

Once the 30 menibers of the team had been

selected, they were required to train a niininium of twice a week. One of the sessions was at

Romanis Reserve at 7.30am on Friday mornings, the other, Tuesday at lunchtime. The girls soon found the harder they worked, the faster their fitness improved.

1995 Armadale District Cross Country

Championships were once again held at Fawkner

The girls all raced their hardest

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represented Loreto Mandeville Hall. By gaining fourth place, the girls showed off their hard work and demonstrated that next year the

competition will be even more exciting.

While the girls run their hardest and train early in the morning, it must be acknowledged that it is usually their parents who have remembered to wake them up and provide the transport. It is also jheir parents who marshall around the course, record the results, and

support the runners. The girls and I would like to thank them for their help and support.

(Ms i Jayne Webster (PE Co-ordinator. ·Junior School)

Park. South Yan'a. The girls who raced in the 10 Years and Under division faced 2000 metres,

School Uniform Review

two laps of the circuit. The 11- and 12-year-olds

faced 3000 metres, three laps! Each age division

We have decided to undertake a review of the

rtins a separate race and the start is always a

school uniform in 1995. As part of' the review

challenge. Two of the fastest runners from each

process, all families who currently have children

school line up with their team ill titles behind

in the school were recently invited to respond to

them. This makes the start very exciting but

a questionnaire, seeking their opinion on the

also helps avoid accidents, as slower runners

need (or not) of changes in (i) style and (ii)

are often overrun.

fabric for the various items of winter and

The 10 Years race had nearly 100 runners and the pace was very fast. Alison Spence from

Approximately 304 of the families returned

Sacr6 Coeur won in record time. Emily Tiernan

their responses. One issue which emerged clearly

tinished in 10th place. and just behind her were

is that a change of fabric and design for the

Lucy Kenny (13th), and Samara Madden (17th),

summer dress is desired. Strong support has also

and Natalie MeNamee (21st).

been expressed for a change in the winter shirt.

The 11 Years race was the fastest of the day.

Edwina Olver managed to stay with the leaders and finished in third place. This qualifies her

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Other changes to the winter uniform do not seem

likely, unless they are required to accommodate a new shirt. Many families also expressed dissatisfaction with the present Sp(,Vts uniform.

Park. This is a qualitking event f'or the Victorian

The Unifoi·iii Committee, which is chaired by

Primary Schools Championships. Jacqueline

Deputy Principal. Mrs Alison Miller, will consider

Halpin also finished well in the placings ( 13th)

all ofthese aspects. Please be assured that changes

as did Julia Dickson (15th) and Leah Lim (17th).

will take time and that the summer frock will

The start for the 12 Years race was very competitive and two of our girls fell on the hill.

Natalie Albantow ran a courageous race with a

scraped and bruised leg, to finish behind Alison Regan. Lauren Mihelcic qualified for the Zones by running a clever race and finishing in fifth place.

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summer uniform, as well as the sports uniform.

remain current fbr at least another year. Even then, we envisage a two-year changeover period.

Any past pupils who would like to express their views on the uniform are most welcome to write to the School. Note that the School colours of Blue

and Gold will definitely not change.

Dr Anne Hunt, Principal

Game, Set and Match!

The school tennis team of 1995 started training

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in the second week of Term 1. Junior (Years 7

and 8), Intermediate (Years 9 and 10) and Senior

(Years 11 and 12) tennis teams all participated in after school competition on Wednesday and Thursday nights throughout the term.

The Junior team, coached by Mrs Parkinson,

played in a very strong competition but managed one win for the season against Firbank.

The Intermediate team, coached by Mr Crewe, played against Sacre Coeur, Firbank, Shelford and Mentone and lost only one match for the

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season, against 1\tentone.

The Senior team, coached by Mrs Ryan, lost one match for the season to Firbank, missing out on the shield by one game.

The end of the tennis season saw the Seniors

participate in a tournament at the Tennis

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Centre. The team comprised Sarah Gurry, Julia Gurry, Camilla Bourke, Olivia Elsley, Sara

Harris, Virginia Grant, Jacqueline Carroll and

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Christina Browning. The team won their section and went on to play in the finals, but lost on a count back to Toorak College.

Mandeville was successful in the interschool

tennis tournament held at Kooyong Tennis Club on Monday 6th and Friday 10th March.

Jacqueline Carroll and Melanie Sargeant played through to the senior singles semi-finals before

Winners of the Senior Doubles at Kooyong, Julia and

being defeated. Sarah and Julia Gurry won the doubles Senior section and Joanne Halpin and

Sarah Gurry (Year 11) with their MLC opponents.

Laura Zmegac went on to win the Intermediate doubles.

The season concluded with several senior

tennis players trying out for the GPS team, held at Presbyterian Ladies' College. GPS played

Listening to Leunig

APS on Wednesday 5th April. Sarah Gurry and

For most people, 'Leunig' is a small, simply-

Camilla Bourke were successful in being selected, as was Julia Gurry as first reserve.

written signature in the corner of an often

The tennis season for 1995 was very successful all round. Many thanks go to coaches Mrs Parkinson, Mr Crewe, Mrs Ryan and Mrs Perrett who all put in hours of their time in order to support the 1995 Loreto tennis teams.

Sara Harris and Camilla Bourke

(Captains of Tennis)

humorous, often touching, cartoon. But for the

Year Twelve Religious Education classes and the many teachers who crept into Mandeville

Hall to hear him, Leunig has taken on a new dimension.

Leunig is a reflective, thoughtful and entertaining man: a man who has obviously examined himself' and the world we live in and,

fortunately for us, a man who was willing to share these thoughts in a two-hour session.

At first our questions were tentative, anxious, perhaps over-awed at the idea that the cartoonist who has given us 'Mr Curly', 'Vasco Pyjania' and'The Common Prayer' was actually standing there iii the flesh. But soon everyone relaxed and were were enlighted to the inspiration behind that controversial Xavier cartoon, why he uses ducks so frequently in his cartoons (if you're wondering - just because he likes them!) and what motivates him to draw.

Michael Leunig is a man imbued with a desire IN

to touch us all, to comment on the relevant issues today and to reflect on the idiosyncracies of life. Our very special thanks to Mrs Apthorpe,

who went to great lengths - even accosting Mr Leunig in Target - so that he might speak to us.

Everyone agreed it was well worth the effort!

Michael Leunig with Year 12 students

Sophie Trumble (Year 12)

Mrs Jan Paull -

Secretary and Friend Just take a look behind the scenes at any Loreto function. meeting or event and, without

a doubt, you will see a very exceptional lady there.

Being secretary to a prominent person could never be described as an easy feat. Mrs Jan

Patill, Secretary to our Principal, Dr Anne Hunt. handles her responsibilities with ease, and at the same time will always lend a helping hand or welcome any st,ident with a

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friendly smile.

A past pupil of' I.oretto Mary's Mount, Ballarat. Jan worked mainly with politicians

tintil 1992 when she becaii-le part of'our school cominunity.

Jan describes her appointment to Loreto Mandeville Hall as 'coming home'. Whilst secretary to Dr Hunt she is also the 'school

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secretary' which involves heading a small administration team comprising our school receptionist, the music, careers and counsellor's secretary, and the student and staff secretaries.

i or Jan, a day with Di· Hunt is like a day in politics: 'I am never quite sure how the day

Mrs Jan Paull

U ill unfold. I answer phone calls, organize meetings. niake appointments. take minutes or cater for functions. Basically I will do just anything she requires of me.' Jan finds her job with Dr Hunt extremely satisfying. 'It's

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very stimulating and I have the greatest

admiration for her. Dr Hunts capacity for work and dedication to her work are exceptional. I have worked with three women-Dame

Strategic Plan Update I gave a Strategic Plan Update in the

Margarett Guil foyle, Mrs Joan Whilley, formev

September 1994 issue of The Manderillian. At

director of "Twelfth Night Theatre" in

that time I mentioned that a Policy Issues

Brisbane, and now with Dr Hunt. 1 must say

document had been prepared following Council's strategic planning weekend meeting.

that working for women, especially successful women. is very, very rewarding.

Between juggling her school and home life, Jan retains her keen interest and involvement

in politics. for politics has been an integral

pat·t of her life. 'My father was the Member in the Legislative Assembly for Ballarat South

fur 15 years, so l became inteiested iIl politics

Following

meetings of the

School

Adininistration addressing the Policy Issues

document, a cir:itt strategic plan has been prepared and submitted to Council for review.

This document was the result of intensive

preparation by the Principal, Di· Anne Hunt. and the Business Manager, Mr Ian James.

f'rom a very young age. When I completed my

The draft strategic plan is now neat·ing final

schooling and further studies. the opportunity

draft stage. Its principal focus is on the areas of

for active involvement in politics became

Education, Physical Facilities and Resources,

possible with my appointment its Personal

Human Resources, Finance and Promotion.

Assistant to the Hon. Dudley Erwin, Federal

Within each area, a number of major objectives

Member for Ballarat. I later moved on to

and specific actions have been identified to assist

become Personal Secretary to Dame Margaret

the school to achieve its strategic objectives.

Guilfoyle, Senator for Victoria and Minister for Social Security and Child Care.

It is obvious that Jan enjoys her work at

An example of one of the educational objectives

is the phased introduction of laptop computers. which has been the subject of recent

Loreto as much as she enjoyed her involvement

correspondence f rom the Principal.

in politics. 'Ijust love saying Good Morning to the. .junior girls I see in the driveway and I

Council are undertaking further analysis and

cert,zinly enjoy my involvement with the senior

review of the issues contained in the draft plan.

students and staff. There's something special

It is planned to finalise the strategic plan in

about Loreto. I don't know how to explain it.

1995 and prepare a summary document for distribution to the school community.

but I'in very proud to be here.'

Currently the sub-committees of' the School

A profile based on Lin interview

John Arthur

by Andrea Vidal (Year 11)

(Chairman. Loreto Mandeville Hall Council )

Australia Remembers:

told us about the rationing and the blackouts;

Melbourne Youth forum

read the lists of casualties and missing in

about the anxiety fell each day when tliey

action printed in the newspapers.

The veteran at our table told us about her

husband who was a prisoner of' war. She said he was an emotional wreck and suflered from

severe depression when he came home in 1945.

Two years later he took his own life.

The stories tliat we heard at the Melbourne 'Australia Remenibers: Youth Forum were

amazing. We had no idea that this generation who lived through the First World War, the Depression, and the Second World War were so courageous and sacrificed so much for the freedom we take for granted today.

Two students from some 70 Melbourne schools attended the forum, one of 15

conducted in capital cities and major regional centres around Australia. The forums were

designed to link the Second World War generation with our generation; to give us a chance to listen to voices from the war and to

work out appropriate conimemorative

activities that we could organize back in our own schools.

Our Dad (how embarrassing!) introduced the

We also had the chance to talk about how

the wai' had impacted on our own families.

Some students spoke about coming to Australia after the war was over and others showed the letters. diaries and medals which

belonged to family members who had served in the wai·.

Finally, students from the workshop groups reported to the assembly. They introduced the veteran guests and told us something of theit·

wartime experiences. This was aii emotional moment for these humble men and women,

many of whom were overcome when they listened to the words of praise and thanks.

It was a great morning and we both feel that we know inore about our own family

history and about what Australia was like 50 years ago. We feel all young people should learn about the Second World War at school,

otherwise how can we be expected to respond to passionate declarations of loyalty and commitment to the Australian flag? How can we respond to the anti-republicanism of those

day. He told us stories that we had never

for whom the British connection is still a

heard before; stories about Great Uncle Peter

significant part of their national identity? How can we say thank you if' we don't know what

beheaded by the Japanese at Ainhon; Great Uncle Tony, the fighter pilot in England; Grandma, a mother and nurse on the home front; Poppa (who died in 1987) who fought on Bougainville and said a Hail Mary every time

he passed a dead Japanese soldier: and Great Grandma Gurry, a widow in black, who ran

the farm with the help of' an Italian POW when her boys were at the front.

Then we watched a short video called 'Voices

happened all those years ago?

We would like to organize a youth forum at Mandeville. We could invite some veterans

who have close connections with the school, watch a short video presentation, listen to

some guest speakers, and plan appropriate activities for VP Day and other occasions throughout the year. We should not let this year end without doing soinething meaningful

From the War' which presented five more

to thank the vetei·an community for the

wartime experiences including t}iose of'Helen

opportunities that they have given us, and for

and Leo Rosner, a Jewish couple who were

the freedom that was won at great personal

saved fiom the Holocaust by the German

cost.

manufacturer Oscar Schindler. We were

Julia and Sarah Gurry (Yeai· 11)

amazed that Leo Rosner could now forgive the

Nazis who had slaughtered his parents and six of his brothers and sisters. But, as he said, 'There are good and bad people in all races', and he and Helen were saved by a German, so perliaps that has helped him come to terms ft> t

with the Holocaust.

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Mr Rod Gabriel spoke to us about his experiences as a prisoner of war at Ambon.

He suffered dreadfully at the hands of the Japanese and most of his mates died there.

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More than 200 of them were executed at the

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and some 600 died in the POW camps. We saw diaries written by people who survived the

camps and the short entries brought tears to our eyes. It seemed that almost every day someone died ofberi bert dysentry, starvation or Japanese cruelty.

Probably the most moving part of the day was when we broke into workshop groups and had the chance to talk face to face with the

veterans. These men and women spoke modestly about extraordinary times; about sadness aiid death, sacrifice and service. They

At the Youth Forum, Julia Gurry (right) listens to wartime memories

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audience, expecting to see girls staring at the

The Gift

ceiling. biting tlieir nails or sleeping. Instend, I

I vividly remember my Year Eight Retreat

saw sixty sets of' eyes looking back at iiie with

Day, three years ago-being a bitchy girl' in

welcome and compassion. and so 1 began to

the role plays, eagerly contributing to posters

discuss my most intiinate feelings. which prior

about friendships on butchers' paper, and

to that day were known only to lily diary. 1

discussing the current position of our

gulped to hold back the tears and when 1 heard

relationships with th mily and friends. My

Catrina speak about the gifts in her life, I knew

fundest recollection, however, was that of Mrs

we had both contributed something special, not

Perrett's meditation in which we reflected upon

only to one another but also to the girls in front

a poem about people being gifts from God. This

of us. Their attention was a gift as they allowed

year, I had the honour of experiencing the day

us to share experiences which were close to our

for a second time, butt this time as a group

hearts, and I assume, without being vain, that

leader.

what we had to say provided them with some

As the day approached it dawned on me that I

food for thought.

would be forced to relive the hardest year of my

Our family, our friends, our memories. our

life where peaceful relation.ships were merely a

dreains, our life are the most precious gifts we

dream. For me-and I am sure many others

have, and in tile course of the Year Eight Retreat

who are beyond the ciays of Year Eight will

1)ay we are able to reflect upon these. We are

support me in this-the year was a time when

able to realize that the greatest gifts we have

we often discarded people like gifts if' we did not

are the ones we take for granted and often only

like the wrapping and if we did not dare to open

see their significance when they are gone.

them and peer inside. Year Eight was a time

I have no doubt that the Year 8 Retreat Day is

when the telephone was one's after school

one of the most memorable days for every

priority and you either had best friends or worst

student lit Mandeville. when we learn perhaps

enemies. Thankfully, three years later the level

the most important lesson of our life: that each

is united as one group where we all support

person brings a gift with them into this life, and

each other, and the telephone

rare

each person leaves it behind for us after they

indulgence unless used for homework purposes.

go. to treasure as a precious remembrance of

On ineeting my group, I was put at ease

them. That gift to us is love and we will always

knowing that they were not monsters. but

cherish it because love can never be destroyed.

instead extremely friendly young women. We

Maria Spitaliorakis (Year 11)

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discussed friendship and 1 was almost shocked, but not surprised. to hear of the sorts of fights they had during the course of the year. I remember arguing about whether De La Salle or Caulfield Grammar had the better looking

Mass for Mums The Preps, Ones and Twos invited their mothers to attend a special Mothers' Day Mass which was

boys, but hating your best friend because you

held in the Chapel one Friday morning. The

couldn't agree on whether Sportsgirl or Esprit

chi klren prepared for this Mass lovingly, practising

.jackets were more appealing to the opposite sex

readings, holding candles and processing to the

was something I had yet to hear.

altar. All three classes focussed on the meaning of

In our groups we shared our special gifts which

the Eucharist and how we can celebrate together

someone else had given to us. We laughed at the

for a special reason. They learnt songs to lit the

teddy bear iiioney box wh() ate a piece of

occasion which included 'Queen of Loreto' and

chocolate every night while his owner was

Year Two sang a communion reflection 'Gentle

asleep. and were iii awe of tile photographs of

Woman' while their liturgial movements were very

pets, jewellery and dolls. 1 was in sheer

beautiful. expressing the feeling of love and peace.

admiration of the girls who trusted one another

I am sure all the mothers who attended this

with their most precious memories. as I knew

special Mass were touched by the children's

that at their age sharing my feelings had been a

prayerfulness and sincerity

hurdle I had yet to overconie.

(Mrs) Sally O'Byrne (Prep Co-ordinator)

For the first time I was able to discuss my

thoughts on the most precious gif't which iny parents gave to me, my life. The girls asked questions which I had previously refused to speculate upon, but now I found the courage to answer due to their genuine interest and undivided attention. It was hard to believe that

I shared my joy, my pain. my soul, with girls whom I had known for just over two hours. In the five minutes which we spent discussing my gift I was relieved of at least three years of emotion with the aid of seven wonderful Year

Eight students.

I was asked to speak to the entire group about God's gifts in my life, which I admit at first

aroused thoughts of' my retreat day three years ago. Shaking like a leaf' I took my seat at the front of the room and clared to look out into tile

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Amy Wainwright-Connell (Prep) with her mother, Emma. at the Mothers' Day Mass

Mathematical Madness

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Some people anticipate Thursday for its

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proximity to the weekend, others simply because of'The Footy Show', but not me. No, Thursday

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sends a tingle down my spine because it's University Maths Night.

Now, I appreciate that half of you will immediately mark me as mad and the other half as crazy, but strange as it may seem I'm neither (at least I hope not!). I too once thought as you must. When I first decided to study first

year university mathematics it was a decision based solely on the advantages it would have for my TER - if one passes, the subject is worth 10%, of the maximum possible score - rather than any high-flown notion of exposing myself to the intricate delights of higher mathematics!

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But four months later as I 'Tan-danced' and did

'The Cubic' with my fellow MUPHAS (Melbourne

Some of the MUPHAS students at the Xavier Ball

University Programme for High Achieving

L-R: Emily Roberts, Alice Hume, Cara Elsley, Sophie Trumble,

Students) students at the Xavier Formal, I

Karina Chaves and Lauriston student Liz McGregor

realized 101 is not just about studying mathematics.

It is about the friendships formed with the Lauriston girls, the St Kevin's boys and our lone, brave St Catherine's buddy. It is laughing

Loreto Mandeville Hall

over maths jokes (some of them quite funny), squabbling over the last Tiny Teddy and kindly

Mothers' Association

requesting that the last sentence of dictation be repeated for the umpteenth time. It is the

atmosphere of learning in a fun, upbeat

invites you, your partner and friends to

environment. That's why, as I struggle with the

unfathomable, the incomprehensible and the plain, simple impossible, I keep going. Not

'CELEBRATE THE

because I am sure I will pass, but because it's

BEAUTY OF WOMEN'

just too much fun to give up!

Special thanks must be given to our esteemed

at a

lecturer Ms Romeril. It is a tribute to her that

she seems to retain some semblance of sanity each week. Yet you really must agree, if you

Luncheon and Fashion Parade

don't know whether it's a main heading or a

sub-heading, then the whole page of notes is

presented by

simply ruined! Because you have to use red pen for sub-headings and black pen for main

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headings, and if it's an e.g. as opposed to an i.e. you need pink highlighter and......

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Sophie Trumble (Year 12) This MUPHAS programme is funded through

The Grand Hyatt

the generous support of the Inuergowrie Awards

123 Collins Street Due to an unexpected demand

on

for places in Years 5 and 6, next year we may be able to increase

Thursday 17th August, 1995

the number of classes offered

at 11.30am.

from two to three.

Parents who are interested in

enrolling their daughters in either of these year levels should contact the Registrar, Ms Zena Roslan, without delay.

R.S.V.P. 4th August

Donation $55.00

Ticket Secretaries:

Mrs Win Hickey, 36 Fairniont Avenue, Camberwell 3124. Plione 9889 7180

Mrs Aileen Stephenson, 166 Brougham Street.

Kew, 310 1. Phone 9853 5080

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Year 74x 100m Relay: 1st (Megan Downing, Sara Pacini, Michelle Funder, Louisa King)

Athletics, 1995 The athletics season at Loreto Mandeville

Hall this year has been very successful.

The Athletics Premier League team

Year 10 4 x 100m Relay: 1st (Jane Kenny, Charlotte Mulder, Madeline Hoy, Melissa Corbett).

competed from November 1994 to February

We held an Athletics training camp at

1995 and comprised twenty girls from Year

Duncan MeKinnon Reserve, Murrumbeena

Seven to Year Ten. Our Junior team was

over two days in the Easter break. Day 1

placed third from 15 schools and the Senior

included training sessions specific to sprints,

team came fifth from 13 other school teams.

throws, hurdles and jumps, whilst Day 2

The Premier League competition was held

consisted of a mini-carnival where we had

every Wednesday night at Olympic Park over

girls from all

six weeks. Well done to all girls who

each other. Our sprint coach, Manfred,

participated in this team and congratulations

arranged for a guest speaker, athlete Lee

year

levels competing against

on the excellent individual results they

Naylor, to come along and talk to us about her

produced.

life as a 400m athlete. Thanks to Mr Colin

The Athletics Squad was selected from results of the Interhouse Athletics Carnival

held in March. Our squad this year was coached by Mr Manfred Lewardowski (sprints), Mr Rod de Highden (distance) and Miss Denise Passmore (throws), thanks to assistance from

We participated in three carnivals, and the overall improvement we have shown as a team in all disciplines of athletics has been quite outstanding. We were placed eighth in the A.D.S.A. Carnival and seventh in the G.P.S.V.S.A. Carnival.

Outstanding performances from the Loreto team on this day came from 1st, Year 7 Shot Put (B) 7.13m; 1st, Year 7 Discus (A)

Jane Kenny

and very pleased with the number of girls who attended (80). In 1996 we hope to continue this event.

After eight weeks of training, the culmination and highlight of the athletics

the Invergowrie Awards.

Alana Spadaro

Murray for being our starter and track referee for the day. We were lucky with the weather

1st, Year 10 Long Jump, 4.97m; 1st, 90m Hurdle

season came at the S.C.S.A. Division 2

Carnival. Our Junior team (Years 7 and 8) and Senior (Years 11 and 12) won their

divisions, while the Intermediate team (Years

9 and 10) came a very close second. Overall

we won with an aggregate total of 666 to Catholic Ladies' College (623) and Our Lady's (619). What a thrilling victory it was, and each team member is congratulated on her contribution to the day's results.

Outstanding performances included new records set by Jane Kenny

(A)

200m Year 10 (A); 90m Hurdles Year 10 (A)

Criseyda Robinson 1st, Year 7 80m Hurdles (B)

Charlotte Mulder 1st, Year 10 90m Hurdles (B)

Megan Downing

NEW RECORD, 1st, Year 7 Long Jump (A), 4.44m

Louisa King

1st, Year 7 Long Jump (B), 3.94m.

Claire Baxter Long Jump Year 8 Year 10 4 x 100m Relay in a new time of 52.29 seconds (Jane Kenny, Charlotte Mulder, Melissa Corbett, Madeline Hoy).

Our sprint performances were excellent and the following students all gained first places: 100m events:

Megan Downing (Year 7), Sara Pacini (Year 7), Louisa King (Year 7), Jane Kenny

First places in these sprint events went to:

(Year 10), Melissa Corbett

100m: Sara Pacini, 7 (B) NEW RECORD

(Year 10), Madeline Hoy

Louisa King, 7 (C) NEW RECORD

(Year 10), Kate Baggoley

Madeline Hoy, 10 (C) NEW RECORD 200m Sara Pacini, 7 (B) NEW RECORD

(Year 12).

200m events:

Sara Pacini (Year 7), Louisa

King (Year 7), Rachel Hoy

Year 74x 100m Relay: Megan Downing,

(Year 9), Jane Kenny (Year

Sara Pacini, Louisa King, Michelle Funder.

10), Charlotte Mulder (Year 10), Melissa Corbett (Year The G.P.S.V.S.A. results were as follows:

Jane Kenny

10), Catherine Fernando (Year 11).

1st, Year lOA Long Jump;

Kelly Lennon Alana Spadaro

Year lOA Hurdles

Hurdles events: Adelaide Hamilton-Green

1st, Year 7B 100m

(Year 7), Jane Kenny (Year 10), Charlotte Mulder (Year

1st, Year 7 B Discus; 1st,

10).

Year 7 B Shot Put 800m

Sophie Laurence 1st, Year 8B, 200m Charlotte Mulder lst, Year 108 Hurdles

Louisa King

1st, Year 7B Long Jump

Claire Baxter

1st, Year 8 Long Jump

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Jessica Fetterplace (Year 8).

We gained first places in the Year 7(B), Year 10 (A) and Year 11 (A) relay events and were positioned either second or third in every other relay event.

In the field events, first places were won by Megan Downing (Year 7 Long Jump)

Claire Baxter (Year 8 Long Jump) Tina Vanspall (Year 7 Shot Put)

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Elanor Mcinerney (Year 8 Discus)

Julia Gurry (Year 11 Shot Pull We will now move into Division 1 for the S.C.S.A. Athletics and look forward to

maintaining our position iii Division 1 for the next few years.

Thank you to the coaches and P.E. staff. Mr Ellett and Mr Anderson for your assistance with the athletics team this year.

(Miss) Carolyn Fox (P.E. Co-ordinator, Senior School)

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Lee Naylor visits LMH Athletics Camp at Duncan Mckinnon Reserve

Premiers!

Division 2 - S.C.S.A. Athletics Carnival Back Row, L-R

Genevieve Barton (Year 11), Jane Kenny (Year 10),

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Camilla Bourke (Year 12- Captain of Athletics) Front Row:

Chelsea Rawlings (Year 9), Alana Spadaro (Year 7), Jessica Fetterplace (Year 8), Laura Riley (Year 7)

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Having Our Say !

Have you ever had a bright idea but felt powerless to voice it'?

The Student Representative Council ensures students have a forum in which to express opinions and propose suggestions. Each home room from Year Seven to Year Twelve elects a

representative and a deputy who then present student ideas at the fortnightly S.R.C. meetings. These girls act as a liaison between the students and the Council with a general aim to act on student initiatives and improve the school environment.

The S.R.C. organizes various events to aid the needy, such as a casual clothes day where students 'paid' for the privilege with an item of food.

Crash ! Bang! Boom !

Rhythm is alive and well in the Percussion Ensemble!

Helped along by our teacher, Mr Colin Cameron, Priscilla Ruffolo, Rochelle Howie, Fionna Scott, Christina Browning, Daniela Calabro, and Sarah Pinto are the six members

The S.R.C. organized a cheer squad for the

of Mandeville's newest ensemble. We have

Head of the Schoolgirls' R egatta and is

recently performed a number of tertiary-level

currently working on implementing an

pieces both at Term 2's Oak Parlour Recital

environmental programme in the Senior

and the annual Music Festival at Robert

School. Although it is only in its third year of operation, the S.R.C. is such an effective and

Blackwood Hall on 23rd June. All our extra

popular forum that it is here to stay.

a huge success, and we are hoping to expand

Chantal O'Donohue (President, S.R.C.) and Nina Bonacci (Vice President)

rehearsals paid off as both performances were in the future.

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Meet Omar Bedran Omar is the most recent (and only male) addition to our Loreto Junior School family.

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Omar is fond of playing basketball and helps at home by gathering firewood and fetching

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water. He is eleven years old and lives on the

island of Cebu, in the centre of the Visayan Islands, some 562 kilometres south of'Manila.

The children of the Junior School hope to improve the quality of life for Omar and his

family by becoming his sponsor through PLAN International Australia. Each class has agreed

to raise $36 within their own class group this

CHILDREN nvE RIGHTS

year. So, currently the girls are busy deciding on interesting ways in which they might achieve this goal.

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Omar and his parents and six brothers and

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sisters will be included in our class prayers and school liturgies and we hope that this endeavour will assist our girls to consider the

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needs of the wider community as part of their Christian discipleship.

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sleeps! One sleep!

The day of the Prep excursion to the National Gallery of Victoria had arrived. After a

thorough study of the book 'Roy and Matilda' the Preps had a basic knowledge of the work

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of Emanuel Philips Fox, Tom Roberts and other famous artists, and had made their own

drawings and discussed the paintings which had helped Roy make a birthday hat for

Matilda. Their empathy for the Gallery mice was very special, and when they actually saw the mousehole at the Gallery, their imaginations went wild. Comments like 'We saw Matilda's tail!', and 'I could hear snoring!'

could be heard as the girls lay prostrate on the floor trying to get a glimpse of these magical mice.

The Gallery guide showed us many of the paintings that had become so familiar to the

Preps outside the National Gallery of Victoria

children in their exploration of the story. Their

knowledge was tested and they answered accurately all questions put to them. A

highlight of our trip was the visit to the Great Hall where the girls lay on the floor trying to find suns, snakes, hearts and turtles on the ceiling. On leaving the Gallery they touched

Congratulations

the water streaming down the glass walls at the entrance, then walked excitedly back to

Flinders Street Station for the journey home.

The train trip was a first for many.

Congratulations to recent staff graduates Ms Zena Roslan - Bachelor of Business

I hope the excursion will foster a love of the Gallery and give the children an insight into the world of art.

(Mrs) Sally O'Byrne (Prep Co-ordinator)

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Mrs Jennifer Dickson - Bachelor ofArts

Conserving Our Heritage An edited version of a lecture given in May by out· Conseruator, Robyn Sloggett, of the Ian Potter

Art. Conservation Centre, University of Melbourne.

In many ways the Conservation Programme at

in the hall. and the monogram .IM in the Drawing Room is considered by Hubbard to stand for John Mather, who worked with Heidelberg School artists and was a foundation member of the

Victorian Artists Society.

To date, restoration work has been undertaken

Loreto Mandeville Hall appears to be quite a recent

to the roofing, guttering and downpipes, and the

project. However, in reality, the history of this

building has been rewired. Fans have been

project extends quite sonic time before the

installed to keep hot air away from the interface

University of Melbourne Conservation Service

with the cold roof area and so protect the fragile

became involved. Since 1924. when the property

surfaces on tlie upstairs ceilings.

was purchased, the Loreto Order has worked to

Last year the University of Melbourne

preserve the basic fabric of the building, ensuring

Conservation Service prepared a comprehensive

its survival. Any changes to the building fabric

'Condition Report of all Fittings, Fixtures and

were minimal, and, most importantly fbr later

Finishes in Mandeville Hall'. This means that it

conservation treatment, are reversible.

is now possible to chart properly the changes to

Above all, the Order and School provided good

the building in the future.

housekeeping for the building, ensuring that it

Some small scale repair and consolidation of

did not become derelict or rundown. Conservators

areas in need of first aid treatment has been

can unly advise on strategies for preservation or,

undertaken. Work upstairs has included

when necessary, treatment. Real conservation and

reattachment of all loose paint and paper on the

preservation occur with the attitudes and practices

ceilings and securing of loose heading, an inventory

of the people who are actively engaged with the

being kept of all loose and lost ,sections. All the

niaterials and objects.

intricate Adamesque design door-pushes and

The conservation of Loretto Mandeville Hall,

handles have been cleaned and covered with a

considered as a project fbi getting the physical

protective coating of Incrylac to ensure they are

structure of the building clean. secure and .stable,

not affected by dirt and pollution in the future.

should be seen as an ongoing programme of an

This year work has centred on cleaning the surfaces of the Oak Parlour, particularly the ceiling

active relationship between professionals, including electricians, plumbers and cleaners, and

and upper frieze, which have been severely and

the users who care for the building day by day.

differentially affected by soot and smoke from the

Conservation is about protection and retention,

fireplace, carbon from the gas light fittings, an

not redoing something to make it look good. One

unbelievable number of fly spots and general

of'the important aspects of Niandeville is its value

airborne dirt. Some repair work has also been

as a document of nineteenth and early twentieth

undertaken but such repairs are always recorded

century building and decorative style, materials

before and after treatment, and must be

and techniques. Hence it is important to retain

removable.

tile original in as unaltered condition as possible, by mending rather than replacing damaged areas.

An analysis of the treatment requirements of the fabrics in the Drawing Room has also been

Mandeville Hall has been used as a school far

undertaken, as these are obviously in need of

longer than for any other purpose and, when

stabilization. Environmental monitoring is an

decisions are being made regarding restoration,

important part of any conservation programme as

retention or removal. its total history needs to be

relative humidity, temperature and light all

considered, not just that period when it was

contribute to deterioration of materials.

thought to be in its heyday as a mansion of

Fortunately, monitoring to date has indicated that

'Marvellous Melbourne'.

the particularly susceptible areas such as the silks

Mandeville Hall is significant because of its

in the Drawing Room are not subject to high light

association with major figures in Australian

levels or rapidly fluctuating temperature and

history, including Joseph Reed. who designed St

humidity, although there are some problems with

George's (also the Independent Church in Collins

high humidity from time to time.

Street, Ripponlea, and Government House),

Loreto Maiideville Hall is a significant building

Charles Webb, who constructed the 1877-8

nationally and internationally. More importantly,

additions (also the Alfred Hospital, South

it is a nia.jor focus of the School's history and

Melbourne Town Hall, and the Royal Arcade),

identity. There is obviously a great interest in and

and the London firm of Gillow and Co. who sent

love of' the building. The various members of the

artists to work on the building, and who used

Buildings Committee and the Conservation Sub-

inany designs by Bruce Talbert, a leader of the

Committee have shown a commitment not only to

Aesthetic Movement.

caring f'or the building but also to learning about

Timothy Hubbard notes that they 'set the

the conservation process. Those who use and look

standard for interior decoration in Australia for

after Mandeville Hall have not only shown interest

years to come', being'the first and most important

in the various works which have been going on

expression of the Aesthetic Movement in

but have displayed a real concern for its well-

Australia.' Also'Mandeville Hall contains the only

being.

domestic room in Australia which is entirely clad

At the conclusion of her talk, Robyn Sloggett

in fabric rather than paper or paint.' (Timothy

conducted a uery interesting tour of Mandeuille

Hubbard: Mandepille Hall Conservation Analvsis)

Hall's historic rooms, describing in more detail

The Oak Parlour friezes are the work of Prahran

the work being undertaken and concerns that will

artist C. Pitts; T.W. Hay is responsible for those

need to be addressed in tile future.

Finance Report - 1994 The schools financial year runs from 1 February until 31 January. The accounts for the 1994 financial year have been communicated to the Catholic Education Office, and to the Commonwealth

Department of Employment, Education And Training, in order to satisfy our reporting and accountability requirements. The annual audit has confirmed the accounts as presented, and found the school's accounting policies and procedures to be totally satisfactory.

The day to day financial management of the school lies with the Principal and the Business

Manager. Finance and accounting policy is approved by the Finance Standing Committee of the School Council. which also monitors the school's financial performance throughout the year. The School Council also exercises aii oversight of finance policy, and financial outcomes.

The attached tables demonstrate the sources of Income for 1994. Compared with 1993 figures, Government Grants in 1994 contiibuted 0.91 less, and Fees contributed 1.08% more, to our Total Ineonie.

The Actual outcomes for all Expenditure groups are outlined iii the attached tables. These outcomes were in accordance with Budget expectations. The labour intensive nature of education means that the school's operations revolve around people. It is therefore not surprising that as with

all other schools. our Salary Related Expenses comprise the dominant component of Recurrent Expenditure.

The Capital "Accotint" also performed within Budget. The Capital Improvements substantially related to the Stage 1 refurbishment of the Mary Ward Classroom Building, and our part-occupancy of the new Melbourne Rowing Club boatshed.

Overall. we benefited fioni t:he reliability of our main income streams, with parents continuing to provide their strong support in the payment of School Fees, together with donations to the Building

Fund. At the same time, Outlays were contained, and some significant savings were achieved. This strong financial result meant that there was no increase in borrowings during 1994.

1Most importantly, it ineans that we were able to sustain the development of the school's facilities and programs, and thereby niailitain and enhance Loreto Mandeville Hall's provi.sion of Catholic education for girls.

Ian James

Business Manager

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1993

Other

105,000.00

115,500.00

State Government Grants

571,100.00

610,000.00

Recurrent Income

$

Commonwealth Government Grants

1,248,200.00

1,217,000.00

Fees

3,949,000 00

3,794,000.00

5,873,300.00

5,736,500.00

Recurrent Expenditure General/Other

76,000.00

84,300.00

Major Maintenance/Renovation Works

133,000.00

168,000.00

New Furniture & Equipment

227.000.00

227,000.00

Administration Expenses

333.300.00

296300.00

Maintenance/Occupancy Expenses

359.500.00

339,500.00

Curriculum Related Expenses

542.000.00

652,190.00

4,117,000.00

4,002,500.00

5,787,800.00

5,769,790.00

85,500.00

(33,290.00)

420.000.00

420,000.00

Salary Related Expenses

Recurrent Surplus/(Deficit)

Capital Receipts Building Fund Transfers

37,000.00

8,000.00

457,000.00

428,000.00

Capital Loan: Principal & Interest

292.000.00

183,200.00

Capital Improvements

190,000.00

216,600.00

482,000.00

399,800.00

(25,000.00)

28,200.00

60,500.00

(5,090.00)

Other

Capital Expenditure

Capital Surplus/(Deficit)

TOTAL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

RECURRENT INCOME Other

Fees

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67.2% (1993 - 66.12°/*/

State Government Grants \9.7% (1993-10.6%)

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The 1995 Performing

Marvellous, Melodious,

Arts Festival

Mandevillian Musicians

(Photos bacl< page)

The Performing Arts FestivaL held annually

On Friday :3lst Mai·ch three bus drivers,

at the Melbourne Concert Hall, is always an

hyperactive girls, fretful teachers, multitudes

enormous success. It is a great tribute to the

of suitcases and sleeping bags, various musical instruments and a vast array of music stands and equipment set out for the social event of the

students and student leaders who work

tremendously hard for three gruelling weeks, and take total responsibility for sets, costumes, musical arrangements and choreography. This year was no difTerent: each of the four Houses presented us with dazzling displays of magic, entertainment, drama and music.

year, the 1995 Loreto Maiideville Hall Music

Cam p. held an nually at the borne of M r and Mrs Philip.Jackson in Daylesford.

Despite the weather being a little chilly, all

tile musns enjoyed late night suppers, taking

First to perforni for 1995 was Barry (Captain Susannah Lennon and Vice Captaiii Virginia Jones). who brought to the appreciative audience the joys and woes of The Magic Garden', With their Wizard's sparkling- magic wand, tapdancing spiders, brightly smiling bees. graceful and elegant butterflies and multicoloured flowers, and a reflective solo sung by Virginia Jones, Barry unlocked the secret ofthe garden's magic amidst underlying drania and tension.

this fabled liberty). As has been the case in the

The. next House, Mornane (Captain Karina Chaves and Vice Captain Nathalie Resciniti)

actually eventuated. Student-based liturgy preparation wit.11 Sr Ellie proved to be a success.

warp-drove us to the year 2001 in their 'Quest

Last, but definitely not the least, students

for Space'. This futuristic drama brought us a brilliant array of Trekkers, assimilating aliens, a disappointed VCE student ( !), and plenty of comedy that, as the adjudicator, Mr Cameron Mowat. commented. could almost be a part of the Comedy Festival. Their performance left the audience with a question: will the Trekkers

cherished their music making (of course), And all this occurred amidst the peaceful. rural

be forced to return to tile gravity of Earth?

This was followed by Mulhall's 'Expression:

The One Who Tried and Failed' (Captain Josephine Fagan and Vice Captain Nina Bonacci). Here, the complexities of' emotions, the 'realities' of conforming to public opinion, and the depths of the human character were explored. The frustrated painter, various professionals and nasty ghouls, in addition to the lecturing narrator, society members, tissue paper painting frame (thal was superbly torn

by entering dancers) and solos sung by Lisa Crosato. made Mulhall's a thought-provoking performance.

the teachers off' at our 'Fun Concert' without

getting into trouble, rising and shining with such promptness Cat morning tea, for soine). and free time (for those lucky enough to en,joy past. chatting to 'Lucky Phil' behind the

imaginary green line was a delight. This year, forse riding (for the priviliged few who were lucky enough to have free time at the right time and whose naines were drawn out of a hat)

countryside where horses waltz to the doors to catch our 'blues'.

The Music Camp is a chance for all the Senior School niusicians to rehearse efficiently without the school-based distractions and interruptions - it consolidates ensemble skills and enhances

musicianship. The camp also serves as the major preparation for the annual Music Festival lield at Robert Blackwood Hall.

This year's Music Camp, like those in previous ,years, was an enormous success due to the patience of the teachers, the dedication of the

students and the fantastic hospitality. The final concert, held on the Sunday afternoon before departure, was a great tribute to this formidable combination, since the standard of performance was superb.

Natasha Holmes

(School Music Captain)

The final performance was 'Dream Escape'by Ward (Captain Natasha Holines and Vice Captain Serena Simmons). Here was a sparkling escape from the atrocilies and problems ofharsh reality, to a kaleidoscopie dream world where creatures can be fui·ry and green or bizarre and eccentric, people can fly if they believe in themselves, or be chased and teased by tickle monsters, and where everything in the dream jungle of fun reflects a better way of viewing things and eases life's pressure.

Congratulation.s are due to all four Houses for

their exciting and enthralling performances.

Additional congratulations are due to Mornane for their arrangement and presentation of 'The Age of Aquarius' which won the House Choir Song, and to Mulhall for their fantastic performance in winning the Performing Arts Festival overall.

ENROLMENT NEWS ...

1997 intake Years 4,5 and 7 Parents intending to enrol girls in 1997 iii the Years 4,5 and 7 intakes should have received

an invitation to make an appointment to meet with Sister Helen Maguire. IBVM, Head of the Junior School (Years 4 and 5), or Dr Anne Hunt, Principal {Year 7)

If' you believe you have made an application for the 1997 intake years and have not received a letter, please coiitact the Registrar as soon as possible to arrange an interview.

Similarly, if you plan to apply for a place in Natasha Holmes

1997 for your daughter and you have not lodged

(School Music Captain)

an application form, now is the time to send it.

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Lest VVe Forget: Anzac

Day in the Junior School 1995 has been designated as the year iii whicli

Fun'

'Australia Remembers'.

On the 26th April, the first clay of Term 2, the Junior School remembered. During our Anzae

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Day ceremony, we heard the story of Weary' Dunlop. His attitudes and values were linked to the Gospel values which were touched on iii the

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Liturgy of the Word. and the children remembered iii prayer all tlint he. and so many, gave for others.

Two friends of Weary's joined us for the ceremony. They were Mr ·Jack Fitzgerald, who had been a P.O.W. with Weary, and artist Mr Desmond Trowell. who lind painted Weary's portrait.

At the conclusion of the tormal proceedings, our two guests sh:ired some of their memories of tliis great Australian and showed some of

Anzac Day visitors

their memorabilia to the girls.

We were honoured to have this opportunity to share the personal mimories of our visitors, but Mr Fitzgerald :ind Mr Trowell assured us that

L-R: Mrs Pat O'Halloran (Liturgy Co-ordinator - Junior School),

Mr Desmond Trowell, Sophie Price (Year 6), Mr Jack Fitzgerald and Emily Whelan (Year 6)

the privilege was theirs. They were most impressed by the children's respect :ind attention during the whole of the proceedings and were deeply moved by the knowledge that cliildren continue to remember and to value the

compassion of their dear friend.

(Mrs) Pat O'Halloran

(Liturgy Co-ordinator, Junior School)

Junior School Drama The Junior Schooi Drama Department got off to a very busy and productive start this year with two levels presenting work and three other grades poised to perform next term.

Year Four adapted some of Aesop's fables which they presented to their parents and the other classes during May. In all there were eleven stories told with a cast of' 43 animal and human characters.

The Year Four girls developed their own

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scripts which were work:hopped during their weekly half-hour Drama lesson, through improvisation and role-play.

Year Six presented the results of their movement workshops. This performance took

the form of a series of dance dramas all finding their inspiration in the Sheryl Crow song'All I Wanna Do'.

Year Six Blue performed an abstract and very complicated movement sequence which involved

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the whole class of' 30 girls. In contrast, Year Six Gold presented three ensemble works, one

entitled 'Street Gang', another called 'Bus Stop and the third utilized chairs as dance partners!

In all instances the students involved liave

worked very hard to showcase diverse elements

of drama. Their efforts were very much appreciated and we look forward to seeing other aspects of their classroom drama work in the Ready for the Year 4 play L-R: Brighid Fahy, Eliza Ralph and Carmen Woods.

future.

(Mrs) Robyn Kay (Drama Co-ordinator)

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Family News

Editor's Mailbag Visitors to the forthcoming Matisse Exhibition

Engagements Josie Millard (LMH Staff) to Dominic Coleman Anna Watson (LMH Staff) to David Mattmann Louise Stewart ('86) to David Marshall

Monique Briglia ('86) to Andrew Story

at the National Gallery ofVictoria (July - Sept.) may recognise the voice of Jane Fogarty ('85) on the audio cassette. Now married and living in San Francisco, where she works as a physiotherapist, Jane was spotted while

Emma Thomas ('85) to Sam W Kelly

performing in an amateur theatre production and was invited to provide her "Aussie" accent

Melissa Rice ('85) to Michael Bartlett

for the tapes to be used down "under".

Marriages

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Graeme Pender (LMH Staff) to Lorinda Eden 9/4/95

Melissa Rice ('85) is stili living in Hong Kong,

Lucy Elliott (LMH Staff) to Adrian Crowther

but will return to Melbourne to marry Michael Bartlett, another expatriate, at St Peter's

8/4/95

Siobhan Mary Merlo ('90) to Andrew Pirola

Toorak in December.

28/1/95 ****

Emma Ursini ('87) to Robert Zonta 10/6/95 Prudence Kate Wales ('84) to Angus Luxmore Reed 10/12/94

When Prue Reed (Wales) was at school she

travelled with her mother for holidays in Asia

Judy Quin ('86) to Richard Reid 20/5/95 Births

To Nicki (Burke) and John Condon, a son, Rupert Patrick To Prue (Francis) and Sandy Stewart, a daughter, Rachel Joan Francis To Catherine (Marraffa) and Lindsay Smith, a daughter, Georgina Olivia Margaret To Fiona (McIwean) and Andrew Fox, a son, Harry Lindsay To Jan Lupson ('73), a daughter, Georgina

and soon developed an interest in languages.

After studying Mandarin for six months at Deakin University, she decided to enrol at Beijing University

for

nine months to learn

Chinese. As Prue shared a room with either

Japanese or Korean students, they soon learned to communicate in basic Mandarin. This "crash

course paid dividends as, on returning, Prue was promoted straight into Third Year Mandarin at Deakin where she was easily able to cope and

she recommends the experience (apart from the food). Prue hopes to visit China again soon as her husband, Angus, has business connections there.

Joan

To Caroline (Jaeggi) and Mark Brown, a son, Joshua Daniel

To Kathryn (Lombard) and Gordon Mather, a son, Hugo Patrick Lombard

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When the Burne clan meets, it is like a mini

Mandeville reunion! As well as those pictured, there are many more Loreto family members

Deaths

The Loreto family ofT'ers its prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of:

within Victoria and others living interstate. The enrolment of Gillian I.ovelock's daughter, Cathryn, will continue the Loreto link.

Meida Seward (Manley), in Perth, sister of Joan and Marjorie

Gerta McQueen Thomson, mother of Elizabeth

Marcia Quin, mother of Cathy, Diana and Gaye

Editorial Mandevillian Loreto Mandeville Hall

10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak 3142

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Phone 9826 0211 Fax 9824 2996

Editorial Committee:

Editor, Margaret Quill; Junior School, Mrs Gaye Warren; The Community, Sr. Ellison Taffe; Mothers' Association, Jenny Johnstone; Past Pupils' Association, Andrea Maule; Photographer, Lyn Gazal.

(L-R) Back: Shirley (Burne) Reynolds, David Burne, Nancy (Burne) Donald

Centre: Ann (Knowles) Eagles, Rick Knowles, Penny (Knowles) Stone, Jane (Burne) Draper,

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PAST PUPIL PROFILE: Dr Gabrielle Howard 'One life ended and another began in November

1984 and with the words from our H.S.C. extrauaganza, 'To Sir With Loue', ringing in my ears, I entered the world of unluersity life with all the enthusiasm one has at 17 years of age.

While happily surprised with the freedom and comradeship of Newman College, Melbourne University, the Medical Faculty was a little less forgiving with the constant reminder that life is extremely competitive. My years at Mandeuille however left me in good stead.'

After her schooling at Mandeville Hall and three years at university, Gabrielle Howard moved with her family to their original home in Sydney. There she completed her medical degree

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Loreto Kirribilli students. During her study

Gabrielle was awarded a number of scholarships, including the Mabel Elizabeth Leaver Memorial Prize in Obstetrics (Sydney University, 1988), the Returned Servicemen's League Exchange Scholarship in 1988 to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva, Fiji, and the

Commonwealth Foundation Fund Scholarship in 1989, which took her to Holberton Hospital, Antigua, West Indies. After an arduous internship at Royal North Shore Hospital, she embarked on physician training as a resident and registrar in medicine at St Vincent's

Hospital, Sydney. Gabrielle is still pursuing this goal, together with a Ph.D. in Endocrinology at St Vincent's Hospital's Garvan Institute. Papers on her research work have been presented at

international conferences and a research paper on osteoporosis has been published in the Modern Medicine journal.

In 1993 Gabrielle married Sean Kelly and last year they were delighted to welcome their first child, Jack Sean Kelly.

Gabrielle Howard (Mrs Kelly) with her son Jack Sean Kelly

Golfing News This year was the 67th year of the Inter

Schools Golf Challenge Cup. As

The Sun

newspaper is no longer participating in the day, this annual event has reverted to its original name -

the Inter Schools Golf Challege Cup,

and is no longer known as the Sun Cup. On Monday March 27th Peninsula Golf Club

'Juggling motherhood, work and study, not to

hosted the event. As usual we had a team of six

mention marriage, takes about 150% of my time,

who competed, and although they tried hard,

yet this is one of the most satisfying times in my

they were unsuccessful. This year, with the

life. If I were to congratulate Mandeuitte on one

event being played at Peninsula, our team was

thing, it would certainly be the high standard of

composed exclusively of Peninsula members:

academic accomplishments required by its many

Pam Lynch, Jenny Carr, Di Lowe (President at

teachers - strongest in my memory are the

Peninsula), Posie O'Collins, Liz Jones, and

Chemistry classes of Dr Anne Hunt. I trust that

Cathie Ockleshaw.

this tradition continues to be m:aintained.'

Clarendon, a Ballarat school which has competed unsuccessfully every year, was

ADVANCE NOTICE

jubilant. They won the Cup for the first time

1985 YEAR GROUP

ever with the great score of 141. Everyone was

Erinne Mulcahy and Julie Miller have begun organizing the CLASS OF'85 REUNION Expect a date sometime in October.

Contact addresses:

Erinne Mulcahy, 14/241 Williams Road, South Yarra. Phone 9826 5561

Julie Miller (Lynch), 12 Ebden Avenue, Black Rock. Phone 9589 4479

delighted for them Next year the event will be played on 25th March at Geelong. We hope to field a team of six as usual, so interested golfers. particularly those from Geelong, please let Judy Feery know of your interest. It's a long time since we've won more than 50 years - and then only once, in all

the years we have participated. Let's hope 1996 will bring us success.

The Loreto Toorak Past Pupils 'Association has been honoured to have Judy Feery as President of the Inter Schools Golf Challenge

Cup Committee for the past two years and we thank her for all her work on our behalf.

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1975 Year Group Reunion It was on March 18th, 1995, when 5,5 girls attended a 20 Year Reunion, and what a fabulous night we had. We caught up with old friends and sang 'The Holiday Song' and Queen of Loreto' in our loudest and best voices. We watched slides of us on sports days and First Holy Communion. We had so much fun.

The venue was decorated wit}i dolls in school uniforms, goid and blue balloons, house banners and loads of old photographs. No-one lind changed (much). The caterer, Kerry Mcfarland, and her waitresses in school uniform (current Loreto students) did a marvellousjob.

We laughed so much and talked until our voices were hoarse. Everybody left late and some of us even ventured home at 6.30am - certainly the sign of a good night.

It is a credit to the school that many of the girls are close friends and still keep in contact. The fact that we could get so many girls together was no mean feat but a great effort as many came from interstate.

It was certainly a nwmorable night and one I won't forget. 1.ike all of us I can't wait until our 30th Reunion.

Dany MeDermott (Brown)

Calling Past Pupils ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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Please come and join us for Mass at 2.00pm in the

Chapel, followed by A.G.M, in the historic house.

Sunday 13th August, 1995

j Enjoying the Past Pupils' Cocktail Party L-R: Pam Nicholls. Betty Daly and Lawrie McCaffrey

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Mai Yoshida arrived as our Japanese language assistant at the beginning of Term 2 and she

loved and respected by both students and staff.

We are looking forward to all she offers us in

has added an exciting new dimension to the

the months to come.

teaching and learning of' Japanese at Loreto.

(Mrs) Nola Farrington and

Mai attends most of the Japanese classes held

(Mrs) Lisa Pideock

from Year Seven to Year Eleven and works with

(LOTE Teachers, Senior School)

the students in all facets of their language acquisition skills, as well as being a wonderful source of information about Japanese life and culture.

Mai is a student of English education at Hiroshima University, and will be a teacher of English when she returns to Japan and completes her studies. She is qualified to teach piano and swimming and is a keen cook. She has come to

Australia through J.A.P.E.P. (Japan Australia Professional Exchange Programme) which brings many young Japanese people for placement as language assistants in Australian schools. Mai will be with us at Loreto for six months.

Mai has initiated activities within the

classroom which encourage competence in listening to and speaking Japanese, such as

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about school life in Japan, and teaching our students origami, songs and games. She is currently organizing a pen pal link between the Year Ten and Year Eleven students at Loreto

and students in her home town in Matsuyania

At the Zoo.

on the island of Kyushu. Mai has delighted the

Mai Yoshida (Japanese Language Assistant) with Year 7 students (from left) Casey Gunn, Alisha Hnatjuk, Rebecca Prescott (back), Fiona Dohrmann.

Year Seven students by wearing a kimono to class, and she arranged that on Children's Day (May 5th) a koi no bori (carp flag) was flying

from the school flagpole. She explained to the Year Eight students what food they were about to taste in their obento

lunch box, and led them

School Tours

through the experience of singing an obento song and saying the expressions used before and after meals in Japan.

Mai has participated in excursions involving the Japanese classes at Year Nine, Ten and Eleven and also in those excursions involving

Join us to discover Loreto Mandeville Hall

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larger groups of students such as the Year Seven

Group tours on the following dates are held on -* -3

Science/Geography field trip to the Zoo, the Year

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Wednesdays at 9.30am.

Nine Geography trip to the Museum to visit the display on Antarctica, and a Year Nine English

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excursion to a production of 'Romeo and Juliet'.

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As a future teacher of English, Mai also visits

English and Drama classes when she has a free period.

At the official opening of the specialist

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language teaching room, Mai cut the ceremonial

To discover more about Open Day,book for a

equipment and resources, was indeed ready to

school tour or arrange for an alternative time,

The Gruba family is making 1\lai very welcome

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ribbon, indicating that the room, with all its enhance the teaching of LOTE at Loreto.

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please phone Ms Zena Roslan(Registrar)on 2 0398260211.

during her stay in Melbourne and she has

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enjoyed many outings and activities with her homestay Mum and Dad, brother and three sisters. Ania, who is studying Japanese at Year Ten, is finding, however, that Mai is very keen

to perfect her English rather than using

10 Mandeville Crescent Toorak Victoria 3142

Japanese at home.

Phone 03 9826 0211 Facsimile 03 98242996

Although she has been part of our school community for only a short time, Mai has become

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2.(Back) Ika Wawrykowicz,

Lydia Gaffney, Alice Hume, Caroline Petricola, Andrea Vidal,

Katarina Filipi, Anna Messina, Alexandra Kastaniotis.

(Front) Bianca Pepe, Tahnee Walker, Angela Dwyer

3. Margherita Boemo 4. Prudence Foley, Stephanie Resciniti

P. A. F. 1995

5. Mary-Louise Leone, Tiffany Loi Jane Rogan, Caroline O'Brien,

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Marissa Vaughan, Louise Blight (part hidden), Adelaide HamiltonGreen

6. Ashanthie Thievendran,

Ruth Tinetti, Monique Moussi, Georgina Chapman, Michelle Raveche.

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