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Year 8 students working with Artist in Residence, Ms Lisa Carroll, (from back) Samantha Bridgland, Georgia Foley, Jacqueline Halpin

Banners on display at the Art Show

and Anna Bartl.

1997 Artist in Residence During third term the LMH Art Department was fortunate enough to have another exciting artist in residence. This year, Lisa Carroll, an established fabric decorator and designer, exposed many of' our students to the exciting potential of working with an alternative medium. 1VIs Carroll took up her residency during the last

four banners, each representing a natural element (water, wind, fire, earth). In a collaborative effort each class went

about designing and making their banners under the guidance and supervision of Ms Carroll. The girls received

great en.joyment from the experience and the final results were presented at our annual Art Show on Open Day.

four weeks of third term. Although she spent some time with the senior classes, the main project of her residency was to work with four junior classes in the production of

Sandra Jane

(Art Coordinator)

, Painting one of the banners.

Front Cover Our front cover shows

1 Mulhall Cheer Squad at the Interhouse Swimming Sports

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From the Principal How quickly the year has passed. It has been a good year in so many ways, and rich in blessings. As we end the school year, we begin a new liturgical year with the season of Advent. Advent is a time of waiting and of

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hoping for the Saviour to come, in a spirit of joyful expectation. As Christians, we believe in the most amazing of things: that God sent His Son to become one of us, like us in all things but sin, sharing in our joys, our difficulties, our pain. May all the joys and blessings of Christmas and the New Year be with each one of' you and your fhmilies now and always.

4.Qi--Anne Hunt

Principal

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(Principal)

Tribute to Virginia Moloney "She was a generous woman, whose righteous deeds have not been

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forgotten; her riches will remain with

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her descendants." (Sir 44:10)"

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This extract, from the Book of Sirach, which was part of the first

her to be a valuable Rainbows

reading at Virginia Moloney's Thanksgiving Mass, captures the essence of the friend and colleague we

facilitator in Junior School's grief' and

all knew, loved and admired. Her

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commitment was intense iii all that

separation programme.

Virginia had high expectations of

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she embraced and her generosity was r -! p evident in the many hours she spent in her work as an educator. The light ;

burning in her classroom late into the

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night was a common occurrence and y

her students, and in the satisfaction

she gained from the day to day

another sign of her generosity and / dedication to her work.

and it was well known that her credo

happenings iii her classroom and the

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Junior School. She saw each child as

generosity extended to staff in

an individual and experienced great

numerous ways; her home was often I

enjoyment through her involvement in their development. No child or

open to staff for farewells and social I gatherings where Virginia was always Mrs Virginia Moloney

staff member will forget Virginia's

the gracious hostess.

endless supply of' Kool Mints, which

Virginia's first link with Loreto Mandeville Hall was

forged in 1978 when her daughter, Nicole, commenced as

were offered as encouragement for work well done or as an energy boost for colleagues.

a student in Year 4. Virginia joined the Junior School

Virginia's riches were manifest in her faith in God and

Staff in 1983 as a classroom teacher and continued in

her spiritual strength in times of adversity. These were

this role in the Year 5 and 6 areas until December 1996

exhibited on the sudden death of' her husband, John in 1987 when she assumed the role of both parents guiding

when she took long service leave to care for her elderly mother. During her fourteen years as a dedicated and loyal member of stafTVirginia assumed a variety of extra

responsibilities, among them Deputy Head of' the Junior School for a number of months, Science Coordinator, Rainbows facilitator as well as being a member of a number of school-based committees.

As Science Coordinator Virginia developed curriculum

initiatives, organised visiting speakers and performers

her children, Stephen, Paul and Nicole, through their tertiary years and beyond. In the final months of illness this faith and strength shone forth iii the acceptance of her illness and were echoed by her children in the loving care they lavished on Virginia, enabling her to remain in the comfort and peace of' her family home.

We thank you Virginia for all that you were to so many people. May you rest in peace.

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Visit to our

arranging) and Tea Ceremony, both of which

Sister School in Japan

specialist in these beautiful Japanese arts, and

are taught by Mrs Nagazumi, a highly respected Calligraphy, together with Community Service

Fukuoka Kaisei Girls' Senior High School was

and several sports clubs, such as Basketball.

founded by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.

There is a full school assembly each Thursday

Its educational philosophy is based on the

morning and the weekly schedule includes a

precepts of Sister Marie de la Passion, who

pastoral care period. Interestingly, there are no

founded the FMM. The school is beautifully

janitors and the students themselves clean the

situated in spacious property, surrounded by a

school and the school grounds in an allocated 10

very attractive topiary garden, on the outskirts

minute period at the end of each school day.

of Fukuoka. Fukuoka itself is a busy metropolis

What a marvellous idea! The school is spotlessly

and port, with a population similar to that of

clean, with no litter ever to be seen. The students

Brisbane.

are allowed to eat their lunch in the classrooms

The Senior High School covers Years 10-12,

and rooms are left spotless. Their uniforms are

the last three years of secondary schooling. Also

impeccably neat and tidy. Many students ride

on the school site is a Kindergarten, for boys

their bicycles to school each day.

and girls aged three, four and five years old,

It was a very special pleasure and privilege

and a primary school for boys and girls in Years

for me to stay with the community of

1 - 6. There is no Junior High School (Years 7 -

approximately twelve FMM sisters who live on

9). Students go elsewhere in those years. The

the school site. The Sisters were extremely kind

Senior High School is for girls only and has an

and hospitable and welcomed me with great

enrolment of approximately 500 students. Sr

warinth and generosity. After three days with

Naoko Sugimura FMM is the Principal of the

the Sisters, I moved to the home of Mrs Toyoko

Senior High School and there are another four

Sasaki, Head of English at Kaisei (which means

sisters on the staff, including Sr Kyoko Ozawa

Star of the Sea), who led the second homestay

FMM who led the first homestay visit to Loreto

visit to our school in 1996. I spent four days in

Mandeville Hall in 1994. The School motto is

the school, visiting classes in the Senior High,

"Pursue Truth with Love" and, as well, each

including classes in the arts of Ikebana and Tea

year level in the Senior High School has its own

ceremony with Mrs Nagazumi. I also visited the

goal to attain: "Discover good points about

Kindergarten and the Primary School, where,

yourself" in first year, "Let's take positive action"

among other activities, I observed the children

in second year, and "Make your dream come

in a Japanese Fencing class. Of the other three

true" in third year. As well as the formal

days, one day was spent in downtown Fukuoka

curriculum, which includes Japanese language,

and the other two days were spent on an

English, Mathematics, Science, Japanese

excursion to Nagasaki, a very significant city in

History, Modern History, there is an extra-

Japanese history, in terms of trade with the

curricular programme which takes place after

western world and of Christianity, and of course

school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and which

in terms of the tragic bombing of the city in

includes cultural clubs such as Ikebana (flower

WWII. It was here in Nagasaki that the twentysix Christian martyrs were crucified in 1597 for refusing to forsake their faith. (Shusaku Endo's compelling novel, Silence, tells something of the story of Christianity in Japan at this time.) It was also here, earlier this century, that Fr Maximilian Kolbe OFM, now St Maximilian

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Kolbe, committed to the evangelisation of Asia, founded a Franciscan friary, which continues

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his work today. He himself returned to Poland and later died at Auschwitz during the Second World War.

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Congratulations to Prue Tehan and Joanne Halpin (Year 10) who were there at Kaisei on a

homestay visit for the two weeks of the term

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break. Prue and Joanne were outstanding ambassadors of Loreto Mandeville Hall and the

staff and students were most impressed by them.

I was very pleased and proud to see them fully participating in school life, savouring the ethos

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and culture of the school, and at all times

courageously putting their Japanese language skills to work.

My hope is that this trip has strengthened our relationship with Kaisei Girls' High School and that many more students in the future will be able to have the opportunity which Prue and Joanne have had to experience Japanese school life to the full.

Principal, Dr Anne Hunt, received a warm welcome from the community of

the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary during her visit to Fukuoka in Japan.

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(Dr) Anne Hunt

Principal

Literature with Lydia

Jeff Kennett - Pop Star

With the added incentive of being joined by the intellectually stimulating company of the

eagerly in the lecture theatre at the beginning

As Mr Jeff Kennett, the Premier of Victoria, strolled up the school driveway, stopping momentarily to admire the blossoming, red Camellias, I had no option but to pinch myseltl After nearly 18 months of communicating over the telephone and tlirough the mail to set up his visit the anticipated day came on September 12, 1997.

of the last week of third term to listen to Dr

As Mr Kennett walked through the quad to Mandeville Hall his

Lydia Wevers'lectures on the texts being studied

welcome at school was like that of a pop star - girls sci'earned from classroom windows and were in awe at the sight of Jeffsmiling and

Year 12 Literature class from Melbourne

Grammar, our Year 12 students assembled

for their test CATs.

Accustomed to the gentle pace of Year 12 discussion on text, the girls found their pens moving furiously to keep pace with University style lectures probing the deconstruction of Antony and Cleopatra, a feminist interpretation of The Age of Innocence

and a detailed

exploration of the water imagery in A Mail for al l

Seasons. These were some of the topics covered by Dr Wevers as she prepared the students in English and Literature for their confrontation with the examiners.

We have been fortunate to have Dr Wevers

with us at this time for the past three years and she has provided valuable stimulus for our students as they begin their revision. She is an experienced and highly-regarded lecturer and writer. A graduate of Victoria University of Wellington and Oxford University, Dr Wevers has lectured at Victoria University, Sydney University and has been a guest lecturer at

several European universities. She has also

waving back at tliein.

Whilst the Year 11 and 12 students waited for the arrival of Mr

Keniiett, they were kept entertained as the battalion of media that accompany Mr Ketinett on his daily outings set up their equipment in Maiideville Hall. After a brief introduction Mr Kennett opened the floor for 'questions, comments or abuse' and faced questions on a wide range of topics covering everything from the proposed changes to the Auditor-General's office to the redevelopment of' the V.C.E. system, as well as many questions focusing on Pauline Hanson.

After a brief tour through the historic house, Mr Kennett was surrounded by a crowd of media representatives, which consequently landed us on the A.B.C and Channel 10 evening news. I have no doubt that the Premier's visit will be imprinted on the minds of the VCE students who were able to pose questions and to "rub shoulders" with him. Perhaps the .junior year levels will recall Mr Kennett's visit in 20 years' time as something to rival the visit of the Beatles to Melbourne in the 60s!!

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delighted to discover that our leaders are only a letter (or two!) away, and in the process I certainly gained an intimate understanding of the word Persistence!!

written and edited several books and has

Louisa Coleman (Year 12)

recently been awarded an Arts Council Grant to

write a book on the history of' print in New Zealand. Unfortunately, this means that she will not be available to lecture to our students next year.

The students' enthusiasm for Dr Wevers'

lectures was exciting to witness. Some of their comments suggested the value of very challenging experiences. Several girls felt that heariiig their texts spoken of in a more sophisticated way gave them access to new language, new ways of expressing ideas that had previously been just forming in their minds.

We were also able to enjoy learning in a variety of ways, including a relaxed tutorial on Emma, sitting under the trees in the glade.

Thank you, Lydia, for sharing your insight with us and we look forward to seeing your book when it is published!

Margot Thompson (English Coordinator)

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Dr Lydia Wevers offers her viewpoint on VCE texts to

Premier of Victoria, Mr Jeff Kennett, and one of his entourage receive a guided tour of the historic house from Dr Anne Hunt (Principal), Mrs Alison

an attentive audience of Loreto and Melbourne

Miller (Vice Principal), Louisa Coleman, who arranged the visit, Amy Hede

Grammar students.

(School Captain) and Emily Gregory (School Vice Captain).

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Year 3 Sleepover

Merci Madame, Au Revoir

As part of our Outdoor Education Program

et Bonne Chance!

Year 3 participated in a class sleepover on Friday 17 October. The children finished school at the

Our great friend. teacher and colleague, Marie-

normal time, changed into casual clothes and had afternoon tea together. Miss Webster then

Louise Khamara leaves Loret:o Mandeville Hall

organised a 'Yowie' Treasure Hunt. The children

dedication and commitment to the School. She

at the end of 1997 after seventeen years of

were encouraged to use compasses and follow

has served the School most generously as a

directions to reach their Yowie.

The rain

teacher of French and through her involvement

interrupted our hunt, but we pressed on to find

in the extracurricular activities of'students, most

all of our Yowies and only a few were crushed

notably with the Cross Country team. During

by little feet.

her time here she has developed her students' jskills and their love for language. Many have

Our Dads, Mr Minear, Mr Nicholson and Mr Savage arrived to help with cooking our sausages and the children started to prepare dinner. In the Art Room children were placed in different, groups to organise the food. Lettuce, cheese, carrots. tomatoes and fruit were washed. cut

and prepared to be served. By the end I think we had a few budding chets ready to embark on their new careers!!

expressed their appreciation of' her expertise as a teacher, not only when they leave Loreta, but also when they proceed to tertiary study and overseas travel. The School community has long admired her commitment to excellence and her

willingness to take on various positions of leadership such as house and year level coordination. Iii most recent times she has taken

on the very responsible role of VASS

After a few games, dinner was ready and relished by all. Yowies were on the dessert menu

wish her well in retirement. Bonne chance

and we moved to the staffroom where it was

Marie-Louise!

Co()rdinator. We will miss her very much and

onto the disco floor. We danced and rocked to

Hanson, The Spice Girls and of course the Macarana. The girls appeared to be tiring, so we took our opportunity to organise pyjamas and bedding for the night. The Music and Drama

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room was big enough to hold us all so we bedded down for the night, watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

A few hours sleep and it was already 5.30 am - a little early to be .jumping around yet, so we watched t:he Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe until a more civilised hour. At 6.30 am we were

up, dressed and packing our bags. We ate in the staffroom, chatting over our cereal about our

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fun night. The children were all commended on Enjoying the

their excellent behaviour and it was time to go home. The parents promptly picked them up at

Year 3

7.30 am and the teachers all headed home for a

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well earned rest.

Landy, Miss Kelly Moxon and Eleanor Dunin.

Madame Marie-Louise Khamara

Karine Hodder (Year 3 Teacher)

Some Enchanted Evening The night of October 10 was indeed an enchanted evening as the Oak Parlour was filled with the harmonious notes of Schubert, Choi)in, Liszt and Havel played to perfection by Anneliese Gill. Following a recital which Dr Hunt described as "having taken us to Heaven and back", guests enjoyed a chicken and champagne supper in the foyer and verandah of the Historic House.

As a way of showing thanks to her old School, Anneliese very generously offered to perform a piano recital in the Oak Parlour, with money

raised contributing to the Music Scholarship Fund. This Fund enables musically talented students to attend Loreto when in soine

instances, without the scholarship, they would not be able to do so.

If you would like more information on how you can help support the Music Scholarship Fund please contact Mrs Judy Reid in the Development Office on 9826 0211.

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The Dream Team

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Jessica Fetterplace had outstanding results from competitions in 1997.

Known as the "Dream Team", they competed in the Victorian Aerobic Championships and

placed 2nd overall, missing out on 1st place by only two points. This qualified them to compete at the. Australian Championships where they

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placed 12th out of all schools in Australia, before being disquali fied along with two other Victorian schools over uniform requirements.

The next competition for the girls was the Victorian Aerobic Spring Challenge held in

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October. The team placed 4th in a very close competition.

The current World Aerobic Champion, Dean Wright, came in to help the girls in Term 2,

which they thoroughly enjoyed. They improved dramatically with his help and choreography.

We say goodbye to Fiona Livi and Claire Jenkins as our Aerobics Captains for 1997 and

welcome Phoebe Knowles as 1998 Captain. Well done to the "Dream Team" for a successful year and for motivating all the junior teams.

Monica Wright (Aerobies Coach)

Second placegetters Victorian Aerobic Championships: (back) Fiona Livi, Claire Jenkins; (centre) Jessica Fetterplace (front) Phoebe Knowles.

complete a brief quiz and are issued with a licence. Once they have a licence, they are able to use the Internet whenever they wish.

Lunchtimes generally see the OIC filled with Internet enthusiasts eagerly 'surfing the net'.

Class groups have also made considerable use ofthe Online Information Centre. These classes

Surf's Up ... Nets Out 1997 saw the introduction of an exciting and

valuable new facility in the Information Services Centre - the Online Information Centre. It is a

small laboratory with 15 PCs capable of' accessing the Internet, CD-ROM and Office 97 software.

have been in many subject areas; Geography, History, English and IT. Resources found on the Internet have added another diinension tc

the research process for these students. Many of the teaching staff are highly skilled in their use of the Internet; this is an additional benefit for their students.

We look forward eagerly to 1998 when we will introduce e-mail access for the school

It is one ofthe major components of' the school's commitment to the use of technology through the curriculum. Once it is linked to the

Schoolwide network, students from P-12,

anywhere within Loreto Mandeville Hall, will be able to access global resources as well as applications software.

We are always keen to provide our students with access to the widest possible range of resources. We are constantly seeking new ways

community. This will give us a means of instant communication with each other and will give students the opportunity to undertake global collaborative projects.

The Online Information Centre is certainly proving to be popular with both staff and students. We anticipate that this popularity will continue to grow in the future.

Rosemary Abbott (Head of Information Services)

of achieving this. It seemed that our book and

non-book collections were well complemented by the introduction of the Internet.

This introduction has been a carefully planne.d and executed program. All the Teacher-

Librarians undertook Internet training. A working group, consisting of the Teacher-

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Librarians, Mr. Alon Kaiser (Internet Curriculum

Co-ordinator),

Information

Technology and other teaching staff, was formed.

After considerable discussion. an Acceptable Use

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Policy was written and distributed to all students. This involved the students and their

parents reading and signing an agreement in which they accepted responsibility for their use of the Internet. It is well known that there is considerable undesirable material on the

Internet; ultimately, it is up to the students themselves to use it wisely. Workshops are being run to teach the basic skills. Students then

Mrs Joan Ryan assists Year 8 students Bree Martin, Natalie Gileno, Jessica Ries, and Alecia Mustey, as they try the new Online Information Centre.

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Thank You As 1997 draws to a close, we would li ke to take this opportunity of thanking :111 members of the Loreto School Family who have so generously assisted the School through donations to the Building, 1.ibrary, Scholarship and Historic House Funds.

Their donations are used for the maintenance of facilities and resources, and also help to provide a number of scholarships and buisaries. With government grants decreasing in real value each year, this kind offundraising is vital iii order to meet the School's needs fur increasingly specialised facilities and resources and to maintain our high

educational standards. We are, therefore, most grateful for the financial support of the individuals listed below.

It you would like further information on how you can assist the School with a donation to one of the above funds or by

leaving a bequest, please feel free to contact our Director of Development, Mrs Judy Reid, on 9826 0211.

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Mrs Vicki Herold (Brennan)

Mrs R. O'Collins

Ms A. Adams

Mrs A. Hill

Julien & MaryAnne O'Connell

Ms A. Allen

Mrs J. Hooson

Ms T. O'Connor

Ms It Annesley

Mrs M. Horsfall (May)

Mrs S. Pettenon (Crotigh)

Mrs A. Arthur (Lee)

Mr Paul Hoy

Mrs J. Phillips (Weichard)

Mi· and Airs M. Aylward

Dr Aline Hunt

Mrs Y. Phillipson

Mrs D. Batten (Rawson)

Ms A. James

Mrs N. M. Plant

Mr D. J. Beatty

Mi· lan James

Priest Family

Ms E. Blackie

Mrs C. Kehoe

The Bowen Family

Mrs Pamela Veronica Keith

Miss A. Bowler

Halkyard)

Mrs J Reid (Quin)

Mi R. Brownell

Mrs D. D. Kelleher-Dixon

Mr and Mrs Andrew Rowe

Mrs P.Burke (Campbell)

Mrs B. Kelly

Mrs J. E. Ryan

Miss Elizabeth Butt

Mrs J. Kiernan (Silk)

Mrs S. Stagg

Ms K Hyrnes

Mrs J. T. Loughnan (D'Arcy)

Ms C. Tange

iMiss J. M. Cahill

Ms L. Taylor

Mr.s J. A. Callander

Frank & Maggie Lynch Mrs M. A. Lynch

Tony & Gabrielle Cavanough

Pamela & Bryan Madden

Mr and Mrs Richard Tracey

Ms P. England

Airs H. Mari·on

Miss R. Trait

Ms P. Evans

Mi· and Mrs Alan Martello

Mrs L. Tran

Ms A. M. Fitzgerald Floor World Ringwood

Mrs Y. McCardel (Wearne)

Mrs P. Vardy

Ms L McCarthy

Airs A. Von Braun

Mi· .ind Mrs Aldo Gandolfo

Terry & Jenny McCartney

Mrs L.A. Walker

Ms J. Geh

Mrs M. MeNamara (Crawford)

Mrs M. Walters (Buxton)

Mrs M. Golder

Ms T. Meehan

Ms F. Waring

Ms P. Reed (nee

Mrs F. Reid

Miss A. M. Tocigl

Miss J. Gorman

Mrs R. Merry

Mr and Mrs Patrick Whelan

Mrs A. (lowers (Cunningham)

Ms S. J. Morck

Mrs M. A. Willis

Nicholas & Maureen Green

Mrs Maria Myers

Mrs D. Yeldham

Mrs L. R. Hart

Mrs Barbara Nott (Hill)

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1998 School Captain Phoebe Knowles

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1998 School Vice Captain Joanne Amott

Congratulations 1998 Debating Captain Catherine Meehan

1998 Music Captain Rochelle Howie

1998 Sports Captain Caroline O'Brien

Congratulations to the 1998 Student Councillors Back: L-R Dr Anne Hunt (Principal), Clare O'Neil, Joanne Amott, Mrs Alison Miller (Vice Principal).

Centre: Rochelle Howie, Rachel Hoy, Lucy Maule, Margherita Boemo, Meg Ockleshaw.

Front: Phoebe Knowles, Nancy Sposato, Rachel Ball, Jessica Moretti, Michelle Rodrigues

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Musical Moments

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In my role as Victorian President ofAustralian Strings Association, I have been fortunate this year to have travelled around Australia to meet

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with a number of musicians and teachers, particularly in the broader areas of Music education. What impressed inc most was the refreshing enthusiasm of all those l met.

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I visited the Border Music Camp in Albury

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where young students are encouraged and given the opportunity for many satisfying musical experiences.

My visit to the Australian Society of Music Education Conference for five days in Brisbane was, by contrast, a broad learning curve for me.

Here,over 400 delegates gathered to present and debate, current research and pedagogical skills and material used internationally. It always is a great experience to get involved in 'the bigger picture'. I loved singing songs from many countries of the world witli the talented Doreen Rao, and thrived on the cross fertilisation

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of musical ideas.

These conferences, held every two years, offer a self-evaluating moment to see yourself as a Music Educator, instead of a violin teacher or

ensemble conductor or whatever your everyday role may be.

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Finally, I spent ten days in Perth, at the invitation of the WA Youth Orchestra Association.

I was invited to work with the

tutors and all levels of the string students in ...,,.

their organisation. This was an interesting exercise designed to share ideas, including rehearsal techniques, pacing of' lessons, sharing

Year 7 Retreat adapted the story ofThe Rainbow Fish for one of the prayer

of repertoire and the importance of developing

sessions pictured below right.

skills in the group situation. During the week I visited a number of schools run by the Education Department and had the opportunity to take ensembles and group classes and address

Year 7 Retreat (Below left) Bianca Sabatino and Grace Deacon working on some of the graphics for the Year 7 Retreat Day.

teachers.

I also gave a lecture for the instrumental method students at the University.

At the Conference in Brisbane, and in Perth, I

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was able to meet with students and staff from various Loreto Schools around Australia.

I am very grateful to Loreto Mandeville Hall for giving ine the opportunity to take advantage of these professionally developing and mentally stimulating events. I am looking forward to

sharing some new ideas with the students at Loreto.

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Mid-Year Arrival

Any Einsteins?

Arriving ata new school inthe n,iddle of the

Science Week '97 in the Junior School was a

year is not easy. I should know, because I did. I

huge success! The week commenced with the

arrived on the first day of Term 3, 1997. My name is Megan Hunter and I'in the iiewest

Quiz Competition. Each day hundreds of'entries

member of Year 5 Blue, whose teacher is Miss

researched answers to daily questions. On Friday the first 20 correct entries drawn were

Blackie. Year 5 Blue is a very kind group of Senior School

girls. They really helped me settle in. The teachers were great too. When I first niet them,

Laboratory:

they explained what the class did last semester

Brighid Ginnane-

and taught me any new skills I'd need. Madame

Smith, Ashleigh

Rozkin, our French teacher, was especially

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helpful, giving me extra help. At my last school we leariit italian and I couldn't speak a word of French. Everybody was great at helping me

Year 1 in the

Grace Campbell together with Junior School Science

Coordinator, Miss Michelle

settle iii so well. When I arrived, I only knew

one person. The only problem was she was in Year 6, but now I know everyone iii my class.

Megan Hunter, (Year 5)

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were placed in the box as the students

awarded science prizes.

Each day at lunchtime the students were able

to watch science videos in the library. We were entertained in the Senior School by the Year 8

I)rama Group who presented Science plays on topics such as 'The Senses' and 'Volcanoes'.

There was much excitement as each class

visited the Senior School lab for their Science

lesson. Prep had an introduction to the Lab; Year l used magnets to create moving cars on a racetrack and Year 2 created Slime.

Year 3

made Cartesian divers while Year 4 used the

microscopes to investigate various slides. Year 5 mixed chemicals to create colourful chemistry aiid Year 6 investigated electricity and circuits, producing imaginative scenes which had 1),ittery operated lights in them.

The week concluded with a visit from the

CSIRO who intrigued Year 3 and 4 with an Electricity and Magnetism show and Year 5

und 6 who conducted interesting experiments using household chemicals.

The many varied activities provided a great springboard for further discussion, story writing

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and most importantly, a greater interest in Science.

Michelle Lindeman

(Junior School Science Coordinator)

1998 School Sports Captains Congratulations to the following students who will hold the following positions of leadership and responsibility in the school for the next twelve months: Aerobics:

Phoebe Knowles (C)

Meaghan Oloughlin (VC)

Athletics:

Rachel Hoy (C)

Samantha Basford (VC)

Basketball:

Joanne Amott (C)

Angela MeFarland (VC)

Cricket:

Adele Brazenor (C)

Daniela Norman (VC)

Cross Country:

Caroline O'Brien (C)

Chelsea Rowlings (VC)

Diving:

Samantha Basford (C)

Equestrian:

Phoebe Knowles (C)

Fencing:

Stephanie Resciniti (C)

Gymnastics:

Anna Francis (C)

Jessica Moretti (VC)

Hockey:

Rachel Hoy (C)

Margherita Boemo (VC)

Netball:

Joanne Aniott (C)

Marie Dermatis (VO

Rowing:

Clare O'Neill (C)

Emily Tribe (VC)

Skiing:

Lucinda Gannon (C)

Softball:

Nicole Corcoran (C)

Rachel Hoy (VC)

Swimming:

Olivia Sweeney (C)

Rachel Ball (VC)

Tennis:

Margherita Boemo (C)

Katrina Hood (VC)

Volleyball:

Katsy Lee (C)

Jodie Fry ( VC)

Waterpolo:

Rachel Ball (C)

Anthea Kavanagh (VC)

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involved in the consumption of alcohol. Through videos, discussions and the Information Evening

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we attended with our parents, the Year 98 have

been given the opportunity to learn how to make sensible decisions regarding alcohol.

Before we began this program, a standard drink to us was one without a pink paper umbrella. However, now we are aware of the alcohol content of different alcoholic drinks aiid

what volume of a particular beverage constitutes a standard drink. At the Information Evening,

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we were put into groups with other girls' parents; this enabled us to talk freely about issues raised in class.

All Year 9 students participated in the

Year 11 students at the Re-thinking Drinking Information Night for Paren,F

program. The issue was one of interest to eacli

Back: Alice Penna, Tiffany Loft, Catherine Meehan (back), Maria

of us and a source of valuable information.

Asimakopoulos, Lucy Maule

Jane Stewart and Kate MeMahon, (Year 9)

Front: Carlene Ngoma, Daniela Calabro, Amanda Cosgriff, Kate Turnbul;

'The Little Red Hen' During the last week of' Term 3, Years Prep, 1,2 and 3 performed a wonderful musical version of'The Little Red Hen'

The performance was the highlight of our drama and music lessons, bringing toget,her the

skills we'd been developing over the year.

The Year 3 girls took the lead roles and t

performed wonderfully, working very hard to learn their lines. Tlie remainder of the girls

were our cute little ducks, our cool cats, lively pigs, squawking chickens and line dancing farmers who moaned about the weather.

As always a gre.at number of people were involved in making the production possible, from the class teachers to the specialist staff itt the Junior School. and the Audio and Drama

Departments of' the Senior School. Thank you to all for your patience and for your enthusiastic contributions.

Performing Little Red Hen: Georgette Scanlon, Bridget

Michelle Seymour (Year 6 Teacher)

Noonan, Stephanie Clark and Grace Mighell (Year 3)

600 Reasons to Share On Thursday evening 28 August, I accompanied Anthea Kavanagh to the

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Stonnington City Council - Citizen of the Year Awards Night. Anthea was there to receive the

Stonnington Bicentennial Scholarship for her literary, artistic and photographic piece displaying the history of Stonnington House.

The awards were adjudicated by the Mayor of Stonnington, Adam Held and the City's other councillors, with the reward for the Senior School

Divisioii being a cash prize of $600.00 The evening was very successful. The Mayor of Stonnington warmly welcomed us, along with other prizewinners and citizens attending. The company, the food, the music and the award ceremony all made for an entertaining night.

The ()nly disappointment was that Anthea was not willing to 'share the wealth' and instead has decided to invest the money.

Katherine Duggan, (Year 11)

Winner of the Stonnington Bicentennial Scholarship, (left) Anthea Kavanagh (Year 11) is congratulated by schoolfriend, Katherine Duggan.

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will, cast a vote. It is imperative that we use

1997 Queen's Trust

this responsibility by taking an informed

National Capital Seminar

approach and thereby take an active part in the direction of our future.

The week I spent in Canberra was one of the

Phoebe Knowles (Year ll)

most fascinating of my life. Being surrounded by ninety-nine friendly, open minded, fun loving and intriguing people was an experience in itself.

Constant discussion and exploration of all issues

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affecting Australians, young and old, pervaded the dorms, meal times, tours and the limited

free time. The lectures were insightful and informative, offering a glimpse into the minds

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and lives of many prominent Australian leaders.

I could not say that after a week I left with a full understanding ofAustralian politics. To say that would be absurd. Rather, I left with the realisation of how much there is to learn. I left

with a desire to question more, to listen more, to appreciate more. I left promising myself that when I cast my first ballot I would be able to define the rationale behind who I had boxed as

number one and why.

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The lively debate from both Houses was intriguing. The banter across parties in the Senate was relentless and as entertaining as ever we hear reported. I liked their irreverent jibes, but being present during a particularly volatile week, abuse at times over-stepped the line of fair play as we saw an opponent's Achilles Heel mercilessly ripped apart. This was the week of the incident regarding Senator Nick Sherry.

The Governor General's House, Yarralumla,

is stunning. Its present occupant, Sir William Deane, is a gracious and utterly charming man.

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Phoebe Knowles with Democrat Senator, Cheryl Kernel at Parliament House, Canberra.

During the afternoon tea reception he asked me in a quiet, distinguished voice my name and the school I attended. I was taken aback by the absolute lack of superiority in his disposition.

He replied to my "Loreto, Mandeville Hall" with

"I know it well, my great aunt went to Mandeville, a lovely school."

The Head of Schoolgirls' Rowing Regatta In March of this year we hosted the H.O.S.G. Regatta. The event was a wonderful success for

To end the week we were scheduled to greet

Loreto Mandeville Hall both oil and offthe water.

the 1985 Australian of the Year and 1987

The H.O.S.G. Committee was led by Convenor,

Humanitarian of the Year, Dick Smith. He was

Marita Ball, and comprised parents from the

to arrive on the front oval after flying in in his

LMH Rowing Club. This group performed

helicopter, as one does! As it turned out, he

wonders in planning

didn't fly in but the impact he made on me was

merchandising, printing and Regatta operations

no less. His speech was inspirational, honest,

optimistic and uplifting. "The harder you work, the luckier you get." Dick Smith is in a position where he is content and has the freedom to do

as he wants. I feel that he can truly look people

in the eye and know that he has not only tried, he has made a difference. His greatest achievement; "My marriage is a success" is an admirable indication of his priorities.

the

catering,

for the two-day carnival. Most significantly, nearly 250 of our parents were mobilised to run the stalls, prepare the meals and refreshments, and assist with managing the on-water activities.

Each year the Regatta is hosted by a different school, and the host retains any profits it is able to generate. The work of our Committee, and

all of those volunteer parents. realised a Net Profit of $21,300.00 for the LMH Rowing Club.

The week was fun, but more than that, it was

These funds have been used to support the

informative. There were lengthy discussions

purchase by the Club of two new racing fours

regarding the political apathy and ignorance

with oars.

shown by not all, but many young Australians.

The School Council congratulates Marita Ball,

In Victoria, and at Loreto especially, we are

the H.O.S.G. Committee members, and all the

lucky to be offered nonpartisan resources on all

volunteers for achieving an outstanding financial

political systems. It isn't mandatory to study

result, and for staging a highly successful event,

politics as a class, but it is important to study

particularly one of the size, complexity and

politics as young Australians who have, or soon

profile of the Head of Schoolgirls' Regatta.

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Gold Medal Chef!

With help from the Parents' Association, the

Home Economics Department was fortunate to acquire the services of David Payne as our chef in residence. It was during David's visit we realised how fortunate we were. Finding a chef who was available for three weeks and with

David's level of experience and expertise was indeed a lucky break for Loreto.

David has won numerous gold, silver and

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bronze medals as an individual and team

participant and team manager in several World Culinary Olympics. David is Australia's most

experienced Special Event caterer. He has been t

responsible for overseeing the catering at the Grand Prix, Australian Open, America's Cup in

Fremantle and has recently been appoiiited by the Australian Olympic Committee as overseer in the planning and implementation of catei·ing for all venues fbr the Australian Olympics.

All Home Economics students worked with

David in their practical classes covering a variety of dishes from Asian noodles, Risottos, Mullins

and Warm Salads through to Pavlovas and Soufflds. Dishes were demonstrated, reinfbreing and extending students' skills, and then students were encouraged to mix and match ingredients to produce a variety of interesting and

tantalising products. The underlying push was for quick, healthy food combining common or

leflover food with unusual but readily available sauces.

After school classes were offered to students,

staff' and parents as well as lunclitime demonstrations and various talks. There were

Chef in Residence, Mr David Payne, demonstrates the finer points in

opportunities for all members of the school community with an interest in food to

the Home Economics kitchen.

participate.

Allison Rome

(Home Economies Coordinator)

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Even the staff got into the act after school with Mrs Robyn Stapley and Mrs Jo Lonergan showing their

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Prue Hartley and Joanne Halpin (Year 10) try their hand at pavlovas

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Language Extension

This was the inaugural year (,f' operation fur the Parents' Association. following the amalgamation of the Fathers' and Mothers' Associations at the end of 1996. During the year, the Association ensured that those functions that had become traditions within the respective parent bodies

The 'Mandeville Mirror' is a school newspaper which is written, illustrated and published by girls from our three Year 6 classes. The 'Mirror' is sold to children and teachers from Prep to Year 6 for 30¢ a copy, the proceeds of' which are donated to charity.

continued successfully. In each case, it is pleasing to

Much of the material the girls write is drawn

report that the major fund-raising and social events were

from their personal experiences and interests, and they are encouraged to tap into their own

outstanding successes.

The year began with Family Day on the lawns in front

feelings and to critically respond to world events

of the historic house. The Fathers' Dinner and Mothers'

and local news, as well as to books and films they

Luncheon were followed by the entertainment night in

have enjoyed. They are very aware that tliey are

May, with all events well patronised aiid social triumphs.

writing for an equally critical audience and make

The traditional Father-Daughter Masses continue to be

every effbrt to cater to their reading public by

well supported and we take the opportunity to thank

writing entertaining stories and poems and articles about school life and sporting events.

Noel Grant for his dedication and commitment as

Coordinator of' the Father-Daughter Mass programme.

Talented artists from Year 6 provide whimsical

The aims of the Parents' Association are to:

illustrations which add humour and poignancy to the articles. The Mandeville Mirror is now

* support and promote the spiritual, intellectual and

nearly five years old and has recently reached

philosophical aims of the school:

the milestone ofthe 21st edition. Congratulations

fbster cooperation and communication between the

to the writers and illustrators!

School and the parents; and

Penny Trebileock

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(Special Education Teacher)

and its students.

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To achieve these aims, the Parents' Association needs and invites the participation of You, the LMH parents, not just working within the committee and on various sub-committees, but also in the many casual roles that arise throughout the year and which all help to ensure the ongoing success of the Association. In order that our daughters,now and in the future, will reap the rewards of a Loreto education, the Parents' Association will continue to strive to enhance the school's facilities and

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The committee usually meets twice per term. At these

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meetings, the school presents reports on school activities and items of interest to parents. The committee then reports on various social activities and plans future events that can assist in improving the social and financial wellbeing ofthe school.

On behalf' of the School Community, I wish to take the opportunity to thank the 1997 committee members: Julie Laurence (Vice President), Damian Taylor (Vice

President), Carol Kiibiak (Secretary), John Ireland (Treasurer), Shan Podolakin, Mary Mc('.loskey, Noel Grant, Tony Cavanagh and Krys Gruba for their unwavering support and contributions to a most successful

first year of the LMH Parents' Association. The Association would like to acknowledge Maggie Lynch

Producing the Mandeville Mirror: (from front) Bridget Scanlon, Monica Soszynski, Lucy Kenny, Jessica Foley, Emmie Lewis,

(Coordinator of Parent Class Reps), Mary-Ellen Blackburn

Madeleine Campbell and Georgina Flood.

and Shan Podotakin (Convenors of the Swap Shop) and Mary MeCIoskey (Convenor of Second Hand Book Sale) who have wcxked tirelessly for the benefit of parents in

Congratulations

recent years with outstanding results.

The Parents' Association is a strong body of people who

The whole school community of Loreto

are enthusiastic and dedicated to the task of supporting

Mandeville Hall congratulates our Principal,

the Loreto school community in the education and social

Dr Anne Hunt. on the recent publication of her

awareness of our daughters. A strong foundation has

book

been laid for the future success of the Association. The

The Trinity and the Paschal Mysterv: A Development in Recent Catholic Theology. The

challenge now is for other parents to come forward and

book is Volume 5 in the series New Theology Studies published by Litiirgical Press,

Continue the work that has commenced during 1997.

Minnesota, and is an extension of Anne's

Paul Holland

Doctorate of Theology studies.

President Parents' Association

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Report Loreto Mandeville Hall

Marguerite Ryan, Annabelle Scanlon, Ellison Taffe IBVM,

Kathy O'Connell, Ian James, Judy Reid, Zena Roslan and Tania Salzano) has done much to formulate the plans

School Council

and initiatives to promote the school and enhance

The primary activity of the School Council during 1997 has been to initiate and review policy directions for the School. In that context, the Council, at its first meeting in March 1997, adopted a plan tabled by the Principal and her executive team. This plan included valuable contributions by the various standing committees of the Council, all of whoin were consulted in connection with the formulation of the plan.

In broad terms, the plan concentrated on policy directions to:

:': support and provide resources to the Principal in her endeavours to maintain and develop further the high standards and academic integrity of' the school; * ensure financial stability through the continuous review of the financial operations of the school, aimed at reducing existing debt and building a capital base for the refurbishment and replacement of building fabric in ensuing years;

relationships within the school community.

The Property Committee (Bill Brazenor (Chair), Anne Hunt, Peter Suffren, Henry Turnbull, John O'Loughlin, Kathy O'Connell, Ian James and Toiii Parrott) has industriously gone about preparing for the implementation of refurbishment and property development plans.

The Council Review Committee (Elizabeth Butt (Chair), Paul Hoy, Anne Hunt, Ellison Taffe IBVM, Margaret Honner IBVM, and ,-Jenny MeMillan) has completed an appraisal ofthe Council to ensure it achieves its objectives and best practices.

The Council acknowledges and expresses its gratitude for the contributions made by all the Committee members.

Integral to any work of the Council is the support of the Principal and her staff. She excels, as does her staff, in formulating and bringing to the Council valuable

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suggestions and initiatives for approval and adoption.

The School is extremely well served by her and them, and

Network to enable computerised servicing of all class rooms and administrative centres at the school; and

they deserve our thanks and appreciation for their efforts.

:': review and support initiatives that will improve and

Loreto Mandeville Hall School Council

Paul Hoy, Chairman

develop relationships and operations amongst all integral sections of the school including the Institute ofthe Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto Sisters), students, staff and supporting school associations.

I am pleased to report that the Council is confident of achieving the objectives it set for 1997. Nevertheless,

Waverley Eisteddfod In Septeinber of this year, Loreto Mandeville Hall entered several recorder groups and soloists in the Waverley Eisteddfod which has the largest recorder

concerns remain. These relate to the ever-increasing

competition of any ofVictoria's eisteddfods, over 20 schools

costs of delivery of the School's broad range of programmes, the cost of infrastructure relating to information technology, and the reduction in government financial support in real terms. It remains a challenge to balance these negative factors against the need to keep school fees at the miiiiinum possible level. The Couilcil will need to deal with this issue as a major objective in

competing in the various sections.

the years to come.

Our students represented us in all of the entered sections with great dignity and sense of performance and were rewarded with honourable mentions in the two ensemble sections that were entered. Loreto entered five soloists who were all awarded honourable mentions in

their age divisions.

The highlight of the Eisteddfod for Loreto was our

The school needs capital improvements and refurbishment of existing buildings, plant and equipnient.

In the past, funds for these items have been provided by the Institute and generous benefactions of past parents

girls' performance in the Primary School Consort section, where oui· consort, iii a field of 16, was awarded first place. The girls, who performed Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

by Mozart, were Hannah Coleman (Year 6), Julia Szondy

and pupils. Future improvement of these facilities will

(Year 5) and Elsa Musolino (Year 6). Congratulations to

depend upon the willingness and capacity of the school community to participate in philanthropic programmes,

all our blockflautists for their wonderful performances.

Deana Dodds

that will be initiated by the Council in 1998 and beyond.

(Music Teacher)

This will ensure that our school continues to maintain its

position in the forefront of Catholic education for girls in Melbourne.

The Institute continues to provide advice and support in governing the schools. At a meeting held in Sydney in September 1997, it informed each of its seven schools of' its blue-print plan to support them into the future. This made it clear to all present that initiatives to improve and develop the schools will ensure that the Loreto

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charism in education continues well into the future.

The hard work of' the Council is done by its various committees. The Finance Committee (David Beatty (Chair), Anne Hunt, Bryan Madden, Ellison Taffe IBVM, Kathy

O'Connell, Ian James, Patrick Sweeney, Les Coleman and Christine Owen) has assisted in the development of policies to improve financial management. This work will benefit the school for many years into the future.

The Communication and Development Cominittee

(Barbara Kitchen (Cliair), Anne Hunt, Kevin Halpin,

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Winners Waverley Eisteddfod Primary School Consort Section: Hannah Coleman (Year 6), Julia Szondy (Year 5) and Elsa Musolino (Year 6).

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Senior School Interhouse

Swimming Sports Clockwise from top left 1. Ward: (L-R) Clare O'Neil, Therese Hanrahan, Roxanna Ryan, Lucy Maule, Georgina Ryan, Meg Ockleshaw, Stella Spitatiorakis, Sophie Dowling, Adele Brazenor.

2. Mr and Mrs Sweeney present the House trophy to Ward Captains Emily Petricola and Anthea Kavanagh.

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3. Spectators enjoy the view at the new Swimming Centre at Albert Park 4. Annie Merrylees and Megan Downing support Mulhall.

5. "Barry bunch": Meaghan O'Loughlin, Kate Jackson, Aimee Lipscombe, Marie Dermatis.

6. Mornane Captains, Olivia Sweeney and Katrina Hood accept the House Spirit Award.

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Junior School Report The season of'Advent is with us once more as we begiii the many preparations for Christmas. As one takes a quiet moment to reflect upon the patterns of growth and life of our community, one can only be humbled by the many experiences - the confident Prep child who approaches life with enthusiasm and spirit, or the Year Six student who has displayed leadership, whilst travelling her journey within the Junior School.

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'Be true...Be f'air...Be God's loving people' was the theme developed for the Junior School this year following the reflection by all Loreto schools within Australia on the 1BVM Mission Statement. This theme challenged staff and children to reflect upon many aspects of their daily life within and beyond the school community.

This year saw many changes within the Junior School - the transition from an IBVM leader to a lay leader, a position which I have found most rewarding and challenging. Following the resignation of Miss Pat Moylan who had dedicated twenty six years to teaching at Loreto Mandeville Hall plus carrying out the role of Deputy

plant a small tree that will some day give shade

Head of the Junior School, Miss Catherine Sim was

to people they will never know."

appointed to this very important role.

Mrs Kathy O'Connell (Head of Junior School)

A Shady Spot "One ofthe noblest things a person can do is

Our dream at Loreto Mandeville Hall is to

The liturgical life of our school forms an integral part of the fabric ofour daily being. This fabric is strengthened by the many programs and celebrations developed by our Religious Education Coordinator, Mrs Dot Peters. and the girls. Prayer leadership is viewed as an important role for any girl to hold as it allows the child to participate in the formation of liturgies, assembly prayer, classroom

accumulate a perpetual Endowment Fund, the income from which will provide for an increasing

prayer plus Prep-Year 12 celebrations.

School family, you are a special part of the

The positive response from the students when asked to assist such groups as 'Special Kids' or The Sacred Heart Missions in St Kilda is very gratifying. The sense of giving of self is so much a part of our school's IlliSSiOn statement.

Information Technology offers exciting challenges to all. Being able to learn touch typing in Prep through to

number of the School's needs. The Endowment

Fund zvould be like a tree, giving shade to our School. Tc, plant this, however, we need your help.

As a member of the Loreto Mandeville Hall

School's history and tradition. By remembering

the School in your will, you can help secure its financial future.

If you would like further information on how you can remember the School in your will, please contact Mrs Judy Reid in the Development Office for a totally confidential discussion.

accessing the Iiiternet are exhilarating experiences for both teachers and students.

Drama. music and sports programs offer another

diversity to our daily school life. The girls are encouraged to actively participate in all programs then if they wish they may pursue extra-curricular activities in these fields.

The vitality and enthusiasm displayed by all can make one feel weary.

Book Week, Science Week, Peace Week, Family Week, Maths Week and Mission Week add new challenges to our daily experiences. Our gif'ted teachers briiig the programs alive with their expertise and creativity.

Our school community was deeply saddened by the death of Mrs Virginia Molone.y during October of this

year. Virgiiiia, a highly esteeined staff member for seventeen years, played an iniportant part in the formation of many girls. Her sense of humour and enjoyment of life will be remembered by many staff' members in years to come.

As we move into the Christmas season, let us all take

the time to reflect upon the joy ofliving each day as a new experience, a challenge to grow within ourselves.

Celebrate this discovery with family and friends.

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Wishing our Loreto families a joyful. peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year.

Kathy O'Connell (Head of the Junior School)

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In Golden Valley In September, Year 4 ventured down to

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Flinders Golden Valley Ranch for two days. On the way down we visited a fantastic adventure playground which allowed the girls the opportunity to stretch their legs and have something to eat.

On arrival at the camp we were met by our friendly hosts, Andrea and Beryl, who showed us to our rooms. The girls quickly decided which

bunk they wanted and then met in the dining room for a delicious lunch.

The rest of the

afternoon was taken tip by the following

activities - flying fox (which was attempted by all teachers!!), ropes course, nature walk and sensory trail.

The day ended with an

unforgettable night walk, and along the way we

met some friendly horses and soine not so friendly kangaroos.

Year 4 Bedtime at Golden Valley Ranch: Natasha Darrigan, Julia Pashula,

After the well needed night's sleep and some

Samantha Jreissati and Lucy Wilkinson

healtliy breakfast, the girls completed the activities from the previous day. The girls then

packed up their belongings and boarded the bus for a quiet journey home.

It was a worthwhile and enjoyable experience for both teachers and students.

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Virtuoso Literary Weekend Recently, twelve girls from Year 6 and two teachers attended a canip for budding writers, organised by children's author Krista Bell and held at Campaspe Downs Resort near Kyneton.

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During the weekend. from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 November, the girls inixed with similarlytalented students from eight other Melbourne

Ms Ann James, book illustrator, conducts a workshop during the Virtuoso

schools and attended discussions and workshops

Literary Weekend assisted by Miss Pat Moylan.

with such renowned writers as Paul Jennings and Margaret Clark, and illustrators Terry Denton and Ann James.

Although the weekend was characterised by informality and light-hearted humour, the students were certainly challenged intellectually and worked hard honing their literary skills and thinking laterally about their writing styles

and illustrating techniques. The students were also encouraged to mix with the authors and illustrators during meals and fi·ee time.

The girls found the weekend productive and thought provoking, while enjoying the delightful bush setting and pleasant weather.

Margaret Clark's parting words were "Whatever happens, just keep writing!"

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live in interesting times in education, times of rapid

change, and there is undoubtedly a certain measure of uncertainty as we negotiate those changes. One of' the most radical changes is that associated with the new information and communication technologies which are rapidly and dramatically changing the nature of teaching

and learning processes in schools. In 1997, we have seen the first stage in the installation of a Local Area Network

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Loreto Principal, Dr Anne Hunt, takes a stroll in beautiful

links tile Junior and Senior Schools and connects all the

Japanese gardens accompanied by Mrs Nagazumi, a specialist

major buildings ofthe School. Network outlets have been

in Japanese arts at Kaisei. (See article page 4)

installed throughout the School buildings.

Yet through all the changes, there are certain values and virtues which we hold dear. These are the values

LMH Year 11 ,student. Lizette Bell (Yl 1) was awarded

which are our inheritance as a Loreto school. They are

Certificate of Merit for Photography in the Ilford Aust.

the enduring values ofintegrity, sincerity. freedom, felicity and justice, which we seek to model and to instill in our

Pty. Ltd. 1997 School's Photograpliy Competition. Phoebe

students, and an unswerving commitment to education

Capital Seminar in Canberra. Anthea Kavanagh (Yll)

in values. It is this vision and commitment which

won the $600 Stonnington Couiicil Bicentennial Award.

distinguishes us as a Loreto school. The rest is nothing to

Nancy Sposato (Yll) was nominated to receive an AMEB

us, ifit is not grounded in this fundamental commitment.

Speech and Di·ama award. Head of Information Services Centre, Mrs. Rosemary Abbott, contributed a chapter to

Knowles (Yll) was selected to attend the 1997 National

The ultimate measure of our success as a I.oreto school is

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not the VCE results or the university entrance rates

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which we achieve, important though they are. Our dream

Demonstrating considerable initiative and perseverance,

is that our past pupils will use their education and their

Louisa Coleman (Y12) arranged for Premier Jeff Kennett

gifts, talents and resources to help to build a better

to come on September 12 to address VCE students. We

world. As Mary Ward said, we want them to Do good and

presented 8 teams in the Tournament of Minds and were

do it well; be seekers of truth ami doers of.justice.

delighted to have Team 2 declared Regional Finalists and proceed to the State Finals. Zoe Kitchen (Y10) was awarded the 'Spirit of Young Endeavour' iredal.

We set out on the 1997 roller-coaster with 939 students (298 in the Junior School and 641 in the Senior School).

School Captain Amy Hede and School Vice Captain Emily

Twenty eight students of Indonesian, together with

Gregory, together with the Year 12 Councillors for 1997,

three teachers, Sue Stockdale, Barbara Watt and Lisa

cliose -

Today's dreams, tomorrow's realities - as

Ritchie, travelled to Indonesia in the Term 2 break and

the

School theme for the year.

Japanese language students, Joanne Halpin and Prue

Year 11 (1996) results

Tehan (Y10), together with myself, took a homestay visit to Fukuoka Kaisei Girls Senior High School in Japan in the Term 3 break. During the course of'the year, we were

We take great pride in the VCE results of Year 12 (1996). Christine Sammartino (1996 Dux of School).

delighted to welcome Ms Sachiko Itagaki as Japanese

together with Cai·la Pascoe, Emily O'Connell, Agnieszka

Assistant and French exchange students, Aude de Clercq,

Solon, Penelope O'Loughlin, Rachel Doyle, Angela Dwyer,

Aureile Lesage, Sophie Gandon, and Charlotte Gay·nier.

Sarah Pinto, Elspeth Martini, ancl Elizabeth McCartney

Our French language students achieved sterling results in the 1997 Alliance Franqaise, with Daniela Panto, Eliza

achieved a Tertiary Entrance Ranking of 98.00 or above, placing them in the top 2% ofthe State. In total, 39 of the Year 12 students achieved a TER above 99.00 (compared

Suffren, Stephanie Resciniti and Alexandra Angelatos all winning prizes in the State-wide competition.

to 1% State-wide) and 10% above 98.00 (compared to 2%

Curriculum developments

State-wide). 219 achieved scores above 95.00 (compared to 5% State-wide). 42% achieved a score of'90.00 or above

Vocational Education & Training (VET)

(compared to 10% State-wide). 54% of our students

Programme: We are delighted to announce that, in 1998,

achieved 80.00 or above (compared to 204 State-wide);

and 87% achieved scores of 50.00 or above (compared to

we shall introduce a VET Programme in Information Technology (IT) for senior students. This will allow the

50% State-wide). 50% of our Year 12 students achieved a

students to complete both their VCE and a Technical and

TER of 84.00 or higher. These are outstanding results,

Further Education (TAFE) Certificate concurrently and

the envy of any school. Tliey are a tremendous testimony

will also ensure a 10% bonus for the students l'ertiary

to the teamwork between students and staff which is so

Entrance Ranks (TERs). The area of IT has been chosen

strong a part of our School and to the high standards to which we as a School community are committed and

from the wide variety of available VET Programmes

which we achieve year in, year out.

whicli complements the School's exciting developments in computer technology. This opportunity to include

Special events and awards

vocational training as part of their VCE will allow st:udents

and outstanding results

to experience some work placement in their final years of

because it is ali important area of' computer applications

secondary schooling and broaden their pathways to further

Hayley Richards and Invannah Fielding (Y12/96) had

education and employment.

their VCE Artwork selected for the V(JE TOP CATS

Artists-in-residence: This year we have enjoyed the presence of three artists-in-residence. David Payne has

Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. Kim Lien (Yll/96) was awarded the 1996 Monash Prize as the top

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been Chef-in-residence. David, who has won numerous

backstage and front of house, making this a successful

gold medals at the Culinary Olympics, brought his very

evening's entertainment. Year 9 and 10 students

rich experience in the food and hospitality industries to

presented plays and inonologues in November to a wider

his work with students in the Home Economics classes

audience. A group of Year 11 students took on the

and in the lunclitime and after-school activities which

challenging job of directing a play for the Catholic Schools

were conducted fur the benefit of students not studying

Drama Festival.

the subject. Fabric designer and decorator Lisa Carroll worked with Years 8 and 9 students to produce four

Sport: A number of students achieved outstanding individual results during the year, securing places in

panels depicting the elements of the Earth. Dr Lydia

State teams: Adele Brazenor U16 Victorian Schools'

Wevers, writer and English lecturer, worked with the VCE students in general English and specialist Literature

Hockey, Rebeka Jageurs (Y10) U17 Australian School

classes, giving lectures on various texts and seminars on

Victorian Women's Lacrosse. eJenny Donald (Yll) and

Girls' Water Polo, and Daniela Norman (Yll) U21

aspects of literature and writing. Our artists-in-residence

Joanne Amott (Yll) were selected for the U17 Eastside

add immeasurably to the tapestry that is the School

Traveland State League Netball Team. Alison Spence

curriculum, bringing specialist knowledge and an

(Y7) was awarded the Year 7 "Athlete of the Meet" for her

extraordinary richness of' experience.

performances at the Athletics Premier League and

Drama: With the introduction of Drama into the Senior

represented Victoria in the Australian Schools Cross

School elective programme, starting with Years 8 and 9 in 1996, Drama moves into our VCE programme, with

to represent Victoria at the National Surf Lifesaving

Country Championships. Madeline Hoy (Y12) was chosen

Theatre Studies being offered at Units 1&2 level in

Championships. Jessica Fetterplace (Y10) placed :3i·el in

1998. The future of Drama in our curricular and

the 15-19 age group in the Triathlon-Powerade Series.

Edwina White (YS) was selected for the Melbourne

co-curricular programme is very promising.

Waverley Pumas Development Squad. Natalie Flegg,

The co-curricular programme

Sarah White and Susannah Bailey (Y10) competed in the

Music: We continue to make very considerable advances

in the Music programme. The developments in the School orchestras, the brass, wind, percussion, and recorder ensembles in particular are a joy to behold. Andrea Pahor

U17 A Heights Netball Club State League.

Our Junior Athletics Squad won the Armadale District Athletics Sports for a record 5th successive time. Our

Senior Squad won 1st place in the SCSA (Division 2)

(Y6), Elsa Musolino (Y6), Hannah Coleman (Y6) Anna

Carnival, 6th in the GPSVSA, and 7th in the GSSA

Balmer (Y7) each won an Honourable Mention iii the

competition. A number of students broke records at

Waverley Eisteddfod - Music Recorder Solo Section. Nicole

interschool level: Roisin Gleich (Y10 Walk), Joanna

Lee (Y8), a member of the Ccirinva Strings, went on

Downing (Y7 High Jump, Hurdles), Adelaide Hamilton

European tour with the ensemble. Nicole won lst place in the Waverley Music Eisteddfod Piano Duet (14 years &

Jacqueline Funder (Y7 Shot Put), Alison Spence (Y7

under), 3rd place iii the Boroon(lara Eisteddfod C 14 years

800m), and the Year 12 4X100m relay team (Jane Kenny,

& under), and Honourable Mentions in the Ringwood

Charlotte Mulder, Melissa Corbett, Madeline Hoy).

Eisteddfod Piano Solo (1 years & under) and in the Ian Graham Award. Stephanie Resciniti (Y10) has been invited to perform (flute) at the Winter Olympics in Japan, 1998. Jenica Lee (Yll), as one of the Team Of Pict nists,

went on a European tour. Jenica won 2nd place in the Boroondara Eisteddfod Piano Solo ( 16 years & under), 2nd place iii the Ringwood Eisteddfod VCE Music Student Section, and Honourable Mentions in Piano Solo (16 years & under) and in Waverley Music Eisteddfod Piano Solo.

Marie-Danielle Turner (Yll) performed in

Orchestre

Symphonique de Cholet in France over the Christmas

vacation. She won 2nd place in the Dandenong Eisteddfod Violin Solo (16 years & under), 1st place in the Ringwood Eisteddfod Concerto (25 years & under) and competed in the Hepzibah Menuhin Music Competition (results as yet unknown). Rochelle Howie (Yll) achieved an outstanding

result in her 6th Grade AMEB Theory exam. The Senior Choir and the Vocal Ensemble both won 2nd place in the

Green (Y9 Triple Jump), Daniela Norman (Yll Walk),

Swimming, diving, netball, and skiing are sports that are growing in popularity each year. We have a number of very talented young swinimers in the Swimming Squad, which augurs well for the future of this vital sport in our programme. Our School netball teams played witli outstanding success in the interschool netball

competitions, performing well in the ZSA and SCSA (Division 2) competitions and in the Victorian Schoolgirls Championships. We had twenty skiers in the interschool ski team this year, representing Years 1 - 12.

Ms Monica Wright joined us as Head Coach for Gymnastics, Aerobics and Diving in 1997. The Senior Aerobics Squad achieved 2nd place in Victorian State Championship and 12th place overall in the Australian

Championships (Fiona Livi, Claire Jenkins, Phoebe Knowles, Jessica Fetterplace ). Our gymna>its achieved pleasing results at the IGS competition in October.

Royal South Street Competition. The Concert Band

Under the capable direction of our Fencing Coach, Pieter

participated in the Melbourne School Bands' Festival.

Leeuwenburgh, our fencers competed in several

The Recorder Ensemble won an Honourable Mention in

competitions throughout the year, achieving praiseworthy

the Waverley Eisteddfod of Music Priniary Ensemble, 1st

results.

place in the Primary Consort, and 2nd place in the Secondary Consort.

It has been a pleasure to see the Equestrian Club establish itself firmly over the three years since its

Drama: The Junior School productions of Little Red

beginning. With a change of venue this year to the

Hen (Prep - Year 3) and Lotties (Year 6) were delightful.

Victorian Equestrian Centre in Upper Beaconsfield, the

A group of Year 10 & 11 students participated in the Shakespeare Festival, performing scenes from As you

Club is now open to students who do not have their own

Like It, later performing in the regional section at Sacre

now regularly involved in the rallies, which take place

Coeur in June. All Year 8 Drama students devised plays

twice per term on Sundays, taking a different focus each

with a scientific message. Years 7-10 Drama students

term, such as dressage and show juiiiping.

horses, as well as to those who do. Twenty students are

presented a range of items from class work to an audience

Cricket, softball, and waterpolo are well established in

of parents, students and friends in Mandeville Hall in

the Sports programme, along with cross country, hockey,

October. The girls hosted the evening and worked both

and tennis. Junior Tennis won 1st place in the ZSA

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competition. Volleyball and basketball are growing. Senior Volleyball won 1st place in the ZSA Round Robin.

We have had a very successful year in the Rowing Club. We entered 22 crews and 2 scullers in the Head of

staff exercise. With a wisdom and insight thal has endured

through the centuries, the great Erasmus said ofteaching: In the opinion of fools, it is a humble task, but in fact it is the noblest of OCCUpations.

the Schoolgirls' Regatta on the Barwon this year. With

The greatest sadness of the year for us as a School

112 rowers we had the largest school rowing programme

community was the death of Mrs. Virginia Moloney in

in Victoria for the season. Every single LMIi crew and

October. Mrs. Moloney took up her teaching position at

sculler rowed her way through to the semi-finals in their

Loreto Mandeville Hall in 1983 and took leave of' her

respective events at the HOSG. Nineteen crews then

duties in December 1996. Over the years she proved

raced in the finals iii their event. Our crews won the Year

herself to be a most capable and conscientious teacher,

9 Four Division 5 event, the Year 9 Four Division 4 event

committed to achieviiig the highest of standards in her

and the Senior Fourth Four Division 2 event. Iii the Year

classrooni. Throughout, she was unfailing in her loyalty

9 Four Division 5, event all finalists were LMH crews.

and dedication to I.oreto and its values. She herself' was a

Debating: Both the Interschool and Interhouse

fine model of so many of the values we try to nurture in

competitions were very successful this year. Throughout the DAV interschool season, our eleven teams acquitted

our students. We shall miss her dearly. May her dear soul rest in peace.

themselves well, with the D-Grade Team 1 finishing 2nd iii the Melbourne Higli School Region and C-Grade Team

unfailing loyalty, dedication, wise counsel, and support:

1 finishing 3rd.

Kathy O'Connell (Head of' the eJunior School), Cathy Sim

Thank you to the School Leadership Team for their

Bushwalking: Students enjoyed a 4-day 11ike from

(Deputy Head of the Junior School), Alison Miller (Deputy

Falls Creek to Hai'rietville via Mt. Feathertop in April

Principal - Director of Pastoral Care), Robert Dernelley (Deputy Principal - Director of'Studies), Andrew Sclimidt

and a 3-day camp at Wilsons Proniontory in September and we look forward to another trek to Nepal in December 1998-9.

(School Coordinator), and Ian James (Business Manager).

Thank you too to Judy Reid, whom we have been delighted to welcome onto our Loreto Mandeville Hall teain as

With thanks

Thank you to the students for the enthusiasm, generosity and warmth with which they respond to the challenges ofschool life. As a Loreto school, in the traditioii

of Mary Ward, one of the principles which we espouse is that women can and must do great things, that we as women have as much ability and as much resp()nsibility as men do, for the decisions that are made in every part of our world, iii every part of life. Hence, we believe in an

Director of Development. Another of the highlights of 1997 was the introduction of the new School uniform.

Thank you to the Uniform Committee, chaired by Alison Miller. for its sterling efforts in managing this venture, the fruits of which are to be seen in the new uniform.

designed by Pei·ri Cutten. In June 1998, we shall bid Alison Miller fare well and fare forward into her

retirement, after almost twenty years of outstanding service to Loretto Mandeville Hall.

education which encourages and allows students to take

Many thanks to the School Council, Paul Hoy

initiative, to accept responsibility and to exercise

(Chairman), Bill Brazenor, Barbara Kitchen, David

leadership in the School community. It is a delight to see them respond confidently and competently

Beatty, Elizabeth Butt, Kevin Halpin, Bryan Madden,

Thank you to the Parents' Association and, in particular to President, Paul Holland and Vice Presidents Jiilie

Laurence and Damian Taylor. It has been a most historic year for the Association, with the ainalgamation of the Mothers' and Fathers' Associations to form this one

Committee, which has laid the foundations for the years ahead.

Jenny MeMillan, Annabelle Scanlon, Ellison Taffe IBVM,

and Margaret Honner IBVM, for their dedication and commitment to the welfare of our School.

4.©t-(Dr) Anne Hunt (Principal)

One of' the dazzling highlights of the year was being host school for the Head of the School Girls' Regatta. The

regatta was an outstanding success with both competitors and spectators enjoying themselves immensely. We had over 250 LMH parents working as volunteers over the weekend, under the inspirational leadership of Regatta

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Convenor, Marita Ball.

Thank you to the Past Pupils' Association. led by President Sue Olney. Preparations are now under way

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for the School's 75th anniversary celebrations in 1999. A book recording the School's history is in progress, under

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the capable and dedicated editorship of past pupil, Miss

Ruth Trait. and with the assistance of a number of past pupils who will contribute essays and articles for the book, P I 4

Words could not do justice to the debt of gratitude we

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as a School community owe to the staff. We are blessed at Loreto Mandeville Hall to have avery generous, dedicated

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and talented staff. Let us, as a School community, not overlook the vital task of teaching our children till attitude of gratitude. There is so much to be grateful for in our School, as the list above ofachievements in the curricular

and co-curricular programmes attests and as is lived out

Our New Caledonian visitors are welcomed to Loreto Mandeville

daily in the quality of care for the students which the

hall by Principal, Dr Anne Hunt.

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Yr 12 Library Appeal An enjoyable time was had by all who attended

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the special Year 12 gathering held in the School Library to mark the launch of the Year 12

Library Appeal. The "No Eating in the Library" rule was overlooked, as girls and staff munched

their way through bowls of' snakes, jelly beans and jubes. Eating, however, was not the reason

for the occasion. The purpose was to appeal to Year 12 students and their parents to donate a

book to the Library in memory of their time at Loreto.

With parental approval, girls could order books

in their favourite disciplines or simply those they felt "looked the best". The well-known maxiin of "not .judging a book by its cover" was forgotten as many students vied for the biggest and most colourful books from the vast array on

display. Before the lunch liour was over the majority of books were marked as donated.

CHANEL

Book-plates bearing the name of the donor :ind her years at Loreto have since been inserted in all the donated books, which can now be viewed

Charlotte Mulder and Carla Deacon, Year 12, selecting books to donate to the School.

Visit of Students from

Ouvda, New Caledonia On Friday October 17, Loreto Mandeville Hall received a visit from a group of students who go to school in a verv different environment from

in the Library.

The Class of 1997 is to be congratulated on

donating $2,600 to this very worthy cause. Just as these girls have benefited from the generosity of people who have attended Loreto Mandeville Hall before them, so too will their gifts benefit future Estudents. We are most grateful to the

following students and their parents for their generosity:

our own. They came from the island of Ouv6a in

Brigid Ander 1)11

Sarah Joubert

New Caledonia and were on a two-week visit to

Alexandra Angelatos

Kim Lien

Melbourne. French students from Years 7-9

Kathryn Arbon

Catherine Longano

Emily Ball

Sara Lynch

entertained them to morning tea in the Undercroft and the students participated in a music and movement class led by Melanie Crow and Joan Morgan. The girls wore their colourful traditional dresses for the visit but were quite pleased to put on warmer clothes for the short trip back to Melbourne High School. The girls were also offered a session in the new Internet

Computer room, presented by Rosemary Abbott and Kay Powlesiand. They were fascinated to discover information on the Internet about their

own island! Dr Hunt met the girls in the foyer as they prepared to leave and gave each one a gift as a small souvenir of the morning they had spent with us. One of the adults accompanying the group presented the school with a beautiful

soapstone Melanesian carving. A meeting of

Louisa Coleman

Kathleen McCloskey

Carla Beacon

Jane Merrylees

Lucie Douez

Charlotte Mulder

Claudine Douez

Cecilia Myers

Sophie Douez

Larissa Natividad

Naomi Grant

Elissa Nolan

Emily Gregory

Marguerite Osborne

Emily Harris

Claire Papaluca

Amy Hede

Sian Prosser

Colette Herman

Vanessa Seconnino

Angela Hill

Miriam Slattery

Amanda Ho

Marta Soszynski

Jacinta Holmes

Victoria Spillane

Madeline Hoy

Aslianthi Theivendran

Gabrielle Hurst

Ellen Woodruff

If you would like

to donate a book to the

cultures as diverse as this reinforces the value of

Library in nieniory * of your years at Loreto

foreign language study and allows students from

Mandeville Hall pleaE ;e contact Mrs Judy Reid

many year levels to practise their skills and appreciate some of the cultural differences involved.

in the Development

Barbara Watt

(LOTE Coordinator)

Congratulations

Office on 9826 0211.

Remember, all dor rations to the Loretto Mandeville Hall Scho 01 Library Fund are fully tax deductible.

Attention Golfers

Veronica Shine - Queen's Award

Loreto Past Pupils'

Celeste Kininmonth 1st Prize Pottery

./.9992.

Golf Day

- Royal Melbourne Show

Meg Ockleshaw, Tina Vanspall and

11 May 1998

Rachel McInerney 2nd Prize Art - Royal Melbourne Show

Details: lenny Carr Ph. 9787 5610

Fj*t' 3214 '

Past Pupils' Association

YOU COULD WIN

If the devil makes work for idle hands, the hai·dworking

Committee of the Past Pupils' Association is well outside his sphere

A BOTTLE OF 'MANDEVILLE' PORT!

of' influence! When can we have a rest?

On Wednesday 13 August we held the I.oreto Ladies' Dinner at Knoyong Lawn Tennis Club. It proved to be the hottest ticket in town. and I regret that niany of you could not attend due to an

Despite two years of brainstorming, the Committee still hasn't come up with a catchy group name for younger past pupils. Past Pupils under 30 used to be known as The

early 'sell-out'. We will hold another next year, in response to the demand, but it will be difficult to match the calibre of' this year's

Younger Set - help us into the nineties with

speakers. Sr Deirdre Rofe challenged us all with a thought-

by the end of' January 1998, to either Fiona

something snappy! Send your suggestions

provoking and timely address .Loreto Between the Millennia", and

Hammond, 6 Avenel Road, Kooyong 3144,

the 1996 Dux of' the School, Christine Sammartino, spoke movingly about her perceptions of school, and the legacy of' her Loreto

or Alice Hume, 30 Broadway, Camberwell

education. We all know it's almost impossible to stop I.oreto girls talking, and their audience was no exception. Fortunately, both Deirdre and Christine aren't averse to chatting themselves, and

3124. The creator of' the name selected will

receive a ceramic blue and gold crock of Barinya Ridge port, featuring a picture of Mandeville Hall on the front.

were in fact photographed in mid conversation, as I was unable to attract their attention waving and yelling on the other side of the table. I can't thank them enough for their generosity.

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The dinner incorporated the Association AGM and the election of office bearers, and the 1998 Committee is listed below. We would

love some new helpers! Please call any of us if you feel you can contribute. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the

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Committee for their unflagging (well nearly!) enthusiasm - in particular Teena, Mardi, Roisin, Penny and Andrea, who have worked so hard over the past year.

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Mardi Tovey and I recently attendee[ the annual meeting of the Combined Old Girls' Association, this year held at MLC, with representatives from Past Pupils' Associations of about twenty girls' schools. It caiiie as something of a relief to discover that everyone shares the same concerns - how visible should the

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Association be in the school community? how can we attract people to Past Pupils' functions?; and how can we interest younger past pupils? Interestingly, our Association is perceived by other schools as being very successful at this. I hope we can prove them right this year!

On 30 October the Development Office held a'Back to Mandeville' day for those who had left school between 1924 and 1957. I would like to congratulate and thank Judy Reid for giving them an opportunity to see the school in action, to reminisce with old

friends, and to laugh over old photos. -By all accounts it was a great

Sr Deirdre Rofe IBVM and Christine Sammartino

relax after addressing the Loreto Ladies' Dinner at Kooyong Tennis Club.

day.

I wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas, and look forward to seeing you at sonic of our functions in 1998.

A Fascinating Record A limited nurnber of copies of the recently

Susan Olney (Hanrahan) President

published Directory of Past Pupils of Loreto Mandeuitte Hall are

still available from the

publisher.

1998 Dates for Your Diary

The Directory contains detailed and fascinating biographical listings of many

1 March

hundreds of past pupils. Some past pupils,

10am Loreto Family International Mass and

niorning tea.

3 April

5-8pm 1993-1997 Past Pupils Sausage Sizzle in The Undercroft.

12 August

8pm Past Pupils' Association Dinner and Annual

General Meeting at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club.

22 November 10.30am Past Pupils' Mass and morning tea.

having seen the Directory, wished they had ordered a copy prior to publication.

The arrangement with the publisher is to produce a subsequent edition after five years, when it is hoped even greater numbers of past students will participate. Those listed in the present edition will have their details returned

to them for updating. Through this process the Directory will become even more comprehensive and valuable.

The few remaining copies ofthe current edition

Congratulations

are available at $57.50 for the hai·dbound edition

to Sr Mary Wright IBVM on the publication of her book Mary Ward's Institute. The Struggle for Identity.

Crossing Press, Sydney.

Published by

and $49.50 for the softbound edition (postage paid within Australia ). Send a cheque or credit card details to Australian Alumni Directories

Pty Ltd., PO Box 687 Deepdene 310:3, or phone 03 9888 6266 or fax 03 9888 6557.

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1997- 1998COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE: PRESIDENT

SUSANOLNEY(n HANRAHAN'79)

VICEPRESIDENT

TEENACROKER( nFAKHRY'67)

SECRETARY

MARDITOVEY(n SWANN'87).

.98086436

TREASURER

ROISINANNESLEY('87).

. 92465188BH

98850624

98300583

COMMITTEE: FELICITYBYRNES('81)..................................................

.96905830

MERRINCORRIGAN(n PACINI'68)..............................

.95713227

PENNYGAMBLE (n HOPKINS'64 CLAREMONTWA )..

.98227234

FIONAHAMMOND( '95 ).

.98247188

VICKIHEROLD(nBRENNAN'78)..................................

.94823061

ALICEHUME('95)...........................,................................

.98828826

ANDREAMAULE(nENGLAND'69).

.98187971

SRRUTHWINSHIPIBVM

LORETOFAMILYINTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

STEPHANIEWOODRUFF........

.98184577

Loreto Family International As

this

Christinas

She was overwhelmingly

approaches, we ask you to consider

struck by the joy of' the

1

sponsoring

children at the schools.

children in Loreto schools

They are happy with so

in India. through Loreto

little, and so grateful for

Family International.

the opportunities offered

The Loreto Family

through education. She

International was created

visited Entally on a

through Federation, the

'Clean-up Day', and found

biennial conference of

the girls doing the

Loreto Past Pupils around

laundry, scrubbing the

Australia. at the

Chapel. delousing the

suggestion of Colette

beds - all the while

Burnes, a past pupil ofour

singing 'Joy joy joy joy,

school. For the first ten

down in my heart'.

Sr Eithne IBVM and Erin Marie O'Neill with girls

years, Colette shouldered "washing up" at Entally.

In all the schools, the

responsibility for the

enthusiasm, dedication,

plan's adininistratioii and publicity, and

and humour of' the Loreto sisters astounded

incredibly, through individual child sponsorship,

her. In a country where girls are still not valued

the funds sent to India through Loreto Family

as highly as boys, the Loreto sisters are pushing

International soon matched the ainount raised

aside gender, religious and caste barriers to

by the Jesuits through the Maytime Fair.

give young women ati education.

As LFI grew, the Loreto sisters in India found

Elliott Road has 1000 students who each cost

it difficult to maintain communication with

about $70 a year for tuition and $5 a year tor

sponsors on an individual basis. Sr Mary Wright IBVM, Provincial Superior, after consultation

and food. Electricity, maintenance and repair

with the Provincial of the Institute in India,

costs at the school are high. Most of the parents

asked LFI to change froni an individual

earn the equivalent of $4 a week. At the time

sponsorship scheme to a system of sponsorship

Erin was there, admissions were open, and there

of any needy child in a particular school. The schools in India now send more general

were many parents lined up, desperate to have their daughters accepted. Many of the teachers

photographs and letters to LFI, which in turn

at the school are past pupils, who having

distributes them to sponsors, freeing the sisters

succeeded, can best encourage others to follow.

of any administrative burdens. The Loreto Sister's network is now used for the collection,

banking and transfer of funds to India, and administration is carried out by members of'our Past Pupils' Association.

Erin-Marie O'Neill, who is on the LFI

Committee, spent a month in India early this

uniform - extra for books, medical assistance

The enclosed brochure explains the Loreto Family International sponsorship program in detail. Please take the time to read it. If' you have any additional enquiries, contact the President of LFI, Mrs Stephanie Woodruff, on 9818 4577. Your support will really make a difference to children in India.

year, and visited the schools at Thakupukua,

Susan Olney

Bow Bazaar, Elliott Road, Entally and Sealdah.

President - Past Pupils' Association

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A Tribute to Mother

was written and illustrated and used in the

Abbey long ago in the mid-thirteenth century.

Benignus (Sister Margaret Webster) "Mother Benignus would have been so pleased". This was Veronica Condon's first

She owes a great deal to Mother Benignus' enthusiasm for the Middle Ages

Mini Profile of the Hill Girls

reaction when she was told of the results of her

Ph.D. examination. Her thesis, as a student of

Christine Hill - Newton (Class of'72) R N.,

the Fine Arts Department of the University of

R.M,MA (Psychosocial Studies), Grad Dip.

Melbourne, was presented in 1996 and is entitled

(Infant & Parent Mental Health)

Text and Illustration in the medieval missal

Christine is married to John, and they have

with special reference to a group of French

two daughters, Francesca and Isabella With a

missals of the thirteenth and fourteenth

long and varied experience in Midwifery, here and overseas, Chris currently works as a Parent/

centuries.

Veronica Condon (Syme, Matric. 1945) was in the same class as her friend Patricia Brady (Sister Veronica Brady, IBVM) and Mother

Benignus (Sister Margaret Webster) was their class mistress and also the Mistress of Studies

at Loreto Mandeville Hall. She taught them

both English Expression, English Literature and European History and each went on to gain a

B.A. (Hons), an M.A. and a Ph.D., though Pat Brady gained her Ph.D. long before Veronica. It is not certain how much influence Mother

Benignus' teaching of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton and Trollope had on Pat Brady's

Child Consultant in Childbirth Education, Ante-

Natal Counselling, and Post-Natal Support.

Kathryn Hill - Slamet (Class of '74) B A (Indonesian, Arabic, Politics), Dip Ed (Indonesian, ESL), Grad Dip. (Secretarial Studies), MA (Applied Linguistics).

Kathryn lS married to Rolly and they have a Kathryn has son Sharif and daughter Alia worked as a PA and as an EFL lecturer, and

currently works as Research Fellow at the Language Testing Research Centre, University of Melbourne

subsequent career as a Professor of Australian

Annette Hill - Coulson (Class of '75) B A

literature, but her European history classes had

(Indonesian, History), Dip Ed, Grad. Dip

an effect on Veronica Condon's life as a student.

(ESL)

It happened that the history course that year was divided into two parts, one dealing with the

sons: Dylan (deceased), Sebastian and Declan,

political, economic and religious background to the Reformation and the other with Renaissance

art and literature, which included an

Annie is married to Mark and they have three and a daughter, Lucy Mae. Formerly a primary school teacher and a secondary teacher in History and English, Annie now teachers ESL

introduction to the art and literature of the

part-time at Star of the Sea Secondary College,

period which preceded it. The subject provided

Gardenvale

a solid foundation for Veronica's later work at

the University of Melbourne.

Fiona Hill - (Class of '77) B A (Media

Studies), B A. (Middle Eastern Studies), RSA/

This interest in medieval art and liturgy, which was awakened by Mother Benignus, was

always the background of Veronica's study, though this was often done under some difficulty since she married Peter Condon at the age of twenty-one and during a good part of her tertiary studies she was also bringing up her family of

four daughters. When Peter died, Veronica went back to do her doctorate at Melbourne

University. Her supervisor for her M.A. and Ph.D was Professor Margaret Manion, IBVM who, like Mother Benignus, had been a pupil of Normanhurst. Veronica's link with Loreto is a

TEFL Certificate, PhD. (Anthropology)

Primarily a private consultant to cultural and commercial exchange between Australia and the Arab and Islamic world, Fiona 16 also Acting General Secretary ofWCRP/Australia, a United Nations NGO aimed at promoting religious tolerance

She is an Associate Academic and

tour leader for Australians Studying Abroad, and also occasionally teaches English as a Foreign Language Rebecca Hill - (Class of '88) B A

(Anthropology, History).

Rebecca has worked variously in retail,

strong one.

The illustration of the medieval liturgy is an

absorbing study and one which needs to be done from the original manuscripts. Veronica's qualifications have enabled her to work in some of the great libraries ofthe world; in the Bodleian

Library (Duke Humphrey's Library), the manuscript room of the British Library, in the

Biblioth6que Nationale, the BibliothOque de l'Arsenal and the Biblioth6que Publique et Universitaire de Gen6ve. As Veronica puts it, it makes one feel very humble and very fortunate

customer relations, and overseas as a Nanny.

She now works as a Customer Relations Consultant.

Congratulations 1998 Music Captains €92 6 Michelle Rodrigues, Ebonie Martello (Barzy) Marie-Danielle Turner, Phoebe Knowles {Mornane) '·ap

to be handed these manuscripts to study and to

Rochelle Howie, Tiffany Loft (Mulhall)

think that the book on the desk in front of you,

Jenica Lee, Anna Marie Black (Ward) i

for example a missal which belonged to the ancient Abbey of Saint-Corneille-de-Compi6gne,

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Mother Teresa of

Calcutta: Her Beginnings from Loreto

that Mother Teresa said goodbye to the community of Loreto Convent, Entally and, donning a white sari with a blue border, she went out in pure faith. However, the love and care of her Loreto Sisters followed her and her

needs were met by Loreto.

Mother Teresa's name is written in her own

handwriting, in the Loreto Novitiate Records (now at Loreto Convent, Entally), as Agnes Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu.

Mother Teresa went first to the hospital of the Medical Missionary Sisters in Patna to do a

short course in nursing and dispensary work before actually starting her new Mission.

It was due to her great desire to become a

Returning to Calcutta in December 1948, Mother

missionary in India that, on the advice of some

Teresa was now on her way to make her first

Jesuit missionaries from Yugoslavia who worked

contacts with the poor in their homes. She asked

in India, Agnes left her beloved Skopje and

for addresses and was given those of poor

entered the novitiate of the Institute of the

families who attended St Teresa's School. She

Blessed Virgin Mary at Loreto Abbey,

began in Moti Jheel and Uriah Pata Lane. Very

Rathfarnham, Dublin, as a Postulant on 12

soon she had a group of children in Moti Jheel

October 1928.

to whom she taught Bengali and gave lessons in

Within two months, she sailed for India in the

personal hygiene.

company of Sister Magdalene Kanje, also from

She also started a dispensary at St Teresa's

Yugoslavia, and Sister John Berchmans Joyce

School. She used to beg for medicine, and some

from Ireland. On 16 January 1929, Sister Teresa

voluntary helpers came forward to assist her in

joined the Loreto Novitiate in India (then in

the dispensary. She saw that many poor families

Darjeeling). She was received as a Novice and

did not have one decent meal a day, so she

clothed with the religious habit on 23 May 1929.

began going to some families in Canal Street

She made her first vows on 25 May 1931.

who saved for her what was left at the end of

At this point it seems pertinent to consider

the day. This was the humble beginning of the

what her contemporaries thought of Sister Teresa, as a person and as a nun. She always

vast feeding programmes we see today.

came across as a dedicated person who did not

with a group of young Christian girls. Many of

spare herself. One sister says that she was

them were dayscholars from St Mary's. Some of

considered a saint. She was holy and would

these were her earliest postulants, and are now

On Sundays Mother Teresa had a meeting

pray much and she had a great spirit of zeal and

pillars of her congregation. More young women

generosity. She also had a good sense of humour, often passing witty remarks and, when she

joined her work and in October 1950, the

laughed, she would bend down to the waist,

canonically created.

doubled with laughter! She was a woman of great determination and firmness.

Congregation of Missionaries of Charity was

The Loreto Sisters knew how Mother Teresa

felt about her vocation. She was heard to say

After her first vows in 1931, Sister Teresa

"In my heart, I am Loreto" and she always paid

came to Entally where she worked in St Mary's

tribute to the religious training she had received.

Bengali - Medium School. Like the adjoining

She also said that she could not face God if she

English - Medium Boarding School, St Mary's

did not follow her vocation.

was particularly for orphans and homeless children, and also opened its doors to other children ofvery modest means. On 24 May 1937, she made her Final Vows in Loreto Convent, Darjeeling. She was from that time called Mother Teresa.

Her contacts with Loreto continued as initially

her young sisters received education at Loreto House and Loreto Day School, Sealdah. Mother

Bernard joined her in 1950, taking the name Sr Francis Xavier. Many Loreto past pupils are numbered among the Missionaries of Charity,

For two years she was in charge of St Teresa's

and some families have sisters in both

Primary School on Lower Circular Road. She would return to Entally every evening. It may

congregations. The present apostolate of the

have been the Great Famine in Bengal (1943) and its aftermath, or the distress of the poor

rejoiced the heart of Mother Teresa Ball, who

Missionaries of Charity would certainly have first sent Loreto Sisters from Dublin to India in

children in St Teresa's School and all around,

1841, and of Mary Ward, whose initial vision of

that awoke in Mother Teresa the great desire to

the Glory of God began it all, more than 300

do for the poor even more than she was doing.

years ago.

Those with means and property left Calcutta,

prophetic statement of Mary Ward that "Women

and only the very poor remained.

in time to come will do much".

Mother Teresa also fulfilled a

Then came God's " Call". It was on 10

We in Loreto today are proud of our Mother

September 1946, on the train going to Darjeeling,

Teresa and her charismatic gift of inspiring

that she distinctly heard the message that she

millions to love, respect and help the poor which

should go out and live among the poor in order

she herself did with so much humility, unstinting

to help them. She gave her "Yes" although she

love and generosity. "As long as you did it to

did not know how this would be done. A new

one of these, the least ofmy brothers and sisters,

direction was given to her apostolic life. After

you did it to Me". (Matt 25:40)

obtaining permission from the Church

authorities, she left to work among the very

Loreto Sisters

poor of the slums. It was on 18 August 1948

(Loreto House, Calcutta)

Report From the Archives Photographs, particularly from the earlier years, have been the focus of work in the archives

during the last few months. It was good to be able to mount a display of about sixty for the recent Back to Mandeville day and to find so many past students interested iii the albums

from the first forty years and able to supply some of the missing names. It was thanks to so

many generous people, who donated their treasured snaps or lent them for copying. that

we have been able to make such good progress with this part of our archival collection.

Special thanks to the following for photographs:

Fay Gerber (Carter) An early 1940s winter tunic and blazer, and summer blouse in perfect conditioii.

Her Loreto Parents and Friends Association

secretary's file from the 1960s.

Edwyna Doyle (Fitzgerald) A number of items of uniform from 1940s and 1970s.

Marjorie Carr (Tuomy) A black ancl red hal band from the early 1930$.

I hope I have not forgotten anyone„ If contributions from Past Students contiiiue at this rate we should have a wonderful collection

for our special display of meniorabilia for the Glenda Moulton (McNamara)

75th Anniversary in 1999. Thank you all.

Donation of a wonderful photograph album

Josephine J effery IBVM

dated 1927-8, which was given to Glenda by her

Archivist

school friend, Mary Mulcahy (M. Ann IBVM). It contains over sixty snaps of students and activities and is an invaluable addition to oin·

records of this period. tkP E32**

Mary Wright (McCarthy) Some great informal photographs of school activities, community members and students.

Veronica Condon (Syme) Particularly iinportant rare snaps of menibers of the conimunity iii 1940s.

Ann Heath (Brenan)

Some great class groups and others from the 1930s and 1940s.

jean (Betty) Ryan (Tutton) From 1928-9, photographs of M. Aquin, M. Loyola. M. Andrew, M. Enda

loan O'Leary (Shirley) The donation of treasured photographs from 1940s.

Norah Gunson (Cullity) Five large photographs and numerous small ones, all carefully labelled with names and other information.

We are very grateful for additions to our Memorabilia collection from:

Mrs Mary Cass (Power) and Sr Josephine Jeffery IBVM at the Back to Mandeville Day.

Leveda Ainsworth (Lynch) A number of' Loreto Magazines and copies of' Toorakanrooin.

Editorial

Helen Marron (Healy)

Mandevillian

Two Physical Culture Medals from the 19308 Ruth Trait

Loreto Mandeville Hall

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

Copies of' a number of articles published in The Advocate in 1920s and 1930s and discovered

by Ruth iii the Diocesan Archives.

Editorial Committee:

Editor, Margaret Quill; Junior School,

Vanessa O'Sullivan; The Community, St·.

Catherine Makhtar (0'Brien) A bookmark - Loreto Junior's Guide 1960s

from

Ellison Taffe; Typists, Jacqueline Buttigieg and Barbara Heyhoe; Past Pupils' Association, Susan Olney; Photography, Lynne Beck; Design assistance, Kate Whelan and Sandra Jane.

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Back to Mandeville Day "I can't believe it's been 50 years!"

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"You haven't changed a bit!"

"The Green Verandah's been carpeted!"

These and similar comments filled Mandeville

Hall on Thursday October 30, when just over 80 of our older past pupils accepted the School's invitation to a "Back to Mandeville Day". All past pupils who lett Loretto Mandeville Hall between 1924 and 1957 were invited to return

for a day to see the School in action.

Student guides from Years 6 and 10 showed guests around the School, and all were amazed

at the changes that have taken place. A photographic display depicting School life in the 20s, 30s, 40s and ;Os was also enjoyed by all and brought back wonderful memories of long-

Isabel Brooks (Barry) and Pat Brooks (Finney)

ago days.

We would be grateful if you would contact Mrs Judy Reid in the Development Office ifyou know of' someone who did not receive an

invitation but should have, so that we can check our address records.

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Dawne-Marie O'Farrell, Jill Taylor (Burke) and Beverley Hill

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Family News

Mandy Cliancellor (Moon) has formed a committee to organise the 20 year reunion for the Class of 1978, She would be grateful for any assistance with current addresses for the names listed below. If' you are able to help. please contact Mandy on 9830 4671 or Mrs Judy

Engagements Sarah Burke ('87) to John Wilhelm.

Reid.

Monique Shield ('86) to Nehemiah Richardson.

Kathryn Stanford ('92) to Brendan White.

Anne Adamson (Cosgriff) Beverly A.shlin (Sinclair)

Kate Johnston ('88) to Mark Schofield

Leonie McCarthy ('88) to Paul Hunt

Penny Leoncelli ('87) to Damien Cincera Marriages

Chloe Kimberley and Andrew Podgornik 4/10/97 Nicoletta Larobina and Claudio Roda 7/2/97 Births

To Sarah (Winship) and Greg Perrett, a son, William Kenneth.

To Nicki (Burke) and John Condon, a son, Cliarles Nicholas.

To Rebecca (Wood) and Andrew Buettner, a daughter.

Isabella Marguerite.

Erica Holding

Jacqueline Hope-Allan

Michelle Baker

Liz Johnston

Margaret Burke

Alex Jones

Lucinda Castelli

Gayle Leahy

Angela Chiu

Phillipa Lewis

Genevieve Collins

Bernadette Lory

Anna Conigrave

Helen McCarthy (Zaccari)

Phillipa Costigan

Virginia Mock (Whelan)

Vanessa Courtlang

Loreta Monaghan

Patricia Culligan

Paulette Pleasance

Christine Curley

Jocelyn Purcell (McCubbery)

Marina Davies

Ursula Rowe

Barbara Demediuk

Genevieve Ryan

Peta Elliott

Angela Skehan

Fiona Forras (1'ait)

Dominique Smith (Murray) Mary-Jo Spring

Robyn Gibson (Midgley)

To Suellen (Purcell) and Andy Quin, a daughter, Sophia Purcell.

To Amanda (Callander) and Chris Wells, a daughter, Daisy Charlotte.

To Marcelle (Ryan) and Andrew Nicholls, a son, Liain Francis Ryan-Nicholls.

To Anthea (Feakes) and Nick Buchhorn, a daughter, Mieke Loren.

To Patrizia (Smrekar) and Richard Jabara, a daughter, Mia Patrizia.

To Amanda (Moon) and Geoff Chancellor, a daughter, Sophie Amanda.

Junior School Athletics We had a record team of 47 athletes compete at the District Championships i n Term 3. Captained by Lucy Kenny and Alexandra Wa 1lish. the girls successfully kept

possession of the trophy for a record fifth consecutive

year. Lucy Kenny qualific ?d in the 12 years 100m, Kesiali Madden. Meg Waldron, Georgina Balmer and Monika Soszynski qualified in th e 11 years 4 x 100m relay and Tiffany Chiang, Jessica G amble, Avesia Calman and Lucy Kenny qualified in the 12 years 4 x 100m relay to run at the South Central Zone 1 inals and eventually Victorian

To Pi·Lie (Francis) and Sandy Stewart, a son, Andrew Sidney.

Primary Schools State T rack and Field Championships where thev all made it through their heats and semi

finals into the final. The whole team is to be congratulated

Deaths

on their outstanding efforts, achievements and spirit.

We extend our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of the following:

Virginia Moloney, Teacher Junior School and mother of

Nicole, past pupil. (See article page 3).

Ron Spendlove, father of Simone (Year 2) Doretta Pretty (McDonald), past pupil.

Paula Josephine Ditchburn, past pupil

As soon as the District Championships were over, the Year 6 girls enjoyed a busy afternoon at Olympic Park with 280 Year 6 girls from other schools. The afternoon was part of their regular Year 6 sport programme. The girls were able to enjoy the talents and experiences of Atlanta Olympians Shane Naylor, Cameron MeKenzie and Jason Richardson as well as current Australian Age

Champion Simone Purvis. They learned more about sprinting, hurdles, high jump, long jump and shot putt.

Vito Gandolfo, father of' Denise Inness, past pupil

The girls will be eager to see if Simone will be part of

Barbara Drake, mother of Annabel, Camilla and Jessica,

Australia's team in the Sydney Olympics.

past pupils

The Twilight Sports were a wonderful way to end a

John Bongiorno, father of Maria IBVM

fantastic athletics season for the whole school. Held on a

Imelda Meehan, grandmother of Marika and Lisa, past pupils

warm Friday afternoon and into the evening, the girls were joined by their families as they completed their tabloid games, showing off all the skills and talents they have developed throughout the year. After a short break, the girls eii.joyed their sprints, relays and field events,

Joan Hede, grandmother of' Amy, 1997 School Captain Margaret Hoy, mother of Paul (Chairmaii of School

Council) and grandmother of Belinda and Jane (past

some of which had been held in advance. Mulhall was

pupils), Madeline (Year 12) and Rachel (Year 11).

awarded the Spirit Trophy for their well-organised and enthusiastic ,support of their team. Barry convincingly won the Year 6 Shuttle Cup, the Year 6 Circular Relay

Reunions

and the House Sports Trophy.

for next year. If you are thinking of organising a reunion

On behalf of the girls, I would like to thank all ofthe parents who readily gave their t,inie to assist the girls throughout the

for your year level, please contact Mrs Judy Reid iii the

season and on the night of the Twilight Sports.

A number of 10-year group reunions are being planned

Development Office for assistance with lists of names,

Jayne Webster

and to avoid doubling up on organisation.

(Junior School Sport Coordinator)

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1. Annabelle Wong-Tai in Prep

Sack Race .

2. Barry House Captains with Y6 Circular Relay, House Sports and Y6 Shuttle Relay Trophies: Sarah Stonehouse (Assist. Capt.), Kelly Moore (Captain), Monika Soszynski (Vice Captain) and Avesia Calman (Assist. Capt.)

3. Mrs Kathy O'Connell awarding 1 st Place to Elizabeth Doyle (Yr 1) and 2nd Place to Madeleine Tostevin (Yr 1).

4. Emilie Fellay and friend.

5. Infant Tabloid Sports.

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6. Mulhall supporter - Prudence Maynes (Yr 2) 7. Ward supporters: Miriam Black, Alexandra Gribbin, Sarah Doyle, Simone Spendlove, Rebecca Moore.

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1. Tahlia Madden competes in the Yr 3 High Jump.

2. Raffaella Baker and Lucie Chalmers (Yr 5) 3. Barry supporters.

4. Bridget Scanlon (Yr 6) 5. Sara MacLeod (Yr 5)

6. Danielle Carew (Yr 3), Georgette Scanlon (Yr 3) and Lucinda Lacava (Yr 2)

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